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Astro Bot Joyful DualSense Limited Edition Preorders Open Tomorrow Morning
Astro Bot fans have another chance to get a DualSense Controller themed around the adorable little robot. Preorders for PlayStation's Astro Bot Joyful Limited Edition DualSense open tomorrow, September 12, at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. The remixed version of the incredibly popular DualSense launches October 30.
PlayStation hasn't officially confirmed pricing details, but we'd expect the controller to retail for $85 like other recent Limited Edition DualSense models. Like the original, the Astro Bot Joyful edition will be sold at PlayStation Direct and participating major retailers. In the US, this likely means Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop.
Astro Bot Joyful Limited Edition DualSense Controller $85 | Releases October 30As the "Joyful" moniker suggests, the 2025 edition makes one change to the design: Astro's eyes on the touchpad match his smiling face from the PS5 game. The original edition depicted Astro's eyes as circles. The updated design matches Astro's face on the game's cover art.
Outside of that small, but noticeable alteration, this is the same controller that launched in September 2024.
The white and blue color scheme simply looks fantastic, so it's not surprising this controller was popular enough to warrant a second edition. It's arguably the best-looking Limited Edition DualSense yet. It also helps that Astro Bot is one of the best 3D platformers ever made and has a strong argument for best overall PS5 game.
Note: The links below are search results where you can expect to find the controller once retailers create store pages. We will update with direct store pages once available.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Celebrates 50 Years With A Steelbook Blu-ray Release
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Collectible Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)
Preorder at Amazon Preorder at WalmartThe iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with an all-new The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Collectible Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray. This new edition marks the first time the cult-classic musical horror-comedy film has been released in 4K. Along with a collectible steel case featuring new cover art, the two-disc set also features a long list of bonus materials, including several new cuts of the movie in 4K. The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Steelbook 4K Blu-ray launches October 7, and preorders are available for $40 at Amazon.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Collectible Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $40 | Releases October 7This two-disc 50th anniversary edition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show includes the movie in 4K for the first time, with support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound and Dolby Vision HDR. It also comes with standard Blu-ray and digital copies of the film. You'll also get bonus features spread across both 4K Blu-ray and traditional Blu-ray discs, including a karaoke-style sing-along cut, an audio commentary featuring screenwriter and actor Richard O'Brien and actress Patricia Quinn, deleted scenes, and more. You can check out the complete list of special features below.
Preordering at Walmart and Amazon means you won't be charged until the steelbook ships, and you'll be eligible for any price drops between now and when the steelbook 4K Blu-ray launches on October 7.
Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary SteelbookThe Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Collectible Steelbbook Edition 4K Blu-ray Bonus FeaturesAlong with the film and collectible steelbook case, the new 50th Anniversary Edition 4K Blu-ray release includes a long list of bonus materials. While much of the content--such as deleted scenes and alternate takes--is pulled from previous Blu-ray and DVD releases (which are currently out of print), this new version will also include several new commentary and sing-along tracks that are watchable with the new 4K remaster. Here's the full list of all the special features:
- Rocky-oke: Sing Along Version (4K)
- 50 Years and Still Kicking Trivia Audio Track (4K)
- Vintage Callback Audio Track (4K)
- Commentary track featuring Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn (4K)
- Song Selection menu (4K)
- Alternate black and white opening
- Deleted song
- Alternate scene takes
- Rocky Horror double feature video show
- Music video for Time Warp
- A featurette on the Beacon Theater
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a film adaptation of Richard O'Brien's 1973 stage musical. It follows a newly engaged couple, Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), whose car breaks down in the remote countryside. The pair end up at a strange party held at a castle owned by the mysterious Dr. Frank-N-Furter--played by Tim Curry in his debut on-screen role. It's a wild movie that blends comedy, horror, and musical genres into a unique film, earning a cult following when it premiered in 1975 that persists to this day.
Continue Reading at GameSpotThe Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook Getting A Volume 2 In October
The Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Vol. 2 (Hardcover)
$32.54 (was $35) | Releases October 21
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Preorder at AmazonThe Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Vol. 1 was released several years ago, giving fans of Hydaelyn a chance to bring its best virtual dishes to their real-life dining table. With recipes for all skill levels and meals that run the gamut from snacks to desserts, it simplified the process of preparing Final Fantasy 14's best delicacies. This year, you'll get to dive into The Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Vol. 2, which is up for preorder ahead of its October 21 release. Much like the first volume, this one includes nearly 200 pages of recipes--only it now focuses on dishes found in the Shadowbringers and Endwalker expansions.
The Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Vol. 2 (Hardcover) $32.54 (was $35) | Releases October 21Written by Victoria Rosenthal, the author and chef responsible for Volume 1, we're expecting Volume 2 to once again be packed with creative meals. You'll find more than 70 recipes within its pages, including Alligator Salad, Knight's Bread Reprise, Tandoori Raptor, and even fun drinks like Carrot Coffee and Hyper-Potion.
Recipes are joined by images of the final product, plus detailed instructions highlighting exactly how to bring the meal to life. It also includes the difficulty of the recipe--ensuring newbie chefs don't bite off more than they can chew.
Beyond recipes and mouthwatering images, The Ultimate Final Fantasy Cookbook Vol 2. Includes an exclusive foreword by game director Naoki Yoshida. Combined with its premium hardcover design and colorful artwork, it should be a lovely addition to most kitchens.
Preorder at Amazon The Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Vol. 2 Gift Set $50 | Releases December 9If you don't mind waiting a bit longer, a fun Gift Set featuring the cookbook arrives on December 9. Along with the hardcover volume, it includes a metal stand featuring Mogria and Gyohan. That should make it easier to read through the book's recipes while cooking--and it'll lift it off your countertops, ensuring it doesn't get messy with food.
Preorder at Amazon Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Volume 2GalleryThis cookbook joins a long list of other cookbooks inspired by video games, TV shows, movies, and other pop culture icons. Meals from Avatar: The Last Airbender to World of Warcraft have all been given a similar treatment--many of which are available as gift sets. The World of Warcraft Cookbook, for example, is bundled with an apron, while the Star Wars Galactic Baking Set comes with a spatula. Beyond World of Warcraft, other notable gaming cookbooks include Pokemon, Minecraft, and Fallout.
More Cookbooks- Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook and Apron -- $24.65 ($45)
- Disney Villains Cookbook and Apron -- $19.75 ($40)
- Fallout: The Vault Dweller's Cookbook and Apron -- $32.25 ($45)
- Harry Potter Cookbook and Apron -- $27 ($40)
- Harry Potter Christmas Cookbook and Tablet Stand -- $34.29 ($50)
- Friends: The Central Perk Cookbook and Apron -- $23.54 ($45)
- Friends Cookbook and Apron -- $25.67 ($45)
- Minecraft Cookbook and Apron -- $37.21 ($50)
- My Pokemon Cookbook and Apron -- $28 ($50)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas Baking Cookbook and Tablet Stand -- $43.22 ($50)
- Star Wars Cookbook and Apron -- $30 ($40)
- Star Wars Galactic Baking Set and Spatula -- $15.60 ($35)
- Supernatural Cookbook and Apron -- $22.49 ($40)
- The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook and Apron -- $33 ($45)
- The Westeros Cookbook and Apron -- $38 ($50)
- World of Warcraft Cookbook and Apron -- $30.50 ($45)
- Yellowstone: Dutton Ranch Cookbook and Apron -- $31.56 ($40)
The Enyclopedia Eorzea series is also a great companion for the upcoming Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Vol. 2. Three hardcover books are available in the series, each one covering different aspects of the game's lore, development, and design. All three are currently on sale, dropping their prices from $50 to less than $31 each.
Continue Reading at GameSpotRed Dead Redemption For Switch Gets New Physical Edition, And It's Only $30
Red Dead Redemption for Nintendo Switch
$30 (was $50) | Releases September 15
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See at AmazonRed Dead Redemption is getting a new physical edition for Nintendo Switch with a lower price point. Amazon is taking preorders for the $30 edition ahead of its September 15 launch. If you already own Red Dead for Switch, there's no reason to get this edition, as it's exactly the same as the 2023 edition. Red Dead Redemption still retails for $50 on the eShop, and the original physical edition sells for that price, too. So if you pick up RDR on Switch in the near future, make sure you buy the version with a $30 MSRP. The full game and the Undead Nightmare expansion are on the cartridge.
Red Dead's rerelease arrives on the heels of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy's new physical edition. Launched last month for $30, the new GTA physical edition is the same scenario: nothing new but much lower price. GTA: The Trilogy still retails for $60 on the eShop, and the old physical edition often sells for around that price, too.
Red Dead Redemption for Nintendo Switch $30 (was $50) | Releases September 15As for the game? Red Dead Redemption is a spaghetti western that nails the mythic appeal of being a cowboy. The game doesn't stray far from the open-world template that Rockstar Games perfected with its previous GTA releases, as you're given the freedom to explore, get up to mischief, and take on jobs from a colorful assortment of characters you'll meet along the way.
You'll get to experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American Wild West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past and protect his family. This version of the game also includes the expansion Undead Nightmare, a horror-themed adventure in which the world around you has been transformed into an apocalyptic landscape overrun with zombies.
On a technical level, this is also an impressive port for the Switch, as the game reaches 720p and 30fps in handheld mode, 1080p and 30fps in docked mode. There haven't been any updates to it for the Switch 2 console, but load times are better on Nintendo's new hardware.
Preorder at Amazon Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy for Nintendo Switch $30 (was $60)If you also want to explore the city streets of the modern age, check out Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition's new budget-friendly edition. As mentioned, this collection originally sold for $60, and the recently released physical edition is the only version for Switch with the $30 MSRP. GTA: The Trilogy includes three PS2-era classics: GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas.
While the collection launched in an admittedly rough state, several patches have significantly overhauled the experience, and while it's not perfect, it is in a much better state now.
Note: The physical cart includes GTA 3 and San Andreas, but you'll need to download Vice City to complete the set. The download is roughly 10GB. There was some confusion surrounding this at first, as the promotional box set didn't have the "Download Required" label on the cover. Amazon has since updated the image. We also tested the rerelease and can confirm we had to download Vice City from the eShop.
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Continue Reading at GameSpotPSA: Borderlands 4 Golden Keys/Chests Shouldn't Necessarily Be Used Right Away
Borderlands 4 is chock-full of more loot than you'll know what to do with during your time on Kairos. From ordinance to weapons to shields, the amount of loot you can acquire in just a brief playthrough is staggering. Of course, most of this loot will end up sold to a vending machine or left on the ground for some wandering Psychos to pick up.
However, the same can't be said for loot that you receive from a Golden Chest. Golden Chests offer extremely rare items in Borderlands 4 that will provide an immediate jolt to your inventory. The chests can only be opened with Golden Keys, which you'll mostly acquire through active Shift Codes that you redeem. While it might be tempting to immediately open a Golden Chest once you get a Golden Key, that's not necessarily how you want to use the rare item in Borderlands 4.
Golden Chests have some caveats in Borderlands 4For starters, Golden Chests are only located in a few, specific locations around Kairos in Borderlands 4, so you can't open them as soon as you start playing the game. However, after you've done a few missions and gotten a decent chunk of playtime in, you'll come across your first Golden Chest. While you might want to open the chest right away if you have a Golden Key on you, that's not the most efficient move.
Continue Reading at GameSpotHaving Borderlands 4 PC Issues Or Crashes? Gearbox Has Some Advice
Borderlands 4 is out now on PC, and a number of issues have cropped up as the game sets records on Steam. On the Borderlands Support site, Gearbox lays out some of the known issues so far and has provided workarounds for some issues.
Compiling shadersTo begin with, Gearbox reminded people that it's a good idea to ensure your drivers are updated, since doing that alone can fix some issues. For issues compiling shaders, Gearbox said they should take about 10 minutes to compile, and if it's taking longer, you can try rebooting the game and your system.
If that doesn't sort out the issue, you can clear the shader cache. Here's how:
Continue Reading at GameSpotBorderlands 4 Twitch Drops: How To Get Midnight Defiance And Forsaken Chaos Legendary Weapons
Developer Gearbox has revealed that Borderlands 4 players can pick up two legendary weapons by watching the looter-shooter on Twitch. To start, the Midnight Defiance sniper rifle will be available by viewing two hours of partnered creators playing the game from now through September 30.
Players can also claim a legendary shotgun called the Forsaken Chaos by viewing two hours of the game via the Borderlands 4 category on Twitch (just make sure Drops are enabled). Gearbox notes on the Borderlands website that Midnight Defiance and Forsaken Chaos can't be earned at the same time, so collectively a person would need to watch four hours of the game to obtain both legendary weapons.
The Midnight Defiance legendary sniper rifle will be available as a Twitch Drop for Borderlands 4 from now through September 30.If watching hours of Borderlands 4 sounds like a bit too much, you can also grab a "Watch, Drop, and Roll" ECHO-4 Drone Skin by viewing 20 minutes of the game on either the official Borderlands 4 Twitch channel or Gearbox Twitch channel. This skin will be available through September 26.
Continue Reading at GameSpotBorderlands 4's Launch Trailer Includes Some Familiar Faces And All-New Vault Hunters
The cinematic trailer for Borderlands 4 has arrived just ahead of launch. The trailer shows the game's new set of Vault Hunters in action, and the footage is accompanied by the fast tempo of "Birds" by Turnstile. Familiar Borderlands characters can also be spotted in the cinematic chaos.
This latest installment of Gearbox's looter-shooter lets players explore the dangerous planet of Kairos, which is ruled by a dictator known as the Timekeeper. Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe serve as the four playable Vault Hunters for Borderlands 4, who can all be seen using their unique abilities in the trailer as they attempt to break free of the Timekeeper's oppression.
While the game primarily focuses on a new planet and cast of characters, the trailer does highlight a few staple characters of the Borderlands series, including the iconic bartender Mad Moxxi and the annoying robot known as Claptrap. The gameplay features new traversal mechanics like double jumping, gliding, dodging, and fixed-point grappling, and there are plenty of new guns to loot. Borderlands 4 will support Shift codes, and here are all known codes and how to redeem them.
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