Hello Kitty and Friends World, a Magical Interactive City

Sanrio GmbH, the global lifestyle and entertainment company best known for its beloved characters such as Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and My Melody, and Tap Tap Tales, a developer of educational and entertainment apps for children, announce the launch of their new app, Hello Kitty and Friends World. 

Robosen Debut the World’s First Auto-Converting TRANSFORMERS Soundwave Robot

Robosen Robotics Innovation, Inc – the groundbreaking innovator in the field of consumer entertainment robotics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, are proud to debut the legendary and fan-favorite TRANSFORMERS character, Soundwave!

Soundwave joins the ever-growing cast of TRANSFORMERS robots to be launched by the globally recognized team at Robosen. Merging cutting edge technology and nostalgic design, Robosen brings the cult classic Decepticon spy to life with incredible detail and precise execution. Megatron can now turn to his most trusted commander with this G1 Flagship Soundwave, who enters the battle in an effort to defeat Autobots Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Grimlock, all of which are already available in the market for order.

Blast From Planet to Planet in BASELESS

Fermenter Games today announced that Baseless, a challenging planet-jumping shooter, is available now on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.

"It's been a decade-long journey developing this game on my own, and it's awesome to finally share it with folks who enjoy all the work and heart I've put into it," shared Andrew Armstrong, the solo developer behind Baseless. "This game means a lot to me, and I hope it connects with everyone who needs a story like this."

The Struts Luke Spiller Releases Festive Holiday Cover Of "Merry Xmas Everybody"

As we quickly approach the holiday season, The Struts vocalist Luke Spiller has debuted a festive holiday cover of Christmas classic “Merry Xmas Everybody”, available today across all digital streaming platforms. While this time of the year can be chaotic for many, Spiller hopes fans get the chance to slow dance to this version in between the often hectic moments that happen around Christmastime.

Hello Kitty Skyland Early Access Launches December 22

Thirdverse, Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; CEO: Masaru Ohnogi”) is pleased to announce that the Early Access release for the new social VR game Hello Kitty Skyland, set in the world of Sanrio characters, will begin on December 22, 2025. The game will be available on Meta Quest 2, 3, 3S.

Peace, Love and Poisoned Pickles in Part of the Solution: A Mystery

Readers nostalgic for the hippie era or simply wishing they’d been there will find themselves right at home in Part of the Solution: A Mystery, the delightfully offbeat whodunit from author Elana Michelson.

Blending Agatha Christie-style misdirection with the mellow magic of the 1970s, Michelson crafts a smart, funny and unexpectedly moving mystery that’s as much about idealism as it is about intrigue.

“The book is a classic murder mystery,” Michelson explained, “but it’s also a period piece — a way of looking back on a fascinating cultural and political moment and exploring the different perspectives that shaped it. The divisions and debates of that time feel surprisingly familiar today.”

Mezco's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Boxed Set

Straight from the blockbuster film and onto your shelf — the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the 1990 movie join the One:12 Collective!

Born in a mysterious canister of mutagenic ooze and trained by Master Splinter, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo leap from the movie and into highly detailed, film-accurate form. Each Turtle features a unique head sculpt, a One:12 Collective articulated body for expressive posing, and separate rolling eyeballs that reproduce the film’s iconic looks — from stoic to pizza-loving.

Basketball Manga Series DEEP 3 Launching

Publisher TOKYOPOP and Noir Caesar Entertainment, a black-owned indie creative company that supports and nourishes content from marginalized communities across various media, expand their relationship as TOKYOPOP announces the March 2026 release of DEEP 3.

The manga, by creator Mizuno Mitsuhiro and artist Ryosuke Tobimatsu, was originally published in Japan by Shogakukan and has been licensed for North American release by Noir Caesar with print and digital distribution by TOKYOPOP.

The series depicts the on- and off-the-court dramas of a young Japanese basketball player in his quest to become a top-ranked scorer. DEEP 3 was originally serialized in Japan in the manga magazine, Big Comic.

New Clip for GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION

In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated most of the earth, GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION follows the Garrity family (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis) as they’re forced to leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland to traverse a shattered world in search of a new home.

Fathom Brings GALE: YELLOW BRICK ROAD to Theatres Nationwide

Chilling Films and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, announced that Gale: Yellow Brick Road, a haunting reimagining of the Oz mythos that twists childhood nostalgia into pure cinematic terror, will have a one-night-only theatrical engagement on February 11, 2026.

Exclusive to theatres, Gale: Yellow Brick Road, will also offer a nearly 5-minute bonus behind-the-scenes featurette segment that delves into the making of Gale: Yellow Brick Road from director Daniel Alexander exploring the reimagined World of Oz, its haunting atmosphere, and a mix of iconic and long-forgotten characters pulled from L. Frank Baum’s original novels, some of whom have never appeared in live-action before.

Escape a Comically Dangerous Lab in Platformer GOOEY

Gooey, the sticky precision platformer with a stretchy lab-grown hero from developer Turbo Pixel Studios, splats onto PC/Mac via Steam on Wednesday, Jan. 21, as revealed during the Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025.

Science has advanced humanity’s comfort, health, and longevity. Yet Gooey bravely puts forth a theory of its own: “What if science went wrong and it made a little gooey guy with a stretchy, sticky arm perfect for platforming shenanigans? That would be pretty cool, right?” Test the theory in 50+ physics-driven platforming levels set in a hazard-filled lab that would absolutely fail any type of safety inspection. Slingshot over pits, squish through tubes, and get Gooey out!

Horror Anthology THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES

There is a moment, right before a lie leaves your lips, when the world holds its breath. When a choice becomes a fracture. When consequences begin.

GUNGNIR, the boundary-breaking publishing house led by creator and founder Matthew Medney, today announced THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES, a new horror anthology graphic novel that asks a simple question:

What if every lie you told stirred something ancient…watching in the dark?

The Boulet Brothers’ Holiday of Horrors

Today, Shudder released the trailer for an all-new holiday special, The Boulet Brothers’ Holiday of Horrors, executive produced by modern horror icons The Boulet Brothers and actor, writer and producer David Dastmalchian. The four-part anthology special premieres Tuesday, December 16 on Shudder and AMC+. 

KILL BILL: Yuki’s Revenge Premieres in Fortnite

Visionary director Quentin Tarantino had a dream of a Kill Bill chapter that never made it to the silver screen, a chapter known as “Yuki’s Revenge.” Over 20 years later, Tarantino and Epic have come together to bring the story to life in Fortnite. Built with Unreal Engine and character models from Fortnite, Tarantino’s The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge stars Uma Thurman. 

DIE!NAMITE: Blood Red #1 Comes With a Bonus

Dynamite Entertainment announces an exciting bonus for fans and collectors with the release of DIE!NAMITE: Blood Red #1 in stores this week. The blind bag variant solicited alongside the issue at Final Order Cutoff will be the first from Dynamite officially hitting stores. As a special thanks to customers, each and every bag now includes an additional colored blank variant at no extra cost!

The next thrilling chapter in Fred Van Lente's ongoing zombie crossover epic is here, hitting everyone's Local Comic Shop this Wednesday November 26. The undead are back to resume their feasting, with their sights set on the heroines of the Dynamite line including Vampirella, Red Sonja, Dejah Thoris, Miss Fury, Purgatori, and more. Outside the ironclad fortified gates of Sunset City, the virus has mutated and now targets men, leaving the universe's most powerful women fighting to keep the plague at bay.