The latest Black Ops 7 teaser comes from an old YouTube channel that longtime fans will remember from Black Ops 2's marketing campaign. The video is only a 14-second teaser, but it's already creating some speculation about Black Ops 7's storyline.

Twelve years ago, Treyarch and Activision used an entirely separate YouTube channel from the official Call of Duty account to help promote Black Ops 2. Using the "Cordis Die" channel, a brief seven-second clip was posted, which featured a short message from the game's main antagonist, Raul Menendez. The video was titled "New World," and while the screen remained black, there was one line of audio. "Come my friends; it's not too late to seek a New World," Menendez said.

This was the only video ever shared on the Cordis Die YouTube channel until a few days ago. On June 20, a second video titled "The Lesson" was posted, and this new teaser features a man standing in front of several TV screens. While we only see the character from the back, it's presumed to be Raul Menendez with a new message. "2025 was just the beginning. A necessary first step. Once again, you shall know fear," Menendez says.

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Splitgate developer 1047 Games has announced a "small" round of layoffs at the studio following Splitgate 2's big launch earlier this month. As part of the staff reduction, co-founders Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian are forgoing salaries for the time being, the company announced in a LinkedIn post.

"We're still perfecting the Splitgate 2 gameplay experience in response to community feedback, and we are redirecting resources to build the best game for our players," the developer said. "We are sad to see our teammates go, and we are actively working to help them secure new opportunities."

Proulx and Bagamian are forgoing salaries as the studio said it plans to "lock in to deliver the next phase of the project."

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Deltarune Chapter 5 is set to be released sometime in 2026, according to a message at the end of Chapter 4.

As spotted by IGN, beating Deltarune Chapter 4 grants players with a message that reads, "To be continued in Chapter 5. 2026." Considering developer Toby Fox went as far as to put this message in the game itself, that's a pretty firm release window for the next chapter in a saga that has been ongoing for quite a while.

Deltarune is Toby Fox's spiritual successor to Undertale, a massive indie hit that released in 2015. While Undertale was released all at once, Deltarune has been slowly been released through individual chapters, with in-game menus suggesting there will be seven chapters overall. These chapters have released at an inconsistent pace, however.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Steelbook Edition for PS5

$60 (was $75)

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The latest installment in the beloved Monster Hunter franchise released in February to impressive reviews (on console), with critics praising its improved combat system, the sprawling locales, and the lineup of formidable monsters old and new. If you're interested in joining the hunt, now's the best time to grab a copy. Monster Hunter Wilds is currently discounted to its lowest price yet at $56 (was $70). There’s also a nice deal on the Monster Hunter Wilds Steelbook Edition for PS5, giving you a cool way to display it in your game room.

Monster Hunter Wilds $56 (was $70)

This deal is available at several retailers, including Amazon, Target, and Woot.

If you’re playing on PC, it’s discounted at Fanatical. The PC version has been on the receiving end of a review bombing, however, as players express their frustrations with its poor optimization. It currently has a "Mixed" user review average on Steam, but recent reviews are "Overwhelmingly Negative."

Wilds plays and looks great on PS5 and Xbox Series X, so if you have the choice between console and PC, it'd be wise to pick console.

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Along with the base game, this version gets you a premium steelbook featuring Arkveld. Considering it's only an extra $4, it's a pretty cool way to pick up a unique physical collectible. Unfortunately, this price cut only applies to the PS5 version, with the Xbox Series X edition still listed at $75.

Amazon isn't currently offering a price cut, but it may lower its price to match Best Buy, so give it a look if you need a backup.

The Steelbook Edition was sold out for a bit after launch, so this deal might not stick around for long.

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Monster Hunter Wilds isn’t available on Switch, but that doesn’t mean Nintendo fans can’t jump into some discounted Monster Hunter fun. Monster Hunter Stories Collection is now on sale for just $32.48 (was $60), bundling together both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2. It’s not your traditional hunting experience--it’s more akin to Pokemon than it is traditional Monster Hunter games--but the series earned positive reviews thanks to its strategic turn-based combat and charming cast of characters. There are over 100 Monsties--the name for monsters in these games--to join forces with in each game, and the majority of them are rideable.

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Sega fans are in for a long wait, as two of the biggest--and recently announced--games from the publisher won't be out for a long time. Persona 4 Revival from Atlus and RGG's Stranger Than Heaven received brand-new trailers earlier this month, but those two games are still quite far away from release. Both games are planned to launch either during or after Sega's 2027 fiscal year, which begins on April 1, 2026.

The news was confirmed by Sega as part of a management presentation from earlier this month, where the company outlined plans for its business. However, it appears Sega may not have meant to release the report--at least in this form, which contained unredacted sales figures--and has since pulled it from its website, although it is still archived online.

The two games won't be released until at least April 2026

Stranger Than Heaven was first revealed at The Game Awards 2024 under the working title of Project Century, but a new trailer at Summer Game Fest 2025 revealed the proper title for the game, gameplay, and offered a glimpse into its world. Not long after, Sega officially confirmed that a remake of Persona 4 was on the way at the Xbox Games Showcase, but beyond that, details on the game remain slim for now.

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Landfall's co-op climbing game, Peak, achieved significant sales numbers in the past week, selling over one million copies on Steam in six days. Peak became a surprise hit for the Haste and Stick Fight publisher with the game peaking at 102,000 concurrent players on Sunday. Those kinds of numbers topped even recent hits Rematch and Dune: Awakening.

Peak's gameplay seems simple, but this is hardly Ice Climbers. Players can either do solo or co-op runs as they try to escape a mysterious island by climbing the center of the tallest mountain--which changes each time you play.

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As you play, you can help each other up ledges, or place ropes and climbing spikes to make the way easier for those who come after. There are four biomes on your way to the mountain's peak, each with their own life-threatening obstacles. Climbing isn't your only objective, though: You'll need to scavenge for questionable food to survive, and manage your injuries very carefully. Every setback limits your stamina, making it harder to climb.

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Shadow Labyrinth is an enigma.

It should be simple enough to describe: It's a "2D action exploration & combat platformer," or "2DAECP"--which is Bandai's Namco official description and its way of saying "metroidvania" without mentioning a word made by combining two rival games' names--in which a mysterious amnesiac follows a small yellow robot through a labyrinth of tough battles and tight platforming. Like other games in the genre, the path here is well-trodden; there's side-scrolling exploration across a big map that opens as you unlock new abilities, and lots of enemies to fight along the way.

What you won't expect, however, is the story Bandai Namco is telling around the Metroi--sorry, 2DAECP--it has devised. It's known that this game directly ties into the Pac-Man-themed episode of Amazon Prime's animated Secret Level series, but it's the rest of the lore that turned my head during a recent virtual preview session. The 2DAECP space is crowded right now, but Bandai Namco may have found a way to rise above the rest with Shadow Labyrinth; you'll just have to brush up on your gaming history.

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Actor Ned Luke, who played Michael in GTA 5 and wants to come back in a new DLC for GTA Online, has revealed the one mission in the game that was "hands down" the worst to perform.

Responding to someone online who posted a clip of the yoga mission from GTA 5's campaign, Luke said he agreed with the commenter and that it was "hands down the worst to shoot." Luke added that he "sweated my ass off for eight hours" during the filming process.

The "Did Somebody Say Yoga?" mission in GTA 5 has Michael joining his wife Amanda and yoga instructor Fabien for a yoga session at their home. The player must match button presses in time and order to complete the objective; failing triggers a fail screen telling you that "Michael failed to achieve enlightenment."

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Cyberpunk 2077's next big update, 2.3, is not going to launch on time. Developer CD Projekt Red has announced that the studio needs "some more time to make sure we're happy with it." It was previously set to launch on June 26 but has been delayed indefinitely.

The developer also teased that update 2.3 is aiming to have a scope around the same as the 2.2 update. That's saying something, as the 2.2 update--released in December 2024--was a huge one. "We appreciate your patience!" the developer said.

Hey chooms,
We initially hoped to put Update 2.3 in your hands on June 26. However, we'll need some more time to make sure we're happy with it — we're aiming for a scope similar to Update 2.2. We'll update you further as soon as we can!
We appreciate your patience! pic.twitter.com/Hx5fEF8wj7

— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) June 23, 2025

Most people thought CD Projekt Red was finished supporting Cyberpunk 2077 and shifting its teams to Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4, but in early June, the Polish studio confirmed the 2.3 update. As of yet, however, there is no word on what's included in the 2.3 update.

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One of the big draws for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was its cast of voice actors, as the turn-based RPG featured the talents of Charlie Cox, Ben Starr, Jennifer English, and Andy Serkis. For Cox, the critical success of the game has not gone unnoticed by him, as he remarked that he'd only heard good things about it. Jokingly, the Daredevil actor said that he felt like a "total fraud" for having only been in a studio for several hours to record his lines as Gustave, who quickly became a fan-favorite character with players.

"I don't mean to minimize it in any way, and apparently, the game is awesome. I'm not a gamer, I haven't played it," Cox said at Washington State Summer Con (via Culture Crave). "My agent asked me if I wanted to go and do a voiceover--I was in the studio for 4 hours. People keep saying 'congratulations' and I feel like a total fraud. But I'm so thrilled for the company, I'm so thrilled it did really well."

While Cox's work for Expedition 33 was done in a day, his character still had a massive impact on the game, especially in its early hours and at the end of its first act. The performances of Cox and the rest of the cast have been widely hailed for their nuanced and emotional performances, which helped make Expedition 33 the best-reviewed game for several months.

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The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and his fellow CDPR veterans at Rebel Wolves have shared an extended gameplay demo from the studio's first game, The Blood of Dawnwalker. As revealed earlier this year, Dawnwalker's protagonist is Coen, a young man in a medieval European country that has been taken over by vampires. But as seen in the video below, Coen has different ways of opposing the new regime, both as a vampire and as a human.

According to design director Daniel Sadowski, the side mission showcased in this demo takes place near the middle of the game. Coen only has 30 days and 30 nights to save his family, and Sadowski notes that he could storm the vampire's castle and rescue them at any time. But without allies or enough power to stand against the game's most powerful vampires, that attempt probably wouldn't end well for Coen.

Coen isn't helpless during the day, as the demo shows he can draw upon some magic when fighting his foes. But none of his vampire abilities can be used while the sun is up. This allows for some advantages, as he can walk through the front door of the cathedral uncontested and ask questions inside. But waiting until nightfall gives Coen the ability to climb the walls and sneak inside just as an elder vampire, Xanthe, is conducting some kind of ritual.

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Last year, CD Projekt Red unveiled The Witcher 4 and confirmed that Ciri is the game's new main character. This shouldn't have been to surprising to fans after The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but there has been some pushback from players who don't want Geralt of Rivia to take a backseat to his adoptive daughter. Now, one of the developers behind the upcoming game is asking fans to wait for The Witcher 4 to be released before passing judgment on Ciri's time in the spotlight.

"When the game will be out, you'll be able to see for yourself and fully embrace her character, her story," said The Witcher 4 engineering production manager Jan Hermanowicz during an interview with GamesRadar+. "And I think that will be the moment to make opinions and make the calls."

He went on to add that the first teaser trailer for the game showed Ciri in "two emotional states [that were] very distinct from one another," before adding that the finished game will have a more rounded out depiction of her personality. Hermanowicz also echoed Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle by pointing out that the original Witcher stories set up Ciri to be the lead.

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Standard Edition

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Digital Deluxe Edition

$80

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Collector’s Edition

$230

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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is out this week, and for those with early access it's 48 hours sooner. Sony hasn't provided an official map of the Death Stranding 2 release times, but with a rolling midnight launch it can get pretty confusing. To save figuring out when Death Stranding 2 launches in your area, we've got all of the release times for every region below, thanks to a countdown that appears in the Deluxe Edition version of the game upon pre-installing it.

There are two separate release dates for Death Stranding 2. The first is the early access version for those of you that purchased the Digital Deluxe or Collector's Edition of the game, and this will be released on June 24. The full release date is June 26, for everyone else. Since the early access version is advertised as 48 hours prior to the full release, this ensures that we know the release times for both versions.

Since PlayStation uses a rolling midnight release schedule, Death Stranding 2 will be available at midnight in the easternmost timezone of your area. For example, in the US, Death Stranding 2 will be released at midnight in New York, which is on Eastern Time. 11:00 PM in Chicago, which is on Central Time, and 9:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is on Pacific Time.

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Gearbox has revealed a new story trailer for its looter-shooter Borderlands 4. While it was brief, it did reveal a fresh look at the game's primary villain, the Timekeeper, his minions, and franchise punching bag Claptrap.

Borderlands 4 launches on September 12 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S--with a Switch 2 version coming at a later date--and the base version of the game is priced at $70. With its launch date drawing closer, Gearbox has been revealing more details on the game, and how it's building on the Borderlands foundation with a seamless world to explore, dynamic events to take part in, and an overhauled drop-rate for weapons that will make legendary-class feel special again.

Another big change in Borderlands 4 is its tone, as Gearbox wants the humor in the game to be more grounded. Essentially, this sounds like Borderlands 4 won't be relying on comedy that can become very quickly dated after launch.

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The Lord of the Rings Animated Movie - Remastered Deluxe Edition (Blu-ray)

$22.49 | Releases June 24

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The Lord of the Rings: Animated has received a fresh Blu-ray reprint 15 years after the classic adaptation first arrived on Blu-ray. The Remastered Deluxe Edition displays in 1080p resolution and is accompanied by an interview series with the director about the creation of the film. You can preorder The Lord of the Rings: Animated Remastered Deluxe Edition for $22.49 at Amazon ahead of its June 24 release. Prior to this new printing, the Blu-ray was only available for a reasonable price if you opted for a region-free imported edition. Amazon also has the movie on DVD for only five bucks.

The Lord of the Rings Animated Movie - Remastered Deluxe Edition (Blu-ray) $22.49 | Releases June 24

The Remastered Deluxe Edition of The Lord of the Rings: Animated originally released on Blu-ray in 2010. Though a DVD edition of the remaster is still in print in North America, the Blu-ray edition, which will look significantly better on modern widescreen TVs, has been out of print locally for a number of years. Here are the key technical features found on the Blu-ray edition:

• 1080p HD resolution
• 16 x 9 aspect ratio (1.85:1)
• Dolby TrueHD English 5.1 Surround Sound
• Dolby Digital English 5.1
• French 1.0 / Spanish 2.0
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

The remaster also includes a series of interviews with director Ralph Bakshi titled: Forging Through the Darkness: The Ralph Bakshi Vision for The Lord of the Rings.

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The animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings released in theaters in 1978. It became a massive box office success, pulling in north of $32 million--roughly eight times the production cost. Critical reception was mixed, and many LOTR fans were displeased to learn the 133-minute film only covered The Fellowship of the Ring and a portion of The Two Towers.

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition (Switch)

$100 | Restocked on June 20

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch)

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch 2)

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma's Earth Dancer Edition is back in stock on launch day at Best Buy and GameStop. Though the standard edition released on June 5 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as originally planned, production issues caused the Earth Dancer Edition to be delayed by two weeks to June 20. The $100 edition has been sold out everywhere for more than a month, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Best Buy and GameStop sell out of copies again. Nintendo Switch 2 players who buy the Earth Dancer Edition can buy a $10 upgrade from the eShop.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Limited Edition:

• Best Buy -- In stock
• GameStop -- In stock
• Amazon -- Sold out
• Walmart -- Sold out
• Target -- Sold out

Updated on June 20

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K Steelbook Blu-ray

$37 | Relase date TBA

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Wolf Children 4K Steelbook Blu-ray

$37 | Releases on August 5

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Summer Wars 4K Steelbook Blu-ray (Amazon-exclusive)

$30

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Belle: 4K Steelbook Collector's Edition

$45.49

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Mamoru Hosoda has established himself as one of the best modern anime directors, having directed several critically acclaimed films over the past 20 years. Several of his movies have received new steelbook edition 4K Blu-ray releases in the past few months, and soon, his first movie, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, will join the collection. While there's no release date set, listings are up at Amazon, and we expect it will be available soon. In the meantime, there are several other Hosoda films available for preorder and purchase now, including Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and Belle. We've compiled all the Hosoda 4K steelbook Blu-rays in the list below.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K Steelbook Blu-ray $37 | Relase date TBA

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is Hosoda's first film and originally released back in 2001. It follows Makoto Konno, a teenager who attains time-travel powers. At first, she uses her abilities to fix frivolous problems, but she quickly learns that meddling with timelines can have drastic consequences. This limited edition 4K Blu-ray release includes an exclusive steelbook case.

Bonus materials for the film haven't been confirmed yet, but previous Blu-ray releases for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time include tons of excellent extras, and there's a strong chance some of those are folded into this new 4K Steelbook Edition.

While The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K Steelbook Blu-ray is listed at Amazon, it doesn't have a release date and is currently unavailable to purchase. We expect it'll be in stock again soon, however. In the meantime, there are several other Hosoda films up for preorder and available to purchase now.

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A 4K Steelbook of Hosoda's 2012 film Wolf Children releases on August 5 and is available to preorder for $37 at Amazon. The movie tells the story of Hana, a human woman who falls in love with a werewolf and eventually gives birth to two half-wolf children. After her husband tragically dies, Hana moves to an old house in the countryside to raise her children in this touching tale about motherhood, loss, and family. Special features include a commentary track from the cast and crew, promotional materials, and more.

Preorder at Amazon Summer Wars 4K Steelbook Blu-ray (Amazon-exclusive) $30

Earlier this year, Hosuda's Summer Wars also received a 4K Steelbook Edition available exclusively at Amazon. Summer Wars follows Kenji, a young student obsessed with virtual reality. Kenji's friend Natsuki ropes him into a scheme where he poses as her girlfriend, but things go haywire when a rogue AI program steals his online identity and frames him for real-world catastrophes. With an imminent cyber-apocalypse on the horizon, Kenji and Natsuki's family unite to save the day and clear his name. The Amazon-exclusive Summer Wars 4K Steelbook Blu-ray includes the movie, a collectible steelbook case, and a selection of special features like interviews with the cast and Hosoda.

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Lastly, there's the 4K Steelbook Collector's Edition of Hosoda's newest film, Belle. This released back in 2022, and is available for $45.49 at Amazon. Belle follows Suzu, a high schooler who lives a double life. In reality, she's a shy teenager who lives in a rural village--but online, she's known as Belle, a wildly popular virtual-reality singer. When a mysterious beast crashes one of her online concerts, Suzu sets off on a journey to discover the truth behind the creature and her true self.

This 4K Collector's Edition Blu-ray includes a 60-page art book, poster, sticker, and art cards, plus special features like behind-the-scenes production documentaries, music videos, and interviews.

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Through Netflix, producer Adi Shankar has already adapted Castlevania and Devil May Cry as anime series. Now, Shankar has revealed that he's picked up the rights for Duke Nukem, the first-person shooter franchise with a very dirty sense of humor created by developer 3D Realms.

"I bought the rights to Duke Nukem," said Shankar during an interview with Esquire. "Not the gaming rights, but I bought it from Gearbox... It's a middle finger to everybody. When Duke Nukem blew up, a bunch of people sat around trying to turn it into a brand, when it's just a middle finger. Duke Nukem can't be made by a corporation, because the moment a corporation makes Duke Nukem, it's no longer Duke Nukem. I don't intend on having anyone tell me what to do on this one."

It's unclear how or if Shankar's deal with Gearbox affects the live-action Duke Nukem movie in development at Legendary with the creators of Cobra Kai. That project hasn't had many updates since it was announced in 2022. Similarly, the most recent game in the franchise, Duke Nukem Forever, was released in 2011, and there haven't been any new Duke Nukem games, or talk of making any sequels, since.

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Fanatical's new Red Hot Sale is live, discounting hundreds of PC games just in time for summer. The site-wide sale includes deals on everything from big new releases to hidden gems and fan-favorite classics, and like Fanatical's other events, you can even score some free bonuses through the sale. If you spend $15 or more on a single order, you'll get a Red Hot Scratch Card featuring either a free game key or a coupon code for additional savings. All orders also include a 5%-off voucher to use on a future order.

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While the extras are nice, the real draw is the games. There are some notable new releases on sale this time around, including The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for $33.49 (was $50), Stellar Blade for $54 (was $60), and Elden Ring: Nightreign for $35.19 (was $40). You can also save a few dollars on the new competitive multiplayer soccer game Rematch, which is down to $25.79 (normally $30). Another popular recent release, the sci-fi survival shooter The Alters, is on sale for $24.49 (was $35).

Then there's the Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition for $49.19 (down from $60). This new version of the game bundles the Street Fighter 6 base game with all the paid DLC characters, stages, and outfits released so far. If you're looking to get into the fighting game, this is likely your best option.

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Joy-Con 2 Charging Stations for Nintendo Switch 2

Unofficial docks can charge multiple sets of controllers at once.

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Nintendo Switch 2 users have two official methods for charging the new Joy-Con 2 Controllers for wireless play. Out of the box, you can dock the console with the controllers attached before removing them for TV mode, either connected to the grip or turned to the side for single Joy-Con controls. For $40, you can replace the standard grip with the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip, which lets you charge the right and left controllers while playing. But if you have an extra set of Joy-Con 2 Controllers for local multiplayer, you'll either need to purchase two Charging Grips or take turns charging each pair.

Nintendo and its third-party partners have released plenty of notable Switch 2 accessories already, but we have yet to see officially licensed charging docks for Joy-Con 2 Controllers. We imagine those will start popping up before long, but what about right now? Unofficial controller charging docks for Switch 2 exist already--in fact, there are tons of Joy-Con 2 charging stations at Amazon, including models that charge four or more controllers at once. Some of the manufacturers currently producing Joy-Con 2 charging stations have made popular, well-received controller chargers for original Joy-Con Controllers as well as the PS5 DualSense and Xbox Wireless Controllers.

Quick look: Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Charging Stations

• Mumba Charging Dock (4 Controllers) -- $20
• FastSnail Charging Dock (4 Controllers) -- $15.29 ($20)
• FastSnail 8-in-1 Charging Dock (8 Controllers) -- $20 ($25)
• Fyoung Controller Charging Dock (4 Controllers) -- $14.39 ($18)
• NexiGo Enhanced Controller Charger (4 Controllers) - Upright -- $22 ($25)
• NexiGo Enhanced Controller Charger (4 Controllers) - Flat -- $25
• Syntech Premium Controller Charger (4 Controllers) -- $19 ($30)
• Tokluck Charging Dock (4 Controllers) -- $18.61 ($23)
• GagaKing Controller Charging Station (4 Controllers) -- $18 ($30)
• GagaKing Controller Charging Station (2 Controllers) -- $16 ($28)
• Jemdo Magnetic Charger Grip (2 Controllers) -- $20
• Uxilep Joy-Con Charger Grip (2 Controllers) -- $24 ($30)

Disclaimer: None of the controller chargers listed above or shown below are officially licensed. While many of them are known brands with solid track records, there’s always the small possibility they won’t work as intended or will damage to your controllers. Unofficial controller chargers for other platforms, including the original Switch, generally work perfectly fine, and it's very rare for an accessory like this to damage your controller. But since they don't have the official Nintendo seal of approval, this is a "buy at your own risk" situation. If you want to play it as safe as possible, the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip is the way to go. The official grip has built-in back buttons and lets you play while charging via the detachable USB-C cable.

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