TCL NXTPaper 14.3-Inch Android Tablet Bundle

$370 (was $470)

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TCL NXTPaper 11-Inch Android Tablet Bundle (Gen 2)

64GB: $200 (was $250) | 128GB: $250 (was $290)

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Amazon has a nice selection of tablet deals in the lead-up to its Prime Big Deal Days sales event (October 7-8), but few models are as interesting as TCL's NXTPaper Android tablets. The NXTPaper's main draw is its switchable display modes. With the press of the button, you can transform the display from regular Android tablet to color e-ink to black-and-white e-ink. This allows you to use the NXTPaper as a regular Android tablet as well as a drawing tablet and ereader. Amazon is offering steep discounts on NXTPaper 14.3-inch and 11-inch bundles with flip cases and styluses.

TCL NXTPaper has three display modes. TCL NXTPaper 14.3-Inch Android Tablet Bundle $370 (was $470)

You can save $100 on the NXTPaper 14.3-inch bundle, dropping the price to $370 (was $470).

The 14.3-inch TCL NXTPaper has a 2.4K resolution display (2400 x 1600p) with a paper-like texture. It weighs only 1.67 pounds and is 0.27 inches thick. Designed to be used in any lighting environment and to reduce eye strain, the screen has anti-glare coating, DC dimming, and blue light reduction with (optional) automatic brightness adjustments.

As mentioned, the NXTPaper button on the side of the tablet lets you seamlessly switch between the three modes: Regular, Color, and Ink. The regular mode is for watching movies, playing games, and other activities you'd use a conventional Android tablet for. Color mimics electronic ink tablets like the Kindle Colorsoft and is geared to artists as well as readers of visually oriented digital media like comic books and graphic novels. Ink mode is the traditional e-ink display option for reading (think Kindle Paperwhite).

The 14.3-inch NXTPaper has a MediaTek Helio G99 processor and Android 14 OS. It's equipped with 256GB of flash storage and 8GB RAM, with an additional 8GB of expandable memory. The 10,000mAh battery fully charges in two hours; battery life varies depending on which mode you're using, but it compares favorably to most regular Android tablets due to the large battery size.

The NXTPaper has two front cameras (13MP and 5MP) and an 8MP camera on the back with 2K video support. For sound, it's equipped with four stereo speakers and supports private listening with Bluetooth or wired headphones.

The bundle comes with a flip case that doubles as an adjustable stand and TCL's proprietary T-Pen stylus with 4,096 pressure levels and a magnet that attaches to the case.

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The 11-inch NXTPaper tablet that's on sale actually has a slightly better display, as it uses TCL's 4.0 screen tech--the 14.3-inch model is a 3.0 display. The electronic ink modes are a bit crisper with improved clarity, and it has better blue light reduction features. The 11-inch screen has a 1920 x 1200p resolution.

The Gen 2 model also has AI features such as smart voice memo, writing/speech assistants, and the ability to Google questions by circling an object on screen with the stylus.

Two different configurations are on sale. The 64GB model is $200 (was $250), while the 128GB model is down to $240 (was $290). Some customers will be eligible for an additional 10% off; you'll see it as a brand promotion on the store pages. Another benefit of the Gen 2 model is that it has a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB microSDXC cards.

Both models have a MediaTek Helio G80 processor and run on Android 15. The Gen 2 has 8GB RAM with 8GB of expandable memory. The battery is a bit smaller at 8,000mAh and it only has two cameras: 5MP front and 8MP back. It also has two stereo speakers instead of four.

Both configurations weigh 1.14 pounds and are 0.28 inches thick. The bundle deals include the same style of flip case as the 14.3-inch model as well as the same T-Pen stylus.

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Earlier this week, Kojima Productions shared a new look at OD, the studio's upcoming horror game for Xbox Games Studios. Director Hideo Kojima is so committed to making this game scary that he apparently tried to scan a real ghost for the game.

"For OD, I want to go around, all over the world where [there] are scary kind of places," Kojima said at the Beyond the Strand event this week, as reported by GamesRadar. "I want to scan a ghost for the first time and I want to get an award for that."

Speaking through a translator, Kojima went on to explain that there was supposedly a ghost in one of the rooms scanned for the game, and he suggested that subsequent cracking sounds in the studio's building may have been the spirit following them home.

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After being available through the Steam Client Beta since July 25, the new personalized layout is now widely available to all users on Valve's storefront. The store is now much easier to parse when visiting the home page. Several bits of additional clutter are gone, making it simpler to jump to your favorite genres and find something completely new to play.

New features include an enhanced search panel, which comprises popular searches, recently viewed items, search options for publishers and other categories outside games, and an advanced search tool. The horizontal search panel now stays at the top of the client no matter where you are within Steam, making it easy to access at all times. You can find more details and Valve's reasoning behind the changes in the beta announcement blog from July.

"We redesigned the Steam store menu to offer a more dynamic and personalized experience, making it easier for players to browse the store and discover new games," reads a post on Steam's community page. "Updated organization and layout make navigation and search more accessible, and now you'll find those options on more store pages. The search bar is also a little smarter, with personalized search and browsing suggestions, plus games you've recently searched for."

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EA's Battlefield 6 is ditching PS4 and Xbox, but Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is still releasing on those aging consoles. Why? There is a pretty straightforward explanation.

Treyarch senior director of production Yale Miller told Dexerto that "a shocking number of people play" Call of Duty on last-gen systems, and that supporting those consoles helps matchmaking efforts.

"It made sense for us to do it, and we could," Miller said.

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Extraction shooters normally feature a grim and serious art direction, but Escape from Dukov is aiming to be a cute alternative to this genre when it officially launches on October 16. Waddling its way onto PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, the duck-themed single-player game has been fairly popular on Steam once a demo for it went live.

Billed as an extraction shooter that also features base-building gameplay mechanics, Escape from Dukov isn't a hardcore entry in the genre like Escape from Tarkov. The game has cartoonish enemies, fog-of-war mechanics, and randomly dropped loot, while the gameplay is flexible enough to allow you to fight enemies head-on or use stealth to your advantage.

When you're not planning for a run, you can also build up your base and store the resources you'll need to construct a spaceship that can be used to escape the doomed planet you're stuck on.

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Silent Hill f won't officially launch until tomorrow, September 25, but PC users with early access have already released a handful of mods for the game. One of the mods even removes the franchise's signature fog from the Japanese town of Ebisugaoka. And suddenly it's a much nicer day for high school student Hinako Shimizu, at least until something tries to kill her.

Someone already removed fog in Silent Hill F lol pic.twitter.com/K6daHORlZ7

— Besk (@BeskInfinity) September 23, 2025

As demonstrated in the post above, the game isn't quite as intimidating if you can see everything clearly. Last year's Silent Hill 2 remake also had a mod that got rid of the fog. Some of the other notable mods for Silent Hill f include hardware-based ray tracing, the removal of the HUD, and some optimization tweaks for the game's engine.

Silent Hill f is a departure for the series and the first game in the franchise to be set in Japan. The story takes place in the '60s and follows Hinako as she tries to understand why her town has seemingly been swallowed in endless fog and populated by horrific creatures. GameSpot's review for Silent Hill f gave it a 9 out of 10.

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Gomyrod Card Storage Box (Holds 3,200+ cards)

$27.79 (was $40)

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Kabinka Commander Deck Box (Holds 400+ cards)

$40 (was $50)

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Card Storage Box (Holds 1,800+ cards)

$24 (was $27)

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Whether you’re new to the hobby or have been growing your collection for years, trading card storage boxes are always a necessity. Along with giving you an easy way to store and organize your cards, most come with durable, protective shells that ensure your decks stay in mint condition over the years. Now’s a great time to pick up another one, as Amazon is discounting several TCG storage boxes to their lowest prices of the year. These three are all labeled for Magic: The Gathering, but they’ll work just as well for other games like the Pokemon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, and more. Keep in mind that the number of cards you can fit in these storage boxes will vary based on whether they’re sleeved or not, but in general, you can expect to house hundreds of cards--even a few thousand--in a single case.

Gomyrod Card Storage Box (Holds 3,200+ cards) $27.79 (was $40)

If you already have a sizable collection--or plan to expand it and need lots of extra space--this Card Storage Box from Gomyrod the best option of the three. Not only is it listed for its lowest price ever at $27.79 (was $40), but it can hold up to 3,200 cards. The interior of the case features four rows with 30 removable multi-colored dividers and card supporters that help keep your cards upright even if you don’t have enough to fill an entire section. The case also features windows for peeking at your cards, a hand strap for carrying it like a briefcase, and a magnetic clasp.

See at Amazon Kabinka Commander Deck Box (Holds 400+ cards) $40 (was $50)

Kabinka's Commander Deck Box is the smallest of the boxes, with enough space to hold around 400 cards (the equivalent of four 100-card Commander format Magic: The Gathering decks) and a handful of small accessories, but it’s arguably the most premium option. It includes four magnetic card holders, a dice box with a removable lid, and strong magnet closures that keep everything contained when not in use. It’s built with waterproof PU leather and a soft microfiber lining for added protection. You can grab it for $40 (was $50) at Amazon.

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Slotting between the 400- and 3,200-card cases above is this reasonably sized (and priced) 1,800-card box from UAONO. It’s broken up into three rows, comes with 10 card dividers, 3 card supporters, and is outfitted with magnetic closures to secure your collection when not in use. The interior is lined with soft microfiber fabric, while the exterior is made of durable leather material. This box is on sale for $24 at Amazon (was $26).

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If you want a few other accessories to pair with your storage box, check out the slim 9-Pocket Card Binder that holds up to 720 cards. This is much easier to travel with, though some may find it to lack the durability of the three boxes above. It’s on sale for $10 (was $14). And while you don’t really need it for TCGs, anyone playing traditional card games should take a look at this Automatic Card Shuffler while it’s on sale for $18 (was $25).

Upcoming Magic: The Gathering Releases

• Final Fantasy MTG Set - Available Now
• Spider-Man MTG Set - Releases September 26
• Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG Set - Releases November 21

These storage boxes are built to work specifically with Magic: The Gathering cards--so consider checking out the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man set that arrives on September 26. Many of these have been restocked at Amazon after selling out ahead of their arrival, though we’re sure they’ll disappear again soon. There’s also a nice discount on MTG Final Fantasy Commander Decks, some of which are seeing steep 40% price cuts.

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Since Nintendo launched Switch 2 in June, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have emerged as the system's early flagship titles. Both games were also given updates this week, although Mario Kart World fans will notice more differences and improvements to the game.

Mario Kart World patch Ver. 1.3.0 makes a number of welcome changes to Free Roam, including the ability to play that mode with a second player if the game is full while trying to join a race against friends. It's also going to be easier to encounter UFOs and find collectibles in Free Roam, especially now that the game will let you know which items you've already found on the map.

The patch tackled a few annoying bugs like losing your ranking if you went out of bounds by the finish line, or getting stuck in the Bowser's Castle walls when using Bullet Bill. Most of the bug fixes would be best described as quality-of-life changes rather than game-breaking issues.

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Treyarch senior director of production Yale Miller has revealed that the company rejected collaborations with unspecified "big brands" for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 skins.

Miller told Dexerto that Treyarch wants to have collab skins in Black Ops 7 that "make sense" for the game. This mandate led the company to apparently say no to possible deals.

"There are opportunities that we have had lined up that, after some of our conversations, we straight up turned down. Big, big brands, big things, and we're like, 'No, we're not gonna do that because it just doesn't fit,'" Miller said.

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Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's upcoming multiplayer beta will also include a taste of the Zombies mode.

In a blog post, Activision said the new Zombies Survival mode will be in the beta on the map Vandorn Farm. That's all the company had to say for now, but more details will be forthcoming.

The Vandorn Farm map for Black Ops 7 Zombies.

The Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta begins on October 2, first in early access for people who preorder the game or find another way in. Then on October 5, the open beta for everyone kicks off and runs through October 8. For more, check out GameSpot's Black Ops 7 beta breakdown.

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Earlier this year, One More Level--the developer behind the cyberpunk action title Ghostrunner--debuted their next title, a first-person action-souls-like called Valor Mortis. Gamescom attendees were able to play it in August, but next month, Valor Mortis is getting a playtest that's open to everyone.

The public playtest for Valor Mortis will be held from October 6-13. Fans who want to participate are invited to sign up on the game's official site. The playtest features the first chapter of the game's pre-alpha build, which introduces the world and its story while giving you 10 possible levels of progression as you make their way past a mini boss. If you make it that far, a main boss is waiting to fight you while giving you a chance to demonstrate what you've learned. You can also access the first section of the upgrade tree.

One More Level and Lyrical Games will be sponsoring community contests during the playtest, including speedruns, screenshot contests, and fan art. Players who take part in those challenges will earn a chance to win prize packs when the game launches.

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Hades 2 offers a myriad of tools, blessings from Greek gods, and witchcraft-coded spells to overcome its challenges. Yet, the further you plunge into the Underworld and Olympus, the bigger the resistance from enemy forces is. Simply put, the closer you get to the endgame, the harder everything gets.

Considering it's necessary for you to not just do runs but also achieve victory in them to actually see the overarching story through, you'll need all the help you can get. As someone who had to constantly win runs in order to write extensive guides on reaching the end of the game and successfully navigating the epilogue that follows, I'll be detailing what worked for me as the best endgame build for Hades 2.

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Hades 2 Best Endgame Build Explained

Hades 2 has countless synergies and permutations with which to experiment. Even the sole choice of your weapon can radically change how you approach a run. At the same time, this is still a roguelite--aside from some specific picks, there's never a guarantee that you'll always be getting what you want during a run. As such, it's worth being open to improvisation on the go.

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The 1.0 version of Hades 2 is here, along with an assortment of questions and vague pointers about one of the biggest mysteries in Early Access. Whether you're jumping into the game for the first time or after being caught up with the story available during Early Access, the task of locating the Three Fates is quite an involved endeavor.

The launch of Hades 2 allows you to finally move the "Melinoë, Help Us" objective forward, which has been a constant presence in the Fated List of Minor Prophecies. As you'll soon find out, this turns out to be a questline with multiple steps, some of which solving riddles with far from clear answers. If you're wondering how to locate the Three Fates in Hades 2, as well as the answers to the riddles of Melinoë, Seek Us, we have all the answers below.

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How to Complete Melinoë, Help Us in Hades 2

One of the first questions that might come to mind, especially if you were all caught up with the Early Access content ahead of the 1.0 release, is how to actually make progress in the Melinoë, Help Us prophecy.

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The 1.0 version of Hades 2 is here, along with an assortment of questions and vague pointers about how to actually finish the story. Whether you're jumping into the game for the first time or after being caught up with the story available during Early Access, the path to seeing the resolution of the story and hitting the credits is far from clear.

From the number of runs that you need to tackle to finish the Hades 2 main story to new materials needed for important incantations, there's a lot to dissect. If you're wondering how to complete the Dissolution of Time and Disintegration of Monstrosity incantations, as well as how to get Entropy, we have all the answers below.

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• How Many Runs Do You Need to Do to Finish Hades 2?

How Many Runs Do You Need to Do to Finish Hades 2?

One of the first questions that might come to mind, especially if you were all caught up with the Early Access content ahead of the 1.0 release, is how many runs you need to do in order to finish Hades 2.

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Waking up Hypnos is one of Hades 2's recurring goals. From the moment you start your journey in the sequel, the embodiment of sleep is in a deep slumber. This is manifested in the Fated List of Minor Prophecies as Soundest of Sleepers, tasking you to "rouse Hypnos from his slumber" without much indication as to how to accomplish it.

During Early Access, the game had two incantations related to the minor prophecy. Now, after the full release, you can finally access the third and final spell to wake up hypnos. Problem is, you'll need a rare material for it. If you're wondering how to get Soot in Hades 2 to complete the End to the Dumbest Slumber incantation, we've got you covered.

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How to Unlock End to Dumbest Slumber

In order to tackle the Soundest of Sleepers prophecy in Hades 2, you have to complete three incantations. To access them, you first need to speak to Hypnos whenever you're in the Crossroads. You need to gift him two bottles of Nectar and collect at least one Poppy, which is obtained by gathering Poppy Seeds and planting them in your garden at the Crossroads. The main NPC that you need to speak to is Medea in Ephyra, which is the first region when you're attempting a surface run.

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Hades 2 is finally escaping the grasp of Early Access, and the game's full release arrives with a console port for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The launch is mimicking its predecessor's, up to the point of offering cross-saves between platforms.

The feature is nice to have regardless of whether you're up to date with Early Access or starting from scratch. However, the process to set it up does have a few steps to consider. If you're wondering how to enable cross saves for Hades 2 between Switch and PC, here's the complete breakdown.

How to transfer your Hades 2 save file from Steam to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

When you open Hades 2 on your Switch or Switch 2, you'll see "Cross-Saves" as an option on the main menu screen. From here, you'll have to connect to either a Steam or Epic Games account. I have the game on Steam, so we'll go with that as a reference. Regardless of where you have purchased Hades 2, you must ensure that cloud saves are enabled.

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In a lengthy social media post, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios acknowledged "issues including performance drops, stability hiccups, freezes, and the annoying audio bugs." The plan is to start addressing those problems next month, though performance-related fixes will require a longer-term solution.

The first update is slated to arrive in "mid-October-ish" for Helldivers 2, according to the game's official X account. That patch will focus on crashing issues, audio interruptions for primary weapon/sidearm, minor performance upgrades, and more. However, for "bigger performance pieces" in the third-person shooter, Arrowhead states that it needs more than two months to "address some of the larger concerns."

Greetings Helldivers,

We know many of you have been experiencing issues including performance drops, stability hiccups, freezes, and the annoying audio bugs.

We’ve seen the feedback across Discord, forums, Reddit and our dashboards. You’ve been loud, clear, and absolutely right…

— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) September 24, 2025

In addition, Arrowhead added that it's aiming for "more transparency and more talk" about Helldivers 2 moving forward. That will begin next week with a new post about the shooter, according to the developer.

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Embracer Group CEO Phil Rogers has commented on AI in gaming, saying it's the "most powerful technology tool of our generation" and one that the company wants to deploy strategically.

During an investor meeting recently reported on by Game File, Rogers said, "Players aren't longing for generic, soulless side quests or synthetic AI voices." He's very bullish on AI technologies and how they may be able to help developers with things like "driving efficiency, and ultimately delivering the high quality, memorable games our players demand."

Rogers went on to say he is aware of the "concern from players and developers alike" about AI, but in his belief, a greater risk is using AI "without a strong ethical framework."

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The release date for Nioh 3 may have leaked early, as new online storefront listings for the game suggest that Team Ninja's souls-like Action-RPG will be out on February 6, 2026. Amazon Japan had two listings for a Nioh 3 standard-edition release and a "Treasure Box" collector's edition packed with an art book, mousepad, CD soundtrack, and furry keychain.

Both of these listings (via Gematsu) have since been removed, but they did briefly show cover art and collector's edition contents. Publisher Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja haven't posted any announcements regarding the official release date since the game was first announced, but it's worth noting that there is a PlayStation State of Play today--and Nioh 3 is coming to PS5 and PC--that showcase would be a likely venue for the announcement.

Nioh 3 sees players step into the boots of a fictionalized version of Japan's first shogun, Tokugawa Takechiyo. With supernatural threats on the rise, it's up to Tokugawa to battle these malevolent forces by using both samurai and ninja fighting styles. Team Ninja says that its Ninja Gaiden games inspired a shift in the gameplay, and that players can freely shift between these stances.

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I love Pokemon's turn-based battle mechanics. For nearly 30 years, Game Freak has tuned its rock-paper-scissors style combat to near perfection. Different generations have added new mechanics and gimmicks to keep things fresh, but Pokemon's battles have always been built around turn-based combat. With Pokemon Legends: Z-A, however, Game Freak aims to redefine what a Pokemon battle is, a fact which, naturally, gave me some pause. Yet after over an hour with the game, I'm convinced they might have pulled it off.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A opens with your character arriving in Lumiose City by train. Unlike Arceus, there is no time travel; Z-A takes place in the present after the events of Pokemon X and Y. Outside of the train station you meet a trainer, either Taunie or Urbain depending on who you pick, who will give you a starter Pokemon: Chikorita, Totodile, or Tepig. Before I was able to pick the Totodile, the clear winner of the three, we were thrown into a Wild Zone a few hours later in the game.

Wild Zones are scattered throughout Lumiose City and are home to wild Pokemon waiting to be caught. The zone I explored was crawling with Houndours and Bunearys. The Wild Zone covered a few blocks of Lumiose City, and was much smaller than the expansive areas we saw in Arceus. Based on a few quick glances at the map, this zone seems like one of the smaller ones, but even the larger Wild Zones appeared to be much smaller than any of the regions from Arceus. However, these Wild Zones appear to use Lumiose City's density and verticality to their advantage. I found some back alleys and rooftops that hid items and special encounters, including a level 40 Alpha Pikachu that sent me flying off a multi-story building and electrocuted its way through most of my party. Fortunately, there are cafes dotted throughout Wild Zones that can heal your Pokemon for a small fee. If you or all your Pokemon get knocked out, you're sent back to a Pokemon Center outside of the Wild Zone.

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