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Trailer outlines game's world, mechanics, special edition contents Nintendo began streaming a trailer for Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch game on Wednesday. The video details the game's world and mechanics, and reveals both the December 1 release date and a special edition that comes with a sound selection CD, a metal game case, and a 220-page hardbound art book. Nintendo will also sell a Xenoblade Chronicles 2-themed Nintendo Switch Pro Controller separately. Tetsuya Takahashi returns as the game's executive director. The game features main character designs by Masatsugu Saitō (Expelled from Paradise, Cyborg 009 Call of Justice), as well as character designs by Tetsuya Nomura (Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy VII). Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE (Tomori Kudō, Chico), Kenji Hiramatsu, and Manami Kiyota are returning from the first game to compose the game's music. Video game localization company 8-4, which handled Xenoblade Chronicles X, will not handle localization f

This December, IDW Publishing’s Heroes in a Half-Shell and DC Comics’ Dark Knight will reunite for Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, a sequel to the 2016 crossover miniseries. Writer James Tynion IV (Detective Comics) and artist Freddie Williams II (He-Man/Thundercats) will return to continue their story in the sequel series. “What DC and IDW started with Batman/TMNT in 2015 continues to spark interest with fans of these characters that have worldwide recognition,” DC’s SVP of Editorial Strategy & Administration Hank Kanalz said in a statement. “We can’t wait to see what James and Freddie deliver this time around.” RELATED: TMNT Will Cross Streams With the Ghostbusters “The original crossover between Batman and the Turtles was met with such positive enthusiasm from the fans, that it was only a matter of time before their paths crossed again,” IDW President and COO Greg Goldstein added. “Fans have th

Archie Comics has provided CBR with covers and solicit information for product shipping in December 2017. When you’re through checking out these solicitations, be sure to visit CBR’s Independents Comic Forum and discuss these Archie Comics releases with fellow readers. Archie Comics Solicitations – Last Two Months Product shipping November 2017 Product shipping October 2017 MARVEL DIGEST MARVEL COMICS DIGEST #4 Marvel Comics’ best-selling heroes are back in the ever-popular digest format! This fourth issue spotlights the X-MEN! This is a can’t-miss collector’s item that will only be printed once! Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum On Sale Date: 12/13 224-page, full color comic $6.99 U.S. ARCHIE HORROR CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #9 *RESOLICIT* “WITCH WAR” Part 3: “The Sacrificial Lamb” – Sabrina has brought Harvey’s body back to life (along with her father’s soul). But there is a cost to everything. Unless she wants the Gat

A new four-part crossover from DC Comics, spanning Super Sons, Teen Titans, and Superman sees the Batman of Tomorrow time-travel to the present in order to prevent Superboy from causing the death of millions of innocent people. RELATED: DC’s Super Sons Is the Perfect Boy Meets World Meets Goosebumps Story According to ComicBook.com, “Super Sons of Tomorrow” — written by Peter J. Tomasi and drawn by Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza, Jorge Jimenez & Francis Manapul — prompts the Teen Titans to confront the following dilemma: “Is the life of an innocent child worth more than the lives of millions?” The Teen Titans will fall on the side of apprehending Superboy, while Robin chooses to stand beside his best friend. The four-part crossover begins in Superman #37 before continuing over in Super Sons #11, then Teen Titans #15, with Tomasi stepping in for regular series writer Benjamin Percy. The crossover will co

Oni Press has provided CBR News with the exclusive first look at covers and solicit information for products shipping December 2017. When you’re through checking out these solicitations, be sure to visit CBR’s Indie Comics Forum and discuss these Oni Press releases with fellow readers. Oni Press Solicitations – Last Six Months Product shipping November 2017 Product shipping September 2017 Product shipping August 2017 Product shipping July 2017 Product shipping June 2017 Product shipping May 2017 KIM REAPER, VOLUME 1: GRIM BEGINNIGS SARAH GRALEY (W/A/C/CA) Part-Time Grim Reaper. Full-Time Cutie! Like most university students, Kim works a part-time job to make ends meet. Unlike most university students, Kim’s job is pretty cool: she’s a grim reaper, tasked with guiding souls into the afterlife. Like most university students, Becka has a super intense crush. Unlike most university students, Becka’s crush is on a beautiful gothic angel that frequ