NYCC 23: Nacelle and Oni Press bringing Robo Force, Power Lords, Sectaurs and more to comics Nacelle has been busy crafting a connected universe that includes classic 80s toy lines, for both animation and comics. It’s all connected Somewhat quietly, The Nacelle Company has gathered together quite a few niche 80s toy properties under its umbrella. These formerly disparate licenses include the likes of Sectaurs, Power Lords, The Great Gar…

NYCC 23: The Pac is back in Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs A battle royale Pac-Man game? That’s just what Bandai Namco is cooking up with Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs. Pac all you want Well, this is definitely something different for the Pac-Man franchise, and yet looks like you’d expect, at least to a degree. Just revealed, Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs sets players … The post NY…

NYCC 23: From the future of comics to going long on Star Wars, here’s Dark Horse’s slate of panels 00 Heading to the big show New York Comic Con is back once again in all its glory, and will be crashing the Javits Center in the heart of NYC this week. Right there alongside of it too, will be Dark Horse Comics, with an impressive collection of panels. While the publisher has a great … The post NYCC 23: From the future of comics to going long o…

Undead aRPG The Unliving creeps out of Early Access this month Rising from Early Access just in time for Halloween is Team17 and RocketBrush Studio’s creep-out action RPG The Unliving. Rise from your grave… Looking for something spooky to play for Halloween week? If you are, you might be interested in the new supernaturally-themed action role-player from developer RocketBrush Studios. Dubbed The Unliving, t…

Toy Fair 23: Super7 booth highlights include TMNT Turtle Van, metallized Silverhawks, Conan, GI Joe and much more Is it safe to say that Super7 is one of the biggest names in pop culture today? If not, it’s definitely getting there, and NYTF was proof. Woo that’s a lotta stuff Think about the biggest and best-known licenses in entertainment. You know the ones, your GI Joe’s, your Thundercats, Disney, the Teenage Mutant Ninja … The post Toy Fair 23: Super7 b…

If horror’s your thing, you’re going to want to check out DreadXP’s upcoming showcase A publisher of all things terrifying and gory, DreadXP is holding its Indie Horror Game Showcase later this month. Horrifying What goes better with October than horror movies? Well… how about horror games? After all, it can be infinitely more scary to actually be playing out a horror adventure, than just watching one. And if … The post If horror…

Prepare for moon-fall with the first look at Atari’s Lunar Lander Beyond A classic returns as Atari showcases Lunar Lander Beyond, with a first-look and a fresh demo as a part of Steam’s Next Fest. The eagle has landed Continuing its series of updates to iconic titles from the origins of video gaming is Atari. Lunar Lander Beyond is obviously an updating to Lunar Lander, which originally … The post Prepare for moon-f…

There’s an alien conspiracy to unravel in cyberpunk sequel Flashback 2 A followup to a true classic, Flashback 2 will feature a twisting and turning tale of aliens and high conspiracy. Two great tastes that go great together Though it might seem like an obvious mixture, it’s not all that often that you see aliens included in a story with futuristic, cyberpunk themes. That’s just what … The post There’s an alien con…

Trepang2 (PC) Review Trepang2 might have an odd name, but recalling the iconic FEAR, it’s also one of the best horror-shooters in a long time. Don’t FEAR the reaper The first-person shooter genre is a pretty wide-ranging one. Especially in modern times, there are a whole mess of sub-genres for fans to enjoy, focusing on different kinds of … The post Trepang2 (PC) Re…

As season 2 hits Disney+, Loki’s original run gets a physical Steelbook release The god of mischief is back, and it’s not just with Loki season 2. The first season of the Disney+ show is back on disc. Glorious As time rolls on, more and more people are seemingly getting back into physical media. That’s pretty amazing when you think about it, since it wasn’t all that long … The post As season 2 hits Disney+, Loki’s original …

Loaded with 7 classics, Star Wars Heritage Pack arrives in December A whole bunch of Star Wars video game favorites will be getting a physical bundle in December, with the Heritage Pack. A grand Heritage Over the last few years, classic Star Wars games have seen re-publication on a few formats. We’re not talking about the more niche stuff here, but blockbusters like the Knights of … The post Loaded with 7 classi…

Just in time to scare up some Halloween terror, Paramount+’s Pet Sematary: Bloodlines debuts today Go back to where the evil of Pet Cemetery began in Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, a new movie hitting Paramount+ today. It’s a PET Sem-ah-taaaarrrraaaayyy Most horror fans are probably familiar with the 1989 original Pet Sematary film, and likely the 2019 reboot as well. Both versions of the story were, of course, based on the … The post Just in time…

Yesterday’s Call of Duty: NEXT dug into everything from zombies to Warzone Mobile If you missed out on Call of Duty: NEXT yesterday, Activision’s yearly deep dive into the series’ latest, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what’s NEXT Yeah, you probably know all about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. The 2023 installment of the long-running shooter franchise is a direct sequel to the. previous year’s game for … The post Yesterday…

“Designed for competition”, NACON’s Revolution 5 Pro comes to PS5 this December A brand new controller designed for those who like a little competition, the Revolution 5 Pro lands for PS5 in December. ProTip You might know the name “NACON” as a video game publisher, but the company is apparently adept in the realm of controllers too. We say that because the upcoming Revolution 5 Pro controller … The post “Designed for compe…

Sean Gordon Murphy is building a brand new, and very different, take on Zorro The masked swordsman returns? In a way he is, as comic icon Sean Gordon Murphy’s Zorro is creating a completely new legacy. Not your father’s Zorro You know the name “Sean Gordon Murphy” if you’re a comic book fan in the modern age. It’d be almost impossible not to, since Murphy has created one of … The post Sean Gordon Murphy is building a bran…

Cyberzoic crosses Dino Riders with Transformers, He-Man, and Zoids for wild new toy line Fans of classic 80s properties… you’re gonna want to see what Creative Beast Studios has cooked up with Cyberzoic. Whoa First, we might be a little biased as we get into this Kickstarter coverage. While we normally don’t report on crowd-funds, every once in a while one comes along that we just can’t resist, and … The post Cyberzoic crosses Dino …

The story continues, as Gothic II is coming to Switch next month Fresh from the release of the original Gothic, THQ Nordic will be bringing Gothic II Complete Classic to the Switch in November. THQ Nordic heard you like Gothic… The original Gothic was just the beginning for publisher THQ Nordic, who are indeed following that launch up with the game’s direct sequel. Gothic II will be … The post The story conti…

Marvel set to game things up with Spider-Man 2 variant covers Marvel is setting up to celebrate the launch of the PS5’s Spider-Man 2 game this month, with some variant covers. Enter the Spider-Verse One of the neatest things about the original Spider-Man video games on the PS4, and it was amongst a myriad of neat things, were the costume assortments. More or less a staple … The post Marvel set to game thin…

Pre-orders open across all platforms for RoboCop: Rogue City, complete with incentives Grabbing RoboCop’s first video game in decades next month? Then you might want to pre-order the Alex Murphy Edition. The name’s Murphy RoboCop is still one of the biggest names in pop culture, even though the cyborg lawman hasn’t had a movie or video game in ages. That’s a testament to just how beloved the … The post Pre-orders open across all p…

Nintendo Download: An Electrifying Enigma A pretty big week for Switch fans brings Detective Pikachu back around, along with Front Mission, Borderlands 3 and more. That’d be a really different headline without the “g” The Switch has been on a bit of a roll lately, with a bunch of great stuff hitting Nintendo’s home-and-away console. This week will see that … The post Nintendo Download: …