Trading card games are as popular as they have ever been, with names like Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and Disney Lorcana currently leading the charge. Riot Games has recognized this, and since it happens to have a massively popular franchise called League of Legends at the ready, it's entering the arena with Riftbound, its own spin on a trading card game set in the LoL universe.

We recently visited Riot Games to check out this new game, learn the rules straight from the source, and see four trial decks in action with the creators of the game. We also have three new cards to exclusively unveil, which you'll see as you read through the preview.

The current TCG giants will be hard to topple, but Riot hopes to champion a successful challenge with Riftbound. Based on what we played, the fundamentals are enough to get Riftbound into the Arena; now it's up to Riot to prove it can go the distance.

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You probably caught the reveal of Grounded 2 at Summer Game Fest 2025, but it wasn't the only game highlighted this past weekend that shrinks its heroes down to the size of insects and sends them on an adventure. However, the twist with Cubit Studios' Infinitesimals is that, although the game is set on Earth and told from the point of view of a minuscule hero, it doesn't share Grounded's feelings of a survival game, which border on horror at times. Instead, its mechanics and ubiquitous speed make it all feel like a sandbox full of action figures.

It makes sense, too. The game's director, James McWilliams, told me the idea for the game he's been working on since 2013 is the culmination of things that fascinated him as a child. "I always liked nature. And as a kid, I was always fascinated by very small things, you know, like being small in nature. There was always an interest in that. And then I liked sci-fi, so I was bringing the two together."

McWilliams said he began toying with the concept 12 years ago by himself, but later staffed up to four thanks to an Epic Games Mega Grant, and then, once Epic Games Publishing fully funded the game, the team grew to nine. My favorite aspect of the demo I played was its speed. McWilliams told me I'd taken over when the hero had applied a few upgrades already, but added his movement speed starts faster than most games and only gets faster from there.

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For the next Hearthstone expansion, we're going back to the Lost City of Un'goro with another swashbuckling adventure. And since any such adventure needs an angry swarm of stinging insects, we have the Demon Hunter quest. With the Unleash the Colossus quest, you'll get regular tempo plays to inflict damage, followed by a reward that will make your future stings that much more deadly.

For those unfamiliar, Hearthstone quests are 1-mana spells that always start in your hand, and give you big rewards for completing their objectives. Demon Hunter's quest, Unleash the Colossus, challenges you to deal exactly two damage to an enemy on your turn, a whopping 15 times.

Gallery The Unleash the Colossus quest card, in both standard and Signature variants

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Legendary video game developer Hideo Kojima hasn't made a secret about being gravely ill during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he worried that he would never finish another project. Kojima is still thinking about his mortality even after his recovery. However, he doesn't believe that Kojima Productions would survive if he instructs his successors to keep making games exactly the way he does.

"I am not going to pass the baton to anyone," Kojima told British GQ. "I will rather crush the baton… [Laughs] I don't need to give 'Hideo Kojima' to anyone. If I pass the baton to my staff and tell them to make things the same way I do, the company will not succeed and will go out of business."

When asked to elaborate on his statement, Kojima explained that creators who are inspired by him "received my small fire" and aren't trying to be exactly like him. He's happy to have influenced so many, but not eager to see anyone try to copy him exactly.

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Another chapter in China's struggle with video games and their impact on society made international news this week. Hong Kong authorities argue that Reversed Front: Bonfire promotes "armed revolution" and the overthrow of the "fundamental system" of mainland China.

"Reversed Front: Bonfire was released under the guise of a game with the aim of promoting secessionist agendas such as 'Taiwan independence' and 'Hong Kong independence,' advocating armed revolution and the overthrow of the fundamental system of the People’s Republic of China established by the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China," authorities wrote in an official statement. "It also has an intention to provoke hatred towards the Central Authorities and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region."

Anyone who downloads, uses, or makes in-app purchases withing Reversed Front: Bonfire would violate the city's national security law, the statement later read.

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Resident Evil Requiem will feature both first-person and third-person camera angles. Players will be able to switch between camera angles at any time within the game by pausing and changing the perspective.

Camera angles have been a huge part of Resident Evil's evolution. The original game and its sequel featured fixed camera angles, simulating security cameras viewing the action from a static position. Resident Evil 4 was the first game to switch to a dynamic, over-the-shoulder camera angle.

Resident Evil 4 was a gigantic hit, both in 2005 and each subsequent time the game was re-released, and remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 3 launched with dynamic, third-person camera angles in 2019 and 2020. The Resident Evil 2 remake has sold over 15 million copies since then, making it the third-most-successful games in Capcom's history.

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While Smart TVs are more affordable than ever, projectors are still your best option if you want to watch on the largest screen possible without paying thousands of dollars. If you’re looking to add a giant, wall-sized screen to your home theater or gaming setup, check out this Officially Licensed Netflix 4K Smart Projector that's on sale for just $230 (was $500). There are two other smart projectors to check out as well, including a 4K Smart Projector equipped with Google TV and a 1080p mini projector that's down to just $60. All three are made by Happrun, which also makes a long list of other popular projectors. Check out the full details on all three discounted smart projectors below.

Officially Licensed Netflix Smart Projector $230 (was $500)

This officially licensed Netflix Smart Projector features an adjustable display that scales from 40 inches to 200 inches. It's a native 1080p projector with 4K upscaling. It’s equipped with Dolby-certified dual speakers, Bluetooth support, and a focus button that helps streamline your setup. It also functions as a standalone device, thanks to its Wi-Fi 6 support and built-in apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube.

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There are also a couple of other Smart Projectors on sale right now that are worth checking out. If you’re more interested in Google TV and Google Voice Assistant, check out this other model from Happrun. The lowest price we’ve ever seen for the projector is $240, so this is just a few bucks more expensive, making it a good time to check it out. It comes packed with useful features, including 5W speakers, support for 4K resolutions, and compatibility with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. Apps for Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube come preinstalled.

See at Amazon Happrun 1080p Mini Projector $60 (was $110)

This projector lacks the 4K upscaling support of the other two, but it's still a well-rounded device--especially while it's on sale for just $60. Like its more expensive siblings, its 1080p screen scales up to 200 inches, and it features a set of stereo speakers, HDMI input, two USB ports, and Bluetooth support.

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Evangelion: 3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray)

$22 (was $37)

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Evangelion: 3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time Collector's Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$55.06 (was $80)

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Evangelion fans can snag a collectible Blu-ray edition of Thrice Upon a Time for an awesome price at Amazon or Walmart. Normally $37, Evangelion 3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time's Limited Edition Steelbook is discounted to $22. This limited-time deal is selling out fast, so fans should jump on it while you can.

Amazon also has the 4K Collector's Edition for $55 (was $80). The 4K edition released in 2023, while the Limited Edition Steelbook is the most recent Evangelion physical release, as it hit store shelves last summer.

Evangelion: 3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) $22 (was $37)

Evangelion: Thrice Upon a Time's Limited Edition Steelbook is a two-disc, standard Blu-ray release. It's the only edition of the film that comes with a steelbook case. Like with the older non-steelbook Blu-ray edition and 4K Collector's Edition, you'll get English and Japanese versions of the film. The on-disc extras include promotional reels, trailers, and TV commercials.

If Amazon sells out of this deal, Walmart also has the Limited Edition Steelbook for $22. And if you don't care about steelbook cases, Amazon has the standard Blu-ray release for $18.63 (was $30).

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If you'd prefer to watch Thrice Upon a Time in 4K, Amazon has the Collector's Edition for $55.06 (list price is $80). This three-disc box set includes a 4K Blu-ray and the pair of 1080p discs that come with the other editions. The Collector's Edition is packaged in an oversized box containing a 28-page book, 16.5 x 11.7-inch poster, and five art cards.

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Thrice Upon a Time is a terrific movie that brings the story of Shinji and his fellow Eva Unit pilots to a satisfying conclusion. You can also save on a couple of the other movies in the series on Blu-ray and DVD at Amazon. Unfortunately, the first film, You Are (Not) Alone, is very tricky to find in stock these days. Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo is also becoming scarce, with Blu-ray editions selling for well above retail price. The DVD edition is available for $18 and eligible for Amazon's B1G1 50% off sale this week.

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Mario Kart World provides more freedom than ever when it comes to finding your way through any given track, but no matter which route you take, you'll want to drive fast. Here are all the main ways to get speed boosts in Mario Kart World.

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• How to get speed boosts
  • Boost at the start of a race
  How to get speed boosts

  There are several ways to gain speed with boosts in Mario Kart World, including drifts, tricks, rail grinds, and more. We've listed them all below, along with details on how to perform each type of boost. Make use of them all to stay in first place all the way to the finish line.

  Boost at the start of a racePress and hold the gas when 2 appears in the countdown.

  The quickest way to get a head start on the competition is by gaining a boost as a race begins. Hold down the gas when the number "2" fully appears on screen during the countdown, like in the image above. If you hold the gas too late, you'll have a normal start to the race. However, if you hold the gas too early, your vehicle will stall, and you'll be forced into a slower start than usual.

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Rainbow Six Siege's "most transformative" update in the game's 10-year history, Siege X, went live this week. It was seemingly embraced by players, as the game's Steam numbers jumped significantly following the debut of Siege X.

Data from SteamDB shows a massive spike in players on June 10 with the Siege X launch, peaking at around 142,000 concurrent players on Steam. It's still below Siege's all-time peak of 201,933 achieved on May 17, 2024, but it's an impressive gain all the same as people returned to Siege or tried it for the first time to check out the Siege X update and all of its new features and functionality.

Siege is currently inside the top five best-selling Steam games and inside the top 10 most-played games. Steam shares this data publicly, but Microsoft and Sony do not share similar sales or engagement data for the Xbox and PlayStation stores.

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The next game from Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone will boast a larger world than the one in his farming simulator. But you don't have to take our word for it; Barone himself made this specific comparison for Haunted Chocolatier.

On X, Barone stated that: "The world of Haunted Chocolatier is larger than Stardew Valley." He would know, since in December, Barone noted he was creating Haunted Chocolatier similar to Stardew Valley. "I'm coding it (mostly from scratch) in C#, and I'm working solo in all areas," Barone said after reconfirming he resumed development on Haunted Chocolatier.

The world of haunted chocolatier is larger than stardew valley

— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) June 11, 2025

It seems like Barone is slowly but surely opening up more about his next game. Last month, the developer discussed how he wanted to focus on mystery and whimsy with Haunted Chocolatier. Barone sounds like he wants players to "let go of your desire to engineer the perfect chocolate" and instead just follow their intuition.

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Halfway through 2025's Summer Game Fest, Resident Evil executive producer Jun Takeuchi popped on-screen to acknowledge the anticipation of Resident Evil 9's reveal. "Bear with us a little longer," he said. "Just a blink of an eye more, and it'll be ready." And he wasn't kidding. By the end of the show, RE9, or Requiem as we now know it, was revealed, pulling the rug from under our collective feet. The trailer had raised numerous questions: Is the new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak? Does it take place in a post-bombing, quarantined Raccoon City? And, most importantly, is it first- or third-person? In another surprise twist, I was able to get hands-on with the game for about 20 minutes, and while I got a few answers, I left with more questions.

Having now played a very small portion of the game, there's at least one question I can immediately answer: It's third- and first-person. At any point while playing, you can pause the game and switch from one perspective to another whenever you see fit, unlike Resident Evil Village, which added third-person post-launch and required you to start a separate save file to play it. Though I wish switching perspectives could have been done with the press of a button, this is still a marked improvement. Additionally, it's very clear that Capcom wanted Requiem to feel just as good in third-person as it does in its recent remakes of RE 2, 3, and 4. This is especially apparent in Requiem's cutscenes that are directed cinematically, seeing Grace interact within the scene, opposed to Biohazard and Village, which never broke that first-person perspective. That said, first-person is still recommended by the game.

Grace Ashcroft finding her with only a lighter.

For this hands-on, I chose to play it in its recommended first-person perspective. Still, I took a moment to switch to third-person, and it felt very comfortable and comparable to the recent RE remakes. It's a far cry from Village's third-person mode, which did all it could to still obstruct protagonist Ethan Winters' face from ever being seen. Generally, I prefer third-person Resident Evil, but the section I played felt more appropriately suited for first (which I'll explain momentarily). Whether or not some sections later in the game will be better suited for one perspective over the other, we'll have to wait and see. If time had allowed it during my brief hands-on, I would have played the demo again entirely in third-person just to see. But alas.

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Civilization 7 didn’t quite meet the lofty expectations of fans, but it’s still a solid empire-building strategy game worth adding to your collection. That’s especially true for console players, as you can grab Civilization 7 on PS5, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch for just $33 as part of the Woot Video Game Super Sale that runs until June 14. The PS5 and Xbox versions normally cost $70, while the Switch version is usually $60--so in all cases, you're saving quite a bit. While the Switch 2 version is not part of the deal, Switch 2 owners can grab the discounted Switch version, then upgrade to the digital Switch 2 Edition for $10 via the eShop for a total of $43 instead of the usual $70. Woot is an Amazon-owned company, meaning Amazon Prime members get free standard shipping on their orders. Woot also offers a 90-day limited warranty on all purchases.

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Considering the physical Civilization 7 Switch 2 Edition is just a code in a box--it's not even a Game-Key Card--you’re not missing out on anything by grabbing the original Switch version and the digital Switch 2 upgrade instead of the Switch 2 physical edition.

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While everyone waits for GTA 6, Rockstar Games continues to grow and evolve GTA Online. The newest major expansion, Money Fronts, has now been announced, and it's coming very soon.

Due out June 17, Money Fronts has players taking control of a massive money laundering operation. The character Martin Madrazo from the GTA 5 campaign shows up in the GTA Online DLC/

"With some creative bookkeeping and a little elbow grease, you'll end up further enriched and the taxman will be none the wiser," Rockstar said.

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Lego Party launches on PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year, bringing a blocky twist to the party board game formula pioneered by series like Mario Party and Dokapon. While the release date is not yet confirmed, you can preorder physical copies of Lego Party for $45 at Amazon. Grabbing an early copy will also get you a selection of exclusive playable characters as a bonus.

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If you preorder Lego Party, you’ll get five bonus Lego Minifigure characters to use in-game. So far, the preorder bonus characters have only been confirmed for the physical edition of the game. That said, considering digital preorders aren't live yet, it's likely to be included with digital preorders once they become available.

Lego Party Standard Edition $45 | Release TBA

The Lego Party standard edition is the only version of the game announced so far. You can preorder physical PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch copies at Amazon. We expect to see it available at more retailers in the near future. Digital preorders are not yet available, but you can wishlist the game on the PSN, Xbox Store, Switch eShop, or Steam to receive a notification when it becomes available.

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According to the official Lego Party website, the game will feature four "Challenge Zones," which are the Lego Party's version of gameboards like you would find in Mario Party, as well as 60 minigames. Some of the games shown in the trailers so far include racing vehicles, painting, kicking a soccer ball, and vying for control of a platform. The game will feature up to four players competing to earn the most Golden Bricks in local or online multiplayer, with support for cross-play so you can play with all your friends regardless of which console they use. Each player will get to customize their in-game Minifigure character with unique costumes.

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Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner is now the official publisher of the free-to-play card game, and to celebrate, the studio will be giving out a few freebies through its newly launched Web Shop.

The game was previously published by Nuverse, and Second Dinner says that the new digital storefront will give players more control over their purchases and offer bonus rewards not available in the iOS, Android, and PC in-game shops. To kick things off, players can log into the Web Shop and claim the following free items with the promo code WEBLAUNCH.

• 1 x Premium Mystery Variant
• 1 x Premium Mystery Border
• 3 x high-value one-time purchase bundles
• Daily Free Claim Boost: 200 Credits per day

The freebies available here are pretty good, as these items normally cost quite a bit when using the in-game "Gold" currency. A Premium Mystery variant on its own costs 800 Gold, and that's a sum that typically takes around a month to earn in the game if you don't buy the monthly season pass. Also on the horizon is a weekly promotional event called Web Shop Wednesdays, and players will be able to claim a free Common Mystery Border for one of their cards. A $5 bundle will also be offered, and this includes a Common Mystery Border and 600 Gold.

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Gaming legend Hideo Kojima was so sick in 2020 that he felt he "could never recover" or make games again, he said in an interview with GQ, in which he also discussed her current mental state and more.

"I felt like I might not ever be able to create a game again," he said of his illness. Being this sick prompted him to consider his life and career.

"I had all these ideas," he said. "So I wrote them down and passed them to my PA, as if it were my will. I kind of understood why people commit suicide. It was the end of the world."

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Epic Games wants to enhance Fortnite's appeal in Korea and announced multiple collaborations, including a new skin for South Korean soccer star Son Heung-min in Fortnite. Heung-min was also added to PUBG Battlegrounds a few years ago and featured in EA Sports FC 25.

The Son Heung-min bundle will be released in the game store and includes his official uniform, the Forward Edge accessory that changes style according to time, the Goal Getter wrapping sheet with a soccer motif, and his iconic Snap Ceremony emote. All are on sale for a limited time from June 21-28.

Son Heung-Min in Fortnite

In addition to Heung-min, Fortnite's music content has also been enhanced. Songs from BTS members Jungkook and Jimin, along with groups ENHYPEN, and ILLIT have been added as rhythm game content for Fortnite Festival.

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Funcom looks to have a certified hit on its hands, as Dune: Awakening peaked at over 140,000 concurrent players on Steam for the game's official launch day. This came five days after the online multiplayer survival title was unlocked early on June 5 for people who purchased the $70 Deluxe Edition or $90 Ultimate Edition--which offered five days of "advanced access."

Dune: Awakening officially arrived yesterday, June 10, and immediately set a new record for itself with 142,050 Steam concurrent players, per SteamDB. A lot of people were already playing the game before then, too. Plus, Dune: Awakening is currently the top-selling game on Steam, with the entry cost being $50. On top of the strong numbers, Funcom rolled out a launch-day patch to address server stability and fix bugs.

For context, Dune: Awakening is proving much more popular than Dune: Spice Wars, which is a strategy title. The latter topped out with 8,397 concurrent players on Valve's storefront, according to SteamDB. As such, Dune: Awakening appears to be the biggest game ever for the Dune franchise--with four other games based on the sci-fi series coming out between 1992 and 2001.

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Pokemon fans are used to catching 'em all, but later this year they'll have to resist the sweet temptation of eating their pocket monsters with the launch of themed Hershey's Kisses. The special-edition chocolate is inspired by Pokemon's very first generation and it features 151 unique foil designs inspired by the original 151 Kanto-region critters.

Pokemon x Hershey's

To make the hunt more exciting, Pokemon fans can claim a limited-edition collector's case to display their foil finds in. You'll also be able to track your collection online, and these Pokemon sweets will be available in 10- and 34-ounce bags at participating retailers. Each Hershey's Kiss features artwork of a Pokemon on the wrapper

You won't need to venture into any long grass either to get your hands on these Pokemon sweets, as the complete set will be available as part of a limited-edition collector's case. Each Hershey's kiss features artwork of a Pokemon on the foil wrapper.

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