A real thing in Japan I’ll never forgetthe AvonResident Evilface creampromotion. I wanted to get one so badly just as a novelty but never got around to it! If I ever visit Japan anytime soon I’ll get a second shot though, as Capcom is releasing an official T-Virus fragrance over at their cafe in Saitama. The location is literally called the “Capcom Cafe,” and the item itself will go on sale on March 26....
Universal Studios Hollywood is entering a new era, having recently unveiled its first large-scale anime takeover andJujutsu KaisenandOne Pieceare both included in the Fan Fest lineup. Fans can enjoy an exclusive film at the DreamWorks Theater, meet the Straw Hats, shop for merchandise, and enjoy themed snacks. This eventbrings beloved anime characters to life and immerses fans in interactive experiences, making it a must-visit destination for anime enthusiasts. This collaboration with the two beloved franchises offers fans an exciting glimpse into what anime events could look like at this incredibly popular Hollywood destination....
Chris Pratthas a busy upcoming slate. Beyond his first post-EndgameMarvel Cinematic Universe movie,Thor: Love and Thunder,the actor’s career has been taken up in large part by prominent voice acting roles. This includes parts inThe Super Mario Bros. MovieandGarfield. Despite his emphasis in these areas,Pratt’s performances as a voice actorhave received mixed reviews. Some people feel that his voice acting persona is too similar to his real-life voice. Because these films have been successful, however, Pratt is already slated to return to voice acting for their sequels....
The Xbox One S is the 2017 refreshed version of the original Xbox One that updated the console with some notable features such as HDR gaming, and 4K support. While not as powerful as the Xbox One X, the S variant sits comfortably in the middle for players who wants a refreshed console, without having to pay for the pro features. Now, Walmart is offering a significant price reduction of the Xbox One S through its marketplace sold by reputable third-party vendor antonline....
Rumors of Sherlock Holmes’ death in CBS’Watsonappear to have been greatly exaggerated, but his return to corporeal form in season 2 might not be the positive development that it seems. It’s been announced thatOnce Upon a TimeactorRobert Carlyle plays Sherlock Holmes inWatsonseason 2, yet the news carries with it some rather unfortunate connotations. Thus far,Watson’s cast of charactershasn’t comprised a particularly large number of characters from the books, as the series has made a point offocusing primarily on the medical mysteries investigated by Watson and his team....
What is the plural of LEGO, anyway? GamersGate has been running a week-long Heads Up sale which is still ongoing but their specific weekend deals are75% offGTA IVand its DLC, andSleeping Dogsisreduced to half pricealong with its accompanying DLC packs. GOG.com has reduced Telltale’s episodic titlesby up to 80%, including theTales of Monkey IslandandSam and Maxseries. With their Interplay “pay what you want” offer now over, GOG.com has given those of us who missed out on the savings a chance to get Interplay titles for50% off their regular price....
Quick Links LikeThe First Descendant,Once Humanis another free-to-play game that has turned heads. Players are flocking to this free survival game for its unique concept. Here, players are tasked with saving a massive world ravaged by abnormal forms, but in order to do so, they will need the right items. Speaking of getting the right items, there is a lot of crafting involved in For Once. For instance, players will needAdhesiveevery now and then to craft new weapons and armor....
Wicked: For Goodis almost here, and a major change to one of the movie series' main characters has already been revealed months ahead of the sequel’s release. The firstWickedwas an incredibly faithful adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, and while the upcoming sequel will still be incredibly faithful, at least one character will be undergoing a lot of changes in the follow-up. The firstWickedwas one of the biggest movies of 2024, with it acting as a prequel toThe Wizard of Ozfranchise that follows Elphaba, the magical university student who eventually turns into the Wicked Witch of the West....
Star TrekCaptains William Shatner and Anson Mount hilariously debate who really replaced Jeffrey Hunter’s Captain Christopher Pike inStar Trek: The Original Series. Hunter was the initial actor cast as the lead ofStar Trekin its original 1965 pilot, “The Cage.” However, NBC orderedStar Trekto be retooled, with every actor replaced except for Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. WhenStar Trekpremiered in September 1966, William Shatner was the series lead as Captain James T....
Before memes took over the internet, there was Gary Larson’sThe Far Side, a comic strip that often follows a single-panel format with humor so quirky and relatable that it practically feels like the original blueprint for memes. So what exactly is a meme? And which of Larson’s comics would have gone viral had they debuted in today’s digital age? According to Google, a meme is“an image, video, piece of text, typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations....
For those who don’t already know,Star Warsis split into two distinct continuities: canon andLegends. ThecanonStar Warsis everything in the movies or television series, as well as all the novels and comics that have been released sinceDisney boughtStar Warsin 2012(including and especially theMarvel ComicsStar Warsseries). Then, there’s theLegends Star Wars, which is everything that isn’t the movies or television series (ie, novels, comics, video games) released before 2012. Star Wars Legendsis a rich tapestry of Expanded Universe lore....
Summary Alan Wake 2is getting a New Game Plus mode that will feature an alternative story, Remedy Entertainment has revealed. The studio’s announcement arrived mere hours afterAlan Wake 2preloads became available. The second numbered installment in theAlan Wakeseries has been in the making for around half a decade in total, with Remedy returning the project to the drawing board at least once. And though the 2010 original and theAlan Wake’s American Nightmarespin-offwere both primarily action games with horror elements, the upcoming entry goes all-in on survival horror....
AnApplepatent for “Enabling Interactive Service for Cloud Rendering Gaming in 5G Systems” was recently published in Europe. While the patent was originally filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization in February earlier this year, its surfacing proves interestingly timed and topical.Applerecently confirmed that cloud gaming services likeGoogle Stadia and Xbox xCloud are blocked from the App Storefor violating the storefront’s guidelines. There’s nothing particularly revelatory about Apple’s patent, other than it’s notably focused on5G networks....
