The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Limited Edition Deluxe Double Vinyl

$49 | Releases June 2026

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Limited Edition Deluxe X8LP Box Set

$195 | Releases June 2026

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild features one of the best soundtracks in the franchise, and if you're a fan of that music, then you can look forward to a limited-edition vinyl collection featuring music from the game, produced by Laced Records. This will be available in two versions with a June 2026 shipping date, through My Nintendo Store and at Laced Records. Pricing starts at $49 for the Deluxe Double Vinyl Edition and $195 for the Collector's Edition box set.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Limited Edition Deluxe Double Vinyl $49 | Releases June 2026

The standard vinyl release features 34 curated tracks--like Overworld (Day), Great Fairy Fountain, and Hyrule Castle--on blue-and-white marbled discs that will be packaged in a wide-spined outer sleeve with a printed inner sleeve and the original Breath of the Wild key art created by the game's development team.

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The Collector's Edition is more comprehensive with 130 tracks across eight vinyl discs, and each one features alternative blue and gold splatter effects. Each vinyl is also housed inside of printed inner covers, and all of these are kept inside of an illustrated slipcase cover. Laced Records says that each of the eight discs is sequenced around a theme, mirroring Link's progression across Hyrule as he explores the kingdom, frees the Divine Beasts, and faces off against Calamity Ganon.

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Originally composed by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, Hajime Wakai, and Soshi Abe, the Breath of the Wild soundtrack is also available through the Nintendo Music app, although this does require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription so that you can stream it.

If you prefer physical media, you can get the Breath of the Wild soundtrack on CD for $38.71 (was $51) through Amazon, alongside several other compilations based on Nintendo games.

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In the wake of Krafton Inc. becoming an "AI-first" company, developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment said that it won't adhere to its publisher's wishes, confirming that the team isn't using generative AI for the action-adventure survival sim Subnautica 2.

In a post on the game's official Discord server, community manager Donya Abramo explained the relationship between a publisher and a developer. Likening it to that of a library, Abramo said that Krafton Inc. provides the tools while Unknown Worlds Entertainment chooses what it will and won't use for development, and GenAI is one of those tools that the team will simply not touch.

"We're not using generative AI to develop Subnautica 2," Abramo wrote. "We have an 'AI system' in the game that is similar to ones that have always been in our games: the creature behavior trees."

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Tanks are at the center of controversy in the early stages of Battlefield Redsec. Just like in Battlefield 6 multiplayer, you can use tanks throughout a match in the battle royale, which can allow you to steamroll your way to victory if no enemies have equipped the Engineer class or anti-vehicle equipment. However, tanks can be dealt with rather swiftly as long as you have rockets or an AV mine in your inventory.

Regardless of how you choose to interact with tanks in Redsec, they are not easily obtainable during a match. Instead of being out in the open for anyone to drive, you need to go through a few different steps to unlock your very own tank.

How to get a tank in Battlefield Redsec

There are only a few tanks that can be driven in any Redsec match, and each one is unlocked roughly the same way. Unlike helicopters, Humvees, and golf carts, all of which can be found freely across the map, unlocking tanks requires you to complete missions in Redsec.

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A datamine has revealed when players will be able to use World of Warcraft's full suite of player-housing systems, giving an indication of when the MMORPG's next expansion will launch in full.

As datamined by Wowhead, the Midnight pre-patch, which will introduce class changes and new systems (though not the actual new zones, dungeons, or other expansion content) looks to be coming on or around January 27, 2026. The datamined splash screen for the patch points out Neighborhoods, the void-focused Devourer Demon Hunter specialization, and a new pre-patch event called Twilight Ascension as new additions.

The event, which looks to have players dealing with cultists of the Twilight Hammer, states it will be available on January 27. That puts the likely release date of the expansion itself in the following three or four weeks sometime in February. Blizzard has not yet given an officiall release date for when Midnight, or the pre-patch, will release.

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One of my favorite experiences in any open-world game is when something that must've been spontaneous feels scripted: when emergent moments become setpieces by happy accident. Many of my favorite games have this quality, such as State of Decay, Sea of Thieves, and PUBG. In a recent four-hour session with Arc Raiders, I saw signs that it, too, has this elusive yet irresistible trait.

For the uninitiated, Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter. What interests me about extraction shooters is that the shapes they've taken have been more varied than those of battle royale games, the subgenre du jour that preceded it. Whereas Fortnite, Warzone, and PUBG are all more or less offering the same gameplay loop in different wrappers, Wildgate is just about nothing like Hunt: Showdown, and neither of those is quite like Escape from Tarkov. What they all share is a constant risk-versus-reward calculation forever running in the back of players' minds. Knowing whether to push on for some incredible loot or to escape with more modest winnings comes down to feel; it's a gutcheck more than anything.

By now, any half-decent extraction shooter knows how to toy with this sense of risk, but Arc's art direction, audio design, and great pacing made me feel like my best rounds were the game telling my story. When I died early in my first two rounds, I was just a Redshirt, an NPC bad guy there as fodder for some other daring raider who braved the terrain's hostilities to escape with precious resources. But on the missions where my GameSpot colleagues and I traveled, fought, and scraped out wins for 20+ minutes at a time, those were our moments as the story's heroes.

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Former EA developers, now making games as Play by Play Studios, are taking a shot at a new officially licensed NBA game called NBA The Run. It will feature 3v3 gameplay with recognizable faces from across the world of basketball.

Players will be able to take part in knockout tournaments and face off against both current NBA stars and fictional characters, blending classic basketball gameplay with creative matchups. Bobbito Garcia, who served as announcer for several NBA Street games, returns to provide commentary.

Play by Play Studios emphasized NBA The Run's rollback netcode system--an online multiplayer technology that predicts players’ inputs to reduce lag, then corrects any mismatches by rolling back and resimulating the game for smoother, near-real-time play. Rollback netcode is especially popular in the fighting game community for keeping matches responsive and fair even with high latency.

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In Ghost of Yotei, when you're not actively battling Lord Saito's forces or frolicking through the fields of Ezo, there's a pretty good chance you're climbing some sort of mountain. As with many video games, Ghost of Yotei makes use of specially marked white stones in order to help guide you on your journey, but it wasn't until I was many hours into the story that it occurred to me: I've been touching bird poop this whole time.

There is no getting around this, and no mental gymnastics you can do to pretend it's anything else. As Atsu climbs up a mountain, the white rocks eventually lead to a white smeared area at the top. Sure, at this point, perhaps you could say that is chalk or some sort of paint. However, there is always a bird that just so happens to fly away just as you get there. Was that bird simply hanging out and singing a tune? Perhaps, but only if it likes to multitask while delivering an absolutely gargantuan dump.

That's poop

It's gross, and I'm luckily not the only person to notice this. George Foster over at TheGamer made mention of it, and a clever Reddit user even posited this is the reason why people complain about protagonist Atsu's cooking. For once, "This tastes like crap" would absolutely not be hyperbole. Let's just be thankful none of those birds have IBS, because it would both be more disgusting and impossibly difficult to figure out where to climb.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi seems to have an affinity for guiding players with yellow paint, as he expressed in a recent interview that this style of environmental markings is necessary.

Speaking to GamesRadar, Hamaguchi explained that there is "definitely a need" for environmental guidance in video games. Whether that be yellow paint or not isn't really the point for him; sometimes, you just need a little assistance to figure out where to go or what to do next.

"I get there is a debate about that, whether that fits with that world or not, whether some people want it, some people don't," Hamaguchi said via a translator. "I think as a game, there is definitely a need for that kind of thing in a lot of ways. I think obviously different developers experiment, try different things about what works best, what fits best, the right way of doing that in their game."

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Releasing a video game in the middle of new Battlefield and Call of Duty titles probably brings back memories of Titanfall 2. But Arc Raiders is threading that needle this week when it arrives tomorrow, October 30. Battlefield 6 came out earlier this month--including the free-to-play Battlefield RedSec dropping this week, too--while Black Ops 7 is just weeks away on November 14. But leadership behind Arc Raiders seems undeterred.

Speaking with The Game Business, Embark Studios co-founder Patrick Soderlund was questioned about launching Arc Raiders between two of the biggest shooters of the year. "I know. The insanity," Soderlund said in jest. "People may look at that and say, 'What the hell are they doing?' We have spent a lot of time looking at this from multiple angles, and you know, for right or wrong, we believe that the game can launch there. This is the start of a long journey. It needs to start somewhere."

Arc Raiders has already seen some success in the wake of Battlefield 6. Earlier this month, the extraction shooter saw huge player numbers on Steam for the game's "server slam" play test. Embark Studios has also looked at the early reception to Arc Raiders versus Marathon, an extraction shooter in development at Bungie.

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Hideo Kojima has responded to reports that The Matrix’s creators, Lilly and Lana Wachowski, once pitched a game idea to Konami while he worked there. On his X account, Kojima posted that he was unaware that the conversation had taken place, and he was surprised to read stories suggesting that they wanted him to work on a Matrix video game adaptation.

"I was surprised to see on social media that the Wachowski sisters had 'offered me a Matrix game project' back in 1999," Kojima wrote. "In all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place. At the time, we were mutual fans and exchanged emails. The Matrix hadn’t been released in Japan yet, but I had already seen it in theaters in the US and at a preview screening. When the Wachowskis came to Japan for promotion, I believe I met them three times."

I was surprised to see on social media that the Wachowski sisters had “offered me a Matrix game project!” back in 1999. In all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place. At the time, we were mutual fans and exchanged emails. The Matrix hadn’t been… pic.twitter.com/4P10P9eEfT

— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) October 29, 2025

Kojima explained that there was no mention of an offer to develop a Matrix video game, and back then, he was busy working on Metal Gear Solid 2. "If someone had told me, maybe there could've been a way to make it work," Kojima added. In the original interview on Time Extension, Bergstresser recalled a meeting with the Wachowskis and former CEO of Konami Digital Entertainment, Kazumi Kitaue, but Kojima says he wasn't present for it, and he arrived back at Konami headquarters after the discussion had wrapped up.

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The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise is back. Ninja Gaiden 4, launched October 21, has ushered in a new era of dynamic combat, stylish gameplay, and unforgettable Ninja storytelling.

Available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC, and Xbox Cloud via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, this latest installment is shaping up to be the must-play action title of the year.

Team Ninja’s classic combat merges seamlessly with stylish, high-intensity gameplay.

At the heart of Ninja Gaiden 4 is a thrilling fusion of Team Ninja’s classic combat philosophy with PlatinumGames’ signature, high-intensity gameplay. The result? A game that feels both familiar to longtime fans and refreshingly bold for newcomers.

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The legendary ninja action-adventure series is back with Ninja Gaiden 4, and it’s available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Combining dynamic combat, fluid movement and intense encounters, the game is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling and action-packed releases of the year. Every moment challenges players to master their skills -- like lightning-fast combos or wall-running through neon-lit Tokyo streets — and adapt to ever-changing combat scenarios.

Fluid combat and precision combos put player skill at the forefront.

At the heart of Ninja Gaiden 4 is a combat system that rewards precision, timing and creativity. Players can chain together fast, satisfying combos, executing parries and counterattacks that feel deadly and rewarding. Each encounter is an opportunity to test reflexes, whether slicing through hordes of enemies or taking on towering bosses that demand perfect execution.

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After years of waiting, Ninja Gaiden has finally returned. Ninja Gaiden 4 brings one of gaming’s most iconic action franchises back into the spotlight, combining the precision and challenge of the originals with some clever modern twists. And you’ll be able to jump in right now with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, whether you’re on Xbox Series X|S, PC, or cloud.

Tokyo is on the edge of collapse. A deadly miasma blankets the city after the resurrection of an ancient enemy, and its fate now rests in the hands of Yakumo, a young ninja prodigy stepping out of the shadows. Alongside the legendary Ryu Hayabusa, players get to explore two intertwined stories that honour the franchise’s past while offering a fresh perspective on its dark, dangerous world.

This isn’t just another sequel. It’s a full-on revival.

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask celebrated its 25-year anniversary on October 26, 2025. Below, we examine how it leveraged its unconventional time-travel element to tell some memorable stories.

Even a series as storied as The Legend of Zelda has produced a black sheep or two in its long history, but perhaps no installment is as divisive as Majora's Mask. The second Zelda title released for the Nintendo 64 and the follow-up to the universally acclaimed Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask retained much of its predecessor's mechanics and assets, but it reframed them with a recurring three-day structure that proved to be controversial among fans at the time. But while this unconventional time loop contributed to the game's divisive reputation, it also gives it a unique identity among the series, and is the reason the game remains so moving more than two decades later.

Although Majora's Mask revolves heavily around time travel, it was not the first Zelda game to explore the concept. Time also plays a central role in Ocarina of Time, embodied in the eponymous instrument that allows Link to access the inner chamber of the Temple of Time and retrieve the Master Sword. Once he pulls the sword from its pedestal, he can freely trek back and forth between two distinct ages: his idyllic childhood, and the dark future that awaits Hyrule.

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Battlefield Redsec is available now, having launched alongside Season 1 of Battlefield 6. The new battle royale game is free-to-play and also available as part of the Battlefield 6 experience, which can make it a little confusing if you're just getting started. Here's how to install and play Battlefield Redsec if you own Battlefield 6 already, and if you don't.

How to play if you own Battlefield 6

If you already own Battlefield 6, you'll have an exceptionally easy time starting up Battlefield Redsec. All you have to do is make sure the game is updated to its current patch, start it up, and choose the Redsec option from the main menu. You'll see it listed on the side among other options like Campaign and Multiplayer. The patch is substantial, so give yourself a little time to install it (on Xbox Series X|S, it clocked in at a little over 21GB) but there's nothing else you have to do past that point. Enjoy!

How to play if you don't own Battlefield 6

If you don't own Battlefield 6, the good news is you are still free to play Redsec--you'll just be accessing it a different way. There are standalone clients available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S that you will need to download in order to play:

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Season 1 of Battlefield 6 adds three more multiplayer maps to the game. Two are brand-new, large-scale maps, and there is also a seasonal variant of an existing map. The new maps also introduce more vehicles to help you traverse the battlefield, which surprisingly includes a golf cart. In this guide, we'll highlight all the new maps and vehicles you'll find in Season 1 of Battlefield 6.

It's also important to know that these DLC maps and vehicles aren't all available at the launch of Season 1. The developer is rolling out Season 1 content in three separate phases. Season 1 starts with the Rogue Ops update, which is live now across all platforms. The California Resistance phase launches November 18, and the Winter Offensive arrives on December 9.

A first look at all three maps can be found below. We also covered all of the new BF6 Season 1 weapons and attachments can be found here.

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The Witcher Season 4 is a turning point of the series, and not just for replacing Henry Cavill with Liam Hemsworth in the lead as the new Geralt of Rivia. This season is also a pivotal point for Freya Allan's Ciri, as it adapts the events of Andrzej Sapkowski's third Witcher novel, Baptism of Fire. And Allan really came prepared before the cameras rolled.

During an interview with GamesRadar, Allan said she reread the books to get ready for some of Ciri's upcoming stories.

"Going into Seasons 4 and 5, I felt like I was carrying out some of my favorite Ciri storylines," said Allan. "So it meant a lot to me. I also think some of these storylines are things that fans have been waiting for for a while, and they're kind of iconic moments in the book for Ciri ... More than ever, I relied on the source material a lot. I pulled a lot from that. It was really important for me to honor that, and I really had fans in my mind a lot of the time … I really wanted to make sure I knew every nook and cranny of Ciri's story in the books."

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In a sudden move, Amazon will eliminate more than 14,000 corporate jobs as part of a massive layoff, with many of these job losses affecting the tech giant's gaming division, according to a new Bloomberg report.

According to a memo that Bloomberg saw, the job cuts largely fall on Amazon's offices in Irvine and San Diego. It's unclear exactly how many of the 14,000 jobs are part of the company's gaming division, but the central publishing unit has been hit, with the intention of reducing work on big-budget games and MMOs.

Steve Boom, Amazon's vice president of Audio, Twitch, and Games, said in an email that it was a "difficult decision" to make despite the successes of the company's first-party AAA game development and publishing teams.

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Battlefield 6's first season features plenty of new weapons to unlock, but not all of them are available at launch. Season 1 is scheduled to roll out in three phases, so you'll have new weapons to unlock with each update. In this guide, we'll list all the Season 1 weapons and attachments, as well as explain how you can unlock each.

Battlefield 6 Season 1 starts with the Rogue Ops update, which is live now across all platforms. The California Resistance phase launches November 18, and the Winter Offensive arrives on December 9.

All of the Season 1 weapon details can be found below. The Rogue Ops weapons are available to unlock for free in the BF6 Season 1 battle pass, while the ones arriving in later updates will likely be unlocked through in-game events or challenges.

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8BitDo All-Button Arcade Controller (Xbox/PC)

$80 (was $100) | Exclusive Prime Price

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8BitDo All-Button Arcade Controller (Switch/Switch 2/PC)

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8BitDo's All-Button Arcade Controller for Xbox and PC is on sale for its lowest price yet at Amazon. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can get the leverless fight pad for only $80 (was $100). The Xbox All-Button Arcade Controller launched in July alongside a retro-themed Nintendo edition for Switch and Switch 2. You can save 10% on the Nintendo version if you click the coupon box on Amazon's store page.

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