Amazon has revealed the PC games that'll be coming to Prime Gaming in June, and this month, subscribers can journey into old-school adventures and lay some tracks for their favorite choo-choos.

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As a reminder, all of the free games that you claim through Prime Gaming 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 the freebies offered through it.

There's a smaller selection of games this month, but that means several interesting titles get a chance to shine. Kicking things off, you can grab the turn-based RPG Mordheim: City of the Damned for some grisly Warhammer fun and The Abandoned Planet is a retro-inspired point-and-click adventure.

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If you're a member of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the Switch 2 upgrades for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom come included with your subscription. But how exactly you access those upgrades can be mildly confusing, so be warned.

When you transfer your data from a Switch to Switch 2, it will start downloading various software from your old system. Once it's done downloading one of the Zelda games, you might think the rest happens automatically--but no. Instead, starting up Tears of the Kingdom starts the Switch version, with a menu option at the bottom to upgrade to the Switch 2 version. Selecting that menu item forwards you to the Nintendo eShop store page, or you can find the store pages manually.

But here's where the process may trip up unsuspecting Hyrulians. The store page displays two different buttons. On the left side, next to the "Online + Expansion Pack" label, is "Download." On the right side is "Continue." The Continue button is noticeably much bigger and brighter, and located where you'd usually go to complete a transaction. But the free option for subscribers is the "Download" button.

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The midnight launch of the Switch 2 went off relatively smoothly in the US, but one group of customers were in for a nasty surprise when they got home to unwrap their new console. It looks like one GameStop branch was a little too heavy-handed with the stapler, as customers are reporting that they unboxed their Switch 2 and discovered ghastly puncture holes right in the shiny new screen.

According to a Reddit thread (via Wario64), customers showed up to a GameStop located in Staten Island, and after purchasing a Switch 2, their receipt was stapled to the box. It's worth noting that the Switch 2 box has thin cardboard, and the Switch 2 itself sits right underneath the flap with its screen facing up, so it's not surprising that a quick whack with a stapler would result in damage to the screen.

Apparently one GameStop store used a stapler to attach receipts to Switch 2 boxes and the staple ruined the screen...another person commented their unit and others were affected at the same store www.reddit.com/r/GameStop/c...

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Lego F1 Mini Race Car Mystery Box (6 Cars)

$20 (was $30)

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Lego just launched its F1 Mini Race Car Collection in May, but you can already save 33% on a mystery box with six vehicles. The discount drops the price from $30 to $20 and is available at Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Amazon is likely to sell out first, as this limited-time deal is over 60% claimed at the time of writing.

The new collection of race cars features 12 different designs to collect. Normally, the mystery box essentially gets you one car for free, as individuals are sold for $5 each. But with the current discount on the mystery box, you're only paying $3.33 per car. You’re very unlikely to get a duplicate in one box, though you’ll need to pick up multiple boxes if you want to complete your lineup--and buying more than one typically leads to duplicates. In that regard, it’s similar to the Lego Minifigure Mystery Box, which gets you a random assortment of six Lego minifigures for $29.

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Pokemon Trading Card Game 2025 Holiday Calendar

$50 | Releases August 22

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We’re still a long way from the holidays, but if you’re interested in the Pokemon Trading Card Game 2025 Holiday Calendar, you need to start shopping now. Preorders have officially opened for the calendar--though they quickly sold out at Best Buy. Amazon, Target, and Walmart should be opening their preorders shortly, and you’ll need to move fast if you want to reserve a unit ahead of its August 22 release date.

Pokemon Trading Card Game 2025 Holiday Calendar $50 | Releases August 22

This calendar features 25 different items that are intended to be opened daily leading up to Christmas--but nothing’s stopping you from opening them all at once and enjoying the goodies on August 22. Inside the bundle, you’ll find the following:

• 8 foil cards with a festive stamp
• 6 Pokemon TCG booster packs
• 7 Pokemon TCG 3-card fun packs
• 2 Pokemon coins
• 2 Pokemon sticker sheets
• A bonus code card for Pokemon TCG Live

That’s a pretty nice collection of TCG goodies for just $50, and it’s easy to see why it sold out at Best Buy.

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The latest expansion set for the Pokemon TCG, Destined Rivals, just released on May 30. And, rather unsurprisingly, the only options available carry inflated price tags. We wouldn't recommend spending this much on the packs--but if you really can't wait for prices to drop and inventory to restock, you'll find most of the packs available at Amazon. The entire collection features more than 240 cards, and the massive Booster Display Box and its 36 booster packs are the easiest way to load up on new releases.

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Mario Kart World is out now for the Nintendo Switch 2, and people are making discoveries about it, like an unexpected co-developer and what features the game has and does not have.

One feature Nintendo did not include in Mario Kart World is local co-op for the game's Free Roam mode, Kotaku discovered. Nintendo never said the game would have this, but it's still a disappointing realization for some people who wanted to enjoy zipping around Mario Kart World's vast map with a friend or family member locally.

Many are speculating that this feature not being available may come down to technical considerations. Forza Horizon 5, another popular racing game with a huge map, does not allow for local co-op either.

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The Wes Anderson Archive: The Criterion Collection

$368 (was $500)

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Wes Anderson's directorial career has spanned almost 30 years, and in that time, he has established himself as an auteur filmmaker with an instantly recognizable style. Anderson has directed 13 feature films since 1996, and thanks to the Criterion Collection, 10 of those movies are getting a premium 4K Blu-ray box set on September 30. Along with the movies, Criterion Collection's The Wes Anderson Archive will also include a selection of illustrated books and other exclusive collectibles. While Amazon lists the pricey collection for $500, preorders are currently discounted to $368.

The Wes Anderson Archive: The Criterion Collection $368 (was $500)

First up, the films. In total, there are 10 movies here that have been digitally remastered in 4K. These include Anderson's early efforts like Rushmore and well-known movies like The Grand Budapest Hotel. Here's the full list:

• Bottle Rocket
• Rushmore
• The Royal Tenenbaums
• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
• The Darjeeling Limited
• Fantastic Mr. Fox
• Moonrise Kingdom
• The Grand Budapest Hotel
• Isle of Dogs
• The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun

Additionally, you'll get over 25 hours of special features, like various audio commentary tracks, deleted scenes, promotional materials, interviews, photo galleries, and various other bonus materials that go deep behind the scenes on the making of each film. The big draw here is that this is a Criterion Collection release, which means that each movie is presented as the director intended. Anderson oversaw the development of this box set and he provided final approval, so these are essentially the definitive versions of his films, down to the audio and visual design.

The entire bundle also comes with 10 illustrated books, and alongside the 20 Blu-ray discs, the collection is boxed up in a deluxe clothbound edition slipcase that looks like a prop from one of his films.

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As mentioned above, Anderson films have a distinct look and feel. The director often uses central framing to tell a story, giving his projects a theatrical and scaled-down feel, filling each scene with props and costumes that have a chic, retro-artisanal vibe. The soundtracks are also heavily inspired by the past, as Anderson frequently draws music from the 1960s and 1970s to complement a scene. Anderson has also directed two stop-motion animation movies, which are included in this collection--which feature an amplified take on his quirky directing style.

Another great bundle to check out--but it is also quite expensive--is CC40: The Criterion Collection. This 40-film box set features eclectic mix of classic and contemporary films, all accompanied by various special features, and packaged in deluxe packaging. It also comes with an illustrated 216-page book featuring essays on the films inside by critics, scholars, and authors. If you enjoy arthouse cinema, this is the collection to have, if you can afford it. You're getting critically acclaimed films like Sunday Bloody Sunday, Do the Right Thing, and Repo Man, as well as genre-defining movies like Night of the Living Dead and Persona. The giant box set normally costs a whopping $800, but it's currently on sale for $372.66 at Amazon--just be sure to click the coupon code on the store page to get the full discount.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A for Switch

$60 | Releases October 16

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A for Switch 2

$70 | Releases October 16

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Pokemon fans can return to the Kalos region on October 16 when Pokemon Legends: Z-A launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The Pokemon Company officially revealed the Switch 2 edition of the highly anticipated sequel last week. Rather fittingly, Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorders opened the same day Nintendo's new console launched (June 5). Preorders are available for both editions at Walmart and Best Buy.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A retails for $60 on Nintendo Switch and $70 for Switch 2. Interestingly, the URLs for Walmart's new store pages for both editions mentions an exclusive gift; at the moment, the store page doesn't mention the freebie, so it's possible the URL is wrong about this. We'll update with more details as we learn more.

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Though Pokemon games have received in-game preorder bonuses in the past, the majority of Nintendo's first-party games don't come with official bonuses. Instead, retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop sometimes compete with each other by offering exclusive trinkets. It remains to be seen if any other major retailers will offer a unique bonus.

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After years of rumors and speculation, Final Fantasy Tactics is heading to modern consoles with a remaster, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Director Kazutoyo Maehiro, art director Hiroshi Minagawa, and original script, scenario writer, and editor Yasumi Matsuno all gave statements about the remaster. However, it was Matsuno who opened up about the political backdrop of the story and how it's still more relevant than ever.

The story of FFT centers around two men, Ramza Beoulve and Delita Heiral, who come from completely different backgrounds but initially have similar goals. Eventually, their lives fork off in massively different directions and they find themselves now at odds with one another.

"Nearly 30 years ago, the collapse of Japan's bubble economy engulfed the nation's financial institutions in mountains of bad debt, triggering a wave of corporate bankruptcies, a sudden and extreme rise in unemployment rates, and stagnation of Japanese society as a whole, it was an era when many were robbed of hope, when dreams were measured by their price tag," Matsuno said.

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The Mario Kart franchise always finds exciting ways to impress fans with each installment, and Mario Kart World is no exception. But it's also a series built on tradition, so you wouldn't start up a Mario Kart game without assuming you'll get to race on Rainbow Road, right?

Rainbow Road is one of the series' most-beloved tracks, with each iteration bringing a fresh take on the winding path in the sky. Mario Kart World is no different with the track returning, and it offers some of the most challenging racing in the entire game. But if you want to race on this colorful track, you'll need to unlock it first. Here's how to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World.

How to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World

Unlocking Rainbow Road will require you to do quite a bit of racing first. As a matter of fact, this track is the final race within the Special Cup, which can only be unlocked by completing every other cup in the game's Grand Prix mode.

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We spend the majority of our time in video games mashing on buttons on a controller, so it seems reasonable enough to want to customize that experience to make things as comfortable as possible for ourselves. Luckily, the Nintendo Switch 2 features button remapping, allowing you to swap any button for another, whether it's for improved accessibility or simply a matter of preference. Here's how to remap your controller buttons on Switch 2.

How to remap buttons on Switch 2

To remap your buttons on Switch 2, you'll first need to navigate to your console's Settings from the home screen. Once you're in Settings, scroll down and select Accessibility. Here, you can click on the option Change Button Mapping.

Side note: Keep in mind that you can also toggle on the setting called Change Button Mapping from Quick Settings in the Accessibility menu. As the name suggests, this will add the option to change your button mapping from Quick Settings, which is accessed by holding down the Home button on your controller. This can making this process significantly faster and easier.

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Nintendo didn't develop Mario Kart World totally on its own. Now that the game is out, it's been discovered that Nintendo sought help from other studios, both internal and external.

Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft, which is owned by Nintendo, announced on social media that it contributed to the game's character designs and environments. The studio previously worked with Nintendo on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

Another Nintendo-owned company, 1-Up Studio, contributed to Mario Kart World as well. The studio also worked on Super Mario 3D World, Ring Fit Adventure, Super Mario Odyssey, and other Nintendo games.

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The internet has become an all-important part of the gaming realm over the last few decades. Many games require massive updates to fix bugs or add new content, and plenty others are only available for purchase via digital storefronts. Perhaps even more notable, though, is the appeal of online gaming and chat functionality. And with the Nintendo Switch 2 now offering its GameChat feature to players, there's never been a better time to jump online with some pals. Here's how to connect your Switch 2 to the internet.

How to connect your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet

There are multiple ways to connect your Switch 2 to the internet. You'll be walked through these instructions during the initial setup of your console with a step-by-step explanation. However, don't worry if you bypassed the internet portion of the setup process--you can easily hop back in and get connected.

Wireless (Wi-Fi)

The first way to connect to the internet with a Switch 2 is via a wireless connection. To begin, navigate to the Settings icon on your Switch 2 home screen, then scroll down and select Internet. Afterward, select Internet Settings.

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Safety and security are of paramount importance when kids have access to the digital world. Luckily, whether you want to limit your child's screen time, ensure they can't make rogue purchases, or even stop them from accessing certain online functionalities like video chat, you have a multitude of parental-control options on the Nintendo Switch 2. Here's how to access these controls and how to set them up so that you can rest easy.

How to set up parental controls on Switch 2

To set up parental controls on your Switch 2, first select the Settings icon on your Switch 2's home screen. Scroll down and click on Parental Controls, then select Set Up Parental Controls.

Here, you'll be asked to download the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app for your smartphone. The easiest way to do this is to open your phone's camera and scan the QR code on this screen, but you can also download it from the app store on your device or through the following links:

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One of the many great things about a Nintendo Switch 2 is the ability to have multiple profiles on a single system, which allows family or friends to enjoy using the console, whether separately or at the same time. However, you'll need to add a user to your console before they can join in the fun. And once you no longer want that profile on your Switch 2, you'll need to manually remove it, too. With that in mind, here's how to add and remove users on Switch 2.

How to add a user on Switch 2

To add a new user on your Switch 2, follow the instructions below.

1. Select the Settings icon on your Switch 2 home screen.
2. Select Users.
3. Select Add User.

Sign in to a Nintendo Account or create a local user.

Here, you'll need to decide whether you'd like to sign into a Nintendo Account or simply add a local account. Regardless of your decision, follow the remaining instructions to get set up, including choosing a cool new avatar, nickname, and more.

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There are times in life where things just don't go as planned, and you need to just wipe the slate clean and try again. With technology, that sometimes means a factory reset on a device. If you've got a Nintendo Switch 2 that's giving you problems, or you simply want to wipe all of your data from it to sell or give to someone else, you'll probably need to do exactly that. Here's how to factory reset a Switch 2.

How to factory reset a Switch 2

Before you begin a full reset of your Switch 2, it's extremely important to remember that a factory reset will wipe all of your data from the console, including your user profiles, settings, game downloads, and any save data not saved to the cloud via a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. (Keep in mind, some games don't support cloud saves.) Once this stuff is gone, it's gone for good. Be absolutely sure you want that to happen before proceeding.

When you're ready to reset your Switch 2 to factory settings, you'll first need to turn the console on. Then, follow the instructions in the order outlined below.

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The battle royale genre dominated 2017. Fortnite, PUBG, Apex Legends, and other games came out around that time and took over the gaming zeitgeist. We're almost a decade out from the golden age of battle royales and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes it is the best shooter genre out there.

"If you look at the shooter genre, it evolved with new game types coming out over time based on what was possible with the current technology," Sweeney said in an interview with IGN. "Battle royale just happens to be the best shooter genre yet invented -- and thanks to both the Japanese movie makers and [PUBG creator] Brendan Green for discovering the magic there. But it's definitely not the last. There'll be more and it'll get even better and new technologies are going to make things that are currently impossible, possible, and I think that's going to unleash unexpected surprises and creativity."

Sweeney also spoke about the fact that people still view Fortnite as just a battle royale and not an "everything game." Epic Games considers Fortnite a platform that includes creator-made modes as well as developer-created modes like Fortnite Festival and Rocket Racing. Battle royale, including it's multiple spin-offs like Zero Build, is still the game's most popular mode.

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Nintendo Switch Online is a fantastic deal for players who want to play games online with friends or access the service's ever-growing collection of classic titles (which now includes GameCube). However, there are times when you may need to cancel your subscription or turn off the auto-renewal feature so that you don't get billed again. And, hey, you can do just that directly on your Nintendo Switch 2 console. Whatever reason you have for ditching the service, here's how to cancel your Nintendo Switch Online subscription on Switch 2.

How to cancel Nintendo Switch Online on Switch 2

If you're ready to cancel your Nintendo Switch Online subscription, you'll first need to navigate to the Nintendo Switch Online icon on the Switch 2 home screen. This is the first icon in the row, so it's easy to spot.

After you select the user whose Nintendo Switch Online subscription you'd like to cancel, click your avatar at the top left of the screen. Next, click Manage Account Settings in the box containing your subscription information.

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Next week, former Grand Theft Auto lead developer Leslie Benzies will release MindsEye, his first game since his acrimonious departure from Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive in 2016. However, two of the top executives from MindsEye's studio Build a Rocket Boy have left the company ahead of its release next week.

As reported by Eurogamer, chief legal officer Riley Graebner and CFO Paul Bland acknowledged their departure from Build a Rocket Boy. Neither Graebner nor Bland explained why they left the company, but both expressed pride in what they accomplished there.

Earlier this month, Build a Rocket Boy co-CEO Mark Gerhard openly agreed with the suggestion that there was a "concerted effort" to harm the reputation of MindsEye and its parent company. Without directly accusing another company of being involved with the game's negative reception, Gerhard said it "doesn't take much to guess who." He doubled down on that idea despite a lack of evidence and added that "there are bot farms posting negative comments and dislikes" for MindsEye.

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Next month marks the 43rd anniversary of the original Tron movie, but players won't have to wait any longer to reenter the Grid. Ahead of its full release later this month, the demo for Tron: Catalyst has debuted on Steam.

According to Tron: Catalyst director Mike Bithell, the demo covers roughly the first hour of the game. Bithell also noted that the game supports ultrawide monitors, which he felt was appropriate for the franchise.

I work on an ultrawide, so there was no way this wasn’t happening. Also…. It’s TRON, it deserves that treatment.

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— Mike Bithell (@mikebithell.bsky.social) June 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM

Catalyst is a departure from Bithell Games' previous title, Tron: Identity. That game was essentially an interactive cyberpunk novel, while Tron: Catalyst has switched genres to isometric action. Players will be able to utilize their Identity Discs and their Light Cycles while facing The Core, a militant faction that's holding on to power in the Arq Grid.

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