Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - Resident Evil Requiem

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The first special-edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has been revealed, and it's a surprising one. Nintendo is releasing a limited-edition Pro Controller themed around Resident Evil Requiem, the next mainline entry in Capcom's survival horror series. The Resident Evil Requiem Edition Pro Controller is available to preorder for $100 at Best Buy and the Nintendo Store. It launches alongside the game on February 27, 2026.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - Resident Evil Requiem $100

The Resident Evil Requiem Edition of the official Switch 2 Pro Controller is the same shade of black as the standard model. Where it differs is the front faceplate has a fictional newspaper clipping published in Raccoon City.

You can see the words "Resident Evil" running along the top of the controller and "Requiem" right below it. Excerpts from articles published in the paper and photographs of the bleak situation on the ground are also pictured. It's a pretty cool design, even if it is somewhat understated due to the lack of contrasting colors.

The Resident Evil Requiem Edition is 10 bucks more than the standard Switch 2 Pro Controller, which is a fairly common price bump for a themed first-party controller.

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Switch 2 owners can preorder two different physical editions of Requiem, both of which are limited edition and cost $90. The Resident Evil Generation Pack comes with Requiem, Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, and Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition. The Resident Evil Deluxe Edition comes with a steelbook case, lenticular card, and a bunch of digital content. Check out GameSpot's Resident Evil Requiem preorder guide for more details.

Nintendo will also release a Switch 2 Amiibo for Requiem's protagonist Grace Ashcroft. We don't know what the figure looks like or its price, but Street Fighter 6 Amiibo retail for $40, so that seems like a distinct possibility for the Grace Ashcroft Amiibo. Unfortunately, the Amiibo won't be available at launch, and it currently has a vague Summer 2026 launch window.

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Resident Evil Requiem

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Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Steelbook Edition

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Resident Evil Generation Pack for Switch 2

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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - Resident Evil Requiem

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Resident Evil Requiem preorders are starting to go live at major retailers, and there are multiple cool physical editions as well as themed first-party accessories in the works for the survival horror game's February 27, 2026 launch. Requiem is getting a $90 Deluxe Steelbook Edition for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC. For the standard $70 base game, the Amazon Exclusive Edition comes with a double-sided poster.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners will also be able to get Requiem, Resident Evil 7, and Resident Evil Village in one bundle called Resident Evil Generation Pack for $90. Village and RE7--and their DLC packs--launch on Switch 2 the same day as Requiem. Switch 2 owners will be able to play all three with a special-edition Resident Evil Switch 2 Pro Controller. Unless Nintendo surprises us before February, Resident Evil Requiem will be the first themed Switch 2 Pro Controller. The Pro Controller will be available on launch day and will be followed by a Grace Ashcroft Amiibo next summer.

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The Amazon Exclusive Edition comes with the double-sided poster shown above featuring the key art and title on one side and a landscape screenshot on the other. GameStop is giving away an exclusive tote bag, but you'll need to pick up your preorder on launch day (likely at midnight).

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The age of AI has barely begun, but there are some in the industry who see it as an absolute necessity for the future. Electronic Arts, for example, has reportedly instructed its employees to treat AI as "thought partners" in every aspect of game creation. However, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick isn't buying into the hype, and he doesn't believe AI will ever be able to compete with Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto games.

"Let's say there were no constraints [on AI]," said Zelnick during an appearance on CNBC. "Could we push a button tomorrow and create an equivalent to the Grand Theft Auto marketing plan? The answer is no. A, you can't do that yet, and B, I am of the view that you wouldn't end up with anything very good. You end up with something pretty derivative."

Zelnick went on to explain that AI can't innovate, because it's "backward-looking" by design and its predictive models are built on things that have already been created, rather than anything new.

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Lego Ideas: The Goonies (2,912 pieces)

$330 | Releases November 4

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The biggest movies of the '80s have been a goldmine for Lego lately, and the next cult-classic that's getting the Lego treatment is The Goonies. Fans of the beloved adventure movie can build the iconic Inferno pirate ship from the film when the massive new 2,912-piece Lego Ideas: The Goonies set launches for $330 on November 4. However, members of the Lego Insiders program--which is free to join--will be able to preorder the set early, starting November 1. Lego Insiders who order the set between November 1 and 7 will also get the Lego Ideas The Goonies: The Walsh's Attic as a preorder bonus, while supplies last.

Lego Ideas: The Goonies (2,912 pieces) $330 | Releases November 4

This 2,912-piece set recreates the infamous pirate ship that holds One-Eyed Willie's treasure. It's full of interactive elements and it's designed to be a diorama piece that you can display on your shelf. You'll also need to make some space, as the fully assembled set measures a whopping 24.5 inches in length and is 14 inches tall from mast to keel.

Some of the iconic scenes you can recreate here include brick-built vignettes the Skeleton Organ, the discovery of Willy's treasure room, and you can even give Sloth a slab of chocolate. Speaking of Sloth, he's one of 12 minifigures you'll get with this set. The full list includes:

• Mama Fratelli
• Francis Fratelli
• Jake Fratelli
• Lawrence "Chunk" Cohen
• Clark "Mouth" Devereaux
• Richard "Data" Wang
• Mike "Mikey" Walsh
• Andrea "Andy" Carmichael
• Stephanie "Stef" Steinbrenner
• Brandon "Brand" Walsh
• Sloth
• One-Eyed Willy

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Fans of '80s cinema are spoiled for choice right now when it comes to Lego sets. One of the cool recent releases is the Gizmo set, an adorable recreation of the Mogwai from the Gremlins movies. A fully posable figure, Gizmo's arms, hands, and fingers are articulated, he comes with a pair of 3D glasses, and he has an expressive face. You can even get him wet and not have to worry about all hell breaking loose.

Lego Ideas: Gremlins Gizmo (1,125 pieces)

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Other Lego sets inspired by '80s film and TV shows include several figures from Lego's growing Transformers line, such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, the Decepticon Soundwave. Star Wars fans can pick up the gigantic $1,000 Lego Death Star from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, while Back to the Future fans will want to check out the DeLorean Time Machine. A new DeLorean kit will also arrive next year, although this is a smaller and cuter version of its Lego Ideas big brother.

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TOMY Super Mario: Yoshi Wind-Up Mystery Box (12-Pack)

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With the holiday season fast approaching, now is a good time to start grabbing a few affordable stocking stuffers or party favors. And if you have a Super Mario fan on your shopping list, you may want to check out this mystery box of Yoshi toys before Amazon sells out. Amazon is selling a 12-pack of TOMY Yoshi Wind-Up Figures--with the box included--for only $24.41.

This deal is shipped and sold by Amazon, and we were frankly a bit surprised to see it. Super Mario mystery capsules like these tend to sell for $5 or $6 each in stores, and sellers on eBay are asking for more for these specific Yoshi toys. But if you buy the box from Amazon, you're only paying $2.03 per Yoshi.

TOMY Super Mario: Yoshi Wind-Up Mystery Box (12-Pack) $24.41

Inspired by Japanese Gashapon machines, these egg-shaped capsules each hold one wind-up Yoshi. There are six colors in the collection: blue, red, purple, yellow, green, and pink.

You can wind them up and watch them walk across a flat surface or go head-to-head and race. The box the capsules are dispensed from is pretty cool, too.

Blind box toys are a staple in checkout lanes at grocery and department stores. If you're a parent, you have probably either purchased an overpriced capsule toy or explained to your child why you aren't paying $6 for a little plastic figure. But $2 Mario figures? That's far more reasonable.

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Amazon also has a 6-pack of 1.25-inch figures from The Super Mario Bros. Movie for $21. These aren't blind boxes, but they have similar appeal as small figures in Super Mario-themed Question Block containers. Unfortunately, you won't get Yoshi, because he wasn't in the movie.

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Assassin's Creed: Dynasty Box Set

$60 | Releases October 28

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Assassin's Creed has expanded beyond video games over the years to become a cross-media franchise with dozens of books and graphic novels that flesh out the dense mythology of Ubisoft's stealth-action series. This includes the Assassin's Creed: Dynasty manhua series (which, if you're unaware, is essentially the Chinese equivalent of Japanese manga). Assassin's Creed: Dynasty is set in 755 CE China, after the fall of the Tang dynasty, offering fans an entirely new storyline and setting to experience in the Assassin's Creed universe. If you're interested in checking the series out, you can grab the recently released Assassin's Creed: Dynasty Box Set, which collects all five volumes for just $60.

Assassin's Creed: Dynasty Box Set $60 | Releases October 28

The Assassin's Creed: Dynasty Box Set includes paperback editions of all five volumes in the series. Each books tallies over 200 pages, totalling 1,125-pages. They come with a premium slipcase box for storing and displaying the books, and the spines feature artwork on the spines that combine into a illustrated image of the series' main character, the assassin Li E. Manhua are similar to manga, in that they're read of right to left. However, they feautre a distinct aesthetic that sets it apart from manga or western comic books.

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Assassin's Creed: Dynasty is set during CE 755, during the 14th year of the Tianbao Era of China. After the Tang Dynasty falls to the forces of An Lushan--a military governor with ties to the Knights Templar--the assassin Li E teams up with Tang loyalists to save the country. Artist Zhang Xiao and writer Xu Xianzhe researched of the Tang Dynasty era to ensure the events and designs matched those of the time period.

If this new box set collection sell out, you can also grab all five volumes of Assassin's Creed: Dynasty in standalone editions right now at Amazon. While several of the volumes are on sale, buying them individually will cost more than the new box set.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows (Nintendo Switch 2)

$60 | Releases December 2

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Assassin's Creed Shadows launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC back in March, and now the latest entry in Ubisoft's stealth-action series is finally launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2. Preorders for the Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Edtion are available for $60 at multiple online retailers. While this version of the game doesn't include any preorder bonuses, there are a couple of benefits to picking up the Switch 2 Edition, including touch screen support for menu navigation, cross-save support, and--of course--the ability to play the game on the go thanks to the Switch 2's handheld mode.

Assassin's Creed Shadows (Nintendo Switch 2) $60 | Releases December 2

The Switch 2 version of Assassin's Creed Shadows includes the base game. This is a Game Key-Card release, meaning none of the game data is included on the cartridge, and instead it acts as physical DRM that unlocks access to the digital version of the game. This means you must download the game data to your console before you can play.

As mentioned above, there are no preorder bonuses included with the Switch 2 edition. While the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions that launched earlier this year included the Claws of Awaji story DLC as a perk for grabbing the game ealier, Switch 2 players will have to buy this post-game content separately when it launches on the eShop in 2026.

You can preorder the Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 physical edition for $60 at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. Digital preorders are also live on the eShop.

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While you're at it, you might want to pick up some supplemental AC Shadows merch, specifically the official guide and art books for the game. Currently, both editions of the official game guide and art book are on sale, so there's really never been a better time to scoop them up. With the official strategy guide, you'll not only get detailed tips on how to make your way through the game, but also a comprehensive atlas of the in-game map, a complete inventory catalog of all the gear you can obtain, as well as a breakdown of each character's skill trees. Grab the hardcover version for just $35.25 (saving you $9.75), or the paperback for $19.30 (which saves you $10.70).

The art book, which is also discounted, comes packed with 256 pages of details on the game's development, plus a ton of concept art showcasing AC Shadows' characters, landscapes, gear, and more. The standard edition of the art book is just $30 ($20 off the original price), or you could upgrade to the deluxe edition for $43.45 (saving you $56.55). The deluxe edition includes everything in the standard edition, plus a unique cover, a slipcase, and an exclusive art print.

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Junji Ito Manga - Deluxe Editions & Story Collections

We rounded up 20-plus books for horror manga fans.

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There's no shortage of chills to be had during the spooky season, but when it comes to pure horror, nothing comes close to the work of Junji Ito when it comes to manga. The famed mangaka has a prolific body of work, ranging from body-horror series to adaptations examining the power of the human psyche and so much more.

We've gathered up the vast majority of his printed work below, from Uzumaki to No Longer Human, so if you're in the mood for some unsettling terror that is beautifully grotesque, you're going to be spoiled for choice. Amazon has some great deals on Ito's manga, including the Deluxe Editions of Uzumaki, Gyo, and Tomie. You can even get a limited-time discount the newly released story collection Moan. Check out our favorite deals below and then browse the full catalog in list format at the bottom of this roundup.

Uzumaki 3-in-1 Deluxe Edition (Hardcover) $20 (was $35)

The manga series that put Ito on the map, Uzumaki, is widely considered to be Ito's masterpiece. A horrifying tale that explores the concept of spirals, Uzumaki features elegantly terrifying art and a slow-burning story that draws you in. Set in a small town on the coast of Japan, the story follows the young protagonists Kirie Goshima and Shuichi Saito as they investigate the hypnotic secret shape of the world. This release collects the entire manga series into a single 648-page hardcover edition and includes several color inserts.

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Another critically acclaimed series from Ito, Tomie centers on a mysterious and beautiful woman named Tomie Kawakami. The series was published in Monthly Halloween from 1987 to 2000, with stories revolving around the seemingly immortal succubus Tomie as she manipulates people into jealous fits of rage that inevitably lead to vicious acts of violence. While Tomie is frequently killed, she simply resurrects herself so that she can continue to spread her curse to other people. This hardcover edition collects the entire saga across 752 pages.

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One of Ito's stranger works--and that's saying something--Gyo follows a couple who find themselves in a fight for survival against a horde of undead fish with metal legs. The creatures also spread a toxic virus known as the "death stench" that has dark origins dating back to World War II.

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An adaptation of Osamu Dazai's novel, No Longer Human was first serialized in Big Comic Original from 2017-2018. All three volumes in the series are included here, and it inverts the original story with a dark tale of ostracization, mental instability, and suicide. While several of Ito's series are focused on supernatural horror, No Longer Human is a deeper exploration of how the human psyche on its own can be even more terrifying than any monster.

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Six short stories from Ito, Moan includes the following tales: Supernatural Transfer Student, Moan, Blood Orb Grive, Flesh-Colored Mystery, Near-Miss, and Under the Ground. The hardcover collection was released earlier this month, bringing together several macabre stories themed around obsession and persistence.

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Junji Ito's artwork is instantly recognizable, and this book collects over 130 images showing off his talent. It includes color illustrations alongside black-and-white ones, all printed on thick high-quality pages. Covering everything from Uzumaki to Tomie and much more, the book also includes commentary from Ito in which he breaks down his artistic process.

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This is just the tip of the Junji Ito iceberg, and if you want to assemble a library of high-quality horror, you can find most of his work in the list below. Ito has put his own spin on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, explored the spine-tingling thrills of The Liminal Zone, and he has illustrated an end-of-days epic in Remina.

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Digimon The Movies 4-6 Collection (Blu-ray)

$30 | Releases December 30

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Digimon The Movies 1-3 Collection (Blu-ray)

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Following the immense success of Digimon: The Movies 1-3 Collection, Discotek Media is releasing a Blu-ray set of the next three classic movies from the Digimon franchise. Digimon: The Movies 4-6 Collection hits stores December 30, and preorders are available now for $30 at Amazon and $24 on the Crunchyroll Store.

With Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you will automatically get any discounts offered ahead of launch, and you won't be charged until your preorder ships.

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Digimon: The Movies 4-6 Collection includes the following movies with both English dubs and the original Japanese audio with subtitles:

• Revenge of the Diaboromon (2001)
• Battle of Adventurers (2001)
• Runaway Locomon (2002)

Though referred to as "movies," these aren't feature-length films. Revenge of the Diaboromon is 29 minutes and is set during the Digimon Adventure 02 timeline. Battle of Adventurers released the same year and has a 50-minute runtime. It was the first movie in the Digimon Tamers timeline, the third Digimon series, and revolves around a virus that causes Digimon to enter the Real World. Runaway Locomon, a 30-minute short film, released in 2002 and takes place after the Digimon Tamers season finale.

The collection has a total runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes. The runtime is 10 minutes longer than the originals because these are uncut versions that were restored with English dubs by Discotek. The runtimes listed above correspond with the original releases, not the uncut versions.

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Digimon: The Movies 1-3 Collection released on Blu-ray last December and is on sale for $24 (was $30). This collection includes the following short films:

• Digimon Adventure (1999)
• Our War Game (2000)
• Hurricane Touchdown (2000)

Parts of these three movies were spliced together to create Digimon: The Movie (2000), the first feature-length theatrical release for the franchise.

Discotek restored the uncut versions of all three short films with a new English dub. The runtime for the collection is 2 hours and 9 minutes, more than 40 minutes longer than the 88-minute feature film.

The Blu-ray collection also comes with Digimon: The Movie's original dubbed version, so fans can watch the story as they did in theaters as kids, too.

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Digimon Anime on Blu-ray

Check out Discotek's and Shout Factory's Digimon Blu-ray releases.

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Discotek Media has steadily brought classic Digimon anime to Blu-ray over the past few years. Digimon Adventure and Digimon Adventure 02 are both available on Blu-ray with versions with English dubs and the original Japanese with subtitles. Unlike the movie collections, though, there are separate English and Japanese editions.

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The daily Treasure Hunter has been a part of Runescape since 2014, and some of the game's players openly resent it as a pay-to-win feature that diminishes the experience for fans who don't utilize it. Jagex has been exploring its options for the feature, and now the developer is leaving Treasure Hunter's fate in the hands of the fans.

Jagex has started an online poll that will determine if Treasure Hunter will stay in Runescape. If 100,000 players vote to remove Treasure Hunter, it will be completely deleted from the game alongside 225 direct XP and skilling items that are related to it. That would leave the game with only two purchasable items: Bonus XP with capped storable limits per skill and cosmetics "with a more grounded visual identity."

"Today marks one of the most important moments in Runescape history," reads a statement on the site. "We are proposing a new future for the game led by integrity, where your achievements are based on merit, and the vast experiences offered within Gielinor can truly shine.This is an era-defining shift for Runescape where YOU will cast the deciding vote--just as we did for the birth of Old School."

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

$60 | Releases October 30

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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

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Dragon Quest Illustrations by Akira Toriyama

$20 (was $35)

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches tomorrow, October 30. If you haven't preordered a copy of the two-game remake collection, there's still time to secure release-day delivery from Amazon if you're a Prime member. The physical edition is available to preorder for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X. You'll also unlock the Trouble-Free Travel Kit preorder bonus, which comes with the following stat-boosting items:

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There may be a new actor, Liam Hemsworth, playing Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher Season 4, but as far as the series is concerned, he's still the same character formerly played by Henry Cavill. Regardless, a line uttered by Hemsworth in The Witcher Season 4 trailer caused some backlash from fans who claimed that Geralt would have never said it. Now, showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich has come out and vigorously defended the line.

The line in question came at moment when Geralt drew his sword and said, "Let's f***ing move." At least a few Reddit users vehemently objected to it.

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Hissrich expressed surprise that the line was controversial at all during an interview with Radio Times. She went on to explain why she feels it works for him.

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Fanatical just launched a new Fall 2025 Edition of its recurring Build Your Own Shooter Bundle deal, and this latest version features a refreshed list of PC games from various shooter subgenres, including first-person shooters, immersive sims, twin-stick shooters, and more. Like Fanatical's other build-your-own-bundle deals, pricing scales with how many games you pick, starting at $4.95 ($1.65 per Steam key) for the base bundle. At five or more games, the price drops to $1.60 per key, and if you pick seven or more games, you'll pay just $1.45 per key. There's no limit to how many games you can select, and if you grab all the items on offer, you'll pay just $17.50--that's a massive discount compared to the whole bundle's $200 value.

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While there are 12 items you can add to your bundle, there are technically 15 games on offer thanks to the Boomer Shooter Quad Pack, which includes four games: Night Jackal: Blood Debt, Reaper, Flash of Blade X, and DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space. If you're only picking a few games from the bundle, this Quad Pack offers the best value.

One of our favorite games you can add to your bundle is Hyper Demon. This game features unique visuals delivered through 360-degree spherical projection, keeping the entire battlefield on-screen. Despite the mind-bending field of view, the game is a fast-paced blast to play thanks to its simple controls, fun arsenal of varied weapons, and dynamically scaling action that adapts to your skill level.

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Battlefield Redsec is the military shooter series' new free-to-play battle royale game. A great way to gain an advantage over your opponents in Redsec is to use custom weapon loadouts. Custom weapon builds are often better than the ground loot you'll find in your matches, but acquiring your personal guns isn't as straightforward as it is in other battle royales like Warzone.

Battlefield 6 and Battlefield Redsec feature shared progression, meaning all the weapons and attachments you unlock in multiplayer are also available in the battle royale mode. Here, we'll guide you through setting your custom Battlefield 6 weapons for use in Redsec, and we'll explain how to get them in your next match.

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Another major outage has hit the internet, as Microsoft Azure is experiencing issues. The company confirmed that its cloud computing service had begun to experience issues earlier today, and this has had an impact on several Microsoft services and the Xbox network across the globe.

This has also led to issues with the launch of The Outer Worlds 2, as developer Obsidian Entertainment has acknowledged that Xbox users "may be temporarily unavailable to purchase or install" the game on PC or console. Xbox Game Pass has also been affected, and Obsidian says that it is working with Microsoft to resolve the problems.

Due to an ongoing Azure service outage, The Outer Worlds 2 may be temporarily unavailable to purchase or install on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on PC, and with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.

— Obsidian (@obsidian.net) October 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM

"Starting at approximately 16:00 UTC, we began experiencing Azure Front Door (AFD) issues resulting in a loss of availability of some services," Microsoft said on its status page. "We suspect that an inadvertent configuration change as the trigger event for this issue."

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Pokemon TCG: Trick or Trade Booster Bundle

$27.80 | 35 Mini Packs with 3 cards each

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Amazon has restocked the Pokemon TCG Trick or Trade Booster Bundle, and this time the retailer isn't selling it for an astronomical price. Earlier this month, Amazon priced the bag of Halloween-themed mini packs at $50. As of October 29, the Trick or Trade Booster Bundle is $27.80. Your order will be shipped and sold by Amazon, but unfortunately it won't arrive until mid-November.

Pokemon TCG: Trick or Trade Booster Bundle $27.80 | 35 Mini Packs with 3 cards each

The Pokemon Company didn't release a Trick or Trade Booster Bundle this year, so it's worth emphasizing that you are buying the 2024 edition. The bag includes 35 Mini Booster Packs with three cards in each, so you're getting 105 Pokemon TCG cards total--and lots of duplicates.

The 2024 Trick or Trade Collection features 30 unique cards, including Pikachu, Mimikyu, Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, and all three starters from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Quaxly, Fuecoco, Sprigatito. And yes, of course the lineup features Pumpkaboo.

The 2023 Trick or Trade Booster Bundle is available for $35 at Amazon. Your order for this one will be fulfilled by Amazon but sold by a third-party reseller. The reason we're mentioning the older bundle is because it comes with 50 Mini Boosters, so you'll get 150 cards total. The 2023 Trick or Trade Collection also features 30 Pokemon, many of which are either not in the 2024 lineup or have different artwork.

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Pokemon Trading Card Game prices have been extremely volatile this year, even at major retailers like Amazon. Many 2025 Pokemon TCG products are selling for above MSRP at Amazon. For instance, the Holiday Calendar is $110.67 as of October 29, which is more than double its original $50 price.

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From corporate takeovers and pseudo-religious cults to black market smugglers and roving mercenaries, you've certainly got your work cut out for you in The Outer Worlds 2. As an agent of the Earth Directorate, one tragic mishap has left you floating deep in the Arcadia system. You're eager for a fresh start, but you also have vengeance on your mind. Thankfully, we have our The Outer Worlds 2 guides hub to help you every step of the way.

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• The basics: Core gameplay mechanics

The basics: Core gameplay mechanics

Can you respec - The decisions you make early on are crucial when building your character.

How to unlock the double jump - Get these augmented boots to hop while in mid-air.

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Scream the Game

$11.49 (was $20)

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Halloween the Board Game

$50.50 (was $60)

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Halloween II the Board Game

$29.77 (was $60)

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Alien: Fate of the Nostromo Board Game

$28 (was $35)

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Right in time for Halloween, Amazon is offering four horror movie board games at discounted prices. You can pick up Funko's Scream The Game for $11.49 (was $20), Emerson Matsuuchi's Halloween The Board Game for $50.50 (was $60) and its follow-up, Halloween II The Board Game for $29.77 (was $60). And fans of sci-fi horror--or those who prefer co-op board games--can grab Alien: Fate of the Nostromo from Ravensburger for $28 (was $35). Each game offers an easy-to-learn, pick-up-and-play experience that pays homage to its respective source material. The Scream board game even has an option to download a free mobile app with music and narration to enhance the experience. Halloween and Halloween II are asymmetrical multiplayer games where one person plays as Michael Myers, while Alien: Fate of the Nostromo has you play through the plot of the film and evade the terrifying Xenomorph.

Scream the Game $11.49 (was $20)

This 3 to 9 player game is super quick and easy to set up and learn, with games lasting about 20 minutes. You can also download the free app with background music and original narration by Ghost Face voice actor Roger L. Jackson to accompany the experience.

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Similar to asymmetric video games based on cult horror films, Halloween the Board Game pits 2 to 4 players against each other in roughly hour-long showdowns, with one player controlling the iconic slasher Michael Myers and the rest of the group working together to escape him.

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Halloween II the Board Game features the same asymmetrical competitive gameplay as the first game, but with new characters, mechanics, rules, and cards.

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Alien: Fate of the Nostromo is a cooperative board game in which players assume the iconic roles of the Nostromo crew from the original film. Sessions last around an hour, and the game features difficulty scaling and multiple unique objectives, so no two sessions are the same. The game also provides an online video tutorial for setting up and learning to play.

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If you're a trivia fan, Amazon also has two horror-themed Trivial Pursuit games available. Trivial Pursuit: Horror Movie Edition is a great option for a quick, pick-up-and play experience for your next game night or casual hang out. This version includes 600 questions about the last century of horror movies, and is available at Amazon fro $22. However, hardcore horror afficionados will probably want to check out the Trivial Pursuit Horror Ultimate Edition, which features 1,800 questions (that's 1,200 more than the base version), and is currently on sale at Amazon for $47.68 (was $53).

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Are you wondering if it's possible to respec in The Outer Worlds 2? Many role-playing games (RPGs) offer a wealth of options to fully customize your character or fine-tune abilities to your playstyle. That lends to a function that allows you to reset or reallocate points in case you made a few mistakes. Well, you might be scratching your head while looking for such an option in this particular title.

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• Can you respec in the Outer Worlds 2?
  • When are you able to respec?
  Can you respec in the Outer Worlds 2?

  The short answer is yes, you can respec your character. There's just one very glaring problem: You're given only a single opportunity to do this at the start of the campaign proper.

  When are you able to respec?

  Here's what you need to know about The Outer Worlds 2 respec function:

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