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The new Diamond Collection bundle just launched at Fanatical, letting you create your own bundle from a list of 22 titles, many of which are playable on Steam Deck. Like Fanatical's other build-your-own bundle deals, the Diamond Collection has a sliding price scale based on how many games you add to your bundle, but the price per game decreases the more you add. The bundle starts at three games for $15 ($5 per key), then goes up to five games for $23 ($4.60 per key), and seven or more games for $31.50 ($4.50). There's no limit on how many games you can add to your bundle, so can even grab the full 22-game selection for just $100. See at Fanatical As for the games on offer, one of the best deals is The Action, Strategy, and RPG Triple-Pack, which includes three games in a single pack: cyberpunk action RPG The Ascent, roguelike RPG For the King, and top-down horde shooter From Space. Another highlight on the list is Starship Troopers: Terran Command, which turns the alien-b...

Preorder Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Standard Edition $60 Preorder on PS5 Preorder on Xbox Series X The Like a Dragon series returns next year with a new pirate-themed entry, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The swashbuckling spinoff will star the legendary Yakuza wildcard, Goro Majima, and marks the first time the fan-favorite side character finally gets his own game. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches February 28, 2025, and preorders are now open for its standard, deluxe, and collector's editions. Preorder collector's edition at Amazon --- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Preorder Bonus Preordering Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will get you a set of unique in-game items based on the series' newest protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga. These include Ichiban and his iconic pet crawfish Nancy as crew members for your ship, plus two outfits for Majima to wear based on Ichiban's appea...

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 9-Movie Collection $20 (was $100) See at Amazon Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is on sale for an 80% discount on Amazon right now. You can get HD digital copies of the full nine-film arc and tons of special features for just $20 (was $100). This set is eligible for Movies Anywhere, so you can add the movies to your personal library and watch/download them on any device. This deal was previously available in August and disappeared within a day, so we'd recommend grabbing it quickly if interested. Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 9-Movie Collection $20 (was $100) * Episode I: The Phantom Menace * Episode II: Attack of the Clones * Episode III: Revenge of the Sith * Episode IV: A New Hope * Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back * Episode VI: Return of the Jedi * Episode VII: The Force Awakens * Episode VIII: The Last Jedi * Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker The bonus content alone might be worth the cost of t...

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed the next Like a Dragon game, and this time, everyone's favorite Yakuza loose cannon Goro Majima will be the star of it. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will see an amnesiac Majima reinvent himself as a pirate captain searching for a legendary treasure, an adventure that will see him cross swords with Hawaiian pirate gangs. The first trailer doesn't show much in terms of gameplay, but it does give a good look at Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's cast, the actors voicing them, and a release date of February 28, 2025. During the RGG Summit, producer Ryosuke Horii explained that the spin-off has a "very different" battle design when compared to the recent mainline games that use a turn-based RPG game. "It's fast-paced, and it has a lot of Majima's uniqueness, that’s what we aimed for," Horii said. Majima will be able to switch between two fighting styles--Mad Dog and Sea Dog--utilizing his signature Yakuza...

The latest trailer for the upcoming puzzler debuted during Netflix's Geeked Week 2024 Live presentation. http://dlvr.it/TDSgD5

The Gears of War series hasn’t seen much movement in recent years, with Gears 5 dropping in 2019 followed by Gears Tactics in 2020. Gears of War: E-Day was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this summer, though it doesn’t yet have a release date. That means fans could be waiting a while for the next installment of the beloved franchise to hit store shelves. If you’re looking for something to help make the wait easier, you should check out Gears of War: The Card Game, which is on sale at Amazon for just $27 (was $35), along with a handful of Gears of War novels--many of which are down to their best prices all year. Gears of War: The Card Game $27 ($35)Gears of War: The Card Game Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TDSBnq

The massive wave of fall video game releases has only just begun, but just in case your backlog wasn't already flooded with new and upcoming releases, Fanatical's September Savers sale is here to top it all off with big deals on hundreds of PC games. As an added bonus, if you spend over $12 on a single order, you get a special digital scratchcard with a chance to win additional discount coupons or even free bonus games. See all deals at Fanatical From now until September 29, you can save on AAA bangers from big publishers like Bethesda, Capcom, 2K, Warner Bros., and more. Some noteworthy discounts include Dead Island 2: Gold Edition for $36 (was $80), the Doom Eternal Deluxe Edition for $15.39 (was $70), and the Batman: Arkham Collection--which gets you Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight--for just $7.49 (was $60).Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TDS0Tb

Almost everyone's experience in the Dragon Age games varies depending upon the choices they make while playing them. And according to BioWare, the team behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard wants to honor the choices made by players in the previous titles by not being tied down to only one official continuity. Creative director Jon Epler told GamesRadar that as far as BioWare is concerned, the studio wants to "avoid the idea of there being a single canon" in the Dragon Age games. He added, that "if we don't feel we can do something respectful of the choice you made we oftentimes just don't necessarily reference it... We never want you to feel like your world state is being invalidated." Since The Veilguard takes place roughly a decade after Dragon Age: Inquisition, one of the ways that BioWare addressed the issue was by setting the sequel in a different part of Thedas. Epler noted that the key to juggling the multiple-canon approach was by never directly ...

Wolfenstein developer MachineGames is bringing a legendary archeologist to life in December's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and for this new adventure, the developer wanted to deliver an authentic experience to fans. The studio has been working closely with Lucasfilm Games, leveraging a partnership that gave it access to an archive of unseen Indiana Jones material and drew upon the knowledge of experts. "We’ve been in weekly meetings with Lucasfilm," creative director Axel Torvenius said to The Guardian. "From audio [to] design, narrative, art, they've been an invaluable resource. They are the experts on Indiana Jones and everything that goes with it. We even gained access to their archive, really old and rare material, early concept art from Raiders, rare photos from sets." Set a year after the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Great Circle is aiming to look and feel like a globetrotting adventure. There'll be puzzles to solve, far-off lo...

The best Star Trek movie that totally isn't Star Trek, Galaxy Quest, is getting a new 4K Blu-ray release in a few months, just in time for its 25th anniversary. Preorders are now live for this cult-classic sci-fi comedy, and by Grabthar's Hammer, this is a really nice steelbook cover edition to check out. Available now for $31 at Amazon and Target, it'll be available starting December 3. Galaxy Quest 4K Steelbook Edition $31Galaxy Quest As mentioned above, this new 4K remaster of Galaxy Quest comes with a colorful cover featuring the main cast of Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, and Daryl Mitchell. This release is the first 4K release of the film, and it's been enhanced with HDR-10, Dolby Vision, and dynamic Dolby Atmos sound. Along with the 4K presentation, this steelbook edition also offers tons of special features, including all the legacy features from the previous DVD and Blu-ray releases of the film. Here's the fu...

GTA Online was recently updated with new anti-cheat software, and some players think this move could be a sign that GTA 5's PC port may be in for a serious upgrade. If you're a little confused regarding the connection between GTA Online's new BattleEye anti-cheat software and GTA 5's graphics on PC, you're not alone, but the theory isn't as off-the-wall as it sounds. First, some history: The PC port of Rockstar's iconic GTA 5 arrived in 2015. Years later, in 2022, the game was released for current-gen consoles: the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Hopeful fans of the franchise believe the move to outfit GTA Online with BattleEye anti-cheat could be a sort of preparation for "Gen9," a rumored PC release of the same updates GTA 5 previously received on current-gen consoles A leftover metadata file indicates Rockstar has been working on a Gen9 version of #GTAV for PC since earlier this year. The addition of BattlEye could be seen as preparation...

The final chapter in Cal Kestis' story will be told by Respawn Entertainment, according to EA. The information was shared during EA's Investor Day 2024 presentation. Respawn developed both 2019's Jedi: Fallen Order and its sequel, 2023's Jedi: Survivor, so the studio is a natural pick for the third and final chapter in the trilogy, but EA's comments during the presentation confirm that the third entry in the series is actively being developed. "We have delivered some of the highest quality and best-selling Star Wars games of all-time, with over $5 billion in net bookings," EA president of entertainment and technology Laura Miele told investors during the presentation. "This impressive track record includes of course the Star Wars 'Jedi' games, where over 40 million Star Wars fans have connected with Cal Kestis and his arc of becoming a powerful Jedi. Respawn is working hard to bring the final chapter of this thrilling story to players....

Developer Dimps and publisher Bandai Namco have announced that Freedom Wars Remastered will launch on January 10, 2025 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Freedom Wars is a Monster Hunter-like game that takes place in a dystopian sci-fi world where humanity is imprisoned in city-states called Panopticons. Due to dwindling resources, Panopticons fight against each other for control and essentially every human is branded as a criminal. As a result, criminals are forced to fight against each other, as well as against huge robotic monsters called Abductors, to reduce their 1-million-year sentence. This remaster includes improved visuals, with 4K resolution and 60fps, as well as adjusted game balance and difficulty options. The weapon crafting and upgrading systems will also be getting updates.Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TDP3Wk

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has been rated by the ESRB, suggesting that an upgraded version of the open-world game is in development for PS5 and PC. First released for the PS4 in 2017, Horizon Zero Dawn was later ported to PC in 2020 and received a sequel--Horizon Forbidden West--in 2023. Rumors of a remaster first popped up in 2022, as a report claimed that accessibility features, graphical modes, and quality-of-life improvements to the gameplay itself would bring the game up to the same standard as its sequel. The listing, which is still live at the time of writing, details the basic plot of the game, as well as small references to sexual material, fictional drugs, and at least one instance of salty language. Interestingly, Horizon Zero Dawn did receive a PS5 update in 2021 that added a 60fps performance and a 4K resolution, and this reveal comes shortly after Sony officially confirmed a November launch date for the PS5 Pro console. The recent first look at the PS5 Pro also show...

Amazon announced its next big 48-hour sale, Prime Big Deal Days, will take place October 8 and 9. The event is essentially Prime Day round two, giving Prime members a chance to grabs tons of great discounts on everything from electronics, video games, collectibles, and much more. Shop Prime Big Deal Days at Amazon --- Early Amazon Big Deal Days Discounts While the best deals will be available during the sale itself, there are already some notable early Prime Big Deal Days discounts to take advantage of, including price cuts on a wide variety of Amazon devices, including Fire TV 4K Sticks, Kindle Fire tablets, and this 50-inch Fire 4K Smart TV. If you want to browse the early deals for yourself, Amazon has a Prime Big Deal Days hub live right now. Here's a list of notable categories of deals: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days at a glanceContinue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TDMzWJ

More details about the next entry in the Battlefield franchise have been revealed during a recent EA Investor's presentation, with a "large scale community-driven testing program" for the game set to begin in early 2025. During the presentation, Battlefield general manager Byron Beede shared more insights into how the four studios working on the upcoming shooter are operating, putting a focus on "finding the fun" through rapid prototyping and player feedback. Beede said the teams have been "playing the game nearly daily for well over a year," which has helped the development process. Each of the four studios working on the game are contributing to different aspects of it. DICE is handling the trademark multiplayer the franchise is known for with help from Criterion. Additionally, Criterion is also working on the single-player campaign for the next Battlefield alongside Motive. Finally, Ripple Effect is working on a mysterious "new Battlefield ...

We're three weeks away from Joker: Folie à Deux and the romance between DC's favorite psychopaths is finally highlighted in a brand-new clip. In an exclusive clip from Entertainment Weekly, Lady Gaga's Harleen "Lee" Quinzel (Harley Quinn) passionately kisses Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck/Joker and tells him how he's inspiring the world on the outside of his jail cell. "I'm so f---ing proud of you. You should see it out there," she says. "They're all going crazy for you. You did it." Harleen pauses before telling him how powerful and inspirational he is. "You can do anything you want. You're Joker." Arthur responds by joking he should read "a law book or something", then mockingly holding his tie like a noose, as he seemingly knows his fate from the murder trial.Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TDM3vd

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Tokyo Ghoul, one of the most popular manga and anime series of all time, and for the first time ever, the complete saga is being collected into a new Blu-ray release. Available starting December 31 and priced at $81 (was $120) through the Crunchyroll Store, this box set includes the original Tokyo Ghoul series alongside all episodes of Tokyo Ghoul √A and Tokyo Ghoul:re. Tokyo Ghoul: The Complete Series - 10th Anniversary Box Set $81 If you've never seen it, Tokyo Ghoul takes place in a world where a secret war is being waged between society and a human-like creatures called Ghouls who survive on human flesh. Loner Ken Kaneki finds himself caught in the middle of this conflict after a date turns deadly and a life-saving operation horrifyingly transforms him into a human-ghoul hybrid. With the option of being either the hunter or the hunted, Kaneki has to navigate between new social dynamics while striving to maintain his humanit...

EA's Battlefield franchise began 24 years ago with a World War II game, and the early word on the next installment will bring it back to the present. But will Battlefield head to Hollywood after that? Vince Zampella, the head of EA's Respawn Entertainment, recently acknowledged that there is interest in adapting Battlefield, but not necessarily from EA or Respawn. "There are definitely opportunities there," Zampella told IGN. "We've had some discussions, but it's not our core business. To me, that stuff, when it works, it's super cool... Like Arcane was f**king great. But there's other ones that haven't worked as well and I won't name those, but you know what they are... I would love to see it. Right now, we're not looking at anything like that for Battlefield." Although there apparently aren't any Battlefield adaptations in the works now, that wasn't always the case. In 2016, Paramount Television and Anonymous Content...

The high price point of PlayStation's PS5 Pro has been a hot topic and EA's Vince Zampella has weighed in, offering a more middle of the road take on the console. Zampella said that he thinks the price is "actually not that bad" when compared to other options, although he recognized that it's still expensive for many people. In an interview with IGN discussing the future of Battlefield, including a return to a modern setting, the Head of Respawn and Group GM for EA Studios Organization said--that when adjusted for inflation--the PS5 Pro isn't priced that much higher than some previous consoles and that it offers better performance than building a PC for the same cost. That said, Zampella recognized that the asking price is higher than many people would like. "So I mean, it's a balance. Is it expensive for people? Absolutely. Not everybody will be able to afford it," Zampella said. "Would it be better if it was cheaper? Sure. I want more ...

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida is asking players ahead of the game's September 17 PC release to not make, or even install, mods that might be "offensive or inappropriate," a request so futile that it's kind of charming in its own way. Yoshida's request comes from a recent interview with PC Gamer. When game director Hiroshi Takai was asked what kind of silly mods they might like to see added to Final Fantasy 16 once it lands on PC, Yoshida answered instead. Like a man attempting to hold back an oncoming flood, Yoshida asked very nicely for players to not make offensive or inappropriate content for the game. "If we said, 'It'd be great if someone made XYZ,' it might come across as a request, so I'll avoid mentioning any specifics here," Yoshida said. "The only thing I will say is that we definitely don't want to say anything offensive or inappropriate, so please don't make or install anything like that."Contin...

Minecraft is one of the most popular games on the planet, so it should come as no surprise that the game has been spun off in a variety of directions over the years. Along with a variety of games (Legends, Dungeons) and an upcoming movie, dozens of official Minecraft books have been launched into the wild. These run the gamut from comics and young adult novels to reference books and strategy guides. Many books are currently on sale or listed for cheap--so if you need a fun way to bide time until A Minecraft Movie arrives next year, these are certainly worth a closer look. Young Adult Novels Minecraft: The Island You’ll find a staggering 22 official Minecraft novels up for grabs, though the most compelling might be the first in the series--The Island. Written by Max Brooks, the author of World War Z, it tells a survival story that’ll be instantly familiar to fans of the game. Once you’ve flipped through its 288 pages, you’ll find plenty of other young adult novels on sale in the s...

Earlier this year, San Francisco 49ers running back--and last year's Offensive Player of the Year--Christian McCaffrey was named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25. But unfortunately, McCaffrey has been placed on injured reserve with calf soreness and Achilles tendinitis. As part of the IR designation, McCaffrey will miss at least the first four games of the season. Via ESPN, McCaffrey had a history of injuries when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and 2021. For those two seasons, McCaffrey played in 10 games total. Since arriving in San Francisco, McCaffrey has played in 32 out of the 49ers' 33 games. But given McCaffrey's recent appearance on Madden NFL 25's cover, his injury has reinvigorated talk about the so-called Madden curse. The late John Madden was primarily featured on the cover of the video games that shared his name prior to 1998. Once NFL players were featured on the cover, it gave rise to theory that there was some sort of Madden curs...

Gaming history makes for a fascinating subject to read about, and if you're looking to dive deep into the hidden stories behind Nintendo's NES and Game Boy systems, you'll want to check out these two books. Written by well-known gaming historian Florent George, these are the long-awaited translations of the third and fourth volumes in The History of Nintendo series and are now available through Amazon. The History Of the Famicom/NES is available for $28 and you can pair that with The History Of The Game Boy at the same price. So what makes these books so different? Gorge's unofficial history books go deep into the business of Nintendo, covering the company's origins when it started selling playing cards and eventually rose to prominence as a video game giant. Instead of relying on widely available facts, Gorge unearthed surprising secrets and revelations to explore the secret history of Nintendo. The History Of the Famicom/NES $28 This newly tr...

This guide shows where to find the Green-Capped Martialist boss, its moveset and a strategy and prep so you can take it down easy. http://dlvr.it/TDHPDT

Apple iPad 10.2-Inch (9th Gen) $199 (was $329) See at Amazon See at Best Buy Apple's 9th Gen iPads are only $199 at Amazon and Best Buy right now. The $130 discount off its $329 list price matches the best deal ever for the 64GB tablet. This offer has popped up a couple times over the past few months, and unsurprisingly, it's always a popular deal. Though the 9th Gen iPad is a few years old, it'd be difficult to find a higher performing or more reliable tablet at this price. Apple iPad 10.2-Inch (9th Gen) $199 (was $329) Equipped with the speedy A13 Bionic chip, a 10.2-inch Retina display, 64GB SSD, and two cameras (12MP front and 8MP back), this is a well-rounded tablet for gaming, streaming, and surfing the web. You'll get up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, and Touch ID helps keep your device secure while not in use. See at Amazon See at Best Buy You'll get. the iPad (9th Gen), a Lightning to USB-C cabl...

A Skyrim fan has used an incline treadmill to physically hike up the 7,000 steps it takes to reaches High Hrothgar. http://dlvr.it/TDGf8z

This member of the Swords of Ruin features heavily in sets themed after its home: Paldea Evolved and Paldean Fates. http://dlvr.it/TDGQTd

No Man's Sky players are just finding out you can dive underwater with the Nomad exocraft by crashing the vehicle into the ocean at the right angle. http://dlvr.it/TDGB4Z

Eliminate a Hive Tyrant in this difficult Operation mission. http://dlvr.it/TDFlfP

All of the secret levels in Astro Bot are fun, but which one is the most fun? http://dlvr.it/TDFGGy

Fans of The Magicians TV series can add it to their Blu-ray collection for cheap thanks to a steep discount on The Magicians: The Complete Series over at Amazon. You’ll also find a few deals on books that inspired the show, plus price cuts on comics and other novels by The Magicians author Lev Grossman. The Magicians: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) $70 (was $83) This 15-disc set gets you all five seasons of The Magicians. It follows Quentin Coldwater, who gains entrance to a secretive university that specializes in unlocking the magical potential of its students. Along with every episode of the series, this collection is packed with bonus features such as deleted scenes, gag reels, and featurettes. See at Amazon The Magicians Box Set (Hardcover) $43 (was $90) If you’re seeking a new way to experience Quentin’s journey, the original novels are an easy recommendation. This hardcover box set features the entire trilogy (The Magicians, The Magi...

Space Marine 2 is off to a tremendous start. Not only has it reviewed well, but it shattered Warhammer's franchise record for concurrent players on launch day and became Focus Entertainment's fastest-selling game. Long-time Warhammer-heads will feel right at home donning the blue armor of the Ultramarines chapter, but given its current popularity, plenty of newcomers are jumping into the series for the first time with Space Marine 2. And if you wind up loving the world of Warhammer, there's good news: Warhammer 40K has a massive library of video games, books, and tabletop miniatures to explore. On the other hand, all that content can be intimidating to newcomers--there are hundreds of novels, dozens of games, and nearly four decades of tabletop lore to catch up on. Luckily, there are some clear entry points into the Warhammer 40,000 universe. One of the newest is Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide. Releasing October 29, the 336-page hardcover tome is the first official ...

PlayStation has added Concord merch to its online store despite shutting the game down and refunding everyone who bought it a week ago. http://dlvr.it/TDDbgf

Sailor Moon has been a mainstay of anime and manga for decades now, and if you're looking to explore the beginnings of this popular series, you will want to check out the upcoming Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection manga box set launching on November 12. Preorder Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection Box Set $62 ($78)Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TDD7rL

There's nothing quite like Doom, especially after recent releases saw the series reinvent itself as a fast-paced arcade-shooter that wasn't afraid to paint the town red with demonic blood. A new entry in the series was recently revealed, and this time, Doom: The Dark Ages will see players create a medieval massacre when they take on the armies of the damned. A dark fantasy with an over-the-top arsenal and a metal soundtrack, rumors of a Doom prequel began to appear in 2023 after court documents were leaked, with the game having the working title of Doom: Year Zero. Now that it's out in the wild, here's a closer look at everything we know about Doom: The Dark Ages so far. When will Doom: The Dark Ages be released? All hell is about to break loose on Argent D'Nur. As revealed during the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, Doom: The Dark Ages will be released in 2025.Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TDCLFr

God of War Ragnarok comes to PC on September 19, and if you want to play the game the moment it unlocks that day, the official launch times and pre-loading information has now been posted online. Ragnarok releases for PC at 8 AM PT on September 19, which works out to all the times listed below. These times seemingly apply to both Steam and the Epic Games Store. Pre-loading, meanwhile, begins Tuesday, September 17, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. You might want to consider pre-loading, as the game requires a gargantuan 190GB of space. God of War Ragnarok PC launch times September 19Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TDC1W8

Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Roblox, Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, Mojang Studios, Supercell, and Ubisoft are the target of a new mobile-gaming consumer complaint filed by The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) with the European Commission and the European Network of Consumer Authorities. In short, BEUC is accusing the companies of tricking players into spending money on in-app purchases with misleading marketing tactics. As part of the complaint, BEUC released a 36-page report detailing its allegations. The report accuses the video game companies of using "harmful commercial practices" including loot boxes, deceptive designs, in-game premium currency, and aggressive marketing to fool players--especially children-- into making in-app purchases. "BEUC's members have identified numerous cases where gamers are misled into spending money," said BEUC Director General Agustin Reyna in a statement. "Regulators must act, making it clear that even though th...

The new patch has buffed the Rellana's Cameo Talisman, making stance weapons formidable. http://dlvr.it/TDBHNF

The poker roguelite Balatro has built a strong and loyal community of players thanks to the many different ways the game can surprise you during a run. Today--on the same day the game launched on mobile devices--developer LocalThunk has seemingly confirmed a feature that looks like a glitch, but is instead working as intended. This exploit, which was brought to light in a YouTube video by BelenosBear, involves the Misprint joker card, and more specifically, it centers around the seemingly random text that flashes in the Misprint’s ability text. Basically, if you pause during a Balatro run, go to your collection of cards in the pause menu, and then go to Misprint, once in a while random numbers, letters, and symbols will flash in the ability text. As it turns out, those sequences aren't random, and they actually tell you the top card of your deck through the numbers and letters that appear; in BelenosBear’s video, for example, a sequence that ends in “4S” produces the four of sp...

Minecraft has remained incredibly popular since releasing in 2009, and it’s once again been thrust into the mainstream with the reveal trailer for A Minecraft Movie. The film won’t arrive until next year—but a new Minecraft Switch controller is now available, giving fans a great way to enjoy all their favorite games. The controller has already proven to be incredibly popular, however, and is currently out of stock at Amazon. Thankfully, Amazon is allowing you to continue placing orders and will update your shipping details when additional inventory arrives. PDP Realmz Wireless Switch Pro Controller (Minecraft Steve) $60 This PDP Realmz Wireless Switch Pro Controller features a striking design that’s inspired by Minecraft. The front faceplate features a blocky forest biome, and you’ll even find a collectible Steve figurine embedded below the left analog stick. Beyond its cool looks, it features a rechargeable battery and LED lighting effects that can be manipulated w...

Sony has released the second trailer for Venom: The Last Dance, which closes in on the film's plot: The symbiotes were not sent to Earth randomly, but rather trying to escape their maker, Knull. This is the third movie in the Venom franchise with Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom, and so far, featuring the only successful Spider-Man villain spin-off character. "In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy," the official film synopsis reads. "Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance." Check out the new trailer below. Created by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman, Knull was first introduced in 2018, and soon mentioned in various issues of Web of Venom, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the War of the Realms crosso...

Microsoft has implemented another round of heavy cuts to its Xbox gaming team following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In this latest round of layoffs, Microsoft is eliminating about 650 positions from its gaming team, but no additional studios have closed and no other games are canceled as a result of the move, which Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed on September 12. In January, Microsoft cut 1,900 gaming positions, bringing the number of cuts to the company to about 2,550 since the $75.4 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard closed in October 2023. In a memo to staff obtained by IGN, Spencer said the cuts came as part of Microsoft's effort to align the company's "post-acquisition team structure and managing our business." The approximately 650 layoffs from Microsoft Gaming "mostly" impact the "corporate and supporting" functions of the business, the company said. Affected staffers in the US are getting severance, extended...

Speaking to Digital Foundry, IGN reports that the upcoming game will be aiming for 30fps. http://dlvr.it/TD7zXP

The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you're looking for a quick stocking-stuffer gift for a Legend of Zelda fan that won't break the bank, you might want to check out CultureFly's new collector's box packed with official merch themed around the most recent game in the series, Tears of the Kingdom. The box includes a beer stein, an ice cube tray, a leatherbound journal, and an earphone carrying case. There's also a selection of Zelda-themed apparel, including an embroidered snapback baseball cap and a pair of crew socks featuring the iconic Hyrule Crest symbol. You can grab CultureFly's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Box for $30 at Target (was $35) or at Amazon for $35. * The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Box (Target) -- $30 * The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Box (Amazon) -- $35 CultureFly x The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom merch box More Zelda merch deals Cul...

Last year saw a megaton of fantastic games arrive on PC and consoles, including the surprise release of Dead Island 2. Stuck in development hell for what seemed like an eternity, Dead Island 2 wasn't a GOTY contender, but it still had plenty of cheeky charm. And if you've been waiting to play it, you can grab the upcoming Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition which includes the base game and tons of extra content for $70. Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition launches for PS5 and Xbox Series X on October 22, and preorders are available now. Preorder Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition $70 While Dead Island 2 has been out for a while, the Ultimate Edition is perfect for anyone who prefers physical media to digital, since you're getting the base game and its two expansions, Haus and SoLA, all on one disc. You'll also get some gear to help you survive the zombie apocalypse, like various weapon packs, premium skins for all six Slayers, and more cosmetics to apply to eac...

GameStop has reported earnings for the quarter that ended on August 3, and, to the surprise of some, the retailer has turned a profit. Despite that, GameStop's stock price is sliding--it's down 15% today--due to a downturn in sales and ongoing uncertainty about how GameStop can stay relevant and healthy long term. For the quarter, GameStop sales slid from $1.164 billion to $798 million. Despite that, GameStop posted a net income of $14.8 million, which was a marked improvement over the company's $2.8 million loss for the same period a year ago. GameStop's selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) costs for the period amounted to $270.8 million, compared to $322.5 million during the same period last year.Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TD6PwP

Coming out of the official reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, there were two common complaints on social media: the lack of a disc drive and the $700 retail price. Now, video game analysts are sharing their opinions about whether gamers are ready to accept the PS5 Pro when it arrives in just under two months. Ampere Analysis's research director for games, Piers Harding-Rolls, doesn't believe that the price will ultimately deter too many fans from getting a PS5 Pro over the next few years. He also stated that since Microsoft's Xbox Series X doesn't appear to be getting a mid-generation console upgrade of its own, Sony had a free hand to introduce PS5 Pro with the higher price point. Mat Piscatella, the executive director and video game industry analyst at Circana, wrote on Threads that the PS4 Pro didn't significantly increase the number of total PlayStation 4s that were sold, but it did appeal "to the super enthusiast" and it accounted for 15% of ...

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Activision has revealed Season 6 for Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile, and like with past seasons, this one also has a new BlackCell DLC offering. The headliner of the latest BlackCell bundle is an operator named "Alone," who is something of a monster. Alone is described as a "three-headed zombified mutation" of the character Ghost, and as you can see in the image below, the character certainly lives up to that grisly description. It's a fitting and timely operator, as Season 6 also coincides with the return of Call of Duty's annual Halloween-themed Haunting event that brings all manner of spooky elements to the game like Michael Myers.Season 6's BlackCell DLC has been revealed Pricing was not disclosed in Activision's blog post, but previous BlackCell bundles sold for $30, and it's expected that will be the price for this one as well.Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dlvr.it/TD5L78

2014's award-winning farming sim Stardew Valley has been immortalized in Lego form via a massive recreation of the game's Pelican Town map by Stardew fan and Lego connoisseur Steve Jensen. This week, Jensen unveiled his enormous creation at BrickCon, a Washington-based Lego convention. Jensen's detailed recreation includes the town's local Jojo Mart, Lego versions of the game's NPCs (and their respective houses), the overgrown Community Center that players are introduced to when first starting the game, and even the game's iconic logo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bricks & Minifigs Monroe WA (@bricksmonroe) Jensen's painstakingly detailed recreation of the game won the People's Choice Award at BrickCon, which Jensen said came as a major surprise, but there was an even bigger surprise waiting for him at the convention: A visit from Stardew Valley creator, art director, composer, and developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Baro...