With so many spells available, it can be tough for a spellcaster to decide which ones are most useful. Beyond the standard damage, movement, and helpful spells, they should consider adding some unexpected options that could provide lasting benefits to the whole group. Here are some of the best situational spells in Dungeons & Dragons.
There’s been a lot of discussion about Leon’s age in the new Resident Evil game. Since the game is set thirty years after the events of Raccoon City, many fans thought he’d be in his early 50s. However, that’s not quite right. While he’s older than he appeared in Resident Evil 6, Capcom’s promotional materials led to some misunderstandings about exactly how old he is.
After more than six years of anticipation, Code Vein 2 is finally here, launching on January 29th. The game offers a larger, more open world to explore, challenging boss fights in the Soulslike style, and introduces time-travel elements. It also features an entirely new group of vampires players can team up with or battle. As excitement for the game grows, many are looking for captivating vampire-themed anime to enjoy in their downtime.
The Kazakhstan-based studio Odd Meter has a hard time categorizing their game, Indika, and for good reason – it’s a unique blend of genres. While mostly a 3D, third-person adventure, Indika sometimes switches to 2D pixel art. The game tells the story of a 19th-century Russian nun’s personal journey, and she’s accompanied by the devil himself, who serves as both a companion and a narrator you can’t always trust. Reviewers have highlighted how Indika successfully combines historical fantasy and surrealism while thoughtfully tackling complex questions about life, religion, and existence.
Despite being released a while ago, this movie remains incredibly popular, continuing to be shown in theaters. A recent remastered version included a new scene after the credits that revealed some surprising details about the characters. Most notably, it finally confirmed that Mikasa ends up marrying Jean, a reveal that has sparked a lot of debate among fans, especially considering the manga concluded years ago.
Chainsaw Man started as a popular manga, then expanded with both a TV series and an anime movie. Both adaptations were well-received, solidifying the series’ reputation as a top title. Recently, the manga’s sales reached a significant new high, demonstrating its increasing popularity.
After the release of Quake in 1996, the original team members moved on, but the studio kept creating first-person shooter games. In 2009, ZeniMax Media, which owns Bethesda Softworks, bought the studio, and Bethesda began publishing its games. Later, in 2021, Microsoft Gaming acquired ZeniMax. Despite these changes, id Software has consistently released successful first-person shooters, with their latest game, DOOM: The Dark Ages, launching in 2025.
Anime series vary in quality, so it’s common to rank specific story arcs within longer shows. Shorter, self-contained anime like Bocchi the Rock! work well as a complete package, but longer series such as My Hero Academia and Oshi no Ko benefit from being analyzed arc by arc. This allows fans to identify the truly outstanding story arcs of the past decade. While many arcs have been popular – like the Mugen Train arc from Demon Slayer – they often pale in comparison to the very best arcs in recent anime history.
Square Enix recently added a new dungeon to its popular online game, Final Fantasy 14, during a particularly active period for players. On January 27th, Update 7.41 went live, continuing the stories in the Cosmic Exploration and Phantom Weapons questlines. The latest Cosmic Exploration chapter sends players to Oizys, a planet featuring old ruins and unusual gravity. Players can also now enhance their powerful relics to item level 775 by completing the new Phantom Weapon quests, though it requires a significant time commitment. The update also included unexpected improvements to the Summoner class, slightly increasing their damage output.
Instead of inheriting a farm, players start by escaping from jail and building a new life in the peaceful town of Ashenridge. While enjoying familiar farming activities like growing crops, fishing, crafting, and mining, they’ll uncover a dark secret: a serial killer is on the loose. Grave Seasons is a story-driven farming simulator where a supernatural killer lurks among the townspeople.