Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024
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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024

I enjoyed watching Crunchyroll’s 8th Anime Awards, with Jujutsu Kaisen winning three among twelve categories. I appreciate most of the winners and question the exclusion of Vinland Saga.

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Behind the Screens: Exploring the World of Video Game Publishing
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Behind the Screens: Exploring the World of Video Game Publishing

Video game publishing transforms development into market-ready products, overseeing funding, marketing, distribution, and legalities. Publishers range from traditional companies to indie and self-publishers, all confronting challenges like funding, platform optimization, and market trends. Technological shifts like mobile gaming, virtual reality, and esports shape the industry’s future.

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The Best Recap Channels on YouTube

YouTube Recap channels offer concise summaries of films, series, and anime, ideal for those wishing to skim through or discover suitable content. Featuring varied genres and quality, they’re an efficient way to keep up with abundant media.

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MMORPG Is a Dying Online Game Genre

I argued that MMORPGs are a dying game genre due to their time-consuming nature, lack of definitive endings, and decreasing player base compared to MOBAs, which offer shorter, conclusive gameplay experiences with clear wins and losses.

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Fake It Till You Make It

Amy Cuddy’s concept of “Fake It Till You Make It” became popular for job interview confidence but was widely misconstrued. Success stories like Pablo Stanley and Les Brown demonstrate its effectiveness with nuance and caution.

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