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.

Avengers 5 Reportedly Would Have Featured Shang-Chi in Lead Role

According to recent reports, it seems that Shang-Chi was slated for a significant part in what was then known as Avengers 5. Prior to Marvel Studio’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday night, the fate of the fifth Avengers movie was uncertain. The film, originally titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, was set to focus on Jonathan Majors’ character, Kang the Conqueror, as the primary antagonist and delve into the multiverse. However, following Majors’ conviction for third-degree reckless assault and harassment of his ex-partner, Marvel Studios removed him from the project and rebranded the film as Avengers: Doomsday, featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom. It appears that prior to these events, Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi was intended to be one of the main characters in Avengers 5.