Ludeon Studios has released RimWorld: Odyssey, a massive new expansion for the sci-fi colony sim. This releases alongside a free 1.6 update that is also available to those who only own the base game.

Odyssey marks the sixth major expansion for RimWorld and includes a focus on exploration. Players will be able to build their own gravship to travel across the planet and explore new biomes, including the glowforest, the scarlands, the glacial plains, and the lava fields. These new biomes also introduces new landmarks, such as cliffs, fjords, and ancient structures where you can find more resources.

The gravship can also take you out of your planet and into space, where there are wrecked orbital platforms, derelict satellites and asteroids to explore and acquire more resources from, though you can expect some dangerous competition from space scavengers and killer mechanoids. You'll also need to ensure your gravship is prepared against the harsh conditions of space, from maintaining power to oxygen pumps to building airlocks to prevent deppressurization.

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The director of the upcoming Resident Evil movie has discussed his vision for the adaptation, including plans to shift away from the source material in some ways, even if it upsets some fans.

In the new issue of SFX magazine (via GamesRadar), Zach Cregger said he isn't aiming to be "completely obedient to the lore of the games" with the film. He didn't elaborate on the specifics of what changes he might make, but Cregger said he isn't planning to break "any major rules" of the franchise.

He also assured fans that he is a "gigantic Resident Evil game fan," adding that he's played every entry in the series and has a specific fondness for Resident Evil 4. He said he can't even count the number of times he's played that game.

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Even before The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a smash hit for Universal Pictures and Illumination, it was rumored that more movies based on Nintendo's classic characters were on the way. Now, it looks like Donkey Kong is on deck to get his own film.

Universal and Nintendo have jointly filed a copyright (via IGN) for an "untitled Donkey Kong motion picture." It's ironic because decades earlier, Universal and Nintendo battled it out in court over whether Donkey Kong infringed upon King Kong. Nintendo went on to win when that case when the company's lawyer demonstrated that Universal had already argued that King Kong was in the public domain.

The two companies buried the hatchet a long time ago, and they collectively raked in $1.361 billion worldwide from the first Mario Bros. movie. The sequel, which is reportedly called The Super Mario World Movie, will be released on April 3, 2026. Nintendo's other major project in Hollywood, the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, was recently delayed until May 7, 2027.

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BioShock creator Ken Levine has shed new light on his upcoming next game, Judas. Speaking to Nightdive's Lawrence Sonntag in a wide-ranging interview, Levine described Judas as being an "old-school" kind of game, adding that it eschews modern trends like online and live service.

"You buy the game and you get the whole thing. There's no online component, there's no live service, because everything we do is in service of telling the story and transporting the player," he said, as reported by GamesRadar.

Levine went on to say he doesn't want to "diss" developers who make those kinds of games, noting that they are expensive to make and companies want to see a return on investment. For Levine and his studio Ghost Story Games, the developer said he feels fortunate that company owner Take-Two gives the team freedom. "We're very fortunate to work at a company where they believe in us enough that they say, 'OK, you've been working on this thing for a long time, it's gonna cost a reasonable amount of money, and we're not gonna push any of that stuff on you,'" he said.

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If you need a little sci-fi survival action, developer Creepy Jar has announced that its upcoming game StarRupture is about to get a three-day closed playtest. Between July 29-31, fans will be able to try out the single-player portion of this multiplayer title.

StarRupture casts players as prisoners who have been sentenced to a penal colony world called Arcadia-7. But instead of being confined in a single physical building, the entire world is your prison and only the best can survive and endure in this harsh environment.

Fans can sign up for the playtest on StarRupture's Steam page. When the co-op is active, up to four players can work together in this world. In the meantime, the single-player playtest will focus on letting players build bases and explore, and build up their survival and combat skills. Character progression will allow players to unlock new mods and new buildings. Additionally, players will be able to customize their abilities to match their play styles.

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Pokemon fans come in all ages and sizes, but players who are out to buy the rarest and most expensive cards may have some serious competition. Simon Cowell--a former American Idol judge and the creator of America's Got Talent--was recently spotted dropping nearly $3k on a Pokemon card. He even posed for a pic with the seller.

The seller behind Onfire Trading Cards shared his picture with Cowell on Instagram (via IGN), and he noted that it was taken at the London Trading Card show. Cowell reportedly paid the equivalent of $2,700 for an Rayquaza VMAX Alt Art card that was graded PSA 10.

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The seller also noticed that Cowell "was picking up all sorts" of rare Pokemon cards while he was at the show.

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If weapons are the stars of Terraria, accessories are the quiet directors backstage. A single slot might not seem like much on its own, but with up to seven of the right trinkets equipped, your humble pixelated self transforms from target practice to terror incarnate.

There’s no shortage of options, especially once you start combining effects or tinkering with modifiers. So, rather than flood you with 37 “great picks” and a dozen situational caveats, we’re cutting through the fat and crowning the best-in-class endgame accessories for each of Terraria’s four core playstyles: Melee, Ranged, Magic, and Summoner. Simple as that.

And yes, you should absolutely still stack damage, crit, and movement speed modifiers like your life depends on it, because it does.

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Terraria might start with a pointy stick and a dream, but it doesn’t stay that way for long. Whether you’re chipping away at slimes in a copper helmet or laying waste to intergalactic horrors with a rainbow laser cannon, weapons are the beating heart of your Terraria adventure.

But with hundreds of options on offer, from melee blades to magic bolts, ranged boomsticks, summoned minions, and whatever the heck the Zenith is, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So let’s break it down. This guide covers every weapon type in Terraria, from the basics to the bizarre, with class-specific insights, examples, and the kind of hard-won wisdom that comes from dying repeatedly to King Slime.

Terraria sword swingMelee Weapons

Melee weapons are your bread and butter, especially early game. They’re typically the simplest to use. Just walk up and whack something. But don't let that fool you into thinking they're dull. Terraria's melee arsenal ranges from humble short swords to screen-filling yoyos and whirling projectiles of doom.

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There's nothing worse in The Sims 4 than encountering bugs in gameplay, especially when you've run into something unusual that's difficult to do a Google search about. It's an inevitable thing, though. The Sims 4 is more than a decade old--it's an early PlayStation 4 game, after all--and so some serious creakiness is to be expected. Things just break down and get messy from time to time.

Fortunately, The Sims 4 has been so popular that it'd be tough to encounter a bug that's completely unique to you. At this point, we've got a fairly clear set of steps you can take to figure out what's wrong when your game is just kinda freaking out on you. Scroll on for your best options.

Reset your Sim(s)

Sometimes your Sims will be going about their business when they just stop responding to orders and seemingly freeze up. It's the most common issue in The Sims 4, and the first thing to try in those situations is to reset the bugged-out Sim in question. To do this, open the cheat console by pressing ctrl+shft+C on PC, or by holding down all four shoulder buttons on Xbox or Playstation. Next, type ResetSim and then the name of the Sim in question--like "ResetSim Dina Caliente." If you've activated cheats (console command "testingcheats true"), PC and Mac users will also have the quicker option of pressing shift while clicking on the Sim, and then choosing the option "Reset Sim (Debug)."

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8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Bluetooth Controller for iOS & Android (Black)

$50 | Officially licensed by Xbox

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8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Bluetooth Controller for iOS & Android (White)

$50 | Officially licensed by Xbox

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8BitDo has partnered with Xbox on a new edition of its Ultimate Mobile Bluetooth Controller. Unlike the original model that 8BitDo debuted last holiday season, the Xbox-licensed model supports iPhone. We'll be testing the revised model in the coming weeks and will update this article with our impressions, but it has the same features as the Android-only original--and that controller is great.

Like all 8BitDo controllers, the Ultimate Mobile Bluetooth carries a budget-friendly price: $50. But even from a manufacturer known for offering customizable pro-style controllers with high-end performance at low prices, the $50 price is a bit surprising. 8BitDo's other collaborations with Xbox--Series X|S controllers, arcade sticks, a keyboard and matching mouse--generally cost a bit more than comparable versions without the Xbox license. But the $50 price here matches the cost of the Android version, and the new one supports iPhone and Android. It swaps the normal 8BitDo home button for an Xbox button, which can be used to pull up the Xbox Cloud Gaming guide menu.

8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Bluetooth Controller for iOS & Android (Black) $50 | Officially licensed by Xbox

The 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Bluetooth Controller is ready to ship now at Amazon with Prime delivery. It's available in two colors, black or white. Both models have black sticks, face buttons with the standard Xbox color scheme, and the retro-style D-pad found on most 8BitDo controller. It has tactile handles that are contoured to look and feel quite similar to a console/PC controller.

The Ultimate's numerous premium components and features make it a serious competitor to mobile controllers that retail for double the price (or more). It has two remappable back buttons that will feel familiar to those who have used one of 8BitDo's Ultimate Controllers for PC or Nintendo Switch.

The full-sized thumbsticks utilize Hall Effect sensors, which offer a smoother feel and are generally more durable than conventional analog sticks because you don't have to worry about stick drift. The right and left triggers are activated via Hall Effect sensors as well. With 8BitDo's Ultimate Software V2, you can remap inputs, adjust stick and trigger sensitivity, and create up to three custom profiles.

The stretchable bridge is large enough to fit all iPhone models and most Android phones. As long as your device is within the range of 100-170mm (3.93-6.69in) in length, you're good to go. For reference, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple's largest edition so far, is 6.42 inches.

The phone cradle offers a secure fit thanks to a few design features. It has a rubberized back and tabs on each side to grip your phone while also preventing scratches. The back sheet of rubber is dotted with a series of button symbols that create a textured feel. Additionally, the bottom corners jut out slightly from the handles for extra support.

Since it connects wirelessly to your device via Bluetooth, you can also use it with Android tablets, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and even the Apple Vision Pro. 8BitDo says the 300mAh battery offers up to 13 hours on a full charge (1.5 hours to recharge).

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Here's a quick rundown of the specs, which are virtually identical to its predecessor. But like all Xbox-licensed 8BitDo controllers, this one doesn't have a turbo button.

• Officially licensed by Xbox for Cloud Gaming
• Available in black and white
• Bluetooth wireless connection
• Cradles iPhone and Android phones
• Stretchable bridge supports devices 3.93-6.69in length
• 2 remappable back buttons
• Hall Effect sticks with metal ringso
• Hall Effect triggers
• Tactile bumpers and D-pad
• Xbox Guide button
• Up to 13 hours battery life
• Charges via USB-C
• Customize settings with Ultimate Software V2:
  • Adjust stick/trigger sensitivity
  • Remap inputs
  • Create custom profiles

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Viture X 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller

$79

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Viture Pro XR/AR Glasses

$359 (was $459) | Get Extra 10% Off

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Earlier this year, 8BitDo released a mobile controller that plugs into your smartphone via USB-C, but it has flown a bit under the radar. Made in collaboration with XR glasses manufacturer Viture, the translucent black 8BitDo Mobile Controller with USB-C is only compatible with Android and costs $79. An iPhone version of the Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate is in the works and is expected to release this year. You don't need Viture XR Glasses to use the USB-C version, but we'd recommend checking out the XR glasses regardless because the wearable display tech is immensely impressive.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 brings together a remake of two more classic THPS games. While the majority of secret skaters from the original games aren't present here, there are seven total secret skaters, depending on how you do that math. Some of them are significantly easier to unlock than others, with one taking an incredible amount of effort to get.

THPS 3 + 4 S-K-A-T-E guides:

• Foundry
• Canada
• College

How to unlock Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4 secret skatersMichaelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one of the secret skaters.

There are five main secret skaters to unlock in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Three of them are available from the start of the game, only requiring you to earn enough money in-game to unlock them. These skaters can be found in the Secret Shop menu, which is a subsection of the main shop menu. This menu is unlocked from the start of the game.

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Bluey: Seasons 1-3 (Blu-ray)

$26 (was $50)

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Bluey: Seasons 1-3 (DVD)

$21 (was $45)

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Blu-ray and DVD box sets of Bluey Seasons 1-3 are on sale for cheap in Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale, which ends in just a few hours (12 AM PT). Released last December, the three-season collection brought the wildly popular animated series to Blu-ray for the first time. You can get Bluey Seasons 1-3 for only $26 (was $50) on Blu-ray or $21 (was $45) on DVD.

Bluey: Seasons 1-3 (Blu-ray) $26 (was $50)

Bluey's Blu-ray box set offers a lot of bang for your dollarbucks, especially at its discounted price. The six-disc collection includes all 154 episodes from Seasons 1-3, which is the full series at the moment. All told, that's 18 hours of Bluey for only $26.

The Blu-ray edition also comes with the "Play Scene Pack," which includes two playmats. One of the playmats shows the Wheeler's house and front yard, while the other is Bluey and Bingo's playroom. Kids can act out their own scenes with six repositionable character stickers: Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, Muffin, and Coco.

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The three-season collection is also available on DVD for $21 (was $45) with Amazon's Prime Day deal. The DVD version doesn't come with the Play Scene Pack, but you are still getting all 154 episodes across six discs.

Prior to the Seasons 1-3 Blu-ray release, Bluey had only ever released on DVD. The three-season set on Blu-ray or DVD offers the best value, but you can buy each season on its own and the first two seasons in a combo pack. The Seasons 1-2 DVD edition is eligible for Amazon's B2G1 Free Sale on Blu-rays and DVDs. Additional coupon discounts are available for Seasons 1 and 2 on their own.

Bluey on DVD:

• Seasons 1-3 -- $21 ($45)
• Seasons 1-2 -- $17.35 ($25) | B2G1 Free
• Season 1 -- $8.60 ($20)
• Season 2 -- $8.46 ($20)
• Season 3 -- $10 ($20)

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Bluey: The Videogame for Nintendo Switch

$20 (was $40)

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Bluey fans can also save 50% on the Nintendo Switch edition of Bluey: The Videogame, which drops the price from $40 down to $20. Released in 2023, Bluey: The Videogame has the same animation style of the TV show and has its own story that plays like an interactive episode in the series. It supports local multiplayer for up to four players--Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli are the playable characters--and has a collection of minigames from episodes of the show.

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Prime Day wraps up today, and if you're still looking to score a deal on some hardware, then you might want to see what Samsung has to offer. Amazon has discounted a bunch of Samsung Galaxy tablets and several pairs of Bluetooth earbuds, including a nearly 50% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE and $100 off Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI Bluetooth Earbuds.

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The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI normally cost $250, but you can snag a pair for $149.72. It's worth noting that Apple's AirPods Pro 2, which also normally sell for $249, are discounted to $149 alongside best-ever deals on both models of AirPods 4, Apple's newest Bluetooth earbuds.

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Jaws 50th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray

$23 (was $30)

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Jaws 3-Movie 4K Blu-ray Collection

$35 (was $80)

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Jaws 3 4K Steelbook Edition

$20 (was $40)

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Jaws is credited with being one of the first Hollywood summer blockbusters, and if you still haven't seen this landmark movie from director Steven Spielberg, then you can grab a deal on the iconic movie and its sequels on 4K Blu-ray during Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale. The deals include the Jaws 50th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray Edition for $23 (was $30), the Jaws 3-Movie 4K Blu-ray Collection--which includes Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge--for $35 (was $80), and the Jaws 3 4K Steelbook Edition for $20 (was $30). These are awesome deals, but they're not sticking around for long--Prime Day ends later tonight, July 11, so grab them while you can.

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Based on the novel by Peter Benchley, Jaws tells the story of a very hungry Great White shark terrorizing the beachgoers of Amity Island. Wit the bodycount rising and the town expecting a massive influx of visitors for the holiday season, it's up to a handful of volunteers to hunt down the man-eating beast and stop it for good. While that sounds like a fairly straight-forward B-movie, Jaws was a triumph at the time thanks to a variety of reasons. The animatronic shark was prone to breakdowns and this led to Spielberg and his crew adopting an effective "less-is-more" approach to crafting the suspense of the film, while the iconic score by John Williams helped heighten the scares.

It might have gone over budget and schedule, but with a wide release across hundreds of theaters, Jaws was a box-office hit in 1975. For the bonus materials, you're getting several lengthy documentaries that explore the troubled production of the film, archival materials, and deleted scenes.

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The other big impact that Jaws had on pop culture was that it kickstarted a new genre of "sharksploitation" movies. Jaws had three sequels, and while they are forgettable, they're still fascinating to watch as they become increasingly silly. You'll find all of them in this boxset, which comes with a range of behind-the-scenes special features.

Jaws 2 saw the return of a hungry shark to Amity Island--and Roy Scheider's Chief Brody--Jaws 3 is set in an underwater aquarium that is besieged by a killer shark, and Jaws 4 got ridiculous with its plot about the titular shark being a serial killer hellbent on revenge. Yes, this was Jaws as a slasher movie, or a splasher movie if you want to get technical.

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We also want to point out that there's a very nice steelbook edition of Jaws 3 on sale. It's possibly the best thing to come out of the threequel, although the film itself is still a weird entry in the series with gorgeous set design released during the height of the first 3D cinema craze. If you have a TV that can play films in 3D, you can watch the movie in that extra-dimension and experience some surprisinggly effective scares in this format.

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We've also included a list of Prime Day deals on movie boxsets below. If Jaws appeals to you, then there's no shortage of classic film series to choose from here as everything from Alfred Hitchcock movies to The Terminator has gotten a nice discount.

For more last-minute Prime Day savings on Blu-rays, video games, and more, check out GameSpot's Prime Day 2025 Deals Hub. You can also check out all the remaining deals over at Amazon.

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Chucky: 7-Movie Collection

$25 (Was $60)

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The '80s gave birth to a new generation of horror with several slasher movie franchises, and if you're looking to build a blood-soaked collection of Blu-rays, you can grab the entire Child's Play series with the Chucky: 7-Movie Collection on Blu-ray. The box set is substantially discounted to $25 (was $60) during the remainder of Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale, which ends today, July 11.

Chucky: 7-Movie Collection $25 (Was $60)

The first Child's Play movie was released in 1988, and it revolved around a serial killer who escaped death by performing a voodoo ritual to transfer his soul into the titular "Chucky" doll. Not wanting to stay trapped inside of a toy body for all eternity, Chucky concocts a plot to murder the family that purchased him and place his soul inside a young boy who knows that he's evil. The film was a surprise hit, and it spawned two more sequels in 1990 and 1991, as Chucky kept managing to to come back from the dead.

Following a hiatus of several years, more Child's Play movies were regularly produced starting with 1998's Bride of Chucky. The box set comes with a chunky selection of bonus materials, examining the creation of the series, its cultural impact, feature commentary tracks from the cast and crew, several featurettes, and much more.

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It's worth noting that this bundle doesn't include the 2019 reboot, which made several major changes to the source material. In this film, Chucky is an AI-powered killer doll--somebody clearly set it to Evil--voiced by Mark Hamill, and the movie also starred Aubrey Plaza. This is available on Blu-ray, and you can pick it up in either standard or 4K formats.

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• Childs's Play 2019 -- $9.50
• Childs Play 2019 (4K) -- $20.10

We've also included a list of several other Blu-ray box sets you can grab during Prime Day. Sticking with horror, you experience the terror of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, as this has been discounted to $20 (was $45), and in the modern era of filmmaking, Jordan Peele's double-feature of Get Out and Us is a masterclass in suspense. If you'd just prefer some straight-up gore, then the Saw series is a great way to lose your appetite--and possibly your lunch.

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Transformers Armada: The Complete Series (DVD)

$23.49 (was $45)

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Transformers Energon: The Complete Series (DVD)

$23.49 ($45)

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Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series (DVD)

$29.87 ($45)

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Transformers: Animated - The Complete Series (DVD)

$24 (was $40)

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Transformers Prime

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We've reached the final day of Amazon's big Prime Day 2025 sale, but the discounts haven't slowed down. Several Blu-rays and DVD sets from multiple animated Transformers shows are on sale for the remainder of the event, including the early 2000s Transformers Armada, the critically acclaimed Transformers Prime, and the back-to-basics Transformers: Animated. We've rounded up all the deals below--just remember the sale ends today, July 11, so check them out while you can.

Transformers Armada: The Complete Series (DVD) $23.49 (was $45)

Kicking things off is Transformers Armada, the first series in the Unicron trilogy. Arriving after the landmark Beast Wars and Beast Machines CG-animated series, Armada returned to the 2D animation of the G1 era and it helped introduce a new generation of kids to the ongoing war between the Autobots and the Decepticons. The series revolved around the discovery of Mini-Cons--human-sized Transformers that could link with their larger brethren and unlock new powers--and the race to claim them by the opposing Cybetronian forces. This first season ran for 52 episodes, and they're all included in this DVD boxset.

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The first sequel series, Energon, was set 10 years after Armada in an era where Earth and Cybetron peacefully coexist. This show began to pick up speed around the looming threat of Unicron, and with Megatron mysteriously resurrected, the Autobots found themselves facing old and new threats aplenty. Energon is notable for blending traditional animation with cel-shaded CG animation, as every Transformer in the show was animated with the then revolutionary tech. It might look quaint by today's standards, but in 2004, this was the bleeding edge of animation.

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Rounding off the Unicron Trilogy was Transformers Cybertron. It's the highlight of the entire saga, as it revolved around a grand story to save Cybertron from being devoured by a black hole. Only the power of the Omega Lock could stop it, and it was up to Optimus Prime and his team of Autobots to visit distant worlds to reclaim the Cyber Planet Keys and save the day. The only problem here? Megatron, who desired to claim the keys for himself and gain godlike power.

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The next big Transformers series would be Transformers: Animated, as it took the IP into a highly stylized direction with its signature art style. Characters were once again animated in 2D, and in a big departure from previous series, Optimus Prime was portrayed as a young and naive leader who slowly evolves into the iconic leader seen in previous shows. Transformers: Animated also put a fresh spin on several other characters, while introducing new Autobots and Decepticons to the mix who went on to become fan-favorites.

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Following the blockbuster success of Michael Bay's Transformers movies, the 2010s would see the launch of Transformers Prime. The CG-animated show had plenty of personality thanks to its stylized designs, and it's easily the best Transformers animated show on this list. Nailing the balance between being kid-friendly and appealing to adults, Transformers Prime felt like an action-packed take on The Iron Giant and it ran for several seasons. All three seasons are available on DVD, and combined, they make for a definitive take on Transformers.

• Transformers Prime: Season 1 -- $8 ($9)
• Transformers Prime: Season 2 -- $15.49 ($30)
• Transformers Prime: Season 3 -- $12.21 ($20)

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On the movie side, Transformers One is a must-have if you consider yourself a fan of the franchise. A huge critical hit--but sadly not a box office success--Transformers One is an origin story for Optimus Prime and Megatron, charting their early days as humble miners during a brutal era of Cybertron where a rigid caste system was enforced. Featuring an all-star cast of actors and incredible animation, you can pick this up on Blu-ray right now at a very good price.

The 4K version is priced at $19.84, and it also comes with the film on a standard Blu-ray disc and a digital streaming code.

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Another new expansion for The Sims 4 has arrived, and Enchanted by Nature shakes up EA's long-running life sim in some big ways. That includes the introduction of a brand-new Fairy occult type, new methods for living off the land instead of in a house, and--most relevant to this article--an entirely new way for your Sims to get sick, called Ailments.

Where the standard illnesses in The Sims 4 don't pop up that often and are easily cured with generic medicine, Ailments are a whole new category of affliction that require specific cures--or help from a magical being with the ability to fix Ailments. Fortunately, Ailments are more annoying than dangerous--they really aren't severe enough to kill a Sim on their own--but their effects can be so disruptive that it's usually better to deal with them sooner than later.

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• How Ailments work

A Sim with an Ailment is usually easy to spot, since some symptoms will be visible on their skin.How Ailments work

Ailments are contagious illnesses that can be caused by catching them from another Sim, being afflicted with one by a Fairy, or by being emotionally out of balance. The contagion factor is real, as hanging out in the same place as an infected Sim has a very good chance of giving your Sim an infection, too. And it's not just direct contact that'll get you--as with real illnesses, interacting with stuff that a sick person has touched can get your Sim sick too.

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Borderlands 4K Steelbook Edition

$28.49 (was $35)

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Borderlands (4K)

$22.49 (was $27)

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Prime Day is one of the best events of the year for cinephiles thanks to the heaps of Blu-rays on sale, but with the event ending today, you'll need to act fast if you're stocking your movie shelf with new releases. While there are a lot of critically acclaimed movies to choose from, there's also one that is a bit of a hard sell: Borderlands. Right now, Amazon is offering a pretty good deal on the Limited Edition steelbook case and the regular 4K version. Both of these editions come with the film on a standard Blu-ray disc and a digital streaming code. The live-action adaptation of the hit looter-shooter video game series wasn't exactly on par with recent efforts like HBO's The Last of Us or The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but if you're brave enough, you can buy the film for yourself to see what all the fuss was about. If you dare.

Borderlands 4K Steelbook Edition $28.49 (was $35)

The Borderlands movie makes several changes to the lore and characters of the games, and it's set on the dangerous alien planet of Pandora. Featuring a mostly miscast roster of actors, the movie revolves around the bounty hunter Lilith (Cate Blanchett) and her mission to find the missing daughter of Atlas, CEO of one of the largest companies in the galaxy.

When things go south, Lilith forms an unlikely alliance with Roland (Kevin Hart), Tiny Tina (Greenblatt), Patricia Tannis (Jaime Lee Curtis), and Krieg (Florian Munteanu) to find answers and a lucrative payday.

Admittedly, Borderlands is not a great movie. It's also not that bad as it's an average popcorn flick to watch if you feel like turning your brain off. Visually, it's colorful, there are numerous Easter eggs to spot, and it comes with the following bonus materials:

• Borderlands: From Game to Screen featurette
• Meet the Team featurette
• All Aboard the Death Choochoo featurette
• Bringing Borderlands to the Screen featurette
• Badonkadonk Time featurette
• Fashion and Action on Pandora featurette
• High Tech Hellscapes featurette

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In case the steelbook edition sells out, the regular 4K version is also available for purchase.

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The best thing about the Borderlands movie is that it makes other video game adaptations much better just by comparison. Several of these surprisingly and suddenly improved films are also on sale for Prime Day, including Doom. The early 2000s take on the classic FPS series arrived too late after the initial heyday of the franchise and too soon for the current incarnation featuring the Doom Slayer, but you're still getting a great action movie with a reliable cast--a Rock-solid roster you might say. This is the recent 4K release that restores a lot of the gore that was left on the cutting room floor of the theatrical release and it's packed with extras.

On the animated side, the Final Fantasy 7 sequel Advent Children is still an exciting return to Midgar, and one that has been enhanced with new content and adjustments to create the ultimate version of the ambitious film. Five Nights at Freddy's was also a surprise hit when it was first released, and for a prime example of how to properly adapt a video game, you just can't beat the groundbreaking work of the Arcane animated series.

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Lego Star Wars - R2-D2 Display Model (2,314 Pieces)

$168 (was $240) | Retired in January 2025

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Amazon has a fantastic deal on the Lego Star Wars R2-D2 display model for adults. Normally $240, the 2,314-piece R2-D2 building set is on sale for only $168. The $72 discount is the best we've seen at a major retailer, and since this set was retired by Lego at the beginning of the year, this may be your last chance to get a deal on it. The R2-D2 deal is an official Prime Day offer, but you don't need to be a member to purchase it.

Amazon launched this particular Lego Star Wars discount on the final day of Prime Day 2025. It joins two other notable Lego Star Wars deals: the Imperial Star Destroyer and Phantom Menace BrickHeadz Collection.

Lego Star Wars - R2-D2 Display Model (2,314 Pieces) $168 (was $240) | Retired in January 2025

Released as part of Lucasfilm's 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021, this R2-D2 is a black-box Star Wars Lego set, which means it's more of a display model and is geared toward adults.

When complete, the 2,314-piece R2-D2 Lego model measures 12.5 x 7.5 x 6 inches, so while it's not an extremely large set in terms of overall space, it's an intricate build with many little flourishes and features that make it stand out as a display piece. This includes interactive components pulled from the movies: rotating head, retractable leg, adjustable periscope, and a front hatch that opens and extends outward. There's also a secret storage compartment for Luke Skywalker's lightsaber.

This R2-D2 model also comes with a display plaque with details about the droid, an R2-D2 minifigure, and a Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary stand for the minifigure. For collectors out there, it's worth noting that this R2-D2 model is the only Lego set with the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary brick.

Lego released a smaller, 1,050-piece R2-D2 buildable figure last year for $100--but it's on sale for $80. The newer R2-D2 is recommended for kids ages 10 and up, and while it still looks great, the build process is not nearly as elaborate as the the larger R2-D2.

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The Dark Crystal 4K Collector's Edition

$54.49 (was $100)

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The Dark Crystal (4K)

$25 (was $31)

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Prime Day ends today, July 11, but before the event closes out, might as well grab a deal on th 4K Colelctor's Edition the weirdest fantasy films of the 1980s, Jim Henson's delightful epic The Dark Crystal. Normally $100, the Dark Crystal 4K Collector's Edition is discounted to $51.76, almost half its usual price. Not only do you get the film in ultra-high-definition, but it also comes with a wide range of physical goodies that fans will appreciate. The standard edition 4K Blu-ray is also on sale for just $25 (was $31)

The Dark Crystal 4K Collector's Edition $54.49 (was $100)

Inside the special edition box you'll find a 1:1 replica of the infamous crystal from the film, stickers, several art cards, and the movie on both 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray discs. For the special features, you're getting a deep dive into the 1982 film with audio commentary, documentaries, photo galleries, and vintage promotional materials. One of the new features here is a Q&A session from a fan event with The Jim Henson Company. Here's the full list of everything included on the discs:

• 4K version of the film
• Standard Blu-ray version of the film
• Fan event Q&A with Lisa Henson
• Audio commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
• The myth, magic, and Henson legacy feature
• The world of The Dark Crystal documentary
• Reflections of The Dark Crystal: Light on the path of creation
• Reflections of The Dark Crystal: Shard of Illusion
• Picture-in-picture storyboard track
• Original Skeksis language scenes with introduction by screenwriter David Odell
• Deleted scenes
• Photo galleries
• Theatrical trailers

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If you don't feel like grabbing the edition above, The Dark Crystal is also available as a standalone 4K Blu-ray, which also comes with a standard Blu-ray and digital streaming code for the film. While you aren't getting any of the extra physical goodies, you are getting all of the bonus materials listed above.

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It's also worth mentioning that Labyrinth is available to purchase right now in standard and Collector's Editions. The special edition also comes with a range of fun extras, like the iconic glass orb seen throughout the movie, stickers, and art cards, all contained inside of an illustrated display box. Labyrinth starred Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, and for the extras, you're getting audio commentary, a fan event Q&A, and a guide on how to do build some neat juggling skills.

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• 4K version of the film
• Standard Blu-ray version of the film
• Fan event Q&A with Brian Henson and Toby Froud
• Contact juggling tutorial
• Audio commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
• Reordering time: Looking back at Labyrinth
• The Henson Legacy
• Remembering the Goblin King
• Anniversary Q&A
• Inside the Labyrinth documentary
• Journey through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of Characters
• Journey through the Labyrinth: The quest for the Goblin City
• The Storytellers: Picture-in-picture track
• Deleted and alternate scenes, including audio commentary with Brian Henson
• Theatrical trailers

For more last-minute Prime Day deals on Blu-rays, video games, electronics, and more, be sure to check GameSpot's Prime Day Deals Hub, or browse the full sale at Amazon.

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