Not long before his role inStagecoach, John Wayne was rejected for the lead role inThe Plainsman,a lesser-known entry into the Western genre.John Wayne was the face of Western movies for decades, starring in some of the genre’s all-time best films, includingRed RiverandThe Searchers. Wayne earned his reputation as the top Western star of the time, and continues to be remembered as one of the medium’s greatest icons. Given his star power, it’s no surprise that Wayne was usually high on the list of options for the main character when a major Western movie was going into production....

SNK’sKing of Fighters 15has been dropping character trailers in anticipation of the game’s 2021 release date. The latest trailer features long-timeKing of Fightersveteran Benimaru Nikaido and his signature electrokinetic move set. While Benimaru was confirmed as aKing of Fighters 15combatant by a teaser trailer last December, this video officially unveils his Flying Drill kick and electrifying Raijinken punch. The trailer highlights the fast-paced fighting style that has made him a fearsome competitor since his appearance in the series’ first installment,The King of Fighters ’94....

For decades,Vikingshave been a point of fascination in film and television. Known for their distinctive garb and brutality, the Vikings were Norse pirates, traders, and colonizers who were prominent in the 9th to 11th centuries. Their lives are portrayed most profoundly through the historical epicTV seriesVikings, which ran from 2013 to 2020. The show featured aleading cast including Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Travis Fimmel, and Alexander Ludwig.The show was nominated for multiple Emmys, winning in 2020 for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role....

There’s been no lack of hype or analysis leading into the release of the new filmThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. A possible future team-upbetween the Fantastic Four and fellow hero Spider-Man has already been discussed, as well aswho was behind directing the movie’s post-credit sceneandwhat it means next for the franchise’s direction. The film has also receivedplenty of early reactions via social media. Given this attention, the cast ofThe Fantastic Fourhas been doing a multitude of interviews (especially actorsPedro PascalandVanessa Kirby)....

Put some pants on! It’s no secret Japan has long been trying to destroy us westerners with its unstoppable culture for decades. Whether it’s replacing our wives with waifus or cramming our circulatory systems with their nutrient void, sodium-packed instant ramen, we’re being silently destroyed by those incessantly polite islanders. It knows all our weaknesses, so if you think your video games are safe from its corruption, you’re laughably mistaken. Tanuki testicles have been covertly infiltrating our games since the beginning....

It’s coming to Android and iOS soon The reign of adorable little pocket monsters taking over your local park is nearly over. Soon, there will be terrifying monsters posted up next to the tetherball court. CD Projekt Red is working on an augmented reality mobile game for itsWitcherfranchise. TitledThe Witcher: Monster Slayer, it seems to be exactly in the style ofPokemon Go, just with more ferocious creatures. Slaying these monsters takes more skill than flicking a ball, though....

My grandma still calls my DS a ‘Nintendo’ In sunny Chiba, Japan, a womanpurchased a buildingthat actually ended up encasing a time capsule of arcade goodness straight out of the late ’80s through ’90s. Among the relics were almost fifty Sega Aero and Astro City cabinets, along with several Namco machines. Within these cabinets were original arcade boards forStreet Fighter 2 Championship Edition,Metal Slug X,Donkey Kong,Pengo,Magical Tetris Challenge,Galaxian,Raiden 2, andColumns, among others....

Although Neve Campbell is absent fromTwisted Metalseason 2, the show hints at how the actor can return in future seasons. After two years, Peacock’s Twisted Metal has returned, focusing on John Doe and Quiet entering Calypso’s tournament. This means twice the car stunt scenes as season 1, and plenty ofnew characters inTwisted Metalseason 2. Most of the major actors fromTwisted Metalseason 1 return in season 2, but the show has one notable absence: Neve Campbell....

A new clip fromTwisted Metalseason 2 has been released, showing off an explosive chase with Sweet Tooth in pursuit as the titular racing tournament begins.Twisted Metalseason 2will see major characters like John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) partaking in the titular racing tournament seen in the video game source material. Included in this race will be the killer clown Sweet Tooth, voiced by Will Arnett and physically portrayed by Joe Seanoa....

‘Women Don’t Sell’ A new report into toxic culture at Ubisoft suggests that 2018 open-world adventureAssassin’s Creed Odysseywas initially designed with only one protagonist in mind: Spartan mercenary Kassandra. However, execs at the publisher demanded the sequel include an alternate male protagonist,reportedly telling the team that “Women don’t sell.” This latest revelation is part of an investigative reportconducted by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier,which reveals that theAssassin’s Creedteam has faced apersistent uphill battlein regards to spotlighting women characters....

You might want toconsult the great amiibo chart, as things are getting confusing. As we head into June, a boat load of amiibo are coming. So far we have three new Link variants, threeSplatoonvariants, a new singlePikminfive-creature figure, and six amiibo to close out theSmashline — two variants each of Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta. Twilight Princess Link and Cloud Player 2 are exclusive to GameStop,which are accounted for. Today, Majora’s Mask Link and Bayonetta Player 2are up for pre-order from Best Buy....

With only a few weeks to go until release, a new gameplay-focused trailer has been released by Retrosoft Studio for the developer’s upcoming arcade-style fighter,RetroMania Wrestling. The new trailer, which focuses on all the unique modes, matches, and wrestlers that players can choose from, also reveals that matches inRetroMania Wrestlingcan include up to 8 wrestlers at any given time, promising for some chaotic results over the game’s 50 possible match types....

Recently,the value of a legendary producer’s console was revealed, leaving many shocked by the large number. Pieces of music history have been known to be worth nice lump sums in the past. Bands such as theBeatles not only have one of the best-selling records, but also used gear that sells for steep prices. Sometimes this equipment never hits the open market andinstead goes into different Halls of Fame. This is where you can find various instruments from some of the biggest classic rock musicians ever,used to play their transcendent songs....