A fusion of Slay the Spire, Into the Breach, and Space Invaders (?!), Star * Vaders is a thrilling turn-based strategy game in which you pilot a mecha armor to fight swarms of alien invaders in a rogue-lite campaign of grid-based tactical card battles. Zip around the skies and blow up the alien invaders with bombs and cards in the deep and crunchy grid based shoot-em-up combat! Power up your mecha with hundreds of exciting new cards, meaningful upgrades and game-changing artifacts. Create powerful synergies to overcome the increasingly challenging encounters! But do not despair if you fail - you can always jump back in time and try again!

KIBORG is an explosive mix of a brutal action game, an endlessly replayable rogue-lite and a narrative-driven time management game in a dark sci-fi setting. You play as Vasiliy - leader of a ragtag band of resistance fighters on a prison planet Sigma. Used to house the most dangerous criminals from all known star systems, Sigma is now locked into an endless quarantine after discovery of the Substance - an ever-adapting mass of rogue nano-bots infected by a malicious alien life form. A generation later, the planet is controlled by several factions fighting for domination. In the beginning of the game, Sigma is shaken by an unprecedented event - a catastrophic breach of the Substance inside the planet's only mega-city, housing not only convicts, but also management of various corporations operating on the planet. Everyone is a prisoner now. As the situation escalates and technical systems that control life on Sigma begin to fail, it's every faction for themselves. In KIBORG the clock is always ticking. Each mission you undertake costs you a day, regardless of its results, and every week or so, new calamity strikes. You must choose your actions carefully, balancing risks and rewards. With your every decision, with each victory and each loss, the story is moving forward. There is no "game over" screen to see and no previous save to load. You must learn to live with the consequences of your actions.

Step into the arena of this thrilling party-style battle royale, where your only weapon is a sword and your sole objective is to take down other players while avoiding the constant environmental chaos and destruction. The game is designed to be fast-paced and intense, with matches lasting just a few minutes each. To emerge victorious, players must navigate through a destructible environment that is full of obstacles and dangers, and use their sword skills to defeat their opponents. With its unpredictable environment and high-octane action, this party-style battle royale promises an exhilarating gaming experience. Grab your sword, stay alert, and fight for your life!

BROKEN LIFE is a 2D point-and-click adventure that explores deep emotions caused by war. You will shape the story with your decisions, solve puzzles and discover various secrets. Dive into a post-apocalyptic world and discover a story that touches on the depths of human emotions and experiences.

Fans of the MonsterVerse cinematic universe can snag the Collector's Edition 5-Film Box Set for $70 (was $100) at Walmart while supplies last. Once it sells out--it's no longer available at Amazon--this Godzilla x Kong 4K collection is unlikely to be available through retailers unless you buy from a reseller. This is because a standard edition quietly launched in March as a replacement. The standard edition retails for $70, so you can get the Collector's version with unique packaging for the same price.

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Nintendo has rolled out a new system update for the Nintendo Switch. This particular update is a hefty one, introducing the Virtual Game Cards feature announced during the company's March 2025 Nintendo Direct, along with GameShare support and other compatibility with the upcoming Switch 2 system.

After installing the update, digital titles and DLC you've purchased will now be converted to Virtual Game Cards. These function similarly to physical game cards. You can load and share your digital games between two Switch systems, making it easier to manage your digital library. You can also loan out digital games temporarily to other users within your family group.

As mentioned, the new system update also adds support for GameShare. This feature will allow Switch 2 owners to virtually share compatible games with Switch 1 players, similar to the Download Play function the DS offered, giving you the ability to set up or join a multiplayer session even if only one player owns the game.

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Nier: Automata Ver1.1a Volume 2

$120 | Releases August 7

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Nier: Automata Ver1.1a Volume One

$120

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Nier: Automata continues to resonate with its fans several years after it first hit consoles and PC. Since then, the tale of the humanoid androids 2B, 9S, and A2, has been adapted to multiple other versions, including the acclaimed anime, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a. While the anime concluded back in 2024, fans can soon add the second half of the animated adaptation to their Blu-ray collection with NieR: Automata Ver1.1a Volume 2, which includes the final 12 episodes of the series plus a selection of collectible prints, an artbook, and more. The exclusive Blu-ray collector's set is available to preorder for $120 at Crunchyroll's online store ahead of its August 7 release. If you're looking to grab the full series, NieR: Automata Ver1.1a Volume 1 launched last year and is also available for $120 at Cruncyroll.

NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Volume Two$120 | Releases August 7Nier: Automata Ver1.1a Volume Two

The second volume comes with some nice extras, like illustration cards, booklets that contain exclusive interviews with the crew behind the show, reference material on the game's world, and a replica disc designed to match the one included in the first volume. You'll also find clean opening and closing credit sequences, a collection of trailers, and both of the English and Japanese audio tracks. The main cover of the three-disc slipcase also features a new illustration of 9S on the cover.

In case you missed it, the anime adaptation of Nier:Automata largely sticks to the same story as the games/ Set in the year 11,945, the show charts follows android soldiers 2B and 9S on their journey across Earth, millennia after the planet was devastated in an alien invasion. Encountering mysterious phenomena along the way, 2B and 9S uncover new truths and are pushed to their mechanical limits as they fight strange threats along the way.

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There’s no shortage of cool Lego sets, but if you’re looking for something truly unique, you’ll want to check out the Lego Botanicals Tiny Builds releasing on June 3. These include not just an exclusive mini Lego set, but also a hardcover book with additional facts about the plants you’ll be snapping together. Preorders are slightly discounted ahead of release, and they look like a fun way to beat the summer heat with a quick (and educational) build.

Lego Botanicals: Tiny Wildflower Bouquet (95 pieces) $18 (was $20) | Releases June 3

This small Lego set features plants like lavender, larkspur, Gerber daisy, Welsh poppies, and other colorful wildflowers. All the flowers are held inside a sleek black vase, and its tiny frame makes it a good choice for your desk, nightstand, or bookcase. A 32-page hardcover book can be displayed next to it, as it’s filled with fun facts about the set’s many flowers.

Preorder at Amazon Lego Botanicals: Tiny Desert Garden (54 pieces) $18.59 (was $20) | Releases June 3

Bring some Southwest flair into your home with the Tiny Desert Garden. With tiny cacti and succulents housed inside a white planter, it’s a fun little set that shouldn’t take long to complete. There’s even a mini ladybug that can be placed among the plants. Like the other Tiny Build, this one is bundled with a 32-page hardcover book highlighting interesting facts about the drought-resistant vegetation.

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The company responsible for these collections has launched several other bundles over the years, including ones featuring Batman, Jurassic World, and Ninjago. All of these are quite affordable, and some even include multiple books or a chance to use their blocks to make multiple different creations. For example, the Robots: Build and Stick Set gives you the option to build one of three different models. It also includes over 200 stickers and is currently on sale for $11.76 (was $17).

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? The colorful Lego Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet Flower Set arrives on May 1--just in time for Mother’s Day on May 11. It’s much larger than these Tiny Builds at 373 pieces, though it’s still quite affordable at $30.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner on May 11, but there’s still plenty of time to find the perfect gift. In fact, one of the most unique gift options hasn't even been released yet, as the Lego Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet is scheduled to hit shelves on May 1. If you’re seeking a creative Mother’s Day gift, preorders are live at Amazon.

Lego Botanicals: Petite Sunny Bouquet (373 pieces) $30 | Releases May 1

This 573-piece set features an assortment of Lego flowers and foliage to build, including Billy buttons, bluebells, Cleopatra ferns, yellow yarrow, gerbera, peony, and tulips. The colorful bouquet is a cool alternative to traditional flowers, and if you want to place them in a vase, the final product measures 8.5 inches tall.

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This is just the latest addition to the Lego Botanicals lineup, which features plenty of other buildable flowers and plants that could make great Mother's Day gifts. The Succulents Set is on sale for $40 (was $50). It features nine different plants housed in a minimalist black frame. It's a larger set at 771 pieces, but the building process is broken up into digestible stages, making it easier than expected. It’s also a great way for two or more people to work together, as each can tackle their own plant.

Other great Lego Botanticals sets include the Orchid for $40 (was $50), Plum Blossom for $24 (was $30), and Chrysanthemum for $24 (was $30). Looking for another bouquet? Check out the Wildflower Bouquet for $48 (was $60). This is another larger kit at 939 pieces, and its colorful arrangement makes for a stylish centerpiece. There’s also a Kingfisher bird set that lets you piece together a blocky scene of the bird perched among cattails. Several more Lego Botanicals sets are discounted right now, and we've rounded up all the deals into the list below.

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Season 3 Reloaded arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on May 1, and this midseason update brings three more multiplayer maps to the game. Activision has released a new trailer to showcase a closer look at all three, including all the details packed into the 4/20-inspired variant of Nuketown.

As shown in the trailer below, there is an in-depth look at all three maps for Season 3 Reloaded. This includes Haven, a brand-new core map set in a large KGB safehouse, and Signal, which is a brand-new Strike map that takes place inside the close-quarters of a submarine bay.

The third map for Season 3 Reloaded is Blazetown, a stoner-themed rebrand of the iconic Nuketown map. The trailer shows off so many little details for Blazetown. The houses have colorful new paint jobs, the truck at the center of Nuketown is wrapped in octopus art, and most of the mannequins are dressed in clothing covered with pot leaves. Even the cars are decked out with pinstripes and pot leaves.

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The En Passant Triumph has appeared in Destiny 2, and to obtain it you'll need to find and complete an easily missed chess puzzle. To be able to complete the puzzle, you'll need to have collected the 60 chess pieces hidden around the Destiny 2 universe for the Ambition and Resolve Pieces achievement. If you simply don't want to, join on a friend who has already unlocked the En Passant puzzle.

Start the chess puzzle from Eris' Throne WorldHow To Find And Start The Chess Puzzle

The En Passant Triumph has six steps, the first of which is to complete five chess puzzles in the Unknown Space. To start with, you'll need to find the puzzle. Navigate to Eris Morn's Flat from the HELM and go through the green portal to her Throne World. Then, head to the northwest edge of the platform and drop down. This hidden room has a chess board in the center of it, and as you move closer you'll see the prompt reading 'Pick up the King?' Interacting with this prompt loads you into the Unknown Antechamber. After finding it for the first time, you can immediately return to the area from a new navigation option in the Last City.

Inside the Unknown Antechamber you'll find yourself faced with a large chessboard. You'll need to move the chess pieces to specific positions and interact with different plates to add, remove, or change pieces on the board. You begin each puzzle with a limited number of actions allowed, and you can check those actions in the on-screen message that appears when you stand on a plate. Each plate has a label, marked by a glowing green symbol, and different function as follows:

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