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What Do We Know About the upcoming reboot of the classic horror series Buffy the Vampire Slayer? More than you may think. The new take on Joss Whedon’s classic vampire series has been gaining momentum with many announcements related to casting, plot, and more. With news dropping regularly, let’s dive in and look at what is coming up in the Buffy reboot.

Sarah Michelle Gellar will reprise her role as Buffy Summers.

The actress permanently associated with the title role from the long-running WB/CW series that bore her character’s name is a prominent member of the reboot’s cast. In addition to serving as executive producer, Gellar will ensure the legacy of the original series is respected in the new iteration. Gellar took to Instagram and shared a post from the table read for the series, saying, “I have always listened to the fans and heard...

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which reportedly has "New Sunnydale" as its working title, has started shooting in Los Angeles. With that comes what appears to be a first look at Star Wars: Skeleton Crew star Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the show's new lead slayer.

There have been some grumblings about the 15-year-old Armstrong being a little too young for this role, and she definitely looks like a high schooler here. However, it's worth noting that in the original series, Buffy Summers was also only meant to be 16, though Gellar was 20 at the time.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is reprising her role as Buffy in the series, which added Rakotohavana (Secret Society of Second Born Royals) as Hugo, Ava Jean (Law & Order: Svu) as Larkin, Sarah Bock (Severance) as Gracie, Daniel di Tomasso (Witches of East End) as Abe, and Jack Cutmore-Scott (Oppenheimer) as Mr. Burke earlier this week.

Original Buffy the Vampire Slayerstar Sarah Michelle Gellar gives fans a sneak peek at her workout routine alongside the next Slayer.

Gellar and incoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Ryan Kiera Armstrong can be seen hitting the gym with their trainer together in a video the former posted to Instagram on August 1. The behind-the-scenes video is accompanied by the simple caption, "We don't sweat... we sparkle," as well as the song "Scandal" by The Warrior (featuring Patty Smyth).

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Gellar portrayed Buffy Summers, aka the Slayer or the Chosen One, throughout the entirety of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's seven-season, 144-episode run. The series, created by Joss Whedon as a reimagining of his 1992 film of the same name, quickly found its footing with audiences upon its release in 1997. Alongside Gellar, Buffy the Vampire Slayer featured an ensemble cast including Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg,...

Into every generation a Slayer is born, and now the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has given her a name.

Per Deadline, Ryan Kiera Armstrong's new Slayer will be called Nova, describing her as "an introverted high-school student" who becomes the latest Chosen One to battle supernatural forces of evil. Additionally, the article confirmed actor Kingston Vernes will join the show as Nova's potential love interest Carson, a fellow student at New Sunnydale Academy who "starts noticing her after a life-changing event."

Prior to Buffy, Armstrong made appearances in shows like Anne with an E and American Horror Story: Red Tide, most recently playing At Atin resident Fern in the Star Wars pirate adventure Skeleton Crew. The actress' involvement was confirmed in May, with Sarah Michelle Gellar -- who'll reprise her role as fellow Slayer Buffy Summers -- revealing Armstrong got the part via an Instagram recording of their conversation.

Remember when a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer entered development in 2018?

That take on the beloved franchise was expected to have minimal ties to its predecessor, aiming instead for a fresh start.

As a result, it struggled to generate much buzz or excitement — and ultimately, the project quietly faded away, shelved indefinitely.

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But earlier this year, in one of those pinch-me moments I rarely get as an entertainment journalist, a new Buffy project re-emerged, this time as a sequel rather than a reboot.

And the biggest surprise?

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Sarah Michelle Gellar herself was on board.

This felt like a genuine heel turn from...

Seth Green shares a disappointing update about his involvement in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. Airing from 1997-2003, Buffy the Vampire Slayer became one of the most iconic shows of its era. Sarah Michelle Gellar is confirmed to reprise her role in the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, alongside a new Slayer played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong. Hulu has a pilot order for the show, which will be written by Nora and Lila Zuckerman and directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao.

Green played Daniel "Oz" Osbourne for several years of the series. A recurring guest star in season 2, Green would become a full cast member in season 3. Green left Buffy the Vampire Slayer early in season 4 to pursue other opportunities, and returned for two additional episodes, although one was just for a dream sequence.

In an interview with Comic Book Resources, Green reveals that he has not been contacted about returning as Oz.

The calm before the storm.

Towers of Midnight, the penultimate book in the 14-volume Wheel of Time series, might be the strangest installment of them all. With the Last Battle drawing closer, the main protagonist, Rand al’Thor, is barely seen, though his presence is felt throughout the book.

This book is about preparing different characters for their roles in the upcoming battle with the Dark One and his minions. Unfortunately, the story, especially regarding Perrin, seems to drag to a halt sometimes. More on that later.

After totally ignoring the Black Tower storyline for several books, readers finally get a long-overdue, much too brief check-in. Aviendha, who was sent to Rhuidean fairly early in The Gathering Storm, seemed forgotten by Brandon Sanderson. Finally, late in Towers of Midnight, she gets a big moment as she sees one possible future in the crystal columns of the ancient Aiel city.

Points...

Ozzy Osbourne will say goodbye to the stage all over again when his final performance with Black Sabbath, the close of the Back to the Beginning concert, arrives in theaters. The concert film Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow is scheduled for release in early 2026.

Produced by Mercury Studios, the release has been described as a “distilled version” of the marathon event that featured performances from Mastodon, Alice in Chains, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Rival Sons, Anthrax, Tool, and more over the course of 10 hours. The highlights of the day,...

Ozzy Osbourne Concert Film Hitting Cinemas

Ozzy Osbourne’s starry final concert is getting the concert film treatment in the shape of Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, which will make its theatrical debut in early 2026. Currently in production from Mercury Studios, the “love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of Black Sabbath” will chart the recent all-day event held at the UK’s Villa Park, which included performances of songs War Pigs, Iron Man, Children of the Grave, and Paranoid. There will also be behind-the-scenes access and interviews. Hosted by Jason Momoa, the concert included performances from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ronnie Wood, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Yungblud, Papa V/Ghost and a drum-off between Tool drummer Danney Carey, Blink-182’s Travis Barker and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Chad Smith.

‘The Assembly’ Renewed For Extended Season 2 At ITV

It is the format that...

Anime fans knew Dandadan had potential, but few expected it to explode this quickly. Since the release of its second season, the supernatural action-romance has dominated Netflix’s global streaming charts, making an impression that even mainstream audiences cannot ignore. Its mix of chaotic energy, endearing characters, and bold animation has clearly struck a nerve.

While other anime often take weeks to build momentum, Dandadan rocketed into Netflix's Global Top 10 and stayed there for four consecutive days and counting, according to @FlixPatrol on X. That kind of consistency is rare, even for household names like Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen. Something about this title is hitting just right in 2025.

Dandadan is a Weird, Wild Ride That is Paying Off What Makes Dandadan So Addictively Watchable Custom Image by Ana NIeves

At first glance, Dandadan looks like another chaotic genre mashup, but that is exactly what is drawing fans in. Combining psychic powers,...

Demon Slayer: Meet the Upper Moons and the Fearsome Demons Replacing Them in the Final Trilogy (Photo Credit – X)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has never shied away from painting its demons as terrifying, tragic, and unbelievably powerful. But among them, the Upper Moons stand at the very top, who have lived for centuries and left a trail of countless fallen Hashira in their wake. With the series approaching its final arc through a trilogy of movies, now is the perfect time to revisit who these Upper Moons and their coming replacements are.

6) Upper Moon 6: Gyutaro and Daki

The primary antagonists of the Entertainment District Arc were this deranged sibling pair. Although he frequently concealed himself inside his sister Daki, who seduced victims with her beauty, Gyutaro was the Upper Rank Six with his poisoned sickles and distorted strength. They were a terrifying duo that came very close to...

Just hours after Lamb of God took the stage at Ozzy Osbourne’s Back to the Beginning farewell concert — where they covered Black Sabbath’s “Children of the Grave” — the band has released a studio version of the Master of Reality track.

“Lamb of God being invited to perform with Black Sabbath at their final show is one of the greatest honors of our career,” Lamb of God lead guitarist Mark Morton said in a statement. “As an offering to the celebration, we’ve recorded our take on their classic ‘Children of the Grave,...

“Let the madness begin!” bellowed a mischievous Ozzy Osbourne from his bat-and-skull encrusted throne in front of a sold-out Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The Prince of Darkness had finally taken to the stage after a marathon of legendary metal bands paid homage to his life and work throughout the day for his and Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday, July 5.

The Summer of Sabbath had been in full flow in Birmingham for weeks now, though. The proud home city of heavy metal rolled out the...

Three of the most powerful metal bands on the planet were among the acts to perform at the “Back to the Beginning” final Black Sabbath concert on Saturday (July 5th) in Birmingham, England, as Gojira, Pantera, and Slayer all delivered electrifying sets.

Gojira performed “Stranded,” “Silvera,” and their Olympics song “Mea Culpa” with opera singer Marina Viotti before closing with a cover of Sabbath’s “Under the Sun.” Meanwhile, Pantera came out swinging with a 1-2 punch of their own classics “Cowboys From Hell” and “Walk,” before taking on two Sabbath songs: “Planet Caravan” (which they famously covered on their album Far Beyond Driven) and “Electric Funeral.”

Slayer, who reunited to play select shows last year, kicked off their set with “Disciple” and “War Ensemble” before covering Sabbath’s “Wicked World.” The legendary thrash act then played “South of Heaven,” “Raining Blood,” and “Angel of Death” to close out their performance,...

Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer is once again making an epic comeback with the new anime film called Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, which is scheduled for release in theatres on September 12. The movie will mark the beginning of the final saga, which has been anticipated by fans for a long time.

The Demon Slayer film will feature a lot of enticing battles and character developments, but the one that fans are most excited about is Zenitsu Agatsuma. Zenitsu is one of the most important characters in the series, but he is always undermined in terms of development and when compared to other Demon Slayer characters.

It has reached a point where he has received the tag of a pervert, even though he is not. Thus, the upcoming Demon Slayer film needs to do better in terms of Zenitsu’s portrayal within the narrative.

Zenitsu Has...

While Demon Slayer is full of demons who leave no stones unturned to make the lives of innocent humans a living hell, the main antagonist, Muzan Kibutsuji, takes the cake.

The shape-shifting, Michael Jackson look-alike progenitor of the demon clan in the series is as ferocious as he is intimidating. Not only because of the power he has accumulated throughout the centuries, but also because of his single-minded pursuit of eternity.

However, there was another demon in the series whose motivations and path were vastly different from his. Although he never got the recognition he truly deserved, in hindsight, he probably would have made a better villain than Muzan in Demon Slayer.

Kokushibo Would Have Made A Better Final Villain In Demon Slayer

There was one demon in Demon Slayer who could have given Muzan a run for his money, not only in strength, but also in character depth. Although...

It’s not every day that we see an actor post a video on social media, and it immediately gives gamers reason to believe a casting decision has practically made itself. But Olivier Richters just did exactly that. With Bethesda’s Doom: The Dark Ages becoming the fastest-growing launch in id Software’s history, we may have just found the perfect actor for the Doom guy.

Richters, now known for his appearance this year on Amazon Prime’s Reacher, posted a video edit of him putting on the iconic armor of the Doom Slayer. And we gotta say, it works very well. So much so that if there ever were a live-action adaptation, we’d definitely need him.

If Bethesda ever adapts the Doom franchise, we need this actor

Olivier Richters, known as The Dutch Giant, became massively popular earlier this year for his role as Paul Van Hoven, a...

Sarah Michelle Gellar wants to bring back the dead for the new “Buffy” reboot series. Gellar, who reprises the role of Buffy Summers for the Hulu pilot, said during the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival that she is determined to have her fellow alums return — even if their characters already died onscreen.

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” aired on the WB for five seasons from 1997 to 2001 before moving to Upn for two more seasons. The series landed spinoff “Angel” from 1999 to 2004. Yet the revival — which is still at the pilot stage and hasn’t been greenlit to series just yet — will be different in tone from the franchise predecessors.

“It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,” Gellar said, as translated by Vanity Fair. “We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space...

We mean, look, Demon Slayer is amazing. The animation? God-tier. The fights? Unreal. The vibes? Immaculate. And it kicks off with so much emotional heft: Tanjiro loses his family, his sister becomes a demon, and somehow, she doesn’t kill him. That moment? Instant chills.

And yet, amidst all this brilliance lies one of the show’s most glaring missteps, Nezuko Kamado’s treatment as a character. Nezuko could have been one of the coolest emotional anchors on the show. But instead? She gets stuffed in a box and used like a demonic Swiss Army knife. She’s cute. She’s strong. But her character development? Barely.

Demon Slayer turned Nezuko into a mascot and called it a day

Let’s be honest: Demon Slayer turned Nezuko into a brand. She’s the face of the franchise, but not the soul. And yeah, her appearance is great. She’s adorable,...

At the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, fantasy anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End took home the night's second-biggest haul of awards, surpassed only by the biggest winner of the night, Solo Leveling — which came away with nine wins to Frieren''s four. In addition to winning the most awards of the night, Solo Leveling also virtually swept the major awards, including Anime of the Year and Best New Anime.

However, Frieren did snag two of the major awards, ending the night with a total haul of the following four awards:

• Best Director — Keiichiro Saito

• Best Drama

• Best Supporting Character — Fern

• Best Background Art

Frieren is a melancholy and introspective Fantasy story

The original Japanese title of the Frieren anime and manga is Sōsō no Furīren, worldplay that can't directly be translated into English but can be translated as either "Frieren at the Funeral", "Frieren the Slayer", or "Frieren the Undertaker". "At the Funeral...

Jujutsu Kaisen'sHidden Inventory / Premature Death arc compilation film is out in Japan as of May 30, 2025, and fans could not be more eager to see Gojo and Geto's past play out on the big screen. Since the film's release, pirated video clips and images have begun surfacing online and spreading to countries where the movie is not in theaters yet, like the U.S.

The creators behind the Jujutsu Kaisen movie have issued a stern warning to anyone considering distributing this unauthorized content. If anyone is caught pirating the film, they could face hefty fines and legal action.

Jujutsu Kaisen's Team Will Take Legal Action Against Those Recording the New Film Those Distributing Photos and Videos Taken in Theaters Could Face Jail Time and Substantial Fines

Screenshots of an all-new post-credits scene featured in the Jujutsu Kaisen theatrical film have been spread online recently, and the official @animejujutsu X account...

Surprisingly, horror and anime don't blend together very well. Many major attempts to adapt some of the best horror manga have ended poorly, with fans finding the anime adaptations lackluster and, worst of all, laughable. But this Summer anime season, Netflix is here to make that right with its newest horror series, The Summer Hikaru Died. The manga of the same by Mokumokuren, which was only first published in 2021, has become a phenomenon among manga readers. The Summer Hikaru Died is one of Summer 2025's most anticipated releases, even against shonen giants like Dandadan, Demon Slayer, Kaiju No. 8, and Chainsaw Man (all of which release new seasons/movies this Summer season), and the new trailer proves exactly why fans are se excited to see the anime adaptation.

The Summer Hikaru Died is gearing up for its Summer release on July 5, and its newest trailer might be the spookiest and goriest one yet.

How Does Zenitsu Fight While Asleep In Demon Slayer? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Demon Slayer introduces a wide range of powerful and memorable characters, among them is Zenitsu Agatsuma, a name that sticks not just because of his loud personality but also because of how strangely effective he is in battle.

Zenitsu’s Strange Transformation In Demon Slayer

In the breathtaking anime series, Zenitsu seems hopeless at first glance. He is nervous, anxious, and constantly looking for a way out, and honestly, he appears to be the least capable of the group. However, that changes the moment he faints. Whenever fear takes over and knocks him out, something unusual happens. His body shifts into a deadly combat mode, far from the fearful mess everyone sees when he’s awake.

Zenitsu uses Thunder Breathing, a combat technique that focuses on speed and power. Most users of this style learn several forms, but Zenitsu only uses—or,...

Plot: Chloe (Jessica Biel) navigates life with husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan) while her sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) battles addiction. Adam’s murder unveils long-hidden family secrets, shaking their world.

Review: Sibling rivalry is a concept as old as time. In extreme cases, duos like Cain and Abel, the Boleyn sisters, and Liam and Noah Gallagher of Oasis come to mind. People say blood runs thicker than water, but it’s difficult to see the forest for the trees when the floodgates burst. In rare cases, a heartfelt chat over a glass of wine or beer can resolve most issues. However, when a decades-long rift is made deeper by murder, there isn’t enough Cabernet Sauvignon or IPAs to repair the widening damage.

In The Better Sister, created by Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado, based on the novel by Alafair Burke, Chloe (Jessica Biel) and...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans recieved unexpected news over the past few months. First, a big announcement confirmed that Buffy was getting a reboot. Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy Summers would mentor a new Slayer, and the Buffyverse would finally be back on the small screen.

It was later shared that Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Buffy's sister Dawn in Buffy, passed away from complications of diabetes mellitus. Trachtenberg's passing had some Buffy fans questioning what would happen to Dawn in the series reboot.

In an interview with Parade, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan were asked if the show planned to honor Trachtenberg in any way. “Yeah, we'll do something. We'll do what's appropriate," Hannigan added, “I'm sure they'll handle it with utter grace," Gellar said,

Both Gellar and Hannigan paid tribute to Trachtenberg on social media when she passed away in February. Gellar posted a picture of herself and...

The winners of the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been revealed!

The 9th annual Anime Awards was again hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira, who returned for their third year in a row for the ceremony, which aired live from Tokyo, Japan.

The winners were revealed by a global slate of celebrity anime fan presenters including Kacey Musgraves, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, J Balvin, Damiano David, Rina Sawayama, Pabllo Vittar, Chloe Kim, and more.

“Fans form deep emotional connections to anime. These are not just series, films or songs, but rather works of art that help define the identity of anime fans,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll.

“With an incredible 51 million votes this year, the 2025 Anime Awards are celebrating the creators in Japan who have captured the hearts of fans and are powering anime’s prominence in global pop culture.”

Keep reading to see who won…...

It’s impossible to talk about id Software’s Doom: The Dark Ages without tipping one’s hat to the 2016 reboot that redefined the series. That game reintroduced the Doom Slayer as an absurd, unflinching juggernaut—bursting from a sarcophagus, tearing zombies limb from limb in a scientific lab overrun by Satan, with a security monitor to the side flashing “Demonic Invasion in Progress,” hilariously implying that this happens on the regular. The game blended satirical bravado with breakneck, fluid combat across its engaging narrative.

By contrast, 2020’s Doom Eternal stacked an unnecessary mechanical complexity upon the foundation set up by the reboot’s robust and open combat system. Where Doom was empowering and accessible, Eternal was rigid and demanding. Worse, the new writers brought onboard decided that Doom’s preposterous mythology was to be taken seriously, and as such Doom Eternal lost the self-awareness that made the 2016 game such a breath of fresh air.

The Slayer is back in Doom: The Dark Ages to wage war against the medieval forces of hell and rip apart horrors beyond comprehension limb from limb. It’s always a joy to go back to that world and kill demons. Sounds a little psychotic, but trust me, it’s honestly therapeutic as it greatly helps in anger management.

What makes the Doom series one of the greatest Fps franchises is its attention to detail and, of course, its high-octane gameplay. Speaking of details, a fan noticed a never-before-seen detail in Doom Eternal’s full cover art that’ll simultaneously warm your heart and make you mad. After seeing it, I can’t wait to murder every demon in the way, no matter how fodder they are.

Doom Eternal’s cover art features an adorable tribute to the Slayer’s pet rabbit The Slayer did what any pet owner would...

For every generation, there is a Slayer star’s kid attempting to break into Hollywood.

After revealing Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the star of the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, Sarah Michelle Gellar recently teased that several children of her co-stars from the original WB/Upn series “came in” to audition for the revival as she reunited with castmate Alyson Hannigan.

“I know somebody who auditioned for something on the show,” said Hannigan in their interview for Us Weekly, to which Gellar responded, “I know somebody who was on the show whose child auditioned on the show. I know a few people from the show whose children came in.”

Hannigan joked, “It better not have been one of my kids!”

Deadline exclusively revealed this week that Armstrong will play the new Slayer in the untitled Buffyverse project, which Gellar executive produces in addition to reprising her titular role as Buffy Summers.

“Rip and tear, until it is done.”

This is the line that opens id Software’s duology of modern Doom games: Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal (2020). It’s a creepy, campy narration meant to set the tone for not-quite-horror games with horrific settings. But it’s also a mission statement — players should be expecting a visceral thrill ride of blasting, bloodletting, and shredding things up with reckless abandon.

By contrast, Doom: The Dark Ages opens with a text wall laid over black, filling in some lore about the eponymous Doom Slayer...

Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback has stayed in first place at the Japanese box office for four consecutive weekends since its release, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . In the weekend of May 9-11, the first weekend after the Golden Week holiday period, the 28th Detective Conan/Case Closed anime feature film earned 662 million yen (4.46 million Usd) on 444,000 admissions, 53.5% down from last weekend . After 23 days of release, the film's cumulative total gross now stands at 11.3 billion yen (76.21 million Usd) on 7.86 million admissions. It is now the 36th top-grossing film in Japan's box office ranking of all-time , surpassing The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: Taboo Night Xxxx , the latest third concert film in the Uta no Prince-sama anime franchise, opened in 135 theaters on May 9 and earned 189 million yen (1.27 million Usd) from 92,000 tickets sales, making a fourth-place debut. The franchise's first concert film, Uta no...

While Demon Slayer gets celebrated for its phenomenal animation and entertaining storylines, there’s another aspect that makes the show so popular. That is, of course, its diverse range of characters.

While it has pure evil personified when it comes to a few of the demons, the show also portrays how differently humans cope with trauma through the severely distinguished personalities of the Demon Slayer Corps members. Interestingly, though, a few characters defy this boundary frequently. That is, there are a few demons who touch the fans’ hearts and get humanized due to their backstories.

There is, however, a character who not only defies but completely shatters that boundary by being someone who belongs to both groups at once. In fact, the character in question might be one of the best-written characters from Demon Slayer, far surpassing even Shinobu Kocho.

Lady Tamayo far surpasses Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer

There...

If you’ve ever played Doom Eternal, you know the finger gymnastics required to survive its demon hordes. Between weapon swapping, dashing, flame belching, and glory killing—often within milliseconds—it sometimes felt like you needed extra fingers.

But now, with Doom: The Dark Ages mere days away (early access starting later today for Premium Edition owners), id Software has completely reimagined how players interact with the Slayer’s arsenal.

Instead of spreading abilities across every button on your controller, the team has built a more intuitive system around three core mechanics that work together harmoniously. It’s a bold departure that might just make this medieval hellscape more accessible without sacrificing the depth that made Eternal so rewarding.

How Doom: The Dark Ages discards the idea of button-mashing

The most significant change in Doom: The Dark Ages is how id Software has consolidated multiple actions under a single button.

The wait for Doom: The Dark Ages is almost over, with its launch set for May 15th. Once again, id Software is looking to redefine demon-slaying mayhem. Armed with medieval weaponry, gothic landscapes, and a heavy dose of storytelling, this new chapter promises a bold, single-player adventure.

With no multiplayer component, the game dives deeper into narrative than ever before. Drawing from a wide range of classic movies to shape its dark fantasy world and mythic hero’s journey, the team has woven together some surprising influences.

The surprising movie that helped shape Doom: The Dark Ages

In a recent interview with Vice, id Software’s Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton shared some insights on the project’s development and how it all took shape. While fans of Doom 2016 and Eternal know that the series often draws from classic action movies.

However, with the shift to a darker, fantasy-driven setting,...

It won’t be long before players will be able to rip and tear huge guts in Doom: The Dark Ages. Ahead of the game’s launch on May 15, Bethesda and id Software have released the customary launch trailer for the single-player focused Fps.

Doom: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal that tells the epic cinematic origin story of the Doom Slayer’s rage. In this third installment of the modern Doom series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the Doom Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

As the super weapon of gods and kings, you’ll shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the new Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original Doom is famous for.

The Doom franchise is legendary for its crazy gameplay that lets us experience some of the most violent alien slaying in the gaming industry. But aside from just that, the lore of the franchise has also been pretty badass, and Doom: The Dark Ages is going to expand on a lot when it comes out on May 15.

Ahead of the game’s release, one of the biggest questions seems to be where this new chapter fits into the Doom timeline. Is it a continuation of Doom Eternal, or a prequel? According to id Software and several previews, The Dark Ages is a full-blown prequel where we’ll see exactly how the Slayer becomes the character we saw in Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal.

Is Doom: The Dark Ages a Prequel or Sequel?

Despite some initial confusion, Doom: The Dark Ages is officially a prequel to both Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. This...

Love them or hate them, Funko Pop! figures have become something of a cultural icon in the last decade, ever since the original line of Funko Pop! figures hit shelves in 2010. What originally started as a somewhat self-contained line of pop culture figures has since expanded to be a ubiquitous line of chibi-style collectibles, often revolving around some of the biggest anime franchises, such as Demon Slayer, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen and more.

With the looming changes in the world with the introduction of the rising tariffs, growing shipping costs and the ever-increasing cost of raw materials, Funko has released a statement on its official blog regarding some of the changes that are hitting its products. The most immediate takeaway from the post is that standard POPs! will be seeing a price increase in July from $12 to $14.99 for their suggested retail price, while other products across Funko, Loungefly and Mondo...

Demon Slayer follows a curious format in which the side characters are often more likable than the main cast. The Hashiras often outshine the Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke trio. And weirdly enough, the Upper Moons are also more interesting than the main villain, Muzan. Most Demon Slayer characters are extremely well-written except…Gyokko.

Gyokko is supposed to be a powerful demon in the series, but instead, he just seems like a fever-dream who came out of nowhere. He is just a weird guy who put fans in an awkward position.

Gyokko was the least impressive Upper Moon in Demon Slayer

Yes, the Upper Moons are meant to be hated, and Demon Slayer did a great job at making them evil. Each of the Upper Moons is unique, with flashy powers and unique character designs. Each of them poses a different type of threat, which makes their battles extremely intriguing. This...

It seems that some recent revelations about the upcoming Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot are being staked through the heart by returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar. The actress is reprising her role as the former Slayer in a new sequel/reboot of the popular supernatural drama series, and in a recent interview she slayed one recent update on the new show, but offered plenty for fans to get their teeth into.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ran for seven seasons between 1997 and 2003, leading to the companion series Angel, and creating a legacy that continues to endure over 20 years later. The series starred Gellar as Buffy Summers, with an ensemble of support from a mostly young and unknown cast including David Boreanaz, James Marsters, Allison Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter, and the late Michelle Trachtenberg, as well as Anthony Stewart Head as the level-headed Watcher, Giles. Now a new Slayer will rise, but it...

It is safe to say anime’s not just for basement dwellers anymore, as almost everyone is now watching it. With those stories, art, and emotions, it’s even transcended the term “geekdom,” and people of all ages are getting into anime.

And apparently, no one’s felt this shifting wave of interest in anime more than MyAnimeList (Mal), arguably the go-to place for keeping tabs on your favorite shows. And their user numbers?

They have “skyrocketed” since 2020, according to some recent revelations from their CEO, Atsushi Mizoguchi. And the reason? Those streaming giants like Netflix, which are telling you that anime is no longer a nerd hobby, but it’s a worldwide obsession now.

Streaming platforms are drawing in waves of new anime fans

The year is 2020, the same year we all got stuck at home scrolling through news and binge-watching shows to kill the boredom. And guess what?...

Everything you need to know about Demon Slayer’s Gyomei Himejima(Photo Credit –Demon Slayer/X)

In the world of Demon Slayer, few figures tower higher, both in spirit and form, than Gyomei Himejima. The character, renowned among fans as the Strongest Hashira, is a character stitched together with the rough fabric of power and the soft threads of endless sorrow.

His towering presence in battle, shattering demons with sheer raw force, earned him respect and fear alike, yet it was the silent rivers constantly spilling from his eyes that truly carved a space for him in people’s hearts.

A Gentle Guardian Before the Battles Began

Gyomei was not always the warrior cloaked in might. His story traces back to a quiet temple, where he lived a life far removed from the blood and chaos of demon hunting. Despite being blind, he became a gentle guardian for nine orphans,...

Slayer legend Kerry King made an in-person appearance to help guide Damian Priest to the ring with some fiery guitarwork during WrestleMania 41 on Sunday (April 20th) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

King performed guitar on the latest version of Priest’s entrance song “Rise for the Night,” released last November, and the thrash metal axeman consummated the collab at Wrestlemania, appearing alongside Priest for his walk to the ring before a match against rival Drew McIntyre.

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The walkout actually looked a lot like something from a Slayer concert, with massive pyrotechnics and Priest’s heavy metal-style logo appearing on a massive screen as he makes his way down the ramp.

While having the Slayer shredder in tow was certainly a flex, Priest’s performance in the ring was anticlimactic, as the Scottish vet McIntyre — who had a very metal entrance of his own that was...

Chainsaw Man and Kaiju No. 8 have made waves among shonen fans in the last couple of years. While their manga series have long been appreciated for their unique premises and innovative battle sequences, the anime adaptations, obviously, took their fame to another level.

Interestingly, although millions of fans worldwide have praised both series left, right, and center, the Japanese fans seem to be of a different mind. As neither Chainsaw Man nor Kaiju No. 8 could make a place in the top 10 ranking of shonen series in the 2020s.

Chainsaw Man and Kaiju No. 8 fail to rank among the most loved shonen series of the 2020s

With the Isekai genre already deteriorating, and Shojo and Seinen still somewhat catering to niche audiences, Shonen series are proving to be the rockstars of the 2020s. As such, even though the decade is only at its middle point, Goo Ranking decided...

We have a cause of death for former Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg.

Following a review of laboratory test results, it was determined that Trachtenberg died naturally as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner told Deadline in a statement.

Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her midtown Manhattan apartment February 26. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. No foul was suspected. She was 39.

The coroner’s office initially said her cause of death would remain undetermined because the family had requested that no autopsy be conducted because of religious reasons. The medical examiner’s office would automatically do an autopsy if foul play or criminality was suspected, but there was none, so the office did not overrule the family’s decision. Following the lab test results, the medical examiner’s office amended the cause of death.

Doom: The Dark Ages is the newest entry in the Doom franchise of video games and represents a new chapter in the Doom Slayer’s saga. The game is developed by the one and only id Software, being published by Bethesda Softworks.

This is an Xbox game as well, being pushed forward by Microsoft. As such, there has been a special, commemorative release of a limited-edition controller for the same – with a similarly themed Xbox Series X/S to go with it.

Doom The Dark Ages limited-edition Xbox Series X controller and console announced

As detailed within an approximately minute long video, Doom: The Dark Ages comes to the Xbox Series X/S consoles with a new custom controller and console in tow. The console appears to be a Series X, and there do not appear to be any limited edition Series S variants available – at least as of the time of writing this article.

Muzan Disguises Demon Slayer Twist(Photo Credit –Twitter)

For over a thousand years, a shadow moved silently through the fabric of society—sometimes as a grieving widow’s husband, sometimes a dignified child or sometimes a mysterious geisha.

However, beneath these borrowed faces, hid the same sinister entity: Muzan Kibutsuji, the origin of all demons and a being utterly obsessed with perfection.

Muzan Kibutsuji: A Body Molded by Will

Cunning as he was ancient, Muzan’s genius wasn’t just in his power, but in his ability to hide. His one true weakness, sunlight, kept him from revealing his monstrous self and so he slithered through human society by becoming them.

In the bustling streets of Taisho-era Tokyo, he wore western suits and rode in a luxurious car, his sharp eyes masked by the gentle smile of a man called Tsukihiko. To the woman by his side, Rei, and their seemingly happy daughter,...

Note: The following story contains spoilers from “The Wheel of Time” Season 3 Episode 7

“The Wheel of Time” went big for the penultimate episode of Season 3 as war came to the Two Rivers.

Season 3, Episode 7 of Prime Video’s fantasy adaptation spent the entire episode brutally bringing to life one of the most iconic battles from Robert Jordan’s novels – the Battle of Emond’s Field. Perrin (Marcus Rutherford) returned home hoping to find some peace and instead found his village beset by Trollocs – vicious animal-like monsters – and Darkfriends, those who support the return of the Dark One. He spent most of the season preparing Emond’s Field’s residents for an inevitable fight – and the show spared no expense bringing the battle to life.

“We’ve done battles before in Season 1 and 2, but there’s a lot of narrative that has to go through them,” Rutherford told TheWrap. “Like we...

Demon Slayer has its fair share of compelling characters, and it is a major reason why this is one of the most loved shonen anime out there, right now. From the sweetheart protagonist, Tanjiro, to his adorable yet demon sister, Nezuko, the series is packed with characters who just amaze us in the best sort of way.

But then comes Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, who has somehow managed to steal the show owing to all sorts of reasons, particularly his tragic story. This guy is a cannonball with a backdrop of a flamethrower, both physically and metaphorically, and his story punches you right in the feels.

Kyojuro Rengoku kills the Slasher in Demon Slayer. [Credit: Ufotable]

This is not to be another hero, but a tragic one, which is what sets Demon Slayer apart from the shonen pack. He isn’t just there for those demon-slaying games—he’s the embodiment of heart and duty,...

Slayer have announced a massive US headlining show on September 20th in Hershey, Pennsylvania, featuring a stacked support lineup of Knocked Loose, Suicidal Tendencies, Power Trip, Cavalera (performing Sepultura’s Chaos A.D.), and Exodus (performing Bonded by Blood).

Furthermore, the concert at Hersheypark Stadium will be hosted by WWE wrestler and metalhead Damien Priest, who famously uses Slayer’s “South of Heaven” as his “finisher.”

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A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday (April 9th) at 10 a.m. Et using the code Dance. General ticket sales start Friday (April 11th) at 10 a.m. Et via Ticketmaster.

“Last year, Slayer played only two shows, and those shows affected me like playing ‘The Big Four’ shows did,” remarked guitarist Kerry King in a press release. “When we played our first show last year in Chicago, I figured it was going to be great for the fans, maybe there...

Demon Slayer wrapped up its story with a beautiful epilogue, which went on to showcase a peaceful world and descendants of beloved characters. It showed a pleasant end to all the conflict and was meant to be an emotional payoff.

The epilogue was the viewers’ one chance to reflect on everything lost and gained and a testament to how time continues to flow. But something felt missing in the epilogue; it didn’t feel as impactful as it should, even if it did provide some relief.

Kamado Tanjiro from Demon Slayer [Credits: Ufotable]

A key reason for this disconnect lies in the series’ treatment of its core relationships. Although the future was depicted beautifully, it didn’t seem right as the relationships were not properly cultivated. Even Tanjiro and Kanao’s bond, being at the core, did not get many highs.

The ending could have been much more impactful

In an anime...