Another day, another Elden Ring Nightreign update, this one notably bringing sweet relief to couples forced to have a third wheel everywhere as it adds in a highly requested two-player expeditions mode. This new option doesn't change the game all that much--it simply lets two people play together as opposed to the solo and trio options that were available before. You'll now also find that the Expedition Type setting name has been changed to Number of Players, and the game has apparently been balanced for just two players as well.

In terms of quality-of-life improvements listed in the patch notes, one big one is that new filtering options are available on the relic effect filter screen so you have a "more precise selection of relic effects." If you choose multiple effects for one condition, any of your relics that match up with your chosen effects will show up too, but if you choose multiple effects for several conditions, only relics that have those exact conditions will be displayed. You can set up to 100 relic presets now as well, and there's an option to sell and favorite acquired relics in the rewards and purchasing menus.

Outside of that, there are smaller things like passive and special effects being added to the information available in the results menu, and you can now skip a part of the cutscene once you've beaten the Night Aspect. A feature where you're forcefully disconnected after a certain amount of time passes if the number of expedition participants is set to one has been removed too.

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The popular Rengoku event has returned to Rainbow Six Siege. Live now, and running until August 13, the limited-timed game mode--where two teams of five battle to capture an alter--offers players new game mechanics, specialized weapons, and unlockable cosmetics. That includes the first Masterpiece animated skin made available via the Rengoku event Memento.

Like before, the Rengoku event tasks players with controlling a particular area of a map using shotguns and powerful kunai. These special throwable items can poison enemies, create barriers, start fires and more. A few new variants, like a freeze kunai, have also been included this time around. Players will need to plan their moves accordingly if they hope to be successful…or not, as part of the fun comes from the chaotic nature of a given match.

No Rainbow Six Siege event is complete without some form of microtransaction. That same goes for this limited-timed mode. There are a few free items that can be unlocked by logging in during the event or rewarded via Twitch Drops. New event-based bundles for select operatives can also be purchased in the shop. And there’s a signature event bundle (that features a universal weapon skin) as well as a Masterpiece animated G36C skin for Ash and Lana, which comes as a reward for unlocking all of the Rengoku Collection items. Recent events and updates, including the Siege X release, have seen huge bumps in player count for the decade-old game. With the Rengoku event proving popular in the past, Ubisoft may expect a similar trend in player count throughout the coming weeks.

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In the realm of Warhammer 40k, players have faced formidable enemies for years. But Warhammer publisher Games Workshop has run into an unlikely foe that it has yet to defeat. According the company's latest financial disclosure, Games Workshop's plan for a new car park have apparently been derailed by a "cute looking" bat

As spotted by IGN, Games Workshop has shared its latest financial report for investors, and notes that a "cute looking pipistrelle bat is delaying our work on our new temporary car park," before adding that the company is "carefully looking after the bat."

Games Workshop has reported huge profits across its business, but there are just two things holding the Warhammer 40,000 maker back right now: Trump's tariffs and a "cute looking" bat. https://t.co/OplJQMSbmN pic.twitter.com/9u0FSfA0PC

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The report notes that Games Workshop amassed huge profits for its fiscal year ending in June 2025. However, President Trump's tariffs are a larger concern going forward for the company's lucrative physical goods business.

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After ordering massive layoffs across the company earlier this month, Microsoft shared its report for investors at the end of its fiscal year. One of the bright spots for Microsoft was Xbox Game Pass, which had nearly $5 billion in annual revenue for the first time.

The complete transcript of Microsoft's investor report is online, but it doesn't break down the specifics of Game Pass' milestone in terms of subscribers or even the specific revenue amount that it reached. Last year, Microsoft announced price hikes for Game Pass and introduced Xbox Game Pass Standard, which doesn't include day one access for the company's biggest games. That perk is reserved for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

Following the release of the best-selling PlayStation games in the second quarter of 2025 in the US, Microsoft noted that it was "the top publisher on both Xbox and PlayStation this quarter," before crediting the cross-platform launches of Forza Horizon 5 and Oblivion Remastered for achieving that feat. Other Microsoft titles including Doom: The Dark Ages, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Minecraft also appeared as best-sellers on PlayStation's Q2 chart.

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Lego Star Wars 3-in-1 Adventure Gift Set (423 Pieces)

$45 | Walmart Exclusive | Valued at $63

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Walmart has revealed its latest Star Wars Lego Gift Set. The new bundle costs $45 and comes with a trio of existing playsets. Two of the sets are based on The Clone Wars, while the third features characters from The Mandalorian. The Lego Star Wars 3-in-1 Adventure Gift Set isn't available to buy yet, but the store page is live, so it should be up for grabs soon. Walmart also has a new Lego Minecraft 5-in-1 Gift Set that is available to purchase now for $45.

The 423-piece Star Wars bundle will be of particular interest to those who like collecting minifigures and for kids who love staging battles with their Star Wars Lego kits. You'll get nine minifigures, five droids, three vehicles, and several interactive weapons and structures that are ideal add-on packs for larger Lego sets.

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Lego Minecraft 5-in-1 World Explorer Gift Set (522 Pieces)

$45 | Walmart Exclusive | Valued at $61

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Minecraft fans can get a brand-new Lego bundle exclusively at Walmart while supplies last. The Lego Minecraft 5-in-1 World Explorer Gift Set costs $45 and features five playsets that are typically sold separately. All told, the World Explorer Gift Set has 522 pieces, 15 minifigures and buildable mobs, a handful of small structures, and a wide assortment of weapons and other accessories. If you were to buy all five of these builds separately, you'd wind up paying $61, so this bundle saves you 25%.

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This isn't the first Walmart-exclusive Lego Gift Set. Last year around this time, Walmart released a 3-in-1 Adventure Gamer Gift Set. Like most of these official bundles, which have unique packaging, last year's Minecraft Lego Gift Set sold out pretty fast. If you're interested in the 5-in-1 Explorer Gift Set for yourself or as an actual gift, we'd recommend buying it soon, as it's unlikely to be available during the holiday season.

Take a closer look at the contents of the new Lego Minecraft Gift Set below. Walmart also has a new Lego Star Wars 3-in-1 Gift Set for $45, but it's not available to purchase just yet.

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Lego Icons: Optimus Prime Transformers 2-in-1 (1,508 Pieces)

$144 (was $180)

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Optimus Prime is one of the most popular and highly rated buildable models in the Lego Icons lineup--for good reason, too. The 1,508-piece collectible display set has an exceedingly clever 2-in-1 design that allows Transformers fans to convert the Autobot leader into his signature truck. Multiple major retailers recently restocked the set with a 20% discount that dropped the price to $144 (was $180). The deal is sold out at Amazon and Walmart, but Target has restocked the discounted set.

It's a great time to add Optimus Prime to your Lego collection, as the Transformers series is about to get its third member: Soundwave. The Decepticon joins the Lego Icons: Transformers lineup on August 4, but Lego Insiders can purchase the 1,505-piece display model for $190 starting this Friday, August 1.

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Gearbox Software has released a new character short for the upcoming looter shooter, Borderlands 4. Called “Yolt”, this video introduces Rafa the Exo-Soldier moments before he cuts ties with the morally bankrupt Tediore Corporation. It also displays a few of his abilities, including the Arc-knives--powerful energy-based swords deployed by Rafa’s exosuit.

Early on in the short, Rafa can be seen proudly wearing a new exoskeleton during a live Tediore Corp. showcase. Things take a turn for the worse when his commanding officer reveals the finer points of the suit--like how it can operate even if the wearer dies--as well as the company’s desire to cut expenses. The ensuing chaos is comically violent; Rafa goes from standing at attention to fighting to blasting enemies to bits in a manner of seconds.

What’s interesting about Rafa’s short is its inherently darker tone. While the events are still campy/in line with past Borderlands games, there is a seriousness to the themes being introduced. It’s possible that Borderlands 4 will not only have plenty of jokes for fans come September, but an engaging character-driven story as well.

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These days, Baldur's Gate 3 is probably the first thing that comes to mind when people think "Dungeons & Dragons video games," but there's a long history of D&D video games stretching back to before Baldur's Gate 3--or even its predecessors like Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Planescape Torment, and Neverwinter Nights--ever existed. Throughout the '80s and early '90s, there was a long list of titles like Eye of the Beholder, Pool of Radiance, and Champions of Krynn that adapted older D&D editions into video game form--and many are still considered important classics that are worth revisiting today. If you've ever been curious about these beloved PC games, you'll want to check out Humble's Dungeons & Dragons Classic Collection game bundle, which includes up to 30 old-school D&D PC RPGs, strategy, and action games, for just $10. But you'll want to act fast, as the bundle will only be available until August 7.

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Like other Humble bundles, a portion of all Dungeons & Dragons Classic Collection revenue is donated directly to charity. For this deal, Humble is donating proceeds to Covenant House, which provides food, shelter, and ongoing services to homeless and trafficked young people. If you want to donate more, you can increase your pledge beyond $10 and change the revenue split between Humble, the game publishers, and Covenant House before checkout.

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Donkey Kong may have been Nintendo's first breakout star, but for decades, the character was more commonly associated with other developers than he was with his creators. While numerous studios have put out Donkey Kong titles over the years, the simian really came into his own under the stewardship of Rare, who reinvented the character with 1994's seminal Donkey Kong Country. Though it hasn't been involved with the series since the early 2000s, Rare's work was so beloved that it effectively defined Donkey Kong for the next two decades--and that influence can still be felt throughout the newly released Donkey Kong Bananza.

It's surprising how much of Rare's DK survived in Bananza. Despite some visual references to past Donkey Kong titles, everything Nintendo had shown off leading up to the game's launch suggested it would be a complete reboot of the series. Even beyond the lore implications of Donkey Kong teaming up with an inexplicably young Pauline, Bananza's freewheeling, destructive gameplay and subterranean setting are a marked departure from the Donkey Kong Country of old, giving the game a flavor and identity that's wholly distinct from every DK title before it.

This first impression is not entirely off the mark; right from the outset, Bananza feels like a new direction not just for the character, but the series as a whole. While the game boasts plenty of platforming challenges to overcome, its core loop revolves around smashing your way through dense environments, using DK's mighty strength to carve up the terrain and unearth hidden collectibles. It makes for a decidedly different gameplay experience than previous Donkey Kong titles. And yet, despite this stark change in direction, Bananza still retains a number of elements that Rare's Donkey Kong games pioneered.

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BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

$250

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BlackShark V3 Wireless Gaming Headset

$150

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BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Headset

$100

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Razer just launched a V3 series of its flagship BlackShark gaming headset. The lineup is headlined by the BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset. The $250 wireless headset is the only model in the lineup with active noise cancellation. It's available in Xbox, PlayStation, and PC versions, but it's worth noting the Xbox edition of all of the V3 models has universal compatibility. If the V3 Pro is a bit too expensive for your budget, Razer also released two substantially more affordable models--the $150 BlackShark V3 and the $100 BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed. The V3 Pro releases August 4, while the other two models are available now.

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While all three BlackShark V3 models share the same over-ear form factor and core features, there are, of course, some notable differences--one of the biggest being their wireless connection quality. The BlackShark V3 and V3 Pro are the first to use Razer’s HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 connectivity, which the company says offers playback latency as low as 10ms. The BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed uses the previous version of the technology, which is still a solid low-latency 2.4GHz option. All models also support Bluetooth wireless pairing and wired connections via USB or 3.5mm.

The BlackShark V3 Pro is also the only of the three with ANC, and it uses Razer’s high-end Gen-2 TriForce Bio-Cellulose 50mm drivers. By contrast, the BlackShark V3 uses the Gen-2 TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers, while the V3 X HyperSpeed is equipped with TriForce 50mm drivers. The V3 Pro also features a detachable HyperClear full-band 12mm mic, while BlackShark V3 has a detachable HyperClear super-wideband 9.9mm mic, and the V3 X HyperSpeed uses a detachable HyperClear 9.9mm cardioid mic.

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Marvel Rivals' Season 3.5 update is coming August 8, and it will not only add the long-awaited vampire-hunter Blade, but also bring major changes to team-up abilities and competitive play.

Blade enters NetEase's hero shooter with a number of sword-based abilities capable of slicing through foes in a deadly series of spins and slashes. However, he also comes equipped with a shotgun ideal for dealing damage at mid-to-close range. His ultimate ability sees him draw the Sword of Dracula to leave a deadly trail of slashes in his wake. Combined with the ability to prevent incoming enemy heals for a brief period of time and his maneuverability, and Blade looks to be a potent addition to the game's Duelist lineup.

The Daywalker isn't the only new addition coming with the game's August 8 patch. As outlined in a new Dev Vision video, it will also add, remove, and adjust a number of team-up abilities. Guardian Revival, which saw Mantis and Star-Lord take advantage of Adam Warlock's regenerative abilities, is being removed, as is Luna Snow and Iron Fists's Atlas Bond.

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What do you make when you combine Scrabble, Wordle, and Balatro? It's Birdigo and it's out now. This single-player word and deckbuilding game combines elements from those games, guiding a flock of birds on a global migration by forming words from a deck of letter cards. Each word propels the flock forward, with longer or more strategic words generating more "flaps," which determine how far the birds travel.

Gameplay centers around building words using a hand of letter cards drawn from your evolving deck. Some cards come with special abilities and certain letter combinations that can dramatically increase your score. As the game progresses, you collect new cards, upgrades, and modifiers like enchanted feathers or bird songs that change the rules in your favor. The key is to balance word-building with careful deck management to keep your flock moving along.

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Birdigo uses roguelike mechanics, so each game is a fresh run with randomized elements, and the challenge increases the further you get. You'll face progressively harder levels and need to adapt your strategy based on the cards you collect and the goals of each round. The objective is to travel as far as possible and rack up a high score before your flock can no longer continue.

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With Fortnite OG existing as its own permanent mode now, we aren't expecting another throwback mini-season in the vein of last year's Chapter 2 Remix or the original OG season the year before. But with the upcoming Chapter 6 Season 4 starting on August 8, we're pretty much guaranteed a new mini-season in November, because Fortnite has never had a four-month season on purpose before. Instead, the hot rumor since the beginning of May is that we'll be getting another collaboration mini-season like Star Wars season in May, this time with The Simpsons taking center stage.

When you consider Epic's cozy relationship with Disney, plus its long history of Fox Animation collabs--including three cartoon dads Fortnite dropped for Father's Day this past June--this rumor sounds pretty plausible. Indeed, there's been nearly no skepticism about it at all. November is still a long ways away, though, and a lot can happen between now and then. While we wait, let's see what exactly the rumor mill has said about this one.

When would the Simpsons mini-season start?

According to next season's update schedule, Chapter 6 Season 4 should end on Saturday, November 1, which indicates it'll have a live finale event to wrap things up during the day. If things work the way they did after the Death Star Sabotage event in June, the new mini-season would begin that same evening after 4-7 hours of maintenance. Otherwise, it would start the next morning, on November 2.

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Horror movie veteran Gary Dauberman has announced that his company has bought the movie rights to the 2021 horror game The Medium, which was developed by Polish studio Bloober Team.

Specifically, Dauberman's Coin Operated production company acquired the rights, and he will produce the movie. It's still very early days, but The Hollywood Reporter said a search is now underway for a writer and a director. Casting announcements could follow if the movie progresses through development.

Dauberman previously worked on Sony's Until Dawn movie, along with Stephen King's It, Annabelle, and The Nun.

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Between 2021-2023, a former employee at one of game publisher Bandai Namco's subsidiaries allegedly "misappropriated" around 500 million yen (approximately $3.38 million USD), resulting in the employee's arrest and a temporary pay cut for many of the subsidiary's leadership, the company has announced.

While the arrest happened in January 2024 and Bandai Namco has since been pursuing civil and criminal charges against the former employee, the company is just now able to disclose the incident, according to a press release outlining the alleged misconduct and the steps Bandai Namco has taken to remedy the situation.

The alleged embezzlement occurred at Bandai Namco's Hong Kong subsidiary Bandai Logipal and was discovered via an internal audit. Following the former employee's arrest, Bandai Logipal took disciplinary actions against many of its leadership in the form of a temporary pay deduction. Four officers and three full-time directors saw a 30% pay deduction for three months starting in April 2024, with two other full-time directors seeing a 15% pay deduction for the same period.

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Sean Connery's James Bond Movies on 4K Blu-ray

$25-$30 | Six films release on September 23.

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Sean Connery 6-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray)

$100 (was $105)

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Sean Connery's James Bond films are already available in 4K Blu-ray--but only as part of a 6-Film Collection that released in June. If you've been waiting to add specific movies like Dr. No and From Russia With Love to your home theater, you'll be glad to know all six movies will be released separately on September 23. Preorders are now open for Connery's 007 films for $25-$30 each, but the 6-Film Collection offers substantial savings if you want to own all of them.

Sean Connery's James Bond Movies on 4K Blu-ray $25-$30 | Six films release on September 23.

All six of Connery's films produced by EON Productions are up for preorder. Connery actually starred in a seventh film--Never Say Never Again--but it isn't in the Bond film canon, as it was produced by a different company.

The list below is in chronological order:

• Dr. No -- $30
• From Russia With Love -- $30
• Goldfinger -- $25
• Thunderball -- $30
• You Only Live Twice -- $30
• Diamonds Are Forever -- $25

Each movie includes 4K Blu-ray and digital copies of their respective film. They also come with bonus features, such as commentaries and behind-the-scenes content. Support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, plus Dolby TrueHD 7.1 should make the old films look and sound great on modern screens.

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The 6-Film Collection launched on June 10 and is available for $100 (was $105) at Amazon. You'll miss out on the stylish matching cases included with the standalone editions, but you'll save $70 overall based on current prices.

This collection includes the same technical specifications and bonus features as the individual films.

Amazon had an exclusive, limited-edition Steelbook Library Collection with six steelbook cases and a fancy metal display box for $140, but this edition sold out shortly after preorders opened earlier this year.

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The James Bond Collection Blu-ray

$70 (was $120)

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The only Bond movies with 4K editions are the ones starring Daniel Craig or Sean Connery. Craig's movies are available on 4K Blu-ray individually and as part of a 5-Film Collection that's discounted to $59 (was $90). If you don't mind watching the series in 1080p instead, The James Bond Collection is an absolute bargain at $70 (was $120). This 24-film box set includes every official James Bond movie except for Craig's last appearance as the MI6 agent, 2021's No Time to Die. To complete the set, you can get No Time to Die for $10 on Blu-ray. If you're partial to Pierce Brosnan's portrayal of 007, there's a 4-film standard Blu-ray collection for only $16.

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EA Sports has officially revealed the ratings for the top rookies in Madden 26. This comes after the 99 Club was revealed, which includes some new and familiar faces. The rookie class in Madden 26 is one of the most exciting in years, as there are terrific prospects at every position. There's also a prospect who plays two positions, so it'll be interesting to see how that plays in the virtual world of the NFL as well as in real life.

Below, you can see the top 10 rookies by rating in Madden 26, along with some of their individual stats.

Travis Hunter - 84 OVR

It's no surprise that the Jacksonville Jaguars' stud Travis Hunter is the highest-rated rookie in Madden 26. The second overall pick is slated to play both wide receiver and cornerback in the NFL and could be a star at both positions if he fully realizes his potential.

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The latest update to Nintendo Switch Online's Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics app includes a new and improved CRT filter to better capture what playing SNES games on an older CRT television was really like.

While it may seem counterintuitive given how much better TVs are today, new high-definition displays often don't do older games justice visually, as the games were originally designed with the scanlines and interlacing seen in CRT displays in mind.

The Super Nintendo app already had a CRT filter, but this new version, added alongside the same update that added Mario Paint to the service, is a noticeable improvement. According to one user on Reddit, it's an "NTSC S-Video" style filter that more accurately displays what playing on an actual CRT is like.

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Whether you're an avid cosplayer or just gearing up early for an epic Halloween, you'll want to check out Amazon's deals on the Marvel Legends Series Iron Man and Green Goblin helmets, which are down to their lowest prices ever. You can grab the Iron Man helmet for $62 (was $100) and the Green Goblin mask for $80 (was $125). Officially licensed and built to high standards, both helmets are great for cosplay or as collectible display pieces. The Green Goblin mask even comes with a stand if you want to show it off in your home theater when you're not actively running around as the supervillain.

Marvel Legends Series: Iron Man Helmet $62 (was $100)

The Iron Man Helmet is the cheaper of the two, clocking in at just $62. Inspired by the Mark 85 design, it’s a sleek and clean helmet that'll suit just about every cosplay or Halloween costume. It's built with premium materials and looks far better than the cheap masks you'll find at your local costume shops. It also features screen-accurate details like illuminated (with adjustable brightness levels) and sculpted interior elements for added authenticity. This is a 1:1-sized helmet measuring 10.5 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide, and 14 inches long, but it includes adjustable interior padding so it can fit a wide range of head shapes and sizes.

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Inspired by the version of Green Goblin in Spider-Man: No Way Home, it's rare to find this mask under $100--so snagging it for $80 is a steal. Unlike the Iron Man model, the eyes don't glow on the Green Goblin mask, instead opting for a gold lens that better replicates the version of the mask found on the big screen. A hinge on the back of the helmet makes it easy to slip it on and off or adjust its sizing. It also comes with a display stand for storing and showing off the piece.

To round out your Green Goblin cosplay, there's also the Electronic Pumpkin accessory, which lights and plays sound effects from the movie.

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Iron Man and Green Goblin aren't the only masks in the Marvel Legends Series. There's also a Doctor Doom Helmet for $100, which is designed with a removable fabric hood and comes with a display stand, and a new Spider-Man Mask arriving on September 1. Inspired by Spidey's look in Homecoming, the flexible silicone mask is sculpted to tuck under the chin for a smooth fit. It also features moving eye parts controlled via an included wireless remote. It's a bit pricey at $130, but it's arguably the coolest mask in the collection.

Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man Homecoming Animated Mask

$130 | Releases September 1

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