Nearly 23 Years Ago, Naruto’s Chunin Exam Changed TV Forever

The Chunin Exams arc in Naruto redefined what viewers anticipated from extended action anime. It’s brilliantly paced, expertly building tension before delivering exciting climaxes. What truly sets it apart is how it uses a tournament as a tool for a larger, more dangerous story. By the time the competition begins, the focus shifts from simply winning to surviving a plot that transforms a festive event into a disaster. Even today, the Chunin Exams remain a landmark moment in the evolution of tournament arcs in shonen anime.

Rhaenyra Is Queen in the New House of the Dragon Trailer

The next season arrives this June, perfectly timed with Pride Month, which is fantastic news for fans of Rhaenyra and Alicent – arguably the best couple in the world of Game of Thrones. (While Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offered some contenders, these two queens are simply unmatched.) The big questions now are: who trapped Rhaenyra in that room, and will she and Mysaria ever talk about it? Could Alicent become involved? And what about a potential connection between Gwayne Hightower and Ser Criston Cole? Finally, everyone’s noticed Daemon consistently refers to Rhaenyra as “Queen” in the trailer – and rightfully so!

Sony closes Bluepoint Games after canceling God of War live-service

This decision comes after a difficult year for PlayStation’s plans to offer ongoing, online games. In January 2025, Sony stopped development on several multiplayer games that hadn’t been publicly announced. This included a live-service version of God of War that Bluepoint Games was creating.

Netflix’s New Mystery Thriller Highlights A Growing TV Trend

It’s not too shocking that Million-Follower Detective isn’t getting much attention. Even with the huge popularity of Squid Game, shows not originally made in English often struggle to find an audience on streaming services. However, Million-Follower Detective is a hidden gem on Netflix that’s worth checking out, particularly if you liked the unique blend of sweetness and creepiness in Squid Game.

Aptos’ Token Overhaul: A Deflationary Masterstroke or Desperate Hype?

The proposed overhaul, currently languishing in the governance approval queue like an overstuffed buffet at a charity gala, promises to slow the issuance of new tokens while ramping up mechanisms to remove them from circulation. Burn protocols and “permanent staking” (a term that sounds suspiciously like a euphemism) are to be expanded, though one wonders if the tokens will be buried in a landfill or simply left on a forgotten Excel sheet.