MAPPA Store in Shanghai Goes Viral After Staff Cosplays as Chainsaw Man's Reze
The new MAPPA flagship store in Shanghai went viral thanks to a staff member's stunningly accurate cosplay of Reze from Chainsaw Man.
Viral Memes & Social Trends
This section documents humorous internet trends, fan-made creations, and offbeat stories emerging across gaming and pop culture. It features developer easter eggs, bizarre in-game glitches, community jokes, and unusual real-world intersections between games, internet phenomena, and celebrities.
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Not Even a Main Character: Resident Evil Requiem Fans Crown Singing Zombie Selena Corey as New Favorite
Resident Evil Requiem fans have fallen in love with Selena Corey, a singing zombie in a bloodstained white dress who has unexpectedly become an internet sensation.
Charizard-Shaped Cheeto Sets Guinness World Record as Most Expensive Video Game Snack
A barbecue Cheeto shaped like Pokémon's Charizard has been certified by Guinness World Records as the most expensive video game character-shaped snack.
Indie Developer RasenNeko Goes Viral for Ultra-Realistic Thigh and Stocking Physics Clip
Indie game developer RasenNeko went viral after showcasing incredibly detailed stocking and thigh interaction physics for an upcoming anime game.
Gold Ship's Daughter Jajamine Goes Viral Among Umamusume Fans for Inheriting Her Father's Antics
Jajamine, the racehorse daughter of Gold Ship, has gone viral among Umamusume fans after mirroring her father's notoriously eccentric behavior during her debut race.
Battle of Talingchan Community Trolls Card Speculators by Advising Them to Play Four Copies
The Battle of Talingchan TCG community playfully trolled a card speculator asking for prices by advising them to actually play four copies of the rare card in a deck.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector Screams After Accidentally Cutting Rare Dark Magician Overframe Card
A Yu-Gi-Oh! fan was left heartbroken after accidentally snipping an ultra-rare Dark Magician Overframe card while opening a pack with scissors.
PewDiePie Invited to Visit WIT Studio Following Viral Daily Drawing Challenge
PewDiePie received an invitation to tour WIT Studio after inspiring fans worldwide with his 100-day daily drawing challenge.
Rooster Fighter Creator Shu Sakuratani Delighted by Custom Rooster Wrestling Mask from Mexican Fans at CCXP
Rooster Fighter author Shu Sakuratani visited CCXP Mexico and proudly wore a custom rooster-themed lucha libre wrestling mask gifted by a passionate fan.
GameStop Offers $69 Bonus for Trading in PlayStation for Xbox
GameStop launches a new trade-in promotion offering a $69 bonus to customers trading in a PlayStation console for an Xbox.
Otaku in Space: Artemis Doll from Sailor Moon Spotted in NASA's Artemis II Mission Control Room
Internet users spotted an Artemis plushie from Sailor Moon in NASA's Artemis II mission control, revealed to belong to veteran astronaut and anime fan Stanley G. Love.
CCXP Mexico Bans Live Chickens Ahead of Rooster Fighter Creator Shu Sakuratani's Visit
CCXP Mexico has banned attendees from bringing live chickens to the convention ahead of a guest appearance by Rooster Fighter manga creator Shu Sakuratani.