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Splatoon Raiders Amiibos Combined Cost More Than The Game Itself
In just over two months, Splatoon Raiders hopes to make a splash on Switch 2. Nintendo just revealed the release date for the spin-off game--July 23--as well as a more budget-friendly $50 price tag digitally. But if you want all three Amiibos launching alongside the game, be prepared to shell out more cash than for the game itself.
Each Amiibo will cost $25, combined equaling $75 for the Deep Cut trio. Obviously, no one is forcing you to purchase all of them. Big Man, Shiver, and Frye are up for preorder on Nintendo's website, though no details are offered yet about their functionality with Splatoon Raiders.
Each Amiibo of the Deep Cut trio costs $25, meaning it's $75 for all three.The official Splatoon account on X did unveil that the three Amiibos can be connected together at their bases. It's a cool detail, as Deep Cut's poses work individually or collectively. On top of that, Splatoon Raiders will be one of the first Switch 2 games utilizing tiered pricing between digital and physical. While $50 on the eShop, the title will cost $60 for a boxed copy. That's still cheaper than the trio of Amiibos, though.
Continue Reading at GameSpotUncharted 5: Everything We Know About The Unconfirmed Game
Naughty Dog's Uncharted series sold millions of copies, got solid reviews, and was spun off into a movie starring Spider-Man actor Tom Holland--however, the game franchise has been dormant for years. Fans are wondering if Naughty Dog will return to its Indiana Jones-style action-adventure series, and while that remains to be seen, there have been clues about the future of the Uncharted series.
There are no guarantees that Uncharted 5 will ever happen, but there is a chance. Here is everything we've heard so far about the next Uncharted game.
Table of Contents [hide]"Never say never"In 2022, Shaun Escayg, a Naughty Dog veteran who worked on Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy, said in an interview with GamesRadar that the team has a "never say never" attitude about making Uncharted 5. Uncharted 4 may have wrapped up series hero Nathan Drake's story, but that doesn't necessarily put a cap on where the franchise could go.
Continue Reading at GameSpotThe Last Of Us Star Troy Baker Wants To Start His Own Game Studio, But He Won't Rush It
Actor and musician Troy Baker--known for his work on The Last of Us and Uncharted franchises--has announced that he is exploring the possibility of opening his own game studio. Speaking to Kinda Funny Games, the veteran and prolific gaming actor said he wants to "tell my own stories" and take a stab at making games with his own team.
"I want to build a team. I am excited about building a studio with people that I've worked with, that I trust, and going, 'Here's my idea. How can you make it better?'" he said, as reported by GamesRadar.
Baker isn't planning to start a studio tomorrow, or next week. He said he wants to avoid doing something "rushed," in part because he's seen other people who have "rushed into opportunities." Baker said if he starts a studio, he wants to "do it right."
Continue Reading at GameSpotDevil May Cry Season 2 Trailer Embraces The Series' Most Controversial Chapter
The second season of Netflix's Devil May Cry series is almost here, and the streaming platform has dropped a new trailer for the animated adaptation. While previous trailers haven't wasted any time in reminding people that Dante's reunion with his long-lost brother is going to get violent, it looks like that sibling rivalry will have to wait as the Sons of Sparda will be facing off against not one but two major antagonists: Mundus from the very first Devil May Cry game, and Arius from the game's first--and extremely divisive--sequel.
"A war between worlds ignites as Dante must battle the only force that mirrors his own: his estranged twin brother, Vergil. Dante must confront his own devils and the feeling of family he lost as a child," the official plot synopsis for Devil May Cry 2 reads.
While Mundus is briefly glimpsed in the trailer, it looks like Netflix and showrunner Adi Shankar's interpretation of the character is sticking to the version seen in the games. The de facto ruler of the Demon Realm, Mundus had his plans to invade the Human Realm thwarted by the demon swordsman Sparda.
Continue Reading at GameSpot28-Year Xbox Veteran Kiki Wolfkill Leaves The Company In A "Difficult But Exhilarating Decision"
One of Xbox's most veteran developers, Kiki Wolfkill, has left the company. Wolfkill announced what she called a "difficult but exhilarating decision" on LinkedIn, confirming that April 17 was her last day at Microsoft after 28 years with the company.
"I'm so grateful for the opportunities that Microsoft has given me and the career that it let me build in an industry that I love. At the same time, there is a version of me outside of Microsoft that I'm excited to grow and evolve," Wolfkill said. "I have so many learnings to carry forward and more impact to be made and I couldn't be more inspired to climb the next mountain!"
Regarding what's next for Wolfkill, she didn't say, but said people should stay tuned. "More to come on that front," she wrote.
Continue Reading at GameSpotThe Zelda Movie Is Pulling From Many Games, Which Is The Right Move
Now-deleted behind-the-scenes photos for The Legend of Zelda movie hint that the live-action adaptation will take influences from multiple Zelda games rather than directly adapting a singular entry, which might be the best-case scenario for the project.
Looking back to the first official set photos from the Zelda movie, the blue tunic donned by Zelda (played by Bo Bragason) greatly resembles the character's outfit in Breath of the Wild. But a photo initially shared on Instagram by the film's director of photography, Gyula Pados, shows a clapperboard with artwork of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link in his traditional green tunic, hat and all.
this Legend of Zelda movie clapper featuring Link was posted on Instagram by cinematographer Gyula Pados pic.twitter.com/msdvly13qJ
— Nintendeal (@Nintendeal) April 20, 2026The image of Ainsworth looks like the adult Link we've known since Ocarina of Time, though fans believe that the costume looks more inspired by Twilight Princess than anything. The tunic has a muted green, similar to the darker and more mature aesthetic of Twilight Princess. Additionally, Link is wearing chainmail underneath, which he sported in Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword.
Continue Reading at GameSpotBloodborne Movie Is Not A Cash Grab For JackSepticEye, He Says
An R-rated Bloodborne animated movie is in the works now at Sony Pictures, and YouTuber Seán McLoughlin AKA JackSepticEye is on board as a producer. The social media star isn't trying to make a quick buck with the Bloodborne movie, he said in an interview.
"I'm approaching it as a fan of it, not as like I want to make a thing to make money," he told IGN. "That's not my end goal at all. And I know the fans out there are very passionate about Bloodborne. It's one of those games that even if it's not your favorite game, if somebody else said it, you're like, 'Yeah, that makes sense.'"
As for what to expect from the Bloodborne movie, JackSepticEye said the aim will be to do "anything that gets us as close to the mood and feel of the game." He said he doesn't want to "change too many things or mess stuff up."
Continue Reading at GameSpotKingdom Come Dev Donating Money To Help Restore IRL Castle Featured In The Game
Steam's newest sale period, the Steam Medieval Fest, is going on now, offering discounts on games with medieval themes. One of the games on sale is Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and its developer, Warhorse, has announced a donation campaign to support the restoration of a Bohemian castle.
The Steam Medieval Fest runs through April 27, and during that time, Warhorse will donate $1 from each sale to support the reconstruction of the Pirkštejn castle.
The Pirkštejn castle was featured in the original Kingdom Come and served as your character's home in the city of Rattay.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSplatoon Raiders Isn't Single-Player-Only After All
Nintendo dropped the Splatoon Raiders release date on the Nintendo Today mobile app, revealing a release date of July 23 for the Switch 2 exclusive spin-off. And though it appears to be a single-player-only game, that isn't the case.
Footage shows the game's protagonist, the Mechanic, a customized Inkling or Octoling stranded on the Spirhalite Islands with Splatoon 3's Deep Cut. The trailer also shows off gameplay similar to the PvE Salmon Run from previous titles, along with gear crafting and upgrading mechanics.
The trailer calls it a "single-player-focused" spin-off, but an official press release clarifies that Splatoon Raiders "supports the ability to join with up to three other players online or via local wireless," which hammers home the idea that this is an expanded take on Salmon Run. The official Splatoon X account also confirmed that difficulty "evens out" depending on how many players are involved.
Continue Reading at GameSpotResident Evil: Release Date, Cast, And Everything Else We Know About The Reboot Movie
For nearly 20 years, the Resident Evil movies were shaped by six films from director Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Milla Jovovich as Alice and earning over $1 billion worldwide. In contrast, the 2021 reboot, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, made just $42 million globally.
Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger has been given the reins for a brand-new Resident Evil movie. After co-founding the comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know and starring in sitcoms, Cregger has emerged as one of the most successful horror directors of this generation. His involvement with this project sparked a bidding war, which was ultimately won by Sony Pictures, the studio that released the previous seven films in the franchise.
Most details about Cregger’s Resident Evil movie are still secret. Here’s a guide to everything we know about the reboot so far.
Continue Reading at GameSpotCapcom's New Original Game, Pragmata, Just Did Something Very Impressive
In a gaming landscape that feels like it's dominated by sequels, remakes, and remasters, Capcom's new original game, Pragmata, launched recently and got off to a very good start. Capcom said in a news release that the game sold more than 1 million units over its first 48 hours following its release on April 17.
Pragmata is a near-future-set sci-fi action-adventure game focusing on the character Hugh Williams and an robot girl, Diana. Capcom said in its announcement of the sales milestone that Pragmata was developed "by a team of younger Capcom developers" who brought new ideas into the mix.
Capcom said it promoted the game with a range of marketing pushes and offered a playable demo for players to try. Additionally, Capcom said it tried to reach a wider audience by bringing the game to the Switch 2 at launch (it's coming to Switch 2 in Japan and other parts of Asia on April 24). Capcom said its efforts "generated significant momentum" for Pragmata , which helped the game reach 1 million sales in 48 hours.
Continue Reading at GameSpotNintendo's Extremely Rare FMV Arcade Game from 1974 Has Been Restored By A Dedicated Fan
While Nintendo has been a prominent force in the game industry for decades, it took some time before they became the absolute powerhouse they are today. Long before their dominance in home consoles, Nintendo manufactured playing cards, toys, and various gadgets--and, during the 1970s and 80s, they invested heavily in creating coin-operated entertainment for arcades. Even years before Donkey Kong became a company-defining hit, Nintendo was doing some wild things in arcades.
Wild Gunman '74, named such by gaming historian Kate Willaert to avoid confusion with other Nintendo products bearing the same name, was engineered by Nintendo's legendary creator and inventor Gunpei Yokoi. It was a massive lightgun game that used full-motion video to depict Wild West quick-draw shootouts with outlaws--an absolute technological marvel for the time that earned a lot of fawning press in coin-operated trade magazines. Unfortunately, that impressive technology did not translate to sales for the expensive cabinet, with roughly 100 units being sold, making Wild Gunman '74 extremely rare. Because of the machine's age, size, proprietary technology, and obscurity, working Wild Gunman '74 units are practically impossible to find--only one original machine is known to exist, in the hands of a private collector.
But when Canadian arcade collector and repair expert Callan Brown got ahold of some of the original Wild Gunman 74 film reels used in the arcade machine from an eBay auction, he felt a need to try and restore it to its full, working glory--which he documented in a detailed YouTube video.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSony Has Global Plans For PlayStation Age Verification - Report
PlayStation users who want to make use of certain console features--namely, online communication with other players--will soon be required to verify their age, according to a recent report from Insider Gaming.
The report cites an email from Sony Interactive Entertainment that reads, "Verify your age to keep using communication features," and goes on to reveal plans to implement world-wide age verification later this year (though the email does not provide a specific date).
"At Sony Interactive Entertainment, we are committed to creating safe, age-appropriate experiences for players and families while respecting privacy and giving players and parents meaningful control over their gaming experience," the message continues. "As part of our compliance with global regulations, you'll need to verify your age later this year to continue using PlayStation communication features, such as messages and voice chat. You will still be able to access other PlayStation services, like games, trophies, and the Store, if you do not verify your age."
Continue Reading at GameSpotThis Windrose Mod Makes Fast Travel Way More Convienent
Fast travel in Windrose can be a bit of a pain, but a new mod for the swashbuckling survival-crafter makes it as simple as clicking on the map.
Normally, to fast travel in Windrose, you need to create at least two fast travel points yourself, using the somewhat rare Fast Travel Bell item. These points can only be placed on coastlines, and when you're on foot, only allow you you to travel between the points when you physically interact with one--although you can also fast travel to any fast travel point while on your ship.
Fast-traveling while on foot isn't exactly convenient, especially when you find yourself in the middle of an island far from the shore. Thankfully, a mod from creator yakuzadeso (which you can find and install over on CurseForge) makes fast travel a breeze. With the Fast Travel From Anywhere mod installed, fast traveling between points is as easy as opening the map and clicking on the desired fast travel point location. The limitation of needing to physically interact with the fast travel point is removed, as is the need to have a minimum of two fast travel points placed.
Continue Reading at GameSpotAnother World Of Warcraft Private Server Is Going Dark
Another World of Warcraft private server will soon be no more, as the creators behind Stormforge have announced the project's shutdown following a cease and desist request from developer Blizzard.
In a post on the Stormforge website, the development team behind the server said it had agreed to cease all operations, development, and distribution of the project by May 14, following a cease and desist request and "positive" discussions with a legal entity representing Blizzard. Stormforge allows users to play modified versions of various old WoW expansions for free without a subscription.
"We know this is not easy news," the Stormforge team wrote in a statement on the server's website. "Over the years we have strived to deliver the best experience and the highest quality possible. We have put years of hard work, dedication, and passion into building Stormforge what it is today and we could not be more proud of what we achieved and the community we have fostered."
Continue Reading at GameSpotAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, "Gaming's Worst-Kept Secret," Is Finally Being Revealed Soon
One of the worst kept secret's in gaming--according to Ubisoft's own admission--will be unveiled on April 23, with Ubisoft confirming that's the date for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's upcoming remake/remaster.
The "Worldwide Reveal Showcase" for the game, called Resynced, will debut on YouTube that day at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET. Ubisoft's teaser video called Resynced "gaming's worst-kept secret."
Ubisoft confirmed Resynced back in March as part of a wider announcement about the franchise in general, showing off a piece of concept art depicting Edward Kenway standing on a ship's mast (see below).
Continue Reading at GameSpotThe Next Lego Lord Of The Rings Set Might Be That $650 City You've Been Waiting For
The rumor beacons are lit, as it looks like a Lego Lord of the Rings set that fans have been dreaming about for years might finally be on its way to store shelves.
Reports of a Lego set capturing the capital of Gondor, which extends out of a mountain, have been circulating for quite some time now, and it looks like the fan-favorite Middle-earth location is finally close to an official release. According to new leaks, this might be the biggest Lego set to date purely by the number of bricks included in the fortress city set, but you can also expect it to cost a whopping $650 when it launches.
Images of the set were revealed by the Lego account Brick Built Blogs, showcasing a massive 8,278-piece set. That's several thousand more bricks than previous Lord of the Rings sets, like the Shire (2,017 pieces), the imposing Eye of Sauron AKA the Barad-dûr Tower (5,471 pieces), and the elegant Rivendell (6,167 pieces). Reportedly launching on June 1, the eye-watering price tag makes this one of the most expensive Lego sets of the year--you might want to cut back on buying tiny, juicy tomatoes if you plan to save up for it--and it looks like the full build recaptures the fortress in all of its cinematic glory.
Continue Reading at GameSpotPirate Game Windrose Sells 1 Million Copies, Passes 200,000 Concurrents On Steam
The pirate game Windrose is off to a great start, as the game has sold 1 million copies and reached more than 220,000 peak concurrent users on Steam alone, the developer announced.
The early access game's all-time high for peak concurrent users on Steam was 222,134, and that record was achieved on Sunday, April 19. The game is also available on the Epic Games Store and Stove, so the Steam audience represents just a piece of the game's total audience.
Windrose is the No. 1 best-selling game on Steam in the US right now and ranks No. 2 globally.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMass Effect TV Show Writer Responds To Claim That The Show Is Being Rewritten For "Non-Gamers"
People looking forward to the Mass Effect TV show may have been dismayed recently after a report said the sci-fi series was being partially re-written to appeal to "non-gamers." Now, one of the show's writers, Daniel Casey (Fast & Furious 9), has responded to that report, saying he's never heard of any directive to change any scripts.
Posting online, Casey said he is unable to share specifics about the Mass Effect script, but he said the article making those claims about the show "caught me off guard" like it did for many fans.
"I don't know where that 'non-gaming audiences' quote came from or who said it, but at no point has that been said to me," Casey said.
Continue Reading at GameSpotForza Horizon 6 Controller And Headset Are Extremely Colorful, Preorders Now Live
Forza Horizon 6 Limited-Edition Xbox Wireless Controller
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Preorder at AmazonForza Horizon 6 Limited-Edition 8Bitdo Controller Charging Dock
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Ahead of its release next month, Microsoft has unveiled the limited-edition Forza Horizon 6 Xbox controller and wireless headset collection. Similar to the Forza Horizon 5 hardware released a few years ago, the new peripherals feature a mix of bright colors, transparent parts, and colorways designed to evoke the Japanese setting and themes of the racing game sequel. Preorders are now open, with the controller priced at $90 and the headset retailing for $135 ahead of a June 2 release date.
Forza Horizon 6 Limited-Edition Xbox Wireless Controller $90 | Releases June 2The Forza Horizon 6 controller features a transparent cyan blue top case, a metallic gradient, and volt green, hot pink, and silver color accents. It also has a silver metallic D-Pad and two-tone rubberized diamond grips. Microsoft says the controller is inspired by the iconic Touge roads of Japan. These winding mountain roads are the birthplace of drifting and have been featured in anime series like Initial D.
Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Forza Horizon 6 Limited-Edition Xbox Wireless Headset $135 | Releases June 2The headset features a loud selection of colors. Transparent cyan, volt green, and hot pink make it stand out, complemented by pit crew and race track aesthetics. As a touch, the headset offers custom sound effects from roaring Japanese V8 engines and the Forza Horizon 6 user interface. Performing actions like turning the headset on or muting your mic activates these unique sound effects. Like the controller, the headset connects to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, iOS, Android, and Cloud devices.
Preorder at Amazon Forza Horizon 6 Limited-Edition 8Bitdo Controller Charging Dock $35 | Releases June 8You can also get the 8BitDo Charging Dock for your Xbox controllers, sold separately. Dressed in Forza Horizon 6 colors, it includes a 1100mAh rechargeable battery pack. The dock has magnetic alignment for easy placement. A full charge takes up to three hours. The controller can also be used on a PC and with smartphones that support Bluetooth.
Preorder on 8Bitdo StoreForza Horizon 6 launches for PC and Xbox Series X|S on May 15. It'll be a day-one launch through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and it'll also be coming to PS5 at a later date. Physical copies for Xbox Series X are also available, starting at $70 for the Standard Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes 30 additional vehicles and more DLC, while the Premium Edition offers even more DLC and four days of early access to the game.
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