SDCC Hosts Panel, New gameplay trailer, and major announcement for Retroware’s Toxic Crusaders beat-’em-up!

This Saturday, July 26, indie gaming and gloriously gory cult cinema will unite for It’s Troma Time, celebrating the infamous cult studio’s 50+ year legacy. During the panel, which kicks off at 9PM PDT, studio co-founder and underground icon Lloyd Kaufman will deliver updates on his latest cinematic shocker, Troma’s The Power of Positive Murder. He’ll be joined by producer Andrew Miller, star Adam Peltier, and actress Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier, Return to Nuke ’Em High), as well as Mathew Klickstein, author of Lloyd Kaufman Interviews. The panel will be moderated by Megan Silver.

Capping off the panel, Retroware’s Creative Director Justin Silverman will debut a new gameplay trailer for the highly anticipated Toxic Crusaders beat-’em-up that expands upon the story of the cult classic ‘90s cartoon series. Following the trailer, Silverman will make a major announcement about the game, so you’ll want to stick around until the end of the panel! 

Panel Details:
It’s Troma Time
Saturday, July 26, 2025
9:00PM – 10:00PM PDT
Room 25ABC – San Diego Convention Center

Key Features:

• Unleash Co-op Carnage: relive the glory days of arcade beat-’em-ups and mop up Dr. Killemoff’s Radiation Rangers with up to four players simultaneously. 
• Myriad Mutants: Take to the streets of Tromaville with seven playable pugilists, each with their own unique abilities, including Toxie, Nozone, Junkyard, Major Disaster, Headbanger, Yvonne, and Mrs. Junko
• A Saturday Morning Slugfest: Punch, kick, and mop your way through an all new story crafted to continue the narrative of the 1991 cartoon series, which only aired for one season.
• Intoxicating Visuals: Vibrant backgrounds and eye-popping character sprites combine to bring Toxic Crusaders’ Saturday morning cartoon world to life. 

Toxic Crusaders launches on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year. Wishlist your copy on Steam today. You can also get an early taste of the mutant-powered mayhem with the Toxic Crusaders demo today. 

About Toxic Crusaders: The Toxic Crusaders are back to defend Tromaville against the evil Dr. Killemoff and his army of Radiation Rangers. With local co-op, you can grab up to four friends and take on the forces of Smogula across a variety of vibrant pixel-art levels. Choose from seven playable characters and dive into an action-packed, pun-filled adventure that’ll drag you through the wonderful world of Troma!

About Retroware: “We’re all about modern retro games. We develop, publish, make merch, and run arcades. Bringing you retro experiences with modern conveniences.”

Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with an epic homage to the Avatar-verse, at SDCC 2025.  Its 1,800-square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor will bring the four elements—Water, Earth, Fire, and Air — to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities. 

The following is a rundown of Nickelodeon’s panel, booth activities, and outdoor activation: 

PANEL 
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary Panel 

Thursday, 7/24/25, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Room: Ballroom 20 

20 Years. 4 Elements. 1 Avatar. Nickelodeon is celebrating Avatar: The Last Airbender’s 20th anniversary with a panel that will take fans on a special journey through the legacy of the Avatar-verse. Join original voice cast members Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko) and Dee Bradley Baker (Appa), series composer Jeremy Zuckerman, and creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, as they celebrate one of the most beloved animated series of all time. Moderated by: Janet Varney(the voice of Korra). Yip Yip!  

DAILY BOOTH ACTIVITY 

• The Boy in the Iceberg Photo Opportunity: See the moment that started it all. Fans can snap a selfie with a 20-foot-tall iceberg with Aang and Appa inside. 
• Wulong Forest Gif Activation: Upon entering the activation, the towering rock columns of the Wulong Forest will come to life in this 10-foot-tall recreation of the memorable landscape. Step into the forest photo booth for a shareable 180-degree digital gif.  
• Appa Photo and Digital Gif Opportunity: After the Wulong Forest, guests can stand beside a 9-foot-tall Appa and snap a photo with the iconic flying bison. Once finished, they will receive a special printed photo and shareable digital gif on their device. Be on the lookout for a surprise appearance in the gif! 
• Augmented Reality (AR) Bending Journey: Discover and scan special areas around the booth to launch AR experiences that bring your favorite Avatar characters to life. 
• My Cabbages!: The early bird gets the cabbage. Each morning when the booth opens, a limited supply of exclusive tote bags with a cabbage and recipe card will be available for fans at the market stall area, while supplies last. 
• Customized Baseball T-Shirt and Tote Station: Fans can purchase a t-shirt and tote bag and personalize it on the spot, with characters and art from their choice of nine fan-favorite Nick shows and Paramount Pictures movies: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Danny Phantom, The Smurfs and The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. 
• Choose your nation! A special Avatar: The Last Airbender customization feature will allow fans to pick from the four nations–Water, Earth, Fire and Air. Hard to pick? Non-benders can stick with an overall ATLA item. 

• Autograph Signings: Signing opportunities with voice talent, producers and composer for Avatar: The Last Airbender. 
• Costumed Character Appearances: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Starwill make appearances at Nick’s booth at select times during the convention.   
• Retail: Attendees can purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, t-shirts, pins and more. 
• Giveaways: Special giveaways and posters will be handed out throughout the convention. 

OUTDOOR ACTIVATIONS 

·                  Petco Park Interactive Zone during Comic-Con will feature a Magic: The Gathering x Avatar activation that includes: an immersive photo op with the iconic cabbage cart; a cosplayer as the beloved Cabbage Merchant; a special Katara promo card; and an oversized giveaway bag with a recipe card from the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Baking Book. Hours of operation: Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location: Petco Park at 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101. 

About Avatar: The Last Airbender  

Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its three-season run (61 episodes), from February 2005 to July 2008, as one of the most beloved animated properties in history. Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy, along with multiple Annie Awards and Genesis Awards, the series follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must defeat Fire Lord Ozai and end the Hundred Year War to restore balance to the Four Nations.  

In addition to the series’s success, the property has also been translated into several bestselling book series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The graphic novel series has sold nearly 3 million copies, and the young adult novels have spent more than 25 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, selling over 700,000 copies in both print and audiobook formats. The series has also come to life globally through Nickelodeon-themed attractions, resorts, and live experiences, including the 100-city world tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, featuring a live orchestra performing the show’s iconic musical score. 

Join the Celebration!

Be sure to check out booth #4113 and all the activities this weekend at SDCC!