Path of Exile 2 is out now in early access ahead of its 1.0 launch in the future. Naturally, that means the game will change a lot over the months ahead. While the ARPG will feature three acts of the campaign, a portion of the 12 classes, and additional content, there's still more to come as time goes on. Though the early access version of Path of Exile 2 went live on December 6, there is a key stipulation to gaining access; the game will eventually be free-to-play, but to play during the early access period, you'll need to pay up.

You can find out how much you need to pay and other details about Path of Exile 2's launch in the guide below.

How much is Path of Exile 2 Early Access?Early access to Path of Exile 2 costs some money.

The early access version of Path of Exile 2 costs $30. That $30 is spent on an Early Access Supporter Pack, which gives you a Path of Exile 2 early access key as well as 300 Points and the extended digital soundtrack. The Points can be used to purchase items in the Path of Exile 2 shop and are technically a $30 value on their own.

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After seven years on the market, 146 million systems, and more than 1 billion games sold, Nintendo is finally gearing up to announce its next piece of hardware. In this post, we're rounding up everything we know about the Switch 2--or whatever the next console is called--and what's been speculated about the next system from Nintendo. There has been quite a lot of news about the next Nintendo console lately. In fact, it appears the rumor mill is really heating up of late, though this doesn't necessarily mean an official announcement is coming up soon.

Nintendo has made multiple announcements lately, including an alarm clock and a music app, but there hasn't been any official word on the Switch 2.

2025 kicked off with a juicy rumor, as people claim to have their hands on the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. Images posted online claiming to be the new controllers suggest they will sport a similar design to the original, though they could be hiding a new feature or two. Another recent report detailed how many units the Switch 2 could sell in the US during its first year.

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The Switch 2, or whatever Nintendo calls its next console, is expected to be announced soon and released later this year. But how many units will the system sell? According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, the Switch 2 will sell 4.3 million units in the US during 2025.

This assumes that the Switch 2 launches in the first half of 2025, Piscatella clarified. He added that the Switch should make up about one third of all video game consoles sold during 2025 in the US, excluding PC portable devices.

Piscatella went on to say that he expects the Switch 2 to face "hardware constraints" for several months after launch, and that the total number of units sold will depend on how many Nintendo can produce. Despite the popularity of a new Nintendo console, Piscatella said he continues to expect Sony's PlayStation 5 to be the No. 1 best-selling console in the US in 2025 based on unit sales.

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The massive Palisades blaze in Southern California has prompted production to halt on a variety of projects in and around Los Angeles, including Fallout Season 2. The sophomore season was expected to resume filming today, January 8, following a holiday break, but that's no longer the case.

Film LA said in a statement that the Los Angeles County Fire Department instructed permit-holders that anyone filming in Altadena, La Crescenta, and La Canada Flintridge must pause.

Soundstages where a number of productions are being filmed are not directly at risk of the fires at this point, but local authorities have advised against non-essential activities, and filming for Hollywood projects falls into that category, it appears.

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Marvel Rivals will soon kick off Season 1: Eternal Night Falls on January 10, and it wouldn't be a proper season start without a wide-range of balance changes to spice up the game's still in flux meta.

In a blog post, developer NetEase outlined some of its philosophy in regards to the game's upcoming buffs and nerfs, stating it looked to adjust certain heroes in the name of "enabling a broader roster to partake in more intricate gameplay, ensuring a richer, more engaging, and diverse gaming experience for all." It outlined a number of different team compositions and strategies players are employing, and overall seems happy with what it calls a "vibrant diversity of lineups." That lineup is certain to change with the addition of the Fantastic Four this season, with heroes Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joining the roster at the season's start.

As for the changes themselves, there are a number of buffs and nerfs to heroes in each role, with a significant number of changes to Duelist heroes. Popular damage dealers Hawkeye and Hela are being brought down a peg, with Hela having her health slightly decreased while Hawkeye will no longer be doing quite as much damage at longer ranges. On the flipside, Black Widow (one of the game's least-picked heroes according to NetEase), is getting a number of buffs. Moon Knight's ultimate ability will be more effective in Season 1, while Psylocke's will be a little less effective as it will have to cut through enemy shields as well. Storm is getting much-needed buffs, with increased projectile speed and damage, as well as more bonus health upon finishing her ultimate ability. Winter Soldier, another popular Duelist pick, is losing a little damage but gaining more survivability.

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Call of Duty's big Squid Game crossover event is in full swing, and the newest DLC has landed in the store. Players can now buy the VIPs bundle, which allows players to don special masks inspired by the TV show.

The VIPs Tracer Pack, as it's called, includes two Operators--the Panther Mask VIP and the Lion Mask VIP. The bundle also includes the "Choicest" launcher, the "Lacquered" sniper rifle, and the "Satin Slayer" SMG. A new frag grenade skin, "Death Plated," is included in the bundle as well.

What's more, players get a new finishing move, "Pinky Up," as well as the "Gilded" emblem, "List Required" calling card, and "Very Important Player" loading screen. You can see this content in action in the video below. The bundle costs 2,400 COD Points, or about $20.

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The Lenovo Legion Go S will become the first PC handheld not named Steam Deck to run on Valve's SteamOS when it launches this May. On paper, the $500 handheld is more powerful than the Steam Deck. That said, it doesn't have an OLED display or trackpads, so you'll have to weigh the pros and cons of the Steam Deck vs. Legion Go S to make your choice.

If you want a handheld running on SteamOS, that is. If you're interested in a Windows portable, you can get the Legion Go S sooner. Slated to release in the coming weeks for $730, the high-end Lenovo Legion Go S with Windows has double the RAM and storage space as the SteamOS edition and is available to preorder at Best Buy.

Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows Version) $730 | Releases February 14

At CES 2025, Lenovo said the Windows version of the Legion Go S would be available this month, but Best Buy's listing has the new handheld marked for February 14.

The Legion Go S is fitted with the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It has an 8-inch 1920 x 1200 LCD display with 120Hz variable refresh rate. Other features include adjustable RGB light rings around the analog sticks, two back buttons, one trackpad, and a pair of levers on the back that modify trigger tension.

Unlike the original Legion Go, this one doesn’t offer detachable gamepads or a kickstand, opting instead for a solid, streamlined design built specifically for handheld play. Lenovo increased the battery capacity from 49.2Wh to 55Wh with the Legion Go S.

Lenovo will also launch a second Windows configuration in May for $600. This lower-priced model has 16GB RAM instead of 32GB. Preorders aren't live for the $600 model just yet.

Preorder at Best Buy Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS Version) $500 | Releases in May

The SteamOS edition isn't available to preorder yet, but it'll launch in May for $500. The Legion Go S will be the first third-party handheld that uses Valve's Steam Deck operating system. This model will receive the same updates as Valve’s Steam Deck. That means you won’t have to worry about Valve abandoning SteamOS on the Legion Go S, as the team is treating SteamOS as a unified platform regardless of which handheld you’re playing on.

While it retains the Ryzen Z2 Go chip and the 8-inch 1200p display, the SteamOS edition is limited to 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. You can upgrade your SSD or expand the storage capacity via microSD.

For comparison, the Steam Deck starts at $399 for the 256GB model with a 7-inch LCD display. The 512GB model with a 7.4-inch OLED display costs $549, and the 1TB OLED edition goes for $649.

If you opt for the Legion Go S, you'll get a faster processor and a larger 8-inch screen with higher resolution--1200p compared to the Steam Deck's 800p resolution. That said, the Legion Go S uses an LCD panel, whereas the 512GB and 1TB Steam Deck models have better OLED screens.

Lenovo went with a more conventional control layout with offset sticks, while the Steam Deck's two sticks, D-pad, and face buttons are essentially aligned. The layout admittedly looks odd, but the Steam Deck is a lot comfier than it looks. Valve's handheld has four remappable back triggers, while Lenovo's new handheld only has two. The Steam Deck also has two large trackpads, whereas the Legion Go S has one small pad. Adjustable trigger tension is unique to the Legion Go S.

With these differences, it'll be interesting to see how the Legion Go S stacks up against the Steam Deck. Expect to learn more about the handheld as we get closer to its May release date. We'll update this article when preorders are available.

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The Legion Go S isn’t the only upcoming handheld from Lenovo, as the brand is also working on a Legion Go 2. It’ll arrive sometime this year (an exact date is yet to be announced) and features a more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, an 8.8-inch, 144Hz OLED display with VRR, and a 74Wh battery.

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Mel Medarda, one of the main characters from the League of Legends show Arcane, is officially joining the game's roster with the start of the game's 2025 Season 1, Welcome to Noxus.

Developer Riot announced the news in its latest Dev Update video. After the events of Arcane Season 2, Mel returns to Noxus, and her new in-game appearance shows her embracing her Noxian heritage. Riot says the development team and those working on Arcane came together to define Mel's new look and how it should be portrayed both in-game and in the show, with "game inspiring show and vice versa."

But Mel's big entrance is more than just looks. While Riot has not yet revealed her full ability kit, she will have a unique type of ability never before seen in the MOBA--projectile reflection. She'll be able to bounce back projectiles at enemies with a well-timed button press.

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Three-Film Collection

$22

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Sailor Moon was one of the biggest success stories of the 1990s anime boom in the West, and soon fans of the old-school anime are in for a treat, as all three classic Sailor Moon movies are getting a new Blu-ray compilation. The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Three-Film Collection will launch on February 11, and it's available to preorder through Amazon for $22.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Three-Film Collection $22

The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Three-Film Collection includes Blu-ray editions of Sailor Moon R: The Movie, Sailor Moon S: The Movie, and Sailor Moon SuperS The Movie: Black Dream Hole. Like the manga and anime source material, the films follow Sailor Moon and her allies on their quest to protect the planet from evil forces. The collection also includes two making-of featurettes and Japanese and English dubs of all three movies.

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To add to your collection, you can also pick up the Sailor Moon Crystal anime series at a discount. You can pick up all three seasons in Limited Edition Volume Sets, including Season 1: Dark Kingdom, Season 2: Black Moon, and Season 3: Death Busters. Each release features every episode of its respective season, special features, and physical goodies like collectible art cards and booklets full of concept and production art.

Sailor Moon Crystal Limited Edition Blu-Rays

• Sailor Moon Crystal Season 1: Dark Kingdom Limited Edition -- $49.38 ($80)
• Sailor Moon Crystal Season 2: Black Moon Limited Edition -- $58 ($80)
• Sailor Moon Crystal Season 3: Death Busters Limited Edition -- $55.20 ($80)

You can also pick up the original Sailor Moon manga--one of the best-selling manga series of all time--with the gorgeous Sailor Moon: Manga Box Set 1 that's on sale at Amazon for $70.15 (was $78). This collection includes hardcover editions of the first six volumes of the original manga series, plus an exclusive set of 16 art cards inside of a holographic box adorned with metallic silver ink.

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For the better part of two decades, Dwarf Fortress has been the passion project of brothers Tarn and Zach Adams. Although the acclaimed fantasy simulation game has technically remained in development since its debut in 2006, Dwarf Fortress' Adventure Mode will launch out of beta on January 23. The announcement was sent out with the following video, and an update about the latest changes in the game.

Dwarf Fortress allows players to control a clan of dwarves as they stake out their place in a procedurally generated fantasy world. Adventure Mode shakes up the formula by allowing players to step into a roguelike-style RPG and explore the worlds that were created during their time in the standard game. Adventure Mode also allows players to accept quests and look for lost treasures, among other activities.

Tarn Adams and Kitfox's Alexandra Orlando have shared Dwarf Fortress' latest updates on its Steam page. Most of the changes were for Adventure Mode, including enhanced options for character creation, the addition of Adventure Mode's soundtrack to Fortress Mode, and even the option for child and baby portraits.

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This story includes content some readers may find disturbing.

Former employees of Brandoville Studios--an Indonesian support studio that worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows before closing its doors in August--recently stated that they were subjected to mental and physical abuse while working on the game. Now, Ubisoft has responded to their claims.

"We are deeply disturbed by the recent reports surrounding Brandoville Studios," an Ubisoft spokesperson told Eurogamer when asked to comment on the controversy. "We strongly condemn all forms of abuse, and our thoughts are with the affected employees."

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Superman returns to the big screen later this year with a new film directed by James Gunn, but for anyone looking for some Man of Steel content in the meantime, you can now preorder Superman and Lois: The Complete Series on Blu-ray ahead of its April 1 launch.

Superman and Lois: The Complete Series Blu-Ray

Superman and Lois offers a unique spin on the iconic hero that sees him balancing his duties as Earth's protector and his home life with Lois Lane. This collection includes all four seasons of the hit live-action TV series. No special features or bonus content has been revealed yet.

You can grab Superman and Lois: The Complete Series at Amazon for $98.73, while Walmart and Gruv are offering it for $75. We expect Amazon's listing will drop in price ahead of launch. Preordering at Amazon or Walmart locks you in for either retailer's preorder price guarantee, so you'll only pay the lowest price and will only be charged when your order ships.

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While it will be a few months before this box set is available, you can grab a ton of DC Universe content for cheap right now thanks to a big Amazon sale on 4K Blu-rays. You can grab three Blu-rays for $33 in this deal, and if we're talking Superman specifically, you can pick up the classic 1978 film alongside Snyderverse entries like Man of Steel, Batman V Superman, and Justice League. You'll probably want to avoid the Joss Whedon version as it's infamously bad and pick up the Snyder Cut instead--which is also kind of bad but at least it looks gorgeous in comparison.

One quick thing to note with this deal is that the promotion only applies to movies sold and shipped by Amazon. If you don't see a "Get any 3 for $33" Savings tag under the price, then it's likely that you've clicked on a listing for a third-party seller. The easiest way to get around this is to click "Other sellers on Amazon," filter only the "New" listings, and click "Add to Cart" on the option sold and shipped by Amazon so that the discount applies to your order.

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Transformers: Reactivate, a multiplayer online action game from Splash Damage, has been canceled. The British studio announced the news on social media, saying the game's cancellation also means some staffers are now "potentially at the risk of redundancy."

"This decision did not come lightly, and it is a difficult time for the studio and our people," Splash Damage said, noting that Hasbro was an "incredible and supportive partner" during development.

Splash Damage did not say why Transformers: Reactivate was canceled, however. It said not being able to launch the game is "painful" but saying goodbye to colleagues "hurts even more."

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Monopoly is one of the most beloved board games ever made, and it’s getting a fresh redesign next month. Hasbro is releasing a new edition of Monopoly on February 10, giving the game an upgraded look that features a more compact box, a new tray to keep the bank organized, larger tokens, and a modern visual design that breathes new life into the board. You’ll also find three expansions up for grabs that let you add a fun twist to Monopoly--so even if you’ve played the game a thousand times, they’re bound to keep things exciting.

Monopoly $20 | Releases February 10

This is your classic version of Monopoly, just with a few updates to modernize its design and streamline your game night. For example, it comes with a new storage tray to keep all the cards and cash organized, larger tokens, houses, and hotels for easier handling, and vibrant new graphics across the board. Beyond that, it’s the same game you know and love, as you’ll still be buying up properties as you hope to build an empire and outwit the competition.

Preorder at Amazon Monopoly: Go to Jail Expansion $10

Mix up your Monopoly game nights with this wild expansion. Instead of lengthy sessions that can last for hours, this expansion cuts the play time to under an hour. It also brings tons of new features, such as a chance to earn rewards for going to jail, Corruption Cards that impact your fellow players, and the introduction of Super Jail. This expansion is not a standalone game, but it's compatible with the new version of Monopoly and any classic--meaning non-themed--edition of the game.

See at Amazon Monopoly: Free Parking Jackpot Expansion $10

Like the Go to Jail Expansion, this one also cuts play sessions to around 40 minutes. But instead of spicing up your jail sentence, this one changes the Free Parking spaces into Spin spaces--allowing you to earn huge benefits when landing on them. It also adds the Deal Mobile, which lets you skip out on rent and grants free properties. Again, this expansion requires either the new revised edition or a classic standard edition of Monopoly.

See at Amazon Monopoly: Buy Everything Expansion $10

Once again, this expansion turns Monopoly into a fast-paced game that runs for 40 minutes. It allows you to buy every space on the board, including Free Parking, GO, the Bank, and Jail. There’s also a Sale Vault that sells game-changing cards, and using these at the right time can swing the outcome in your favor. Like the other expansions, this is not a standalone game, but is compatible with all classic versions of Monopoly, including the upcoming redesigned version.

See at Amazon Monopoly (Classic) $20

If you don’t want to wait until February 10 to use these expansions with the latest edition of Monopoly, you can pick up the older version for $20. The expansions are fully compatible with both the existing and the upcoming enhanced version of Monopoly, so you don’t have to wait until next month to play Buy Everything, Free Parking Jackpot, and Go to Jail.

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