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Bea is a European transplant currently living in Toronto. You can endure her shameless self-promotion by joining her five Twitter followers at @BeaCaicoya.

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30 Best Comedy Anime To Watch Right Now

From Space Dandy, to Nichijou, and classics like Ouran High School Host Club, don't miss out on these hilarious anime.

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The 20 Best Time Travel Anime

The time travel genre isn't the most prevalent in anime, but it's one that more often than not is done very well.

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Baldur's Gate 3: What Are the Effects of Auntie Ethel's Potions?

In Baldur's Gate 3, Auntie Ethel's lair hides a veritable cellar of unique potions. Here's what each one does -- and why some should be avoided.

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Netflix's Shadow and Bone: Cast & Character Guide

Netflix's Shadow and Bone may be over for now, but the characters live on in the books, spin-offs, and fans' memories.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Is Shadowheart Actually a Selunite?

As many play Baldur's Gate 3 the first time, there will be questions about companion Shadowheart, a half-elven Cleric on a mission for her goddess.

Baldur's Gate 3: What Each Companion Sees in the Necromancer's Mirror

In Baldur's Gate 3, players and their companions see different things in a magic mirror, and these have implications for each character.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How to Become a Vampire for a Day

Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to try biting their foes like Astarion does can do so. Here's how to gain (temporary) vampiric powers.

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The Best Magic School Video Games That Are NOT Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy may be the most high-profile magical school game, but there are plenty of others that will scratch that same itch.

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7 Shows for Fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a hard act to follow, but here are recommendations for similar series -- from stand-up wannabes to fans of the '50s.

Mars Red Character Guide: Who's Who in the Historical Vampire Anime

Confused about who's who in Mars Red's massive cast? Here's a complete character guide to the popular vampire anime.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Out for Blood Brings Salem's Lot to the World of Darkness

Jim Dattilo has written Vampire: The Masquerade - Out for Blood, an interactive novel where the reader has to rid their sleepy town of vampires.

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Image's Nomen Omen Takes the Heart Out of Dark Fantasy - Literally

Nomen Omen is a dark fantasy series by Marco B. Bucci and Jacopo Camagni about myths, murderous fairies and mastering magic through UX design.

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Shadows House's Twisted Ending, Explained

The Shadows House Season 1 finale was thrilling, full of sinister twists and turns, and the perfect setup to extend the story further.

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Mars Red: Every Cultural Reference in the Anime

Mars Red is full of Shakespeare and Wilde plays, Japanese poems, parallels with world mythology, and even Ghibli Easter Eggs - and this is your guide.

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt is a Loving New Take on World of Darkness

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt's closed alpha showcased the game's blood-fueled mechanics, its incomparable night ambiance and frantic rhythm.

Mars Red Does Romeo and Juliet by Way of Steampunk Batman

In Episode 11 of Mars Red, two childhood friends are finally reunited when one dons a sun-proof batsuit to save the other's life.

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Shadows House: Is the Most Powerful Shadow Child [SPOILER]?

In Shadows House Episode 12, one of the Noble Children pushes the boundaries of her soot powers: total mind control.

The Mars Red Finale Gives (Almost) Everyone a Happy Ending

Mars Red's finale ends on a hopeful note for almost everyone, though a critical pair don't make out quite so well.

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Mars Red's Villains Have Collapsed in Spectacular Fashion

In Episode 12 of Mars Red, General Nakajima is imprisoned and Rufus Glenn takes control of Japan's military before a total meltdown occurs.

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Shadows House: The Secret Life of Shadows, Explained

Episode 11 of Shadows House finally reveals what the Noble Shadows actually are, and why they need human "faces."

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