X-Force #8 debuts new villain La Diabla with Jay Anacleto cover The latest iteration of Marvel Comics’ now-classic mutant team X-Force is getting a brand new villain with La Diabla. Dios mio Formed in the days after the Krakoan age came to an end, the new X-Force team was forged to rumble with world-threatening events and foes. “Forged” being the operative term, since it was assembled … The post X-Force #8 d…

Hot Toys’ Back to the Future: Part III Delorean is almost here, and Sideshow has a full unboxing Hot Toys goes Back to the Future once again, and you can check out the complete unboxing of their new time machine right here. Your future is whatever you make it Not quite as popular as the first two installments of the classic film series’, the capper is nonetheless still a gem. Back to the … The post Hot Toys’ Back to the Future: Part III Del…

Here’s your first look at Mai, as SNK’s fight-queen makes her arrival in Street Fighter 6 next month Only the second ‘guest star’ in the history of the franchise, Mai Shiranui is almost here for Capcom’s Street Fighter 6. Mai Mai It’s still a little hard to believe that Street Fighter, as a franchise, has never had a guest-starring fighter. The iconic fight brand did in fact not have one though, until Terry … The post Here’s your first look at …

Straight from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, check out the unboxing of Hot Toys’ new Venom A new twist on the apex-villain Venom haunted Spider-Man in Sony’s video game sequel, and will be ready to ship out soon. We are Venom How he was implemented might have been a bit divisive overall, but Venom’s look from the PS5-exclusive Spider-Man sequel is undeniably cool. Harry Osborn’s version of Spidey’s iconic alien foe … The post Straight…

CES ’25: The Super RetroChamp returns for portable SNES/Genesis action Last seen years ago, My Arcade’s Super RetroChamp handheld is finally back on track and looking like a slick 16bit option. The Champ lives If the Super RetroChamp name sounds familiar, there’s a reason. The handheld retro player was last seen at CES in 2020, the last Consumer Electronics Show before the pandemic-related lockdowns. And … The post…

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition gets an info-packed trailer Coming up this spring, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is set to bring the Wii U RPG back to life for the Nintendo Switch. You must be purged At long last, it’s back. Formerly locked onto the Wii U, the massive sci-fi role-playing game that is Xenoblade Chronicles X is heading to the Switch as … The post Xenoblade Chronicles X: Defini…

ARPG Dragonkin: The Banished arrives in Early Access this March Bringing what looks to be classic action/RPG mechanics back to PC fans, Eko Software’s Dragonkin: The Banished is coming up. Flame on Are you familiar with Eko Software? Depending on what kind of fan you are, you might be, since Eko was the studio behind Warhammer: Chaosbane. That title was the first aRPG to feature … The post ARPG Dragonkin: Th…

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed again, this time to March Hope you weren’t planning on spending your Valentine’s Day with Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows, as the game’s been delayed. Huh. What a saga it continues to be for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. A game that should have been a slam dunk for Ubisoft, the feudal Japan-set Shadows has been met with controversy since it was announced. … The post Assas…

A little late, but still a welcome sight is Prime Gaming’s January 2025 offerings Prime Gaming didn’t forget about its monthly PC gaming freebies, as Amazon’s subscription service is ready to roll in 2025. Starting right Here we are on January 9th, and we’re just getting our look at what Prime Gaming is set to serve up for the month. Late or no though, it’s always nice to see … The post A little late, but still a welcome sigh…

Flying straight out of Deadpool & Wolverine’s Void, is Hot Toys’ upcoming Human Torch No, it’s not a new Cap that was just revealed, it’s the Fantastic Four’s Human Torch that Hot Toys has on the way to collectors in 2026. Ah yes, variants Whether you liked it or not, last summer’s Deadpool & Wolverine motion picture was absolutely packed with neat cameos. A good chunk of those were … The post Flying straight out of Deadpool & Wo…

Nintendo Download: Master the Blade Demon-hunting side-scrolling actioner Blade Chimera gets a pre-order deal for the Switch, as the eShop gets back on track for 2025. Happy New Year As it is every year, the last few weeks have been a dismal one for those on the hunt for new game releases. Christmas and New Year’s are some of the … The post Nintendo Download: Master the Blade appe…

CES ’25: MyArcade announces Gamestation Retro line, stocks Bandai Namco and Capcom games Retro gaming fans will have a new lineup of choices this summer, with MyArcade’s Gamestation Retro series. From the arcade to you Fans of retro gaming should be familiar with MyArcade. The company has released a series of collectible hardware options over the years, including a whole bunch of mini standup cabinets. Those have run … The post CES …

Walk through the fundamentals of parkour in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Not too far off at this point, the next game in the Assassin’s Creed series takes fans to Japan, and offers some new traversal options. Yes, it’s Naoe and Yasuke We kind of feel like we have to highlight that we’re still talking about playing as the ninja called Naoe and the samurai Yasuke when … The post Walk through the fundamentals of parkour…

Funcom’s Dune: Awakening powers-up with NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 and Razer’s Chroma Fans looking to get lost in the open-world of Funcom’s upcoming Dune: Awakening might want to upgrade their gear now. My… Dune Still in the midst of quite the renaissance is author Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi tale, Dune. It’s a property that’s now anchored by the series of modern films from Legendary Pictures and director … The post Funcom’s …

Sega plans “Like a Dragon” Direct for this week Yakuza fans looking for the next bits of info on the upcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii have something to look forward to. Updates ho! It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Sega as to the next chapter in the Yakuza franchise, but that drought ends as of this week. The publisher … The post Sega plans “Like a Dragon” Direct for thi…

CES ’25: Razer intro’s its thinnest laptop yet and much more It’s been a packed CES for Razer, as the company has revealed a new slate of offerings that includes the impressive Razer Blade 16. Gaming to go PC game fans should be familiar with Razer, as the company has one of the best-known lines of gaming computers and peripherals on the market. With a history … The post CES ’25: Razer intro’s its thinnes…

Power Lords #1 (Comics) Preview The next installment of the Nacelleverse is almost here from Oni Press, bringing the legendary Power Lords back to life. Power up It’s been a while since fans have seen Power Lords, which originally hit stores in 1983, by way of an action figure line from Revell. Power Lords brought an interstellar story to life, … The post Power Lords #1 (Comic…

Toxic Crusaders nudged back, gets fresh video and tons of new info Retro beat ’em up Toxic Crusaders is still on the way from Retroware, and the developer has released a whole bunch of new info. Have mop, will throw down If you’re anything like us, then you’re pretty excited for Retroware’s retro/action take on Toxic Crusaders. The game is spun off of the 90s cartoon instead … The post Toxic Crusaders nudged ba…

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (Xbox Series X|S) Review Capcom’s other zombie title has its original installment return to consoles with Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Rising again Originally launched in 2006, I’ve always looked at Dead Rising as something of an oddity. The open-world zombie series comes from Capcom after all, and the company is inarguably better known for another undead-fueled series,…

Brutal Gamer’s last minute gift guide: 2024 edition It’s seriously time to stop procrastinating, and we’ve got a little selection of some of our favorite stuff for you to gift (and get). What’s the date? Oh boy… Yeah, so we’re coming up on Christmas pretty darn fast at this point. The biggest holiday of the season is this coming week, and those who’ve … The post Brutal Gamer’s last minute gift gu…