10 Anime Like Spy x Family That Start Generic But Get Way Darker

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Fans of Spy x Family recently learned about the difficult experiences young Loid Forger endured during the Westalis-Ostania war, which has changed how they view his character. This technique – starting with a lighthearted story and then introducing heavier themes like drama or tragedy – is common in anime. While some shows, like Attack on Titan, are dark from the beginning, and others, like K-On!, remain consistently cheerful, many anime effectively shift from light to dark, creating a sense of development and keeping viewers engaged.

Plans Are in Motion for the End of an Era in Ultimate Spider-Man #22

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To be honest, I still think the book is good, regardless. Even if the series is wrapping up in just two more issues, the storytelling feels focused and that’s not necessarily a problem. This issue, for example, effectively shows the main character preparing for the final showdown, and knowing this is truly the end actually makes the story more impactful—in a good way.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2 will let you use the touchscreen for menus, and your game progress will carry over between platforms. Ubisoft recently shared a detailed roadmap, including information on the next game update. You can find a full list of changes and new features here.

Kirby Air Riders Is Getting Online Play Tests With Odd Reward In November

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The online demo, called Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride, will let players try out the Air Ride and City Trial modes. Air Ride is a standard racing mode – as creator Masahiro Sakurai put it, it’s very similar to Mario Kart! Players can race on three courses: Floria Fields, Waveflow Waters, and Mount Amberfalls. City Trial has two parts: first, players prepare for battle by collecting power-ups and improving their vehicles in a central hub, then they compete against each other.

Microsoft CEO Makes 480 Times As Much As The Median Company Worker, A Growing Gap

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Details about the executive’s compensation are emerging while the company is under fire for recent choices regarding Xbox, such as job cuts, canceled games, studio shutdowns, and increased pricing. The company has also received widespread criticism for large-scale layoffs, its partnership with Israel, and investments in artificial intelligence, among other issues.