God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Set

Preorders available March 17

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To celebrate the God of War series' 20th anniversary on March 22, Sony has announced a slew of new merch for the series, including art prints, vinyl collections, collectibles, and more. One of the coolest is the God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Set, which collects artwork from God of War's 20-year history along with commentary from the developers. Preorders for the two-book collection are set to launch on March 17.

God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Set Preorders available March 17

The God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Set is a two-volume hardcover book collection that features artwork, behind-the-scenes materials, and exclusive interviews with key members of each game's development team. Volume One: Greek Saga covers the original God of War Trilogy and its numerous spinoffs, while Volume Two: Norse Saga details the development of God of War 2016 and God of War Ragnarok. Both volumes come in an ornate collector's box.

Pricing information has not been revealed, and we don't know when the book set will launch. However, preorders will open on March 17, and we expect it will be available on PlayStation Direct and Amazon. We'll be sure to update once they're live.

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PlayStation's steadily growing library of PC ports don't receive meaningful discounts all that often, but many games in the publisher's catalog are included in Steam's annual Spring Sale. A bunch of titles are on sale for 50% off, including The Last of Us Part 1, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. But if you're interested in picking up a PlayStation PC game or two, you'll want to head over to Fanatical instead. The digital storefront, which is a GameSpot sister site, is offering Steam keys for PlayStation games for even lower prices than buying directly from Steam.

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• Death Stranding: Director's Cut -- $16.39 ($40)
• Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut -- $43.19 ($60)
• God of War -- $18 ($50)
• God of War: Ragnarok -- $43.19 ($60)
• God of War: Ragnarok Digital Deluxe -- $50.39 ($70)
• Helldivers 2 -- $28.79 ($40)
• Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition -- $43.19 ($60)
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered -- $36 ($50)
• Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition -- $36 ($60)
• The Last of Us Part 1 -- $27 ($60)
• The Last of Us Part 1 Digital Deluxe -- $31.49 ($70)
• The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered -- $45 ($50) | Releases April 3
• Lego Horizon Adventures -- $35.39 ($50)
• Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered -- $27 ($60)
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales -- $22.49 ($50)
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 -- $54 ($60)
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe -- $63 ($70)
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart -- $27 ($60)
• Returnal -- $27 ($60)
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure -- $21.59 ($60)
• Silent Hill 2 -- $36.39 ($70)
• Silent Hill 2 Digital Deluxe -- $41.59 ($80)
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection -- $18 ($50)
• Until Dawn -- $40.19 ($50)

Most of the deals are for games published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. For instance, you can get Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, or The Last of Us Part 1, and Returnal for $27 each. Older PlayStation exclusives such as God of War and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection are discounted to just $18. For a co-op game for the whole family, check out Sackboy: A Big Adventure for $21.59.

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Not all of Fanatical's discounts eclipse 50%. Newer ports like God of War: Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition are $43.19 and $36, respectively. Until Dawn, which released on PC in October, is on sale for $40.19--five bucks less than Steam's price. One rare exception to the rule that Fanatical is cheaper for PlayStation PC games is Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut: it's $43.19 at Fanatical and $40.19 on Steam.

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The Hobbit: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition

$87 (was $195)

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The Silmarillion: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition

$89 (was $195)

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The Lord of the Rings: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition

$136 (was $250)

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The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set (2024)

$178 (was $325)

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Amazon has some superb deals on collectible editions of J.R.R. Tolkien's three most beloved books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. Specifically, Amazon is offering $100-plus discounts on the Deluxe Special Editions of the popular versions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Meanwhile, The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition, the 2024 hardcover box set featuring dozens of new sketches and paintings by Alan Lee, is on sale for a new all-time low price of $178 (was $325).

You can take a closer look at these collectible editions of Tolkien's classic fantasy novels below. We also put together a list of Amazon's best deals on collector's and special edition Tolkien books below. Beyond the pricey illustrated editions, you can get the 2024 Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set and The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien for over 50% off.

The Hobbit: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition $87 (was $195)

The Deluxe Special Edition of The Hobbit has numerous unique features not found in the standard edition published by William Morrow in 2023. The 384-page book has a redesigned, premium binding made of cloth board and quarterbound in ribbed green leather. The custom clothbound slipcase and cover have foil-stamped logos and text. While the standard edition has blue stained page edges, the Special Edition opts for gold edges instead, which adds to its luxurious aesthetic. Like the standard edition, you'll get built-in ribbon bookmark.

This version also comes with a few unique bonuses: two fold-out, poster-sized maps of Thror's Map and the Wilderland, an 88-page illustrated booklet, and an art card reproduction of the painting Tolkien made for The Hobbit's original dust jacket.

Both Tolkien Illustrated Editions of The Hobbit feature 50 sketches, paintings, and other artwork created by Tolkien while he drafted the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.

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The Silmarillion's Deluxe Special Edition is on sale for almost the exact the same price. Unlike The Hobbit's deal, this isn't the all-time low price for the popular Middle-earth companion compiled by Christopher Tolkien. That said, $89 is still one of the lowest prices we've seen this year--it was selling for close to $150 just a few weeks ago.

The Tolkien Illustrated Edition of The Silmarillion is 448 pages and includes 50 illustrations, paintings, and sketches by J.R.R. Tolkien. The pricier Deluxe version has a ribbed spine quarterbound in blue leather and a cloth board cover. The custom clothbound slipcase and cover feature foil-stamped symbols and Elvish script. The book has silver page edges, the text is printed in two colors, and you can mark your place with a ribbon bookmark.

Inside the slipcase you'll also find a Taniquetil art card and a pair of poster-sized maps of Beleriand. One map shows an earlier version of the region, while the second shows a more fully realized setting. In addition to the maps and art card, you'll get an illustrated booklet detailing the creation of The Silmarillion, as told by Christopher Tolkien.

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The Lord of the Rings: Deluxe Special Edition isn't on sale for as good of a deal as the other two, but it's also a much larger book since it features all three volumes of Tolkien's masterwork. The 1,248-page Deluxe Illustrated Edition was the first of the three to release--William Morrow published it in 2022--so many of the unique features found in the other two were pulled from here. It includes a pair of fold-out maps of Middle-earth created Chrstopher Tolkien, a quarterbound red leather spine and cloth board cover, clothbound slipcase, and foil-stamped images and text on cover and case.

The pages of the Deluxe Special Edition have gold edges--the standard edition has red edges--and throughout the text you'll find 30 full-color illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien. Like the standard edition, this version includes a ribbon bookmark and the complete original text, including the lengthy appendices.

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Fans of The Lord of the Rings have another ultra-premium option when it comes to illustrated editions of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Last year, William Morrow released a remastered version of the beloved 1992 hardcover edition.

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set launched with a list price of $325, but Amazon currently has the box set for $178. This discount saves you close to $150 and is the best deal we've seen for this stunning collection and saves

Split into three volumes, this box set features a bevy of illustrations by fan-favorite artist Alan Lee. Notably, the 2024 box set has over 50 brand-new pencil sketches and full-color paintings.

Like the Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Editions, these books are bound in leather and cloth. The cloth board slipcase and the covers have silver foil-stamped symbols and text.

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set also comes with a trio of art cards and two fold-out maps by Christopher Tolkien.

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• The Hobbit: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition -- $87 ($195)
• The Silmarillion: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition -- $89 ($195)
• The Lord of the Rings: Deluxe Illustrated 3-Volume Box Set -- $178 ($325)
• The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien: 3-Volume Box Set -- $61 ($125)
• 2024 Tolkien Collector's Editions
  • The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set -- $52 ($105)
  • The Fellow of the Ring Collector’s Edition -- $22.50 ($35)
  • The Two Towers Collector's Edition -- $20.80 ($35)
  • The Return of the King Collector’s Edition -- $17.50 ($35)
  • The Hobbit Collector’s Edition -- $20.82 ($35)
  • The Silmarillion Collector’s Edition -- $20.42 ($35)
• The History of Middle-earth Hardcover Box Sets (2024)
  • The History of Middle-earth Box Set 1 -- $59 ($125)
  • The History of Middle-earth Box Set 2 -- $48 ($100)
  • The History of Middle-earth Box Set 3 -- $66 ($125)
  • The History of Middle-earth Box Set 4 -- $69 ($125)

The Middle-earth 6-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Digital)

$191 (was $210) | Releases March 18

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If you're interested in adding 4K Blu-ray editions of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies to your collection, the new Middle-earth 6-Film Collection releases March 18. It includes 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and digital editions of the theatrical and extended cuts, which makes it the most comprehensive release of Peter Jackson's adaptations thus far. Meanwhile, The Lord of the Rings 4K Steelbook Collection received a new printing earlier this month--though you'll need to buy the $170 box set from a third-party seller, as Amazon is sold out already.

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Last year, Zynga debuted Star Wars Hunters, a free-to-play 4v4 shooter that introduced new characters and placed them in deathmatches in familiar locations from across the Star Wars universe. However, less than a year after its launch, launch, Zynga has announced Star Wars Hunters will shut down this fall.

On the official Star Wars Hunters site, Zynga shared the news that the game will receive its final update on all platforms on April 15. Following that update, Hunters will remain playable and available for download until October 1. Afterwards, the servers will be shut down, servers will be shut down, rendering it completely unplayable. Zynga also thanked fans for their support and promised to be transparent during the game's final months.

"We understand this news may be disappointing and want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly. Your passion and dedication to the game and its community have meant the world to us, and we are committed to providing visibility and updates throughout the transition process."

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Although Assassin's Creed Shadows won't be available through Xbox Game Pass, at least at launch, there will be a perk for subscribers. Game Pass Ultimate members who purchase Shadows will have have the ability to play the game through Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Microsoft just revealed this feature as part of its “stream your own game” perk for Ultimate tier subscribers. However, this only applies to digital copies of games, not physical ones. "Stream your own game" is different than Xbox’s own Play Anywhere program, which gives players both native Windows PC and Xbox versions of games if they purchase either one.

A new addition to the "Stream your own game" library is emerging from the darkness soon.
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Certain games in the Game Pass library can be streamed, but not all of them. If a game leaves Game Pass, it can normally no longer be streamed even if it's been purchased. That makes this feature particularly useful, although it remains unclear how widely it will be supported. Some other games that are part of the "stream your own game" feature are Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Life is Strange: Double Exposure.

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Polish developer People Can Fly has announced that it's making a game for Sony Interactive Entertainment based on an IP that Sony owns, though it remains to be seen what the game is.

In a statement, People Can Fly said the new game is in the works under the codename Project Delta. As part of the agreement between People Can Fly and Sony, there will be a milestone process. Details weren't provided, but this is a common practice where development progress is reviewed at certain intervals.

People Can Fly did not divulge the specific scope and terms of its milestone agreement with Sony but said it does not differ much from standard work-for-hire projects of this nature. The Polish studio has a lot of experience in this department, as it has worked with big game companies on projects before, including Gears of War: Judgment with Microsoft, Fortnite: Saves the World with Epic, and Outriders with Square Enix. People Can Fly is also working with PUBG company Krafton on a new game codenamed Project Echo and is collaborating with The Coalition on Gears of War: E-Day.

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The PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5 has been out for almost a decade, and it's been endlessly modded in the intervening 10 years. However, the recently released Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced upgrade isn't compatible with mods from the prior version. But now, it looks like Rockstar is opening the door for those mods to make the leap into the Enhanced era, courtesy of the team behind its FiveM and RedM creator communities.

Cfx.re, which was brought into Rockstar in 2023, has revealed that it is developing a new official mod tool that will "assist the modding community in making their assets compatible with the new upgrade."

According to the announcement, Cfx.re hasn't set a release date for the mod tool yet. But it notes that that "we're currently focused on completing the final few tasks required to release the tool." The full announcement of the tool, with "comprehensive documentation," will be shared on the day it goes live.

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The God of War franchise is turning 20 years old later this month, and to celebrate, developer Sony Santa Monica has announced a free update to God of War Ragnarok that'll go live on March 20. Inspired by the working title of 2005's God of War, as well as the skin that players could earn in God of War 2 if they finished the game on God Mode difficulty, the Dark Odyssey collection includes several cosmetic skins for Kratos and his weapons, and outfits for Atreus and Freya.

Beyond that, fans can also expect the franchise to celebrate its impressive milestone with an art exhibition, game sales, and some retail therapy as there'll be quite a lot of celebratory merchandise available to purchase.

First up, the Dark Odyssey collection adds a modern version of the black and gold character skin that can be equipped to Kratos, complementary armor pieces, new armor sets for companions, and new weapon cosmetics. One thing to note here is that the Dark Odyssey cosmetics for weapons and shields are made specifically for the fully upgraded version of each weapon and will only be available for use upon reaching that upgrade level.

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Bethesda's 2023 RPG Starfield is not ruled out for PS5, but it also hasn't been announced for Sony's system like some of Bethesda's other games have, including Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Now, a listing on Bethesda's modding website might suggest a PS5 edition of the game is coming.

Reddit user Dollar99Man reshared a finding from YouTube user 510deshawn who discovered that the Bethesda Creation Kit website for Starfield was updated with the PlayStation logo, sitting alongside the logos for PC and Xbox. However, the Starfield Creation Kit hub does not allow players to choose "PlayStation" as a platform in the filter, despite the logo appearing on one of the mod's pages.

It's possible to tweak the URL to force the filter to show mods listed for PlayStation. For a period of time today, March 14, this displayed one result for the mod listed for PlayStation. However, it has since been removed.

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The Boy and the Heron 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition

$25 (was $45)

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Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron Steelbook Edition is on sale for its lowest price yet at Amazon and Walmart. Released last summer on 4K Blu-ray for $45, The Boy and the Heron Steelbook is up for grabs for only $25.

The 4K Steelbook Edition of The Boy and the Heron is actually cheaper than the standard 4K edition ($32) and 1080p Blu-ray ($25.75) at the moment.

The Boy and the Heron 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition $25 (was $45)

The Boy and the Heron became the second Hayao Miyazaki-directed Ghibli film to win the the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. It's widely considered to be one of the storied animation studio's best films, joining classics such My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo, and Spirited Away--the other Ghibli film that took home the Academy Award.

The steelbook matches the aesthetics of previous Studio Ghibli limited-edition releases, but it's the first 4K Blu-ray from the beloved studio. It's actually the second Hayao Miyazaki film to receive a 4K release, as The Castle of Cagliostro, Miyazaki's directorial debut, released on 4K a few years back. It's a great animated comedy, but it initially released in 1979, years before the formation of Studio Ghibli.

All three versions of The Boy and the Heron include the following bonus features:

• Feature-Length Storyboards
• Interview with Composer Joe Hisaishi
• Interview with Producer Toshio Suzuki
• Interview with Supervising Animator Takeshi Honda
• Drawing with Takeshi Honda
• "Spinning Globe" Music Video
• Teasers and Trailers

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If you want to add more Studio Ghibli films to your collection, you'll find plenty of great deals on steelbook editions from the Ghibli catalog below:

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Avowed's latest update includes quite a bit of content, but in addition to the usual bug-fixes and stability improvements players expect from a post-launch patch, the 1.3.0 update also includes a number of new features and gameplay changes that were specifically requested by players.

"Your input is key to help us refine and expand Avowed, and we are excited to keep rolling out updates," the game's developers wrote in a recent forum post. "Within the next few weeks, we are going to be releasing a roadmap that will go over some of the plans we have that will be coming to the game over the upcoming year, so keep your eyes peeled!"

Although Obsidian hasn't said anything about a potential expansion for the game, Avowed director Carrie Patel says she'd "love to see us do more" with the game, so the sheer number of tweaks and new additions included in the latest patch isn't too surprising.

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The last decade alone has seen a major shift in how entertainment is produced and consumed, and while the future isn't set in stone, Avengers: Endgame and The Electric State directors Joe and Anthony Russo have predicted that "linear visual storytelling" is in for a big shake-up once Gen Z becomes the dominant consumers of media. In a new interview, the duo explained how the future of entertainment could be dominated by projects that embrace both gaming and traditional formats to tell a story.

"We are in the biggest transitional moments in the history of linear visual storytelling," Joe Russo said to The Hollywood Reporter. "It's very hard to say in this moment where it’s going because a lot of that is going to be dictated by the taste of Gen Z once they become the dominant consumers. And I don't know that anyone knows what their taste is yet because they have been trained on a completely different model of consumption than we are used to. I expect radical change, I expect immersion, I expect a blending of virtual and linear, gaming and linear."

The Russos are already experimenting with a two-pronged approach to their projects, as The Electric State has a companion game scheduled to arrive later this month. The directors have also mentioned how they're "open" to having video games developed based on their next two Marvel movies, Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. This also lines up with previous comments by Russo about how he believes the future of entertainment will be dominated by gaming.

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Silent Hill f Standard Edition

$70 | Get $10 Gift Card at Best Buy

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Revealed by Konami in 2022, Silent Hill f received a new cinematic trailer this week--though no release date was announced. Showing off a chilling small town in Japan and its lead protagonist, student Shimizu Hinako, it looks like another terrifying entry in the beloved franchise. If you're excited about the chance to finally dive in, preorders are now open at select retailers. Silent Hill f will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC at launch.

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No official preorder bonuses from Konami have been revealed yet, though an announcement is likely arriving at a later date. Keep in mind that most retailers don’t make you pay for your item until it ships--so you're free to preorder now, then swap up your choice if there's a retailer-exclusive bonus that catches your eye. For now, you can get a free $10 gift card for preordering at Best Buy.

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Nintendo Power was a popular staple of '90s gaming culture, offering not just insight into upcoming Nintendo video games, but also various comics based on many of the Big N's franchises. One of its most popular comics was Super Mario Adventures, which ran in the magazine from 1992 through 1993. The comic strip followed Mario and Luigi as they attempt to rescue Princess Toadstool from the clutches of Bowser. If you've ever wanted to revisit the comic, the full Super Mario Adventures series is available as a standalone graphic novel, and right now, it's on sale for one of the best prices we've seen in years.

Super Mario Adventures (Paperback) $10.55 (was $17)

Super Mario Adventures is a full-color graphic novel inspired by the video game series. This collection includes every installment of the series that ran in Nintendo Power, making it great for nostalgic fans and folks looking to enjoy the comic for the first time. The 112-page paperback collection is rarely discounted this much, and this is its lowest price since late 2022. This discount makes it an easy recommendation if you're looking for a way to enjoy the Mushroom Kingdom from a whole new perspective.

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Another cool way to dive into the world of Mario is with The Art of Super Mario Odyssey. The hardcover book is currently on sale for $28.49 (was $50), and it gives you a behind-the-scenes look at its development across 368 pages. The hardcover book looks great, making it an excellent centerpiece for your coffee table.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Paperback) is on sale too, and it's an excellent companion for Super Mario Adventures. This graphic novel also debuted in Nintendo Power, and since it serves as an adaptation of the iconic NES game, fans are bound to find it a worthwhile purchase at just $16.89 (was $20).

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The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year is expected to be a big moment in the video game industry, and many are wondering how the system is going to sell. Nintendo has not published any sales projections for the system, but one analyst has now said the new console will fail to sell as many units right away compared to the original system.

Joost Van Dreunen of Aldora said in a report that the Switch 2's backwards compatibility support, along with its "relatively modest technical improvements," will "ensure a slower adoption curve." This will be particularly pronounced for cost-conscious consumers, Van Dreunen said. The analyst said the Switch 2 is projected to sell for about $400 at launch, which is $100 more than the Switch launched at in 2017. Other analysts have suggested similar price points, while one analyst believes it could go as high as $500.

Regarding backwards compatibility, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will play games from the original Switch, but not every title will be supported.

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The superb 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2 is on sale for its lowest price yet on PC over at Fanatical. For a limited time, you can save nearly 50% on a Steam code for rebuilt edition of Konami's survival horror classic. The standard edition is up for grabs for $36.39, while the Digital Deluxe Edition is $41.59.

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These deals are substantially better than what Steam is offering during its Spring Sale. Directly from Steam, the standard edition is $49 and the Digital Deluxe is $56.

Like the original Silent Hill 2, Bloober Team's remake is a dark descent into a world that has an oppressive atmosphere. Full of surreal nightmares, players not only have to survive the terrors stalking Silent Hill but find answers to the questions that have haunted the protagonist James Sunderland for several years.

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Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is celebrating its 20-year anniversary today, March 14, 2025. Below, we take a look at how the unusual platformer had a spark unlike anything else in the series.

When fans think of the Donkey Kong series' platforming games, it's easy to consider the timeline as one that began with Rare and its groundbreaking CG graphics in the SNES era before the baton was eventually picked up by Retro Studios with Donkey Kong Country Returns. In Nintendo's history of wacky and inventive ways to play games, there is perhaps nothing quite as bizarre as Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, released in North America in 2005 for GameCube, which gave the iconic ape a stopgap to remember in between the Rare and Retro eras.

The credit can't all go to the Kyoto company though, quite literally so because this was in fact the debut of its newly established EAD (Entertainment, Analysis and Development) Tokyo studio designed to attract new talent from Japan's capital. Even the technology that's front-and-center in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat wasn't created by Nintendo but rather Namco in its 2003 music spin-off Donkey Konga.

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Square Enix has announced a crystal-shattering sales milestone for the Final Fantasy franchise. Worldwide, the RPG series has now topped 200 million copies sold, with the achievement apparently coinciding with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series surpassing 5 million units sold.

The official Final Fantasy account on X shared the Ifrit-sized accomplishment for the series. The post also thanks players for "wherever you joined us on our adventures." The RPG franchise began in 1987 with the original Final Fantasy, with the most recent mainline addition being Final Fantasy XVI in 2023. Last year saw the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and the remake made its way to PC at the beginning of this year. In fact, the game starring Cloud Strife and crew set a Steam concurrent-players record for the series. The PC release has also led to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth becoming one of 2025's best-selling games so far. It's an intriguing development after Square Enix noted that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI failed to meet sales expectations in September.

The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, and the Final Fantasy series has now sold over 200 million copies across the globe!
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The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series--consisting of the first six mainline games in the franchise--originally launched on PC and mobile devices in 2021. Square Enix then brought the Pixel Remaster series to Switch and PS4 in April 2023, with an Xbox Series X|S release happening in 2024. Speaking of Microsoft, Final Fantasy XIV finally arrived on Xbox Series X|S last year, too. The MMO's success has actually led to Square Enix promising more of its games for Xbox.

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Rockstar has released the latest GTA Online update, and part of it involves a St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Everyone who logs into GTA Online now through March 19 will get the Blarney's Stout t-shirt and the matching Blarney's beer hat. You can see both items in the image below. This content is available to players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and the newly launched Enhanced version of GTA 5 for PC.

GTA Online is celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

GTA Online isn't the only popular game celebrating St. Patrick's Day, as the "Clover Craze" event is going on now in the Call of Duty games Black Ops 6 and Warzone.

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Since it was first revealed, Rebellion's upcoming game Atomfall has often been compared to Bethesda's Fallout. While both games do share a few similarities--from post-apocalyptic themes to killer robots--Rebellion says the game is more than just Fallout with a British coat of paint.

"Once you play it for a bit, you're like, 'oh, this is its own thing for sure,'" art director Ryan Greene explained to IGN. "And one of our owners, Jason Kingsley, he's a big Fallout fan, so inevitably there was going to be some parallels in that any kind of survival in the apocalypse, immediately Fallout's going to come up as a thing. And those guys are great at what they do. And that's cool. The reality is, here's this very successful franchise and we're version 1.0. To be compared to those guys--thank you very much--yes, we appreciate it because that’s a skillful team that's making that stuff."

Another key differentiator in the game is its lack of a traditional main quest, as players will instead work their way through several interconnected stories that all eventually connect to the overarching mystery of the game. Greene added that Atomfall will even allow you to adopt a non-lethal approach to playing the game, and he's "fairly certain" that the game can be completed without needing to kill a single person.

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