Obsidian's bug-fighting survival game returns with Grounded 2, where you'll need to scavenge resources and craft recipes to survive the open world of Brookhollow Park. You'll quickly learn that important armor and tool upgrades require Lingonberry Leather or Blueberry Leather. Our guide will show you where to find the Lingonberry and Blueberry patches on the map, as well as explain how you turn the berries into leather.

You'll also need the level II upgrade for the Omni-Axe in order to collect the berry pieces. If you still need to upgrade, make sure to check out our Omni-Tool upgrade guide.

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• Lingonberry location in Grounded 2

Lingonberry location in Grounded 2Lingonberry location

As shown in the map image above, Lingonberries grow on the western edge of the map. This is located just north of the Snackbar. These are red berries growing on plants at the edge of the map. Some of these berries are low enough that you can jump up and knock them down. Otherwise, you'll need to shoot them down with a bow and arrow.

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Fighting off bugs can feel daunting when you're shrunk in the world of Grounded 2, so you'll want to upgrade your gear as soon as possible to better fend off the spiders, scorpions, and other threats. Here we guide you through all the steps needed to build a Smithing Station, get resources, as well as how to upgrade your weapons and armor in Grounded 2.

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How to build a Smithing StationSmithing Station crafting requirements

To upgrade your weapons in Grounded 2, you'll first need to unlock the blueprints for the Smithing Station. These blueprints can be purchased from the Science Shop section of the Ranger Station for 500 Science points. Access to these blueprints doesn't become available in the shop until you've progressed far enough in the main story to reach the Art of War mission.

You'll also need the following resources to craft the Smithing Station:

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Get ready to draw, doodle, animate, and compose as Mario Paint has returned for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo Classics Online library. Originally released in 1992 for the Super NES, Mario Paint turned your console into a full-on art studio, complete with a mouse and a whole world of creative tools. Now, a new generation can jump in and create colorful masterpieces, goofy animations, and original tunes--all with a modern twist.

On Nintendo Switch 2, you can use the Joy-Con 2’s new mouse-style controls to sketch, paint, and animate. Prefer a traditional setup? Plug in a compatible USB mouse--sold separately--on either Switch model and go old-school. And yes, the iconic music maker is back too, so get ready to compose your next virtual jam with chirping cats and bobbing mushrooms.

The Coloring Book is back with fresh designs and your favorite Nintendo characters to fill in, freestyle, or remix however you want. If you're feeling competitive, Gnat Attack is back to perfect your mouse skills.

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Activision is making a key change to Call of Duty HQ, the launcher that houses the latest Call of Duty games. As of today, July 29, Activision is removing Modern Warfare 2 (2022) and Modern Warfare 3 (2023) from Call of Duty HQ, and they will become standalone downloads that are available outside the main launcher.

Players will need to redownload them, Activision said in a statement. The company added that "legacy content related to MW2 and MW3 modes" within Call of Duty HQ will be removed on August 7 to help free up storage space.

MW2 and MW3 operators and weapons for Call of Duty: Warzone will not be impacted by the change, Activision said.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

$85

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After selling out about a week ago, Amazon has restocked the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. The new first-party controller has been the most popular accessory for Switch 2 on Amazon since the retailer listed the $85 gamepad earlier this month. Amazon started carrying Nintendo products again in late June following a year-long stretch where Switch games, accessories, and hardware were missing from the online retailer's inventory. Fast forward one month and Amazon now has store pages for every official Switch 2 accessory, Nintendo-published game, new Amiibo figure, and the console--though the Mario Kart World Bundle and Switch 2 are only available by invitation.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller $85

The Switch 2 Pro Controller has a matte black finish with light gray triggers and shoulder buttons. The color scheme and matte finish gives it a slightly different look and noticeably different feel than the original's translucent plastic with textured handles.

Overall, the form factor is quite similar, though there are a few notable changes. The biggest additions are the back buttons, which can be remapped to any button input by holding down the Home button for a few seconds. Nintendo's new C button for GameChat was added between the right stick and D-pad, and you'll find a 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom.

Like the original, the new Pro Controller has a built-in gyroscope for motion controls, HD Rumble, and NFC support for Amiibo. Nintendo made improvements to the rumble motors, motion controls, and the analog sticks. Unfortunately, the sticks do not utilize Hall Effect sensor technology, but they do feel much smoother and don't make as much noise.

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Amazon also has Joy-Con 2 Controllers in stock in two-packs and singles. The two-pack offers better value at $94 compared to $55 each. Keep in mind that one of the Switch 2 Pro Controller's big new features is available with Joy-Con 2 with an additional accessory. The $40 Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip has built-in back buttons, so you could opt for this grip and turn the pair of controllers included with the console into "pro" controllers for docked mode.

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Fortnite's summer season is about to wrap up on August 7, but Superman won't be leaving the Battle Royale island quietly. On Saturday, August 2, a few days before the season ends, Fortnite will hold a one-time-only live event that will bring the season's storyline, in which Superman and Robin have helped the trainee heroes at the Supernova Academy defend the island from the demonic Daigo, to its climax.

We don't know much specific about what will go down during the event, beyond the fact that whatever it is will happen at Demon's Domain. But the short teaser Epic released at Comic-Con in Saturday did indicate pretty clearly that a tentacle monster is going to be involved. Take a look for yourself if you haven't seen it yet.

When will Fortnite's Super Showdown live event take place?

The "doors open" time for the Super Showdown is on Saturday, August 2 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET, and the event itself will start 30 minutes later at 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET.

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The United Kingdom's Online Safety Act recently went into force, and changes are already being felt across digital platforms. Microsoft has announced that it will also be implementing new systems on Xbox to comply, specifically rolling out age verification for users in Britain that will eventually restrict social features for people under 18 years old.

In a blog post on Xbox Wire, the tech giant announced that it is rolling out new age verification systems in the UK this week. Beginning in 2026, Xbox will restrict social features for non-verified users to just friends; verified adults will retain the ability to interact with anyone on the platform. Microsoft assured users that no other features (such as buying and playing games) will be restricted based on age verification status.

Much like other social platforms like Reddit and Discord, Microsoft will also allow users to verify their age through a variety of different means. These include more conventional methods like uploading a government ID and a credit card check, as well as more technologically involved methods like age estimation.

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Lilo & Stitch (2025): Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$45 | Releases August 26

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Lilo & Stitch (2002): Ultimate Collector's Edition (4K Blu-ray)

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Disney fans can add to their collection of limited-edition steelbooks by preordering the upcoming 4K Blu-ray edition of Lilo & Stitch's live-action remake. Lilo & Stitch Limited Edition Steelbook is $45 and releases August 26. Like other recent Disney movies, the Steelbook Edition is the only 4K version.

Lilo & Stitch debuted in theaters May 23, but unlike many theatrical features these days, preorders for Disney movies on Blu-ray don't open until the release date is imminent. Ahead of the live-action remake's release, you can rewatch the 2022 animated movie on 4K Blu-ray for the first time by grabbing the Ultimate Collector's Edition for $30 (was $41).

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Marvel Rivals' newest team-up ability may look cool, but it might be causing more grief than anything else, as Human Torch players are sending their own teammates flying off the map to their death.

NetEase's superhero shooter is celebrating the release of Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four: First Steps in a number of different ways, like adding First Steps-inspired skins and cosmetics for each of the game's four playable Fantastic Four heroes. It also added a new team-up ability, First Steps, for the Human Torch and The Thing that's ripped straight from the film--Human Torch picking up Ben Grimm and flying him through the air while on fire before hurling him into the ground, damaging enemies in an area and preventing them from using mobility abilities.

Unfortunately for The Thing, the ability's usefulness depends on the person playing Human Torch, as they are essentially the driver of the ability and in full control. That's leading to some annoying (but admittedly funny) scenarios where Human Torch players are trolling Thing players by encouraging them to team-up and then swiftly sending them flying off the map to their death. You can see some terrible (or great) examples of that below.

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In classic Call of Duty fashion, the upcoming Black Ops 7 is getting a Monster Energy Drink promotional campaign. While the game is still a few months off, special Black Ops 7-themed cans are now appearing in stores.

As reported by CharlieIntel, Black Ops 7 cans are already available for purchase in convenience stores across the United States. In addition to Call of Duty colors and aesthetics, the cans also boast QR codes that will likely take purchasers to a website to input a special code hidden on the can.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 -themed Monster Energy Cans are starting to appear at retail stores. pic.twitter.com/R1e4RLTK5n

— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) July 27, 2025

Right now, the QR code simply takes you to the landing page for the old promo for Black Ops 6, suggesting that these cans are getting out into the wild a bit earlier than anticipated. Chances are good that you'll be able to snag some Double XP for the new game if you get your hands on one of these.

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The people yearn to hike and porter, according to newly released Death Stranding 2 statistics. Director Hideo Kojima has reported that just under 80% percent of players (called "someones" by Kojima) who finished the game continued past the credits. He did not report how many players this represents, but did share a variety of other statistics concerning player behavior.

Kojima tweeted these details out as part of a post celebrating the game's one-month anniversary. It might not surprise you that the assault rifle was Death Stranding 2's most equipped weapon or the ladder its most equipped tool. But the statistics do include some of Death Stranding 2's sillier features. Out of all the animals players could rescue, they saved kangaroos the most (followed by emus and wombats). Via signage, players placed the "speed up" sign the most often. The post doesn't list any player count statistics, but Death Stranding 2 is popular. The game topped the PS5 charts in June. The statistics also emphasize the game's asynchronous multiplayer, where players build structures and place tips to help each other.

Death Stranding 2.
It’s been a month since release. It seems many players have already reached the ending. Since all the “Someones” around the world are connected through SSS, we’re able to gather a variety of data. Apparently, 79% of “Someones” who reached the end of the story… pic.twitter.com/HgXtHsEYWC

— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) July 26, 2025

In typical Kojima fashion, the post also features some of his philosophical musings. He wrote, "To everyone who has reached the ending: The world today is in a difficult state. It might be hard to hold on to hope for tomorrow. But know that there is someone out there who would risk their life to protect you—Even if you don’t notice, someone is connected to you, watching over you."

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Due to pressure from payment processors and right-wing advocacy groups, the marketplaces Itch.io and Steam recently announced that they would be delisting or de-indexing games that were perceived as "Not Safe For Work." While apparently intended to disrupt the production and marketing of adult-content games, this move has already had a much broader impact: The critically acclaimed horror game Mouthwashing has been de-indexed from Itch.io as part of this sweep.

Martin Halldin, who works on audio and music for Mouthwashing developer Wrong Organ, posted on Bluesky that the title had been de-indexed from Itch.io. Halldin wrote that the game is currently still accessible if you have the link--it hasn't been fully removed yet--but not showing up in search results can still have a devastating impact on indie titles.

After its launch in 2024, Mouthwashing racked up extensive acclaim and a number of end-of-year accolades. Its Steam reviews are sitting at Overwhelmingly Positive with over 28,000 user reviews submitted--a remarkable total for a game created by a small and previously unknown team. It is a psychological horror game, and the developer itself even warns on the product page that Mouthwashing contains "extreme violence, gore, mutilation and worse on PSX-style characters."

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IF you've been waiting to grab the 2025 MacBook Air M4, now is the time, as it's down to its lowest price ever at just $799 (was $999) at Amazon. Released in March, this is the latest edition of the popular MacBook Air--and at this new low price, it's easier to recommend than usual. Anyone seeking a portable, powerful, and reliable laptop will find it to check all the right boxes, although it's unclear how long the discount will last. Apple products don't often see price cuts this big, so be sure to check this out while you can.

2025 MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4) $799 (was $999)

Equipped with 16GB memory, 256GB SSD, and the powerful M4 chip, this version of the MacBook Air is an excellent choice for a young professional, student, or as the central computing hub for your family to stream videos, surf the web, or send emails. It'll also get up to 18 hours of battery life, so if you plan to travel with the laptop, you won't have to constantly be on the lookout for electrical outlets. This deal applies to all four colors of the 2025 MacBook Air M4.

A 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display makes all your videos, pictures, and games look fantastic, while a 12MP camera lets you dive into video chats or virtual lectures. Rounding out the rig are two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, a headphone jack, support for Wi-Fi 6E, and the ability to connect to two external displays.

Not sold on this configuration? Two other versions are up for grabs--both of which are seeing a $200 price cut.

• 16GB Memory + 256GB SSD -- $799 ($999)
• 16GB Memory + 512GB SSD -- $999 ($1,199)
• 24GB Memory + 512GB SSD -- $1,199 ($1,399)

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Need more screen space? The 15-Inch model is also seeing a $200 discount. Like the above 13-Inch model, this is the best price we've seen since it released in March. Just about everything is the same on this version of the MacBook Air, though you'll obviously benefit from a sizable 15.3-inch screen that's more conducive to gaming and streaming videos. Beyond that, you're still getting 18 hours of battery life, a Liquid Retina display, support for Wi-Fi 6E, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the powerful M4 chip for demanding tasks.

• 16GB Memory + 256GB SSD -- $999 ($1,199)
• 16GB Memory + 512GB SSD -- $1,199 ($1,399)
• 24GB Memory + 512GB SSD -- $1,399 ($1,599)

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If you're looking for a Windows laptop under $1,000 that's good for gaming, the Asus TUF Gaming F16 Laptop is currently on sale for $892.49 (was $1,100). This is (once again) the lowest price ever for the laptop, which gets you a 16-inch display, 144Hz refresh rate, RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and 512GB SSD. It's not nearly as portable as the slim and sleek MacBook Air, but if you're seeking a beefy rig for gaming, it's worth comparing the products to see which is best for your needs.

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In 2020, Laura Bailey originated the role of Abby in The Last of Us Part 2, a character who proved to be very divisive among fans. Earlier this year, Kaitlyn Dever took over the role of Abby when she joined the cast of The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO. And Dever may not have a bigger fan of her take on Abby than Bailey herself.

"She's just phenomenal, every moment that I saw that she was in," Bailey told EW. "I just loved how much she brought to the character and made it her own. It's kind of like watching your child get up and start walking for the first time. Once you put it out there, it's somebody else's and she's just embraced it."

Although Dever is a series regular on the show, she was nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Guest Actress category. Much like the game, Season 3 will focus on Abby's story with a larger role for Dever.

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Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III

$55.79 (was $60) | Releases November 4

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Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume I

$60 MSRP | Sold Out

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Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume II

$42.73 (was $60)

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The third volume in Udon Entertainment's official Elden Ring art book series is launching on November 4, and this new entry is all about the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Shadow of the Erdtree added multiple massive new open world locations, dungeons, and dozens of bosses to the already enormous action RPG--enough content that it could have easily been its own standalone game--so it's no surprise that the expansion is getting its own dedicated art book.

If you're looking to add it to your collection, you can preorder Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III at Amazon now. Preorders are even slightly discounted to just $55.79, saving you a few dollars off its $60 launch price. And thanks to Amazon's preorder price guarantee, if that drops any further, you'll only pay the lowest price once your order ships.

We've detailed the new art book below, and included information about the previous two volumes as well in case you're curious about the full series. Unfortunately, Volume I is currently sold out, but Volume II is still available at Amazon and is even discounted to just $42.73 (was $60) at the time of writing.

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Trigun Deluxe Edition

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Dark Horse's stellar Deluxe Editions of Trigun manga are on sale for terrific prices at Amazon. Released last September, Trigun Deluxe Edition collects the original two-volume series in one handsome hardcover edition. For a limited time, you can pick it up for only $23.60--more than 50% off its $50 list price.

Dark Horse's Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition project just wrapped last month with the release of the fifth and final book, which is already on sale for a steep discount. The follow-up series matches Trigun Deluxe Edition, so these six books look great next to each other on the shelf.

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Once in a while, I'm reminded of an interesting interaction.

It's October 2024, and I was in the Las Vegas Convention Center for MagicCon, a regular gathering of Magic fans to play games, trade cards, and learn more about the future of the game. I was seated in the designated media room with a few other journalists and PR folks, when the topic of the upcoming Foundations Of Magic's Next Era panel came up--which, as the name suggests, is where Wizards of the Coast took the stage to talk about the future of the game.

I, and the press in the room with me, had already seen the majority of what the panel was going to show off, as WOTC had held an online press preview/Q&A session over Zoom a few days before. One of the PR folks asked us what from the panel we thought would get the biggest crowd reaction. Some said the art previews from the Final Fantasy set, others said Foundations cards … and then the question came to me, and I answered immediately: the return of MSRP.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Tencent over its upcoming game Light of Motiram, with Sony saying it is a "slavish clone" of the Horizon series.

The suit, which was filed on July 25 in California and was seen by GameSpot, sees Sony going after Tencent for copyright and trademark infringement, with Sony demanding a trial by jury. Sony said it is trying to prevent the release of Light of Motiram. "Tencent's copying of Horizon is so blatant that the public has described it as 'crazy,' 'insane,' and 'shameless,'" Sony said in the lawsuit.

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Diablo Immortal is crossing over with Blizzard's own Hearthstone for a new event where players can wield the effects of some of the trading card game's most iconic cards, but many players are more focused on what they believe is AI art being used to promote the crossover.

The Hearthstone event in Diablo Immortal will run from July 30 to August 27, with players able to acquire 18 abilities based on Hearthstone cards like Polymorph, Ice Block, Windfury, Flame Imp, Holy Nova, and more. These cards activate new powers in Diablo Immortal's Enchanted Planes and Trial of the Hearth game modes. There is also a new Legendary gem, the Manaflux gem, that is inspired by Hearthstone's mana mechanic. It builds mana stacks over time, after which using a skill will play a Hearthstone card like Ragnaros or Acidic Swamp Ooze to decimate enemies.

Find a seat if you can. Diablo Immortal x @PlayHearthstone. Coming Soon. pic.twitter.com/NWbzEujMRy

— Diablo Immortal (@DiabloImmortal) July 21, 2025

While players who want to collect all the cards will need to purchase card packs, Blizzard is giving away some freebies in the form of a promo code (CARDCOLLECT) that can be used to acquire a random card and various other items like gems and crests. Players who login to Diablo Immortal with a character level 10 or higher during the event will also unlock an exclusive Hearthstone card back.

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