Batman: Caped Crusader Chronicles Game

 

I planned out my Thursday at San Diego Comic-Con around DC panels. But when I couldn't get into their first big one featuring Jim Lee, I opted to attend smaller panels instead. Still, the long lines prove that DC stories are connecting with fans, and that their love for DC's superheroes glows more brightly than the Sun Crystal in El Caldero. But how is DC expanding their brand? And how is the company reaching out across all mediums of storytelling?

Here's all the info from DC Comics:

 

Gotham City needs you! Amazon Luna announced Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, will launch on July 31 to coincide with the Season Two premiere of the acclaimed Batman: Caped Crusader animated series on Prime Video. Prime members can jump into the game on Luna at no additional cost. Play alongside iconic DC characters, featuring voice performances from some of the series' original cast, in an 11-episode adventure packed with challenging minigames that put your detective skills to the test.

Next week marks an exciting moment for fans of the franchise. Beginning today, Prime members with a Fire TV in the U.S. and U.K. can play Luna games directly on the Prime Video alongside shows, movies, and live sports. That means Batman fans will be able to access the new game and the TV series in one app, making it easier to jump straight into the action after watching the show. Play solo or with friends, using your smartphone as the controller, with no extra hardware and no downloads required. 

 

“PLAY” THE SERIES

One hard-fought truth Batman has revealed over the years, Gotham City's darkest crimes won't solve themselves. In this cooperative party game for 1 to 4 players, you and your crew will step into the noir-drenched Gotham City of Batman: Caped Crusader the animated series, where every alley hides a secret and every case leads deeper into the shadowy depths of the city's criminal underworld.

By playing alongside “Detective Montoya” as part of “Batman's” inner circle and GCPD taskforce, players will decode evidence, chase leads, and confront iconic DC Super-Villains across 11 gripping episodes. Along the way, each episode serves up new sleuthing minigames that will put your detective skills to the test. Investigate, interrogate and deduce your way through the tangled crime webs woven by Gotham City's most devious criminals, including “Scarecrow”, “Babyface”, “Tweedledee and Tweedledum”, “Dollmaker”, “Lynx”, “Music Meister”, and of course, the maniacal “The Joker”.   

 

 

To offer fans the ultimate connection between the show and the game, series stars Hamish Linklater and Michelle C. Bonilla reprise their roles as Batman and Detective Montoya in Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles. And today, Prime Video announced Matthew Needam as the voice of “The Joker” for Season Two of Batman: Caped Crusader, and he will also be voicing the notorious DC Super-Villain in the game. 

“We are excited to unveil the Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles game for Amazon Luna, launching in tandem with Season two of the hit Prime Video series, Batman: Caped Crusader,” said J.C. Connors, Director of Amazon Game Studios. “And now with Luna’s newly expanded availability through Prime Video, players with a Fire TV will be able to jump straight into the game seconds after watching the show, all within one unified entertainment experience.”  

 

 

How the Iconic Show Got a New Crime Fighting Partner

Season One of Batman: Caped Crusader struck a chord with audiences, climbing as high as #1 on Prime Video's global Top 10 list. With anticipation for Season Two running high, and Batman's following as strong as it's ever been, Amazon Luna and Prime Video created an opportunity for fans to inhabit and play inside Gotham City, as well as watch it.

Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles is a major new addition to GameNight, a growing collection of games only available through Amazon Luna and free for Prime members. Designed to make group play easy, Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles will turn game night into a Gotham City stakeout, all enjoyed on the biggest screen at home. Your phone is your controller. No extra hardware. No downloads. No skill gap. Whether it's family or friends game night, everyone can jump in and play, from first-time players to seasoned detectives.

Launching in Multiple Countries

On July 31, Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles will be available to Prime members and Luna subscribers on the Luna app in the U.S., UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Grab your crew, put on your detective hat, and get ready — Gotham City's case files are about to open.

BATMAN CAPED CRUSADER and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this announcement with us. 

For more, see the trailer for Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles on Youtube. 

Updated Rocky Horror Show Video Game

 

Back in the early '80s, theaters advertised late night showings of The Rocky Horror Show. As a regular reader of Starlog, I wondered why the scifi/fantasy/horror entertainment magazine never covered it. So, I never snuck out of the house to catch a midnight showing. It would be many years until I could buy a DVD of the movie and watch it. Then I realized, "It's not a horror movie! It's a musical!" 

"D'oh!" 

With songs like Science Fiction Double Feature, Time Warp, and Over at the Frankenstein Place, I'm surprised that Starlog Magazine never mentioned them. Still, great movies survive the ages, even if great magazines don't mention them. Now, fans of The Rocky Horror Show can sing along to their favorite tunes while playing a video game! 

Here's all the info: 

Celebrate Halloween with Updated Rocky Horror Show Video Game on Playstation!

Bit Bot Media and FreakZone Games’ Rocky Horror Show Video Game Launches on the Playstation Store on October 31

Fans of Richard O’Brien’s cult classic Rocky Horror Show can do the Time Warp all over again this Halloween with Bit Bot Media and FreakZone Games’ Rocky Horror Show Video Game launching on the Playstation Store on October 31, 2025. The updated version of The Rocky Horror Show Video Game will include improved cut scenes and gameplay, bug fixes, Playstation Trophies, a "New Game Plus" campaign which unlocks after beating the main game, including Audience callouts and lots of surprises. 

Designed and developed by Sam Beddoes of FreakZone Games and released on Steam in 2024, The Rocky Horror Show Video Game faithfully recreates scenes and dialogue from the original stage play, allowing players to step into the shoes of Brad, Janet, and Dr. Scott. Each level is meticulously designed to capture the essence of the original sets in a nostalgic 8-bit format. Gameplay combines challenging but rewarding platforming and light combat elements, such as picking up and throwing objects at enemies and other experiments from Dr. Frank N Furter's laboratory. 

“As a longtime fan of The Rocky Horror Show, it was an honor to adapt the legendary musical into a video game,” says designer Sam Beddoes. “Now both new fans and veterans can enjoy a whole new take on the story and music in crunchy 8-bit goodness.”

 

 

 

 

Here’s what people are saying about the Rocky Horror Show Video Game

“I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face” – Biff Bam Pop!

“The recreation of the iconic music is so well done here… [and] the throwback visuals are handled well” – Otaku Authority

“The retro game style seems a great choice for The Rocky Horror Picture Show game, the side scrolling and chip tunes almost create their own Time Warp! “ – Impulse Gamer

In addition to the Video Game, Bit Bot Media recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for the first officially licensed original Rocky Horror graphic novel. Bride of Rocky Horror is a full-color, 95-page extravaganza by GLAAD Media and Eisner Award-nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio (Girlmode), artist Noemi Vettori (X-Men Unlimited), colorist Josh Rodriguez (Credit tk), letterer Jeremiah Lambert (Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise) , and Bram Stoker Award-winning cover artist Soo Lee (Carmilla). In Bride of Rocky Horror, Janet Weiss has embraced a life of decadence and debauchery. But when a mysterious invitation draws her back into the orbit of her ex-fiancé Brad Majors, a new mystery unfolds. Who is the enigmatic Bridget Von Frankenstein? What secrets is Brad hiding? And is it, once again, time for the Time Warp?

These additions to the Rocky Horror saga will be published by Bit Bot Media, a new, cutting-edge multimedia company from Klayton (Celldweller/Scandroid), the multifaceted musician known for his contributions to major motion pictures, TV, and video games including Transformers, Malignant, and Killer Instinct, and Denver Post bestselling writer Joshua Viola (Soul Reaver, True Believers). 

Fans can add the Rocky Horror Show Video Game to their Playstation Wishlists here and support the Bride of Rocky Horror on Kickstarter now. For more updates, sign up at bitbotmedia.com for the Bit Bot newsletter and follow the company’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. 

 

Here's some images from the game:

 

 

 

 

 

 

FreakZone Games, owned by Sam Beddoes, is renowned for its work on Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Spectacular Sparky, and worked as the lead developer of Toxic Crusaders for Retroware and developed ports for Spark the Electric Jester 3 for Feperd Games.

Bit Bot Media is a multimedia studio co-founded by musician Klayton (Celldweller) and bestselling author and film producer Joshua Viola, known for its innovative fusion of graphic novels, video games, film, and collectible merchandise inspired by cult-classic franchises.

 

Thanks to Superfan Promotions for sharing this announcement with us. 

 

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory Preview

 

Mortal Kombat has a rich history spanning books, comics, TV, and films. But the heart of the franchise remains the beloved game. Here's all the info on a new book celebrating the fantastic fighting game that started in 1992:

 

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory

By Ian Flynn

Insight Editions | 9.25 x 12.75 inches | 304 pages

Hardcover | $50.00

ISBN: 9798886635560| October 21, 2025

 

 

Fatality! Delve behind the scenes of one of the most storied, and gleefully gruesome, franchises in fighting game history. 

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory [Insight Editions; October 21] takes readers on a journey through the visual history of the iconic, over-the-top fighting game that was first introduced to the world in 1992. Go beyond the game with exclusive interviews with the development team, stunning concept sketches, renders, and illustrations. What are you waiting for? Get over here!

This deluxe edition dives into interviews with the development team at NetherRealm Studios on the process of creating and evolving an iconic fighting game franchise, providing an in-depth look at the legendary characters (such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, and Johnny Cage), detailed environments, and powerful moves that bring Mortal Kombat to life. 

Filled with behind-the-scenes fun facts and information about the game making process, from crafting the setting to developing the gameplay, this beautiful volume is a must-have collectible for Mortal Kombat fans and fighting game enthusiasts.

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory is on-sale on October 21st, 2025. 

About the Creators 

Ian Flynn is a Charlotte-born, Toronto-based freelance writer. He’s best known for his nearly twenty years of working with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. He has contributed to numerous properties across comics, television, streaming media, and video games. He co-hosts a Q&A podcast that tackles fans’ questions called “The BumbleKast.” (www.BumbleKing.com)

 

About Insight Editions

Insight Editions pushes the boundaries of creativity, design, and production with award-winning books and collectibles. From collaborations with innovators like James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro to partnerships with global brands including Warner Bros. and Disney, Insight Editions creates stories and experiences for fans, readers, and seekers of all ages that transcend the page. The dynamic catalog ranges from pop culture to photography to cooking to nature conservation. 

Learn more at insighteditions.com.

About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.   

MORTAL KOMBAT, THE DRAGON LOGO, and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s25)

 

Thanks to Full Complement Communications for sharing this preview with us. 

 

 

Discover Royalty Free-For-All at EVO 2025

 

Las Vegas? Gaming? Can you imagine the two things going together? Royalty Free-For-All Sounds like a lot of fun! So if gaming is your jam, check them out at EVO 2025 this weekend!

Here's all the info: 

Royalty Free-For-All Joins EVO 2025 Ahead of Upcoming Kickstarter Launch

Las Vegas is known for its glitz and glamor but it’s never seen a show like Royalty Free-For-All! The upcoming party brawling game will be making its fighting game event debut at the upcoming EVO 2025, August 1st-3rd. The game has been selected by the show organizers to be included in its Indie Game Dev area, highlighting the next generation of fighting games made by up and coming developers from around the world.  EVO 2025 attendees will be able to visit the Indie Game Dev area for hands-on play with the latest pre-release build of Royalty Free-For-All, featuring the game’s full roster of iconic public domain characters like Lancelot, Nessie and Dorothy, all given a new fighting twist like you’ve never seen them before. As with every title in the Indie Game Dev area, the Royalty Free-For-All booth will be staffed by the game’s developers, giving visitors an opportunity to speak with them directly about their creative vision and love of fighting games or even challenge them to a match. An official Royalty Free-For-All tournament will be held during EVO. Attendees can sign up to participate on a first come, first served basis, and video highlights from the tournament will be shared on the official EVO social media channels once the event concludes.     Developed by AAAA Games, Royalty Free-For-All turns beloved public domain characters, locations, and tunes into a frenetic multiplayer battle like never before. It’s designed to be a true “pick up and play” experience keeping players of all skill levels in mind: Light, Strong, and Special attacks can be executed with a single button press whether the player is on the ground or in midair for a total of six possible attacks, plus a fast pace and familiar mobility techs for longtime platform fighting game fans. Players will be able to take the multiplayer fun online thanks to the engine’s use of rollback netcode, which allows for smooth quick-play matches with random opponents and private lobbies with friends.        In a few short weeks, Royalty Free-For-All will be heading to Kickstarter to fund a variety of upgrades to the fidelity of its art, music, and online features, in order to launch on all current-gen consoles. As part of the campaign, the team will be revealing exciting stretch goals including three legendary new fighters, accompanied by brand new stages and the musical stylings of the incredible composers David Wise, Grant Kirkhope, and Evelyn Lark. Its pre-launch notification page is live today, with the full campaign details soon to follow.  Royalty Free-For-All is currently in development for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch systems as well as mobile, targeting launch in 2026. Gamers can stay up to date as development continues by wishlisting the game on Steam and by following on its socials on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, joining the official Discord community and even cast their vote for future content by visiting https://www.royaltyfreeforall.com/wish.     AAAA Games is a brand new indie studio focusing on hand-drawn entertainment. Their debut game, Royalty Free-For-All, is created by Colin McIsaac, featuring the talents of Lead Animator Ivan Boivin, Programmer Chris Fratta, Environmental Artist Brian Scheid, and the musical stylings of Chapman Hammond with soloists Niilo Sirola on banjo and Marc Papeghin on brass, for the music featured in the game’s announcement trailer. Thanks to Never A Minute Marketing for sharing this announcement with us.

2001 A Space Odyssey: The Board Game

 

 

I've loved 2001: A Space Odyssey ever since I saw it on a giant cinema screen at a 1980s science fiction convention. (Yes, it was a giant screen, larger than most you'll find in today's multiplex theaters). The Smithsonian's National Air And Space Museum recreated Dr Dave Bowman's neoclassical bedroom a few years ago, and I got to walk through it. Thankfully, the surreal experience didn't induce rapid aging!

Here's all the info from Maestro Media:  

 

 

 

 2001: A Space Odyssey: The Board Game 

Where: Available online at www.maestromedia.com and in stores

When: Launches June 4, 2025

Ages: Recommended for ages 10+

Players: 3–5

Contact: maestro@brilliantprm.com 

 

 

 

Inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s legendary sci-fi film, Maestro Media has unveiled their latest title: 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Board Game. Designed by acclaimed game designer Phil Walker-Harding, this thrilling one-versus-many strategy game puts players aboard the ill-fated Discovery One, where the ship’s onboard AI, HAL, has turned against the crew.

 

 

 

Game Features Include:

• Unique Crewmember Abilities – Each crewmember has a special power to help them outsmart HAL and stay one step ahead. Use your unique abilities to dodge the computer’s tricks and stay alive!

• Heart-Pounding Action and Strategy – HAL isn’t just sitting back—he’ll take multiple turns, causing chaos and sabotaging vital systems. Every move counts in this high-stakes game of survival, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death!

• Multiple Victory Conditions – HAL wins if three systems are terminated or if Life Support goes down. However, the crewmembers can win by completing three logic sequences in the HAL Core. It’s a race against time—and HAL’s relentless sabotage! 

 

 

Thanks to Maestro Media and Brilliant PR and Marketing for sharing this exciting news with us.