You arrive in a strange place surrounded by unfamiliar faces. You and 14 others have been taken and made to compete for your lives in a series of challenges, hosted by a mysterious woman called Lady Luck. Lady Luck proclaims these 15 strangers to be Thieves, and for that reason, she has brought them here to fight for their lives. To survive they must complete all of Lady Luck's Challenges. Thief's Roulette is a 1st-person puzzle game with a mysterious story to unravel. At the core of the game are a series of challenges conducted by Lady Luck. You will face a large variety of puzzles and obstacles as you make your way to the truth.

Enchanting Eco-RPG puzzler where every mouse click evokes the mysterious power of nature. The game is inspired by "Cookie Clicker," "Vampire Survivors," and "Diablo." Solve puzzles using a suite of abilities. Level up, chill, unwind, repeat. Grow and evolve, one soothing victory at a time.

A peculiar kingdom ruled by a king his named King Ging whose obsession with ginseng has long crossed into madness. (The pun is absolutely intentional.) His Majesty has decreed that the kingdom’s iconic potion shop must become the envy of every neighboring land. And of course, its only power source? The mystical roots of ginseng. Unfortunately, the last manager of the shop... left under rather strange circumstances. Rumor has it they mistook garlic for ginseng - an unforgivable crime! And by a twist of fate, you are now the newly appointed manager of this prestigious potion shop. Congratulations - you’re officially doomed! Garden Gingdom is a single-player, fantasy, resource management game where you brew potions, craft magical items, and serve them in time to your customers in a fast-paced environment.

My Arcade Sonic The Hedgehog Mighty Player

$85.89 (was $120)

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A traditional arcade cabinet can be quite expensive, but for something cute and compact, you'll want to check out this Sonic the Hedgehog Mighty Player from My Arcade. The little cabinet is on sale at Amazon for a limited time, and you can pick one up for just $85.89 (was $120).

My Arcade Sonic The Hedgehog Mighty Player $85.89 (was $120)

Officially licensed by Sega, the mini Sonic arcade cabinet features a 3.5-inch color display, wood construction, an illuminated Sega logo marquee, and a control panel with a working joystick and buttons. It comes preloaded with Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Spinball, and Sonic 3D Blast, and the cabinet features retro-inspired images and colors. It's powered by a rechargeable battery that offers up to five hours of play and there's a 3.5mm jack for headphones.

The cabinet is 12 inches tall, 7.4 inches wide, and 5.9 inches deep, making it the perfect size for a desk or shelf. User reviews have been mostly positive, with people noting that the units feature highly responsive controls and a vibrant screen for its size.

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My Arcade also sells several more mini-arcade devices, like the Pac-Man Mighty Player for $120. This has a very similar construction to the Sonic Mighty player, but with Pac-Man branding and a preloaded collection of games starring the iconic pellet-chomper: Pac-Man Classic, Pac-Man Speed-Up, Pac-Man Plus, Super Pac-Man, and Pac & Pal. For something even smaller, there are the Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga Joystick Players for $50-$60, and Micro Players based on Capcom IP like Street Fighter and Mega Man.

You can also grab one of My Arcade's popular retro handhelds at a great price. These are themed around classic video game franchises, and they pack a ton of games into a pocket-friendly device that are equipped with 2.75-inch color displays. The Pocket Player Pro can be recharged via USB-C or powered by four AA batteries, and one of the best value-for-money models here is the Atari Pocket Player Pro that comes preloaded with 100 classic games.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch 2)

$70 | Releases March 26

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After launching last September for most other consoles, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is gearing up for a Switch 2 release on March 26. Offering enhanced frame rates and resolution compared to the existing Switch version, you'll get to race around two dozen tracks, play as 23 classic Sonic characters, and customize your kart to fit your playstyle. Our Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review from last year gave it a 7/10, noting its almost overwhelming number of customization options and its good variety of tracks and environments, making it a fun alternative to Mario Kart. Preorders are now open for the Switch 2 version ahead of its March 26 release.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch 2) $70 | Releases March 26

Along with the enhanced performance over the Switch edition, the physical Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 release is--thankfully--not Game Key-Card. You'll find the original Switch game on the cartridge plus the Switch 2 upgrade patch. As a bonus, you'll also get the Werehog Bonus Pack filled with cosmetics--though you'll need internet access to download this content. The game is available for preorder at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds offers a variety of solo and multiplayer modes, including both offline and online gameplay. It features the largest roster of characters in franchise history at an impressive 23, and you'll have even more vehicles to choose from at 45 (plus 70 different gadgets for further customization). If you're looking for some serious chaos, jump online into World Match, where 12 players hit the track and compete to be the first across the finish line.

If you can't wait until the end of March to start playing, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is already available on most other platforms. In fact, the Xbox version is currently on sale for just $53 (was $70), and both the standard edition and Digital Deluxe for PC are on sale at Fanatical.

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For a decade, Dead by Daylight has let players into the world of the Entity as they faced original killers as well as some of the most evil monsters from film, TV shows, and video games. Now, Behaviour Interactive is calling on fans to help it complete a crowd-sourced Dead by Daylight chapter called The Grimoire.

As explained by senior creative director David Richard, players can visit Dead by Daylight's Grimoire site and cast their votes to decide the face of the game's new hero. Fans will also choose the outline of the new killer: a divine being from another world.

There's only a short voting period--it started today, January 23, and runs through 12 PM ET on Monday, January 26. Players previously helped define the new killer as a God-like being that laid waste to its own reality. That makes it sound more like a rival to the Entity, the force behind Dead by Daylight's story, rather than an ally. This currently unnamed murderer draws its powers from "hunting sinners and delivering punishment."

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Dinkum: Day One Edition (GameStop Exclusive)

$30 | Releases January 30

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$30 | Releases January 30

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Need a cozy game to get you through these last few months of winter? Take a look at the Australian Outback-inspired world of Dinkum. It lets you and some friends explore a vibrant, cartoon version of the Outback as you gather resources, upgrade your town, and discover all sorts of secrets embedded within the landscape. Currently available in digital format, the game is getting a physical Nintendo Switch release on January 30. Preorders are now open at a variety of retailers, and you'll find an exclusive Day One Edition at GameStop that gets you a few bonuses for free.

Dinkum: Day One Edition (GameStop Exclusive) $30 | Releases January 30

Dinkum is available in two versions, including a special Day One Edition. This is exclusive to GameStop, getting you not just a physical copy of the game, but also a collectible Jackaroo Keyring. It also comes with the Battlegrounds Costume Set, offering in-game cosmetics (hat, shirt, pants, and shoes). Best of all, it's the same price as the standard edition, making it worth checking out if you're looking for the best value.

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This version of Dinkum includes only the base game--none of the Day One Edition bonuses are included. The upshot is this version is available at most retailers, whereas the Day One Edition is a GameStop exclusive. You'll find it for just $30 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.

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Dinkum follows a formula that's pretty close to that of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. You'll start with little more than a campfire and a sleeping bag on your property, before growing your land into something more impressive. From adding shops in town to beautifying your land with flowers and windmills, there are countless ways to develop your version of the Outback. You'll also get to hunt wild animals, venture out to gather rare resources, and greet new visitors as they visit your ever-expanding home.

While the game doesn't have many critic reviews, it has over 15,000 user reviews on Steam and a rating of "Very Positive." Speaking of Steam, the game is only $20 on Valve's online shop--so give it a look if you want to save a few bucks. It's listed as "Playable" on Steam Deck, too.

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World of Warcraft transmog prices are about to get slashed, with Blizzard announcing a 50% cost reduction to outfit creation prices.

The pre-patch for WoW's Midnight expansion arrived on January 20 and brought major system updates to Blizzard's MMORPG, including an overhaul of its transmog system. In theory, the update makes the system more convenient with persistent looks, more outfit slots, and cheaper costs in the long term for those who frequently change the look of their gear.

Transmog mains: save your gold with 50% reduced outfit prices AND one free xmog in new changes coming soon! https://t.co/XA9VhRqd4w

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However, ever since the pre-patch dropped and brought new changes to the system, players who want a large number of possible outfits have faced major gold costs. In fact, those high costs that have been a point of contention as far back as the Midnight beta.

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Late last year, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and the private equity firm Silver Lake made a $55 billion deal to purchase Electronic Arts and take the video game publisher private. Now, the Communication Workers of America's United Video Games union has approached the US Federal Trade Commission to share its opposition to the deal.

According to Eurogamer, the UVG's letter calls out EA for its plans to cut down on its staff by calling the cuts "a choice, not a necessity, made to pad investors' pockets--not to strengthen the company." Since EA is one of the biggest video game publishers in the world, the letter also notes that it's not "a struggling company."

The UVG asked the FTC members to "scrutinize this deal and ensure that any path forward protects jobs, and preserves creative freedom."

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The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set 25th Anniversary Box Set

$80 | Releases March 24

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 25th Anniversary Movie Tie-in

$20 | Releases March 24

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 25th Anniversary Movie Tie-in

$20 | Releases March 24

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 25th Anniversary Movie Tie-in

$20 | Releases March 24

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It's hard to believe, but Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is now a quarter of a century old--and to coincide with the momentous occasion, a new 25th anniversary box set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books is launching this year. The movie tie-in collection features new paperback printings of each book, all with new covers and spine art, and packaged in a new new slipcase. The four-book collection releases March 24 and is available to preorder for $80 on Amazon.

Alternatively, fans can also preorder standalone versions of these new 25th Anniversary printings of The Fellowship of the RIng, The Two Towers, and Return of the King, if you prefer skipping the box set. These are also set to release on March 24.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set 25th Anniversary Box Set $80 | Releases March 24

This 4-book box set comes with all four of J.R.R. Tolkien's primary Middle-Earth sagas. The 25th anniversary movie tie-in books come with great new covers in paperback featuring images from Peter Jackson's iconic films and are held together in a slipcase for easy shelf display. Here's what you get:

• The Hobbit
• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings
• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Tower
• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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The first book of the Lord of the Rings trilogy introduces us to Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Gandalf the Grey, and the rest of the Fellowship. It's 432 pages.

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The 352-page second book, the Two Towers, is the shortest of all four books overall. After a harrowing escape from the Mines of Moria, Frodo and the Fellowship press on their journey.

Preorder at Amazon The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 25th Anniversary Movie Tie-in $20 | Releases March 24

At 448 pages, The Return of the King is the final book in the trilogy and concludes Frodo's epic quest to destroy the One Ring.

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If you're somehow unfamiliar with J.R.R. Tolkien's epic The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the books take place in the fantasy world of Middle-Earth and center on peaceful, unassuming Hobbits who embark on epic quests, meeting a massive, colorful cast of iconic characters along the way. These new printings of the books celebrate Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy, which collectively earned 30 Academy Award nominations and won 17. The extended editions of the films are generally accepted as the definitive way to experience these movies, which add new scenes and moments that didn't make the original theatrical cuts.

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Xbox delivered the first big showcase of the year with its Developer Direct, and amid rumors that the event would highlight three of its most-anticipated games, there was plenty of speculation that it would also show off a secret fourth game as well. That speculation proved correct, as the showcase offered the first formal and lengthy preview of Kiln, the next game from Double Fine. The madcap party game is coming sometime this spring, and while we'll have to see how it turns out, the presentation itself stood out as a testament to the qualities that make Double Fine so special in this industry.

This wasn't quite a debut for Kiln, which has been known about and in development for years. In fact, the excellent Double Fine documentary Psychodyssey had an episode devoted to its Amnesia Fortnight, the internal game jam exercise where Double Fine has cooked up some of its greatest ideas. That episode happened to capture the birth of Kiln, years ago now, showing just how long it takes a game to go from inception to release.

(If you haven't watched the sprawling documentary series yet, you certainly should. It's quite simply one of the best deep-dives on game development, with all the humor and heart and human drama that comes with an intimate look inside a group of creative people.)

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Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards wrapped up on December 11, 2025, with a strange "one more thing" announcement: Highguard, the free-to-play PvP raid shooter that launches in just a few days. It has been six weeks since then, though, and developer Wildlight Entertainment went radio silent ... until now. The studio finally posted on social media on January 23, revealing that a livestream will fully detail the game on January 26, the same day Highguard arrives on consoles and PC.

As the studio announced on X, the launch showcase will go live on Monday, January 26, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. During the livestream, Wildlight Entertainment will share "an in-depth look at Highguard" with a full gameplay deep dive, a look at year-one plans, and more. You can catch the broadcast on Highguard's YouTube channel.

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And ... that's it, for now. Wildlight Entertainment hasn't said anything else and hasn't responded to any replies to its X post as of this writing, so we'll all have to wait until January 26 to hear more about this bizarre TGA closer. Again, in case you weren't paying attention, that's the same day that Highguard comes out. Strange marketing.

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