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This morning, Xbox Series X|S players are in for a delightful surprise – the Director’s Cut of ‘Death Stranding’ is now available on their platform! The game will typically retail at $39.99, but for the next two weeks, it’s being offered at half price, making it an affordable $19.99. Originally a PlayStation exclusive published by Sony, the game’s appearance on Xbox might have seemed improbable. However, following a press release (via Windows Central), it has been confirmed that Kojima Productions has acquired the rights to the Death Stranding intellectual property.

Originally released by McFarlane Toys / DC Direct in July, the 1:1 scale replica of Michael Keaton’s cowl from the 1989 Batman movie quickly sold out on Amazon due to its lower price of $60 compared to specialty stores. If you didn’t manage to grab one then, here’s another chance! As I write this, the cowl is back in stock for pre-order on Amazon and costs $99.99. Keep in mind that it will be delivered on November 25th – perfect timing for holiday shopping!

Among anime enthusiasts, one iconic representation of the Isekai genre is undoubtedly “Sword Art Online,” which first emerged as a novel series back in 2002. Over the years, the tale of Kirito and his digital realm has expanded significantly. Recently, one of its popular spin-offs, “Sword Art Online: Gun Gale Online,” entered its second season. Although it doesn’t star Kirito the Black Swordsman, this side story delves into a virtual world that has become synonymous with anime lore. With a significant anniversary approaching, fans of the Isekai franchise have much to look forward to.

The head honcho at Marvel has affirmed that the Young Avengers will regroup in 2025. There’s been a lot of buzz among Marvel enthusiasts about the Young Avengers lately, thanks to the appearance of Wiccan in Agatha All Along. Since Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has gradually given more focus to this group of superheroes through TV shows and films. There’s been talk that a Young Avengers project is imminent, and now it seems like a comic book series or movie in the MCU is only a question of when rather than if. To ensure there’s a comic to support this potential series or film, Marvel has already started working on making that a reality.

Dwayne Johnson has starred in some of the most beloved action movies of the last two decades, yet his highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes is an often-overlooked 2019 dramedy called Fighting with My Family. It may not have the brand recognition of Fast & Furious or Jumanji, but this wrestling film has inspired overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and fans. At the time of this writing, it has a 93-percent positive score with an average rating of 7.3 out of 10.

Over the years, numerous groundbreaking anime movies have significantly influenced the anime genre. Movies such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Paprika, Your Name, and others have left a lasting impact. Among these, Ninja Scroll, which made a splash in the 1990s, stands out for its intense violence and gore. This iconic film was recently re-released in theaters and received rave reviews from anime enthusiasts worldwide. If you missed its brief theater run, you can now stream it anytime if you have a subscription to one of the leading anime streaming services.