Several days ago, Nintendo made the announcement on its Japanese Twitter account that it would no longer allow players to add funds via credit card on theWii Uand Nintendo 3DS eShop in Japan starting early next year. Although the company didn’t explicitly say it is permanently closing shop for the 3DS andWii U, it appears to be an inevitability at this point. Whilethe 3DS did see some success during its prime,the same can’t be said about the Wii U....

Monster Hunter Riseis the sixth and the latest installment of the reveredMonster Hunterseries. Fans of the franchise who own aNintendo Switchwill absolutely find this title delightful. Not only does this game offer the incredibleRPG elementsand interactivity this franchise is known for, but now they have the chance to play the game on the go. RELATED:10 Great Action RPGs To Play If You Like Monster Hunter: Rise Like allMonster Huntergames, though, moving around this game’s world is not a simple walk in the park....

Summary Now thatNintendois done with the3DS, there is not much hope left for them to bring overJapanese-exclusive titles. Yet, that’s not to say these games will never come over to North America. Just look atTrials of Mana,which was trapped for two decades in Japan. It may seem like a fruitless effort now to highlight the games the West never received. However, in light of recent localizations likeTrials of Mana, one must never lose hope....

Horror films come from across the world. Many of the most famous films and directors from the genre hail from overseas. Countries like Japan, Italy, and South Korea have all given the world some of the most affecting films in horror as well as some of the most famous directors. However, the world is a big place and there are plenty of countries producing horror gems that are underseen and underrated....

James Gunn and Peter Safran recently announced their plans for the new DCU, which will be a soft reboot of the DC Cinematic Universe that will allow new plans, characters, and actors to flourish. One of the major surprises from the announcement is a newSupergirlfilm. While Superman will also be a focus of an upcoming reboot, the more surprising film announcement is that ofSupergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow. Despite the recent appearance of a new live-action Supergirl character in the latest trailer forThe Flash,there is very little informationso far about how the Supergirl movie will pan out for DC, or who could play the character....

The world ofPokemonis a unique one with its own ecosystem and wildlife. Nevertheless, it bears some resemblance to reality, and some Pokemon borrow traits from real-world animals. Some animals receive more attention than others, including birds, dogs, cats, and foxes. This isn’t a bad thing, as the fox-inspired creatures ofPokemonare some of the most beloved. Foxes are rather shy animals that survive on omnivorous diets and are found in various environments, including forests and tundras....

Clive Barker likely holds the silver medal for horror authors having their work made into movies. He’s much more involved in the productions than Stephen King, but his final products have a similar variance in quality. WithHellraiserin the 80s andCandymanin the 90s, he’s been an icon for decades. Not all of his projects earn the same level of fame.Rawhead Rexis one of his most entertaining films, though not for the reasons he intended....

With the checkered flag on the horizon and a bitter rival in close pursuit, a brash driver puts the pedal to the metal as they seek ultimate glory. Thebest racing animeare absolute thrill rides defined by breathtaking action, larger-than-life characters, and cool cars. While not producing all that many series, particularly over the last few years, this genre has some true classics under its belt, delivering stories that hold eternal nostalgic value or are just plain old timeless....

Since the early nineties, fans have long enjoyed the rebellious cast of characters on display in the numerousSonic the Hedgehoggames.Tails, Knuckles, Dr. Robotnic, and the titular hedgehog himself, Sonic. Over the years, this gaming cast has naturally grown to include many new and recurring heroes and villains. Still, with the transition of time, this classic gaming franchise has branched out to other media formats producing some memorable comics and animations....

Black Pantherstar Daniel Kaluuya has recently taken the time to reflect on his experience making the hit Marvel Cinematic movie with his late friend, Chadwick Boseman. In the first film, Kaluuya portrayed the character of W’Kabi, who also happened to be a close companion to Boseman’s iconic hero. He also acted as the husband to Danai Gurira’s Okoye. W’Kabi serves as the head of security for the Border Tribe of Wakanda when he suddenly finds himself at odds with T’Challa after discovering he failed to capture the violent Ulysses Klaue....

TheCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warbeta has finally arrived, with players who pre-ordered on PlayStation 4 getting to try the game starting today. While Xbox and PC players will not be able to access the beta until next weekend, PlayStation users have been given a schedule detailing each day of this weekend’sBlack Ops Cold Warbeta. Right out the gate, the schedule confirms that theleakedBlack Ops Cold Warmap Cartelwill be part of the beta....

After many years and multiple delays, the long-awaitedCyberpunk 2077is just around the corner.TheWitcherdeveloper CD Projekt Red’s ambitious new RPG hopes to hit the ground running and define the genre on the next generation of consoles, taking on the world of the pen-and-paper RPGs, its cybernetic sci-fi look, and colorful characters. One of the most interesting characters in theCyberpunk 2077universe established in the RPGs is Michiko Arasaka. Her famous last name may give away her family to fans of the franchise, but unlike her relatives, Michiko’s path has been very different....

At this point, the characters ofOverwatchhave become iconic throughout the gaming community. In addition to the gameplay, Blizzard created a cast of diverse characters and worlds for players to dive into. Now Dark Horse is releasing Art of Overwatch Vol. 2 so fans can get a deeper look atOverwatch’suniverse and heroes. While Dark Horse showcases a wide array of comics, it is also a one stop shop forOverwatchlore outside of the game....