The newly announced Halo 1 remake that brings the series to PlayStation for the first time has no multiplayer support. It is a campaign-only experience. Why is that?

Executive producer Damon Conn addressed this in a post on Xbox Wire. "Focusing on the campaign experience means we can concentrate fully on really capturing the atmosphere, tone--the emotional impact of what made the first campaign so special and iconic," Conn said.

While there is no multiplayer in the new Halo: Campaign Evolved, the game delivers some extras that weren't in the original 2001 release, including three new prequel missions and the ability to sprint. The game was made in Unreal Engine 5 and is likely to be followed by a brand-new Halo live-service game.

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Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Volume 1 (Hardcover)

$81.88 (was $100)

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Tomb Raider fans can get a nice discount on Dark Horse's recently published collection of classic comics. Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Volume 1 is on sale for $81.88 (was $100) at Amazon. The 888-page hardcover collects 33 comics originally printed from 1999-2003 by Top Cow Productions.

Now's the perfect time to start reading Lara Croft's classic comic book adventures. Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Volume 2 launches November 25. In addition to collecting the rest of the original run, Volume 2 includes Top Cow's Tomb Raider: Journeys miniseries and several one-shots. Fans of the Crystal Dynamics reboot trilogy also have something to look forward to for next year. Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Volume 3 collects all of Dark Horse's tie-in comics in one, nearly 1,200-page book.

Volume 2 and 3 are currently up for preorder for $100, but if you order now, you won't be charged until Amazon ships your book; any discounts offered until launch will automatically be applied to your preorder when you're charged.

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The PlayStation 2 is celebrating its 25-year anniversary today, October 26, 2025. Below, we remember the diversity of its library, the qualities that have lived on beyond it, and the ones that were exclusive to that moment in time.

In a certain light, games are more expansive than they have ever been. Forums like Itch proliferate game jams and niche sub-cultures, and give aspiring developers a place to share their work. Steam is home to a wider catalogue of games than has ever been available on any home console. The diversity of the games in these places is under direct threat, but is by no means defeated.

Yet, if one wanted to experience the medium of video games in all its breadth on just one platform, a PlayStation 2 might still be the best bet.

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Pokemon Labyrinth Board Game

$17 (was $30)

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Super Mario Labyrinth Board Game

$24 (was $30)

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The Nintendo-themed editions of Ravensburger's Labyrinth board game are discounted for a limited time at Amazon. The best deal is on Pokemon Labyrinth, which is up for grabs for only $17 (was $30). The Super Mario version of the fast-paced and highly replayable classic has also received a price cut to $24 (was $30).

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Mega Man Legends 2 is celebrating its 25-year anniversary today, October 25, 2025. Below, we look back at how its unresolved cliffhanger ending still overshadows its memory.

Mega Man Legends 2 is an unfinished promise. The anime-inspired adventure series was beloved by fans of the blue bomber for its inventive, Zelda-like spin on the classic formula. It was filled with lovable characters who have endured long past the series itself, like Tron Bonne, the Servbots, and the hero, Mega Man Volnutt. But like a serialized cartoon series, the second game in the series ended with a whopper of a cliffhanger--and then never returned to it. The legacy of Legends for the last 25 years has been fans waiting for a resolution that never came.

Spoilers for the Mega Man Legends series follow

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The C64 Mini - Black Edition (89 Games)

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Retro Games Limited just launched a new version of its miniature Commodore 64 home computer. The C64 Mini - Black Edition is a limited release that celebrates the talented developers who create modern Commodore games. The Black Edition comes preloaded with The C64 Mini's original 64-game lineup and 25 modern titles, including all-time C64 greats like Sam's Journey and A Pig Quest.

The C64 Mini - Black Edition retails for $120 and is exclusive to Amazon in the United States. Amazon is "temporarily out of stock" on launch day (October 24), but you can still place an order. The original C64 Mini launched in 2018 with a $70 MSRP--you can grab one today from Amazon for only $51. The substantial price hike is probably partially tied to economic changes and tariffs, but the inclusion of the modern games likely played a much larger role.

The vast majority of the new games--19 to be exact--are sold on itch.io by big Commodore 64 publishers, including Psytronik and Protovision. Psytronik's games are usually five bucks or less, but titles published by Protovision tend to carry higher price tags. There are four preloaded Protovision games that would normally cost around $55 combined: Sam's Journey ($24), A Pig Quest ($11.61), MW Ultra ($11), and Yeti Mountain ($9). These are among the most ambitious C64 games around. For instance, developer Knights of Bytes created over 2,000 screens for Sam's Journey's 30 extremely long levels. It's one of the best retro platformers I've ever played (it's also available on NES). In short: The $50 price increase seems more than reasonable.

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Marvel Rivals is celebrating Halloween in style, with tons of events, and the opportunity to grab yourself a free Blade skin. The Blade skin is an epic skin called Blade Knight, which sees the Daywalker dress up as Moon Knight for his Halloween costume.

To get the Blade skin, you will need to earn it from the Voyage to Astonish event, which is an event rewards board directly tied to the other event, Marvel Zombies. The way the Voyage to Astonish works is you earn Lanterns by completing missions, primarily in Marvel Zombies. With a Lantern, you can roll your piece on the board, moving based on the number you roll. You will always land on a new reward, so it takes 21 total Lanterns to claim all rewards. While you can get Blade Knight for free, premium rewards are included in the premium event pass, which costs 690 Lattice ($7).

Blade Knight is located towards the end of the board, requiring several Lanterns before you could potentially reach the skin.

Both events run through November 14.

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For years, Netflix has told investors that it's serious about investing in the video game industry. But the streamer's ambitions may need to be re-calibrated again. Boss Fight--the studio behind Netflix's Squid Game: Unleashed mobile game--has been shut down.

David Rippy, the CEO and co-founder of Boss Fight, shared the news on his LinkedIn page, and shared his gratitude for the experience:

"Thanks, everyone who reached out today," wrote Rippy. "Rough news, for sure, but I'm very grateful for the time we had at Netflix. We worked with some awesome people and made many games that I'm very proud of, including Squid Game Unleashed, which hit #1 in 26 countries. You'll see lots of Boss Fighters with similar posts. Please consider them if you have any open roles--they are outstanding people and true professionals through-and-through. As for Bill, Scott and me--we're going to take a little breather before tackling whatever is next. Love to hear from you if there's anything interesting going on, workwise or otherwise."

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