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NYCC 2025: Pokémon Parody Balls the Musical Packs...

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2025/10/14

Plenty of Pokémon fans crammed into a panel at New York Comic Con this Friday. But they weren’t there for a Pokémon panel—at least not ostensibly. They were present for Balls: The Monster Catchin’ Musical Comedy. Definitely not licensed by Nintendo or the Pokémon Company, the show is a fair use spoof of the iconic [...] The post NYCC 2025: Pokémon Parody Balls the Musical Packs Panel at New York Comic Con first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Evo France 2025: Miary Zo Gameplay Trailer Revealed

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2025/10/14

Bandai Namco has released the gameplay trailer for Miary Zo – the newest character in the Tekken 8: King of the Iron Fist saga. Miary Zo was teased earlier at Evo USA 2025 this year, so it was fitting for Namco to bring about the next character to to make their move after Armor King [...] The post Evo France 2025: Miary Zo Gameplay Trailer Revealed first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Budget Allegedly Leaked

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2025/10/14

We are literally days away from the release of Pokemon Legends Z-A on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and just like so many other launches before it from The Pokemon Company…there have been leaks. Seriously, it’s like this company is cursed to have leaks no matter what they do. Just to be clear, we [...] The post Pokemon Legends Z-A Budget Allegedly Leaked first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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NASCAR 25 Review (XSX) – A Strong Start Stuck in the...

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2025/10/14

After years of underwhelming attempts, NASCAR 25 arrives as the franchise’s supposed rebirth, a next-gen overhaul built to reignite console stock-car racing. On paper, it ticks all the right boxes with refined physics, beautiful visuals, and the inclusion of every major NASCAR series. In The Outerhaven’s review of NASCAR 25, we found that while the [...] The post NASCAR 25 Review (XSX) – A Strong Start Stuck in the Pits first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Evo France 2025: Daima SS4 Goku Storms Into Dragon...

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2025/10/14

Dragon Ball FighterZ seems to have found the 7th Dragon Ball to get itself back to updates. The game had already made itself a good part of the first ever Evo France major, but its tag fighting reign is far from over. Super Saiyan 4 Goku has entered the fray. At first, this version of Goku [...] The post Evo France 2025: Daima SS4 Goku Storms Into Dragon Ball FighterZ in 2026 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Simon The Sorcerer Origins Debuts A Brand New Steam...

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2025/10/14

Point and Click adventure game fans unite for a demo of the upcoming Simon the Sorcerer Origins has been released on Steam for the Steam Next Fest. The demo is only available for a limited time. The Steam Next Fest demo showcases a segment of chapter 3 from the main game. Simon the Sorcerer Origins [...] The post Simon The Sorcerer Origins Debuts A Brand New Steam Next Fest Demo first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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How to Find Hagen the Spectral Doom Boss in Absolum

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2025/10/13

If you thought you had seen everything Absolum had to offer, think again. Hidden within its world lies Hagen the Spectral Doom, a massive decaying dragon waiting for someone bold enough to disturb his rest. The steps to summon this secret boss are not obvious, but once you know what to do, it is simple [...] The post How to Find Hagen the Spectral Doom Boss in Absolum first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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SLEEP AWAKE Hands-On Preview

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2025/10/13

Just the other week, a demo arrived on Steam for an intriguing psychedelic sci-fi horror game. That game is SLEEP AWAKE, which was also an official selection for the Tribeca Festival. Developed by EYES OUT, the brainchild of Cory Davis of Spec Ops: The Line and Robin Finck of Nine Inch Nails, SLEEP AWAKE deals [...] The post SLEEP AWAKE Hands-On Preview first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Light Novel Audiobook Releases for the Week of...

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2025/10/13

Next week is a great week to be an audiobook fan. Five light novel audiobooks are releasing during the week of October 13 from Yen Press and three from Seven Seas Entertainment. This includes multiple brand-new series in this format. I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, [...] The post Light Novel Audiobook Releases for the Week of October 13, 2025 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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New Top NES Games Released By Rolling Stone

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2025/10/13

One of the reasons that Nintendo has lasted so long is that even when they make a “subpar system,” they make an incredible set of games that even the haters would struggle to “lessen” in some way. Then, when you get to the all-time classics, you realize that The Big N has been doing great [...] The post New Top NES Games Released By Rolling Stone first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Given Unique Honor By TIME Magazine

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2025/10/13

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been the most talked-about console in 2025, and that’ll continue as we head into 2026. After all, The Big N has only started its rollout of big-name titles for the platform, and the sales figures for the system will continue to grow as time goes on. However, even with it [...] The post Nintendo Switch 2 Given Unique Honor By TIME Magazine first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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How to Stay Airborne for 15 Seconds in Absolum with...

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2025/10/13

One of the achievement / trophy in the fantastic roguelike beat-’em-up Absolum requires you to stay airborne for 15 seconds while playing as Cider. At first glance, that sounds like a daunting challenge. The description might make you think you have to pull this off in combat while fighting enemies, but that’s not actually the [...] The post How to Stay Airborne for 15 Seconds in Absolum with Cider first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Delicious In Dungeon Brought To Life At NYCC 2025...

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2025/10/13

Fans of Delicious in Dungeon have a lot to celebrate this weekend at New York Comic Con 2025. Earlier in the convention, Yen Press announced that the series will be receiving a board game next may. But that’s not all. Just half a mile from the Javits Center, Kadokawa World Entertainment held a special exhibit [...] The post Delicious In Dungeon Brought To Life At NYCC 2025 Exhibit first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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VIZ Media Takes Center Stage at NYCC 2025 with World...

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2025/10/13

VIZ Media took New York Comic Con 2025 by storm, thrilling fans with blockbuster panel lineups, special guest appearances, and world-premiere reveals that celebrated the very best of anime and manga. Here’s what made headlines: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 Rooster Fighter — English Dub World Premiere Fans packed the house for the world premiere of [...] The post VIZ Media Takes Center Stage at NYCC 2025 with World Premieres, Star Appearances, and Exclusive Fan Events first appeared on The

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5 Reasons the Nintendo Switch 2 Is Absolutely Worth It

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2025/10/12

As the host of the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast, I do my best to keep an “ear to the ground” and listen to what people are saying about various Nintendo-themed topics. When it comes to the Nintendo Switch 2, though, instead of a lot of people praising a really good console that already has fun games [...] The post 5 Reasons the Nintendo Switch 2 Is Absolutely Worth It first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Blade vs Buffy Brings Live-Action Slaying To Death...

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2025/10/12

Personally, I love it when Death Battle brings out a matchup that you “didn’t expect,” but when you dive into it, you see all the connections and want to see them clash. When the DB Kickstarter happened last year (can you believe it’s been over a year since the show came back?), they promised at [...] The post Blade vs Buffy Brings Live-Action Slaying To Death Battle first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Manga Review: Not Your Idol Vol. 3

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2025/10/12

Title: Not Your Idol Vol. 3 Author: Aoi Makino Publisher: Viz Media Language: English Format: Physical Pages: 211 Genre: Slice-of-Life, Drama, Romance Publication Date: October 7, 2025 The Story Do you remember where you were sixty-one months ago when the last volume of Not Your Idol (Sayonara, Miniskirt) came out here in the United States? [...] The post Manga Review: Not Your Idol Vol. 3 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Manga Review: Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 3

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2025/10/12

Title: Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 3 Author: Masashi Kishimoto (Creator), Mikio Ikemoto (Art) Publisher: Viz Media Language: English Format: Digital Pages: 177 Genre: Shonen, Battle Publication Date: October 7, 2025 The Story We open up with Jura and an unknown divine tree with Sasuke’s chakra signature in Konoha. Jura is there for Himawari, stating [...] The post Manga Review: Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 3 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Announced at New...

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2025/10/12

Coming out of New York Comic Con 2025, a brand-new fighting game based on the beloved Avatar universe has been revealed, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Described as a fast-paced 1v1 fighter, players will be able to battle as their favorite characters from across the Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra franchises. [...] The post Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Announced at New York Comic Con 2025 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Joe Higashi Arrives In Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves...

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2025/10/12

The tiger of Southtown is stepping up today in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Joe Higashi will be joining the King of Fighters Maximum Meyhem tournament today as announced at Evo France this weekend. Sadly, this doesn’t make him tournament legal as of yet for the event. Preecha might be the better deal for anyone on the floor [...] The post Joe Higashi Arrives In Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Today first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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