Crystal Dynamics announced Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis last week at The Game Awards, calling it a reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider. While the studio wants to stay faithful to the original, it has also said it plans to tone down the brutal difficulty of the nearly 30-year-old PlayStation 1 game.

Speaking in a press conference, as reported by GamesRadar, Crystal Dynamics developer Will Kerslake was asked about adapting the original PS1 game specifically when it comes to difficulty. Like many games of its era, the 1996 game was known to have its punishingly difficult sections, including insta-kill death traps that were often near-impossible to avoid without the benefit of hindsight.

"Part of reimagining a game right is adjusting that game evolving for modern player tastes," Kerslake said, and though he doesn't explicitly mention difficulty it seems safe to say that Legacy of Atlantis will have far fewer insta-kills. That doesn't mean the game will be a walk in the park, however.

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Dbrand Killswitch Grip Case Travel Bundle for Switch 2

$72 (was $80)

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The best grip we've tried for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale at Best Buy as a last-minute holiday deal. Dbrand's Killswitch Grip Case Travel Bundle is discounted to $72 (was $80). Though it's pricier than many Switch 2 grips available on Amazon, the Killswitch has superb ergonomics, a clever dock adapter that works seamlessly, and a three-piece design that lets you use the grips for mouse mode and single Joy-Con 2 motion controls. Additionally, the Travel Bundle replaces the need for a traditional carrying case since it has a detachable hardshell cover with a built-in slots for game cards.

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The second annual edition of The Indie Game Awards is set to honor the realm of gaming beyond the AAA titles that dominate the industry. Unlike The Game Awards, the IGAs are an awards-only online ceremony that's dedicated to honoring its nominees rather than splitting the focus with game-reveal trailers. GameSpot is one of the partners for this year's IGAs, and below you can see .

Where Can I Watch The Indie Game Awards?

You won't have to go far to watch it. GameSpot will be livestreaming The Indie Game Awards on Thursday, December 18, starting with the countdown show at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET. You can check it out in the embed below or on GameSpot's YouTube channel.

Indie Game Awards Start Time

• 3:30 PM PT
• 6:30 PM ET
• 11:30 PM GMT
• 10:30 AM AET

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BioMenace is back! Experience the classic 2D run & gun action platformer by solo developer James Norwood - originally released for MS-DOS in 1993 via Apogee Software - now with enhanced graphics, refined gameplay, and many quality of life improvements. Explore the original 3 episodes featuring 36+ levels in total, spanning a range of diverse environments including cities, underground caves, and secret high-tech labs. Rescue hostages and encounter a variety of dangerous enemies and hazards, putting your fighting and platforming skills to the test. Find grenades and special weapons to gain an advantage. Battle it out with 7 unique bosses, find and collect all the score items and discover well-hidden secrets - including various secret levels! After beating the original campaign, check out the completely new episode 4 (15+ additional levels!), unlock all the achievements, and compete for the highest score or best time on the game's leaderboards!

Takashi has always dreamed of being a heroic fighter pilot in the prestigious Interspace Navy. Unfortunately, he failed the military entrance exam due to his habit of daydreaming about beautiful women. One fateful day while working as a lowly freelance pilot on a routine mission, Takashi receives a mysterious distress message over an old radio channel. The voice calling for help is female and irresistible. His incredible adventure has just begun.

The Mermaid Festival is an annual festival that takes place in the coastal town of Suminoe, not far from Tokyo. The excitement for the festival is especially felt in bustling activity in the cafe, “Mermaid”, which is also home for Takumi Nanashi. Takumi’s days consist of helping out at the cafe alongside his childhood friend, Mizuka Moriya (even if she’s not actually officially employed by the cafe) and his mother, Isana Nanashi. On the night of the Mermaid Festival, Takumi meets a girl with a beautiful singing voice. Surprised by the unexpected visitor, he also ends up rescuing her when she accidentally falls into the sea. Unable to leave the mysterious girl standing there dripping wet, Takumi invites her over to his home to dry off. After calming down, she introduces herself as Shione Katagai. It is then that Isana decides that Shione should stay with them at their home. Soon after, Matsuri Motosuwa, who Takumi meets at the festival, ends up transferring to his school and soon Takumi’s daily life slowly begins to change.

SuperB is a free-to-play multiplayer game with AAA 3D graphics, where players become toy characters in a brick-built world. It features 12+ game modes at launch, offering fast-paced action and social interaction.

Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 2 (Blu-ray)

$30 (was $35) | Releases January 27, 2026

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Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 1 (Blu-ray)

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Castlevania fans will soon be able to complete their Castlevania Blu-ray collection. Season 2 of Nocturne releases on Blu-ray January 27, 2026, just over a year after its streaming debut on Netflix. Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 is available to preorder for $30 (was $35) at Amazon and $31.48 at Crunchyroll.

If you part of the reason why you love the series is because of the excellent artwork, you can also preorder Nocturne's official art book for $55 ahead of its March 3 publication date. If you don't own the first season on Blu-ray, Nocturne Season 1 is on sale for $19.50 (was $40). Fans can also grab Castlevania Seasons 1-4 on Blu-ray for $50 total and score a limited-time deal on Castlevania: The Art of the Animated Series.

Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 2 (Blu-ray) $30 (was $35) | Releases January 27, 2026

The upcoming Blu-ray two-disc set collects all eight episodes of Netflix's animated series based on Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night. Total runtime for Season 2 is 3 hours and 10 minutes. The Blu-ray release also includes several bonus features:

• Art Galleries
• Production Animatics
• Storyboards
• Trailers

Just like with Season 1, the eight episodes are presented in 16:9 aspect ratio with 1080p resolution and support for DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. The episodes can be watched in English or Spanish with or without closed captioning.

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Season 1's eight episodes have a total runtime of 3 hours and 27 minutes. The Blu-ray edition comes with the following special features:

• Art Galleries
• Production Animatics
• Storyboards
• Trailers

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Castlevania Animated Series on Blu-ray

Get Seasons 1-4 for $50 / Nocturne Seasons 1-2 for $50

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Netflix's original Castlevania animated series ran for four seasons from 2021-2021. A substantial chunk of series is based on Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, the 1989 game for NES. It also featured its own story beats separate from the games and pulled from Symphony of the Night and Curse of Darkness.

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