On this episode of Your Nerd Side News, we’re diving into the new Stranger Things arcade game. We break down how the game looks, the retro arcade style, and how well it captures the Upside Down, Hawkins, and the show’s 80s vibes. We also talk about gameplay features, which characters show up, and who this game is really made for: hardcore fans, casual players, or both. Whether you grew up in real arcades or just love Stranger Things’ throwback style, this is your quick guide to what’s exciting, what’s weird, and what we still have questions about. Hit like, subscribe to Your Nerd Side for more nerd news and deep dives, and tell us in the comments if you’d play this arcade game, collect it, or just watch friends get spooked by Demogorgons on screen. We are here to engage and enrich your life with NERD LIFE!

Peter Parker and MJ have one of Spider-Man’s most famous relationships — but the Marvel Cinematic Universe tells their love story very differently from the comics. After the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, the entire world forgets Peter Parker. Peter remembers MJ and everything they shared, but MJ no longer remembers their relationship. Spider-Man: Brand New Day picks up years later with Peter living a very different life. He is still emotionally connected to MJ, even as she has moved forward without remembering the life they once shared. But here’s where Spider-Man comic history gets VERY different. Zendaya’s MCU character is Michelle “MJ” Jones-Watson. She is inspired by elements of Mary Jane Watson, but she isn’t a direct recreation of the classic Marvel Comics character. In Marvel Comics, Gwen Stacy was one of Peter Parker’s most important early loves. Peter met Gwen while attending Empire State University, and their relationship eventually became serious. Mary Jane Watson was also part of Peter’s social circle, and Gwen and Mary Jane even competed for Peter’s attention during those early stories. Then Spider-Man history changed forever. Gwen Stacy was killed during the famous Amazing Spider-Man story “The Night Gwen Stacy Died.” The tragedy had a huge effect on Peter — and on Mary Jane. Mary Jane stayed with Peter during his grief, and their friendship eventually developed into one of Marvel’s most famous romances. Peter and Mary Jane ultimately married in the comics. Years later, Marvel’s controversial “One More Day” storyline erased Peter and Mary Jane’s marriage from continuity. The comic-book era that followed was called — you guessed it — BRAND NEW DAY. So while the MCU’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day borrows ideas from those comics, it does not tell the exact same story. And one more important difference: Gwen Stacy is NOT Peter’s new romantic interest in the current Brand New Day movie. Sadie Sink plays Jean Grey, bringing a major X-Men character into Peter Parker’s story. So what should happen next? Should Peter and MJ eventually find their way back to each other? Would you like the MCU to introduce its own Gwen Stacy? Or should Peter Parker finally move forward with someone completely new? Tell us what YOU think in the comments! Subscribe for more Spider-Man, Marvel, movies, comics, collectibles and everything on YOUR NERD SIDE!We are here to engage and enrich your life with NERD LIFE! For more go to: www.fonsecashow.com

We are here to engage and enrich your life with NERD LIFE! Star Wars is heading back to the Clone Wars with an entirely new kind of adventure! In Star Wars Zero Company, players command an unconventional squad of operatives through a gritty, cinematic story set during the final days of the Clone Wars. Fonseca breaks down the newly revealed gameplay, squad-based tactical combat, customizable characters, story details, and what makes Zero Company feel like Star Wars meets XCOM. You’ll take control of Haws, a former Republic officer leading a team that includes clones, droids, Jedi, Mandalorians, and other specialists from across the galaxy. Star Wars Zero Company arrives August 27, 2026, on Playstaton 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Are you ready to command Zero Company? Tell us what you think in the comments! Subscribe to Your Nerd Side for more Star Wars news, video games, toys, collectibles, movies, comics, and everything nerdy.

On this episode of Your Nerd Side News, Fonseca takes a look at The Boys, the hit Prime Video superhero series that turned the comic book genre upside down with brutal action, dark comedy, shocking twists, and a very different look at what superheroes would be like if power went completely unchecked. With the final season bringing the main story to its conclusion, fans are asking one big question: what comes next for The Boys universe? Fonseca breaks down why The Boys became such a major part of modern nerd culture, how characters like Homelander, Billy Butcher, Hughie, Starlight, Mother’s Milk, Frenchie, Kimiko, A-Train, The Deep, Soldier Boy, and Queen Maeve helped make the series unforgettable, and why the franchise still has life beyond the main show. The world of The Boys also includes Gen V, The Boys Presents: Diabolical, and the upcoming prequel Vought Rising, which will explore the early days of Vought and the twisted history behind the superhero empire. Whether you are a longtime fan of the comics, discovered the series on Prime Video, or just want to know what the future holds for this wild superhero universe, Fonseca has you covered on Your Nerd Side News. We are here to engage and enrich your life with NERD LIFE!

We are here to engage and enrich your life with NERD LIFE! How did Ned remember Peter Parker after Doctor Strange made everyone forget him? In this episode of Your Nerd Side News, we break down one of the biggest questions coming out of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We look at Ned Leeds’ history with magic, his unforgettable handshake with Peter, what Jacob Batalon has said about the scene, and the director’s explanation for how Ned may have finally broken through Doctor Strange’s spell. Could Ned’s magical abilities be more important to the MCU than we thought? And if Ned can remember Peter… could MJ be next? We break down the clues, theories, and what this could mean for the future of Spider-Man in the MCU. ⚠️ WARNING: Major Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers! Subscribe to Your Nerd Side for Marvel news, movie breakdowns, collectibles, comics, and everything nerdy.

One of the hottest Spider-Man collectibles at AMC is already getting hard to find! Fonseca gets an up-close look at the AMC Theatres Spider-Man: Brand New Day Head Popcorn Bucket — a huge collectible shaped like Spider-Man’s masked head. The limited-edition AMC collectible was released alongside Spider-Man: Brand New Day and features Spidey’s iconic red mask design. OFFICIAL AMC DETAILS: 🕷️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day Head Popcorn Bucket 🍿 Capacity: 130 oz. 💰 Original AMC price: $34.99 📏 Size: 5 x 8 x 10 inches 🧱 Material: Plastic 🧼 Hand wash only 🎟️ AMC Theatres collectible And there’s one big problem for Spider-Man collectors… IT’S SOLD OUT! As of this video, AMC’s online store lists the Spider-Man Head Popcorn Bucket as SOLD OUT with a “Notify Me When Available” option, and availability at individual AMC theaters may vary. That’s not surprising — Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become one of the biggest movie events of the summer, and limited-edition theater collectibles like this have become almost as much of an event as the movies themselves. Is this Spider-Man head one of AMC’s best popcorn buckets yet? Would you actually use it for popcorn — or put it straight on the shelf with your Marvel collection? And if you missed it at AMC, would you pay more than the original $34.99 price to get one? Tell us in the comments! Subscribe for more toys, collectibles, movie merchandise, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney and everything on YOUR NERD SIDE! For more go to www.fonsecashow.com We are here to engage and enrich your life with NERD LIFE!

Following the release of *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, attention is already turning toward what could be Tom Holland’s fifth solo Spider-Man movie. Tom Holland and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige have both discussed plans for Spider-Man’s future, but Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have not yet announced an official title, release date, full cast or storyline for Spider-Man 5. That leaves some huge questions: Will Peter Parker continue on the path established in *Brand New Day*? Could characters such as MJ, Ned, Jean Grey, Hulk or Punisher return? Will Miles Morales finally enter Peter Parker’s live-action story? And how could Spider-Man’s future connect to the larger MCU? For now, those possibilities remain speculation until Marvel Studios or Sony makes them official. Now the BIG question is: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Rotten Tomatoes has already examined where Peter Parker’s story could go after Brand New Day, including the possibilities created by the film’s ending and post-credit developments. Could we see Spider-Man involved with the X-Men? What happens with MJ and Ned? Could Peter’s next adventure connect with Avengers, Doctor Doom or Secret Wars? And what about Miles Morales? Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has also discussed plans to eventually bring a live-action Miles Morales into the MCU after Sony’s Spider-Verse animated films conclude. IMPORTANT: Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have not yet officially announced a title or release date for Spider-Man 5. Current reports and interviews indicate that Spider-Man’s MCU future is already being planned. What do YOU want to see in Spider-Man 5? Who should be the villain? And would you like to finally see Peter Parker meet Miles Morales? Let us know in the comments! SUBSCRIBE to YOUR NERD SIDE for Marvel news, movie updates, collectibles, toys, theme parks, interviews, gaming and everything on YOUR NERD SIDE! We are here to engage and enrich your life with NERD LIFE!

THE END OF OAK STREET is almost here — but is this new sci-fi adventure worth seeing on the big screen? On Your Nerd Side, Fonseca takes a look at the new film starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor and shares his reaction to the story, characters, sci-fi elements and the movie’s biggest surprises. The film follows the Platt family after a mysterious cosmic event sends their suburban neighborhood somewhere completely unexpected. What follows is a mix of science fiction, adventure, family survival and some very big threats. In this review: • What works — and what doesn’t • Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor’s performances • The sci-fi and creature elements • Whether it deserves the IMAX experience • And most importantly — is THE END OF OAK STREET worth your money? 🎬 THE END OF OAK STREET arrives in theaters and IMAX August 14, 2026. 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy movie reviews, sci-fi, superheroes, Star Wars, toys and everything nerdy. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to YOUR NERD SIDE for more movie reviews, nerd news, collectibles and entertainment. 🌐 Visit [www.yournerdside.com](http://www.yournerdside.com) and sign up for the Your Nerd Side newsletter so you don’t miss what’s coming next! #TheEndOfOakStreet #YourNerdSide #MovieReview #AnneHathaway #EwanMcGregor #SciFi #SciFiMovies #IMAX #Movies2026 #NerdNews We are here to engage and enrich your life with NERD LIFE!