Alongside the premiere of Black Mirror Season 7, Netflix has launched a video game based on one of the episodes--and yes, it ties back to Bandersnatch. Users can play the game as the events of the episode unfold and experience the delight and horror of the Tamagotchi-like Thronglets in real time.

While Netflix has been in the video games business for a minute, this is the first time users can play along with an episode. The game, Thronglets, is presented as a piece of lost Tuckersoft media that was canceled in 1994. However, the game was recently rediscovered, and players must take care of their Thronglet creatures, which multiply at an alarming rate.

"Then things get more complicated as you manage an ever-growing population of the little yellow guys," Netflix explained. "There's always a carrot at the end of the stick to pull you along, be it an upgraded tool, a new type of building, or a thermonuclear device."

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Can't Nintendo just manufacture Switch 2 units in the United States to avoid paying tariffs? That's what some people are wondering in the wake of the tariff situation that's dominated headlines in recent days.

If Nintendo even wanted to do this, it would take "years" to get such an operation up and running, New York University Stern School of Business economics professor Joseph Foudy said in an interview.

"Nintendo would have to set up a final assembly factory in the US, which means finding land, building a facility, and recruiting a workforce," Foudy told Polygon.

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Nintendo has cleared up some confusion surrounding the physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games: The original game and its Switch 2 upgrades will all be on the same Game Card.

"Physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will include the original Nintendo Switch game and its upgrade pack all on the same game card (i.e. they are exclusively Nintendo Switch 2 game cards, with no download code)," Nintendo told Vooks. "Alternatively, some publishers may release Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games as download codes in physical packaging, with no game card."

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition comes with Switch 2 exclusive content called Star-Cross World. Nintendo's statement confirms Star-Crossed World will be included on the Switch 2 Game Card.

Nintendo unveiled this special type of enhanced Nintendo Switch game during the Switch 2 Direct last week. Several released and upcoming Nintendo Switch titles have "upgrade packs" that let players access special enhancements on Switch 2. That can come in the form of performance improvements and brand-new content. That said, some people were confused about whether or not physical versions of these Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles would come with a Switch cartridge and code for the upgrade pack, especially when you consider that some Switch 2 physical games will simply come with Game-Key Cards that enable someone to download the game.

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Nintendo--which has a history of selling its consoles at a profit when its competitors may not--is expected to sell every Switch 2 console at launch for a loss. That's the belief of one analyst, who estimated the total bill of materials cost for the Switch 2 to be $400 USD. The system launches in June, priced at $450 USD.

Speaking to Bloomberg, Tokyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda made this claim and said the loss is "something Nintendo would be able to absorb." Yasuda previously said the Switch 2's new chip set alone might cost as much as $150, which compares to $80 per unit for the original Switch.

Video game consoles from Microsoft and Sony are historically sold at a loss when they launch, with these companies earning the money back through higher-margin opportunities like software and services. And over time, various efficiencies typically help to reduce the cost of producing the consoles themselves.

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Usually people play with Pokemon trading cards or collect them. But apparently they can save your life by blocking an actual bullet. That's reportedly what happened for a Florida resident, as a neighbor's gunfire was stopped by an Incineroar-themed deck of Pokemon cards.

A Reddit user shared how Pokemon cards saved their life, saying that they "now count Incineroar as my guardian angel Pokemon and have never been happier to have piles of cardboard in my box." The writer, who goes by LolaInSlacks88, says they were sleeping on a Sunday last month when a "series of explosions" awakened them. Apparently, their neighbor in the country shot a 9mm bullet into their house that was ultimately stopped by the Pokemon deck. They believe that if not for the cards, the ammo could have hit them in bed.

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Even with the pictures, some people were skeptical about this story. To back up their claims, LolaInSlacks88 shared a photo of their police report from the scary incident that has since been deleted. GameSpot cannot confirm the authenticity of this story, though we did see the police report before it was removed from Reddit.

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Onibi Studio--a newly founded game studio featuring industry veterans who worked on titles such as World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate 3, Fortnite, and League of Legends--has announced its first game. Tomo: Endless Sea is an anime-inspired, open-world action-RPG in which players will get the chance to tame mysterious creatures named Tomo, craft various contraptions, and explore a procedurally generated oceanic world known as Endless Blue. The game will also support online multiplayer, and is labeled as an MMO, in addition to its other genres. Tomo: Endless Blue is currently scheduled to release sometime in 2026.

Alongside its announcement, Onibi Studio shared a first-look at Tomo: Endless Blue in an adorable trailer that turns shockingly dark in its final moments. In it, two characters approach an island aboard a flying whale-like creature that is seemingly an island itself. The pair catch their first Tomo before delving into the ocean below, swimming to shore, and starting off on their own adventure on the voxel island. Throughout the entire trailer, an original song composed by Cécile Corbel--best known for her work on Arrietty--and sung by Ai Higuchi of Attack on Titan fame, plays. As for what happens next, well... you can see for yourself:

Though Minecraft-meets-Pokemon is an apt comparison for Tomo: Endless Sea, the studio has also expressed great emphasis on what sets it apart, such as the game's physics. On Tomo's Steam page, Onibi Studio wrote, "Blocks have physics and can be used to create vehicles and contraptions. Whether it's a boat, crane, or airship, build your own machines block by block--with your creativity, the possibilities are endless." Additionally, the Endless Blue will include other features, such as arenas, ancient ruins, and "vibrant, bustling worlds that feel truly alive." Villages, their architecture, culture, stories, quests, dialogues, and people are all dynamically generated, according to Onibi, in an attempt to ensure no two locations are the same.

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Are you looking for a way to activate the Foundation elevator in Blue Prince? This particular room might just be one of the most important fixtures in the estate, especially because of its function. However, you still need to make it work.

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How to activate the Foundation elevator in Blue Prince

The Foundation appears randomly as part of your draft pool in the manor. It might show up a few days after you start your playthrough, or several days later if you're not that lucky. Once it's active, you can use it to head down to the Underground section of the manor.

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Did you get stumped by the Shelter Time Lock Safe in Blue Prince? This location is one of the game's outer rooms, and trying to access it can take you a while. Moreover, trying to open the container itself requires you to wait for a bit, too.

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  • How to unlock the Shelter room
  How to open the Shelter Time Lock Safe in Blue Prince

  The Shelter Time Lock Safe, as the term implies, only opens at a specific day and hour. Before we get to that, though, let's talk about how you can gain access to the Shelter itself.

  How to unlock the Shelter room

  Since the Shelter in Blue Prince is an outer room, you must first gain permanent access to the West Gate Path. This is done by unlocking the Garage Door and removing the latch from the gate.

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Eager to check out the Drawing Room Puzzle in Blue Prince? This particular room appears fairly often in playthroughs, and it's also quite useful since you can redraw your selection pool once for each passageway. But the design itself--with countless paintings and drawings on the walls--is very conspicuous. You just know that there's something that's hidden here. In any case, this article contains minor spoilers, so do watch out.

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  • Where to find the Drawing Room Safe?
  How to solve the Drawing Room Puzzle in Blue Prince - Safe code guide

  The Drawing Room Puzzle is actually related to the 44 pairs of paintings in the manor and how clues help you open various safes. While the safes in other locations follow a particular theme, the container in the Drawing Room uses a unique concept. But, first, you might be wondering why you can't see a safe in the first place.

  Where to find the Drawing Room Safe?

  To get started with the Blue Prince Drawing Room Puzzle, take a look at the painting of the old man in the middle of the room. Notice anything different with the illustration compared to your surroundings? Yes, it seems that the left side of one of the candelabras is bent in the painting, but it's completely straight in reality.

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At the beginning of the year, Kinetic Games announced an ambitious roadmap for its first-person multiplayer scarefest Phasmophobia, which includes seasonal events, map reworks, and more. Today, the development team announced the first seasonal event of that roadmap, Cursed Hollow, which will run for three weeks starting April 17.

The Cursed Hollow event will bring Easter-themed decor--with a spooky twist, of course--to nine of the game's maps--with one of them being Bleasdale Farmhouse, which is one of the reworked maps from the roadmap. Jackalope totems will be available for collection during each run, but interacting with them will alter the rest of the run in both positive and negative ways.

A jackalope totem from the new Cursed Hollow update.

Cursed Hollow will also bring a revamped reward system, as objectives and rewards will come in both Community and Personal categories. Completing Community tasks will contribute toward the Community goal, while Personal objectives are player-specific and will unlock after the first Community threshold is met.

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Are you also looking for the Secret Garden in Blue Prince? This location is well-hidden, and it leads to a particularly cool area of the manor. Once you do have access to it, you'll know just how to make it appear in future runs.

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  Where to find the Secret Garden in Blue Prince

  The Secret Garden can only be unlocked once you have the aptly named Secret Garden Key. Also, you need to be in a specific section of the manor just to get the key to work. Our guide has a step by step breakdown of every detail that you're likely to encounter during your playthroughs.

  Where to find the Secret Garden Key?

  The Secret Garden Key in Blue Prince, just like most other items in the game, has a totally random location. Oh, and you're not always guaranteed to find it in every run. In our experience, we've seen it a few times in the following areas/instances:

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Do you want to find the terminal password in Blue Prince? You might stumble upon several rooms with computers, though you won't be able to log in at the start. Thankfully, you should be able to find the code that you need just a few hours into the campaign.

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How to get the terminal password in Blue Prince

There are four computer terminals in the game. These are found in the Security Room, Office, Laboratory, and Shelter. As for the terminal password itself, there are a few clues found in documents all over the manor.

To be clear, you don't need to know the hints. In fact, you can scroll further down this guide if you want to know the password immediately. That said, we've opted to share where the most important clue can be found in case you want to solve this mystery on your own.

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Do you want to get the Shovel and Sledge Hammer in Blue Prince? These items are very useful, especially in your runs where there are several objects that you can dig up or break. However, randomization can become a problem, which is why we have a guide to help you prepare.

How to get the Shovel and Sledge Hammer in Blue Prince

The Shovel and the Sledge Hammer are extremely important to have as you explore the inner recesses of the manor and the outer areas, too. The former allows you to dig through dirt piles to discover resources, such as gold, gems, and keys (including some unique variants). The latter, meanwhile, lets you break open locked trunks/chests, as opposed to wasting keys just to open them.

Unfortunately, the Shovel and Sledge Hammer in Blue Prince are totally randomized. The randomization doesn't just apply to their locations, but also their actual availability in each run. As such, you're not always guaranteed to see them everyday in the manor, but there are a few ways to increase your chances of acquiring them.

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Do you want to solve the Parlor Puzzle in Blue Prince? The Parlor Room itself has a fairly high chance of appearing among the drafting options in the manor. The activity within also relies more on logical deduction, with a bit of humor on the side.

How to solve the Parlor Puzzle in Blue Prince

The Parlor Puzzle involves three boxes--blue, white, and black--with different statements/clues. If you read the note on the desk, it should tell you that:

• At least one of the statements is true.
• At least one of the statements is false.
• Only one of the boxes has a reward.

Once you think you have the answer, pick up the Wind-Up Key and use it on the container. If you guessed correctly, you'll be able to pick up two gems.

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Blue Prince puts you in the shoes of a young boy, eager to explore a manor to earn his inheritance. But this is no ordinary manor. Its rooms--from twisting hallways and garden courtyards to sports facilities and curious dead ends--all reset at the start of each day. This leads to a fascinating roguelike mechanic, one where you need to create the best path to reach the fabled Room 46. Our Blue Prince guides hub has all the tips you need to help you get started with this deep dive into untold mysteries.

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  • The basics
  Blue Prince guides hub

  Our Blue Prince guides hub is organized into several sections. We focused on individual puzzle rooms, followed by boons that you can unlock permanently. We also discuss progression--i.e. reaching the Antechamber and Room 46--as well as activities beyond that point. Naturally, these articles contain spoilers, so read them at your own risk.

  The basics

  These Blue Prince guides are all about the basics, such as the items that you might want for your runs and the resources that you need for continued exploration. We also mention a few tips about drafting rooms and advancing further into the estate.

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Nearly 27 years ago, GoldenEye 007 was a little too late to arrive alongside the James Bond movie that shares the same name. But it was just in time to become a breakout hit on Nintendo 64 and one of the most popular shooters ever made. Nike recently paid homage to one of 007's best video games with a pair of sneakers, but if you didn't grab them then you may have already missed your chance.

Via GQ, Nike released the Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly Big Head Mode sneakers earlier this week for $160 and they sold out almost immediately. The name is a reference to GoldenEye 007's Big Head Mode, which gave Bond a comically oversized noggin.

Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly Big Head Mode

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Bungie is about to jump into its next generation of shooters with Marathon, a series it's reviving after being largely dormant for almost three decades. Little has been seen since the announcement, and while there is a planned gameplay reveal this weekend, Bungie recently confirmed that PC and Xbox players won't need a PSN account to play the extraction shooter.

Eurogamer is reporting that over on the Marathon Discord channel, a user said they were "spooked" by the idea of having to use a PSN login to play. The Marathon team replied quite clearly that players wouldn't need one.

"Marathon will not require a PlayStation Account for players on PC and Xbox."

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Sony has revealed more details about the new Horde Assault mode in Days Gone Remastered, which sees players fighting against an endless wave of zombi-I mean, Freakers.

When Horde Assault begins, players start with a sidearm weapon and must fight through an initial wave of enemies to reach their bike. As players travel through the open region on their bike, they'll come across supply boxes that'll drop random weapons like the newly added flamethrower.

Side jobs are mini-objectives that grant additional EXP and can seemingly provide rewards like more ammo. Those who reach the 30-minute mark will have the chance to face off against the Ultimate Horde, which is an endless wave of enemies that'll hunt players down.

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When Palworld was first released in early 2024, one of the criticisms levied against the game in some circles pertained to allegations of the developer using generative AI. Palworld communications director and publishing manager, John "Bucky" Buckley, has now responded, discussing how these claims hurt the people at the studio. He also said the allegations are "complete nonsense."

Asked by IGN how the allegations of "AI slop" impacted the workers at Pocketpair, Buckley said, "Massively, massively, massively, massively."

"That is by far I would say the biggest kind of thing that was ever against us, still to this day. Go to any Palworld posts or any news article about Palworld, or Reddit post, you'll see someone say, 'I hate this company. They use AI,' and it's complete nonsense. It's upsetting," he added.

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Studio Ghibli Movies - Limited Edition Steelbooks

More than a dozen Ghibli movies have matching Blu-ray releases.

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Studio Ghibli fans can expand their Blu-ray collection for cheap this week thanks to Amazon's deals on the popular Limited Edition Steelbooks. Many of the Japanese animated studio's best films are available for $19 or less. The best part about Studio Ghibli's Steelbook Editions is that each one has the same design aesthetic, so they look great next to each other regardless of how you choose to display the colorful cases.

Studio Ghibli Movies on Blu-ray - Limited Edition Steelbooks

• Ponyo: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $15 ($27)
• Porco Rosso: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $17.89 ($27)
• From Up on Poppy Hill: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $17.89 ($27)
• When Marnie Was There: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $17.89 ($27)
• Princess Mononoke: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.43 ($27)
• Spirited Away: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• Kiki's Delivery Service: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• My Neighbor Totoro: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• Howl's Moving Castle: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• The Secret World of Arietty: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• The Wind Rises: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• Only Yesterday: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $21.59 ($27)
• The Boy and the Heron: Steelbook Edition (4K UHD + Blu-ray) -- $30 ($45)
• The Tale of The Princess Kaguya: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27) | Sold out

At the moment, the cheapest Studio Ghibli Steelbook is Ponyo for $15. The beloved 2008 fantasy film was written and directed by Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki. It was the highest-grossing Ghibli film in North America until The Boy and the Heron nabbed the crown last year. The Boy and the Heron is the only Ghibli film to release on 4K Blu-ray. The 4K Limited Edition Steelbook is discounted from $45 to $30.

Three Limited Edition Steelbooks are up for grabs for $17.89 each: Porco Rosso, From Up on Poppy Hill, and When Marnie Was There. All three are marked as "limited-time deals" by Amazon, so these are likely to disappear at the end of the week.

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