A major update is live in Helldivers 2, which brings new Illuminate enemy types, loadout and customization changes, as well as an improvement to the game's Superstore.

The Helldivers 2 update unleashes a new invasion of the Illuminate alien faction with larger, more powerful enemy types. The Illuminate have emerged from the Meridian singularity, and they're bringing the fight to Super Earth. As detailed by Arrowhead in the latest Sony blog, this update includes the Stingray, which are enemy fighter jets that provide aerial support for the Illuminate. Stingrays can target players and line up devastating strafing runs. Another new threat is an enemy called Fleshmob, which the developer describes as being a failed Illuminate experiment and a "Frankenstein's monster of Voteless parts."

These are just some of the new enemy types players can encounter. The developer also alludes to other threats by saying, "There have been sightings of other, even larger ships, though details remain unclear on their abilities," so players will likely have a few surprises to discover.

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Tetris Forever earned positive reviews when it released last year, and now it’s gearing up for a physical release on August 28 for PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Previously only available digitally, this upcoming Limited Run product includes the base game and a bunch of documentary featurettes. A Collector’s Edition was also briefly available but quickly sold out. If you’re worried the same will happen with the standard edition, consider reserving a copy soon.

Tetris Forever Standard Edition $35 | Releases August 28

This physical release is part of Digital Eclipse’s Gold Master Series. That means you’ll get over an hour of all-new documentary featurettes alongside the base game. These cover the development of Tetris and take a look at the partnership between Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov and the founder of The Tetris Company, Henk Rogers. There’s also a new game mode called Tetris Time Warp, which sees up to four players jumping between Tetris eras as they battle for a high score while dealing with shifting game mechanics and art styles.

Of course, you’ll also get the base game, which includes over 15 playable Tetris games from across the series’ history.

Preorder at Amazon Tetris Forever Collector’s Edition $140 | Sold Out

Though it quickly sold out, a Collector’s Edition was also up for grabs. Along with the base game, this included:

• Original soundtrack CD
• Woven patches
• Handheld unit with stand
• Modular Tetrimino box
• Poster
• Tetrimino magnets

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We’ve seen a number of games from Limited Run, Digital Eclipse, and iam8bit arrive on Amazon recently, including several for PS5 and Switch. If you’re looking for a cool companion for Tetris Forever, here are a few of our favorites to consider.

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It has come to light that the Switch 2 may include a helpful new feature for people who encounter error messages when using the console.

Someone at a recent Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event discovered that when an error message prompt pops up, the page also includes a QR code. This QR code then takes players to a support page where they can learn more about the specific issue and how to fix it.

The person who shared this on Reddit (via Nintendosoup) said while they were waiting in line to play Drag x Drive they saw one of the demo Switch 2 consoles encounter a connection error that triggered an error screen. The screen displayed the error code, an explanation of the issue, a link to Nintendo's website, and a QR code.

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The Witcher fans can now introduce their kids to the fantasy franchise with the help of a new collection of comics for aspiring monster slayers of all ages. Published by Random House Worlds on May 13, The Little Witcher follows young Ciri as she learns how to be a witcher from Geralt, Yennefer, Vesemir, and others. The 80-page hardcover book features full-color illustrations and is available for $14.88 (was $16) at Amazon.

The Little Witcher (Hardcover) $14.88 (was $16)

With Father's Day coming up (June 15), The Little Witcher could make for a great gift for fans who read bedtime stories to their kids each night. That's exactly the idea behind the book, as it contains bite-sized stories that trade the franchise's mature dark fantasy themes for a lighthearted tone. The Little Witcher is about relationship between an adoptive father and his daughter. As Ciri is learning what it means to follow the Witcher Code, Geralt is learning how to be a dad.

You can check out a few sample pages from The Little Witcher below. Though there are monsters in The Little Witcher, the art style makes them look cute instead of scary, and tales of battle include humorous details like "monsters who fart when surprised."

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre developer Gun Interactive has announced that the game will not receive any future content or support after the release of a new patch later this month. The studio added that there will be more patches released in the future that will help transition The Texas Chain Saw Massacre toward peer-to-peer matchmaking, and the game will not be delisted from storefronts.

This echoes the studio's pledge to keep The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from suffering the same fate as Friday the 13th: The Game, which was delisted and shut down in 2023 due to its license expiring.

Gun Interactive says that it feels The Texas Chain Saw Massacre "has reached its full potential" and that it has been able to realize its future for the asymmetrical multiplayer game, allowing it to see its vision for this project toward its "natural" creative end.

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World of Warcraft just turned 20 last year, and now one of its most viral moments, Leeroy Jenkins, has too.

The video, originally uploaded to the WoW forums but gaining more traction on May 11, 2005 when it was uploaded to Warcraftmovies.com, shows a guild of WoW players in voice chat looking to conquer the Rookery room in the game's Upper Black Rock Spire raid. After going over an elaborate battle plan with a "32.33, repeating of course, percentage of survival," one AFK player, a paladin named Leeroy Jenkins, bolts up and shouts "Time's up, let's do this! Leeeeroyyyy Jenkinsssss!" He runs into the adjacent room and aggroes every dragonkin in sight. Chaos ensues and internet history is made.

Leeroy Jenkins instantly became an internet icon and helped cement WoW in the public consciousness, his name becoming a call to arms for anyone who was about to do something with gusto without thinking about the consequences. The video has been watched tens of millions of times in the last two decades and became a viral sensation at a time when the modern internet as we know it was still in its infancy (YouTube, for example, was just a few months old at the time of the original video). An HD reupload of the video posted to YouTube in 2014 has racked up 26 million views alone.

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Games Workshop has announced that the annual Warhammer Skulls livestream will return on May 22 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, and it'll once again be hosted by Rahul Kohli. Similar to previous events, you can expect to see world premieres for upcoming games set in the Warhammer universe, as well as updates on several recently released and in-development games.

Kohli--who is a big fan of the tabletop games and voiced the protagonist Malum Caedo in 2023's Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun--will be hosting Warhammer Skulls for the third consecutive year, and Games Workshop has teased updates for titles like Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Total War: Warhammer 3, Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus, Warhammer 40,000: Vermintide II, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge, and Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector.

As usual, you'll be able to watch the livestream through the official Warhammer Twitch and YouTube channels.

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There will soon be a new compatibility rating on Steam store pages for games. Valve has announced that SteamOS hardware other than Steam Deck will get its own checkmark, meaning the title will work with the Lenovo Legion Go S to start.

Valve went over what this new rating will mean on Steam, adding that roughly 18,000 games should be compatible with SteamOS from the jump. "SteamOS compatibility ratings are based on a subset of the Steam Deck compatibility testing results and are meant to show at a glance whether a game and all of its middleware is supported on SteamOS," the announcement post reads. "This includes features like game functionality, launcher functionality, and anti-cheat support."

From the developer side of things, Valve is saying that it doesn't need to do any extra work to ensure SteamOS compatibility for its games. The verification can happen automatically apparently based on the Steam Deck verification process. Additionally, Valve is promising that "SteamOS compatibility results will all be the same or higher than Steam Deck verified results."

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Microsoft has confirmed another round of massive layoffs. The company told CNBC that it's laying off 7,000 people, or about 3% of its workforce. The company employed 228,000 people as of June 2024.

The layoffs impact workers "across all levels, teams, and geographies," CNBC reported. A spokesperson for Microsoft said the layoffs were necessary "to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace."

Microsoft is making this move just after announcing that it made $70 billion in revenue and $25.8 billion in profit for the past three months alone.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5, and it’ll be accompanied by a long list of accessories. This includes not only first-party gadgets from Nintendo, but also affordable alternatives from GameStop and other third-party manufacturers. Some of the most compelling options come from Hori, which officially licensed carrying cases, the Piranha Plan Camera, and even the first third-party Pro controller for the new system, the Horipad Turbo. Preorders are now open for all of these devices, and unlike first-party Nintendo gear, these are listed at Amazon. Here’s a closer look at everything in the Hori Switch 2 accessory lineup.

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• Hori Dual USB PlayStand -- $70 | Releases June 30
• Hori Horipad Turbo -- $50 | Releases June 16
• Hori Adventure Pack (Black) -- $50 | Releases June 30
• Hori Puff Pouch (Black) -- $45 | Releases June 16
• Hori Compact Carry All Travel Bag (Black) -- $55 | Releases June 16
• Hori USB Camera -- $60 | Releases June 30
• Hori Screen Protector -- $10 | Releases June 16
• Hori Ultimate Anti-Glare Screen Protector -- $30 | Releases June 16
• Hori Piranha Plant Camera -- $60 | Sold Out

Hori Dual USB PlayStand $70 | Releases June 30

The Hori Dual USB PlayStand is a kickstand device with two USB ports so you can charge your Switch 2 and additional Switch 2 accessories while using the console in tabletop mode.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Hori Horipad Turbo $50 | Releases June 16

The Horipad Turbo is the first official Switch 2 Pro Controller alternative available. It features all the expected buttons (including the Switch 2's new C-button) along with two programmable back buttons and turbo functions. You can even remap buttons directly with the controller without the need for a secondary app. At $50, it's also a much more affordable option compared to Nintendo's $85 first-party Switch 2 Pro controller.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Hori Adventure Pack (Black) $50 | Releases June 30

The Hori Adventure Pack looks like a well-rounded cross-body travel bag with enough space to hold your console and a handful of accessories. It sports a minimalist black design and an additional handle so you can carry it like a purse or suitcase.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Hori Puff Pouch (Black) $45 | Releases June 16

This Puff Pouch is a handheld carrying case with a unique “puff” design similar to a winter jacket. It’s big enough to hold your console and a few accessories, and features dividers and pouches inside the bag help keep all your gear organized.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Hori Compact Carry All Travel Bag (Black) $55 | Releases June 16

This Compact Carry All Travel Bag is built to hold the console, dock, AC adapter, cables, and a handful of other accessories. It’s essentially an all-in-one solution for traveling with your console--and its five different compartments should help you stay organized while on the road.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Hori USB Camera $60 | Releases June 30

Nintendo Switch 2 is (finally) offering an improved multiplayer service, and part of that is new support for webchat. This Hori USB Camera works with the Switch 2 regardless of whether you’re playing in TV, handheld, or tabletop mode, and its flexible neck should help you find the best angle regardless of where you’re playing. There’s also a sliding lens cover for added privacy when you’re not gaming.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Hori Screen Protector $10 | Releases June 16

A screen protector is always a wise investment, especially if you plan on traveling with your Switch 2 or frequently tossing it in your backpack. This one features a three-step installation process that helps eliminate bubbles and other headaches with application, and it should do a good job of preventing minor scratches and scrapes.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Hori Ultimate Anti-Glare Screen Protector $30 | Releases June 16

Along with protecting your Switch 2 display, this screen protector also features anti-glare properties. That makes it compelling to folks who expect to be playing their Switch 2 outdoors or in bright environments--give it a look if you know you’ll be playing in handheld mode the majority of the time.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Hori Piranha Plant Camera $60 | Sold Out

Though it’s currently sold out, there’s a chance inventory will return ahead of launch. This quirky Switch 2 camera is inspired by the iconic Piranha Plant--it’s mouth even closes to block the camera lens, offering additional privacy. Check back frequently if you’re hoping to find the unit in stock.

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The Simpsons: Krusty Burger set (1,635 pieces)

$210 | Releases June 4

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Lego sets based on The Simpsons have been sold out for years now, but at long last, you can build a delicious new section of Springfield with a brand-new set. Krusty Burger--the famous fast-food joint for fans of Ribwiches and hamburgers that look suspiciously similar to Seymour Skinner's Steamed Hams--is now available to preorder for $210 ahead of its June 4 release. Members of Lego's free rewards program will have a headstart here, as preorders will open on June 1 for them. Lego Insiders will also receive The Simpsons Living Room diorama set as a free bonus when they preorder between June 1-7.

The Simpsons: Krusty Burger set (1,635 pieces) $210 | Releases June 4

The first Simpsons Lego set since 2018, Krusty Burger features 1,635 pieces and seven minifigures. The main building features Easter eggs like the drive-thru menu and window, and inside you'll find the kitchen, dining area, and a bathroom.

You can pull the building apart thanks to the hinges built into the walls, for an expanded look inside, and on the outside, there's a buildable Krusty Burger sign. As a final touch, you can also build the Simpsons' family car, albeit with a Krusty makeover that references the episode "Homie the Clown" from season six.

For the minifigures, you'll get Homer, Bart, and Lisa Simpson, as well as the Squeaky Voiced Teen, Officer Lou, Krusty in his farmer's clothing, and Sideshow Bob. If you were lucky enough to get them while they were retired in 2017, this kit looks like it'll complement the Simpsons House and Kwik-E Mart sets that were released in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

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In related Lego news, you can still pick up the brick-built display model based on The Office before it's gone for good. The Lego Ideas: The Office set was officially discontinued in 2024, and while Walmart is still selling it for $120, there's a good chance that this might sell out quickly once the follow-up to The Office, The Paper, premieres in September.

Lego Ideas: The Office - Scranton Branch (1,164 Pieces)

$120 | Get this retired Lego set while you still can.

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This is a very nice replica of the Dunder Mifflin Scranton Branch, as it comes with 15 minifigures and Easter eggs referencing several iconic moments from the popular TV series.

Monster Hunter Wilds was released in February and it's been a massive success so far, becoming the No. 1 best-selling game of the year in the US months ago. Now, another data point about the game's success has come to light.

Circana's Mat Piscatella said full-game dollar sales for Wilds are so high that had the game been released in 2024, it would rank as the No. 6 best-selling game of the year that year. For what it's worth, Madden NFL 25 was the No. 6 best-selling game of 2024 in the US.

The success of Wilds helped lift Capcom to its eighth straight year of profit and 10th consecutive year of more than 10% operating income growth.

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If you think Switch 2's price of $450 seems a tad steep, then you are not alone. In fact, Nintendo has admitted the entry cost--especially considering the original Switch debuted at $300--could affect early hardware sales for the upcoming hybrid system.

During a recent financial results briefing, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the company's forecast to sell 15 million Switch 2 systems in this fiscal year (which would roughly be 10 months for the console itself). Furukawa implied that the price point is one of the biggest factors into the calculation.

"Nintendo Switch 2 is priced relatively high compared to Nintendo Switch, so we recognize that there are corresponding challenges to early adoption," said Furukawa. "That being said, Nintendo Switch 2 can play compatible Nintendo Switch software, so there is continuity between the platforms. We are taking steps like bundling software with the hardware to accelerate adoption in the first fiscal year, aiming to get off to the same start we did with Nintendo Switch."

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What started as a meme has become a quest of sorts for Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada. Last summer, Harada became morbidly curious about the diner chain, asking his followers what the deal was with these brawls and the culture behind it. He tried to get an official collaboration going, similar to other past collabs with New Japan Pro Wrestling and The Walking Dead, but that doesn't seem to be on the table.

Harada took to Twitter, updating his fans and followers on the situation and confirmed Waffle House has not returned his calls, but he is trying to think of a way around it.

"To be honest, within the bounds of what I can say, I fully understand your (you guys) request--that's precisely why I had considered taking on this challenge," Harada wrote. "In fact, I had already been thinking about it quite a while ago. Over the past year or more, I've actually tried to make contact through several different channels. However, and this is purely my own speculation, I suspect that the lack of response may be due to the fact that the project I'm known for revolves around fighting-themed video games. By the way, no response = very rare case."

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Earlier this year, Stellar Blade developer Shift Up announced that a PC version of the game was coming later in 2025. An official follow-up with more details has accidentally been spoiled by an announcement video on Sony's YouTube page that was quickly removed. But not before fans noted that a Stellar Blade complete edition is coming to PS5 and PC on June 11.

The video resurfaced on Reddit, and it features a pretty comprehensive look at the improvements that the PC version has over the PS5 game. The resolution and the frame rate have been dramatically increased, and ultrawide display support has been enabled. Japanese and Chinese voiceovers have also been added to the game.

Stellar Blade's complete edition will feature a new boss battle and 25 new costumes for the game's leading lady, Eve. The preorder bonuses were also revealed in the video, including classic round glasses, ear armor earrings, and a white planet diving suit for Eve. The complete edition bonuses include a black planet diving suit and a pack of fluffy bear cosmetics for the drones.

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Doom: The Dark Ages is out this week, and like previous games in the series, its protagonist is wearing a very fashionable suit of armor to battle. The Doom Slayer is instantly recognizable thanks to his hulking physique and signature battlesuit, which has been tweaked once again to match the medieval themes of the new Doom game. But what would that armor look like in real life? Very cool, and very cumbersome for the person inside it. But mostly cool.

YouTuber Emily the Engineer--who specializes in 3D prints and builds on her channel--was tasked with bringing the Doom Slayer's armor to life by Bethesda, as the company sent her the official game-model files to use for this ambitious project. What followed was a Herculean effort to get the files ready for 3D-printing, a mind-numbing amount of sanding, painting, and figuring out how to fit into a suit of armor that looked like it was designed for Reacher actor Alan Ritchson to wear.

The end result is still impressive, even if moving around in the costume is a bit on the cumbersome side because of the sheer number of armor pieces here. The final build is quite intimidating, and if you had something like this on display in your home, it would make for an instant neck-turner.

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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed and will not launch in 2025. Publisher Skydance has announced that the game is now coming in "early 2026."

"Taking this additional time will allow us to add more polish, and make sure we give you the best possible experience, and one that lives up to our vision," the company said. "We have some exciting things in store and look forward to sharing more soon."

From our previous reporting, the game is set in the middle of World War 2. It features an original story from Uncharted's Amy Hennig and her Skydance New Media studio focuses on Captain America, Black Panther, and their allies as they work to liberate Paris from the Axis forces. While Captain America and Black Panther are heroes in their own right, the two don't immediately see eye to eye and it's not long before the King of Wakanda and the first Avenger are at one another's throats.

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Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney apparently attended a high-profile lunch today, May 13, in Saudi Arabia with US President Donald Trump and other world and business leaders from across the globe.

This is according to a list of attendees supplied by the White House and shared by reporter Kaitlan Collins. Some of the other attendees include Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Halliburton CEO Jeff Miller, just to name a few.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was said to have attended the lunch as well. The New York Times reported that the high-profile executives might have been there to make business deals or lobby Trump and his own officials on tariffs and trade policies in general.

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PocketPair has officially announced that Palworld will receive a Terraria crossover with the next major update. In addition to Terraria content, players can also expect new Pals to capture and more islands to explore.

The developer didn't provide much information on this upcoming update, but Palworld: Tides of Terraria is teased as an update that allows players to catch, train, fight, and work the monsters from the world of Terraria. However, there is a question mark at the end of the developer's description that suggests that the monsters from Terraria might not work exactly like the normal Pals in Palworld. This might suggest limitations for the Terraria-themed monsters or possibly different capture methods will be required for these new creatures.

Palworld character fishing in Tides of Terraria

The promo art for Tides of Terraria reveals characters fighting a boss that looks very similar to Terraria's Eye of Cthulhu. The image shown above includes a character with a fishing pole, meaning Terraria's fishing mechanic is likely being added to Palworld in some capacity.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has emerged as one of the big hits of 2025, thanks to its combination of turn-based gameplay and souls-like elements, as well as strong storytelling and rich art direction. The game has a distinctly French vibe to it--thanks to it being visually influenced by France's Belle Époque art movement--but early in its development, Expedition 33 was originally set in a steampunk world that was populated with supernatural enemies.

"This game was very different. The gameplay would have been similar, but the story was completely different. It was set in a steampunk Victorian England with zombies, aliens, and various things," narrative lead Jennifer Svedberg-Yen explained to The Gamer.

After Expedition 33's investors encouraged developer Sandfall Interactive to think bigger, this led to the game being rebooted entirely. The studio had been working on Expedition 33 for six months at this point, and the new direction was inspired by a painting that game director Guillaume Broche liked and a short story with artistic themes that Svedberg-Yen had written.

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