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In retro news, I’m celebrating the 17th bday of God of War: Chains of Olympus, a PSP powerhouse spin-off. In this first game prequel (that occurs after God of War: Ascension), Kratos is still the Winston Wolf dogsbody of that Greek Godsbody corporate. My overriding memory of it is an array of weird unlockable skins that turned old mate into a giant spud, a bekilted Braveheart berserker, or a French mime. Ooh la la!

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card is still night impossible to find a standalone GPU, and your best bet is to get it pre-installed in a ready-made gaming computer. For a very limited time, you can place an order for a Skytech Prism 4 Gaming PC equipped with the coveted GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card for $4,799.99 shipped. That’s a pretty reasonable price considering the fact that this GPU by itself is currently selling for $3,500-$4000 on eBay.

Update: The Skytech Legacy RTX 5090 gaming PC with similar specs can also be ordered.

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Amazon quietly restocked a bunch of Pokémon TCG bundles just days ago and stock is already running low. These Scarlet & Violet sets have been MIA for weeks, and now they’re back at retail prices. I already added a couple to my cart, Surging Sparks Booster Bundle, Shrouded Fable ETB and Paldean Fates Booster Bundle. Trainers need to snap these up quick. If they’re gone by the time you get there, that’s on you.

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I also spotted a couple of power banks on sale from INIU and Anker. If you’ve ever watched your phone die mid-flight or mid-text, you know why I’m excited. These things are cheap, fast, and less annoying than asking strangers for a charger at an airport. Do with that information what you will. Oh, and while we’re on the topic of things I absolutely don’t need but definitely want: the Gamera: Attack of Legion action figure is up for preorder at the IGN Store for a cool $560, and Humble Bundle just dropped a massive Dragonlance book bundle that practically dares you to add 25+ fantasy novels to your backlog for the price of lunch.

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Despite five hours of streamed casting announcements, there are still several characters and actors fans are surprised won’t be in Avengers: Doomsday. (Read the full Avengers: Doomsday cast roster.)

Some we knew about – such as Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange – but the following omissions are notable given the cosmic cross-over nature of what’s shaping up to be an Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four cinematic extravaganza.

Missing Avengers

No Spider-Man (not that anyone can remember who Peter Parker is now, mind you), no Hulk, no Hawkeye, no Nick Fury, no Rhodey (the real one we found out about in Secret Invasion). Not even Pepper Potts or Happy Hogan to tag along for old times’ sake. And while Captain Carter was reportedly in the mix at one point, Hayley Atwell wasn’t among those announced today.

X-Men X-Ceptions

No Hugh Jackman/Wolverine, no Halle Berry/Storm, no Famke Janssen/Jean Grey, no Anna Paquin/Rogue, no Ryan Reynolds/Deadpool. Ditto Colossus, Iceman, or any of the First Class incarnations of the X-Men. Oh, and no New Mutants either (remember them???).

Asgard, Where Art Thou?

While Chris Hemsworth’s Thor was the first announced cast member of this particular Avengers lineup, none of his fellow Asgardians – whom he split from at the end of Thor: Love and Thunder – seem to be involved save for the Loki Variant. So no Valkyrie, Korg, Miek or Lady Sif. Maybe his adopted daughter Love will show up though? And we’ll see if Zeus or Hercules ever do catch up with Thor despite what was teased in the Love and Thunder post-credits scene.

Guardians of the Galaxy

Star-Lord’s return has been previously teased at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, so his inclusion in the Avengers ranks for Doomsday seemed likely. But alas neither Star-Lord nor any of the new Guardians lineup introduced in Vol. 3 – Rocket, Groot, Kraglin, Cosmo, Adam, Phyla, and Blurp – are part of this movie.

The Marvels

Captain Marvel’s importance in Endgame would have suggested that, as one of the most powerful Avengers, she would be in Doomsday. But with The Marvels tanking at the box office, none of those characters – Ms. Marvel, Spectrum, Binary, or even Nick Fury – were announced for Doomsday. This is all the more curious as we know Binary ended up in the X-Men universe with Kelsey Grammer’s Beast, who will be in the movie. In fact, there’s a noticeable lack of female cast members overall in Avengers: Doomsday …

Missing the Magic

While Benedict Cumberbatch did say his Doctor Strange will be in Secret Wars but not Doomsday, it’s weird that such a cosmic event wouldn’t see the MCU’s reigning Sorcerer Supreme, Wong, show up. (We can assume Doc Strange and Charlize Theron’s Clea are off galavanting on some other plane as the events of Doomsday play out.) No Scarlet Witch or Agatha Harkness either.

Disney Plus Minus

There’s a decided lack of Disney+ show characters in Avengers: Doomsday. So no Daredevil, Punisher, Vision, Sylvie, Moon Knight, Echo, She-Hulk, Werewolf by Night, Agent Mobius or the TVA.

Quantumania Fallout?

Given the dismal box office and critical results of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, it shouldn’t be too surprising that Marvel is putting those characters, with the exception of Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang, on the sidelines for this installment. So no Hank Pym or Janet Van Dyne. And Evangeline Lilly previously announced that she was stepping away from acting so that might be another key reason why Wasp is sitting this one out.

Eternals Are Not Forever

Not a one. Not even Harry Styles as Eros! This is probably not surprising since the film disappointed at the box office, but given the movie’s cliffhanger ending with Arishem and the fact that Captain America: Brave New World addressed the giant dead Celestial in the ocean, maybe we’ll see Sersi, Kingo, Sprite (or not since she was made human in the end), Phastos, Makkari, Druig, and Thena show up in Avengers: Secret Wars instead.

The Young Avengers

The MCU has been teasing a Young Avengers lineup for a few years now – Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop, America Chavez, Skaar, Eli Bradley, possibly Iron Lad and T’Challa’s son – but not one of them is in Doomsday.

Blade Didn’t Make the Cut

This shouldn’t be surprising since they still haven’t shot the Blade movie with Mahershala Ali despite teasing him in Eternals. And while Channing Tatum’s Gambit (somehow) managed to survive to fight in Doomsday, Wesley Snipes’ Blade perished in Deadpool & Wolverine.

There are a gazillion characters in the MCU but the aforementioned were the ones whose absence from the ranks of Avengers: Doomsday we found most noteworthy. Sound off in the comments about which omissions surprised or bummed you out about the most.

If you are planning a PC build and have been waiting patiently to get ahold of one of the new Nvidia Blackwell graphics cards, here’s an opportunity that’s as good as you’re going to get. Right now Amazon has the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming OC graphics card in stock for $979.99 shipped. Inventory is reserved for Amazon Prime members only.

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A lot has changed in the MCU since the events of Avengers: Endgame, including the fact that there isn’t actually an Avengers team anymore. New heroes have been rising up to fill the void left by Iron Man and Captain America, but it’s going to be a while before we get a proper Avengers movie again. Even Captain America: Brave New World stops short of reuniting Earth’s Mightiest heroes.

Only at the end of Phase 6, when Marvel delivers the one-two-punch of Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 and Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027, will we see Earth’s Mightiest Heroes reunited. Who will answer the call? Now we know, with Marvel revealing the full Doomsday cast on a livestream.

Who made the cut in Marvel’s newest Avengers lineup? More importantly, why are these characters being included? How does this roster build on the Multiverse Saga so far? Here’s the cast of characters you can expect to assemble in Phase 6.

The X-Men

Easily one of the biggest surprises in Marvel’s Doomsday cast list is the presence of multiple veterans of Fox’s X-Men universe, including Kelsey Grammer’s Beast, Patrick Stewart’s Professor X, Ian McKellen’s Magneto, Alan Cumming’s Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn’s Mystique, James Marsden’s Cyclops, and Channing Tatum’s Gambit. The only thing more shocking than this X-Men-heavy lineup is the fact that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine wasn’t named. Logan, along with Famke Janssen’s Jean Grey and Halle Berry’s Storm, appear to be sitting this one out.

Obviously, this isn’t the same version of Xavier we saw in 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, as he didn’t make it out of that movie alive. It also seems like Marvel is making something out of that deleted Deadpool & Wolverine scene that revealed Gambit survived the final battle.

Whether any of these X-Men will actually become Avengers in the new movie is unclear, but characters like Beast do seem poised to play a key role in the fight to stop Incursions from destroying the multiverse. We’re likely seeing the X-Men of Earth-10005, the world teased in the post-credits scene of The Marvels, and one world where Xavier and his team are alive and fully active. The X-Men will be fighting to keep it that way. There’s even a possibility that Doomsday is secretly an Avengers vs. X-Men movie.

Thor (Chris Hemsworth)

With most of the original Avengers either dead or moving into the background in Phase 4, Thor may be the last hero carrying the torch for that era of the team. That’s reason enough to make him a member of the new team. Fortunately, Thor: Love and Thunder’s ending leaves Thor in a perfect position to pick up his hammers and fly to Earth’s defense. Maybe he’ll even bring his adopted daughter Love along for the ride.

We may see a whole lot of Thors in Avengers: Secret Wars. In the 2015 Secret Wars comic, God Emperor Doom assembles a team called the Thor Corps, all of whom serve as Doom’s peacekeepers and personal police force. Chris Hemsworth may be one Thor among many.

Loki (Tom Hiddleston)

Not only is Thor back in action, but so is his brother Loki. Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role, despite Loki being killed off in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War. That’s because the time-displaced version of Loki seen in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame has gone on to play a pivotal role in The Multiverse Saga. Loki joined the time cops known as The Time Variance Authority and clashed with multiple versions of Kang the Conqueror. Following the dramatic finale of the Loki TV series, Loki now sits on the throne at the center of the multiverse. He literally holds the strands of space and time in his hands, which makes him integral to the conflict as the mutliverse collapses around him.

Shang-Chi

Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi is finally returning to join the Avengers in Phase 6, which is welcome but unsurprising news. For one thing, we already saw him summoned by Wong at the end of 2021’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. For another, before it was reworked, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty was set to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. That has to mean that Marvel has big plans for Shang-Chi’s MCU future.

Shang-Chi is certainly an asset to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, now that he controls the mystical Ten Rings in place of his father, Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung). The mid-credits scene in The Legend of the Ten Rings hints at a deeper mystery surrounding these artifacts, one that could very well come into play in Avengers: Doomsday.

Captain America

Is any Avengers roster really complete without a Captain America? Fortunately, even though Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers retired to finally have his dance with Hayley Atwell’s Peggy Carter in the past, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson has now taken up the shield as the new Cap. 2021’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier showed Sam reluctantly accepting that burden, and 2025’s Captain America: Brave New World chronicles the next step in his superhero evolution.

Based on how Brave New World plays out, Sam will likely be instrumental when it comes to getting the gang back together. Harrison Ford’s President Ross pitches Sam on the idea of forming a new, government-sanctioned team of Avengers. And though it isn’t long before the two have a falling-out, Sam ends the movie finally ready to embrace his role as Avengers team leader.

Can Sam be the inspirational figurehead Steve was? That’s a question we suspect Doomsday and Secret Wars will answer. As much as he wants to be his own hero, Sam will continue to struggle to live up to Steve’s example.

The Falcon (Danny Ramirez)

Where Captain America goes, the Falcon usually isn’t far behind. Danny Ramirez will reprise his role as Sam Wilson’s partner Joaquin Torres. This is sure to be great news for Joaquin, who’s definitely a bit of a fanboy for the Avengers in general and Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man in particular. We imagine Sam is going to face some friction as he tries to assert his leadership over the Avengers, but he’ll never have to worry about The Falcon following his playbook.

Ant-Man (Paul Rudd)

Given that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was the first MCU movie to feature Jonathan Majors’ Kang, we have to assume those heroes had an important part to play in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. The same will probably still hold true for Avengers: Doomsday, even if Kang himself is no longer the main threat.

The Quantum Realm is sure to remain a major plot point during the Multiverse Saga. It’s how the Avengers managed to reverse Thanos’ destruction, and it could be how Doom will bring a new level of destruction to the universe. Ant-Man got the chance to join the Avengers already, and now it’s time to up the ante. As for the Wasp, she was not announced as part of the Doomsday cast during Marvel’s livestream.

Black Panther (Letitia Wright) and M’Baku (Winston Duke)

It’s debatable whether Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther ever technically qualified as an Avenger during the Infinity Saga. Still, he lent vital aid to Captain America’s team after the events of Captain America: Civil War, and Wakanda was the site of a major battleground in Avengers: Infinity War. Wakanda has the technology and resources the Avengers need to stand a fighting chance against all-powerful villains like Thanos and Doom.

Given that, we can see why Black Panther would continue to play a part in the team going forward. The only difference is that now Letitia Wright’s Shuri is wearing the suit. Will Shuri give the new Avengers the support they need? And how does Winston Duke’s M’Baku fit in, now that he’s the new monarch of Wakanda?

Namor (Tenoch Huerta Mejía)

Few would have predicted that Tenoch Huerta Mejía would reprise his role as Namor for Doomsday. Marvel is definitely casting a wide net here. But if Wakanda is instrumental in the fight to save Earth from destruction, maybe it’s only fair that their new allies in Atlantis do the same.

Interestingly, Namor is a core member of the Illuminati in the comics, a shadowy group that plays a big part in the march toward the Secret Wars storyline. (We saw an alternate universe version of them in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.) Will Doomsday follow suit? And does Namor’s inclusion in the movie mean we’ll see some sexual tension between he and Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm? Probably.

The Thunderbolts

Marvel’s Thunderbolts* movie is introducing that particular super-team to the MCU, and it seems multiple members of the team will be returning for Doomsday. Marvel clearly isn’t above spoiling the outcome of that movie before it even releases.

Fans can expect to see Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, an ex-Black Widow now trying to find her purpose in the world after the death of her sister and the destruction of the Red Room. If the Thunderbolts thing doesn’t work out, maybe becoming a full-fledged Avenger will do the trick? Or will she lead the Thunderbolts in opposition to the Avengers?

Yelena’s father Red Guardian (David Harbour) is joining the fun. Alexei is a bit kooky ever since he spent a stint inside a Russian gulag, but he’s a handy guy to have in a fight.

Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent will also return. We saw John Walker try and fail to become the new Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Does he still have Avenging potential? Whatever happens, we expect more tension between John and Cap’s true successor, Sam Wilson.

Hannah John-Kamen’s Ghost is returning, as she continues her evolution from tragic villain to full-fledged defender of the world.

Finally, Lewis Pullman’s Bob Reynolds, aka The Sentry, will return for Doomsday (which apparently means he won’t be dying in Thunderbolts*). As ever, this massively powerful but deeply troubled hero could either be the Avengers’ greatest weapon or their biggest nightmare. Probably both.

The Fantastic Four

No sooner will 2025’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduce a new version of Marvel’s First Family than they’ll return for Doomsday. Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby’s Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn’s Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s The Thing are all returning. Here, again, we don’t know that the FF will be officially deputized as Avengers, but they’ll have a big part to play in defending the multiverse from collapse and battling Doctor Doom. Doom is, after all, the numero uno of Fantastic Four villains. It’d be weird if they didn’t show up.

We know that the FF currently call a different universe home. They live in a retro-futuristic, 1960s version of the MCU where they’re as much celebrities as superheroes. But one of the big questions leading into the movie is what becomes of their world once Galactus pays a visit. Can they save their home? And what causes them to cross over into the MCU? And then there’s the biggest question of all – is Downey’s Doom also from the First Steps universe, or somewhere else entirely?

Honorable Mention: Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch)

Wong may be Sorcerer Supreme now, but that doesn’t mean Stephen Strange won’t continue to play an important role in whatever version of the Avengers exists in Phase 6. He’s a superhero veteran now, and the Avengers need his expertise in both magic and the multiverse. Strange reportedly won’t be in Doomsday, but will return for Secret Wars.

It’s worth remembering that Doctor Strange is currently in another universe, helping Charlize Theron’s Clea deal with the Incursion problem. It’s looking like we’re not going to get another Doctor Strange sequel before Doomsday, but that tease in Multiverse of Madness is sure to pay off when the Avengers assemble to battle Robert Downey, Jr.’s Doctor Doom.

Which hero are you most surprised didn’t make the cut in Avengers: Doomsday? Cast your vote in our poll and let us know in the comments below.

For more on the future of the MCU, learn how Robert Downey, Jr. can be playing Doctor Doom and brush up on every Marvel movie and series in development.

Note – this article was originally published on July 28, 2022 and updated on March 26, 2025 with the latest MCU developments.

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I owned the original Bop It! game as a kid and played it with my friends and family way too much. Having to quickly respond to the commands of some bossy toy was far more fun than it should have been. Now that it’s been almost 30 years since the original Bop it! was released, I had foolishly assumed this game had disappeared for good. Only recently have I discovered that it still exists, and now comes in a much more adorable form.

The Bop It! BB-8 Edition is a cute little interactive version of the lovable Star Wars Droid and Amazon has recently dropped a big discount on it. It plays just like the original Bop It! game, but comes with the added bonus of having C-3PO’s voice telling you what to do. At just $12 right now, this deal is only available for a limited time as part of Amazon’s Spring Sale.

Bop It! Game Star Wars BB-8 Edition at Amazon

The Nintendo Switch was a game-changer in handheld gaming space, acting as both a portable device and a console, when it came out seven years ago. Even though we’re in the last stretch of the Switch before the Switch 2 comes out sometime this year, there’s still plenty of life left in the Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lites. One of their biggest virtues is also a drawback: Its versatility means it’s susceptible to damage, especially to the screen and Joy-Con when you’re on the go. To prevent any major or minor scratches and blemishes, a case is the absolute best Nintendo Switch accessory you can grab.

TL;DR – These Are the Best Nintendo Switch Cases:

There are a range of Nintendo Switch Cases to choose from. Some offer a hard shell and space to hold extras like game cartridges or chargers, while others go all out, offering plenty of room to house extra Switch controllers, power banks, and more. For those with butter fingers, some options wrap the console in 360° protection and have grips to prevent and keep the Switch safe during drops. No matter what type of case you’re after, our team of experts has selected the top options to suit your needs.

If you’re looking to grab a future-proof case that will fit the Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll want to grab one of the larger cases in this guide, like one from GeekShare or Controller Gear. Nintendo’s newest console has larger dimensions than its predecessor, so not all of our picks will fit the Switch 2.

Additional contributions by Georgie Peru

1. Orzly Carry Case

Best Switch Case

2. Game Traveler Zelda Nintendo Switch Lite Case

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3. Game Traveler Nintendo Switch Deluxe Case

Best Budget Case

4. Tomtoc Carrying Case

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5. Zadii Hard Carrying Case

Best Rugged Case

6. GeekShare Large Capacity Multifunctional Switch Messenger Bag

Best Nintendo Switch Sling Bag

7. Tomtoc Sling Shoulder Travel Bag

Best Shoulder Bag

8. Mumba Dockable Case

Best Always-On Protective Case

9. Newdery External Battery Station

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10. Bionik Power Commuter Travel Bag

Best Commuter Case

11. Controller Gear Animal Crossing Backpack

Best Nintendo Switch Backpack

12. Waterfield Designs Slip Case

Best Nintendo Switch Sleeve Case

How to Choose a Nintendo Switch Case

If you need something to carry your console around, look for a carrying or travel case; basically, something with straps and is big enough to hold a charger. If you’re throwing it in bag, something with a hard shell is a smarter bet. It should have a way to protect the screen from scratches (usually with a flip-down tongue or sleeve). Consider what you need to carry. Perhaps all you need is the console itself, maybe a few game cartridges. But if you’re traveling away from home for a while, you might need a case large enough to hold the dock and an HDMI cable.

Some cases come with an integrated battery. It’s probably not worth considering a charging case with less than about 10,000mAh of power, as that’ll power your Switch through just short of two complete charges. Bonus points if the battery charges quickly, and can also charge other devices in your inventory.

Remember that these are cases you’ll need to cart around in the real world. What, exactly, do you want to be seen wearing or carrying? Some cases look a little goofy or childish, which is fine if you’re a child, and less so if you’re a grownup who takes a Switch to work to game on a lunch break.

Nintendo Switch Case FAQ

Will my Switch case fit the Switch 2?

Unfortunately, most Switch and Switch OLED cases will not fit the Switch 2, especially if they were made to be slim and discreet. Allegedly measuring 10.5 inches, the Switch 2 seems to be a full inch wider than the Switch OLED, which is just a hair bigger than the original. Unless your case or bag is already fairly roomy, you’ll have to size up with a new one. We’ll be testing Switch 2 accessories to find the best of them as they’re available.

Does a Nintendo Switch need a case?

Unless you’re playing your Switch exclusively at home, you will absolutely want a case to ensure the longevity of the device. Although the portable console is relatively durable, if you toss it in a bag or accidentally drop it without protection, you always run the risk of cracking the screen, damaging the Joy-Con, or breaking other key components, essentially bricking the device or needing to fix it for far more than the cost of a case.

Cases also add convenience, as many come with extra storage for game cartridges and accessories and straps for easy carrying. You’ll even find options that serve as grips to make gameplay more enjoyable or cases offering integrated batteries, ensuring you’re never without juice during crucial moments in the action.

Do new Nintendo Switches come with a case?

None of the Nintendo Switch models come with a case. In some instances, there may be a bundle deal that includes a case, but for the most part, you’ll have to seek out a case on your own. If we’re super lucky, that might change with the Switch 2.

What size does a Switch case need to be?

A Nintendo Switch is 4 x 9.4 x 0.55 inches with the Joy-Con attached; a Switch OLED is 4 x 9.5 x 0.55 inches; and the Switch Lite is . You’ll need to account for the material required in the case’s design, about 0.1-0.2 inches or so, but by no means does the case need to be massive. Sleeve-type cases, like Waterfield Designs Magnetic Case, are especially good for keeping a low handling footprint.

If you’re looking for a hard-shelle case to boost protection or want additional storage for accessories, the case size will increase more drastically. You can expect to add an inch or more to the Switch’s size to accommodate these additions. When putting accessories into a case, it’s also important they don’t press up against your device, causing accidental misspresses or damage to the screen. Pockets and separate storage areas can help prevent this.

Danielle is a Tech freelance writer based in Los Angeles who spends her free time creating videos and geeking out over music history.

Attack on Titan is one of the best anime of all time, faithfully adapting Hajime Isayama’s groundbreaking manga. Its incredibly well-thought out story continues to inspire video essays, TikTok edits, and heated discourse in comment sections. The show aired over the course of 10 years, with substantial differences in episode and season lengths as it was handed off from Wit Studio to MAPPA Animation after Season 3. That said, very few shows can claim they maintained such a high quality of animation and storytelling from start to finish.

I remember where I was when my brother showed me the first episode, and I dropped everything to watch the final season with him 10 years later. It’s an easy choice as something I want in my media collection, and I’m sure plenty of anime fans feel the same way.

Right now, it seems pretty much everything related to Attack on Titan is on sale, courtesy of Amazon’s Spring Sale and coinciding Crunchyroll deals. Highlights include lowest-ever prices on special edition Attack on Titan steelbooks as well as solid discounts on manga sets.

Attack on Titan Anime and Manga Deals

In terms of discounts, the Complete Season Steelbooks are gorgeous new Blu-ray editions of Attack on Titan that just released in December, and these are the lowest prices we’ve seen so far. Aside from subbed and dubbed episodes for each season, these steelbooks come with a host of special features, including interviews with the animators, voice cast, and Isayama himself. Here’s a look at some extras included in Season 1:

• Episode Commentaries
• The Making of Attack on Titan
• Chibi Theatre: “Fly, Cadets, Fly!”
• Attack on Titan at Anime Expo
• Eyecatch Gallery
• Textless Opening & Ending Songs

These special edition steelbooks have only released for Season 1 through 3, but all three parts of Season 4 have gotten Blu-ray releases that are also included in the sale. Otherwise, discounted AoT Blu-rays and manga sets are also included in Amazon’s Buy 2 ,Get 1 Free deal. So, the real deal is: You could theoretically get three seasons for the price of two, or even 12 manga volumes for the price of 8 (they come in sets of four).

How to Watch Attack on Titan Online

Marvel’s upcoming Thunderbolts movie will feature Lewis Pullman as Bob, aka The Sentry. But we also just found out via Marvel’s big announcement video that Pullman is also joining the cast of what we can only assume is Avengers: Doomsday.

So with this Superman-esque hero finally making his MCU debut, let’s look at who The Sentry is and why he is both the Marvel Universe’s greatest hero and its worst nightmare. Read on for a breakdown of the history of this mentally unstable hero. These are the topics we cover here:

• Who Is Lewis Pullman’s Thunderbolts Character The Sentry?
• The Sentry’s Powers and Abilities
• The Sentry’s Secret Origin
• The Sentry as an Avenger
• How The Sentry Fits Into the Thunderbolts Movie and Avengers: Doomsday

Who Is Lewis Pullman’s Thunderbolts Character The Sentry?

The Sentry is quite possibly the most powerful superhero in the Marvel Universe. He’s also the most dangerous.

Once an ordinary man named Bob Reynolds, he consumed a serum that granted him “the power of a million exploding suns.” Unfortunately, that power comes at an incredible cost. There’s a dark side to The Sentry’s personality known as The Void. For every act of good The Sentry performs, The Void counteracts it with an evil deed. Fighting against his inner darkness and maintaining his sanity is a losing battle for Bob Reynolds. Still, when the times call for a powerful hero, there’s no one better suited to the job than The Sentry.

The Sentry’s Powers and Abilities

The Sentry’s powers stem from an experimental serum, one of the many formulas developed as a potential replacement for the Super Soldier Serum after World War II. The serum is said to accelerate his molecules an instant forward in time. What that means in practice is that The Sentry is an incredibly strong hero with an almost limitless array of powers.