40 Years Ago Today, An Iconic Fantasy Movie Was Released (And The Remake Can’t Get Here Soon Enough)

The movie Highlander premiered in theaters on March 7, 1986, but it wasn’t initially successful. With a budget of $19 million, it only earned $12.8 million in theaters and was considered a flop in the US. Despite this, it gained a dedicated following internationally and on video. What really captured fans’ attention was the film’s unique mythology, which became its most memorable feature and led to several sequels and a popular television series that aired throughout the 1990s.

Godzilla Celebrates Major Anniversary With Amazing Tribute

Godzilla is usually known for epic, serious battles, but a new video celebrating his 71st anniversary is surprisingly lighthearted. Toho created the video using stop-motion animation with figures of Godzilla and other monsters from the Monsterverse. It’s full of funny moments and was directed by Cressa Maeve Aine, who has worked on big films like The Dark Knight Rises, Men in Black 3, The Avengers, and Captain America: The First Avenger. You can watch the video below!

Pokémon Winds & Waves Starters Have Potential to Be Great If They Break Old Habits

For a long time, Pokémon games have followed a pattern with their starter Pokémon. Each game features three starters – Fire, Grass, and Water-type – to introduce players to the game’s type matchup system. However, the way these starters evolve has become predictable over the years, with designs across different Pokémon generations starting to feel quite similar.

Kirito & Asuna Return in New Sword Art Online Anime (First Look Revealed)

Bandai Namco is creating a new role-playing game called Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad. What’s really exciting is that it will come with a brand-new anime episode, with an original story crafted by the creator of Sword Art Online, Reki Kawahara. This anime will revisit the Aincrad arc, offering a fresh look at Kirito and Asuna’s experiences. You can watch a preview of the episode, titled “Unanswered//butterfly,” below.

New Game from Yakuza Creator In Jeopardy as NetEase Plans to Pull Funding

Toshihiro Nagoshi’s studio, Nagoshi Studio, is currently working on Gang of Dragon. While NetEase has been financially supporting the game’s development, a recent Bloomberg report indicates they plan to end funding in May. If Nagoshi Studio can’t find new investors, it may be forced to close, potentially canceling Gang of Dragon. Here’s a summary of the situation.