The Lord of the Rings Animated Movie - Remastered Deluxe Edition (Blu-ray)

$22.49 | Releases June 24

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The Lord of the Rings: Animated has received a fresh Blu-ray reprint 15 years after the classic adaptation first arrived on Blu-ray. The Remastered Deluxe Edition displays in 1080p resolution and is accompanied by an interview series with the director about the creation of the film. You can preorder The Lord of the Rings: Animated Remastered Deluxe Edition for $22.49 at Amazon ahead of its June 24 release. Prior to this new printing, the Blu-ray was only available for a reasonable price if you opted for a region-free imported edition. Amazon also has the movie on DVD for only five bucks.

The Lord of the Rings Animated Movie - Remastered Deluxe Edition (Blu-ray) $22.49 | Releases June 24

The Remastered Deluxe Edition of The Lord of the Rings: Animated originally released on Blu-ray in 2010. Though a DVD edition of the remaster is still in print in North America, the Blu-ray edition, which will look significantly better on modern widescreen TVs, has been out of print locally for a number of years. Here are the key technical features found on the Blu-ray edition:

• 1080p HD resolution
• 16 x 9 aspect ratio (1.85:1)
• Dolby TrueHD English 5.1 Surround Sound
• Dolby Digital English 5.1
• French 1.0 / Spanish 2.0
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

The remaster also includes a series of interviews with director Ralph Bakshi titled: Forging Through the Darkness: The Ralph Bakshi Vision for The Lord of the Rings.

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The animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings released in theaters in 1978. It became a massive box office success, pulling in north of $32 million--roughly eight times the production cost. Critical reception was mixed, and many LOTR fans were displeased to learn the 133-minute film only covered The Fellowship of the Ring and a portion of The Two Towers.

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition (Switch)

$100 | Restocked on June 20

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch)

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch 2)

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma's Earth Dancer Edition is back in stock on launch day at Best Buy and GameStop. Though the standard edition released on June 5 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as originally planned, production issues caused the Earth Dancer Edition to be delayed by two weeks to June 20. The $100 edition has been sold out everywhere for more than a month, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Best Buy and GameStop sell out of copies again. Nintendo Switch 2 players who buy the Earth Dancer Edition can buy a $10 upgrade from the eShop.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Limited Edition:

• Best Buy -- In stock
• GameStop -- In stock
• Amazon -- Sold out
• Walmart -- Sold out
• Target -- Sold out

Updated on June 20

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K Steelbook Blu-ray

$37 | Relase date TBA

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Wolf Children 4K Steelbook Blu-ray

$37 | Releases on August 5

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Summer Wars 4K Steelbook Blu-ray (Amazon-exclusive)

$30

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Belle: 4K Steelbook Collector's Edition

$45.49

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Mamoru Hosoda has established himself as one of the best modern anime directors, having directed several critically acclaimed films over the past 20 years. Several of his movies have received new steelbook edition 4K Blu-ray releases in the past few months, and soon, his first movie, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, will join the collection. While there's no release date set, listings are up at Amazon, and we expect it will be available soon. In the meantime, there are several other Hosoda films available for preorder and purchase now, including Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and Belle. We've compiled all the Hosoda 4K steelbook Blu-rays in the list below.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K Steelbook Blu-ray $37 | Relase date TBA

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is Hosoda's first film and originally released back in 2001. It follows Makoto Konno, a teenager who attains time-travel powers. At first, she uses her abilities to fix frivolous problems, but she quickly learns that meddling with timelines can have drastic consequences. This limited edition 4K Blu-ray release includes an exclusive steelbook case.

Bonus materials for the film haven't been confirmed yet, but previous Blu-ray releases for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time include tons of excellent extras, and there's a strong chance some of those are folded into this new 4K Steelbook Edition.

While The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K Steelbook Blu-ray is listed at Amazon, it doesn't have a release date and is currently unavailable to purchase. We expect it'll be in stock again soon, however. In the meantime, there are several other Hosoda films up for preorder and available to purchase now.

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A 4K Steelbook of Hosoda's 2012 film Wolf Children releases on August 5 and is available to preorder for $37 at Amazon. The movie tells the story of Hana, a human woman who falls in love with a werewolf and eventually gives birth to two half-wolf children. After her husband tragically dies, Hana moves to an old house in the countryside to raise her children in this touching tale about motherhood, loss, and family. Special features include a commentary track from the cast and crew, promotional materials, and more.

Preorder at Amazon Summer Wars 4K Steelbook Blu-ray (Amazon-exclusive) $30

Earlier this year, Hosuda's Summer Wars also received a 4K Steelbook Edition available exclusively at Amazon. Summer Wars follows Kenji, a young student obsessed with virtual reality. Kenji's friend Natsuki ropes him into a scheme where he poses as her girlfriend, but things go haywire when a rogue AI program steals his online identity and frames him for real-world catastrophes. With an imminent cyber-apocalypse on the horizon, Kenji and Natsuki's family unite to save the day and clear his name. The Amazon-exclusive Summer Wars 4K Steelbook Blu-ray includes the movie, a collectible steelbook case, and a selection of special features like interviews with the cast and Hosoda.

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Lastly, there's the 4K Steelbook Collector's Edition of Hosoda's newest film, Belle. This released back in 2022, and is available for $45.49 at Amazon. Belle follows Suzu, a high schooler who lives a double life. In reality, she's a shy teenager who lives in a rural village--but online, she's known as Belle, a wildly popular virtual-reality singer. When a mysterious beast crashes one of her online concerts, Suzu sets off on a journey to discover the truth behind the creature and her true self.

This 4K Collector's Edition Blu-ray includes a 60-page art book, poster, sticker, and art cards, plus special features like behind-the-scenes production documentaries, music videos, and interviews.

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Through Netflix, producer Adi Shankar has already adapted Castlevania and Devil May Cry as anime series. Now, Shankar has revealed that he's picked up the rights for Duke Nukem, the first-person shooter franchise with a very dirty sense of humor created by developer 3D Realms.

"I bought the rights to Duke Nukem," said Shankar during an interview with Esquire. "Not the gaming rights, but I bought it from Gearbox... It's a middle finger to everybody. When Duke Nukem blew up, a bunch of people sat around trying to turn it into a brand, when it's just a middle finger. Duke Nukem can't be made by a corporation, because the moment a corporation makes Duke Nukem, it's no longer Duke Nukem. I don't intend on having anyone tell me what to do on this one."

It's unclear how or if Shankar's deal with Gearbox affects the live-action Duke Nukem movie in development at Legendary with the creators of Cobra Kai. That project hasn't had many updates since it was announced in 2022. Similarly, the most recent game in the franchise, Duke Nukem Forever, was released in 2011, and there haven't been any new Duke Nukem games, or talk of making any sequels, since.

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Fanatical's new Red Hot Sale is live, discounting hundreds of PC games just in time for summer. The site-wide sale includes deals on everything from big new releases to hidden gems and fan-favorite classics, and like Fanatical's other events, you can even score some free bonuses through the sale. If you spend $15 or more on a single order, you'll get a Red Hot Scratch Card featuring either a free game key or a coupon code for additional savings. All orders also include a 5%-off voucher to use on a future order.

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While the extras are nice, the real draw is the games. There are some notable new releases on sale this time around, including The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for $33.49 (was $50), Stellar Blade for $54 (was $60), and Elden Ring: Nightreign for $35.19 (was $40). You can also save a few dollars on the new competitive multiplayer soccer game Rematch, which is down to $25.79 (normally $30). Another popular recent release, the sci-fi survival shooter The Alters, is on sale for $24.49 (was $35).

Then there's the Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition for $49.19 (down from $60). This new version of the game bundles the Street Fighter 6 base game with all the paid DLC characters, stages, and outfits released so far. If you're looking to get into the fighting game, this is likely your best option.

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Joy-Con 2 Charging Stations for Nintendo Switch 2

Unofficial docks can charge multiple sets of controllers at once.

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Nintendo Switch 2 users have two official methods for charging the new Joy-Con 2 Controllers for wireless play. Out of the box, you can dock the console with the controllers attached before removing them for TV mode, either connected to the grip or turned to the side for single Joy-Con controls. For $40, you can replace the standard grip with the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip, which lets you charge the right and left controllers while playing. But if you have an extra set of Joy-Con 2 Controllers for local multiplayer, you'll either need to purchase two Charging Grips or take turns charging each pair.

Nintendo and its third-party partners have released plenty of notable Switch 2 accessories already, but we have yet to see officially licensed charging docks for Joy-Con 2 Controllers. We imagine those will start popping up before long, but what about right now? Unofficial controller charging docks for Switch 2 exist already--in fact, there are tons of Joy-Con 2 charging stations at Amazon, including models that charge four or more controllers at once. Some of the manufacturers currently producing Joy-Con 2 charging stations have made popular, well-received controller chargers for original Joy-Con Controllers as well as the PS5 DualSense and Xbox Wireless Controllers.

Quick look: Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Charging Stations

• Mumba Charging Dock (4 Controllers) -- $20
• FastSnail Charging Dock (4 Controllers) -- $15.29 ($20)
• FastSnail 8-in-1 Charging Dock (8 Controllers) -- $20 ($25)
• Fyoung Controller Charging Dock (4 Controllers) -- $14.39 ($18)
• NexiGo Enhanced Controller Charger (4 Controllers) - Upright -- $22 ($25)
• NexiGo Enhanced Controller Charger (4 Controllers) - Flat -- $25
• Syntech Premium Controller Charger (4 Controllers) -- $19 ($30)
• Tokluck Charging Dock (4 Controllers) -- $18.61 ($23)
• GagaKing Controller Charging Station (4 Controllers) -- $18 ($30)
• GagaKing Controller Charging Station (2 Controllers) -- $16 ($28)
• Jemdo Magnetic Charger Grip (2 Controllers) -- $20
• Uxilep Joy-Con Charger Grip (2 Controllers) -- $24 ($30)

Disclaimer: None of the controller chargers listed above or shown below are officially licensed. While many of them are known brands with solid track records, there’s always the small possibility they won’t work as intended or will damage to your controllers. Unofficial controller chargers for other platforms, including the original Switch, generally work perfectly fine, and it's very rare for an accessory like this to damage your controller. But since they don't have the official Nintendo seal of approval, this is a "buy at your own risk" situation. If you want to play it as safe as possible, the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip is the way to go. The official grip has built-in back buttons and lets you play while charging via the detachable USB-C cable.

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After half a decade in development, two years spent building up anticipation, and months of teases and reveals, Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy collaboration has finally hit shelves. Even before its official release, the set made history as Magic: The Gathering's best-selling set of all time, and the weeks that have followed have only further cemented the launch as one of the most significant in MTG's history.

At this year's Summer Game Fest, GameSpot had the chance to speak with one of the collaboration's lead designers, senior game designer Daniel Holt, about the collaboration and how it feels to see folks finally playing with the new cards. We also chatted about preventing Final Fantasy spoilers, how the team manages its regrets, and if he thinks "power creep" is a prevailing issue in the new collection.

GameSpot: You have been working on this set for basically half a decade at this point. What is it like seeing all of this out in the wild--seeing folks playing with these cards?

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Stardew Valley allows you to start a new virtual life, moving to a small town to take over an abandoned farm. As part of this new life, you can develop relationships with the other townsfolk, and for some of them, you can even start a romantic relationship. There are a few hoops you will have to jump through to settle down with someone and start a family with them.

You will need to improve your relationship with people by giving them gifts they like. If you need a list, check out GameSpot's All Stardew Valley characters, birthdays, and gifts guide, which details the favorite gifts of every character in Stardew Valley.

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How to date in Stardew ValleyPierre's sells bouquets once you reach eight hearts with a marriage candidate.

Before you can propose marriage to someone, you need to date them for a bit. In order to date someone, you need to first reach eight hearts with one of the potential marriage candidates. Once you reach that cap, the following morning, Pierre will send you a letter informing you that bouquets are now being sold at his store for 200G. Giving this to a marriage candidate at eight hearts will act as a proposal to date. You can date multiple people without penalty, although there are special cutscenes related to dating every male or female marriage candidate.

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In the 12 years since the release of Grand Theft Auto 5, two of the three main characters, Franklin Clinton and Trevor Philips, have reappeared in Grand Theft Auto Online, while Michael De Santa has only been mentioned. But if the actors behind these iconic characters get their way, they'd reunite GTA 5's trio for one last heist.

Earlier this month, Steven Ogg (Trevor), Ned Luke (Michael), and Shawn Fonteno (Franklin) made a joint appearance together at Comic Con Brussels (via Dexerto). At the 12:40 mark in the video below, the actors spoke about their desire to reunite in a DLC for GTA Online called The Final Score, which was named by Luke. The trio stressed that Rockstar doesn't currently have any plans to bring them back together, and urged fans to campaign for it.

Rockstar has yet to shed light on whether GTA Online will continue following the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 next year. Take-Two executives have suggested that GTA Online may be unaffected, but they've stopped short of confirming that. If the actors manage to convince Rockstar to bring them back one more time, it seems more likely to be for GTA 6 than GTA 5.

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Diablo 4 Season 8 revamped its endgame bosses, including the game's first "pinnacle" boss, the Echo of Lilith. While the revamp did make bosses more rewarding, it didn't do much to make the already annoying Lilith boss fight any better, and players are now reporting an invincibility bug that is making matters even worse.

As spotted on Reddit, players are encountering a bug where Lilith becomes unkillable. Players encountering the Lilith bug are reporting the ability to get her to around 33-35% health, after which she becomes entirely immune to damage and never transitions into her second phase.

Nobody is quite sure what the reason for the bug is. Some players report it happening while in a full party, while others said it happened to them playing solo. A few players theorize that the bug could be coming as a result of player's dealing too much damage.

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Easily one of the most useful items in Minecraft is the compass. Crafting one will point to your world spawn point, helping out if you find yourself lost during your adventures in the survival game.

However, compasses become obsolete if your base isn't anywhere near the world spawn point. Sure, you can use Minecraft console commands to change the spawn point if you're the Minecraft server owner, or have admin permissions, but if that does not apply to you, you'll want to learn about how lodestones can alter the direction a compass points. That's where we come in.

A lodestone in the overworld

Lodestones alter the place that your compass points to. It can also be used in the Nether, the End, and the overworld, whereas compasses only usually work in the overworld. Lodestones in the real world are naturally-occurring magnets, and rare to find.

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There are literally thousands of Minecraft servers to join right now. Whether you want a friendly community playing the vanilla Minecraft experience, a modded server with hundreds of new discoveries to be made, or even a themed server like Pixelmon, which has cute Pokémon additions, there's something out there for everyone. It's not always the most straightforward process to find the right server for you, though, so we've got you covered. Whether you play on Java or Bedrock, and no matter your platform of choice, our list of the best Minecraft servers will send you in the right direction.

If none of the below are your style, keep scrolling to discover how to make your own Minecraft server, as well as information on all of the best Minecraft hosting providers and a transparent view at each of their costs.

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  • Complex Gaming
  Best Minecraft servers in 2025Complex Gaming server entranceComplex Gaming
  • Java IP address: hub.mc-complex.com
  • Bedrock port: 19132

  The Complex Gaming server is one of the most popular to join right now thanks to its vast array of modes including survival, PvP, skyblock, prison, and Pixelmon versions. Some of the modes rely on installing Minecraft mods, but these are helpfully bundled into Complex's own modpack meaning they can be added in just a few clicks.

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FBC: Firebreak is getting a number of changes after the three-player cooperative shooter faced a wave of backlash from frustrated fans this week. Players found problems with matchmaking, a lack of tutorials, and a lack of progression via unlockable cosmetics and weapons. .

"It’s been exciting (and nerve-wracking) to see our first multiplayer game out in the wild," Remedy wrote in a statement on Steam. "Launching FBC: Firebreak is a significant milestone for us, not just because it’s our first online co-op game, but because we’ve self-published it as well. Several things have gone well. Clearly, not everything has."

Remedy released a patch today that including UI fixes and changes to how much unlockables costs. The studio re-organized unlockables into two categories: operational requisitions and essentials. Operational requisitions now include only cosmetics like sprays and armor sets while essentials includes gear and weapons. Essentials are now easier to unlock, according to the studio.

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World of Warcraft's major 11.2 Ghosts of K'aresh update will add a highly-requested feature fans have been waiting years for–the ability to lean.

Yes, as spotted by Wowhead, the /lean emote is finally being added to Blizzard's MMORPG. It's the first major emote addition since 2008, when a large list of emotes were added as part of the game's Wrath of the Lich King expansion.

Lean is something players, and particularly roleplayers, have wanted for quite some time, as the ability for NPC characters to lean against terrain was added during 2018's Battle for Azeroth expansion. In 11.2, characters can use the lean emote to prop up against a wall and give off that oh-so-important mysterious adventurer vibe or practice being a mime and just lean in mid-air against nothing at all.

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Dune: Awakening will receive a steady flow of new content, with major updates planned to release every three or four months, according to developer Funcom.

In a Reddit AMA, Funcom outlined its vision for the future of its popular survival MMO set in author Frank Herbert's sci-fi universe. Executive producer Scott Junior said each major update will be free and include new story and PvE content. These updates will be released alongside the game's paid DLCs, which can be bought standalone or together as part of the game's season pass.

Junior additionally mentioned Dune: Awakening will receive new PvE maps for players to explore in the future, though it's unclear if these would be included for free as a major update or come in the form of a paid expansion.

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Since its release on Thursday, Rematch has pulled in some solid numbers and is picking up steam. With its relatively simple gameplay, Rematch is an enjoyable game to watch and play. play. Of course, with a growing player-base comes questions about what's next for the game, and the developers found time to address them.

Over on the game's Steam page, the team behind Rematch went through a laundry list of updates, how they're working to prevent lag that affects gameplay, and addressed the potential of crossplay down the line. However, they also assured players they're taking one thing at a time.

"We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us during the Early Access launch and shared valuable feedback," the statement read. "Seeing players from all over the world enjoying Rematch and expressing their excitement online has been incredibly rewarding."

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Monster Hunter Wilds is going through a tough time right now. The premiere 2025 title from Capcom has seen recent user reviews on Steam decline into the "overwhelmingly negative" range, and more players are currently playing an older game from the series, Monster Hunter World.

Monster Hunter World is currently hosting over 16,000 concurrent players. Wilds, in comparison, has around 10,000 concurrent players right now. World has been pulling in a peak of at least 25,000 players each day this week while Wilds has not broken the 23,000 player mark in that same period. Fans of the series are going back to World after being disappointed by the endgame content and performance issues in Wilds.

Players have been sounding off about Monster Hunter Wilds' performance issues and other problems via Steam's review system. Many of the reviews cite frame rate issues, an unsatisfactory story, not enough endgame content, and a few go as far to say the game will no longer start on their computers.

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