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Studio Ghibli gave everyone in the world the perfect opportunity to step up their desktop wallpaper game when the world renowned anime studio opened up its library and released 400 high-definition images from its collection of movies. Among the films directed by studio cofounder Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, the ones featured in this batch of released images were:When Marnie Was There,The Tale of the Princess Kaguya,The Wind Rises,From Up on Poppy Hill,The Secret World of Arrietty,Ponyo, Tales from EarthseaandSpirited Away....

Summary Valorantis a strategic shooter, which is a difficult genre of game to make maps for. Most shooters will have dozens of maps, but inValorant, each angle is carefully considered, and some maps are even revisited to make them more suited for competitive play. However, ranking the relatively small number of maps released up to this point is difficult. Every player has their own preferences, but it often depends on which maps are best for their favorite characters or which maps they know the best line-ups for....

There’s a lot of ridiculousness inRed Dead Redemption 2, from side-quests involving robots coming to life,more than a few ghost stories, and the mystery of the cave giant. But all of that is without even mentioning the kind of shenanigans players themselves are able to create while playing the single-player and multiplayer modes ofRed Dead. From creating self-driving carriages tosaving friends inRed Dead Onlinein ways so amazing one would think they were scripted events, there have been quite a few ridiculous things players have brought to fruition inRed Dead Redemption 2....

Summary Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season isone of the most heartbreakingin anime, especially because the show is mostly action-oriented. Creator Gege Akutami does a wonderful job of making viewers fall in love with a character, adding significance to their story and then ripping them right out of it. There are a ton of characters that died in Season 2 that most fans never would have seen coming. ButJujutsu Kaisenisn’t just heart-rending when a character dies; there are a wide range of events that took place during Season 2’s Shibuya Incident that could leave any fan tearful....

With Black Friday deals now spread out over multiple days if not weeks, it has become more difficult to track the many seasonal discounts. Still, some products tend to get more attention than others, including popular gaming consoles like the Xbox Series S. Microsoft’s Game Pass gives more gamers access to the latest titles, and Xbox gaming systems remain a key contributor tothis generation’s console gamingfrenzy. RELATED:Best Wireless Gaming Headsets for Xbox The Xbox Series S holds a unique place among consoles since it’s a bridge between older systems and the more powerful Xbox Series X and PS5....

In a little bit of a confusing scenario, Bethesda has confirmed thatThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Editionwill not simply be appearing on Xbox Game Pass for no charge as some previously assumed. With theSkyrim Anniversary Editionrelease just a week away, Bethesda finally gave out some tidbits regarding price and upgrading. It appears that with theAnniversary Editionplayers will not only getThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Editionwith its next-gen framerate and resolution, but in addition will receive “every piece of Creation Club contentreleased at the time of theAnniversary Edition’s launch, including additional quests, armor and gameplay modes....

WhileSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versehas been enjoying success at the box office, there appears to be trouble brewing behind the scenes. Animators that worked on the movie have been speaking out about their experiences, and producer Amy Pascal was quick to say her piece about the working conditions. Like its predecessor,Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versehas been lauded for its impressive and innovative animation. Each animated universe featured in the movie has its own artistic style, and each character faithfully represents the animation style their universe has - no matter how complicated....

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehas a lot to live up to with enormous shoes to fill in the Arkhamverse. Rocksteady can be trusted on the merit of its previous games to develop a special narrative within its DC mythology, but fans are more concerned about how much of an emphasis its multiplayer shooter gameplay will take priority over narrative this time around.Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueshould not need to concern itself overwhelmingly with nostalgia bait, though it would be neat to see the series’ namesake get a better outing than it did inBatman: Arkham Knight....

Supermassive Games may have been in business since 2008, but its first big hit came in the form ofUntil Dawnin 2015. That game was a story-focused, choice-based affair that took inspiration from teen slasher movies from decades past.The Quarryattempts to do something similar, with a handful of characters who can each meet their end through the main campaign in a number of different ways. It hasmany similarities withUntil Dawnand both, as well as a handful of other titles, are prime examples of how the slasher genre can work beautifully for the video game medium....

Between gambling streams andGTA 5RP, popular streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel is known to participate in Twitch Rivals tournaments and attend bigTwitchevents. During a recentTwitchRivalsElden Ringevent, xQc quit due to a miscommunication that left him frustrated and venting to his chat. Disguised Toast and xQc were among the competitors in the June 1 Twitch Rivals 2v2Elden Ringchallenge, with xQc teaming up with Team Liquid’s Mendo to defeat otherElden Ringveterans. Things took a wrong turn when xQc mistakenly used an item to boost his defense before a fight, which causes some debate that leads to his opponent getting a free hit against xQc....

Since its long-awaited arrival back in November 2020, thePlayStation 5has firmly established itself as a key figure in the ongoing evolution of gaming. With everything from epic sequels such asGod of War: Ragnarokto eyebrow-raising updates such as the director’s cut ofDeath Stranding, the console has delivered something for everyone who’s enjoyed playing on prior console generations. One area where the PS5 has arguably struggled somewhat is in its range of brand-new exclusives....

Summary In an upcomingWorld of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classiccontent update, Blizzard confirmed that the Random Dungeon Finder will be added to the game in response to player feedback. Though the feature was not initially part ofWoW: Wrath of the Lich King Classicupon release in 2022, Blizzard has seemingly changed its mind. On social media, the Dungeon Finder’s return has splitWorld of Warcraftplayers over its imminent inclusion. The most recentupdate forWrath of the Lich King Classicarrived in May....

Back in 1933 a film crew made a startling discovery. American Air Force officer turned film producer Merian C. Cooper’s long-gestating “giant ape” picture was unleashed on audiences, and nearly 90 years later,King Konglooms large over film history.King Kongwas not the first, nor the last, film to feature gigantic creatures. Yet the movie has earned its self-endowed reputation as “The Eighth Wonder of the World,” spawning an iconic main monster that has persevered through imitators, cartoons, reboots (not to mention inspiringDonkey Kong’s name) and embedded itself into worldwide popular-consciousness....