By Staff Reports –EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 revealed its official Super Bowl LX Simulation, predicting the Seattle Seahawks to win 23-20, and giving fans an early look at how the biggest game of the year could unfold. The last time the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks played against each other in a Super Bowl, the Madden simulation accurately […]
By Staff Reports Just in time for the Big Game, HEINZ is cracking open a new way to enjoy America’s favorite condiment. Introducing the HEINZ KegChup – the first-ever keg of unmistakably rich HEINZ ketchup. Inspired by a solution the beer industry has tapped countless times to ensure fans never run dry, the HEINZ KegChup allows watch parties to never […]
By Staff Reports Bricks & Minifigs, an authorized LEGO® reseller specializing in buying, trading, and selling LEGO® products, proudly surpassed 300 stores in 2025. Through its buy, sell, and trade model, each location gives unused LEGO items a second life with new builders, demonstrating the company’s continued success as a franchise-driven, in-person retailer. Since 2023, Bricks & Minifigs has opened […]
By Staff Reports Welcome back to the wild world of WWE 2K26 where The Show Never Stops. This weekend, WWE 2K26 revealed the covers for the Attitude Era Edition on Friday Night SmackDown and the Monday Night War Edition during Saturday Night’s Main Event. Check them out below!
Spirit of the Shadows #1 ReviewBy Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation The afterlife is one of humanity’s greatest mysteries—where do we go when it’s all said and done? For Erik Leroux, the answer is complicated. On one hand, he’s reunited with the love of his life, Katrina. On the other, he wakes up dressed like a surreal hero-villain hybrid, […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation I’ve always had a soft spot for retro games. The straightforward gameplay, pixel-perfect visuals, and pick-up-and-play fun—that’s my jam. So when I heard about Neon Inferno from Retroware and Zenovia Interactive, my interest was instantly piqued. After spending several hours with the game, I can confidently say this is a cyberpunk-soaked, retro gamer’s […]
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Dead Man’s Wire Review By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Even though Dead Man’s Wire takes place in 1977, it’s a story with themes that very much resonate today. Based on a true story, the film is about Tony Kiritsis, a man who entered the office of Richard Hall and took him hostage for almost three days. Richard […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor I had moment to put together this awesome piece of Bat-Lore, the LEGO Gotham City Skyline! Check it out!!!
By Staff Reports Nakama Press, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, invites readers into a quiet, unsettling mystery where memory, belief, and unresolved history collide… An original 180-page young adult graphic novel from Brazilian writer and illustrator Cassio Ribeiro (Iris Complex, Sara Animals, Navigating with You), LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH unfolds as a small-town mystery shaped by emotional realism and […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Dropping a battle-hardened barbarian into the modern world is already a bad idea. Locking him inside a maximum-security prison? Even worse. That’s the smart, high-concept premise behind Barbarian Behind Bars #1, the new series from Mad Cave Studios that blends fantasy and crime drama in a way that immediately stands out. When a […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation We are back with “Let’s Kickstart This!” for 2026! To kick off the new year, we are spotlighting a comic book from Dark Myth Comics: Ayot Nom-Cost of Return! Ayot Nom: Cost of Return is a black and white, 22-page comic about consequence, identity, and violence you cannot outrun. This project follows Ayot […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Who doesn’t want some free comics? Dark Myth Comics will be releasing a comic strip FOR FREE, every Saturday- check out this week’s comic strip below! Head over to their website HERE to check it out!
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Icon Heroes has opened preorders for War Tiger & Prowlor, a new limited-production that should hit the sweet spot for fans of classic fantasy action figures. Designed by Four Horsemen Studios, War Tiger and Prowlor are elite CLAWS warriors inspired by the look and feel of ’80s fantasy toy lines. Both figures are […]
By Staff Reports (LEGO)– The LEGO Group has unveiled LEGO® SMART Play™, a new interactive platform set to transform LEGO play experiences for kids and families. With this exciting innovation, builders can bring their LEGO creations to life in ways they’ve never imagined! Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in a presentation from Julia Goldin, Chief Product & […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Who doesn’t want some free comics? Dark Myth Comics will be releasing a comic strip FOR FREE, every Saturday! Head over to their website HERE to check it out!
By Jason T. Smith and Nolan P. Smith Founders | Pastrami Nation It was a great year for action figures in 2025- and we have selected our Top 5 of the year, in no particular order! S.H. Figuarts Taro Sakamoto – Bandai Collectibles/ Tamashii Nations Sakamoto Days was a breakout hit in 2025, as Netflix brought the anime stateside. Bandai […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces a 60-day extension to its fan investment campaign on StartEngine, giving supporters more time to become an owner and help shape the next chapter of the convention. With a minimum of only $300 to invest in a major fan convention, the […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation All in all, 2025 was a great year for film. There were certainly some misfires, but for the most part, it was full of wonderful and interesting surprises. Despite the drama surrounding the studio, Warner Bros came out on top with one of the most successful slates in years. Both the MCU […]
By Staff Reports Ring in the new year with a bombastic sci-fi martial arts epic from Nakama Press! Nakama Press, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, is thrilled to give a first look at CYBER PHOENIX—a high‑octane fusion of martial arts mayhem and speculative science fiction from Andy Seto (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Shaolin Soccer), one of Hong Kong’s most […]
By Staff Reports Time’s almost up to get your hands on a physical edition of one of 2025’s hottest indie releases. Pre-orders for Retroware and Zenovia Interactive’s Neon Inferno, which has been setting the internet ablaze since launching on consoles and Steam last month, close next Sunday, December 28, at 11:59 PM EST over at Limited Run Games. The latest […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce HONOR & CURSE: ETERNAL, the long-awaited continuation of the hit series that first introduced readers to Genshi Sakagura—forced into a destiny he never asked for, and now, six hundred years later, the silence breaks… Created and written by Mark London (Underworld), with art and retailer incentive cover by Spanish comic […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor One of the things the past couple of years has shown us is that video game adaptations can actually be decent to great when there is heart put into it. The Last of Us came out swinging on HBO, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive success with both fans and general audiences alike […]
By Staff Reports Tyler Kirkham’s Final Boss didn’t just hit the shelves, it landed a clean shot to the jaw and knocked out the last of the inventory at the distributor level. Reorders are hammering like body shots, prompting Image to rush the debut back to print this week to keep the series in the ring. The second printing will feature […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Celebrating anime since 2003, Kumoricon in Portland Oregon is an annual tradition for many in the Pacific Northwest. There is no shortage of nerdy events taking place year round in Oregon, but this is a special one. Its emphasis on anime and Japanese culture sets it apart from the rest and gives […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation DesignerCon kicks off this Friday, and Mondo is bringing the kaiju heat! The king of all monsters is roaring into Las Vegas with figures, posters and other amazing collectibles! Check them out below, and head to DesignerCon this weekend to pick them up (or visit mondoshop.com this Friday!) Visit www.designercon.com to get […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Join Pastrami Nation Editor Nolan P. Smith as he sits down with Ben Goretsky, CEO and Founder of DesignerCon, to talk about the art and toy world’s biggest celebration — now entering its 20th anniversary and first year in Las Vegas! In this exclusive interview, Ben dives into: ✨ The evolution of […]
By Daniel SchwartzReviewer Publisher: Image ComicsWriter: Robert KirkmanArtists: Dan Mora and Jorge Corona I have been a Transformers fan since watching the animated series in the 80s. I believe that the 1986 Transformers movie is a cinematic masterpiece on par with Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan (which is high praise, as I consider ST2 to be the gold […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out Kumoricon, taking place in Portland, OR- celebrating anime and Japanese culture since 2003! So many amazing cosplayers and vendors! Learn more at https://www.kumoricon.org/.
Born from a stone and destined to be a hero. Magnetic Press is proud to announce the return of one of its most celebrated and two-time Eisner Award-nominated graphic novels (Best Adaptation from Another Medium, Best Painter/Multimedia Artist) with THE MONKEY KING: THE COMPLETE HARDCOVER OMNIBUS EDITION, written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Chaiko, live now on BackerKit! Out of […]
