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Summary My Hero Academiais a franchisewith an expansive cast and deep thematic complexity, but its spin-off show,My Hero Academia:Vigilantes,offers a welcomebreak in tone and perspective. AlthoughVigilantesnever achieved the commercial success enjoyed by the core series,Koichi Haimawarisoon became a fan-favorite protagonist.The stories of Deku and Koichi can be contrasted; where Deku is driven by inherited power and high-stakes destiny, Koichi is driven by down-to-earth realism, personal development, and small victories. The aspect that makes Koichi’s development so interesting is the human feel to it....

Quick Links Even though victory in a race goes to the competitor who crosses the finish line in first place, holding that position is also one of the most complicated tasks inMario Kart Worldas well as inany other installment of the series, because pressure comes from every direction. Being in front not only makes a driver the prime target for rivals’ attacks; it also ensures that the item boxes will grant noticeably weaker tools....

Digital Eclipse has carved out a respectable niche for itself over the last decade. Beginning with theMega Man Legacy Collectionin 2015, Digital Eclipse has continued to produce some of the most complete retro collections on the market. But by far Digital Eclipse’s most impressive projects are its range of “interactive museums,” where a beloved gaming personality, franchise, or company’s early history is explored via exclusive interviews, scanned documents, text passages, and an array of ported games....

Summary Animeis a medium that appeals to fans of all ages and genders. If little girls want to get into this medium of entertainment, they’ll find several amazing shows that will dazzle them with their brilliance. Parents who want to introduce their daughters to the anime medium should be wary that some series can be inappropriate at certain moments, particularly for young children. Thankfully,the following shows are free of these inappropriate moments, making them great for young girls to get attached to....

Quick Links Once the ball has been passed to a receiver or handed off to a running back, the job has only just begun inCollege Football 26. There’s some serious yardage to be gained by running the ball on the ground, but to leave the defense in the dust, you’ll want to make use of the various ball carrier moves at your disposal. From jukes to spins, stiff arms to trucking, there are a ton of different options you have to help eek out that extra yard or two to get you to first down or into the paint....

Quick Links TheLies of P OvertureDLCbrings with it a wide range of new content, including several hidden areas that require keys. Some of the more prominent examples of this are theBlack Rabbit Hole hideouts, which are found throughout the expansion. These locations feature rewards tied directly to the Black Rabbit Brotherhood from the base game. In this guide, we’ll show youwhere to find every Black Rabbit Hideout, as well as theBlack Rabbit Hole Keysthat unlock them inLies of P Overture....

There are multiple random events inUmamusume: Pretty Derby’s career mode, and some of them afflict your trainee with various conditions. Most of these are injuries or negative status effects that hinder yourUmamusume’s training, but some conditions are actually helpful and make things a lot easier. There are a few things you can do to influence the conditions that show up during yourUmamusumecareer runs, but things are ultimately left up to chance....

Summary Anime often brings up the idea of immortality and explores the meaning of life, how solitude can affect a person, questions of morality, and questions about why life matters. Fantasy, science fiction, and tragedy are common themes in shows that look at living forever, dying, and everything in between. Most of these tales are not just about fights or exciting scenes; they also provide meaningful commentary on self-awareness, human life, and changes throughout history....

Assassin’s Creed Odysseyworld director Ben Hall has revealed one of the series' biggest issues that often causes headaches for Ubisoft to solve during development. The revelation displays the kind of clever solutions the studio has to come up with when designing the playable world in games likeAssassin’s Creed Odyssey. The stunning historical worlds are a big part of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise’s appeal. Players are transported to a new land from another time, hand-crafted by Ubisoft with incredible accuracy....

Xbox recently suffered several staff cuts, studio closures, and game cancellations, but even withPerfect DarkandEverwildout of the picture, the long-awaitedFablereboot is still on its way. Developed by Playground Games,Fableis the first new game in its series since 2012’sFable: The Journey, and will be the first entry to launch sinceFable’s original developer Lionhead Studios closed in 2016. Its announcement in 2020 left fans waiting for a long time, but even though it was absent at the 2025 Xbox Games Showcase,Fablestill seems capable of reaching its 2026 launch window....

Summary Dragons have been a part of myth, folklore and fantasy for centuries. People across the globe tell stories of giant, flying lizards who spew flames from their maw, capable of leveling entire kingdoms. They are the things of nightmares, so, of course, they are included in many fantasy games. In almost every game, they appear as a formidable foe that the player is tasked with bringing down. It is never a small feat to do so, but with great risk often comes great reward, as the players' hard work, tenacity, and courage won’t go unrecognized....

Summary The PS1 became a huge success for Sony, which was a gamble. They got a lot of franchises that were once Nintendo exclusives, likeFinal Fantasyfrom Squaresoft andBreath of Firefrom Capcom. Their partnerships are what made the PS1 successful, but while exclusives are nice, it’s also great to live in a modern era where PS1 games can now be enjoyed on other consoles like the Nintendo Switch. Some PS1 games have received minimal ports, remasters, and even remakes to enjoy on the Nintendo Switch....

Summary Pokemonis a franchise grounded in exploration, inspired by creator Satoshi Tajiri’s childhood enjoyment in collecting bugs and creatures around his small town outside of Tokyo. It has since evolved (pun intended) into one of the biggest video game series on the planet, selling nearly half a billion copies of mainline titles and spin-offs since it began in 1996. However, asPokemonhas grown over the years, the sense of exploration within the games has varied....