The Best Ninja Video Games Ranked

Whether it’s in movies or television, there’s just something cool about ninjas. That appeal is something that’s certainly carried over to the video game medium since its earliest days. Whether it’s the bevy of ninja fighters in Mortal Kombat and Dead or Alive or the countless hack-and-slash games with ninja protagonists, the shadowy martial artist … Read more

Have We Forgotten Batman Is for Kids?

Has the Dark Knight become too dark? If a new report about pop culture trends for the next generation is any indication, the answer might be yes. Another for kids might be, “Who’s Batman again?” As per Variety, a recent scientific poll found that Gen Alpha (children born between 2010 and 2025) surprisingly enjoy going … Read more

Great Movies to Watch Where the King Loses

This Fourth of July weekend, some Americans will spend their time at the beach, some will host barbecues, and still others will be watching dinosaurs on screen. No matter what the activity, one phrase will be in the American imagination: No kings! And yet, unless you count the recording of the stage production of Hamilton … Read more

Marvel, Ninja Gaiden, and More: Dotemu Beat ‘Em Up Games Releasing in 2025

When it comes to side-scrolling beat ’em ups, few studios produce brawlers as enormously entertaining as French developer and publisher Dotemu. Whether it’s reviving classic properties in the genre, like Streets of Rage and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or developing their own original titles, Dotemu has an extensive track record of fan-favorite games. At Summer … Read more

Sakamoto Days: Taro Sakamoto’s Weapon Choices Symbolize the Power of the Ordinary

This article contains spoilers for Sakamoto Days Part 1. Shōnen anime is a genre of action, adventure, and jaw-dropping fight scenes. The most memorable of these scenes are often dominated by characters with supernatural talents or affinities for weaponry. However, within the first installment of Netflix’s Sakamoto Days, Taro Sakamoto proves that neither magical ability … Read more