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Dreams isn’t just a game–it’s also an amazing platform that lets your imagination run wild, and players can create their own art, music, and even full game experiences. Naturally people will try to recreate or pay homage to their favorite game series using Dreams, and some of the results are insanely impressive.

In the video above, Ben Janca and Jean-Luc Seipke look at some of the coolest video game recreations we’ve seen in Dreams so far. Bummed that Final Fantasy VII Remake got delayed? Don’t worry, someone’s got you covered. Can’t get enough of Sonic the Hedgehog? There are multiple Sonic games in Dreams to help you get your fix. Big fan of Persona 5? Well, oh boy, do we have a Dreams creation for you.

Dreams is being updated with incredible and interesting new creations daily, so we naturally didn’t get to cover everything in this video. If you have a recommendation for a fantastic Dreams creation we can cover in the future, let us know in the comments below.

In Episode 5 of Star Trek: Picard, the crew reaches Freecloud in search of Bruce Maddox and Seven of Nine offers her help. Join Chastity and Greg for a breakdown of the plot and Easter eggs from “Stardust City Rag.”

The fifth episode of Picard, like episode 4, was directed by Jonathan Frakes. We get context for what Seven of Nine has been up to in the last 13 years, as a member of the Fenris Rangers. Picard and the rest of his crew on Rios’ ship, La Sirena, finally reach Freecloud, as their search for Bruce Maddox leads them to Stardust City. Maddox is being held captive there, and so the crew, with the help of Seven of Nine, devise a plot to free him.

We also got another handful of Star Trek Easter eggs and references in this episode, calling back to The Next Generation, Voyager, The Original Series and Deep Space Nine.

Disclosure: ViacomCBS is GameSpot’s parent company.

Apex Legends’ original map will return as a separate playlist in the game, allowing you to play in unranked on either Kings Canyon or World’s Edge. The competitive playlist will continue to only support World’s Edge, though it will transition to Kings Canyon halfway through Season 4: Assimilation.

In the video above we play through we return to Kings Canyon as Wraith, Gibraltar, and Pathfinder. Skulltown is as spicy as we remember it, but we can still hold our own. Switching angles between Wraith and Gibraltar we can see the action unfold in multiple angles.

It’s worth noting that, as it’s the one from Wild Frontier, the Kings Canyon that’s coming back is not exactly the same as the one we last saw. Kings Canyon underwent a major transformation in Season 2: Battle Charge, which saw both leviathans and flyers invade the arena. The limited-time Kings Canyon event will last from February 21 to 24.

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Coming as a surprise to absolutely no one, the Marvel’s Avengers game from Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics is getting a lineup of Funko Pops. Revealed during Toy Fair 2020, the new Pops join an exceedingly massive collection (more than 600) of Marvel-themed vinyl Pops. There are 11 new Pops in all–Thor, Captain America, Kamala Khan, Black Widow, and more–including four that are exclusive to certain retailers. Each Pop is based off of their look in the upcoming PS4, Xbox One, and PC game that was recently pushed back to September 4.

You’ll be able to add these new Pops to your shelf starting this April, and they are available to pre-order now at Amazon, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, and GameStop. Walmart has the best deals, knocking about $2 off the price of each Pop. Check out all of the Marvel’s Avengers Pops below.

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Marvel’s Avengers game Funko Pops

Hulk | $8.78 (April 28)

Hulk’s looking appropriately angry here. It’s not the first Hulk Pop to depict the big green guy in his most notable state, but I think it’s one of the best.

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Thor | $8.78 (April 28)

By now, when you picture Thor, you probably see Chris Hemsworth. In the Marvel’s Avengers game, Thor’s hair isn’t as light. Basically, he looks older, and this Pop reflects that with gray hair on both his head and face. Funko Pops normally have beady black eyes. Thor’s white eyes are somehow far creepier. Regardless, he looks pretty cool overall.

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Taskmaster | $8.78 (April 28)

Taskmaster played a fairly significant role in Marvel’s Spider-Man, and the tricky supervillain will once again be up to no good in Marvel’s Avengers. For a somewhat lesser-known villain in the Marvel universe, it’s awesome to see him in a pair of big games. This isn’t his first appearance as a Pop, but it’s our favorite so far.

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Black Widow | $8.78 (April 28)

Black Widow is poised to have a big year. Her first feature film hits theaters April 24, and she has a leading role in the Marvel’s Avengers game. Her look differs greatly between the two. We haven’t seen a Black Widow Pop design that looks anywhere close to this one. It also has a glow-in-the-dark Chase limited-edition. You typically have 1/6 odds to get the limited-edition Chase variants.

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Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) | $8.78 (April 28)

While you will have the chance to play as several Avengers in the upcoming game, the main character is Kamala Khan–also known as Ms. Marvel. She’s the one who pulls the Avengers together at the beginning of the game.

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Captain America | $8.78 (April 28)

Captain America’s new-look suit is more angular than his traditional armor. This Pop almost makes him look like a robot. A glow-in-the-dark variant is exclusive to Best Buy, though it’s not available to pre-order just yet.

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Iron Man | $11 (April 28)

Iron Man’s well-known landing pose has finally been turned into a Funko Pop. Despite the many, many Iron Man Pops already available, this one definitely stands out.

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Hulk (Skeleton) – Walmart exclusive | $10 (April 28)

Have you ever wondered what Hulk looked like in an X-ray machine? No? Well, here’s a Funko Pop that will show you, anyway. It’s weird, right? Weird Funko Pops are the best Funko Pops. You can only pick this one up at Walmart.

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Thor (Glow-in-the-dark) – Amazon exclusive | $13 (July 1)

Exclusive to Amazon, the glow-in-the-dark Thor variant makes much better use of those creepy white eyes. It releases July 1 for $13.

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Iron Man (Space) – Target exclusive | $9

Exclusive to Target, this Iron Man Pop looks a lot like other “flying” Iron Man Pops we’ve seen in the past. That said, it’s a retailer exclusive, so it’s likely to rise in price over time. You can pre-order it now for $9, but no release date has been set.

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Toy Fair 2020 is kicking off this weekend at the Javits Center in New York Center, with more than 1,000 exhibitors gathering to showcase over 150,000 new toys and other entertainment products. The trade-only event kicks off this Saturday, February 22, and runs until February 25, but we’re already seeing a ton of exciting new product announcements out of Toy Fair, including a slew of new Baby Yoda merchandise, brand-new Funko Pops for Marvel’s Avengers and Pokemon, new Minecraft figures from Mattel, and much, much more.

Toy Fair isn’t open to the public, but you don’t have to miss out on all the action. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite upcoming Funko Pops and other toys announced so far for New York Toy Fair 2020. Plus, check out more of our Toy Fair coverage below–especially the full list of Baby Yoda accessories coming out this year.

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Baby Yoda Animatronic Edition | $60

Baby Yoda comes to life in this new Animatronic Edition, which has more than 25 sound and movement reactions. The Child can laugh, coo, move his ears, close his eyes for a “Force nap,” and more. The Baby Yoda Animatronic Edition releases this December, just in time for the holidays, and you can still snag it for yourself at Entertainment Earth. Don’t wait too long–it’s already sold out at Amazon.

Baby Yoda Build-A-Bear

Build-A-Bear’s Baby Yoda was announced last month, but Toy Fair 2020 has given a first look at the adorable upcoming plush. While we don’t have a price or release date for this toy, you can sign up to receive more information at Build-A-Bear.

Baby Yoda 8-inch Basic Plush | $13

We’re obsessed with this tiny Baby Yoda plush. It’s adorable, and it’ll only cost you $13 when it releases this fall.

Lego Brickheadz Mandalorian and The Child Building Kit | $20

A new Lego Brickheadz set with 295 pieces releases August 1 and features Mando and Baby Yoda in his bassinet.

Mandalorian-themed Trouble and Operation board games

Baby Yoda board games are coming. Classic games like Trouble ($15) and Operation ($20) are getting themed versions featuring The Child this spring. And no, you won’t be performing surgery on Baby Yoda in Operation; instead, you’ll be picking up his toys.

New Minecraft figures

Don’t worry–not everything on this list is Baby Yoda. Mattel’s upcoming Minecraft figures are another exciting reveal out of Toy Fair 2020. The 3.25-inch Comic Mode action figures each come with a stand, an accessory or tool, and a swappable face. They also come with scannable codes that unlock sounds and special effects for the Comic Mode portion of the Minecraft app. The new Minecraft toy line also includes Minecraft Earth Boost mini-figures and Minecraft Dungeon figures.

Marvel’s Avengers (Game) Funko Pops

The upcoming Marvel’s Avengers game from Square Enix releases September 4, and Funko is getting ready for its launch with a new line of Pops inspired by the game. While this certainly isn’t the first time Marvel’s heroes have appeared in Funko Pop form, this group of Pops presents the heroes as they look in the game. Notably, the upcoming Funko Pop collection includes the game’s main protagonist, Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel), and the villainous Taskmaster.

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My Hero Academia Funko Pops

Funko also announced a new line of My Hero Academia Funko Pops for Toy Fair 2020. The new collection of Pops based on the hit anime are available to pre-order now at multiple retailers.

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Amazon’s The Boys

Amazon’s superhero series The Boys is getting its own collection of Pops as well, Funko announced for Toy Fair 2020. The Boys’ Funko Pop line includes Homelander, Starlight, Queen Maeve, A-Train, and more. These collectibles will release July 20.

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New Pokemon Funko Pops

The existing line of Pokemon Funko Pops is actually quite small, but Funko has been expanding the collection quite a bit recently. Earlier this month, we saw the addition of four new Pokemon Funko Pops–Mewtwo, Pichu, Mr. Mime, and Vulpix–and now four more Pokemon will join that collection. Toy Fair has revealed a new (angrier) Pikachu, Cubone, Growlithe, and Rattata will release as Funko Pops on July 4.

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Yu-Gi-Oh Funko Pops

The classic anime inspired a new line of Funko Pops for Toy Fair 2020, featuring Yugi, Maximillion, Joey Wheeler, and more. They release May 23.

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New Marvel Funko Pops

Literally hundreds of Marvel Funko Pops exist at this point, but that doesn’t mean Funko is going to stop making them anytime soon. Luckily, that means we’re getting some pretty creative Marvel Pops these days, and the newest additions to the series are pretty cool. For Toy Fair 2020, Funko is releasing Pops featuring Valkyrie on her pegasus, a Thor Ragnarok edition of Stan Lee, and more, coming this spring and summer.

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Tiger Electronics LCD Video Games

Ahead of Toy Fair 2020, Hasbro announced it’s bringing back the company’s classic LCD game systems, releasing this fall. The line of Tiger Electronics LCD video games includes Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Transformers Generation 2, and Marvel X-Men Project X. They’re all up for pre-order now at GameStop.

My Partner Eevee | $20

Wicked Cool Toys is releasing an interactive Eevee that’ll be perfect for young Pokemon fans this holiday season. Releasing August 2020, My Partner Eevee has a built-in microphone and touch sensor that lets Eevee respond to your touch, your voice, and even music. Eevee has over 20 sound effects and expressions and can move its tail and head as well.

Snooze Action Snorlax | $30

My Partner Eevee is very good, but so is this wonderful 10-inch Snorlax plush. The rotund, sleepy Pokemon always makes for a wonderful plush, but this one is interactive. Snorlax has two distinct modes: Snooze Mode and Awake Mode. In Awake Mode, you can pretend to feed it a special Pecha Berry (which comes with the toy); the berry will also wake it up from Snooze Mode. An exact release date hasn’t been announced, but Snooze Action Snorlax is out this fall.

Mortal Kombat 11: Spawn action figure | $20

In time for Toy Fair 2020, McFarlane Toys announced a new Spawn action figure emulating his iconic look from Mortal Kombat 11 and the Spawn comic series. The new 7-inch scale figure is timed to release alongside Spawn’s arrival in Mortal Kombat 11 as part of the Kombat Pack DLC on March 24 (Kombat Pack owners get early access starting March 17). The Spawn figure is estimated to release this March as well.

DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio has reportedly exited the company, ComicBook.com has learned, marking a major shift in the landscape for superhero comics. DiDio has served as co-publisher alongside Jim Lee for the last 10 years, after being promoted to the position in 2010. DC Comics has confirmed that DiDio is out of the company as of today, but a spokesperson for the company as confirmed there will be no official statement released for the time being.

This is the latest in a long line of shifts in the corporate landscape at DC Entertainment. Former president Diane Nelson exited the company after a leave of absence in March 2018, which preceded the acquisition of Warner Bros, DC’s parent company, by AT&T in the summer of the same year. Last year, DC Entertainment laid off 240 employees in various comics-related positions with Warner Bros. President of Global Brands and Experiences Pam Liford citing “organizational changes across DC” likely as a result of the acquisition.

Under DiDio and Lee, DC published major, continuity-shifting events like Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis, and Flashpoint–the storyline that sparked the New 52, which rebooted the DC universe back to square one. The duo also spearheaded publishing initiatives like DC’s Black Label imprint, which functionally replaced the now-shuttered Vertigo line for more adult-focused, out-of-continuity limited series; and the young adult imprints DC Ink and DC Zoom, which have been releasing middle grade and YA graphic novels featuring reimagined DC heroes and villains. DC Ink’s Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass made GameSpot’s list of the best comics of 2019.

It’s currently unknown what DiDio’s exit will mean for Lee’s role as publisher or what will become of the various projects he was currently spearheading.

In case you have already cleared your calendar for E3 2020 from June 9-11, the official Electronic Entertainment Expo Twitter account has announced that badges can be purchased to attend the event in Los Angeles.

The tweet leads with the Gamer Badge, which is E3’s general admissions of sorts, but you can register for all three of the event’s badges. This includes the $165 Gamer Badge, the $995 Premium Badge, and the complementary (if you meet the necessary requirements) Industry Badge. You can pick them up on E3’s site.

Not all badges grant the same access. The Gamer Badge only lets you wander the show floor the last two days of E3 2020; the Premium Badge gives you three-day access, discounts on merch, catered daily meals, “dedicated service for E3 hotel reservations,” and more.

To register for the Industry Badge, which is only available until April 23, you must provide two of the following requirements:

• Verification of your employment on company letterhead.
• A link to your company website listing you as an employee.
• A business card matching the name of the company you represent.
• A link to a media article published in the last year that you authored or in which you are mentioned; article must include your company and affiliation.

This year’s E3 will be much different in comparison to previous years, as the company has said it wants to “shake things up” for its annual convention. Amidst these plans, both Sony and The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley have dropped from E3 2020. Nintendo and Xbox, meanwhile, will be in attendance. In fact, a whole list of companies making an appearance either on the show floor or with a presentation has been confirmed.