Monthly Archives: May 2019
7 Anime to Watch While You Wait for Neon Genesis Evangelion on Netflix
The beloved and iconic '90s anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion is making its way to Netflix, marking the first time it's ever been available on a streaming platform. All 26 episodes, including films The End of Evangelion and Evangelion: Death (True)2, will be available on June 21. Since its debut in 1995, Evangelion has remained one of the most influential and lauded anime of all time, attracting new fans even in 2019.
The story centers on a clandestine organization known as NERV, which recruits teenagers to pilot enormous mechs called Evangelion (or EVA) units. The narrative pits humanity against terrifying creatures known as Angels, which are attempting to set off a chain of events that will destroy the world. Whether you’re a longtime Evangelion fan or a newbie who can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about, and if the show’s long-awaited Netflix debut still seems too far away, here are a few other suggestions to help pass the time until June 21.
7 Anime to Watch While You Wait for Neon Genesis Evangelion on Netflix
The beloved and iconic '90s anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion is making its way to Netflix, marking the first time it's ever been available on a streaming platform. All 26 episodes, including films The End of Evangelion and Evangelion: Death (True)2, will be available on June 21. Since its debut in 1995, Evangelion has remained one of the most influential and lauded anime of all time, attracting new fans even in 2019.
The story centers on a clandestine organization known as NERV, which recruits teenagers to pilot enormous mechs called Evangelion (or EVA) units. The narrative pits humanity against terrifying creatures known as Angels, which are attempting to set off a chain of events that will destroy the world. Whether you’re a longtime Evangelion fan or a newbie who can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about, and if the show’s long-awaited Netflix debut still seems too far away, here are a few other suggestions to help pass the time until June 21.
Ouya Officially Dies Next Month
Ouya, the Kickstarter success story that launched in 2013 and raised over $8.5 million, will have its game store shut down on June 25, 2019, officially ending the run of the Android game console.
As reported by Eurogamer, Razer, who owns Ouya, will also be shutting down both the Forge TV and MadCatz Mojo's stores at the same time.
Razer published a FAQ that answers such questions as "Will I still be able to play games on OUYA?"
"You will be able to play games via the OUYA platform until June 25, 2019," The FAQ reads. "Once it has been shut down, access to the Discover section will no longer be available. Games downloaded that appear in Play, may still function if they do not require a purchase validation upon launch. Contact the game developer for confirmation."
Ouya Officially Dies Next Month
Ouya, the Kickstarter success story that launched in 2013 and raised over $8.5 million, will have its game store shut down on June 25, 2019, officially ending the run of the Android game console.
As reported by Eurogamer, Razer, who owns Ouya, will also be shutting down both the Forge TV and MadCatz Mojo's stores at the same time.
Razer published a FAQ that answers such questions as "Will I still be able to play games on OUYA?"
"You will be able to play games via the OUYA platform until June 25, 2019," The FAQ reads. "Once it has been shut down, access to the Discover section will no longer be available. Games downloaded that appear in Play, may still function if they do not require a purchase validation upon launch. Contact the game developer for confirmation."
Godzilla’s Greatest Fights
Godzilla didn’t earn the title King of the Monsters by knocking down buildings and stomping on tanks. No, ma’am, Godzilla fought his way to the top. The guy has taken down three-headed dragons, giant robots and even King Kong. He’s not just king of the monsters, he’s king of the movies.
So as we prepare for the release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, let’s take a look at the best of the best of Godzilla fights…
10. Godzilla vs. MUTOs
Movie: Godzilla (2014)
Star Wars: Kylo Ren and Rey’s Connection Is ‘Even Deeper Than We Thought’
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will reportedly go more in depth between Kylo Ren and Rey's relationship from the previous installments, according to Vanity Fair's exclusive preview of Episode IX.
Following the reveal that the Knights of Ren will return in The Rise of Skywalker, Adam Driver discussed Kylo Ren's relationship with Rey and where their connection lies following the events of The Last Jedi.
"And then he had been forging this maybe-bond with Rey," Driver said, "and it kind of ends with the question in the air: is he going to pursue that relationship, or when the door of her ship goes up, does that also close that camaraderie that they were maybe forming?”
Star Wars: Kylo Ren and Rey’s Connection Is ‘Even Deeper Than We Thought’
In Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Kylo Ren and Rey's connection will reportedly "run even deeper than we thought," as they are "uniquely suited to understand each other, but at the same time they are in every way each other's inverse."
In Vanity Fair's "ultimate preview" of Episode IX, following the reveal that the Knights of Ren will be returning in The Rise of Skywalker, Adam Driver began discussing Kylo Ren's relationship with Rey and where their connection lies following the events of The Last Jedi.
Even With PS5, Sony Still Planning PS4’s Big Exclusives for Current-Gen
Sony confirmed that the biggest PlayStation 4 exclusives will still be coming to the current-generation console, but didn’t specifically rule out them appearing on PlayStation 5.
During a Sony Investor Relations Day 2019 presentation, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan spoke over a slide including key art for The Last of Us Part II, Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima that focused on the critical role of PS4 over the next few years.
Even With PS5, Sony Still Planning PS4’s Big Exclusives for Current-Gen
Sony confirmed that the biggest PlayStation 4 exclusives will still be coming to the current-generation console, but didn’t specifically rule out them appearing on PlayStation 5.
During a Sony Investor Relations Day 2019 presentation, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan spoke over a slide including key art for The Last of Us Part II, Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima that focused on the critical role of PS4 over the next few years.
Sony Exploring PS5 Cross-Gen Play Thanks to PS4 Backward Compatibility
Sony suggested it’s exploring PlayStation 5 cross-gen play with PlayStation 4 thanks to backward compatibility in its next-generation console.
During a Sony Investor Relations Day 2019 Q&A session, PlayStation heads indicated PS5 could include cross-gen play with PS4 players through the PS5’s backward compatibility features, suggesting people playing PS4 games on their PS5 would still be able to play online with others who are using a PS4, or potentially even play cross-gen titles across these systems.
Deputy president of Sony Interactive Entertainment John Kodera said through a translator, “Having compatibility is a positive thing. Not only can a game be played on the next-generation console, cross-generation – the community can enjoy the games together... bridging that compatibility has a very important role to play.”