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He’s fast, dangerous, and always ready to declare himself leader. These opponents could make that victory speech a little premature. Starscream has never had a confidence problem. Give him an opening—or just a few minutes without Megatron watching—and he’ll start planning his rise to power. To be fair, he has the weapons to back up some of that attitude. His jet mode makes him a threat from above, and his null rays can disrupt electrical systems. Hasbro’s own character profil

Magpie Games’ upcoming expansion brings new character options, familiar faces, and supernatural mysteries to the tabletop. Grab your dice, Team Avatar. Your next adventure could take you far beyond the Four Nations—and into a place where keeping your cool might matter just as much as your bending skills. Magpie Games is preparing to launch Spirit World, a new setting toolkit for Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game. The expansion puts the franchise’s mysterious spiritual real

We’re exploring areas normally closed to the public—and we’re hearing voices! Join Fonseca for Part 1 of Your Nerd Side’s Halloween Special as we take you inside the Winchester Mystery House for a spooky adventure beyond the usual tour. Walk with us as we get a closer look inside this mysterious house, explore spaces most visitors don’t get to see, and try to make sense of the voices we hear along the way. Expect curiosity, a few chills, and plenty of Your Nerd Side fun. Who—

Cyberpunk fans, get ready to plug in. One of science fiction’s most influential novels is finally making its long-awaited jump to television. Apple’s Neuromancer, based on William Gibson’s landmark novel, premieres January 22, 2027, with Callum Turner and Briana Middleton leading a ten-episode adaptation. For readers who have spent years imagining how Gibson’s dangerous digital world might look on-screen, this is a major moment. Apple And it will not be arriving alone. Prime

Before save points, unlimited continues, and easy-mode settings, arcade games had one mission: take your quarters and test your patience! Remember walking into an arcade during the 1980s? The flashing lights, the electronic sounds, the smell of pizza, and the unmistakable noise of someone yelling, "COME ON!" after losing their last life? Those were the days when gaming wasn't just entertainment. It was survival. Today's gamers have checkpoints, tutorials, difficulty settings,

Forget chestnuts roasting on an open fire. This Christmas, Spawn is heading to the North Pole — and things are about to get very bloody. Image Comics has announced I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale, a new two-part holiday horror story that continues the twisted Christmas mythology introduced in last year’s I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Christmas Story. Writers Chris Killian and Andrew Sanders return for the sequel, but this time Spawn will have a much bigger role as a mur

Xbox isn’t satisfied with living inside your console anymore. Microsoft’s gaming brand is expanding deeper into movies, television, merchandise, live events and other forms of entertainment with the launch of a new division called XP — short for “Experience Points.” The goal is pretty straightforward: take Xbox’s biggest franchises and find new ways for fans to experience them when they’re not holding a controller. XP will be led by Kayleen Walters, president of Minecraft stu

Some family traditions involve recipes. This one involves Dracula. Ryan Murphy has revealed a new vampire project called Brides of Blood, telling Vanity Fair that it will honor his grandmother and the stories they loved together. Vanity Fair For a title that sounds like the world’s most dangerous wedding invitation, that is a surprisingly sweet beginning. A Family Connection Behind the Fangs Murphy explained that his grandmother’s favorites were musicals and Dracula. Sharing

Spoiler warning: This article discusses characters and story setups from Toy Story 5 and its new comic-book spinoff. The movie ends. The credits roll. You finish the popcorn. But apparently, nobody told Woody, Buzz and Jessie that playtime was over. Papercutz is bringing the gang back in The New Adventures of Toy Story 5 Vol. 1: A New Way to Play, a graphic novel collecting four new stories featuring characters from Pixar’s latest toy-box adventure. This isn’t simply the movi

The PlayStation 2 gave gamers plenty of reasons to stay up past bedtime. But behind its memorable adventures and beloved franchises was another side of the library: games that turned exciting ideas into controller-clenching frustration. A recognizable character, a celebrity endorsement, or an impressive-looking box could get your attention. None of those things could fix awkward controls, unreliable combat, or a camera more interested in the nearest wall than the action. Thos

For nearly 60 years, Star Trek has boldly gone where few entertainment franchises have gone before. It has survived cancellation, jumped from television to movie theaters, introduced generations of new crews and reinvented itself more than once. Now, Star Trek may be preparing for another major transformation. Rather than relying entirely on familiar captains, ships and decades of continuity, the next era of Star Trek on the big screen presents an opportunity to introduce aud

Marvel or DC? It’s one of those arguments comic book fans will probably never settle. For decades, Marvel and DC Comics have introduced heroes and villains with remarkably similar powers, appearances and concepts. Sometimes one character clearly arrived first. Other times the similarities developed as the characters evolved. And occasionally, two creators simply explored similar ideas. But comparing them is half the fun. So instead of asking who copied whom, Your Nerd Side is

allout collectors have a new piece of wasteland memorabilia to hunt down — and Bethesda isn't making many of them. Bethesda has released a limited-edition Fallout 76 Nuclear Keycard Replica, bringing one of the game's most important items out of the virtual wasteland and into the hands of collectors. The catch? Only 5,000 are being produced, and each replica is individually numbered. Straight Out of Fallout 76 Anyone who has spent time wandering Appalachia in Fallout 76 knows

The final chapter of Be Forever Yamato: REBEL3199 is almost here, and fans now have their best look yet at the battle ahead. Bandai Namco Filmworks has released the full trailer for Be Forever Yamato: REBEL3199 Chapter 7: Rainbow Samsara, also known internationally as Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199. The concluding chapter is scheduled to premiere in theaters in Japan on October 30, 2026. And judging by the new footage, the finale is aiming big. The Yamato Heads In

One of the coolest action franchises of the 1980s is officially back in action. M.A.S.K. — Mobile Armored Strike Kommand — has returned, bringing Matt Trakker, transforming vehicles, high-tech masks and the villainous V.E.N.O.M. into a new era of storytelling. Image Comics is preparing to release M.A.S.K. Vol. 1: The Ultimate Weapon on January 6, 2027, collecting the opening six issues of the new comic series along with material from the Energon Universe 2026 Special. For lon

The Legend of Zelda is celebrating 40 years in 2026, and Nintendo isn't letting the anniversary pass quietly. While plenty of attention is on what's coming next for the franchise, fans of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdomare also getting something special this fall: a massive new hardcover book dedicated to the mysteries, artwork and history behind the latest era of Hyrule. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai arrives October 20, 2026, gi

As Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, another major Trek milestone is getting some attention: 30 years of Star Trek: First Contact. Released in 1996, First Contact became one of the most popular movies in the franchise and arguably the film that truly established the Star Trek: The Next Generation crew on the big screen. But the movie fans know today almost didn't happen. Early versions of the story put Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Commander William Riker in co

The Nintendo Switch 2 has had a complicated start. Since launch, the system has faced criticism over its price, its early game lineup, and the lack of a massive exclusive title that makes players feel like they absolutely need to upgrade from the original Switch. Nintendo, however, wants fans to know one thing: This is only the beginning. Nintendo of America president and COO Devon Pritchard recently spoke about the future of the Switch 2 and made it clear that the company se

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil has finally hit theaters, and early reviews suggest the franchise may have found its strongest big-screen entry yet. The new film has earned a 96% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while CBR gave it a 9 out of 10. That makes it one of the most critically successful Resident Evil movies ever released. But the bigger story may be how the film handles its video game roots. Rather than directly adapting one of Capcom’s games, Cregger created

Solo Leveling may be sitting comfortably near the top of the anime world right now, but there’s one hero who could potentially give Sung Jinwoo a serious run for his money. His name is Link. Yes, that Link. For decades, The Legend of Zelda has been one of the biggest names in gaming. We’ve explored Hyrule, fought Ganondorf more times than we can count, searched every suspicious-looking wall for secrets, and probably spent way too much time smashing pots. But there’s still one