Genshin Impact developer MiHoYo has announced that it'll be ending support for the game on PS4 this year, and it'll be completely shut down in 2026 on that platform. Citing "limitations related to hardware performance" as one of the reasons for discontinuing the game, MiHoYo added that the requirements for the mobile versions of the game will also necessitate increased power on iOS and Android devices.

"Due to limitations related to hardware performance and platform application size, we will be discontinuing support and updates for Genshin Impact on PS4 in future versions," the studio explained in a blog post. The PS4 version of Genshin Impact will be removed from the PlayStation Network on September 10, but if you'd previously downloaded the game, you'll still be able to re-download it.

Starting February 25, 2026, all in-game purchases for the PS4 edition will be removed from the PlayStation Store, and all update support for Genshin Impact will end on April 8, 2026. This will result in players no longer being able to log in to the game on PS4. MiHoYo says it will start reminding players of this change later this year. As for the mobile versions of Genshin Impact, MiHoYo says those devices will need to meet these updated requirements:

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The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 Bundle (4K)

$29.49 (was $50)

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With a new Spider-Man film currently in production, now is a great time to catch up on the older movies starring everyone's favorite web-slinger. Over at Amazon, you can get a new 4K bundle of the two Amazing Spider-Man movies that starred Andrew Garfield as the iconic hero for just $29.49 (was $50). This is now in stock, and it comes with digital streaming codes for each film as well.

The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 Bundle (4K) $29.49 (was $50)

Following the release of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 in 2007, the superhero franchise went into hibernation for a few years. The hiatus ended with the release of The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012, and it was followed by a sequel in 2014. The native 4K (2160p) resolution for the Spidey movies are top-notch, and for audio, the discs offer Dolby Atmos support that works really well through a surround system.

The only catch here is that you won't get much in terms of bonus materials. There is a cast-and-crew photo tab option on both discs and "categorized" moments you can skip to, but otherwise, you'll need to grab the standard Blu-ray releases of these Spider-Man movies to access special features.

Overall, these Spider-Man movies are okay at best, but they don't reach the same groundbreaking heights as the Sam Raimi trilogy starring Tobey Maguire or the recent Spidey flicks with Tom Holland under the mask, which is strengthened by its MCU connections. The Amazing Spider-Man is a passable retelling of Peter Parker's origin story with some baffling deviations from the established story, while The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is an overstuffed attempt at setting up a Sinister Six movie.

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What the movies did have going for them was Garfield's portrayal of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, plus an amazing supporting cast that featured Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, and several other great actors.

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• The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 Bundle (4K) -- $29.49 ($50)
• Spider-Man: The Raimi Trilogy (4K) -- $46 ($76)
• The Amazing Spider-Man -- $9 ($15)
• The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (4K) -- $21.15 ($31)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home bundle -- $26 ($56)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (4K) -- $19 ($31)
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (4K) -- $17 ($31)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (4K) -- $26 ($39)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (4K, Limited Edition Steelbook) -- $34.49 ($56)
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse -- $20 ($31)
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse -- $30 ($46)
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Collector's Edition -- $84 ($97)
• Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series -- $40
• Spider-Man: The Animated Series (DVD) -- $9 ($15)
• Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series (DVD) -- $28 ($36)
• Spidey and his Amazing Friends: The Complete First Season -- $8 ($13)

If you're looking to flesh out your collection, there are plenty of other Spider-Man Blu-rays you can grab right now at a discounted price. There's a 4K bundle deal on the Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man films for $46 (was $76) or you can grab a standard Blu-ray bundle of the recent MCU Spider-Man movies for $26 (was $56). The two animated Spider-Verse movies are also highly recommended, and you can grab a Collector's Edition Blu-ray of them for $84 (was $97). Lego is also releasing a new series of minifigures themed around Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on September 1, and these are now available to preorder.

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In just under a month, developer Rogue Factor and publisher Nacon will unleash Hell is Us, a third-person action-adventure title. But fans won't have to wait long to get their hands on it. Nacon has announced that a Hell is Us console demo is coming next week for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S owners.

Nacon shared the news about the Hell is Us demo on social media, which also revealed that the demo will be available on August 12. It later clarified that alongside consoles, the demo will be coming to PC.

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This game puts players in the role of Remi, a United Nations peacekeeper who is accompanied by a drone as he goes AWOL into his homeland, Hadea, to find his missing parents. What he discovers is that supernatural creatures called Hollow Walkers have infested the country. Although the drone can help Remi defend himself, he'll primarily use melee weapons, including swords, polearms, and axes.

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Lego City 4-in-1 Built for Speed Gift Set (348 Pieces)

$25 | Walmart Exclusive | Valued at $40

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Walmart has added to its Lego Gift Set 2025 lineup with a pair of $25 value bundles in the popular Lego City and Friends collections. The Lego City 4-in-1 Built for Speed Gift Set pulls together four best-selling small playsets featuring seven cars and seven minifigure racers. The Lego Friends 2-in-1 Explore Outdoors Gift Set features a pair of playsets valued at $45 total. Both of these combo packs are exclusive to Walmart--you won't even find them on the Lego Store--and are likely to sell out before the holiday gift-giving season.

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The $25 Lego Gift Sets join a pair of licensed bundles that launched last week. The Lego Minecraft 5-in-1 World Explorer Gift Set costs $45 and comes with 15 figures, a bunch of small structures, and accessories. The other $45 option is the Lego Star Wars 3-in-1 Clone Wars & Mandalorian Gift Set with nine minifigures, five droids, three vehicles, and more. You can read our stories on the Lego Minecraft and Star Wars Gift Sets for more details.

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Once Upon A Katamari Standard Edition

$40 | Releases October 24

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After 14 long years, Katamari Damacy is finally getting a brand-new console game when Once Upon A Katamari launches for PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC on October 24. The new sequel features the signature ball-rolling gameplay the series is known for in a collection of new stages and--for the first time in a Katamari game--a competitive multiplayer mode. Several versions of the game are now up for preorder on consoles and PC, including a $40 standard edition and a $60 King of All Sounds Edition with a few bonuses. Grabbing a copy of either version early also gets you a few in-game bonuses.

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Preorder any version of the game to unlock 3 Face customization parts. These parts can be unlocked through normal progression, but preordering gets them into your inventory earlier than usual.

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Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works

$60 | Releases December 2

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$120 | Releases December 2

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The Marvel Vs. Capcom series is arguably more popular than ever, thanks to last year's Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection bringing the earliest entries in the crossover franchise to modern consoles for the first time and introducing a whole new audience to the classic arcade games. But the celebration of the iconic series isn't over yet--Capcom and Udon Entertainment are teaming up on an expanded hardcover edition of the Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works art book launching December 2. Not only does this new version feature new hardcover binding, but it's also packed with over 140 pages of new material showing off MvC's iconic art direction. Two versions of the book will be available, including a $60 standard hardcover edition and a $120 Deluxe Edition with unique cover art and exclusive content. Preorders for both editions are available now.

Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works $60 | Releases December 2

This new 336-page hardcover edition of the Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works art book adds a whopping 140 pages featuring character designs, game covers, promotional art, rare concept sketches, tribute illustrations.

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The $120 Marvel VS Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works Deluxe Edition includes all of the content from the standard release, as well as newly commissioned cover art and a selection of extras, including six collectible metal character illustration cards featuring Cyclops, Psylocke, Doctor Doom, Ryu, Chun-Li, and M. Bison, and a set of collectible enamel pins designed by Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz.

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Marvel Vs Capcom is just one of the many Capcom franchises lauded for its visuals, so it's no surprise that there are similar artbooks for the company's many other series. These include popular franchises like Monster Hunter, niche cult favorites like Rival Schools, and more, all of which feature incredible illustrations, production materials, and developer commentary. These Capcom art books often have limited print runs with long gaps between reprints, so you'll want to grab these while you're able to.

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• Devil May Cry 5: Official Artworks -- $44.72 ($55)
• Mega Man Battle Network: Complete Works -- $70
• Mega Man X DiVE: Official Complete Works -- $46.49 ($50)
• Mega Man Zero: Complete Works -- $90
• Monster Hunter Illustrations 1 -- $50
• Monster Hunter Illustrations 2 -- $39.36 ($55)
• Monster Hunter World: Complete Works -- $28.44 ($50)
• Rival Schools: Complete Works -- $38 ($50)
• Street Fighter 4 and Super Street Fighter 4: Complete Works -- $30.72 ($40)
• Street Fighter 5: Climax Arts + Alpha to 6 -- $49.49 ($60)
• Street Fighter Swimsuit Special Collection Vol. 2 -- $50
• Street Fighter World Warrior Encyclopedia: World Tour Edition -- $35.60 ($50)

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McFarlane Toys: Diablo 4 Lilith Elite Edition Figure

$60 | Releases September 30

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McFarlane Toys is putting its spin on Diablo 4's main antagonist, Lilith, with a new Elite Edition figure launching September 13. Like other collectibles in the Elite Edition line, the new McFarlane Toys: Diablo 4 Lilith Elite Edition Figure features a premium sculpt that recreates the Daughter of Hatred's demonic in-game design and comes with a wide variety of accessories. Preorders are available now for $60 at Amazon.

McFarlane Toys: Diablo 4 Lilith Elite Edition Figure $60 | Releases September 30

This Lilith figure stands seven inches tall and features several points of articulation. It includes three swappable faces with different expressions, six alternate hands, replica flower petals to place around her, a flight stand, and her intimidating wings. As usual, the box that the figure is in features ornate design--so if you'd like to avoid removing Lilith from the packaging, then she'll look great if you display her in the box.

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McFarlane Toys has several more figures up for preorder this year, if you're looking to build your collection. The Atlan Mech from Doom: The Dark Ages looks like a demonic twist on a Pacific Rim Jaeger, and in the comic book department, there are some cool figures of Deadpool, the Silver Surfer, and Batman. The Warhammer 40K action figures from McFarlane Toys have also been quite popular, as these figures have faithfully captured the bulky brutality of the Space Marines across the Ultramarine and Blood Angel chapters. Fans of the tabletop game who regularly customize their miniatures will also want to check out the Artist Proof versions of these figures, as they have a matte grey finish. This means that you can put your own spin on them, and each one also comes with several accessories that you can paint up. Check out a list of McFarlane Figure preorders below.

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• DC Multiverse Batman: Troika Batsuit 7-inch Figure -- $45 | Now available
• Diablo IV: Lilith Elite Edition 7-inch Figure -- $60 | Releases September 30
• Doom: The Dark Ages Atlan Mech 12-inch Figure -- $60 | Releases November 1
• Justice League vs. Godzilla: Superman Vs. Godzilla 2-Pack -- $80 | Releases September 13
• Marvel: Deadpool 1:16 Scale Collectible With Scene And Comic -- $60 | Releases August 15
• Marvel: Human Torch 1:16 Scale Collectible With Scene And Comic -- $60 | Releases November 1
• Marvel: Silver Surfer 1:6th Scale Collectible with Scene -- $60 | Releases November 1
• The Office: Dwight Schrute 6-inch Figure -- $36 | Releases October 1
• Persona 3: Reload The Protagonist Elite Edition 7-inch Figure -- $60 | Releases March 2026
• Spider-Man 1:6th Scale Collectible with Scene & Comic -- $60 | Releases August 15
• The Walking Dead 5-inch Figure 4-Pack (Andrea, Glenn, Tyreese, The Governor) -- $80 | Releases September 15
• Warhammer 40,000: Assault Intercessor Sergeant 7-inch Figure (Artist Proof Edition) -- $35 | Releases October 1
• Warhammer 40,000: Assault Intercessor Sergeant 7-inch Figure (Blood Angels) -- $36 | Releases October 1
• Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarine Lieutenant in Phobos Armor 7-inch Figure (Artist Proof Edition) -- $35 | Releases October 1
• Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarine Lieutenant in Phobos Armor 7-inch Figure (Ultramarines) -- $36 | Releases October 1

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Call of Duty developer Raven Software has now secured a contract for its union after after three years of work. Workers at Raven "unanimously voted to ratify their first union contract between Game Workers Alliance-CWA (GWA-CWA) members and Microsoft," according to a press release from the Communication Workers of America (CWA).

The collective bargaining agreement secures a few conditions for the 19 quality assurance testers at Raven. This includes a 10% wage increase over two years, along with additional raises through merit and promotion. CWA says this follows 18 months without wage increases and 45 months without promotions.

The contract also addresses crunch time, with "seven days' notice required for mandatory overtime, no excessive overtime on back-to-back weeks, flexible scheduling of overtime, and no mandatory overtime of any duration for the majority of weeks in a quarter."

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Indie psychological horror game Vile: Exhumed, banned from Steam along with a swath of other games resulting from a new policy targeting games with "certain kinds of adults only content," is now available as a free download from solo developer Cara Cadaver and publisher DreadXP, with 50% of all donations going to charity.

Vile: Exhumed is a game that "tasks you with unraveling a story about the horrors of parasociality, entitlement, and misogyny in the digital age by digging through hidden files on an obsolete computer," and "uses a combination of FMV and practical effects to create images as horrifying as the themes," according to Cadaver and DreadXP. Cadaver also notes that while the game uses lots of intense visuals, "there is no uncensored nudity, no depictions of sex acts, and no pornography whatsoever."

In keeping with this personal and sensitive exploration of these topics, both Cadaver and DreadXP are donating some proceeds to charity. DreadXP will be donating all of its portion of the profits, Cadaver says, while she will be donating a portion of hers, which totals 50% of the profits. The proceeds will go toward a Toronto-based charity called Red Door Family Shelter, "which focuses on helping families, refugees, and women who are escaping violence."

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We're in the latter half of summer, but the season isn't over yet, and if you're looking to beat the heat with some PC gaming, be sure to check out Fanatical's Summer Sale 2025 that kicked off this week. Along with big discounts on hundreds of PC games, Fanatical is also offering a special Bonus Drop deal that gets you a random prize like bonus game keys and coupon codes.

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While there's an enormous list of deals available throughout the duration of Fanatical's Summer Sale, there are also limited-time Flash deals that offer bigger discounts on select games each day. The Flash Deals for today, August 5, are Frostpunk 2 for $22.49 (normally $45), Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for $15.59 (was $30), and Monster Hunter Wilds for $45.49 (down from $70). These are refreshed every 24 hours, so grab them before they're replaced with the next round of Flash Deals.

Fanatical Summer Sale 2025 Flash Deals (Tuesday, August 5)

• Frostpunk 2 -- $22.49 ($45)
• Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered -- $15.59 ($30)
• Monster Hunter Wilds -- $45.49 ($70)

The daily Flash Deals might be some of the best deals you'll find, but there are still many, many more discounts to check out while the sale is live. This includes recent new releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for $40 (down from $50) and Elden Ring Nightreign for $35.19 (normally $40), along with remasters of classics like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasterd for $34.49 (was $50) and Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition for $29 (was $50).

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Late Night With The Devil Limited Edition Steelbook

$40 | Released August 5

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One of the best horror movies of 2024 just got a new limited-edition 4K Blu-ray. Late Night with the Devil's Limited Edition Steelbook released this week (August 5). It's "temporarily out of stock," but you can still place an order for $40--for now, at least. The original Steelbook Edition of the hit movie sold out fast when it launched last September, and it truly was a limited release. We imagine that's the situation with the new version, too.

Despite being a small-budget indie film that released on Shudder and in select theaters, Late Night with the Devil was the highest rated horror movie on Rotten Tomatoes last year, earning a 97% Fresh rating based on hundreds of reviews from critics.

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Chucky: The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray)

$65 | Releases September 23

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Child's Play Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$45 | Releases October 7

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Chucky has haunted screens and instilled the fear of dolls in the minds of many for decades. Thanks to the long-running film franchise and recent sequel series, the creepy doll has become one of the most recognizable horror characters of all time. Soon, fans of the amateur comedian and full-time murderous doll can add two collectible editions from the Chucky franchise to their display shelves. Chucky: The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook releases September 23 and is available to preorder now for $65. Two weeks later, on October 7, a new 4K edition of the original 1988 film launches exclusively on Amazon. You can preorder Child's Play Limited Edition Steelbook for $45.

Amazon-exclusive collectible editions of popular movies are known to sell out, but we think it's more likely that the TV series box set sells out first. The Limited Edition Steelbook is the first complete Blu-ray set for the show, and it doesn't appear to be getting a standard edition--at least not yet. Steelbook Editions of TV series aren't nearly as common. Earlier this year, Star Trek: The Lower Decks received the steelbook treatment and promptly sold out.

Chucky: The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray) $65 | Releases September 23

Chucky: The Complete Series includes all 24 episodes of Syfy's awesome TV series across six Blu-ray discs. Syfy canceled the show last fall, a few months after airing the third season. If you're a fan of the movies and haven't watched the show, we'd highly recommend it. The series is a sequel to the 2017 film Cult of Chucky. And while it leans more into the comedy, Chucky still commits plenty of gruesome murders. Plus, the show retains Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky.

The artwork on the steelbook's front cover looks cool, though it's not a brand-new design. The image of Chucky sitting against a school locker was first used to promote Season 1, but with "Wanna Play" written in blood instead of "The Complete Series." The back of the case features polaroid pictures with characters and references. When you open the steelbook, you're peering inside Chucky's locker. Along with more pictures, there's a bloody knife, because the Biology and Literature textbooks wronged him, apparently.

Like many TV series with physical editions, Chucky has only ever been available on 1080p Blu-ray. The discs support Dolby Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The list of bonus features is a light, but you'll still find deleted scenes on all six discs along with a featurette called The Legacy of Chucky. In total, the series runs close to 19 hours.

The box set is also releasing on DVD without a steelbook case for $45. It's also worth noting that all three seasons are available on Blu-ray. You'd spend roughly $50 total if you purchased the series by season instead.

• Complete Series Steelbook (Blu-ray) -- $65 | Releases September 23
• Complete Series (DVD) -- $45 | Releases September 23
• Season 1 (Blu-ray) -- $15 ($30)
• Season 2 (Blu-ray) -- $15 ($30)
• Season 3 (Blu-ray) -- $19.19 ($30)

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Relive the film that started it all with the Child's Play Limited Edition Steelbook. It includes both 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray copies of the movie, with the 4K scan created from the original camera negative. Both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision are supported, as is DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. You'll get a chilling steelbook featuring a close-up shot of Chucky, while a third disc (standard Blu-ray) is loaded with bonus features. Here's what's included:

• Behind-the-scenes special effects footage
• Howard Berger: Your Special Effects Friend 'Til The End - Interview with special makeup effects artist
• Life Behind the Mask: Being Chucky - Interview with Ed Gale
• Evil Comes in Small Packages - Interviews with Don Mancini, David Kirschner, Kevin Yagher, and more
• Chucky: Building a Nightmare - Featuring Kevin Yagher
• A Monster Convention - Archival piece from The 2007 Monster Mania Panel
• Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play
• Vintage Child's Play featurette
• Theatrical trailer
• TV spot
• Behind-the-scenes photo gallery
• Posters and lobby cards gallery

All of the on-disc content matches the original 4K Collector's Edition that released in 2022. You can get that version, sans steelbook, for $29 (was $40).

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This edition of Child's Play continues a recent trend of classic horror films getting Amazon-exclusive steelbook editions. Limited Edition Steelbooks for Halloween and Halloween II are dropping on September 16 at Amazon, while The Dead Zone Limited Edition Steelbook arrived on June 10.

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As CEO of Bungie, Harold Ryan helped push the live-service genre forward with Halo and Destiny. Years after leaving Bungie, Ryan says he's observed that fans are speaking with their wallets and telling publishers that live-service is "not appropriate" for all games.

"I think that model is appropriate for some games, but I don't think it's appropriate for all games," Ryan told GI.biz. "And I believe consumers are telling us it's not appropriate for all consumers."

The live-service bubble may have burst, with many titles in the genre performing poorly and shutting down. Some high-profile examples have included Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Concord, though there have been numerous other titles closing down as well.

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With the Battlefield 6 open beta fast approaching, players looking forward to dropping into Battlefield's next big battle may want to play a few matches just to learn everything this new Battlefield game has to offer before jumping into PvP matches. Luckily for those more cautious players, both the full game and the upcoming beta test will offer a contingency plan in the form of Initiation matches tailor-made for player training.

According to the official Battlefield website, Initiation matches will populate bots on both sides of the battle, which will allow players to learn the maps, tactics, and weaponry of the Battlefield 6 experience. The open beta will offer Breakthrough Initiation battles that will teach new players everything they need to know about the objective-based format, while the full game will also offer Conquest Initiation for the "capture the territory" format.

The Battlefield 6 open beta test will take place across two weekends--the first being August 9-10 and the second set for August 14-17. The first weekend--which also includes an early access period for those who receive codes--will offer three maps and five game modes--including Breakthrough in both normal and Initiation modes--while the second weekend will add a fourth map and multiple new modes including Squad Deathmatch and Rush. Battlefield fans can earn special skins throughout the open beta period by watching beta-related content on Twitch, with four skins available to unlock based on how long BF6 beta streams are viewed.

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Call of Duty is eventually coming to Switch, and while we wait, another game with a similar name and a totally different setup, Cats on Duty, is out now on Nintendo's console.

Publisher ESDigital Games has announced that Prikol Team's Cats on Duty is available now for Switch. It launched at the end of June for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

The game, which combines elements of RTS, tower defense, and match-three, puts teams of "battle-hardened felines" against zombies. Players have to defend their side and match tiles to gain upgrades.

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Early access for Battlefield 6's beta begins on August 7, and you can get early beta access and free cosmetic rewards just for watching eligible Twitch streams. We'll guide you through how to claim Twitch Drops for Battlefield 6, as well as reveal all the items you can unlock from watching the streams.

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These Battlefield 6 Twitch Drops are earned by watching eligible creators, who stream the Battlefield 6 beta with drops enabled. This starts with early access on August 7-8, but EA says these Twitch Drops can be earned across both beta weekends.

If you want to get hands-on, here's the full list of Battlefield 6 beta times and participation details. Additionally, the Battlefield 6 beta is available to preload right now on all platforms.

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The Attack on Titan manga wrapped up its 12-year run in 2021 with a shocking ending that cemented its place as one of this generation's must-read manga series. Luckily, if you have yet to read it yourself, you can grab the entire series for cheap thanks to a new Attack on Titan Mega Manga Bundle available at Fanatical. For just $20, you can grab DRM-free PDF versions of all 34 volumes of the main Attack on Titan manga, the full 17-volume prequel Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, and five volumes of the Attack on Titan Junior High parody spin-off. That's equivalent to $645 worth of digital manga, making this an incredible deal. However, if you're just looking to dip into the series, there's also a $1 tier that includes the first two Attack on Titan volumes plus Attack on Titan: Before the Fall Volume 1 and Attack on Titan: Junior High Volume 1. There's also a $10 tier that includes several more volumes of all three series, but the best value option is the full $20 bundle, since you get everything for less than the price of buying two paperback manga volumes. You can see a list of the Attack on Titan manga PDFs included in each tier, or check out the bundle at Fanatical.

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• Attack on Titan Vol. 1 - 2
• Attack on Titan: Before the Fall Vol. 1
• Attack on Titan: Junior High Vol. 1

Pay $10 for the following 20 items

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TMNT: Tactical Takedown, the latest mutation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game legacy, is leaping onto Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch with shell-cracking style on August 14. Developed by Strange Scaffold (creators of I Am Your Beast and Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3) in collaboration with Paramount Game Studios, the game mixes the strategic thinking of turn-based combat with the satisfying chaos of beat-’em-up action, bringing a refreshing edge to the franchise.

Set in a darker timeline where both Splinter and Shredder are dead, and the Turtles are on the brink of adulthood, Tactical Takedown tells a gritty coming-of-age story across 20 evolving, diorama-style levels. The game is driven by a genre-smashing soundtrack from award-winning composer RJ Lake, keeping battles intense and the energy high.

Launching alongside the console debut is the all-new Remix Mode, which will also be released as a free update for the existing PC version. Remix Mode doubles the enemy variety and introduces unique attack patterns that force players to rethink their strategies. Familiar foes become unpredictable, and survival means adapting on the fly, making every decision count more than ever.

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The makers of an upcoming spaceship co-op title are making a slight change of course: The game formerly known as Jump Ship has been renamed to Jump Space.

Development studio Keepsake Games announced the name change in a Steam post, assuring readers that the rebranding does not affect the game's release plans, and adding that a date announcement for its early access launch is coming this month at Gamescom. The title's Steam listing currently displays a release window of Q3 2025.

The studio, which was formed by veterans from Mojang, Hazelight Studios, and Coffee Stain Studios, stated that the new name is the result of "trademark complications." Keepsake's post does not go into detail about the complications. "Jump ship" is a fairly common idiom, but any company or product sharing the name could be the reason for a trademark dispute.

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Introduced in Battlefield 2042, Portal is a mode that allows players to create custom game modes, and for Battlefield 6, it's getting a big overhaul. UX director Alan Pimm said in a new interview that Battlefield Studios is putting a lot of investment into Portal for this year's game in part because fans want a game they can keep playing over and over again and finding new things along the way.

"People don't just want a game that they can complete," Pimm told VideoGamer. "They want one that they can grow, that they can evolve, or they can make their dreams come true."

Portal is similar to Fortnite's Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Halo's Forge. For Battlefield 6, the developer is expanding what's possible and allowing users to create entire maps, and these maps and modes will provide XP like you'd get in the official playlists. However, anyone hoping to create a map with an XP exploit shouldn't expect that to work. The Portal mode will displays warnings within the editor to alert creators about whether or not their creation will allow for genuine XP gain or not.

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