Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
