Monster Hunter X Shipments Surpass 2 Million Units
Capcom has shipped over 2 million copies of Monster Hunter X, which is only available in Japan.
The official Monster Hunter X Twitter account revealed the milestone, showcasing that the handheld series remains of one of the most popular game franchises in Japan. The Nintendo 3DS game launched there on November 28.
The last installment in the series, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, also saw big shipment numbers, surpassing 3 million copies in February. And Capcom shipped 1 million more copies when the action-RPG released in the west.
Cap and Falcon Will Face Big Consequences
More details from a new cover story on Captain America: Civil War have been revealed so be advised of some SPOILERS ahead.
According to Entertainment Weekly, William Hurt's Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross is no longer a general but now U.S. Secretary of State, which is a pretty great career upswing for a man last seen getting drunk after his secret program's monster Abomination ran amok in a major American city in The Incredible Hulk. We learn Ross wants Cap and Falcon prosecuted for something that went down in Romania.
Opinion: Are Professional Gamers Athletes?
My name is Hunter Hillenmeyer. I spent 8 years as a linebacker in the NFL with the Chicago Bears. For the last three years, I’ve been immersed in the gaming industry at Overdog, where I’ve largely been a spectator to the debate concerning whether competitive gaming is a sport. Earlier this week, an office debate prompted me to do some research and form my own opinion.
Overdog is hosting a Mountain Dew Game Fuel event on Friday that involves two NBA stars and several prominent gaming influencers playing Call of Duty Black Ops 3: Zombie Mode. In planning for the event, one of our employees, a former competitive gamer, posed the question: who would fare better, a pro gamer on an NBA court, or Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley in a Call of Duty tourney with elite gamers?
Daily Deals: Tarantino Movies, Wireless Headphones, Metal Gear Solid V
The Jabra Move is the best set of wirelesss headphones you can get for under $100. They're normally about $80, but right now they're $60, which is as cheap as I've seen them get.
A Ton of Tarantino Makes a Great Gift
This set of eight Quentin Tarantino movies is within $4 of its all-time low price and would make a great gift for the film fan on your list.
76 Stars Who’ve Been in Multiple Comic Book Adaptations
Note: With the news that former Batman actor Christian Bale is in talks to join Thor: Love and Thunder, it's the perfect time to take a look once again at our list of stars who've been in multiple comic book movies and TV shows...
These days it seems every actor in Hollywood has done a movie or TV show based on a comic book property. In fact, some folks liked the gig so much they did it more than once! Chris Evans may be the most prominent with six different comic book characters on his resume (so far), but don't forget other repeat customers like Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba and Will Smith. Even Ben Affleck did double duty despite swearing the genre off after Daredevil.
Italian Fashion House Partners With Nintendo for Super Moschino
Mario is making moves in the fashion world. Italian fashion house Moschino has announced its partnership with Nintendo for the Super Moschino project, a celebration of 30 years of the beloved Nintendo character.
The line includes cotton t-shirts and knitted sweaters, along with "a series of colorful bags and accessories in leather, ranging from backpacks to bucket bags, and from wallets to belts." And it's not only Mario being featured—you'll see accessories adorned with the likes of Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, red mushrooms, gold coins, and more.
Just in time for the holidays, the collection will be available December 5 from Moschino.com, or in store at one of Moschino's boutiques in "Milan, Rome, Paris, New York and Los Angeles, and at the world’s most prestigious multibrand stores."
Telltale Games Teases Image of The Walking Dead: Michonne
We may be learning more about the Michonne 3-episode miniseries of Telltale Games' The Walking Dead this evening.
Telltale teased an image via Twitter of a woman drawing a sword from behind her back, along with the quote "Not everyone deserves saving."
Tagged in the tweet are several accounts, including one for Skybound, another for Walking Dead Creator Robert Kirkman, one for The Game Awards, and a final one for actress Samira Wiley of Orange is the New Black.
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EA Sports UFC 2: McGregor and Aldo to Fight for Cover Spot
The UFC featherweight belt won't be the only thing on the line when champion Jose Aldo and interim champion Conor McGregor clash at UFC 194; the MMA fighters will also be fighting for a spot next to Ronda Rousey on the cover of EA Sports UFC 2.
The highly-anticipated fight, which takes place Saturday, December 12, will mark the first time a real-world sporting event will affect the cover of an EA Sports game. UFC President Dana White calls it "fitting" that the winner will "not only becomes the undisputed UFC featherweight champion, but also the second global cover athlete of EA Sports UFC 2."
Announced last month, EA Sports UFC 2 will introduce several new features, including unique animations for specific fighters, more realistic physics-driven reactions, technique challenges, and "the deepest, most powerful fighter creation tools yet."
What Did Daredevil Do to the Marvel Universe?
Marvel released the first issue of their new Daredevil comic this week, and a lot has changed for Matt Murdock since the previous volume. He's even done something drastic that has affected the entire Marvel Universe.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Daredevil #1!
The most immediately obvious change in this issue is that Matt Murdock has returned to New York City after a brief move to San Francisco in Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's book. Not only is Matt back in Hell's Kitchen, he also has a new job as A.D.A. Rather than defending the innocent in court, he'll now be prosecuting the guilty.
Fear the Walking Dead: Season 2 Begins Production
Production on Season 2 of AMC's Fear the Walking Dead is officially underway.
While Season 1 was filmed in Vancouver -- with additional photography in Los Angeles, where the show was set -- Season 2 is currently filming in Mexico's Baja peninsula, the shooting site for various films including Titanic
"We are thrilled to be starting production and even more thrilled to be shooting in Mexico," said showrunner David Erickson. "Baja Studios has been home to some of the greatest ocean-set films in recent years and provides all the creative resources we need to begin this new chapter in the 'Fear' saga. We couldn’t be happier."
Fear the Walking Dead returns for a second, fifteen-episode season next spring, complete with "zombie water action," according to creator Robert Kirkman.