#including the movie in 2.8

[wildfyrevalkyrie]

i came into the fandom post-kh3

then ig lemme give you some perspective from someone who grew up with the series.

so base kh2 was my first kh game. im not sure how, since im pretty sure my family owned kh1 first, but it was. as a kid coming into this with absolutely zero context from the prior games, kh2 was not only understandable, but became one of my favorite games. the flashes of memory recapping the plot in the prologue was enough information for me to get the gist of what had happened before, and kh2 is written in such a way that it can both stand on its own and serve as a satisfying finale to the kh1-com-kh2 trilogy. this game set a standard for kh numbered titles.

the next game i played was base kh1. i couldnt beat kh1. i tried multiple times over the years, but each time i would get stuck at the lion head fight in agrabah. i still respected kh1’s story, even if i didnt get to see hollow bastion until i finally played the hd remake following kh3s release.

com was a title i was aware of. my family owned the walkthrough book for it but not the game itself. all i knew about it was that it was for gameboy, it features card games as the gameplay system, and that sora ends up in a bubble flower because of namine. as a kid, it was pretty obvious that handheld + vastly different gameplay system = spinoff, and that wasn’t a negative but a statement of fact. (honestly, i find it weirder that you associate “spinoff” as being equivalent to “bad”.) as such, while i was curious about com, i didnt feel like my experience in 2 was affected enough by this knowledge gap to go out of my way to play it.

i literally did not know about days. maybe it was cuz i didnt have a ds.

i was aware that bbs existed. i couldnt play it tho cuz i didnt have a psp. i think i was aware that it was a prequel series, maybe that it was connected to the keyblade graveyard seen in 2’s ending (remember i owned base kh2, so lingering william didnt exist), and i definitely had the misconception that took place back in the Ancient Times™️ when keyblades were common. (unironically, finding out years later that it was set only 10yrs in the past was very disappointing) so ancient history + following a completely new cast + handheld = spinoff, a really cool sounding spinoff that i wouldve probably played had i owned a psp, but nothing close to a console seller in my child eyes.

ddd i was not only aware of relatively close to release, but i had a 3ds and was hyped to play a sora-focused spinoff… and then i got pinpoint spoiled that its about sora and riku taking their mark of mastery exam and riku passes while sora fails. i decided in that moment that that was all i needed to know and wrote the game off. literally never found out about the dream eaters or any of the time travel nonsense, hell i still didnt know old man xehenort even existed. it just made so little sense to play a game that ends with the protagonist failing, and even less that sora would fail a keyblade mastery test while riku passed, so i skipped it.

i had a friend that played the mobile game back when it was a web browser game. she tried to get me to play it, but i think i was either still mourning the death of pixie hollow/toon town or was busy with other stuff.

re: coded im p sure i got as a christmas gift in like 2014? it was definitely after the web browser game came out, because i remember checking out the character editor thing included and thinking it was neat that you could make a web browser character. it was straight-up not fun to play, and the story wasn’t compelling enough to make me finish it.

0.2 i knew for being a tech demo and having a silly-long name. i didnt play it cuz i wasnt interested in paying full game price for a tech demo.

by the time of kh3, i knew a lot of the general story beats for the games i had missed (still not the time travel plot—apparently i had intense blinders on for ddd lmao), and i was so hype for a new mainline title. i didnt bother with playing any of the titles i had missed, because i didnt own them, because why would i do homework for a video game, and because kh2 had taught me that the numbered titles can more or less stand on their own.

kh3 doesnt stand on its own.

im sure thats obvious to you, having come into the series post-kh3, and likely already cognizant that all of kh was connected and going to culminate in 3, but that wasn’t obvious living through the releases, especially for someone who was a more casual fan.

so in response to your question of “why do kh fans ignore games they find irrelevant to the plot”, historically its got a lot to do with the accessibility of these titles and little to do with the “plot relevance”. now that things like the all in one package exist, making the entire series experienceable on one platform (plus or minus two ds games), people ignoring the titles between 2 and 3 is way less common. but back in the day, the general consensus was that most of these games were generally worth it if you owned the system it was on, but weren’t console-sellers. and that’s reflected in my own experience. i played (or wouldve played, rip days/ddd) all the games the were on systems i owned that i was aware of.

Y'know now that I think about it, the kh fandom seems to have a huge problem with ignoring or disliking games they find "irrelevant" to the plot. I came into the fandom post-kh3 so I can't say I know how the fandom's changed over time but.. it's kinda ridiculous to me tbh. Because from what I read it sounds like most people hated/ignored BBS and 358/2 days because they were "spin-offs." (Which is dumb anyway, like, even if hypothetically KH3 didn't exist and they were just spin-off characters- Why is that a bad thing? Why should you treat them like they don't matter? Why do some people think the characters from those games don't matter because they only care about the fate of the Destiny Trio?) And even still people consider Chain of Memories irrelevant because "Oh Sora forgets everything anyway, all you need to know is that." And then they consider Coded/Re:Coded irrelevant because "It's all data anyway." And THEN they consider DDD irrelevant because "All you need to know is the Xehanort time travel stuff in the finale." It's so weird to me how some people can claim to be invested in these games yet only care about the numbered titles. It can't be because they care about Destiny Trio that much if they consider titles including them to still be irrelevant.. So what is it then?? Is the concept of a spin-off inherently bad to these people? Like, sure, if you're thinking of the BARE MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE then yes I would agree you don't need to know much about those games beyond what I listed.. HOWEVER, that does not mean it's good to only go into the games with that knowledge. If you truly care about this series and its characters, you would value the ways those games expand on their characters. And even if you don't.. If you're only going into these games with the idea of "vaguely understanding the plot" but the plot alone. Not the characters. If all you care about is "How did Xehanort revive other versions of himself?" And not the buildup for the characters and how these arcs affect them, y'know, as characters..

I just don't understand how you can go into these games like that and still have fun with it. Like sure if I'm into a series where I appreciate the worldbuilding but there isn't much to the characters I can get behind that. (And I mean that in the sense of games with blank-slate protagonists, not to say the characters don't matter to me, but that the characters don't have much personality to get attatched to.) But in a story like Kingdom Hearts where it is about the characters, and the story is just how the characters choices affect each other- I dunno man. I'm not sure of the right words to explain what I'm trying to say but it just feels so dull and boring to only care about that in a series, and especially a series like this. I could go on and on about the ways those games affect the characters and the story more than those little one-sentence quotes.. And sure, maybe I will in addition to this, but that's not the point I'm trying to make here. Even if they didn't affect the story, even if they were solely character-building, or even if they barely served a purpose at all beyond a couple of scenes.. It shouldn't devalue the entire experience as irrelevant. (Chain of Memories I kinda get disliking due to the combat LMAO but aside from that + some people do like the combat-) The games are more than story alone. They're more than gameplay alone. And they're more than characters alone. All aspects of the game come together to create an experience, and if you want to devalue the entire experience as a bad game, because you find it irrelevant due to it not fulfilling your specific preferences of what you want out of these games- Then I have a hard time believing you appreciated this series at all to begin with. Also a hard time believing you have good media literacy or even care about having any but hey that's a topic for another day am i right

[angelkiyo]

modern au high school hcs for my fav haikyuu boys based on my high school experiences + romance hcs <3

[suna rintaro, kageyama tobio, miya atsumu, kita shinsuke]

a/n- as someone whos high school is very populated and downtown, my takes on these are very correct. trust me bro. i’m bored too 🎧 — part two

suna rintaro

my man here is not stupid trust in a bitch (hardly tries and still gets a 3.5)

he would def run a fight account in high school (coming from someone who also did the same)

the name would be smt like 'inarizaki_fightclub' or 'inarizaki.bops'

atsumu would be the first submission to 'inarizaki.bops'

suna, in modern day high school, is the type of person who would also probably wear essentials fog or own shoes like onitsuka tigers

his type of style would be casual streetwear

would also have a secret finsta dedicated to random shit like his fits or random fights of the twins

would make shared playlists on spotify w you and would also stalk your airbuds to see what you listen to in order to add that type of music on your shared playlists

"oh? yeah i fuck with that artist too."

regular ft calls and sends you dark humor tiktoks

unlike the hcs some ppl do calling him a "stoner", he'd prob judge and cringe.

he's a volleyball athlete for god's sake

very trusting person w you and would be talking massive shit w you abt other people

you and him would co-run the 'inarizaki.bops' acc and you would make the captions

dates would include: at either of you guys’ places and movie nights, cozy dates and quality time

artists he would listen to: kendrick lamar, pinkpantheress, artic monkeys, a$ap rocky, xxxtentacion

kageyama tobio

now this guy...he's the type of person to take honors or aps, not try and still get at least a 3 on the exam (avg gpa would be 2.8 or smt)

he would def wear skinny joggers and nike crewnecks (ON A GOOD DAY) with overused air forces.

he would wear black air forces...

would have an insta account that doesn't post shit, but would still manage to get a good 500 followers.

central cee glazer

a p.e. tryhard

"bruh c'mon. it's not that fucking hard, just kick the ball."

if he didn't play volleyball, he would play basketball and be FUCKING GOOD.

one of those shy but very active kids.

would def always be texting you all the time if you're not there.

you two sharing an airpod while riding the bus tgt would very much be almost everyday

he would def wanna try to study w you during study hall and you two would be in a spotify friend jam (where you listen to the same music at the same time)

imessage games every time he's bored

you're the main reason he's even passing his classes in the first place.

dates would include: long walks around the city and the park. def a cute date

artists he would listen to: drake, lil uzi vert, playboi carti, mac miller, travis scott, yeat

miya atsumu

on track student, barely. (2.3 gpa)

one ap but it’s bringing his unweighted down HEAVY

would have a heart attack if he noticed his shoes creased and have a heavy nike/jordan collection

snapchat 'wyll' warrior and his snap score is most likely at least at 500k

be on drake's side during the kendrick beef

he would def have around 1.2k followers on his pub insta

if yall were dating, he would only follow you and a hypewear brand like bape or essentials

would wear those red plaid pants if inarizaki didn’t have a uniform

also an essentials wearer and ex-highlighter kid

car fanatic

would send you videos like “which toilet would you shit the hardest in”

his reposts would be ALL ABOUT YOU (then some complaining abt having a twin/volleyball tiktoks)

he would most def have a highlight abt you

but… he’s the most annoying p.e. tryhard EVER.

your friends most likely think he's weird and a bop

you would have to keep making excuses abt him

"he’s not that bad!!”

babe, he is most likely a dior sauvage user and he's on 'inarizaki.bops'…

dates would include: wingstop or fast food late at night + shopping sprees (he hypes you up when trying clothes on)

artists he would listen to: drake, playboi carti, charlie puth, sexyy red, gunna

kita shinsuke

he would most def be on stuco and national honors society (3.9 gpa)

would walk you home NO MATTER THE DISTANCE.

is the type to have a private insta with less than 100 followers bc he would be private

would post you and tag you. hard launch type of man.

GREENEST FLAG EVER.

would probably repost ‘inarizaki.bops’ posts ironically since they include his teammates

he would def wear casual but not hella casual either

imagine linen pants, baggy jeans, and the occasional stussy shirt

kita would be the type of guy to write you those extravagant love letters that are 4 feet tall

would write your initial on the side of his shoes (idk if yall have seen that but yeah)

he would def also get you those forever rose bouquets

the two of you would def be playing badminton together as a hobby

study hall w him is serious and also fun

“okay okay, now let’s get back to these functions”

dates would include: taking you out to dinner and cute cafe dates

artists he would listen to: the weeknd, the 1975, eyedress, wave to earth

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part two

[the-roo-too]

say something!

oh_haewon x fem_reader

—haewon doesn’t fall for people, it’s a known fact. so what changes when the exchange student arrives?

GENRE: smau, fluff, crack

STATUS: on hold!

disclaimer: this is my first work on tumblr and my first smau ever! i’m open to any form of criticism so if there’s something you think i could change/do better, please do tell :D

WARNINGS: bit angsty every once in a while; some swearing

FEAT.: nmixx (jinni included!); lesserafim; xdinary heroes

PROFILES: the ‘sane’ ones (and a cheetah); the fishy ones (and a mom); the ordinary ones (and a bubble); the exchange (and her friends)

CHAPTERS:

-0.0 zuha grew up

-0.1 nailed it

-0.2 take it down (half-written)

-0.3 #kimjiwooisoverparty

-0.4 eunchae the seducer

-0.5 jooyeon villain era

-0.6 another day another slay

-0.7 take cover

-0.8 haewon causes terror

-0.9 yoona on the case (half-written)

-1.0 lovely salad

-1.1 yoona the runner

-1.2 y/n-kura besties

-1.3 y/n the dealer

-1.4 the lunch box

-1.5 haewon is being weirder

-1.6 live laugh love cuddlefish

-1.7 mad woman

-1.8 the child never lies

-1.9 you sold your soul for what?

-2.0 hot girl?

-2.1 girl lover

-2.2 pics price

-2.3 speaking shakespeare

-2.4 nearby stars basis

-2.5 haewon arsonist confirmed

-2.6 furry gang movie night

-2.7 adopt y/n movement

-2.8 almost identity theft

-2.9 code red

-3.0 alexa play cactus by twice

-3.1 hard boiled egg

-3.2 a man?

-3.3 you did WHAT

-3.4 leaving this convo

-3.5 that was quick

-3.6 BLOCK of parmesan

-3.7 mommy help

-coming soon!

TAGLIST: @sserajeans @chaewonluvsme @spritin @babycubchae @meowrinz @shztv @chaerybae @pandafuriosa60

©the-roo-too 2023

[seraphcelene]

IWTV 2.8: And that's the End of it. There's Nothing Else.

Well. Damn.

"Arson is a crime of passion."

We always knew how this was going to end and it was both satisfying and anti-climatic. The fire? I wanted more of it. I wanted to watch the Theatre des Vampires WRITHE while it burned. The tragedy of Claudia's death, the snuffed potential of her immortality, in episode seven demanded it. The way she fought for herself and Madeleine, the way she fought SO HARD to be heard demanded a reckoning reflected from the eyes of her tormentors. I wanted the coven, and especially Santiago to SUFFER.

The ending was peculiarly cold in comparison to Alderman Fenwick back in season 1. His death was so personal in a way that the fire, despite its passion, was not. Maybe its because most of the coven were locked in their caskets so we only got their screams when I wanted them to SEE their executioner and look him in the eyes while he tore them to pieces. Claudia DESERVED that level of retribution.

pirateshelly wrote about Claudia's storyline here:

https://www.tumblr.com/pirateshelly/758254364119990272?source=share

GO Read it.

I include my comment there because I think the post perfectly encapsulates what was wrong with Claudia's story arc. To note, despite the insistence of The Great Laws, there was nothing wrong with Claudia, and that break has everything to do with the change in her circumstances from book to show and the failure of the show runners to account for that change as explicitly as they did for Louis.

In the books, Claudia is turned at 5 years old. In the Neil Jordan movie, she's 11. In the show, she's meant to be 14. 14 isn't so young that she can't age into and move through society. I looked 16 when I was 20, it's not a far fetch. The writer's needed something else to convince us that Claudia was truly going to break from having an immortal life. There were really small suggestions, but mostly we were just TOLD this would happen. That old show don't tell rule would have fixed alot here. But then we got Madeleine and it was a beautiful future that unfolded. Better than Claudia needing a mommy, Claudia had a friend, maybe a future lover, someone who FINALLY put her FUCKING FIRST!

Claudia in season 2 was otherwise woefully underutilized.

Shifting Louis' backstory, the era he lived in, his race, his sexuality, and then making explicit the nature of his relationship with Lestat blew the story wide open. There was so much room for this story to be made relevant and truthful. Rolin Jones said that changing Louis's story was a choice to place it in a "time period that was as exciting aesthetically as the 18th century was without digging into a plantation story that nobody really wanted to hear now". I'd like to get an amen right now because as a Black person in America I am REAL tired of every historical story of the black experience being located during slavery, the Civil Rights movement, or the modern, urban ghetto. There is a place for those stories, they are important and necessary and we HAVE to continue to have those conversations and remember those histories. But I also want new things shown new ways and nuanced to reflect the millions of different experiences that make up the lived experience.

Louis was made active and full of agency and anger. Making him a businessman with a certain amount of power and authority and then having him deal with TPTB in the skin he was born in was exquisite. He lived in multiple worlds and we really got to see and understand that, but it wasn't all misery. The circumstances of his mortal birth were allowed to live and breath on the surface of his skin in a way that Claudia was not gifted. Season 1 told the story of what it meant to be a queer, black man in America. It glanced very briefly on what it meant for Claudia as young and black and female. Three different states of being that impacted her different ways and then coalesced into what could have been greater than her sense of disconnect from Louis or her rage at Lestat. Arguably, Season 2 did more to interrogate her status. A second class citizen as a mortal and made doubly so by the condition of her re-birth.

Episodes 3 and 4 make the most of her, I think. The potential for her immortal life is suggested in episode 6, but perhaps in a meta reading of the stoey at large, there is no room for Claudia. She haunts the interview in the same way that she haunts Louis and as we later learn, Lestat. In the books, Claudia's ghost is imprinted upon her makers, but she is seldom truly centered.

That she is an underused and voiceless character being marched towards an end established from S1E1, it's like the nuance of her life isn't as compelling a thing to explore. I don't know. I think there's a lot to ruminate on and dig out about Claudia in the series, but too much of it is sublimated to the men's stories. I wanted more of it to be explicit. She is an excuse for Louis rage in the last episode, a powder keg for Louis to strike himself against. The last straw.

I loved that Louis was a little mad when he got out of the crypt. The voices and the visions could have lasted longer.

"All the madness and rage exited my body and nothing replaced it." What must that be like? To love someone so much and to know that they didn't love you as much? For Armand to know that Louis only picked him to spite Lestat. In reality not even second best because that place belongs to Claudia.

Fuck.

And then Armand and the truth. I wasn't surprised. Last episode, I was surprised that it was apparently Armand who turned the tide in Louis's sentencing. I initially thought it was Lestat because I didn't think Armand had that much power considering the size of the group. Maybe that's my novel bias kicking in. So when the reveal was that it was Lestat after all … again, not surprised.

And then it takes us all the way back to Omikase. Chef's choice because Louis leaves believing what Lestat wants him to believe. How he ultimately tells Louis that he "gave" him to Armand. A toxic ass phrase especially charged by the race bending, but even on its own … who the fuck gets to say or do that? Lestat for all that he loves, has no clue how to take care of people or treat.

In the end, Louis doesn't kill Armand, although he has every right. I LOVED those closing scenes. The MS and Armand's hand written notes. Daniel's triumphant reveal of Armand's duplicity. I NEVER liked Armand because -- MIND CONTROL -- although there were times were I felt sorry for the dude. He legitimately seemed to love Louis. But, hey, then you don't make a sacrifice of your lover to your old friends. The fact that he really was going to sit there and let them kill Louis? Yeah, nah, I'm good on him.

Lestat is still just as terrible. Once again, he chooses Louis over Claudia. Always someone else over Claudia and it's not until it's way too late does he understand that he was her father, too. Fucking asshole.

I'm excited for season 3. Someone posted how Louis's story is wide open and how anything is possible for him given the reimagining in the show. I 100% agree. The Vampire Chronicles were written as the Lestat Show. It's exciting to see them bring Louis to the forefront. I'm betting that they're not going to leave him tucked away in a crumbling plantation or even sitting at the top of a tower in Dubai. He issued a challenge at the end of episode 8 worthy of book Lestat at his most rebellious.

The potential is infinite for how this all can go. I can't wait to see it.

[exposingtheidiocy]

"It's your problem you didn't play the KH spinoffs!"

Let's look at some sales. (Source is VGChartz, and the Play Store was used for Dark Road)

Kingdom Hearts - 6.3 million Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories - 1.6 million Kingdom Hearts II - 5.2 million Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts Coded Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - 1.7 million Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep - 1.7 million Kingdom Hearts Re: Coded Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance - 1.3 million Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix - 1.6 million Kingdom Hearts X Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix - 1.2 million Kingdom Hearts (Unchained/Union) X Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue - 1.3 million (PS4) Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix - 1.8 million (PS4) Kingdom Hearts III - 6.7 million Kingdom Hearts: Dark Road - "Over 1 million"

No data on Melody of Memory, which probably means it sold below those. The other KH mobile games are no longer on the app store, so I don't have numbers for those either.

Anyway, notice something? The numbered games as originally released sold vastly more than the spinoffs. The rereleases are outliers, and yet despite this, the main games are still more relevant than the other games. Let's look at achievement percentages (PSNProfiles), highest percentages:

1.5 (KH) - 60.62% (Seal the Keyhole in Agrabah; not the actual highest one but I chose this as it's around the midway point in the game)

1.5 (RE: CoM) - 39.97% (Clear Castle Oblivion 5F; the actual highest one was "hit an enemy with an object" at 73.41% but that's not tied to completion)

1.5 (Days) - 40.16% (View Chapters 1-37, this is the highest one, though the others aren't much lower)

2.5 (KHII) - This image should speak for itself:

2.5 (Birth By Sleep) -

The actual highest is 85.46% for... completing the prologue (lol). If I were to include this, KHII would still have it beat with 87.40%.

2.5 (Re: Coded) -

This is pathetic!

The playable spinoffs did better than I thought, but still don't beat the main games. And the "movies" don't even come close, despite being some of the easiest trophies to earn in gaming.

Let's see how 2.8 fares. These are the notable trophies for the games with the worst subtitles: A Fragmentary Passage and Dream Drop Distance -

AFP is the outlier, DDD did better than I thought it would but the lowest trophy scores are still worth pointing out. Still, it's to be expected that more people play the main games than the spin-offs. It's not our problem that we mostly (or solely in some cases) engaged with the main games, it's Square Enix's.

[fooligandan]

SO! Kingdom Hearts, huh?

Much has been said about this series over it's decades long existence and you've decided that now's your time to get into it. And what a great time for that, you don't even have to buy any extra systems anymore! Still, Kingdom Hearts has a reputation of being, well, kind of a lot!

But now you do want to get into it, and you remember you've heard all sorts of noise about it. Noise like "The series' story is a confusing mess!" or stuff about entries with strange and wordy titles, how KH3 isn't the third game in the series and every title is actually super important, how ~actually~ you need a very high IQ to understand the story, how apartment 'complex' is actually quite simple and clean, so on and so on forever.

And all of that is intimidating! Luckily for you, person reading this, I've got a worryingly large knowledge about this series and a great willingness to help people get on the path and join me in my fungus patch, so from here out in this post I'll do my best to answer some questions and offer a guiding key to help you have as minimally painful an experience as possible while starting out.

(This got long so the rest is under a cut)

So, first of all, what are you even actually gonna be buying?

Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5 ReMIX

Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

Kingdom Hearts 3 + ReMind

That's it! Just three games in your Steam cart (or only two if you want to save KH3 for later)! All things considered, this is pretty good value for how much you're getting per thing, though if you want to be safe and see how you like the base gameplay then just get the first entry in the set. You'll have time to get the other ones if you're feeling on board for Mr. Nomura's Wild Ride, and if you don't it won't be a huge loss of munny for you. But as of right now this IS the majority of the series. There's a couple odd-ones-out, but don't worry about that right now.

What you'll do after getting these is this:

Boot up Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5 ReMix on whatever you have it on.

Play the titles in the order shown to you by the menu. There's a mild quirk here but I'll get to it in a second.

Once you have played all the content on 1.5+2.5, do the previous step again for 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue.

Once that's done, you're ready for KH3+ReMind, so play that one.

And just like that you have played all of Kingdom Hearts! Hopefully you had a good time with it, it'll have been a major time investment that I hope you'd not just bulldozed through all of as fast as possible, because that's a really good way to burn yourself out and probably also miss some things with the story (because your brain is fried and has a suspicious key-shaped hole in it now).

There's probably still some stuff you want an answer or two for though. KH has a lot of quirks and some probable points of frustration for new players, so I'll try and cover most of them. Without increasing the amount of stuff you gotta worry about by a megaton, I hope.

--FAQs--

Q: "What's included in these collections/how many games even is this?"

A: 7 (+1 DLC) games and 3 movies. Most of them are the "Final Mix" versions of the games, which means they're the director's cut and have all kinds of extra fun stuff and story content in them. The movies are essentially just the story information from some of the other titles condensed for you. These ones are not playable games, but you can probably find them ~elsewhere~ to play them, if you catch my drift.

Q: "How should I tackle these games?"

A: In release order. The collections will list the games this way, but if you have any doubts, play the games in order of release. This is the order they were written in, so the order they'll make the most "sense" in and make for the best experience. Since you probably don't want to go googling release dates, the order is this. Movie representations are marked with (m)

Kingdom Hearts -> Chain of Memories -> Kingdom Hearts 2 -> 358/2 Days(m) -> Birth By Sleep -> Coded(m) -> Dream Drop Distance -> Back Cover(m) -> Final Chapter Prologue -> Kingdom Hearts 3 + ReMind

The series was pretty much written as it went, so there's all sorts of callbacks, plot twists, retcons and all that fun stuff. There IS a chronological order, though, which is different to this list here. For the curious, a chronological timeline of ALL the games in the series looks like this (* for notes):

Back Cover/UnionX -> Dark Road -> Birth By Sleep -> Final Chapter Prologue* -> Kingdom Hearts* -> Chain of Memories + Days* -> Kingdom Hearts 2 -> Coded -> Dream Drop Distance -> Kingdom Hearts 3 + ReMind -> Melody of Memory

-(* Final Chapter Prologue takes place in the background from when BBS ends until halfway through KH3, sort of. CoM and Days' stories have direct overlap with each other.)

-(* Days is listed on the menu before KH2 for some reason. I don't think anyone knows why this decision was made. Play KH2 before you go ahead and grab your popcorn or set sail on the seven seas for it.)

This is much more confusing, and IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO PLAY THIS WAY AT ALL IF YOU ARE NEW. You certainly could if you really, really wanted, but you will be nothing but horribly confused. Don't to that to yourself, please. If anyone does suggest you do this, DO NOT listen to them, they're sending you down a dark path.

Q: "Wait, ALL of these titles are important?"

A: YES. There is no such thing as a spinoff or non-canon title in Kingdom Hearts. Don't just play KH1 and KH2 and call yourself good, you'll be setting yourself up for some BIG CONFUSION when you boot up KH3 and everyone is talking about stuff you never learned about, with people you have no clue who they are, why you should even be caring about them, or what the hell is even going on!

However, all of the games have some kind of gimmick or two, and some are more…contentious than others. Which ones specifically is subjective, but if you aren't really liking a particular title and how it plays, go ahead and don't play it. BUT!!! Be sure to watch the story content of whichever one it is somehow. Not knowing stuff from another title and being confused on something will not help you have fun, but neither is forcing yourself to play a game you're not vibing with.

A let's play or fan-made cutscene movie will do just fine. They're pretty easy to find these days, lots of 'first time playing' LP's too if you want to watch a fellow newbie play something. I'd recommend an LP over a movie on the merits of getting to see what the gameplay is like. You can judge for yourself if you'd want to give it (another) shot then.

Q: "Isn't the story actually super confusing nonsense? I've heard this one a lot."

A: This is kind of true but also a little exaggerated. Not that different to any long-running series TBH, it's just better when you actually see it yourself instead of someone doing a lore dump that might as well be complete net zero information.

This reputation also stems from the "all these games are important but spread across different platforms for some goddamn reason?" issue, now since solved by the collections, but the general writing is gonna be the way it is no matter what. You'll just have to accept it and let the occasional cringe or cheesy dialogue just wash over you. Keep your disbelief in suspense, the surprise tools the story drops may more resemble cow tools, but they will end up helping later. Eventually. Probably.

Q: "What about Union X? Dark Road? Melody of Memory? Missing Link? Where do these fit in?."

A: I mean, basically don't worry about it, by the time you would start having to think about them you're likely roped in and deep down the rabbit hole anyway. I'll explain anyway, though.

Back Cover is meant to cover most major elements from Union X, and in my experience it served fine for understanding those for KH3 if that's your concern. Union X and Dark Road cover Deep Lore Story Content, and while important in that way, they aren't exactly majorly required IMO. Union X is no longer playable anyway, so you'd be looking at YouTube videos for it. Dark Road is similar (but still playable), and Missing Link is, well, missing right now.

Melody of Memory I don't know much about beyond it not currently off of consoles (Switch PS4 and XBox) and being after KH3. Again if you're this far in you'll check it out somehow so. Don't worry about it.

Q: "Why bother with this series at all, and why should I even care? Especially since it's such a huge investment of my time?"

A: Why do, play, or invest in anything? Because it's fun!! These games have been popular and have a hugely passionate fanbase for a reason. If everyone thought it sucked hugely it couldn'tve had such strong staying power or even gotten as far as it has. If you like Disney, Final Fantasy, real-time action JRPGs, and are at least curious about the story I'd say go for it! It's not a series for everyone, and like said way earlier if you're even a little unsure just get the 1.5+2.5 collection by itself so your investment is relatively minimal.

Q: "Why DO you care so much about if newbies have a good time or not?"

A: Because I like this series and -- somewhat selfishly -- want others to have a good time with it, too. Whether people actually end up liking these games is up to them to decide but I'd at least like to offer help starting off on the right foot, I guess.

Q: "Accessibility for disabled players?"

A: Good question, I'm not actually sure and googling isn't helping me out on this. I found one article but it's about KH3 specifically, I found nothing for any other games in the series.

For the concerned, you may encounter the following things: Fine motor controls for combat, platforming, minigames, as a general gameplay requirement; visuals can often get cluttered with Effects from attacks etc; Dialogue boxes and menus may be hard to read especially during focused gameplay; Donald is Donald and is hard to understand without subtitles.

--!!This Should Help!!--

Game difficulty is a choice before starting, and there are 0 negatives to playing on Beginner. There's even benefits! Only downside is "you don't unlock the secret movie" which is effectively meaningless. Most of them are previews of whatever the 'next' game is anyway.

Ability to 'lock on' to enemies focuses the camera to look/you to attack in that direction. Not applicable to every situation -occasionally can add to confusion if the camera got stuck on something- but useful for orientation at minimum.

Audio cues in general are very present across the game's everything, you WILL know when you're at critical HP and the bosses will make distinct sounds and the same voice line for their big attacks before they do them.

Pausing the game works at any time, even when it won't bring up inventory/options for you. Use this to orient yourself and in KH2 onward you can see reminders/hints during some battles or events.

Shortcuts for items and spells are available, and are highly recommended to be used in general.

Subtitles are present in all cutscenes, as well as field dialogue in later games. Dialogue bubbles for unvoiced scenes usually do not disappear without player input.

If all else fails, guides and walkthroughs are plentiful.

I'll end this off here, I think if I tried to do more that I'd never finish this at all, but feel free to ask any further questions! Be they gameplay questions or about what the hell is going on at some part. I'll be happy to help!

~*May Your Heart Be Your Guiding Key*~

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Hi friend! I am a resident kh fan who's been into the games for over 10 years. I actually started the bc my friend forced me to play twewy, I loved it, and she was like ~ooooo~ these characters are in KH you should play it~~

Little did I know that at the time, it was literally the last game in the series that they were in lol.

But! Here's a handy dandy guide if you would like to get into them!

There's a lot of different numbers for the games but repeat numbers and extensions, are just different versions of the games. So don't worry about "2.5" or "0.2" necessarily.

Ok!

So the game order to play:

Kingdom Hearts

Chain of Memories

Kingdom Hearts 2

358/2 Days

Birth by Sleep

Re:coded

Dream Drop Distance

KH UX

0.2 Fragmentary Passage

Kingdom Hearts 3

Melody of Memory

I know it's a lot but luckily, they made it really easy by bundling remakes together. There's a game called 1.5+2.5 and that's just the first 6 titles. 2 games (days and re:coded) were just made into cutscene movies so you don't have to play them. I highly recommend just watching the scenes for Chain of Memories bc it's a very different type of gameplay and a lot of people don't like that one as much, but it's important to the story. One little thing I don't like about the bundle is it switches the order for kh2 and days. Try to keep that in mind. Then after that you need 2.8. It will have a remake of DDD, a cutscene movie of the original plot of khux (mobile game), and 0.2. It's a new extra chapter to birth by sleep. It's pretty short but still important. You can find these all put together for PS4 (and PC I think?) called Kingdom hearts the story so far

Then KH3!! The game many were waiting for so so long. (Make sure to include the dlc scenes)

After that is Melody of Memory. It's a rhythm game that only has about half an hour of actual important plot.

Then the mobile game. Which unfortunately had been shut down but you can find videos of the entire plot in chronological order. Oh and an extra little story called dark road. That is what has baldur.

So to summarize:

1.5+2.5 remix

2.8

Kh3

Melody of Memory

Mobile game

(and you can condense it more by getting 1.5+2.5 and 2.8 in one bundle and watching MoM and KHUX on YouTube)

The only purchases would be story so far bundle, and kh3.

Sorry this is a long ask but I felt like it's important to explain all the different titles. Feel free to message me if you have any questions!

Oh geez tysm!!

Its very kind of you to type out a guide for a series with like...man 11 whole games??? There's a RHYTHM GAME??? With PLOT IMPORTANCE??? I mean I guess I'm not too surprised. I don't think there's much this franchise can do to surprise me anymore - knock on wood (<- just learned about Baldr mass murder like three hours ago)

Anyways, it's good to know that there's a bundle game out there to make things easier for newcomers! Yknow a few months ago I stumbled across one of them - I think it was 358/2 Days - at a second-hand game store. I didn't grab it right away and kind of regretted it (I mean I tried to play neo twewy first, might as well have a simialrly awkward introduction to kh), so I drove right back a few days later and the thing was ALREADY gone! Would've been cool to own, but my main concern with getting into this franchise was that I'd miss games due to them running on out-of-date consoles or else being rare or pricey, so I'm glad there's still an easy way to play it via bundle!

I mean with a name like that who can resist

I'm gonna have to look into this later...winter break plans perhaps? 👀 The twewy-kh pipeline feels inevitable so I might as well embrace it.

And if I procrastinate well hey, there's always a chance there'll be twewy crossover pt. 2 in the upcoming game, and if Sho's there I swear I WILL drop everything to play game # fourtwelve in a franchise I've never touched before. That is a promise.

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This past September, a group of Marvel creatives, including studio chief Kevin Feige, assembled in Palm Springs for the studio’s annual retreat. Most years, the vibe would have been confident — even cocky — given how the premier superhero brand, owned by Disney since 2009, has remade the entertainment business in its image.  

But this occasion was angst-ridden — everyone at Marvel was reeling from a series of disappointments on-screen, a legal scandal involving one of its biggest stars and questions about the viability of the studio’s ambitious strategy to extend the brand beyond movies into streaming. The most pressing issue to be discussed at the retreat was what to do about Jonathan Majors, the actor who had been poised to carry the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but instead is headed to a high-profile trial in New York later this month on domestic violence charges. The actor insists he is the victim, but the damage to his reputation and the chance he could lose the case has forced Marvel to reconsider its plans to center the next phase of its interlocking slate of sequels, spinoffs and series around Majors’ villainous character, Kang the Conqueror. 

At the gathering in Palm Springs, executives discussed backup plans, including pivoting to another comic book adversary, like Dr. Doom. But making any shift would carry its own headaches: Majors was already a big presence in the MCU, including as the scene-stealing antagonist in February’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” And he has been positioned as the franchise’s next big thing in this season of “Loki” — particularly in the finale, which airs on Nov. 9 and sets up Kang as the titular star of a fifth “Avengers” film in 2026.  

“Marvel is truly fucked with the whole Kang angle,” says one top dealmaker who has seen the final “Loki” episode. “And they haven’t had an opportunity to rewrite until very recently [because of the WGA strike]. But I don’t see a path to how they move forward with him.” 

Beyond the bad press for Majors, the brain trust at Marvel is also grappling with the November release of “The Marvels,” a sequel to 2019’s blockbuster “Captain Marvel” that has been plagued with lengthy reshoots and now appears likely to underwhelm at the box office.  

This is all an unprecedented turn of fortune for a company that has enjoyed a nearly uninterrupted string of hits ever since it started independently producing its movies with 2008’s “Iron Man.” That wildly profitable run culminated in the $2.8 billion success of 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” a high-water mark for the studio that has earned nearly $30 billion over 32 films. 

Replicating that kind of phenomenon is never easy. However, the source of Marvel’s current troubles can be traced back to 2020. That’s when the COVID pandemic ushered in a mandate to help boost Disney’s stock price with an endless torrent of interconnected Marvel content for the studio’s fledgling streaming platform, Disney+. According to the plan, there would never be a lapse in superhero fare, with either a film in theaters or a new television series streaming at any given moment.  

But the ensuing tsunami of spandex proved to be too much of a good thing, and the demands of churning out so much programming taxed the Marvel apparatus. Moreover, the need to tease out an interwoven storyline over so many disparate shows, movies and platforms created a muddled narrative that baffled viewers.  

“The Marvel machine was pumping out a lot of content. Did it get to the point where there was just too much, and they were burning people out on superheroes? It’s possible,” says Wall Street analyst Eric Handler, who covers Disney. “The more you do, the tougher it is to maintain quality. They tried experimenting with breaking in some new characters, like Shang-Chi and Eternals, with mixed results. With budgets as big as these, you need home runs.”  

“The Marvels,” which opens in theaters on Nov. 10, will struggle to get the ball past the infield, at least by Marvel’s outsized standards. The movie, which cost $250 million and sees Brie Larson reprising her role as Captain Marvel, is tracking to open to $75 million-$80 million — far below the $185 million “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” took in domestically in its debut weekend last year.   

Directed by Nia DaCosta, “The Marvels” unites Larson’s heroine with two superpowered allies, Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau (introduced in the 2021 Disney+ series “WandaVision”) and Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan (first seen in the 2022 series “Ms. Marvel”). But instead of seamlessly building on the success of “Captain Marvel,” this move resulted in four weeks of reshoots to bring coherence to a tangled storyline.   

Then eyebrows were raised again when DaCosta began working on another film while “The Marvels” was still in postproduction — the filmmaker moved to London earlier this year to begin prepping for her Tessa Thompson drama “Hedda.”  (A representative for DaCosta declined to comment.) 

“If you’re directing a $250 million movie, it’s kind of weird for the director to leave with a few months to go,” says a source familiar with the production. 

“The Marvels” has seen its release date moved back twice, too, once to swap places with “Quantumania,” which was deemed further along, and again when its debut shifted from July to November to give the filmmakers more time to tinker. But that extra time didn’t necessarily help. In June, Marvel, which traditionally only solicits feedback from Disney employees and their friends and families, took the uncharacteristic step of holding a public test screening in Texas. The audience gave the film middling reviews.   

But Marvel has never been in the business of being average. “Kevin’s real superpower, his genius, has always been in postproduction and getting his hands on movies and making sure that they finished strongly,” the source adds. “These days, he’s spread thin.” (Feige declined to comment for this story.) 

Feige isn’t the only person showing signs of strain. Marvel’s entire VFX battalion, including staffers and vendors, is struggling to keep pace with a never-ending stream of productions. This past February, when the credits rolled at the world premiere of “Quantumania,” shock rippled through the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood over some shoddy CGI. “There were at least 10 scenes where the visual effects had been added at the last minute and were out of focus,” says one veteran power broker who was there. “It was insane. I’ve never seen something like that in my entire career. Everyone was talking about it. Even the kids of executives were talking about it.” 

The schedule swap with “The Marvels” had left the “Ant-Man” sequel in a squeeze, pushing up its postproduction schedule by four-and-a-half months. Marvel films are known for coming down to the wire, given Feige’s ability “to foam the runway and land a plane that way,” says one executive familiar with how the company operates. But this level of unfinished was unprecedented and would be noted in scathing reviews when the tentpole with the $200 million budget opened 11 days after the premiere. Critics weren’t the only ones dismayed. Fed up with 14-hour days and no overtime, Marvel VFX workers voted unanimously to unionize in September, sparking an industrywide trend. 

“The year 2023 was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” says former Marvel Studios VFX assistant coordinator Anna George, who appeared before the Congressional Labor Caucus on Oct. 19 to testify about the studio’s untenable deadlines and working conditions. “The pay and long hours at Marvel were the reason we had to start our unionization process there. The conditions were completely unsustainable.”  

Disney’s top brass, including newly returned CEO Bob Iger, was said to be apoplectic about Marvel’s VFX troubles. One month after the “Quantumania” premiere debacle, the guillotine fell on Victoria Alonso, who oversaw the studio’s physical production, postproduction, VFX and animation. While the reason cited for her abrupt firing was her unauthorized role as an executive producer on the Oscar- nominated film “Argentina, 1985,” insiders say Disney was incensed that quality control on its Marvel productions was plummeting, particularly on the ever-expanding TV front. The VFX logjam had been evident for some time, with some final effects for such Disney+ series as “WandaVision” and “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” inserted after their streaming debuts. That Alonso was busy promoting her art-house project while Rome burned certainly didn’t sit well with Disney’s leadership. (Alonso’s attorney says her client is unable to comment.)

But some internal sources suggest Alonso was a scapegoat and point to the “She-Hulk” VFX issues as a symptom of a deeper rot — namely a lack of oversight on script development. In the original arc of “She-Hulk,” a flashback of star Tatiana Maslany’s transformation into her Hulk character didn’t take place until Episode 8, the penultimate episode. But after Marvel’s brain trust watched footage, it realized the scene needed to happen in the pilot episode so that audiences could see more of the character’s backstory early. That meant that the VFX team was tasked with fixing the mess in postproduction.

“The so-called bad VFX we see was because of half-baked scripts,” says one person involved with “She-Hulk.” “That is not Victoria. That is Kevin. And even above Kevin. Those issues should be addressed in preproduction. The timeline is not allowing the Marvel executives to sit with the material.”

All the while, Marvel was bleeding money, with a single episode of “She-Hulk” costing some $25 million, dwarfing the budget of a final-season episode of HBO’s “Game of Thrones, ” but without a similar Zeitgeist bang. The August 2022 series premiere at the El Capitan Theatre foreshadowed what was to come six months later at the “Quantumania” bow: the “She-Hulk” special effects were out of focus in multiple scenes.

There are signs that the flood of product is leading people to tune out. “I’m not prepared to call it a permanent fall. But based on the numbers that go with Marvel podcasts, Marvel-based articles, friends who do Marvel-based video coverage, all of these numbers are significantly down,” says Joanna Robinson, co-author of the New York Times bestseller “MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios,” who is a writer and podcaster at The Ringer. “The quality is suffering. In 2019, at the peak, if you put ‘Marvel Studios’ in front of something, people were like, ‘Oh, that brand means quality.’ That association is no longer the case because there have been so many projects that felt half-baked and undercooked.” 

As public criticism mounts, Feige is pulling the plug on scripts and projects that aren’t working. Case in point: the “Blade” reboot. With Mahershala Ali signed on for the eponymous role of a vampire, things looked promising for a 2023 release date. But the project has gone through at least five writers, two directors and one shutdown six weeks before production. One person familiar with the script permutations says the story at one point morphed into a narrative led by women and filled with life lessons. Blade was relegated to the fourth lead, a bizarre idea considering that the studio had two-time Oscar winner Ali on board.  

Amid reports that Ali was ready to exit over script issues, Feige went back to the drawing board and hired Michael Green, the Oscar-nominated writer of “Logan,” to start anew. Speculation around town is that the studio is looking to make the film, now slated for 2025, on a budget of less than $100 million — a deviation from Marvel’s big-spending strategy. 

With Iger publicly acknowledging the downside of a Marvel TV glut that “diluted focus and attention,” the keepers of the comic book empire are considering some dramatic moves. Sources say there have been talks to bring back the original gang for an “Avengers” movie. This would include reviving Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, both of whom were killed off in “Endgame.” (That shouldn’t be a stumbling block — in comic books, beloved characters are often killed off, only to be resurrected thanks to the power of things like the multiverse.) But the studio hasn’t yet committed to the idea — if it were able to bring those actors back, it wouldn’t come cheap. Sources say Downey Jr.’s upfront salary for “Iron Man 3” was around $25 million.  

Will that solve Marvel’s Majors problem? When the “Quantumania” actor was arrested in March, Disney executives insisted that they could afford to play a wait-and-see game, given that “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” wasn’t expected to begin shooting until early 2024. But then Majors was dropped in quick succession by his publicists and managers. (He remains a client at WME — the agency where he landed after CAA parted ways with him, pre-arrest, for his “brutal conduct” toward staff, says one source. CAA declined to comment.) In April, other alleged domestic violence victims of Majors began cooperating with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Then, ahead of a key hearing in October, media outlets including Variety obtained a court filing that referenced a police incident in London involving Majors that led his ex-girlfriend to seek medical attention. Making matters even stickier, the ex-girlfriend also worked on “Quantumania” as a movement coach, and the London incident took place while Majors was shooting Season 2 of “Loki.” On Oct. 25, a New York judge denied Majors’ motion to dismiss the case, which ensures that the actor will stand trial in late November. His legal team is attempting to keep some material in the case sealed. 

A studio source notes that regardless of the actor’s legal issues, Marvel already had considered moving away from a Majors-led phase because of the box office performance of “Quantumania,” which will struggle to make a profit. “It gave people pause given that ‘Quantumania’ didn’t exactly land,” the source says.  (On Oct. 27, Disney removed another Majors film, Searchlight’s “Magazine Dreams,” from the release calendar.)

Recasting Majors is also an option, as Feige did when he replaced Terrence Howard in “Iron Man 2” with Don Cheadle.  In fact, Marvel isn’t afraid to change direction, even after making splashy announcements. “Armor Wars” was first unveiled as a series and is now being developed as a feature, while the studio’s push to adapt the comic book “Inhumans” into a feature film generated headlines but is now dormant. (The now-defunct Marvel Television mounted an “Inhumans” TV series in 2017 that ran for one season on ABC.)

Still, there was one bright spot in 2023: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which became Marvel’s biggest draw of the year with $845 million worldwide. The fact that it was directed by James Gunn, the guy now running rival DC Studios, was lost on no one.

“With Marvel, it used to be as close to a guarantee as you could get,” says Paul Dergarabedian, a box office analyst at Comscore. “So, going all in on the budgets made sense. ‘Guardians 3’ was a bit overlooked in how successful it was. But that had James Gunn and Chris Pratt, and I think star power is becoming more important. Then there was ‘Quantummania’ with $476 million. Anything under a half billion dollars is viewed as a disappointment. And these overreaching expectations are a result of so much success over the years.”

The key to reinvigorating Marvel may lie with the superhero arsenal that Disney acquired during its 2019 purchase of 21st Century Fox. That deal brought several blue-chip heroes, such as the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, back under the studio’s control. Already fans are geeking out about next year’s “Deadpool 3,” which unites Ryan Reynolds’ merc with a mouth with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, and a reboot of “Fantastic Four” slated for 2025. As a bonus, the Fox additions give Feige an opportunity to reimagine the “X-Men” franchise, the very property he cut his teeth on as a young executive at Lauren Shuler Donner’s production company. Now that the WGA strike is in the rearview mirror, Marvel has started talking to writers about bringing the X-Men into the MCU fold.

While Feige recalibrates, the rest of the industry is anxiously hoping that Marvel’s best days are not behind it.  

“Writing the Marvel obituary would be ill-advised,” says Jason Squire, professor emeritus at USC School of Cinematic Arts and host of “The Movie Business Podcast.” “Kevin Feige is the Babe Ruth of movie executives, and Marvel has the most profitable track record in movie history. No question.”

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Week 4: Young Frankenstein 1974, Mel Brooks

Young Frankenstein is a comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks and co-written by Gene Wilder. The film is about Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a Physician working at an American medical school. He inherits his family estate in Transylvania after his great-grandfather passes, Frederick leaves to inspect the property.  When he arrives at the Transylvania train station, he is met by a hunchbacked servant named Igor, in which his grandfather worked for Fredericks grandfather. He is also greeted by a beautiful, young, female assistant named Inga. When he gets to the house Frederick is also met by Frau Blücher, the housekeeper. After he accidentally discovers a secret entrance to his great grand-fathers laboratory and reads the private journals he finds. Frederick then decides to resume his grandfather's experiments in re-animating the dead. Frankenstein and Igor steal the corpse of an executed criminal and send Igor to steal the brain of a deceased "scientist and saint", named Hans Delbrück. Igor drops and ruins the brain, taking a second brain labeled "Abnormal". Frederick then transplants it into the corpse, thinking he had put in Delbrück's brain. But that was not the case, Frankenstein then brings his creation to life by electrical charges. The townspeople are very suspicious of Frankenstein and keep an eye on him. It cost them $2.8 million to make and made $86.2 million in box office.

Young Frankenstein was given very high review by critics for example Roger Ebert say in his article of Young Frankenstein "It is, and Mel Brooks is home with "Young Frankenstein," his most disciplined and visually inventive film (it also happens to be very funny)" (Roger Ebert). He also says "Brooks revealed a rare comic anarchy. His movies weren’t just funny, they were aggressive and subversive, making us laugh even when we really should have been offended. (Explaining this process, Brooks once loftily declared, “My movies rise below vulgarity.”) “Young Frankenstein” is as funny as we expect a Mel Brooks comedy to be, but it’s more than that: It shows artistic growth and a more sure-handed control of the material by a director who once seemed willing to do literally anything for a laugh. It’s more confident and less breathless."(Roger Ebert) Which I agree with because it was super funny with its adult jokes and other interactions with the characters.

A few big historical events that were happening around the time the film came out was Richard Nixon becoming the first US president to become impeached because of the Watergate scandal. I also found the IRA began a bombing campaign on mainland Britain and they bombed the Tower of London and houses.

Overall the style of the film is old black and white with most of the clips I found to be grainy, but the movie was clear. I say it was a very successful comedy horror film from 1974 and it is conventional. It was written and directed by Mel Brooks, some of it was filmed in the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, it had famous stars such as Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, and Gene Hackman, It made 30.8 times production budget, and it had its own Musical adaptation.

A few things I wanted to share that I found interesting or funny from the film was when Frankenstein's creation was dancing and singing to Puttin' On The Ritz's from the film and I also found one from the original Young Frankenstein musical I wanted to share. I wanted to share some funny bloopers from the making of the film too.

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LED full-color display screen ratio design guide

Full-color LED display screens have become the mainstream choice in the market with their excellent display effects and wide application scenarios. However, for many customers, especially newcomers, how to design the size and ratio of full-color LED display screens is still a challenge. This article will be led by LED display manufacturer Helilai to take you to an in-depth understanding of the key points of full-color LED display screen ratio design.

A. Three major elements of design ratio

The full-color LED display screen size design mainly considers three factors: installation environment, planned size, and playback content.

Installation environment

The installation environment determines the physical size limit of the display screen. Indoor LED displays are usually limited by floor height, while outdoor LED displays need to consider the layout of advertising spaces and the requirements of the owner. What is the difference between indoor and outdoor LED displays?

Planned size

The aspect ratio of the LED color screen needs to be planned according to the actual application scenario and content. The ideal size can adapt to the playback of different video signals, including homemade advertising videos, user-recorded video programs, TV broadcasts and movie entertainment. Provide you with a guide to LED commercial poster screen sizes and prices.

Playback content

The type of playback content directly affects the ratio design of the display. For example, video content produced by an advertising company can be designed according to the ratio of the LED full-color screen, while video programs recorded by users themselves need to be determined according to the ratio of the shooting tool. TV broadcasts and movie entertainment usually have a fixed video ratio, such as 16:9.

B. Video ratio matches the display

Before designing an LED full-color display, you need to have an in-depth consideration of the ratio of the playback content. If the display production ratio does not match the playback program ratio, it may cause image compression and ratio distortion. To solve this problem, you can adjust it through the LED full-color screen parameter settings, such as leaving space on the top and bottom or left and right of the screen, or adding text scrolling information to fill it.

C. Specific impact of the installation environment

Indoor LED display

The width of indoor LED screens is usually not limited, while the height is generally between 2.8-3.5 meters. This provides designers with greater flexibility to design the appropriate size according to content and environmental requirements. How much does an indoor LED display cost?

Outdoor LED display

The size of outdoor LED full-color large screens is usually not limited, but the owner's layout requirements for advertising space need to be considered. For example, if the advertising space is located on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors of a building, it may be necessary to design the LED full-color display according to the size given by the lessor to maintain overall coordination. Take you to a comprehensive understanding of outdoor LED digital signage.

D. Summary

The proportional design of a full-color LED display is a comprehensive process that requires consideration of multiple factors such as the installation environment, planned size, and playback content. Through reasonable design, it can be ensured that the display screen can not only adapt to various video content, but also blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment to provide the best viewing experience.

LED display screen manufacturer Helilai hopes that the experience and understanding shared above can help you better design and select full-color LED display screens to meet your specific needs.

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Tax Management Software Market Growth Analysis & Forecast Report | 2024-2032

Global Tax Management Software Market will register 11% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, propelled by the widespread adoption of advanced software solutions and a heightened emphasis on regulatory compliance. As businesses increasingly prioritize accuracy and efficiency in tax-related processes, the demand for sophisticated software tools rises. The integration of these solutions will streamline tax management, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and foster a more effective approach to financial operations, thereby driving the expansion of the tax management software industry.

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The over-the-top (OTT) platform segment in the automatic content recognition market is projected to expand between 2023 and 2032, driven by its disruptive impact on traditional media consumption patterns. OTT platforms, which deliver video content over the internet, have witnessed exponential growth due to increased internet penetration, widespread adoption of smart devices, and changing viewer preferences. Unlike traditional broadcast and cable TV, OTT services offer on-demand access to a vast array of content, including movies, TV shows, and live events for catering to diverse age groups.

The real estate segment will capture a remarkable tax management software market share by 2032 due to the intricate nature of real estate transactions and the necessity for precise, compliant tax management. As the real estate sector increasingly demands sophisticated solutions to navigate evolving tax regulations, the adoption of specialized tax management software becomes crucial. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, the real estate segment will stand as a significant contributor to the market revenue.

The corporate tax software segment will garner substantial gains through 2032, driven by the increasing complexities of corporate tax structures and the need for precise financial compliance. As businesses strive for efficiency and accuracy in tax management, the demand for specialized software tailored to corporate needs rises. Corporate tax software, with its ability to address intricate tax challenges, will emerge as a pivotal solution, playing a central role in shaping the landscape of the tax management software market.

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Europe tax management software industry will expand at a notable CAGR from 2023 to 2032, attributed to the region's intricate and dynamic tax regulations, prompting businesses to adopt sophisticated software solutions for compliance. The mature economies, in line with a tech-savvy business environment, drive the demand for advanced tax management tools. As European enterprises prioritize efficiency and accuracy in tax-related processes, the region will emerge as a central force in steering the market's trajectory and maintaining a substantial presence.

Partial chapters of report table of contents (TOC):

Chapter 1   Methodology & Scope

1.1    Market scope & definition

1.2    Base estimates & calculations

1.3    Forecast calculation

1.4    Data Sources

1.4.1    Primary

1.4.2    Secondary

1.4.2.1   Paid sources

1.4.2.2   Public sources

Chapter 2   Executive Summary

2.1    Tax management software market 3600 synopsis, 2018 - 2032

2.2    Business trends

2.2.1    Total Addressable Market (TAM), 2023-2032

2.3    Regional trends

2.4    Type trends

2.5    Tax type trends

2.6    Enterprise size trends

2.7    Deployment model trends

2.8    Component trends

2.9    Industry vertical trends

Chapter 3   Tax Management Software Market Industry Insights

3.1    Impact on COVID-19

3.2    Russia- Ukraine war impact

3.3    Industry ecosystem analysis

3.4    Vendor matrix

3.5    Profit margin analysis

3.6    Technology innovation landscape

3.7    Patent analysis

3.8    Key news and initiatives

3.9    Regulatory landscape

3.10    Impact forces

3.10.1    Growth drivers

3.10.1.1    Increasing complexity of tax regulations.

3.10.1.2    Growing need for tax automation

3.10.1.3    Rising demand for cloud-based tax management software

3.10.1.4    Government support for tax management software

3.10.1.5    Growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

3.10.2    Industry pitfalls & challenges

3.10.2.1    High cost of development and maintenance

3.10.2.2    Cybersecurity threats

3.11    Growth potential analysis

3.12    Porter’s analysis

3.13    PESTEL analysis

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The Entire Kingdom Hearts Saga Comes To Steam Next Month

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The Entire Kingdom Hearts Saga Comes To Steam Next Month

Square Enix has announced that several Kingdom Hearts games are coming to Steam next month. Three compilations, and a compilation of those compilations, will bring the entire “Dark Seeker Saga” to Valve’s storefront.

On June 13, you can purchase the following titles on Steam:

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC

Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece (bundle that includes all the above compilations)

If you’re jumping into the series for the first time or returning from a long absence and have no idea how to decipher the bizarre names of these titles, here’s what each game includes:

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 +2.5 ReMIX

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (HD remastered cinematics)

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix

Kingdom Hearts: Re:Coded (HD remastered cinematics)

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover (movie)

Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind

Kingdom Hearts III

Re Mind DLC

This isn’t the first time the Kingdom Hearts series has come to PC. These games have been available on the Epic Game Store since 2021. But it’s always nice to see another audience experience a beloved franchise. Now everyone can get up to speed and join the wait for more news on the upcoming Kingdom Hearts IV.

The franchise’s move to Steam also comes shortly after Square Enix announced it would “aggressively” pursue a multi-platform strategy after Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI fell short of sales expectations. The publisher is in the midst of a structural reform that led to a swath of layoffs across its California and UK offices last week.

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The Apple iPhone 8 Plus: A Timeless Classic in the Smartphone World

Introduction

In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, the release of new models and technological advancements occurs at a rapid pace. Amidst this fast-paced evolution, certain devices manage to stand the test of time, becoming classics that are revered by users and tech enthusiasts alike. The Apple iPhone 8 Plus, introduced in September 2017, is one such device. This blog delves into the specifications, features, and lasting impact of the iPhone 8 Plus, exploring why it remains a cherished smartphone even years after its launch.

Design and Build Quality

Classic Aesthetics with a Modern Touch

The iPhone 8 Plus carries forward the design language that Apple has been known for, blending glass and aluminum to create a sleek and premium feel. The front and back of the device are made of glass, which not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also enables wireless charging. The aerospace-grade aluminum frame adds durability and a touch of sophistication. Available in elegant colors such as Gold, Space Gray, Silver, and Red, the iPhone 8 Plus offers a variety of options to suit different tastes.

Robust Construction

Despite its glass back, the iPhone 8 Plus is built to withstand the rigors of daily use. The glass is reinforced with a steel and copper structure, making it the most durable glass ever used in a smartphone at the time of its release. Additionally, the device is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, providing peace of mind against accidental spills and splashes.

Display: Retina IPS LCD

Visual Brilliance

One of the standout features of the iPhone 8 Plus is its 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD. With a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, the display offers crisp and vibrant visuals, making it perfect for media consumption, gaming, and everyday use. The True Tone technology adjusts the display's white balance to match the surrounding lighting, providing a more natural viewing experience.

Enhanced Viewing Experience

The wide color gamut and high contrast ratio ensure that images and videos are rendered with stunning accuracy and depth. Whether you're watching a movie, editing photos, or browsing the web, the iPhone 8 Plus's display delivers an immersive and enjoyable experience.

Performance: Powerhouse Under the Hood

Apple A11 Bionic Chipset

At the heart of the iPhone 8 Plus lies the Apple A11 Bionic chipset, a significant leap in performance and efficiency. The A11 Bionic features a hexa-core CPU with two performance cores that are 25% faster and four efficiency cores that are 70% faster than its predecessor. This combination ensures smooth multitasking, fast app launches, and seamless performance even with demanding applications.

AR Capabilities

The A11 Bionic chipset also includes a neural engine that enhances machine learning capabilities, enabling advanced augmented reality (AR) experiences. From gaming to educational apps, the iPhone 8 Plus leverages AR to offer innovative and interactive experiences that were ahead of its time.

Camera: Dual-Lens Brilliance

Rear Camera Setup

The iPhone 8 Plus boasts a dual-camera system on the rear, featuring a 12MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP telephoto lens with an f/2.8 aperture. This setup allows for optical zoom, improved depth-of-field effects, and superior low-light performance. The optical image stabilization (OIS) on the wide-angle lens ensures sharp and blur-free photos, even in challenging conditions.

Portrait Mode and Lighting

One of the most celebrated features of the iPhone 8 Plus's camera is the Portrait Mode, which creates stunning photos with a blurred background effect (bokeh). The addition of Portrait Lighting offers various lighting effects, allowing users to create professional-quality portraits with ease. From Natural Light to Studio Light and Contour Light, the iPhone 8 Plus provides versatile options for capturing memorable moments.

Front Camera

The 7MP front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture is perfect for selfies and video calls. It supports 1080p HD video recording and features Retina Flash, which uses the display to provide a natural-looking light source for selfies in low-light conditions.

Battery Life and Charging

Long-Lasting Performance

The iPhone 8 Plus is equipped with a 2691 mAh battery that offers impressive battery life, allowing users to go through a full day of usage without worrying about recharging. Whether you're browsing the web, streaming videos, or playing games, the device manages power efficiently to deliver consistent performance.

Fast and Wireless Charging

With support for fast charging, the iPhone 8 Plus can charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes using a compatible charger. Additionally, the introduction of wireless charging marked a significant convenience upgrade, allowing users to charge their devices effortlessly using Qi-certified chargers.

Software: iOS Experience

Smooth and Intuitive

Running iOS, the iPhone 8 Plus provides a seamless and intuitive user experience. Apple's iOS is known for its smooth performance, security features, and vast ecosystem of apps. Regular software updates ensure that the device remains secure and up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.

Enhanced Features

The iPhone 8 Plus benefits from features such as Siri, Apple's virtual assistant, which helps with tasks ranging from setting reminders to answering questions. The inclusion of Touch ID provides a fast and secure way to unlock the device and make payments using Apple Pay.

Longevity and User Experience

A Device That Ages Gracefully

One of the key aspects of the iPhone 8 Plus's enduring popularity is its longevity. Apple’s commitment to providing software updates for older devices means that the iPhone 8 Plus continues to receive the latest iOS versions, keeping it relevant and functional. This longevity is a testament to the quality and forward-thinking design of the device.

Community and Ecosystem

The iPhone 8 Plus benefits from being part of the broader Apple ecosystem. Users can seamlessly integrate their device with other Apple products such as the Apple Watch, MacBook, and iPad. Features like iCloud, Handoff, and Continuity enhance the overall user experience, making it easier to transition between devices and access content across platforms.

Conclusion

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus remains a timeless classic in the smartphone world. Its blend of elegant design, powerful performance, advanced camera capabilities, and seamless user experience make it a device that continues to be appreciated by users around the globe. Even years after its release, the iPhone 8 Plus stands as a testament to Apple’s commitment to quality and innovation. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a casual user, or someone looking for a reliable and capable smartphone, the iPhone 8 Plus is a device that delivers on all fronts. Its enduring appeal and continued relevance highlight why it remains a cherished choice in the ever-changing landscape of smartphones.

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We see this and get it this supposed to go in mass and pick people out and get information I can't believe it this is what it's been the whole time and they're saying it all the time and code and we're not paying attention

Trump

That's not the sick part yeah it is they want them to find out where they are and know they are and going to attack and do stuff and they're very arrogant and these people say they need to I've never seen this before from the max

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It's actually telling the truth a lot of Old timers can't figure out what they're doing and we know what it is they're trying to attack us and capture and we don't say it we just use it. What are we supposed to do be Mr and Mrs latest on you I hope not so we're going to fight you and in fact you turds too yes for fight today you're going to get one and we got to take your territory land and live so you're going to be gone right now you're moving up 3% in the Eastern hemisphere with that includes minority warlock are 2% it's 1.5 and 0.5 Trump is the second number and BJ is the 1.5 and really this cuts you down are you at 3.5 earlier and now you're going to be at 3:00 and he was at 4.3 so he is going to be at 2.8 off Island and he's going to call for more troops but really you guys are poor and really in Africa that's like more than half of you over there no that's almost all of you and it's really no minority more luck joining them and it's going to be all over they're going to do it here and it's all or nothing then they're going to do it on the island and try and get him to go there or New Zealand. New Zealand was 4.3 last week now it's 3.5 and it's going to go down to 2.5 overnight once the night before it's here and these guys are going to be busy we're going to make sure and they're going to lose their fighting each other over it and he wrote a nice letter it said this guy is changing into different people and he is insulting people and he sprayed raccoon piss and it's recorded and the police came by the way and made a report and investigation and Publix didn't investigation they know who it is and didn't fire him and they're going to go down people are fighting them now cuz they admitted it and we need it and he knew we needed it and we needed that incident out and he thought it was. So we are watching them go and it's not fun they're miserable people and their heinous and really you just want to shoot him or punch him this guy Dave is just a hienous person he needs to get hit now. The invasion is getting foiled they lost 0.5% between both the numbers are adjusted now it's going to go down again so we're going to put it all together in numbers probably around midnight

-are there islands are under attack they have lost probably 1% each today in town from where they were 3.5% on New Zealand is where they are now and they were at 9.5% they're at 8.5% or in Australia but now they're going to have a battle there real ones he was sick of them they're going to bombard them..

-of course my son had a rough day because these losers John remillard was in line right after being the manager and did it on purpose changed under the counter and is going to be brought on charges for industrial espionage and he has another chain and it's Winn-Dixie and people see it and they're not firing him because he has power in the office and is threatening them and he made it okay and he's going to torture these guys because there are people who are going to kill them and put it in a movie and it's premeditated attempted homicide and they're going to have to look at it eventually and leave him alone.

-the time was very low for high tide it was only 3 ft down from high tide I mean it was lower than high tide and you went to the beach at fisherman's village there's all the way down to the sand. And their son does not want to eat that guy's chocolate usually they put poop in it at this time that's why it's clear other people cleared it and the whole place was in an uproar customers came in and said shut it down and they're saying we're going to call the board of health and stuff one guy came in and said you close it or take a stick to everything everyday and the girls got scared and they told the owner it was just Trump and he said we don't have to close because the threats just call the police and I said we quit you're an a****** and it's written in the boy and we're going to go after you and they said that and all of them quit and all their friends quit and they're not going to work there and he's going to try and keep it open with himself and Dan is always in the till. No we had a conversation with them after this and they're going to go down and we know what they're doing a lot of people do now and they're going to get hit they brought a helicopter over several times and they're going down

-along with the tide going down very low at high tide 3 ft well later it's going to go at about 2 to 3:00 a.m. about 7 ft down from the high clam mark and people can be out there clamming and getting oysters and it's disgusting and you can't really eat the stuff but it's going to kill them all off which is not good they usually just sit there and s*** so it's not bad but that's very low and it's going to be more rain and it's going to flush out the rest tomorrow tomorrow night or so I think tomorrow in the afternoon and it's very low it is a mystery to a lot and they said this I wonder how the tunnels are going and like no one's keeping track of it they're waiting for him to say and he didn't and they aren't ready yet and said a little bit so they're pretty much going to have the ships out and momentarily and it was a lot of work and the pouring into it and they keep calling people and they're calling and calling they got a lot of people here I got to load it up and they're going to take these guys down and we can't rely on them not to try and kidnap our son cuz they keep on pushing people to try and do it so they can hold on to them and have people like Stan do it and I'm sick of that s***. But the tunnels themselves will be empty of spaceships probably at 8:00 p.m. and they planned to unplug it immediately even though the staging and other stuff usually it just doesn't blow it goes in the ground and they can't stand it anymore they have to see what's in there and there's too much dust and they don't know what the hell they're looking at the radar is crappy are they going to do it honest to goodness they won't be many of the staging things left and they'll just pull it out but really it's it's a nightmare down there and along with that at 9:00 p.m. they're going to start working other tunnels and they're small ships all around Florida oh for goodness they are not employing more to do these little tunnels it'll be three at a time and that's aggravating that's safer and we need time right now but what's new and really interesting is they do not seem to understand what our son needs money for in a sense is simply put if you drop water in the middle of a bowl it creates a very big ripple and a series of ripples that's what happens if you go from the outside if you go from near in it's going to have a similar effect but worse because it'll be isolated and they've done testing and they know it's true so they said what do we need money for you don't need money it's because I'm saying I do and I don't care what you say except for the fact that you're going to deny me so you're going down and they were surprised and said how you going to do that so there are people that are intelligent and no other weapons systems worth and you don't and your people don't you go out and play with them like toys you don't get it and repeat stuff just like these people so screwing around with you there at the store and they are getting nailed already and a whole bunch of them are getting there and we're moving in and they're pulling them out and this pseudo empire was disappearing too there now at 6.5% now they're approaching 3.4% and they'll be dead soon and Stan is going to be gone in a few days if that and out the door in Pennsylvania and it's finally happening and it's going to increase in speed when we publish but yeah the weird part is you're saying on the radio and they heard something chime in and they heard a code and it was in predator language and it says that you don't need money and someone said it's war but it's not true it just said and you don't need money so people are going to take their money and they were astounded and it's going on now and they get that too. Couple of them know where these things but we're going to publish

Thor Freya

Olympus

Zues it's hard work that I'm glad you're okay and you said this ought to help make it better if we keep up with it and I'm going to try and make sure that happens Hera

It will help and we need this grocery store stuff out it's about all of them and it's about what people do and it's not going global it went to Publix management and a lot of spies all over the world here what they're saying this little kid is bothering us he's spying on us he's ruining us and also in the responses what do you do this from like 50% of the population to like what 20 or 10 or something and you don't know math and you're supposed to be running this company and they got really mad and said we suck what do you want said I will hang yourselves and they said no I said yeah Winn-Dixie is right up your ass and that's what Trump owns so they get mad and said I'm sick and tired of you losers and you're going to be gone in a minute anyways and they got really mad and say you're probably right we're out of here and we're going to come by there so good I'll get your stuff and that's what we're doing we take their stuff as they come in.

Fincastle hardcastle and they flew over you put the notes out and they probably had you now but they're going to regret it they're going after their spaceships and anything they have for the air and we're going to use them tonight

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Digital Media Industry Set to Surpass Half a Trillion Dollars in Revenue in 2024

Information Published by OnlyAccounts.io on February 07, 2024 The digital media industry is on track to achieve remarkable growth, with projections indicating that it will exceed the $500 billion mark in revenue this year. According to a report published by OnlyAccounts.io, the industry is expected to gross an impressive $560.7 billion in 2024, representing a 12% increase compared to the previous year. Digital Media: Video Games and Video-on-Demand Driving Revenue Growth The primary drivers of this growth are the video games and video-on-demand segments. With video games continuing to dominate the market, experts estimate that the segment will contribute a staggering $282.3 billion in revenue this year, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, video-on-demand services are experiencing unprecedented growth. Revenue in this segment is projected to rise by 14.1%, reaching $182.4 billion in 2024. The convenience and wide variety of content offered by streaming platforms have attracted a significant number of users, further fueling the industry's expansion. Market Recovery and User Base Expansion The digital media industry faced challenges in recent years, including inflation and economic uncertainties, which led to a slowdown in market growth. However, the industry has shown resilience and is bouncing back. After a 3% growth rate in 2022, the market recovered in 2023, generating almost $500 billion in revenue with a growth rate of 13.4%. In addition to revenue growth, the industry is experiencing a substantial increase in its user base. Experts predict that the number of users will exceed three billion in 2024, up from 2.8 billion the previous year. This growth can be attributed to the rising popularity of video games, streaming services, and e-publishing platforms. Image by OnlyAccounts Factors Driving Growth Several factors contribute to the rapid growth of the digital media industry. Increased consumption of digital content, driven by advancements in technology and widespread internet access, plays a significant role. The convenience and accessibility offered by digital platforms, along with technological advancements enhancing the quality of the user experience, have also contributed to the industry's expansion. Furthermore, the influence of social media, evolving business models such as subscription-based services, and the globalization of the industry have all played a part in driving growth and attracting a diverse range of users. What are the factors contributing to the rapid growth of the digital media industry? The rapid growth of the digital media industry can be attributed to several key factors. Let's take a closer look at these factors: - Increasing Digital Content Consumption: With advancements in technology and widespread internet access, more people than ever before are consuming digital content. Whether it's streaming movies and TV shows, listening to music on platforms like Spotify, or playing video games, individuals are engaging with digital media for their entertainment needs. - Expansion of Digital Platforms: The availability of various digital platforms has played a crucial role in the industry's growth. Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ have revolutionized the way people consume movies and TV shows. Similarly, platforms like YouTube and Twitch have provided opportunities for content creators to showcase their talents and engage with a global audience. - Convenience and Accessibility: Digital media offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility. Users can access their favorite content at any time and from any location, using devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This ease of access has contributed to the increasing adoption of digital media among consumers. - Technological Advancements: Technological advancements have significantly enhanced the quality and immersive experience of digital media. High-definition visuals, realistic graphics, and immersive sound have made video games and streaming services more engaging and enjoyable. These advancements have attracted a broader audience and increased their willingness to spend on digital media. - Social Media Influence: The rise of social media platforms has had a significant impact on the digital media industry. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have become essential channels for content discovery and sharing. Social media influencers and celebrities also play a role in promoting digital media content, influencing consumer choices, and driving growth in the industry. - Evolving Business Models: The digital media industry has witnessed the emergence of new and innovative business models. Subscription-based services, such as streaming platforms and digital music services, offer users access to a vast library of content for a fixed monthly fee. This model provides a steady stream of revenue for content creators and encourages users to engage with digital media more frequently. - Globalization and Market Expansion: Digital media has transcended geographical boundaries, allowing content creators and consumers to connect on a global scale. This globalization has opened up new markets and opportunities for businesses in the industry, leading to increased revenue and growth. The rapid growth of the digital media industry can be attributed to factors such as increasing digital content consumption, the expansion of digital platforms, convenience and accessibility, technological advancements, social media influence, evolving business models, and globalization. These factors have created a thriving and dynamic industry that continues to attract a growing number of users and generate substantial revenue. Conclusion The digital media industry continues to thrive, with a projected revenue of over half a trillion dollars in 2024. The dominance of video games and the rapid growth of video-on-demand services are key factors propelling this expansion. As the industry recovers from challenges and embraces new opportunities, the number of users is expected to surpass three billion, signaling a bright future for the digital media landscape. Read the full article