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Crunchyroll Unveils Chainsaw Man Merchandise Collection for Subscribers

New apparel, plush toys, and lightboxes inspired by the hit anime series will be available on August 25.

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Fantagraphics Launches Takumigraphics Imprint with "Lovers of the Empire"

The new imprint focuses on East Asian comics and graphic novels, beginning with a historical romance from artist Yudori.

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Wattpad's New Explicit Content Policy Sparks Reader Outrage Over Perceived 'Smut Ban'

While Wattpad states its policy on explicit content hasn't changed, users are concerned over updated wording that seems to restrict certain types of fanfiction.

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Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes' Best Panel is an Enduring Masterpiece

Thirty-two years after its creation, a single panel from November 9, 1994, encapsulates the enduring brilliance of Bill Watterson's beloved comic strip.

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The Enduring Appeal of Time Loop Games in Anxious Times

From early WWII narratives to modern gaming hits, the time loop genre resonates with our contemporary anxieties.

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In-Person Gaming Events Offer a Vital Social Connection Lost Online

Stepping away from the screen and into dedicated gaming venues can rekindle the fun and community inherent in playing games together.

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Alex Garland's "Ex Machina" Stands as a Definitive Sci-Fi Statement on AI and Humanity

Twelve years after its release, Alex Garland's directorial debut remains a prescient exploration of artificial intelligence, male desire, and the elusive nature of consciousness, now streaming on Hulu.

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Marvel Studios Has Vast Plans for the X-Men, Kevin Feige Says

The studio head teased 'sagas upon sagas' for the mutant team with a newly announced young cast.

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Fallout Creator Tim Cain Believes Turn-Based and Real-Time RPG Combat Can Coexist

The legendary developer argues that both combat styles offer unique advantages and have their place in the genre.