A lone wanderer on the edge of space, a mystery as old as the universe itself, and one little robot who just wants to make the tea. Into Black is a First-Person action adventure that takes you into the depths of a mysterious alien planet. Explore the endless darkness, mine valuable resources, and fight off alien beasts as you try to repair your ship and escape.

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven for PS5

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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven for Nintendo Switch

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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is on sale for only $30 for Nintendo Switch and PS5 at Amazon this week. Though not technically part of Amazon's Labor Day Sale, the retailer is matching deals offered in competitor promotions, and the fully rebuilt remake of this Square Enix classic is one of them.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners can buy the Switch physical edition for $30 and purchase the official upgrade from the eShop for $10. The Switch 2 edition is $50 on the eShop, so you're still saving 10 bucks overall with the physical edition.

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Earlier this year, former Dallas Mavericks player Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a blockbuster deal. Now, Dončić has lined up a new deal of his own by guest starring in the Overwatch universe as his alter ego, Sharpshooter 77.

Blizzard has announced that Dončić's presence in Overwatch 2 will be represented with a 77 loot box giveaway, a golden basketball weapon charm emblazoned with his jersey number, a spray, and a player title for Sharpshooter 77. Overwatch 2 players will also be able to play with some of Dončić's different personas in special Stadium hero builds, including "Fadeaway Fan" Cassidy, "Luka Dunkcic Lúcio, and "Hooper Trooper" Zarya.

As an Overwatch 2 player, Blizzard notes that Dončić is a Grandmaster and ranked among the top 500 players in North America.

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In an unexpected statement today, Activision made a dramatic announcement that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will no longer allow players to transfer any Black Ops 6 characters, weapons, or skins to Black Ops 7. Many are taking this as a sign that Activision doesn't want Black Ops 7 to be overrun with the wacky skins that Call of Duty has become known for against a backdrop where competitor Battlefield 6 will only include "grounded" cosmetics.

In a blog post, Activision said it is aware of the "conversation" happening online about "the identity of Call of Duty" and the perception from some that it's "drifted" away from its identity.

"Some of you have said we've drifted from what made Call of Duty unique in the first place: immersive, intense, visceral and in many ways grounded. That feedback hits home, and we take it seriously. We hear you," the company said.

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In 2021, Marvel Studios attempted to expand the reach of the MCU with an adaptation of Eternals, a lesser-known group of immortal heroes. Kumail Nanjiani was cast as Kingo alongside Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek, Barry Keoghan, and more. Eternals didn't earn enough to merit a sequel, and Nanjiani has revealed that he had a deal for a video game and a theme park attraction that never came to pass.

"I signed on for six movies, you know," said Nanjiani during his appearance on Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out podcast. "I signed on for a video game. I signed on for a theme park ride. They make you sign up for all this stuff ... And so you're like, 'Oh, this is the next 10 years of my life, so I'll be doing Marvel movies every year, and then in-between I'll do like my own little things, whatever I want to do.' And then none of that happened."

That deal appears to have been predicated on Eternals being a hit like Guardians of the Galaxy before it, which did get licensed out for video games and theme park rides. Marvel hasn't had a lot of video games based directly on the MCU movies in the last two decades, but the studio apparently kept the possibility open for Eternals.

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Activision has made a key announcement about the Carry Forward program for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and that is that it's no longer happening.

"Operators, Operator Skins, and Weapons from Black Ops 6 will no longer carry forward into Black Ops 7," Activision said. "Black Ops 7 needs to feel authentic to Call of Duty and its setting. That is why Black Ops 6 Operator and Weapon content will not carry forward to Black Ops 7."

"This change applies only to Black Ops 7. Call of Duty: Warzone is not affected, and all your Black Ops 6 content stays usable there."

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EA has announced the official date for the early-access release of Skate, which will start on September 16 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players.

Fifteen years have passed since the release of the last game in the Skate series, 2010's Skate 3. After a lengthy hiatus, EA originally announced the Skate reboot back in 2021, this time as a free-to-play live-service game designed to attract both series veterans and newcomers.

While details on Skate remained under wraps during its early development period, the last year has seen a trickle of new information released and at least one memorable promo featuring skateboarder and I Think You Should Leave star Tim Robinson. What we do know is that Skate will be an always-online game supported by microtransactions, and in terms of gameplay, players can pull off some impressive tricks using the redesigned Flick-it system. The game will also feature a new approach to soundtracks and lots of customization options.

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Every item in Peak serves an important purpose. Some are vital survival tools, aiding your injuries or keeping your tummy full to keep you climbing for longer. Others can jeopardize an entire expedition in an instant. Depending on who you're playing with, the latter can be dangerous--there's always that one player who won't hesitate to create a TikTok-worthy moment.

Here's the trick with items in Peak: While the game tells you its name, it doesn't actually explain what an item does. Some are easy enough to guess from looks alone, but more often than not, you should be wary of using something to avoid being penalized or affecting the run by accident. Don't fret, though--if you're wondering what things like the strange gem or the crystal skull do, the list below includes every item in Peak and what they do, so you can have a helpful page at hand to dispel doubts in the group chat.

I'm sorry, Bing Bong. I'm just doing research.Peak Items List and What They Do

The list includes every item up to the Mesa update of Peak, which was officially released on August 11. There have been quite a few smaller patches, but by and large, here are all the items available thus far. Note that we're skipping most of the food, as their purpose is largely self-explanatory.

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Before you start chainsawing Locusts, developer The Coalition has released a day-one update for Gears of War: Reloaded to address crashing problems across platforms and add quality-of-life improvements. In addition, the patch notes detail a fix for a weird bug where using a DualSense controller on PC would lead to low frame rates in the game.

This is a required patch, per the official Gears of War account on X. The Coalition states that "support for handheld devices is enhanced, allowing them to properly switch to mouse-and-keyboard UI mode when appropriate." The remaster of the cover-based shooter is verified for Steam Deck, and it will be playable on the ROG Xbox Ally when it launches in October.

For almost 20 years, the Gears of War series has been a console exclusive on Xbox. But Gears of War: Reloaded brings the franchise featuring chainsaw guns and Locust enemies to PlayStation for the first time--PS5, to be specific. Funnily enough, Xbox and PlayStation are trading exclusives today: Gears of War: Reloaded hits PS5, while Helldivers 2 finally arrives on Xbox Series X|S. For his part, Gears of War co-creator Cliff Blezinski is "thrilled" about the series becoming available to more players.

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Helldivers 2 is having a big day. The game launched today, August 26, on Xbox Series X|S, and it also got a big new update, including a Halo crossover. All of the excitement has led to a surge in players and sales for Helldivers 2--here are some of the key things to know about Helldivers 2's latest success.

No. 1 on Steam

On Steam, Helldivers 2 is the top-selling game overall in the US based on revenue. Helldivers 2 is also No. 2 in the UK. Filtered by global stats, Helldivers 2 is No. 2, only behind Counter-Strike 2.

In terms of player numbers on Steam, Helldivers 2 reached more than 114,000 peak concurrent players today, August 26, meaning the game is inside Steam's top 10 overall most-played games. This is the highest figure since June.

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Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece (812 pieces)

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Labor Day is just around the corner, and Amazon is celebrating with a massive sale on everything from headphones to security cameras. But if you're looking forward to the cooler fall weather, consider checking out the affordable Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece. The 812-brick set brings an abundance of fall colors to your table or wall, and it's currently listed for $37.49--the lowest price we've seen since February.

Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece (812 pieces) $37.49 (was $50)

This festive Lego set lets you build a variety of flowers, including a rose and gerbera. The entire set features muted colors typically associated with autumn, and it can be either placed on a table or mounted on your wall. And--unlike real flowers--you don't have to worry about them making a mess. The set can also be reused year after year, saving you a bit of cash on floral decor.

Lego designed this set so two people could work on it in tandem. Each builder can use their own instructions to build a portion of the bouquet, before combining their flowers into the final product. That makes it great for a date night activity. The final Dried Flower Centerpiece is 16 inches wide, 3 inches tall, and 5 inches deep. Another cool tidbit about the set--it was created using elements of "plant-based plastics" sourced from sugarcane, making it a sustainable piece of home décor.

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Several other Lego sets are on sale for Labor Day, including many in the Botanicals Collection. From the vibrant yellows and pinks of the Petite Sunny Bouquet Flower Set to the adorable Botanicals Succulents, there are plenty of other sets to peruse. The Mini Orchid, Plum Blossom, and Chrysanthemum sets are also quite enticing, as these are all self-contained in their own buildable gardening pot--making them super easy to display in your home.

For something more affordable, you'll find smaller sets that let you build a few roses, lotus flowers, and sunflowers. These clock in at under $15 each, and while they're likely too small to be a centerpiece on their own, they're a good option for frugal shoppers.

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