Publisher Nexon has announced that The First Berserker: Khazan is getting a demo on January 16, and players will be able to spend as much time as they want in it.

The game's official Twitter account posted that the demo will go live on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT with "no end date scheduled." Presumably, this means that the demo will stay up for the foreseeable future for players to check out.

The First Berserker: Khazan is an action-RPG and the next entry in the Dungeon & Fighter series. It's set 800 years before the events of the series, and follows Khazan, who is falsely accused of treason and subsequently banished to the snowy mountains before going on a quest for vengeance. The game features Ben Starr, who voiced Final Fantasy XVI's main protagonist Clive Rosfield, as the voice of Khazan.

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When Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles was released nearly 25 years ago, it featured a roster of heroes--and a few villains--from Lucasfilm's Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. Jar Jar Binks was not among the playable characters in the game's original form, but he will be featured in the game's upcoming release on modern consoles. In the reveal trailer below, Jar Jar finally gets a chance to become an action hero.

Jar Jar shows far more skill and fighting prowess in that trailer than he ever displayed in The Phantom Menace or any of his subsequent appearances. Regardless, Jar Jar's ridiculous side is also on full display when he runs away from a pack of charging animals on Naboo. Courage was never Jar Jar's strong suit, but it might be fun to play all the way through the game as this unsung hero.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn are the two primary controllable characters in Power Battles. However, the game will also allow players to use Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, Queen Padme Amidala, Captain Panaka, Ki-Adi Mundi, a battle droid, and Darth Maul. It's also been tweaked by developer Aspyr to give the Jedi screen-accurate depictions of their respective lightsaber colors. For example, that means Mace Windu will be getting his purple lightsaber.

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Developer MegaPixel Studio and publisher Forever Entertainment have released a new trailer for The House of the Dead 2: Remake. It's releasing sometime in Spring 2025 for PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox.

The game is set in 2000, which is two years after the events of the first game, and monsters have taken over a small city. Players assume the control of a secret agent, James Taylor or Gary Stewart, as they investigate the source of the monster infestation. Players can also team up together in co-op mode.

Aside from the campaign, there is also a Boss Rush mode where players can challenges themselves to defeat the game's bosses as fast as they can. The training mode allows players to hone their skills in different scenarios before embarking on a mission. There are also multiple endings and branching levels, with the option to play with either the classic soundtrack or the remastered one.

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Bandai Namco has announced that registrations are now open for the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign closed beta test, which is officially referred to as a closed network test and takes place in mid-February.

The network test allows players to try out some of the standalone game's co-op elements, with players able to team up in squads of three as they try to survive across a three-day, three-night cycle. Players will face off against increasingly difficult bosses and enemy types, Bandai Namco said.

The network test is a "preliminary verification test" that aims to give Bandai Namco "various technical verifications" of the game's online systems ahead of launch.

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Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now live, and with it comes a new set of patch notes that tweak some of the changes made in the game's previous update.

"The team is always focused on making Zombies fun and rewarding (it’s why we make video games!), but we don’t always nail it the first time," reads the official Season 1 patch notes blog post.

"Last Friday’s changes to Big Game for Shadow Rift, the Shock Charge speedrun step for Terminus, and Directed Mode spawn delays after five looped rounds are prime examples of these," the blog post continues. "We know it’s not fun to see a 'fix' multiple weeks later for something that wasn’t bothering you in the first place, so we’re reverting the Directed Mode changes, giving Shadow Rift four new buffs, and scheduling a fix to allow speedrunners to safely use the Shock Charge tactic in Terminus again. The first two are live now, with the speedrun fix needing some extra testing before it goes live."

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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is celebrating its 20-year anniversary today, January 10, 2025. Below, we look back at how the team came up with a playful sense of scale as its central hook.

The Legend of Zelda series is filled with dynamics that stretch and alter the world of Hyrule. Whether it be going back in time or into a realm of darkness, these add a new element of exploration that you wouldn't see in a peaceful Hyrule. The goal with many of these design choices was to inspire wonder--to give players a reason to explore familiar areas they've seen several times before. The Minish Cap's shrinking feature is one of the best examples of The Legend of Zelda designers achieving that goal.

Recent games like Tinykin, It Takes Two, and Grounded have explored what it's like to explore the world while tiny, but few have created the dichotomy that The Minish Cap had with its shrinking feature. It encouraged fascination with the mundane--anything and everything could be hiding Link's next discovery.

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Nintendo's next console, the apparent Switch 2, is the talk of the town in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show this week due in part to the peripheral company Genki claiming to know what Nintendo is cooking up. Now, for the first time, Nintendo has broken its silence and commented on the leaks.

A spokesperson told Japanese newspaper The Sankei Shimbun (translated by Automaton) that the images and videos from CES are "not official." A spokesperson told CNET Japan (translated by Automaton), "The gaming hardware that Genki claims to be Nintendo hardware at CES is official and was not provided to the company by Nintendo."

At CES, Genki created a mockup of the Switch 2 that it claimed was based on a real Switch 2 console that it saw, going on to say the company was surprised by the media attention. Later, however, Genki told Game Spark that its mockup was in fact based only on leaks, not from seeing the system first hand, and that it doesn't actually know what Nintendo is planning.

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Jujutsu Kaisen has been a big hit since it was adapted for anime, and at long last, the complete second season of the popular show is headed to Blu-ray. Preorders are now open for Jujutsu Kaisen: Season Two. This will be released in several editions, starting with a standard $35.70 (was $40) Blu-ray that covers the Hidden Inventory and Premature Death arcs. This will be released on February 4, but if you're only interested in the Shibuya Icident saga, there'll be a standalone Blu-ray release as well as a collector's edition arriving on March 18.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory and Premature Death $35.70 (was $40)

Building off of the momentum of the first hit season, Jujutsu Kaisen: Season Two covers two major story arcs. The Hidden Inventory and Premature Death episodes follows Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto during a crucial escort mission--an event that sees the duo drift apart as they deal with powerful users of cursed energy and begin to question their role in protecting humanity from evil spirits.

There are some significant moments here, with one of the highlights being Gojo's battle with Toji Fushiguro--a conflict that ends with him becoming the strongest Jujutsu sorcerer of his era. This is essentially a prequel to the main series, but one that is expanded on in the excellent Jujutsu Kaisen movie.

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The Shibuya Incident returns to the main Jujutsu Kaisen storyline, and is an action-packed showdown as an alliance of cursed spirits and curse users work to seal Gojo away. The students of Jujutsu High also get involved, and several of the best fights of the series can be found in this arc.

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If you'd like to splurge on a special edition, the one that is available is loaded with quite a few extras. It comes with an 84-page art book, five art cards, character stickers, sticker sheets, and a cool keyring.

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In case you've missed it, you can also pick up the rest of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime on Blu-ray right now. The series tells a great story about evil spirits and the exorcists who hunt them, but it's the stellar animation that really makes this show shine.

• Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1: Part 1 -- $26.43
• Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1: Part 2 -- $25.14
• Jujutsu Kaisen: Season 1 Collector's Edition -- $67.70 ($71)
• Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie -- $22.42 ($35)

The Evil Dead film franchise holds the distinct honor of having not only a groovy remake, but also a downright terrifying recent standalone movie as well. Both of these films are getting new 4K steelbook editions from Shout Factory, so if you're looking to grow your horror collection with some stylish physical media, you can grab both of them right now. Evil Dead Rise will be out first on February 18 and is priced at $35, while the Evil Dead remake arrives on March 18 and is priced at $45.

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Based on the Sam Raimi film that was first released in 1981, Evil Dead is technically a secret sequel to the original. Directed by Fede Alvarez--who recently helmed the pretty great Alien: Romulus--the 2013 Evil Dead movie goes all in on the Deadite horror of its source material. All the hallmarks of the franchise are here--a cabin in the woods, an ancient book you definitely shouldn't read aloud from, and primordial evils--and the movie is a stomach-churning experience with gruesome special and practical effects.

Special features for this release haven't been confirmed yet, but if it inherits the extras from the previous 4K release, you can expect audio commentary from the cast and crew, several mini-documentaries about Evil Dead's production, and promotional materials.

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Evil Dead Rise was released back in 2023, and this flick is one of the more terrifying entries in the series. Starring Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland as two estranged sisters trying to save their families from the Deadites, the movie is bloody, horrifying, and full of scares that'll make your heart skip a few beats.

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In case you'd like to build a complete Evil Dead collection, the rest of the films starring Bruce Campbell as the boomstick-wielding Ash Campbell--and the TV series--are available on Blu-ray as well. These have been pretty popular over the decades, and the older movies combine horror with gruesome slapstick comedy. The 2015 TV series ran for 30 episodes across three seasons and was sadly canceled in 2018.

An animated revival of the TV series has been in development since 2022 and a new spin-off film, Evil Dead Burn, is scheduled to be released in 2026.

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Amazon has revealed its first batch of free PC games on Prime Gaming in 2025, and this month, subscribers can add classic sequels and zombie-slaying shooters to their collection. As a reminder, once you claim the free games from Prime Gaming, they are yours to keep forever--even if your subscription expires. If you aren't a member, you can sign up for Amazon Prime for as little as one month to take advantage of the subscription and score some great freebies.

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The first wave of releases are now available, and one of the highlights here is BioShock 2 Remastered. The 2010 sequel saw players return to the ruined undersea city of Rapture as one of the infamous Big Daddy enforcers. Players were able to explore the fallen metropolis, and the game's gunplay and storytelling was further refined. This remaster also added major graphical upgrades alongside the fun Protector Trials mode.

You can also check out the side-scrolling action-RPG Eastern Exorcist, puzzle game The Bridge, and a few other interesting titles right now. Starting January 16, you'll can claim games like the action-racer GRIP, check out an RPG set in the SteamWorld universe, and attempt to discover if you are indeed smarter than a fifth-grader.

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Hori Split Pad Pro - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition

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Zelda fans can get the Tears of the Kingdom-themed Hori Split Pad Pro for $48 at Best Buy. The 20% discount from its usual $60 price matches the best price we've seen since the handheld controller launched alongside the game in 2023. Additionally, Best Buy has marked this as a clearance deal, so the retailer will soon no longer carry this specific edition of the Split Pad Pro.

Hori Split Pad Pro - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition $48 (was $60)

Hori's Split Pad Pro substantially improves the ergonomics of the Switch in handheld mode by offering more conventional handles, larger buttons, triggers, and joysticks, and a proper D-pad. It also has a pair of remappable back triggers. When Best Buy eventually sells out, the Tears of the Kingdom Split Pad Pro is available at Amazon for $54.

The Hori Split Pad Pro is GameSpot's current pick for best Switch controller for handheld-focused players. It lacks rumble, motion controls, and NFC support for Amiibo, though, and you can only use it in handheld mode.

Best Buy also has the light gray/yellow Split Pad Compact on clearance for $40 (was $50). The Split Pad Compact is, as it sounds, a smaller version of the Split Pad, but it still improves the Switch's ergonomics.

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If you like the form factor of Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers but wish the left Joy-Con had a normal D-pad, Hori's Zelda-themed D-pad Controller, which replaces the left Joy-Con, is available for $23 (was $28) at Amazon.

For a conventional controller for docked play, check out the the Horipad Bluetooth Controller for $48 (was $60). The carbon black controller features Ocarina of Time Link as well as symbols such as the Hylian Crest and landscape art of Hyrule. The Horipad is officially licensed, and unlike many third-party controllers, it has a full motion motion controls.

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The release of Monster Hunter Wilds is just around the corner, but one player has taken the time between sequels to create an even harder way to play an earlier game in the series, Monster Hunter: World. Aaron Callaway decided to beat the game without any weapons by relying only on emotes, including the Hadoken fireball popularized by Street Fighter's Ryu and Ken.

Callaway posted a video on YouTube that demonstrated how an emote-only Monster Hunter: World run works. He notes that the other two emotes used were Street Fighter's Shoryuken and Devil May Cry's guns. However, the Shoryuken drained too much stamina and the DmC emote wasn't ideal either. That's why Callaway came to rely on the Hadoken, even though it's also comparatively weak and can only dish out 13 points in damage at most.

It's one thing to say you've done something and another to show it. To prove his achievement, Callaway posted his gameplay videos from his emote-only Monster Hunter: World run. The first video alone is just under three hours, but these videos demonstrate that the challenge is possible, even though there's no Achievement or Trophy waiting at the end for sticking with it.

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Bluey has collected tons of accolades over the years, including the TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming. The Australian animated show is extremely popular for viewers young and old, and later this year, Bluey and her family are getting their first official Lego sets. Specifics are yet to be revealed, but it has been confirmed that six Lego Bluey sets are arriving in 2025.

The Lego Bluey lineup will span both the Lego 4+ and Duplo categories, making them smaller sets aimed at young builders. Duplo sets typically feature a few dozen large pieces to assemble, while Lego's Preschooler sets often have around 100 pieces each.

You can expect the Bluey Lego and Duplo playsets to feature Bluey, Bingo, Bandit (Dad), and Chilli (Mom) as well as accessories that reference episodes of the show. Lego says the six sets will be revealed this spring and will give kids a chance to recreate scenes from the hit show.

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Earlier this week, the ongoing saga of Destiny 2 reached a new turning point with the release of Revenant Act 3. But the conclusion of that chapter means that players are getting new weapons and other improvements going forward.

Bungie has shared the details about Destiny 2's latest updates, including a pair of legendary weapons. The first is called Red Tape, and it's a stasis scout rifle; while the second is a stasis rocket launcher named Heretic's Fervor. You can see both weapons in action in the new trailer below, as well as a glimpse of the new exotic mission, Kell's Fall.

Completing Kell's Fall will give players access to yet another weapon: A powerful exotic shotgun called Slayer’s Fang. Players can also replay Kell's Fall to upgrade Slayer's Fang with up to four catalysts. Starting with the next episode debut, Heresy, on February 4, Destiny 2 will also increase the caps for Strange Coins to 199, while Osirian Ciphers and Nightfall Ciphers will be bumped from 10 to 30. Bungie has also invited players to begin voting for next fall's Festival of the Lost Armor.

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Monster Hunter fans don't have to wait much longer for the next mainline entry in Capcom's wildly popular action-RPG series. Monster Hunter Wilds is slated to launch February 28, and players can participate in a second open beta early next month. If you want to check out the series for the first time or are interested in owning Steam versions of the most recent games, Fanatical has brought back its terrific Build Your Own Monster Hunter Bundle. You can get Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter World for only 10 bucks total.

We'd recommend snagging each game's sprawling expansion, too. You can get the base games as well as Rise's Sunbreak DLC and World's Iceborne DLC for only $18.

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2 for $10 / 4 for $18 / All 8 for $25

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A movie based on the video game Sleeping Dogs was in the works for years, but it's apparently no longer moving ahead. Actor Donnie Yen (Ip Man, John Wick, Rogue One) was announced as the lead years ago, and he's now confirmed the momentum there once was to make the movie happen has stalled.

"I spent a lot of time and did a lot of work with these producers, and I even invested some of my own money into obtaining the drafts and some of the rights," Yen told Polygon. "I waited for years. Years. And I really want to do it. I have all these visions in my head, and unfortunately … I don't know, you know how Hollywood goes, right? I spent many, many years on it. It was an unfortunate thing."

Yen didn't provide any other specifics on what happened to the Sleeping Dogs movie, but it's not uncommon for Hollywood films to fall apart or trudge through the so-called development hell and never see the light of day for any number of reasons.

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Among a multitude of a Nintendo Switch 2 leaks and third-party accessory marketing, yet another leak has emerged. This time, the supposed leak shows a full 3D render of the console and its Joy-Cons.

Tech and phone website 91mobiles, in collaboration with OnLeaks, published the renders. They depict a black handheld console, which looks similar to the Switch, albeit larger than either the OLED or original models. With the Joy-Cons attached, 91mobiles published the following dimensions: 271 x 116.4 x 31.4mm (10.67 x 4.58 x 1.24 inches). The stated screen size is 8.4 inches.

These dimensions match prior calculations based on Genki's Switch 2 mock-up, made to promote the company's line of accessories. Genki further claimed the system will launch in April and clarified that it does not know the system's internals; representatives only claimed knowledge of the physical body and features like magnetic controllers.

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Nintendo announced its next big Lego collaboration is a set based on the original Game Boy handheld. The new kit joins Lego's line of other video game system replicas like the NES and Atari.

Lego and Nintendo revealed the upcoming Lego Game Boy kit with a short teaser trailer on X (formerly Twitter). While the Lego Game Boy's design was not fully revealed, the teaser video previewed recognizable components like the classic purple face buttons, black D-pad, and pieces of the gray case. Assuming the sizes of the teased pieces are the final design, it's looking like this new Lego display set could be roughly the same size as the original Game Boy DMG handheld.

The short teaser concludes with confirmation that the Lego Game Boy set will launch in October, but no specific date or pricing information was given. We'll be sure to update this post when more information is announced, including preorder availability.

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It's not often that an existing World of Warcraft class specialization gets a dramatic redesign, but that's exactly what's happening to Marksmanship Hunters in the game's upcoming 11.1 Undermine(d) update.

As detailed in the public test realm patch notes for the update and now available for testing, Blizzard is looking to redefine what Marksmanship Hunters are all about by removing pets from the equation and replacing them with an eagle companion that will support players in a new (albeit less directly controllable) way.

"Moving into Undermine(d), we are looking to reimagine Marksmanship's sharpshooter fantasy and reconcile some large spec friction points such as Lone Wolf," Blizzard writes. "Undermine(d) is seeing Marksmanship lose their pet functionalities and it is instead joined in battle by a unique eagle pet that will exist outside of the game space but continue to support you in combat in a uniquely Marksmanship way."

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One of Konami's next big games is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the 2004 game. With the calendar now changed over to 2025, that means 2024 came and went entirely without Konami giving any major update on the game or telling fans when they can expect to play it.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was announced at the PlayStation Showcase in 2023, but at the time, Konami did not provide a release date, or even a window, for the game. It was never confirmed for a 2024 release, either, but fans thought it might release during the year due in part to an erroneous social media post. It didn't, so the wait continues.

At the end of October 2024, a financial document from Konami listed the release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater as "TBD." A spokesperson for Konami told GameSpot, "Right now there's nothing new we can share at the moment."

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