It’s common in action-packed anime like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for characters to be shortchanged at the end of their storylines – sometimes even killed off – if their arc doesn’t fit the overall plot. Often, the story needs to make room for more important characters, which is always disappointing. These shows are also prone to giving tragic endings to likable characters, leaving fans wishing for a different outcome.
I’ve been watching the graduates of Class 1-A, and it’s amazing to see how well they’re doing. A lot of them have broken into the top 20 heroes in Japan, which shows people really respect their abilities and who they are. Some have even started their own hero agencies, while others are working solo. And honestly, it’s not a shock that the ‘monster trio’ from My Hero Academia are currently fighting it out for the number one position.
Despite the generally upbeat nature of Dragon Ball, the series has featured some surprisingly dark and shocking moments. These scenes stand out precisely because they contrast so sharply with the show’s usual tone. Let’s take a look at some of the most unexpectedly dark moments.
If you’re not a fan of the newer Disney-era Star Wars films (though some, like Rogue One and Andor, are exceptions), you might find these games more in line with George Lucas’ original vision. They either continue the story after Return of the Jedi in a satisfying way, or expand on events and characters from the original movies – and they do it well. Simply put, these games understand the Star Wars universe better than the sequel trilogy and are worth playing, either for the first time or as a revisit. This isn’t a list of the best Star Wars games overall, but rather the ones that feel most connected to the original films – in terms of setting, characters, key events, and themes – for dedicated fans.
At the 2026 Fan Festival, Final Fantasy 14 announced Evercold, the next expansion planned for release in January 2027. This expansion, which begins a new story arc called the Godless Realms Saga, will take players to the previously unexplored Fourth Reflection. Featuring unique environments like floating islands and crystal structures, Evercold challenges the Warrior of Light to stop the Winterers from forcing a dangerous event called the Rejoining, while also safeguarding the Fourth Reflection from an impending disaster known as the Solstice. The story for this new Final Fantasy 14 expansion looks very exciting.
A new dark fantasy game called Fear Tall Grass, where you battle creatures, is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC (through Steam).
There’s a lot of great official Star Wars content available, but this Star Wars Day, fans should take time to appreciate the fantastic fan-made projects created by the Star Wars community.
Fans of the Mass Effect series have been anxiously awaiting the fifth main game, and have received little news until recently. Game director Michael Gamble has now shared a small update on how development is going. The original Mass Effect was a landmark RPG from the 2000s, and players are excited to see what comes next in the story.
In 2024, a remastered version of Until Dawn came out on PS5. While the original game was made by Supermassive Games, this version was developed by Ballistic Moon. The remake largely followed the same story and featured the same characters, with a few added scenes to expand on the plot. This sparked rumors about a potential sequel, but unfortunately, PlayStation shut down Ballistic Moon in March 2026.
Kekkei Genkai are incredibly rare genetic traits that give people special powers and techniques. These traits are usually passed down within families, or clans. Sometimes, everyone in a clan can use their Kekkei Genkai, but other times, only a few members develop it. While most leaders, known as Kage, with Kekkei Genkai can control a single element, two of them have mastered multiple elements.