Following a stabbing incident that left two dead at a Pokemon store in downtown Tokyo on March 26, The Pokemon Company has commented on the situation, saying that the store would be temporarily closed and they are fully cooperating with local police.

According to the AP, a man had brandished a knife at the Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo & Pikachu Sweets in Sunshine City. The individual then suddenly turned the knife on a female employee of the store, stabbing her in the neck, before doing the same thing to himself. Video footage of the incident circulating on the internet shows other staff cautioning shoppers to flee. Tokyo police officers rushed onto the scene after receiving multiple distress calls of a rampaging man wielding a knife.

The attacker and the victim, both reportedly in their 20s, were taken to the hospital in critical condition but were later pronounced dead, police said. Police also said that while they're investigating the attack as a murder, there are no further details available.

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Capcom's Street Fighter 6 has an Alex problem, but not with the character himself or anything in-game. Instead, fans have largely decried Alex's ending, which catches up with him after he marries and impregnates Patricia, his step-sister and second cousin. Now, Capcom is answering that backlash with an upcoming patch that addresses some of the criticisms lobbed against it.

Street Fighter 6 Takayuki Nakayama announced the patch online and wrote that the team is sorry "for any confusion that recent topics regarding Alex's story may have caused." Nakayama went on to note that Alex and Patricia's backstories aren't being retconned, but Capcom does "plan to revise certain text passages that may have been misleading in the near future."

We apologize for any confusion that recent topics regarding Alex's story may have caused.
While we have not changed the characters’ backstories,after internal review by the development team, we plan to revise certain text passages that may have been misleading in the near future.…

— TAKA-nakayama (@takaNakayama) March 26, 2026

Nakayama also provided a link to a short story on Street Fighter 6's official site that reaffirms the connection between Alex and Patricia. They're still step-siblings and he still held her as a baby. The only real change it makes is that they didn't know each other well for most of her life until he came to her rescue as an adult. The story doesn't seem to definitively say whether they're still second cousins or not.

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A small group of people inside esteemed developer Valve are "looking at some AI stuff," according to Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead, and Portal writer Erik Wolpaw.

He said in an interview with MinnMax that he's learned "a bunch of stuff" from experimenting with AI, but he has no worries that the implementation of the technology will take over the creative writing process. That's because, in its current form, AI is "pretty bad" at creative writing, as reported by GamesRadar.

"We've really been messing around with it. And like art, there's a lot of questions about that, but I don't think it's going to--anytime soon--be writing novels that are better than human," he said.

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The rumors are true--Fox McCloud, protagonist of Nintendo's Star Fox, will be in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The film's official social media account confirmed his appearance by sharing a character poster for the anthropomorphic pilot.

It's unknown who will voice him or how prominent Fox's role will be, but the fact that he has his own poster seems to indicate that it'll be more than just a cameo. The poster also features his signature Arwing aircraft in the background. With Mario and friends being new to galaxy traversal, Fox makes a lot of sense as a cosmic guide and traveling companion.

Fox's appearance will come nearly 10 whole years after the release of the last new Star Fox game, the often-maligned Star Fox Zero for Wii U--unless you count the belated release of Star Fox 2 in 2017 for the SNES Classic microconsole. The character last showed up in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2018. The first Super Mario Bros. movie made a nod to the Star Fox franchise by featuring an Arwing figure in Mario's apartment. Being in the new Mario movie will certainly energize the Star Fox fanbase, who have been craving a new game in the series.

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Former Call of Duty developer Jason Blundell's new studio with Sony, Dark Outlaw Games, was shuttered this week, and now more details about the team and its game have been revealed.

Blundell and the game's level designer JC Farmer discussed the project on a livestream. To begin with, Blundell said it "f**king sucks" that the 20-person studio got shut down, but he said he understands these things happen when you work for a big company like Sony.

He also stressed that it's common for games to be canceled earlier in development. He said Dark Outlaw may have gotten more attention in this regard because the studio was owned by Sony.

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By our rough count, we've had several dozen video game showcases this year already, and it's not even April! Next up on the block is Microsoft, as a new Xbox livestream is kicking off today. While January's Developer Direct was focused primarily on upcoming games from Microsoft's first-party studios, today's Xbox Partner Preview is giving several other studios a chance to shine. If you're keen to see what they've been cooking up, here's when and how you can watch. [Update: The show is now live, and you can follow along with our Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 announcements roundup.]

Xbox Partner Preview Start Time

The Xbox Partner Preview starts at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 5 PM BST on March 26.

• 10 AM PT
• 1 PM ET
• 5 PM BST
• 2 AM AEST (March 27)

How to watch the Xbox Partner Preview

You can catch the livestream through Microsoft's official Xbox YouTube and Twitch channels, or you can watch the presentation on this page, in the video embedded above.

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Minecraft's latest update, Tiny Takeover, has just been released, and with it comes a complete overhaul of the baby mobs in the game. From chicks to zombies, villagers to kittens, not a single mob has been skipped for this revamp. We caught up with Minecraft's product manager, Anna Lundgren, to talk about all things tiny, as well as what may, or may not, be on the cards in the future.

The Minecraft game-drop format started a little over two years ago, and saw the annual update split into four smaller drops spread throughout the year. Tiny Takeover came around, Anna says, because the mob artist hadn't been "super happy" with the game's babies for a while now. "We just wanted to make them cuter, more lovable, and have more unique personalities," she explains. "I think after having done Chase the Skies, Copper Age, and Mounts of Mayhem, they all leaned into very different aspects of the game than this drop does. It felt like it could be good timing to lean into the more adorable and cutesy side of Minecraft, even though some of them are still very hostile."

This, of course, brings up the question of player morality. If a tiny hostile mob is this much cuter, how are we supposed to face off against them? "I think you feel that way as a player stepping out into the night and seeing a baby zombie coming--it's really cute! But as soon as it gets close enough and attacks you, I think you'll be able to throw that moral doubt away," Anna laughs. Minecraft has always had dark and scary aspects to it, with the more dangerous mobs coming out at night, the deadly Warden that lurks beneath the surface, and Creepers that could blow your entire build to smithereens with barely a second's notice. It's also been a place for bright, fun, and even cute interactions. As Anna notes, it's easy to enjoy the game without making it too intimidating, which is why hostile mobs got the cute treatment, too. "It should have scares in there, but also you need the cuteness! It's so important, because it opens up avenues for so many different ways to experience Minecraft," she explains.

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The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Manga Box Set

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Ghost in the Shell is one of the most important franchises in manga and anime. The series began as a manga created by Masamune Shirow, which has seen numerous sequels, film and anime adaptations, video games, and more. It's even set to receive another anime adaptation courtesy of one of the best contemporary anime studios, Science Saru, set to premiere in July 2026. If you're looking to experience the source material before this new anime series drops, you're in luck--the original manga and several of its sequel books were reprinted earlier this year with the gorgeous The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition box set, and thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale event, you can snag the three-book set for just $107, saving you nearly 25% compared to its $140. This is a temporary price cut that will only be available during Amazon's sale, which ends on March 31.

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The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Manga Box Set includes three deluxe hardcover volumes housed in a slipcover case. The first is the original The Ghost in the Shell that restores the scenes and artwork from the original Japanese version of the manga that were removed for the western release. The set also includes both manga follow-ups, The Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human Error Processor and The Ghost in the Shell 2.0: Man‑Machine Interface.

Along with the books, the collection also comes with a set of ten 10-ich posters based on the rare 1997 Cyberdelics releases. Each posted is printed on etched metallic vinyl stock with holographic spot gloss finish--in other words, these are high-quality prints. There's also a set of multi-colored Fuchikoma robot stickers and an additional poster with information about Shirow's creative process.

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Just about everything related to PC and console gaming seems to be increasing in price lately, but fortunately, these Amazon Spring Sale deals on Razer products are a welcome exception to that rule. Razer has established itself as one of the most popular brands around for its high-quality gaming accessories and peripherals, and the sale includes some deep discounts on Razer headsets, controllers, and gaming chairs.

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A good gaming chair goes a long way, and if you're looking to invest in a throne that won't break the bank, then check out these deals on the Razer Iskur V2 X. This particular model--available in both grey and black--improves on its predecessor with a wider seat and breathable fabric, as well as an integrated lumbar arch that's designed to encourage a better seating position. Normally $300, it's on sale for just $250.

• Razer Iskur V2 X (Grey) -- $250 ($300)
• Razer Iskur V2 X (Black) -- $250 ($300)

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With recent releases like Arc Raiders and Marathon encouraging players to team up and chat to their fellow gamers, having a headset for these occasions is always a good idea. Amazon is offering several of Razer's best headsets for up to 50% off, like the BlackShark V2 Pro for $100 (was $200). This wireless headset offers a strong battery life of up to 70 hours, premium materials, materials, and a HyperClear Super Wideband mic, making it a solid option for teamwork and esports games.

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The current Xbox wireless controller is one of the best gaming peripherals, and with the Amazon Spring Sale, you can save on this device. Normally $65 for the Carbon Black version, it's now $45, and several other colorways are also discounted by about 25%. If you want one, we've rounded up the best deals below for you to browse. The specials below include several eye-catching colorways, like Carbon Black, crisp Robot White, and energetic Electric Volt. Amazon is also offering more elaborate designs like the Heartbreaker and Icebreaker variants at a discount. These Xbox controller deals will be available during Amazon's Spring Sale, which runs March 25 through March 31, though they may sell out before the event ends--so be sure to check out the discounts while you can.

Amazon Spring Sale - Xbox Wireles Controller Deals

• Carbon Black -- $49 ($65)
• Carbon Black + USB-C cable -- $45 ($65)
• Deep Pink -- $51.44 ($70)
• Electric Volt -- $55 ($70)
• Heartbreaker -- $59.22 ($80)
• Ice Breaker -- $65 ($80)
• Pulse Red -- $55 ($70)
• Robot White -- $44.65 ($65)
• Shock Blue -- $52.30 ($70)

While it lacks some of the haptic feedback features of Sony's DualSense controller, the Xbox wireless controller excels in other areas. It is one of the most ergonomic controllers, with a shape that is comfortable to hold during long gaming sessions. Its face buttons are tactile, the capture button is well-positioned, and it can be powered in several ways. The rechargeable battery pack is sold separately, but you can use AA batteries or connect it to your Xbox console with a USB-C cable if needed.

Other selling points for the Xbox controller include a hybrid D-pad and textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case, making them comfortable to hold. They can be easily connected to Xbox consoles, PCs, and smartphones. If you want a premium option, you can pick up the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for $160 (was $200). This high-end model works on many platforms and is designed for users to customize it to their gaming style with interchangeable thumbstick and paddle shapes.

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Save $20 when you spend $100 on Lego Sets

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Amazon is offering some free cash, as the site's new Lego promotion gives you $20 in credit for every $100 purchase. The credit will be added to your account 30 days after your item ships, and the promotion applies only once per customer, per account. You won't have access to it in time for this week's Amazon Spring Sale, and you have until July 28 to spend it. Most sets aren't on sale or are only slightly discounted, but there are some specials worth noting.

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With the fine print out of the way, it's time to take a closer look at what's eligible for the promotion. Several licensed Lego sets are on sale, and if you're a Fortnite fan, there are lots to choose from. Sets like the Fortnite Battle Bus ($85), Peely & Sparkplug's Camp ($19), and the Supply Llama ($34) are popular options, thanks to their colorful designs and game-accurate presentation. If you have a young Fortnite fan at home, it might be worth picking up one of those kits, as Lego always makes for a great gift set.

On that topic, we'd also recommend grabbing a Super Mario set or two. With the Super Mario Galaxy Movie out soon, you can bet that demand for the Nintendo plumber will spike, and Amazon has three Lego Super Mario sets on offer as part of the free credit promotion. You can head to the races with the Wario & King Boo kart set ($41.49), chase after them with a combo of Baby Mario and Baby Luigi ($25.49), and the original Mario Kart set includes an interactive Mario figure ($46.74).

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Roblox is one of the most popular games on the planet, and if you're looking to stock up on the game's in-game currency, Robux, Amazon's Big Spring Sale has a nice offer to consider. As part of the sale, Amazon is offering $100 worth of Robux for only $80, representing a savings of 20%.

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This is a digital code, so after you complete your purchase, details on how to redeem will be sent to your email. These details will also be available in your games and software library on Amazon.

Robux can be spent on all kinds of content in Roblox, including new customization items for your avatar and for buying different content in any of the games available on the platform. Also of note is that the gift card comes with a free virtual item upon redemption. The Robux from this offer cannot be used to purchase a Roblox premium subscription, however.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is going on now, and if you're looking for deals on Lego items, you're in luck. In addition to a Lego The Lord of the Rings deal, Amazon has a nice offer on the Lego Icons Optimus Prime 10302 Transformers set.

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The Optimus Prime set normally sells for $180, but right now you can get it for only $153. That's a discount of 15%. Two-day shipping is free with Prime, and there are financing options available as well.

The Lego Optimus Prime set includes 1,508 pieces, and like the character itself, it can convert from robot to truck and back with 19 points of articulation. The set includes his ion blaster, Energon axe, and Energon cube and jetpack.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is underway, and there are numerous offers available on all manner of products. One nice deal you can grab right now is for PowerA's Mario-themed Switch controllers.

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The PowerA wireless Switch controller featuring a Mario design and red color is discounted now from $50 to $30, for a savings of 40%. Prime members can get free shipping within two days.

This is an officially licensed gamepad that works with the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, though it does not have the C button that launches video and voice chat with GameChat. These features are going to be put behind a paywall starting April 1.

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California jurors have found YouTube and Meta--the latter of which owns social apps like Instagram and Threads--liable in a civil court for getting a young adult woman addicted to social media and impairing her mental health.

According to a March 25 CNN report, the jurors have decided that, after a seven-week trial and more than eight days of deliberations, Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design of their platforms, knew their design was dangerous, failed to warn users of those risks, and caused substantial harm to the plaintiff.

Brought to the Los Angeles Superior Court in February 2026, the civil lawsuit accused the social media giants of intentionally hooking the plaintiff as a child onto their apps, which caused her to develop anxiety, body dysmorphia, and suicidal thoughts. The trial has now come to a close with a hefty price tag. The companies must pay a total of $3 million in compensatory damages, while additional punitive damages could also be awarded to Kaley, the now 20-year-old plaintiff, and her mother. Meta bears 70% of the responsibility for the harm caused, with YouTube fronting the other 30% of the bill.

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Nintendo has announced that starting in May, digital versions of games it releases exclusively for the Switch 2 will have a different price tag than the physical version.

The company shared the news on its official website on March 25. Beginning with preorders for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a side-scrolling platformer that launches on May 21, digital Nintendo Switch 2 games "will have a [Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price] that is different from physical versions." This means that, from May onward, any Nintendo game that's exclusive to the Switch 2 will have two difference prices between the digital and physical versions.

"Nintendo games offer the same experiences whether in packaged or digital format, and this change simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format and offers players more choice in how they can buy and play Nintendo games," the company said in the news release. "As always, retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, and pricing for each title may vary."

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Cinephiles on a budget, this is your lucky week. Amazon has kicked off its Spring Sale and is hosting a massive Buy Two, Get One Free promotion on movies, books, and more. If you want fresh Blu-rays, now is the time to get some of the best Hollywood movies for cheap. To take advantage of this sale, pick three eligible items from the list. The lowest-priced item will be deducted from your basket, giving you that item for free at checkout. You can mix and match Blu-rays, books, and more, as long as they have the B2G1 Free label on their store pages. To help you out, we've made two lists below for 4K and standard Blu-rays, but there are hundreds of movies to choose from overall. DVDs are also included in the promotion, so you're spoiled for choice. Even better, several of these releases are also included in the other Amazon sale happening right now, the Spring Sale 2026, which lasts until March 31. Any discounts from that promotion apply to the B2G1 price, too, meaning you stand to save quite a bit on Blu-rays this week.

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Keep in mind that there is no guarantee how long these movies will remain part of the promotion. At the time of writing, all the films below are B2G1 Free, but Amazon can change each movie's eligibility at any time. If you see something you like, don't hesitate to grab it.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers launched last July, and was part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate catalog from day one across console and PC. GameSir eventually released its own Xbox and PC wireless controller based on the Soulslike, and it's now available at a discount as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Typically, the GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition controller costs $120 on Amazon, but it's currently 17% off at Amazon, dropping the price to just $100 (was $120). That's more expensive than a standard Xbox controller, but it's also much prettier, and a great accessory if you're playing Wuchang on Xbox.

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The Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition of the GameSir G7 Pro wireless controller is both the first controller GameSir has made for Xbox and part of an official collaboration with developer Leenzee and publisher 505 Games. Its light blue and gold color scheme is based on the Skyborn Might combat skill players can use and the Dragon Scale Armor players can discover in the game. The handles on each side of the controller feature layered UV-resin textures to give it a more tactile feel, while Wuchang's silhouette appears on the controller's main body.

It also features all of the features you'd expect from a basic G7 Pro controller, like GameSir's mag-res TMR sticks, gyroscope capabilities, Hall Effect analog triggers, and four extra buttons on the back of the controller. This controller stands out by working wirelessly with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. You can even wake the consoles from sleep mode with it, which not all third-party controllers can.

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Wes Anderson is one of the most iconic filmmakers of the modern era, creating films with a distinct visual aesthetic that only he can pull off. If you consider yourself a movie buff, you'll want to be familiar with Wes Anderson's body of work. The Wes Anderson Archive: Ten Films, Twenty-Five Years from The Criterion Collection is one of the best ways to buy a large portion of his filmography at once, but it normally costs $500. Luckily, during the Amazon Spring Sale, it has been discounted by 43% to just $286.27.

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The Wes Anderson Archive film collection features 4K restorations of his first ten films:

1. Bottle Rocket
2. Rushmore
3. The Royal Tenenbaums
4. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
5. The Darjeeling Limited
6. Fantastic Mr. Fox
7. Moonrise Kingdom
8. The Grand Budapest Hotel
9. Isle of Dogs
10. The French Dispatch

For the older films from the 1990s and 2000s, these physical Blu-Rays included within this collection are by far the best way to experience them, as they have 4K image quality and support Dolby Vision HDR and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. If you need English subtitles to better understand the spoken word in these visually stunning films, this collection has that too.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is going on now, and one of the best deals we've found is for a popular Lego Lord of the Rings item. It's a fitting day for a discount, too, as March 25 is Tolkien Reading Day.

Amazon is currently selling the Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook Kit for a nice discount. It's marked down from $130 to only $109, which represents a savings of 16%.

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