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Twenty months ago, I became head of XGS with a clear goal: to support our game studios, teams, and the people who create our games. We aimed to release excellent games, build a stronger, more positive work environment, and position the company for future success. I’m pleased with what we’ve achieved, including several successful game launches that have benefited the business, according to an email I sent to staff.

Looking at pre-order numbers, the standard version of the game is currently the most popular on the UK PlayStation Store, with the premium edition ranking within the top five. In the US, things are different – the premium edition is seventh in pre-orders, but the standard version hasn’t yet broken into the top ten. This difference could be because the premium edition offers early access to the game’s campaign starting July 23rd.

A lightsaber used by Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back is being auctioned off by Heritage Auctions. This prop, detailed in J.W. Rinzler’s book about the making of the film, is considered the most important lightsaber design in Star Wars history – it served as the model for all those that followed. The lot even includes a resin hand designed to be ‘cut off’ by the saber during scenes! Mark Hamill operated a hidden mechanism during filming; when he pressed a trigger, the hand and lightsaber would separate on screen, creating the effect entirely through practical filmmaking techniques – no digital effects were used.

Being willing to risk everything for others is essential for any superhero, but certain heroes make truly extraordinary sacrifices. They’ve given up a great deal in their dedication to saving the world, and these acts of selflessness are central to their identities. Here are seven Marvel heroes who exemplify sacrifice, constantly putting themselves on the line to protect others.

IDW has a lot of exciting Godzilla content planned for the next few months! The giant monster continues his journey across the US in Godzilla Vs. America: New York, and he’s putting his own spin on a classic story in Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: The Kaiju of Oz. The main Godzilla series returns with a new first issue (#13) that’s perfect for new readers. We’ve got previews of all these titles, plus a look at other great Godzilla comics, including the highly anticipated The Horror of Godzilla #1. Get ready – it’s Godzilla’s time to shine, so keep reading to find out more!

While we haven’t seen much of the unique gameplay in 1666: Amsterdam yet, its core elements seem inspired by other successful games. The currently available prologue doesn’t offer enough hands-on experience to know how players will interact with the game’s blood magic and witch rituals showcased in trailers. It’s still unclear if the game will focus primarily on narrative, similar to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, or feature more intricate gameplay systems.