Games

Goldberg, a legendary figure in wrestling, has been out of the limelight for more than two years now. His last wrestling match was against Roman Reigns at the 2022 WWE Elimination Chamber event, which ended in defeat for him after just six minutes. This loss marked the end of Goldberg’s recent run with WWE, which started back in Fall 2016 and consisted of a total of 12 matches. Despite this setback, Goldberg has expressed his desire to have one final run in the ring before he retires for good. The WWE Hall of Famer had previously been assumed to have ended his career in 2004.

1. For about a week now, Deadpool & Wolverine has been playing in theaters, and the internet is riddled with spoilers as a result. Even lead actor Ryan Reynolds found out about a cameo, albeit indirectly, via social media. Yesterday, George Cottle, a stunt performer and second unit director on Deadpool & Wolverine, posted a photo on Instagram showing that Tom Holland’s brother, Harry, was among the Deadpool stunt doubles. Reynolds seemed caught off guard by this revelation, as he reacted with disbelief to Cottle’s post. It serves him right for revealing all those cameos during Comic Con on Thursday evening!

Marvel Studios is bringing back key elements of the Avengers team for “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars,” but this time around, there will be adjustments to their typical production process. If you missed the buzz last Saturday at Comic-Con, here’s a quick update: Robert Downey Jr. is set to reprise his role as Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Additionally, Joe and Anthony Russo have been confirmed to direct the upcoming Avengers films. These announcements are undoubtedly significant, but new information has emerged regarding Downey and the Russos’ compensation and when production on the new Avengers movies will start.

The ongoing 2024 Summer Olympics don’t seem to be inspiring a new Mario & Sonic crossover game from Sega and Nintendo this year. Unfortunately, it looks like the collaboration between the two gaming giants has come to an end according to the International Olympic Committee. Instead of continuing the partnership, the IOC is reportedly seeking alternative ways to maximize their licensing revenue. In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Lee Cocker, who has worked on every previous game in the series, shared some insights into the situation.

Recently, NetherRealm Studios and WB Games revealed some exciting news about the second year of DLC for “Mortal Kombat 1.” This includes a story expansion titled “Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns,” as well as six new characters to play with. It’s also worth mentioning that there could be more post-launch support in store for the fighting game.

Skybound Tabletop unveils a fresh board game adaptation of the “Creepshow” franchise, exclusively reported by ComicBook. This autumn, Skybound will introduce “Creepshow: The Game of Suspense Building.” Inspired by the “Creepshow” TV series created by Greg Nicotro, with additional comic anthologies published by Skybound, this game invites players to construct narratives using Story Cards, aiming to fill them with tension. Players may attempt to disrupt one another’s stories as well, incorporating elements of risk-taking and sabotage mechanics in the process. For a sneak peek at the game, please see the image below: