Games

In “Funko Fusion,” you’ll encounter a diverse roster of characters, each given the iconic Funko Pop makeover throughout the years. The lineup includes beloved figures from films, television series, and video games, with a popular fast food mascot added to the mix. Today, developers 10:10 Games and KFC unveiled that Colonel Sanders himself will be a playable character within the game, exclusively accessible for KFC Rewards members. Starting on September 13th, which is also the game’s release date, KFC Rewards users can claim Colonel Sanders at no cost. However, additional skins for the character will be offered in the app for 250 points.

The Prince in Black has updated his look for Marvel’s Venom War. The crossover event pits father vs. son, as Eddie Brock and Dylan Brock gather their troops to decide who will be the one true Venom of the Marvel Universe. While this is going on, the villainous Meridius – a future version of Eddie Brock – has seemingly teamed with Cletus Kasady to unleash a zombiote horde across New York City. Spider-Man has also gotten involved, with the Venom symbiote seeking him out and bonding with Spidey once again. With battlelines drawn, it’s time for Dylan to make his presence known with an all-new costume.

The popular series “Tower of God” returns, with its second season poised to delve into its next narrative thread. Previously, fans eagerly followed as The Answer Studio assumed control over the show, leaving high anticipation for the Tower of God. Now, attention is centered on the new Workshop Battle arc’s storyline. A fresh teaser has been released, depicting Twenty-Fifth Bam in a tricky predicament.

Following a long anticipation of 36 years, crowds flocked to see the sequel of Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice. Interestingly, the movie raked in $110 million during its first weekend, making it the second highest-grossing September release ever, surpassed only by 2017’s It. This impressive figure also ranks it among the top debuts of 2024, trailing only Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2. If you’re a fan of Tim Burton who already owns the 1988 Beetlejuice film in 4K Blu-ray, you might want to add this new movie to your collection. You might even be tempted by the Steelbook limited edition, which is a 2-disc set that includes glow-in-the-dark character poster cases for Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz. You can start securing it from today onwards.

Tomorrow, September 10th, Sony is set to hold a technical showcase for the PlayStation 5 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time, 11:00 AM Eastern Time, or 4:00 PM British Summer Time. This brief, approximately nine-minute event will be led by Mark Cerny, the chief architect of the PS5. The focus of this presentation will be on the PlayStation 5 and advancements in gaming technology.

The movie version of Stephen King’s novel, “The Life of Chuck,” is being directed by Mike Flanagan, who has previously demonstrated his ability to bring King’s writing to life on the big screen. Flanagan gained recognition with his 2017 Netflix film, “Gerald’s Game,” which was considered a challenging story for adaptation. After that, he tackled the ambitious project of directing “Doctor Sleep,” an adaptation of Stephen King’s sequel novel to “The Shining,” as well as a sequel film to Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of King’s book.