Shudder 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Blu-ray)

$102 (was $120)

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The horror-focused streaming platform Shudder is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a new Blu-ray bundle featuring some of the platform's best original films from its first decade--including fan-favorites like Light Night With The Devil, VHS/94, Skinamarink, and more. The collection also includes special features for each movie and all-new exclusive packaging. The Shudder 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition Blu-ray launches for $120 on November 11, and preorders are live now--in fact, you can even save a few dollars at Amazon, where the collection is discounted to $102.

Shudder 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Blu-ray) $102 (was $120)

The Shudder 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition includes Blu-ray versions of the following 10 films:

• Terrified (2018)
• The Mortuary Collection (2019)
• The Dark and the Wicked (2020)
• Host (2020)
• Mad God (2021)
• VHS/94 (2021)
• Caveat (2022)
• Skinamarink (2023)
• Late Night with the Devil (2024)
• In a Violent Nature (2024)

Each film comes on its own Blu-ray disc and features a selection of bonus materials. It's worth noting that these are the standard Blu-ray editions of each films, rather than 4K Blu-rays. All 10 Blu-rays come in a special red and black collector's case featuring book-style packaging and a unique cover logo commemorating the streaming platform's 10th anniversary. The Blu-ray set also includes a Shudder logo window decal sticker.

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While this upcoming Shudder 10th Anniversary Collection looks to be a great pick for horror fans who want to add Shudder's films to their physical Blu-ray collection, it's worth noting that many of the films included in the bundle are already available on Blu-ray, including several 4K Blu-ray editions. However, two of the films in the collection--Late Night With the Devil and In A Violent Nature--are available now in Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-rays, and the same is true for In A Violent Nature. These are some of the only Shudder films available on 4K. That said, several of the other movies in the collection are also available as standalone Blu-ray releases, including Mad God, Skinamarink, Terrified, V/H/S 99, and more. These versions are available now--which is nice if you don't feel like waiting for the 10th Anniversary Collection to release later this year.

Shudder Film Blu-rays

• Shudder 10th Anniverasry Collection (Blu-ray) -- $102 ($120) | Releases November 11
• Caveat (Blu-ray)-- $29
• The Dark and The Wicked (Blu-ray)-- $12.43 ($29)
• Host (Blu-ray)-- $8.49 ($15)
• In a Violent Nature Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)-- $25.49 ($40)
• Late Night With the Devil Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)-- $40
• Mad God (Blu-ray)-- $22 ($29)
• The Mortuary Collection (Blu-ray)-- $16.76 ($29)
• Skinamarink Steelbook (Blu-ray)-- $20
• Terrified (Blu-ray)-- $11.49 ($28.97)
• V/H/S 99 (Blu-ray)-- $12.43

The 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition isn't the only big Shudder Blu-ray dropping on November 11. The Creepshow: Complete Series Blu-ray also launches the same day, bundling the entire 25-episode horror-comedy shudder series created by Steven King and George A. Romero into a 9-disc box set. The series includes a mix of original tales and adaptations of classic horror stories--including a few of King's works--into 20-minute vignettes. The set also features a collectible comic book and plenty of bonus materials to watch.

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The first Skate game in 15 years may have just released into early access, but new content is already on the horizon. Like many live-service games, Skate will have seasonal events and a "battle pass" style unlock system for cosmetics. Skate's first season, launching in October, will introduce the skate.Pass, two events, as well as general fixes and quality-of-life updates.

Skate Season 1 Start and End Dates

Skate season 1 will start on October 7 and run until December 2.

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PowerA Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wireless Controller - Metroid Edition

$70

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PowerA Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wireless Controller - Kirby Edition

$70

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The rest of 2025 is looking strong for the Nintendo Switch 2, which has big new releases dropping at a decent clip between now and December, including two of the system's most anticipated releases, Kirby Air Riders on November 20 and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on December 4. Both titles are even getting official merch and a selection of all-new Amiibo in the near future--but that's not all. Third-party accessory maker PowerA recently dropped two new Metroid and Kirby themed variants of its wireless controllers that are compatible with both Switch and Switch 2 and make for solid alternatives to the standard Switch Pro Controller. Both PowerA Wireless Controllers launched on August 27 and are available now for $70 apiece at Amazon, making them perfect for fans looking to grab some Metroid or Kirby merch before the new games and Amiibo releases.

PowerA Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wireless Controller - Metroid Edition $70

The new Metroid and Kirby Edition PowerA Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wireless Controllers share the exact same specs--including two mappable back buttons, up to 30 hours of battery life, and gyro motion control support. The controllers connect to Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Bluetooth, though you can also plug the pad in using the included 10-foot USB-C charging cable. While the controllers work on Switch, Switch 2, and PC, they are designed specifically for the original Switch, meaning they lack the Switch 2's C Button and cannot be used to wake up the Switch 2 from sleep mode. And like many other third-party Switch controllers, it lacks HD rumble and Amiibo support. That said, their form factor is very similar to Nintendo's first-party Switch Pro controller, with a nearly identical button layout--with the added benefit of the unique game-themed skins.

The Metroid Edition model features a blue and turquoise design inspired by the games, with a large render of Samus splashed across the face of the controller, and the iconic Samus emblem on the left grip.

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Again, the PowerA Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wireless Controller - Kirby Edition offers the same features, functionality, and form factor as the Metroid Edition (and other variants) of the gamepad, but sports its own unique Kirby-themed design, with a collage featuring multiple versions of Kirby, Waddle-Dee, King Dedede, and Meta Knight, plus a larger Kirby illustration and logo on the right grip. It also features colored thumbstick bases and shoulder buttons.

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If you pick up the new Metroid Edition PowerA Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wireless Controller, you might want to pair it with the new Metroid Edition PowerA Wired Earbuds. They're affordable at just $25, and with a blue and black design that matches the gamepad, they're the ideal companion. And if you love all the features of the above controllers but aren't a fan of the designs (or price tag), check out the Mario Pop variant. This is the exact same controller, but it boasts a colorful Mario design--and it's currently on sale for just $36 (was $60).

For even more Pro Controller alternatives, be sure to check out the Turtle Beach catalog. These are essentially rebranded PDP controllers (Turtle Beach acquired PDP last year), and you'll find several designs inspired by Mario and Donkey Kong. For example, the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller (Mario Bricks) releases on October 12, and it's built with a cool lenticular design that changes depending on your viewing angle. It even features motion controls and comes with remappable back buttons, so it's a nice alternative to these Metroid and Kirby controllers from PowerA.

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After many years of waiting for a new entry in EA's popular skateboarding franchise, players can finally dive into the aptly-titled Skate. This reboot of the series, which is now in early access, lets fans loose in the fictional city of San Vansterdam, where they can perform tricks and hang out together in a sandbox world. If you're dropping in with some friends and curious about the game's cross-play and cross-progression options, we'll fill you in on what you need to know below.

Skate cross-play: How to add friends

If you're looking to play with friends who may not be in the same ecosystem as you, you're in for a treat--Skate fully supports cross-play across every platform. This feature is turned on by default. However, you'll need to follow a few steps to link up with your pals if they're on a different platform than you.

• Open the Hub menu
• Select Social & Spectate
• Select Search
• Search using your friend’s username or ID
• Select your friend's name and choose "Add EA Friend"

You search for your friends in the Social & Spectate menu.

At this point, your friend will receive an invitation they'll need to accept. If someone has sent you a friend invitation this same way, you can see and accept it in the Requests tab within the Social & Spectate menu.

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EA's new Skate game--the first in 15 years--launched today into early access, and the free-to-play game is proving popular enough that players are facing server queues due to the player load. Developer Full Circle has now reacted to player complaints about server queues. At the same time, people are logging into the game to find it requires a constant internet connection--something Full Circle warned about months ago but isn't going down well with the community today

Server queues

In a statement, developer Full Circle said there are "a LOT" of players trying to join the Skate servers today for launch, and that to mitigate the issues, server queues have been put in place. Full Circle said the studio is "on it" and will undertake efforts to improve wait times.

Server queues are nothing new for online games. EA's own Battlefield 6 has server queues for its recent multiplayer beta, for example. They can still be annoying, though, as players understandably do not want to wait to play. Some people in the Skate subreddit have said they finally got to the front of the queue and joined a session, only to be kicked out due to server issues

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Donkey Kong Bananza was a smashing hit when it landed as one of the Nintendo Switch 2's earliest major exclusives, so it makes perfect sense that Nintendo would capitalize on its success with some DLC. The DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC provides nostalgic fans with a small but charming new island to explore and a whole new mode to work through that changes up the gameplay loop from the base game.

If you're looking to dive into Donkey Kong Bananza's DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC, here's how to get started.

How to start the DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC in Donkey Kong Bananza

Before you can begin the DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC in Donkey Kong Bananza, you'll need to purchase it from the eShop for $20. Once you've made sure that it's installed, you can then open the game to get started. But be aware that how you access the DLC and how much of it is available to you is based on your game progress.

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Fans of Hot Wheels, building sets, and cars in general should check out the recently released replica vehicle models while they are in stock. The new Hot Wheels building sets launched August 1 as the first members of the toy manufacturer's Brick Shop brand. Similar to Lego and Mega Bloks--which is owned by Mattel--Hot Wheels Brick Shop building sets are pieced together using a variety of different brick types and sizes. Whereas Mega Bloks' Hot Wheels sets are more playful and geared toward younger audiences, Mattel's Brick Shop kits were designed for collectors and car enthusiasts who are looking for authentic models of iconic cars such as the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Corvette Grand Sport, Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar, and Maserati MC20. Each Brick Shop model is built with pieces that are compatible with other major brands such as Lego and Mega Bloks.

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Diablo 4 Season 10 arrives September 23, and it will bring with it a major change to boss fights that players have long been asking for.

Since Diablo 4's launch, players have complained about boss immunity phases, scripted moments in boss battles where endgame bosses become invincible and force players to contend with various mechanics before they can be harmed.

While on paper it might make sense, it was resulting in a frustrating experience for many players who could easily kill the boss in just a few blows were it not for them becoming invincible for extended periods of time. Those phases became even more frustrating in Diablo 4 Season 8, which overhauled its endgame boss ladder to put even more of an emphasis on boss fights that heavily featured the mechanic.

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World of Warcraft premium cosmetics are nothing new, but a new bundle is raising eyebrows due to the sheer amount of stuff it includes.

Normally, a new premium cosmetic bundle isn't particularly noteworthy. Blizzard has sold mounts, pets, helmets, and armor sets for real money for years now. Two years ago, Blizzard sold its most expensive WoW mount ever, the Trader's Gilded Brutosaur, for $90.

The new Ascended Regalia Pack, however, stands out, but not because of the $30 price tag. Instead, the Spirit Healer-themed bundle is notable because it includes a whopping 100 individual transmog pieces, with four full armor sets and 22 weapon appearances. Blizzard clearly thinks it's a big deal, as it's the only time in recent memory that it has crafted a trailer for a premium cosmetic bundle. Because they are all individual pieces, players can mix and match parts of the armor sets to create their own look, or combine them with their existing transmog collection to create something new.

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A new update arrived to Call of Duty: Warzone on September 16. While this is a very small update, the patch notes include a few notable bug fixes and changes to Season 5's Deadline limited-time mode.

Season 5 Reloaded added the new Deadline limited-time mode, and now the new update makes a few improvements to the match rules. Circles two, three, and four are now extended by 30 seconds each. The developer says this change was made to allow players "extra time to coordinate and rack up points," while also slowing down the gas to provide players with more breathing room.

Deadline's respawn timers are reduced by five seconds, which lets players jump back into the action faster. Additionally, the mode's "Round End" warning will now show 60 seconds from the end instead of the original 30-second warning.

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Borderlands 4 is now out, and amidst several issues that players have reported, it looks like there's a bug that could cause you to lose all of your skill points. So what's causing this glitch to trigger? Gearbox says that disconnecting and rejoining a multiplayer session or a game crash in single-player could be the problem here, and it says that it has noted here. There is currently no way to restore those lost skill points, and there's no indicator yet of when a fix for this bug will be released.

"Players may lose skill points after disconnecting and re-joining a multiplayer session, or crashing in single player. In these instances, they have lost all or most of their skill points. Leveling up more and using the Respec machine do not restore the lost skill points," Gearbox wrote on its support page.

Some players have unfortunately encountered this bug, causing them to lose hours of progress. While the game is still playable, doing so without any skill points invested in your Vault Hunter makes it much more challenging, given that the game features level-scaling in its world. Skills help to even the playing field and can unlock powerful skills to help you survive longer in a fight, and Borderlands 4 places a bigger emphasis on building a powerful Vault Hunter with these abilities and the right gear.

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Disney World is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States, and there have been a number of high-profile incidents at the park over the years, the newest of which was a daring, underwater heist--and the suspect remains on the loose.

Florida authorities said this week that a man stole as much as $20,000 at Paddlefish, a popular restaurant located on Disney property at nearby Disney Springs. Cops say the robber swam up to Paddlefish just after midnight on Monday, September 15--when it was closed--and entered the manager's office.

Money was being counted at the time, authorities said, and the suspect instructed two staffers to close their eyes and stand in the corner. A source told WFTV 9 that the suspect tied them up, and then stole between $10,000 and $20,000. The employees informed police that the burgular left within 120 seconds, and that they called 911 after getting free of their bonds.

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Escape From Tarkov, the first-person shooter that popularized the extraction genre, is finally coming to Steam, albeit with a catch. Those who already own the game will have to buy it again if they want to launch it through Steam.

In a Steam FAQ that went live alongside the Escape From Tarkov Steam page, developer Battlestate Games explained more details about how the game will work on Steam, what Steam functionality it will support, and whether or not players who already own the game will be able to launch it through Steam.

The short answer is that those who already bought Escape From Tarkov, which until now has only been available directly from Battlestate Games' own launcher or website, won't be able to start using the Steam version. Instead, existing owners who want to play on Steam will need to purchase an edition of the game on Steam itself.

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Sony is reportedly prepping a new PlayStation event for next week, according to reliable leaker NateTheHate2. However, it's not clarified whether this could be a State of Play or Showcase, though there hasn't been a version of the latter in over two years at this point.

The last two PlayStation State of Play events have each focused on a single game. The July presentation put the spotlight on first-party exclusive Ghost of Yotei, while earlier this month, Sony showed off the James Bond title 007: First Light from Hitman developer IO Interactive. If this recent report pans out, that would mean two major PlayStation events in one month. At the start of September, NateTheHate2 nailed when the latest Nintendo Direct would happen.

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EA's skateboarding series, Skate, has been dormant since 2010's Skate 3, but it's officially back today with the launch of a reboot that's simply titled Skate. You don't have to pay a penny to get it, as it's a free game available for everyone on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

The version of the game launching today is an unfinished, early-access edition of the game. As such, players may encounter bugs or other oddities. Additionally, developer Full Circle plans to add new game modes, tricks, leaderboards, party voice chat, and other improvements over time.

The original Skate games were paid releases, but the new Skate is a free-to-play, always-online game, with EA making money off the game through the sale of microtransactions.

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A PlayStation 5 system update arrives tomorrow, September 17, bringing the ability to pair a DualSense to multiple devices at once. The update will also introduce a Power Saver mode to the PS5, which future updates to games like Death Stranding 2, Demon’s Souls, and Ghost of Yōtei will capitalize on.

To update your console, you'll need to go to Settings. Then select System, System Software, and finally System Software Update and Settings.

Sony teased this PS5 update back in July, elaborating on how to sync the DualSense to multiple devices and sharing plans for the console's Power Saver mode. Once the update releases, you can sync the DualSense to a maximum of four devices. Essentially, you assign each device to one of the four face buttons (triangle, circle, etc) when you pair it via Bluetooth, and can hot swap between them by pressing the PS button and the relevant action button simultaneously.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives November 14, and Treyarch is bringing a continuation of its Zombies storyline. A full cinematic trailer has now arrived to show the Black Ops 6 crew fighting alongside Treyarch's iconic cast of original Zombies characters.

As shown in the Ashes of the Damned trailer, Black Ops 7's Zombies mode picks up right where Black Ops 6's storyline ended with the Reckoning's main Easter egg quest. Weaver and his crew are standing alongside Takeo, Dempsey, Nikolai, and Richtofen inside of Janus Towers. However, the building and everyone inside has been thrust into the Dark Aether dimension.

There is still plenty of uncertainty on how the original cast ended up in Janus Towers with Weaver's team, but the trailer shows the two separate casts fighting together as they face the undead and some mysterious new villain. This new threat is a man with a southern drawl and a cowboy hat, who lugs around caged-up zombie heads.

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Evercade Alpha Taito Bartop Arcade

$260 | Releases November 12

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One of the best and most versatile home arcade machines is in stock at Amazon for the first time in over six months. Amazon is taking preorders for the Evercade Alpha Taito Bartop Arcade for $260. Themed around Bubble Bobble and preloaded with 10 games, the Taito edition is the third Evercade Alpha. The miniature countertop cabinet originally launched last November with Mega Man and Street Fighter editions. But the two Capcom-themed models disappeared from US retailers in early 2025 and have remained sold out since. As such, if you're interested in the Evercade Alpha, you may want to secure a preorder ahead of the new edition's November 12 launch.

Here's the list of preloaded Taito games:

• Bubble Bobble
• Puzzle Bobble
• Space Invaders
• Cadash
• Rastan
• Elevator Action
• The FairyLand Story
• Growl
• The Legend of Kage
• The New Zealand Story

Over a dozen additional digital games can be unlocked in the Evercade OS Secret menu.

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Tuesday was supposed to mark the arrival of the Power Rangers Megazord in Fortnite, both in the form of a battle pass skin and as an in-game event in which one player in each round of Battle Royale gets to become the full-sized Megazord and terrorize the island for a few minutes. The patch was delayed, but you'll be forgiven for not knowing that since Epic hasn't yet added any in-game notification about the delay. So the Megazord page of the battle pass just looks bugged right now.

The Megazord's arrival on the Fortnite island has been pushed back a couple days.

Epic has not acknowledged the delay, nor has it said when the patch will now be deployed, but a leaked trailer for the Megazord in-game event says it begins on Thursday, September 18, so that's our best guess for now. As has been the case the past few seasons, battle pass owners will be able to unlock the Megazord skin and all its related cosmetics by gaining 24 levels in any Fortnite mode. Despite the Megazord page of the pass already being unlocked, you cannot gain these levels early since the quests haven't yet been activated.

We don't know why it was delayed, but the patch appears to be a pretty beefy one, as it's expected to include the new Party Crashers battle royale mode, which will have proximity voice chat and support teaming with opponents, Hunger Games-style.

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Microsoft is hoping to turn the Xbox app into the one-stop destination for players to launch games on PC and Windows handheld devices, pushing an update that integrates titles from other major gaming storefronts into the app's library.

Xbox Insiders have had access to this aggregated library feature since June, but now, all users of the Xbox PC app can see their installed games from Steam, Epic Games Store, Battle.net, and "other leading storefronts." Players can launch these games directly from the Xbox app, and recently played games appear in a side tab, no matter which store they were installed from.

Additionally, the Xbox app's library also has a tab for apps, allowing you to open other storefronts and web browsers to install and launch games from outside the Xbox storefront. The app's settings also let you toggle different stores if you don't want games from those sources to appear in the library.

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