Quick Links The concept of the multiverse inFunko Fusionis quite appealing, and the idea of bringing together beloved characters from TV shows, movies, and games, rather than just superheroes, makes it even more exciting. Since many of these are nostalgic and fan-favorite productions, being a part of those scenes adds to the enjoyment of the game. While you mostly travel through movie and TV worlds, it’s also possible to encounter nostalgic game characters, with Mega Man leading the pack....

Summary Kingdom Hearts 4might still be an undetermined amount of time away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the series in other new ways. Super Groupies, a company known for its officially licensed anime and gaming merch, has just unveiled its new Kingdom Hearts line, and betweenits sneakers, scarves, and bags, there is a lot to choose from. There are a total of 18 items in the collectionwith six different characters getting one of each new item....

Over the course of the past decade, episodic games have slowly fallen out of fashion. WhenTelltale’s The Walking Deadlaunched with a rollout that lasted throughout 2012, it seemed like the adventure game studio had found the next big thing. That feeling was further cemented as Telltale continued to pump out episodic games like Game of Thrones, The Wolf Among Us, Tales from the Borderlands, and countless others over the next several years....

Summary Like a Dragon:Yakuzais a mixed bag critically. A couple of reviewers really enjoyed Amazon’s adaptation ofSega’s and RGG Studios' beloved series of games, while most described it as an aimless crime drama. Though, an aspect of the show that many have praised is the adaptation of Kamurochō, a fictional district of Tokyo seen in the games. A neat detail of the show is that it brings Goro Majima’s fighting style from the game into the show, adding another layer of faithful adaptation....

Summary With the first three episodes ofLike a Dragon: Yakuzalaunching yesterday alongside less-than-stellar reviews, I’ve had countless people ask me, noted massive Yakuza fan, how I feel about it. Having not watched the full series yet, I’m holding off on my final verdict for now, but one thing is certainly clear: you will enjoy watching this more if you don’t expect the TV series to fit the same cookie-cutter as the games....

Summary Little Big Planet 3 is set to be permanently removed from thePlayStationStore later this month, removing the ability to purchase the game outside of people selling second-hand physical copies. This follows the shut-down of Little Big Planet 3’s servers on PlayStation 4 earlier this year after a long struggle against hackers and other issues related to the game’s online aspect. This announcement was made in a statement released by the official Little Big Planet account....

Summary Metaphor: ReFantazio’s protagonist has a customisable name just like most otherAtlusgames, but the default option in most parts of the world is “Will”. One of the staples of Atlus' games is the specific way it handles its protagonists. Most of them are meant to be somewhat blank slates for the player to attach themselves to, which includes giving them a name that is used for text dialogue. That’s par for the course for most RPGs, but aninteresting twist is that almost all of them have a default canonical name....

Summary Moonlight Peaksis an adorable little farming sim that puts a spooky twist on the genre tropes we all know and love. Players take on the role of a vampire, the grandchild of Dracula no less, and settle down in Moonlight Peaks, a town filled with magic, weirdness, and wonders. At Gamescom, I spoke with art director Mia Boas and game director Yannis Bolman about how the idea for Moonlight Peaks came about....

Magic: The Gatheringhas had its fair share of odd crossovers since the debut of Universes Beyond in 2021, but Wizards of the Coast has just announced one of its weirdest is coming in 2025. SpongeBob Squarepants will be coming to MTG via an exclusive Secret Lair crossover some time next year, bringing Bikini Bottom to your table. Announced at MagicCon Vegas, we didn’t see any cards or art for the set....

Summary Magic: The Gatheringplayers really aren’t happy about the recent announcement regarding the crossover-laden direction of Universes Beyond and its legality in Standard play. 2024 has been a massive year for Magic: The Gatheringalready thanks to sets likeAssassin’s Creed, Bloomburrow, Fallout, and more, but arguably its biggest moment came just a few days ago. During the most recent yearly event,Wizards of the Coast announced “the next era” of MTG, which includes some big crossovers through Universes Beyond and Secret Lair, and some massive rule changes....

Summary Advent calendars are typically associated with the countdown to Christmas, providing you with a little treat to keep you going throughout December. Who decided we can only use them for Christmas, though? The Pokemon Company wants to know the answer to that question too and has bucked the trend by releasinga Halloween advent calendar filled with spooky action figureswaiting to be revealed during the final two weeks before Halloween....

Summary One of the single most influential manga series to ever release is getting a gorgeous new collection that will make you the envy of every Sailor Scout you know. The Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection Box Set, up for pre-order now at Amazon, is a gorgeous companion piece for anySailor Moonfan. With six volumes, art cards, and a special storage box that will protect your manga with all the power of the moon, you will want to get on this set before it sells out....

Summary Silent Hill 2 Remakeis officially out, andhorror fans, both old and new, are making their way through James Sunderland’s intense adventure. One such person going throughBloober Team’sremake is Silent Hill 2’s original art director, Masahiro Ito. In the leadup to Silent Hill 2 Remake’s release,Ito could often be found on Twitter discussing his career, the game and some of its background. And now that the game is fully out,Ito took to the social media platform to discuss one of the game’s most iconic and moving encounters: the Abstract Daddy....