6. To Jump Right to the Action When an episode ends on a cliffhanger or a big reveal, it’s normal to scramble for that skip button—because in that moment you just don’t care about the credits and want to find out what’s happening next. Cliffhangers are exciting, but they’re also frustrating, especially if they happen at the end ofeveryepisode. Those minutes from opening and ending credit sequences add up fast....
The Host’s Personality One of the biggest factors in watching streamers play video games is the streamer’s personality. The host makes the gameplay entertaining by interjecting silly comments, doing odd things, or just trolling other players. It’s almost like watching a reality TV show or live sports, except with a video game. Take PewDiePie, for example. He’s the most popular video game streamer, with well over 100 million subscribers. People who don’t even like video games know about and watch PewDiePie—for them, the only reason to watch is his humor and character....
5. Toxic Trash Talkers Not all gamers can handle flames and insults, especially when it’s clearly not their fault. Many online gamers are toxic and quick to spit foul words, even at their own teammates who did nothing wrong. Trash talking is normalized in the current culture of online multiplayer games—especially competitive ones. It greatly affects a player’s morale, confidence, and even mental health. For many online gamers, it’s better to turn off in-game voice communications and block those insults rather than losing the will to play or even being provoked into an uncouth shouting match....
1. Foreign Films Aren’t Just for Cinephiles Anymore Once upon a time in the West, foreign films were niche. It wasn’t easy to find them, let alone watch them—and it was immensely difficult to convince others to watch with you. Foreign film watchers were seen as snobs because only they were willing to put in the effort. However, there’s been a marked change in international tastes since the start of the 21st century....
What Is Fan Service? Fan service refers to the art of giving the viewers what they want. It most often involves nudity, scantily-clad characters, and sometimes even mechs. The fan service you see really depends on what type of anime you watch. You can find plenty of non-explicit examples of fan service in theMobile Suit Gundamseries. The camera often focuses on each mobile suit to show the audience its features and design....
