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Back to the Futureis a perfect movie. It carefully connects its disparate elements together and weaves them into a film that is funny, heartfelt, and exciting. From iconic performances to an iconic vehicle, the impact of Back to the Future on pop culture cannot be understated and choosing to make a musical version ofBack to the Futurewas sure to be a challenge for anyone. Playing now at the San Diego Civic Theatre and currently touring around the US,Back to the Future The Musicalis a mostly successful adaptation of the Robert Zemeckis film....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3players on PlayStation 5 have been granted access to the highly awaited patch 8, but Larian Studios has informed fans on social media that this is an accident.Baldur’s Gate 3patch 8 will bring plenty of new features that the community has been asking for a while, such as cross-play and photo mode, among others. Even though PS5 players have access to the patch, Larian Studios has warned players about the potential issues they may encounter....

Larian Studios’Baldur’s Gate 3introduced a cast of deeply flawed, yet compelling, characters, with Gale standing out as one of the most interesting. His insatiable hunger for magic items adds a mechanical and narrative layer that makes his story both engaging and frustrating. This duality—where an interesting character quirk also becomes a potential annoyance—raises an important question forBaldur’s Gate 4: Should the next entry continue this trend of personal burdens affecting gameplay, or should it refine how these elements are integrated?...

Quick Links Even in Season of Witchcraft, the Barbarian inDiablo 4might feel like a very slow class to level up with. Most of its abilities are slow by design, but they hit extremely hard compared to other classes. However, there are a few builds for the Barbarian that goes against this convention by being much quicker in terms of both kill speed and mobility. The following isaDiablo 4Barbarian buildmeant specifically for leveling up in Season 7....

Summary In the ever-expansive world of isekai, stories about protagonists desiring a quiet life away from conquests and battles have become all too common.Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Timestarts off in this direction, but as the main character unknowingly chooses the most powerful skill, his journey evolves into a complex path filled with possibilities. The exciting tale captures the essence of transformation, highlighting the challenges that come with great power while staying true to one’s values....

Summary Narutofighting games have been very popular ever sinceNaruto Ultimate Ninja. The IP had a lot of potential with its evolving battle formula, especially whentaking inspiration fromDragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi.TheNarutoIP grew more prosperous with its fighting genre, though it has room to grow in other genres. Not everyone can play a fighting game. The amount of stress and memorization needed to play at a moment’s notice can become overbearing, like learning when to throw a combo extension or switch characters....

Some ofthe best open-world gamesplayers can get their hands on let players do whatever they want in a living, breathing world. Given how most players love inciting chaos in their games, it’s easy to see why certain sandbox games with a focus on combat end up being so much fun to play through as a result. The greatest open-world games around know how to keep players engaged with organic gameplay that evolves with the player’s actions....

Summary Open-world games are some of the largest and most played in the modern gaming landscape. Be they grand fantasy adventures or a chaotic recreation of a modern city, gamers have always gravitated towards the exploration of expansive open worlds. These open-world games are often longer in length and packed full of combat, exploration, and secrets. Of course, open-world games offer many subgenres and experiences, some of which offer tough and grueling combat....

Anthropomorphic means giving something non-human the characteristics of a human. This can be physical appearance, like posture or wearing clothes, or behaviors such as talking and cooking. There is no end of literature and movies featuring anthropomorphic characters; a few that might immediately come to mind areFantastic Mr. FoxorTheWind in the Willows.They also frequently appear in children’s films, especially those by Disney and Dreamworks. Role-playing games, the fantasy genre in particular, are also no strangers to creating interesting figures....

Summary The villainous vampire is a character that has appeared in various forms across mythology, books, films, and games for hundreds of years now. Yet, it is still an archetype that is re-employed again and again, with ever-evolving attributions behind their villainy, and even their appearance, as the vampire mythos adapts and changes alongside cultural understanding of the creature. Vampires have come in many forms: selfish political manipulators, attractive and alluring deceivers, infection given form and will, or just representing the face of pure immovable evil that can never truly be annihilated....

Disney Dreamlight Valley’sStar Paths are regular events where players can complete tasks to earn special Tokens and exchange them for exclusive themed rewards. Rewards typically consist of clothing items, furniture, Motifs, Companion animals, and Dream Styles for the many Disney and Pixar characters residing in the Valley.Disney Dreamlight Valleytypically runs multiple Star Paths per year, and has recently begun experimenting with the format - the Winter 2024 Star Path, “Frost and Fairies,” offered more challenging tasks and additional bonus rewards....

Summary Dragon Ageis a franchise that has been running for a long time and has had some incredible stories for players to experience inthis phenomenal RPG series. Players aren’t expected to go on these adventures alone, as over the years the protagonist has been accompanied by all sorts of companions. From Mages to Rogues to Warriors, each of these classes has been fulfilled by various companions that the player has gotten to know, with some appearing in multiple titles....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Dragon Ball Super manga. Dragon Ball is now streaming onCrunchyroll. Quick Links Gohan practically spent more time being raised by the Namekian Piccolo rather than Goku. That’s not to downplay the relationship between the Saiyan father and son, butGohan and Piccolo’s teacher-student relationshipinDragon Ballreally is something special. And when it comes to shōnen anime with tons of fighting, you know what to expect from characters who are that close to each other: team attacks; and one of Gohan and Piccolo’s greatest team attacks is the Masenko Beam Cannon....