It’s no secret that a lot of anime and manga were inspired by Western cartoons and comics. Osamu Tezuka’sAstro Boyhas plenty of classic Disney in its DNA, from Mickey Mouse to Pinocchio.Dragon Ball’s Goku has many similarities to Superman. ThenMy Hero Academia’s creator, Kōhei Horikoshi, took inspiration fromSpider-ManandX-Men,among others, to make his chart-topping strip. Marvel is as big in Japan as in the West, from licensing the memetic, tokusatsuSpider-ManTV show, to theMarvel Vs Capcomgames....

Summary Anyone who’s ever watchedPower Rangerswill likely have two things - a favorite color and a favoritePower Rangersseries. More than twenty series later afterMighty Morphin Power Rangers, friends today still debate which of them becomes the Red Ranger or the Green Ranger in recess. This time, perhaps what’s changed is thePower Rangerscurrently airing on television screens today. There’s no denying that certainPower Rangersseries made an indelible mark on the hearts of kids - and perhaps now adults - everywhere....

Summary Open-world gamesare not new. In fact, they’ve only grown in popularity over time. The originalLegend of Zeldafor the NES gave gamers a glimpse of how much fun an open-world game can be, and ever since that landmark game,developers of open-worldgames have endeavored to give gamers larger and larger worlds to explore. There will be many popular open-world games that gamers will be surprised didn’t make this list, such asGrand Theft Auto 5orFallout 4....

Details for the newCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warbattle pass have been released, and fans get an early look at the action to come. Skins, weapon blueprints, and other cosmetic rewards are dominating the battle pass this season, with a few secrets hidden among its tiers.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans have 100 new levels to unlock with free content scattered throughout so every player can get involved....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warrecently released the Firebase Z map, and apart from a few frustrating bugs, fans have been thoroughly enjoying the new location. The mode introduces major new characters as it spins a tale centered on Samantha Maxis, giving players returning and new enemies to face off against. TheRAI K-84 Wonder Weaponturns the mode’s most iconic weapon into an assault rifle, and the reimagined Tombstone perk joins the game’s growing lineup....

Call of Duty: Warzone’s community has made a habit of reporting strange and interesting bugs on their favorite social media sites. Among these reports are either game-breaking bugs or interesting side effects of recent developer patches. In one recentCall of Duty: Warzoneclip, the game has shown another bug that’s sparked an interesting discussion amongWarzone’s community. Rumors of a third-person game mode have been circulating since the release ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare....

Developed by Supercell,Clash of Clansis a hugely popular MMO where you build villages, train troops, and attack others to collect resources like Gold, Elixir, and Dark Elixir. As players progress through the game, they use these resources to build defenses, upgrade troops and spells, and grow their bases as they get more and more gold and elixir. Gems are a valuable in-game currency inClash of Clansthat you will need to progress in the game....

Whether a player needs more USB ports, a place to hang headphones, or something to holda controller after a gaming session, many PC accessories can help make a gaming setup more convenient and visually appealing. Creating an eye-catching setup is simple. Adding accessories that match the PC and gaming room, or further customizing thedesk itself with some RGB lightingall lead to a greatly improved playing space. Gamers can also increase functionality and comfort by adding devices like wireless chargers, and USB hubs....

The disturbing first teaser for David Cronenberg’sCrimes of the Futurehas been released by Neon. The film, which premieres next month at the Cannes Film Festival, stars Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux, and Kirsten Stewart. The trailer forCrimes of the Futureopens with Mortensen as he’s revealed to be encased in some kind of giant womb. He’s overlooked by his partner, played by Seydoux, along with a captivated audience of onlookers. An ominous voice speaks over the trailer, repeatedly saying, “It is time to start seeing, it is time to start speaking, it is time to listen....

Quick Links Cyberpunk 2077is a choice-based open-world RPG that takes players through an intense, action-packed journey in Night City as they navigate the politically charged world around them. Despite the game’s rocky launch,Cyberpunk 2077is an extensive first-person experience that has drawn in players of all kinds. RELATED:Cyberpunk 2077 Review Due toCyberpunk 2077’sopen-world nature, there’s plenty for players to do outside the main questlines, including gigs, side jobs, or even exploring romance in Night City....

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.Every story needs a few unlikely surprises to keep its audience on the edge of their seats, and sometimes, ditching the cliche plot armor expected to be granted to main characters does wonders for a tale’s popularity.Game of Throneswas already substantially influential for much of its debut season, but it wasn’t until the death of Ned Stark and the chillingRed Weddingthat the series became a cultural phenomenon, as the brutal executions showed that no character was safe inA Song of Ice and Fire....

Studio Trigger is known for selling a particular feel with their anime, one commonly associated with the studio talent’s past in GAINAX and the style ofGurren LagannorKill la Kill. But after Trigger’s panel at this year’s Anime Expo,Cyberpunk: Edgerunnersmight be a big departure and another step towards becoming bigger on an international scale. Announced way back in 2020 whenCyberpunk 2077was still being hyped,Edgerunnersis an animated series that not much was known about....

Ever since it’s release back in November of last year,Death Strandinghas impacted the gaming community on a grand scale. About a month before the PS4 release, it was announced that 505 Games would help to portDeath Strandingto PC and would release in mid-2020. Now with the release date of the PC port just one month away, 505 Games and Kojima Productions have revealed the specs required to playDeath Strandingon PC....