Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: Deluxe Edition Novel

$60 | Releases October 14

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith, and if you're looking to celebrate, you can grab the film's novelization in a new and deluxe package. The book is currently priced at $60 ahead of its October 14 release, but it's possible this price will come down before then. As a reminder, Amazon offers a preorder price guarantee, so you'll only be charged for the book when it actually ships out. If the price does come down--which often happens with Amazon preorders--then you'll pay the lower amount. For now, think of this preorder as booking your spot in line, just in case the book sells out.

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: Deluxe Edition Novel $60 | Releases October 14

The Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: Deluxe Edition Novel features new hardcover binding with an illustrated wrap-around cover, an acetate jacket featuring a foil-stamped silhouette of Darth Vader, and a red satin ribbon bookmark. The pages feature foiled and ink-stamped edges that create an iconic quote from the film when the book is closed. Within the book, you'll find a new introduction by author Matthew Stover, over 170 annotations with insights on how this adaptation was written, and two illustrated endpapers depicting two of the most pivotal scenes from the story.

Widely considered to be one of the best Star Wars novelizations, the literary adaptation of Revenge of the Sith improves on the feature film's story by diving into each character's internal thoughts, providing more insight into their motivations and actions. The added context makes for a holistic version of the plot and adds a Shakespearian quality to the story, mixing tragedy with a painful lesson about always having the upper hand.

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If you're curious about the other Star Wars novelizations, all eleven Star Wars feature films--including Episodes 1-9, Rogue One, and Solo--have received official book adaptations, and the Prequel Trilogy novels are particularly of note. Not only are they all considered elevated versions of their film source material, but all three are written by acclaimed sci-fi and fantasy writers. As mentioned above, Revenge of the Sith is written by Matt Stover, who has also written a long list of other official Star Wars extended universe books, while The Phantom Menage was written by Sword of Shannara creator Terry Brooks, and Attack of the Clones was written by R.A. Salvatore, best known for the Legend of Drizzt series of fantasy novels. If you want to check out all three, you can pick up the Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy Novelization for $18 at Amazon (was $25). The rest of the Star Wars novelization series is also available at Amazon.

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Sean Connery is often cited as the best actor to ever step into the shoes of James Bond. However, his films have never been released on 4K Blu-ray--only Daniel Craig's turn as Bond has received the 4K treatment. That's about to change, as the 007: James Bond Sean Connery 6-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray) is officially up for preorder ahead of its June 10 release date. If you're looking for a premium way to store and display the collection, a Limited Edition Steelbook Box Set is also launching the same day for $140. The collection comes with a giant steelbook box containing six steelbook cases.

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Sean Connery 6-Film Limited Edition Steelbook Collection

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One research company has lowered its sales forecast for the Switch 2, due in part to "pricing" concerns surrounding the impact of tariffs. DFC Intelligence is downgraded its global Switch 2 sales forecast for 2025 from 17 million to 15 million units. Even at 15 million in 2025, the Switch 2 would be the "fastest-selling console system ever," DFC said.

The original Switch, along with the Wii and the PS4, took a year or more to reach 15 million in sales. DFC is predicting the Switch 2 will reach that mark from the June 5 launch to the end of 2025, or about 7 months.

DFC said its downgraded forecast is tied to "supply and pricing."

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Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us premieres this weekend, with fans bracing for the worst heartache and emotional trauma. Season 1 changed bits of the narrative to sprinkle in even more disaster for Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and it looks like Season 2 will be no different, as one of the scripts actually had Ramsey crying.

Talking to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, the actor was asked how they react to scripts that they know are going to be "juicy," as Fallon put it. Ramsey confessed that there was a moment during script reads when they broke down crying.

"I actually cried reading one of the scripts this season. I've never cried reading a piece of writing before, but I did. And, yeah, I'm excited for those scenes. Those are the ones, like, I'm thrilled about. Whenever there's something dark and intense, I'm into it," they said. They even joked that they don't cry a lot outside of work in their normal life and that's "probably unhealthy."

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While it's cuter than the official Nintendo accessory, the Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 won't offer the same image quality. The peripheral from Hori will only offer 480p resolution, according to Nintendo UK's website. That's not even true HD.

Meanwhile, VGC points out that the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera boasts the capability for 1080p resolution on Nintendo UK's website. That could be one major reason for the cost difference, at least in the UK market. Hori's Piranha Plant camera is retailing for £34, while the Nintendo camera will cost £50. Both will be available at launch on June 5 for Switch 2.

The Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 does have some other things going for it, however. For instance, instead of looking like a run-of-the-mill peripheral, the accessory resembles its Super Mario Bros. enemy namesake. Additionally, it can fit inside the warp pipe or not, as well as close the mouth over the camera to block it when not in use.

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After Microsoft revealed how its AI Copilot can help players beat games, the tech giant released a demo of a Quake II level that was created entirely by AI. The response among fans has ranged from disdain to anger, but the demonstration had a prominent defender: John Carmack, one of the programmers and co-creators of the original Quake.

The Game Awards' Geoff Keighley shared the demo on X, largely to negative responses. Carmack then came to the defense of the demo. He went on to argue that "AI tools will allow the best to reach even greater heights, while enabling smaller teams to accomplish more, and bring in some completely new creator demographics. Yes, we will get to a world where you can get an interactive game (or novel, or movie) out of a prompt, but there will be far better exemplars of the medium still created by dedicated teams of passionate developers. The world will be vastly wealthier in terms of the content available at any given cost."

Microsoft has created an AI-generated replica of Quake II that you can play in browser.
"Every frame is created on the fly by an AI world model."
Play it here:https://t.co/WGQymDOmsj pic.twitter.com/35MX5aHPbF

— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) April 5, 2025

I think you are misunderstanding what this tech demo actually is, but I will engage with what I think your gripe is — AI tooling trivializing the skillsets of programmers, artists, and designers.
My first games involved hand assembling machine code and turning graph paper…

— John Carmack (@ID_AA_Carmack) April 7, 2025

Carmack acknowledged that AI may lead to fewer jobs for game developers before suggesting "it could go the way of farming, where labor-saving technology allow a tiny fraction of the previous workforce to satisfy everyone." He went to address anti-AI sentiment by stating that "'don't use power tools because they take people’s jobs' is not a winning strategy."

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One of the games revealed during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct was Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a paid game that introduces players to the new features of the system through minigames, tutorials, and quizzes. To many, it felt like it should be a free pack-in game. However, it's $10.

Nintendo's Bill Trinen told IGN that Welcome Tour is an "interesting product" from his perspective, going on to call the game "a pretty robust piece of software."

"For some people, I think there are people who are particularly interested in the tech and the specs of the system and things like that, for them I think it's going to be a great product," he said. "It's really for people that want more information about the system rather than necessarily a quick intro to everything it does."

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The Last of Us returns to HBO on April 13, and it’s shaping up to be another emotional journey for Joel and Ellie. And if you’re looking for some inspiration for your spring wardrobe, consider taking a note from Joel. His iconic jacket isn’t some exclusive Hollywood costume. Instead, it’s a premium piece from Flint and Tinder that’s available for $298. It's a bit pricey for a jacket, but it’s earned rave reviews from buyers thanks to its durable construction and upscale design.

Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket $298

Sold by the popular lifestyle retailer, Huckberry, the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket is designed to grow better with age. According to the manufacturer, its weather-resistant Martexin sailcloth ages like leather or denim--meaning it’ll pick up a unique patina based on your wear patterns. It’s also designed to be soft and wearable right away, so you won’t have to worry about “breaking in” your new jacket.

Along with its waxed and weather-resistant Martexin 7 oz. sailcloth, the jacket is insulated for added warmth, features a body and sleeves lined with a striped blanket fabric, and comes with an interior pocket to hold your phone.

Four different colors are available, but stick with the standard Field Tan if you want the same one as Joel. You’ll also find seven different sizes and two different fits (classic or tall). Free shipping and returns are included for addresses within the US.

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If you're curious how Season 2 is shaping up ahead of its premier on April 13, be sure to check out GameSpot's The Last of Us Season 2 review. Reviewer Mark Delany praises the first batch of episodes as a worthy follow-up to Season 1 and a great adaptation of the video game, saying, "Like its first season, The Last of Us Season 2 is a heart-wrenching examination of the ever-shifting distance between right and wrong, and as a whole, it's well on its way to becoming the best video game adaptation there is."

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The long-rumored remake of Bethesda's popular 2006 RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion continues to come into focus. Reporter Jeff Grubb of GameSpot sister site Giant Bomb offered an update on the project today during GameBreaking News, saying he expects the game to release soon.

In fact, Grubb said he expects Bethesda to shadowdrop the game "at any moment this month." That means Bethesda would announce and release the game at or around the same time, it appears.

This tracks with previous rumors and reports that said Bethesda might announce and release the game close together, at some point in April. An earlier report said Bethesda was considering a June launch.

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Transformers Collaborative: Sonic the Hedgehog x Transformers Action Figures

$35 (was $50) | Releases June 22

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The Transformers franchise is no stranger to crossovers. Several popular franchises like Ghostbusters, Monster Hunter, and even Canon cameras have been turned into robots in disguise, and at long last, Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a Cybertronian overhaul. Preorders are now live for the Sonic and Tails Transformers figures ahead of their June 22 release, which reimagine the Sega icons into Transformers. You'll get both of them in a single pack, and best of all, the bundle is discounted from $50 to $35. Target rarely does this with preorder deals, so there's a good chance that these toys will sell out fast.

Transformers Collaborative: Sonic the Hedgehog x Transformers Action Figures $35 (was $50) | Releases June 22

The pack include the Blue Booster and Wingtail Tansformers five-inch action figures, which are based on Sonic and Tails, respectively. Blue Booster converts from a chunky blue robot into a car that resembles Sonic's vehicle from the game Sonic All Stars. For accessories, he comes with a ring shield and jewels. The Wingtail figure transforms into a biplane and features a detachable engine thruster that becomes a blaster.

Preorder at Target Sonix x Transformers Wingtail and Blue Booster figures in vehicle mode

While the rest of the Sonic cast doesn't feature in this new line of toys, you can complement the Transformers with some mech-nificent Lego sets that are on sale. The best character from Sonic the Hedgehog, Knuckles, has a 276-piece Guardian mech Lego set that's on sale for $29.74 (was $35) at Amazon. The completed mech features tons of articulation, and the set also includes minifigures of Knuckles and Rouge, a giant Master Emerald, and a glider vehicle piloted by Rouge. There's also the $30 the 290-piece Tails Cyclone Lego set, which lets you build a bipedal mech based on Tails' iconic biplane, and comes with minifigures of Tails and Metal Sonic.

Sonic the Hedgehog Mech Lego Sets

• Lego Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles Guardian Mech (276 pieces) -- $29.74 ($35)
• Lego Sonic the Hedgehog: Tails Cyclone vs. Metal Sonic (290 pieces) -- $30

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With the Switch 2 generation, Nintendo will introduce Game-Key cards, which don't contain the game's data and instead trigger a downloadable version for you to play. Since the card will act as an authentication device, that has left potential Switch 2 buyers concerned about the resale value of their game. Fortunately, it looks like Game-Key cards won't be tied to your Nintendo account, as it has been revealed that regardless of the Switch 2 unit that they're inserted into, the user will be able to play the game tied to them.

"So key cards will start up on the console or system that it is slotted into, so it's not tied to an account or anything," Nintendo's Tetsuya Sasaki explained to GameSpot.

It's not clear yet why certain games will use the Game-Key format, but the Nintendo customer support page did confirm that a Game-Key Card is required to remain inserted in the Switch 2 after that game has been downloaded and installed. An internet connection is only required when booting up a Game-Key Card for the first time, after which the game can be accessed in offline mode on the Switch 2. Game-Key cards will also be marked by a white banner at the bottom of Switch 2 game cases, to differentiate them from Switch 2 cards that contain the full game on them.

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Grammy-winning artist Sabrina Carpenter is on her way to Fortnite with skins, music packs, and more. Officially announced in a blog post on the Fortnite website, the artist will headline Fortnite Festival Season 8 as this season's Icon, beginning on April 8.

For those unfamiliar, Festival is sort of like a Rock Band-like game mode that lives within Fortnite and lets up to four players perform together online. Carpenter is the latest of Festival Icons joining Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Metallica.

"I've always found it exciting for fans to be able to interact and engage with music through different art forms and to interact in a way that’s genuinely fun," Carpenter told Rolling Stone in a statement. "So, for the fans that haven't been able to come to the tour, or to any new fans, this is such a special way to still be a part of Short n' Sweet world."

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition when the system launches June 5. But the open-world game might feature "certain improvements such as faster load times" even for players who don't pay for the enhanced upgrade. That's because original Switch titles could get performance boosts without spending extra money on Switch 2.

Speaking with GameSpot, Takuhiro Dohta was asked whether it was possible to see a performance boost in Zelda: Breath of the Wild without upgrading to the Switch 2 Edition. "First I'll start with what happens when you play a game without applying the update, which is that, and this will depend heavily on how the original game was created and also how it was designed. But I think you can expect certain improvements such as faster load times, maybe improved frame rate. But again, it'll depend on how that game was built," explained Dohta, who's the Switch 2 director and previously served as technical director on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (another title with a Switch 2 Edition).

Last week, Nintendo noted that some Switch games will receive free updates for Switch 2, such as Super Mario Odyssey and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. It's unknown exactly what will improve for each title, but Clubhouse Games will get GameChat functionality, for instance.

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A turn-based tactics game set in the Rainbow Six universe is reportedly in the works, and it's possible it could be on the Switch 2.

According to Insider Gaming, the game is still a year or two away from being released on current-generation platforms, including PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. It reportedly has a top-down camera in the style of Diablo and XCOM, and it has players assume control of Rainbow Six operators.

Its gameplay loop reportedly is similar to Rainbow Six Siege, where players can pick between different operators. By using their skills, players can raid buildings and save hostages. The total playtime for the game is reportedly between about 25-30 hours.

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Nintendo's full unveiling of the Switch 2 finally answered the mystery of what the new C button was for: a new GameChat function, which will let you easily talk with friends, share your screen in group sessions, or even show your face if you purchase a camera peripheral. But the GameChat shown during the debut stream was less than stellar, with a noticeably choppy framerate. Nintendo told GameSpot in an interview that it intentionally made GameChat the smallest footprint possible, to save system resources for the games themselves.

"In order to explain this well, I think it might first help to explain about the resources the system has," Switch 2 hardware director Takuhiro Dohta said, via a translator. "So obviously, chat is meant to run and work simultaneously and coincide with the game you're playing. But we also think it's critical that it doesn't get in the way of the game that's running right now. And so we wanted to definitely make sure we do was to make sure that running game chat alongside the game doesn't result in the game experience or quality being reduced at all in any way.

"So from a system resource perspective, obviously even the Nintendo Switch had a set of system resources that it needed to tap into to run the system. And now that we have Nintendo Switch 2, there is bigger, more, basically resource budget to use. However, even with that enhanced and larger budget, we try to use as little of that as possible. And they made it happen somehow. And within that small slice of the resource budget, there's other things to take into consideration, like network systems, all that kind of stuff, and all of that taking into account is where we landed in terms of quality of the video that you saw in the footage."

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Lego Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter

$131.95 (was $165)

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The Lego Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter is currently down to its lowest price ever, allowing you to pick up the large-scale display model for $131.95 (was $165). Along with a chance to build a large replica of the Atreides Royal Ornithopter, it comes bundled with several minifigures and additional accessories.

If you want some background noise while building, the Dune 2-Film 4K Collection is available for a nice discount. And if you want to learn about Ornithopters from the man who created them, Amazon has a terrific deal on the Dune 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Box Set.

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If you’re a Lego Insider, the sprawling River Steamboat Set is now available to purchase. For everyone else, it’ll become available on April 10. Thankfully, becoming a Lego Insider is free, so if you’d like to pick up the 4,090-piece set without having to worry about it selling out, you can become a Lego Insider in a matter of minutes. As a bonus, your purchase includes two additional sets: the Easter Egg Chick Painting Fun Set and Amelia Ticket Booth. Both are available until April 13, though the latter is only available to Insiders.

Lego Ideas River Steamboat (4,090 pieces) $330

At 4,090 pieces, the River Steamboat is one of the largest Lego sets on the market and is aimed at expert builders. Inspired by classic paddle steamers, the boat features heaps of interactive features and is packed with intricate details. For one, the waterwheel can actually rotate, and there’s a working piston and Watt steam engine buried below the deck. On the ship's exterior, you’ll find an operational wheelhouse that moves the ship’s rudder.

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Inside the cabin, the build features rooms for the crew, a luxurious dining area, and a variety of other small details. Make sure you have plenty of space in your home to display the completed set, as it stands 16 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 28 inches deep. The bonus Amelia Ticket Booth (only available until April 13) is much smaller, at just a few inches wide, but its design matches the steamboat's, making it a wonderful companion.

Though it’s not quite as large as the Lego Titanic Set, this River Steamboat is shaping up to be a popular launch. It’s also half the price of the Titanic, so if you want to bring a nautical piece into your home without spending more than $350, this is an excellent choice (especially when bundled with its two bonus sets).

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Prerelease events have barely completed for Magic: The Gathering's upcoming set Tarkir: Dragonstorm, but the next set--Magic's collaboration with Final Fantasy--has a wave of hype surrounding it. Wizards of the Coast itself seems to be excited too, as images of cards from the upcoming set have surfaced on Reddit after some product was shipped to Brazil earlier than expected.

A Reddit user (username deleted) posted images to the MTGRumors subreddit of cards whic are apparently from the MTG FF Starter Set--which includes two ready-to-play decks and instructions on how to play MTG for new players. Two cards from the Starter Set were revealed previously--Cloud and Sephiroth, who act as the two "face" cards of the two decks--but these new images on Reddit reportedly show the full contents of the starter package.

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The cards pictured in the Reddit post contain multiple familiar faces from Final Fantasy history--the Cloud deck includes Freya, Steiner, and Beatrix from Final Fantasy IX, G'raha Tia from FFXIV, and Barret Wallace from FFVII, while the Sephiroth deck features Ultimecia from FFVIII, Xande from FFIII, and Seymour Flux from FFX. A few famous scenes from FF lore also appear in the cards, with one notable example being the infamous "suplex a train" meme from FFVI.

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Lego Minecraft: The Sword Outpost (427 pieces)

$30.49 (was $45)

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One of the most popular Lego Minecraft sets is back on sale for its Black Friday 2024 price at Amazon. Minecraft: The Sword Outpost, a 427-brick playset that doubles as a cool display piece, is discounted to only $30.49 (was $45). It's one of two limited-time Minecraft Lego deals at Amazon. This set is currently sold out at all other major retailers and the Lego Store.

You can also save $20 on The Deep Dark Battle set, dropping the price from $65 to only $44.49. Deep Dark Battle is a 584-piece set that comes with two minifigures and a big recreation of a warden.

Lego Minecraft: The Sword Outpost (427 pieces) $30.49 (was $45)

Minecraft: The Sword Outpost lets you snap together a cool playset featuring a large recreation of the iconic Diamond Sword in its background. The kit includes a few interactive components, such as a lever that collapses part of the playset.

You’ll also find figures for a Sentinel Soldier, Guardian Warrior, allay figures, a pig, and Skeleton and Creeper mobs. It also comes with various accessories, including a juke box and cookie table.

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The Sword Outpost and Deep Dark Battle sets are the best Minecraft Lego deals at Amazon, but you can also save on several other cool playsets:

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The Switch 2 includes a number of upgrades and improvements over the original Switch, but one thing has stayed the same. The Switch 2 carts remain coated in material that tastes very bad in an effort to help prevent children or animals from accidentally eating them.

In an interview with GameSpot, Nintendo's Takuhiro Dohta confirmed that the gross-tasting coating returns for Switch 2 carts, adding that the goal was the same: "We don't want anybody to be at risk of any unwanted consumption. We have indeed made it so that if it enters your mouth, you'll spit it out."

Anyone who licks a Switch 2 cartridge won't be harmed apart from having a bad tase left in their mouth, Nintendo said. We licked the original Switch cartridges and found them to taste very gross. We have not (yet) been able to conduct the same very important scientific research for Switch 2 cartridges. Whatever the case, we're going to take Dohta at his word for now. "I do not advise that you do," he said of licking a Switch 2 cartridge.

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