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10 Near-Perfect Fantasy Books Recommended by Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson is such a prolific author that just getting through his bibliography could keep a reader busy for years. But Sanderson also teaches creative writing and has lectured on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, often sharing his thoughts on the fantasy genre and its leading talent. He’s suggested his fans read Robin Hobb, George R.R. Martin, Anne McCaffery, and Mary Robinette Kowal. Sanderson has also made a host of specific recommendations spanning the novels that inspired him as a kid to brand new releases. If you’re looking for something to read while waiting for the next Cosmere book, here are 10 books Sanderson suggests picking up. source https://www.polygon.com/brandon-sanderson-book-recommendations/

10 Near-Perfect Nintendo 3DS Games Nobody Played

With the 3DS eShop closed, the system’s software library has already begun to feel like a relic. That’s a sad fate, considering how many hours of enjoyment it provided before Switch became the only Nintendo platform anyone wanted to talk about. Fortunately, not all of those games have been lost to the march of progress. Many of them were released physically, so you can add them to your collection after a quick trip to your favorite used game store or auction site. And right now is the perfect time to build your library, before everyone else joins the race. Here are 10 near-perfect Nintendo 3DS games nobody played that would make great additions to your collection. source https://www.polygon.com/best-3ds-games-underrated/

Blue Lock Director Reveals Why Crunchyroll’s New Action Series Goes Old-School

The Vermilion Mask ’s electrifying premiere — which airs in October on Crunchyroll — wastes little time putting these powers to use as it introduces apprentice mask maker Peru d’Arrest and his world-spanning quest to destroy his former master’s masks. There are epic fights, compelling villains, and a sword so preposterously wide it makes Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword look small by comparison. source https://www.polygon.com/vermilion-mask-anime-director-interview/

62 Years Later, Clint Eastwood's Genre-Redefining Western Is Officially Free on Streaming

As the glory days of classic Westerns began to fade in the 1960s, so did some of the romance associated with it, bringing about the more complex, morally ambiguous “Revisionist Westerns.” One of the most important films from the early days of the Revisionist Western is 1964’s A Fistful of Dollars starring Clint Eastwood in his first major film role. It’s directed by Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone. A Fistful of Dollars is currently available for free on YouTube and is a can’t-miss for film fans — even those that aren’t so into Westerns. That’s mainly because A Fistful of Dollars is also a solid crime and action story that just so happens to take place in the Old West. source https://www.polygon.com/a-fistful-of-dollars-clint-eastwood-free-to-stream/

Supergirl Lands Official Streaming Date on HBO Max

DC Studios and Warner Bros. released Supergirl earlier this year in theaters as the second film in James Gunn's nascent cinematic DC Universe . Despite a solid star in the lead role and a story adapted from one of the character's most well-received comics, the movie failed to garner widespread critical and commercial success. Supergirl ended its theatrical run with just $126 million earned at the global box office. source https://www.polygon.com/supergirl-hbo-max-streaming-date-announced/

David Harbour's Santa Goes Full Hunger Games in Violent Night 2 (Exclusive)

Hollywood has given us pretty much every possible version of a Santa Claus movie over the years. We've had good Santa, Bad Santa , Tim Allen Santa, and even evil robot Santa. But in 2022, Violent Night managed to put a fresh spin on the character by combining Santa Claus with the gritty action-hero story of Die Hard and the expertly choreographed combat of the John Wick movies. Violent Night was a surprisingly delightful spin on the genre, and four years later, we're getting a sequel that takes the series in an even more surprising direction. source https://www.polygon.com/violent-night-2-exclusive-preview/

Steel Ball Run Director Says JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Is About to Get Even Weirder

Steel Ball Run uses its 1890s setting to follow a grueling cross-continental horse race across North America with a $50 million grand prize attached to it. Paraplegic ex-jockey Johnny Joestar and the charismatic Gyro Zeppeli team up to win this multi-stage race, but the racetrack becomes a one-way highway to hell as a hidden national conspiracy unfolds. source https://www.polygon.com/netflix-steel-ball-run-anime-yasuhiro-kimura-interview/