Anime is often synonymous with the bold and the bombastic: superpowers, intricate mythologies, and stories that push the limits of fantasy. But sometimes, greatness comes in the guise of an old-fashioned crime caper.Shinichiro Watanabe, the visionary creator behindCowboy BebopandSamurai Champloo, has long been celebrated for his genre-defying storytelling.In a 2019 Reddit AMA, he shared a revelation that sheds light on the roots of his creative journey, offering fans a rare glimpse into the anime that started it all for him....

Cristin Milioti appeared in an episode of30 Rock, a series which premiered 19 years ago, and she still recalls it as one of her favorite performances ever.Cristin Milioti has been acting since 2006, but it’s only been in recent years that her acting has been getting the respect it deserves. Her performance as Sofia Falcone inThe Penguinearned her a Golden Globe nomination and is a big part of why that HBO series has been seen as so much of a success....

Destination X’sintense finale is right around the corner, andshowrunner Andy Cadman is sharing more about his experience in bringing the geo-guesser competition to lifeahead of its exciting final leg. Andy, who’s been part of the production ofLove Island, Love Island USA,and other competition shows likeThe TraitorsandThe Anonymous,worked tirelessly to bringDestination Xseason 1to life. The series, adapted from a Belgian version of the competition, needed some serious fine-tuning to be palatable to an American audience....

WhileDestiny 2prepares to launch itsCrimson Days eventnext week and a new update that will change Nightfall Strikes, it’s still business as usual for the main game. More specifically, Xur is back to offer players a selection of exotic armor and one weapon, as well as a few consumables. This week,Destiny 2players can find Xur on the destination Io. Look for him in the Giant’s Scar section of the map, tucked inside a cave towards the bottom left after entering the large open area....

ThoughDownton Abbey: The Grand Finaleis perfectly positioned to end this beloved period drama, creator Julian Fellowes isn’t ruling out moreDowntonstories in the future. Since the original show’s premiere in 2010,Downton Abbeyhas taken the world by storm, introducing a lovable and complex cast of characterssplit between the high-society, upstairs Crawley family and the working-class laborers who populate their estate’s lower levels (and keep it running). Throughout six seasons and two movies, viewers have watched both sides of the Downton estate fall in love, get married, grieve devastating losses, pursue their dreams, and deal with the looming terrors of war....

Game expansions can oftentimes be just as exciting, if not more so, as the base titles themselves. TheMorrowindexpansion for the popular Bethesda Softworks-published MMORPGThe Elder Scrolls Onlineseems no exception, and it’s only gaining more traction as it inches toward release. Today, a bundle of never-before-seenMorrowindscreenshots were released, showing off the expansion’s new Battlegrounds PvP mode. The player-versus-player mode is set to be included inThe Elder Scrolls Online:Morrowindat its launch in June, and allows players to fight 12 at a time, in three groups of four contenders each, throughout the expansion’s many arena-like landscapes....

The Fantastic Four: First Stepshas broken a Marvel Cinematic Universe record after seven full days in theaters. The new superhero movie, which was directed by Matt Shakman, stars Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Thing, and Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch. First Stepsis the fourth theatrically releasedFantastic Fourmovie, butit is the first to be part of the MCU, which is the multimedia franchise that kicked off in 2008 withIron Man....

Starting Thursday During the post-E3 Direct Nintendo stream, a few more details came to light for several Switch titles: most notably the brand newFortniteport that just dropped today. Epic Games kind of just nonchalantly blew our minds during the stream, explaining thatFortniteSwitch will utilize a chat system that just…works instantly when plugging in a microphone. You might remember that previously Nintendo asked players to use an app with a MacGyver setup that’s so badthat Discord even once famously asked to fix it....

It’s always been a reliable rule in online games that fixing one problem (or adding a new feature or item) creates another issue and that seems to still hold true even forFortnite(thoughnot as often as inPokemon GO). The game is still in early access, butFortnitedevs have been doing a fantastic job frequently patching the product and making buffs and nerfs as needed. Unfortunately, one exploit that was previously fixed seems to be reintroduced withthe addition of the Heavy Shotgun weapon....

The full trailer forFoundationseason 3 has been released, and it offers the best look yet at the villain that will force the Empire and the Foundation to work together.Foundationseason 3will take place 152 years after the events of season 2, the Apple TV+ show once again showing it is not afraid of shaking things up and changing the status quo of the series. Despite the time jump, many familiar faces had already been confirmed for season 3....

Supermanhas been reviewed by George R. R. Martin, and his words sum up exactly how the DC Universe movie works. Martin is known for writing theSong of Ice and Fireseries, as well as producing and writing its TV adaptation,Game of Thrones.Evidently, the first installment of theDCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monstersworked for Martin. By the time ofSuperman’s ending, it was clear that the film worked for many others, too.Superman’s box office receiptsare still looking healthy, as are the film’s reviews from critics and audiences alike....

Much to the disappointment of gamers worldwide, Rockstar’s beloved games,Grand Theft Auto Online, andRed Dead Onlinewill no longer be supported with Amazon Prime Gaming benefits. The decision has been met with disappointment from players who have been using the service for many years.Grand Theft Auto Onlineremains one of the most popular games to date, largely due to Rockstar’s consistent support. Even after 10 years, the game is still going strong which is a testament to its popularity and the enduring support it has received from the developers and the gaming community....

The most recent update forHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mysteryadded the usual content that fans expect.Year 5 Chapter 7was finally added, in addition to a new in-game event that lets players unlock a unique toad skin. For some players, the update also accidentally revealed a new area that will be coming as part of a different update in the future - a place called the Magical Creatures Reserve. SomeHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mysteryfans were able to take a look at the Magical Creatures Reserve before Jam City removed it from the game....