Games

When discussing the Cold War, it’s impossible to leave out Twilight Struggle, and I know everyone has strong opinions about their favorite games! While originally a board game, the digital version is truly the best way to experience the tense competition for world power in 1989, particularly if you don’t have many people to play board games with. It perfectly captures the long-term strategy of the era. Each card you play feels incredibly important, as you try to spread your influence while avoiding a devastating nuclear war. It’s the most accurate portrayal of the delicate balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Over time, some amazing anime series unfortunately fade from public memory. These aren’t poorly made shows—they simply didn’t reach the same widespread popularity as other anime from the same era. Here are a few fantastic, yet often forgotten, anime that deserve a watch.

Most fans have played a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game at some point, but the experience can be very different depending on which one they chose. There have been some truly bad TMNT games over the years, even for dedicated fans. Luckily, there have also been many excellent TMNT games that anyone can enjoy. Let’s take a look at the best ones while we wait for The Last Ronin to release.

The digital version of the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game has been attracting players with lots of freebies and improvements. To mark the launch of the Perfect Order set, The Pokémon Company distributed eight free decks in Pokémon TCG Live, including strong, competitive decks featuring Dragapult ex and Mega Lucario ex. Players have also received numerous codes for free card packs from the newest Pokémon TCG sets. Now, an April update is adding significant improvements to the overall gameplay experience in Pokémon TCG Live.

While Akane-banashi hasn’t become as popular as shows like Witch Hat Atelier or Re:Zero Season 4 just yet, it’s still one of the strongest new anime this season. It could gain even more viewers when it starts streaming on Netflix worldwide next month.

Osamu Tezuka created the first shonen anime, Astro Boy, in 1963, eleven years after the manga version was first published in 1952. Astro Boy paved the way for other popular shonen anime series like Dororo (1969), Devilman (1972), Ashita no Joe (1970), and Dragon Ball (1986), among many others. Even decades later, shonen anime remains incredibly popular. Here are some of the most iconic and beloved shonen anime from the 2000s that continue to be enjoyed today.

For 30 years, the Pokémon franchise has thrived, and fan-created art has always been a huge part of its success. With over 1000 different Pokémon designs, fans have endless inspiration for their artwork. Even after all this time, the Pokémon community constantly finds new and creative ways to express their talent. Everyone has different skills, so you’ll see a wide range of art styles – from simple traditional drawings to more unique creations. Just recently, a fan combined Pokémon with cultural traditions by making lucky red envelopes for the Year of the Horse. It’s amazing to see this kind of creativity, and with Pokémon’s continued popularity, we can expect fans to keep surprising us for many years to come.

Many fans fondly remember Inuyasha as a childhood favorite, and it continues to influence various anime genres today. Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi, the story jumps between 1990s Japan and Japan’s historical Sengoku Period. When the powerful Shikon Jewel shatters, teenager Kagome Higurashi finds herself unexpectedly teaming up with the half-demon, Inuyasha, to recover the missing pieces.

The moment Nerona Imu arrived in Elbaph, it was obvious he would be the most powerful figure in this part of the story. Considering Imu is likely the final villain of One Piece, or at least one of the last, he’s expected to be incredibly strong – easily the strongest character in the world. Chapter 1180 of One Piece clearly showed this, as he effortlessly battled the Giant Pirates.

Valorborn is a role-playing game with a vast, open world developed by the small indie team at Laps Games. Set in a medieval world of warring factions and fluctuating economies, Valorborn lets you forge your own unique path. TopMob’s Noah Waterman recently spoke with Just Noris about the game’s vision, how such a small team … Read more