Summary 2024 turned out to be one of the best years for anime and the manga industry. Fans were able to experience many new anime and manga series. Some of them made a bigger impact on the audience than others. Aside from the new titles, a lot of older series also made a return. A universally accepted way of gauging a manga’s popularity is checking the sales numbers, and it also reflects how well it is doing in the market....
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis one of the most beloved shonen anime of all time. Each major story arc is full to the brim with eccentric characters and amazing battles that stand out for being so unique from the usual conflicts in battle shonen manga fans have seen over and over again. The sheer number of impressive battles that take place in this series is something that fans can’t get enough of.Stardust Crusadersintroduced Stands to make battles more dynamic than ever, leading to some battles being especially memorable....
Summary Turn-based RPGs aren’t as popular as they used to be. Now it’s all about action RPGs with turn-based ones, including the tactical variety, being the minority. Even at the height of their popularity, turn-based RPGs weren’t guaranteed sequels even if they were successful sales-wise or if reviews were good. For example,Pokemon Conquestwas a turn-based tactical RPG wherein the colorful critters were used to wage war in the feudal era of Japan....
Summary InDragon Age: The Veilguard, players can choose between three classes: the Rogue, the Warrior, and the Mage. For those who choose the Rogue, there are three Specializations, each with their unique attributes. The Veil Ranger is one of these Specializations that focuses on Ranged attacks. While this option doesn’t offer much mobility, its long-range damage is what sets it apart. To ensure players get the most from this feature, they need the best weapons for the Veil Ranger....
The PS2 dominated this console generation with the Xbox and GameCube falling a bit behind. Microsoft was at a bit of a disadvantage when they released the original Xbox in 2001 since it was their first console and it debuted a year after the PS2. They did have a killer app though via the first Halo game which sold like gangbusters. By 2005, the original Xbox was pretty much done as the year led to the launch of its successor, the Xbox 360....
Summary Quick Links It has been reported thatBlack Cloveris in its final arc. Luckily, before officially saying goodbye,Black Cloverfans will be able to enjoy not only one,but two new chaptersthis month, whenJump GIGAdrops a new issue on January 10. This series is an interesting case. Especially after the anime adaptation debuted, it became amassiveShonen Jumphit. But it started going on hiatus, until it has finally beenmoved fromShonen JumptoJump GIGA, a “sister magazine” generally published once every three months....
Summary Blue Lock’s unique storytelling and eccentric characters havecaptured the attention of sports anime fansworldwide, setting it apart as a standout in the genre. It has even garnered attention outside of the usual sports anime niche thanks to its powerful narrative. Every arc in the series is well-developed and carries the perfect balance of character growth and action. While it’s tough to pickBlue Lock’s best episode, there are undoubtedly a few that stand head and shoulders above the rest because of their intense emotions, drama, and the breathtaking gameplay it portrays....
Summary Quick Links The Tailed Beasts have always been an integral part of theNarutoseries. Having been introduced quite early into the story with Kurama, Naruto’s very own Tailed Beast, fans knew that they were going to be an integral plot point to move the story forward in exciting ways. At the beginning ofNaruto, the only Tailed Beast fans thought existed was Kurama. However, with time, it became clear that there were more than just one, and eventually, in the second part ofNaruto, fans got to see all of them, one by one....
Summary The Reclaimer 18, a popularCall of Duty: Warzoneshotgun, has been temporarily disabled by the game’s developers until further notice. The announcement came down through officialCall of Duty: Warzonesocial media channels, sparking speculation in the player community as to the reason why. Call of Duty: Warzonemight have the biggest arsenal in the series' history. With hundreds ofplayable weapons in theWarzonearmorythanks to the continuous addition of picks from new entries likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, players have a huge amount of variety on offer when selecting their loadout....
Summary Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaibu- Hinokami Chroniclesperfectly implementsDemon Slayercharacters in aNaruto Ultimate Ninja Stormformat. It grew along with the hype ofDemon Slayer, earning over 3 million sales across all platforms. This success was enough for the developers to support the sequel withits recent announcement. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaibu- Hinokami Chronicles 2is picking up where the predecessor left off. Rather than conjuring up more DLC, the developers have plans to revamp the gameplay with improvements....
Summary Dexter: Original Sinsaw the return of many iconic characters from the original series, as younger versions of themselves. One of these characters was the sick-minded forensic expert, Vince Masuka, who was originally portrayed by C. S Lee, and now played by Alex Shimizu in the prequel series.Masuka’s return also meant the origins of his famous filthy laugh came back with a vengeance. Legacy fans love Masuka’s laugh, and it obviously had to feature inOriginal Sin, but it didn’t necessarily have to arrive in the very first episode on multiple occasions....
Summary Elden Ring: Nightreignwas a fantastic reveal for Soulslike fans at this year’s The Game Awards, and the spin-off’s director Junya Ishizaki recently revealed Spirit Ashes will exist in the next title within a different gameplay mechanic. StandaloneElden Ringprojects were previously teased by Hidetaka Miyazaki when the director confirmed FromSoftware was not working on a direct sequel, and many fans were betting on a multiplayer title being one of them....
Minecrafthas made a huge name for itself in the industry since its launch back in 2011. Through the years, the beloved indie hitMinecrafthas branched out into spin-offs, toys and merchandise, and even an upcoming live-action movie. As one of the most recognizable gaming brands around,Minecrafthas boasted its fair share of high-profile crossovers. FromDungeons & DragonstoHalo,Minecrafthas embrcaed huge franchises, butPalworld’s recent crossover has proven that the survival sandbox game still has lessons to learn....
