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93-year-old acting legend James Earl Jones, who garnered fame for his numerous film and television roles and the prestigious EGOT award, has sadly passed away. The news was made official on Monday through representatives at Independent Artist Group. Among his many memorable roles, Jones is recognized for voicing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy and its spin-offs, as well as Mufasa in both the animated and live-action versions of The Lion King. He also graced beloved productions like Coming to America, The Sandlot, and Field of Dreams with his presence.

25 years ago, on September 9th, 1999, the Sega Dreamcast hit North American shelves. Despite its brief existence, it developed a dedicated fanbase. To mark this milestone, Sega is collaborating with Limited Run Games to release a special merchandise line. This collection encompasses various items such as clothing, trading cards, pins, keychains, coins, and more. Preorders for these goods began today, with an expected delivery date in March 2025. A significant portion of the collection showcases the Dreamcast logo, but there’s much more to explore.

Bungie has unveiled a fresh plan for Destiny 2, highlighting two upcoming expansions scheduled for release in 2025. Earlier in the year, Destiny 2: The Final Shape was unleashed, marking the conclusion of the “Light and Darkness Saga” that began with the first Destiny game. With the debut of The Final Shape, players were naturally curious about where Bungie would steer the shooter next. Now, we have a clearer picture of what’s to come in the future.

After a break, the popular series “Dandadan” is once again gracing our screens, thanks to the creative mind of Yukinobu Tatsu. In July, this talented artist shared that they were stepping away from their desk to prepare for the next stage of “Dandadan”. Now, we’re starting to reap the benefits of that work. This week, “Dandadan” resumed with chapter 165, and it left fans eagerly anticipating as a significant character seems set to depart. Naturally, there are spoilers ahead!

The popular series, Jujutsu Kaisen, has unveiled plans for a fresh live-action stage production based on Jujutsu Kaisen 0. In an unexpected turn of events, the original creator of the series, Gege Akutami, recently shocked fans worldwide by revealing that the manga of Jujutsu Kaisen will conclude in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine later this month. Despite the impending conclusion of the manga, with Yuji Itadori and his companions preparing for their final battle, there is much more to anticipate from this beloved franchise in terms of new releases. Among these upcoming projects is a live-action stage play set to premiere in Japan by the end of this year.

The upcoming event titled “Super Mario Party Jamboree” is over a month distant, but Nintendo is already stirring excitement among fans. They’ve unveiled various enticing offers for those who purchase the game from different outlets. If you preorder at GameStop, you’ll receive a unique Dice Block keychain as an extra gift. On the other hand, Best Buy customers can obtain a special canvas tote bag displaying the game’s cover art and some of its characters. These items can be secured online or by purchasing the game in stores.