We'll run through all the announcements during the opening night of Gamescom with overall thoughts and crowd reaction to the upcoming games. 

THIS WEEK: We have tons of news, including our new KRATOS in the upcoming God of War, NYCC panel announcements, new animated shows coming to Netflix, and much more. In our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I recap episode one of The LANTERNS to determine whether fans are too quick to be upset with the conclusion of the episode

Lots of news this week in the world of gaming, and my detailed discussion of the gaming subgenre known as "Soulslike," as we ask: is it a true form of innovation or a gimmick to trick players into spending more?

In this episode, writer and executive producer Geoffrey Thorne shares his journey in the world of animation, discussing his recent projects, including "Batman: Cape Crusader" and "Eyes of Wakanda".

THIS WEEK: We run down everything announced at this year's D23 event. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I give my thoughts on season 2 of X-MEN '97 Season 2. 

THIS WEEK: Christopher Judge speaks out against studios not using writers and creators of video games for live adaptations. Ghost of Yotei set to have an expansion DLC; PlayStation surprises gamers with a limited-edition Wolverine-themed PS5; Insomniac Spider-man sales increase thanks to Brand New Day. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I enter the crazy over-the-top world of DISGAEA MAYHEM for SWITCH 2.

THIS WEEK: I play catch-up with my thoughts on Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle on Crunchyroll, and news of the week. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I review STAR WARS VISIONS presents: The NINTH JEDI on Disney+

THIS WEEK: ROCKSTAR GAMES brings GTA 6 footage to NETFLIX, STREET FIGHTER impresses fans, PC GAMERS face the ongoing RAM shortage, GANONDORF casting rumors heat up for the LEGEND of ZELDA film, and in FINAL STAGE, I review MARVEL TOKON FIGHTING SOULS on PS5.

I am joined this week by Boris Roberto Aguilar (of EH+ Productions) as we review the long-awaited Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Did it live up? We break down everything we thought about the latest film from Marvel Studios, as well as the recent news of a critically acclaimed series that was cancelled for a second season and the misguided outrage that follows.