Games

On September 6th, Astro Bot will make its way to PlayStation 5, and this day also marks the release of an exclusive DualSense controller inspired by the game. The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense boasts a design influenced by the character’s blue, black, and white color scheme. While it primarily maintains the standard DualSense’s white color, there are distinct variations. The handles now sport a blue pattern, and buttons bear blue accents. Most notably, the touch pad undergoes a transformation into a sleek black surface, adorned with two expressive robotic blue eyes.

Following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, Dark Horse Books will release the gritty noir crime thriller “Blacking Out” in stores. This graphic novel is the creation of writer Chip Mosher (“Left On Mission”), artist Peter Krause (“The Power of Shazam!, Irredeemable”), colorist Giulia Brusco (“Scalped, Django Unchained”), and letterer Ed Dukeshire (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”). “Blacking Out” invites readers into the complex world of former cop Conrad, who is determined to uncover the identity of Karen Littleton’s killer. His investigation leads him to some ominous and perilous locales. ComicBook interviewed Mosher about the three-year process of bringing “Blacking Out” to life, as well as the threats Conrad encounters during his investigation, and a sneak peek into what lies ahead.

The release of A Quiet Place: Day One signified the first expansion of the A Quiet Place franchise, following the remarkable achievement of the initial two films in terms of audience and critical reception. A significant aspect that drew viewers in was the adorable feline character named Frodo. In this prequel, Schnitzel and Nico portrayed Frodo on screen. These cats underwent intricate training to execute seemingly effortless tasks. As a treat for fans, we have an exclusive sneak peek into the rigorous training regimen of Schnitzel and Nico for A Quiet Place: Day One, which you can watch above. The digital version of the film is now available for purchase or rental on July 30th, while its release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD is scheduled for October 8th.

Last Friday saw the release of Grinding Gear Games’ newest expansion for “Path of Exile,” titled “Settlers of Kalguur.” This addition is packed with an enormous quantity of content and user-friendly enhancements, such as a Currency Exchange Market. As a result, the player count on Steam for this free-to-play game has reached an all-time high, peaking at 229,337 during this current writing session.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, an engaging single-player action-adventure game featuring two renowned Marvel superheroes, has gained attention from many gamers. Led by Amy Hennig, the creator of Uncharted, this narrative-driven title promises an intriguing experience. Skydance New Media recently announced the publishing partnership for this game as well.

It’s finally here! The much-anticipated home video release of Haikyu: The Dumpster Battle, which was first shown earlier in the year, is now scheduled for this October. If you’re eager to rewatch or own the thrilling first half of Karasuno and Nekoma’s epic battle, be sure to set aside some money to make it yours.