The video game TV series Twisted Metal from Sony Pictures TV returns this week on Peacock, and according to showrunner MJ Smith, viewers can look forward to a "more cinematic" season.

Speaking at a roundtable interview with press at the show's set in Toronto, Smith discussed feedback from Season 1 and what he hopes to achieve with Season 2. He said the feedback from Season 1 was that the show was "doing something right," which he thought was no small achievement given the difficulties during production. The show premiered in July 2023 amid multiple Hollywood strikes, which meant neither Smith nor the show's cast--including big names like Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Will Arnett, and Samoa Joe--could promote it.

"I think considering that, it was really nice to see people get it and connect," Smith said. "And I think, looking at the feedback, my whole vibe coming into Season 2 is what we did was right. We did something right. Now, let's just make it bigger. Let's make the car action bigger. Let's make the comedy bigger. Let's make the sets feel even more lived in. Let's, like, really take it up a notch in terms of what we can do with the show and what the show's tone is."

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One of the standout elements of Peacock's Twisted Metal TV series is the character Sweet Tooth. Portrayed physically by wrestler and actor Samoa Joe and voiced by comedian Will Arnett, Sweet Tooth is an "agent of chaos" in the show who shows up to turn things upside down in all manner of unexpected and violent ways. To Samoa Joe, Sweet Tooth's actions might be heinous, but his personality is a fit for Hollywood.

"Growing up in the entertainment industry ... I know people like Sweet Tooth," Samoa Joe told GameSpot during a visit to the Twisted Metal set in Toronto. "People who are, by hook or by crook, no matter what, [trying] to make it. That energy has always been kind of present around me. I've known these people my entire life, ... and I try to bring aspects of that mania to what he's doing, because, you know, it is something that I've seen so many people get lost in. It's interesting to portray that."

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Twisted Metal star Stephanie Beatriz will carry scars from making the show forever--both literal scars, and personal heartbreak she was going through in Season 1.

During a roundtable interview at the Twisted Metal set in Toronto attended by GameSpot, Beatriz revealed that she has a "huge scar" on her left ankle from Season 1. She said she was moving across the front of a car too fast and one of the "big, huge spikes" got her good.

It "ate the shit out of my leg," Beatriz said. The scar that it left behind will be there forever. "I'll always remember this show."

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Twisted Metal Season 2 debuts this week on Peacock, and while Season 1 contained a number of high-octane action set pieces, Season 2 goes even further. Stephanie Beatriz, who plays Quiet, said fans can expect "really insane" action befitting the Twisted Metal name for Season 2. She also teased a Season 2 heist episode in which she was naked for a day.

"Season one, we had ... maybe three big, big action episodes," Beatriz said in a roundtable interview attended by GameSpot during a trip to the Twisted Metal set in Toronto "And I would say there are maybe five or six action episodes [in Season 2]. The stunts are really insane. It's a lot of practical stunts this time around. It's a lot more time spent in cars and and it's a lot of time seeing Quiet as a driver."

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Anthony Mackie returns to the world of vehicle combat in Season 2 of Twisted Metal, the streaming series adaptation of Sony's video game franchise, premiering this week on Peacock. His role as John Doe might give him a unique perspective on game adaptations: He said there is a "shortage" of new ideas in Hollywood. which is why some companies are leveraging established intellectual property with built-in audiences for the best chance at getting a return on investment.

"To be honest, I think there's a shortage of fresh and new ideas [in Hollywood]," Mackie told GameSpot during a trip to Twisted Metal's set ahead of Season 2. "I think there's so many people who are unwilling to go out on a limb and try something different and creative. So now it's just like, 'We need established IP.' So the IP part of it, I think, is a big sell.

"You know, people in this business, we don't want to see if something works. We want something with an already built-in audience. So if it doesn't work, we can go to our boss and say, 'Hey, it was justified,' so the Mouse [Disney] can't fire you. So it's kind of ... it's just what the business has turned into."

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When it comes to video games, Twisted Metal and Captain America actor Anthony Mackie prefers the classics over newer titles.

During a visit to the Twisted Metal set in Toronto, Mackie told GameSpot he doesn't enjoy modern games that involve running and gunning. Instead, he goes for games like Ms. Pac Man and The Simpsons Arcade Game.

In fact, when GameSpot spoke to Mackie in August 2024, he'd recently bought an original Simpsons Arcade Game machine.

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Two years after Season 1, the second season of Twisted Metal, Peacock and Sony Pictures' streaming series adapted from Sony's Twisted Metal video game series, debuts this week. A lot happened in Season 1, and the main characters John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) are facing new challenges in Season 2. It puts a lot of focus on a vehicular-combat tournament--which will be known to people who played the games--organized by Anthony Carrigan's Calypso

GameSpot visited the Twisted Metal Season 2 set in Toronto and caught up with Mackie, Beatriz, and other members of the cast and crew to find out everything we could about what's on tap. Plenty of details remain under wraps for Season 2, but Mackie and Beatriz outlined some of what to expect. This story contains spoilers for Twisted Metal.

In Season 2, John successfully delivers the package from Raven (Neve Campbell), which earns him citizenship in New San Francisco. No longer is John getting his hands dirty and running dangerous missions--he's now in the safe and sterile confines of the city.

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As announced yesterday during the Middle-earth: The Adventure Ahead panel at San Diego Comic Con, the survival crafting game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is getting a brand new expansion. This new expansion, titled Durin's Folk, is very light on details though. It's currently slated for release in Q4, 2025, and a Steam post explains that you'll "continue the fight to restore Moria with an expanded end-game story, exciting new game mechanics, plus many unrevealed secrets!"

A small teaser trailer was also released, showing off a big empty hallway with a massive door being opened by a group of dwarves. Various characters speak over the trailer too, with one notably saying "Khazad-dum is the home of Durin's Folk." For some context, Khazad-dum is another name for Moria, so it sounds like this end-game focused expansion might actually be living up to the base game's subtitles. Durin is also one of the seven fathers of the dwarves, the original group of dwarves that founded the dwarven race, for any non-Lord of the Rings loreheads out there.

Return to Moria didn't receive an outstanding reception when it launched back in 2023, averaging a critics' score of 59 on Metacritic, and a user score of 6.8. The game appears to be doing better on Steam these days, with a very positive rating across all of its reviews.

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EA's upcoming Skate reboot was announced just over five years ago, but the long wait apparently hasn't diminished interest in the game. Over 1 million players have signed up for the latest Skate playtest, and that's a milestone for EA.

According to EA, the eye-popping represents the biggest playtest sign-up in the history of the company. Although sign-ups are currently closed, EA indicated that everyone who registered for the current playtest will get their invitation by the end of July.

The original Skate was released in 2007, but the series had been on ice since Skate 3 in 2010. In 2020, EA announced that a Skate reboot was in development. The new title isn't following the same single-player path as the original trilogy. Instead, Skate will be a free-to-play game with live-service elements. Developer Full Circle recently revealed that Skate will require a constant internet connection because it was developed as a multiplayer sandbox title.

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Better Call Saul and Mr. Show actor Bob Odenkirk usually comes off as a mild-mannered person in real life, but in an interview, Odenkirk spoke about just how his character of Hutch Mansell from the Nobody movies would fight, maim, and kill Nintendo's mascot Mario.

"I'll kill Mario, I'll tear that mustache off his face, jam it down his throat, take his swimming goggles, rip them to pieces, and stab him with those. It's gonna be bloody," Odenkirk said to IGN during San Diego Comic-Con.

Other pop-culture icons that would face the wrath of Hutch include most of the Brady Bunch family and--rightfully--Alvin and the Chipmunks. "I will step on them and crush them under my foot," Odenkirk said about the cinematic vermin. You'll hear the bones and the gush inside their bodies. And you're going to cheer."

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Monopoly: Pokemon Edition Board Game

$18.74 (was $25)

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Monopoly: Pokemon Edition is on sale for only $18.74 at Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Normally $25, this edition of the classic board game launched last December and became an instant bestseller. Outside of brief one- or two-buck discounts, Pokemon Monopoly has maintained its original list price since launch.

If you're interested in this deal, it'd be wise to grab it soon. While it's likely this deal is scheduled to run through August 2--Amazon and Walmart are matching Target's deal--Pokemon Monopoly is regularly on Amazon's top charts for board games at full price, so this could sell out before the week ends.

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The biggest first-party Nintendo Switch 2 launch games are on sale for the first time at Woot as part of the retailer's Video Game Super Sale. The Amazon-owned discount shop that has become one of the best places to get Nintendo game deals over the past year. Mario Kart World, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom are discounted by eight bucks each. Though not massive discounts, these games are pretty unlikely to be featured in official Nintendo sales anytime soon.

Make sure to browse the much, much larger list of original Switch game deals below the trio of Switch 2 deals. Woot has dozens of first-party game deals, including multiple Zelda titles, a handful of Pokemon adventures, and a wide selection of Super Mario platformers and spin-offs.

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Amazon briefly discounted Donkey Kong Bananza to $63 on July 25. We've included a link to it below, because it's worth checking to see if it's back on sale.

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Luto is an unsettling psychological horror game filled with challenging puzzles that can sometimes leave you scratching your head for extended periods. So, whether you'd like to be guided step-by-step through this creepy horror title or simply need help solving one of its clever puzzles, we've got everything you need in our full game walkthrough below. Let's dive in.

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• Chapter 1 - It's Happening Again

Chapter 1 - It's Happening Again

You begin the game in a desert on Monday. Move forward until a sandstorm begins. When prompted, press the button displayed on your screen rapidly.

When you regain control in the next segment, turn around and leave the bathroom.

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Are you curious about New Game Plus in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers? This mode is a staple in soulslike and role-playing games, letting you restart your adventure with the goodies that you've found during your first playthrough. That said, there are some caveats that might surprise you with how Wuchang handles this concept. Oh, and before we continue, please be reminded that this article contains minor spoilers.

What to expect in New Game Plus in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

New Game Plus mode is unlocked after completing the campaign and obtaining an ending. After the end credits roll, you'll be sent back to the main menu. Unfortunately, we're not allowed to show an image just yet, but you should see an option called "Causality Reversal," which is the term that the game uses for New Game Plus mode.

Should you start New Game Plus mode?

Here's the surprising part: You're actually forced to start Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' New Game Plus mode after beating the game.

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8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller (White)

$40 | Releases July 30

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8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller (Black)

$40 | Releases July 30

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8BitDo's reimagined Nintendo 64 wireless controller launches next Wednesday, July 30. The controller manufacturer confirmed the release date in an email to GameSpot. The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller was revealed alongside the Analogue 3D last October. Analogue's 4K Nintendo 64 has been delayed twice, and since the new gamepad was designed in collaboration with the retro hardware manufacturer, the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth has been pushed back twice, too.

Though designed with the Analogue 3D in mind, the controller supports PC, Nintendo Switch, and Android. If you're a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscriber, the new controller will offer a cool new way to play classic N64 games. You can preorder the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller for $40 in white or black at Amazon.

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Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man Homecoming Animated Mask

$130 | Releases September 1

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Everyone has their preferred cinematic incarnation of Spider-Man, and each one has its own unique charms, but one element Tom Holland's MCU Spider-Man nailed is the expressiveness of the hero's eyes while wearing the iconic red suit. It's an effect that many cosplayers put hours of effort into replicating, but thanks to this new Spider-Man Homecoming Animated Mask from the Marvel Legends Series, you can achieve the webslinger's animated eyes with minimal effort. The new replica, which launches on September 1, features moving eye pieces that you can easily control to change the size and angle of the mask's eyes on the, er... fly. If you're interested in adding the collectible to your cosplay wardrobe or Marvel merch collection, you can preorder the Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man Homecoming Animated Mask for $130 on Amazon and Entertainment Earth.

Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man Homecoming Animated Mask $130 | Releases September 1

The Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man: Homecoming Animated Mask is based on Peter Parker's Iron Spider suit seen in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Unlike many replica superhero masks and helmets, this one is a full mask made of flexible silicone fabric that covers the wearer's entire head and neck, and is molded to fit around the chin for a movie-accurate look.

As mentioned above, the mask features moving eye parts that are controlled via an included wireless remote. You can select between eight pre-configured eye expressions and five programmed routines that cycle between different movements, or manually control them.

The mask measures 10.25 inches tall and 7.25 inches wide. A display stand is also included--so even if you don't plan to wear it, you can show it off as a cool set piece in your collection.

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Note that while Amazon lists September 1 as the launch date, Entertainment Earth has a more vague October 2025 release date. We're assuming that will be updated to match Amazon's ahead of launch, but in case you're looking to get it as soon as possible, it might be worth sticking with Amazon in case those orders do, in fact, ship earlier. Since Amazon doesn't charge until orders ship, you can always order now and cancel later if you change your mind.

The Marvel Legends Series includes numerous other premium collectibles, from action figures and statues to props and accessories. If you're looking for more replica masks and helmets, there are several models available now, including heroes like Iron Man, War Machine, and Star Lord, and Villains like the Green Goblin. Like the upcoming Spider-Man mask, these are all high-quality replicas that cover your entire head and feature screen-accurate designs, making them perfect as a part of a cosplay outfit or merch display.

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Finding the best weapon loadout in Killing Floor 3 is easier said than done. The feature is a first for the series, and with it comes a plethora of new guns to learn and get used to. With a total of 24 primary weapons--four for each of the six perks--some guidance is necessary.

In order to craft mods, you'll need to gather resources. This is a time-consuming task, meaning that investing in the wrong places can cost you. It is possible to recycle crafted mods, but only for a fraction of the original cost. Don't fret, though, as we've gathered the best weapon loadouts in Killing Floor 3, picking the most essential option for each perk in the process.

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• Best Weapon Loadout for the Commando Perk

Best Weapon Loadout for the Commando Perk

Most weapons in Killing Floor 3 have a futuristic twist, but the SCAR EIR gets fairly close to the traditional guns of old. This assault rifle touts high precision, with relatively low recoil. It's a great all-rounder option that's on a high tier but doesn't cost as much as the Knightsbridge. That being said, handling, recoil, and penetration power are quite low.

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Fans of Happy Gilmore will want to keep their remotes handy after watching the sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, on Netflix. The streaming platform has just released a new tie-in video game: Happy Gilmore: Golf Mayhem ’98 Demo, available to all subscribers for free.

The retro-style game, developed by Amber, can be played on TVs and desktop devices. According to Netflix, the game offers a nostalgic '90s arcade experience, blending chaotic golf gameplay with combat-style mechanics reminiscent of Mortal Kombat. Players can golf, battle familiar characters, and wreak havoc across a cartoonish golf course--all in a short, punchy game packed with Easter eggs for longtime fans.

While the game takes place during the first Happy Gilmore movie, it's actually a nod to the opening scene in the sequel, where Gilmore has become a video game star a la Tony Hawk.

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At this point in the lifespan of The Sims 4--it's been 11 years!--it can feel a little bit mundane to just keep playing as a normal Sim. Thankfully, there's a pile of occult forms you can try out that will shake up the Sims formula in a big way, from vampires to fairies.

There wasn't much of an occult presence in the early years of The Sims 4, with only aliens and vampires added via DLC in the game's first half-decade. But Maxis has changed that status quo in a big way since 2019, with the introduction of spellcasters, mermaids, werewolves, ghosts, and, with the new Enchanted by Nature DLC, fairies. That's an impressive group of supernatural weirdos--if you've bought all that DLC, anyway.

Fortunately, you won't be alone as you start exploring all that, because we've got a detailed rundown for every occult type that will make it easy to dive in.

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If you thought Mario and Princess Peach had something special going on, think again, as a post on the Nintendo Today app has declared the plucky plumber and the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom are just "good friends."

The Nintendo news app recently included a profile on Princess Peach. Little did users know that the profile went out of its way to remove Mario as a romantic interest, declaring that "Princess Peach and Mario are good friends and help each other out whenever they can."

"Princess Peach and Mario are good friends and help each other out whenever they can."
Via: Nintendo Today app. pic.twitter.com/IsyQqe2KLz

— Kābī (@KirPinkFury) July 23, 2025

Are we all being gaslit by Nintendo? Did all those times Peach kissed Mario over the years mean nothing? While the post is now gone thanks to the app's daily updates, users like KirPinkFury on X definitely took notice, prompting all kinds of responses on social media.

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