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NEWSJul 27 · 145 views

The Odyssey Holds Strong With 19% Drop, Nears $640M Global Box Office

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey earned another $215.3 million globally in its second weekend, dropping just 19% from its massive opening. The Matt Damon-led epic has now reached $639.6 million worldwide and appears on track to cross the $1 billion milestone.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 27 · 132 views

Magic: The Gathering's 12 Most Powerful Commander Precons Ranked

Magic: The Gathering's Commander format has spawned dozens of preconstructed decks since Wizards of the Coast officially recognized it in 2011. This ranking breaks down the 12 most powerful precons ever released, from the dragon dominance of The Ur-Dragon to the ruthless efficiency of Edgar Markov's vampire legion.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 27 · 189 views

Hasbro Opens Preorders for Tears of the Kingdom Figures — Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf Detailed

Hasbro has opened preorders for a new line of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom figures featuring Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganondorf. The collectibles release May 1 next year with detailed accessories and over 20 articulation points each. Prices range from $27.99 for the 6-inch heroes to $42.99 for the larger Ganondorf figure.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 27 · 122 views

Marvel Confirms Nova Movie With Michael Waldron Writing for Likely 2029 Release

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige officially confirmed a Nova movie is in development during a post-San Diego Comic-Con interview, with Loki creator Michael Waldron attached as screenwriter. The project was notably absent from the Hall H panel but surfaced shortly after when Feige acknowledged the film's existence. A previous Disney+ series version was reportedly scrapped before this feature film approach.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 27 · 114 views

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Confirms DC Talks for New Role, Rules Out Batman for Now

Alan Ritchson has confirmed he is in active conversations with DC Studios about joining the new DCU, though he has effectively ruled himself out of playing Batman in the near future. The Reacher star addressed persistent casting rumors during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, teasing a different mystery role instead.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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PLAYSTATION 5Jul 27 · 164 views

Sony Ending Physical Discs by 2028: Best PS5 Game Deals Right Now

Sony has confirmed the PlayStation 5 generation will be its last to support physical discs, with production ending around the PS6 launch in 2028. Major retailers are currently offering deep discounts on first-party PS5 exclusives, making this one of the final opportunities to build a permanent disc library before physical media disappears from PlayStation entirely.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Close-up of a gaming controller against a vibrant screen in London, England.

GAME REVIEWSJul 26 · 135 views

Splatoon Raiders Endgame Turns Nintendo Shooter Into Vampire Survivors-Style Chaos

Splatoon Raiders transforms from a standard looter shooter into an automated survival spectacle once players reach its post-game content. Deep gadget customization and an overleveling system let players build loadouts that essentially play themselves against overwhelming Salmonid hordes. The Super Spicy difficulty and Bottomless Buffet arena push mission levels far beyond the campaign cap, rewarding creative builds with Dynasty Warriors-scale chaos.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 26 · 129 views

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Brings Back Low-SBMM Playlists Starting August 21

Activision confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's upcoming beta will feature low-SBMM playlists, building on positive player response to Black Ops 7's open moshpit mode. The beta begins August 21, though Game Pass subscribers will not receive early access this time around.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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LATEST RELEASESJul 26 · 112 views

Coyote vs. Acme Gets Physical Blu-ray Release With NSFW John Cena Outtakes Confirmed

Director Dave Green has confirmed that Coyote vs. Acme will receive a physical Blu-ray release complete with R-rated John Cena outtakes. The film hits theaters on August 28, 2026, after Warner Bros. Discovery shelved it in 2023 for a $30 billion tax write-off.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSJul 26 · 115 views

Marvel Announces Ryan Gosling Ghost Rider Movie for 2028 at San Diego Comic Con 2026

Marvel Studios has officially confirmed a Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, with a planned 2028 release. The announcement was made during the studio's Hall H panel at San Diego Comic Con 2026, where both Gosling and Levy appeared on stage to discuss the project.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSJul 26 · 136 views

Marvel Confirms Black Panther 3 for December 2028, Casts David Jonsson as T'Challa's Son

Marvel Studios officially confirmed Black Panther 3 at San Diego Comic Con 2026, locking in a December 15, 2028 release date. Director Ryan Coogler returns alongside stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke, while Alien: Romulus breakout David Jonsson steps into the role of T'Challa's son, the heir to the Black Panther mantle.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 26 · 133 views

Leaked Roll20 Post Hints at World of Warcraft D&D 5E Setting Book for Gen Con

A removed Roll20 news post suggests Wizards of the Coast will announce a World of Warcraft setting book for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition at Gen Con 2024. The leak continues a history of Blizzard and Wizards collaborations dating back to Diablo 2 adaptations. Gen Con runs July 30 through August 2.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSJul 26 · 128 views

Assassin's Creed Shadows Drops to $29.99 in Weekend Deal Roundup

Assassin's Creed Shadows headlines this weekend's best deals at $29.99, marking a steep discount for the first series entry set in feudal Japan. The roundup also includes savings on the DJI Mini 4K drone, Apple AirPods 4, and several LEGO sets.