One of the biggest hallmarks ofOne Piece’s writing is its masterful worldbuilding. Not only is the general makeup of the setting incredibly thorough and only gets more detailed with each passing year, but many major plot points will take years and decades to properly unfold, so it’s the kind of story that greatly rewards someone for paying attention to every detail, no matter how minor they may seem. One Piece’s style lends itself to long and drawn-out story arcs and plot threads, and that hasn’t died down in the slightest....

Chicago PD’s recent Atwater story was one of its best, but the episode ignored the plight of one of the series' strongest characters. Atwater has been part ofChicago PD’s castfrom the series' beginning, so he deserves strong stories. Once or twice per season, the long-running police procedural offers an Atwater-centered episode, often dealing with his conflicted loyalties as a Black police officer who is seen as a traitor by some members of his community and deals with racism on the job....

Of the many new changes inSid Meier’s Civilization 7to some of the classic features and mechanics in the franchise, arguably the largest departure is the changing of civilizations across the Ages. BeforeCiv 7,there was always a “one leader, one civ” structure, and players could expect to end the game with the civilization they chose from the beginning.Civ 7aims to let players engage in a more fantasy-based approach to building an empire, where a new civilization is chosen at the turn of each Age....

The police procedural may be a staple of network TV, but it’s finding new life on streaming, asCriminal Minds: Evolutionhas found a welcome home on Paramount+. The originalCriminal Mindsaired on CBS for 15 seasons, whileCriminal Minds: Evolutionwill be going into its third season. It brought back favorite characters such as David Rossi (Joe Montegna), Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster), Jennifer “J.J.” Jareau (A.J. Cook), Luke Alvarez (Adam Rodrigeuz), and Dr. Tara Lewis (Aisha Tyler)....

Futuramaseason 12 codified the multiverse for the animated series, seemingly confirming that dozens of timelines introduced in the show previously exist in a shared multiverse. The season 12 finale “Otherwise” introduced the Graveyard of Ships toFuturama’s cosmology, a rift in space-time where people could move between realities. While setting upFuturama’s potential future status quo, the series quietly confirmed that many of the bizarre alternate dimensions and timelines introduced in previous seasons seem to co-exist in this multiverse....

Somewhere in Florida in an old motel, a girl named Coco (Andie Ju) meets with a man from Craigslist. He’s there to evaluate a piece of art she found after her grandmother’s death. It’s unclear at first who the real threat is - will this man take advantage of Coco or is she hiding something beneath her facade of grief? Turns out it’s the latter - Coco, along with her brother Raymond (Brandon Soo Hoo), runs a small-time art forgery scam, peddling fakes of pricey works of American art....

The world ofGame of Thronesis riddled with compelling, unsolved mysteries, and there are several I’m hoping George R.R. Martin answers.Martin’sA Song of Ice & Firebook seriesand companion texts likeFire & BloodandThe World of Ice & Fireoffer dense world-building, and though they’re often considered “low-magic” fantasy,there’s a sense of mysticism and grander intrigue that comes from the way the author sprinkles around mysteries and clues. While I love the ambiguities of Martin’s world, there are also some questions I’m dying to know the answers to....

Summary Some newGenshin Impact5.1 leaks about Xilonen’s abilities are making me particularly thrilled about her release. Xilonen is a new Geo character from the region of Natlan, though very little is known about her aside from her design. The character has an adult female body type, blonde hair, cat-like ears at the top of her head, and green eyes. Xilonen is confirmed to be Geo, as her Vision is worn on a necklace....

The2025 Oscarsoccurred with their usual style on the evening of March 2, and there is a now a new record holder for the longest accepting speech in the history of the ceremony. TheOscars ceremony was hosted by Conan O’Brien, whose humorous touch made it one of the best editions in recent years. Additionally,the 2025 Oscars saw numerous records broken, marking the evening as one of several important firsts. The2025 Oscar winnersgave some great and moving speeches, with the winners giving thanks, voicing the hard work that was done across all the productions, and highlighting the causes and stories that they are passionate about....

Star Warshas gradually shown more and more ofLuke’s new Jedi Orderafter the Empire, and oneOrder 66 survivorwas much more instrumental to it than most fans know. The prequel Jedi were completely decimated by the Jedi Purge, until the likes of Luke Skywalker. Luke began to pick up the pieces around 24 years after the Purge, collecting Jedi history and knowledge to restart the Jedi Order - and restart it he did, on an ancient Jedi library world....

Luke Skywalker and his friends narrowly escaped the clutches of Darth Vader at the end ofThe Empire Strikes Back, and one unexpected character was key to their escape. Although Darth Vader forced Lando Calrissian to betray Han Solo and the rest of the Rebels of Cloud City, Calrissian turned on the Empire and assisted the Alliance when the time was right. Not only did Lando become an ally to the Rebellion, but his right-hand man Lobot and the Bespin Wing Guard did as well....

Quick Links Knowing the latest Sierra counters is key to beating the Rocket Leader boss inPokémon GOin October 2024. Defeating Sierra and her three waves of Shadow Pokemon is no easy task, but it is worth the effort with the extra rewards you’re able to get. While her first Pokémon is always the same, the second and third-party members shift between one of three options, making her quite a challenge....

Inside Out 2delves into the complex relationship between emotions, beliefs, and the development of a Sense of Self, particularly during thetumultuous period of adolescence, wherenewInside Outemotions are introduced. Riley, the film’s protagonist, undergoes a significant transformation as she navigates the complexities of growing up. The Belief System, avisual representation of Riley’s internal processes, plays a crucial role in shaping her Sense of Self inInside Out 2,which is now streaming on Disney+....