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After nearly a decade in the making, what has no doubt been an arduous project from beginning to end is finally coming to a close in the latest chapter ofLupin the Third. A few years after Fujiko Mine’s spinoff, Takeshi Koike picked up the Lupin project to adapt four more OVAs to reinvent a manga arc for modern-day audiences. After releasing the latest episode in the installment,Zenigata and the Two Lupins, the first 2D animated movie to be released in over three decades, broke out on June 27th in Japan....

One of the best TV shows of the 2010s,The Fallshould be on every crime thriller fan’s watchlist. Crime dramas are a staple for many people with their intense stories, nuanced characters, and mysteries that are engaging from start to finish. But withthe number of crime thrillersnow available to watch, both new and old, finding one that stands out is no easy feat. The Fallboasts an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score from both critics and audiences, proving that it’s an underrated seriesthat should have garnered more attention when it aired....

American Idolseason 23 has been a big move for Carrie Underwood, as her time as a judge has become part of the cultural conversation, andbuilding up to the forthcoming live shows, she’s been getting betterin her newfound role. Carrie, who was the winner ofAmerican Idolseason 4 in 2005, has become a major part of the series once again as she’s moved to the judge’s panel. While Carrie may be doing a better job in the most recent episodes, she was struggling early on in the season with her role and how to be a judge....

MagSafe has been one of the greatest recent additions to iPhone in recent memory. By adding magnets to what’s otherwise just the wireless charging coils of the iPhone, Apple managed to create not only a cool new way to charge its smartphones, but also released an entire ecosystem of accessories that can interact with your phone using those magnets. There are lots of official, first-party ones, but other companies also make a number of third-party, certified ones....

Call of Duty Mobileis set to kick off its 13th season of content very soon, but before the new season begins, developer TiMi Studios has shared one final Season 12 surprise with fans. For the next few weeks,Call of Duty Mobileplayers will be able to play a special new game mode on the Hackney Yard map. Call of Duty Mobileadded Hackney Yardback at the start of November, with the popularCall of Duty: Modern Warfaremap proving a good fit for the on-the-go gameplay of the mobile FPS....

CBShas unveiled its fall premiere dates, becoming the first network to pull back the curtain on when popular shows will make their way back. At a time when there has been a lot of coverage about broadcast networks pulling back on scripted programming, CBS is charging full speed ahead with a healthy and popular primetime line-up. The network has dramas likeTrackerandMatlock, which are among the most-watched new shows on television, as well as long-running staples likeNCIS....

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut title by Sandfall Interactive, paints an irresistible portrait of an irreparably doomed world. From the moment it was revealed, it’s presented itself as an homage (or should I say Gommage) to classic RPGs like the earlyFinal Fantasyseries, as well as more modern takes on the turn-based genre likePersona.Clair Obscurwears its inspirations on its sleeve, borrowing thoughtfully from just about every genre-defining RPG you can name....

Re-releases and remakes are no strangers to 2017, as plenty of beloved franchises have received an HD makeover for the current generation of consoles. While the path to release has been a long one (filled with plenty of rumors and speculation), theCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyis nearly upon us, and Activision is sweetening the deal by offering up a few digital goodies for those who pre-order. As listed on the PlayStation Store, those who pre-orderCrash Bandicoot N....

This weekend,Destiny 2launched its second proper raid and before too long players began to explore its secrets. At launch, Scourge of the Past raiders were mostly focused on claiming thetitle of World’s First, but now that Tier 1 has nabbed the achievement players are focused on exploration. As with anyDestiny 2raid, there is at least one hidden chest in Scourge of the Past and players have already found it. To access it will require a little bit of planning and maybe even some luck, but it’s hard to pass up some extra raid loot....

David Candland spent about 18 years at Bungie, working on theHaloandDestinyfranchises. By the time he left Bungie, Candland was the UI Design Lead at the developer, leading much of the design ofDestiny’s user interface. In avideo posted on his personal website, Candland shows the evolution of the user interface in Bungie’s sci-fi looter shooter from the first pass to the final iteration. Not only does the video give an interesting look at the user interface, but it also allows fans to see back to the early days ofDestiny’s development....

DisneyandUniversalare suing over people using artificial intelligence to recreate their characters. In recent years, the rapid emergence of AI has become intrinsically linked with Hollywood, sparking heated debates over its impact on human creativity, intellectual property, and the future of the entertainment industry. Disney and Universal are two of Hollywood’s biggest studios, with the former owningfranchises like Marvel,Star Wars, and Pixar, and in turn, characters like Darth Vader, Yoda, and Wall-E....

EA Access, a game subscription service that gives players access to a library of games for a monthly fee, is currently available on Xbox One and PC (as Origin Access). Players on Microsoft-owned platforms have enjoyed EA Access for over three years, but those on other systems could be about to gain access too. That’s according toEACEO Andrew Wilson who detailed the publisher’s plans to expand its subscription service during a recent financial call....

One of the most famous authors of all time,Stephen Kinghas more than earned his “King of Horror” moniker over the years. The author’s assorted works have been adapted for movies on countless occasions, with films based onStephen King’s booksoften going on to earn a famous status of their own. Outings likeStand By Me,The Green Mile, andThe Shawshank Redemptionhave earned rave reviews and multiple award nominations, underlining the seismic influence that the author has had on wider popular culture....