Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's free Switch 2 update has arrived. The games' 4.0.0 patch is now live a few days ahead of the Switch 2's launch, optimizing the titles for the upcoming console.

As detailed on Nintendo's support website, the new update makes a suite of graphical and performance improvements when the games are played on Switch 2. Visuals have been "optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display," while the frame rate has been "improved for smoother movement on the Nintendo Switch 2." You can read the full patch notes below.

Nintendo had been offering glimpses at Scarlet and Violet's Switch 2 update in the days leading up to the system's launch. Last week, the company shared a pair of screenshots showing off the games' improved draw distance, and a brief video released recently on the Nintendo Today app provided a better look at their increased frame rate and smoother performance.

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Just days ahead of the Switch 2's launch, Nintendo has rolled out another system update for the original Switch. The new ver. 20.1.1 update is fairly minor by usual standards, primarily resolving an issue that cropped up following last week's 20.1.0 update.

According to the patch notes on Nintendo's support website, the new system update "Fixed an issue where some software would not start after updating to system version 20.1.0." No other details were provided beyond that.

The aforementioned 20.1.0 update arrived May 27 and made some notable audio and visual changes to the Switch's interface to bring it more in line with its successor. In particular, Nintendo tweaked the look and color of the Parental Control settings button on the Home screen, as well as changed the sound that plays when launching the Nintendo Switch Online menu.

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Boss Monster is a retro-inspired card game that’s been around for more than a decade. It received a game-changing update this April with the release of Super Boss Monster, which introduces a new mode designed for solo play. Featuring SNES-style artwork, an arsenal of unique cards, and heaps of replayability, it looks like an excellent starting point for newcomers while also giving veterans plenty of new content to enjoy. It also works with all previous Boss Monster sets, though it’s perfectly fine to play the game on its own with no prior experience.

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Super Boss Monster is the next iteration of the Boss Monser card game, which tasks 1-4 players with building a dungeon, enticing adventurers inside, and then defeating them with a litany of traps and monsters lurking within.

This new version features SNES-style artwork (a big change from the NES-inspired artwork of the original), and an all-new Solo Mode that's perfect if none of your board-game buddies can make it to game night. Veteran players, meanwhile, can play the new Challenge Mode, which ramps up the difficulty. Super Boss Monster is also fully compatible with all existing Boss Monster base games and expansions.

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Looking to check out the original Boss Monster game? A few different versions are available. Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition gets you the classic card game plus 15 new cards, making it the most up-to-date way to enjoy the original version of the game.

Boss Monster 2: The Next Level Card Game follows up on the original and features an all-new 160 card deck. Best of all, it can be played on its own or combined with the original Boss Monster for a massive campaign.

Then there's Boss Monster: Rise of the Mini-Bosses, which offers a slightly different take on the game. The 160-card deck is both an expansion and standalone game, introducing promotable mini-bosses that modify how rooms in your dungeon behave and grant the player additional perks. It’s currently the cheapest of the trio at $20.70, so give it a look if you’re shopping on a budget.

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There's also an abundance of expansions available for Boss Monster. Some of these are designed for specific base games, while others can be used across the board. Regardless of which you choose, they’ve all earned high marks from players and are bound to bring added replayability to your sessions.

Boss Monster Expansions:

• Boss Monster Bundle: 4-Expansions -- $45
• Boss Monster: Paper & Pixel -- $25
• Boss Monster + Vault of Villains -- $38
• Crash Landing (Boss Monster, Boss Monster 2) -- $12 ($14)
• Implements of Destruction (Boss Monster, Boss Monster 2) -- $12
• Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure -- $40.83 ($45)
• Tools of Hero Kind (Boss Monster) -- $10 ($12.50)
• Vault of Villains (Boss Monster, Boss Monster 2, Mini-Bosses) -- $16

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Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Chargers unveiled the team's upcoming 2025-2026 schedule directly on Minecraft. Now, Minecraft is turning from football to America's pastime with a new partnership with Major League Baseball. Minecraft and MLB are collaborating on the MLB Fan Cave, a new official add-on for the game that lets players decorate their Minecraft homes with paraphernalia from all 30 teams in the league.

Minecraft is launching MLB Fan Cave! ⚾️
Add your favorite team to your Minecraft home with jerseys, banners, trophies and more with the official MLB Fan Cave Add-on pic.twitter.com/Qm1CgYyV8W

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As noted above, some of the MLB-themed items include team jerseys and banners, as well as trophies and other in-game items. The MLB Fan Cave was created by Pathway Studios, which released a short teaser video for the add-on.

It's been a banner year for the Minecraft franchise, including 2025's highest-grossing film, A Minecraft Movie, which made just over $800 million worldwide. Jack Black's Steve's Lava Chicken song from the film also became the shortest song to ever chart on Billboard's Hot 100.

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The Karate Kid Ultimate 6-Movie Collection (4K Blu-ray)

$220 | Release Date TBA

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Karate Kid: Legends Steelbook Collector's Edition

$45 | Release Date TBA

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The latest entry in the Karate Kid series, Karate Kid: Legends, hit theaters last week. The new movie stars Ben Wang as Li Fong, a martial arts protege trained by senseis Daniel Laruso (Ralph Macchio)--star of the original Karate kids films and the recent Cobra Kai TV series--and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who appeared in the 2010 Karate Kid reboot starring Jaden Smith. Legends bridges the original films and the 2010 reboot into a single continuity--and soon, you'll be able to grab all six movies, plus a bunch of collectibles, in the upcoming The Karate Kid Ultimate 6-Movie Collection. While no release date has been announced, preorders for the $220 collection are available now exclusively at Amazon.

The Karate Kid Ultimate 6-Movie Collection (4K Blu-ray) $220 | Release Date TBA

As the name implies, the The Karate Kid Ultimate 6-Movie Collection bundles all six Karate Kid films into a premium box along with a selection of exclusive merchandise. The six movies in the collection are:

• The Karate Kid (1984)
• The Karate Kid II (1986)
• The Karate Kid III (1989)
• The Next Karate Kid (1994)
• The Karate Kid (2010)
• Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

Each movie in the collection comes in its own case, featuring both 4K UHD and Blu-ray versions on disc, as well as digital download codes. The set also includes a Miyagi-Do headband replica, three dojo patches, 11 trading cards featuring various characters from throughout the franchise, and a special collector's box that folds out into a pop-up diorama of the final showdown between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid.

We also expect to see bonus content, such as commentaries and behind-the-scenes interviews, but these are not yet listed on the Amazon store page.

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If you're more interested in just securing a copy of Karate Kid: Legends, multiple Blu-ray editions are already up for preorder, despite the movie just recently premiering in theaters, including a 4K Steelbook Collector's Edition. Like the 6-Movie Collector's Edition, there's no release date for the Karate Kid: Legends Blu-rays, but both are planned to release on the same day--whenever that is.

Nevertheless, multiple 4K UHD, standard Blu-ray, and even DVD versions are available to preorder at Amazon. It's also worth noting that the store pages do not list details such as included bonus features or even the final cover art. We also expect the prices to drop closer to the release date. Luckily, thanks to Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you can reserve a copy now and won't have to pay until the order ships, and you will only be charged the lowest price if it changes between now and release.

Karate Kid: Legends Preorders

• Karate Kid: Legends 4K Steelbook Collector's Edition -- $45 | Release date TBD
• Karate Kid: Legends 4K Standard Edition -- $50 | Release date TBD
• Karate Kid: Legends Blu-ray Edition -- $41 | Release date TBD
• Karate Kid: Legends DVD Edition -- $35 | Release date TBD

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The Karate Kid series kicked off in 1984 with the original The Karate Kid, in which bullied high school kid Daniel LaRusso befriends karate master Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), who trains Daniel in the philosophy and martial arts style, Miyagi-do, and ultimately faces down his rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). The first movie was followed up by two direct sequels starring Macchio. Then, in 1994, The Next Karate Kid sees Mr. Miyagi take on a new pupil, Julie Pierce (Hilary Swank).

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Fortnite's Star Wars season is almost over, but there's still one more big thing left on the schedule before we dive into a more traditional summer season of battle royale: the Death Star Sabotage live event! Unlike past Star Wars incursions into Fortnite, which ended with the Empire or First Order just kinda bailing, we're getting a proper wrap-up here that will involve players teaming up to invade the Death Star, which has been looming over the island all season, and presumably blow it up.

While Fortnite has frequently held ambient live events that took place during battle royale matches, Death Star Sabotage will be the sort of event that's usually reserved for the end of a chapter. We haven't had a live event like this one in the middle of a chapter since the Collision event at the end of Chapter 3 Season 2, almost exactly three years ago. Fittingly, it was what happened during that event that drew Darth Vader to the island in Fortnite's story.

It won't be long now until we get to take on Emperor Palpatine. Here's what we know.

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When the Nintendo Switch 2 launches this Thursday, it will be joined by a lineup of about 10 first-party accessories. While a few of those accessories, namely the Joy-Con 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controllers, have features you won't find in other gear, most of Nintendo's optional accessories have comparable, cheaper alternatives from third-party manufacturers. And there are categories of accessories, such as ergonomic grip cases, that are only available from third-party manufacturers. There's an almost overwhelming number of Nintendo Switch 2 carrying cases, screen protectors, grips, and more accessories up for grabs already. To help make shopping for Switch 2 gear easier, we dug through Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, GameStop, and more stores to collect all of the notable products we found in one place.

Keep in mind that current Switch owners likely already own at least a few compatible accessories, as the Switch 2 is backward compatible with first-party and many third-party controllers, headsets, and more. If your accessory connects via Bluetooth or USB, it should work with Switch 2. That said, form-fitting carrying cases, screen protectors, grips--basically any accessory that touches the console besides thumbstick caps--will need to be replaced.

While this guide focuses on third-party Switch 2 accessories, we also have a Switch 2 launch week restock guide for those in the market for the console and sold-out first-party accessories.

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Twin Peaks: From Z to A - Complete Series (Blu-ray)

$53 (was $70)

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Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series (Blu-ray)

$30.79 (was $40)

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The entire Twin Peaks saga is available on Blu-ray for only $53 at Amazon. Twin Peaks: From Z to A, a repackaged edition of a popular and previously sold-out box set, launched in February with a $70 list price. Amazon's $53 deal is the best we've seen since preorders for this comprehensive Twin Peaks box set opened last December.

Twin Peaks is one of the most memorable TV series of all time. Created by the late David Lynch, who died earlier this year, Twin Peaks was a hit in both the early '90s and in 2017 when Showtime revived the groundbreaking series for a third season.

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There has yet to be an official announcement for an Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake, but the biggest hint of its existence may have been leaked on a Pure Arts livestream.

As reported by Insider Gaming, the stream happened back in March when the merchandising company revealed new ⅛ scale statues of characters from the Assassin's Creed series, though fans soon pointed out the absence of Edward Kenway from Black Flag.

At this, there appeared to be confusion as one of the hosts replied, "Assassin’s Creed fans out there, you should be aware that there is something going on with Edward [Keyway],” only for the other host to interrupt and ask, "Wait, has that been announced?"

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After Five Nights At Freddy's proved to be a hit in 2023, it didn't take Universal and Blumhouse long to put together Five Nights At Freddy's 2. The upcoming sequel is still half a year away, but a new teaser pic for the film is both creepy and unsettling.

In an image shared across FNAF's social media accounts, a close-up of Faztalker, asks a simple question: "You there?" What it doesn't answer is who's sending the message and why.

Anyone out there? #FNAF2Movie only in theaters December 5. pic.twitter.com/08AhLMeHST

— Five Nights at Freddy's (@FNAFMovie) June 2, 2025

The Faztalker hasn't appeared in any of the previous games yet, so we can only speculate who's on the other side of the child's toy.

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Dear Villagers is having a publisher sale on Steam. Most of its games (Big Helmet Heroes, The Forgotten City, Gravity Circuit, etc.) are currently being offered at a discounted price. One particular game, however, is being offered for free. For a limited time, players can claim Hellslave on Steam and keep it forever. No strings attached.

Developed by Ars Goetia and released back in 2022, Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler that tasks players with saving humanity via a deal with the devil. By using the power granted from worshipping one of six demons, they'll need to subdue the forces of hell. Varying skill trees, turn-based combat, a large post-apocalyptic world map to explore--the game seemingly has all the makings of an interesting RPG. And thanks to this Dear Villagers promotion, it’ll be available for free until June 16.

Steam is known for its seasonal and publisher-based sales. What it isn’t known for, at least not to the extent of competing platforms, is free games. So, it’s nice to see a game being offered in this fashion, especially since Ars Goetia announced that Hellslave 2 is coming in 2026; what better way to check out the original Hellslave ahead of its sequel?

A Helldivers 2 fan has gone above and beyond to honor Super Earth, constructing a Lego Super Destroyer so impressive it would bring a tear to the eye of democracy herself.

While Helldivers 2 players were prepping to defend Super Earth from a full-on Illuminate invasion, creator ruralbricks on Instagram was building their own Lego Super Destroyer. In a post on the Helldivers subreddit, ruralbricks broke down the stats behind the build, which they said took five months of work.

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The Lego Super Destroyer is roughly 1:150 scale compared to the ones players command in Helldivers 2, but that doesn't mean the creation is small. It's over 4.5 feet in length, weighs 28 pounds, and consists of over 10,000 individual pieces. The build can even be broken down into five separate components for transport.

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Cyberpunk 2077 will be one of the most technically demanding releases on the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches on June 5. But according to CD Projekt Red's VP of Technology Charles Tremblay, bringing the game to the new console wasn't actually as much of a challenge as anticipated.

In an IGN interview, Tremblay discussed porting the ambitious open-world RPG, which began back in the summer of 2023 with a top-secret meeting with Nintendo to discuss its new console. At the early stages, he said a key aim was to "try to figure out if [running Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 is] even possible."

The article notes that an initial struggle was that the Switch 2 has fewer computational cores available than even the last-gen consoles Cyberpunk 2077 had been developed for. But Nintendo's console also benefits from more RAM, as well as modern technologies including Nvidia's DLSS system, and faster read and write speeds with both its bespoke cartridges and the use of new microSD Express cards. When speaking of last-gen console limitations, Tremblay said, "The most difficult problem was the mechanical hard drive, which is one of the things that’s very important not to have.”

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Players are currently putting the upcoming Diablo 4 Season 9 through its paces on the game's test server, and they've discovered a new combination of seasonal powers that will make it so every class can teleport a near-infinite amount of times.

Diablo 4 Season 9, Sins of the Horadrim, will let players craft their own spells by combining components like Catalysts, Infusions, and Arcana together. One such spell essentially teleports players to nearby enemies. While that doesn't sound too overpowered on the surface, it's actually a game-changer.

New teleport tech from s9 powers is going to enable speed farming for all classes if it doesn’t get nerfed.
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Using Propulsion as a Catalyst, which generates a large area-of-effect blast, players can then combine it with the Floaty Bobble Arcana to add a teleport effect. Finally, adding in the Bloody Charm Arcana makes it so enemies with less than 20% life hit by the blast are executed and reset the ability.

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We're in the final week of Fortnite's Star Wars season, and there's been almost no official word about what's coming up next. It's not hard to understand why. Star Wars season is a huge collaboration with Disney that is going to end with a big live event--the hype train is all about that right now, not getting you excited for happens after it ends. But even while Epic is mostly staying mum, we do know a few things. Not a lot, but not nothing.

That said, we've still got a lot more questions (about 7,000) than we do answers (about 1) regarding what's in store for the Fortnite island once all these Star Wars people leave, but let's go through the rumors and guesswork we've got so far.

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• Is the upcoming Fortnite season Chapter 6 Season 3 or Chapter 6 Season 4?

Is the upcoming Fortnite season Chapter 6 Season 3 or Chapter 6 Season 4?

We don't have a confirmed answer for this question right now, but since the Star Wars season is designated in the game's metadata as Chapter 6 MS1 (mini-season 1), it stands to reason that next season will be called Season 3. It also implies, but does not confirm, plans for an additional mini-seasons later in Chapter 6.

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With Summer Game Fest coming at the end of the week, the deluge of video game news that accompanies the annual event is set to begin soon. IO Interactive has kicked things off with the news that Project 007--the studio's new adventure starring famous spy James Bond--will officially be known as 007: First Light, and the game is set to be revealed later this week.

007: First Light is a "wholly original Bond origin story" according to the game's official website, that will let players "step into the shoes of the world's favorite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status." No other new information about First Light was shared, including which platforms it will appear on--the only known platform so far is Nintendo Switch 2, after a brief teaser appeared during the Switch 2 Direct in April.

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Previously, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak mentioned that First Light will be "the start of a new trilogy" focused on James Bond, and that IO's version of Bond will not be based on any other version of the character. "What's exciting about that project is that we actually got to do an original story," Abrak said, "so it's not a gamification of a movie. It's completely beginning and becoming a story, hopefully for a big trilogy out there in the future."

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Madden NFL 26 is coming soon. Like clockwork, it arrives every August, just before the league itself dives headfirst into a new season. This fall, it'll be the Philadelphia Eagles defending their championship for the second time since 2018, and to perhaps no one's surprise, their star running back, Saquon Barkley, will grace the cover of Madden NFL 26, for both the game's standard and Ultimate editions.

Barkley's pose on the standard cover is a re-enactment of his famous backward-hurdle move he performed during last season. The dazzling display was quickly brought to life inside Madden 25, and will, of course, return for Madden 26. On the Ultimate Edition cover, a close-up of the Eagles star can be seen.

Last season, Saquon Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 or more yards, and the first since Derrick Henry did so in 2020. He also notched 13 rushing touchdowns and added 33 catches. He was virtually unstoppable for most of the season, and though he had a quiet game in the Super Bowl, it didn't prove to matter as the Eagles breezily handled the Chiefs for the franchise's second-ever league championship.

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The Witcher 4 may still be years away from releasing, but developer CD Projekt Red might have new information to share about the game as soon as June 3.

The developer has confirmed it's attending Epic's upcoming State of Unreal event on June 3. The developer said it will showcase "some of the innovative technology & features that will power The Witcher 4, and beyond."

The State of Unreal event takes place on June 3 as part of the Unreal Fest. The event begins at 6:30 AM PT / 9:30 AM ET and will be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch. It's not immediately clear when, however, The Witcher 4 may show up.

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The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Chess Set

$45

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Super Mario Chess Set

$35 (was $40)

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The Legend of Zelda collectibles can be quite pricy due to the popularity of the series, but right now, you can score dozens of TLOZ minifigures and give your brain a workout with this deal. Priced at only $45, The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Chess Set combines the classic game franchise with one of the oldest tabletop games in existence. Not only is this a great spin on chess, but this set also makes for a very fancy decoration in your parlor, and it'll be released later this month.

The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Chess Set $45

This particular set pits various heroes of Hyrule against Ganondorf and his forces. Link and his allies are presented as gold chess pieces--with Link serving as the king--while Ganondorf opposes him with his army of Deku scrubs, phantoms, and Iron Knuckles, all presented as black pieces on the chessboard. Here's the full list of what's included in this set:

The Legend of Zelda Chess Set

• Chess board
• 16 Hero Gold Chess pieces
  • King (Link)
  • Queen (Zelda)
  • 2 Bishops (Impa)
  • 2 Knights (Epona)
  • 2 Rooks (Darunia)
  • 8 Pawns (Navi)
• 16 Villain Black Chess pieces
  • King (Ganondorf)
  • Queen (Twinrova)
  • 2 Bishops (Iron Knuckle)
  • 2 Knights (Phantom)
  • 2 Rooks (Armos)
  • 8 Pawns (Deku Scrub)

This isn't the first time The Legend of Zelda has received a chess set. GameStop had an exclusive The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Chess Set that routinely sells for high prices on reseller markets these days.

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In case this sells out, there is another Nintendo option for chess fans in the form of Super Mario Chess for $35 at Walmart or $37.38 at Amazon. While it's an older set, you're still getting 32 hand-painted playing pieces of fan-favorite characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser.

On the frontlines, the pawns are presented as gold coins for the Mushroom Kingdom side, while Bowser's disposable units are all Koopa shells. The nice thing about this set is that it comes with a compact case, so you can easily take it on the road with you or store it when it's not in use.

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For something a little bit different, there's also The Legend of Zelda Monopoly. Amazon is currently selling the collector's edition of this board game for $99 (was $110), and as you'd expect, it's Monopoly with a Zelda spin. This has actually been out of print for a while now, so once existing stock is gone, it won't be coming back. The game pieces ion this version are all based on iconic weapons and symbols, like Link's shield, the Ocarina of Time, and the Triforce.

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Lastly, you can battle for the fate of Middle-earth with a Lord of the Rings chess set. Available for $45, you can choose to command the armies of good with pieces led by Galadriel, Aragorn, Frodo, and Gandalf the Grey, or if you're feeling evil, you can unleash the forces of Sauron, who is allied with Gollum, the Nazgul, and Saruman on the chessboard.

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Lego has just launched a slew of new Minecraft sets, giving you plenty of cool ways to bring the blocky adventure into your home. Most of these are designed to be playsets for younger fans, though you’ll also find display-worthy models like The Creeper Set. Beyond these new releases, the Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar is open for pre-order ahead of its September 1 release. We’re already seeing some products sell out at the official Lego Store, so be sure to check other retailers for your best chance at finding one in stock.

Lego has released a bunch of new sets beyond Minecraft. Give the full collection a look to find sets inspired by The Simpsons, The Lord of the Rings, Sherlock Holmes, and more.

See all new Lego sets Lego Minecraft: The Pickaxe Mine (530 pieces) $55

This interactive playset includes rocks hiding mineable ore blocks, a movable minecart, and a TNT block you can load into the cart to blow through certain walls. The set includes minifigures of Alex, a Miner, and a spider jockey.

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At just 238 pieces, The Warden Encounter playset is a good size for new builders. This is another interactive set based on the Warden boss fight from the video game, featuring a giant posable Warden figure and a trap that drops blocks onto characters below. There are also figures of Silent Ranger and a chicken, plus a bunch of accessories like diamonds, amethysts, and a TNT block that can be manually triggered to blow up surrounding blocks.

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This small 287-piece playset gets you minifigures for Steve, a Creeper, and a zombie, giving you plenty of opportunities to stage your own battles. The set also includes a fishing rod accessory for Steve, and there’s a pet parrot to keep him company. Like other Minecraft sets, the TNT Jungle House has interactive elements--in this case, it can be manually exploded, thanks to a trigger that sets its roof and walls sailing.

See at Walmart See at Lego Store Lego Minecraft: The Creeper (665 pieces) $40

At 665 pieces, the Lego Minecraft: The Creeper model is the largest of the new Minecraft sets. The completed Creeper stands over 8 inches tall, has movable legs and head, and comes with a hidden compartment large enough to hide a TNT brick and a figure of the first iteration of the Creeper--which looks a bit like a pig. It’s already on backorder at the Lego Store and sold out at Walmart, but it's worth checking both stores regularly to see if it's restocked.

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Beyond these three new releases, there are plenty of existing Lego Minecraft sets to peruse. Many of these are even on sale. The Badlands Mineshaft is a great option if you're seeking a large playset, as the 538-piece set features minifigures for a Badlands Explorer, Creeper, cave spider, husk, baby rabbit, donkey, two slimes, and a bat--giving you plenty of options to recreate your in-game adventures. For something smaller, Steve's Desert Expedition is just $9. And at just 75 pieces, builders of all skill levels should have no problem snapping it together.

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