Razer has a new collaboration in the works with Pokemon, having teased the news on social media. It will be officially revealed later this month.

The gaming company shared a post on Twitter on July 7, with the question, "Are you ready for a new journey?" while tagging the official Pokemon account, along with the date and time of the announcement for July 17 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. A short video with yellow fonts on a black background with the Razer logo pulsing with electricity suggests that this could be Pikachu-related.

Are you ready for a new journey?
Razer | @Pokemon, July 17th 8AM PT pic.twitter.com/h3flx3RYkj

— R Λ Z Ξ R (@Razer) July 7, 2025

Based on replies from Razer's account (via PCGamesN), it seems this may be a collaboration that won't be region-locked, as has been the case with Razer and Pokemon partnerships in the past.

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Dynasty mode is one of the most popular game modes in College Football 26, and rightfully so. You're given the reigns of an entire school program and entrusted with making every decision regarding the team you put on the field. At the start of a Dynasty playthrough, you're able to pick your school and whether you're a head coach or offensive/defensive coordinator. If you choose to be a head coach, you then need to decide if you're going to use the school's real-life coach or design your own coach.

If you opt for the latter option, you get to fully customize your coach's appearance just like you would a custom player in Road to Glory. However, creating a custom coach also means you need to select a Coach Archetype, which can be a tricky task in College Football 26. To see the differences between the three Archetypes and which one you should pick, check out the guide below.

What are the Coach Archetypes in Dynasty mode?

If you played any College Football 25, then the Dynasty Archetypes will be familiar, as they're the same ones that are in College Football 26. There are three in total, and they are:

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Sounds like Disney is cooking up something in the world of video games. A couple of job listings went up on the Disney Careers website at the end of last month, for senior and regular gameplay engineer positions. As is par for the course for listings like these, what exactly it is you'd be working on wasn't mentioned, but it does say that Disney is "building an expert development team that will be building a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world."

Both roles mention Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, so it sounds like it might be a cross-property project. Notably, it also mentions that having experience in Unreal Editor for Fortnite and Verse (the programming language used for UEFN), making it sound like these roles could be for Disney's previously announced metaverse within Fortnite. That deal saw Disney invest $1.5 billion into Epic Games, though we're yet to see any results from it bar the usual collaborations Fortnite features.

Earlier this year, prolific Fortnite leaker Hypex shared that this Disney metaverse had been moved into a "stable" build/branch, but aside from the initial announcement last year, there's only been a small tease about how the house of mouse's theme parks might integrate with the game.

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Following the success of its debut title, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Surgent Studios has opted to explore an entirely different genre with its next game: psychological horror. With Dead Take, the studio sets its sights on creating a tense and atmospheric experience that tasks players with splicing together live-action footage as they explore a Hollywood mansion and the dark side of fame. It's a hard pivot and a tall order, but a first look at the game's lead actors stepping into their roles definitely inspires some confidence.

GameSpot can exclusively share a look at lead actors Ben Starr (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Final Fantasy XVI) and Neil Newbon (Baldur's Gate 3, Detroit: Become Human) as seen in the game's live-action segments. Both clips are presented as footage from audition tapes, and see the characters nervously introduce themselves before disturbing supernatural elements cut in. As someone who has, yet again, fallen into a major Baldur's Gate 3 pit, hearing our beloved Astarion put on a deep American accent definitely surprised me--but not as much as the clips' final moments.

In Dead Take, players take on the role of Chase Lowry (Newbon) as he tries to uncover what happened to his close friend Vinny Monroe (Starr). As Chase explores the luxurious-yet-eerie Los Angeles mansion Vinny was last seen at, he is forced to wade through footage of the pair in an attempt to make sense of what happened. It's worth noting, however, that prior to Vinny's disappearance, both he and Chase were auditioning for the same role in a critically-acclaimed filmmaker's next movie, hinting that there might have been a bit of animosity between the pair. And yet, jealousy isn't the only dark force at work, as there seems to be a strange supernatural element to the game as well.

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Since Pope Leo XIV was elected, Pokemon fans had some fun with the Popplio meme, which saw the seal-looking water-type creature donning a mitre. Recently, though, a lucky and devout Pokemon fan had the pleasure of making the meme a reality of sorts when the Holy Father signed his Popplio card during a youth trip to Italy.

Talking about his experience on Reddit, the fan known as ReptileCake said that Pope Leo got a small chuckle from the interaction. He brought two cards with him, one for the Pope to bless, and the other to sign.

"I introduced it as Popplio because it sounds like Pope Leo," ReptileCake wrote on Reddit earlier this week. "He laughed, probably as a courtesy, but he did know about Pokémon cards, he even showed it around to the guards around him. Then I asked him to sign a copy for me, and he was happy to oblige."

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Later this week, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will officially launch on consoles and PC. But if you're willing to pay for early access, you can play Pro Skater 3 + 4 right now.

Activision Blizzard has released Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - Deluxe Edition Upgrade on PSN and Xbox and PC. For an extra $20, players can join the three-day early access ahead of the game's official launch on July 11. If you're a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscriber, that's all you'll need to start playing right now. Those on PlayStation (and those on Xbox/PC without a Game Pass subscription) will need to outright buy the $70 Digital Deluxe Edition.

The Digital Deluxe Edition also includes the Doom Slayer and the Revenant as playable skaters, each with their own secret moves and skate decks. Doom Slayer also has two unique outfits as well as the Unmaykr Hoverboard skate deck. Additionally, the in-game soundtrack has songs that aren't included in the standard edition as well as exclusive Create-a-Skater items.

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Universal Orlando Resort is bringing a peek into the magic, adventure, and thrills of its brand-new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, to the heart of San Diego during the annual Fandom Party on Thursday, July 24. Taking over FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Universal-sponsored celebration will transport party guests into first-of-its-kind immersive experiences inspired by the park’s five incredible worlds.

Following the May opening of Universal Epic Universe, fans will get a special preview of what awaits them in Orlando. From the wonder of Celestial Park and the spellbinding magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, to the vibrant SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™-Donkey Kong Country™, the heroes of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and the legendary monsters of Dark Universe, this activation brings each world to life for fans in a way only Universal can.

The Fandom Party is one of the most anticipated events of San Diego’s convention week, and this year Universal Epic Universe is at the center of it all — offering fans, creators, and industry insiders a night to explore their fandoms like never before.

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This September will be the 30th anniversary of Doom's arrival on the Super Nintendo. But Limited Run isn't waiting around to get the party started. The physical-media brand has debuted the first look at the Doom SNES collector's edition, as well as the special rumble controller that will be compatible with it.

On Friday, July 11, preorders will open for the Doom collector's edition and the Doom standard edition, which will go for $175 and $100, respectively. Both versions include 14 new levels that weren't on the original SNES release, as well as nightmare mode, circle strafing, performance enhancements, and rumble support on playable SNES cartridges.

Doom collector's edition (SNES).

The collector's edition features a blood-splattered cartridge, an embossed foil box, a 12" x 16" poster, and an instruction booklet. However, it does not include a controller. If you want to try out the new SNES rumble controller, then you'll have to order that separately for $35. Preorders for the controller will also open on July 11.

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The Girls' Frontline series is back in a big way with the release of Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium—now available on PC and mobile! This free-to-play strategy RPG sequel builds on everything fans loved in the original game, now with a fully 3D battlefield, evolved mechanics, and a fresh roster of Tactical Dolls (T-Dolls) ready for action.

Whether you're a returning Commander or just starting out, Exilium offers a gorgeous, anime-inspired experience thanks to next-gen rendering tech, deep tactical gameplay, and a variety of mini-games to keep things fresh. It's everything you loved about the original and so much more.

Battle-Ready T-Dolls Take the SpotlightSpringfield and Peri are ready for action.

The latest update brings new Elite T-Dolls to recruit, with increased drop-rates for Springfield, Peri, and Mechty (Rerun). Each brings their own strengths to your squad—and yes, you can deck them out in stylish outfits, too.

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Babylon 5: The Complete Series on Blu-ray

$52.49 (was $135)

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Babylon 5: The Road Home

Blu-ray: $12 (was $23) | 4K Blu-ray: $21 (was $34)

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Sci-fi fans can save big on Babylon 5: The Complete Series at Amazon. The Blu-ray box set carries a retail price of $135, but Prime members can add this 21-disc collection to their media shelves for only $52.49 during the retailer's Prime Day 2025 sale (July 8-11). This is by far the best price yet for Babylon 5 on Blu-ray.

Babylon 5: The Complete Series is just one of many awesome science fiction TV series on sale for a great price during Prime Day. We've included a list of sci-fi highlights at the bottom of this article.

Babylon 5: The Complete Series on Blu-ray $52.49 (was $135)

The box set contains all 110 episodes remastered in 1080p. It also includes The Gathering, the TV movie that served as Babylon 5's pilot episode in 1993. Babylon 5 ran for five seasons before wrapping in 1998. In total, this 21-disc box set features nearly 79 hours of '90s sci-fi goodness.

What makes this version of Babylon 5 notable compared to other releases over the years is that it's the first time the show has ever been remastered in high definition, giving fans a sharper look at J. Michael Straczynski's groundbreaking show. Released during the golden age of '90s sci-fi, Babylon 5's use of CG technology to craft its space station and interstellar dogfights put Star Trek to shame, as its rival still relied heavily on practical effects and models.

If you've never watched it, Babylon 5 is set on the titular space station and features a melting pot of human and alien cultures striving for intergalactic peace. Of course, sinister forces would rather see war consume the galaxy, and each season focused on growing threats to stability across the cosmos.

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You can pair the series box set with The Road Home, the well-received CGI animated movie that released direct-to-video in 2023. Amazon has the standard Blu-ray edition for $12 (was $23) and the 4K Blu-ray version for $21 (was $34).

Babylon 5: The Road Home is the first piece of Babylon content with a 4K Blu-ray release. It's the seventh Babylon 5 film. Outside of The Gathering, which is included in the Blu-ray box set, the othe five films haven't been released on Blu-ray. You can find DVD versions of several of them, but if you really want to own all six released prior to The Road Home, Babylon 5: The Complete Collection on DVD is available for around $90. This set comes with all five seasons, the movies, and the short-lived spin-off series, Crusade.

Babylon 5 movies & spin-offs

• Babylon 5: The Complete Series + 5-Movie Collection + Crusade (DVD) -- $85
• Babylon 5: The Road Home (4K, 2023) -- $13 ($18)
• Babylon 5: The Road Home (Blu-ray, 2023) -- $10 ($15)
• Babylon 5: The Gathering & In the Beginning (DVD, 1993 & 1998) -- $15
• Babylon 5: Legend of Rangers (DVD, 2002) -- $17
• Babylon 5: The Lost Tales (DVD) -- $13
• Crusade: The Complete Series (DVD, spin-off) -- $13.79

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• Babylon 5: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $52.49 ($135)
• Battlestar Galactica: The Definitive Collection (Blu-ray) -- $40 ($80)
• Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $59 ($100)
• Doctor Who: The Complete David Tennant Collection (Blu-ray) -- $15 ($45)
• Doctor Who: The Jodie Whittaker Collection (DVD) -- $15 ($45)
• Doctor Who: The Jodie Whittaker Years (Blu-ray) -- $26 ($55)
• Doctor Who: Seasons 1-4 and Specials Collection (Blu-ray) -- $26 ($55)
• Farscape: The Complete Series - 25th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) -- $125.49 ($220)
• The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series (DVD) -- $19.49 ($26)
• Twin Peaks: From Z to A - Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $47.30 ($70)
• Twin Peaks: The Television Collection (DVD) -- $30.62 ($51)
• Twin Peaks: The Television Collection (Blu-ray) -- $53.79 ($77)
• Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series (Blu-ray) -- $29.24 ($40)
• Westworld: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $37.49 ($113)

Star Trek Deals

• The Picard Legacy Collection (Blu-ray, 54 Discs) -- $161 ($245)
• Picard - The Complete Series (Blu-ray, 9 Discs) -- $45.75 ($70)
• The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray, 20 Discs) -- $57 ($76)
• The Complete Original Series (DVD, 25 Discs) -- $39 ($62)
• The Original Motion Picture Collection - Star Trek I-VI (4K, 15 Discs)-- $72 ($126)
• 10-Film Stardate Collection (Star Trek I-X) (Blu-ray, 10 Discs) -- $43.89 ($56)
• 10-Film Stardate Collection (Star Trek I-X (Blu-ray + Digital, 12 Discs) -- $48.29 ($62)
• Discovery - The Complete Series (Blu-ray, 21 Discs) -- $50 ($70)
• The Next Generation: The Complete Series (Blu-ray, 41 Discs) -- $119.41 ($161)
• Enterprise: The Complete Series (Blu-ray, 24 Discs) -- $63.48 ($91)
• Voyager: The Complete Series (DVD, 47 DVDs) -- $63 ($112)
• The Kelvin Timeline Trilogy (4K, 6 Discs) -- $33 ($51)

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Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Physical Edition

$30 (was $50)

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Konami's remastered collection of the first two Suikoden role-playing games is on sale for a huge discount for Amazon Prime Day. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster's physical edition is $30 for Nintendo Switch and PS5, while the Xbox Series X edition is down to $29. Amazon's deal matches the all-time best price, which was offered by multiple retailers in early June. At the time of writing, Amazon is the only retailer with deals on the Suikoden collection this week.

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Deals:

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Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale is here, bringing huge discounts on various anime Blu-rays, including big price cuts to classics like Dragon Ball. While not every Dragon Ball Blu-ray is discounted in the sale, you can still grab multiple seasons of the the anime for rougly $25 each (normally $45 each). A slate of Dragon Ball Z films are included in the sale as well, including Resurrection F, which sees Frieza escape his hellish torment in the afterlife and power up for his rematch against Goku, and Super Hero, which pits everyone's favorite Namekian Piccolo against his adopted Saiyan son Goku's son, Gohan.

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You can also pick up multiple releases from a couple of Dragon Ball Z sequel series. This includes every episode of Dragon Ball GT in a DVD box set for $20 (was $70). While it wasn't as widely adored as Z when it first aired, it's still worth checking out this series while it's on sale. Dragon Ball GT sought to recapture the magic of the original Dragon Ball series by transforming Goku back into a fun-loving kid who teams up with a squad of allies to travel across the cosmos.

Many years later, Dragon Ball returned with Dragon Ball Super, and several of those seasons are part of the sale, too. Only parts 1, 4, and 10 are discounted, but that's a decent chunk of all-out action that's primarily focused on the Goku Black and the Tournament of Power arcs. Part 10 is especially memorable as it sees Goku attain a new level of power in a last-ditch effort to prevent the end of his universe. There are several other discounts at Amazon this week, and you can check out all the Dragon Ball Blu-ray deals below.

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If Prime Day 2025 wasn't tempting enough, then this Amazon Buy Two Get One Free deal on various comic books might be the final nail in your fiscal resistance this month. Amazon's deal currently applies to hundreds of graphic novels and omnibus editions of Marvel, DC, and beyond. We've rounded up a long list of our favorite deals in the sale below. To get the discount, add three eligible items to your Amazon shopping cart, and the price of the lowest-priced one will be subtracted from your order's total at checkout.

Amazon B2G1 Sale

This includes landmark storylines, such as classics like Frank Miller's Batman: Year One and The Dark Knight Returns, as well as newer releases like Harleen, which is a fascinating look at Dr. Harleen Quinzel before she became Harley Quinn. Another notable pick is the Batman: One Bad Day collection, which is discounted to $83.50 (was $160). This box set compiles hardcover stories featuring supervillains like Bane, the Riddler, and Two-Face, all brought to life by an all-star team of creators.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender Omnibus Boxed Set

$64.53 with coupon code (was $125)

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Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale is now live, bringing big discounts to everything from video games and Blu-rays to comics and manga. One of the best deals is a massive discount on the Avatar: The Last Airbender Omnibus Box Set, which is on sale for just $64.53 (was $125)--that's just shy of 50% off. The set collects the entire Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novel run, which serves as an official sequel to the TV show. This price cut will be available until Prime Day ends on July 11, so you have a few days to cash in on the deal--just make sure to click the coupon on the Amazon store page to get the full discount.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Omnibus Boxed Set $64.53 with coupon code (was $125)

Published by Dark Horse, the Avatar: The Last Airbender Omnibus Box Set includes five omnibus editions, each of which collects specific arcs from the comic run. The entire collection comes in a sturdy slipcase. The five volumes in the set include:

• Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise
• Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search
• Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift
• Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow
• Avatar: The Last Airbender - North and South

The graphic novel series is written by Eisner Award-Winner Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by Giruhiru and created in collaboration with the TV series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The run picks up after the events of the final season, offering fans numerous new stories featuring Aang and the rest of the crew, while also resolving several loose ends left unaddressed by the TV series.

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Beasts of the Four Nations: Creatures from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra

$37.19 (was $40) | Releases September 23

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Beasts of the Four Nations: Creatures from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra (Deluxe Edition)

$80 | Releases September 23

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Ahead of the next Avatar animated series--Avatar: Seven Havens--you can also grab a preorder for Beasts of the Four Nations, a 128-page hardcover bestiary full of in-universe lore and behind-the-scenes details on the wildlife and mythical creatures of this franchise. Available in both standard edition and Deluxe Edition versions, this book was also produced in collaboration with the Avatar creators and it'll be released in September. The standard edition is a hardcover book, while the Deluxe Edition features foil highlights on the cover art, a protective slipcase, and an exclusive lithograph print depicting the cabbage merchant Cai.

The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra art books

We've also included a list of the official Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra art books are available for purchase, as these offer a terrific glimpse into the series with various concept art pieces and illustrations.

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Ubisoft has laid off a number of employees at its Red Storm studio, which has most recently focused on a number of VR initiatives for the publisher, as well as supporting development on titles such as XDefiant.

As reported by IGN, Ubisoft has cut 19 jobs at Red Storm, citing "ongoing, targeted restructuring and global cost-saving efforts" for its reasoning.

Ubisoft released a full statement to IGN, which reads, "Today, Ubisoft made the decision to eliminate 19 roles at Red Storm Entertainment. This step is part of our ongoing, targeted restructuring and global cost-saving efforts, and reflects the needs on the studio’s projects. While this was not an easy decision, it was a necessary one given our operational priorities. We remain committed to supporting those affected with comprehensive severance packages, extended health-care benefits, and career transition assistance. We deeply appreciate their hard work and the impact they’ve had on Ubisoft."

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When Wizards of the Coast introduced the concept of Universes Beyond to Magic: The Gathering in 2021, there was a fair amount of skepticism and worry. Universes Beyond is the moniker used to label cards and sets printed for Magic: The Gathering that exist outside the canonical story of the planes and characters of Magic. Though Universes Beyond could be seen as a sort of creativity-fostering catch-all, more often than not it simply allows Magic: The Gathering to explore different IPs that exist outside of its universe, while adapting those characters and concepts into mechanics and gameplay that fit right into the 30-year-old trading card game. Essentially, it’s Magic’s way to cross over with beloved franchises, while also allowing those IPs to add trading card game adaptations to their portfolios without creating a separate, dedicated game.

When this experiment into licensed IP was announced, Magic’s head designer Mark Rosewater said that Universes Beyond would only exist in “eternal” formats and stay out of Magic’s more competitive Standard format. This decision would allow players to choose to engage with outside IP like The Walking Dead, Street Fighter, Fallout, or Assassin’s Creed in casual or less-sanctioned formats of play, or ignore it entirely if they so wished.

Fast forward to 2025, however, and Universes Beyond has evolved into a different beast. Not only does it make up half of Magic: The Gathering’s tentpole set releases for the year, but with the release of the Final Fantasy set in June, Universes Beyond is now legal in all competitive formats of the game, with Standard the last to include it. Herein lies the problem.

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Batman fans looking to start or expand their collection of movies and TV series starring the DC icon shouldn't miss out on Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale. Amazon's annual event is chock-full of excellent deals on movies and TV series on 4K and standard Blu-ray for Prime members. The Caped Crusader is prominently featured with massive discounts on live-action movies such as Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy ($35) and Tim Burton's two Batman movies on 4K Blu-ray. You can also save big on just about every animated Batman TV series with a home release, including Batman: The Complete Animated Series ($30) and Batman Beyond: The Complete Series ($23.31).

Best Batman Deals in Amazon Prime Day 2025 Sale

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We created a custom Amazon hub filled with Batman Blu-ray deals. It is worth noting, however, that Amazon hubs do not indicate whether a product is eligible for Buy Two, Get One Free promotions. You have to visit the product store page to see that detail. Or you can just scroll through our lists below, as we marked the Batman Blu-rays and box sets that are eligible for Amazon's B2G1 Free Blu-ray Sale. A decent number of these Blu-rays have additional coupons that are reflected in the prices below, but make sure to click the coupon box before finalizing your order. Some offers are exclusive to Prime members, but there are others that anyone can buy.

Prime Day: Batman 4K Movies and Box Sets

The 4K UHD Blu-ray edition of The Dark Knight Trilogy is up for grabs for $35, the best price we've seen this year, and it's B2G1 free eligible. You can also buy the trio of films starring Christian Bale in 4K for $13 each. It's a similar scenario for the four live-action films that released from 1989 to 1997. The Batman 4K Film Collection is available for only $39.59. Alternatively, you can buy your favorites from the set on their own. The beloved Tim Burton-directed movie Batman '89 is only $11 on 4K Blu-ray, and the direct sequel Batman Returns is $13.

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Twenty years ago at E3 2005, Sony showed off a Killzone 2 video as an example of the PlayStation 3's power over its rival console, Microsoft's Xbox 360. However, Sony later admitted that the Killzone 2 video wasn't actually gameplay footage and that it was meant to be a "target render" for the team to achieve. Now, former Xbox boss Peter Moore has shared that he knew all along that the Killzone 2 demo was "BS."

While speaking with The Game Business, Moore recalled that Sony pulled a similar trick to outshine the Dreamcast when he worked for Sega. Sony essentially tried to adopt the strategy a second time to overshadow Xbox 360's launch.

"It was exactly the same tactics of creating a very expensive movie," said Moore. "But when the game came out, it was completely BS. I knew it that night when I watched it. I thought there's no way they're delivering this experience. They were doing the same thing to us as they did with Sega, which is go: 'Alright, cute little Xbox 360 coming out, but the big boys will be out with the PlayStation 3, so you should hang around and wait for that. Because look what we can do.'"

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A consumer rights watchdog in Brazil has launched a legal challenge against Nintendo for its policy of "bricking" the consoles of users who violate the console's terms of service. This policy is a new addition to Nintendo's user agreement. The change took effect on May 7, just a month before the Nintendo Switch 2 launched. Procon-SP, the São Paulo branch of the Brazilian Consumer Protection and Defense Program, has raised a complaint with Nintendo itself, claiming the policy violates consumer rights.

Via IGN, reports of "bricked" consoles have emerged since the Switch 2's launch. Affected users have speculated that bans result from the use of flash memory cards generally, and the MIG Switch device in particular, both of which can be used for piracy. A bricked console cannot access the internet and will display the error code 2124-4508. The ban encompasses paid online features like GameChat and online multiplayer, but also unpaid ones, like downloading patches or verifying Game-Key carts.

Furthermore, it is the console itself that is banned, not just the user account of the offender. This means that purchasing a Switch 2 secondhand could result in buying a "bricked" console, one that cannot access any of the console's online features. According to IGN, this has already happened. Nintendo has stated that such a ban is permanent.

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Bethesda is reportedly full-steam ahead on the Fallout franchise with multiple projects in the fan-favorite RPG series supposedly in development.

Appearing on the Friends Per Second podcast, VGC journalist Jordan Middler made the aforementioned claim, saying, "There are multiple Fallout projects in development." He then goes onto cheekily suggest that one of them is even "that one that I'm sure you're all wanting," teasing a possible remaster of Fallout 3 among the crop of upcoming projects.

Middler had little other concrete news about the exact nature of these upcoming Fallout projects, except that it's "not far enough along" that any of us will be playing one of these games in the immediate future, but even without that knowledge, it's hardly surprising news to hear. Fallout, and Bethesda's other major franchise Elder Scrolls, have long been the among the upper echelon of Xbox's portfolio, and were key factors in Microsoft's $7.5 billion purchase of Bethesda.

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