Players know going into DLC 3 ofDragon Ball Z: Kakarotthat the story is going to be much darker compared to what the base game showed. In this timeline, Goku dies of a heart disease, and the remaining Z Warriors just aren’t enough to handle the threat of Androids 17 and 18 when they arrive. Teen Gohan and a baby Trunks are all that survive, and the two grow up and train together, hoping to become strong enough to destroy the androids and save their broken world....

The following contains spoilers for Elio, now playing in theatersEliobuilds to a big emotional climax that lays the groundwork for new adventures across the cosmos. The 29th film by Pixar,Eliotells the story of a titular boy, reeling from the loss of his parents and feelings of loneliness. Desperate to venture into space where he can be accepted by aliens in a way people have never embraced him, Elio uses his Aunt Olga’s satellite monitoring position with the Air Force to send a message into space....

Every anime season brings its fair share of standout storylines. Some are action-packed, others are visually stunning, and a few stand out for their originality. Occasionally, there are quieter stories that slip in and capture the hearts of viewers before anyone sees them coming.Once Upon a Witch’s Deathis just that kind of series, with agentle and emotionally rooted fantasy narrativethat embraces sincerity and lasting impact. The series follows Meg Raspberry, a young girl who is burdened by an unusual fate....

If you may’t decide between getting a new laptop or a tablet, why not split the difference and get both? Microsoft combines the power of a full-featured PC with the convenience of a tablet with the Surface Pro 9. Released in October 2022, the13-inch Surface Pro 9is currently on sale for $1,399.99 ($200 off) and makes for a great device for businesses, telecommuters, and freelancers. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 isn’t your average tablet....

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Ghosts season 4, episode 19, “Pinkus Returns.” Ghostsseason 4 has done a great job of expanding its paranormal lore, but now, Pete has found a better way to use his. Hetty was one of the last spirits to get herghost powers in CBS’Ghosts. Joan introduced the concept of“roamer” ghosts in season 4, episode 17, which helped give parameters to Pete’s power. Season 4, episode 19 reminds us that Pete has yet to break up with Donna, his girlfriend who killed her husband, but Jay shames him for ghosting....

Hogwarts Legacy’supcoming sequel is a surprisingly heavily-discussed game despite us knowing practically nothing about it. It is clear there’s a lot of love for both theHarry PotterIP and the originalHogwarts Legacy, and a large reason for that is the fact that, unlike a lot of triple-A titles, it was available everywhere. No matter what, developer Avalanche Software wanted to ensure that you could play its huge open-world RPG. Naturally, that meant porting it to the Nintendo Switch, a platform that had been struggling with third-party ports since it launched in 2017 - it could barely run 2015’sThe Witcher 3without significant sacrifices....

TheHow to Train Your Dragonremake set up a possible change to Astrid’s story that will be difficult for the sequel to follow through on. While the live-action remake of this beloved film received positive reviews and is performing well at the box office, it makes very few changes from the original movie. However,Astrid does receive some improvements to her story. In the remake,Astrid is determined to become the chief of Berk,giving more context to her motivations and putting her at odds with Hiccup....

For decades,Mobile Suit Gundamhas defined what it means to be a towering symbol of destructive power in anime. With its giant mechas, political drama, and epic space battles,Gundamhas always been serious business. On the flip side,Hello Kittyis a round-faced, bow-wearing beacon of kindness, famous for her tea parties and relentless cuteness. But in one of the strangest crossovers in anime history, these two icons collided, and the results may permanently disrupt your understanding of power scaling....

Modern Familyis a fantastic sitcom, and if you miss it, there’s also another great 4-season show that serves as a perfect replacement:Life in Pieces.TheModern Familycastis remembered for bringing the Tuckers, Pritchetts, and Dunphys to life in a brilliant sitcom about the day-to-day lives of a unique multi-generational family. Throughoutall 11 seasons ofModern Family, the characters make audiences fall in love with their respective quirks and oddities, all of which are hilarious....

Themusicvideo has long been a widely varied, versatile type of art form, both when it comes to the overall direction of the creation’s style and how the visual form of the medium chooses to break down the audio of the song that it’s meant to illustrate. The music video can provide a greater explanation of what a track might be about, obscure it beneath hazy meaning, or offer some form of artistic flourish that emphasizes the overall composition....

Japanese role-playing gameswere once known for harboring major differences from western RPGs, but modern-day releases have sought to revitalize its umbrella term. The advancement of video game consoles has given JRPGs the chance to distance themselves from the features once associated with them, but thegenre’s unique approach to its world-buildingstill remains. Related:JRPGs That Are Cheesy But Charming JRPGs are heavily influenced by the fantasy genre, so the worlds created for its games are often full oflimitless wonder and awe....

Liam Neesonis back in action hero mode with a new movie,Ice Road: Vengeance, and its a surprising first for him in over a decade. The actor made a name for himself in the action genre thanks to theTakentrilogy, and he has found a great deal of success in recent years by using his particular set of skills to take down bad guys. While he still mixes in the occasional dramatic performance, and the rare comedic one (as is the case with his upcomingThe Naked Gunreboot),Neeson is known more so now for his action abilities....

As someone who sawNeon GenesisEvangelionmelt the airwaves back in the 1990s, I sometimes get the hunger for another anime that hits as hard. Something bold, unpredictable, and soul-shaking. ButEvangelionwasn’t born in a vacuum. It stood on the shoulders of earlier giants and sparked a new generation of experimental works. It made anime feel dangerous, intimate, and utterly original in a way few other shows have before or since. For this list, I’ve picked ten series that either laid the groundwork forEvangelion, carried forward its legacy, or carved out bold new territory in the same psychological, philosophical, or mecha-rich space....