A New Horizon for Section 9: Science Saru’s ‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Redefines a Cyberpunk Icon
By Ryan Epps Published July 4, 2026 Since Masamune Shirow’s seminal manga first hit newsstands in 1989, The Ghost in the Shell has served as the bedrock of modern science fiction. It is a franchise that has transcended its medium, influencing the…
Night City’s New Nightmare: Why ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’ Promises a Grittier Evolution
By Ryan Epps | July 4, 2026 The neon-drenched spires of Night City have long served as a graveyard for dreams, but rarely has the gravity of that statement been felt as keenly as it was during the 2026 Anime Expo. Nearly two years after the cultural…
The Long Road to Redemption: CD Projekt Red and the Shadow of Cyberpunk 2077
In the high-stakes world of AAA video game development, few narratives are as polarizing or as scrutinized as the rise, fall, and subsequent recovery of CD Projekt Red. Once the darling of the industry, the Polish developer faced a catastrophic reckoning…
