The Great War is over, and the West is left shattered and hungry for resources. Take the lead of a stalwart corporation and invest in hydroelectric power grids; sell energy and achieve production goals; outsmart your opponents and choose carefully how to manage your limited resources throughout a tight region. Barrage is a turn-based, strategic worker placement game: Engineers are the key elements of your game plan. Send Engineers to carry out different Actions, such as gathering new Machinery, managing water, building structures, and produce energy, but be careful: Action spaces are limited and shared among all players, so timing is crucial to avoid opponents stealing your next move. The game unfolds in turns; each turn, players will be able to pick just one Action at a time. Engineers are few, and the more powerful an Action, the more Engineers it needs, so managing your workers carefully is the fundamental aspect of every gameplay.

Among the changes to the Switch 2 Joy-Con charging grip and Pro Controller is the addition of GL and GR buttons, which are on the underside of the handles. Nintendo has recently shared that players can customize these buttons to map to specific actions on a per-game basis.

In an overview posted on the Nintendo Today app, the company explained that the new buttons are fully mappable by the player. This means that they can take on the role of any other button on the controller. Moreover, these mappings can be set for each game, meaning that you'll have the ability to set up game-specific controller settings.

Button mappings can be set from the quick settings menu, opened by holding down the Home button from within a game. Any mappings will be saved automatically and persist across gameplay sessions.

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The recent rollout of the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and associated screenshots has been wildly popular, and it has sparked a whole community of sleuths to scour the content for clues, hints, and overlooked details. In one recent theory sweeping the Internet, fans believe that they may have found a kid among the civilians shown in one of the high-res screenshots published by developer Rockstar.

Spotted by X account TheGTAVerse, a particular image of the Grassrivers region in GTA VI appears to show a small, childlike figure sitting at a table with other people who are more clearly adults.

This might seem minor on face, but if true, it would actually mark a significant change for Rockstar. Children have never shown up as pedestrians in GTA games in the past, due to the violence and graphic imagery commonplace in the series, and you can count the number of kids who've shown up in cinematics or story beats throughout the series on two hands. There is virtually no chance that kids will actually be out wandering the world, as Rockstar and publisher Take-Two would likely not want to risk the possibility of in-game violence being perpetrated against children. However, it is an interesting quirk in the studio's gradual reveal of GTA VI's world.

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Ubisoft has finally given word on a release window for the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, stating that the game will launch by the end of March 2026.

In its earnings call today, Ubisoft revealed that it plans for the Sands of Time remake to drop in fiscal year 2025-26, which officially ends on March 31, 2026. This significantly narrows down the release timeline for the game, as previously the publisher had only said it was coming in 2026.

This release window would mark nearly six years since the announcement of the game. Ubisoft originally teased the Sands of Time remake way back in 2020 for last-gen consoles. Since then, it has had a rocky development process, switching developers a few years ago following fan backlash to the original trailer and a missed launch date. It's probably safe to say at this point that the remake, now in the works at Ubisoft Montreal, will come to current-gen consoles.

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One of the coolest The Legend of Zelda collectibles is back in stock with a small discount. The 42-inch Master Sword Proplica is up for grabs for $186 (was $200). Designed by Bandai Namco's premium collectible brand Tamashii Nations, this prop replica of Link's iconic blade launched in December.

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Electronic Arts is teamed up with Marvel for multiple games, one of which is a new Iron Man game from Motive Studio in Montreal. It's still relatively early days for the project, but we've already learned a fair amount about the game. We're collecting everything we know about EA's Iron Man here in this post.

The new Iron Man game will join a small group of dedicated Iron Man titles that have come out over the years. Many years ago, Sega released game tie-ins for the first two Iron Man movies starring Robert Downey Jr., with Gameloft releasing a mobile game inspired by the movie Iron Man 3.

But now, Iron Man is set to take center stage once again with a new game from the developers of the Dead Space remake and Battlefield 6's campaign. Read on to learn everything we know about it so far.

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Afro Samurai Complete Steelbook Bundle (Blu-ray)

$28 (was $40)

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The Complete Afro Samurai Manga Slipcase Set

$25 (was $40)

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Amazon has a great deal on the collectible Blu-ray box set featuring Afro Samurai: The Complete Series and the 2009 sequel film, Afro Samurai: Resurrection. Released last November with a retail price of $40, Afro Samurai's Steelbook Blu-ray bundle is discounted to $28 right now.

Afro Samurai is one of the coolest anime of all time, and the recently released edition comes with an appropriately stylish steelbook case featuring artwork for the show on one side and the film on the other. This Director's Cut features interviews with the cast, discussions with RZA, behind-the-scenes features, and more. You can also grab The Complete Afro Samurai Manga Slipcase Set for only $25 (was $40) at Amazon.

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Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition has been announced by its developer NetherRealm Studios. Similar to its predecessor, Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate Edition, this bundles the main game together with a ton of DLC, including costumes based on the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 movie. This will be a digital-only release for PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and it's now available.

The Switch version is priced at $60, while you can pick this up on other platforms for $70. If you already own Mortal Kombat 1, a Definitive Edition upgrade is available, but it carries a steep price: $60 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and $50 on PC.

Inside, you'll find the base Mortal Kombat 1 game, the Khaos Reigns story expansion, the two Kombat Packs that introduced several new characters to the roster, and Mortal Kombat movie character skins for Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Johnny Cage, Kitana, Liu Kang, and Shao Kahn.

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Link Figma Action Figure - DX Edition (Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom)

$136 | Available Now

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Link Figma Action Figure (Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom)

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The DX Edition Link action figure from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has finally arrived, and Amazon has it available to purchase for the first time in many months. The DX Edition costs $136 and comes with a bunch of extra accessories. Amazon also has the standard edition Link Figma for $90, but this is a preorder that won't arrive until June 24. We expect the DX Edition to sell out fast; outside of a few brief restocks, the figure has been out of stock since preorders opened in March 2024.

Figma figures of Princess Zelda and Ganondorf based on their appearances in Tears of the Kingdom are also in the works. Unfortunately, both of the figures remain sold out as of May 14.

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Released digitally for consoles and PC in 2024, the 3D platformer Nikoderiko: The Magical World is finally getting a physical release with Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut arriving on August 22. The Director's Cut edition will add a slew of new content to the colorful 3D platformer along with upgraded visuals and new music by famed composer David Wise. Preorders for the physical PS5, Switch, and Xbox versions are now available for $35, and you’ll even find a $50 Collector’s Edition filled with collectible goodies.

Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut $35 | August 22

Nikoderiko: The Magical World is billed as “a love letter to platformers” that sees players bounding across colorful worlds filled with 3D platforming challenges, quirky characters, and challenging boss battles. The new Director’s Cut edition expanding the game with a new world to explore, a new Hard Mode difficulty, and new music from composer David Wise--best known for his work on the Donkey Kong Country series. Along with the new content, the Director's cut also sports enhanced visuals and additional voiceover languages. If you played the original, you can transfer your data to the Director’s Cut--ensuring you won’t have to replay through content you’ve already completed. Preorders are available on PS5, Switch, and Xbox.

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Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut is also getting a $50 Collector's Edition. Along with a physical copy of the Director’s Cut, this version includes an art book, a CD soundtrack, and an exclusive collector's box. It’s available on PS5, Switch, and Xbox.

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Back in September, Capcom fighting game fans had a major wish granted with Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, which bundled the entire collection of 2D Marvel-centric fighting games--and a side-scrolling beat-'em-up to boot--in an all-in-one package. It was what fans of Marvel Vs. Capcom had wanted for years, particularly with Marvel Vs. Capcom 2's inclusion, and it made multiple fighting games seemingly lost to time reappear on the scene in an instant.

Now, Capcom has the unenviable task of following it up with Capcom Fighting Collection 2, the true sequel to the first classic fighting compendium from 2022. This new collection features the same great quality-of-life additions as the others: a "museum" with concept art and design documents, a music player with each game's soundtrack at the ready, rollback netcode, etc. However, there are only so many old fighting games in Capcom's vault to collect, and Capcom Fighting Collection 2 has a few indicators that the well may be drying up.

The "marquee" games in this bundle--based on the key art, at least--are the Capcom Vs. SNK games, which paired fighters from the libraries of both Capcom and SNK in one big battle. Both games utilized the brilliant Ratio system, which lets you change the strength of the characters you choose. Each game implemented this system differently; Capcom Vs. SNK assigned ratio levels, from one to four, to specific characters, while the sequel let you assign the ratios after selecting your character.

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As part of Ubisoft's latest earnings report, the company announced that it's delaying multiple upcoming games. Ubisoft did not say what these games are, but noted that they are "some of our biggest productions."

Ubisoft said it's delaying these unspecified games to "create the best conditions for success." It opted to delay the games "after a review of our pipeline."

As a result of these delays, Ubisoft said FY 2026-2027 (April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027) and FY 2027-2028 (April 1, 2027-March 31, 2028) will "see significant content coming from our largest brands."

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Developer GSC Game World has announced that Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition, a remaster of the first three games in the Stalker series, is coming on May 20 for consoles and PC.

The Enhanced Edition provides a fresh coat of paint to last year's Legends of the Zone bundle. Encompassing Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, this title introduces players to the original experiences in the Stalker series. The remaster, coming next week, boasts updated lighting and reflections, upscaled textures, improved water effects and skyboxes, and upscaled cinematics. Finally, both console and PC players will now be able to take advantage of mods created by the Stalker community.

On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, the trilogy has also received a set of performance options for players to take advantage of the consoles. PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X players can choose between Quality (4K/30 FPS), Balanced (upscaled 4K/40 FPS), Performance (upscaled 4K/60 FPS), and Ultra Performance (upscaled 2K/120 FPS) modes. Console players will also have the option of playing with a keyboard and mouse. The PC version, meanwhile, has been optimized for running on a Steam Deck and has received Steam Workshop integration.

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The open-world wizarding adventure Hogwarts Legacy is getting a Switch 2 release, and it's one of the console's launch games on June 5. The new version will include upgrades like Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, improved graphics, and shorter load times. Folks who already own the game can upgrade to the Switch 2 edition for just $10, while preorders for the physical Game-Key Card version are available now for $60 at multiple online retailers.

Hogwarts Legacy - Switch 2 Edition $60 | Releases June 5

This updated version of Hogwarts Legacy is the same open-world action RPG as the one released in 2023. However, it makes a few big upgrades thanks to the additional processing power on Switch 2. For one, it offers improved graphics and shorter load times. You’ll also benefit from crisper audio, reworked controls, and support for the Joy-Con 2 mouse sensor.

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Note that Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2 comes on a Game-Key Card, which means none of the game data is on the cartridge itself, and instead it acts as physical DRM that unlocks the digital version. You'll need to download the game to your console before you can play.

As mentioned above, players who already own Hogwarts Legacy on Switch can upgrade for just $10. That means it might be worth hunting down a cheap copy of Hogwarts Legacy on Switch ahead of time, then dropping an additional $10 to upgrade to the Switch 2 version. If you want to go that route, Hogwarts Legacy is on sale for just $18 (was $60) on the Switch eShop. Once it’s in your library, you’ll be able to upgrade to a Switch 2 copy for an extra $10--meaning you'll pay just $28 total, rather than $60.

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FBC: Firebreak developer Remedy is pushing back against what it's observed to be a rise in games being developed with "FOMO," that is, fear of missing out, in mind. Speaking to GameSpot, game director Mike Kayatta said the team tried to design FBC to become a manageable game that places an emphasis on "controlling the value space."

That is to say, Kayatta believes some games that give off vibes of being "enormous in scope" can lead to a couple potential outcomes from players. One is that a player might go "all the way in" and dedicate lots of time and money. A second category of players might find the perceived time sink to be too enormous and simply play something else instead.

FBC aims to be a game that people can pick up and play in short bursts, at a modest price point ($40). The game is also included in Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus from day one, which in theory should help it reach a potentially larger audience.

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