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Gainaxproduced a lot of shows in its heyday and while the studio’s reputation nowadayshas been soured by controversyand its artists peacing out over the last two decades, the portfolio is impressive nonetheless. But even at its best, one thing kept leaving people unsure what to think of their work: Gainax Endings. With the surprise announcement ofPanty & StockingSeason 2 at Anime Expo, no doubt a sign of Trigger’s victory in a long rights dispute, it might be time to reflect on Gainax’s history with endings....

Summary The next release for theBattlefieldfranchise will arguably be the most important in its history, with the IP needing a real boost following the unfavorable launch of 2021’sBattlefield 2042. While there is not a lot of information regarding the next release for the franchise, it seems sensible that it should avoid a 2024 release date at all costs. Despite its pitfalls,Battlefield 2042has faced a resurgence in popularity in recent months thanks to some smart post-launch updates....

Season 1 ofThe Witcherwas a big hit for Netflix, and the streaming service seems to be hoping thatThe Witcher Season 2 will have similar success. Season 2 ofThe Witchermay be even better than season 1, especially now that all three main characters are on the same timeline. But willThe WitcherSeason 2 succeed? Is it possible for it to live up to the hype for fans? Or is it destined to disappoint them?...

An iconic character seems to be returning toWorld of Warcraftin Patch 10.1.5, though with a somewhat small screen time. A common thread inDragonflight’s content updateshas been the Bronze Dragonflight. With the legacy of Deathwing concluded in Embers of Neltharion, the story is slowly shifting away from the Black Dragonflight and towards the Keepers of Time. As such, Patch 10.1.5 ofDragonflightwill feature new Eon’s Fringe dailies that send players back in time to pivotal moments from theWorld of Warcrafttimeline....

An inventiveZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has managed to come up with a genius way troll a Yiga Clan member. The type of troll that this player managed to pull off is so perfect that it might go down as one of the most impressiveLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomclips to date. The Yiga Clan was first introduced inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildas a group of foot soldiers who patrol Hyrule under the leadership of a madman named Master Kohga....

InDungeons and Dragons, the rogue is apopular character classdefined by a reliance on stealth and precision to achieve their goals. Assassins and thieves are common professions for rogues, though not a requirement. But whileDungeons and Dragonsmay have put a name to it, the archetype has been around much longer and exists across a wide range of media. Robin Hood, for example, could be considered a rogue as he is often depicted relying on stealth and ambush techniques against King John and the Sherriff of Nottingham....

My Hero Academiais often regarded as one of the top contenders forthe title of “best” anime, and rightfully so. This shonen series takes place in a modern world where superpowers, known as “quirks,” are the norm. The story follows a seemingly unremarkable protagonist who strives to become a hero capable of taking on supervillains. RELATED:My Hero Academia: Times Deku Proved Himself A True Hero While what constitutes the “best” anime is subjective,My Hero Academiastands out as a powerhouse in the anime world, with several reasons for its popularity....

Egyptian-born Canadian Actor Mena Massoud, who is famous for playing that character Aladdinin Disney’s 2019 live-action reboot, may have just dropped a huge hint regarding thoseStar Warscasting rumors that have been circulating as of late. While Massoud has been acting since 2011, he was thrust into stardom after he was cast in the titular role for theDisney live-actionAladdinreboot.Massoud also found success in the world of TV with a reoccurring role on Amazon Prime Video’sJack Ryanand a leading role on the Hulu original seriesReprisal....

Just last year, Nintendo introduced its massive Switch install base to the world ofAnimal CrossingwithAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. The series has grown quite a lot in recent years, fairing very well withNew Leafon the Nintendo 3DS in 2012, but with millions of Switch owners stuck indoors last year due to quarantine and lockdown orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,New Horizons' therapeutic island getaway was just what many needed during a time of uncertainty....

Respawn Entertainment’s battle royaleApex Legendsis going into its third year, and is in the midst ofa now-extended Anniversary Collection Event. Not one to slow down, Respawn seems to have placed the first teaser for the game’s next Town Takeover event. Apex Legendsis a character-based battle royale, with new Legends being added to the game in each new season. In order to highlight different characters,Apex Legendsoften drops Town Takeover events, in which a specific area of the map with be modified for a special event inspired by a certain character....

WhenApex Legendsfirst arrived on the scene, it was praised for the innovations it brought with it like a revive system and ping system, two things that were missing in the genre thus far. This would be another talking point when season 2 was introduced, as many felts truly enjoyed one of its additions to the game:skydiving emotes. As many know, these are actionsApex Legendsplayers can take when they drop or when they hit a balloon later on, and they’re eye-catching enough to make drops at least a little more interesting....

The popularTitanfall-inspired battle royale,Apex Legends, is still going strong two years after its initial release. Players are diving head first intoSeason 9 ofApex Legends, which brings new cosmetics, a new Legend, a whole new game mode, and more. As players head off in battle royale mode, or face off in 3v3s, they will get to learn the ins and out of all the different playable Legends in the new meta....

Launching earlier this month,Assassin’s Creed Valhallahas largely been a success with both fans and critics. Taking the long-running series to the Viking era and tasking players with building a settlement in England, it continues the heavier RPG-focus of bothOriginsandOdyssey,offering a large open-world with secrets to uncover and quests to complete. While the new game is available on a variety of different consoles and largely offers the same level of content regardless of platform, it seems players on the PC are missing a pretty crucial part of the game....