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X-Men: The Animated Series meant a lot to many people. The breakthrough cartoon from the 1990s featured complex storylines marketed to children, with thoughtful messages about prejudice and being different that were not watered down for a younger audience. One of the kids it left an impact on was Ross Marquand, an actor from The...

Following a remarkably long two-decade hiatus, Capcom’s legendary samurai franchise is finally staging a comeback. With Onimusha: Way of the Sword arriving next month, I recently journeyed to Capcom’s headquarters in Osaka, Japan. There, I went hands-on with unreleased segments of the game and interviewed the developers behind the project for Game Informer’s latest cover...

A new European Union packaging regulation could force Sony and other publishers to abandon familiar oversized plastic game cases in favor of compact packaging. The European Union is preparing new packaging rules that could alter the traditional look of game cases. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) aims to reduce waste. Specifically, empty space...

Blending the real world with animation, animatronics, and puppetry creates a combination that many viewers enjoy. This style shines in films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and director Russell Chuck’s 1994 feature, The Mask. A niche subgenre combines live action with the whimsical antics of characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy...

The DC Universe slate just got a little thinner. According to a Wednesday report from The Ankler, two more DCU shows have been canceled. The *The Suicide Squad* spin-off *Waller* and the Themyscira-set *Paradise Lost* are both dead. This follows news from last month that a Booster Gold show was no longer moving forward according...

Massively multiplayer online games Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty are losing Amazon Game Studios as their publisher in the coming months as the tech company continues to scale back its gaming efforts. Blog posts on both games’ websites confirmed the news. Amazon Game Studios will stop supporting Throne and Liberty first during the fourth...

Warhammer 40,000 fans looking to expand their Ork armies will soon be able to add new miniatures featuring Nobs with custom smashas, grot orderlies, and Warbikes. While the Warhammer 40,000 design team has already showcased miniatures for a Warboss, a Trukk, and Boyz, Games Workshop has more Ork fighters ready to reveal. Image rights belong...

Despite numerous complimentary patches over the years that have vastly improved The Sims 4, certain foundational elements still yearn for a developer’s touch. Take the game’s expansive roster of over 30 distinct neighborhoods, for instance. Rather than feeling like a living, breathing interconnected universe, the world selection screen has long relied on a lackluster, uninspired...

Following the unexpected unveiling of a fresh Kingdom Hearts 4 teaser during a Nintendo Direct broadcast two months ago, enthusiasts have renewed optimism regarding imminent announcements. Disney is gearing up to commemorate the silver anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series in 2027. Festivities commence this weekend with an exclusive panel at the D23 fan convention,...

Greetings, fellow ocean explorers, True to our commitment to transparent, community-driven development during Early Access, we are thrilled to release the Subnautica 2 Experimental branch today on Steam. This opt-in branch is designed for adventurers who want an early sneak peek at upcoming features. It also serves as a crucial testing ground, helping our team...