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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
War, Peace and Pop Culture
picture credits - What happens when the struggle for political supremacy between two nations ends up becoming the life of a commoner? In some cases, it brings out the worst in people, whereas in others, it destroys their hopes for a better future. Some of the greatest animated works ever created stem from a single, haunting question, 'What are the effects of war on those who had no part in it?' It is time for the world to decide whether they would fight for power or for peace. War Through the Eyes of Animation From post-war trauma to modern-day globalisation, animation has come a long way. Once introduced as a gateway to fantasy and child-centric entertainment, animation has now evolved into a medium for social commentary, cultural reflection and emotional depth. Animated masterpieces like One Piece, Naruto, Grave of the Fireflies, and even video games such as Warcraft and Wolfenstein have at times offered rich narratives into the impact of war. image credits - Studio Ghibli by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Keep Your Home Efficient with This Plug-In elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Case Studies: Fireflies, Pirates, and Pain Back in 1988, when Studio Ghibli was a relatively new entity, it gave us Grave of the Fireflies. Set against the backdrop of the brutal Hiroshima-Nagasaki bombings during World War II, the film explores the lives of a young war-orphaned duo navigating life with whatever sliver of hope they can find just to keep their heads above water. Throughout this film, we experience different stages of emotions, including grief, betrayal, trauma, loss and apathy. Between 2014 and 2016, One Piece aired one of its greatest storylines, Dressrosa Arc, with primary antagonist Donquixote Doflamingo. A high-borne noble, forced to the life of common folk due to a decision made by his father. He was shown guilty of many crimes, such as forcing slavery, fratricide, trafficking, attempted genocide, mass murder and usurpation, among many others. While it is difficult to appreciate someone like him, one of his quotes struck a universal chord. 'Kids who have never seen peace and kids who have never seen war have different values!' Img credits - Eichiro Oda/One Piece anime/Toei Animation Naruto, another highly appreciated anime, once brought to life what can be called as the 'physical embodiment of one's true pain.' One of the most intimidating villains in the history of fantasy entertainment, Pain was one of the three war-orphaned kids barely surviving in a desolate land. Arguably Pain's motive was justifiable, but his actions weren't. While most of Pain's screentime was about sharing philosophical reflections about trauma, sacrifice and loss, there are some that truly stand out. 'No matter how pathetic the reason, it's enough to start a war,' indicating that the leaders don't always need a reason to send their men to die for them. 'Those who do not understand true pain can never understand true peace,' echoing Doflamingo's quote on acceptance, 'If you don't share someone's pain, you can never understand them,' indeed. Img credits - Masashi Kishimoto/Naruto Anime/Pierrot and Aniplex What Pop Culture Teaches Us About Peace Animation is no longer confined to childhood nostalgia or niche fandoms. It's a living, evolving reflection of our collective hopes, traumas, and curiosities. Whether it's a war film like Grave of the Fireflies or the swashbuckling, freedom-loving world of One Piece , these stories have not only depicted pop culture but have become pillars of it. The only thing we win from a war is orphans and the only thing worth fighting for is peace. As Varian Wrynn, a protagonist from Blizzard Entertainment's popular video game series World of Warcraft, once said, 'Peace is the noblest aspiration. But to preserve it, you must be willing fight.' Img credits - of Warcraft/Blizzard Entertainment As global conflicts continue to displace millions, perhaps it's time we listened more closely to the stories we consume, because in those animated worlds, the line between fantasy and reality often blurs, revealing who we really are. In a world increasingly defined by visual storytelling, perhaps animation is the truest mirror we have of who we are — and who we aspire to be.
Digital Trends
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (May 16-19)
The middle of the month is always a bit of an awkward spot when it comes to PlayStation Plus games. Plenty of us will be ripping through Doom: The Dark Ages this weekend, but that kind of gory, heavy metal FPS game isn't for everyone. There's also the sad news we got a few weeks ago about Lost Soul Aside being delayed out of this month, leaving a big hole for us PlayStation gamers. Not to worry, though, because I haven't forgotten my duty of finding the best games in the PlayStation Plus catalogue to make sure you have something amazing to play each and every weekend. For this weekend, I've found an alternative FPS, an overlooked open world adventure, and a more cozy experience. Let's check them out. Wolfenstein: The New Order Before iD Software rebooted the Doom games in 2016, it gave the same treatment to Wolfenstein. In my opinion, Wolfenstein: The New Order was the greater accomplishment. Where iD chose to almost deify Doom Slayer as an unstoppable force of nature, it gave BJ Blaskowicz humanity. What was once nothing more than a pixelated face was transformed into a sympathetic and complex human being that you will become very invested in. Of course, this is still an FPS game at heart and absolutely nails that aspect. Blasting Nazis, upgrading your guns, and finding secrets and collectibles is top-notch fun, and I think we could all use a bit of guilt-free Nazi killing right now. Once you finish this entry, you can roll right into the DLC and sequel, too. Recommended Videos Wolfenstein: The New Order is available now on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC. Days Gone We're still fresh off the release of the remaster, but those who didn't already own the game might be a little turned off by the price tag for a game that had a mixed reception at launch. If you fall into that boat, the original version is still waiting right here on PS Plus for you to check out. Sure, it won't have the improved graphics of the remaster, but playing on the PS5 still looks and plays amazing to the point where I would almost say it isn't necessary to go for the upgrade. Set deep into a zombie outbreak, you play as a biker in Oregon working for various factions trying to survive and unravel some personal mysteries. It isn't a perfect game, but the bond you develop with your motorcycle and how that changes your approach to exploration and encounters is worth playing. It is also a nice alternative if you're in the mood for more zombie media while The Last of Us season 2 is airing. Days Gone is available now on PS4, PS5, and PC. Dave the Diver Enough of all those dark and depressing games, right? The sun is out, so why not play a game with some jolly vibes like Dave the Diver? This game came out of nowhere and was an instant hit. The game divides itself between underwater exploration, collecting, questing, and upgrading, with an equally deep restaurant management side. Everything you do diving during the day helps improve your restaurant at night, and that cash allows you to buy upgrades to make deeper and longer dives. It is a simple but addictive loop all wrapped up in some amazing pixel art and set to some amazing tunes. There have also been a ton of crossovers with other franchises sure to surprise and delight. Dave the Diver is available now on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Humble Bundle Just Dropped Every DOOM and Recent Wolfenstein Game for $28
Humble Bundle is back with a massive deal for gamers looking for something to play—this time, featuring the complete DOOM catalogue alongside newer Wolfenstein titles. For the uninitiated, Humble Bundle launched in 2010 with the goal of offering game bundles at affordable prices in support of charity. Each bundle operates on a 'pay what you want' model, typically starting at $5, though that tier includes fewer items than the full bundle, allowing gamers with less disposable income to access a variety of titles. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase on the Humble marketplace goes to charity. Since its launch, Humble Bundle has contributed more than $266 million to charitable causes. Fans can get everything included in this latest bundle for $28. The new Humble Bundle is called 'id & Friends.' This bundle features the entire DOOM first-person shooter catalogue and includes the Machine Games' new Wolfenstein game series, starting with Wolfenstein: The New Order in 2014. Humble may be trying to get Slayers ready for the highly anticipated DOOM: The Dark Ages when it launches on May 15, considering the Bundle comes with two 10% off coupons for both DOOM: The Dark Ages and another for the Premium Edition. The bundle is also raising money for Direct Relief, a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that provides medical aid globally. Humble Bundle proceeds are typically split as follows: five per cent goes to charity, 65 per cent to the game publishers, and 30 percent to Humble. The 'Custom Amount' tab on the purchase screen allows buyers to adjust how proceeds are distributed—up to 85 per cent can be directed to charity if manually adjusted. DOOM + DOOM II (2024 enhanced versions) DOOM 3 DOOM 64 DOOM (2016) DOOM Eternal (plus Year One Pass) Wolfenstein: The New Order Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Wolfenstein: The Old Blood 10% off DOOM: The Dark Ages on Steam (Standard or Premium Edition) CGMagazine's DOOM: The Dark Ages preview from January called it 'an impressive evolution of the modern DOOM titles, refining core elements while delivering a fresh, medieval twist,' and it launches on May 15. The id & Friends Humble Bundle will remain active for the next 16 days (until May 10), and fans can check out all of the details on the official site.
Metro
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Get 10% off Doom: The Dark Ages and nine extra games for less than £22
A new charity bundle from Humble Bundle is an absolute steal for both Doom fans and those who loved the recent Indiana Jones game. Publisher Bethesda appears to be on a roll at the moment. Its remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion has been an instant hit with fans, which comes off the heels of the excellent Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, which arrived on PlayStation 5 just last week. And in just a few weeks it will be launching prequel game Doom: The Dark Ages, which made a strong first impression during the Xbox showcase this past January. For anyone interested in the game, or who has grown to enjoy the style of Indiana Jones developer MachineGames, Humble Bundle is offering a very enticing package of PC games for less than £25, that also saves you £25 on The Dark Ages. The bundle in question is titled id & Friends and is a collection of not just the entire Doom series from developer id Software, but also the excellent Wolfenstein games from MachineGames (with the exception of the Youngblood spin-off). MachineGames' Wolfenstein games works in quite a similar way to Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, although with more of focus on gunplay – although it's still Nazis you're fighting. Although the original Doom games from the 90s are included in the bundle the earlier Wolfenstein titles are not. Altogether, it's nine games in total, but the bundle also includes 10% coupons for both the standard edition of Doom: The Dark Ages and its Premium Edition. More Trending For context, the former is £69.99 while the latter is £99.99, so the coupons would discount them to about £63 and £90 respectively. The full bundle is only £21.16, but you can opt for cheaper bundles that include two or six of the games (although neither of them come with the Doom: The Dark Ages coupons). A total of 5% of what you spend will be donated to the Direct Relief charity, which provides medical relief worldwide, and you can opt to spend more money on the bundle by using the Custom Amount tab. The bundle will only be available until May 11, just four days before Doom: The Dark Ages launches on May 15 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Oblivion remaster mod support is only a matter of time as fans get to work MORE: Fallout 3 remaster is still a 'while' away says source as Oblivion is confirmed MORE: Starfield on PS5 teased as PlayStation logo shown on official website
Associated Press
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Hybrid Publications announces ON: Volume Two
The next instalment of the premium print games magazine - 'Create your ultimate celebration of gaming' 'Luxurious and engrossing, a visual and cerebral treat' — Tom Phillips, Eurogamer BATH, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 / / -- Hybrid Publications announces ON: Volume Two - The next instalment of the premium print games magazine - 'Create your ultimate celebration of gaming' Following the successful launch of ON: Volume One, Hybrid Publications is delighted to announce that pre-orders for the highly anticipated ON: Volume Two are now open. Hybrid are running a free UK shipping offer for the whole month of the pre-order campaign. This premium, independent journal continues to celebrate videogaming's past, present, and future in a beautifully crafted, collectable print format. Volume Two will be shipping in Summer 2025. With the tagline 'Create your ultimate celebration of gaming,' ON: Volume Two offers customers an unprecedented level of personalization. Readers can choose from a selection of cover designs and opt for one of several stylish slipcases to showcase and protect their edition, including a limited edition Zelda premium slipcase blocked in gold foil. Dedicated supporters can even become a Benefactor and will have the opportunity to see their name and printed logo immortalized in the magazine. Benefactors can preview their logo on the ON website using the logo generator, as well as looking forward to exclusive updates in the monthly ON: Benefactor email newsletter. The Compendium Edition allows customers to create their ultimate celebration of gaming by curating their selection of Volume One and Volume Two covers, and is housed in a premium stealth slipcase. It's great value too - customers save £25. Chris Tapsell's Pokémon feature is being celebrated with the Quest for Mew. Hybrid are giving away ten ultra rare Mew special editions which are not available for purchase separately. Search the ON website for the secret code and the first five people who email in will win the Mew special editions. Additionally, five lucky ON: Volume Two Pokémon edition customers will receive the Mew slipcase for free along with their magazine. Jeremy Peel ON the history of videogames via Wolfenstein Few series have been reinvented as many times as Wolfenstein. More than once, it's led the industry. And when it hasn't, it's acted as a mirror - reflecting the damaging design and production trends of triple-A. Going all the way back to 1981 and Escape from Castle Wolfenstein, Jeremy Peel tells the story of a truly classic series that was always ahead of the curve and explores how it's helped to shape the wider world of games, one new idea at a time. Caelyn Ellis ON the Playstation's 30th anniversary In honour of the PS1's thirtieth birthday, Caelyn Ellis looks back at Sony's first console from a distinctly personal perspective, traveling back to her memories of the mid-1990s and a machine that pulled her away from computers and into the orbit of consoles. In the history books, Sony's classic grey box is known as the console that changed everything, but what did it feel like to yearn for a PS1 and then bring it home and plug it in? Christian Donlan ON paths Inspired by a trip to a museum, Chris Donlan ponders the act of path-finding in videogames. How does the simple process of putting one foot in front of another change the experience of exploring a game world, and what can the right path do to make an old game feel new again? Chris Tapsell ON Pokémon and the search for Mew A fan since childhood, Chris Tapsell explores the myths and mysteries that give Pokémon its magic. In a quest to solve one of the series' most enduring mysteries surrounding the enigmatic Mew, Chris speaks to a Pokémon archaeologist and the founder of a kind of videogame book club for the close-reading of games. What he uncovers is a vital trace of the series' true spirit and fresh insight into its origins. Keza MacDonald ON music games For the second issue of ON, Keza MacDonald explores the soaring, looping, endlessly kinetic world of music games. These are the games that feel like they are music, ranging from Beatmania and Guitar Hero to Elektroplankton, jubeat and Rez. By examining these beloved classics - and by exploring memories of the Japanese arcade scene that birthed many of them - Keza asks, what is it that makes music and videogames such natural partners, and what happens when game designers immerse themselves in sound? Yussef Cole ON Stalker 2 The STALKER series transports players to the irradiated wastelands of Chernobyl, while drawing on literary and cinematic influences that go back to the Strugatskys' novel Roadside Picnic, first published in 1972. Yussef Cole examines the series' complex lineage and its vital relevance in the present day, while charting the fault lines of the games' unusual divided soul, asking existential questions while also providing a near-endless supply of monsters to shoot. Keith Stuart ON 90s horror games Keith Stuart looks at the horror games of the 32-bit era of the mid-to-late 1990s in all their weird, disturbing glory. What a time to be a horror fan: Scream was in the cinema and game designers were relishing improved tech specs and real-time 3D visuals allowing for greater immersion and scarier experiences. Keith also examines how this period's rush of creativity continues to inspire designers today, taking in games like Crow Country, Forbidden Solitaire, and Fear the Spotlight, and talking to designers like Thomas Grip, Dan Pinchbeck and Sam Barlow. Volume Two is available now to pre-order online from starting from £24.99, shipping in Summer 2025. Press kit: Media contact: [email protected] Andy Longhurst Hybrid Publications X Instagram YouTube Other Legal Disclaimer:
