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The incredible cosplayers bringing Dispatch to life have energized the AdHoc team for months. With convention season now in full swing, we wanted to return the favor and support our amazing creative community! Over the next few Fridays, we will be releasing a series of official cosplay guides, organized by the order in which characters...
Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders for a large statue of Merry, Pippin, and Treebeard in the third quarter of 2026. The company unveiled the 1/4 scale collectible during their Next Level Showcase XVIII event. The statue stands 163 centimeters tall and depicts Merry and Pippin riding Treebeard as they throw rocks at orcs. Prime...
To commemorate the franchise’s milestone 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company has unveiled an eclectic range of merchandise, spanning from commemorative trading card collections to nostalgic gaming accessories. While many of these items serve as delightful nods to the series’ history, the brand recently debuted a surprisingly practical and stylish addition to their lineup: a collection...
The acclaimed series Snowball Earth is officially returning for a second season. The renewal was confirmed shortly after the conclusion of the first season’s 13-episode run this past Friday. Fans can stream the series on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Disney Plus. The announcement arrived alongside a teaser trailer featuring a glimpse of kaiju, imposing mechs, a...
The Nintendo Switch 2 has overtaken the PlayStation 5 in Japanese sales. Despite the Sony console having a longer time on the market, the Switch 2 holds the lead in the domestic region. Data from Gematsu shows the Nintendo Switch 2 reached 5,940,500 units sold in Japan. The PlayStation 5 sits at 5,920,682 units. The...
Image: Skydance Animation/Netflix Brad Bird has nurtured the vision for his neo-noir project, Ray Gunn, since long before his 1999 animated debut, The Iron Giant. After a nearly three-decade journey, the film—described by Bird as a stylistic fusion of The Maltese Falcon and Buck Rogers—is finally set to arrive on Netflix this December 18. “This...
ATEEZ finds themselves utterly captivated by Chase Infiniti in the music video for their latest single, “BAD,” which premiered this Friday (June 26) alongside the release of their new mini-album, GOLDEN HOUR Part.5. The cinematic narrative kicks off at a wedding, where the One Battle After Another actress looks radiant in her bridal gown. A...
CI Games will not showcase Lords of the Fallen 2 at Gamescom 2026. The developer plans to use the extra time to polish the game and refine the soulslike experience. Many players support the studio’s choice to skip the event. Reddit users suggest the team needs more time for development and wants to conserve its...
Madeon Jeremy Beaudet In late 2024, amidst the personal turbulence of a difficult breakup, French electronic visionary Madeon found himself seeking solace in his Los Angeles home. Rather than retreating into despair, he channeled his heartbreak into a profound exploration of identity and transformation. He recognized that the aftermath of a split often forces us...
Seize the opportunity to dive into Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, now available at a 25% discount as part of the Hooded Horse Summer Sale. As the definitive prequel to a legendary franchise, Olden Era returns to the roots of the turn-based strategy genre that set the gold standard for tactical gameplay. Whether...
