Invincible Video Game Adds Cecil (Gaming News Roundup)

New updates have been revealed about Skybound Entertainment’s upcoming video game “Invincible VS,” including the addition of Cecil Stedman, a fan-favorite character from Robert Kirkman’s comics and Amazon’s “Invincible” TV series, to the 3v3 tag fighting game.

So far, “Invincible VS” has now revealed eight characters that will be included in the fighter: Mark Grayson (Invincible), Atom Eve, Bulletproof, Thula, Rex Splode, Battle Beast, Omni-Man and Cecil.

According to the description from Skybound Entertainment and Quarter Up: “Cecil is a fan favorite from the ‘Invincible’ TV series and comic books and is one of the most requested playable characters. Usually heard as a voice in Mark’s earpiece, Cecil goes into battle in Invincible VS with specialized weapons including plasma pistols, projectile launchers and grenades to keep opponents at bay. His ranged gameplay style involves tactical combat, allowing him to play cat-and-mouse with enemies. Do you want more? Cecil can also summon an unlimited supply of Reanimen as backup; With access to The Hammer – a massive orbital laser – he is a devastating force on the battlefield.

Additionally, “Invincible VS” developers and Kirkman on Thursday revealed new details about the game’s story mode, which “plays like a special extended episode of the show, featuring every announced playable character to date – and teasing the arrival of a brand new character who hasn’t appeared anywhere in the Invincible Universe.”

“I’m very involved in the game, but one of the great things about this team is that they continually impress me with the little facts they work with in the game and the details and the balance and everything is just right,” Kirkman said. Variety in an interview on September 30 related to the Cecil news. “This game is made by fans of the ‘Invincible’ series and fans of the ‘Invincible’ comic books to the point where sometimes they remind me of things I’ve forgotten, and that’s not something I’m proud of, but it does happen.”

“Invincible VS” will launch in 2026 on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 and PC.

Watch the new trailer for “Invincible VS” in the video below.

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Check out more of this week’s gaming news in the overview below.

NEWLY ANNOUNCED GAMES

Netflix has unveiled a new range of party games that can be played on TV screens – using your phone as a controller – and will be available this holiday season.

“We’re creating a completely new way to play games – one that’s as easy as streaming a show on a Friday night,” Netflix’s announcement said. “All you need is Netflix and your phone to experience a whole new level of fun on Netflix with instantly recognizable games like ‘LEGO Party!’, ‘Pictionary: Game Night,’ ‘Boggle Party,’ ‘Tetris Time Warp’ and a fresh take on the social deduction genre ‘Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends.’”

Check out the full descriptions of the upcoming titles below.

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Maximum Entertainment has launched Chris Darril’s “Bye Sweet Carole” in collaboration with Italian studio Little Sewing Machine and Meangrip Studios.

Inspired by hand-drawn animation, the horror-adventure game “transports players to a hauntingly beautiful realm where dark fairy tales and nightmarish realities intertwine. Players will follow the story of Lana Benton, a courageous young girl on a desperate search for her missing friend, Carole, in the foreboding Bunny Hall orphanage.”

The game is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC via Steam. The physical edition will be released in America on October 21 and will include a reversible cover with alternate artwork, a 27-song digital original soundtrack and a digital art book with exclusive behind-the-scenes elements.

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Amazon Games and Glowmade have launched “King of Meat” on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.

Developed by Glowmade, “King of Meat” is a co-op party platformer that pits up to four players against dungeons full of puzzles to solve, challenges and monsters to fight. Players compete in official dungeons, community-built dungeons, or can unleash their own creativity to build unique and fun dungeons for other players.

Players will have the opportunity to become the ultimate contender, build for battle as a dungeon master and customize their gaming experience. Those who purchase and play “King of Meat” before October 31 can receive an exclusive “MrBeast” bundle, which unlocks a series of challenging dungeons. Players who complete all five dungeons can claim an extra-rare ‘MrBeast’ costume.

Aspiring candidates can purchase the “King of Meat: Standard Edition” for $29.99, which includes the venerable Defender costume, a samurai-style outfit with a matching sword, shield and stickers.

Players also have the option to purchase the “King of Meat: Deluxe Edition” for $49.99, which also includes the Tapeboard Betsy and Emerson Shard character sets.

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Gameberry Labs has released “Sorry! World,” the first-ever standalone mobile app for the classic board game “Sorry!”

The mobile app is currently available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store as a free-to-play experience that reimagines the classic board game.

“Sorry! World” adds animations and quick matches that add an extra layer of energetic and social gameplay. Players can choose quirky characters, build cities, climb ranks, block rivals and compete in competitive matches.

The launch of “Sorry! World” marks another milestone between Gameberry Labs and the “Sorry!” franchise because it combines the beloved game with technology, allowing people to come together through shared play.

GAME UPDATES/DLC

A new range of seasonal fashions are now available for Sims in “The Sims 4” Fall Gear Set for the EA App, Epic Games Store and Steam, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series XS and Xbox One.

The line-up consists of a selection of cardigans, sweaters, boots, hats, jackets and more. Players can dress their Sims up cozy and warm or festively spooky for fall.

IN-GAME EVENTS

Epic Games announced Thursday that the game’s in-game “Fortnite” event “Fortnitemares 2025” will team up with singer Doja Cat as “Mother of Thorns” who will “run Battle Royale in her haunted kingdom and unleash chaos with VIPs of fear including Jason, Ghostface, REPO and many more.”

The in-game event, which will be available in ‘Fortnite’ from now until November 1, will feature nine new collaborations, including Wednesday Addams and Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang.

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“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” and “Call of Duty: Warzone” have introduced Season 6 of The Haunting: an in-game seasonal event that adds festive Halloween-themed maps, variations and gameplay to the franchise.

This season, “Black Ops 6” players will experience three new spooky maps, a Halloween-decorated rendition of Nuketown, a Slasher Deathmatch mode featuring Chucky from “Child’s Play” and Jason from “Friday the 13th,” and a version of ranked play that offers seasonal rewards.

“Warzone” players will find festive variants of the Verdansk and Rebirth Island maps, the return of the Zombie Royale mode where slain agents join the army of the undead and more ranked play options.

Meanwhile, The Haunting offers New Haunted Havoc LTM Zombie gameplay, with pumpkin-headed zombies and jack-o-lantern-shaped specials and new leaderboard specials. Players across all games will also experience celebratory weapon details, events, rewards, skins, moves, and survival modes against the Predator through the Haunting’s Battle Pass and BlackCell modes.

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“World of Tanks Blitz” teams up with “The Walking Dead” for gameplay inspired by the hit AMC zombie series from October 9 to 20.

The ‘All Out War’ crossover event will feature an apocalyptic battlefield, opportunities to team up with the show’s Daryl Dixon to hunt down walkers, and the ‘We Are All Negan’ mission with the show’s ruthless survivor, Negan Smith. The crossover also offers rewards inspired by the show, including a Herdbreaker tank designed for the zombie apocalypse, Georgia Tracker camo for the T32 tank, Lucille’s Grin camo for the M48 Patton tank, special collectibles from Daryl’s crossbow to his motorcycle and the grand prize of a Tier VIII Biter tank for those who survive the “Rotting Bay” event.

The undead will overrun the battlefield and man-tanks in a chaotic display of action as players must fight for survival.

Players who log in between October 9 and October 16 will also receive a Premium Account for free for 15 days.

New platform launched

“MySims” and “MySims Kingdom” will be available on Apple Arcade on November 6.

Apple users can now revisit the 2007 and 2008 titles on their devices, meet their favorite characters from Chef Gino to King Roland, search for hidden treasures, decorate the vibrant world and embark on wholesome adventures as their unique plush Sims.