The Boy and the Heron Review

Summary It’s something of a redundancy to introduceThe Boy and the Heronone of the most important animated film events of the year. It isthe most expensive Japanese film ever made, from the most acclaimed anime auteur of all time. It is Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in a decade, the first Studio Ghibli film released in the US following the studio’s ownership change to Nippon TV, a return to the 2D-animated aesthetic Ghibli is known for following the less-than-stellar reception of 2020’s CGI-animatedEarwig and the Witch....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · Alicia Wood

The Callisto Protocol: 5 Similarities To Resident Evil 4

Striking Distance Studioshave provided a familiar yet engaging experience for survival horror fans, with the recent release ofThe Callisto Protocol. Many games over the years have helped shape the genre to the high level it is today. One title in particular that has been one of the most significant contributors to this is Capcom’sResident Evil 4. Related:How To Perfect The Callisto Protocol Dodge System With the remake ofResident Evil 4edging closer to its release next year, fans will certainly notice aspects fromThe Callisto Protocolthat were present in the originalResident Evil 4and possibly reappear this time around in its reimagining....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Andrea Kramer

The Last Of Us: Episode 7 Easter Eggs

The following article contains spoilers for Episode 7 of The Last of Us. The first season of HBO’sThe Last of Usis already approaching its end, with only two episodes remaining. This week featured the plot ofThe Last of Us: Left Behindas Ellie and her best friend Riley spend time in an abandoned mall in Boston. When the duo head off into the night, it is expected that the episode will be largely adapted from the original content, and therefore hardcore fans prepare themselves for some major Easter eggs to pop up in almost every scene....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Jerry Lowery

The Rarest 3DS Games (& How Much They're Worth)

Summary TheNintendo 3DShad a great run which lasted almost ten years, but like all good things, that run came to an end. The system was discontinued in late 2020, meaning that there will not be any new titles released for the popular handheld console. In the years since then, many people have begun to collect rare and valuable 3DS games. The rarest 3DS games can sell for surprisingly high prices, forcing collectors to reach deep into their pockets to add them to their shelves....

June 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1366 words · Dylan Morton

The Savage Starlight Collectibles From The Last of Us Series Would Make A Great Video Game

WithNaughty Dogco-president Neil Druckmann recently teasing that there are several things in the works, fans have no idea what to expect next from the popular developer. While its track record implies that whatever the next project is will be solid, it could be anything. While rumors of a new fantasy IP have been shot down, there is still potential forNaughty Dogto take on a new genre in its next game....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1104 words · Elizabeth Thompson

This Underrated Horror Movie's Setting Is Haunted In More Than One Way

When thinking about what season works best for a horror movie, Autumn is always going to seem like the exact right time. From classics likeHalloween(1978) to more contemporary films set around the October holiday, there’s something about chilly weather and leaves and the excitement of candy and costumes that works for a scary story. There’s another horror movie set on Halloween that is definitely underrated: the 2019 filmHaunt. StarringThe Bold Type’s Katie Stevens as the main character Harper, who visits a haunted house with her friends and realizes that they are being hunted by a group of killers....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Valerie Williams

Where To Get Bicorn Horns In Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance

Quick Links Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeanceis full of subquests for players to complete toearn some extra XPand also get unique items to strengthen the Nahobino and his demons. To Cure a Curse is one of these subquests as it gives players the Fallen Talisman. This subquest will require players to find and gather five Bicorn Horns, and can also be completed again for a different reward as many times as players would like....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Kelsey Stephens

World of Warcraft Celebrates 18th Anniversary

To mark the 18th anniversary ofWorld of Warcraft, Blizzard celebrated the occasion a little early this year. With the release ofDragonflightat the end of the month, the anniversary festivities got bumped up the calendar by a few days.World of Warcraftlaunched on July 26, 2025, as it aimed to follow the success of the hit strategy gameWarcraft 3. With eight races, nine classes, and two factions to choose from, the game had set the tone for the MMORPG genre for nearly two decades....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Yvonne Martinez

YouTuber Makes a Working Tank in Minecraft Without Using Mods

To say thatMinecraftis a successful game would be something of an understatement. It’s one of the highest-grossing IPs in the industry, and withMojang releasing update 1.19 recently, there’s evidently still a lot more life left in this blocky world. The reason behind its longevity is the fan community, which consists of millions of people creating all sorts of interesting projects. Even after all these years, there are players out there capable of blowing minds, as well as in-game buildings....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Holly Mccall

'Fast And Furious 9' To Screen At Cannes Film Festival

Fast and Furious 9is only a few weeks away from its theatrical release. But franchise fans and casual moviegoers aren’t the only ones being treated to exciting action sequences this summer, as it has been reported thatFast and Furious 9will be screening in this June’s Cannes Film Festival. The Cannes Film Festival is an annual event that takes place in Cannes, France, and it is one of the oldest and most influential film festivals in the world....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Kimberly Guerra

9 Viking & Medieval Themed Games To Play If You Like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

The latest rendition ofAssassin’s Creedis here, and the reception has been positive overall. Despite the many iterations of this series since its debut over a decade ago, Ubisoft has largely made the experience feel new again with its atmospheric Viking themes and settings. RELATED:10 Medieval Games To Play If You Loved Game Of Thrones Added to this are the particularly large scale open-worlds, rewarding progression system, and plenty of fun action-based combat....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · David Nash

Alan Wake 2 Has Surprising Gameplay Difference Compared to First Game

Remedy Entertainment has revealed thatAlan Wake 2’s combat will have a slower pace compared to the original game. According to Co-Director Sam Lake,Alan Wake 2will have a slower combat pace to be closer to survival horror. Despite its horror setting,Alan Wakealways had a more action-like approachto combat. The game featured fast-paced shooting sections in which the protagonist had to shake off hordes of enemies using the power of a flashlight and a gun....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Adam Hall

Arizona Sunshine Devs Reveal Co-Op PlayStation VR Shooter Game After the Fall

Offering a VR zombie shooter that allowed players to take down the undead with immersive, real-life movements, Vertigo Games’Arizona Sunshinequickly became one of 2017’s most prevalent virtual reality experiences. It seems the studio behind the title intends to build on its success and continue to bring expansive games to VR platforms, revealing today that it’s gearing up to release a new zombie-focused project calledAfter the Fall. Announced alongside a cinematic teaser on the PlayStation YouTube channel, the upcoming release is another post-apocalyptic first-person shooter that touts four-player co-op as one of its major selling points....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Michelle Wilson