Crimson Desert’s Story Explained: Kliff, the Greymanes, and the Abyss
A breakdown of Crimson Desert’s main story from Kliff’s mercenary origins to the continent-wide conflict threatening Pywel.
Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet Reimagines T’Challa’s Role as King
T’Challa faces a rebellion from within Wakanda. Ta-Nehisi Coates draws parallels between the rebellion and real-life liberation movements.
When Politics Reveals What You Already Suspected About Someone
Learn what malevolent traits actually look like in close relationships and what to do when you can no longer ignore them.
Timers Aren’t Gameplay: The Case for Expediting in Sandbox Games
Sandbox games thrive on player freedom. So why are gamers arguing to remove expedite options that help time-constrained players enjoy games their way?
Why Most Anime Never Get Official Western Releases
Only 20–30% of anime reaches Western audiences. The titles that are distributed abroad don’t always reflect what’s popular in Japan.
Why Starlight Loses Her Powers in The Boys Season 4, Explained
Annie’s power loss in season 4 of The Boys is a metaphor for how female public figures are held to impossible standards.
Titan Magic vs. Collector Magic in The Owl House Explained
A breakdown of how Titan magic and Collector magic work in The Owl House, and what makes these two power systems fundamentally different.
Highguard Dev Blames Gamer Culture for the Game’s Failure But Is That Fair?
A former Highguard lead artist blamed toxic gamer culture for the game’s failure. Highguard’s case shows why this kind of response tends to backfire.
Why Becca Butcher Is One of The Boys’ Most Important Characters
Becca Butcher appears in only two seasons, but her story shapes The Boys more than almost any other character.
The Rise of the Sympathetic Villain
Modern fiction can’t stop giving villains tragic backstories and redemption arcs. But is this trend ruining good stories?