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Saros Drops to Lowest Price Yet Alongside PS VR2 and Resident Evil PS5 Deals

Housemarque's third-person bullet-hell roguelite Saros has hit its lowest price yet at $20 off, just months after its April launch. PlayStation VR2 also sees a $100 discount directly from Sony, while four Resident Evil PS5 titles drop to $15.99 each.

How Xbox Game Pass Went From Savior to Financial Anchor

Xbox Game Pass launched in 2017 as a bold answer to the PlayStation 4's dominance, promising a Netflix-style library for $9.99 a month. Seven years and over $100 billion in investments later, the service has failed to hit subscriber targets, contributed to studio closures, and forced Microsoft to raise prices while devaluing its own biggest franchises.

Tom Hiddleston Returns to Pompeii in New National Geographic Docu-Drama Series

Tom Hiddleston stars in the three-part National Geographic series Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston, blending archaeological discoveries with dramatic recreations of the 79 AD eruption. The project was inspired by his teenage visit to the ruins and encouraged by Chris Hemsworth's own National Geographic work. The series is available now on Disney+ and Hulu.

John Romero Headlines Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok

Gamescom Asia has announced id Software co-founder John Romero as the keynote speaker for its 2025 partnership with Thailand Game Show in Bangkok. The event runs from October 29th to November 1st and will feature expanded floor space alongside major exhibitors including Nintendo, Capcom, and Sega.

PlayStation Fans Plan Week-Long Blackout in August to Protest Disc Production End

PlayStation fans are organizing a seven-day economic and gameplay blackout from August 23 to August 30, 2026, to protest Sony's plan to end physical disc production for new games starting in 2028. The protest, organized by consumer rights group DoesItPlay, calls on players to turn off their consoles and log out of PlayStation services entirely.

Final Fantasy 14 Arrives on Switch 2 August 4 With 117.2 GB Install and Free Trial

Final Fantasy 14 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th with a massive 117.2 GB file size and the full free trial experience intact. The port introduces the new Bastion tank class wielding dual greatshields called skyltborg alongside the Evercold expansion and Godless Realms Saga story arc. A separate subscription is required, though dual subscribers receive a 50 percent discount on the Switch 2 version.

Marvel Teases Sadie Sink in Spider-Man: Brand New Day With Censored Clip

Marvel has released a five-second clip of Sadie Sink in Spider-Man: Brand New Day that ends with her dialogue bleeped out, leaving fans to debate whether she is playing Jean Grey or another mystery character. The film opens in theaters this Friday, July 31.

Avengers: Doomsday Footage Suggests Doctor Doom Mirrors Tony Stark's Greatest Fear

New Hall H footage from San Diego Comic-Con 2026 reveals Doctor Doom's motivation may stem from losing his family due to the Avengers' time travel actions in Endgame. This mirrors Tony Stark's fear that the time heist could erase his daughter Morgan from existence. Robert Downey Jr. plays both roles, deepening the parallel between hero and villain.

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.

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.

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.

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.