Inverse

1 day ago | inverse.com | Hayes Madsen

I beat Expedition 33 a week and a half ago, and since then, I’ve been thinking about the game every single day, even almost every single hour. I’ve been agonizing over how I feel about story choices and the ending. That, to me, is the mark of something truly revolutionary.

1 day ago | inverse.com | Hayes Madsen

You can’t deny the rampant success that Capcom has had in recent years. Between series like Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Ace Attorney, the massive publisher has shown a penchant for both new experiences and reimagining classic ones. That success has allowed Capcom to return to some of its more dormant franchises, and the Samurai-meets-demons Onimusha is the next one on the cusp of a massive comeback.

3 days ago | inverse.com | Hayes Madsen

After 40 hours of tactical battles and disturbing twists, I rolled credits on Last Defense Academy — and it became clear I’d only just started seeing the game’s depth. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is one of the most indulgent games I’ve ever played, a clear example of what happens when visionary creators are allowed to run wild. It’s a bizarre fusion of Danganronpa, Persona, and Groundhog Day that somehow turns into an impressively cohesive package.

3 days ago | inverse.com | Lyvie Scott

Ryan Coogler has always pushed the boundaries of any given genre. Black Panther is more than a superhero movie, Creed is more than a sports drama — and his latest film, Sinners, is more than a vampire thriller. The horror film is a crowd-pleasing, densely-layered story about a myriad of subjects, from the burden of the supernaturally gifted artist and the fear of “selling out,” to the nuances behind colonization.

3 days ago | inverse.com | Lyvie Scott

Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) was always living on borrowed time, but that’s also been a large part of his appeal. The character is a relatively new addition to the Star Wars galaxy, a footnote in the struggle between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. Rogue One tied him to the most crucial battle in Rebel history and turned his martyrdom into legend. It also allowed his story to continue in Andor, but the prequel series shares the same misfortunes as its namesake.