Stranger Things showed that science fiction can work beautifully when combined with stories about growing up, offering both exciting thrills and genuine emotional moments – something few shows do as well. But its popularity isn’t just about the sci-fi elements. The series also draws heavily from the horror genre, using scary creatures, supernatural threats, and a creepy atmosphere to build suspense.
KFC Italy has teamed up with the popular anime series Dragon Ball to create a special menu. To announce the collaboration, they featured Claudio Moneta, the Italian voice of Goku, in their first ad. Instead of simply narrating, Moneta powerfully shouted “Kamehameha!” as the new *Dragon Ball Zthemed menu items were shown off.
I don’t think The Sopranos actually created the antihero – there were plenty before Tony Soprano, and lots more after. But I do believe it kicked off a whole new wave of TV. It really changed things and paved the way for so many of the complex characters we see on television today.
On September 23, 2024, popular tech reviewer MKBHD released his own app for premium wallpapers. He created it in response to years of fans asking about the wallpapers he uses in his videos.
As a huge fantasy fan, when people ask about the best fantasy films, The Lord of the Rings always comes up, and rightfully so! But for me, The NeverEnding Story was the film that first truly captivated me. It didn’t just show a battle against evil; it presented something far more unsettling – The Nothing. It wasn’t just about fighting a villain like Sauron, but about the disappearance of entire worlds, and that idea was genuinely terrifying and stuck with me ever since.
Sunkissed City is a relaxing life simulation game heavily inspired by the popular farm-sim genre, most famously known through games like Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. Instead of the countryside, you’ll find yourself in the vibrant Apollo City, filled with interesting people, secret locations, and a community to build up. However, city life isn’t always easy – you’ll have to deal with unusual challenges like wild animals, mysterious disappearances, monsters lurking underground, and other strange occurrences.
After leaving Rockstar Games in 2020, Dan Houser started Absurd Ventures, a studio creating video games and other kinds of entertainment. They’ve already released a comic book series called American Caper and an audio drama, A Better Paradise. Houser has been giving interviews to promote his new book, and he’s also been sharing his thoughts on important issues in the gaming world, especially those involving artificial intelligence. Recently, Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, sparked debate by suggesting that stores like Steam shouldn’t require labels on games made with AI. Meanwhile, the creators of the popular game Dispatch have argued that AI could never replicate the performance of their voice actors.
By bringing the renowned quality of HBO into the streaming era, HBO Max has successfully expanded its reach. The platform creates content that combines compelling, personal stories with impressive production values, making it a popular choice for streaming viewers.
A new framework integrates performance, efficiency, and cost across the entire AI stack, offering a pathway to truly optimized and sustainable systems.
Grivel announced his return to the Splinter Cell Remake team on LinkedIn (via GamesRadar).