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As TTL celebrates hitting over 100,000 downloads this month, we get ready for NYCC and talk about our most anticipated panels and more. Variety also lists the TOP 10 Movie Box office draws of all time. The new Resident Evil movie gets some good news despite mixed reviews. Batman will cross over with a Super Sentai legend. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I talk about my venture to see TRANSFORMERS: The Movie in theaters to celebrate the 40th Anniversary and give my thoughts on the animated short Optimus Prime Awakening, which features the final Prime performance of Peter Cullen.

THIS WEEK: Developers LEVEL-5 is under fire over their use of AI. We give our thoughts on the crazy STREET FIGHTER popcorn bucket. I also take a look at the new series "GOLDEN AXE" on Paramount+. Then, in our FINAL STAGE review, I give my grade for the "God of War" ready Wolverine for the PS5, as well as the outpouring of support from the gaming community against negative early reviews.

We have a huge episode as we recap everything from the latest Nintendo Direct. We also talk about the mind-blowing news of Hideo Kojima leaving Playstation. I will give my thoughts on the new iPhone Duo and discuss whether this is a worthy investment. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I review the epic return of ONIMUSHA: Way of the Sword for the SWITCH 2.

Prime Video canceled Spider-Noir after one season. Spider-Man BND breaks a major record; we check out the new Gintama movie on Netflix; and in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I review Coyote vs. Acme and discuss why Warner Brothers Discovery made a major mistake.

We recap the announcements from the latest PlayStation State of Play and the latest Street Fighter movie trailer, plus news on Nintendo's next big Direct showcase. In our FINAL STAGE REVIEW, I grade Captain Tsubasa 2: The World Fighters (Nintendo Switch 2).

Another packed show features legacy highlights honoring the late, great Peter Cullen, Tim Curry, and Dolly Parton, along with a remembrance of Chadwick Boseman. We also share our thoughts on AEW All In and the anime-inspired entrances from several stars, and review Batman: Knightfall—possibly the best animated Batman film in years.

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".