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Hiya Toys has unveiled a new 1/12 scale Warrior Bug action figure based on the film Starship Troopers, scheduled to ship to collectors in the third quarter of 2027. The collectible expands merchandise for the Starship Troopers universe, which has also spawned games such as Ultimate Bug War!, Starship Troopers: Terran Command, and Starship Troopers:...
Bandai Namco has announced a major paid expansion for its futuristic vampire soulslike JRPG, titled Code Vein II: Mask of Idris, which is scheduled to launch on September 9 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The expansion introduces a new storyline focused on Liv Voda, the sister of Valentin. Access to this new...
HBO Max has greenlit an eight-episode order for “The People v. Gorilla Grodd,” a comedy mockumentary exploring the Metropolis legal system. The project is part of the rebooted DC Universe and continues the story of Jimmy Olsen from James Gunn’s “Superman.” Framed as a true-crime documentary, the series follows Jimmy as he investigates one of...
Publisher GungHo has released a playable demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter across PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, allowing players to transfer their save progress into the full game. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter continues the storyline from the series’ opening entry. The remake of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter,...
Marvel Studios is reportedly still in discussions with Alien: Romulus star Cailee Spaeny for a role in its upcoming X-Men reboot. According to Knight Edge Media, the actress remains in talks with the studio despite missing out on the role of Rogue, which ultimately went to Indie Navarrette. Spaeny is now reportedly under consideration for...
The developers of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 have detailed the enemy lineup featured in the upcoming shooter, showcasing returning Xenomorph variants alongside new threats. Drones and Facehuggers will return, while players must also deal with fresh hazards such as the Guardian and the Siren. Following reveals of all playable classes and cooperative gameplay, the development...
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games have announced that medieval strategy game The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 will launch in Early Access on PC on September 17, 2026. The economic simulation title allows players to start out in professions such as a blacksmith, preacher, or thief to accumulate wealth. From there, players work...
SleepingMuseum, the developer behind Death Palette—a title that surpassed one million downloads on Google Play—has released a new mobile stealth horror game, Death Antique. The title is available as a free download on both Google Play and the App Store. The story follows a grim reaper who has lost her scythe but must still carry...
Olivia Rodrigo Surprises Fans With Limited Physical Release of Unreleased Track ‘Serena Joy’ at Local Vinyl Shop Olivia Rodrigo headlining the Pyramid Stage during Glastonbury Festival. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images) Ahead of her highly anticipated Daisy Chain Fields festival, Olivia Rodrigo treated local fans to an unexpected musical drop. On Friday (August 21), the 23-year-old...
Within action-RPG circles, one entry reigns supreme as the undisputed badge of prestige: Diablo 2. Released in 2000, it represents the franchise at its most gothic, atmospheric, and unforgiving. Even today—especially through the refined lens of the Resurrected remaster—its sheer scope, grim tone, and mechanical depth remain mesmerizingly effective. Purists might champion the 1996 original...
