Fantasy is a genre that can lend itself to any time period, and historical fantasy books are especially interesting because they reimagine familiar events from the past. While realistic fiction also grapples with different time periods and major moments in world history, adding a fantasy element to these types of stories makes them even more … Read more
This article contains mention of violence, sexual situations, and self-harm. Fantasy movies are often perceived as being for younger audiences, but the best R-rated magical films push beyond this conception. These dark and gritty projects are for older viewers and attempt to connect with this target audience by including more intense writing and performances. Since … Read more
Fantasy shows often introduce audiences to amazing fictional worlds, and while these are great, sometimes a fantasy series set in a historical period inside our very own reality is even better. This is what is known as a historical fantasy series. While it is definitely intriguing to be thrown into a world unique from our … Read more
The answer to Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox is apparently strong enough to prompt Square Enix to consider a more balanced cross-platform approach. Talking to EurogamerProducer Naoki Yoshida said that the MMO's arrival on Xbox Series X|S in March has had a “pretty good” response. With communities growing on the platform, the publisher is looking … Read more
Summary Not all fantasy TV shows have dramatic endings, but some do, like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Big-budget fantasy projects may not always justify their costs, as seen in canceled Netflix shows and divisive finales like Game of Thrones. A great fantasy show that ties up loose ends, delivers satisfying … Read more
Summary Chad Stahelski's focus on Highlander benefits Henry Cavill's new franchise and ensures that the fantasy film gets the attention it deserves. Stahelski's experience with John Wick proves that his singular focus can lead to successful and critically acclaimed films. The potential success of Highlander could lead to a John Wick -like dilemma, as Stahelski … Read more
Summary Final fantasy 16 after being a PlayStation 5 exclusive for over a year, it's finally coming to PC on September 17th. Fans can download and play the demo now, and pre-purchasers get access to DLC items like Brave Blade and more. While critics praised the game's combat and story, some felt it could have … Read more
Summary A lot of well-known fantasy fiction is inspired by Western Europe, but there are many great books that draw inspiration from elsewhere. Books like The Poppy War , Jade City , and Daughter of the Moon Goddess offer perspectives based on Eastern history and culture. These modern additions to the fantasy genre provide rich, … Read more
The success of the 2020 indie video game Hades owes much to the enthusiasm of its fans. Hades’ intense, fast-paced gameplay, which challenges players to complete multiple levels of rooms filled with dangerous monsters and bosses in a single life, undoubtedly played a role in the game’s popularity and critical acclaim. However, the reason the … Read more
Take your D&D games to the next level with this collection of original fantasy maps. A follow-up to the original A Collection of Fantasy Maps, A Collection of Fantasy Maps II introduces over 100 new maps for players to use in their tabletop roleplaying games. Available in both physical and digital formats, this 200+ page … Read more