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The Marvel Legends Series Daredevil: Born Again mask and billy club set is on sale for $97.99 on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, down from a $139.99 list price. The 1:1 scale replica arrives just in time for Halloween 2024 and includes a display stand for collectors who prefer to showcase it.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot told investors the Watch Dogs franchise remains an important brand for the company's future, but confirmed no new entries are currently in active development. The series has been dormant since 2020's Watch Dogs: Legion, and a planned film adaptation wrapped production two years ago with no release date in sight.
Square Enix has revealed a new hot springs feature for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation that grants permanent HP increases, unlockable bathing suit skins for party members, and a rubber Chocobo balancing mini-game. Director Naoki Hamaguchi shared the footage during SDCC Málaga, confirming the feature arrives alongside the game's April 8, 2027 launch on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has revealed he has not played GTA 6 and generally avoids open-world games, including those from his former studio. In a recent interview, Houser explained that his distance from the genre stems from a desire to avoid unintentional influence on his current creative work at Absurd Ventures. His comments offer rare insight into how industry veterans navigate creative boundaries after leaving landmark franchises.
HBO's Lanterns drew 12 million average viewers per episode but remains unrenewed as Warner Bros. Discovery navigates its pending merger with Paramount Skydance. John Stewart will next appear in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow film arriving July 9, 2027.
Rockstar Games developers traveled across Florida with police officers and gang members to research GTA 6's virtual Miami and Florida Keys. Head of development Aaron Garbut detailed the studio's immersive approach in a new Love Magazine interview ahead of the game's release next month. The research trips included low flights over the Everglades and hovering above a live Beyoncé concert at a stadium.
Blade director Bassam Tariq opened up about his difficult exit from Marvel's canceled 1920s vampire movie starring Mahershala Ali. Despite the project's collapse, Tariq refuses to blame Kevin Feige, calling him a "good dude" with too much on his plate. The filmmaker also revealed new story details, including a planned horse chase through a speakeasy set in New Orleans.
Star Wars Zero Company headlines this weekend's best deals with a $12 discount bringing the tactical game down to $47.97 at Amazon. The 9/10-rated title earns praise for its cinematic presentation and a story focused on non-Force users. Several other notable games and tech items also see significant price drops for Sunday, October 4.
Saturday Night Live Season 52 featured a Weekend Update sketch pitting GTA 6's Jason against The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's Link in a six-minute gaming showdown. The segment aired October 4, 2026, hosted by Dakota Johnson with musical guest Turnstile and a surprise Taylor Swift cameo. Gaming fans have largely criticized the sketch for relying on outdated stereotypes and a surface-level portrayal of Rockstar's upcoming protagonist.
Jagex has revealed a fourth RuneScape MMO currently in early development under the working title RS4, built on Unreal Engine and set in Gielinor's Sixth Age. The studio also announced an animated adaptation produced with YouTuber Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL" White and Lyrical Media, expanding the franchise beyond games for the first time in its 25-year history.
