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Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O’Hara, Gets His Own S.H.Figuarts Toy!

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Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O’Hara, Gets His Own S.H.Figuarts Toy!

Miquel O’Hara, Spider-Man 2099, the seemingly ruthless leader of the Spider-Society, finally gets his own S.H.Figuarts action figure.

Standing 7″ tall and loaded with articulation, Spider-Man 2099 is the type of figure many of us have been looking forward to since the character debuted in 1992. Ah, the era in which nearly every comic book had some type of gimmick cover, including holograms or foil variants.

We spotted the $134.99 Spider-Man 2099 pop-up for pre-order over at Entertainment Earth. Bandai certainly went in a different direction than I thought it would. Rather than going for a smooth look, Miquel’s suit has in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Bandai has opted for more detail. Emphasizing the hi-tech aspect of 2099, Miguel O’Hara’s spidey suit is intricately detailed with lots of panel lining and circuitry.

Over the years, Spider-Man 2099’s design has remained mostly the same, with video games adding more bells and whistles to the “unstable molecule fabric.” The latest Spider-Verse movie also adds to the functionality of the suit, giving it nano-tech … which is (in my opinion) being overused in newer superhero movies.

Spider-Man 2099 S.H.Figuarts
Photo Credit: Bandai
Spider-Man 2099 S.H.Figuarts
Photo Credit: Bandai
Spider-Man 2099 S.H.Figuarts
Photo Credit: Bandai
Spider-Man 2099 S.H.Figuarts
Photo Credit: Bandai
Spider-Man 2099 S.H.Figuarts
Photo Credit: Bandai
Spider-Man 2099 S.H.Figuarts
Photo Credit: Bandai
Spider-Man 2099 S.H.Figuarts
Photo Credit: Bandai

The Spider-Man 2099 S.H.Figuarts figure includes the following interchangeable parts and accessories:

  • 1x Cloak
  • 1x Bracelet
  • 1x Alternate neck part
  • 2x Pairs of alternate hands
  • 2x Web effect parts (1x long and 1x short)
  • 1x Alternate unmasked Miguel O’Hara head
  • 1x Bracelet

The second half of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse better include a Deadpool cameo. However, if it doesn’t, you can always create one with an S.H.Figuarts version of the Merc with a Mouth.

Could Spider-Man 2099 go toe-to-toe with Deadpool and come out alive? Has that possibility ever been explored within the Marvel Universe? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

[Source: Entertainment Earth]

The Past Of Loki Explored In Marvel’s New Pull List

Jacob Airey
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The Past Of Loki Explored In Marvel’s New Pull List

Marvel Comics is bringing a huge list of heroes and villains to their new pull list. Captain America, the X-Men, Spider-Man, and Thor’s mischievous brother Loki are getting the spotlight.

“In this week’s Marvel Comics, Loki must save the Marvel Universe—from himself,” Marvel said on their website. “Loki may be the “benevolent” God of Stories now, but his past as the God of Lies returns to haunt him when ancient, powerful weapons he once built end up scattered across the Ten Realms! In LOKI (2023) #1, Loki must track down these weapons before they fall into the wrong hands and bring about Ragnarok. Surprising guest stars, exciting new characters, and startling twists await in this all-new miniseries by rising stars Dan Watters and Germán Peralta! See the God of Mischief reckon with the remnants of his past in LOKI (2023) #1.”

Marvel revealed the complete list online:

New Comics

  • BISHOP: WAR COLLEGE (2023) #5
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY (2022) #13
  • DAREDEVIL (2022) #12
  • DEADPOOL: BADDER BLOOD (2023) #1
  • FANTASTIC FOUR (2022) #8
  • GROOT (2023) #2
  • IMMORTAL X-MEN (2022) #12
  • INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2022) #7
  • LOKI (2023) #1
  • RED GOBLIN (2023) #5
  • SPIDER-MAN (2022) #9
  • STAR WARS (2020) #35
  • STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI – THE EMPIRE (2023) #1
  • STAR WARS: YODA (2022) #8
  • VENOM (2021) #20
  • X-MEN (2021) #23
  • X-MEN: BEFORE THE FALL – MUTANT FIRST STRIKE (2023) #1

New Collections

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND OMNIBUS HC ARTHUR ADAMS FIRST ISSUE COVER
  • GENERATION X EPIC COLLECTION: THE SECRET OF M TPB
  • SPIDER-WOMAN BY DENNIS HOPELESS TPB
  • STAR WARS: HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA VOL. 2 – THE CRYSTAL RUN PART TWO TPB
  • THE HOOD: THE SAGA OF PARKER ROBBINS TPB
  • X-FORCE BY BENJAMIN PERCY VOL. 6 TPB

Marvel Unlimited

  • CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY (2022) #10
  • COSMIC GHOST RIDER (2023) #1
  • GHOST RIDER (2022) #12
  • HALLOWS’ EVE (2023) #1
  • I AM IRON MAN (2023) #1
  • MURDERWORLD: GAME OVER (2023) #1
  • SPIDER-GWEN: SHADOW CLONES (2023) #1
  • SPIDER-MAN (2022) #6
  • SPIDER-MAN: UNFORGIVEN (2023) #1
  • STAR WARS (2020) #32
  • STAR WARS: HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA (2022) #10
  • STAR WARS: HIDDEN EMPIRE (2022) #4
  • STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE BLADE (2022) #3
  • STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN (2022) #8
  • VENOM (2021) #17
  • X-FORCE (2019) #38

These titles will be available for print and digital purchases on June 7, 2023.

HiDive Nabs Anime Rom-Com ‘Tada Never Falls In Love’

Jacob Airey
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HiDive Nabs Anime Rom-Com ‘Tada Never Falls In Love’

The romantic comedy anime ‘Tada Never Falls In Love’ is a 2018 television show directed by Mitsue Yamazaki and produced by the Japanese animation studio Doga Kobo, which released a total of thirteen episodes. Sentai Filmworks announced that they had acquired the North American distribution rights to the series and would stream it to HiDive.

“In the mood for a heartwarming anime about unexpected romance and personal growth,” HiDive said on their website. They added, “…because Tada Never Falls in Love (Tada-kun wa Koi wo Shinai) is coming on Sunday, June 11, 2023.”

The series is written by Yoshiko Nakamura with character designs done by Junichiro Taniguchi and music composed by Yukari Hashimoto.

You can watch the trailer below:

Wikipedia describes the synopsis as follows,

“The story follows Mitsuyoshi Tada, a boy who has never known love. He is taking pictures of the cherry blossoms in full bloom when he meets Teresa Wagner, a transfer student from Larsenburg, a European country. She got separated from her travel companion upon arriving in Japan. Tada helps her and brings her to his grandfather’s coffee shop. Teresa’s travel companion and bodyguard Alec arrives and beats up Kaoru misunderstanding him as chasing after Teresa. They discover the hotel they’re supposed to be staying at is actually next to Tada’s cafe. The next day, they enroll in Tada’s school and are in the same class. Alec agrees on joining the Photography Club on Teresa’s request she wants to take great pictures. Mitsuyoshi is actually an aspiring photographer and wants to become his father’s footsteps and become a famous photographer. Mitsuyoshi lost his parents in a car accident during his childhood. The one last photo his father took and his camera were the only things he has from his parents. The story focuses on the adventures of Tada and his friends and their building relationships.”

Japanese singer Masayoshi Ōishi performs the opening theme song “Otomodachi Film” and the ending theme is voice actress Manaka Iwami performing a cover of the Sambomaster song “Love Song.”

Not Even Metaverse Employees Like Using The Meta VR Headsets

Mike Phalin
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Not Even Metaverse Employees Like Using The Meta VR Headsets

One would think that a company that’s going all in with virtual reality would make sure that employees feel comfortable while using the required hardware. That, however, does not seem to be the case when it comes to Meta Quest and the Metaverse.

In a piece from Bloomberg, we learned that Meta employees responsible for the virtual world aren’t working within it. Would you want to use the Metaverse if you knew the people behind the scenes were not keen on using the tools they’re trying to sell you?

Around a dozen employees (former and present) told the publication that the Meta Quest headsets were not being used. Meta staff was not even using the tool for meetings, which was one of the big selling points when Mark Zuckerberg started the platform’s big marketing push.

I wonder if Metaverse workers would be more comfortable with Apple’s upcoming $3,500 Vision Pro headset. Considering Apple’s ability to (sometimes) innovate, the Meta Quest may have some real competition if the price becomes more consumer-friendly.

A new Meta Quest headset is finally debuting this fall, but the base price is jumping from $399 to $499. Oof. At least it’s still less expensive than Sony’s PSVR2.

But what is driving the increased price for the new Meta Quest? According to a new video from the company, the Meta Quest 3 has 2x the processing power and is about half as thin as its predecessor. The cameras at the front of the VR headset will allow for augmented reality, and the displays will output an unspecified “higher resolution.”

Thankfully, it appears that your old library of Meta games will be compatible with the new hardware. Sadly, we’ll have to wait until September 27th, when Meta Connect happens to find out more.

What do you think of VR tech? Was it more of a novelty than a serious contender in work and leisure spaces? Let us know below!

[Source: Bloomberg] [Source: Meta]

COBRA’s FireFly Infiltrates Mezco’s G.I. JOE One:12 Collective

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COBRA’s FireFly Infiltrates Mezco’s G.I. JOE One:12 Collective

Mezco‘s One:12 Collective is back in the battle between G.I. JOE and COBRA! The latest character from the 1980s toyline is FireFly, the sabotage and demolitions specialist!

This version of the COBRA saboteur is pretty close to his Hasbro original. However, he isn’t sporting the same all-white backpack this time.—kindof a bummer.

Firefly instead comes with a more modern Cobra-branded kit that houses twin flying drones and a four-wheeler drone. Other than that, much of his outfit is still the same, including the submachine gun.

FireFly features 32 points of articulation and stands 6″ tall.

Photo Credit: Mezco
Photo Credit: Mezco
Photo Credit: Mezco
Photo Credit: Mezco
Photo Credit: Mezco
Photo Credit: Mezco

 

FireFly comes with the following gear:

  • Three (3) head portrait
  • Cobra-issued camo uniform
  • Chest harness
  • Wrist gauntlets
  • Utility belt
  • Thigh holsters
  • Knee armor
  • Tactical boots
  • One (1) backpack
  • One (1) wrist communicator
  • One (1) walkie-talkie
  • One (1) tablet computer
  • One (1) rover drone
  • One (1) handgun with three (3) removable magazines
  • One (1) submachine gun with three (3) removable magazines
  • One (1) large tactical knife and holster (attaches to boot or forearm)
  • One (1) pair of goggles
  • Two (2) flying drones
  • Two (2) explosive devices
  • Two (2) detonators
  • Two (2) small knives and holsters (attaches to boot or forearm)
  • Two (2) pouches (attaches to utility belt)
  • Two (2) drone smoke trail FX
  • Three (3) gun blast FX
  • Six (6) grenades in varying styles
  • One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
  • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
  • Ten (10) interchangeable hands
    • One (1) pair of fists (L&R)
    • Two (2) pairs of holding hands (L&R)
    • Two (2) pairs of posing hands (L&R)

The last time we saw a COBRA operative join the One:12 Collective was in April when Storm Shadow joined the ranks. Unfortunately, both he and Snake Eyes are now on a waitlist. So, good luck if you’re trying to get ahold of those two.

What do you think of Mezco’s premium action figures? Let us know below!

[Source: Mezco]

HiDive To Debut Fantasy Anime ‘Helck’ At Anime Expo

Jacob Airey
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HiDive To Debut Fantasy Anime ‘Helck’ At Anime Expo

The streaming service HiDive announced that the fantasy anime ‘Helck’ will have its North American debut at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles and will add the series to its growing library. The animated show is directed by Tatsuo Sato and produced by Satelight.

“Anime streaming service HIDIVE, in partnership with Nippon TV, revealed today its plans for the North American premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 of new action-fantasy series HELCK at Anime Expo 2023 next month. The screening of HELCK will be presented in English subtitles and take place on Saturday, July 1 in the Platinum Ballroom at the JW Marriott. Earlier this year, HIDIVE announced its acquisition of HELCK, which is based on the popular shōnen manga written and illustrated by Nanaki Nanao. The new series will debut after Anime Expo as part of HIDIVE’s Summer 2023 Simulcast Season,” they said on their website.

‘Helck’ was released by the Japanese publisher Shogakukan in their ‘Ura Sunday MangaONE’ magazine in 2017. Viz Media acquired the license to release the manga collections in the United States.

You can watch the trailer below:

Wikipedia describes the synopsis as follows,

“It has been three months since the Demon Lord was defeated by a lone human hero. While the humans celebrated their victory, the Demon realm quickly organized a tournament to choose their next Lord. One peculiar contestant quickly rising up through the tournament is a human hero named Helck, who claims to hate his own kind. Vermilio the Red, one of the Elite Four Demons overseeing the tournament, immediately suspects Helck of being a saboteur and tries to rig the following matches into games of skill, but Helck continues to win. Vermilio soon finds out that Helck is a wanted criminal in the human world, suspected of killing his brother, who happens to be the legendary hero Cress, the one who killed the Demon Lord. Vermilio still wants to know, what is Helck’s true motivation for entering the tournament? What happened in the human world over the past three months? And what are these mysterious winged soldiers now threatening the Demon realm in place of the humans?”

Nanao wrote two spin-offs including ‘Piwi: Fushigi na Ikimono’ and the prequel ‘Völundio: Divergent Sword Saga.’

Max Streaming Service Expands DC Hub By Entering The “Multiverse”

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Max Streaming Service Expands DC Hub By Entering The “Multiverse”

As HBO Max rebrands itself as simply Max, the parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced that they would be expanding the DC Universe library. Iconic films, classic television shows, animated features, and even motion comics are being added as part of the “Multiverse” catalog.

“Viewers who are looking for DC’s legendary characters and enduring stories can check out the hundreds of hours of films and series available on Max’s DC hub. Max is the home of fans’ favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, timeless DC series and movies that resonate with the entire family, and epic blockbusters that feature larger-than-life characters from across worlds and generations,” WBD said in a statement.

They added, “Max features a collection of classic and current animated series and films spanning across different eras of the DC Multiverse including Batman: The Animated Series, Static Shock, DC League of Super-Pets, Batman: Gotham Knight, Justice League: The New Frontier and more. Even the house’s youngest members can enjoy animated titles such as Super Friends, Batwheels, The LEGO Batman Movie, and the Teen Titans Go! series.”

Warner Bros. Discovery released the complete list of content online:

Animation Masterclass:

  • Batman: Year One, 2011
  • Batman and Harley Quinn, 2017
  • Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons, 2022
  • Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero, 1998
  • Batman vs. Two-Face, 2017
  • Batman vs. Robin, 2015
  • Batwheels, Season 1
  • Batwheels Holiday Special: Holidays on Ice, Season 1D
  • Batwheels Origin Special, Season 1A
  • Catwoman: Hunted, 2022
  • DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis, 2018
  • DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year, 2016
  • DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games, 2017
  • DC League Of Super Pets, 2022
  • Green Lantern: First Flight, 2009
  • Harley Quinn, Max Original, Seasons 1-3
  • Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen Part One, 2023
  • Justice League Unlimited, Seasons 1-3
  • Legion of Super-Heroes, 2023
  • The LEGO Batman Movie, 2017
  • LEGO Batman: DC Super Heroes Unite, 2013
  • LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash, 2018
  • LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain, 2017
  • LEGO DC Batman: Family Matters, 2019
  • LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis, 2018
  • LEGO DC Shazam: Magic and Monsters!, 2020
  • LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash, 2016
  • Meet the Batwheels, Season 1
  • My Adventures with Superman, Season 1
  • Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave & the Bold, 2018
  • Static Shock, Seasons 1-4
  • Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, 2009
  • Superman: Man of Tomorrow, 2020
  • Superman vs. the Elite, 2012
  • Teen Titans Go!, Seasons 1-8
  • Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse, 2022
  • Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam, 2021
  • Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, 2006
  • Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans, 2019
  • Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, 2018
  • Wonder Woman (Animated), 2009
  • Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, 2019
  • Vixen, 2017

Iconic Characters:

  • Aquaman, 2018
  • Batman, 1966
  • Batman, 1989
  • The Batman, 2022
  • Batman Begins, 2005
  • Batman Returns, 1992
  • Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition, 2016
  • Batwoman, Seasons 1-3
  • Black Adam, 2022
  • The Dark Knight, 2008
  • The Dark Knight Rises, 2012
  • DC’s Stargirl, Max Original, Seasons 1-3
  • Doom Patrol, Max Original, Seasons 1-4
  • Green Lantern, 2011
  • Peacemaker, Max Original, Season 1
  • Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler, Max Original Seasons 1-3
  • Shazam! Fury Of The Gods, 2023
  • Supergirl, 1984
  • Superman: The Movie, 1978
  • Superman II, 1980
  • Superman Returns, 2006
  • Superman & Lois, Seasons 1-2
  • Titans, Max Original
  • Wonder Woman, 1975
  • Wonder Woman, 2017

Embracing the Magical, Mystical, and Villainous Side of Comics

  • The Batman vs. Dracula, 2005
  • Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, 1993
  • Catwoman, 2004
  • Constantine, 2005
  • DMZ, Max Original
  • Gotham, 1988
  • Gotham Knights, 2008
  • Joker, 2019
  • The Suicide Squad, 2021
  • Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, 2010
  • V for Vendetta, 2005
  • Watchmen, 2009
  • Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic

DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains:

  • Batman & Robin, 1997
  • Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn), 2020
  • The Dark Knight Rises, 2012
  • Justice League, 2001
  • Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, 2015
  • Justice League: War, 2014
  • Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, 2019
  • Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, 2010
  • Justice League: Gods and Monsters, 2015
  • Justice League: The New Frontier, 2008
  • Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, 2013
  • Justice League vs. Teen Titans, 2016
  • Man of Steel, 2013
  • Shazam!, 2019
  • Superman: The Movie, 1978
  • Wonder Woman 1984, 2020
  • Young Justice, Max Original

Max added they plan on adding more titles to the DC Multiverse hub in the near future.

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Story Trailer Is Here!

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Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Story Trailer Is Here!

It has been months since we’ve heard anything about the upcoming V.R. game Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord. Yep, it’s still happening, and it will be available on the Meta Quest hardware, too. Will Meta even survive 2023?

Regardless, a new trailer dropped this past week, giving us some insight as far as the game’s story is concerned. Now we know why we’re no longer in New York.

The story trailer, which sounds like Liam Neeson narrates, focuses on a man named Gustav Hookfaber. Apparently, he was under the tutelage of Ray, Egon, and Peter when they were still employed at Columbia University.

Apparently, his research was too radical for the core soon-to-be Ghostbusters. Hookfaber left New York for San Francisco and continued his work. It seems that California is rife with plenty of psychokinetic suffering for Hookfaber to tinker with in his search for “endless clean energy.”

During the trailer, we see some ghost-busting action, along with variations of the neutrino wands, P.K.E. meters, and ghost traps in action. However, the actual gameplay loop is not shown in depth. It’s not clear how the players move throughout the map or if it is akin to a rail shooter.

The game’s cartoony aesthetic is still in place. Some of us thought these may have been placeholders, but it appears we’re getting more ‘Real’ Ghostbusters than the real Ghostbusters. This makes sense, as the Meta Quest isn’t exactly a piece of high-powered hardware.

Another thing people should be aware of is that the original four paranormal eliminators are not present in this game, at least as playable characters. You’re here as a new batch of busters on the West Coast. I guess this job beats cleaning up poop and needles off the sidewalk.

For whatever reason, the official Ghostbusters V.R. website has been down today. I was hoping there’d be some more news there, but the connection keeps timing out.

Oddly, the Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord story trailer has 19K views but only 585 likes. Even with the Dislike extension installed, we can’t see the downvotes. I can’t say I’d be surprised if the thumbs down outweighed the thumbs up.

Virtual reality gaming didn’t really take off the way everyone had hoped. We’re years into the technology being pretty mainstream, and yet there are few experiences that live up to the “reality” experience.

What do you think of V.R. and Meta’s attempts to bring this technology into everyday life? Let us know below.

[Source: Ghostbusters YouTube Channel]

Vehicular Combat Is Back With Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks

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Vehicular Combat Is Back With Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks

The vehicular combat genre is something I really miss. Sure, kart racers may have some of that, but what I want is an all-out free-for-all brawl like the Twisted Metal days. That’s just what Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks looks to deliver.

I spotted the trailer for Speed Freeks over at GameSpot. It’s all-out Ork mayhem! WAAAGH!

Yes, it is as simple as you think. Build your rig and shoot it out!

Sadly, a release date has not been listed, but what we do know is that Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will be free-to-play. Sadly, that means the game may be full of microtransactions. Hopefully, these will all be skins and not pay-to-win.

If you want to try out the game early, here’s some good news. The game has an alpha test going on right now on Steam.

“In the 41st Millennium, a kult of unhinged, speed-obsessed Orks have emerged from their endless Waaaghs! They call themselves SPEED FREEKS.

Players assemble their mob of dakka-spitting wagons, pushing their team to victory across multiple maps in this explosively unique take on the combat racing and shooter genres. Obliterate your Ork foes with kunnin’ strategies and brute force as your team speeds towards ultimate glory.”

Here are the system requirements for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks:

MINIMUM:

    • Processor: Intel core i5-2500/ AMD Ryzen 1300X
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 570 (A minimum of 4 GB of VRAM)
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection

RECOMMENDED:

    • Processor: Intel core i7-7700k/ AMD Ryzen 3600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700-XT (A minimum of 4 GB of VRAM)
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection

Thankfully, the game’s visuals don’t look like they’re going to tax your system because there’s no way you’re going to compete if your framerate starts to dip mid-battle.

If you prefer the Space Marines side of this universe, check out the new gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

[Source: GameSpot] [Source: Steam]

McFarlane Toys Renewed Its Global License With DC Comics

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McFarlane Toys Renewed Its Global License With DC Comics

It’s official. McFarlane Toys has renewed its global license with DC. After spending so many years under the Mattel banner, it was a shock to see Todd McFarlane get a crack at the DC Comics heroes and villains. It looks like Warner Bros. Discovery was happy with the results.

McFarlane Toys’ license with DC was announced initially in 2019. However, the agreement was expanded to include the DC Direct line in 2021, with the first figures from that long-running line officially debuting in 2022.

The output from Todd’s business has been very consistent, with new figures appearing regularly in stores, with an emphasis being Target. The big box retailer frequently gets exclusive figures, such as the Jokerized Batman we covered last week.

Depending on who you talk to, Mattel no longer being the primary producer of DC Comics figures wasn’t good. I’ll admit that I really liked the Barbie manufacturer’s figures, but McFarlane Toys did finally deliver an almost-to-scale relaunch of Kenner’s Super Powers line.

I cannot say much about McFarlane Toys DC products as a collector. In the 2000s, I was huge into the company’s Movie Maniacs and various original collectibles. Yes, I even had the entire series of The Twisted Land of Oz figures, including the 12″ tall Dorothy. Ya know … for science or whatever the excuse I use when someone questions why I needed a BDSM Dorothy figure.

However, McFarlane Toys’ more mainstream offerings following Mattel losing the DC license didn’t exactly catch my collector’s eye. The Batman ’66 figures were great for kids because they were affordable, but everything else made me shrug my shoulders.

I am thankful that McFarlane Toys showed Hasbro that big figures and vehicles could be done without trying to charge the customer $100-$500. Oh, and Todd’s business didn’t go for the whole “no plastic windows” bull.

What do you think of the DC license being renewed? Let us know below.

[Source: Twitter]
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