As part of the Pokemon Presents presentation, The Pokemon Company announced a brand-new Pokemon game for Switch 2, and you don't have to wait to play it.

Pokemon Friends is a new puzzle game out now that aims to "help untangle your mind." Players solve random puzzles and place the yarn they earn into a "Plush-O-Matic" to get an in-game Pokemon plush.

"As you try to make them all, you can track your crafted plush in the catalog. You can also mark your calendar with a stamp each day you play, and then go back and practice the puzzles you played on those days," reads a line from the game's description.

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Billionaire video game industry veteran Gabe Newell, the founder of Valve, has shared his thoughts on the role that artificial intelligence could play in the future of technology.

Speaking to Zalkar Saliev (via PC Gamer) from his yacht, Newell said he thinks it's "incredibly obvious" that machine learning and AI systems are going to "profoundly impact pretty much every single business." He said we could be looking at a huge technology transition on par with the arrival of the computer and the internet.

"So if I had to point to a technology transition to get in front of, it's to figure out how to use AI to do anything better. If you wanna be an accountant, learn AI, if you want to be an attorney, learn AI, if you're gonna be a programmer, you know, make sure that you know how to use the tools that are comfortable with those programming concepts. That all seems super obvious," he said.

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Ironmouse, a female VTuber widely considered the most successful on Twitch, has announced that she is leaving the agency that represents her. Ironmouse has been part of the VShojo agency since November 2020, but in a video posted to her YouTube channel, she alleges that the company owes her "a significant amount of funds," and that it failed to donate more than $515,000 that she raised for the Immunodeficiency Foundation charity.

Ironmouse has a rare primary immune deficiency disease known as Common Variable Immunodeficiency, or CVID, meaning that she has a low- to near-non-functioning immune system. This disease means that Mouse spends almost all of her time bedridden, getting sick a lot, and having to remain isolated. When Ironmouse began streaming, she just wanted to see if she could "make some friends" but she was afraid to show her real face online. That's when a friend suggested that she try using an anime avatar, and she became a VTuber.

After being approached to join VShojo in 2020, Mouse says she spent a long time "considering" whether she could become a corporate VTuber or not. Ultimately, she decided that the benefits of retaining her anonymity and having VShojo handle her payments were good reasons to proceed, and she joined the company in November of 2020. Since then, she and her online friend CDawg, real name Connor, have raised more than $4 million for the Immunodeficiency Foundation through online subathons, where viewers contribute subscriptions on Twitch to raise money for the charity, Cycleathons, where Connor will cycle an extended distance taking donations, and other charitable events.

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The talent behind Critical Role have previously hinted at their collective desire to create a video game. Now, it's finally happening as Critical Role has partnered up with AdHoc, the developer behind the upcoming superhero action-RPG Dispatch.

According to Variety, the new game will be set in Exandria, the world that was created for Critical Role's fantasy campaigns. Critical Role's Travis Willingham also indicated that characters from the Vox Machina, Mighty Nein, and Bells Hells could appear, but the story "would have to be something brand new."

Willingham was instrumental in bringing AdHoc into co-development on the new game after he was cast in Dispatch. He noted that Critical Role wants to follow Dispatch's template and open up the narrative based on player choices.

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After cryptic teases across social media--as well as a special teaser site created just for this new project--Saber Interactive has finally lifted the curtain on its next hellish adventure. Hellraiser: Revival is a new first-person survival horror adventure set in Clive Barker's Hellraiser universe--with an old friend and his original actor in the starring role.

Hellraiser: Revival follows Aidan, whose girlfriend unwittingly unleashes Pinhead--who will be portrayed by Doug Bradley for the first time in 20 years--and his Cenobite horde to drag her to Hell. Aiden must rescue his girlfriend from the Cenobites by following her into Hell, which the players will do in a first-person survival horror setting.

Aidan will use the Genesis Configuration puzzle box, along with an arsenal of other weapons, to fight the horrific Cenobite entity. Weapons shown in the announcement trailer--which has a redband version on the game's official website--include a knife and a baseball bat with nails in it, while we also get to see at least one kill with the powerful puzzle box itself.

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A new Pokemon Presents is coming today, which should provide new information on Pokemon Legends Z-A, Pokemon Go, and more from The Pokemon Company. If you're excited for what's next for Pokemon, but you need a way to pass the time, fear not: DJ Pikachu has arrived, and he's bringing an hour's worth of sick beats to lead you in.

The electric Pokemon's DJ set is happening now until the Pokemon Presents begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET, and he's spinning Pokemon-themed music while a timer counts down to the exact start of the show. The set started slowly, with a lone Pikachu falling asleep in front of the DJ booth, but the star has since taken the stage.

The Pokemon Presents livestream was first announced in late May, though no specific details were given as to what would be unveiled during the event. The official Pokemon Go social media accounts have confirmed a "special Pokemon Go announcement" for the show since then, but no other official teases have been released.

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A new look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A was revealed during today's Pokemon Presents livestream, showing off more of the game in action.

The new trailer focused on Z-A's story, which centers around a group of Trainers called Team MZ, who protect Lumiose City and the people and Pokemon within. The player will be recruited into Team MZ as soon as the game begins, and they'll be introduced to Naveen, Lida, Urbain, Taunie, and the rest of the team soon after.

Players will also meet Emma, a detective in need of help with some cases around the city, and Mable, a researcher who asks the player to catch Pokemon for help with research. The trailer also introduced Rogue Mega Evolutions--special in-game battles against particularly tough boss characters--as well as a new Mega Evolution for Dragonite.

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Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition Volume 1

$55 | Releases December 9

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Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition Volume 2

$55 | Releases March 24, 2026

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There's no shortage of must-read manga out there, but if you're looking for a groundbreaking samurai epic, you owe it to yourself to check out Lone Wolf and Cub. Written by Kazuo Koike and illustrated by Goseki Kojima, the manga series is being collected in new Deluxe Edition hardcovers by Dark Horse, and the first two are now available to preorder for $55 each. The first volume releases December 9, and Volume 2 hits stores next March.

Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition Volume 1 $55 | Releases December 9

Lone Wolf and Cub originally ran for 28 volumes from 1970 through 1976. The manga tells the story of Ogami Itto, who once served as the shogun's executioner until he was framed by the rival Yagyu clan and fell from grace. After his wife is murdered, Itto has to raise his three-year-old son on his own as he embarks on the path of the ronin and seeks vengeance.

This new version of the classic manga reprints it an oversized 7" x 10" format so that you can soak up all the beautiful details from the artwork. The cover has a grainy texture, burnishing, and features foil-stamped lettering and illustrations. It also has a built-in ribbon bookmark and is printed in the traditional right-to-left manga format.

At 720 pages, Deluxe Edition Book 1 covers Lone Wolf and Cub Volumes 1-2, with several stories from Volume 3.

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The second Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition keeps the same oversized hardcover format intact, and it's also 720 pages. It retains the same cover aesthetic but with a different character illustration. It will have all of the same premium features as the first book, including a grain-texture cover with foil-stamped lettering and a ribbon bookmark. It collects the rest of Volume 3 as well as Volumes 4 and 5.

The story sees Itto continue his relentless quest for retribution, facing off against enemies while protecting his son. With the bodies piling up, the Yagyu Clan sends both an elite assassin and a skilled swordsman from another rival clan to deal with Itto once and for all.

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If you'd like the full manga collection, Dark Horse does offer omnibus editions that you can collect--priced at $25 each--albeit with a more standard quality in comparison to the deluxe versions listed above. Most of the omnibus editions are on sale for around $20 each.

• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 1
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 2
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 3
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 4
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 5
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 6
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 7
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 8
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 9
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 10
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 11
• Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 12

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Uzumaki Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray)

$35 | Releases September 9

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Uzumaki Standard Edition (Blu-ray)

$20 | Releases September 9

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For decades, Junji Ito has been considered the gold standard for horror manga. The Stephen King of the genre, the Japanese illustrator weaves terrifying tales with horrifically mesmerizing art, and the anime adaptation of his legendary Uzumaki series releases on Blu-ray September 9 in two different editions, including the Limited Edition Steelbook shown below.

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Priced at $35, this edition of the anime comes in an eye-catching steelbook case that perfectly capture's Ito's art and the terrifying power of spirals. Uzumaki is also getting a standard edition Blu-ray for $20.

Uzumaki Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray) $35 | Releases September 9

The steelbook cover is hypnotic, and inside, you'll find portraits of the characters Shuichi Saito and Kirie Goshima inside.

The anime adaptation isn't too long--it has a total runtime of 96 minutes across four episodes--but you are getting bonus materials like trailers, promotional videos, and an art gallery.

As of July 21, Amazon hasn't started taking preorders, but there is a store page.

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The standard edition comes with a regular plastic case and a cardboard sleeve. It includes the same on-disc bonus content as the Limited Edition Steelbook.

Amazon hasn't opened preorders just yet, but we expect it to be available soon.

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Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI

$39.80 (was $45) | Releases March 31, 2026

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Every mainline Final Fantasy game introduces its own lore and cast of characters to the franchise, and Final Fantasy XVI is no exception. Set in Valisthea, a world of magic, cruel gods, and powerful Eikons, Final Fantasy XVI features one of the most mature and gritty settings of the mainline series--but still offers the expansive worldbuilding and fantastical themes the series is known for, along with unique interpretations of Final Fantasy staples like Moogles, Chocobos, crystals, and more. If you want to learn more about Valisthea, you can revisit Final Fantasy XVI's setting with the upcoming Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI. As the title implies, this hardcover book will offer a deeper look at Final Fantasy XVI's many kingdoms, factions, and characters when it launches on March 31, 2026. Preorders are discounted to $39.80 (normally $45) at Amazon.

Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI $39.80 (was $45) | Releases March 31, 2026

Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI is a massive 368-page hardcover book, explores everything from history to geography, music to cooking, and much more. Rather than simply being an encyclopedia cataloging the world of Valisthea, the book is written from the perspective of Valisthean scholar Harpocrates II Hyperboreos--a character you'll encounter frequently in Final Fantasy XVI--with numerous in-world journal entries, letters, and character conversations presented in illustrated full-color pages. Many of the entries are even penned by Final Fantasy XVI voice actors Ben Starr (Clive), Stewart Clarke (Dion), and Christopher York (Gav).

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If you're looking to build your own Final Fantasy library, you can pair Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI with the The Art of Final Fantasy XVI. Published last year, the massive hardcover art book offers hundreds of pages of concept art, illustrations, and behind-the-scenes development materials for the game. The book is currently on sale for just $22, a nice 45% discount compared to its normal $40 price. There's also the Final Fantasy XVI Poster Art Collection book, which collects 33 posters featuring illustrations from the games, including pieces of the main characters, the Eikon summons, and more. Normally $35, it's on sale for $20.44.

Of course, the best way to experience Final Fantasy XVI's world first-hand is with the games itself. If you're on PS5, you can grab it for $24.88 (was $40) at Amazon, while PC players can get it for $50 on GMG. While this gets you the base game--which will take you through the main story featuring Clive's struggle to free the world of Valisthea from the control of the giant, magical Mothercrystals--Final Fantasy XVI has also received two paid DLC expansions, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide, that add additional side stories that flesh out the world with new characters, dungeons, side-quests, and unlockable abilities for Clive to master. These are available as separate purchases on PS5 via the PlayStation Store, while PC players can purchase the $70 Complete Edition, which includes the base game, both DLC chapters, and a few extra in-game items.

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Spider-Man: Panel by Panel (Hardcover)

$45.30 (was $60)

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Fantastic Four: Panel by Panel (Hardcover)

$29.24 (was $40)

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If you love Spider-Man comics or vintage Marvel in general, Spider-Man: Panel by Panel is one of the more interesting releases of 2025. Published on July 1, this nearly 400-page book meticulously reconstructs Spidey's earliest comic book adventures. It's the second book in Marvel's Panel by Panel series, which debuted in 2021 with Fantastic Four.

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Spider-Man: Panel by Panel focuses on the hero's first appearance in Amazing Fantasy No. 15 (August 1962) and his first solo title Amazing Spider-Man No. 1 (March 1963).

Each page and panel from first-print editions of the vintage comic books has been captured by award-winning photographer George Spear and upsized--essentially dedicating an entire page to each panel--and reconstructed by graphic designer Chip Kidd.

This oversized format lets readers examine all of the small details of the nuanced art by illustrator Steve Ditko and cover artist Jack Kirby.

The reconstructed comic books are accompanied by commentary from Kidd, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, historian Peter Sanderson, and Sara Duke, a curator for the Library of Congress.

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Amazon has Fantastic Four: Panel by Panel for $29.24, down from $40. Like the Spider-Man entry above, this 260-page hardcover book features super-sized panels that take up entire pages, showing off Jack Kirby's art and Stan Lee's writing from Fantastic Four No. 1 (November 1961).

Fantastic Four's lavish reconstruction was also designed by Chip Kidd. The book contains commentary by Brevoort and Jack Kirby historian Mark Evanier.

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With the Fantastic Four film out in theaters this month, you can also bring some of that action home with a collection of newly released Marvel Legends action figures. The Thing, the Human Torch, Mister Fantastic, and the Invisible Woman all look great, and the set is capped off with a Silver Surfer figure as well.

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Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 3

$20 | Releases October 21

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Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volumes 1 and 2

Volume 1: $18.11 (was $20) | Volume 2: $16.69 (was $20)

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Plants vs. Zombies might not be the powerhouse IP that it once was, but for fans of the game, there are some great graphic novels out there that continue the story of this weird game series. If you're looking for an easy way to catch up on the kid-friendly comic, the Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Editions are your best option. These large, hardcover graphic novels collect numerous previously released issues of the series, making it easy to read through large sections of the story. Two Zomnibus volumes have been released so far, while Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 3 is launching on October 21, and you can preorder is now for $20 at Amazon.

Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 3 $20 | Releases October 21

This Zomnibus collects Plants vs Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo, Plants vs Zombies: Lawn of Doom, and Plants vs Zombies: Greatest Show Unearthed into one 248-page collection. These stories flesh out the cartoony universe of the games with new characters and adventures to read through. The series is written by Paul Tobin, who has also worked on several Marvel series and The Witcher graphic novels for Dark Horse, among others. The series features art by Tim Lattie, Andie Tong, Ron Chan, Jacob Chabot, and Matt J. Rainwater.

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In case you missed them, Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volumes 1 and 2 are also available at Amazon. You'll want to read these Volumes first before diving into Volume 3 later this year, as this is where the goofy adventures start. Both Volumes are 256 pages long, and include the following stories

Volume One:

• Plants vs. Zombies: Lawnmageddon
• Plants vs. Zombies: Timepocalypse
• Plants vs. Zombies: Bully for You
• Additional short stories by Dustin Nguyen, Jennifer Meyer, and Peter Bagge

Volume Two:

• Plants vs. Zombies: Grown Sweet Home
• Plants vs. Zombies: Petal to the Metal
• Plants vs. Zombies: Boom Boom Mushroom
• Additional short stories by Brian Churilla, Cat Farris, Karim Friha, Nneka Myers, Jeremy Vanhoozer, and others

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If you prefer reading smaller format comics, you can grab all of the stories from the Zomnibus Editions in trad paperback editions instead, alongside all the other issues that haven't been collected into Zomnibus editions yet. Check the list below for all the Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels available now.

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• Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 1 -- $18 ($20)
• Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 2 -- $16.69 ($20)
• Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 3 -- $20 | Releases October 21

Trade Paperback Editions

• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 1: Lawnmageddon -- $8.67 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 2: Timepocalypse -- $8.11 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 3: Bully for you -- $11.45 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 4: Grown Sweet Home -- $8 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 5: Petal to the metal -- $8.39 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 6: Boom Boom Mushroom -- $8.89 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 7: Battle Extravagonzo -- $8.57 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 8: Lawn of Doom -- $9 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 9: The Greatest Show Unearthed -- $6.47 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 10: Rumble at Lake Gumbo -- $9 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 11: War and Peas -- $7.16 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 12: Dino-Might -- $10 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 13: Snow Thanks -- $7.65 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 14: A little problem -- $7.32 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 15: Better homes and guardens -- $10.22 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 16: The garden path -- $8.35 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 17: Multi-ball-listic -- $7.89 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 18: Constructionary Tales -- $8.79 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 19: Dream a Little Scheme -- $9.35 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 20: Faulty Fables -- $10.22 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 21: Impfestation -- $7.90 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 22: The Unpredictables -- $9.39 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare Vol. 1 -- $9.31 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare Vol. 2 -- $9.77 ($13)
• Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare Vol. 3 -- $11.67 ($13)

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EA Sports FC 26 Standard Edition

$70 | Releases September 26

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EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition

$100 | Releases September 19

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With most of the big soccer leagues and tournaments wrapping up their 2025 seasons, fans will have to wait until next year for their pro soccer fixes, but thankfully, EA Sports FC 26 drops on September 26 for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, which should make the offseason a bit more bearable. Folks eager for the new entry in EA's annual soccer video game series can preorder the game now at multiple online retailers. Not only are there two editions to choose from, but there are some nice preorder bonuses if you reserve the game ahead of time, too.

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Preordering any version of EA Sports FC 26 gets you the following bonuses:

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Cobra Limited Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$32 (was $50)

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Sylvester Stallone has starred in a bunch of action and drama films that are considered classics, including Rocky and Rambo. Some of his other films, however, fall into the category of cult classics. The 1986 film Cobra is in the latter category. Based on Paula Gosling's 1974 novel A Running Duck, Cobra is a rather absurd action flick with over-the-top violence and writing that often comes off as a satire. As such, it's not all too surprising that Cobra has gained a cult following over the years. Dedicated fans and Stallone collectors can now watch Cobra on 4K Blu-ray for the first time.

Cobra's Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray releases this week (July 22) and is discounted to $32 (was $50) at Amazon.

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The Stop Killing Games movement hits a bit closer for Ubisoft than some companies in part because the publisher is facing a lawsuit for shutting down the servers for The Crew last year. During an Ubisoft shareholders meeting, CEO Yves Guillemot was asked to address the goals of Stop Killing Games and he replied that games aren't meant to "last forever."

Ubisoft shared the text of the shareholders meeting (via Game File), Guillemot said, "You provide a service, but nothing is written in stone and at some point the service may be discontinued. Nothing is eternal. And we are doing our best to make sure that things go well for all players and buyers, because obviously support for all games cannot last forever. But that's an issue that we're working on. That's something that the industry at large is working on, to minimize impact on players. But clearly that's something you need to factor in."

Stop Killing Games was started last year by YouTube host Ross Scott in the aftermath of Ubisoft's decision to sunset The Crew. The movement challenges the legality and ethics of publishers' decisions to shut down games that have previously been sold to consumers. The EU lobbying association Video Games Europe recently responded that Stop Killing Games' proposals to keep older games alive "would curtail developer choice by making these video games prohibitively expensive to create."

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For years, Destiny 2 players have been wondering when the game would take them to a location teased way back before the original Destiny was even released: Old Chicago. With the release of its latest expansion, Edge of Fate, it looks like we might have at least a vague answer: soon.

Echoes of Fate seems subtle on this point, at first. Though the story is set on Kepler, a new location flung way out toward the edge of the solar system, it deals a lot with time-bending looks back into the past, and a few hints toward the future. You get your first hint about Chicago when Lodi, the expansion's new character, gets a glimpse of the future. He mentions standing with the Guardian, Destiny's player character, on the shores of Lake Michigan--the Great Lake on whose shores Chicago is found.

And then there's the train. The campaign's opening cutscene sees series mainstay Ikora Rey nearly getting run over by a subway train seemingly zapped across time to appear in Destiny 2's far-flung futuristic post-apocalypse. Trains are all over the expansion, acting as a story touchstone, a sort of reality-bending entry point for different areas in the new location of Kepler, and the expansion's defining image.

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For years, Destiny 2 players have been wondering when the game would take them to a location teased way back before the original Destiny was even released: Old Chicago. With the release of its latest expansion, Edge of Fate, it looks like we might have at least a vague answer: soon.

Echoes of Fate seems subtle on this point, at first. Though the story is set on Kepler, a new location flung way out toward the edge of the solar system, it deals a lot with time-bending looks back into the past, and a few hints toward the future. You get your first hint about Chicago when Lodi, the expansion's new character, gets a glimpse of the future. He mentions standing with the Guardian, Destiny's player character, on the shores of Lake Michigan--the Great Lake on whose shores Chicago is found.

And then there's the train. The campaign's opening cutscene sees series mainstay Ikora Rey nearly getting run over by a subway train seemingly zapped across time to appear in Destiny 2's far-flung futuristic post-apocalypse. Trains are all over the expansion, acting as a story touchstone, a sort of reality-bending entry point for different areas in the new location of Kepler, and the expansion's defining image.

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Oh, snap! Second Dinner has officially announced the Marvel Snap: Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series, a global tournament initiative launching on August 9, 2025. This free-to-enter competition is open to all players regardless of rank or experience and is aimed at bringing together the community and showcasing players' creativity. The series will be broadcast live on the game's official Twitch and YouTube channels.

Registration links will be shared on the official Discord ahead of each event, along with full rules, format, and support in dedicated channels.

The Golden Gauntlet Series will include three regional "Open Qualifier" tournaments, leading up to a global finals event in November called the Golden Gauntlet Worlds. Each regional event will follow a standardized format: Six rounds of Swiss-style playing (a fixed number of rounds, with pairings based on performance rather than elimination), followed by a top 16 single-elimination bracket, with prizes awarded to the top finishers.

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The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook

$11.63 (was $28)

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Stardew Valley fans can get the game's official cookbook for super cheap at Amazon or Walmart right now. The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook is up for grabs for only $11.63 in hardcover. Published last May by Random House Worlds, the nearly 200-page cookbook has a $28 MSRP, so you're saving over 50% with this deal. If you're looking to get some early holiday shopping done, Stardew Valley fans would surely appreciate this collection of recipes and illustrations based on the wildly popular farm life sim.

The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook $11.63 (was $28)

If you're interested in this deal, we'd recommend snagging it as soon as possible. This is the lowest price yet for the best-selling cookbook, and it's unlikely that it will remain this cheap for long. It's one of the most popular seasonal cookbooks on Amazon at the moment.

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Not only is it an official piece of Stardew Valley merch, but Eric Barone--aka "ConcernedApe," the solo developer behind Stardew Valley--co-authored the cookbook along with Ryan Novak, who also wrote the Stardew Valley Guidebook and Hollow Knight Wanderer's Journal.

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Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray

$38 | Releases September 2

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The late '90s were a great time for sci-fi films, and one of the highlights of that era was Lost in Space from 1998. Based on the 1965 series of the same name, the cult-classic movie directed by Stephen Hopkins is getting a Special Edition 4K Blu-ray release from Arrow Video that is available to preorder now for $38 ahead of its launch on September 2.

Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray $38 | Releases September 2

The Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray includes a brand-new 4K restoration of the film created from the original camera negatives approved by director Stephen Hopkins, plus a long list of bonus materials, including several all-new interviews exclsuive to this new Special Edition. The case features a reversible sleeve with the original theatrical poster on one side, and newly commissioned artwork on the other. The set comes with an illustrated collector's booklet featuring film critic Neil Sinyard, articles from American Cinematographer, and an excerpt from the original production notes.

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Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray Bonus Features

The new Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray includes a long list of bonus features, including all-new content like interviews with Hopkins, screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, and more, plus several archival extras from previous DVD and Blu-ray releases like audio commentaries, deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, and more. Check the full list below.

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