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Summary As tourism returns to Japan in full force, there are moreanime and otaku eventshappening than ever, which is good news for the locals as well as tourists visiting the country. One of the newest and unique things to open in Tokyo is MangaDive, a digital, immersive manga experience. It takes fans and puts them inside the manga through a total sensory experience. MangaDive opened in Shinjuku,the heart of Tokyo, at the end of July and is running through the end of August....

Filmmaker James Gunn has been in the news a lot since he took over his new position at DC. The co-president of the media conglomerate has had to explain some of his decisions regarding the DC Universe, and he is now in the spotlight due toBlack Adam. After Dwayne Johnson confirmed that his antihero will not be a part of the reformed DCU, Gunn has now shared his response to the entire situation....

Summary In all modern anime, only a select few characters are as important and as instantly recognizable as Yuji Itadori. As the protagonist ofJujutsu Kaisen, he is loved by innumerable fans across the globe and has received unanimous praise as beingone of the most likable and best shonen protagonistsin recent memory due to his charismatic personality, hilarious antics and genuine regard for his friends and loved ones. However, many fans argue that recently in theJujutsu Kaisenmanga, Yuji has been sidelined in favor of other characters and hasn’t gotten much of a moment to shine for quite a while....

Mortal Kombatco-creator Ed Boon says he would love to do a crossover withKiller Instinct, but concedes the title would have to be an Xbox One exclusive. Responding to a fan recommendation for a potentialMortal Kombatcrossover, series co-creator Ed Boon acknowledged that he loves theKiller Instinctfranchise, but any possible crossover between the two properties would end up being an Xbox One exclusive as a result. Given that theKiller Instinctreboot has been a Microsoft project from the ground up, this shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise....

Remakes and remasters can be a great thing for nostalgic gamers who want to relive their favorite titles but with a more modern feel. Games like theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremakeare highly anticipated due to this. However, while a remake done right can build upon the original experience of a game and give both old and new fans an enjoyable time, there are those remasters that come across more as a quick attempt to gain money from a popular franchise....

French developer Dotemu, in association with SNK, has announced the newest title in theMetal Slugseries,Metal Slug Tactics, offering a new spin on an iconic arcade classic. TheMetal Slugseries has prided itself on its fast-paced running and gunning action in previous entries, offering players various weapons and tanks to dismantle the opposition. InMetal Slug Tactics, players will need to strategically dispatch their units to place themselves in advantageous situations, similar toother tactical RPGs including theXCOMseries....

Summary AMinecraftplayer has shared the moment they encountered a Baby Zombie, one of the game’s rarest mobs. Since its release in 2011,Minecrafthas added and removed several hostile and peaceful mobs. Some mobs like sheep and Skeletons are easier to spot inMinecraft’s world, but others don’t follow the same rule. The world of Mojang’s sandbox is immense, and because of this,some mobs are rare to find inMinecraft. A famous example is the blue Axolotl, one of the five colors of this adorable mob that is not found in nature....

Summary AMortal Kombat 1leak has revealed that the game will feature a new single-player mode.Mortal Kombat 1is the next big fighting game, and huge anticipation surrounds the new entry in the NetherRealm Studios franchise. Mortal Kombatfans were introduced to more playable fighters last week whenMortal Kombat 1announced Reptileand more exciting surprises at EVO 2023. Reptile is back and seemingly aligned with the good guys, and shared the spotlight in theMortal Kombat 1trailer withMortal Kombat: Deception’sAshrah and Havik, also announced as playable characters....

According to many fans, Nintendo’s surprise announcement of the year would most likely be pointed towardsMetroid Dread. It was a game that was long rumored before it was revealed at E3 2021, becoming a name that signaled Samus Aran’s imminent arrival on the Switch. As the game approaches itsFall 2021 release, Nintendo has been steadily providing fans with information through its “Metroid DreadReports” series of posts on its website. The most recent report provides a brief teaser concerning the “Dread” aspect of the game’s title....

Nintendo, like Microsoft and Sony, regularly releases updates for its hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch. Some changes are smaller than others, but each firmware update typically brings system improvements of some kind, whether it’s simply improving stability or adding new features. The latest NintendoSwitchfirmware update has now been announced, and the full patch notes are available. This update brings the Switch to version 14.1.0. RELATED:Nintendo Switch Update Adds Game Folders The Nintendo Switch update is adding some new functionality this time around....

Summary As an anthology series, everyFinal Fantasygame can be played out of order, not counting direct continuations (such asFinal Fantasy 10-2, the series' first sequel, orFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth,the second in theRemaketrilogy). But while each gameshares common themes and imagery, such as chocobos, darkness against light, or powerful crystals, the occasional tantalizing hints of an interconnected multiverse are made in the most easily overlooked of places. These hints are dropped with extreme scarcity, with only one appearing every few games....

Quick Links While most Pokemon inPokemon GOcan be evolved by simply using candies, others require some special items to evolve, just like the otherPokemongames. King’s Rock is one such item, and players often wonder how they can get it in the game. King’s Rock has the sole purpose of evolving two specific Water-type Pokemon —Slowpokeand Poliwhirl — into their evolved forms, Slowking and Politoed (respectively). Here is how to find the King’s Rock evolution stone, and the other requirements players must meet to obtain Slowking and Politoed....

Ho-Oh & Lugia are some of the most recognized and popular legendary Pokémon out there. But despite all the notoriety, there’s a lot to these Pokémon that most fans don’t know much about. Every Pokémon has a story behind it, but these two have quite the history. That’s in big part to how important they were to the Gen II games. You’ll find out a lot about these two by looking into how they came to be....