Latest Fantasy News: The arrival of ‘The Way of Water’ on streaming prompts a renewed wave of criticism as gameplay footage from ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ dazzles

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The release of gameplay footage from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is renewing hype for an already highly-anticipated title. The sequel to 2017’s Breath of the Wild is heaping a range of added abilities on top of already-established favorites, and fans are foaming at the mouth in anticipation.

The furor surrounding Tears of the Kingdom is hugely detracting from the attention Avatar: The Way of Water should be getting, as it arrives on streaming. The hugely-lucrative fantasy film is officially available to stream on Disney Plus, but viewers are largely finding themselves unimpressed by the second Avatar flick. 

The three hours it takes to complete a Way of Water viewing could be put toward other properties, like Netflix’s second season of Shadow and Bone. The series hit a few stumbling blocks in its second season, but fans are still flooding to the streamer to enjoy the latest foray into Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse. Season two provides an expansive look at Kaz Brekker’s history and trauma, but it still left some fans confused as to what actually plagues the Crow’s cynical boss.

James Cameron’s second Avatar flick is officially available to stream on Disney Plus, and folks who missed the film in theaters are flocking to enjoy it. Many are finding themselves disappointed, however, as they feast their eyes on a film that many feel is all polish, no substance. It’s visually stunning, sure, and it’s got a great cast, but is that enough to forgive a bland story and unreasonably long runtime? Some viewers don’t think so. 

Gameplay footage from Nintendo’s upcoming Tears of the Kingdom is ramping up the hype train, as gamers drool over the many possibilities fresh mechanics will offer. The inclusion of a new “Fuse”