The filmmakers behind theStar Warssaga have always been on the cutting edge of new filmmaking techniques. Franchise creator George Lucas pioneered brand-new CGI technologies to make the prequel trilogy possible. The prequels ended up being heavily criticized for their reliance on primitive computer-generated effects. With Industrial Light & Magic’s new StageCraft technology – pioneered forThe Mandalorianand subsequently used inThe Book of Boba Fett,Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the upcomingThe Acolyte– history is repeating itself....

Plenty of musical artists create music for anime, but in 1998, Yoko Kanno took it a step further and formed a band herself for the sole purpose of creating the soundtrack toCowboy Bebop. What resulted was one of the most legendary names in the history of anime music, and all that for just one of the approximate 60 projects her name has been attached to in anime alone. The creation of The Seatbelts, their music, and the name recognition of the group alone - despitethem only existing through the lens ofCowboy Bebop, is a testament to Kanno’s composing....

The selection of teen dramas onNetflixhas largely contributed to the current success of the streaming platform. In addition to serving as a platform for cable television series likeAll American, Riverdale,andThe 100,the streaming giant has also introduced a number of its own original series that have found tremendous success.13 Reasons Why, Sex Education, Outer Banks,andOn My Blockare all examples of the success of the platform’s teen dramas. Of course, not all belovedNetflixseries receive the same level of success....

Season of the Witchsilently celebrated its ten-year anniversary this past January. For most, it was a movie that came and went. Although it doubled its budget in box office returns, most critics panned it. Nicolas Cage was even nominated for a Razzie Award for Worst Actor. Fewgenuinely appreciated the fantasyand horror elementsSeason of the Witchdelivers. Even fewer appreciate the enthusiasm and reservation Nicolas Cage brought to the role as the main hero, Sir Behmen....

It’s a new dawn for the RTS genre thanks toBlizzard’s release of the remastered real-time strategygameWarcraft 3: Reforged. The game was initially released back in 2002, and features four competing factions, each with their own campaign. What most players are excited about is the online multiplayer, but many would like to get their bearings with the game before jumping straight into the competitive multiplayer fray. For some players, however, the online multiplayer scene ofWarcraft 3: Reforgedis something they’ll approach with trepidation....

While thePokemonfranchise is primarily known for its core RPG series with games like 2019’sPokemon Sword & Shield, there’s been a number of highly-successful spin-off games over the years fromPokemon GotoPokemon Snapthat have proven the brand is big enough to make anything a success. Back in 2005, The Pokemon Company took a stab at dungeon-crawling in a new spin-off series calledPokemon Mystery Dungeonwhere players could control a Pokemon for the first time....

Sony has been on a roll with their PlayStation line of consoles, with the PlayStation 3 suffering the only speedbump — and that too a minor one — in an otherwise smooth cruise where they’ve pretty much cemented themselves as the number one console developer of the modern age. So, it only goes without saying that the PlayStation 4 would be no exception to this rule. The console absolutely blew everyone’s expectations away with the sheer number of exclusives that Sony had in the palm of their hand, turning the once-heated console war into nothing more than a one-sided showcase of nothing but utter abject humiliation....

Between the base game and the DLC packs,Skyrimoffers an adventure thatcan last for hundreds of hours. Throw insome challenge runsand a few ofthe many excellent modsthat are available for the game and it can run into the thousands. Ultimately though, there’ll come a point where every player has had their fill of Tamriel and is ready for a new adventure. RELATED:10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Skyrim Their first instinct may be to look for another RPG, but, although there are plenty ofgames that are similar toSkyrim, few are as expansive or as enjoyable....

One of the finest video game remakes ever made,Nier Replicanthas given new life to a cult classic. The originalNierin the west (otherwise known asNier Gestalt) featured a grizzled father as the main character and a more simplistic combat system. While fans of the original will surely miss Father Nier, Brother Nier is a worthy successor with a stronger character arc and the gameplay on a whole has been greatly improved....

A horror movie can still be fairly enjoyable without great minor characters, as the story, scares, and huge reveal can make up for that. But if a film doesn’t have an excellent and well-crafted main character to follow for the entire run time, it’s hard to love it. Fans want to learn as much as they can about the pasts, present, and motivations of horror movie protagonists, as it makes it easier to hope that they can beat whatever evil is in front of them....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallaplayers have plenty to find during their adventures through the story. From powerful assassination targets to strange NPCs, there is always a reason to explore almost every region in the game. One of these reasons is a series of challenges that involve mushrooms and puzzles, which can be difficult for even the bestAssassin’s Creed Valhallaplayers. Fly Agaric challenges appear in nearly every region of the game. These fourteen trials show up as mushrooms icons on the map and reward players with extra XP if they can complete each challenge....

As a sub-genre to the action video game setting, survival games oftenplace gamers in a hostile setting, often one in an open-world environment. The thrill of a survival game comes from the fact that players often start with nothing but their wits and their curiosity, and will be required to craft tools, weapons, shelter, and collect resources to survive for as long as possible. RELATED:Sci-Fi Games That Have Awesome World Building Many survival games have different goals in mind, but sometimes the hardest and the most challenging are the ones where the only goal is to survive....

Since the release of the originalLEGO Star Warsvideo gameback in 2005,LEGOhas enjoyed a consistent wave of entries in the gaming space. While some likeLEGO City Undercoverhave been purely original works, for the most part these titles draw inspiration from established franchises, providing a charming twist on each series' formula. The solid mix of puzzle solving, co-op gameplay and oddball comedy have made these games a hit with younger and older gamers alike....