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NEWSJul 27 · 40 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 · 38 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

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GAME REVIEWSJul 26 · 42 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 · 52 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 · 35 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

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NEWSJul 26 · 33 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 · 45 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 · 48 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 · 54 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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSJul 26 · 74 views

Marvel SDCC 2026: Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3, Avengers Doomsday Cast Revealed

Marvel Studios dominated Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with a cascade of major announcements including Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3 dated for December 2028, and a massive ensemble cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The panel also confirmed Deadpool's return and debuted new Spider-Man: Brand New Day footage.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 26 · 64 views

Neuromancer Gets January 2027 Release Date and First Trailer at Comic-Con

Apple TV+ has officially dated its long-awaited Neuromancer adaptation for January 22, 2027, with a ten-episode rollout starting with a two-episode premiere. The announcement arrived alongside a gritty first trailer at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, confirming Callum Turner as Case and Briana Middleton as Molly.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 26 · 43 views

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Addresses Open World Fatigue, Promises Bigger World With Better Guidance

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has acknowledged growing concerns about open world fatigue while confirming the trilogy's final chapter will feature a larger world than Rebirth. Square Enix plans to launch the action RPG on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in spring 2027.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWSJul 25 · 37 views

Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders Proves the Company Still Has Room to Grow

Nintendo launches Splatoon Raiders on July 23 for Switch and Switch 2, transforming the ink-splattering franchise into a player-versus-environment looter-shooter. The spinoff applies Splatoon's signature mechanics to a genre dominated by Borderlands and Diablo, marking Nintendo's first meaningful step into unfamiliar territory since the original Splatoon debuted on Wii U in 2015.