As the story goes on, there are several plot twists that change what we know about the world, the Titans, and the remaining humans. But one of the first and most important plot points is that certain humans can transform into Titans at will—people known as Titan Shifters. Each Titan Shifter has a unique form and some even have special powers or abilities. But aside from that, the revelation of each Titan Shifter is groundbreaking, and the actual transformation scenes are awesome....

It was also a decade filled with new comedy directors: the Farrelly brothers made a slew of fan favorites; Wes Anderson emerged onto the scene with his novel brand of quirky humor; the Coen brothers continued exploring various themes through their very particular lens of dark comedy. With all of these legendary actors and directors, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to argue that the 1990s were the best decade for comedy films....

As a former tech journalist, I’ve seen and used a lot of smart devices over the past few years. Many of them were cool for a little while but didn’t have lasting importance. Some were useless from the get-go. But not ALL smart devices and gadgets are pointless. In fact, there are several that have legitimately improved my quality of life, to the point where I’d be quite sad to give them up....

There have been celebrity cameos, supernatural villains, and town regulars with witty catchphrases. If you’ve watched more than a handful Simpsons episodes, you probably have your favorites and the ones whom you hate (or just find irritating). We’re going to explore these characters and list the ones whom we think are worthy of being in the Best 5 and Worst 5. But we aren’t including any characters from the actual Simpsons family....

The defining traits of villainy were never clear in either of Gilligan’s masterpiece series. Yet, people ask: who were the best villains? Which evil characters throughout Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul were the ones who stood out most on the screen? Here are our picks for the best villains across both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul and why they make for incredible evil characters. 7. Hector Salamanca Hector Salamanca was a man who had so little moral standing that he simply operated as he wished, paying no attention to the lives of those around him, believing himself to be untouchable....

The series has become a smash hit with comic book and non-comic book fans alike, as it upends the traditional world of superheroes and promotes the humans who secretly plot to bring them down. Following a group of rugged anti-heroes, The Boys is a gritty, sweary, no-holds-barred series that focuses on the corporate world of heroism—along with the heroes it created. The character-driven show has its own unique flavor, with actors who never play their roles down and writers who are always pursuing an insane path that other shows avoid....

Whether you’re a fan or just someone looking for more great manga content to devour, these manga spin-offs are a great option—particularly because they don’t always get anime adaptations. If you really love a certain anime, you might need to dive into manga for more of it. Of course, manga spin-offs aren’t always done by the same mangaka. This means you should sometimes expect new art styles, changes in tone or vibe, different thematic takes, even if the world is the same....

Over the decades, the lightsaber has been front and center in nearly every important action sequence of the franchise. It’s the elegant weapon of both Jedi and Sith, a symbol of hope and anger. When these photonic blades cross, we’re delighted by the spectacle. It’s been true since Obi-Wan and Darth Vader clashed on the first Death Star, and it remains true even as Obi-Wan and Darth Vader clash again during the Jedi master’s years of isolation....

Fantasy is laden with mythical creatures that have endured cultural and societal changes and remain relevant in pop culture to this day, still leaving audiences entranced by their raw power and iconic looks. Throughout cinema history, dragons have always held a unique place among characters, with each one bearing its own on-screen personality that shifts from incarnation to incarnation. But like all movie characters, some dragons are simply more compelling and more iconic than others....

Over the years, we’ve seen them interact with a vast cast of characters, from family members to past friends to new acquaintances. Each of these side characters brings something new, funny, and unique to the show. Here are my picks for the best side characters in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, ranked based on how entertaining they are to watch and the added depth they bring to the show as a whole....

While some spin-offs provide a total shift to the main story (e.g. changing the plot but retaining the original characters), other spin-offs stay true to the main story but focus on another aspect or element (e.g. expanding on a character’s narrative) so that it builds on the original. From spin-offs with comedic takes to spin-offs that explore the darker sides of a given story, here are our picks for the best spin-off anime series worth checking out....

At first glance, you may not think you have many options since strategy games usually end up as PC games, but Xbox Game Pass is packed with more strategic goodness and tactical candy than you might realize. We’re talking traditional strategy games here. That includes turn-based strategy games and real-time strategy games, while excluding not-quite-strategy games like city builders and simulation-style games. Here are the best strategy games on Xbox Game Pass that you can start playing right now if you have an active subscription....

These video games are purposely built around the mentality that skill prevails—the only barrier to victory is your own ability and tactics. In other words, you really have to “get good” to survive these games. But what exactly is a Soulslike game? Where did this genre come from? And why is this kind of extreme challenge so uniquely appealing? Here’s everything you need to know about the brutal Soulslike genre, from its history to its appeal and everything in between....

Microsoft’s Xbox All Access program aims to solve both of those problems. Not only can this service help you track down a new Xbox, but it can help you finance your new console as well. What Is Xbox All Access? Originally introduced alongside the Xbox One X and Xbox One S, Microsoft’s Xbox All Access is a combination of a bundle and a financing option for the gaming console. Along with the ability to pay off your Xbox device over time, you get two years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (which combines Xbox Game Pass with Xbox Live Gold), all for one low monthly fee....

One of them may even use the term “roguelike” directly in their marketing strategy for the game. Am I exaggerating? Maybe, but more and more it feels like I’m not. Roguelikes, roguelites, and roguelike elements have infiltrated pretty much every aspect of modern gaming. Where did this type of gameplay come from? Why are roguelike mechanics so popular? And how come so many different gaming genres are now incorporating these elements?...

From 1980’s The Elephant Man directed by David Lynch to 2014’s The Theory of Everything directed by James Marsh, cinema is packed with heartfelt melodramas starring disabled protagonists. What’s unique about a great film, though, is its ability to place us within the experience of its characters—much like our article about trippy movies that capture the feeling of being on drugs. The filmmaker’s full toolkit is exploited in such movies: sound design, cinematography, narrative structure, everything....

However, on occasion, the opposite can happen. When a main cast member leaves a TV show, the writing team is forced to make up for it to the best of their abilities, and that can become a silver lining: an opportunity for a fresh start. The sudden need to shift dynamics and heed new directions can be an important boost for the creative powers behind the show, providing them with new avenues for reinvention and rejuvenation....

The first time I played D&D at a board game cafe, the DM whipped out a few dice trays for everyone at the table. At first, I thought they were unnecessary; by the end of that session, I was a dice tray convert. Sure, dice rolling trays are never essential. You can play without them and you’d be none the wiser. But they’re nifty to have around, and you should definitely consider incorporating them into game nights!...

The dying Nexus-6 was so desperately looking to extend his four-year lifespan that he had resorted to killing anybody who got in his way. In the end, he was told by his creator that his mission was impossible and that death was imminent. Blade Runner is based on a novel by Philip K. Dick, but saying “based on” is a bit misleading—the original book couldn’t be more different from its film counterpart....

Hollywood’s earliest stars are still remembered as a group that remains untouchable. They stand tall among the Acropolis of cinema icons, looking down at those whom attempt to scale the mountains of modern Hollywood to land among their feet. But even during the Golden Age of Hollywood, some actors and actresses were better and more legendary than others. Here’s our take as we look back at Hollywood’s Golden Age to see which of those classic Hollywood stars stand out as the best of their generation....