Two days ago, SEGA announced an official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server to promote Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and things didn't go well... whether you're familiar with the Sonic fandom or are completely unaware of its more extreme corners, buckle up; this is gonna be a bumpy ride. On October 5, an official Sonic Discord was […] The post Sonic the Hedgehog Discord Server Shut Down appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company have joined forces to celebrate World Space Week 2026, which started on Sunday, October 4, and ends on Saturday, October 10, and Pokémon GO players can now participate in a limited-time event to find and catch Astronaut Pikachu. Pikachu, prepare for lift-off! 🚀 We're partnering with […] The post How to Get Astronaut Pikachu From Pokémon GO and ESA appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Gears of War: E-Day officially launched yesterday, and while we won’t have the full picture for a while, one early sign points to it being a big miss for XBOX. According to SteamDB, Gears of War: E-Day has a peak of 31,517 concurrent players on Steam, a low number for a release as big as this and […] The post Gears of War: E-Day Off to a Slow Start on Steam appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Seven years after Avengers: Endgame first arrived in theaters, the Marvel blockbuster has accomplished something remarkable with its 2026 re-release: it has now made more money than DC Studios’ Supergirl managed during its entire worldwide theatrical run. Though perhaps that's less an accomplishment for Marvel and more of a major embarrassment for James Gunn's DC […] The post Avengers: Endgame Re-Release Just Outgrossed Supergirl’s Entire Box Office Run in 11 Days appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Lanterns co-creator Tom King has offered an explanation for one of the HBO series finale's most baffling creative decisions: allowing Sheriff Kerry Kane to walk free after murdering Hal Jordan. According to King, the writers actually debated whether Kerry should face punishment for killing the longtime Green Lantern. Ultimately, however, they apparently decided that having […] The post ‘Lanterns’ Writer Tom King Defends Hal Jordan’s Killer Walking Free: ‘Jail Isn’t Worse’ Than Her Guilt appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

The newly formed Skydance is wasting little time bringing its massive entertainment empire together, and its gaming operations are among the first businesses getting a major overhaul. Following the completion of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Skydance is combining WB Games with Paramount Games as part of a unified Games and Experiences organization. According […] The post Skydance Combines WB Games and Paramount Games Into Massive Gaming Division appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

A new major movie release now means that a new tie-in popcorn bucket is on the way. This new merchandising method has become a boon for movie theaters that have struggled through several years of sluggish attendance, and movies of all kinds have released specially sculpted popcorn buckets, drink cups, and other items that have […] The post Cinemark’s Avengers: Doomsday Popcorn Bucket and Drink Cup Revealed appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

In a stunning turn of events (however you look at it), GameStop has changed its selling price for pre-owned PlayStation 5 Pro consoles. Currently, the console sits at $899.99 USD at most retailers; at launch, it was set at $699.99 USD, meaning it has not only increased by $200 but GameStop has raised the PS5 […] The post GameStop Raises the Price of Pre-owned PS5 Pro Consoles appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

The newly formed Skydance is wasting little time revealing what the future could look like for Paramount+ and HBO Max. Following the official completion of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, Skydance confirmed that it ultimately intends to combine its major direct-to-consumer streaming platforms into a single service. The massive transaction officially brings […] The post Skydance Plans to Combine HBO Max and Paramount+ Into One Streaming Service appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Paramount is apparently getting serious about fixing Transformers, and the studio is turning to the man who helped launch the live-action franchise in the first place. Steven Spielberg is taking a significantly larger creative role in the future of Transformers, overseeing the franchise alongside longtime producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura as Paramount develops its eighth live-action […] The post Steven Spielberg Takes Control of Transformers as Paramount Looks to Revive the Franchise appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Gears of War: E-Day is today’s big video game release, but another game is launching today as well: Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a new racing game set in a galaxy far, far away. But the game’s launch brought a surprise for gamers: Star Wars: Galactic Racer is available on Amazon Luna… for free. Star Wars Galactic Racer […] The post Star Wars: Galactic Racer is Free on Amazon Luna appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

The BBC Children's and Education has announced there will be a new Doctor Who show, this time as an animated series for kids called Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew. Yes, you read that right--an animated Doctor Who. Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew will feature all-new characters aimed at preschool children, following "the Doctor, a young Time Lord, […] The post First Look at Doctor Who Animated Series Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Gears of War: E-Day, XBOX’s big 2026 release, launched today, and it’s had a rough week ahead of time, particularly due to the pride customization emblems users discovered and a new lesbian character. These elements earned an “LGBTQ+” Steam tag for Gears of War: E-Day, although it’s gone now that the game has been released. […] The post Steam Tag for LGBTQ+ Content Removed From Gears of War E-Day Before Release appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Opponents of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger took their fight all the way to the United States Supreme Court in a final attempt to prevent the massive Hollywood combination from closing. It didn't work. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied an emergency application Monday seeking an injunction that would have prevented Paramount Skydance from completing […] The post Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan Rejects Last-Ditch Attempt to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Marvel Unlimited, Marvel Comics’ digital comic subscription service, will cease to exist by the end of 2026. In a recent announcement on the official website, Marvel revealed that Marvel Unlimited will no longer be available after December 7, 2026. Marvel is shutting down Marvel Unlimited to make way for the new Marvel Comics app, Marvel […] The post Marvel Announces Shutdown of Marvel Unlimited by End of 2026 appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Mark Ruffalo is once again attempting to turn his Hollywood celebrity into political influence, just days after his high-profile campaign against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger failed to stop the historic entertainment deal. The Marvel actor appeared Sunday night at the “Hands Off Our Vote” event in New York City alongside Robert De Niro and comedian […] The post Mark Ruffalo Threatens to ‘Hulk Out’ Against Trump Days After Campaign to Stop Paramount Merger Fails appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Grand Theft Auto VI is almost here, and fans of the franchise are set to make it one of the biggest video game releases of all time, if not the biggest. But Grand Theft Auto devotees have certain expectations for the franchise, which made its bones on being adult-oriented, favoring graphic violence, strong language, and risqué […] The post GTA 6 Will Be Another Mature Game in the Grand Theft Auto Series appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Production on The Batman Part II has been temporarily paused as director Matt Reeves steps away from the highly anticipated DC sequel to deal with a personal family matter. Warner Bros. and DC Studios confirmed the production stoppage Monday after filming on the Robert Pattinson-led sequel had already gotten underway. “Production on The Batman Part […] The post The Batman Part II Pauses Production as Matt Reeves Deals With Personal Family Matter appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Epic Games Store has announced its free games for the first two weeks of October 2026. Players can claim these during the giveaway period and keep them in their libraries permanently. Two PC titles are available this week, with a couple more slated for next week. So, without further ado, let's get into the list […] The post Epic Games Store Free Games for October 2026 Part 1 appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

After spending eight episodes radically reinventing Hal Jordan and John Stewart, Lanterns saved one of its biggest departures from Green Lantern mythology for the final minutes of the season. John Stewart finally accepts the responsibility of becoming Earth's Lantern in “Dirt and Stars,” but rather than recite the Green Lantern oath generations of comic book […] The post ‘Lanterns’ Writers Admit Changing Iconic Green Lantern Oath Was ‘Heresy’ as John Stewart Removes Vow to Confront Evil appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Grand Theft Auto VI is coming in just over a month, and Rockstar is in the middle of a major promotional push for the game. In August, an extended look at GTA 6 was shown exclusively on Netflix before it was released on YouTube. Now, the game is crossing over into sports, with the NBA […] The post Miami Heat Release GTA 6 “Vice City Collection” Apparel, Including “Frankie Outfit” T-shirt appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Howard Stern apparently believes loyalty between an employee and his employer is sacred — at least when the employee is Jimmy Kimmel. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, the former shock jock interrupted the festivities to deliver what amounted to a public plea to ABC executives amid continued speculation about Kimmel’s future […] The post Howard Stern Demands ABC Show Jimmy Kimmel Loyalty After Firing His Own Longtime Employees appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

This Lanterns Episode 8 review contains spoilers. There's a moment near the end of Lanterns Episode 8 that perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with this miserable excuse for a Green Lantern adaptation. Hal Jordan is dead, his reputation has been destroyed, his career is gone, he spent a decade in prison, Rushville hates him, the woman […] The post REVIEW: Lanterns Episode 8 Destroys Hal Jordan and John Stewart to Replace Everything Green Lantern Stands For appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

This weekend was RuneFest, the annual RuneScape convention run by developer Jagex, and fans of the MMORPG were excited to hear that a sequel, RuneScape 4, is in development. RuneScape was released in 2001, and it has existed ever since as an open-ended MMORPG. RuneScape 2 and RuneScape 3, released in 2004 and 2013, respectively, were […] The post RuneScape 4 Announced at RuneFest This Weekend appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Despite protests from many passionate opponents of the technology, the video game industry is embracing artificial intelligence, with Capcom and Ubisoft integrating AI into their game development, something that will cause a stir but will also inevitably spread throughout the gaming landscape. First, Ubisoft filed trademarks revealing it plans to use AI in its game […] The post How Capcom and Ubisoft Are Using AI in Game Development appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration cards are on the market, and collectors can’t wait to get their hands on the newest TCG expansion. However, 30th Celebration is a bit different from the usual TCG releases: it isn’t being sold in individual packs, but in collections like the Elite Trainer Box, the Booster Bundle, or the Mini Tins, which contain several packs. However, […] The post GameStop Selling Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Cards in Individual Packs – for a Big Markup appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

What’s up, Geeks + Gamers? It’s ODIN, talking about Tom Cruise’s Digger and Anne Hathaway’s Verity in this week’s Box Office Breakdown! [[[ PUT VIDEO HERE ]]] Tom Cruise’s Digger Loses the Weekend to Anne Hathaway Thriller Verity As the mainstream media once again tries to spin the box office weekend as a sign of […] The post Tom Cruise’s Digger Flops BIG TIME as Verity Easily Wins the Weekend – Box Office Breakdown appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Our good friends at Nine Line are opening a new store in St. Augustine, Florida, this November, and Geeks + Gamers will be there for a meetup with our wonderful community! Come down to Nine Line’s new location on opening day and meet members of the Geeks + Gamers crew, including Jeremy, Ryan, Krista, Beardo, […] The post Geeks + Gamers Meetup at the Nine Line St. Augustine Grand Opening, With a Daughter’s Revenge Book Signing appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

2025 saw the return of Superman to the big screen, with mixed reviews, to put it nicely. People either loved it or hated it, with not much in between. (I was on the "loved it" side.) Its direct follow-up, James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow, is due for a 2027 release, and it's shaping up to […] The post Who is in James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow? Everything We Know So Far appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Embark Studios is eager to bring ARC Raiders’ numbers back to where they once were, and it’s giving the game away for free to do it – albeit for a limited time. ARC Raiders will be free-to-play from Thursday, October 8, at 9:00 AM UTC (5:00 AM Eastern) to Monday, October 12, at 8:00 AM UTC (4:00 AM […] The post ARC Raiders Will be Free-to-Play Next Weekend appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Activision has been taking the fight to Call of Duty cheaters over the past few months, focusing mostly on tracking down and stifling those who create cheating tools through its new Ricochet anti-cheat system. Now, it’s tightening up gameplay mechanics to make cheating more difficult, and it’s starting with Modern Warfare 4. The next Call of […] The post Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Will Feature Server Culling to Fight Cheaters appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Bungie appears to be in a transitional period right now, and one of the ways that’s manifesting is in the studio’s official store. In an X post yesterday, the studio revealed that the Bungie Store will be closing its Bungie and Destiny storefront on October 19, although the Marathon storefront will remain open. After more than […] The post Bungie Announces Closure Date of Online Store appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Every month, some games must go, and the latest announcement from XBOX confirms nine games, including a Game of the Year winner, will be leaving the Game Pass library in October 2026. So, without further ado, let's get into the list of departing titles, which will leave Game Pass on October 15, 2026. Superball […] The post 9 Games Leaving XBOX Game Pass in October 2026 appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

James Gunn appears to have survived the first wave of changes surrounding Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros., but some of his own fans aren't exactly thrilled about how enthusiastically the DC Studios boss is embracing his new corporate overlords. Shortly after Skydance CEO David Ellison unveiled the new corporate identity for the combined Paramount and […] The post James Gunn Promotes Skydance Takeover and His Own Fans Turn On Him appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly preparing another major restructuring that could eliminate hundreds of additional jobs, even as company president Dana Walden acknowledges that the seemingly endless cycle of Hollywood layoffs has become an “extremely painful” reality. According to The Wall Street Journal, Disney is planning a significant restructuring of its television operations that's […] The post Disney Preparing Hundreds More Layoffs as Dana Walden Defends Company’s Position appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

If you haven't been able to get any Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration merchandise, or you simply want to collect all the packs, today is the day – the second wave of 30th Celebration products coming to major retailers and local card shops. Without further ado, here's all the information about how to get the Pokémon […] The post New Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Products Drop Today – Where to Buy appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Asmongold has come up with his yearly lists of Game of the Year and Dogsh*t of the Year, where he compiles his contenders for the best and worst video games of the year, from which he will eventually choose a winner and a loser. Here are his lists for 2026: Game of the Year Crimson […] The post Asmongold Reveals His Game of the Year and Dogsh*t of the Year Lists appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

The massive entertainment company created by the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery finally has an official name. And despite bringing together two of the oldest and most recognizable studio names in Hollywood, neither Paramount nor Warner Bros. will appear in the name of the parent company. Paramount chairman and CEO David Ellison […] The post Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Gets Its Official Name — ‘Skydance’ appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Warner Bros. is reportedly preparing for a major leadership shakeup as Paramount Skydance closes in on completing its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy are expected to leave the studio following the completion of the merger, according to a new report from […] The post Warner Bros. Movie Chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy OUT After Paramount Merger appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

News of Taylor Sheridan's looming exit from Paramount at the end of 2028 was just as shocking as his new $1 billion deal with NBCUniversal. In the deal, Sheridan agreed to produce up to 20 shows for NBC and Peacock over five years, starting in January 2029, after he failed to agree on renewal terms […] The post Paramount Will Lose Another Taylor Sheridan Production in Empire of the Summer Moon When it Acquires Warner Bros. appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

James Gunn appears to have survived the coming regime change at Warner Bros. Discovery, at least initially. Despite months of speculation about whether Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. could result in Gunn and Peter Safran being removed from DC Studios, a new report from Puck’s Matthew Belloni indicates that the pair will be asked to […] The post James Gunn Reportedly WON’T Be Fired by Paramount, DC Future Beyond 2027 Remains Uncertain appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

007 First Light has announced its first free DLC, Extended Operations, which is available now as update 1.3.0 for the game on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. For those interested, please check out the official trailer below: According to the game's official website, the key additions to 007 First Light in the DLC will […] The post 007 First Light Extended Operations Free DLC Announced appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI has always been how Florida's unpredictable tropical weather patterns will be incorporated into the sure-to-be-a-hit open-world adventure. It was clear from the trailer that the weather will have a greater impact on the game than in previous GTA titles, and fans now have a better […] The post GTA 6 Explains Advanced Weather Systems and Other New Features appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Paramount is pulling the plug on its long-planned Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover, abandoning a franchise collision that the studio explicitly teased at the end of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The revelation arrived alongside big news for G.I. Joe fans. Bradley Cooper is set to play Duke in Paramount’s upcoming reboot from Danny McBride, […] The post Paramount Scraps ‘Transformers/G.I. Joe’ Crossover Film appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

If you love the "spooky season," then this latest Pokémon Pokopia event is for you. Pokémon has revealed what players can expect from Pokopia's first Halloween-themed event featuring the Ghost-type Pokémon Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist! This limited time event, entitled "Pumpkaboo’s Sweet Surprises," begins at 5:00 AM on October 17 and runs until November 1, based […] The post Pokémon Announces Pokopia Halloween Event Featuring Pumpkaboo appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

The official PlayStation blog announced a new slate of PlayStation Plus free games for October 2026, offering F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 to subscribers. These three games will be available on PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for members to download for free from Tuesday, October 6, until Monday, November […] The post PlayStation Plus Free Monthly Games for October 2026 appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Vincent D’Onofrio has jumped into the growing controversy surrounding God of War: Laufey, defending his former Daredevil co-star Deborah Ann Woll from critics of the upcoming PlayStation 5 game who are railing against the character's design. There's just one fairly significant problem with his argument. The people D’Onofrio is arguing with aren't saying Woll is […] The post Kingpin Actor Vincent D’Onofrio Argues With Fans Over ‘God of War: Laufey’ But Misses Their Point Entirely appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

The Fan Expo Dallas 2026 was supposed to be the ultimate convention for comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming lovers, making Nicolas Cage the dream guest. In his interview, Cage expounded on his sprawling career, covering everything from the best gift he has ever received from a fan to how daily experiences like restless drivers […] The post Nicolas Cage Compares the MCU to WWE While Praising ‘Spider-Noir’ After It’s Cancellation appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Kathleen Kennedy is apparently "proud" of what she accomplished during her 14 years running Lucasfilm. But considering the condition in which she left Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Willow, that's quite a statement. Kennedy stepped down as president of Lucasfilm earlier this year, with Dave Filoni assuming creative leadership as President and Chief Creative Officer […] The post Kathleen Kennedy Says She’s ‘Proud’ of Her Lucasfilm Work After Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Willow Collapsed Under Her Watch appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.

Pokémon has announced that Pokémon Legends Z-A will get a physical edition bundle that includes the DLC Mega Dimension. The Pokémon Legends Z-A physical bundle will hit shelves on Oct 29 and will include the complete Pokémon Legends: Z-A storyline without making you download anything extra from the eShop or use voucher codes, which means […] The post Pokémon Legends Z-A Physical Bundle with Mega Dimensions DLC Coming to Switch 2 appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.