Disney Backtracks on Wrongful Death Case After Public Backlash

Jeffrey Piccolo, who lost his wife after she ate at an allergy-friendly restaurant promoted by Disney in Florida, will be permitted to bring his lawsuit against the company to court. Previously, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts had attempted to push Piccolo into arbitration, stating that because of fine print on some of his purchases, he was not allowed to take legal action against Disney or any of its affiliates. However, despite citing numerous transactions as their defense, it was the news-making claim that Piccolo couldn’t sue due to accepting the terms of service for a free trial of Disney+ years ago that drew attention.

Path of Exile 2 Gets Early Access Release Date

Finally, after much anticipation, “Path of Exile II” has set a release date for its early access phase! As far back as 2019, Grinding Gear Games disclosed that they were developing a sequel to “Path of Exile.” Initially, “PoE II” was intended as an expansion pack for the original “PoE,” but due to its increasing size, Grinding Gear Games decided to release it as a standalone product instead. For those who have been eagerly waiting for nearly five years, the beginning of “Path of Exile II” is about to arrive!

Transformers 40th Anniversary Beast Wars II Lio Convoy Is Up For Pre-Order

Recently, Takara Tomy has released an updated version of Lio Convoy in celebration of Transformers’ 40th anniversary. This revamped figure is intended to more closely resemble the character from the anime series Beast Wars II. It transforms between a robot and lion, and includes two weapons: the close-combat Lion Claw and the ranged Lion Typhoon.

Batman: Arkham Shadow Reveals First Gameplay Trailer

The initial gameplay trailer for the upcoming VR title “Batman: Arkham Shadow,” developed by Meta and Camouflaj, has just been unveiled. Earlier in the year, Meta confirmed that they were working on a new VR installment within the Batman: Arkham series, which is planned to be released on Meta Quest 3 headsets in 2024. In anticipation of its release, scheduled for a few months from now, fans of Batman have been granted a sneak peek at the gaming experience that awaits them in this fresh perspective.

Civilization 7 Release Date Announced at Gamescom

Firaxis Studios has confirmed they are actively developing Civilization 7, as revealed during Summer Game Fest. Initially, they promised a full gameplay trailer for Gamescom, which hasn’t been released yet but is expected later tonight. While we didn’t get a sneak peek of the game itself at Geoff Keighley’s Gamescom Opening Night Live event, the developers did share a brief video reflecting on the franchise’s history. The video concluded by revealing the release date for Civilization 7, which will undoubtedly delight fans eager to immerse themselves in this upcoming strategy title.