Fanatical has a new Fire Mystery Bundle deal available this month that offers up to 20 Steam games for $1 per key or less. The bundle comes in five options, starting at one Steam key for $1, then moving up to five for $4.79, 10 for $7.49, 15 for $10.79, and maxing out at 20 games for $14.

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While we don't know which games could show up in the bundles, the bundle's description says there are "over 250 sizzling titles waiting to be discovered, including indie gems and blockbuster AAA sensations," so it sounds like there's plenty of variety.

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Select limited-edition Diablo-themed SteelSeries gaming accessories are on sale at huge clearance discounts online, and this might be your last chance to grab them before they're gone. The deals include the Diablo 4 edition of the excellent Arctis Nova 7 wireless gaming headset for $180 (was $200) at Best Buy. This version sports the same features and audio quality as the standard model but with a dark red headband and earcaps and subtle etched embellishments based on Diablo 4's art style.

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This is a rare deal on one of the best gaming headsets around, but fans shouldn't wait on it. The Arctis Nova 7 Diablo 4 edition is out of stock at Amazon, and we expect this discount will cause it to sell out at Best Buy soon, so grab it while you can. The Arctis Nova 7 works wirelessly with PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. You can connect via a 2.4GHz USB-C adapter or Bluetooth (for supported devices).

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Activision Blizzard's operation of the Call of Duty League is now the subject of a lawsuit brought by two pro players who allege the esports league is an illegal monopoly, one that prevents competition and forces players and teams to agree to "extortionate" financial terms.

The two players are known names in professional Call of Duty circles. Optic Gaming president Hector "H3CZ" Rodriguez and pro player Seth "Scump" Abner, the second winningest player in the game's history, are seeking $680 million in damages from Activision Blizzard. The lawsuit alleges Rodriguez, who ran the Optic Gaming Call of Duty team for years, was effectively forced into a "financially devastating" partnership with billionaire investors in order to satisfy Activision's demands and gain one of the Call of Duty League's coveted 12 team spots.

As noted by the lawsuit recently filed in federal court, prior to the formation of the Activision-owned Call of Duty League in 2019, competitive Call of Duty tournaments were operated by multiple organizations, including GameStop and Major League Gaming. That changed when Activision itself acquired Major League Gaming and later formed the Call of Duty League, effectively shutting down all other professional Call of Duty esport leagues and tournaments other than the ones operated by Activision itself.

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Superman Legacy writer-director James Gunn has confirmed that comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef is not in the movie simply because his character was written out of the script and that it had nothing to do with Youssef's controversial comments. Youssef spoke about the conflict in Gaza in a viral interview with Piers Morgan in October 2023. Speaking to Salon this week, Youssef said his part in Superman Legacy was cut due to his comments and that he was "a little bit bitter about losing the role."

"I was kind of very sad, like why, in the United States of America, you can talk about Joe Biden, and you can talk about Donald Trump, but you cannot criticize a foreign government? Which is kind of very sad," he said. "Because of that, I was cast in the movie, Superman, and then they told me, 'We changed the script,' after this Piers Morgan interview.'"

A source told IGN, however, that the character Youssef might have played, Rumaan Harjavti, was removed from the script "well before" the Piers Morgan interview aired. Variety also reported, citing a production source, that Gunn spoke with Youssef about the role but a "formal offer" was never extended to him because the part was removed from the script. The site said the script changes occurred before the October 7 attack.

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The Nintendo Switch's successor may no longer be releasing in 2024 as previously reported, with the system now being targeted for a Q1 2025 launch. Brazilian reporter Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe initially reported that Nintendo had pushed the system back to the January - March window of 2025.

That report cited third-party developers who were now expecting to release their games for the system in Q1 2025. Eurogamer added that it had heard similar indications from developers. And now has VGC followed up to report it, too, has heard from sources who say Nintendo has told the system's release has shifted from late 2024 to early 2025.

Back in August 2023, developers reportedly were shown the capabilities of the Switch successor behind closed doors at Gamescom. Furthermore, Activision Blizzard reportedly met with Nintendo executives back in 2022 to discuss how to bring Call of Duty to the new platform.

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Nightingale, the upcoming open-world survival game by developer Inflexion Games, has a new extended trailer ahead of its early access release. The video showcases an overview of the main pillars of the experience, from a quite complex crafting system to Realm Cards, a neat mechanic to re-shape worlds with different alterations, affecting anything from biomes to weather.

Customization and base building will be at the heart of Nightingale. The workshop, where you'll take care of all crafting-related activities, encompasses many aspects of these. Equipment and items are essential not just for looking stylish, but to endure the dangers outside your humble abode. For these, you'll need to obtain a plethora of resources during your travels. Depending on the rarity of said resources, you'll also obtain bonuses that can make you faster, more stealthy, and so on.

On top of crafting, there's a station dedicated solely to enchantments, allowing for even deeper specialization. Enchantments are active skills--think of them like magic spells--that grant you new abilities, such as a ground slam or the ability to regrow trees to chop them again for resources. There are also charms and infusions, which are mostly passive effects like stamina regeneration or poison resistance, among dozens of other options.

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Guilty Gear, one of the best fighting game franchises of all time, officially turned 25 years old in 2023. The celebration is continuing in 2024, however, with the release of Guilty Gear Strive 25th Anniversary Edition on March 29. Announced last year, the new collector's edition of Guilty Gear Strive is now available to preorder for $110 at Amazon.

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Sony's newest Spider-Man spin-off, Madame Web, is in theaters now, and it's off to a slow start. The movie released on February 14 in the US, earning $6 million for its first day and $2.2 million on Thursday for a two-day total of $8.2 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

For comparison, the Bob Marley biopic One Love also opened on Wednesday stateside and has so far made $17.9 million after two days. Numbers for Friday are not yet available.

Madame Web is projected to earn between $25 million and $27 million over the six-day period covering February 14-19 for the Valentine's Day to Presidents Day long weekend. It's likely to finish second to One Love, which is expected to make between $30 million and $35 million for the six-day period in the US.

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If you've felt player rewards have been lacking in Helldivers 2 after finishing a mission, it's not just you. Developer Arrowhead is aware of the problem and continues to work on a fix. In the meantime, the game will grant extra bonuses to all players during the weekend.

In a message shared on Twitter, deputy game director Sagar Beroshi said that players will receive XP and Requisition at a 50% multiplier on top of the base mission score. To make sure you're actually getting said bonus, you should be able to see a Game Master Effect labeled "Accounting Corrections" while on the Super Destroyer.

The multiplier will be in effect until "the end of this Sunday," at midnight CET, which is 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET. The weekend is already proving to be quite busy, with an issue with matchmaking taking place earlier today. Arrowhead deployed a fix shortly after and matchmaking is back again, but just in case, make sure to keep an eye out for the studio's social media accounts, especially the Discord server, in case you run into any problems.

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When you're looking to upgrade from the Bedar ship early on in Skull and Bones, your eyes might wander to the Sentinel. This rank two ship is a part of the Cutter, is in the small size class, and its ship type is Support, meaning it's perfect if you like to keep your party's vessels healthy.

Just like all ship blueprints in Skull and Bones, the Sentinel Cutter requires a blueprint before you're able to build it at the Shipwright's shop in Sainte-Anne. Unfortunately, the game doesn't offer much in the way of finding the blueprint. While you can track the Sentinel blueprint, you need to know where to find its location on the map.

Below, you can see exactly where to purchase the blueprint for the Sentinel Cutter in Skull and Bones.

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Skull and Bones offers and open-world adventure, where your goal is to become a pirate lord. Along the way, you have to take on numerous rivals, amass untold riches, build powerful ships and weaponry, and discover new lands. Here's our Skull and Bones guides hub to help you on your journey across the high seas.

Skull and Bones guides hub

Our Skull and Bones guides hub is divided into several sections depending on the mechanics and features involved. We tackle basic concepts, such as tools and resources, as well as mid-game and late-game facets, too.

Basics and general mechanics

These articles are for those who are just starting out. The general mechanics are there to help you get a feel for the world, and should form the core gameplay concepts that you can expect moving forward.

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There are lots of ships that you can unlock in Skull and Bones. A select few are noteworthy, such as the first medium-sized vessel that you gain access to. Here's our guide on how to get the Padewakang in Skull and Bones.

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• How to get the Padewakang in Skull and Bones

How to get the Padewakang in Skull and Bones

You can get the Padewakang by reaching Brigand infamy rank. Doing so lets you purchase the blueprint from the Shipwright NPC in Telok Penjarah, a pirate haven in the East Indies region. Get ready because you're about to do some island-hopping.

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Skull and Bones presents a lot of activities that you can do throughout the course of your journey as a pirate. Still, more opportunities are in store once you reach the late-game stage. That's when you can turn from a rogue vagabond into a lord of your own trading empire. Here's our guide on how to unlock the Helm Black Market and Supply Network in Skull and Bones.

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• Black Market and Helm Empire in Skull and Bones explained
  • Helm Empire Supply Networks and Facilities
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  You can unlock the Skull and Bones Helm Empire mechanics as part of a lengthy quest chain. Doing so also leads to new functions, such as the Supply Network, Order Registry, and Black Market wares. Here's a quick summary:

  • The quest chain begins with a mission called A Covert Initiation. As of the time of this writing, we can't confirm what exactly triggers it. In our case, though, we received this quest just after we reached Marauder rank.
  • The mission involves checking your mail in Sainte-Anne.
  • You then need to talk to Yanita Nara, the barkeep in Le Pont Muet, which is at the back of the pirate haven area.
  • You should gain access to the Helm, a hidden chamber behind the tavern. This is where you can start certain missions and select various functions (more on these below).
  Gallery Read the letter in the mail (left), then talk to Yanita (right). Helm Empire Supply Networks and Facilities

  Yanita's first task for you, Taking the Helm, is somewhat straightforward. Simply interact with the Supply Network map, which shows a particular resource (i.e. sugar cane or poppy) that you need to collect from a liaison. If you've already tagged the location as a fast travel point, then you can go there easily. If not, you have to sail to that outpost. Either way, you simply purchase the goods from the liaison NPC.

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There are certainly a few oddities in Skull and Bones. One, in particular, might surprise you, since it's a terrifying creature from the depths. Here's our guide on how to get the Monstrous Tooth from the Sea Monster in Skull and Bones.

How to defeat the Sea Monster to get Monstrous Tooth in Skull and Bones

You can defeat the Kuharibu Sea Monster by dealing as much damage as you can, while also bracing when it's about to ram your ship. Here's a quick summary:

• The Skull and Bones Sea Monster is part of a quest called From the Deeps.
• You can get this quest from the Sea People Huntmaster NPC in the outpost of Lanitra, which is north of the Sainte-Anne pirate haven.
• From there, keep going northwest to the Western Basin. Make sure you disembark at the outpost of Ile Michel, which can act as a fast travel point/respawn point.

A map showing the location of the Kuharibu Sea Monster.The Kuharibu Sea Monster encounter

If you really want to get Monstrous Tooth in Skull and Bones, then you have to sail just north of Ile Michel to find the Kuharibu. It's a bit hard to spot since it's underwater, but you might see it attacking other ships in the area.

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Skull and Bones has many high-value targets that you can eliminate. Still, there's one that's particularly strange and eerie. Here's our guide on how to defeat the Maangodin Ghost Ship in Skull and Bones.

How to defeat the Maangodin Ghost Ship in Skull and Bones

You can beat the Maangodin Ghost Ship by destroying its weak points to make it vulnerable. Here's a quick summary:

• This spectral vessel is level 8, and is part of a quest called Oceans Apart.
• You can obtain from the Mysterious Rogue vendor in The Oubliette settlement, which is due southeast of Sainte-Anne.
• The target's location is further east of the settlement, and it's in open waters.
• You're told that the ship only spawns at night. However, we've noticed that it will remain in place even during the day.

A map showing the location of the Maangodin.The Maangodin Ghost Ship encounter

Once you have the Ocean's Apart quest, head to the marked location to spot the Ghost Ship cloaked behind the fog. As you approach, it will open fire with its spectral rockets. Now, if you try to hit various parts of the ship, you might notice that it's immune. That's because you have to hit its weak points first (i.e. the objects that have a red glow).

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Before Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer addressed the public about the company's future business strategy, he sent a memo to employees outlining his vision. One notable plan from that email--not specifically stated when Xbox confirmed four first-party games for PlayStation and Switch--was that he wants "a future where every screen is an Xbox."

The Verge obtained Spencer's memo, where he lays out what issues he sees currently and how to address them going forward. "When we look at the state of our medium, we see players increasingly gaming on multiple devices, but their experience is defined by the fragmentation created by platform silos," wrote Spencer in the email.

"Multi-device players have to navigate multiple identities, entitlement libraries, communities, wallets, and reward programs. Similarly, the industry’s biggest franchises increasingly ship across multiple devices, requiring creators to build and manage multiple instances of their games, leading to higher costs and fragmented communities. All of this friction creates a tremendous opportunity for us to meet the needs of multi-device players and creators."

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Akira is widely regarded as one of the best animated films and manga of all time, and right now you can save big on the 4K Blu-ray as well as the 35th anniversary manga box set at Amazon. The massive manga box set is on sale for only $126 at Amazon and Walmart. Meanwhile, you can get the 4K Blu-ray for only $15 (down from $30) or the Blu-ray and DVD combo pack for just $13 (was $35).

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• Akira 4K Blu-ray -- $15 ($30)
• Akira Blu-ray + DVD -- $13 ($35)
• Akira 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set (Amazon) -- $126 ($220)
• Akira 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set (Walmart) -- $126 ($220)
• Akira: Art of Wall -- $81 ($130)

The Akira manga is collected in six beautiful hardcover volumes bundled together with the hardcover Akira Club art book and an exclusive pill patch. Each hardcover book has a revised translation, the original right-to-left reading format, new lettering, and Otomo's original hand-drawn sound effects for that extra visual punch.

Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set

While the Akira film adaptation is rightly considered a classic in its own right--and the 4K Blu-ray version happens to be on sale for just $15 (normally $30)--for the full, unabridged Akira experience, you'll want to read the full Akira manga.

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Xur has arrived, and if you're looking for some new weapons to complement the snazzy Mass Effect-inspired gear you've picked up recently, then it's time to see what the arms dealer has to help you out with your killer fashion choices. Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what he has for sale.

This week you can find Xur in The Tower, inside the Hangar. For his weapon, Xur is offering Lord of Wolves. Hunters can pick up the Gwisin Vest armor; Titans can grab the Wormgod Caress gauntlets; and Warlocks can buy the Felwinter's Helm helmet.

Xur LocationXur's location in the Tower Hangar.

Spawn in using the Courtyard transmat zone in the Tower to find Xur this week. Head left and down the stairs to enter the Hangar section, then hang another left. Make your way to the north end of the area and look for a staircase that will take you onto a catwalk, where Xur is waiting.

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Skull and Bones has several weapons that you can obtain throughout the course of your adventure. One of these is a unique long gun that can tear enemies apart. Here's our guide on how to get Scurlock's Chasers in Skull and Bones.

How to get Scurlock's Chasers in Skull and Bones

You can get Scurlock's Chasers by completing The Lion and the Rat mission. Take note that this is part of the main quest chain, so here's a quick summary:

• The main quest chain involves John Scurlock, the kingpin and leader of the Sainte-Anne pirate haven.
• You're expected to finish various missions, such as Brokered Ground and High Seas Heist.
• Much later, you'll receive The Lion and the Rat mission, which is essentially the conclusion of Scurlock's arc. The goal is to find and eliminate a traitor aboard a ship known as The Allegiant.
• You can find the vessel in open waters east of Sainte-Anne. We've included a map image below.

A map showing the location of the mission objective.

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Palworld is set to get external anti-cheat and other preventive measures after some players could not log in to official servers. A statement from developers Pocket Pair, which was posted on the official Palworld Twitter/X Account reads, "As a company, we do not tolerate any fraudulent activity or cheating, and we are working on measures to deal with it strictly and as a priority."

The first of these measures is a player list function for servers, intended to help players and developers identify and suspend cheaters. Afterwards, an external anti-cheat solution will be added to the game. The specific anti-cheat program or method is not specified, but the statement clarifies that this anti-cheat will be optional for community servers, single-player, and co-op. The statement also promises that further measures will be taken against cheating and cheaters, but does not name them. Details will may come with future patch notes.

Pocket Pair promises that the team is hard at work on these and other anti-cheat policies, however there are many issues and it cannot keep up with all of them. The statement reads, "...we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

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