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Explore the world of Marvel Cosmic Invasion with The Art of the Game from Dark Horse

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Marvel Games and Tribute Games in collaboration with Dark Horse Books, offer a 120-page art book packed with art and insight into the modern retro arcade game MARVEL Cosmic Invasion. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion —The Art of the Game HC is an impressive overview of everything MARVEL Cosmic Invasion has to offer including level explorations and commentary from artists as you get a look behind the scenes at the game’s development. 

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a classic arcade-inspired experience that thrusts legendary characters into intergalactic combat in iconic settings across the Marvel Universe! Now Dark Horse and Marvel Games take players behind-the-scenes of Tribute Games’s dynamic and colorful love letter to ’90s action brawlers with this comprehensive gallery of concept art, sprites, and more! 

Look out for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion–The Art of the Game when the 120-page (8.5×11”) FORMAT arrives in bookstores and comic shops on August 4, 2026, for $29.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion–The Art of the Game

Marvel Contest of Champions Welcomes New Side-Quests, Colosseums, and Battlegrounds Season

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This spring season, Kabam is introducing new Champions, Side-Quests, and Coliseums to give you more chances to test your team and get rewards on their popular mobile fighter Marvel Contest of Champions.

SPRING INTO THE CONTEST WITH ALL-NEW SUPERVILLAINS

Genetic engineer Lester Verde AKA DOCTOR BONG is joining The Contest alongside the brilliant, megalomaniacal criminal RUBY THURSDAY!Players will have the opportunity to obtain Ruby Thursday on April 9 , while Doctor Bong can be obtained on April 23 or acquire Doctor Bong by completing objectives to receive milestone prizes during his 3-month long Double Track event beginning April 8.

With over 300 Champions in The Contest, players can also add other classic Marvel Super Heroes and villains such as Blade, America Chavez, Howard the Duck, She-Hulk, and more.

RUBY THURSDAY

This villain augmented her head with a mass of organic circuitry and joined forces with the Headmen (a group of megalomaniac villains with unusual heads). Ruby and the Headmen seek world domination via a myriad of unorthodox methods.

DOCTOR BONG

Lester Verde overcame trials both large and inconvenient to become Doctor Bong! He is a supervillain without parallel and a supergenius with advanced knowledge of genetic engineering.

★      EVENT QUEST: Bong Voyage [April 8–May 3]: Howard the Duck and She-Hulk are answering a mysterious call for help from the “Bar With No Name”. Faceless foes, strange stages, and mysterious miscreants await as the forces of RUBY THURSDAY and DOCTOR BONG look to recruit villains! Will this plot become a wild goose (or duck) hunt?

ACT 9 CHAPTER 4 – AN EPIC CONCLUSION

This epic chapter of The Contest is approaching its end! So much has been lost and so much is still on the line. Carina Tivan, daughter of Elders and leader of Heroes, shall gather her forces for one final push against this time and space defying foe. Will her plan be enough, or is this just another chance for this serpent to coil around the core of this multiverse? Players, prepare a team of your greatest Champions and find out in Act 9–Chapter 4: REDEMPTION launching April 15.

PUMP IT UP SAGA

Your Champions are mighty, your Roster is ready… but can you get even MORE powerful? It’s time to step into the spotlight and flex against your foes as you find that this Saga is embracing some mean muscle-bound mayhem. Get flexing with the newest “PUMP IT UP” Saga kicking off on April 6th. 

★      BONUS SAGA CHASE CHAMPION: Complete objectives to receive milestone prizes during the 3-month long Pump It Up Saga to unlock a 7-Star AMERICA CHAVEZ! The Chase for America Chavez begins soon after on April 8.

HEAVY HITTERS NEW PLAYER BUNDLE GIVEAWAY

Step into the arena with a powerhouse squad built to dominate every clash. The Heavy Hitters New Player Bundle features Champions who hit HARD. *New players will have the opportunity to add these epic Champions to their roster starting April 8 at 4PM PT.

What players can expect each day during the 14-day supply drop:

Day 1: All 10 Champions + 2x Nexus 3-Star Crystals
Day 2: Level-Up & Rank-Up Material
Day 3: Potions & Energy
Day 4: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst)
Day 5: ISO-8 & Gold
Day 6: 3-Star Awakening Gem
Day 7: Nexus 4-Star Hero Crystal (Select 1x of the 10 Champions as a 4-Star)
Day 8: Level-Up & Rank-Up Material (Catalyst, ISO-8, Gold)
Day 9: Signature Stones + Potions
Day 10: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst)
Day 11: ISO-8 & Gold
Day 12: Potions & Revives
Day 13: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst)
Day 14: 4-Star Awakening Gem

Who’s included in the bundle on day 1? 10x Champions and rank-material to power them up!

★      Titania
★      Ms. Marvel
★      Gladiator
★      Hercules
★      Onslaught
★      Thing
★      Aegon
★      Shang Chi
★      The Champion
★      Iron Fist

*First time players are eligible to access the New Player Bundle Giveaways and must create a new account between April 8 – May 6, 2026 @ 4PM PT. New players must complete the in-game tutorial and reach level 5 to unlock the Mail Message function where the giveaway awaits. 

MORE FROM THE CONTEST

★      Daredevil Limited-Time Offers: If you caught up on the all-new Disney+ series Season 2 of “Daredevil: Born Again,” don’t miss your chance to login and claim a free profile pic of Jessica Jones and Daredevil, a Daredevil (Hell’s Kitchen) Champion Selector, and a Kingpin Champion Selector! This limited-time offer ends on April 7.

★      Deadpool’s Deadlift [April 9– 17]: Deadpool is here to lift your Deadweight and flex on your foes! Get swole and get rewarded as the Merc with a Mouth carries your team through The Contest with DEADPOOL’S DEADLIFT:

◆      7-Day Supply Drop: Beginning April 2 through April 9, login to The Contest everyday for rewards and claim 700,000 Deadweights to trade in for resources in Deadpool’s Deadlift Sale!

◆      Deadpool’s Deadlift Sale: Players can take advantage of the spring sale to obtain in-game rewards, Crystals, and Rank-Up materials beginning April 9 at 4p.m. PST. Sale ends April 17 at 10a.m. PST.

Other Marvel Contest of Champions updates, including bug fixes, collectibles, “Ring The Bell” Side Quest,  “Bon Voyage” Event Quest, and more can be found in the latest release notes HERE.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Available April 30 on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam VR

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Shell up, players, because it’s finally time to be a Turtle! Cortopia Studios and Beyond Frames Entertainment have revealed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, will launch on April 30, 2026, on Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico for $24.99. The first-ever VR game for everyone’s favorite amphibious heroes, Empire City provides a full-body immersive experience that gives players three green fingers, ninja-style kicks, and the option to brother-up throughout the narrative campaign with friends in co-op

A beloved character in the long-running canon of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Karai plays a central role in Empire City. To commemorate her role, Cortopia Studios has worked with legendary TMNT comics artist Dan Duncan to create a unique piece of art showcasing Karai in the world of Empire City.

TMNT Karai

Pre-orders for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City  are available now on Meta Quest with a 20% discount, and players can wishlist the game on Steam VR and Pico today.

Introducing Character Deck Duel, A New PvP Mode Arriving in Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Duel Links!

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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced a new PvP mode is now available for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links. It’s time to Du-Du-Du-Du, Du-Du-Du-Du-Du-Duel! alongside your favorite iconic Duelists in Character Deck Duels!

Duel against each other using Character Decks, designed with the primary goal of providing an easily accessible Duel Links PvP experience while allowing players to battle in a way that reflects the playstyle of each character. These new Decks come with fixed Skills and cards that represent the specific character and can also be used in both PvP and PvE modes.

The Character Decks are designed to give players a guided introduction to each character’s signature playstyle. Dueling in this new mode allows Duelists to earn Respect Orbs, a special reward item that is based on their performance rating and can be exchanged at the Trader for cards and various other items.  Duelists can trade in Respect Orbs for a Grade Star which increases the Grade of a Character Deck. Increasing the Deck’s Grade allows Duelists to replace up to a maximum of five cards based on the Deck’s Grade.

Nine characters will receive their own exclusive Character Deck: 

  • Yami Yugi
  • Seto Kaiba (DM) 
  • Joey Wheeler (DM)
  • Jaden Yuki
  • Zane Truesdale
  • Yusei Fudo
  • Jack Atlas
  • Yuma & Astral
  • Reginald “Shark” Kastle

Each Character Deck can be obtained through a lifetime mission that is automatically completed when you acquire the corresponding character.

Preview: Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings #1

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Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings #1

(W) Paul Allor (A) Salvador Espin, Jethro Morales

THIEF OF THE DEEP! Namor and Black Panther have a long history of bad blood between them, but when Namor shows up at the Galactic Empire of Wakanda with nefarious goals, there’s no hope that diplomacy will win the day. The king of Atlantis has secretly brought Jeff the Land Shark along in hopes of stealing Wakanda’s Chronovium! Will T’Challa and Shuri catch these fishy thieves red-handed?

Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings #1

Limited Run Games’ MARVEL MaXimum Collection is Available for Pre-Order

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Experience every pixelated punch, web-swing, and optic blast across multiple platforms. Limited Run Games hasn’t just picked a favorite version—every major console and arcade iteration is included. Whether you grew up with a controller in your hand or a roll of quarters in your pocket, the MARVEL MaXimum Collection is the ultimate tribute to the True Believers. It is now available for pre-order, to be shipped later in the year.

X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade): 

The definitive mutant beat-’em-up returns! Experience the legendary cabinet action with full online multiplayer support for up to 6 players, including Rollback Netcode. Choose your favorite X-Men and take on Magneto’s army with the ultimate team-up experience.

Captain America and The Avengers (Arcade, MEGA, 8-bit): 

“I can’t move!” Take control of Cap, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision. Experience the cinematic arcade original or the unique platforming spin of the 8-bit version.

Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (SUPER, MEGA): 

Based on the iconic comic crossover. Battle through the streets of NYC to the sound of a 16-bit rock soundtrack. Switch between the SUPER version’s rich colors and the MEGA version’s gritty vibe.

Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (SUPER, MEGA): 

The symbiote sequel! Team up in 2-player co-op to take on the Life Foundation and Carnage’s offspring.

Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge (SUPER, MEGA, PORTABLE, GEAR): 

Navigate Arcade’s deadly “Murderworld.” This collection includes the handheld versions, offering a fascinating look at Marvel history on the go.

Silver Surfer (8-Bit): 

Test your skills against one of the most infamously challenging shooters ever made. Features one of the greatest soundtracks in 8-bit history.

MaXimum Features

Limited Run Games has added modern bells and whistles to ensure these classics are more playable than ever:

  • X-Men: The Arcade Game Online: Online multiplayer for up to 6 players with Rollback Netcode!
  • Archives: Dive into a digital archive featuring high-resolution scans of original box art, instruction manuals, and vintage advertisements.
  • Music Player: Kick back and listen to the iconic chip-tune scores from every version of every game in the collection.
  • Integrated CHEATS menu: Enable Infinite Lives and more in selected games
  • Rewind & Save States: Finally conquer the “Deadly Walls” of Silver Surfer or the boss gauntlets of Arcade’s Revenge with the ability to rewind gameplay and save anywhere.
  • Display Options: Play with crisp, modern pixels or recreate the Saturday morning experience with CRT and scanline filters.

Preview: Dark Souls: Mother of Mourning #3 (of 4)

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Dark Souls: Mother of Mourning #3 (of 4)

(W) George Mann
(A) Maan House
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: March 18, 2026

Hope is a fleeting feeling for the Knights of Mourning. But the knightly order are willing to bet everything on their last chance of salvation. In search of a hero to rekindle the flame, these knights turn to the Mother of Lilies, a soulless mummified saint with legends about her ability to restore balance to the world. The knights believe that her lost soul will resurrect her and bring them their sought after champion to guide them to solace. But madness looms in every knight’s mind and this long-awaited goal might not be what it once seemed…

Dark Souls: Mother of Mourning #3 (of 4)

Limited Run Games’ MARVEL MaXimum Collection goes up for Pre-Order on March 27 Limited Run Games

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Experience every pixelated punch, web-swing, and optic blast across multiple platforms. Limited Run Games hasn’t just picked a favorite version—every major console and arcade iteration is included. Whether you grew up with a controller in your hand or a roll of quarters in your pocket, the MARVEL MaXimum Collection is the ultimate tribute to the True Believers. It goes up for pre-order March 27 to be shipped later in the year.

X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade): 

The definitive mutant beat-’em-up returns! Experience the legendary cabinet action with full online multiplayer support for up to 6 players, including Rollback Netcode. Choose your favorite X-Men and take on Magneto’s army with the ultimate team-up experience.

Captain America and The Avengers (Arcade, MEGA, 8-bit): 

“I can’t move!” Take control of Cap, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision. Experience the cinematic arcade original or the unique platforming spin of the 8-bit version.

Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (SUPER, MEGA): 

Based on the iconic comic crossover. Battle through the streets of NYC to the sound of a 16-bit rock soundtrack. Switch between the SUPER version’s rich colors and the MEGA version’s gritty vibe.

Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (SUPER, MEGA): 

The symbiote sequel! Team up in 2-player co-op to take on the Life Foundation and Carnage’s offspring.

Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge (SUPER, MEGA, PORTABLE, GEAR): 

Navigate Arcade’s deadly “Murderworld.” This collection includes the handheld versions, offering a fascinating look at Marvel history on the go.

Silver Surfer (8-Bit): 

Test your skills against one of the most infamously challenging shooters ever made. Features one of the greatest soundtracks in 8-bit history.

MaXimum Features

Limited Run Games has added modern bells and whistles to ensure these classics are more playable than ever:

  • X-Men: The Arcade Game Online: Online multiplayer for up to 6 players with Rollback Netcode!
  • Archives: Dive into a digital archive featuring high-resolution scans of original box art, instruction manuals, and vintage advertisements.
  • Music Player: Kick back and listen to the iconic chip-tune scores from every version of every game in the collection.
  • Integrated CHEATS menu: Enable Infinite Lives and more in selected games
  • Rewind & Save States: Finally conquer the “Deadly Walls” of Silver Surfer or the boss gauntlets of Arcade’s Revenge with the ability to rewind gameplay and save anywhere.
  • Display Options: Play with crisp, modern pixels or recreate the Saturday morning experience with CRT and scanline filters.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks Unleashes the WAAAGH! on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

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Publisher Wired Productions and developer Caged Element have confirmed that Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is racing onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year, bringing its explosive Ork vehicle combat to console for the first time. The engines are already roaring; the guns are already blazing and soon console players will join the WAAAGH!

Already battle-tested on PC and embraced by a growing community of Freeks, the game has smashed its way into the Warhammer 40,000 universe with savage multiplayer carnage, brutal racing modes, and unmistakable Orky chaos. Now, the battlefield expands.

Console players will jump in with the complete Speed Freeks experience from day one, PS5 and Xbox versions will be packed with every update, mode, vehicle and DLC released on PC so far. That also includes the full range of maps, weapons, customization options and the WAAAGH! Paths rewards. It’s the loudest, fastest and most content stacked version on Speed Freeks so far.

A brand-new trailer showcases explosive new footage from the console versions, highlighting chaotic multiplayer Ork battles and brutal races!

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will support full cross-play across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, uniting players in one massive, high-speed warzone of total destruction. No matter the platform, the WAAAGH rides.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a high-octane combat racing game where players pilot Ork-built buggies and recently, added Deffkoptas, through explosive multiplayer mayhem. Combining over-the-top weapons, outrageous Orky energy, and relentless speed, it delivers a unique mix of racing and destruction inspired by the brutal Warhammer universe.

Key Features:

  • Multiple Chaotic Game Modes including Deff Rally, Kill Konvoy and Cusotm Rally
  • Authentic Warhammer 40,000 worlds and vehicles.
  • Real-Time Co-Op Building and community features.
  • The Orkiest Game EVER
  • Fast, Brutal, Kunning Combat
  • Extensive Customization Options
  • A robust creation mode allowing you to build new levels in real time with your friends.

Marvel Contest of Champions Celebrates International Women’s Day, Daredevil Series, and More

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Marvel Contest of Champions

Kabam is continuing their celebrations this March on its popular mobile fighter Marvel Contest of Champions with International Women’s Day and powerful female Champions, the upcoming season two release of the Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again,” new player giveaways, and much more. See below for a snapshot of what The Battlerealm has in store for its players this coming month:

CELEBRATE POWERFUL SUPER WOMEN IN THE CONTEST

The Contest is celebrating International Women’s Day and the super women who lead the fight–warriors, leaders, innovators, and legends. This month, MCoC is welcoming the charming mutant PIXIE and the Queen of the hellish Limbo MADELYNE PRYOR! Players will have the opportunity to obtain Pixie on March 12, while Madelyne Pryor can be obtained on March 26.

With over 300 Champions in The Contest, players can also add other classic Marvel Super Heroes and villains such as Jubilee, Rogue, Morningstar, Proxima Midnight, and more.

PIXIE

Megan Gwynn’s powers allow her to share charming Pixie-Dust hallucinations such as pink

unicorns and rainbows. Despite her sparkling personality, Megan has access to dark magic via

her powerful soul dagger, making her a strong contender in the Contest!

MADELYNE PRYOR

Madelyne Pryor is the current ruler of the hellish dimension known as Limbo and the Goblin

Queen. After experiencing trauma in her turbulent past, Madelyne takes no prisoners with her

powerful scythe and summoning abilities.

➔     EVENT QUEST: Manic Pixie Dream Goblin [March 4-April 1]: Pixie will arrive just in time to help clear up a mystical mess! The Sorcerer Supreme, a student of a time-displaced Dr. Strange, has recruited Pixie and pals to help sort out some malevolent magic and lurking invaders from Limbo. Players will need to fight friend and foe alike, battling back the minions and menace of the mighty monarch Madelyne Pryor. The Manic Pixie Dream Goblin event quest will be available until April  8, 10 AM PT.

WOMEN OF POWER NEW PLAYER BUNDLE GIVEAWAY

The next exclusive bundle for *new players is loading, complete with powerful Champions and the resources you’ll need to unleash their full potential. The Women of Power New Player Bundle will showcase some of the women who shaped the Marvel Universe and players will have the opportunity to add these epic Champions to their roster starting March 7 at 4PM PT.

What players can expect each day during the 14-day supply drop:

Day 1: All 10 Champions + 5x 3-Star Crystals

Day 2: Level-Up & Rank-Up Material

Day 3: Potions & Energy

Day 4: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst)

Day 5: ISO-8 & Gold

Day 6: 3-Star Awakening Gem

Day 7: Nexus 4-Star Hero Crystal (Select 1x of the 10 Champions as a 4-Star)

Day 8: Level-Up & Rank-Up Material (Catalyst, ISO-8, Gold)

Day 9: Signature Stones + Potions

Day 10: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst)

Day 11: ISO-8 & Gold

Day 12: Potions & Revives

Day 13: Rank-Up Material (Catalyst)

Day 14: 4-Star Awakening Gem

Who’s included in the bundle on day 1? 10x Champions and rank-material to power them up!

★      Spiral

★      She-Hulk

★      Rogue

★      Nebula

★      Nico Minoru

★      Black Widow (Deadly Origin)

★      Kate Bishop

★      Silk

★      Karolina Dean

★      Phoenix

*First time players are eligible to access the New Player Bundle Giveaways and must create a new account between March 7 – April 7, 2026 @ 4PM PT. New players must complete the in-game tutorial and reach level 5 to unlock the Mail Message function where the giveaway awaits. 

DAREDEVIL EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

Fans of the highly anticipated season two of the Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again” premiering on March 24, can also look forward to dawning the mask and seeking out justice in The Battlerealm! For two weeks, beginning March 24, players will have the opportunity to claim a free profile pic of Jessica Jones and Daredevil, a Daredevil (Hell’s Kitchen) Champion Selector, and a Kingpin Champion Selector.

MORE FROM THE CONTEST

➔     Champion Rework: Illyana Rasputina, aka Magik, is a powerful Power Control champion thanks to her Special 2, allowing her to handle Power Gain abilities and Nodes. Kabam has rebalanced and reworked Magik with fresh mechanics. The character update will be released March 2.

➔     Women of Power Solo Event [March 11-April 8]: The female developers behind MCoC have specially picked out their favorite Champion profile pics and players will have the opportunity to claim these unique rewards and more through special quests, including Gwenpool’s Gal-Pal Guidebook.

➔     Gwenpool’s Gal-Pal Guidebook [March 11-April 8]: To celebrate International Women’s Day, Gwenpool wants to REALLY show off what some of the mighty women of the Contest are capable of! Players will be granted a free low-rarity Champion and use them exclusively for a series of 3 fights. In the final week, players must use a team of those free Champs to complete a larger map. More details can be found in the 55.1 release notes.

➔     7-Star Ascension: For players looking to grow their roster further, Ascension will become a new permanent feature beginning March 5. Ascension lets players power-up specific 7-Star Champions beyond their current power level, up to 11 ranks, by utilizing resources such as Ascension Tokens and Primordial Dust with newly added tiers.

◆      Players will get increased Attack, Health, and Challenge Ratings for their Champion every Ascension.

◆      Players will also earn a new Mechanic called “Might.” A new mechanic that every Champion will have will continuously fill up as you battle your opponent, releasing a burst of energy that deals more damage for every attack.

Other Marvel Contest of Champions updates, including bug fixes, collectibles, ALL-NEW currency, brand new “Carina’s Challenges,” and more can be found in the latest release notes HERE.

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