Things were a little quieter following the Gamescom 2025 deluge, but there was still plenty of movie and gaming news you may have missed this week. Let’s recap!
First Trailer for ‘Bone Lake’
A couple’s romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is upended when they are forced to share the mansion with a mysterious and attractive couple. In this darkly hilarious and seductive horror story, a dream getaway spirals into a nightmarish maze of sex, lies, and manipulation, bringing terrifying secrets to light and triggering a bloody battle for survival.
Bone Lake hits theaters on October 3rd.
Netflix House Opens Up in Dallas This December
The release dates for the two Netflix Houses have been revealed. There’s one launching in Philadelphia on November 12th, but also one in Dallas (where WE are located) on December 11th:
Netflix House is free to enter and explore! Once you’re inside, you can dive into activities that immerse you in your favorite titles with a mix of complimentary and paid experiences. Take selfies with beloved characters like Queen Charlotte, enjoy screenings of hit movies like KPop Demon Hunters, have a meal and a cocktail at NETFLIX BITES or embark on an adventure with friends, channeling the ONE PIECE crew.
But you don’t have to wait till opening day to buy tickets to the paid experiences—they go on sale for the Philadelphia site on October 17 and for the Dallas location on November 18. Head over to netflixhouse.com now to sign up for the waitlist, which will give you early access to your choice of ticketed experiences within each location.
First Trailer for Shane Black’s ‘Play Dirty’
An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action-packed thriller from director Shane Black. Parker (Mark Wahlberg), along with Grofield (LaKeith Stanfield), Zen (Rosa Salazar) and a skilled crew, stumble onto a score that pits them against the New York mob in this gritty, clever caper.
Play Dirty comes exclusively to Prime Video on October 1st.
First Teaser for ‘Return to Silent Hill’
RETURN TO SILENT HILL brings the iconic horror franchise back to the screen. When James receives a mysterious letter from his lost love Mary, he is drawn to Silent Hill—a once-familiar town now consumed by darkness. As he searches for her, James faces monstrous creatures and unravels a terrifying truth that will push him to the edge of his sanity.
Return to Silent Hill hits theaters on January 23, 2026.
Play Acclaim Showcase Announced for September
Acclaim announced the first “Play Acclaim” showcase and released a new teaser video. The Showcase will take place on the official Acclaim YouTube channel on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT. Coming hot on the heels of last week’s social media reveal, it hints at what’s next for the brand, which saw its long-awaited return on March 4th, 2025.
This tantalizing tease offers a fleeting glimpse of Acclaim’s upcoming lineup of titles while celebrating the brand’s unforgettable legacy. Blink and you might miss it. Hidden in the static, behind the glow of CRT screens, are the titles that will lay the foundation for this exciting new chapter for Acclaim.
This isn’t nostalgia for its own sake. It’s something else: a kind of retrofuturenostalgia, paying homage to and embracing the brand’s unmistakable DNA and history while charting a bold new course into the future.
“We’re not here to chase ghosts,” said Alex Josef, CEO of Acclaim. “We’re here to take the energy and chaos that made Acclaim unforgettable and channel it into something new. The old screens are cracking, and what’s coming through is something exciting and different.”
Watch the Play Acclaim Showcase live on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT.
First ‘Deathstalker’ Trailer Revealed
Evil has many names…adventure only one! This fall, return to the Kingdom of Abraxeon with Steven Kostanski’s (The Void, PG: Psycho Goreman) reimagining of Roger Corman’s cult sword and sorcery film series, Deathstalker. Starring Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick, The Matrix Reloaded) as the titular Deathstalker with Patton Oswalt (Young Adult, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) providing the voice of the benevolent wizard Doodad, this action fantasy adventure feature opens exclusively in theaters October 10, 2025 from Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment Company in the US and Raven Banner Releasing in Canada.
Showcasing epic battles led by dashing heroes against an onslaught of human, monster and supernatural enemies, Deathstalker also features a score by Blitz//Berlin, with an original song by Slash and Bear McCreary.
In Deathstalker, the Kingdom of Abraxeon is under siege by the Dreadites, heralds of the long-dead sorcerer Nekromemnon. When Deathstalker recovers a cursed amulet from a corpse-strewn battlefield, he’s marked by dark magick and hunted by monstrous assassins. To survive, he must break the curse and face the rising evil. Death is just the beginning… of great adventure!
Deathstalker hits theaters on October 10th.
He-Man Island Comes to Fortnite
Mattel announced the early access launch of Masters of the Universe™: He-Man Heroes, its first official island in Fortnite. Players can jump in now by searching “He-Man Heroes” or entering Island Code “2416-8649-3961” to explore a new world that brings the legendary characters of Eternia into a dynamic collectible role-playing game (RPG) designed for today’s audiences. Masters of the Universe: He-Man Heroes marks Mattel’s first entry into the Fortnite creator platform, introducing one of its flagship properties to a massive global audience in an all-new format.
Masters of the Universe: He-Man Heroes invites players to begin their journey with a single hero and fight their way through increasingly difficult zones filled with opponents. Key features include collecting Shards of Eternia to summon new heroes, building powerful teams of up to four iconic characters, engaging in combat, and boosting hero power to take on greater challenges across Eternia.
Masters of the Universe: He-Man Heroes is now available in Early Access and free for all Fortnite players.
‘Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’ Second Year Roadmap Revealed
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are excited to reveal their Year 2 plans for the multimillion-selling Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, starting with the release of the game’s Anniversary Update on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Space Marine 2 promises another year of free gameplay content, in addition to a new Season Pass bursting with fresh cosmetics.
New Game Modes, Operations, PvP Arenas and Much, Much More!
Space Marine 2’s Year 2 content follows in the footsteps of Year 1 with six new planned patches packed with free gameplay additions available to all players throughout 2025 and 2026. From new PvE and PvP game modes to new enemies and a new playable class, defenders of Humanity are in for a treat, including:
Four new Operations and a new Siege map
Two new Eternal War arenas
New Stratagems (PvE) and Helbrute Onslaught (PvP) game modes
New playable class: The Techmarine
New weapons and free unlockable weapon variants for existing weapons
New enemies and bosses
New Progression mechanics
September 4’s Anniversary Update also comes with the release of Space Marine 2’s second Season Pass and its first two DLCs: the Black Templars Champion Pack and Imperial Fists Cosmetic Pack, including a new Champion skin for the Bulwark class and Power Sword skin for the former, and over 40 new cosmetics celebrating seven of the Imperial Fists’ Successor Chapters for the latter.
Throughout the year, the Season Pass II will grant players nine new DLCs celebrating the galaxy-spanning variety of Space Marine Chapters with new Champion skins, armour pieces and heraldry markings. While existing Chapters like the Blood Angels and Salamanders are to receive new cosmetics, fan-favorite Chapters like the Raptors, Iron Hands and Carcharodons will get their due time in the spotlight.
Hasbro Reveals New Star Wars Holiday (Black Series) Figures
Two new Black Series figures are joining the quirky holiday line this Fall. We’ve got a Stormtrooper with reindeer decor, along with some festive porgs, along with a “Santa” astromech and Grogu.
Both of these are launching this Fall on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers (I believe Walmart already has pre-orders live as well).
First Trailer for HBO’s ‘Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television’
SEEN & HEARD: THE HISTORY OF BLACK TELEVISION takes audiences on a two-part journey through the history of Black representation on television, showcasing how Black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions. From early stereotypical portrayals to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.
Through archival footage and interviews with major figures in the television industry and culture shapers, the documentary spotlights the trailblazers who paved the way, exploring complex narratives around race, identity, and cultural legacy. As each generation of Black television actors, writers, and creators built on the work of those before them, each voice became part of a lineage — responding to, reimagining, and reshaping Black storytelling on screen. Black writers and actors speak to their struggle for creative control, moving from token representation to truer, more complex portrayals and authorship. Black television has been, and continues to be, a ground-breaking force in the media, shaping culture, challenging norms, and redefining representation. The documentary also explores the business of Black television, its changing role in the media landscape, and its complex relationship to broader industry success. SEEN & HEARD: THE HISTORY OF BLACK TELEVISION showcases a reclamation of narrative power, a celebration of the past, and an illumination of a new generation of voices shaping the future of television.
Part One: Seen hits HBO/HBO Max on September 9th, with Part 2: Heard arriving the next day, September 10th (both at 9PM ET).
‘Yooka-Replaylee’ Release Date Revealed
Playtonic and PM Studios revealed that Yooka-Replaylee will officially launch on October 9! Players who own the original game on a given platform will automatically receive 30% off when purchasing Yooka-Replaylee on that same platform.
Playtonic has peeled, polished, and power-bounced Yooka-Laylee into its final form, not just with a fresh coat of paint, but with thoughtful upgrades and joyful surprises that bring out the best in what made the original so special. Every move, mechanic, and moment in Yooka-Replaylee has been carefully redesigned to elevate what fans loved the first time around, while making the experience more modern, more welcoming, and more joyful for today’s players. Whether you’re returning to Capital B’s lair or meeting Yooka and Laylee for the very first time, this definitive version offers the most vibrant, accessible, and completely joyful way to experience this adventure. With its colorful world, playful humor, and welcoming design, it’s the perfect pick-up for families, gaming newcomers, and nostalgic adventurers alike.
‘March of Giants’ Gameplay Trailer
Amazon Studios dropped a huge reveal for the 4v4 War MOBA March of Giants, the debut title for Amazon Games Montreal.
Set in a ravaged urban battlefield filled with marvels of science and magic and grounded in the technology of the early 1900s, players take the role of towering Giants in the final battle of a century-long conflict. As a War MOBA, March of Giants deals directly with military themes, allowing players to command thousands of soldiers in battle within the strategic framework of competitive MOBA gameplay.
‘Disney Speedstorm’ 15th Season “Time for Tea” Out Now
The new season includes a ton of Alice in Wonderland content, including Alice, Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts. You will also get your hands of new crew members including Dinah, March Hare, King of Hearts, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, free character unlocks with Jasmine and Randall Boggs, mid season racers including Fozzie Bear and Scrooge McDuck.
There will also be 5 new supercharged racers enter the fray with boosted stats and progression with Celia Mae, Mulan, Ortensia, Bella and Steamboat Pete. Players will also be able to unlock Sam Flynn, Quorra, Rinzler, and Zuse in the new TRON Vault.
