Squid Games is taking over Fortnite, as Epic Games has announced that new creator-made games are available now to play. Like its Netflix source material, these are inspired by childhood games, but they're given a deadly twist as failure can result in elimination--at least it's better than what happens to the poor souls who lose a game in the popular TV series.

As you'd expect, there are also a few Fortnite elements present here, and some of the games revolve around lethal sumo rings, a deadly trap-filled gauntlet, and a recreation of the iconic Red Light, Green Light game.

One of the new modes teased was Squid Games: Island Escape. Now available, Island Escape revolves around players outrunning the Squid Games Guards and extracting themselves. Players assuming the role of Squid Games Contestants will compete in five minigames, and succeeding will unlock powerful loot to help them in their escape attempt. The catch here is that Guards will have several advantages as they chase down players, and the fewer survivors there are when they reach the boat, the bigger the payoff will be for all remaining players.

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Back in June, Lego Builder's Journey developer revealed its next game utilizing the iconic plastic bricks, Lego Voyagers. This time around the game is a co-op adventure game where you play as two, single-stud bricks heading off on a journey about "friendship and play." Now, as revealed in a trailer released by publisher Annapurna Interactive, a release date has been set in stone.

You'll be able to pick up Lego Voyagers in a month's time on September 15, when it will be launching on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and the original Nintendo Switch. The new trailer, which you can check out below, offers up a good look at what you can expect from the upcoming game. It looks like you can expect some light puzzle elements, which of course includes building things--one scene shows one player brick holding down a set of bricks while the other builds a catapult to get across a ravine.

The whole goal for these two sentient Lego bricks is to rescue an abandoned spaceship, and it looks like they'll be traveling by boat and train as they slowly make their way to achieve that dream. You'll be able to play the game in both local and online co-op, and if you own a copy of the game, you'll be able to invite a friend to play the whole game for free alongside you with the Friend's Pass. If you're at Gamescom later this month, you'll also be able to try out a demo of the game.

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When it released in 1999, American Pie was an instant success. The raunchy comedy racked up over $230 million at the box office, and it'd go on to spawn a variety of sequels over the years--and remains a classic to this day. Folks looking to relive the wild adventure can now preorder the American Pie Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray, offering over three hours of bonus features plus a hilarious cover design for its premium case. It's slated for a September 30 release.

American Pie Limited Edition Steelbook $30 (was $35) | Releases September 30

This premium edition of American Pie includes 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and digital copies of both the theatrical and unrated versions of the film. It supports Dolby Vision and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, meaning it should both look and sound great in modern home theaters. What's most impressive, however, is its $30 price tag, which is the exact same price as the standard American Pie 4K Blu-ray. Essentially, you're not paying any extra for the cool steelbook case--making this the best version to add to your collection. Preorders are available at Amazon and Walmart.

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While there are three hours of bonus features in this collection, none of them are technically new and can be found on existing Blu-rays. Still, there's plenty of hilarious content for you to check out. Here's a look at what's included.

Note: These are offered in standard Blu-ray.

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The Battlefield 6 open beta is back up and running for its second and final weekend, and while it does indeed afford players the ability to dabble in a playlist with class-locked weapons, it's not immediately obvious. There is just one "closed" weapon playlist in the open beta currently, and it's not visible when you boot up the game. You need to scroll over to the right to find it.

The playlist is called "Closed Weapon All-Out Warfare." The description reads, "Experience the same large-scale battle of Conquest or Breakthrough with the addition of class-locked weapons." As that description alludes to, this playlist does not feature the new mode for Weekend 2, Rush.

The closed weapon setup will feel familiar to people who played older Battlefield games, where weapons are locked to specific classes instead of being available to all players. Battlefield 2042 did away with this, allowing people to freely pick and choose the weapons they wanted, irrespective of their class, as part of the controversial Specialist setup. Some portion of the audience didn't enjoy this, while others embraced this expanded freedom.

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Metal Gear Solid V will be turning 10 in September, but it still stirs up conversation--especially about the fallout between Konami, Hideo Kojima, and longtime Snake voice actor David Hayter. When Hayter was replaced by actor Kiefer Sutherland for MGS5, fans were stunned, and Hayter himself took it hard. Back in 2015, he said playing the game would feel like "60 hours of humiliation."

But it seems that time away from things has changed his mind. Speaking to PC Gamer ahead of the Metal Gear Solid Delta release, Hayter said he finally gave the game a shot. "I didn't want to play the game because I figured it would hurt my feelings," he said. "Then, you know, 10 years went by, and I was like, 'To hell with my feelings. What do I care?" As a veteran screenwriter, he added, "I get fired for a living...I'm not a child."

Once he played it, Hayter was surprised by how much he enjoyed it. "I was like, 'Stop being a baby and play the game.' So I played it. It's amazing." He admitted it gave him a new perspective on fans who once told him MGS5 was their favorite. "I'd be like, 'What the hell, dude? Thanks. You wanna give me a paper cut as well? Maybe pour some lemon juice on it?' And then I played it and I'm like, 'I think this is my favorite gameplay of the series.'"

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One of the most popular game modes in the NBA 2K franchise is MyTeam--2K's version of EA's Ultimate Team--in which players can build their own super squads using player cards purchased in packs or earned through in-game challenges. NBA 2K26 is looking to improve on the MyTeam experience with a groundbreaking addition, as the players and teams of the WNBA will be available in the mode for the first time ever.

WNBA players will be "fully integrated" into MyTeam in this year's NBA 2K game, which will allow players to mix and match current and legendary WNBA players with players from the NBA. Attributes and Badges will work the same for all players regardless of gender, according to the official announcements, in an effort to ensure a "balanced, consistent gameplay experience no matter who is on the court."

Angel Reese, appearing on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA 2K26's MyTeam mode.

WNBA team jerseys and court floors will also be added for players to unlock in the game mode--though the MyTeam versions of the WNBA court floors will have an NBA-regulation three-point line. New commentary has been recorded to reflect the new pool of MyTeam players, with featured voices including Kevin Harlan, Greg Anthony, and Stan Van Gundy.

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Battlefield 6 is now available in open beta, and soon it will fully launch worldwide for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. EA and Dice seemingly have a massive hit on their hands, as the beta numbers look extremely promising, even beating out Call of Duty's all-time player count on Steam. The first-person shooter keeps the foundation of what makes Battlefield great while also adding some new twists to appeal to different parts of the community.

Whether you're a Battlefield veteran or someone joining the ranks for the first time in Battlefield 6, you'll likely have some questions about a certain part of the game. Below, you can find a comprehensive hub of every guide we've done on Battlefield 6 so you'll be able to answer any question you may have about the multiplayer experience.

As Battlefield 6 is still a new game, we'll be adding more and more guides to this hub over time. For now, you can see guides about general gameplay, in-depth loadouts, and explanations going over different parts of the game.

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The price of many products is increasing of late, due in part to tariffs and other economic conditions, and this has stretched to gaming as well. Against this backdrop, FuturLab has released a tongue-in-cheek trailer for PowerWash Simulator 2 that confirms the standalone sequel's price--$25 USD--which is the same as the first game.

"FuturLab acknowledges that in the current cost-of-living climate, players often have limited budgets for games and entertainment. For many, PowerWash Simulator is more than just a game, it's a wellbeing tool, a way to decompress and reclaim a moment of calm. The team is keen to keep that experience within reach," the developer said.

PowerWash Simulator 2 builds upon the foundation of the original game and adds more features like split-screen co-op, four-player online campaign support, better visuals, and perhaps most importantly, pettable cats.

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Guild Wars publisher NCSoft has a number of titles in the works, but as shared during its Q2 2025 earnings call, several of them have just received a delay. First up there's the very Genshin Impact-like Breakers: Unlock the World, originally due to be released some time this year, has now been delayed to Q1 2026. Then there's Time Takers, which has been pushed into a Q2 2026 release window, and the history-blending sci-fi shooter Project LLL is expected in late Q3 2026. Aside from these three games, there are also four spin-off games planned for release in 2026 as well.

According to the call, the delays aren't due to any particular issues with development, but to both ensure quality and give each game the space that it needs to do well. As of now, the only major game NCSoft has that will release in 2025 is the MMORPG Aion 2. This game is currently slated to be released in Q4 2025, though an exact release date hasn't been confirmed as of yet.

The first Aion came out way back in 2008 and is still receiving updates even now. Its upcoming sequel was originally intended as a mobile game, but has since shifted to a full-on PC release. Right now Aion 2 is only planned to be released in Korea and Taiwan, but a global release is reportedly expected for some time in 2026. It also received its first gameplay trailer back in May, showing off the game's environments, mounts, and flashy combat.

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Mario + Rabbids Double Pack

$30 | Releases September 18

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The unlikely mash-up of Mario and the adorable Rabbids from Rayman resulted in two fantastic Nintendo Switch strategy games, and for anyone looking to add them to their collection, you can soon pick an Amazon-exclusive double pack featuring both Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle and its sequel, Sparks of Hope, for just $30. It's worth noting this is a digital download code in a box, not a physical game card release. That means you'll need to have an internet connection, Ubisoft account, and Nintendo account to redeem them. But for those who don't mind the format, the Mario + Rabbids Double Pack looks to be a convenient way to grab both Switch games at once when it launches on September 18. Preorders are available now.

Mario + Rabbids Double Pack $30 | Releases September 18

This Amazon-exclusive bundle gets you the digital version of both Switch games (Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope). You'll get a code in a box with your purchase (not game cards), which lets you download the two titles. That means you'll need to have an internet connection, Ubisoft account, and Nintendo account to redeem them. Both titles should also work on Switch 2, with Kingdom Battle running at a smooth 60fps.

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While the Mario + Rabbids Double Pack is convenient, it's not the only way to grab these games. You'll find a code-in-box version of Kingdom Battle on sale at Amazon for just $5 (was $40) and a physical game card copy of Sparks of Hope for $14.49 (was $20) at Best Buy. That means you can nab both for just $19.49 right now--though when the two sales disappear, Amazon's double pack will become the best way to add them to your collection.

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Lego Disney Pixar: WALL-E and EVE (43279)

$70 | 811 Pieces | Releases September 1

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Lego is releasing a new display set for adults based on Pixar's beloved 2008 animated movie WALL-E. The 811-piece model features buildable WALL-E, EVE, and M-O figures as well as Hal, the last plant on Earth, and a Garbage Cube. You can preorder the new WALL-E Lego set for $70 at Amazon and the Lego Store ahead of its September 1 launch.

The surprise return of WALL-E is extremely welcome news for fans who collect Disney Lego sets. Back in 2015, WALL-E the robot made its brick-set debut in the Lego Ideas line. The 677-piece set retailed for $60 and was officially retired about a year later. Since then, the value of Lego Ideas WALL-E (21303) has skyrocketed. Today, a brand-new set is valued at just shy of $300. Even preowned sets that are already assembled can pull in $200, according to Brick Economy, a great resource that tracks online marketplace sales. And it's not just one sale every couple of months; there are dozens of completed sales this month.

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So, if you've ever considered paying hundreds of dollars for Lego WALL-E, now you can get WALL-E, EVE, M-O, and more for $70 instead. And if you've been waiting for the right moment to sell Lego Ideas WALL-E, that moment may have passed. The WALL-E robot in the old set is a bit larger than the new one, but the new model looks more realistic, which isn't surprising since Lego continues to refine its engineering and design processes as time goes on.

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Ever since the beta of Battlefield 6 was released, players have been trying to figure out how to disable the Adaptive Triggers on their PlayStation 5 controllers. The Adaptive Trigger feature on the PS5 controller is fairly controversial, as you either seem to love or hate using it. Some players feel Adaptive Triggers add to the immersion of whatever game they're playing, while others don't like having their triggers fight them when they're trying to shoot an enemy.

If you don't enjoy Adaptive Triggers in a fast-paced first-person shooter like Battlefield 6, then you've almost certainly tried to disable them through the game's settings. Of course, you likely figured out that there's currently no way to turn off Adaptive Triggers through Battlefield 6 itself.

Fortunately, whether you're on PS5 or PC, there's a method to disable Adaptive Triggers in Battlefield 6, and you can see what it is below.

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If you've been looking for an online co-op game with some Alien vibes, the upcoming top-down tactical shooter DarkSwarm might just tickle your fancy. The debut title from Bitfire Games, and published by Deep Rock Galactic developer Ghost Ship Games, DarkSwarm is receiving its first closed alpha next month, and the pair of studios has confirmed just when that kicks off: September 2.

In DarkSwarm, you play as a team of "synthetically engineered elite mercenaries," tasked with various missions in dark corners of space to take on an alien infection. The game has four player classes to choose from, setting you out across procedurally generated, semi-destructible maps, and various weapons to choose from. Gameplay features include some stealth segments, hacking, and most notably, some top-down shooting against waves and waves of enemies. You'll also be able to play it in both online and local co-op.

Bitfire Games released a new trailer today that you can check out above, showing off some atmospheric lighting and the kind of moment-to-moment gameplay you can expect from DarkSwarm. If you are interested in trying DarkSwarm out, you can just head to the game's Steam page to sign up for its alpha test--Bitfire Games did previously note that spots are limited, so you might not get a chance to try it out.

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Battlefield 6's open beta returned today, August 14, for its second and final weekend of testing. One of the new additions for Weekend 2 was the classic Battlefield mode Rush--but not everyone is enjoying the setup in Battlefield 6.

It was immediately discovered that Rush mode in Battlefield 6 limits matches to 12v12, for a total of 24 players--at least in the beta. People on Reddit and elsewhere online are saying this is simply too small. The current iteration of Rush in the beta is also infantry-only, so there are no tanks or vehicles whatsoever.

The objective in Rush mode is for the attacking side to arm and destroy MCOM stations, with the defenders trying to stop them. The attackers have a limited number of respawn tickets. Matches get pretty chaotic as attackers... rush to the stations and defenders do anything to stop them. Some have theorized that upping the player count would dial up the chaos beyond what would be enjoyable.

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As soon as Netflix started to find huge amounts of success, companies everywhere started asking themselves "How can we do this, but for video games?" There's only company that's demonstrably found any success in that regard, i.e. Microsoft and its Xbox Game Pass--though whether or not the massive amount of revenue that subscription has brought in has translated to profit is another question entirely. If you ask former PlayStation boss and Sony Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden, he's not so convinced that a Netflix-style games subscription will work out in the end.

Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Layden shared that he's "not a big supporter of the 'Netflix of gaming' idea. I think it is a danger." Layden went on to compare the idea to what happened to the music industry, and how many people think music should be free. "Spotify, what is that? It's 15 bucks a month or something, but virtually no one buys music anymore," he said.

He notes how at least the difference with music is that bands and artists can go on tours, meaning there's ticket sales and merchandise as another form of revenue. "The problem with gaming is all we have is launch," Layden continued. "That's it. No one wants to pay money to come into the studio and watch people code."

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Six weeks on from the launch of Diablo 4's ninth season, Sins of the Horadrim, Blizzard has finally patched up some lingering bugs introduced with the season's new Horadric Strongroom micro-dungeons. Most importantly, players shouldn't have any further problems collecting Horadric Tomes when clearing Strongrooms.

The Horadric Tome bug has been reported by players for weeks across Reddit, Blizzard's help forums, and the Diablo IV Discord server, and has finally been patched this week. The bug saw players going without a Horadric Tome drop even after grinding Strongrooms, while playing with others who were having no issues finding them.

The first patch following Season 9's release fixed a bug causing duplicate Horadric Tomes to drop on occasion, but the bug causing tomes not to drop at all has persisted until now. Players managed to find their own workarounds for the bug involving swapping between different characters, but no doubt will be glad for an official fix.

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After adding two-player expeditions in the last Elden Ring Nightreign update, From Software's latest patch is adding some balance adjustments to the powerful abilities that come with the legendary sword known as Storm Ruler.

Going forward, it won't take as long to charge the storm effect and the animation speed of the blade will be faster. Overall, the performance of Storm Ruler will be increased, even when the attack power isn't charged with the storm. However, those upgrades come with a tweak that removes the bug that allowed players to use Storm Ruler without burning through FP.

The update also includes a number of other bug fixes, including one that addresses slowdown for other players when using too many Sorceries and Incantations. Performance issues appear to have been the main problems addressed in the patch, but there were others as well, including a bug that prevented some attacks of the Everdark Sovereign Caligo, Miasma of Night from hitting other players.

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Unlike many other multiplayer first-person shooters on the market, the Battlefield franchise hasn't always been keen to allow players to check their stats through the game's menus. That philosophy hasn't changed with Battlefield 6, as the multiplayer beta offers no way to check your account stats in-game. However, that doesn't mean you can't view your stats using an alternative method.

Fortunately for the community, EA has revealed a completely safe and official way to check all of your pertinent player stats in the Battlefield 6 beta.

How to view player stats in Battlefield 6

At the time of writing, you can only check your stats from the first weekend of the open beta in Battlefield 6. This should be expanded to include the second weekend after it concludes and eventually the full game when it releases in October. EA hasn't officially confirmed whether the stat-checking method will be a part of the full launch, but there's no reason to expect it won't be available.

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Some Terraria players charge into battle swinging broadswords, others rain arrows from afar, and then some prefer to watch the world burn from a safe distance. If your idea of fun involves turning mana into spectacular destruction, Terraria’s magic weapons are your bread and butter. From humble sparks to kaleidoscopic death rays, these staves of sorcery are the ultimate tools for mages looking to leave a scorching impression.

Magic wands in Terraria are more than just damage sticks. The best ones combine range, style, and special effects that can turn tricky boss fights into theatrical light shows. Our picks cover every stage of the game, from your first foray into the forests to the celestial gauntlet at the very end. Whether you’re into precise spellwork or screen-filling chaos, here’s what you should have in your arsenal.

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  • Wand of Sparking
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  • Damage: 14
  • Mana cost: 2
  • Knockback: 0
  • Critical chance: 14%
  • Speed: 26 (Average)

  If you’re fresh out of character creation and still rocking copper tools, the Wand of Sparking is your first taste of arcane power. It’s not subtle, shooting tiny flames with modest damage, but it’s notably accessible. You can find it in surface chests or wooden crates from fishing, meaning there’s a decent chance you’ll be clearing out caves and singeing zombies before you’ve even built a proper house.

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My first Evo was all the way back in 2003, when it was held at Cal Poly Pomona. It was a ragtag yet passionate operation where a bunch of weirdos crammed into one of the university's big halls to play fighting games and watch the best of the best from across North America (and the Japanese players they convinced to come attend) duke it out. There were a bunch of PlayStation 2 consoles and arcade machines, a few projection screens, and some seats if you wanted to either watch or play some games. There were no ads or major announcements--the entertainment during downtime consisted of fan-made combo videos and somebody playing the overhead levels of Contra III. Despite all of the tech hiccups and the obvious drive to run things as cheaply as possible, we all loved it there.

Never would I have dreamed that, almost a quarter-century later, Evo would become one of gaming's most-talked-about annual events: a celebration of love and community in fighting games that even people not really into the genre would tune in to watch online. Evo now occupies an entire, massive hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where thousands of players from around the world come for a chance to compete and share their passion for fighting games in a variety of ways--be it entering tournaments, running side events, drawing and selling art in the Artists Alley, cosplaying, or just playing casual sets all day with people they've never met before. In a way, the main Evo event has morphed from a tournament into a full-blown fighting game convention, where the tournaments are now just a major part of the show, not necessarily the sole reason why many of the people are there.

But with that rapid growth has come a massive price tag. If you didn't purchase admission early, a weekend competition pass to Evo 2025 was around $250, plus $10 for each of the official tournament games you wanted to enter. If you paid early and just wanted to watch or play casuals with other attendees, that would still set you back $180. That's not taking into account all of the other expenses: gas or airfare to get to Las Vegas, and then lodging, transportation, food once you're there. And that doesn't take into account a bunch of other miscellaneous expenses you might unexpectedly run into (Is your joystick bag too big? That's a checked-bag fee). Sure, there are ways to cut costs--the tried-and-true method of cramming a gaggle of people into a single hotel room is a favorite--but oftentimes they can wind up costing just as much or more. Staying at a cheaper hotel that's farther away from the LVCC? The moment you step into 105-degree Vegas summer heat, you're going to ditch the idea of walking and get a Lyft instead.

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