Summary Isekai anime and manga resign their protagonists to all sorts of absurd fates in outlandish worlds, though some characters are fortunate enough to be reincarnated with a silver spoon.Reincarnation as a nobleis a common plot in isekai narratives, yet protagonists finding themselves as queen in their new lives is somewhat of a rare premise. While the notion of being sheltered under royalty might give off an impression of a carefree life, these queen protagonists are in for an isekai adventure laced with adversity....

Summary Nintendois often seen as a child-friendly companythat makes lighthearted games that very rarely feature dark themes, like death. But this would be quite an erroneous assessment since there are numerous characters in their games that not only have canonically died but have remained dead to this day. These are some of the most memorable and likable characters from Nintendo games that are canonically dead, originating from franchises likeMario,The Legend of Zelda,and more....

Fighting games are a part of history and have been since the days of video game invention. And over many decades, the games have become more refined and explored, and during the eras of pixel-to-3D rendering there are some series that stand out on top. Whether that is due to the modes on offer, the character roster players can choose from, the spectacle of the fights and the flashy moves, or the integral mechanics of the game have brought players back for more....

It’s been just over a month now since the release ofCall of Duty: Vanguard, the latest entry in Activision’s legendary FPS series.Vanguardreturns the franchise to its WW2 roots, with a sprawling campaign taking place in various theatres of the Second World War. As is standard in modernCall of Dutygames,Vanguardalso features a variety of multiplayer maps, game modes, and weapon unlocks. There are a few different classes of weaponry available to players inCall of Duty: Vanguard’s multiplayer, but none are quite as underrated as the LMGs....

When Disney bought Lucasfilm andStar Warsback in 2012, it might as well have come gift-wrapped with a greeting signed by Peter Parker’s uncle Ben, because taking over one of pop culture’s most glorified franchises sure packed some great responsibility that the media giant is still trying to juggle, nearly a decade after the takeover. This is because, despite its vast financial success,Star Warsrecent era has been marred by less than spectacular content that perhaps even does a disservice to the better productions put out under new ownership....

Cupheadheavily draws from 1930s cartoons. Its soundtrack by Kristofer Maddigan is influenced by big band orchestras from the Jazz Age, giving the game its mischievous yet childish tone. Visually,Cuphead’s graphics rely on old-timey, hand-drawn animations and coloring techniques. These graphics are then layered with a special filter that makesCupheadfeel like it is being played on an older television (though other filters can be unlocked). WhileCuphead’s sounds and aestheticsdraw from elements that are almost a century old, its main protagonists take after a 1980s video game....

Unlike most films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Deadpool 3has to commit to far greater things than the story canon set by the Infinity War saga, instead, it has to honor the relationship it’s built with fans thanks to the unique coarse humor that was enabled by 20th Century Fox’s ability to stick to an R-rated script. However, those were the old days, and whileDisney has committed to keepingDeadpool’sR-ratedmutant DNA mostly unaltered, it’s still expected that the big mouse’s ownership will have an effect on the end product....

Eight years ago, an open-world zombie game known asDead Island 2was announced at E3 2014, initially being developed by Techland. It showed off a cinematic trailer giving an idea of what players should expect, where California has been placed under quarantine due to a zombie outbreak. After that, however, the game had been put through development hell, as Techland would then go on to work on the similaropen-world zombie gameDying Light....

The year of Lightfall inDestiny 2has been eventful. Not only has the game gone through substantial seasonal model changes, but there’s alsoa new subclass called Strand, and various balance changes that have come into to tune the difficulty of the game. Much of it has attempted to address the ability spam meta that was born out of the Light subclass 3.0 updates introduced during the year of The Witch Queen....

Footage of earlyDragon Age: Dreadwolfgameplay leaked online not too long ago, with some fans expressing their concerns about some rather significant changes, but that “change” is not exactly new. It’s very clear that thisleakedDragon Age: Dreadwolfgameplay is inspired byGod of War, assuming it is legitimate of course. Neither BioWare nor EA have issued any statements on it, but it’s hard to imagine this being fake. In it,Dragon Agefans can see the new protagonist fighting through Darkspawn in Weisshaupt, the headquarters of the Grey Wardens....

Among the eventful mini-games ofEiyuden Chronicle, the Cooking Battle might be one of the most intense and thrilling. The player must have the intuition to guess the judge’s food preferences based on their brief introduction, and select their recipes to cater to each of their different tastes. Some recipes are better than others in this minigame, due to their overall score when being judged. Some can satisfy almost all taste buds due to their general likability....

AnElden Ringfan flexes their artistic prowess with an impressive Iron Fist Alexander sculpture that brings the game to life. Since its release,Elden Ringhas inspired millions of fans, some of whom have channeled that inspiration into beautiful works of art. Released on June 23, 2025,Elden Ringhas remained relevant due to the breadth of its world and the quality of its content, with some considering the title to be FromSoftware’s best work. Crowned 2022’s Game Awards Game of the Year, FromSoftware capitalized on its success,revealing the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC forElden Ring, which is set to release sometime in 2023....

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas proven to be a hit among fans, curating the most expansiveLEGO Star Warsexperience yet. Offering story missions that tell the stories of all nine mainlineStar Warsfilms,The Skywalker Sagais also bolstered by a plethora of side activities and content that theLEGOgames have become known for - including packs of unique characters to control. That being said, many hardcoreLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagafans have already exhausted all the content this game has to offer, and are eager to get their hands on more....