A sealed copy of Super Mario 64 broke a new record by selling for nearly $1.6 million in an auction that ended July 11. After the auction closed, Heritage Auctions shared the news on Twitter, writing, “#HERITAGELIVE #WORLDRECORD!! Super Mario 64 – Wata 9.8 A++ Sealed, N64 Nintendo 1996 USA just sold for $1,560,000 at
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Marvel’s Black Widow, now playing in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is developing a smart way of echoing back to earlier films by showing events audiences knew so well, but from a different character’s perspective. That played out most effectively in Spider-Man: Far From
TV URBAN LEGEND: There was nearly a sequel to the original Masters of the Universe series in the late 1980s set in the past of Eternia (Preternia) starring a magical hero known as He-Ro. In one of the first TV Legends Revealed I did in this series of He-Man features (of which this is the
The ubiquitous water level can be frustrating and tedious, often involving the lowering and raising of water levels, making the player feel more like a plumber than a video game hero or heroine. But water levels can also be fun, unique, and memorable. The best water levels are those that are fun to play and not simply vehicles
While The Sims is primarily about allowing players to create their own characters and stories, the franchise does have recurring pre-made playable Sims and NPCs. The most famous of these is Bella Goth, a character whose mysterious disappearance has fueled years of speculation and fan-theories. Perhaps even stranger, though, is Agnes Crumplebottom, a woman known for her grouchiness and violent
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men #1 by Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia & VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. The X-Men and mutantkind in general have been at the center of controversy in the Marvel Universe ever since House of X. With an all-new, all-different status quo that puts the once feared and
My Hero Academia‘s Quirk-based combat system ensures that there are heroes and villains of all kinds. A well-rounded team will have a few melee powerhouses or other offensive fighters, and there will also be room for support heroes, such as Mezo Shoji or the zero-gravity Ochaco Uraraka. Ochaco is a fine ally for Izuku, but
Originally released in 1987 by Square, Final Fantasy has left an indelible mark on gaming history. Final Fantasy is known for its detailed, cinematic stories, and players the world over eagerly anticipate the next release in the franchise. Sidequests, Easter eggs, and minigames are some of Final Fantasy‘s oldest traditions, but some of them are
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Season 1 of Katla, now streaming on Netflix. In Season 1 of Netflix’s Katla, the small Icelandic town of Vik gets rocked when volcanic activity once more creates an unstable environment. Most citizens have fled, with a few staying back to take care of small businesses. However, things
Although no TV series is ever perfect, Avatar: The Last Airbender is often held up as the next best thing. But its almost universal acclaim causes the flaws it does have to stand out all the more, and that goes doubly so for episodes seen as “filler” by fans. Recent comments by Avatar‘s creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael
Actor Jodie Turner-Smith, known for her performance on projects such as Queen & Slim’s, expressed a desire to see more women and women of color behind the scenes in Hollywood. Speaking at Kering’s Women in Motion, Turner-Smith talked about using her position in the industry to give others opportunities. “I want to make my life about
My Hero Academia‘s latest story arcs haven’t been afraid to shake up the status quo, introducing bold new developments with huge consequences for the characters and plot alike. Villains such as the dreaded Overhaul and the YouTube-loving Gentle Criminal have been dealt with for now, so the time arrived for Class 1-A’s its newest challenge: Class 1-B.
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fear Street Part 2: 1978, now streaming on Netflix. Fear Street Part 1: 1994 set the precedent that Shadyside has a history full of monstrous killers. They were all normal people who were possessed by a witch on her quest for revenge against the town. Fear Street Part 2:
Each year, the Nintendo Switch has announced new games or features that help make its titles more accessible to a wider audience while also making gameplay as entertaining as possible. This has been exemplified with the recent reveal of a new Switch OLED model and the announcements of their latest titles in their most recent Nintendo Direct. However, it’s
In Star Wars, the Death Star is the Empire’s greatest super-weapon, capable of obliterating planets in an instant and spreading fear across the galaxy. Marvel’s Galactus has a similar reputation, with the hungry cosmic entity an almost unstoppable entropic force in the Marvel Universe. The question is, amongst these two planet killers, which has destroyed more?
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Masters of the Universe: Revelation #1 by Kevin Smith, Rob David, Tim Sheridan, Mindy Lee, Rico Renzi, Kathleen Barnett, and Deron Bennett, on sale now. Netflix’s upcoming Masters of the Universe: Revelation is a much anticipated direct sequel to the original 1983 animated series, and is rumored to uncover new secrets about
As a prequel, Rogue One needed to skirt carefully around the existing Star Wars canon, which was no small task considering the film directly led to the events of A New Hope. Use of the Death Star, in particular, needed to be addressed with care, because canonically, Alderaan was the first test of the battle station’s
Marvel Studios’ first animated series, What If…?, looks to break down the doors of what is possible in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by doing a deep dive into the multiverse. In the first official trailer for the series, a voice-over of the Ancient One can be heard explaining that time and reality are changing. This plays over
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fear Street Part 2: 1978, now streaming on Netflix. Fear Street Part 2: 1978, like its predecessor, isn’t just a love letter to the slasher genre, but to horror at large. It’s got witches, possession, undead beings and gruesome monsters in gooey cocoons, so it should come as no
A Twitter post advertising the adult-oriented DC Black Label comics line claims “there are no limits in the world of #DCBlackLabel,” but fans have responded en masse pointing out one particularly infamous limit. The limitation in question is Bruce Wayne’s penis. The first printing of the first DC Black Label comic, Batman: Damned #1 by
Although it may have somewhat of an infamous reputation within the anime community, it’s still true that Sword Art Online hosts quite a few popular characters who fans can’t seem to get enough of. Kirito and Asuna are the two big names that come to mind, especially given how sweet the relationship between the two of them
Celebrities tend to have a hard time with getting bad publicity for publicity’s sake. It’s easy to figure out which celebrities are doing better than others based on how little attention they get through mass media, as everyone knows the news loves to pick on everything that’s awful in the world. RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: 10 Celebrities
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s own Thor, Chris Hemsworth, supplied his voice for the role of “Frog Thor” in the latest episode of Disney+’s Loki series. Director Kate Herron confirmed the casting choice in a discussion on the ForAllNerds podcast, a clip from which was posted on Instagram. Speaking of how pleased she was with the contributions of
Before The Elder Scrolls Online, before Final Fantasy XIV, and before World of Warcraft, there was EverQuest. It managed to evolve everything that had been done before in the genre and capture a wide variety of players to make a massive playerbase for itself. RELATED: Resident Evil: 10 Ways Resident Evil 4 Transformed The Entire
Welcome to a special Adventure(s) Time’s installment, a look at animated heroes of the past. This week, we’re examining a forgotten franchise from the 1980s, and its obscure (and dark) connection to a far more popular line from that era. And if you have any suggestions for the future, let me hear them. Just contact
True crime movies tend to always dramatize certain things for the sake of the narrative, and that’s understandable. A movie isn’t going to be very good if it’s spastically all over the place, and the crime itself is often used more as a guideline rather than law to follow. Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn how the depiction of Captain Marvel in Kingdom Come pushed Alex Ross’ art style to its limit. Welcome to Comic Book Legends Revealed! This is the eight hundred and seventh installment where we examine three comic book legends and determine whether they are true or false. As
The heroes of the Marvel Universe are some of the most respected around, but they still have their share of bad days. Unfortunately, when one is battling some of the most intimidating foes on the planet, these bad days can lead to some pretty dark places. In the past, these places have led to heroes
Jane Austen wrote Pride and Prejudice in 1813 as a romantic comedy, satirizing the era’s obsession with finding a husband. In the 19th century, marriages were especially tied to class mobility, financial promise and a family’s reputation. A “good” marriage could bring wealth and land to a family as much as a “bad” marriage could bring inescapable
Renowned figure expo Wonder Festival has revealed the official illustration for its 2021 autumn event! The visual was penned by mangaka Toshinao Aoki, who has also been involved in franchises like Pokémon and Kirby as an illustrator. Generally held every February and August, Wonder Festival spotlights garage kits produced by individual creators in addition to