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For Transformers #25, set to release on October 8th, the creative team has undergone an exciting change. Notable writer Robert Kirkman (known for Invincible, The Walking Dead, Void Rivals) takes over the pen, while artist Dan Mora (justified by his work on Justice League Unlimited and Superman) contributes his skills. Joining them are current series colorist Mike Spicer (familiar with Stillwater and Murder Falcon), as well as letterer Rus Wooton (with credits in G.I. JOE and Void Rivals). This oversized issue #25 is an excellent starting point for new readers, and it will also include a story penned by Kirkman and the current series artist Jorge Corona (renowned for Ain’t No Grave).

In their latest release, known as the Foundation Update for Session: Skate Sim, developers primarily aimed at enhancing gameplay smoothness. Key aspects of this update included better fluidity, camera adjustments, and a revamp of physical animations. However, contrary to expectations, the community’s anticipation was dampened due to more problems arising than being solved. The most significant concern was performance issues on the console version, where the game often ran at 30 fps and dipped below it frequently. Unfortunately, since both performance settings and high-quality graphics options were removed with the update, it became impossible to achieve a smooth 60 fps.

Director Watts expressed that navigating through the COVID protocols while still trying to produce something creative, ensuring safety for the entire cast and crew (as mistakes could have potentially been fatal), plus the complex post-production process, presented immense challenges. Furthermore, since visual effects work involves a global network of vendors, the disruptions in supply chains due to COVID made it extremely difficult to complete effects traditionally.

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The official account of the Rent-A-Girlfriend anime (previously known as Twitter) has unveiled a fresh promotional video for its forthcoming fourth season, slated to begin airing on July 5, 2025. This captivating romantic comedy can be streamed on Crunchyroll. Interestingly, the opening theme is called “Umitsuki” and will be sung by ClariS, known for their work in Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Nisekoi. With less than two weeks until the premiere of what promises to be a memorable season for romantic anime, alongside My Dress-Up Darling and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.

As a die-hard film fan, I must admit that the epic scale of the Avengers movies never ceases to amaze me. Yet, when it comes to the upcoming Secret Wars film, there’s an unfortunate reality we have to face: one contemporary superhero favorite will likely be omitted from the storyline. This is quite ironic given this particular hero has a rich history of traversing multiple realities on the big screen.

Generally speaking, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket series has been releasing a new booster pack almost every month. Yet, they haven’t established a consistent pattern regarding the size of these boosters. After the initial three-set of Genetic Apex, there was a smaller A1a release before Space-Time Smackdown ushered in the A2 era. This period consisted of two thematically linked sets, including the debut of Shiny cards with Shining Revelry. With the recent Eevee set, we’ve now had two smaller themed sets following the larger Celestial Guardians release. Therefore, it seems likely that a bigger A4 release is forthcoming next month. Currently, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is in the midst of celebrating the Year of Eevee, but one insider suggests they have an idea about when A4 will be out.

According to a tweet from George Broussard, founder and industry veteran at 3D Realms, he indicated that multiple studios could potentially close down. If these layoffs occur, it’s estimated that they may affect between 1000 and 2000 individuals, which equates to roughly 10-20% of the Xbox division’s workforce.

In a recent chat with Variety, Selman clarified that contrary to appearances in the episode “Estranger Things,” Marge from The Simpsons is still alive. The show’s executive producer emphasized that there are no fixed rules or established lore for the series and humorously added, “The Simpsons doesn’t even have a set storyline!” Selman elaborated on the future scene, suggesting that since the future episodes of The Simpsons are speculative and change each time, Marge will likely not die again. He concluded by stating that Marge is dead only in one episode that aired six weeks ago.

Later this summer, gamers will have the chance to play “Ready or Not” not just on their PCs but also on Xbox and PS5, as it was initially only available for PC exclusively for years. This game places you in the role of a SWAT team member, enabling you to collaborate with some friends for tactical raids on compounds and homes. It appears that another popular PC shooter, “Delta Force”, which has similarities to Battlefield, is soon to hit consoles as well. Last year, it was successfully launched in a free-to-play version on PC, and it’s been a favorite among players ever since.