The August 2025 lineup of PC games for Humble Choice subscribers has been revealed, and this month, you can dive into one of the best JRPGs of all time, several quirky adventure games, and a ghostly tale of love.

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If you haven't heard of it yet, Humble Choice is a $15 monthly subscription service that offers a monthly batch of PC games that are yours to keep forever, even if you decide to cancel your membership. There are other perks to this membership as well, including exclusive discounts at the Humble Store and access to the Humble Vault--an additional rotating library of games that's only available to members.

Humble Choice July 2025 Games

• Persona 5 Royal
• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
• My Time at Sandrock
• Let's School
• Lil' Gator Game
• Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip
• Wildmender
• Warpips

The big draw this month is Persona 5 Royal, the best version of the critically acclaimed Atlus-developed game. While the core storyline remains intact, the Royal Edition of Persona 5 adds even more unlockable content, a new character, more music, and numerous changes under the hood, greatly extending the amount of time you can expect to sink into this game. Don't be too surprised if you spend 100 hours here, as thanks to it being Steam Deck-compatible, you can grind away in dungeons from the comfort of your bed if you happen to own the Valve handheld.

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Xbox is going through an identity crisis. The most recent wave of layoffs at Microsoft, which cut about 9,000 jobs including numerous positions at studios under the Xbox banner, suggests as much. These cost-cutting measures are said to be in the service of some realignment or reorganization that's always purported to set up these companies for greater success. And yet they keep happening, further eroding any trust and goodwill the brand may have built up from previous successes. After several waves of job cuts, restructurings, pivots in strategy, and any other corporate jargon I've neglected to mention, I'm beginning to suspect that Xbox's growing instability deserves more scrutiny and concern from its developers and consumers alike.

Let's be direct: The journey that Xbox has been on over the last decade appears to be a failure. Its famous spree of purchases and the subsequent management of its studios has churned out about as many blemished games as it has delays, cancellations, and studio closures. That isn't to say Xbox hasn't produced hits and gems, but along the way there, Xbox has also built up quite the track record of critically panned games, cancelled projects, and defunct teams.

No matter the aspect that you place under the microscope, Xbox is clearly bleeding through the bandages it keeps applying. Take a glimpse at the stable of teams at Xbox Game Studios, Microsoft's internal publishing division. Its most recent layoff resulted in the closure of at least one team under the banner, The Initiative, and the cancellation of its game Perfect Dark. Turn 10, one of its stalwart developers on the Forza franchise, has been reportedly cut to the bone. Rare, which was working on Everwild while maintaining the live-service title Sea of Thieves, is invariably in a worse position on the other side of the layoffs than it was before.

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Many have circled October 10 on their calendars as the day Battlefield 6 launches, marking a new era for EA's flagship military simulation franchise. However, it's not the only game set to release that day; a new contender has appeared on the horizon, riding like the wind to try to steal the throne. Today, Outright Games and Mattel have announced Barbie: Horse Trails, a new "open-world adventure" featuring the iconic character.

Barbie: Horse Trails will let players choose between two characters--Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts and Barbie "Malibu" Roberts--as they ride through Canterbury Trails Park, a landscape made up of multiple open areas. Each area holds new mysteries to solve, items to collect, and quests to complete as the duo, along with park rangers, try to "refresh and beautify" the park.

Along with the main quest, multiple side missions will feature characters from the Barbie universe, including Ken, Teresa, Nikki, and Daisy. Other activities included in this new game will include a photo mode that players can use to document clues while solving mysteries, horse-care mechanics that will allow them to build their relationship with their horse, as well as customizable outfits, riding gear, and accessories.

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There's no question that continuing the success of the PlayStation 5 is one of Sony's top priorities, especially given that its latest console is getting closer to five years old. The Japanese tech giant has yet to formally announce the PlayStation 6, but over the past few months there have been some developments that have allowed us some rare insight into what shape the eventual console might take.

In this post, we're rounding up everything we know about Sony's PlayStation 6, a potential new Sony handheld, and what the future of console gaming might look like. Keep checking back for more as we update this post as new information comes to light the closer we get to an eventual release date in the next few years.

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Since no formal announcement has been made for the PlayStation 6, there's no release window to speak of. Taking the company's previous console generation cadence into consideration, one could assume that a PS6 could release in 2027. That would be seven years after the PS5, which itself launched seven years after the PS3. But the gaming industry has changed dramatically since then, which is evident in how long support for the PS4 has stuck around this far into a new generation of hardware. Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida recently shared that "2028 feels right" when asked about the PS6, but notably hasn't been at Sony since the end of 2024.

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Mafia: The Old Country is only a couple of days away from launch, and and the official required and recommended PC specs have been revealed. The good news is you won't need the wildest, newest components if you're only hoping to meet the minimum requirements, but the game might be a bit demanding on the higher end.

You can check out the full specs below.

Minimum Requirements

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X / Intel Core I7-9700K
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Nvidia RTX 2070
• Video Memory: 8GB
• Render Resolution: "HD" / Medium Preset 1920x1080
• AA / Upscaling: Balanced
• Operating Systems: Windows 10 / 11 DirectX 12
• Storage: 55GB SSD

Recommended Requirements

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core I7-12700K
• RAM: 32GB
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT / Nvidia RTX 3070 TI
• Video Memory: 12GB
• Render Resolution: "2K" / High Preset 2560x1440
• AA / Upscaling: Quality
• Operating Systems: Windows 10 / 11 DirectX 12
• Storage: 55GB SSD

Epic Preset Requirements

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X / Intel Core I7-14700K
• RAM: 32GB
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT / Nvidia RTX 4070 TI
• Video Memory: 12GB
• Render Resolution: "4K" / Epic Preset 2880x1620 (75%)
• AA / Upscaling: Quality
• Operating Systems: Windows 10 / 11 DirectX 12
• Storage: 55GB SSD

The post also outlined some of the features that will be available on PC (on supported hardware only):

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Genshin Impact developer MiHoYo has announced that it'll be ending support for the game on PS4 this year, and it'll be completely shut down in 2026 on that platform. Citing "limitations related to hardware performance" as one of the reasons for discontinuing the game, MiHoYo added that the requirements for the mobile versions of the game will also necessitate increased power on iOS and Android devices.

"Due to limitations related to hardware performance and platform application size, we will be discontinuing support and updates for Genshin Impact on PS4 in future versions," the studio explained in a blog post. The PS4 version of Genshin Impact will be removed from the PlayStation Network on September 10, but if you'd previously downloaded the game, you'll still be able to re-download it.

Starting February 25, 2026, all in-game purchases for the PS4 edition will be removed from the PlayStation Store, and all update support for Genshin Impact will end on April 8, 2026. This will result in players no longer being able to log in to the game on PS4. MiHoYo says it will start reminding players of this change later this year. As for the mobile versions of Genshin Impact, MiHoYo says those devices will need to meet these updated requirements:

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The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 Bundle (4K)

$29.49 (was $50)

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With a new Spider-Man film currently in production, now is a great time to catch up on the older movies starring everyone's favorite web-slinger. Over at Amazon, you can get a new 4K bundle of the two Amazing Spider-Man movies that starred Andrew Garfield as the iconic hero for just $29.49 (was $50). This is now in stock, and it comes with digital streaming codes for each film as well.

The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 Bundle (4K) $29.49 (was $50)

Following the release of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 in 2007, the superhero franchise went into hibernation for a few years. The hiatus ended with the release of The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012, and it was followed by a sequel in 2014. The native 4K (2160p) resolution for the Spidey movies are top-notch, and for audio, the discs offer Dolby Atmos support that works really well through a surround system.

The only catch here is that you won't get much in terms of bonus materials. There is a cast-and-crew photo tab option on both discs and "categorized" moments you can skip to, but otherwise, you'll need to grab the standard Blu-ray releases of these Spider-Man movies to access special features.

Overall, these Spider-Man movies are okay at best, but they don't reach the same groundbreaking heights as the Sam Raimi trilogy starring Tobey Maguire or the recent Spidey flicks with Tom Holland under the mask, which is strengthened by its MCU connections. The Amazing Spider-Man is a passable retelling of Peter Parker's origin story with some baffling deviations from the established story, while The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is an overstuffed attempt at setting up a Sinister Six movie.

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What the movies did have going for them was Garfield's portrayal of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, plus an amazing supporting cast that featured Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, and several other great actors.

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• The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 Bundle (4K) -- $29.49 ($50)
• Spider-Man: The Raimi Trilogy (4K) -- $46 ($76)
• The Amazing Spider-Man -- $9 ($15)
• The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (4K) -- $21.15 ($31)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home bundle -- $26 ($56)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (4K) -- $19 ($31)
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (4K) -- $17 ($31)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (4K) -- $26 ($39)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (4K, Limited Edition Steelbook) -- $34.49 ($56)
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse -- $20 ($31)
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse -- $30 ($46)
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Collector's Edition -- $84 ($97)
• Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series -- $40
• Spider-Man: The Animated Series (DVD) -- $9 ($15)
• Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series (DVD) -- $28 ($36)
• Spidey and his Amazing Friends: The Complete First Season -- $8 ($13)

If you're looking to flesh out your collection, there are plenty of other Spider-Man Blu-rays you can grab right now at a discounted price. There's a 4K bundle deal on the Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man films for $46 (was $76) or you can grab a standard Blu-ray bundle of the recent MCU Spider-Man movies for $26 (was $56). The two animated Spider-Verse movies are also highly recommended, and you can grab a Collector's Edition Blu-ray of them for $84 (was $97). Lego is also releasing a new series of minifigures themed around Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on September 1, and these are now available to preorder.

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In just under a month, developer Rogue Factor and publisher Nacon will unleash Hell is Us, a third-person action-adventure title. But fans won't have to wait long to get their hands on it. Nacon has announced that a Hell is Us console demo is coming next week for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S owners.

Nacon shared the news about the Hell is Us demo on social media, which also revealed that the demo will be available on August 12. It later clarified that alongside consoles, the demo will be coming to PC.

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This game puts players in the role of Remi, a United Nations peacekeeper who is accompanied by a drone as he goes AWOL into his homeland, Hadea, to find his missing parents. What he discovers is that supernatural creatures called Hollow Walkers have infested the country. Although the drone can help Remi defend himself, he'll primarily use melee weapons, including swords, polearms, and axes.

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Lego City 4-in-1 Built for Speed Gift Set (348 Pieces)

$25 | Walmart Exclusive | Valued at $40

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Walmart has added to its Lego Gift Set 2025 lineup with a pair of $25 value bundles in the popular Lego City and Friends collections. The Lego City 4-in-1 Built for Speed Gift Set pulls together four best-selling small playsets featuring seven cars and seven minifigure racers. The Lego Friends 2-in-1 Explore Outdoors Gift Set features a pair of playsets valued at $45 total. Both of these combo packs are exclusive to Walmart--you won't even find them on the Lego Store--and are likely to sell out before the holiday gift-giving season.

Lego City 4-in-1 Built for Speed Gift Set 2025

The $25 Lego Gift Sets join a pair of licensed bundles that launched last week. The Lego Minecraft 5-in-1 World Explorer Gift Set costs $45 and comes with 15 figures, a bunch of small structures, and accessories. The other $45 option is the Lego Star Wars 3-in-1 Clone Wars & Mandalorian Gift Set with nine minifigures, five droids, three vehicles, and more. You can read our stories on the Lego Minecraft and Star Wars Gift Sets for more details.

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Once Upon A Katamari Standard Edition

$40 | Releases October 24

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After 14 long years, Katamari Damacy is finally getting a brand-new console game when Once Upon A Katamari launches for PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC on October 24. The new sequel features the signature ball-rolling gameplay the series is known for in a collection of new stages and--for the first time in a Katamari game--a competitive multiplayer mode. Several versions of the game are now up for preorder on consoles and PC, including a $40 standard edition and a $60 King of All Sounds Edition with a few bonuses. Grabbing a copy of either version early also gets you a few in-game bonuses.

Once Upon A Katamari Preorder Bonuses

Preorder any version of the game to unlock 3 Face customization parts. These parts can be unlocked through normal progression, but preordering gets them into your inventory earlier than usual.

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Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works

$60 | Releases December 2

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Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works Deluxe Edition

$120 | Releases December 2

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The Marvel Vs. Capcom series is arguably more popular than ever, thanks to last year's Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection bringing the earliest entries in the crossover franchise to modern consoles for the first time and introducing a whole new audience to the classic arcade games. But the celebration of the iconic series isn't over yet--Capcom and Udon Entertainment are teaming up on an expanded hardcover edition of the Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works art book launching December 2. Not only does this new version feature new hardcover binding, but it's also packed with over 140 pages of new material showing off MvC's iconic art direction. Two versions of the book will be available, including a $60 standard hardcover edition and a $120 Deluxe Edition with unique cover art and exclusive content. Preorders for both editions are available now.

Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works $60 | Releases December 2

This new 336-page hardcover edition of the Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works art book adds a whopping 140 pages featuring character designs, game covers, promotional art, rare concept sketches, tribute illustrations.

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The $120 Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works Deluxe Edition includes all of the content from the standard release, as well as newly commissioned cover art and a selection of extras, including six collectible metal character illustration cards featuring Cyclops, Psylocke, Doctor Doom, Ryu, Chun-Li, and M. Bison, and a set of collectible enamel pins designed by Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz.

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Marvel Vs Capcom is just one of the many Capcom franchises lauded for its visuals, so it's no surprise that there are similar artbooks for the company's many other series. These include popular franchises like Monster Hunter, niche cult favorites like Rival Schools, and more, all of which feature incredible illustrations, production materials, and developer commentary. These Capcom art books often have limited print runs with long gaps between reprints, so you'll want to grab these while you're able to.

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• Devil May Cry 5: Official Artworks -- $44.72 ($55)
• Mega Man Battle Network: Complete Works -- $70
• Mega Man X DiVE: Official Complete Works -- $46.49 ($50)
• Mega Man Zero: Complete Works -- $90
• Monster Hunter Illustrations 1 -- $50
• Monster Hunter Illustrations 2 -- $39.36 ($55)
• Monster Hunter World: Complete Works -- $28.44 ($50)
• Rival Schools: Complete Works -- $38 ($50)
• Street Fighter 4 and Super Street Fighter 4: Complete Works -- $30.72 ($40)
• Street Fighter 5: Climax Arts + Alpha to 6 -- $49.49 ($60)
• Street Fighter Swimsuit Special Collection Vol. 2 -- $50
• Street Fighter World Warrior Encyclopedia: World Tour Edition -- $35.60 ($50)

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McFarlane Toys: Diablo 4 Lilith Elite Edition Figure

$60 | Releases September 30

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McFarlane Toys is putting its spin on Diablo 4's main antagonist, Lilith, with a new Elite Edition figure launching September 13. Like other collectibles in the Elite Edition line, the new McFarlane Toys: Diablo 4 Lilith Elite Edition Figure features a premium sculpt that recreates the Daughter of Hatred's demonic in-game design and comes with a wide variety of accessories. Preorders are available now for $60 at Amazon.

McFarlane Toys: Diablo 4 Lilith Elite Edition Figure $60 | Releases September 30

This Lilith figure stands seven inches tall and features several points of articulation. It includes three swappable faces with different expressions, six alternate hands, replica flower petals to place around her, a flight stand, and her intimidating wings. As usual, the box that the figure is in features ornate design--so if you'd like to avoid removing Lilith from the packaging, then she'll look great if you display her in the box.

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McFarlane Toys has several more figures up for preorder this year, if you're looking to build your collection. The Atlan Mech from Doom: The Dark Ages looks like a demonic twist on a Pacific Rim Jaeger, and in the comic book department, there are some cool figures of Deadpool, the Silver Surfer, and Batman. The Warhammer 40K action figures from McFarlane Toys have also been quite popular, as these figures have faithfully captured the bulky brutality of the Space Marines across the Ultramarine and Blood Angel chapters. Fans of the tabletop game who regularly customize their miniatures will also want to check out the Artist Proof versions of these figures, as they have a matte grey finish. This means that you can put your own spin on them, and each one also comes with several accessories that you can paint up. Check out a list of McFarlane Figure preorders below.

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• DC Multiverse Batman: Troika Batsuit 7-inch Figure -- $45 | Now available
• Diablo IV: Lilith Elite Edition 7-inch Figure -- $60 | Releases September 30
• Doom: The Dark Ages Atlan Mech 12-inch Figure -- $60 | Releases November 1
• Justice League vs. Godzilla: Superman Vs. Godzilla 2-Pack -- $80 | Releases September 13
• Marvel: Deadpool 1:16 Scale Collectible With Scene And Comic -- $60 | Releases August 15
• Marvel: Human Torch 1:16 Scale Collectible With Scene And Comic -- $60 | Releases November 1
• Marvel: Silver Surfer 1:6th Scale Collectible with Scene -- $60 | Releases November 1
• The Office: Dwight Schrute 6-inch Figure -- $36 | Releases October 1
• Persona 3: Reload The Protagonist Elite Edition 7-inch Figure -- $60 | Releases March 2026
• Spider-Man 1:6th Scale Collectible with Scene & Comic -- $60 | Releases August 15
• The Walking Dead 5-inch Figure 4-Pack (Andrea, Glenn, Tyreese, The Governor) -- $80 | Releases September 15
• Warhammer 40,000: Assault Intercessor Sergeant 7-inch Figure (Artist Proof Edition) -- $35 | Releases October 1
• Warhammer 40,000: Assault Intercessor Sergeant 7-inch Figure (Blood Angels) -- $36 | Releases October 1
• Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarine Lieutenant in Phobos Armor 7-inch Figure (Artist Proof Edition) -- $35 | Releases October 1
• Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarine Lieutenant in Phobos Armor 7-inch Figure (Ultramarines) -- $36 | Releases October 1

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Call of Duty developer Raven Software has now secured a contract for its union after after three years of work. Workers at Raven "unanimously voted to ratify their first union contract between Game Workers Alliance-CWA (GWA-CWA) members and Microsoft," according to a press release from the Communication Workers of America (CWA).

The collective bargaining agreement secures a few conditions for the 19 quality assurance testers at Raven. This includes a 10% wage increase over two years, along with additional raises through merit and promotion. CWA says this follows 18 months without wage increases and 45 months without promotions.

The contract also addresses crunch time, with "seven days' notice required for mandatory overtime, no excessive overtime on back-to-back weeks, flexible scheduling of overtime, and no mandatory overtime of any duration for the majority of weeks in a quarter."

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Indie psychological horror game Vile: Exhumed, banned from Steam along with a swath of other games resulting from a new policy targeting games with "certain kinds of adults only content," is now available as a free download from solo developer Cara Cadaver and publisher DreadXP, with 50% of all donations going to charity.

Vile: Exhumed is a game that "tasks you with unraveling a story about the horrors of parasociality, entitlement, and misogyny in the digital age by digging through hidden files on an obsolete computer," and "uses a combination of FMV and practical effects to create images as horrifying as the themes," according to Cadaver and DreadXP. Cadaver also notes that while the game uses lots of intense visuals, "there is no uncensored nudity, no depictions of sex acts, and no pornography whatsoever."

In keeping with this personal and sensitive exploration of these topics, both Cadaver and DreadXP are donating some proceeds to charity. DreadXP will be donating all of its portion of the profits, Cadaver says, while she will be donating a portion of hers, which totals 50% of the profits. The proceeds will go toward a Toronto-based charity called Red Door Family Shelter, "which focuses on helping families, refugees, and women who are escaping violence."

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We're in the latter half of summer, but the season isn't over yet, and if you're looking to beat the heat with some PC gaming, be sure to check out Fanatical's Summer Sale 2025 that kicked off this week. Along with big discounts on hundreds of PC games, Fanatical is also offering a special Bonus Drop deal that gets you a random prize like bonus game keys and coupon codes.

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While there's an enormous list of deals available throughout the duration of Fanatical's Summer Sale, there are also limited-time Flash deals that offer bigger discounts on select games each day. The Flash Deals for today, August 5, are Frostpunk 2 for $22.49 (normally $45), Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for $15.59 (was $30), and Monster Hunter Wilds for $45.49 (down from $70). These are refreshed every 24 hours, so grab them before they're replaced with the next round of Flash Deals.

Fanatical Summer Sale 2025 Flash Deals (Tuesday, August 5)

• Frostpunk 2 -- $22.49 ($45)
• Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered -- $15.59 ($30)
• Monster Hunter Wilds -- $45.49 ($70)

The daily Flash Deals might be some of the best deals you'll find, but there are still many, many more discounts to check out while the sale is live. This includes recent new releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for $40 (down from $50) and Elden Ring Nightreign for $35.19 (normally $40), along with remasters of classics like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasterd for $34.49 (was $50) and Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition for $29 (was $50).

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Late Night With The Devil Limited Edition Steelbook

$40 | Released August 5

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One of the best horror movies of 2024 just got a new limited-edition 4K Blu-ray. Late Night with the Devil's Limited Edition Steelbook released this week (August 5). It's "temporarily out of stock," but you can still place an order for $40--for now, at least. The original Steelbook Edition of the hit movie sold out fast when it launched last September, and it truly was a limited release. We imagine that's the situation with the new version, too.

Despite being a small-budget indie film that released on Shudder and in select theaters, Late Night with the Devil was the highest rated horror movie on Rotten Tomatoes last year, earning a 97% Fresh rating based on hundreds of reviews from critics.

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Chucky: The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray)

$65 | Releases September 23

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Child's Play Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$45 | Releases October 7

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Chucky has haunted screens and instilled the fear of dolls in the minds of many for decades. Thanks to the long-running film franchise and recent sequel series, the creepy doll has become one of the most recognizable horror characters of all time. Soon, fans of the amateur comedian and full-time murderous doll can add two collectible editions from the Chucky franchise to their display shelves. Chucky: The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook releases September 23 and is available to preorder now for $65. Two weeks later, on October 7, a new 4K edition of the original 1988 film launches exclusively on Amazon. You can preorder Child's Play Limited Edition Steelbook for $45.

Amazon-exclusive collectible editions of popular movies are known to sell out, but we think it's more likely that the TV series box set sells out first. The Limited Edition Steelbook is the first complete Blu-ray set for the show, and it doesn't appear to be getting a standard edition--at least not yet. Steelbook Editions of TV series aren't nearly as common. Earlier this year, Star Trek: The Lower Decks received the steelbook treatment and promptly sold out.

Chucky: The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray) $65 | Releases September 23

Chucky: The Complete Series includes all 24 episodes of Syfy's awesome TV series across six Blu-ray discs. Syfy canceled the show last fall, a few months after airing the third season. If you're a fan of the movies and haven't watched the show, we'd highly recommend it. The series is a sequel to the 2017 film Cult of Chucky. And while it leans more into the comedy, Chucky still commits plenty of gruesome murders. Plus, the show retains Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky.

The artwork on the steelbook's front cover looks cool, though it's not a brand-new design. The image of Chucky sitting against a school locker was first used to promote Season 1, but with "Wanna Play" written in blood instead of "The Complete Series." The back of the case features polaroid pictures with characters and references. When you open the steelbook, you're peering inside Chucky's locker. Along with more pictures, there's a bloody knife, because the Biology and Literature textbooks wronged him, apparently.

Like many TV series with physical editions, Chucky has only ever been available on 1080p Blu-ray. The discs support Dolby Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The list of bonus features is a light, but you'll still find deleted scenes on all six discs along with a featurette called The Legacy of Chucky. In total, the series runs close to 19 hours.

The box set is also releasing on DVD without a steelbook case for $45. It's also worth noting that all three seasons are available on Blu-ray. You'd spend roughly $50 total if you purchased the series by season instead.

• Complete Series Steelbook (Blu-ray) -- $65 | Releases September 23
• Complete Series (DVD) -- $45 | Releases September 23
• Season 1 (Blu-ray) -- $15 ($30)
• Season 2 (Blu-ray) -- $15 ($30)
• Season 3 (Blu-ray) -- $19.19 ($30)

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Relive the film that started it all with the Child's Play Limited Edition Steelbook. It includes both 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray copies of the movie, with the 4K scan created from the original camera negative. Both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision are supported, as is DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. You'll get a chilling steelbook featuring a close-up shot of Chucky, while a third disc (standard Blu-ray) is loaded with bonus features. Here's what's included:

• Behind-the-scenes special effects footage
• Howard Berger: Your Special Effects Friend 'Til The End - Interview with special makeup effects artist
• Life Behind the Mask: Being Chucky - Interview with Ed Gale
• Evil Comes in Small Packages - Interviews with Don Mancini, David Kirschner, Kevin Yagher, and more
• Chucky: Building a Nightmare - Featuring Kevin Yagher
• A Monster Convention - Archival piece from The 2007 Monster Mania Panel
• Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play
• Vintage Child's Play featurette
• Theatrical trailer
• TV spot
• Behind-the-scenes photo gallery
• Posters and lobby cards gallery

All of the on-disc content matches the original 4K Collector's Edition that released in 2022. You can get that version, sans steelbook, for $29 (was $40).

Preorder at Amazon Chucky: The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray)

This edition of Child's Play continues a recent trend of classic horror films getting Amazon-exclusive steelbook editions. Limited Edition Steelbooks for Halloween and Halloween II are dropping on September 16 at Amazon, while The Dead Zone Limited Edition Steelbook arrived on June 10.

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As CEO of Bungie, Harold Ryan helped push the live-service genre forward with Halo and Destiny. Years after leaving Bungie, Ryan says he's observed that fans are speaking with their wallets and telling publishers that live-service is "not appropriate" for all games.

"I think that model is appropriate for some games, but I don't think it's appropriate for all games," Ryan told GI.biz. "And I believe consumers are telling us it's not appropriate for all consumers."

The live-service bubble may have burst, with many titles in the genre performing poorly and shutting down. Some high-profile examples have included Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Concord, though there have been numerous other titles closing down as well.

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With the Battlefield 6 open beta fast approaching, players looking forward to dropping into Battlefield's next big battle may want to play a few matches just to learn everything this new Battlefield game has to offer before jumping into PvP matches. Luckily for those more cautious players, both the full game and the upcoming beta test will offer a contingency plan in the form of Initiation matches tailor-made for player training.

According to the official Battlefield website, Initiation matches will populate bots on both sides of the battle, which will allow players to learn the maps, tactics, and weaponry of the Battlefield 6 experience. The open beta will offer Breakthrough Initiation battles that will teach new players everything they need to know about the objective-based format, while the full game will also offer Conquest Initiation for the "capture the territory" format.

The Battlefield 6 open beta test will take place across two weekends--the first being August 9-10 and the second set for August 14-17. The first weekend--which also includes an early access period for those who receive codes--will offer three maps and five game modes--including Breakthrough in both normal and Initiation modes--while the second weekend will add a fourth map and multiple new modes including Squad Deathmatch and Rush. Battlefield fans can earn special skins throughout the open beta period by watching beta-related content on Twitch, with four skins available to unlock based on how long BF6 beta streams are viewed.

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Call of Duty is eventually coming to Switch, and while we wait, another game with a similar name and a totally different setup, Cats on Duty, is out now on Nintendo's console.

Publisher ESDigital Games has announced that Prikol Team's Cats on Duty is available now for Switch. It launched at the end of June for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

The game, which combines elements of RTS, tower defense, and match-three, puts teams of "battle-hardened felines" against zombies. Players have to defend their side and match tiles to gain upgrades.

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