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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
