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New examples of dystopian fiction often struggle to stand out. A handful of classics remain influential and command the genre, inspiring endless imitators. It takes a lot to innovate. Most newcomers shift their perspectives and allocate their focus in new and fascinating ways.The Hunger Gamesintroduces morphling, a popular drug that many citizens rely upon. Instead of using it to mollify the rebellious Districts, the Capitol and its decadent aristocrats choose to numb their pain through a needle....

Now that HBO’sThe Last of Usseason 1 has finished, fans have wondered what’s in store for season 2. While details remain scarce, creators have confirmed that telling the story ofThe Last of Us: Part 2will take more than one season. The Last of Us: Part 2picks up five years after the end ofThe Last of Us: Part 1and explores the consequences of Joel and Ellie’s actions in the previous game. Even before the season 1 finale aired, fans were already speculating how the second season would be handled....

The Undertaker has had a tremendous wrestling career that spans over 30 years. On April 1, the night before WrestleMania 38’s two-night event, The Undertaker will be inducted into theWWEHall of Fame. This year’sWWEHall of Fame ceremony will take place in the Undertaker’s home state of Texas. The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place in Dallas following the broadcast of SmackDown that will air that evening. Following SmackDown’s broadcast, viewers will have to switch over to Peacock to watch the live ceremony....

Virtual reality is one of those technologies that was bandied around for many years, but it’s only relatively recently that it’s become a much more formidable way of interacting with digital worlds. There are manyfantastic free VR games out there, such asSpider-Man: Far From HomeandSurgeon Simulator: Meet The Medic, so it’s starting to find its home among gamers. With the likes ofSkyrimVR, players are given a much more immersive experience and sometimes that can lead to some mirthful antics....

The Vienna, Austria-based video game publisher THQ Nordic has been around for some time and has published some well-known video games. Some of the company’s recent game releases includeChronos: Before the Ashes,Black Mirror, andKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Recently,THQ Nordicannounced that it is celebrating the 10-year anniversary for the video game publisher. However, the news didn’t stop there. THQ Nordic is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a major Xbox games store sale for gamers....

2K Sports has proven that it is more than capable of producing good games, and with recent hits likeWWE 2K22, the developer has also shown the world that it can turn around franchises that have been performing poorly. However, it has been unable to compete with EA Sports, as 2K Sports does not have the same variety in sports games that EA possesses, especially with the reach thatFIFAhas. Now that FIFA has parted ways from EA Sports, though, there is a chance that the soccer governing body will look toward 2K Sports to publish the next line ofFIFAtitles....

All of the Soul Reaper Captains inBleachare among the series' most powerful characters, and have engaged in high-level battles over the course of the story. Some of their abilities are more straightforward than others, butTwelfth DivisionCaptain Mayuri Kurotsuchi has emerged as having the most varied and interesting abilities among this cohort, even if he isn’t the most powerful captain. This variety, as well as his tendency to fight opponents with his brain first and his Zanpakuto second, makes Kurotsuchi’s battles some of the best inBleach....

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarotfinally has let out some information regarding its first DLC. By the looks of it, this DLC is set to adapt the events of the Gods of the Universe Saga ofDragon Ball Zbased on the moviesBattle of GodsandResurrection F. This has a lot of exciting implications for fans of the franchise, including a potentiallyplayable Beerus and Whis inKakarotand the ability to transform into a Super Saiyan God and beyond, but one questions still lurks in the minds of some: will Vegito and Gotenks be playable in the upcoming DLC?...

The following article contains spoilers for Moon Knight episode 6. After six weeks of suspense and adventure,Marvel Studios’Moon Knighthas come to an end. The finale answered many fan questions, revealed a new superhero, offered closure on Ammit’s story, and introduced comic book fans to the final alter ego of Oscar Isaac’s titular character. While it might seem like this is the last that fans will see of Marc Spector’s multiple personalities, is it truly the end?...

In the modern era of uncertainty and constant cancelations, streaming series showrunners need to exercise restraint and avoid ending on a cliffhanger.Willowmay only be accurately judged after the grand payoff of its final episode. With that in mind, this episode is primarily setup for what’s to come. When judged on its own merits, it isn’t the series' high point, but it might fare better when watched alongside its payoff. Willowshowrunner Jonathan Kasdanhas a writing credit on this episode, along with returning talent, Julia Cooperman and Bob Dolman....

So far,WoW SoDhas not been shy aboutincluding quality-of-life featuresthat encourage players to experiment with new builds and try new things. One long-requested feature is Dual Specialization, which allows players to have two sets of Talent trees that they can swap between whenever they like. Finallyadded in Phase 3 ofWoW SoD, Dual Spec can be unlocked much earlier than in vanillaWoW– and it’s significantly cheaper, too. This guide explains what exactly Dual Spec is, what it applies to, and where the Dual Spec trainer is for both Alliance and Horde players....

The Rasiwak Shrine inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis one of many shrines designed to teach players a specific mechanic within the game. In this particular shrine,TOTKplayers are presented with puzzles and challenges designed around various objects' ability to float in water. RELATED:Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom Player Points Out Maddening Design Choice Rasiwak Shrine Location in TotK Players are able to find the Rasiwak Shrine on the northeastern beach of Akkala, directly south of theLomei Labyrinth Island....

TheDemon’s SoulsRemake is a launch title forthe Playstation 5and a complete overhaul of the 2009 classic action game byrenowned Japanese studio FromSoftware. The remake may be done by the studio that is likely now known as the king of remakes Bluepoint Games, this game is still a FromSoft game in essence. RELATED:10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Demon’s Souls PS5 FromSoft games are known for their subtlety, depth, and painstaking attention to detail....