Apple’s “CODA” wins historic Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards

By Staff Reports Apple tonight made history after “CODA” landed three Academy Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with wins for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Siân Heder. The winners were revealed this evening at the 94th Annual Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. “CODA” is the first […]

An Original Manga Set in the World of ‘The Witcher’

By Staff Reports Dark Horse Comics and CD PROJEKT RED present a new story in The Witcher universe based on the rich traditions of Japanese folklore. In The Witcher: Ronin, the role of a witcher is just as essential—as dangerous spirits and demons are constantly on the prowl. Concept and story written by CD PROJEKT RED’s Rafal Jaki, illustrated by manga artist Hataya, and lettered […]

Video Game Review: 35MM

By Nolan P. Smith  Editor I love indie games, so I was excited to dive into the world of 35MM from Sometimes You. Atmospheric, brooding, and mysterious, this little game will pull you in before you know it.  So what is it about? 35MM is a post-apocalyptic slow burn adventure that takes you and your friend through a land torn […]

LEGO Back To The Future Time Machine

By Staff Reports Inspiring fans to fire up their brick building engines, the LEGO Group and Universal Brand Development have revealed a brand new three-in-one reproduction of one of the most iconic movie vehicles of all time – the LEGO® Back to the Future Time Machine. Inspired by the DeLorean car seen in the time traveling adventure film franchise from […]

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is Now Available Worldwide

By Staff Reports Today, 2K and Gearbox Software announced that Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands®, an all-new, fantasy-fueled looter shooter game from the unpredictable mind of Tiny Tina, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC* via the Epic Games Store. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands features the journey of the Fatemaker through an extraordinary tabletop realm where rules […]

Cyberpunk 2077 (PS5) Review

By Nolan P Smith Editor When Cyberpunk 2077 first launched on past gen consoles in 2020, it was met with an array of negativity. Glitches throughout the game made it almost unplayable. This was CD Projekt Red’s biggest launch since The Witcher and was highly anticipated, so it was a massive blow when the initial launch tanked. Gamers were beyond […]

The Texas Rangers to Premiere Nolan Ryan Documentary on May 1

By Staff Reports In the world of Major League Baseball, no one has created a mythology quite like Nolan Ryan. “Facing Nolan”, a new documentary covering Nolan’s life and illustrious career, will premiere in Texas-like fashion and surely grow his legendary status. When the Texas Rangers conclude their 1:35 p.m. game against the defending World Series Champion Atlanta Braves on […]

The Quarry Invites You to a Summer Camp Worth Dying For; New Teen-Horror Game from Supermassive Games and 2K Coming June 10

By Staff Reports 2K and Supermassive Games today announced The Quarry, an all-new teen-horror narrative game where your every choice, big or small, shapes your story and determines who lives to tell the tale. Featuring an iconic ensemble cast of Hollywood stars and celebrities, including David Arquette (“Scream” franchise), Ariel Winter (“Modern Family”), Justice Smith (“Jurassic World”), Brenda Song (“Dollface”), […]

Toho ULTIMATES! Wave 1 Figures – Godzilla vs. Biollante

By Staff Reports Super7 is kicking off the Toho line of ULTIMATES! with the stars of the 1989 film, Godzilla vs. Biollante! A scientist learned his lesson about DNA tampering the hard way, accidentally creating a hybrid rose monster containing the DNA of his deceased daughter. Meanwhile, terrorists have released Godzilla from its volcanic prison within Mt. Mihara, setting up an […]

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event Unveils New Trailer, Game Info, Pre-Order Start and June 30, 2022 Release Date

By Staff Reports Today, during a Monster Hunter™ Digital Event, series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto unveiled a new trailer for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak™, the massive expansion to the top-selling and award-winning Monster Hunter Rise™. The enthralling new trailer offers a glimpse of the new story, the new Elgado Outpost hub, the challenging new monsters, and the exciting new abilities that […]

Announcing the launch of a new annual event: The Actors Voice Over Experience

By Staff Reports We’re excited to announce our new event — AVOX, the Actors Voice Over Experience — happening July 2-3 at the Pasadena Convention Center. AVOX is our partnership with PCB Entertainment, Inc. — a cross-platform content creation company, which is one of the Gaming and Anime industry’s leading digital post-production studios. AVOX is happening in addition to our annual […]

WWE 2K22 Available Now and Packed with Content that Hits Different

By Staff Reports 2K today announced WWE® 2K22, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, is available now for PlayStation®4 (PS4™), PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Featuring Rey Mysterio® on the cover in celebration of his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar, the game features a top-to-bottom […]

Your Surprising First Look at a Darker Wonderland in ALICE EVER AFTER #1

By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at ALICE EVER AFTER #1, the premiere issue of the new five-issue original series from superstar artist and writer Dan Panosian (An Unkindness of Ravens, Canary), artist Giorgio Spalletta (Red Sonja: Black, White, Red), colorist Fabiana Mascolo, and letterer Jeff Eckleberry, a darkly surreal tale of an adult Alice as she […]

Valkyrie Elysium – A New Entry in the Legendary Valkyrie Series – Coming 2022

By Staff Reports SQUARE ENIX® announced that VALKYRIE ELYSIUM™, an all-new action-RPG in the VALKYRIE series, is coming to PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and PlayStation®4 consoles and STEAM® this year. Developed by Soleil Ltd., VALKYRIE ELYSIUM draws on the richness of Norse mythology to present an original story set in a world on the brink of destruction, full of danger and fast-paced […]

Music Racer Ultimate Review

By Nolan P Smith Editor I had never heard of Music Racer Ultimate, but it looked and sounded like it was worth a try. I fired up the PS5 and jumped into the driver’s seat, but it wasn’t quite what I expected. It won’t be for everyone with less racer and more dynamic rhythm, but it doesn’t have to be.  […]

GTAV and GTA Online coming to PS5 on March 15

By Staff Reports Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online arrive for PlayStation 5 on March 15 — delivering the action-packed, blockbuster Story Mode adventure and the dynamic, ever-evolving world of GTA Online to PlayStation 5 with a host of improvements for new and returning players. These new versions of GTAV and GTA Online make the experience richer, […]

America the Beautiful – One Artist Uses Nostalgic WPA-Style Poster Art to Encourage People to Explore America’s National Parks Again

By Staff Reports Photographer and graphic artist Robert Decker (https://national-park-posters.com/) recently spoke about the growing desire of Americans to get out and travel the country again, especially as spring approaches. Exploration of the country’s natural beauty is at the heart of Decker’s National Park Poster Project – an extensive collection inspired by the iconic Works Progress Administration campaign of the late 1930s […]

ThunderCats HO! A Prop Replica Of The Sword Of Omens and More Announced By Factory Entertainment

By Staff Reports Factory Entertainment, Inc. has announced the latest addition to its line of officially licensed high-end collectibles–a limited edition Sword Of Omens prop replica from the highly popular 1980’s cartoon series, ThunderCats. The Factory Entertainment team have done it again! After spending countless hours studying the vintage toy line, episodes of the classic animation series and archival information, they’ve successfully produced […]

DENUO NOVO is proud to offer the STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS First Order Stormtrooper Standard Kit now available for pre-order!

By Staff Reports Denuo Novo is now offering the Star Wars: The Force Awakens First Order Stormtrooper Kit for pre-order! This is a build-it-yourself kit which allows for greater customization options during fitting.  The First Order’s infantry units wear stark white armor derived from that worn by the Republic’s Clone Troopers and the Empire’s Stormtroopers. Members of this new generation of Stormtroopersare trained […]

Using Algorithms To Create Riders Republic’s Trail Network

By Staff Reports (Ubisoft)– At the 2022 Ubisoft Developers Conference, Senior Houdini Artist Igor Kharitonov spoke about creating the procedurally generated trails in Riders Republic. To create the game’s extensive network of interconnecting trails, the team initially used a pathfinding method to build a road between two points of interest on the landscape. The pathfinder algorithm is seemingly simple: a […]

Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 7 biohazard Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2022

By Staff Reports Experience three acclaimed Resident Evil™ titles like never before when Resident Evil™ 2, Resident Evil™ 3 and Resident Evil™ 7 biohazard arrive on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year. Developed using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, all three titles will tout cutting-edge features including ray tracing, high frame rate and 3D audio to enhance the immersion […]

BABYLON’S FALL NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION AND PC

SQUARE ENIX® today announced that BABYLON’S FALL™ is now available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system and PC (Steam®). Watch the BABYLON’S FALL launch trailer below: Developed in partnership with renowned action specialists, PlatinumGames Inc., and featuring fluid co-op-combat, powerful weapons and a unique, striking art style, the epic world of BABYLON’S FALL can be played […]

George Pérez, Dave Stevens Among Inkwell Awards’ 2022 Lifetime Achievement Winners

By Staff Reports The Inkwell Awards, a non-profit devoted to promoting the art of comic book inking, has announced the winners of their lifetime achievement awards, The Joe Sinnott Hall Of Fame and The Stacey Aragon Special Recognition Award (SASRA). Winners of the SASRA, in alphabetical order, are Gene Day, George Pérez, John Severin and Dave Stevens. Gene Day’s widow, […]

Elex II Review

By Nolan P Smith Editor I recently got a PlayStation 5, so I have been looking for solid games to check out. Elex II has been on my radar, so I decided to jump in and give it a shot. ELEX II is the sequel to ELEX, the open-world role-playing experience from Piranha Bytes. Back to the war-torn sci-fi world […]