New updates have been released about Skybound Entertainment's upcoming video game.Invincible VS,” including the addition of Cecil Stedman, a fan-favorite character from Robert Kirkman's comics and Amazon's Invincible series, to the 3v3 fighting game.
To date, “Invincible Vs.has now revealed eight characters that will be included in the action movie: Mark Grayson (Invincible), Atom Eve, Bulletproof, Tula, Rex Splode, War Beast, Omni-Man and Cecil.
According to Skybound Entertainment and Quarter Up's description: “A fan favorite from the Invincible VS series and the comics, Cecil has been one of the most sought-after gaming characters. Most often seen as the voice in Mark's headset, Cecil comes into battle in Invincible VS with special weapons, including plasma pistols, grenade launchers and grenades to keep opponents at a distance. His long-range style of play is doubles. with tactical combat allowing him to play cat and mouse with his enemies. Want more? Cecil can also call in an unlimited supply of Reanimen for reinforcements; With access to the Hammer, a massive orbital laser, he is a destructive force on the battlefield.”
Additionally, on Thursday, Invincible VS developers and Kirkman revealed new details about the game's story mode, which “plays like a special extended episode of the show, featuring all of the currently announced playable characters – and hints at the introduction of an entirely new character who has not yet appeared anywhere in the Invincible Universe.”
“I'm very involved in the game, but one of the great things about this team is that they constantly impress me with the little things that they work into the game, the details, the balance and everything that makes sense,” Kirkman said. Diversity in a Sept. 30 interview about Cecil's news. “This game is made by fans of the Invincible series and fans of the Invincible comics to the point that sometimes it reminds me of things I forgot, and I'm not proud of it, but it happens.”
“Invincible VS” will be released in 2026 on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Watch the new trailer for “Invincible VS” in the video below.
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NEW GAMES ANNOUNCED
Netflix has unveiled a new line of party games that can be played on TV screens – with your phone as the controller – that will go on sale this holiday season.
“We're creating a whole new way to play games that's as easy as streaming a show on Friday night,” Netflix said in a statement. “All you need is Netflix and your phone to experience a whole new level of Netflix fun with instantly recognizable games like LEGO Party!, Pictionary: Game Night, Boggle Party, Tetris Time Warp and a fresh take on the genre social deduction “Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends”.
See full descriptions of upcoming games below.
- LEGO® party! – Challenge your friends in the best LEGO party game. Compete in fun mini-games and hunt for gold in themed challenge zones.
- Boggle Party – Race against the clock to find words (the longer the better) in a jumbled grid of letters. Play alone or organize a party of up to eight players.
- Illustration: Game Night – Draw until you drop, or one of your friends won't realize you're drawing, in this fun, fast-paced version of the classic Mattel group game.
- Tetris: Time Warp – Travel through time with friends through different eras of Tetris, from the 1984 original to the classic Gameboy version. Can you fight your way to the highest score?
- Uninvited Guests: Trick Your Friends “One person at this party secretly has no idea what everyone else is talking about.” Find out whose evidence is suspicious to expose the accident.
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Maximum Entertainment has produced Chris Darryl's Bye Sweet Carole in partnership with Italian studio Little Sewing Machine and Meangrip Studios.
Inspired by hand-drawn animation, the horror adventure game “transports players to a hauntingly beautiful realm where dark fairy tales and nightmarish reality intertwine. Players will follow the story of Lana Benton, a brave young girl desperately searching for her missing friend Carol in the sinister Bunny Hall Asylum.”
The game is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC via Steam. The physical edition will be released in America on October 21 and will include a reversible cover with alternate artwork, an original 27-track digital soundtrack, and a digital art book with exclusive behind-the-scenes elements.
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Amazon Games and Glowmade have launched “King of Meat” on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.
Developed by Glowmade, King of Meat is a co-op platformer where up to 4 players battle through dungeons filled with puzzles to solve, challenges to overcome, and monsters to fight. Players will compete in official dungeons, community-created dungeons, or explore their creativity by creating unique and fun dungeons for other players.
Players will get the chance to become the ultimate contender, prepare for battle as a dungeon creator, and customize their gameplay. Those who purchase and play King of Meat before October 31st will be able to receive the exclusive MrBeast Pack, which unlocks a series of challenging dungeons. Players who complete all five dungeons will be able to receive an additional rare MrBeast costume.
Aspiring contenders can purchase King of Meat: Standard Edition for $29.99, which includes the venerable protector costume, samurai-style attire with matching sword, shield, and stickers.
Players also have the option to purchase King of Meat: Deluxe Edition for $49.99, which also includes the Tapeboard Betsy and Emerson Shard character packs.
GAME UPDATES/DLC
A new line of seasonal clothing is now available for Sims in The Sims 4 Fall Apparel Pack for the EA App, Epic Games Store and Steam, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series XS and Xbox One.
The line features a wide selection of cardigans, sweaters, boots, hats and much more. Players can dress their Sims to be either cozy and warm or festive and spooky for the fall season.
IN-GAME EVENTS
On Thursday, Epic Games announced that as part of Fortnite's in-game event “Fortnitemares 2025”, the game will be collaborating with singer Doja Cat as the “Mother of Thorns” who will “transform Battle Royale into her haunted kingdom and unleash chaos on terrified VIPs, including Jason.” Ghostface, REPO and many others.”
The in-game event, which will be available in Fortnite from now until November 1st, will feature nine new collaborations, including Wednesday Addams, Scooby-Doo, and Mystery Gang.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone have introduced Season 6 of The Haunting, an in-game seasonal event that brings holiday maps, variations, and Halloween-themed gameplay to the franchise.
This season, Black Ops 6 players will experience three new spooky maps, a Halloween-themed version of Nuketown, a Slasher Deathmatch mode featuring Chucky from Child's Play and Jason from Friday the 13th, and a version of ranked play that offers seasonal rewards.
Warzone players can look forward to holiday variations of the Verdansk and Rebirth Island maps, the return of the Zombie Royale mode, where slain operatives join the undead army, and more ranked variants of the game.
Meanwhile, The Haunting will offer new Haunted Havoc LTM Zombie gameplay, including pumpkin-headed zombies, special jack-o'-lantern items, and new leaderboard specials. Players across all games will also be able to experience festive weapon details, events, rewards, skins, moves and survival modes against the Predator in Haunting's Battle Pass and BlackCell modes.
