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The Force is getting tactical! A new leak suggests that Star Wars Zero Company, the upcoming turn-based strategy game from Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor, will launch on August 27th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Set during the Clone Wars, players take control of Hawk, a former Republic officer tasked with leading an elite squad on dangerous missions across the galaxy. Featuring Mandalorians, droids, mercenaries, and even Jedi allies, Zero Company prom

Fallout: New Vegas fans, Bethesda is giving the Mojave a collector’s comeback. A new 15th Anniversary Bundle is launching this June, priced at $154.99, and this one is definitely aimed at diehard fans. The box includes the Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition with all the DLC, plus collectibles like an 8-inch Victor statue, Doc Mitchell’s evaluation cards, a Vault Boy enamel pin, Mojave Express and NCR Recon patches, and a collector’s big box. But here’s the catch — this is no

Boba Fett is heading back to the spotlight — but this time, on the comic book page. Marvel Comics is adapting The Book of Boba Fett into a new seven-issue Star Wars comic series from Rodney Barnes and Will Sliney. The story follows Boba after escaping the Sarlacc Pit and taking control of Jabba the Hutt’s old crime syndicate on Tatooine. The series will also bring characters like Garsa Fwip, Dokk Strassi, and Mok Shaiz’s Majordomo into comics for the first time. Season 2 may

After Season 5 ended with Homelander completely stripped of power, dignity, and that god complex he carried for years, the internet had a lot to say. But showrunner Eric Kripke is standing by the ending. Kripke says the backlash was loud, even rough to read, but he doesn’t regret it. His goal was never to turn The Boys into some giant post-apocalyptic superhero war. He wanted the series to remain a twisted reflection of our own world — especially its slide toward power, fear,

McDonald’s Japan has officially launched a new Saint Seiya collaboration, celebrating the franchise’s extended 40th anniversary with limited-time regional burgers and some serious anime nostalgia. The lineup includes the Hokkaido Jaga Cheese Teriyaki, made with a pork patty, soy-teriyaki glaze, Hokkaido cheese sauce, and white cheddar. There’s also the Nagoya-style Kurogoma Juicy Chicken with a sweet and savory glaze, plus the Hakata Mentai Butter Teriyaki, featuring a specia

This week, The Mandalorian and Grogu brings Star Wars back to theaters for the first time in seven years, with Din Djarin and Grogu making the jump from Disney+ to the big screen. But before Mandalore became one of the coolest corners of the galaxy, its roots go way back to Marvel’s Star Wars comic run. — but Mandalore’s story started in a much smaller place: Marvel’s Star Wars #68. In that comic, set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Princess Leia and C-3PO

“Red Dead Redemption 2 players have some new free rewards to grab right now during the game’s latest Naturalist event. Running through June 1st, the event includes weekly challenges, bonus rewards, and exclusive cosmetics for players who jump into different game modes. From May 26th through June 1st, players can compete in Target Races and the Capture Series to unlock the stylish Black Morning Tail Coat — a perfect outlaw look. There’s also a free community-inspired outfit av

The BBC has confirmed that Seasons 1 through 13 of Doctor Who will arrive on AMC+ starting June 11th. That includes every modern Doctor from Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, to Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, and Jodie Whittaker — along with all the major specials. But there is a catch. The newest era of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa will not be part of the deal. Those recent seasons remain tied to Disney+ outside the U.K., raising even more questions about the future of

Since launching in June 2025, the system has impressed fans with major games like Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows — proving Nintendo can finally handle massive AAA titles on the go. And 2026 is looking even bigger with upcoming games like Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Borderlands 4. But there’s one concern growing around the Switch 2 — possible price hikes. Right now the console sells fo

Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in the works. That’s right — more than 30 years after the original Hocus Pocus, and four years after Hocus Pocus 2, Disney is bringing the Sanderson sisters back again. And yes — the full trio is returning. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are all set to reprise their iconic roles. Now here’s the big shift — unlike the second film, this one is being planned for a full theatrical release. So we’re talking big screen witches this

Stranger Things fans — get ready to head back to Hawkins in a totally new way! A brand-new game called Stranger Things Arcade is arriving this summer, and honestly… it looks wild. Created by game developer Raw Thrills, this isn’t your typical arcade shooter. Instead, it’s a giant interactive ball-toss game that uses a massive video screen and special motion technology called the Thrill-Scan system. And yes — it already started appearing at select Dave & Buster’s locations acr

While everyone online is busy talking about those Ocarina of Time remake rumors… Nintendo just quietly revealed something huge for Zelda fans. The Wild Era of The Legend of Zelda is officially returning this September — and it may be for the very last time. To celebrate the 3-year anniversary of Tears of the Kingdom — which honestly feels impossible to believe already — Nintendo announced a brand-new update and a brand-new amiibo through Nintendo Today. And this one is based