If you ask someone in a few years to picture a pirate, they’ll probably think of a fictional character like Kermit the Frog dressed as a captain, rather than a real historical pirate like Anne Bonny or Black Bart. It’s surprising when you think about it, but the idea of a pirate is often more exciting than the reality. So, let’s explore the most memorable pirates from books, movies, video games, and, of course, anime!
Mark Hamill has been working in gaming for over three decades, lending his voice to characters across countless genres. While many recognize him as a famous actor, especially for roles like animated villains and RPG bosses, his impact on gaming is often overlooked. He’s created performances that have resonated with an entire generation, and those contributions deserve greater appreciation.
The game Neverness to Everness launched globally on April 28th and 29th, only a week after becoming available in its home country of China. It quickly gained popularity with players and critics alike, earning a 75 on OpenCritic. Reviewers praised its distinctive urban fantasy world, engaging combat, complex gameplay, and compelling story introduction.
After her recent frightening experience, Coco immediately threw herself into her studies back at Qifrey’s workshop. The dangers she witnessed made her realize she needed to catch up – while the other students have a solid foundation in magic, Coco is starting with less prior knowledge. Thankfully, Qifrey, always supportive, encourages her by pointing out her strengths, especially her creativity and imaginative problem-solving skills. Episode 6 of Witch Hat Atelier also introduced the popular character Olruggio, who, despite himself, quickly grew to appreciate Coco’s enthusiasm and dedication to magic.
The three-part miniseries And Then There Were None received widespread praise, earning a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. With each episode lasting about an hour, it’s a quick and engaging watch for fans of mystery and thrillers.
Many PC gamers will remember Microsoft Jewel as a popular free game once offered on the MSN Zone website. Microsoft has a history of providing free online games, like Solitaire, but these games were supported by advertisements. While enjoyable, players had to put up with ads while playing.
Hayes, looking suspiciously like a man who’s seen too many spreadsheets, declared that Bitcoin’s entire charm boils down to one thing: how much fiat sloshes around the globe. Spoiler: The answer is “a lot.” He added, with the gravitas of a fortune cookie, “When the world prints money faster than your grandma prints Christmas sweaters, Bitcoin’s value zooms. It’s not politics. It’s not your horoscope. It’s just… more money.”
To celebrate 30 years of the Persona series, iam8bit and ATLUS have collaborated with The Big Blueshift Band to create jazz remixes of classic music from Persona, Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4, and Persona 5. This eight-song album, the Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album, honors the beloved soundtrack that has captivated fans around the world. According to iam8bit, the album will be available digitally on May 7, 2026, on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music – a complete list of platforms can be found here.
Just over a week after the release of the 7.5 update, ‘Trail to the Heavens,’ for Final Fantasy 14, Square Enix released a new set of fixes. This 7.5 patch is the first of four major updates planned for spring and summer of 2026. It added new story content and a raid, and also set the stage for upcoming battle features in the Evercold expansion. Final Fantasy 14: Evercold is scheduled to launch in January 2027, and more details will be revealed at the FanFest events in Berlin and Tokyo later this year.
Following a few years later, Leiji Matsumoto’s imaginative universe, known as the “Leijiverse,” gained popularity with the release of Space Pirate Captain Harlock and Galaxy Express 999 in 1978. The success of these shows paved the way for major franchises like Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) and Macross (1982). The space operas that came out in the 90s are still beloved today. If you’re new to the genre and want some top-notch anime recommendations from the 90s, I’ve listed them below.