Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles at Amazon

Mario Kart Bundle: $499 / Pokemon Bundle: $500 / Console: $449

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If the recent Nintendo Direct has you thinking about upgrading to the Switch 2, it just became easier to buy the new console from Amazon. The online retailer has removed its invitation system from the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle ($499) and the standalone Switch 2 console ($449). Up until this week, Amazon required customers to request an invite and then wait for an approval email. The invitation sometimes arrived the same day, while other times you had to wait a week or longer (if you received an invite at all). But now you can purchase either model just like any other product, and both editions are eligible for Prime shipping; you may even be eligible for same-day delivery.

• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World -- $499 | Available now
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends Z-A -- $500 | October 16
• Nintendo Switch 2 -- $449 | Available now

The removal of the invite system comes a week after Amazon opened preorders for the Pokemon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Bundle. The new bundle retails for the same price as the Mario Kart edition and launches alongside the brand-new Pokemon adventure on October 16.

Check out all three Nintendo Switch 2 console options at Amazon below. And if you want to pair your new console with more Nintendo games and gear, take a look at our roundup of Switch 2 games and accessories available at Amazon.

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I want a Bloodborne remake. You want a Bloodborne remake. People who've never played it probably want a Bloodborne remake. It's safe to say that everyone wants a Bloodborne remake. Unfortunately, though, those wants may not amount to anything, as an insider has suggested that "nothing is happening" with Bloodborne--not even any progress on making a PC port.

Giant Bomb co-owner and reliable newshound Jeff Grubb sat down with site co-owner Mike Minotti for a recent episode of the Game Mess podcast. During the episode, which was livestreamed on September 18 and spotted by Insider Gaming, Grubb and Minotti responded to chat requests for commentary around various aspects of the games and technology industries. At one point, the duo fielded a question from someone seeking speculation about Sony's PC ports, particularly regarding Bloodborne.

"Has the PC porting kind of slowed down recently? Am I imagining that, or [has] there just [not] been too many games for them to port?" Minotti asked of Grubb.

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Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard has responded to accusations that new sprays for the competitive hero shooter were created with AI, firmly denying such claims.

Fans of the game took to platforms such as X and Reddit, pointing out what they perceived as telltale signs that the sprays depicting cartoony versions of Venture, Juno, and the game's new Hero Wuyang were AI-generated.

One user on X cited the "hair and line art" in a spray showing Venture and Juno posing back-to-back, and another user claimed that there were "weird errors and strange details that'd be odd for an industry artist to make," such as one of Juno's eyebrows being over her hair while the other being under.

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Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger previously said that his upcoming Resident Evil movie is a "weird story" that won't use the games' already established heroes like Leon Kennedy. But he wants fans to know that this film is set firmly in the same world as Capcom's survival-horror games.

"It's an entirely original story," Cregger told Entertainment Weekly. "When you watch it, you'll be like, 'This is very Zach.' It's just [that] it takes place in the Resident Evil world. I don't think fans of the games are gonna be bummed. ... I respect the games enough where I'm gonna like tell a Resident Evil story in the Resident Evil canon that still leaves everything they love intact from the games, you know what I mean?"

Cregger also confirmed that Weapons actor join Austin Abrams has a leading role in Resident Evil, but didn't share any specifics about his character. He only said that, "[Abrams is] so right for the role in Resident Evil."

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Starting in January, students at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville can take an American history class focused on the Grand Theft Auto series. The course was reportedly planned to include GTA 6 before it was delayed to May 26, 2026.

IGN spoke with history professor Tore Olsson about the class that's officially called Grand Theft America: US History Since 1980 through the GTA Video Games. The teacher discussed how popular video games can mold our real-world views, like Ghost of Tsushima with feudal Japan. With that in mind, "the class is much more about American history than the games themselves, but GTA provides the framework that structures our exploration of the past," Olsson said. "My hope is that after the class, students will never look at these games, or modern America, the same again."

Olsson is "perhaps most excited to use San Andreas" as a teaching tool from the GTA series, as it's set in a fictional Los Angeles. "It's probably obvious to many that this drama is an allusion to the LA Riots of April and May 1992, one of the most significant turning points in contemporary U.S. history, but also one that is widely misunderstood," the professor said. "Explaining the origins and meaning of this violent convulsion is a key goal of my class."

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Nintendo's legal battle against Palworld developer Pocketpair has intensified, as the Japanese game-making company alleges in part of its ongoing lawsuit that user-made mods don't constitute "prior art."

While Pocketpair previously claimed that mods (such as the Dark Souls 3 Pokemon mod Pocket Souls) invalidate Nintendo's patents, Games Fray (via IGN) has reported on September 16 that the Pokemon creator has argued in the ongoing lawsuit that, because mods require games to function, anything created by users isn't "prior art."

Essentially, Nintendo is claiming that mods are "fair game" as they could be patented by someone else. Thus, the company fears that its gameplay ideas and innovations could similarly be lifted and used by anyone. As IGN noted on September 19, this is particularly worrying for the games industry because patent thieves could theoretically create entire games out of just mods.

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A Call of Duty movie is in the works now at Paramount, but it's still early days and there isn't much to go on at this stage. But now, Activision is seeking fan feedback about what they want a live-action Call of Duty movie to be "inspired by."

A survey being sent to members of the community feedback program Recon Squad asks fans to rank what they want the film to be inspired by. The choices include Black Ops, Modern Warfare, Zombies, or something other than Black Ops or Modern Warfare. Alternatively, Activision wants to know if people would instead want a totally new Call of Duty story to serve as the inspiration for the movie.

The survey was first reported on by Detonated.

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EA's new Skate game, the first entry in the series in 15 years, launched this week and reached more than two million players in the first 24 hours. The early-access game was always expected to have issues given its unfinished nature, and now EA and developer Full Circle have outlined all of the major known issues and provided workarounds where possible.

Full Circle has already released an update, version 0.27.7, that addressed some issues players were experiencing. Among them was a fix for the softlock issue that prevented players from progressing through certain parts of the game.

Additionally, Full Circle has released a back-end fix for an issue causing "endless configuring" errors, while fixes for general cross-play and server issues have been deployed as well.

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Battlefield 6 will apparently include licensed music, including the Limp Bizkit song "Break Stuff," which was featured in an earlier trailer for the game. That song, of course, is fitting for the Battlefield universe given the games are all about breaking stuff.

Some of the other songs to be featured in Battlefield 6 include "Bodies" by Drowning Pool, "Awake" by Godsmack," and "Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Bob Dylan's "Master of War" is said to be included as well, along with "Nuthin But A G Thang" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.

Battlefield Bulletin discovered the track list. The tunes will appear as in-game vehicle audio.

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After several years of being a PlayStation console exclusive, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is headed to Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 in early 2026. Depending on how confident you feel, the game can be fairly challenging with its blend of real-time combat and action-RPG elements. But if you're looking to cruise through each battle and just focus on the story, then you can choose to play the game with the "Streamlined Progression" options enabled.

This makes Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade even easier than the old-school combat mode that slows the action to a crawl with menu-based commands, giving you an extended window to choose your tactics. Streamlined Progression gives you unlimited MP and HP at all times, unlimited limit and ATB gauges during battles, and every attack will deal a whopping 9,999 points of damage.

Additionally, you'll gain a faster weapon ability charge, and with some exceptions, you'll always possess the maximum number of items at all times. This mode can be toggled on and off at any given time from the main menu.

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Batman 80th Anniversary 18-Film Collection (Blu-ray)

$33 (was $70)

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Batman 85th Anniversary 10-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray)

$80 (was $205)

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Fans of DC Universe animated Batman films will want to check out the deals on the 80th and 85th Anniversary Collections while they are still in stock. The Batman 80th Anniversary 18-Film Collection is on sale for only $32, which is over 50% off its current $70 MSRP--though it was selling for $90 earlier this year. The box set includes some of the best animated Caped Crusader movies on Blu-ray. The DVD version of the 80th Anniversary set is discounted to $29 at Walmart.

Meanwhile, Batman's 85th Anniversary 10-Film 4K Collection has dropped to $80, a new all-time low price for the pricey 4K Blu-ray box set that originally released last year for $205. The 85th Anniversary Collection also comes with a voucher to claim digital versions of all 10 movies. Take a closer look at both collections below, and then check out the awesome deals on Batman: The Complete Animated Series, Batman Beyond: The Complete Series, and more beloved television series on Blu-ray.

Batman 80th Anniversary 18-Film Collection (Blu-ray) $33 (was $70)

Batman: 80th Anniversary Collection offers terrific value, as you're getting 18 animated Batman movies on Blu-ray for just $1.83 each.

There are some very good Batman movies included here as well that you won't find ini the newer 85th Anniversary edition, like The Dark Knight Returns Parts 1 and 2, Batman: Ninja, and Batman: Gotham Knight. Even if you purchased the 85th Anniversary 4K Collection, those movies alone are worth buying the 80th Anniversary Collection for.

Here's the full list of movies:

• Batman: Assault on Arkham
• Batman: Bad Blood
• Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
• Batman: Gotham Knight
• Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
• Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
• Batman: Ninja
• Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1
• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2
• Batman: The Killing Joke
• Batman: Under the Red Hood
• Batman: Year One
• Batman and Harley Quinn
• Batman Vs. Robin
• Son of Batman
• Superman and Batman: Apocalypse
• Superman and Batman: Public Enemies

As mentioned, the 80th Anniversary Collection was also released on DVD and is discounted to $29 (was $70).

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Batman's 85th Anniversary Collection launched last September with a rather high $205 list price. The current $80 price is a new all-time low for this 4K Blu-ray box set. At this price, you're paying $8 per movie on 4K and digital.

It comes with a colorful slipcase and a 24-page commemorative booklet. The box set comes with 4K Blu-ray and digital versions of 10 animated Batman movies:

• Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
• Batman Year One
• Batman: Assault on Arkham
• Batman: The Killing Joke
• Batman and Harley Quinn
• Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
• Batman: Hush
• Batman: Soul of the Dragon
• Batman: The Long Halloween
• Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham

This is a pretty solid collection of Batman movies. The highlights here are obviously Mask of the Phantasm and Year One, while some of the other entries are fun popcorn flicks you can binge through like comfort junk food. Soul of the Dragon reimagines Batman as a '70s-era martial arts master in a cheesy adventure film starring several other skilled DC fighters, Assault on Arkham is an action-packed dive into Rocksteady's Arkhamverse that mostly focuses on the Suicide Squad, and Gotham by Gaslight puts a Victorian-era spin on Batman.

The Killing Joke, Harley Quinn, and Hush don't reach the same heights, but they remain faithful the DC source material and are still worth watching.

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Amazon also has stellar deals on several of the Caped Crusader's animated TV series on Blu-ray, including Batman: The Complete Animated Series, Batman Beyond, and Batman 2004.

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Casino 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$30 | Release Date: TBA

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Casino (4K Blu-ray)

$13 (was $23)

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of director Martin Scorse's gambling crime drama Casino, and it's celebrating with the release of the Casino 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray. Preorders are now open at Amazon and Walmart, though we're still waiting for a firm release date.

Casino 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $30 | Release Date: TBA

This 30th anniversary release includes 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and digital copies of the film. Of course, you're also getting a stunning steelbook, featuring the main cast on the front along with additional artwork on the case back and interior. It's a pretty striking design, and it perfectly captures the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. Dolby Audio and HDR are both supported, which should help bring the old 1995 film to life on modern screens.

Preorders are available at both Amazon and Walmart. The latter is currently offering it for $30, while the former has it listed at $35. The two prices will likely align once we have a firm release date--and preordering at either retailer makes you eligible for any price cuts between now and launch.

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If you don't need the fancy steelbook, you'll find the traditional 4K Blu-ray of Casino on sale for just $13. Like the steelbook, it supports Dolby Audio and HDR and comes bundled with the film on standard Blu-ray and digital. Unlike the steelbook, it's available today.

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While you'll be treated to plenty of bonus features with this steelbook, none of them are new--all of them can be found on the existing Casino 4K Blu-ray. Still, they offer a good way to dive deeper into the film's production. Here's what you'll find:

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Are you perplexed as to how you'd be able to complete Wandering Merchant in Hollow Knight: Silksong? This quest, along with Lost Merchant, concern an NPC named Jubilana, who seems to have encountered some mishaps while exploring the Citadel. Saving her is of paramount importance, as she sells some amazing goodies.

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• How to complete Wandering Merchant and Lost Merchant in Hollow Knight: Silksong - Jubilana locations guide
  • Where to find Jubilana for the Wandering Merchant and Lost Merchant quests?
  How to complete Wandering Merchant and Lost Merchant in Hollow Knight: Silksong - Jubilana locations guide

  The Wandering Merchant and Lost Merchant quest come from the wish board in Songclave, a small settlement at the far-right corner of Choral Chamber. Jubilana's quests won't appear in the settlement initially. Instead, you must do the following:

  • Ring the bell in Songclave and talk to the Caretaker.
  • Fast travel out of Songclave and return later.
  • Tackle a few side quests from the wish board while you're at it.
  Jubilana can be found in different locations depending on the quest that you're currently undertaking.Where to find Jubilana for the Wandering Merchant and Lost Merchant quests?

  The map above shows Jubilana's locations for the Hollow Knight: Silksong Wandering Merchant and Lost Merchant quests. Here's a quick summary:

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GameSpot's commerce editorial team has launched a weekly deals newsletter that, in the words of Larry David, is "pretty, pretty, pretty good." Totally kidding, Larry David doesn't subscribe to our newsletter--at least not that we know of--but Curb Your Enthusiasm will be available on Blu-ray for the first time next month. That's (pretty) great news. You could even say that's precisely the kind of fun news you will find in GameSpot's new weekly deals newsletter every Tuesday.

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Xbox 360 Collector Building Set (1,342 Pieces)

$100 (was $150)

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The officially licensed Xbox 360 Collector Building Set is on sale for $100 (was $150) at Target. The 1,342-piece model is also available at Walmart for the same price from third-party resellers and ships directly from Walmart. Designed by Mega Bloks in partnership with Microsoft, the 3:4-scale model of the Xbox 360 launch edition is part of the Mega Showcase Collector series for adults. The authentic display model has multiple interactive components and is packaged in a replica of the console's original box.

The Mega Showcase Xbox 360 has only received a handful of discounts since launching in October 2023, and the current deal matches the all-time low.

Xbox 360 Collector Building Set (1,342 Pieces) $100 (was $150)

Along with the console itself, you'll build a detachable hard drive, Xbox 360 controller, and Halo 3 game box. You can actually place the fake Halo 3 disc on the disc reader by popping off the side panel. With the disc loaded, the Cortana chip on the motherboard lights up. The Xbox Guide button also illuminates with a removable battery pack.

The power button on the front of the console lights up as well, but thankfully you don't have to worry about seeing the infamous Red Ring of Death.

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Check out the image below for a look at each interactive component featured on the Xbox 360 brick set.

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EA and Battlefield Studios have revealed the performance targets for Battlefield 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, confirming what console players can expect in terms of graphics and performance.

The game has Fidelity and Performance modes on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PS5 Pro, but not Xbox Series S--that platform has no alternate graphics modes to choose from and instead has a maximum.

The Fidelity mode emphasizes resolution, while Performance targets frame rate. Fidelity mode on Xbox Series X reaches a maximum resolution of 1440p and targets 60fps, while PS5's Fidelity mode cranks up to 1440p and 60fps. Performance mode on Xbox Series X reaches a maximum resolution of 1280p but targets 80fps, and the same values hold for PS5's Performance mode.

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Earlier this year, Paramount set January 29, 2027 as the release date for The Angry Birds Movie 3. But now, the film is being moved up by just over a month to arrive ahead of Christmas 2026. The new release date for The Angry Birds Movie 3 is December 23, 2026.

As reported by Deadline, YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast has been added to the voice cast of The Angry Birds Movie 3 alongside Webby Award winner Salish Matter. Neither of their roles were disclosed.

Jason Sudeikis is among the returning cast members as the voice of Red, with Josh Gad as Chuck, Rachel Bloom as Silver, Anthony Padilla as Hal, Ian Hecox as Bubbles, and Danny McBride as Bomb. Emma Myers, Keke Palmer, Tim Robinson, Lily James, Marcello Hernandez, Walker Scobell, and Sam Richardson have also been cast in the movie.

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Battlefield 6 brings back the fan-favorite Battlefield 3 map Operation Firestorm, but the process of remastering and updating the map--and remastering maps in general--wasn't simple, Battlefield Studios says.

In an interview with PCGamesN, design director Shashank Uchil said, "You wouldn't believe how difficult it is," and not necessarily for the reason you may expect.

Uchil said one part of what makes remaster maps challenging is the expectations players have. Battlefield 3 was released 14 years ago in 2011, and people may be remembering that version and feeling a certain fondness and nostalgia for it.

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Like many FPS games on console, Battlefield 6 will feature aim-assist--and the developer claims it will be "very light." That may make it feel different to Call of Duty, which is known to have a more detectable and significant aim-assist system that players have long complained about.

Battlefield 6 senior combat designer Matthew Nickerson told WellPlayed that the team came up with a new setup they're calling Aim Assist 2.0. "It's an evolution of what we had in Battlefield 2042," Nickerson said, adding that the team is using "real-time" renders in Battlefield 6 to improve aim-assist.

"We've really upped the level of consistency and performance across the board. We're going very light with aim assist. We're not adding rotational aim assist; we actually removed snap zoom, which was in 2042, as we believed it was too mechanically heavy. We want to humanize aim assist, as we call it here internally."

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Several games offer the chance to explore real-world locations, but the upcoming Pigeon: A Love Story will make you realize just how big a city can really be. Revealed during the Six One Indie showcase, Pigeon: A Love Story does exactly what it says on the box: You're a pigeon, and you're looking for your life-partner inside of a densely populated metropolitan area like Paris, London, or New York.

Not only is each "global pigeon hub" rendered completely to scale, but they're also populated with an "accurate number of pigeons" as well, developer Alex Taylor added.

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