2K and Firaxis Games are gearing up to add a whole new reality to the Civilization experience. Today, during the Civ World Summit livestream on the official Firaxis Games Twitch channel, the studios announced they will be bringing Sid Meier's Civilization VII--the latest installment in the strategy franchise--to virtual and mixed reality for the first time ever in Civilization VII VR for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S.

This new take on Civilization will position players above the playing area, which will be contained within a massive circular surface called the Command Table. Civ VII VR will support both single-player and online multiplayer modes, though online players will be limited to opponents also using a Meta Quest 3 or 3S.

The leaders seated around the Command Table.

Civilization VII VR will also support full virtual reality and mixed reality modes. With both options, players can give orders to their citizens from a far away, top-down perspective, or they can zoom in on the actions on the board by leaning forward while the little virtual citizens work on each project as instructed.

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Online services for popular networks go down or suffer intermittent issues from time to time, and that's exactly what's going on now for Sony's PlayStation Network. On Friday evening, players began reporting issues with PSN, and those issues are persisting some 12+ hours later.

The Ask PlayStation account acknowledged the issues, which are affecting pretty much ever major PSN service, including account management, the PlayStation Store, and the pretty important feature of launching and playing games. To sum up, this is a pretty significant outage, and as you might expect, people are letting Sony know by broadcasting their thoughts and opinions online.

Sony had this to say about the outage: "We are aware some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN."

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Super Bowl LIX takes place this Sunday, February 9, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles duking it out for the title. EA Sports historically simulates the Big Game and releases the results of the match-up, and that continued in 2025 with EA's simulation predicting the Eagles will beat the Chiefs by a score of 23-21. The simulation also predicted that Eagles QB will be named Super Bowl LIX MVP.

Here are some further predictions from EA's Madden simulation of Super Bowl LIX, as written by EA:

• Final Score and MVP: The Eagles edged the Chiefs 23-21 in a close back-and-forth game that came down to the final drive. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl LIX MVP.
• Early Game Dynamics: The Eagles started strong with Saquon Barkley using his exceptional juking abilities to score the first touchdown. The Chiefs responded with a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce, but an interception by CJ Gardner-Johnson helped keep the game close.
• Second Half Turnaround: After the Chiefs led 14-10 at halftime, the Eagles took the lead in the third quarter on a touchdown pass from Hurts to A.J. Brown. A crucial defensive stand by the Eagles' line, particularly Jalen Carter, prevented the Chiefs from scoring on a fourth-down attempt.
• Clutch Moments: In the fourth quarter, Mahomes led a drive for a Chiefs touchdown, but the Eagles answered back with a field goal to regain the lead. The game came down to the wire with the Chiefs' final drive ending in a missed field goal, sealing the Eagles' victory.

If you don't like this prediction or simply want to run your own, you can download Madden NFL 25 on Game Pass today and simulate the game for yourself.

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There were 4 kingdoms, south, east, west and north. Your character is in the northern kingdom, a kingdom that is falling, living a strong contagious disease, which among the symptoms, makes people with primitive instincts stronger, becoming offensive and more resistant. With this, the neighboring kingdoms (East and West kingdoms), after the overthrow of the royalty, controls who enters and who leaves this kingdom, isolating them, putting guards and surveillance in the interior of the kingdom, making sure that no one can go out. Our character is not yet consumed by the disease, but he must take care of himself, because with each hostile contact with the infected, it can be harmful to his health and bring him closer to insanity. To end this, it will be necessary for our player to be as clean as possible, and then escape from this kingdom, going to the South, a kingdom in which all races are also accepted, different from East and West, and one to accomplish this, will have to get enough resources to get out of that realm.

The recently released Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set is on sale for just $60 at Amazon. Released last November, this three-volume set contains gorgeous hardcover editions of the three volumes comprising J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel. You can pair the box set. with matching editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion at nice discounts, too.

• The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set -- $60 ($105)
• The Fellow of the Ring Collector’s Edition -- $22.50 ($35)
• The Two Towers Collector's Edition -- $20.80 ($35)
• The Return of the King Collector’s Edition -- $17.50 ($35)
• The Hobbit Collector’s Edition -- $20.82 ($35)
• The Silmarillion Collector’s Edition -- $20.42 ($35)

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After you're done reading about the new editions of Tolkien's books below, check out the upcoming Middle-earth 6-Film Box Set, which contains Peter Jackson's LOTR and The Hobbit Trilogies on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and digital. The collection releases March 18 and is available to preorder at Amazon for $206.

The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set (2024) $60 (was $105)

The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set contains hardcover editions of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The collection also includes an exclusive fold-out map of Middle-earth and a display box.

Each book has foil-stamped cover art and stained edges. The interior covers have detailed maps of Middle-earth, and you can mark your progress to Mordor with the built-in ribbon bookmarks.

Amazon's current deal on The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set ($60.12) is priced almost exactly the same as the cost of buying all three volumes individually ($60.80).

See at Amazon See at Target ($62) The Fellowship of the Ring Collector's Edition (2024) $22.50 (was $35)

The Fellowship of the Ring Collector's Edition is available for only $22.50 at Amazon and Target.

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The Two Towers, the second volume of The Lord of the Rings, is currently discounted to $20.80 at Amazon and Target.

See at Amazon See at Target The Return of the King Collector's Edition (2024) $17.50 (was $35)

The Return of the King Collector's Edition has the most substantial discount at the moment; you can purchase the final volume of LOTR for $17.50, a full 50% discount.

See at Amazon See at Target ($21) The Hobbit Collector's Edition (2024) $20.82 (was $35)

If you want to match your new Lord of the Rings Collector's Editions with the prelude to the series, you can get The Hobbit's 2024 Collector's Edition for $20.82 (was $35) at Amazon and Target.

For a different high-end edition of The Hobbit, check out the Tolkien Illustrated Edition, which includes 50-plus sketches, paintings, and other pictures created by Tolkien. The Deluxe Special Edition of The Hobbit Illustrated released in October and is on sale for a massive discount.

The Hobbit, Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien

• The Hobbit (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $41.84 ($75)
• The Hobbit Deluxe Special Edition (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $97.50 ($195)

See at Amazon See at Target The Silmarillion Collector's Edition (2024) $20.42 (was $35)

In addition to the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, publisher William Morrow also released a matching hardcover Collector's Edition for The Silmarillion in 2024. It's available for $20.42 at Amazon and Target.

The Silmarillion is the most popular book about Middle-earth not named The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit.

It provides important background history on the First Age of Middle-earth, known as the Elder Days. The Silmarillion is one of the 12 volumes in exhaustive History of Middle-earth series. The series, which was compiled by Christopher Tolkien, was reissued in 2023-24 in a series of stunning hardcover box sets. All four History of Middle-earth Box Sets are on sale for steep discounts at Amazon.

Alternatively, you can purchase The Complete History of Middle-earth Box set--a mammoth three-volume, 5,440-page collection--for $137 (was $250) at Amazon.

The History of Middle-earth Box Sets:

• The Complete History of Middle-earth Box Set -- $137 ($250)
• The History of Middle-earth Box Set 1 (Hardcover) -- $69 ($125)
• The History of Middle-earth Box Set 2 (Hardcover) -- $48 ($100)
• The History of Middle-earth Box Set 3 (Hardcover) -- $74 ($125)
• The History of Middle-earth Box Set 4 (Hardcover) -- $69 ($125)

The Silmarillion, Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien:

• The Silmarillion (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $39.78 ($75)
• The Silmarillion Deluxe (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $148 ($195)

See at Amazon See at Target The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set (2024) $206 (was $325)

The Lord of the Rings Collector's Editions weren't the only premium hardcover editions of Tolkien's classic fantasy novel published in 2024. Last October, William Morrow published The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set with an eye-watering $325 price. Amazon currently has this beautiful collection for $206, which is still quite pricey, but over $100 less than list price.

Not to be confused with the series of Tolkien Illustrated Editions--which we'll link to below--this box set is a remastered version of the 1992 hardcover edition featuring artist Alan Lee's iconic artwork of Middle-earth.

The set includes over 50 new paintings and drawings. It's split into three volumes, one for each novel in the trilogy, and has a page count of 1,332. The hardcovers are made from cloth and leather and are adorned with silver typescript and stamped emblems. It also comes with a decorative slipcase, three art cards, and two fold-out maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien.

The Tolkien Illustrated Edition of The Lord of the Rings, on the other hand, features 30 full-color drawings and maps by the author. It's a wonderfully designed hardcover book with red-stained edges with decorative Elvish script, two fold-out maps, a ribbon bookmark, and gold-foil trim on the cover. Collectors may also want to check out the pricey Deluxe Special Edition of the Tolkien Illustrated Edition.

The Lord of the Rings, Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien

• The Lord of the Rings (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $47.49 ($90)
• The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Special Edition (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $139.49 ($250)

See at Amazon The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien Box Set (2024) $79.83 (was $125)

The 2024 Lord of the Rings Collector's Editions released alongside the first-ever publication of Tolkien's collected poems. This massive 1,728-page, three-book set contains work written across seven decades. Tolkien had a lifelong love of poetry, and he initially aspired to be a poet, not a fantasy novelist.

All told, there are 200 poems in the box set, some of which center on Middle-earth. Over 60 of these poems had never been published until now, so this is a rare opportunity to read previously unseen writing by Tolkien. The poems are accompanied by commentary from two leading Tolkien scholars about the poems and the author's life.

You can get the three-volume collection for $80 (was $125) at Amazon.

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Gaming peripheral manufacturer SteelSeries is running a limited-time Buy One Get One 50% Off deal for Valentine's Day at its official online store. All SteelSeries accessories are eligible for the deal, including the company's new Arctis GameBuds wireless gaming earphones, making now a great opportunity to upgrade your gaming setup for you and your partner. To get the B1G1 50% Off deal, you need to add two SteelSeries products to your cart, then use the promo code VALENTINE50 at check out, and you'll receive a 50% discount on the lowest-price item.

Shop all SteelSeries products:

• Headsets
• Speakers
• Keyboards
• Mice
• Microphones
• Mousepads
• Controllers

If you're looking for some recommendations, we would start with the Arctis GameBuds mentioned above. The $160 GameBuds are the newest addition to SteelSeries' Arctis line of gaming headsets and audio devices. They're the company's first set of true wireless gaming earbuds, and this B1G1 50% Off deal is the first time they've been available at a discount. Granted, you have to pick them up with another SteelSeries accessory to unlock the deal, so you'll be paying more than you normally would for just the GameBuds by themselves, but you'll still save quite a bit on your order--especially if you pair it with a product that's already discounted. For example, you can grab the GameBuds and the Aerox 3 2022 Edition gaming mouse that's on sale for $40 (was $60). With the B1G1 50% off discount, you'll pay just $180 total for both items.

Some other worthwhile accessories to pick up in the sale include other Arctis audio devices like the stellar Nova Pro and Nova 7 wireless headsets. If you prefer a speaker setup, there's the SteelSeries Arena 7 Speakers. And if you need a new keyboard, there's the Apex Pro Mini Wireless that's just $190 (was $240).

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Destiny 2's newest dungeon, Sundered Doctrine, has arrived and with it comes new loot, including an Exotic weapon, Finality's Auger, that awaits players brave enough to take on the mysteries of Rhulk's pyramid inside Savathun's Throne World. Episode Heresy brings with it a bunch of new weapons, but among the most exciting is Finality's Auger--a linear fusion rifle that behaves differently than you'd typically expect.

Finality's Auger is a distinct new weapon that has some interesting behaviors not seen in a weapon before, almost giving players a class ability to spawn a turret alongside them. Here's everything we know about Finality's Auger so far, including how to get it from the Sundered Doctrine dungeon and more--we will report back once we know more on how to unlock the weapon's Catalyst and other secrets surrounding this weapon.

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• How to get Finality's Auger

How to get Finality's AugerThe Flower-Game Stamp ornament for Finality's Auger in Destiny 2

Finality's Auger is a reward that's only available in the Sundered Doctrine dungeon. That means you'll need access to the dungeon, which requires the Final Shape Dungeon Key. If you don't already own it from purchasing the last Destiny 2 expansion, you can buy it in-game for 2,000 Silver, Destiny 2's in-game currency. That amounts to about $20 and also gets you access to the Sundered Doctrine dungeon.

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Grand Theft Auto parent company Take-Two's stock price is soaring this week following the company's recent earnings report on February 6. Why is the share value surging? It's often hard to know what makes a stock price move in the market, but there are some strong signals for what might be causing it this time.

Starting with the numbers, Take-Two's stock price is currently trading above $210 per share, which is about $35 higher than where it was when markets closed on Thursday. That's a gigantic gain for a single day, and it helped propel Take-Two's stock price to the highest value in the company's history.

Take-Two's previous high of around $210 per share came in 2021 during the pandemic, when many entertainment companies saw huge gains due to stay-at-home orders. For a historical comparison, when GTA V was released in September 2013, Take-Two stock was trading at around $17 per share. Anyone who bought back then, or earlier, and still holds Take-Two shares today is doing quite well.

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According to former Insomniac Games boss Ted Price, a Resistance 4 game was pitched but ultimately wasn't made.

In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Ted Price, said, "We did pitch that one. It was a wonderful concept, and in terms of timing and market opportunity, it didn't work out." When asked whether Resistance 3's poor sales at the time impacted the decision to move on from the series, Price didn't answer directly.

"Resistance 3 was intended to end that chapter of the Resistance franchise," he explained. "With the way we ended with [protagonist] Capelli and closed a lot of loops on various smaller story items...we wanted to do that so we could have more options in the future, whether we would go ahead with more Resistance games or taking another turn."

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Walmart has a fantastic deal on an entry-level Asus gaming monitor right now. While supplies last--and it has already sold out once--this Asus Tuf 23.8-inch gaming monitor is only $79. This particular model normally goes for $149, so you're getting quite the deal.

Asus TUF 23.8" 1080p Gaming Monitor $79 (was $149)

Specifications:

• 23.8-inch IPS display
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 165Hz refresh rate
• 1ms response time
• AMD FreeSync
• Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur
• Built-in speakers
• Ports: HDMI (x2), DisplayPort

If you're in the market for a gaming monitor with 1080p resolution, this 23.8-inch Asus TUF monitor has solid features for the price, especially since it's nearly 50% off at the moment.

It has an IPS panel, supports refresh rates of up to 165Hz, and offers response times of 1ms thanks to Asus' motion blur technology.

Other notable features include built-in speakers and three connectivity ports: two HDMI and one DisplayPort.

It'd be a challenge to find a more capable monitor for less than $79 right now.

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Walmart has nice deals on a few other Asus gaming monitors right now, too. If you'd prefer a curved monitor, you can buy a 24-inch curved Asus monitor with similar specs for $100 (was $169).

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One of the most famous voice actors working today, Hank Azaria, has published an op-ed for The New York Times in which he discusses artificial intelligence, including his fears about the technology and his optimism for how it could be used in a positive way.

Azaria--known for voicing The Simpsons characters like Moe, Chief Wiggum, Lenny, Superintendent Chalmers, and Comic Book Guy--said AI-generated voices can have "enough little things askew" to convince people "there's something missing." He said it's similar to how AI-generated faces in video may look believable to a degree but aren't exactly perfect.

Hank Azaria voices Moe on The Simpsons, among many other characters.

Azaria said when he's recording lines for The Simpsons, he experiments with a few different things to find what works best. "I'll do a mad take, a glad take, a sad take, a deadpan take, one that's aggressive, one that's really in my feelings. It's hard to tell which one's going to work, but you can always tell in editing," he said.

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A member of the Ukrainian Special Forces UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicles) unit, Typhoon, says that gamers might be better-equipped to pilot drones in real-life conflict than you’d first think. The similarities between the likes of Call of Duty and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are admittedly slim, but where one has the ability to instantly retry failed attempts, the other has serious and deadly consequences.

Drones are being used by Russian and Ukrainian forces, humming ominously across the skies. On the face of it, piloting an uncrewed system like a drone might seem to bear a lot of resemblance to video games with their headsets and joystick-like control systems, but it gets far more complicated when you’re forced to take into account potential sabotage such as signal-jamming or attacks on your drone. Typhoon operators also need to consider the terrain and the real-time battlefield situation, as well as communicate and coordinate with command.

Speaking to Business Insider, members of Typhoon have said that, despite the massively heightened stakes in conflict, gamers sometimes possess more transferable skills than you might assume. “People might think flying a military drone is like playing Call of Duty, until they realize there’s no restart option,” an operator says. In Call of Duty, players can equip the Breacher Drone, which is a pocket-sized drone that flies in a straight line until it either collides with something or detects an enemy and explodes.

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Last year, Final Fantasy XIV players celebrated the release of Dawntrail, the game's first major expansion since 2021. And while a fresh expansion isn't on the immediate horizon, there is new content coming to the game in late March with the arrival of Patch 7.2, Seekers of Eternity.

Producer and Director Naoki "Yoshi P" Yoshida laid out the upcoming additions during a livestream in Japan, but Square Enix has helpfully shared the highlights. There will be additional main scenario quests, as well as a new dungeon called The Underkeep, a fresh raid called The Arcadion: Cruiserweight Tier, a new trail called Recollection--which can be played on normal or extreme--and Hells' Kier, an Unreal Trial that will pit players against one of the Four Lords: Suzaku.

Promotional art for Final Fantasy XIV: Seekers of Eternity.

From there, players can blast out into space in Cosmic Exploration as they discover uncharted stars to find new resources for crafting. Players also have the option of exploring a mysterious island called Occult Crescent, which is inhabited by residents who will do almost anything to protect its secrets.

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Bethesda's partnership with the band Imagine Dragons adds another layer with a forthcoming real-world space launch, as the Starfield song, "Children of Sky (A Starfield Song)," will be transmitted from the surface of the Moon back to Earth as part of Lonestar's Freedom Mission launch on February 26.

"Our goal is to inspire the next generation of kids to be excited about the future of space and technology, which is why we chose 'Children of the Sky' as the first song in history to be broadcast from the Moon," Lonestar investor Ryan Micheletti said.

The lyrics seem to riff on the themes and ideas from the sci-fi game.

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It's the start of the weekend in Destiny 2, and like clockwork, Xur has set up shop once again in the Tower. With the start of the new Heresy episode, it's a good idea to pay a visit to the arms dealer to see if he has any Exotic or legendary-class gear that can synergize with all of the new weapons that have been introduced. For more on Heresy, you can also check out these tips for the best builds for your Guardian during the new episode and how the new Nether activity works. Here's a closer look at what Xur has for sale this weekend.

This week, Xur is offering the Exotic weapon catalysts for Coldheart and Sturm, and for Exotic armor, Hunters can pick up Khepri's Sting; Titans can grab Antaeus Wards; and Warlocks can buy Vesper of Radius. If you're looking for Exotic weapons, Xur has Hawkmoon, Arbalest, Coldheart, and D.A.R.C.I this week. He's also shifting the Exotic vehicle, The Xurfboard, instead of his usual Exotic class item.

The Anataeus Wards in particular are worth grabbing for Titans, as they roll at a huge 69 total value, with good values in resilience, strength, and recovery. The Vesper of Radius for Warlocks also has a 30-roll in recovery, meaning healing in the Nether activity is going to be improved with this Exotic equipped.

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In just a few weeks, Yu-Gi-Oh fans in the West will finally get to play some of the Game Boy games that were originally exclusive Japan. Konami's highly anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection releases for Nintendo Switch and PC on February 27. The compilation includes 14 Yu-Gi-Oh games released from 1998-2003 for Game Boy, GBC, and GBA. Nintendo Switch physical edition preorders are available at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target for $50. Inside the box, you'll find a Secret Rare Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection $50

Each physical edition includes one of two Quarter Century Secret Rare Harpie's Feather Duster cards.

Here's the full list of games, all of which originally released on Game Boy (GB), Game Boy Color (GBC), or Game Boy Advance (GBA). We marked the games that are new to North America.

• Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters (1998, GB) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 2: Dark Duel Stories (1999, GBC) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Capsule GB (2000, GBC) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh Dark Duel Stories (2000, GBC)
• Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists (2000, GBC) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh Dungeon Dice Monsters (2001, GBA)
• Yu-Gi-Oh The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001, GBA)
• Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2 (2001, GBA) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh The Sacred Cards (2002, GBA)
• Yu-Gi-Oh Reshef of Destruction (2003, GBA)
• Yu-Gi Oh Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (2003, GBA)

Five of the 14 games in the Early Days Collection are getting North American releases for the first time.

Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters was the franchise's first big hit and the only entry to release on original Game Boy. The series really hit its stride on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance in the early 2000s. Remarkably, all 14 games were released within a five-year window from 1998 to 2003.

Even more remarkably, that's not even all of the Yu-Gi-Oh games that released during that time. The Early Days Collection contains the first 14 Yu-Gi-Oh handheld games, but Konami also developed several console for PlayStation, GameCube, and PlayStation 2 in the late '90s and early 2000s.

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If you're looking forward to the Early Days Collection, you can bide the time with a couple of recent Yu-Gi-Oh anime Blu-ray releases. The original Yu-Gi-Oh movie received a steelbook edition last September, and Amazon has it marked down from $30 to $25. In December, Yu-Gi-Oh Bonds Beyond Time also received the steelbook treatment. Amazon has an even better deal on this one, as you can grab the $30 release for only $21.

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The new episode of Destiny 2, Heresy, brings with it tons of new ways to get loot and rank up throughout the next several weeks' worth of activities, but looking at the two vendors can be a little complicated. Here's how to get rewards from both the Shaping Slab and the Tome of Want in Destiny 2 Episode Heresy, as well as how to obtain and use a new material, Essence of Desire.

How to use the Shaping Slab

The Path of Resolve Shaping Slab is found in the HELM inside of Eris Morn's apartment in the back corner. This stone monolithic structure is basically the season's vendor for Heresy. Turning in Engrams for the season, unlocking rewards, and increasing reputation with this vendor is all done here.

The key new features of this vendor are Runic Enhancement and the Mysterium. Runic Enhancement is basically a reward path that is unlocked using Sigil Shards earned from Nether activities that give players additional benefits while inside Heresy activities, including Nether runs. These buffs and changes to gameplay include additional healing options, increasing Sigil Shard drops from any sources, and the ability to deal more damage. The Enhancement Level of the Shaping Slab determines the maximum power of runes that can be slotted into the enhancements and is increased for every two reputation ranks earned. So the more levels players have at the Shaping Slab, the more Runic Enhancements they can slot in. Runic Enhancements can also be changed during a Nether run at any time. Find a green glowing skull icon and interact with it to slot in different Runic Enhancements.

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