Joining Season 4.Back in September, Arc System Works shared a first in-game look at Guilty Gear Strives next DLC fighter Queen Dizzy.This fighter will be added to the Switch version of the game as part of a free content update. Arc System Works confirmed this on social media alongside the news this update is scheduled to arrive on February 2025.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The Sonic characters become famous superheroes.Update :Sega and DC Comics have elaborated on their upcoming "partnership" and it involves monthly crossover comics between DC and the Blue Blur.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Fill out the Final Fantasy questionnaire.The role-playing series Final Fantasy has been going strong for almost 40 years now and with this in mind, Square Enix wants to know how fans feel about the series. To find this out, it's released a 10-15 minute questionnaire covering all things Final Fantasy.Its the usual type of questions including the platforms you own, how many games youve purchased, how you get your news about Final Fantasy, which Final Fantasy titles you like, how big of a fan of the series you are, and how may Final Fantasy games youve played.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Apples iPads come with built-in productivity tools like Notes, Calendar, and Reminders, but if youd like to explore new ways to maximize productivity and organize your life, there are many apps out there to help you.Although the iPad started off as a device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has essentially turned its iPads into computers that can handle a variety of different tasks for personal, work, and school use. As a result, there are numerous apps to help you do things like create a single place to organize your life or help you stay focused on your day-to-day tasks by blocking out distractions.Weve compiled a list of some of the best ones that are available on the App Store.Goodnotes Image Credits:GoodnotesGoodnotes is one of the most popular iPad apps, and for good reason. The app is great for people who like to write out notes using an Apple Pencil; you can include both handwritten and typed text on one page and add things like images, stickers, and even doodles.You can create a digital notebook with blank or ruled paper for notes, checklists, planners, and more. The app lets you export entire digital notebooks or specific pages into PDFs and other files.Goodnotes is also great for drawing and sketching. While its not as advanced as some creativity apps like Procreate, Goodnotes is easy to use and perfect for quick sketches or diagrams.If youre attending a class or a meeting, you can also record audio notes that are synced to the moment you write. Plus, you can use AI to summarize your notes and help you write.You can create three digital notebooks for free. If you want unlimited notebooks, youll have to pay $9.99 per year or a one-time fee of $29.99.TickTickImage Credits:TickTickIf youre not a fan of your iPads built-in Reminders app, or you just want a more advanced to-do list and task management app, TickTick might be a good choice. You can use it for both professional and personal tasks.The app lets you sync tasks across all of your devices and integrate your favorite calendar app. You can create checklists, set recurring tasks, upload attachments to tasks, share task lists to collaborate with others, and more.If you want to develop a habit, such as meditating before bed, you can set your goals in the app and track your progress. And if you get an email but dont have time to respond to it, you can turn it into a task to remind yourself not to forget to respond to it.You can also add tags to your tasks to better manage them, and you can mark tasks based on their priority. If you want to focus on a specific task, you can turn on the apps pomo timer, which is based on the Pomodoro Technique that breaks work into focused intervals to maximize productivity.TickTick is free to use, but if you want additional features like the ability to add up to five reminders to a task or more lists and tasks, then youll pay $3.99 per month or $35.99 per year.ForestImage Credits:ForestForest is an interesting app that gamifies productivity while helping the environment. If youre someone who struggles to stay on a task or are easily distracted, then this app might be good for you.When you need to focus on something, you can open the app and plant a tree. Your tree will then grow as you focus on and finish your work. If you leave the app before the timer finishes, then your tree will wither and die.You can set Allow Lists for different apps that youre using to be productive, like an email app or Microsoft Word. The app also lets you track your productivity.Over time, you create a digital forest that visualizes your productivity. If youre competitive, you can share your forest with others to see how it compares to theirs.As you stay focused and grow virtual trees, you can earn coins that you can save to help plant actual trees around the world through tree-planting organization Trees for the Future.Forest costs $3.99 to download, and you can buy in-app boosts to grow your forest and plant real trees faster.NotionImage Credits:NotionNotion is a great app for taking notes, managing tasks and workflows, organizing lists and habits, collaborating with others, and more. Instead of having to go to different apps to manage your calendar, tasks, and notes, you can get all of this done right within Notion.You can integrate the different apps that you use, like Slack and Dropbox, in order to combine all of your workflows in one place.One of the great things about Notion is its flexibility and customization options. You can customize it to be what you need, whether its to organize your personal or work life, your schoolwork, or your passion projects.If youre not sure where to start, you can use templates to create things like a travel planner or a product roadmap.Notion also has an AI feature that helps you write and brainstorm ideas. Notion AI can help you get answers about your content and turn large amounts of data into digestible action items.Notion offers a free plan for personal use. The company also offers an $8 per month Plus plan for small groups and a $15 per month Business plan for companies.You get 20 AI responses for free; after that you pay $10 per member per month.CroutonImage Credits:CroutonSometimes planning what to eat can take up a lot of time, leaving less time for other tasks, so it can be nice to have an app to help with that. Crouton, meant to help make cooking and meal planning easier, is great for organizing recipes and planning grocery lists. You can import recipes from websites or even scan them from a physical cookbook. So, instead of relying on bookmarked or physical recipes, you can store them together in one place.You can plan out your meals for the week, and if you get stumped on what to make one day, the app can generate a meal plan for you. Once you have planned your meals for the week, you can create a grocery list that includes all of the ingredients you will need.Crouton also features an in-app timer, so you dont have to use a different app when you have time-specific steps of a recipe.Plus, you can share your recipes with others, whether to tell your family whats for dinner or if you came across a recipe that you know your friend would love.Crouton offers basic features for free, but if you want unlimited recipes and additional features, theres a $14.99 yearly subscription.FreedomImage Credits:FreedomFreedom is a great app for blocking distractions in order to focus on your work and be more productive. You can start a Freedom session to block distractions across all of your devices for a select amount of time.You can choose which websites and apps you want to block during that time. So if youre getting work done on your iPad, but then try to open TikTok on your phone, you wont be able to and will instead see a green screen.The app lets you start a session right away, schedule an upcoming one, or set a recurring one. If you know that you need to be free of distractions at a certain time every day, you can set up a Freedom session to start at that specific time each day.If youre someone who listens to specific sounds to help you focus, Freedom offers a variety that you can listen to. For example, you can listen to the sounds of a coffee shop in a city like New York or Berlin, the sounds of birds chirping, calming instrumentals, and more.The app, which costs $3.99 per month, is pretty easy to use and includes a series of different articles that feature tips on how to boost productivity and better understand digital wellness.NotabilityImage Credits:NotabilityNotability is a great note-taking app that lets you jot down thoughts, import and annotate textbooks, record audio, and sketch out ideas. The app is useful for both students and professionals, or even hobbyists.You can choose to take notes with an Apple Pencil, text, or audio. If youre trying to find something specific, the app lets you search your notes, including handwritten ones and any documents you have uploaded.Notability also features AI-generated note summaries and the ability to work on two different notes side by side. Plus, you can test your knowledge with personalized quizzes based on the content in your notes.If you need a place to start, Notability includes a gallery of templates for things like planners, study notes, to-do lists, and more.Notability is free but offers a $4.99 monthly subscription for access to additional features like math conversion, automatic audio transcription, unlimited notes, and more.Update: This story originally ran September 28 and was updated on December 27, 2024, with a new app.

The period of the late 19th through early 20th centuries provided architects the opportunity of blending the two prominent styles, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival into a single composition, and as a result, this period has provided some of the most whimsical yet stately homes in New England. This modestly sized residencesits on Stimson Avenue, one of the finest streets in Providence, and despite its unassuming size, packs an architectural punch with its materials and detailing. The Henry Waldron House was built in 1893 for Henry A. Waldron, a clerk in Providence.From deed research, it appears a member of his family,Nathan Waldron, a wealthy grocer, purchased the site in 1891 and likely funded some or all of the construction of the residence there. The architectural firm of Hoppin, Read & Hoppinis credited with the design of the residence, which employs a Colonial Revival form with the gambrel roof and Columned and ornate entrance porch with fan motif, while the use of varied siding materials and octagonal tower with pyramidal roof veers into the Queen Anne style.

How to solve today's Wordle.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesLooking for Fridays Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here:Back when I was a kid, the days between Christmas and New Years Eve were a kind of magical time. School was out. There was always snow on the ground. There was always lots of good food and family gatherings and extra time to spend with new toys.Now, I find myself wading through a kind of winter melancholy each year around this time. A week of mild gloom. Its almost like a spiritual Christmas hangover. All that anticipation and build-up leading to the Big Day and then its over, wrapping paper littering the floor. Back to work. Back to life. Back to this liminal week wedged and contorted between two of the years biggest holidays.And a Wordle to solve, of course. Shall we?How To Solve Todays WordleThe Hint: Publicly denounce.The Clue: This Wordle begins with a consonant.Okay, spoilers below!...The Answer:Today's WordleScreenshot: Erik KainPlay Puzzles & Games on ForbesWordle AnalysisEvery day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here. GRADE did much better than I expected it to, leaving me with just 49 remaining possible solutions and three yellow boxes. I tried juggling those with CIDER, but they all came back yellow, with a new yellow C in the mix. Fortunately, only one solutioned remained and eventually I tracked it down. DECRY for the win!Competitive Wordle ScoreI get 1 point for guessing in three and 0 for tying Wordle Bot.How To Play Competitive WordleGuessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your pointspositive or negative.You can keep a running tally or just play day-by-day. Enjoy!Todays Wordle EtymologyThe word "decry" comes from the Old Frenchdescrier, meaning "to cry out, announce, or denounce." This, in turn, derives from the prefix des- (meaning "down" or "away") and crier (meaning "to cry or proclaim"). In English, by the late 16th century, decry took on the meaning of publicly condemning or criticizing something.Let me know how you fared with your Wordle today on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog where I write about games, TV shows and movies when Im not writing puzzle guides. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.

Emphasis on ferociter Blue Origin hot fires New Glenn rocket, setting up a launch early next year Also on Friday, the company obtained a launch license for New Glenn launch attempts. Eric Berger Dec 27, 2024 9:20 pm | 0 New Glenn rocket undergoes a hot-fire test on Friday evening in Florida. Credit: Blue Origin New Glenn rocket undergoes a hot-fire test on Friday evening in Florida. Credit: Blue Origin Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreAfter a long day of stops and starts that stretched well into the evening, and on what appeared to be the company's fifth attempt Friday, Blue Origin successfully ignited the seven main engines on its massive New Glenn rocket.The test firing as fog built over the Florida coast marks the final major step in the rocket company's campaign to bring the New Glenn rocketa privately developed, super-heavy lift vehicleto launch readiness. Blue Origin said it fired the vehicle's engines for a duration of 24 seconds. They fired at full thrust for 13 of those seconds."This is a monumental milestone and a glimpse of whats just around the corner for New Glenns first launch," said Jarrett Jones, senior vice president of the New Glenn program, in a news release. "Todays success proves that our rigorous approach to testingcombined with our incredible tooling and design engineeringis working as intended."Completion of the dynamic hot-fire test sets up a historic moment for the company founded by Jeff Bezos nearly a quarter of a century ago, the firm's first ever orbital launch attempt. It will occur from Launch Complex-36, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.Blue Origin's post-test update did not include a launch date, but based on flight advisory information, a no-earlier than launch date is likely to be January 6.A license to flyFriday was important for New Glenn's debut mission in another way. Several hours before the test firing, the Federal Aviation Administration said it had issued a launch license for the rocket. The license allows Blue Origin to conduct orbital missions from Cape Canaveral with New Glenn, as well as to attempt first stage landings on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean. The license is valid for five years.After years of waiting, the much-anticipated mission is finally coming together.The hot-fire test, taking place just two days after the Christmas holiday in the United States, reflects the urgency that Bezos has injected into his rocket company over the last 18 months. In the fall of 2023, Bezos ousted Bob Smith as chief executive of Blue Origin, and tapped a long-time Amazon executive, Dave Limp, to lead the company.During an interview at the time, Bezos acknowledged that Blue Origin was moving more slowly than he had hoped. "Blue Origin needs to be much faster, and it's one of the reasons that I left my role as the CEO of Amazon a couple of years ago," he said. "I wanted to come in, and Blue Origin needs me right now. Adding some energy, some sense of urgency. We need to move much faster. And we're going to."Over the last year the company has appeared to be more nimble as it raced toward the launch pad, completing work on its ground-based infrastructure, assembling the rocket, and preparing a fleet of ships upon which Blue Origin intends to land New Glenn's first stage for potential reuse.Alive in 2025At the end of October, the company rolled the rocket's first stage from its production facility in Florida to the launch pad, and about three weeks later, just before the US Thanksgiving holiday, the company moved the integrated first and second stage out to the launch pad for testing.Now that the hot-fire test is completed, the company will roll the rocket back into a large integration hangar to install the small "Blue Ring" spacecraft, a test version of an in-space transportation vehicle the company is developing for last-mile and other services for payloads in space.Then the completed rocket will be rolled back out to the launch site in Florida for an attempt, possibly as soon as the first week of the new year.The launch comes at an important time in the US space industry. The incoming Trump White House is expected to take a hard look at NASA's current plans for the Artemis Program to return humans to the Moon, and if New Glenn can prove itself to be a reliable heavy lift rocket, it could have an important role to play in getting humans to the lunar surface.Eric BergerSenior Space EditorEric BergerSenior Space Editor Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private space to NASA policy, and author of two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon. A certified meteorologist, Eric lives in Houston. 0 Comments

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrote a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson Friday.In it, she warned that the US would breach its debt limit as soon as January 14 unless Congress acted.The Treasury Department will begin taking "extraordinary measures" to avoid defaulting on debt.The US will need to take "extraordinary measures" to avoid defaulting on its debt as early as January 14, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned in a letter on Friday.In the letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Yellen wrote that although the outstanding debt subject to the limit is expected to drop by approximately $54 billion when the new debt limit is established on January 2, it won't be long before the US does hit its limit.She said the Treasury Department will likely need to start making accounting manuevers between January 14 and 23 to prevent the US from defaulting.The debt limit is the mechanism that restricts the amount of money the US can borrow. Much of that money goes toward programs like Social Security, Medicare, military salaries, interest on the national debt, and tax refunds, Yellen said in the letter.The government could face trouble paying those bills if lawmakers fail to raise the debt limit.Yellen's warning comes days after President-elect Donald Trump pushed Congress to raise or eliminate the debt ceiling entirely. Lawmakers, however, failed to pass a two-year suspension extension while voting on a government spending bill earlier this month.The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 suspended the debt limit through January 1, 2025, following a contentious political fight. Republicans are set to take control of the government in January and will have to contend with the ongoing debt ceiling problem, which could affect financial markets and borrowing costs."I respectfully urge Congress to act to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," Yellen wrote.

The 10 best video games I played in 2024 Readers FeatureGameCentralPublished December 28, 2024 1:00am Tactical Breach Wizards an actual 2024 release (Suspicious Developments)A reader accepts that he cant keep up with every new release and reveals his favourite games of the year, the oldest of which came out in 2015.I realised long ago that trying to keep up with the huge number of new games released every year wasnt a battle I could win, so for the last decade or so Ive been quite happy to be a few years behind when it comes to gaming.Not only does it save me money, but you can also ensure you get the best possible experience with bugs having been patched and DLC often available.The only downside is that I cant really take part in any polls or discussions about game of the year. So, as an alternative, here are the top 10 games Ive played this year.10. Tactical Breach Wizards (2024)Tactical Breach Wizards is an engrossing turn-based tactics game with fun strategic gameplay, a genuinely humorous script and memorable characters. One of only three titles released in 2024 that I played this year, this is cracking little game that can be purchased for less than 15 on Steam.9. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)Nintendos mainline Mario games have almost universally been of a very high standard, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder is no exception. The controls are incredibly precise and the levels full of the sort of variety and imagination youd expect. Personally, I do still prefer Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, but if youre a fan of Nintendo and/or 2D platformers this is a must play.8. Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)I avoided Cyberpunk at launch for obvious reasons and then just pretty much forget about it until the DLC started to be advertised. Even with most of the bugs fixed its still not a perfect game by any means, but the detailed game world and excellent combat, that compliments the interesting and well written main and side missions, make it easy to ignore any minor issues and spend hours exploring Night City.7. Sifu (2022)Built around one of the most satisfying combat systems youll find in any game, and a unique mechanic in which your character ages each time you die, Sifu can be punishingly difficult at times, but the quality of the gameplay makes it worth the effort. The only slight negatives are the less than optimal camera, that doesnt always give a clear view of the action in tight spaces, and a frustrating difficulty spike with the final boss.6. Balatro (2024)Balatro is a deck-building roguelike in which you play a series of poker hands in order to beat a set score. As you progress you can level up hands and add powers to individual cards, so that you earn more points and higher multipliers. It doesnt quite offer the level of variety and challenge of Slay The Spire, but the intricately constructed systems and almost infinite combinations of modifiers and upgrades makes for a very addictive game.5. Frostpunk (2018)An entertaining and detailed city builder combined with an engrossing story full of difficulty morale decisions. Frostpunk is amongst the very best the genre has to offer, even if the lack of variability means it doesnt lend itself to more than a handful of playthroughs.4. Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain (2015)I was a big fan of the Metal Gear Solid titles during the PlayStation 1 and 2 eras but following the disappointing Metal Gear Solid 4 the series fell of my radar. It therefore took me nearly a decade to finally get around the playing The Phantom Pain, but Im certainly glad I did. A far less linear experience than previous entries, that offers what is still arguably the deepest, most satisfying playground in which to play. Its a shame that well probably never see a Kojima lead Metal Gear game again3. Marvels Midnight Suns (2022)Sadly, Marvels Midnight Suns was pretty much a complete flop sales-wise, and thats a real shame because this really is an excellent game. Combining turn-based combat, deck-building, Marvel characters, and a Persona style friendship system into a coherent whole was no easy task, but Marvels Midnight Suns does it brilliantly and this is one title that deserved to find a bigger audience.2. Returnal (2021)Some of the runs can be a little too long, especially when combined with the high difficulty, which can see death strike at any moment, but its hard to think of a title with more satisfying shooting and movement. Whether playing solo or co-op, Returnal is arguably the best PlayStation 5 exclusive and essential for fans of roguelikes.1. Baldurs Gate 3 (2023)Divinity: Original Sin 2 remains one of my favourite games of all time, but Baldurs Gate 3 takes everything to the next level. Yes, the numerous mechanics and systems may be off-puttingly complex for some, but those that can wrap their heads around it will be rewarded with a role-playing game that arguably offers more depth and freedom than any other.Other games that came close to my top 10 were Stardew Valley (2016), Hitman: Season 2 (2018) Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019), Life Is Strange: True Colors (2021), Tunic (2022), and Stacklands (2024).More TrendingId also like to give an honourable mention to Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring. Yes, it offered more of the same thing, but when its as good as The Elden Ring its more than worth the time.By reader drlowdon Baldurs Gate 3 good no matter the release date (Larian Studios)The readers features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro.You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. 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With numerous prominent TV shows and movies competing for viewers attention in 2024 through pricey advertising campaigns, inventive marketing efforts, omnipresent trailers inviting analysis, and countless hours of content to probe and differ online, it is easy for some media to slip through ones fingers. Whether its a word-of-mouth recommendation from a friend insisting a show is a hidden gem or an end-of-year article touting a quietly released flick as peak fiction, 2024 had much to offer that never received its moment in the spotlight. This article aims to correct that oversight. In that spirit, here is the io9 staffs list of deep-cut film and TV recommendations that flew under the radar this yearand are absolutely worth taking the time to seek out. A Shop for Killers Korean dramas are immensely popular, and A Shop for Killers is no exception. If one were to wonder what would happen if a John Wick-like character had to raise his niece and suddenly vanish when a group of disgruntled assassins besieged his house, leaving his seemingly unassuming little to defend herself with the skills her uncle imparted and a cache of high-grade weapons, this show provides that hyper-specific answer. If you are not captivated by the premiere episode of A Shop for Killerswhich features the niece outsmarting a sniper on an overpass miles away from their houseyou dont have a pulse. Beetlejuice (the animated series) This vintage cartoon resurfaced in tandem with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice mania, with Tubi stepping up to host the previously hard-to-stream series. Its so unhinged, delightfully gross, and endearing for a show thats 30 years old. It still holds up and is so easily binge-able.Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Okay, were gonna cheat here for just a second because Beverly Hills Cop isnt an io9 movie. But it is a legacy sequel of a beloved franchise that brings back the star while passing the baton to a new generation. Which we seea lotin sci-fi and genre films. Were putting this on this list because out of all of those movies youre now thinking of (Star Wars, Scream, Ghostbusters, etc) Beverly Hills Cop 4lets just call it what it isis among the best. Its everything you loved about the franchise, but updated in smart, exciting ways. Its streaming on Netflix. The Camp Host Remember during the pandemic, when people stayed inside so much that nature started reclaiming its turf? A twisted interpretation of that idea propels this Tubi release, which follows a couple on a camping triptheir first outing after covid fears gave way to cabin feverwho discovers not everyone is excited about the end of social distancing. Also, the fact that its set at a campground is a big hint, but slasher rules do apply!The Camp Host Tubi Destroy All Neighbors We all know what its like to have an obnoxious neighbor. But most of us dont end up becoming best buddies with that neighbors severed head, or undertaking an odyssey that balances breakneck horror comedy with a deep, abiding love of prog rock. Destroy All Neighbors starts with a familiar idea, expands it into an outrageous premise, and pulls it off with sky-high energy. Thered be more splattery joy in the world if more people sought it out. Dimension 20: Junior Year Dropout is one of the best streaming services to have on your subscription list, and its Actual Play series Dimension 20 is a big part of why. The third installment in its Fantasy High sub-series is as funny and wild as previous seasons, and after years away from them, its nice to see the Bad Kids once again as they literally and metaphorically level up against new enemies. To quote a character late in the season: blimey!The First Slam Dunk Anime is cool. Competitive sports like basketball are cool. The First Slam Dunk, directed by manga creator Takehiko Inoue, is one of the best sport anime films to grace the silver screen. Not only does this film prove once again that CG anime can be a looker, it also caps one of the best basketball anime in a way that you dont need to have watched it so many years ago, to have its story make you want to pump your fist in the air and yell, Hell yeah! Invincible Hit Girl In many ways, the pageantry of professional wrestling resembles a redneck anime soap opera. Embracing this notion, Adult Swims sleeper hit animated series Invincible Fight Girl captures the intestinal fortitude of professional wrestling and presents an inspiring story of a girl named Andy who abandons her monotonous desk job to become the worlds greatest wrestler.For all anime connoisseurs, this show evokes nostalgia reminiscent of Cartoon Network classics like Mucha Lucha while delivering the stunning animation quality of your favorite anime fight scenes. Give it a watch to help secure a second season, why dont ya?Invincible Hit Girl Adult Swim Its Whats Inside Its a shame that one of the best genre movies of the year got mostly buried on Netflix but such is the world we live in. Its Whats Inside is one of those intense, twisty-turny thrillers you want to watch again the second the credits start to roll. Which is a benefit of being on Netflix, we guess. The film has a super unique, surprising premise that its almost a sin to spoil so lets just say its kind of Freaky Friday meets Clue. Yeah. That works. Its awesome. Kaiju No. 8 Sometimes we all just need a TV show about a sweet himbo of a man turning into a superpowered man-monster and punching the everloving bejesus out of even bigger monsters. Good news then, because Kaiju No. 8s animated adaptation of the similarly over-the-top manga is worth every second of a binge-watch. The action is as fun and wild as youd hope for, but its really the earnest charm of its protagonist, the aforementioned himbo Kafka Hibino, that make it such a delight to watch.Kaos Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, king of the gods? Enough said. The funny and chaotically dark Netflix show is very much for the mythology nerds as well as a not-to-miss modern adaptation of the lore. Unfortunately it did not get renewed for season two, but the first season at least is a solid standalone story. Look Back It was a difficult task trying to catch this incredible adaptation of Chainsaw Mancreator Tatsuki Fujimotos one-shot manga in theaters this year, which might just mean you missed out on seeing what might be one of the best animated movies of all 2024. A wonderfully bittersweet and human meditation on art, and how it draws people together,Look Backuses the magic of making comics to deliver a short, sharp, and endlessly emotional celebration of the form, even as it excels in transforming the medium in its adaptive leap to big-screen animation. Look Back GKids / Studio Durian Madame Web Madame Web is not a movie one would consider an all-time classic, but it certainly is a camp one in the making. A weird, messy, hilarious (more in a way of how it comes together rather than perhaps fully intentionally) ode to a different era of superheroic moviemaking, its a perfectly silly thing to at least try giving a watch once. Whos to say her web wont connect with you now, if you missed out on it in theaters? Music by John Williams For decades, seeing the name John Williams anywhere near a movie has instantly made it better. And this documentary, streaming on Disney+, is kind of like all of those combined into one. It not only gives you context about where Williams came from and his career, but breaks down so many of his iconic scores. Movies like Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, and many others. Think of it like a greatest hits album, but as a movie. Oddity Irish writer-director Damien McCarthys horror indie won an Audience Award at South by Southwest, but it flew under the radar even when it hit Shudder in late September with word-of-mouth tagging it as one of the scariest movies of the year. Thats not just empty hype.Odditycenters on a blind psychic who runs a curio shop full of cursed objectsand who draws on all her available resources to tease out her twin sisters murderer. Jump scares? Yes. Slow-burn dread? Yes. Imagery you wont be able to un-see?Hellyes.Oddity Shudder PBS Retro Launched in 2024, the PBS Retro channel quickly became a hidden gem on various TV and streaming devices. It features favorites like Mister Rogers Neighborhood and Reading Rainbow. Like the Bob Ross channel also on those platforms, it plays marathons of nostalgic educational content if you want to zen out or show your kids more thoughtful programming than the drivel that is Cocomelon. We stumbled across this channel in the free programming on Vizio but if you go to PBS.org or the free PBS app you can find a way to access original shows on your smartphone, tablets, and televisions. The Shadow Strays Director Timo Tjajahnto has been making movies at a consistent clip since 2012, and his newest outing was this years Shadow Strays. With an incredible physical turn from Aurora Ribero in the lead role and one crunchy action scene after another, its absolutely worth taking the time to watch on Netflix. By the end of it, youll be wanting more, which is just as well, since Tjajahnto clearly wants to do more. Ultraman Rising There arent a lot of superhero movies explicitly about parenting, which gave Netflixs Ultraman Rising a unique way to stand out among the crowd. It plays all the parenting hits extremely well, but its all made fresh through the inventiveness of its hero Ken Sato using his powers to parent a baby monsterand by how incredible it looks. It may have been a streaming movie, but youll wish you couldve seen it on a big screen. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.