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Contains spoilers for Chapter 104 of Dragon Ball Super One-Shot now available on the Viz Media site.

One of Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104's main setting is a museum to Earth's greatest heroes. A hall of statues displays various characters, each with a significant role as Earth's savior. One character who fans never saw coming is even made canon. While some of these heroes are unnamed and unrecognizable, others have a rich history behind them and are an important part of Dragon Ball's backstory.

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The First Hero Shown is Olibu, King Kai's Greatest Student Before Goku Olibu Debuted in Dragon Ball Z Episode 196: "Tournament Begins"

Olibu, or Oribu, is a human Earthling from the North Galaxy,...

Nintendo may be the most fascinating business to research in the video game industry. But it missed out on the first Final Fantasy game on the N64. The company has managed its history to run through a variety of ups and downs that no one ever anticipated, and they have had such a phenomenally successful run of things that continues to this day.

The first Final Fantasy game didn’t launch on the N64. | Credit: Nintendo.

Nintendo has occasionally been so erratic that they have even caught prospective partners off guard, and Sony is no exception. There are also a few instances in Nintendo’s history where the company’s operations went horribly wrong. The possible collaboration between Sony and Nintendo on the Snes could be viewed along the same lines, albeit possibly on a scale that hasn’t been observed since.

The first Final Fantasy game wasn’t launched...

Shonen Jump is synonymous with several of the world's best-selling manga franchises, including the likes of Dragon Ball, Naruto, Demon Slayer and many others. However, according to former Weekly Shonen Jump editor-in-chief Kazuhiko Torishima, Shueisha's iconic publication was once on the verge of collapse -- only to be saved by a new artist and their debut manga series.

Kazuhiko Torishima was Akira Toriyama's main editor during the serialization of his original Dragon Ball series. The 11-year period between 1984 and 1995 was an extremely lucrative one for Weekly Shonen Jump, with Toriyama's shonen epic driving up sales for the magazine. However, the manga's eventual conclusion resulted in a dramatic decrease in magazine sales. As detailed on Mdpr, Kazuhiko Torishima, who was put in charge of V-Jump after Dragon Ball's ending, was abruptly transferred back to Weekly Shonen Jump in order to revive the failing publication.

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Nintendo is not holding back and showed no remorse about filing a lawsuit against fellow Japanese game developers over patent infringement. Pocket Pair released a great game that took inspiration from other popular franchises like Pokémon and then renamed them into Pals and their unique features like being able to carry powerful firearms. The gaming mogul could have pursued legal actions months ago; however, they waited long enough and gave Pocket Pair enough time to earn enough goodwill and sympathy from the gaming community.

The recent lawsuit could be the end of the Palworld gravy train. Image Credit: Pocket Pair

Patent infringement is a serious offense once valid proof is presented. The game developers of Pocket Pair started this ambitious project with a modest budget that later spiraled into more than they could have imagined, and this could have given the plaintiff enough reason to go after the defendant now.

Nintendo is making quite a buzz after suing Pocket Pair for patent infringement. The gaming community is scratching its heads after the Japanese gaming company aggressively made sure its fellow Japanese developer’s wings are clipped amidst the rising success of their game. The game was developed with a modest budget and achieved an impressive milestone a few months after the release date early this year.

Pocket Pair is only following in the footsteps of The Pokémon Company. Image Credit: Pocket Pair

It is easy to forget that Pokémon took inspiration from Dragon Quest and is now pursuing legal action against Pocket Pair for a crime they also committed years ago. It is like poetry that rhymes and the gaming community is baffled by these recent events that could affect the success of Pocket Pair and Palworld.

Nintendo Is the Peak Definition of Hypocrisy After Filing a Lawsuit Against Pocket...

Whether you’re on a long road trip or taking your usual morning commute to work, a handheld gaming device will be your best friend. Over the years, smartphones have become an amazing game platform that can sweep you away into expansive worlds.

From epic adventures in classic fantasy realms to futuristic sci-fi sagas, mobile RPGs have evolved into immersive gaming experiences that are perfect for playing anywhere.

If you can’t afford a dedicated gaming handheld or just prefer gaming on your phones, we’ve got you covered. In this list, we’re diving into 9 must-have mobile RPGs that deserve a spot on your device.

9. 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil Plenty of dungeons, loot, and monsters to encounter. | Credit: Valorwave

An indie gem, this one throws you into a sprawling open world where you explore the world at your own pace. There are tons of loot to collect...

With the addition of vehicles and crafting mechanics, Tears of the Kingdom moved further away from the iconic traits that define the Zelda franchise than even its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, causing some to question if Totk belongs in the series. The open-world formula of Botw was already a major departure from the norm for a Zelda game, instead following the rubric of titles like Shadow of Mordor and Assassin’s Creed. As Totk continues to distance itself from the familiar elements of the franchise, veteran fans may wonder if the Breath of the Wild series should have been a wholly original Nintendo IP, separate from The Legend of Zelda.

Given the abandonment of traditional Zelda gameplay, many of the best games like classic Zelda feel more like true Zelda sequels than Botw or Totk. The superficial elements of the franchise remain, with a hero named Link saving a princess...

Scream Of The Banshee Will Become The 200Th Syfy Saturday Original Movie, Premiering March 26 At 9Pm (Et/Pt)

New York – March 1, 2011 – Since 2002, Syfy viewers have experienced mutated sharks, mosquito men, alligators as big as blimps, vengeful demon moths, pterodactyls, werewolves, dragons and really, really big snakes. Plus earthquakes that split the U.S. in half, man-made volcanoes, space storms, tornadoes made of ice, magnetic meteors and plagues of killer locusts — every unnatural disaster imaginable.

Now Syfy celebrates its bi-weekly assault on humanity with the premiere of its 200th Saturday Original Movie, Scream of the Banshee, on Saturday, March 26, at 9Pm (Et/Pt).

In Scream of the Banshee, when a college professor opens a mysterious and ornate box discovered hidden in the tunnels under her university, she and her students hear the horrifying scream of a bloodthirsty Banshee. Everyone who hears the scream is fated to die a strange and terrible death.

Since 2002, Syfy viewers have experienced mutated sharks, mosquito men, alligators as big as blimps, vengeful demon moths,pterodactyls, werewolves, dragons and really, really big snakes. Plus earthquakes that split the U.S. in half, man-made volcanoes, space storms, tornados made of ice, magnetic meteors and plagues of killer locusts -- every unnatural disaster imaginable....

Now Syfy celebrates its bi-weekly assault on humanity with the premiere of its 200th Saturday Original Movie, Scream of the Banshee, on Saturday, March 26, at 9Pm (Et/Pt).

In Scream of the Banshee, when a college professor opens a mysterious and ornate box discovered hidden in the tunnels under her university, she and her students hear the horrifying scream of a bloodthirsty Banshee. Everyone who hears the scream is fated to die a strange and terrible death. Now the professor, her daughter and a few of her students must try to stop the Banshee. A production of After Dark Films,...

We told you all the way back in the beginning of February that Steven C. Miller's After Dark Original, Scream of the Banshee,e would be making its world premiere on Syfy, who co-produced, on Saturday, March 26th, at 9/8 Central with a replay four hours later. But that's not the only thing cool about this debut!

From the Press Release

Since 2002, Syfy viewers have experienced mutated sharks, mosquito men, alligators as big as blimps, vengeful demon moths, pterodactyls, werewolves, dragons and really, really big snakes. Plus earthquakes that split the U.S. in half, man-made volcanoes, space storms, tornadoes made of ice, magnetic meteors and plagues of killer locusts -- every unnatural disaster imaginable.

Now Syfy celebrates its bi-weekly assault on humanity with the premiere of its 200th Saturday Original Movie, Scream of the Banshee, on Saturday, March 26, at 9Pm (Et/Pt).

In Scream of the Banshee, when a...

Scream Of The Banshee Will Become The 200Th Syfy Saturday Original Movie, Premiering March 26 At 9Pm (Et/Pt)

From the Press Release:

New York, NY -- February 28, 2011 -- Since 2002, Syfy viewers have experienced mutated sharks, mosquito men, alligators as big as blimps, vengeful demon moths, pterodactyls, werewolves, dragons and really, really big snakes. Plus earthquakes that split the U.S. in half, man-made volcanoes, space storms, tornados made of ice, magnetic meteors and plagues of killer locusts -- every unnatural disaster imaginable.

Now Syfy celebrates its bi-weekly assault on humanity with the premiere of its 200th Saturday Original Movie, Scream of the Banshee, on Saturday, March 26, at 9Pm (Et/Pt).

In Scream of the Banshee, when a college professor opens a mysterious and ornate box discovered hidden in the tunnels under her university, she and her students hear the horrifying scream of a bloodthirsty Banshee. Everyone who hears the scream...

Dragon Storm

Stars: Maxwell Caulfield, Angel Boris, John Rhys-Davies, Tony Amendola | Written by Patrick Phillips, Sam Wells | Directed by Steven Furst

A heavily singed farmer staggers at the fortress of King Fastrad (John Rhys-Davies), hot on his heels, 5 dragons hell bent on getting their flame on. When the dragons follow this attack up with one on his castle, Fastrad is forced to seek the aid of rival King Wednesbury. He is aided through the forest by Silas, a hunter (Caulfield in bearskins and fright wig) but denounces him as a thief on arrival. While Farstrad attempts to take over Wednesbury’s castle, Silas is recruited as Dragon Hunter, getting together a motley crew (is there any other kind?) to attack and kill the alien menace. Oh, sorry, didn’t I mention that? The dragons have hatched from large meteor rocks. Why? Who knows? They just have. Keep up.

Dragon Storm,...

A helpful intro tells us Dragon Storm is set in Carpathia in 1190 Ad but costumes, accents, sets and acting do little to assist in our suspension of disbelief. As dragons from outer space cause havoc, leaving a trail of death and destruction, two rival Kings must put disagreements aside and unite to battle these fire-breathing demons.

The first dragon hatching from what appears to be a meteorite is laughable and a fairly good indication of the production quality of Dragon Storm. Thankfully special effects are one thing that does improve throughout the film. Forget outer shots of Fastrad’s castle looking like a cardboard façade, the majority of Dragon Storm’s budget was clearly used for special effects – the dragons look like they’re from another film. A film of extremes, Dragon Storm will swing from completely over-exaggerated physical theatre techniques to a complete lack of any attempt at acting,...

Revolver Entertainment have announced the UK DVD release of fantasy epic Dragon Storm on May 24th 2010.

Set in a fantasy medieval realm two Kings are feuding. King Fastrad is continually plotting to invade the neighboring kingdom of his nemesis, the noble King Wednesbury. It is not until King Fastrads castle is attacked by dragons that he must swallow his pride and beg King Wednesbury to come to his aid. ?Together they must work together to protect their kingdoms from being ravaged by the deadly dragons, so a team of skilled warriors is assembled to kill the beasts.

Action packed with stunning special effects Dragon Storm is a modern take on the great fantasy films of old, starring John Rhys Davis (Lord of the Rings), John Hanson, Maxwell Caulfield, Tony Amendola and the ever gorgeous Angel Boris. Check out the trailer:

You can pre-order Dragon Storm on DVD now at Amazon.