Crystal Dynamics announced Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis last week at The Game Awards, calling it a reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider. While the studio wants to stay faithful to the original, it has also said it plans to tone down the brutal difficulty of the nearly 30-year-old PlayStation 1 game.

Speaking in a press conference, as reported by GamesRadar, Crystal Dynamics developer Will Kerslake was asked about adapting the original PS1 game specifically when it comes to difficulty. Like many games of its era, the 1996 game was known to have its punishingly difficult sections, including insta-kill death traps that were often near-impossible to avoid without the benefit of hindsight.

"Part of reimagining a game right is adjusting that game evolving for modern player tastes," Kerslake said, and though he doesn't explicitly mention difficulty it seems safe to say that Legacy of Atlantis will have far fewer insta-kills. That doesn't mean the game will be a walk in the park, however.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Dbrand Killswitch Grip Case Travel Bundle for Switch 2

$72 (was $80)

Get deal at Best Buy See at Dbrand

The best grip we've tried for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale at Best Buy as a last-minute holiday deal. Dbrand's Killswitch Grip Case Travel Bundle is discounted to $72 (was $80). Though it's pricier than many Switch 2 grips available on Amazon, the Killswitch has superb ergonomics, a clever dock adapter that works seamlessly, and a three-piece design that lets you use the grips for mouse mode and single Joy-Con 2 motion controls. Additionally, the Travel Bundle replaces the need for a traditional carrying case since it has a detachable hardshell cover with a built-in slots for game cards.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

The second annual edition of The Indie Game Awards is set to honor the realm of gaming beyond the AAA titles that dominate the industry. Unlike The Game Awards, the IGAs are an awards-only online ceremony that's dedicated to honoring its nominees rather than splitting the focus with game-reveal trailers. GameSpot is one of the partners for this year's IGAs, and below you can see .

Where Can I Watch The Indie Game Awards?

You won't have to go far to watch it. GameSpot will be livestreaming The Indie Game Awards on Thursday, December 18, starting with the countdown show at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET. You can check it out in the embed below or on GameSpot's YouTube channel.

Indie Game Awards Start Time

• 3:30 PM PT
• 6:30 PM ET
• 11:30 PM GMT
• 10:30 AM AET

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 2 (Blu-ray)

$30 (was $35) | Releases January 27, 2026

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Crunchyroll

Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 1 (Blu-ray)

$19.50 (was $40)

See at Amazon

Castlevania fans will soon be able to complete their Castlevania Blu-ray collection. Season 2 of Nocturne releases on Blu-ray January 27, 2026, just over a year after its streaming debut on Netflix. Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 is available to preorder for $30 (was $35) at Amazon and $31.48 at Crunchyroll.

If you part of the reason why you love the series is because of the excellent artwork, you can also preorder Nocturne's official art book for $55 ahead of its March 3 publication date. If you don't own the first season on Blu-ray, Nocturne Season 1 is on sale for $19.50 (was $40). Fans can also grab Castlevania Seasons 1-4 on Blu-ray for $50 total and score a limited-time deal on Castlevania: The Art of the Animated Series.

Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 2 (Blu-ray) $30 (was $35) | Releases January 27, 2026

The upcoming Blu-ray two-disc set collects all eight episodes of Netflix's animated series based on Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night. Total runtime for Season 2 is 3 hours and 10 minutes. The Blu-ray release also includes several bonus features:

• Art Galleries
• Production Animatics
• Storyboards
• Trailers

Just like with Season 1, the eight episodes are presented in 16:9 aspect ratio with 1080p resolution and support for DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. The episodes can be watched in English or Spanish with or without closed captioning.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Crunchyroll Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 1 (Blu-ray) $19.50 (was $40)

Season 1's eight episodes have a total runtime of 3 hours and 27 minutes. The Blu-ray edition comes with the following special features:

• Art Galleries
• Production Animatics
• Storyboards
• Trailers

See at Amazon

Castlevania Animated Series on Blu-ray

Get Seasons 1-4 for $50 / Nocturne Seasons 1-2 for $50

See at Amazon Castlevania Animated Series - Seasons 1-4 DealsCastlevania: The Animated Series - Seasons 1-4

Netflix's original Castlevania animated series ran for four seasons from 2021-2021. A substantial chunk of series is based on Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, the 1989 game for NES. It also featured its own story beats separate from the games and pulled from Symphony of the Night and Curse of Darkness.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Developer Santa Ragione is reporting that its controversial indie horror game Horses sold 18,000 copies in two weeks. That was apparently enough to save the studio from financial ruin, but perhaps not enough to pay for production a second game.

According to a statement released by the developers, Horses generated $65,000 in net revenue, which allowed Santa Ragione to repay its loans and pay the royalties it owed to Andrea Lucco Borlera, the author and creator of Horses. However, the income won't allow the team to immediately begin working on another game.

"This result is not enough to begin production on a new game," reads the statement. "The money primarily covers obligations created by a prolonged end of development. If sales remain steady, we may be able to fund a new prototype in the future, but the team has had to, and will continue to, take other jobs and projects in the meantime. Reuniting everyone will not be easy, even if it is something we would love."

Continue Reading at GameSpot

If you've been looking for more of a challenge from Dying Light: The Beast, then you're about to get it. Developer Techland has dropped Update 1.5 for Dying Light: The Beast, and it's giving players the chance to test their skills in the Nightmare Experience.

To turn up the heat on players, human and infected enemies are now smarter, more aggressive, significantly stronger, and more reactive to the players' actions. Volatiles may now even appear during the day in some of the Dark Zones, and players have far fewer resources to deal with them all.

If that wasn't enough, there's a new super enemy, the Alpha Volatile. Techland calls it "the most intelligent Volatile in the history of Dying Light." It's even smarter than the traditional Volatiles and its heightened senses can track the player across the entire map unless they reach a safe zone. The Alpha Volatiles can be killed, but good luck trying to pull that off. At night, the player is the prey for this creature. Players can also get new finishing maneuvers, including one-handed blunt weapons and one-handed slashing weapons.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Sosuy Motorized Coin Pusher Arcade Game Building Set (2,093 pieces)

$61.74 (was $80)

See at Amazon

If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, check out the Motorized Coin Pusher Arcade Game Building Set on sale at Amazon. Available for $61.74 (was $80), it lets you build a functional replica of the fun coin pushing games found at the arcade. This is the first real discount we've seen for the product, and it looks like a neat project to work on over the holidays.

Sosuy Motorized Coin Pusher Arcade Game Building Set (2,093 pieces) $61.74 (was $80)

While kids will have fun playing with the Coin Pusher Arcade Game once the build is complete, they'll probably need an adult to help snap together its 2,093 pieces. Not only are there a lot of pieces, but the kit features a bunch of moving parts that likely require a skilled hand to get working properly. For example, the finished game features a movable coin slot, a rotatable switch, and an electric motor drive.

In other words, parents can have fun constructing the complex machine alongside their kids, making it a cool winter activity for the whole family. Once the building is done, the machine comes with everything you need to start playing like you're at the arcade, including dozens of durable plastic coins.

See at Amazon

The completed machine stands nearly 17 inches tall and 11 inches wide, making it a pretty robust project. It looks quite premium, too, with a retro yellow-and-red design and a little "Coin" marquee at the top by the coin slot.

While the brand, Sosuy, doesn't have the name recognition of Lego, it's responsible for some unique building kits. Beyond this game, it sells a Bumper Cars Building Set featuring movable vehicles. It's also on sale ahead of the holidays, now just $48.44 (was $60) at Amazon. And though it's not discounted, the Water Slide Building Set offers a colorful design, a slidable track, a functioning chain to move its passengers, and spans nearly two feet when completed.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Lego Classic Creative Brick Boxes

Large Brick Box is $31.59 (was $60)

See at Amazon

Sometimes it's fun to go back to the basics with Lego. And that's where the Lego Classic series comes in. Tubs of bricks remain an ever-popular choice with Lego builders, and ahead of Christmas you can save nearly 50% on the largest box of regular bricks Lego makes today. The Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box is on sale for $31.59 (was $60) at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. There are several other notable Lego and Duplo Classic deals to consider, including the Creative Suitcase for only $12.79 (was $20). We've rounded up all of the Lego and Duplo Classic deals below.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Mad Max 5-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray)

$49.49 (was $80)

See at Amazon

Nothing beats finding a freshly wrapped 4K Blu-ray box set under the Christmas tree, and if you're looking to spoil someone who enjoys "Ozsploitation" movies, then check out this limited-time deal on the entire Mad Max film saga. This 4K Blu-ray bundle launched for $100 last year, but it's now discounted to its lowest price yet at $49.49 on Amazon. It also comes with digital copies of all five movies. This is an awesome deal on one of the most acclaimed action film series, but the price cut ends until 11:59 PM PT, so you only have a few more hours to take advantage of the deal.

Mad Max 5-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray) $49.49 (was $80)

Set in a dystopian future where society has broken down in the wake of resource and water wars, the box set includes Mad Max, Mad Max: The Road Warrior, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The slipcase also pays tribute to the film series, featuring artwork showcasing various images of the bandits and the vehicles that hunted down Max and Furiosa throughout each movie.

This collection includes a curated selection of special features pulled from previous Blu-ray releases. You can sit down for several behind-the-scenes documentaries, deleted scenes, and featurettes that explore the chaotic world of the film series. What makes this edition special is that it is the only 4K Blu-ray box set to include the physical Black & Chrome editions of Fury Road and Furiosa. Both movies look stunning in black and white, as each film was re-graded to create striking images bereft of color.

The only downside to this collection is that there are no special features included for Beyond Thunderdome. Mad Max fans will be used to this, since no bonus materials were included on the original DVD or on standard Blu-ray copies of the film.

See at Amazon Mad Max 5-Film LocationMad Max 5-Film Collection Special Features

• Mad Max
  • Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon
  • Mad Max: The Road Warrior
• Road War: The Making of The Road Warrior
  • Introduction by Leonard Maltin
  • Audio Commentary with director George Miller and cinematographer Dean Semler
• Mad Max: Fury Road
  • Black & Chrome Edition
  • Introduction by George Miller
  • The Tools of the Wasteland
  • The Road Warriors: Max and Furiosa
  • Mad Max: Fury on Four Wheels
  • Maximum Fury: Filming Fury Road
  • Fury Road: Crash & Smash
  • The Five Wives: So Shiny, So Chrome
  • Deleted Scenes
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
  • Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa
  • Darkest Angel: Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa
  • Motorbike Messiah: Chris Hemsworth as Dementus
  • Furiosa: Stowaway to Nowhere
  • Metal Beasts & Holy Motors
  • Black & Chrome Edition
  • Introduction by George Miller

If Mad Max appeals to you, then you'll also want to check out this brand-new 4K Blu-ray bundle of classic action and comedy movies. The Totally Awesome '80s bundle is available for $55, and it includes Top Gun, Trading Places, The Untouchables, Beverly Hills Cop, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Considered among the greatest blockbusters of that decade, each film also comes with a digital streaming copy and special features.

Totally Awesome 80s (4K Blu-ray)

$55 | Releases December 16

See at Amazon

For even more vintage action, you can add The James Bond Collection of 24-film Blu-rays for only $55 (was $120), or if you're in the mood for some horror, the Amazon-exclusive Steelbook Edition of The Dead Zone on 4K Blu-ray is available for its lowest price yet. The Halloween 4K steelbooks and bundles have also been substantially discounted, and Amazon's massive sale on Shout Factory movies offers dozens of great 4K titles at low prices.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

For three decades, the Tekken series has brought players together as they control of some of the best fighters in the world. Now, a 92-year-old Japanese woman named Hisako Sakai has carved out her own legend in the King of the Iron Ring battles by winning a Tekken 8 tournament.

As reported by Automaton, the tournament of senior citizen Tekken 8 players was put on by the Japanese eSports association Care. The mission statement of that organization is to "create an environment in which the elderly can casually participate in eSports." Care has been running tournaments since 2019 while treating them like a major event with livestreaming and official commentators. A video from the event can be seen below.

Sakai made it all the way to the finals while playing as Claudio, when she went up against 74-year-old player Goro Sugiyama, who used Lili as his character. The match between Sakai and Sugiyama can be found two hours and 25 minutes into the video above. Despite the advantage of Sugiyama's relative youth, Sakai appears to have a superior button-mashing technique and enough mastery of the game to execute an effective path to victory.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection (Blu-ray)

$57.49 (was $85)

See at Amazon

Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection (4K Blu-ray)

$66 (was $91)

See at Amazon

If Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein has you interested in checking out some iconic horror flicks, you'll want to head over to Amazon before the end of the day. The retailer is currently offering a limited-time deal for Universal Classic Monsters: The Complete 30-Film Collection on Blu-ray, which pulls together 30 classic films for $57.49 (was $85). If you prefer 4K Blu-ray, Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection gets you eight icons for $66 (was $91). Both deals are set to end at 11:59 PM PT, so snag them while you can.

Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection (Blu-ray) $57.49 (was $85)

This bundle gets you an impressive 30 films released between 1931 and 1956. These are spread across eight collections revolving around Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, The Invisible Man, Phantom of the Opera, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Each one is a complete collection, ensuring you have all the classic films in one place. Aside from the old films on Blu-ray, this bundle is packed with bonus content, including:

• Behind-the-scenes documentaries
• 1931 Spanish version of Dracula
• Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., and Jack Pierce featurettes
• 13 expert feature commentaries
• Archival footage
• Production photographs
• Theatrical trailers

Better yet, you'll get a 48-page collectible book alongside the Blu-rays, giving you a chance to dive deeper into the films while away from the screen. For something a bit smaller, check out the Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection. On sale for $17 (was $36), it pulls together Brides of Dracula, The Phantom of the Opera, The Curse of the Werewolf, Night Creatures, Paranoiac, The Kiss of the Vampire, Nightmare, and The Evil of Frankenstein into a single collection.

See at Amazon Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection (4K Blu-ray) $66 (was $91)

This collection offers many of the same bonus features as the Blu-ray bundle, but it only includes eight films:

• Dracula
• Frakenstein
• The Mummy
• The Invisible Man
• The Bride of Frankenstein
• The Wolf Man
• Phantom of the Opera
• Creature from the Black Lagoon

Offered in 4K Blu-ray and benefiting from support for Dolby Audio, this is arguably the best way to enjoy these old movies on modern screens.

Another bundle, Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection, is also on sale for $35 (was $43). It's a bit smaller than the above 4K collection, featuring just Dracula, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man. But at this new low price, it's worth consideration if you don't mind missing out on a few hits.

See at Amazon

Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter:

More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders

• Arcade1Up Classic Special Edition Cabinets Get First Discounts At Amazon
• Nintendo Switch 2 Samsung 256GB MicroSD Express Card On Sale For Only $33
• Target's Best Exclusive Lego Sets Get Rare Holiday Discounts
• + Show More More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Links (5)
• Xbox Elite Series 2 Controllers On Sale For Even Better Prices Than Black Friday Deals
• Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection Is Back On Sale For Black Friday Price
• Nintendo Switch 2 Racing Wheel Set Drops To $20 For A Limited Time
• Asus ROG Xbox Ally Gets $110 Discount At Amazon
• Super Mario Galaxy: Rosalina's Storybook Gets 30% Price Cut At Amazon

The conventional wisdom is that Kinect was an albatross on Xbox One, making the system more expensive at launch and taking away resource power. But now, over a decade later, the Kinect-like Nex Playground has outsold Xbox hardware for November in the US, according to Circana.

Nex Playground came in third for hardware units sold last month, outpacing Xbox Series X|S. The only saving grace is that Xbox raked in more dollar sales, as Nex Playground retails for $250 but has been on sale for $200 over the holiday season. Overall, video game hardware sales were pretty bleak, reaching a low not seen since November 1995.

Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All TimeSee More

This might not be a total shock for those paying attention. Nex Playground actually outsold every PS5 and Xbox console bundle for a week last month in the US. The cube-shaped console features a camera to track body movements, similar to Kinect. Five games are pre-installed, with the option to purchase a subscription Play Pass for a larger library of games. It's $49 for three months or $89 for a year.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

A leading industry observer has predicted that EA's Battlefield 6 is "extremely likely" to outsell Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in the US to finish as the year's No. 1 best-selling game.

Prior to the release of Battlefield 6 in October and Black Ops 7 in November, industry experts predicted that Black Ops 7 would come out on top. But new data has arrived pointing to Black Ops 7's sales struggles, and now Mat Piscatella of Circana has told IGN that EA's game will likely be the best-seller.

It would be just the second time since 2018 that a Call of Duty game would be outsold in the US. The last time it happened was 2023, when Hogwarts Legacy beat Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Before that, Red Dead Redemption II came out on top in 2018, with Black Ops 4 at No. 2.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Looking for something new to play? Fallout 76 is available now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for free, but only for a limited time. Bethesda has announced that the online RPG is now completely free to download and play through December 23. The freebie offer is not available on PC.

Additionally, Bethesda has announced that Fallout 76's paid membership, Fallout 1st, is getting a free trial through December 23 as well. The Fallout 1st Limited Preview Trial, as it's called, can be claimed through Fallout 76's in-game Atomic Shop right now.

During the trial, players can get a taste of the membership's perks for free. Some of the perks include a 10% boost to S.C.O.R.E., along with an Aid Box for keeping healing items safe, and the Survival Tent, which allows players to fast travel while on the road. The trial membership also includes access to the Scrapbox, which gives players unlimited crafting-supply storage.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

The battle for Warner Bros. may be down to Netflix and Paramount, but the studio has a clear favorite. Earlier this month, Netflix bid $82.7 billion dollars for Warner Bros., jilting Paramount in the process. Paramount responded with a hostile takeover bid of $108.4 billion. Now, Warner Bros. is urging its shareholders to reject Paramount's "illusory" offer.

"Following a careful evaluation of Paramount's recently launched tender offer, the Board concluded that the offer's value is inadequate, with significant risks and costs imposed on our shareholders," reads a letter to shareholders from Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., the chair of Warner Bros. Discovery's board of directors.

Although Paramount's offer is higher, Warner Bros.' contends that Paramount's owners, the Ellison family, didn't offer a "full backstop" commitment to provide the money to cover its offer and that it can walk away from the transaction without paying any penalty. By comparison, Netflix and Warner Bros. have a $5 billion breakup fee if their deal fails to close or meet regulatory approval. Warner Bros. also contends that the proposed Paramount deal will not be approved by regulators. Regardless, Netflix isn't guaranteed to be approved either.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Fallout 5 is one of the games currently in the works at Bethesda Game Studios. It's still years away from release, but now Bethesda boss Todd Howard has shared a small update about it.

He told the BBC that Fallout 5 will be influenced in part by the popular Prime Video Fallout TV show. "In short, yes," he said. "Fallout 5 will be existing in a world where the stories and events of the show happened or are happening. We are taking that into account."

Fallout 76 has also been influenced by the TV series, and it gets new content based on the show, including Walton Goggins' character, The Ghoul. That game is free to play now through December 22, presumably to cash in on the debut of Fallout Season 2.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

The 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider has found its way to several platforms over the years, but in 2026, Lara Croft is about to find herself shipwrecked on mobile devices. Tomb Raider is officially coming to iOS and Android devices on February 12, 2026, and it's priced at $20. This version of the game will also include all 12 DLC packs, adding more outfits, upgrades, and a bonus Challenge Tomb.

Feral Interactive says the game has been "expertly optimized" for smartphones and tablets and will feature a customizable touchscreen interface. Controller support will also feature in this release, and supported devices will offer gyroscopic motion-aiming. You can preorder it now through the iOS App Store, or you can pre-register for it on the Google Play Store if you're using an Android device.

Tomb Raider was a big hit when it arrived more than a decade ago, as it chronicled Lara Croft's first big adventure on the mysterious island of Yamatai. Two sequels followed it, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The franchise is also poised for a comeback, as two new games were revealed during The Game Awards.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Down under may have just given us the down low on Dispatch coming to Switch and Switch 2. That's because the Nintendo storefront for Australia has listings up for the episodic game, revealing that the title is planned to launch January 29 on both Nintendo systems.

There hasn't been an official announcement from Dispatch developer AdHoc Studio yet about Switch and Switch 2 ports. However, the official Nintendo eShop pages point to this being a matter of when, instead of if, Dispatch arrives on the hybrid consoles. So far, Dispatch is only available on PC and PS5.

The Nintendo store listings note that there will be a free Switch 2 upgrade for Dispatch. That edition of the game sports "enhanced resolution and improved frame rates" and will take up an estimated 14.6GB of storage space. The listed price is $43.95 AUD--with a launch discount--but keep in mind Australian prices are usually higher than in the US. For example, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Switch 2 is $109.95 AUD. In comparison, Dispatch costs $30 on Steam and PS5.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

For years, EA Sports was the one-stop shop for FIFA-branded soccer, but that partnership officially ended in 2023. Since then, FIFA has been absent from the video game scene, but today Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive have announced that they will be bringing officially branded FIFA soccer back in a new game slated to launch in 2026.

The unnamed FIFA soccer game will be available via the Netflix app on both iOS and Android devices, and it is planned to launch "this summer," just in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The official announcement calls the new game a "newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game," but no other details were provided.

FIFA and Netflix Games

"This major collaboration is a key milestone in FIFA’s commitment to innovation in the football gaming space, which aspires to reach billions of football fans of all ages everywhere in the world and will be redefining the pure notion of simulation games," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in the offical announcement. "Our reimagined game truly marks the beginning of a new era of digital football."

Continue Reading at GameSpot

The Last of Us co-director Bruce Straley has shared his thoughts on using generative AI to aid in game development, saying the technology cannot "grow and think for itself."

The technology "just consumes, and tries to mimic what it's consumed," he told Polygon. "That's the best it can do right now." He also described generative AI as "a snake eating its own tail."

One of the reasons why AI has been such a contentious issue in gaming is that not everyone defines it the same way. For his part, Straley said "NPCs are AI" and have been for decades already in gaming. Straley's new game, Coven of the Chickenfoot, has players taking on the role of Gertie, an elderly witch who works alongside a "creature companion" who can "observe, learn, and evelopment new behaviors based on contextual situations."

Continue Reading at GameSpot