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It would be an understatement to say the collectibles space is crowded. There’s a seemingly endless number of companies offering various toys, statues, and other pieces of nostalgia-inducing ephemera for almost any age. This is something wrestling fans know especially well, given the explosion of independent toy companies releasing items directed at that fandom.Regardless of what kind of wrestling fan or collector you might be, chances are there is something out there that will appear to you. There’s a surprising number of independent toymakers looking to recapture the spirit of the WWF Hasbro figures of the early ’90s, companies like Super7 and relative newcomer PowerTown that are releasing incredibly detailed figures full of articulation, or even the official WWE and AEW action figures r…

Funko Pop is expanding its lineup with a new series of collectibles known as Bitty Towns and Bitty Rides. Launching later this year, these bundle together a Bitty Pop (figurines that stand about an inch tall) with a unique piece of scenery like houses or vehicles. Figures based on several popular franchises like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Star Wars are among the upcoming releases, making it easy to find something that catches your eye. Best of all, they’re shockingly cheap. Most can be had for $10, while others are just $6. Release dates are spread throughout the rest of 2024, with the first wave launching in October. See all Funko Pop preorders

Mecha Break developer Amazing Seasun Games has revealed that the game will have its first-ever Xbox Series X|S closed beta test from August 25-27. As seen during Gamescom Opening Night Live, a new trailer for the fast-paced mecha multiplayer game also debuted, showing off more of its Zone of the Enders- and Armored Core-inspired gameplay. Exact details on how to gain access to the closed beta haven’t been revealed yet, but the developer says that you can stay tuned to its social media platforms for updates.A closed beta test for Mecha Break was recently held on PC. Amazing Seasun Games says that it received valuable feedback from these sessions, which saw a peak of 51,000 concurrent players on Steam and over 120,000 on the game’s launcher in China.

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Marvel Rivals leaped into action during Gamescom Opening Night Live and announced its upcoming December 6 release date. The new trailer focused heavily on Captain America’s rivalry against Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier, and ended with an intriguing look at Dr. Doom playing the pieces like a chess board.Since the game was first revealed in March, NetEase has steadily revealed more details about its upcoming 6v6 PvP shooter. So far, Marvel Rivals has a diverse roster of heroes and villains, with classic comic-book characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Storm joining the roster alongside more sinister characters like Loki, Venom, and Hela.Several closed betas have been held, with the most recent one ending in early August. First announced for PC, Marvel Rivals will also be released …

Dragon Age: The Veilguard launches for PC and consoles on October 31, and fans who are eager to learn more about the game can preorder an upcoming art book that will detail The Veilguard’s many new and returning characters, locations, and creatures. The Art of Dragon Age: The Veilguard was created in collaboration with the BioWare development team, and features 256 pages full of concept art, promotional illustrations, and more. It will be available in standard and deluxe editions, both of which launch on November 5, just a few days after the game. Preorders for both versions are steeply discounted at Amazon.If you’re interested in the deluxe edition of the book, you’re probably also going to want to check out Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Rook’s Coffer Edition, a collector’s…

From Silent Hill and System Shock to Ant Attack and Resident Evil, we’ve seen a wealth of nightmare-inducing horror games released over the past several decades. The history of these titles is often filled with surprising development stories, and From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror serves as a comprehensive resting place for all these terrifying tales. The popular volume from Bitmap Books is getting a restock at Amazon on September 3, providing readers with over 600 pages of horror game goodness. Releases from Bitmap Books are overwhelmingly popular–so we’d recommend reserving a copy while you still can.

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There hasn’t been a Star Wars movie in theaters since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, but it looks like The Mandalorian and Grogu will be the first film in the franchise to get back to the big screen. While it seems likely that some familiar faces from The Mandalorian will return for the film, we can rule out one cast member: Temuera Morrison’s Boba Fett.Via ScreenRant, Morrison appeared at FanExpo Chicago over the weekend, where he confirmed that he won’t be reprising his role in The Mandalorian and Grogu. In fact, it sounds like Morrison hasn’t been approached about coming back to the part in any capacity.”I’m still waiting for a phone call to be quite honest,” said Morrison. “I think we’re just put on the shelf for a little bit. Maybe we come off the shelf later.” Given the secrecy assoc…

Arguably the coolest Nintendo Lego set, the Nintendo Entertainment System, had been unavailable at Amazon earlier this month (a common occurrence), but now it’s back in stock–and with a slight discount as well. Normally $270, Amazon’s latest restock shaves the price to $262. While a savings of $8 isn’t much, at least it’s something considering we actually have never seen a discount on the Lego NES at Amazon. In the event that Amazon sells out again, you can also find it at Target for the same price. Get Lego NES at Amazon for $262 If you thought this Lego set could be purchased for less than $270 at one point, you’d be correct. Released in 2020 with a launch price of $230, the Lego NES was one of many sets that received substantial price hikes in 2022. For the …

Legendary actor Brian Cox has shared his unfiltered thoughts about the state of movies, saying Marvel and DC are to blame for cinema being in a “very bad way.” Speaking at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Cox said cinema has “lost its place” in part because of the “grandiose element between Marvel, DC, and all of that.””I think cinema is in a very bad way,” he added, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “And I think it’s beginning to implode, actually. You’re kind of losing the plot.”Cox commented on the recent success of Deadpool & Wolverine, saying movies like that are “making a lot of money that’ll make everybody happy,” but there could be consequences down the road.Cox added that he’s also done these kinds of movies, having appeared in X2: X-Men United as William Stryker.…

From 1999 to 2015, Backyard Sports was a beloved kid-friendly sports game franchise with colorful graphics, easy gameplay, and one of the most dominant athletes in video game history in Pablo Sanchez. Today, Playground Productions has announced that Backyard Sports is coming back, and it’s doing so as more than just video games.Backyard Sports will be returning “across multiple verticals, including video games, merchandise, film, television and more” according to a press release. The first of these projects will launch “in the coming months,” but nothing specific–including whether or not it’s a video game or what platforms it will arrive on–was announced. A brief teaser trailer was released alongside the announcement, which shows multiple kids in the signature Backyard Sports ar…