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Michael McWhertor

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Michael McWhertor

    Magic: The Gathering's Disastrous Zeta Set is Officially Coming Back (opens the original)

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    Magic: The Gathering's sold-out Secret Lair x MSCHF: The Zeta Set will return, Wizards of the Coast announced Thursday, after a disastrous Drop in September that the company has since apologized for. Unlike the previous pre-order window for the Zeta Set, Magic fans won't have to sit through queues or waiting rooms, because it sounds like Wizards is making sure that everyone who wants the Secret Lair x MSCHF collab will get one — if they're patient enough. In an update on the Secret Lair x MSCHF:

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Michael McWhertor

    Lego's Sony PlayStation Set Officially Launches This Week (opens the original)

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    After bringing the Nintendo Entertainment System, Atari 2600, and Sega Genesis to life in brick form, Lego is teaming up with PlayStation for a new retro console recreation. The Lego PlayStation set is finally here and launches Oct. 1. The Lego Sony PlayStation is a 1,911-piece set that is designed to "near 1:1 scale" and will cost $179.99. The set lets players build the original PlayStation console and controller in Lego brick form, as well as some dioramas that nod to PlayStation's early histo

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Michael McWhertor

    Xbox CEO Officially Responds to Xbox Sale Rumors (opens the original)

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    In a tumultuous year for the Xbox division, in which thousands of employees are being laid off and Xbox Game Studios is being broken up, the new CEO of Microsoft's gaming group is resolute on one thing: Despite rumors and speculation to the contrary, Xbox is not for sale. The company has slimmed down its portfolio this year, divesting from four studios and canceling projects. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Michael McWhertor

    'Game of Thrones' Officially Returns in 2029 with First Movie (opens the original)

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    HBO's Game of Thrones is officially coming to movie theaters. Warner Bros. announced Tuesday that the first feature film in the George R.R. Martin-created franchise, Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest, will hit cinemas in spring 2029. A Game of Thrones alum is at the helm with director Owen Harris directing the first movie in the franchise. Harris previously directed three episodes of HBO's television series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: "The Hedge Knight," "Hard Salt Beef," and the action-pack

  5. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Michael McWhertor

    Lego's First Dragon Ball Set Officially Revealed (opens the original)

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    Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball is getting its first Lego set, The Lego Company and Toei Animation announced Tuesday. Shenron, the wish-granting Eternal Dragon of the Dragon Ball franchise, is the centerpiece of Lego's new set that will arrive this November. The Lego Icons Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku set isn't a one-off, however. It's the beginning of a new partnership between Lego and Toei, with more Dragon Ball sets to follow in 2027. The Lego Icons Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku set (11390) is built

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