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As a passionate gamer, I’ve been thrilled with IDW Publishing’s fresh start for the TMNT comics, and their latest move is even more exciting! Instead of resting on their laurels, they’re pushing the boundaries with “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Nightwatcher” #1. This new series is masterfully penned by Juni Ba, an up-and-coming comic genius who’s making waves in the industry. The artistic duties are handled by Fero Pe, a talented artist who previously breathed life into some exceptional issues of the previous Ninja Turtles series. With a compelling concept and creative minds at the helm, “Nightwatcher” #1 is a strong argument for delving deeper into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us!

Characters in comics may appear and disappear, sometimes not used for long periods or even killed off to provide a new creative team with a clean slate. This appears to be what happened to a character who has been part of Marvel Comics for 50 years. Warning: Iron Fist 50th Anniversary Special #1 spoilers ahead! Proceed cautiously if you haven’t read the comic yet.

In the forthcoming updates to Dungeons & Dragons ruleset for 2024, set to roll out next month, the team has revamped several conditions that offer mechanical advantages or disadvantages to creatures during and outside of combat. While some conditions have undergone significant transformations (like Exhaustion), others have received subtle modifications that make them more tactically challenging. However, one condition saw a minor tweak that makes it far scarier in practical play than it was in the 2014 core rules.

As a dedicated Nintendo fan, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of the successor to my beloved Switch console. While rumors have circulated for quite some time about the “Switch 2,” many, including myself, believed that it would debut around the same timeframe as its predecessor, which hit the market in March 2017. However, recent insights from Chris Dring on the GamesIndustry.biz podcast have me questioning this assumption. According to him, developers have reportedly been informed not to anticipate the new system’s arrival within Nintendo’s current fiscal year, which concludes on March 31, 2025. This news has me wondering if we might be in for a bit of a wait before getting our hands on the next iteration of this fantastic gaming device.

In the latest preview for “Kraven the Hunter,” viewers get an authentic glimpse of the menacing character, Rhino. This Spider-Man spinoff movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff, who takes on the title role of our main character, Kraven. Following the trend of Sony Pictures’ other Spider-Man-related films, “Kraven the Hunter” portrays Kraven as an anti-hero, given his history as a foe to the web-slinger. As our protagonist, Kraven requires an adversary, and that role is filled by The Rhino in this film.

As a longtime gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that this year’s Gamescom is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events on the gaming calendar. From August 21st to 25th, some of the biggest names in the industry will be showcasing their latest and greatest titles, with Xbox, Ubisoft, and Radical Fish Games just a few of the many participating companies.