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5 video games to play after you’ve watched the Star Wars show Andor

Andor has been a grounded breath of fresh air for Star Wars on Disney+, and there are a few solid video games to dive into after checking out the show.
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Star Wars’ distant past has potential for Game of Thrones-like drama

Star Wars' Andor is currently impressing with its Rebellion-era spy-thriller story, but the Old Republic has the potential for Game of Thrones-esque intrigue.
Anime key art for Aoashi featuring the main cast on the field.

5 soccer anime to watch for World Cup 2022

To capitalize on the global excitement for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, here are a few soccer animesworth streaming on Crunchyroll to get that extra fix.
Torvi and Ubbe in a battle camp in Vikings.

The best movies and TV shows to watch after playing God of War Ragnarök

The long-awaited sequel God of War Ragnarök is finally available on PS4 and PS5, and these are some Norse-themed movies and TV shows worth streaming afterward.
The Major falling into the neon cityscape in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.

The best TV sci-fi anime to stream now

There's great depth when it comes to subgenres in anime, and these are some of the most compelling sci-fi TV series to stream now.
Luffy in his new pirate outfit for One Piece Film: Red key art.

One Piece Film Red review: A colorful action-musical anime

One Piece Film: Red's by-the-numbers formula doesn't quite make it stand out, but it's a visual show-stopper and loving expansion of Oda's world.
Key art for Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition featuring the main cast.

The best anime on Crunchyroll and Funimation (November 2022)

It's been a busy fall and winter season for anime on Crunchyroll and Funimation, and these are some of the best to stream throughout November.
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Why The Batman universe doesn’t need the DCEU

Amid course correcting the DCEU and the scorched-earth approach from the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, The Batman can prove it can stand wholly on its own.
Andor looks to his right in Andor.

Andor shows how human and political Star Wars can be

In a seemingly never-ending stream of Disney+ plus content, Lucasfilm's latest Star Wars venture with Andor proves to be a welcome injection of sincerity.
Tyrion and Daenerys on Dragonstone with Rhaegal and Drogon on either side.

Game of Thrones deserves to be a great video game like Elden Ring

The Game of Thrones IP has been a huge success for HBO thanks to the original show and House of the Dragon, and gaming is a space primed for further expansion.
Batman standing with Gotham and the Red Hood looming overhead.

The best Batman movies and shows on HBO Max

One of the best ways to celebrate Batman is with HBO Max's collection of live-action and animated movies and shows.
True Detective promo art featuring Detectives Harty and Cohle.

The best TV crime dramas to stream now on HBO Max

The HBO brand has established itself as one of the faces of top-tier TV, and HBO Max has naturally become the best place to stream serialized crime dramas.
Batman overlooking the neon lights of Gotham in Arkham Knight.

Batman and the city: depictions of Gotham from The Dark Knight to Gotham Knights

Everyone knows Gotham City is Batman's HQ, but few know how the iconic location has changed in movies like The Dark Knight to video games like Gotham Knights.
Luffy in his new pirate outfit for One Piece Film: Red key art.

Anime we can’t wait to see in 2022

2022 isn't over yet, and there are still some great anime coming down the line that we can't wait to see before the end of the year!
Alucard pointing his gun in Hellsing Ultimate anime key art.

The best horror anime to watch

While the horror genre can be difficult to pull off, these are some of the best anime to blend it into their respective premises.
Griffith, Guts, Casca, and co. in Berserk: The Golden Age arc key art.

The best TV fantasy anime to stream now

Fantasy shows are incredibly popular in anime, and these are some of the best TV shows within that subgenre available to stream now.
A father stands as his daughter sits at a table in House of the Dragon.

More Targaryen lore that House of the Dragon could explore

HBO's House of the Dragon is doing an enticing job building up to the Dance of the Dragons, but there's plenty more to explore should it evolve in an anthology.
Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight in red promo art for The Batman.

Batman’s live-action future should be on HBO, not on the big screen

Matt Reeves' prospective The Batman trilogy is undoubtedly the current focus, but DC should be looking to the HBO brand when the next reboot needs a new angle.
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Andor has a chance to make Star Wars feel fresh one more time

Lucasfilm's latest Star Wars series Andor has finally premiered on Disney+, and despite treading familiar canon, it has a chance to make that era feel fresh.
Cassian Andor and the supporting cast in an Andor promo poster.

Everything you need to know before watching Andor on Disney+

Before Andor's premiere on September 21, read our brief primer on what you need to know about Star Wars, Cassian Andor, and Rogue One before watching the show.
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Goodbye, Don Glees! review: A coming-of-age anime for all ages

Goodbye, Don Glees! is a delightfully small-scale coming-of-age anime that serves as an emotional reminder to make the most of the here and now.
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The best action anime of 2022 so far

Though some series are still left to premiere in 2022, there has been some excellent action anime so far like Spy x Family and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
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Video games to play for fans of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings

Fall 2022 is a great time for fantasy fans, and there are several excellent video games to check for fans of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings.
Neon-colored and psychedelic promo art of David Haller for Legion season 3.

FX’s Legion is still the most ambitious Marvel TV show

TV has now become a focus of the MCU's Phases, but the FX X-Men spin-off series Legion is still the overall Marvel brand's most ambitious show.
Jon Snow beyond the wall in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: the best Jon Snow episodes

House of the Dragon is the IP's next big endeavor, but with the Jon Snow-led sequel in development, here are some of his best episodes from Game of Thrones.
Batman holding his cape under the moonlight in Caped Crusader key art.

Batman: Caped Crusader can recapture the spirit of the DC Animated Universe

Despite the news of Batman: Caped Crusader being canceled on HBO Max, the animated show from Matt Reeves could still rekindle the era of the DCAU elsewhere.
Terry McGinnis as Batman in promo art for the Batman Beyond animated series.

Batman Beyond deserves a ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ animated movie

With its unique premise and neon-soaked visuals, the dormant Batman Beyond franchise deserves a Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse-inspired animated movie.
Official logo for Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again TV series.

Daredevil comics that should inspire Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+

Though Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again won't keep the tone of the first show, there's plenty of comic book source material to make for a compelling new story.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Everything you need to know before watching HBO’s House of the Dragon

Audiences will finally be treated to more Game of Thrones content with House of the Dragon, and these are things worth knowing going into the premiere.
Batman spreading his cape in the Mask of the Phantasm poster.

Forget The Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is still the best Batman movie adaptation

The Batman set up an exciting crime-noir adaptation of the Dark Knight in live-action, but Mask of the Phantasm still stands as the character's best adaptation.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Game of Thrones: How George R. R. Martin’s world can expand in animation

HBO is doubling down on George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones IP, and there are more ways in which the world can expand in animation.
Tomona playing the biwa to a crowd in Inu-Oh.

Inu-Oh review: A visually inventive anime rock opera

Inu-Oh isn't a narratively intensive movie, but its presentation and themes make this creative blend of anime and rock opera noteworthy.
Darth Vader igniting his lightsaber in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Darth Vader’s best moments across Star Wars media

Darth Vader is perhaps the most iconic pop culture movie villain, and the Sith Lord has had many memorable moments across Star Wars media.
Daenerys Targaryen with Drogon behind her in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: Best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to prep for House of the Dragon

HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is just around the corner, and these are the best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to watch to prepare.