Nintendo Reveals New Amiibo Figures Coming This Year

As a long-time fan of Nintendo and Splatoon, I must admit that this year has been rather uneventful for the amiibo line. Most of the releases in 2024 have been restocks of older figures, making it difficult for collectors to add new characters to their collections. However, my excitement is renewed as Nintendo has announced four new Splatoon-themed figures coming out soon!

Deadpool & Wolverine: Ryan Reynolds on Hypothetically Working With Blake Lively

Moviegoers are just a few days from witnessing the long-awaited team-up of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Marvel Studios has already unveiled some unexpected appearances, although the identities of others, such as Lady Deadpool, remain shrouded in secrecy. While some potential actors have been guessed, the true identity of Lady Deadpool is still a mystery, even though she was glimpsed in the final trailer. Theories abound, from Taylor Swift to Reynolds donning a wig. One widely-held assumption is that Blake Lively will portray Lady Deadpool. During an interview with ComicBook, Reynolds, Jackman, and director Shawn Levy shared no spoilers but Reynolds provided a humorous take on the prospect of working with his wife in a Marvel production.

Deadpool & Wolverine Stars and Director Address Potential X-Men and Avengers Crossovers

As a huge fan, I’m thrilled to share that Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine are teaming up for a movie at last! And it gets even better – the iconic X-Men characters are now officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The much-anticipated “Deadpool & Wolverine” hits theaters next week, marking one of the first significant MCU appearances for the mutants who joined Marvel Studios following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. With so many possibilities arising from this merging of universes, ComicBook asked Reynolds, Jackman, and “Deadpool & Wolverine” director Shawn Levy to discuss potential crossovers between the X-Men and Avengers characters post-movie.

Former Kodansha Editor to Serve 11 Years in Prison for Murdering Wife

Today, the court announced its decision regarding Jung-hyun Park, a previous deputy editor at Kodansha. Around ten years ago, Park was accused of murdering his spouse. However, the legal proceedings were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a retrial. Now, after careful consideration, Park has been officially declared guilty. As a result, he will serve 11 years in prison.

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Shutting Down Barely 1 Year After Release

The game “Mortal Kombat: Onslaught,” which became available in October 2023, is set to be discontinued. Its developers have announced that it will no longer function as of October, and from July 22nd onwards, it won’t be downloadable anymore. Fans of Mortal Kombat who wish to experience the game before its demise should act swiftly and download it via the App Store or Google Play without delay if they haven’t already done so. In anticipation of the removal from digital stores, the official X/Twitter account shared a few key dates for players to remember.