With a Nintendo Direct this week and TGS on the horizon, there are a few bits of news across the worlds of movies and games you may have missed. Let’s recap!
‘Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC’ Reveal + Launch
Nintendo held a massive Direct yesterday that included new announcements across its many beloved franchises. The showcase also included the reveal and release of Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC.
‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’ Releases in Fall
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will focus on ancient truths only glimpsed in Tears of the Kingdom” when it releases on November 6.
Hades 2 1.0 Launch Date
Hades 2 has seen a number of huge content updates since it launched into early access and will officially launch into 1.0 on September 25.
Resident Evil Requiem New Trail, Switch Date
Resident Evil Requiem will release onto the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026.
Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade Switch Release Date
Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade will release on the Switch 2 on January 22, 2026.
How to Train Your Dragon Streams on Peacock in October
Universal announced all the animated How to Train Your Dragon films will be streaming exclusively on Peacock starting October 1st, with the live-action film dropping on October 10th.
Along with the films, stream Peacock’s full “How to Train Your Dragon” Live-Action Collection with over 90 minutes of bonus content, including:
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Building Berk
Walk onto the set of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and take in the scale, detail, and heart that went into building Berk.
Forbidden Friendship with Introductions by Writer/Director Dean DeBlois
Watch Mason Thames perform the full Forbidden Friendship sequence with a puppeteer during the early stages of creating one of the film’s most iconic scenes.Test Drive with Introduction by Writer/Director Dean DeBlois
Hold on tight as we join Hiccup on his first flight with Toothless and see the various elements that came together to construct the thrilling scene.Exploring the Isle of Berk at Epic Universe
Explore HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – Isle of Berk and discover an island where Vikings and fire-breathing dragons exist together in harmony.Love and Legacy: Making HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Go behind the scenes to see how the beloved characters and intricate fantasy world were brought to the live-action medium.Dreaming Up the Dragons
A glimpse at the technology, artistry, and imagination involved in bringing life-like dragons to the screen.Soaring to Life: The Making of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the live-action film HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON following Writer/Director Dean DeBlois’ journey.
‘Chainsaw Man: The Movie’ First Trailer
For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc hits theaters on October 24th.
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Streaming Date
The latest chapter in the Disney and Pixar storytelling legacy reaches interstellar realms and invites viewers to expand their horizons while also learning to appreciate the connections they have right here at home, no interplanetary travel required. Certified Fresh and Verified Hot by Rotten Tomatoes®, the heartwarming film can now be experienced by families everywhere in the comfort of home.
Elio streams exclusively on Disney+ starting September 17th.
New Trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’
The story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr.
The Smashing Machine hits theaters on October 3rd.
MyArcade Reveals the Atari Gamestation Go
My Arcade®, the industry leader in retro gaming, launches the new officially-licensed Atari® Gamestation Go. The highly-anticipated Atari Gamestation Go boasts over 200 built-in games with innovative features including an integrated paddle, trak-ball and number pad. With this exciting new launch My Arcade continues its mission of bringing retro gaming to a modern audience.
The Atari Gamestation Go showcases a robust library of classic Atari games, featuring Asteroids: Recharged, Missile Command: Recharged, Centipede: Recharged, Breakout: Recharged, Berzerk: Recharged, Balls of Steel Pinball, PAC-MAN™, alongside fan-favorites from the Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, and Arcade including Asteroids, Breakout, Missile Command, Tempest, Warlords and many more.
Atari® Gamestation Go
• $179.99 MSRP
• Available October 2025.
• 200+ video games built-in, including Atari: Recharged, Balls of Steel and PAC-MAN.
• Officially-licensed titles from Atari, Jaleco & PIKO Interactive.
• High resolution 7” full color display.
• Integrated paddle, trak-ball and keypad.
• Built in Wi-Fi® for easy updates.
• SmartGlow™ technology makes gameplay intuitive by illuminating the controls needed for each game.
• Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery with 4-5 hours playtime.
The Atari Gamestation Go is set to hit select retailers this October, with pre-orders live now on GameStop and Atari.
First Trailer for ‘Coyotes’
Trapped in their Hollywood Hills home, a family must fight for survival as a pack of savage coyotes closes in.
Coyotes hits theaters on October 3rd.
‘SPY x FAMILY’ Season 3 Release Date
Crunchyroll will start streaming SPY x FAMILY season 3 on October 4. We got a new trailer to help with the hype.
‘Ara: History Untold’ Gets a Revolution in New Update
Informed by community feedback, the Revolutions Update adds a new Culture and Influence System, gives each nation its own unique unit, gives greater player control while simultaneously reducing micromanagement, improves performance, includes a major AI revamp and much more.
Key Features of the Revolutions Update:
Culture & Influence Systems – Cities gain a new quality of life category called Culture. Culture generates Influence, a new currency used to acquire cultural traits and expand territory through claims. This creates meaningful alternatives to military expansion.
Agitator Unit – Introduced with the Revolutions technology at the end of the Renaissance, Agitators can be sent into adjacent foreign regions to stir rebellion and, through Influence, bring those territories into your nation. This unlocks a second form of conquest in Act II: ideological subversion.
Per-Nation Units – Every civilization now commands unique historical forces, from Mongol Horse Archers to Japanese Samurai, adding tactical depth and flavor.
Leader Redesigns – Every leader has been reimagined with unique mechanics, traits, and abilities, ensuring more replayability and personality-driven diplomacy.
Priority & Quota Crafting System – Micromanaged production queues are replaced with smarter stockpile and priority controls, freeing players to focus on high-level strategy.
Adaptive AI – A more dynamic and personality-driven AI responds to player performance, making diplomacy, warfare, and resource management more challenging and believable.
Map Generation Overhaul – Realistic natural resource clustering plus new exclusivity rules modeling historical trade and competition.
High DPI UI & Visual Update – A sharper, scalable UI built for modern displays, with new accessibility and customization options.
Performance Boosts – Major engine optimizations deliver faster turns, smoother framerates, and reduced CPU usage.
Ara: History Untold v2.0 – “The Revolutions Update” is scheduled for release on September 24th.
‘Dune: Awakening’ Chapter 2 Launch Trailer
This week, Funcom dropped the first free update for Dune: Awakening, which continues the story. Check out the launch trailer to catch up on what you missed and what to expect now!
In Chapter 2, continue the journey after the revelations at the end of Act 3. Investigate gruesome murders and delve into the distant past. Re-customize your character, discover new contracts, items, character hairstyles and tattoos, and dynamic encounters that breathe more life into the ever-shifting deserts of Dune.
Also available now for $12.99, the Lost Harvest DLC offers a complete standalone storyline. Dig deep into the lore of Dune and you may recoil at what stares back. The DLC also offers the new Dune Man building pieces, new decorations, cosmetic armor sets and weapons, swatches, and the Thumper emote. Lastly, the new treadwheel vehicle offers an alternative to the sandbike. It features unique animations and handling without significant gameplay advantage compared to its base game counterpart.
Dune: Awakening is available now on PCs. You should definitely be playing.
‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection’ Release Date
The digital version of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will release on October 30. In addition to the nostalgia, the collection will include online play for arcade and console games, a Trainer mod and more.
The “Kollection” includes:
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Mortal Kombat – 1992 (Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear)
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Mortal Kombat II – 1993 (Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, 32X)
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Mortal Kombat 3 – 1995 (Arcade, SNES, Genesis)
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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 – 1995 (Arcade, WaveNet Arcade, SNES)
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Mortal Kombat Trilogy – 1996 (PlayStation)
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Mortal Kombat 4 – 1997 (Arcade)
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Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero – 1997 (PlayStation)
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Mortal Kombat Special Forces – 2000 (PlayStation)
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Mortal Kombat Advance – 2001 (Game Boy Advance)
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Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance – 2002 (Game Boy Advance)
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Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition – 2003 (Game Boy Advance)
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‘Elden Ring Nightrein’ Free Update for Deep of Night Mode
FromSoftware dropped a free update for Elden Ring Nightrein this week, introducing the new endgame Deep of Night mode.
As an end-game challenge for players, Deep of Night first starts by hiding the Nightlord and any Shifting Earth from players until battle begins. Enemies across Limveld will be more challenging and random enemies will be mutated and present extreme danger to players. To help overcome the newly strengthened foes, new weapon variants and enhancements will be available for players to discover, but these could also contain a detrimental effect such as increasing damage taken as well. Being highly selective will be necessary for surviving through the night and defeating the Nightlord. Players will be able to unlock three new relic slots exclusively for Depths Relics, a new reward players can earn in Deep of Night mode. These Depths Relics can add powerful enhancements for players, but like the new variant weapons, the power also comes at a cost for players. Skillful calculation and execution will be necessary to be victorious. Deep of Night mode is for the bravest Nightfarers, providing extreme challenge, showing them the darkest depths of the game, even the possibility of unknowingly facing an Everdark Sovereign Nightlord.
‘Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology’ Coming to Blu-ray and DVD
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced that Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940–1958) will release on Blu-Ray and DVD on December 2, 2025. It will be the first time ever that all 114 theatrical shorts will release in a single collection.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale: The Complete Series’ Releases on DVD
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (also) announced that the Emmy-winning The Handmaid’s Tale: The Complete Series will release on DVD on December 2. It will include 66 episodes, and Inside the Episode bonus features for season 6.
