Games

Over the last few months, the Infinity Watch has been an unexpected delight, and its storyline recently came to a close in Avengers Annual #1. Although it serves as an introduction, it’s an engaging one that hints at the possibility that the Infinity Stones may still have some unfinished business. The stakes for failure are skillfully portrayed in this issue, and the diverse personalities within the team promise an intriguing dynamic, with several characters shining particularly bright by the end. As we wait to see what’s next for this unique group, Marvel has successfully rekindled my interest and left me eagerly anticipating their future adventures.

The beloved Paddington Bear movie series is planning to grow following the release of the third installment, “Paddington in Peru,” which will premiere next year. It’s been announced that production for Paddington 4 has already begun, while a Paddington TV series is also being conceived as an extension of the film franchise. This news was officially confirmed during discussions at the StudioCanal unit of the Canal+ group during the Brand Licensing Europe 2024 convention held in London this week.

This week, Xbox is implementing significant updates to its mobile applications, resulting in the closure of the Xbox Game Pass app. In a recent announcement, Microsoft has disclosed that all the features from the Game Pass app will be incorporated into the existing Xbox application instead. This consolidation means users will now need only one app on their phone, while still retaining the ability to perform all tasks as they previously did using the current app. As of now, the Game Pass app can still be downloaded, but it will be discontinued in November. Microsoft has indicated that the features from the Game Pass app will first become available for Xbox beta members within the regular Xbox app, before being rolled out to all users.

As October approaches, the climax of season seven for “My Hero Academia” is drawing near. The anime is currently embroiled in war, and with such a dramatic turn of events, its season finale promises to be thrilling. This season has seen All For One mercilessly overpower our heroes, and things are set to escalate further. A new form has been adopted by the villain, and “My Hero Academia” has introduced Levi Ackerman to deal with this transformation.

2022 saw McFarlane Toys / DC Direct reviving the Kenner Super Powers action figure series for a blend of ’80s nostalgia and modern-day charm. The collection is still thriving with the release of wave 9, featuring Bizarro, Batman, Superman, and Riddler, all retailing at $9.99 apiece. You can find pre-order details further down, along with information about previous waves. Keep in mind that U.S. shipping is free on Entertainment Earth orders exceeding $99; otherwise, a flat rate of $7.95 applies for smaller orders.

Instead of smoothly launching its “30th Anniversary” lineup of PS5 consoles and controllers, Sony seems to have stumbled at the starting block. These enticing PS1-inspired items, unveiled just last week, have left longtime PlayStation fans like myself salivating with anticipation. However, in the days since the announcement, Sony has been showcasing more images and videos of the 30th Anniversary gear, making it even harder to resist. The issue is, despite the high demand for these new PS5 consoles and accessories, Sony hasn’t disclosed crucial information about their release date or pricing.