You could argue the current media landscape’s obsession with crossovers, mash-ups, and hearty stews of intellectual property began with Funko Pop, collectible vinyl figures that have been popular for many years now and are made to resemble just about anything from pop culture–from rockstars and Star Trek villains, to cereal mascots and retired athletes. Before … Read more
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate partnerships and advertising for sharing this content and purchases through links. The fun part about Funko Fusion is the diversity of elements it draws inspiration from. The idea behind real-life Funko Pop toys is that the brand has characters from a wide range of TV shows, comics, movies, and … Read more
We're going to need a bigger KFC basket. That's because Colonel Sanders will be crossing paths with Jaws in the upcoming game Funk Fusion, which is set to release on September 13 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The action-adventure game will then arrive later this year for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The Colonel … Read more
For years, the Lego franchise has dominated a specific space for licensed action-platformers, taking the essence of properties ranging from Star Wars to Harry Potter and transposing them into a goofy video game setting. What makes the Lego games fun, apart from their players’ affinity for colorful blocks, is the lighthearted tone inherent in translating … Read more
The way traditional Lego games seem to have disappeared has surprised me. We recently saw the launch of Lego Fortnite from Epic, and Lego Horizon Adventures is on the way this fall from Guerrilla, but Traveler's Tales has created over 30 Lego games between 2005 and 2022. However, it's been over two years since the … Read more