PlayStation 4 Was February 2018’s Top-Selling Console
Sony took the top spot in console sales for February 2018, and Monster Hunter World was the best selling game for the month.
Overall hardware spending was up 55% over the same period last year, something the NPD group attributes to "growth in Switch and Xbox One sales." Nintendo Switch's pace shows no sign of slowing down, with the system reaching the "highest installed base for a console platform" ever.
Dollar sales remained flat compared to February 2017. Switch software helped keep the number stable, offsetting "declines across all other platforms."
Overall spending on hardware, software, and accessories is up 23% over last February, attributed largely to hardware, but also in the "Accessories and Gamecard" category of spending which includes controllers. The PS4 black DualShock is the best-selling accessory of 2018 so far.
Marvel Themed-Lands, Rides Coming to Three Disney Parks
Disney will open new Marvel rides and lands in three Disney Parks.
As detailed on the Disney Parks website, California's Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland will be getting new attractions featuring beloved Marvel superheroes, such as Iron Man, Ant-Man, Spider-Man, and more.
At Disneyland Resort, the new Super Hero-themed land will open in 2020 and it'll include attractions with Spider-Man and the Avengers. The land will be anchored by the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! ride that opened in 2017. It will be located in the adjacent space currently occupied by A Bug’s Land.
Dragon Ball Super Screened for Thousands Across Latin America
Thousands of Dragon Ball Super fans gathered together to watch the 130th episode of the hit series streamed publicly in cities across Latin America, and it appears some of these screenings may have been held without the authorization of Toei Animation.
Prior to the release of Episode 130, Toei Animation released the following statement:
To the viewers and fans of Dragon Ball.We have become aware of the plans to exhibit episode # 130 of our series Dragon Ball Super in stadiums, plazas, and public places throughout Latin America.
Toei Animation has not authorized these public showings and does not support or sponsor any of these events nor does Toei Animation or any of our titles endorse any institution exhibiting the unauthorized episode.
Cumberbatch Currently Unsure When Dr. Strange 2 Would Happen
Marvel Studios is currently not working on Doctor Strange 2, according to Benedict Cumberbatch.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly Cumberbatch, who portrays Dr. Stephen Strange in the MCU, revealed he's currently unsure when Doctor Strange 2 would happen and that, for the time being, there have been no talks of making a sequel.
"Not at the moment, no," Cumberbatch said when asked when he might be shooting Doctor Strange 2. "The masterplan is continually in flux, so it would be out of order for me to speculate."
The first Doctor Strange film released in 2016 and in our review of the movie, we say it successfully "expands the MCU into a very trippy, supernatural realm." Fans can watch Doctor Strange in action again quite soon in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War, which hits theaters on April 27.
Apple Will Reportedly Reveal iPhone X Plus in September
Apple will reportedly reveal the iPhone X Plus this September, and it'll be the biggest iPhone ever.
Forbes reports the iPhone X Plus will sport a 6.2-inch edge-to-edge Retina display (OLED) instead of the rumored 6.5-inch screen with an LED display. The screen size will allegedly be similar to Samsung's S9+, but wider and shorter.
Apple is also set to make some minor changes to the iPhone X, including "adding new color options and integrating faster components."
Reports earlier this year suggested Apple is working three new iPhones for release later this year. The trio of smartphones reportedly include the large"phablet," which is most likely the iPhone X Plus, a new phone similar in size to the iPhone X, and a cheaper model with fewer features.
With Daniel Bryan Cleared to Wrestle, Here are the 14 Greatest WrestleMania Feuds
Now that WrestleMania 34's card is starting to take its final form - with Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar set to clash in their second 'Mania main event and John Cena readying himself to face The Undertaker (though will it be Biker-Taker?) - here's a quick rundown of some of the best and boldest feuds from the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Daniel Bryan may even find himself wrestling at WrestleMania having been medically cleared to compete again by WWE! Yes, Bryan is back and ready to return to New Orleans, the site of his famous WrestleMania 30 double-win!
How Yoda Wound Up in The Last Jedi
There are a lot of Star Wars fans out there, but nobody knows Yoda like Frank Oz knows Yoda.
Oz is an actor, writer and director, but unlike many filmmakers who wear all those hats, he is also one of Hollywood’s most accomplished puppeteers. The director of comedy classics like Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and What About Bob? rose to acclaim playing iconic characters like Miss Piggy in The Muppet Show and Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back.
NASA Working to Stop an Asteroid From Hitting Earth in 2135
An asteroid the size of the Empire State building, named Bennu, is currently hurtling towards our planet, and while the chance of it actually colliding with us is slim, NASA is getting ready. Just in case.
The Washington Post reports odds of the asteroid hitting the planet in 2135 is 1 in 2,700. NASA is working on a contingency plan anyway, because they don't want to die at the hands of a catastrophic fireball of annihilation as much as the rest of us.
Serena Williams Has A Big Question About Avatar: The Last Airbender
Whenever Serena Williams is not too busy winning Grand Slam title after Grand Slam title, she's trying to figure out the lore behind Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Williams asked a lingering question about the series on Twitter, specifically about the origins of humans learning how to bend. "Avatar last air bender fans only: Question- If the original benders were the sky bisons, badger moles, and dragons; how does that tie in with Avatar Wan when the lion sea turtle gave all the people bending power?????" Williams tweeted.
Of course, as you'd expect Williams received plenty of replies with different answers. Most fans suggest animals learned how to bend from the elements, while the lion sea turtles gave humans the power to bend.
Daniel Bryan Has Been Cleared to Wrestle By WWE
This just in, WWE announced that Daniel Bryan has finally been cleared by their doctors to return to in-ring action!
The following is WWE's statement:
"Following more than two years of extensive evaluations, WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan has been medically cleared to return to in-ring competition by leading neurosurgeons, neurologists and concussion experts, including Dr. Robert Cantu, Dr. Javier Cárdenas and Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher.