Month: October 2019

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This year’s New York Comic Con is currently underway, and so far, there’s been an absolute onslaught of trailers and news. We’ve seen the first trailer for DC’s Birds of Prey, new story details for Star Trek Picard, and details of a very messed-up clip from The Grudge.

The event has also brought the reveal of new Funko Pops and collectibles, many of which are exclusive to Comic Con itself. Yes, a lot of these figures are unavailable to those who aren’t present at the show–it can be pretty difficult being on social media when everyone attending the show is bragging about their cool, new stuff. Thankfully, you don’t have to be at the show to snag some of those Funko Pops and other collectibles yourself.

GameStop revealed its collection of Funko Pops, backpacks, pins, and more. There’s stuff from Star Wars (including The Mandalorian), Dragon Ball Z, and Marvel, and it’s all available online right now.

See the entire selection of NYCC-exclusive Funko Pops, collectibles, and more from GameStop below.

Dragon Ball Z: Piccolo NYCC 2019 Funko Pop

$15

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My Hero Academia: Hero Killer Stain NYCC 2019 Funko Pop

$15

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Dragon Ball Z Fanny Pack

$25

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Dragon Ball Z Mini Backpack

$40

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Dragon Ball Z Funko Pop Pin Set NYCC 2019

$15

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Dark Phoenix NYCC 2019 Funko Pop And T-Shirt

$30

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Avatar The Last Airbender: Cabbage Man And Cart NYCC 2019 Funko Pop

$30

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Dario NYCC 2019 Funko Pop

$15

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Marvel: Funko Pop Black Panther Backpack

$50

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Borderlands Butt Stallion NYCC 2019 Funko Pop

$15

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Marvel: 80 Years Nick Fury NYCC 2019 Funko Pop

$15

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Marvel: Funko Pop Thanos Backpack

$50

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space: Slim NYCC 2019 Funko Pop

$15

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Stranger Things: Suzie NYCC 2019 Funko Pop

$15

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Ladies Zip Wallet

$20

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Lanyard

$8

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Wallet

$15

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Baseball Cap

$17

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Pokemon Sword and Shield‘s animal cam-style 24-hour livestream has been running for a little over four hours now, and if you’re a fan of ambient forest sounds, it’s certainly been great. However, if you were hoping to get a look at some new Gen 8 Pokemon, the stream has been severely lacking thus far.

In the few hours the broadcast has been airing, we’ve only seen brief glimpses of some existing Pokemon such as Pikachu, the mushroom-like Morelull, and the ghostly Phantump. Impidimp, the strange imp Pokemon who was first discovered in Sword and Shield’s E3 2019 demo, also made a rare appearance, but aside from that, the stream has almost entirely consisted of forest sounds and the occasional rustling bush.

The most exciting moment so far happened around 8:50 AM PT, when a never-before-seen Pokemon quickly ran across the screen. However, the Pokemon was only visible for a split-second, so if you were looking away the moment it appeared–as I was–then you probably missed it, and there’s no telling when it’ll make another appearance.

Despite the fact nothing of note has happened yet, there are still roughly 27,000 people tuned in to the broadcast as of this writing. You still have a chance to tune in as well, as the 24-hour stream will continue until 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET tomorrow, October 5. You can watch the livestream here on GameSpot.

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is out now, and players are trying their best to boost their Guardian’s power levels to complete the campaign and get raid-ready. In honor of the release of the new expansion, Bungie is giving players a chance to acquire a free Powerful Engram via the postmaster, providing Guardians–returning and newcomers alike–a leg up on the power grind. Last year, Bungie introduced an exclusive Rewards program for users who have an account with Bungie.net, allowing them the chance for new rewards and special offers from the developer.

To get this Powerful Engram, you’ll need to head over to Bungie’s rewards program page. If you are already signed up with Bungie.net and have your main Destiny 2 account linked, then you can instantly get the Powerful Engram by confirming to get a special reward. However, for new players jumping in for the first time via New Light, you’ll need to advance your starting character after the game’s new introduction, which will allow you to gain the piece of loot from the postmaster in the Tower.

This Powerful Engram is a great opportunity to get some new loot fast. However, for players looking to make a more significant impact on your character’s growth in Shadowkeep’s endgame, it might be better to wait until you reach the soft-cap at 900 Power. From 750 to 900 Power, you’ll acquire a steady flow of loot from the main missions and activities, which makes the power grind mostly relaxed. Once you reach 900, however, better loot is harder to come by. Following the soft-cap, Powerful Engrams are essential when trying to progress past 900. Simply put, you’ll need to ensure that your Powerful Engrams are better spent on your character.

This growth will eventually lead up to Shadowkeep’s massive endgame activity, the new Raid known as the Garden of Salvation. As a return to The Black Garden, you’ll have to finish the campaign and get to at least 890 Power to take on the six-member activity. For players looking for more details on the best ways to get raid-ready, check out our many guides that lay out all the tips and clues on how best to improve your Guardian and be prepared for Shadowkeep’s endgame.

At New York Comic Con today, executive producer Damon Lindelof (Lost, The Leftovers) gave fans a first look at the premiere episode of Watchmen, his new show which is coming to HBO this month. (Check out our first impressions of the Watchmen premiere episode here.)

Also along for the ride to discuss the series were stars Regina King, Jean Smart, Jeremy Irons, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Hong Chau, Louis Gossett Jr., Tim Blake Nelson and director Nicole Kassell. Co-creator and artist of the original graphic novel Dave Gibbons was also a surprise guest on the panel, on hand to give his blessing to the project. (Writer Alan Moore has famously disowned adaptations of his comics work.)

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