Secret Wars Omnibus (Hardcover)

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Marvel is no stranger to annual blockbuster events in its comic books, but few can compare to its 2015 mini-series Secret Wars. The culmination of years of storytelling, Secret Wars broke and rebuilt the Marvel Universe, eventually forming a new status quo in the comic books. The massive crossover event centers on the Fantastic Four's leader, Reed Richards, and judging from the few details we know about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, it appears the new film will draw from elements of Secret Wars, making now the perfect time to catch up on the storyline. Luckily, Marvel recently published a massive hardcover Secret Wars omnibus edition that collects the entire run and several tie-in issues, and it's on sale for just $69.20 (was $100) at Amazon.

Secret Wars Omnibus (Hardcover) $69.20 (was $100)

The Secret Wars hardcover collection includes all nine issues of Secret Wars, the 2015 Free Comic Book Day Secret Wars 0 issue, as well as dozens of Avengers comics that tied into the Secret Wars storyline. Here's everything included:

• Avengers (2012) Issues 35-44
• New Avengers (2013) Issues 24-33
• Secret Wars Issue 0
• Secret Wars (2015) Issues 1-9

If you never read it, Secret Wars is set after the Marvel multiverse was destroyed, with only a single reality surviving the incursion events. Ruled by Doctor Doom--who had gained godlike power--various Earths had been combined into a patchwork creation known as Battleworld. This new world was full of unique domains, like a wasteland populated by zombies, a region ruled by the genocidal AI Ultron and its robot hordes, a city of demons, and much more.

With various forces conspiring against Doom and survivors from previous realities crash landing on Battleworld, it's only a matter of time before war breaks out to determine the fate of Battleworld and the Marvel universe.

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This isn't the first Secret Wars mini-series published by Marvel, as this title was first used in a 1984 mini-series. The 2015 version is a spiritual successor, but if you'd like to read the original, you can grab a paperback edition for just $17 (was $35). The original Secret Wars was Marvel's first major crossover event and ran for 12 issues, featuring the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men pitted against their major foes by the unbelievably powerful Beyonder.

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Ecco The Dolphin has been in hibernation for 25 years, with the most recent title, Defender Of The Future, launching in June 2000. Now, not only is Ecco coming back with the original development team at the helm, but three new projects are in the works--two remasters and a brand-new adventure.

In an interview on Xbox Wire, Ecco creator Ed Annunziata announced remasters of both the original Ecco The Dolphin and The Tides Of Time, which launched on Sega Genesis in 1992 and 1994 respectively. He then continued by confirming “a new, third game with contemporary play and GPU sensibilities,” but no other details were shared.

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A countdown clock has since appeared at eccothedolphin.com, which as of this writing will expire in 8,525 hours--or 355 days, 10 hours from now, which equates to April 26, 2026 at midnight ET.

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A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen

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The Minecraft movie continues to dominate the box office, and for anyone curious about the creation of the blockbuster film adaptation of the popular video game, consider picking up the new book A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen. This 192-page hardcover art book details the film's production from concept art to finished special effects and everything in between. It's available now for $40 at Amazon.

A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen $40

The book is loaded with never-before-seen concept art and photography from the movie, plus commentary from the production team exploring how they put their own creative spin on familiar faces, creatures, and items.

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Something that'll go nicely with this purchase is the official Minecraft Movie Coloring Book. Designed for younger Minecraft fans--or anyone older because nothing is stopping you--this book has more than 75 pages of original illustrations to color in, and it's on sale for $15.18 (was $19).

For fans of the original Minecraft game, there are also dozens of official Minecraft books to read through. These are very affordable, and you can pick up everything from reference books to strategy guides to help you out on your Minecraft adventures. One of the highlights here is The World of Minecraft, a definitive account of the game's history and several exclusive interviews from developer Mojang studio and long-standing members of the gaming community. It's available for $21.24 (was $40)

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Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI was poised to be 2025's biggest and best-selling game, but it was delayed to 2026. With GTA 6 no longer coming this year, 2025 may become "the year of Nintendo" thanks to the launch of the Switch 2 in June and the release of high-profile games like Mario Kart World. That's the opinion of analyst Serkan Toto of Kantan Games.

He told GamesRadar that publishers who were planning to release their new games in the second half of 2025 but hadn't confirmed a date yet are now "probably breathing a sigh of relief now."

Sony also benefits, Toto said, referring to its marquee title Ghost of Yotei now being able to release "in peace." Even Microsoft may benefit by launching its new Xbox handheld device into a market where people aren't otherwise occupied playing GTA 6, Toto said.

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One of the most iconic scenes in The Last of Us Part 2 is where Ellie does an impromptu concert for Dina playing A-ha's 1980s "Take On Me." When planning out Season 2, showrunner Craig Mazin knew he was going to include that moment, but also wanted to make sure he did it right. With Episode 4, fans got to see the scene recreated with Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced in their respective roles.

Talking on Sony's Creator to Creator, Mazin, Ramsey, and Merced, along with co-stars Gabriela Luna and Young Mazino, talked about the early days of production and casting, but also trying to be as game-accurate as possible for the most important scenes.

"I was hoping the music shop scene would be included," said Merced. "That was really special to me and left a mark on me."

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Oblivion Remastered is already the third-best-selling game of 2025 in the US based on dollar sales after just one week on sale.

That data comes from Circana game industry analyst Mat Piscatella, who said it was also the best-selling game for the week ending on April 26. Oblivion Remastered's performance puts it behind only Monster Hunter Wilds and Assassin's Creed Shadows as 2025's other top-two-selling games.

It's an impressive stat for a game that is not only a remaster of a nearly 20-year-old title but one that was also shadow dropped with essentially no marketing (aside from various leaks in the weeks leading up to its release). Oblivion Remastered's big sales numbers are also impressive considering it was released immediately on Xbox Game Pass for consoles and PC, where subscribers could play the game at no additional cost. Piscatella said Game Pass subscribers did not factor into the game's sales data.

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A new remaster of the original Gears is on the way, as Microsoft has announced Gears of War: Reloaded for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam. It's coming to Game Pass on day one for Ultimate subscribers. This is just the latest remaster from Microsoft, following the successful debut of Oblivion Remastered in April.

Gears of War: Reloaded arrives on August 26 for $40, and it'll also be available to stream via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The game supports cross-play and cross-progression on all platforms. Anyone who already owns the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will get Reloaded for free.

Reloaded features 4K resolution 120fps support, and multiplayer. "This is the definitive way to experience the game that started it all," Microsoft said.

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A lawsuit filed against Bungie alleging the developer used copyrighted ideas in Destiny 2 just got more complicated, as a federal judge has rejected Bungie's attempt to have the case dismissed and ruled that evidence submitted by Bungie in the form of fan-made YouTube videos and wiki pages aren't acceptable.

The lawsuit filed by author Matthew Kelsey Martineau in late 2024 accuses Bungie of allegedly copying various ideas from their work, including Destiny 2's Red Legion faction and other elements like a giant celestial object hovering over Earth.

Bungie sought to have the case dismissed but has run into a strange problem. Many of the ideas Martineau cited as being accused of copyright, specifically Destiny 2's original Red War campaign and its Curse of Osiris campaign, haven't been playable for years. They've been removed from Destiny 2 as part of Bungie's "vaulting" process that sees the developer occasionally remove older content from the game. That led to Bungie including YouTube lore videos in its motion to dismiss the case (like a one a 10-hour-long "Complete Story of Destiny" video from YouTuber My Name is Byf) as well as wiki pages from Destinypedia in order to show the differences between Destiny 2 and Martineau's work.

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Easter may be over, but Spring has officially sprung in Hello Kitty Island Adventure's new "Month of Meh" update, and there's still plenty of egg-hunting to be had.

From now through May 31, Nisetama-san--a sub-character of Gudetama, Sanrio's resident apathetic egg yolk--will appear on the island. Nisetama-san's location will change each day, and players who manage to snap a photo of him will score some Egg Yolks that can be exchanged for prizes at the Egg Shrine. But snapping the elusive egg-man's photo isn't as easy as it sounds, as Nisetama-san will disappear if players take too long to get a shot of him.

Sanrio also has a springtime surprise for PC and Switch players: Content Update 1: Friends, Furniture, and Frozen Peaks is now available on Steam, and will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on May 22.

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Apple 2024 Mac Mini

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The 2024 Mac Mini just hit its lowest price ever at $490.84 (was $599). This is the latest model of Apple’s popular computer, though a newer edition is expected to be announced later this year. Amazon’s massive price cut is worth checking out, however, as the 2024 Mac Mini is a premium computer packed with excellent hardware--making it a wonderful companion for young professionals and students. It'll even suffice for a bit of light gaming. Amazon is not listing an end date for the discount--head over to the retailer soon if you're interested.

Apple 2024 Mac Mini $490.84 (was $599)

Don’t let its small size fool you--this is a powerful little device. Clocking in at just 5 inches by 5 inches, it packs an M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU (more than enough for all sorts of daily computing tasks). It also includes 16GB Unified Memory and 256GB SSD. You’ll have plenty of options when it comes to connectivity, thanks to ports for Thunderbolt, HDMI, Ethernet, and USB-C. There’s also a 3.5mm input for headphones.

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Along with impressive hardware, the Mac Mini is designed to work with all your favorite programs. Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 apps work flawlessly on Mac Mini, and if you’re using an iPhone, you’ll find added functionality between the two devices. It’s an impressive little device, and it’s only become more enticing at this new price point.

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Ubisoft has announced the next major update for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and it's coming soon. Title update 1.0.4 arrives on Tuesday, May 6, and it adds a new free quest and numerous bug fixes.

The update adds a story pack called "The Works of Luis Frois." Players can visit Azuchi to find Luis, a Jesuit priest, who has a mission for you. Players must complete the "Path he Walks" mission to start the new story chapter.

The patch also reduces an issue that could cause too many deer to spawn near roads, which in turn led them to run into harm's way. "Oh dear, watch out!" Ubisoft said in the patch notes.

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There might be a major shakeup to how limited-time modes work with Call of Duty 2025 (which is still unannounced). A new report states that only players who have purchased a battle pass for the FPS will have access to modes tied to special events, like the Squid Game collaboration earlier this year.

Call of Duty insider "The Ghost of Hope" wrote on X that Activision is looking to "have more seasonal LTMs," but they will be locked behind the battle pass. Currently, all Call of Duty players have access to these events and modes, though people can buy a premium track pass to earn items and skins if they want. Apparently, this report states those premium tracks wouldn't exist starting with Call of Duty 2025. Instead, those rewards would be mixed into the battle pass.

EXCLUSIVE: Activision/Treyarch are currently planning to make changes to the Battle Pass with the release of Black Ops 7 (2025).

Black Ops 7 will reportedly have more seasonal LTM’s and some of them would be considered “higher value” with unique rewards and different game… pic.twitter.com/Kw61ia4XMu

— Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) May 4, 2025

That would mean the supposed value of a battle pass would increase, but for people who don't pay, their experience would seemingly decrease since they can't play special events. For instance, if this change was implemented, the current High Art event featuring Seth Rogen would be locked behind the battle pass paywall. Right now it's accessible to everyone.

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X-Men: The Manga Remastered Vol. 1 (512-Page Paperback)

$20.48 (was $30)

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X-Men: The Manga Remastered Vol. 2 (512-Page Paperback)

$17.31 (was $30)

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Both volumes in the recently released X-Men: The Manga Remastered series from Viz Media are on sale for excellent prices. Normally $30 each, X-Men fans can snag Volume 1 for $20 and Volume 2 for $17 at Amazon. X-Men: The Manga had been out of print for 25 years before Viz brought it back last fall. Volume 2 just released in March, so the $17 deal will probably disappear before the offer on Volume 1.

X-Men: The Manga Remastered Vol. 1 (512-Page Paperback) $20.48 (was $30)

X-Men: The Manga Remastered Vol. 1 is a 512-page paperback collecting the first handful of issues from the manga adaptation of X-Men: The Animated Series. The manga originally debuted in the US in 1998 and ran for 26 issues. Though the TV series had five seasons, the manga adaptation only made it through Season 2.

The manga stars Jubilation Lee, a teenager with mutant superpowers who wants an ordinary life. After being hunted down by Sentinels, Jubilation links up with the X-Men and squares off against Juggernaut, Apocalypse, and other villains from the Marvel universe.

Volume 1 of the remastered manga was published in November 2024. the 33% discount at Amazon is the best deal we've seen since launch.

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X-Men: The Manga Remastered Vol. 2 was published in March, and it has rarely received discounts from its $30 price. We wouldn't expect this steep 42% discount to be available for very long.

Just like Volume 1, this paperback clocks in at 512 pages and contains a handful of chapters from the original run.

X-Men: The Manga was originally released across 13 volumes in Japan before being split into 26 chapters when it was translated to English. If you buy both remastered paperbacks, you'll have just over half of the 26 total issues (chapters) that were originally released in the US.

At the moment, the remasters cover the story arc from Season 1 of X-Men: The Animated Series.

Viz Media hasn't announced subsequent volumes, but it seems likely that two more paperbacks are in the works

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A Minecraft Movie continues to soar at the box office, climbing above $870 million after about a month in theaters. This weekend, it faced new competition from Marvel's Thunderbolts* movie, and here's how the two films compared for their opening weekends in the US and globally.

Thunderbolts* made $76 million in the US for its opening weekend from May 2-4. For comparison, A Minecraft Movie debuted on April 4 and made $162.7 million worldwide over its first weekend in the US alone. This past weekend was A Minecraft Movie's fifth weekend in theaters, and it made $13.7 million in the US. Movie theaters held "block party" screenings of the movie this weekend, during which attendees were encouraged to go wild.

Thunderbolts* made $162.1 million worldwide for its opening weekend, compared to $301 million for A Minecraft Movie.

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Earlier this month, Fallout creator Tim Cain noted that the source code for the original Fallout and Fallout 2 was lost and thought to be destroyed. But that has turned out to not be the case. Interplay co-founder Rebecca Heineman has revealed that they saved the source code for both games and other titles that the company worked on. But that required defying orders to destroy them.

Heineman told VideoGamer that they began archiving the source codes for Interplay's games in 1993 after realizing that the company had lost the code for Wasteland and wasn't keeping an archive of its older titles. Heineman recovered Wasteland's code from a source at EA and took up a personal quest to preserve Interplay's gaming heritage.

"I made it a quest to snapshot everything and archive it on CD-ROMs," said Heineman. "When I left Interplay in 1995, I had copies of every game we did. No exceptions. When I did MacPlay, which existed beyond my tenure at Interplay, every game we ported, I snapshotted. It included Fallout 1 and 2."

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Boredom can be productive, apparently. At least it was for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director Guillaume Broche, who first dreamed about creating the critically acclaimed RPG while "bored in their job" at Ubisoft in 2020.

BBC reports Broche then started looking "to do something different" while working at the French company known for Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, and Splinter Cell. But he was going to need help building a game inspired by one of his favorite franchises growing up--Final Fantasy.

Broche found his writer in a funny way, according to the BBC. Jennifer Svedberg-Yen responded to one of his Reddit posts asking for voice actors, and she was cast as a major character initially. But then she transitioned to serving as the lead writer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Meanwhile, Broche plucked composer Lorien Testard from Bandcamp, even though the musician didn't have any background working on video games. "We have, I think, an amazing team mostly of junior people, but they are so incredibly invested in the project and talented," said Broche.

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One of the biggest story elements of The Last of Us games was how the infection spread, which was changed for the HBO adaptation. The removal of airborne spores divided fans, even though showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin said they weren't sure if they were going to incorporate them, as it didn't make sense at the time. However, just last month, they confirmed at SXSW that spores would premiere sometime this season, and from the trailer for next week's episode, that time is now.

In the trailer, following last night's episode, we have Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) continuing on their quest to find the members of the WLF that attacked them, and the WLF gathering their numbers. There's also the revelation that the infection can be spread through airborne spores that are made from rotting bodies of the infected.

In the game, we learn that even after an infected individual has died, the fungus will continue to grow, consuming the body's mass to form a fruiting body and releasing spores that infect any human who breathes them. Characters that aren't Ellie have to use gas masks to prevent this. It should be noted that this was how Dina discovered Ellie's secret power of immunity in the game. In last night's episode, Ellie defended Dina by letting an infected bite her instead, while Dina was able to kill it.

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Back at CES 2025, gaming accessory company Genki showed off a new line of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories--and it provided a 3D-printed model of the then-unannounced console for reference. That model has officially drawn the ire of Nintendo, as the company has filed a lawsuit against Genki for what it calls "trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising."

The lawsuit says that Genki broke multiple laws in its marketing of what Nintendo calls "unauthorized Nintendo Switch 2 accessories," which Nintendo alleges could lead to confusion for potential Switch 2 owners. The paperwork also references multiple instances of Genki's marketing of its Switch 2 lineup, including a "Genki Direct" livestream which aired at the same time as the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in April, as well as renders shown at CES 2025 of the then-unannounced console.

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"Consumers are likely to falsely perceive a connection, association, sponsorship, or affiliation between Defendant and its products and services on the one hand and those of Nintendo and its licensees on the other," the suit reads. "Consumers who unwittingly purchase or preorder Genki’s products thinking that the products are genuine or endorsed or authorized by Nintendo are likely to impute any shortcomings, defects, or lack of quality in Genki’s products to Nintendo because of Genki’s actions."

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EA Sports has announced a deal with Major League Soccer to bring live soccer matches to EA Sports FC Mobile. Four games in the 2025 MLS regular season will be streamed through the mobile game's FCM TV portal. This will be a live simulcast with Apple TV, where MLS games also air.

The first game is Saturday, May 10, with the matchup between LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls, beginning at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET. The other games are May 17 (Atlanta United FC vs. Philadelphia Union) and two to be held in September with matchups set to be announced later.

MLS matches will stream inside the EA Sports FC Mobile app this year.

In all cases, EA Sports FC Mobile players can visit the Football Centre in the app to play each matchup for themselves. Everyone who watches one of the MLS games inside the app will get in-game currency, along with a one-month free trial to MLS Season Pass.

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After the concept was revealed during the Nintendo Direct in late March, the Virtual Game Card update for the original Nintendo Switch has now gone live. However, reports are now surfacing that along with that update, a loophole allowing multiple Switch systems to share one digital copy of a game for online play has been closed, which forces each Switch to now own its own copy of said game.

According to Eurogamer, before the update, if a single Nintendo Account was logged in to two separate Switch devices, those devices could both boot up a game owned by that account and play it online together. With the new update, if one Switch has the game booted up and is playing online, the other is no longer able to join them.

The Eurogamer report has discovered a workaround that will allow two Switch systems to play the same game, though without online play, via a new Online Licenses option in the console settings. For this to work, when a Virtual Game Card is sent from one Switch to another, the Online Licenses options must be activated on both consoles. Then:

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