A new Resident Evil Requiem patch has gone live, and it's a big one. Alongside several gameplay improvements and changes to in-game facial expressions, the Resident Evil Requiem update adds a brand-new photo mode to the game, allowing you to easily snap images of your gameplay or set up the co-protagonists for a more action-packed shot--but we all know that the Leon S. Kennedy fandom is the real target market for this update.

Capcom had previously announced that new content--including the photo mode--was on the way after it celebrated a massive sales milestone for Resident Evil Requiem. The photo mode is fairly comprehensive, allowing you to pan around a character, change their pose and facial expression, apply filters, and add stickers to your composition. To activate it from the console, all you have to do is pause your gameplay and hit Square or X on your controller to open the mode up.

Capcom also noted that character expressions in several cutscenes have "been adjusted to better convey emotion." This is unrelated to the so-called "yassify filter" that Nvidia's DLSS 5 was recently demonstrated using games like Requiem. The exact implementation of that feature has yet to be confirmed, and DLSS 5 itself won't launch until later this year.

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Actor Chris Pratt, who voices Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has revealed what he says is the correct way to pronounce the iconic character's name.

Appearing on The Tonight Show, Pratt said, "I can confirm, as the guy, it's maa·ree·ow." He added: "But don't feel bad if you have used 'marry-o'; a lot of people do that."

Pratt went on to say that Benny Safdie, who voices Bowser Jr., repeatedly pronounced Mario's name incorrectly while doing press for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and handlers had to step in to correct him.

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The Academy Awards will take place in a new venue beginning in 2029, and that venue is the same one that hosts The Game Awards in Los Angeles.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a multi-year deal with live entertainment company AEG to relocate the Oscars from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to the venue currently known as the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. This will begin with the 101st Oscars in 2029 and run through 2039.

Summer Game Fest, meanwhile, is shifting venues for 2026 from the YouTube Theater in Inglewood to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The upcoming 99th and 100th Academy Awards will also take place at the Dolby Theatre.

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Sony has announced that the price of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation portal consoles will be increasing globally, citing the "global economic landscape" as the reason for the higher price.

"With continued pressures in the global economic landscape, we've made the decision to increase the prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally," VP of global marketing, Isabelle Tomatis said in a blog post. "We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide."

These new prices will come into effect starting April 2, 2026:

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The Nintendo 3DS is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, March 27, 2025. Below, we look back at its design philosophy and how it differs from modern-day handheld counterparts like the Switch and Steam Deck.

Portable consoles are big now. The Steam Deck and its wave of competing devices are just PCs that you can slip into a suitcase. In and of itself, this can make the Steam Deck feel like the best possible version of the portable console. If you're willing to tinker and/or emulate, you can play almost anything on it. If you've already got a massive library of games on Steam? All the better. The Nintendo Switch, which anticipated the Steam Deck's form, went bigger for its sequel. All this size and expansiveness has me longing for a truly handheld device: pocket-sized rather than merely portable. Though some op-eds opined that the 3DS was a serious departure from the minimalist design philosophy that defined the early Nintendo handheld, what has endured is its relatively narrow focus. The 3DS outlasted its own extra-dimensional gimmick and in the process became one of the very best ways to play.

Strangely enough, the portable shift towards maximalism may have started with the 3DS. The original Game Boy, though large and cumbersome in its own right, was made cheaply. Designer Gunpei Yokai advocated for using mature technology that could be obtained easily. The philosophy paid off. The Game Boy, fueled with the lean efficiency of Tetris, was a cascading success. Over two decades later, the 3DS took a new approach. It was not exactly cutting edge, but it boasted a high-tech gimmick of its own (3D effects without glasses) and bright, colorful graphics in those dimensions. It had augmented-reality features and wireless, cross-device communication. Some of the early titles, like Resident Evil: The Mercenaries and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, boasted console-quality gaming on the go. But its competition was the Vita, an even larger and more maximalist portable console (which, in a funny twist of fate, became better for playing visual novels and old JRPGs than any big-budget Sony games). The 3DS was cheaper and appealed to a significantly broader audience. It helped a lot that it was a successor to the already resoundingly popular DS.

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The Star Wars franchise hasn't been afraid to pull the trigger and send several fan-favorite characters to an early grave, and that's a tradition that'll continue in Star Wars: Zero Company. While the game is drawing many parallels to XCOM, it looks like it also has a few Fire Emblem influences, as a permadeath mode will make almost every single character one with the Force if you bungle your battlefield tactics.

Speaking to PC Gamer (via GamesRadar), narrative lead Aaron Contreras--who was also lead writer on the Star Wars Jedi games at Respawn--revealed that permadeath had been added deep into the development of the game. The gameplay system that developer Bit Reactor came up won't see a character removed from the board if their health drops to zero. Instead, these defeats will count as battlefield injuries, and after they accumulate three of them, they'll be out of the game. The game's protagonist, Hawks, is the only character who permadeath doesn't apply to, due to his central role in the game.

"It was a challenge that we embraced midway through production," Contreras said. "About 13 months ago I lost an argument about permadeath, and it was good that I did, it was the right decision for the game. Star Wars is about loss. I mean, four years old, watching Obi Wan Kenobi die, right? It's about loss, and then also, as a developer, wanting people to not save-scum, but to push through the loss, to what's on the other side of the experience, to feel it."

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Victrix Pro BFG Controller (PS5, PS4, PC)

$170 (was $210)

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Gaming controllers come in a variety of shapes and designs, but if you're looking for an all-in-one peripheral you can customize on the fly, check out this deal on the Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG controller. On sale for $170 (was $210), the Victrix Pro BFG is not just a wireless controller with a premium finish. It is a highly customizable piece of hardware that can be modified for better performance across different game genres. You can pick it up in white or black during the Amazon Spring Sale.

Victrix Pro BFG Controller (PS5, PS4, PC) $170 (was $210)

This model is compatible with PC, PS5, and PS4. It comes with faceplates to alter the control layout, and the module on the right side can be swapped for the six-button fight pad. Four thumbstick caps, four stick grates, three D-pad styles, and a carrying case are included. It also has a touchpad like the standard DualSense controller and supports Tempest 3D Audio. The thumbsticks feature anti-drift Hall Effect technology.

The Pro BFG's trigger locks for R2/L2 or RT/LT have five different stopping points, and the four built-in back buttons can be remapped on the fly. You can also save up to three custom profiles using the Victrix Control Hub app on PC. This lets you fine-tune aspects of the device like stick and trigger sensitivity, analog stick dead zones, and sound profile adjustments.

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If you're looking to fill out your backlog of Magic: The Gathering sets, you'll want to check out these limited-time deals on Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander decks and booster boxes at Amazon. The Lorwyn Eclipsed set launched back in January, but these deals bring the price on select releases down by up to 32%. The deals are part of Amazon's Spring Sale 2026 event, which also includes video game hardware, Blu-rays, manga, and plenty more--however, the sale only lasts through March 31, so be sure to grab these discounts while you can.

Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed - Dance of the Elements Commander Deck (100 cards)$24 ($50)

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Amazon's Spring Sale 2026 event kicked off this week, and among the many deals in the sale's catalog, some of the best discounts are for Magic: The Gathering sets. One of our favorites is a 31% markdown on the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night box. Normally $120, the 273-card collection is down to just $83.25 during Amazon's sale, which ends on March 31. Unless, of course, it sells out first.

Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night (273 cards)$83.25 ($120)

Like other Draft Night boxes, the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night collection is designed for hosting your own draft night, with enough boosters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set for up to four players to craft their own decks (or crack all the packs yourself and add the cards to your collection). Here's what you get:

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The Nintendo Switch 2 console is a great--but expensive--piece of gaming hardware, and naturally, you're going to want to protect it. One of the best options on the market is Tomtoc's form-fitting, hardshell case, and you can get it for just $25.88 (was $37) during the Amazon Spring Sale. It has been a popular choice for Switch 2 owners since it launched, as the sleek design can also carry a few extras alongside your Switch 2.

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There's only one thing better than grabbing a good book on sale: grabbing a good book for free. With Amazon's big Spring Sale, you can do just that with the Buy Two, Get One Free promotion. The sale covers books, Blu-rays, and more, letting you save on your favorite paperbacks and box sets. We've listed some of our top recommendations below. To get the discount, just add three eligible items to your basket. The price of the lowest-priced item will be deducted, giving you that item for free. You are not limited to one category, so you can choose items like Blu-rays and still get the discount. Plus, Spring Sale discounts apply to this promotion, so you can save and build your library before the sale ends on March 31.

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Some of our recommendations include books adapted into movies, like Project Hail Mary. The big screen version of Andy Weir's sci-fi book has earned rave reviews, but as usual in Hollywood, some cuts were made to the source material. The original book has a harder edge to the science, but the plot of a lone astronaut trying to save the world remains. You can also grab Andy Weir's other sci-fi book, The Martian, which follows astronaut Mark Watney and his attempts to avoid becoming the first person to die on Mars.

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When it comes to gaming controllers, 8BitDo has a solid reputation thanks to its high-quality and budget-friendly peripherals, and with the Amazon Spring Sale, you can save on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller. Normally $70, the Black model is now $53.19, and the White model is $56. The best deal is the limited-edition Honkai: Star Rail controller, discounted to $49, which includes a matching hardshell travel case, themed joystick caps, and collectibles. These discounts will last until Amazon's sale ends on March 31, or if they sell out before then, whichever comes first.

What makes the controller special? It is highly customizable, with offset thumbsticks, four extra remappable buttons, dual trigger modes, RGB lighting rings, custom profiles, and more options through 8BitDo's free Ultimate Software V2. It is also compatible with many platforms and is highly recommended for the Switch 2. The controller syncs wirelessly to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz with the included USB-C dongle, and also supports 2.4GHz wireless for PC and Bluetooth for Apple devices, Android, and SteamOS.

8bitDo Ultimate 2 Controller: Honkai: Star Rail Edition

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A new era of Dragon Ball is almost here, but if you want to catch up, you can grab this striking Dragon Ball Super: Complete Series Blu-ray box set for $128 (was $160). It includes all 131 episodes, which is a little over a dollar per episode, and comes with steelbook cases and a premium metal display case. If it sells out at Amazon, Crunchyroll also has it for the same price.

Set years after the events of Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super follows the Saiyan warriors Goku and Vegeta on their journey to gain more power. With new threats like the God of Destruction Beerus, a resurrected Frieza, and Goku Black emerging, the fighters are pushed to their limits as they strive to master their new Super Saiyan transformations.

Dragon Ball Super: The Complete Series (Blu-ray box set)$128 (was $160)

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Ever wanted to own a Lamborghini? Well, now you can--in Lego form, at least. The Lego Technic Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica Orange model is currently available for just $35 (was $50), which is the kit's lowest price yet. The deal is part of Amazon's Spring Sale 2026 event, meaning this is a limited-time price cut. The sale ends on March 31, but there's always a chance it could sell out before then.

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When fully assembled, this 806-piece set creates an orange Technic Lamborghini Huracán that is 11 inches long, 4.5 inches wide, and over 3 inches high. Though it's listed as appropriate for ages 9 and up, Lego notes that this set is a great gift for children who enjoy "advanced building toys." But for those of us (of any age) who sometimes struggle to correctly assemble complicated Lego sets, there's always the Lego Builder app, which lets users zoom in, rotate, and examine models in 3D, and track build progress.

If you plan to display the set, you'll want to check out the Briksmax LED Lego Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica Orange Lighting Kit, which is also on sale for $24, a 20% discount from its standard $30 pricetag. The lighting set is exactly what it sounds like: a set of LED lights wired to fit into the Lego Technic Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica Orange, providing functional headlights, taillights, and interior lighting.

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Spring has sprung, and savings are blooming over on Amazon, where bookworms can get their hands on the newest model of the Kindle Colorsoft 16GB for just $170 (was $250). The deal is part of Amazon's Spring Sale, which kicked off earlier this week and runs until March 31. As the name suggests, the Kindle Colorsoft boasts a 7-inch display with "paper-like color" that allows photos and illustrations to pop, unlike the Kindle Paperwhite, which is optimized for black-and-white reading--though it's worth noting the Paperwhite is also marked down during Amazon's Spring Sale event for just $135 (was $160) if you prefer the monochrome display.

Kindle Colorsoft 16GB$170 ($250)

The Kindle Colorsoft's display features adjustable lighting that shifts from white to amber in response to ambient lighting, including bright daylight or low-light settings. Page Color options let users invert black text on white backgrounds on the fly, and supports color highlighting, allowing passages to be marked in pink, orange, yellow, or blue. Like other Kindles, you can access the Kindle Store’s catalog of roughly 15 million eBooks, with optional expansion through a Kindle Unlimited subscription. This model includes 16GB of internal storage for local titles and connects via USB-C so you can transfer files from your PC. Its average battery life lasts up to 8 weeks on a single charge, and it's even waterproof, making it super portable.

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Even if you already own a Kindle, Amazon's Spring Sale is a great time to upgrade. Not only is the Kindle Colorsoft cheaper than ever, but users who trade in their old Kindle are also eligible for an additional 20% discount (depending on the model they trade in). Combined with the Colorsoft's 32% discount, users who trade in their current Kindle could be looking at a discount of over 50%. Be sure to check out Amazon's full Spring Sale for even more discounts and promotions until the shopping event ends on March 31.

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Netflix has raised the prices of all three of its subscription tiers again. Whether you use the service to watch TV and movies or play video games, this will impact you.

Variety spotted that Netflix had modified its subscription prices on its website today, March 26, increasing each by a small amount. The cheapest Standard With Ads plan is now $9 a month (previously $8 a month). The Standard plan is now $20 a month (previously $18 a month), while the most expensive Premium subscription tier is now $27 a month (previously $25 a month).

These price hikes sting because Netflix already raised its subscription fees early last year. In general, subscription services of all kinds have faced price increases recently, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate notably raising its monthly cost from $20 to $30 last October. The most expensive Netflix tier is still a little bit cheaper than that, and will give you access to movies, TV shows, and games.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is in full swing, and if you've had your eye on AirPods, the retailer has a pretty great deal going on right now to consider. The AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $200 right now, which is $50 off the normal $250 price point. These are the newest version of the headphones, having released in September 2025.

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The headphones have impressive noise cancellation and an updated "acoustic architecture" to help audio come through more clearly. The headphones can also sense your heart rate during workouts and come with five different buds so you can get a good fit in your ear. In terms of battery life, you can expect up to eight hours on a single charge, while Apple says they are the most durable AirPods to date, which is good for people who might sweat a lot or accidentally drop them.

These new buds also sync with Apple's "Find My" app, so you can locate them if they go missing in your home or if you left them behind somewhere. The case that comes with the headphones can also play a sound so you can find them if they're misplaced somewhere nearby.

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It may not have Yakuza (or Like A Dragon) in the title, but the latest trailer for developer Ryu Ga Gotoku's Stranger Than Heaven appears to have confirmed it's set in the same universe.

As part of a recent Xbox Partner Preview, a new trailer for Stranger Than Heaven revealed the game will take place in Japan across five different time periods and cities. Starting in 1915, the trailer flashes between different decades and locations until reaching 1965. It's there the trailer reveals a landmark that is immediately identifiable to fans of Ryu Ga Gotoku's Yakuza franchise--the red gate to Kamurocho, the fictional Tokyo neighborhood based on the real-life Kabukicho that is the central location for most of the Yakuza games.

That Stranger Than Heaven is connected to the Yakuza series isn't all that surprising. Both put an emphasis on bloody hand-to-hand combat and deal with the Japanese criminal underworld. It also won't be the first Ryu Ga Gotoku game to not feature Yakuza in name but basically be one at heart. In 2018, Ryo Ga Gotoku released Judgment, a Yakuza spin-off starring a detective that took place in Kamurocho. It received a sequel, Lost Judgment, in 2021.

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Despite the massive recent layoffs at Epic Games, Disney says it hasn't abandoned its plans to build a universe inside Fortnite. Epic is still fully on board, too--even though it just laid off the artist who created many of the original characters for its most successful game.

"We're committed to building a games and entertainment universe with Disney," Epic Games president Adam Sussman told TheWrap today. “The vision is unchanged, and we are excited by our progress.”

Star Wars and Marvel characters have already appeared in the game, and it appears that the next Disney/Fortnite crossover will see characters from Disney's animated 1997 classic, Hercules, appearing in-game. But Disney's got bigger plans than character skins.

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A new Mass Effect game is likely still many years away, but The Expanse: Osiris Reborn looks like the spiritual successor we've been waiting for. During the Xbox Partner Preview, a new trailer for the upcoming third-person action-RPG was shown off, and developer Owlcat Games also revealed that a closed beta for the game will go live on April 22 for PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.

Anyone who purchases the Collector's Edition or Miller's Pack will gain access to the beta, and when the full game launches in Spring 2027, it'll be coming to Xbox Game Pass as a day-one launch title.

The closed beta will allow players to explore a remote space station belonging to Pinkwater Security. Following the catastrophic events on the planet Eros--that fans of the books and TV series will be very familiar with--players will get to explore this new environment, interact with characters, sample a few of the dialogue choices, and get to grips with the combat gameplay in this early slice of the game.

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