Apple iPad Mini (128GB)

$379 (was $499)

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If you're an Apple die-hard, we assume you have most of the tech giant's flagship devices by your side already. Most of us have iPhones and MacBooks, but not everyone has taken the leap and added a tablet into the mix. If you want to be one of those people, you should really take advantage of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, because the retailer is offering a really big discount on the pint-sized version of Apple's critically acclaimed tablet. Until the sale end later tonight, you can get the 128GB model of the latest iPad Mini for just $379 (was $499).

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Earlier this year, Microsoft unleashed a massive wave of layoffs and game cancellations, including Project Blackbird, an MMO that was described as a cross between Cyberpunk 2077 and Destiny from the team behind The Elder Scrolls Online. Now, that team has reunited to form an employee-owned studio, Sackbird Studios.

The studio shared the announcement on its official site, and noted that Sackbird is self-funded "for multiple years" without the aid of outside investors. That will allow the team to retain full creative control of their own games.

"After years in AAA, we wanted the freedom to take smart risks without waiting for a greenlight or chasing quarterly targets, said Sackbird Studios chief creative officer David Worley in a statement. "We're fully employee-owned and funded, which means we only answer to people who are passionate about games."

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Ubisoft reportedly canceled an entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise last year after determining that its proposed setting--the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era of the 1860s and 1870s--was too controversial for its audience, according to the newsletter Game File.

The game, which was canceled early in development, would have put players in control of a Black protagonist who escaped enslavement and started a new life away from the South. He is later recruited by the Assassins, returns to the South, and confronts prominent racist groups like the Ku Klux Klan.

Three sources told Game File that the game was cancelled due to online backlash after the reveal of Yasuke, a historically-inspired Black samurai, as a protagonist in Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the uneasy political climate in the United States. Developers working on the project were upset, believing that the company was giving in to perceived controversy.

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Roku Ultra

$69 (was $100)

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Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025)

$18 (was $30)

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Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

$24 (was $40)

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Roku Streaming Stick 4K

$30 (was $50)

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Looking to finally cutt the cable cord and switch over to streaming? Well, you're in luck. If you act fast, you can score big savings on four different Roku streaming devices during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale. These deals include the beefy Roku Ultra for $69 (was $100) and the sleek Roku Streaming Stick HD for $18 (was $30), among a few others. Not only are these pint-sized streaming hubs affordable, but they also provide access to Roku's intuitive user interface that consolidates all your favorite streaming apps in one place. Check out our favorite Roku deals from Prime Big Deal Days below, and check out the rest of our sale coverage while you're at it--just remember that the sale only runs through October 8, so they'll be disappearing soon.

Roku Ultra $69 (was $100)

If you want the ultimate Roku streaming experience, you're going to want to pick up the Roku Ultra. It's 30% faster than any other Roku device, and features support for 4K streaming, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. You'll also get the Roku Voice Remote Pro, which is rechargeable, has backlit buttons, and even has a remote finder for when it gets lost between the couch cushions. For Prime Big Deal Days, the Roku Ultra is just $69, which is $31 off the original price.

See at Amazon Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025) $18 (was $30)

Roku's budget streaming stick model is also on sale for Prime Big Deal Days for only $18 (that's $12 in savings). It plugs easily into your TV's HDMI and USB ports, and gains you access to all of your favorite streaming apps in one place. You won't get many extra bells and whistles with this package, but it's super affordable and a great beginner model if you're not completely sold on streaming yet.

See at Amazon Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) $24 (was $40)

A small but meaningful upgrade from the Roku Streaming Stick HD, the Plus model adds 4K picture quality and HDR support, which we think is probably worth the extra $4 (especially if you already have a 4K TV). Pick one up during Prime Big Deal Days and save yourself $16, just $24 total.

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And if you want to take one more step up, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K throws in support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. At just $6 more than the Plus model, it's a very good deal. During Prime Big Deal Days, you can score one for $30, saving you $20 off the usual price tag.

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Literal walking simulator Baby Steps is already a punishing affair, but the game has one last trick up its sleeve that might make certain players fume with rage.

If you skip enough cutscenes in the wacky and raunchy Baby Steps, you'll be treated (or penalized, depending how you look at it) with a meandering 28-minute long cutscene full of meta jokes and haphazard conversation topics, which user Cuttyflame shared on YouTube (per PC Gamer).

Baby Steps, which was made by Ape Out developers Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and QWOP creator Bennett Foddy, actively discourages players you skipping story cutscenes, requiring you to complete minigames that increase in complexity each subsequent time you try to skip a scene.

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Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment is keen to make and release games faster, CEO Justin Dowdeswell said in a new interview, but the company isn't banking on AI to get there.

In an interview with GI.biz, Dowdeswell said one of the company's Achilles heels is that it has taken too long to release new games. "There's long stretches of time between game releases, and you lose touch with the players, people lose touch with what you're up to--and they generally cost a lot more, the longer they take," he said.

Part of what Relic will look to do in the future is "get to market more frequently," and that doesn't mean the company wants to lower the quality bar and simply ship things faster for the sake of it.

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Boldly go where no one has gone before with these Star Trek TV series and movies

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Amazon Big Deals Days ends today, October 8, but there are still discounts aplenty on hundreds of Blu-rays to take advantage of, including several Star Trek films and TV series. These range from the original series led by William Shatner's James T. Kirk to its successor Star Trek: The Next Generation, the movies of the modern era set in the Kelvin Timeline, and current shows like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We've gathered up the best deals below, in case you'd like to boot up your Starfleet Blu-ray player and chart the final frontier with classic and contemporary Star Trek. Remember that these deals end today, so grab them while you can. And be sure to check GameSpot's Prime Day Deals Hub for even more discounts that are still available.

Star Trek: The Original Series $18 - $67

Classic Star Trek might be cheesy, but there's no denying the charm of this groundbreaking show. The complete series is available on Blu-ray, and you can choose between a standard Blu-ray release or the Roddenberry Vault Edition that includes content that was originally left on the cutting room floor. The first Star Trek movie is also available in two distinct editions--a 4K steelbook edition that comes with a physical dossier of Starfleet files and a "Director's Edition" packaged with unique collectibles.

You can also get several of the movies, like the excellent Wrath of Khan and The Voyage Home. These 4K editions have inherited their special features from previous DVD and Blu-ray releases, but they're still a treasure-trove of content that adds to the magic of each movie.

• Star Trek: The Original Series - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $48.49 ($77)
• Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.49 ($60)
• The Animated Adventures of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek -- $23.19 ($45)
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition (4K) -- $67.20 ($98)
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Limited Edition (4K steelbook) -- $21 ($31)
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (4K) -- $15 ($26)
• Star Trek III: The search for Spock 40th Anniversary Edition (4K Steelbook) -- $20.81 ($31)
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (4K) -- $15 ($26)
• Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (4K) -- $15 ($26)
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (4K) -- $15 ($26)

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Amazon doesn't have too many deals on the adventures of the Enterprise-D crew, but what it does have on sale is pretty comprehensive regardless. You can get the full Next Generation series on Blu-ray for $102.49 (was $161), and you can finish off the collection with all four movies in one 4K bundle. This gets you Star Trek: Generations, First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis, alongside standard Blu-ray discs housing hours of various special features.

• Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $102.49 ($161)
• Star Trek: First Contact (4K) -- $15 ($26)
• Star Trek: Insurrection (4K) -- $15 ($26)
• Star Trek: Nemesis (4K) -- $15 ($26)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection (4K) -- $59.49 ($91)

See at Amazon Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete Series $65 (was $91)

The Star Trek series set at the earliest point of the franchise, this show follows the crew of the very first Enterprise starship as they explore uncharted territory and make first contact with various alien species across 97 episodes. There's also an impressive amount of special features included here, pulled from the original DVD releases of Star Trek: Enterprise.

See at Amazon Star Tre: Kelvin Timeline $6 - $33

Best known for lens flares, this film trilogy was a reboot of the original Star Trek series and featured a young crew at the helm of the starship Enterprise. You can get all three movies in one bundle--standard or 4K Blu-ray--and the steelbook edition of the second film in the series, Star Trek Into Darkness, is quite cheap right now.

• Star Trek Into Darkness (SteelBook Blu-ray) -- $6.49 ($13)
• Star Trek Beyond (3D Blu-ray) -- $11.37 ($27)
• Star Trek Trilogy Collection (Blu-ray) -- $25 ($38)
• Star Trek Trilogy: The Kelvin Timeline (4K) -- $33 ($51)

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Star Trek Discovery ignited a new era for the franchise, and in case you missed out on it, you can explore the entire series from the comfort of your couch thanks to a Blu-ray box set. A few of the individual seasons are also available as limited edition steelbook releases.

• Star Trek: Discovery - The Complete Series (Blu-Ray) -- $50 ($70)
• Star Trek Discovery: Season 3 (Steelbook Blu-ray) -- $15.49 ($52)
• Star Trek: Discovery - Season 4 (Steelbook Blu-ray) -- $33.49 ($52)
• Star Trek: Discovery - The Final Season (Steelbook Blu-ray) -- $31.29 ($52)

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Outside of the core series, we've seen several other terrific Star Trek series keep the fanbase engaged. Lower Decks is an animated spin-off that pokes fun at the franchise but is extremely on-point as a Star Trek show, and the Picard series has continued the adventures of the former Enterprise captain as he stepped out of retirement to once again thwart the Borg, reassemble his old crew, and take on one more challenge from Q.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has also been popular since it first aired, as this show leaned closer to the weekly format of old-school Star Trek to deliver classic adventures with a modern flair.

If Picard is your favorite captain, then you might want to check out the Picard Legacy Collection for a comprehensive look at the Starfleet legend's career. This is a starship-sized 54-disc collection that includes all seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, all four TNG movies, and all three seasons of the recent Picard TV series. On top of that, you're getting over 35 hours of special features and physical items like artwork and quotes, a one-of-a-kind deck of playing cards, a magnet sheet featuring all of Captain Picard’s badges and four custom Chateau Picard drink coasters.

• Star Trek: Lower Decks - Season 1 (Blu-ray) -- $21.49 ($38)
• Star Trek: Lower Decks - Season 3 (Blu-ray) -- $17 ($32)
• Star Trek: Picard - Season 2 (Steelbook Blu-ray) -- $33.49 ($52)
• Star Trek: Picard - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $47 ($70)
• Star Trek: Picard - The Complete Series (DVD) -- $25 ($59)
• Star Trek: Section 31 (4K steelbook) -- $25.57 ($38)
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 1 (Steelbook Blu-ray) -- $32.36 ($52)
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 2 (Steelbook Blu-ray) -- $33.49 ($52)
• Star Trek: The Picard Legacy Collection (Blu-ray) -- $169.49 ($245)

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Star Trek started to explore morally grey territory throughout the '90s, and Deep Space Nine was a pioneer in this space. Set on a decommissioned space station captained by Benjamin Sisko, Deep Space Nine dealt with heavy themes throughout its run from 1993 through 1999. The show hasn't made it to Blu-ray yet, but this DVD collection gets you all 133 hours of the saga.

See at Amazon Star Trek: Voyager $80 (was $120)

Star Trek: Voyager was a return to the roots of the franchise, as this series saw a crew of fresh-faced Starfleet officers and freedom fighters forced to work together after they were transported into the far reaches of the Delta Quadrant.

Another Star Trek series we're still waiting to see get a Blu-ray release, Star Trek: Voyager ran for 172 episodes across seven seasons, and this DVD collection includes several special features.

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The Outer Worlds 2 caused some waves among fans when it was set to be $80 at launch. Microsoft subsequently walked back the price to $70, but if you want to spend extra money, there's a pair of pricey Outer Worlds 2-inspired Xbox controllers heading your way.

Microsoft has announced that players can now purchase controllers adorned with The Outer Worlds 2's Moon Man and art from the game. But the most intriguing part of these controllers is that fans can customize the designs with Xbox Design Lab. For example, players can choose to go for metallic D-Pad and triggers, or opt in on rubber side and back grips.

There are two different controllers available. The standard Xbox wireless controller will be $95, while the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 will go for $185. The Elite model has more features including optional back paddles, thumbsticks with adjustable tension, and a shorter hair-trigger lock. While those controllers aren't cheap, they definitely feel in line with something that the game's Earth Directorate would put out into the universe.

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Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection

$28.50 (was $40)

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We're always looking for an excuse to play with our Nintendo Switches, whether it's the newly released Switch 2 or the original handheld console. Luckily, Prime Big Deal Days is giving us plenty of those excuses, because they've got a solid collection of Nintendo Switch titles on sale right now. Included in the bunch is the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, which comes with seven games for just $28.50 (was $40). Check that deal out as well as more Nintendo Switch game discounts from Prime Big Deal Days below.

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The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta added new playlists recently that only factor in skill "minimally," and that's something hardcore fans have wanted for some time. The feedback around these non-SBMM playlists has been pretty positive, and now Activision has said its development teams are "inspired" by the feedback from these tests, and the feedback around the beta so far in general.

The non-SBMM playlists in Black Ops 7 are referred to as "open" playlists. Activision said it will have "some updates to share with everyone in the coming days" about their future in COD going forward.

Many are hoping to see these "open" playlists stick around for launch, and in fact, one report said that is indeed the plan. However, Activision has yet to make any official announcements.

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Prime Big Deal Days: Best Board and Card Game Discounts

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Though it ends tonight, it's not too late to check out Prime Big Deal Days. All sorts of items are on sale--including a long list of board and card games. These run the gamut from family classics like Clue and Connect 4 to video game spin-offs like Bloodborne: The Board Game and Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City. Many of them are listed for their lowest prices of 2025, but keep in mind that these prices are likely to rise when Big Deal Days comes to a close this evening.

Prime Big Deal Days: Best Board and Card Game Discounts

There are literally hundreds of board and card games on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. To make it easier to sift through all the deals, we've put together a few lists of our favorites. This includes Star Wars, Marvel, The Lord of the Rings, video game spin-offs, and family classics. We've also rounded up a few miscellaneous deals that didn't fit nicely into other categories but are definitely worth a look. In short, Amazon's latest shopping event is quite impressive when it comes to board and card games--check it out if you want to add a new adventure to your regularly scheduled game night.

See at Amazon Star WarsStar Wars: Villainous and Shatterpoint

Available for its lowest price of the year, Star Wars: Imperial Assault is a great choice at just $85 (was $120). It comes with 34 miniatures and lets you and a few friends engage in narrative-driven missions or partake in head-to-head skirmishes. Star Wars: Villainous is an option with a simpler ruleset, and its asymmetrical rulebook makes it a fun, highly replayable choice for families.

• Star Wars: Imperial Assault -- $85 ($120)
• Star Wars: Outer Rim -- $57 ($85)
• Star Wars: Rebellion -- $93.49 ($120)
• Star Wars: Shatterpoint -- $124.49 ($165)
• Star Wars: Unlimited TCG - Shadows of the Galaxy Starter Set -- $14 ($35)
• Star Wars: Unlimited TCG - Twilight of the Republic Starter Set -- $26.49 ($35)
• Star Wars: Villainous -- $24.49 ($35)

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The Marvel Champions: The Card Game (Core Set) is seeing a bit of a price cut for Big Deal Days, as is Crisis Protocol. The latter isn't technically a Big Deal Days discount, but a few of its Character Packs are quite cheap--including Immortal Hulk and Emma Frost & Psylocke. There's also a cool version of Trivial Pursuit on sale that tests your knowledge of the MCU with 1,800 questions.

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Microsoft has announced a new perk for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Starting October 15, Game Pass members can get a new DLC bundle for Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6, and it adds a bunch of content for the Call of Duty games.

Here is a rundown of what's available:

• 2 operator skins
• 3 weapon blueprints
• 1 weapon charm
• Finishing Move and 2 Loading Screens
• Spray and Large Decal
• 2XP Token (1 hour) and 2WXP token (1 hour)

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One of the big anime hits of the early 2000s was Yu-Gi-Oh, and decades later, this franchise still has a devoted fanbase. As Amazon Big Deal Days starts to wind down, there's still time to save some cash on several of the steelbook editions of the Yu-Gi-Oh movies on Blu-ray. Yu-Gi-Oh: The Movie is available for $15.38 (was $30), while Yu-Gi-Oh: Bonds Beyond Time is on sale for $17.54 when you activate the coupon for it.

Yu-Gi-Oh: The Movie - Pyramid of Light $15.38 (was $30)

Released in 2004, Yu-Gi-Oh: The Movie - Pyramid of Light is set between the third and fourth seasons of the show. Yugi Muto and the spirit of Pharaoh Atem once again face off against their rival Seto Kaiba in a Duel Monsters tournament, but unbeknownst to them, this match is all part of a plan put into motion 5,000 years ago by the Egyptian lord of the dead, Anubis.

This version of the film is a barebones presentation, as it only has the English audio track on the disc, but the steelbook cover does feature a nice design based on the original promotional art and movie poster.

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Yu-Gi-Oh: Bonds Beyond Time was the second feature film in the franchise, and it hit cinemas in 2010. By this time, the original Yu-Gi-Oh series was long over and was followed by two successor series, Yu-Gi-Oh: GX and Yu-Gi-Oh: 5D's.

The film was designed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the franchise, and it teamed Yugi Moto up with the protagonists of the follow-up series--Yusei Fudo and Jaden Yuki--as they faced off against Paradox in a game of Duel Monsters that would decide the fate of the world.

The Bonds Beyond Time steelbook also features artwork based on the theatrical release materials, and for extras, it includes a flashback featurette alongside the English, Japanese, and Spanish dubs of the movie.

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For more savings on Japanese animation, you can check out our roundup of all the anime Blu-rays on sale right now at Amazon. We're seeing some great deals, as classic shows like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzimiya and FLCL have been discounted alongside modern series like Demon Slayer, Mob Psycho 100, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. You can even get Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning for just $11.49 right now, a massive 57% discount.

There are even a few anime available as part of Amazon's B2G1 deal, and we've listed several Pokemon series below. If you add all three to your basket, you'll get the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl movie bundle for free.

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Akira Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$13.49 (was $35)

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A collectible edition of one of the best anime of all time is on sale for super cheap at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days. Akira's Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray is only $13.49 (was $35), which is by far the lowest price offered since the collectible version of the classic film launched in March. If you truly couldn't care less about steelbook cases, the standard edition 4K Blu-ray is on sale for $11.77 (was $30).

These Akira deals are two of the best anime offers in Amazon's sale, but there are plenty of other notable deals, including more 4K and 1080p Blu-rays with steelbook cases. Here's a quick look at some of our favorite cheap anime deals. We've marked the ones that are eligible for Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free Blu-ray promotion. You can find a longer list at the bottom of this story.

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Near the end of September, EA disclosed a $55 billion deal to take the third-party video game publisher private under a new ownership group including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and the private equity firm Silver Lake. It's also the largest leveraged buyout (LBO) of all time, and it will require EA to settle $20 billion in debt. According to several prominent analysts, the fastest way for EA to reach that number is by shedding studios and selling some of them off.

According to a report by Polygon, multiple analysts believe that BioWare is a prime candidate to be sold because of the studio's struggles over the last decade. BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard fell far below EA's expectations, and the studio was hit by numerous layoffs in the aftermath. A much smaller team at the studio is currently working on the next Mass Effect title, which may entice potential buyers.

EA is currently throwing its promotional muscle behind Battlefield 6, the first-person shooter that's competing with Activision's Call of Duty franchise. While that may mean DICE--the developer of the game's multiplayer mode--is safe from being sold at the moment, analysts suggest that could change if Battlefield 6 under-performs.

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Nintendo Switch 2 ended its debut summer with record-breaking sales numbers, according to data from research firm Circana.

Sharing the firm's monthly sales report for August on Bluesky, Circana executive director Mat Piscatella stated that 2.4 million Switch 2 units were sold in the US during its first three months on the market, surpassing the record set by the PlayStation 4, which had sold 2.2 million units in its first three months. That makes Switch 2 the fastest-selling home console in the US through this timeframe.

Hardware - With 2.4M units sold LTD over its first 3 months market, Nintendo Switch 2 is now 5% ahead of the previous record setting pace of PlayStation 4, which sold 2.2M units during the 3 months ending January 2014.

— Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) October 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM

Piscatella added that Switch 2 sales are pacing 77% ahead of the original Nintendo Switch when comparing their respective first three months on sale. Circana also credited Switch 2 for driving an 11% increase in spending growth in August 2025 compared to the same month in the previous year.

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Fans of the Dead Space series have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the pricing of a new crossover bundle in EA's free-to-play title, Skate, currently in early access. The bundle features a cardboard-style Isaac Clarke costume, a themed skateboard, the Necro Stomp emote, and several stickers. The bundle is priced at 3,350 San Van Bucks, the game's virtual currency, but the pricing structure forces players to spend a minimum of $35 to acquire the necessary in-game funds. While a USG Ishimura T-shirt is available for free, the cost of the full bundle has drawn criticism for being excessive.

While this isn't the first collab between Dead Space and Skate, as there was a free Isaac Clarke skin in Skate 3, the new bundle has continued the debate over microtransaction practices. Some players drew comparisons between the original Skate 3 unlockable and this new version, pointing out that when the costume was free, it felt more like a fun Easter egg than a monetized item. However, others have suggested the new costume's exaggerated cardboard look may be intentional, aiming for a Halloween costume aesthetic rather than a direct replica of Isaac Clarke's iconic armor. Even so, the $35 price tag remains a sore point.

On the left is Isaac Clarke from Dead Space in Skate 3. Model looks incredible & could only be obtained through a cheat code.

On the right is an Issac Clarke outfit in a bundle (pic included of bundle) on Skate 4. It costs roughly $30-$40 and looks horrible.

Idek what to say… pic.twitter.com/G4dd9Y76jr

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However, not all community feedback has been negative. One Reddit user offered a more nuanced view of the game's direction: "On the one hand, I do get it. I would definitely have preferred this game to be a traditional, single-player Skate game where everything is included in the purchase price. On the other hand, I've been playing and loving the new Skate. You do get tons of cosmetics for free if the virtual dress-up part of the game is your bag. The biggest downside is that you only get a handful of items for free that are from real skating brands."

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WD Black and Seagate Xbox Expansion Card Deals

WD 1TB for $110 (was $150) | Seagate 2TB for $200 (was $250)

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If you're running out of space on your Xbox Series X or Series S, check out Amazon's deals on the WD Black C50 and Seagate Expansion Cards before Prime Big Deal Days ends tonight at 12 AM PT. The WD Black C50 1TB is discounted to $110 (was $150), but make sure to click the coupon on the store page to get the full discount. Seagate's 1TB model is bit more expensive at $123.49, while both 2TB models are on sale for $200.

• WD Black C50 Xbox Expansion Card
  • 1TB -- $110 ($150)
  • 2TB -- $200 ($250)
• Seagate Xbox Expansion Card
  • 1TB -- $123.49 ($160)
  • 2TB -- $200 ($250)

If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you've probably noticed that your storage space can disappear fast. Speaking of Game Pass, with substantial price increases on the horizon--Game Ultimate will soon be $30/month--you may want to stock up on prepaid codes. Amazon is selling 3-month Game Pass Ultimate codes for $57 ($19/month).

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Pokemon Battle Academy (2024)

$16 (was $25)

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If you've ever wanted to learn how to play the popular Pokemon Trading Card Game, this is a wonderful time to dive in. Amazon is discounting Pokemon Battle Academy (2024) to just $16 (was $25) for Prime Big Deal Days, which is the best price ever for the board game. Often cited as the fastest way for newcomers to learn the basics of the TCG, it comes with everything you need to get started. This deal is expected to end later today when Big Deal Days wraps up--so head over to Amazon and take a look while you can.

Pokemon Battle Academy (2024) $16 (was $25)

Several versions of Pokemon Battle Academy have released over the years. This 2024 edition is the latest. It includes three prebuilt decks of 60 cards, each deck featuring either Armarouge ex, Pikachu ex, or Darkrai ex. There's also a bunch of promo cards with characters like Mareep, Miraidon, Bisharp, and Pawniard, among others.

Beyond the three prebuilt decks, here's a look at what else is included:

• Instruction sheet
• Tutorial guides to walk you through the decks (x2)
• Two-player game board
• Deck boxes (x3)
• Rulebook
• Metallic coin
• Damage counters
• Code card for Pokemon TCG Live

In short, Battle Academy is packed with everything you need to successfully play your first few matches of the Pokemon TCG. If you're looking to get started with the game, this is a great choice at just $16.

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Interested in learning other tabletop games? Disney Lorcana Gateway is less than $20 right now, and it shows you the ropes of Ravensburger's hit TCG. It's designed specifically to show newcomers how a typical match should run, and its two prebuilt decks serve as a nice entry into the increasingly popular world of Lorcana.

The Star Wars: Unlimited Shadows of the Galaxy Starter Set is even cheaper at $14 (was $35), and this just so happens to be its lowest price ever. While it's not quite as hands-on as Gateway or Battle Academy, it comes with everything you need for your first battle. You'll get two decks featuring the Mandalorian and Moff Gideon, various tokens, a rulebook, and 10 exclusive cards you won't find anywhere else.

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After a day of speculation and befuddlement, Nintendo has released a second animated short with a baby that shows Pikmin moving blocks, toys, and a pacifier around a room. However, the company still doesn't seem to be announcing a new video game, movie, or TV show--at least not yet.

On the Nintendo Today app, the company posted the new video, which is titled "Close to You" just like the first weird animated short from yesterday. However, this time Pikmin are seen in the baby's room as the instigators for the harmless mischievous. Other than the blue, yellow, and red creatures, the two videos seem identical. Neither mentions any other sort of Pikmin project.

Earlier this year, Shigeru Miyamoto did express his desire to create a Pikmin movie or TV series. The creator behind the franchise has helped make Pikmin shorts before, and Nintendo has them featured on a dedicated webpage.

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