A la Card is a food-truck-themed deckbuilding roguelike all about bending the rules and getting weird with absurd synergies. Slap the effect of one card on another. Change what triggers that effect in the first place. Swap stats, colours, flavours, you name it. You're guaranteed to discover things no one else will. The game loop is an ebb and flow of cramming as many calories as possible into the window before retreating into your truck to cook up the most broken combinations you can conscion.

With work on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach complete, all eyes are on the next game from Kojima Productions, OD. Also known as Overdose, OD is one of several games from Hideo Kojima and his team at Kojima Productions that we know about, and it's being made in partnership with Xbox Game Studios. Kojima has kept most details on OD under wraps, allowing the brief reveal trailer to do the talking for him and get fans of his work speculating on what he's cooking up right now. A few other details on the game have been revealed since it was first announced during the 2023 edition of The Game Awards. Here's a closer look at everything we know about OD so far.

When will OD be released?

A release date for OD hasn't been revealed yet, and we're expecting this game to be in incubation for a few more years before it sees the light of day. Kojima, who is now in his 60s, is keenly aware that he can only remain active in game development for as long as his body and mind holds out, but the veteran developer has promised to stay creative for as long as he is physically able to do so.

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The most substantial glimpse of the game was shared during a Kojima Productions live-stream in September 2025. In the new teaser trailer, OD’s backstory is shared in glimpses of redacted text that raise more questions than answers. From there, the video follows Sophia Lillis’ character as the events unfold from her first-person perspective.

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Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 has some moments of levity, but it's not a comedic farce. Or at least it wasn't until a modder found a way to bring the chaotic energy of Super Monkey Ball into game with Arthur as the monkey inside of the ball.

YouTube host Blurbs recently fielded requests for Red Dead Redemption 2, including the aforementioned Super Monkey Ball mod. Before it could be finished, Blurbs had to work out how to put Arthur into a ball and and add gyroscopic controls and little bananas for Arthur to collect. But the crowning touch was to let the monkey ball unleash a path of destruction in its wake.

I completely recreated Super Monkey Ball inside of RDR2.
I asked popular streamers for mod ideas, so blame them. pic.twitter.com/WtltktmxYw

— Blurbs (@Blurbstv) December 9, 2025

That was only one of the requests that Blurbs completed for the full video. Some of the others included the creation a gunicorn--a horse with a usable gun attached to their head--as well as a separate gun that can turn NPCs into horses, in addition to birds that target Arthur with their explosive poop. To cap it off, Blurbs activates all of the mods at once, which sends Arthur into Super Monkey Ball mode at very inopportune times.

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If you're seeking a fun and affordable stocking stuffer this holiday season, it's hard to pass up Shashibo Magnetic Puzzle Cube. They're something between a fidget cube and a Rubik's Cube. The shape-shifting puzzle cube is wildly popular, and comes in dozens of designs based on pop culture properties like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob, and more. Even better, many models are on sale at Amazon, with some as much as 30% off.

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Most Shashibo products can be rearranged into more than 50 shapes, giving you plenty of reasons to keep coming back and tinkering with their sides. The sides are magnetic, too, so when you find a new position for it, they lock into place with a satisfying snap.

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If none of the themed versions catch your eye, you can also stick with one of the traditional designs like the Shashibo Spaced Out, which is on sale for just $18.19 (was $28). There's also a funky White & Black design available for the same price. Or for something a bit more complex, there's the Shashibo Octa that's on sale for $15 (was $20). There are several designs available, so check the list below for all the options on Amazon. Keep in mind that these are popular sellers and many of the discounts are limited-time deals, so expect prices and availability to change in the coming days.

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Tales of Berseria Remastered

$40 | Releases February 27, 2026

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Tales of Berseria Remastered launches February 27, 2026, for PlayS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This modern remaster brings the beloved fast-paced JRPG from 2017 to Switch and Xbox for the first time, with updated visuals, gameplay, quality-of-life improvements, and all previous DLC from the PS4 and PS3 versions. It's coming out digitally for all these platforms, but physical versions are only available on PS5 and Switch, and preorders are available for $40 at Amazon and Best Buy. PC players can also score a preorder discount by grabbing the game at Fanatical, where it's discounted to $33.59

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Preordering any version of Tales of Berseria Remastered nets you the Super Adventuring Assistance Set, a helpful collection of in-game consumables to make your playthrough a bit smoother. Here's what's included:

• 10x Apple Gel
• 10x Peach Gel
• 10x Life Bottle
• 10x Panacea Bottle

Tales of Berseria Remastered $40 | Releases February 27, 2026

The standard physical edition of Tales of Berseria Remastered is priced at $40 and available for PS5 and Switch. It includes the full game--which bundles the remastered base game and all the original version's post-launch DLC--as well as the Super Adventuring Assistance Set if you preorder. The physical box features hand-drawn cover art of the game's protagonist, Velvet. Digital preorders are also available on all platforms, and if you're on PC, you can save a few dollars by preordering at Fanatical, where the game is just $33.59 (normally $40).

Along with bundling all the original release's base content and DLC into one package, Tales of Berseria Remastered also features various upgrades and tweaks to the experience, including improved visuals and performance, quality of life options like destination markers and the ability to toggle enemy encounters, as well as immediate access to the Grade Shop--which included end-game benefits that carried over to New Game Plus in the original game, but is now available during your first playthrough.

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Aside from the standard edition, there will also be the Tales of Berseria Remastered Digital Deluxe Edition. You'll receive everything in the standard edition, the Super Adventuring Assistance Set preorder bonus, and some extra goodies, which are listed below.

• Battle BGM Pack
• Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
• Super Growth Support Herb Set

While digital preorders are available for $60 on all platforms, PC players can grab this version for just $50.39 (normally $60) at Fanatical.

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Tales of Berseria original came out in 2017 and serves as the prequel game to 2015's Tales of Zestiria, making it the 16th mainline entry in the Tales franchise. Berseria follows Velvet Crowe, a young woman bent on vengeance after the murder of her brother. It's a deep, emotional tale of self-reflection and the power of letting go. Despite launching after Zestria, Berseria's prequel story is approachable even if you haven't played Zestria. In fact, like the majority of the Tales series, you can play Tales of Berseria without prior knowledge of the other games. It even seems like Bandai Namco plans for new players to start here, considering Zestria has not been remastered yet. With the cadence of remastered Tales games, it seems to only be a matter of time before Bandai Namco announces a remaster of Tales of Zestiria to give both new fans and veterans alike the complete story with modern improvements.

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Three-time Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro has revealed some of his favorite video games, including BioShock, Death Stranding, Red Dead Redemption, and God of War, among others.

Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, del Toro said Sony's God of War series had some of the "best cinematic experiences" he's ever witnessed.

"When [Kratos] fights Odin [in God of War Ragnarok] and Odin keeps coming back and he looks like a Peaky Blinders brawler. He beats the crap out of Kratos. What a great video game. And the way they use the budget of data on the console to create atmospheric dispersion and light. That is lit like a film," he said.

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Grand Theft Auto Online players are going to live the high life in the game's latest update, A Safehouse in the Hills. For the first time, the game is letting users purchase one of three luxury estates in and around Los Santos and all of the amenities that come with them. It arrives alongside the new Grand Theft Auto 5 Title Update 1.72, the full patch notes for which you can see below.

Each of the three mansions--The Richman Villa, Tongva Estate, and Vinewood Residence--have their own perks and visual identities. But all of the mansions come with a fast-travel ability that lets players go from the lap of luxury to any of their other properties in the city without the hassle of driving.

Players can take remote work to the next level by using a master control terminal to remotely manage their businesses. But when the need for travel arises, there's a 20-car garage with ample space for personal vehicles as well as a private rooftop helipad that comes with a Volatus helicopter.

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Fallout: Season 1 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$40 (was $45)

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If you missed out on the Steelbook Edition of Fallout: Season 1 when it launched in July, you have another chance to snag a copy for your collection. Fallout: Season 1 Limited Edition Steelbook is back in stock and discounted to $40 (was $45) on December 10. Exclusive to Amazon, this collectible 4K Blu-ray edition also comes with five art cards.

Amazon likely restocked Steelbook Edition due to Season 2's imminent arrival on Prime Video. Season 2 premieres December 17 and switches the series to a traditional weekly schedule. Episodes will stream on Wednesdays, with the Season 2 finale slated for February 4.

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A new update has arrived to both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. The patch notes for the December 10 update detail various bug fixes and improvements across all modes, but some of the changes are a disappointment for Zombies players.

A few bugs are squashed for Season 1's new Astra Malorum Zombies map. The patch notes address an issue where Oscar could become stuck in the starting area, and it also fixes the map's new LGM-1 Wonder Weapon, which could sometimes fire with unintended behavior when paired with certain GobbleGums and the Frenzied Fire augment. Unfortunately, this also affects a strategy players were using to help make the Wonder Weapon more powerful during the tough boss fight for Astra Malorum.

The update also corrects an issue that previously awarded players the completion rewards for the Astra Malorum boss fight even when the encounter was actually failed.

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Astro Bot Physical Edition

$40 (was $60)

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Astro Bot is on sale for its lowest price ever during PlayStation's 2025 Holiday Sale. The wonderful PS5-exclusive 3D platformer normally sells for $60 and rarely receives discounts, but you can grab a copy for only $40 through December 18. This deal kicked off last month alongside the rest of the Black Friday PlayStation hardware and game deals. Amazon sold out of copies within days, but the deal is back in stock as of December 10. The Astro Bot discount is also available at PlayStation Direct, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.

Unfortunately, the Astro Bot Joyful DualSense Controller deal remains sold out at all retailers. You can, however, save $20 on other limited-edition models, including the Walmart-exclusive Icon Blue DualSense.

Astro Bot Physical Edition $40 (was $60)

Astro Bot is a 3D platformer starring Team Asobi's plucky, titular robot hero as he embarks on a galaxy-spanning quest to save his comrades from an evil alien.

The superb adventure builds off of the foundation of Astro's Playroom, the free pack-in game that launched with the PS5 console to showcase the DualSense Controller's unique features. Over the course of 90-plus levels, Astro Bot makes brilliant use of the DualSense's adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, touch panel, gyro controls, and built-in speaker. From a mechanical perspective, Astro Bot is arguably the most inventive and playful 3D platformer ever made.

Astro Bot also doubles as a celebration of all things PlayStation. You'll meet little robots themed around other PlayStation heroes and heroines, including Ratchet, Rivet, Kratos, Atreus, Aloy, Nathan Drake, Sly Cooper, Jak, Crash Bandicoot, and many more. Some of the levels are even themed around different franchises and implement mechanics from those games.

Astro Bot earned a 9/10 in GameSpot's review and won GOTY at last year's Game Awards.

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DualSense Controller Black Friday Deals

Save $20 on all colors.

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PlayStation's Holiday Sale features a bunch of other notable game deals, including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for $30, Death Stranding 2 for $50, God of War: Ragnarok for only $20, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for $30. A bunch of the games in the list below are sold out at Amazon, so we've updated those links to lead to Walmart or PlayStation Direct. It's worth noting that PlayStation Direct offers free standard shipping on all orders.

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The Game Awards are just around the corner, and while this time of year is surely exciting for all the nominees--and those of us eager for new game announcements--this year, there is one studio in particular that has more reason than any to celebrate: Sandfall Interactive.

Earlier this year, the small-scale studio took the world by storm with its debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Despite being Sandfall's first game, the narrative-driven, turn-based RPG quickly entered the pantheon of all-time greatest RPGs, earning nearly universal critical acclaim for its artistry, story, and espousal of mechanics and themes typically associated with Japanese RPGs.

Now, Sandfall Interactive stands poised to make The Game Awards history. Last month, the studio broke The Game Awards' record for most award nominations, earning a whopping 13, including Game of the Year. Earlier this year, I spoke with the studio's creative director, Guillaume Broche, who said the team was in "disbelief" about how the game has been received; it stands to reason that this sentiment has only grown with the game's tremendous success.

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Come gather around The Ghoul Log, a festive video that the Fallout TV show has created in the lead-up to Season 2. Starting with The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), this holiday special features Dogmeat and shows a human arm--"specifically, a fat man's"--burning in a fireplace for roughly an hour and a half.

On YouTube, Prime Video released the officially titled Fallout: The Ghoul Log, which can be seen below. The Ghoul makes a couple of revelations about the wasteland early on. First up, he says, "Well, this ain't no Whoville," implying The Grinch is part of that universe. Funnily enough, Goggins portrays The Grinch in a Walmart ad campaign this holiday season. And sadly, The Ghoul notes that Santa Claus doesn't exist in the wasteland.

Regardless, the video can help fill in the time until Fallout Season 2 premieres next week on December 18. Prime Video will drop episodes weekly through February--a major shift for Fallout. The first season saw all episodes arrive at once on the streaming platform. Speaking of that, you can watch Season 1 for free on Samsung TV Plus

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