Madden NFL 26 + Steelbook Case (PS5, Xbox)

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Madden NFL 26 is already on sale for a substantial discount at multiple major retailers. The latest professional football sim from EA Sports launched August 14 on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC for $70. Console players can get the physical edition for any platform for $50 right now at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners will get a free steelbook case with the deal at Walmart. You can also get a $20 discount and a free steelbook with College Football 26 at Walmart.

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Between now and the launch of Battlefield 6 next month, Battlefield Studios and its developers will be working to refine the game based on what was learned during the recent beta test. Players have already shared their responses to the beta with some bitingly funny memes, including some about the game's sniper flare. The Battlefield 6 team has seen those pics, and they think they're hilarious.

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Battlefield 6 technical director Christian Buhl and senior console combat designer Matthew Nickerson recently spoke with IGN about the upcoming release. When asked about the memes, Buhl admitted to laughing at them while also taking their points to heart.

"I saw those ... I thought it was hilarious," said Buhl. "Obviously, we needed to fix some things and tune some things, so it was funny to see players react in a humorous way to those things, but also great to get that feedback and say, 'We need to tune down snipers or we need to change the glints so it's not like…' you know? I saw those memes with the hillside just full of these giant glares."

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is getting a Switch 2 Edition, and now fans think Nintendo may have accidentally revealed Rosalina will become new playable character.

The trailer for the Switch 2 version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder that premiered during the most recent Nintendo Direct focused on the addition of Bellabel Park, a collection of multiplayer minigames exclusive to the Switch 2 version where players can either team up or compete against each other. One eagle-eyed fan, DynamoSuperX on X (via IGN), spotted a vs minigame icon at around the 2:00 minute mark in the trailer that clearly shows an image of Yoshi next to Rosalina, seemingly confirming her inclusion in the upcoming rerelease of the platformer.

Rosalina isn't in the original version of the game. However, Nintendo did state during the trailer that there would be additional new content coming to the Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, but that it would share more details at a later date. It certainly seems like Rosalina might be one of the surprises Nintendo was looking to keep under wraps until closer to the game's release.

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The new Pope, Pope Leo XIV, has spoken out about the income gap between workers and the wealthiest, specifically citing controversial businessman Elon Musk and his recently announced nearly $1 trillion pay-package. Speaking to Crux Now, Pope Leo said a "very significant" issue today is the "continuously wider gap between the income levels of the working class and the money that the wealthiest receive."

"For example, CEOs that 60 years ago might have been making four to six times more than what the workers are receiving, the last figure I saw, it's 600 times more than what average workers are receiving," he said.

Pope Leo went on to cite Tesla's recent announcement that it would pay Musk up to about $1 trillion, making him the first (publicly known) trillionaire in the world. "What does that mean and what's that about? If that is the only thing that has value anymore, then we're in big trouble," Pope Leo said.

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There have been some off-the-wall year collaborations in the past year, including the Beavis and Butt-Head skins in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. However, developer Team Jade may have the wildest one of the year with the upcoming Delta Force x Saw crossover. In the teaser video, Saw's Jigsaw killer seemingly enters the world of this free-to-play first-person tactical shooter with a life or death ultimatum.

In the Saw films, the original Jigsaw killer, John Kramer, has been dead for almost two decades. And neither he nor his successors wore life-sized costumes based on Billy the Puppet. But the man behind Billy's mask in this clip certainly knows Kramer's modus operandi and his favorite catchphrases. It's only at the end of the video that he reveals himself as operator D-Wolf. This isn't the first time that Saw has crossed over into games, as Billy appeared in Fortnite and Call of Duty.

D-Wolf's Billy the Puppet skin will make its in-game debut on October 23--just in time for Halloween--alongside firearms and other items inspired by the Saw films. In the meantime, a new Delta Force season, War Ablaze, will begin on September 23. On that date, the game will introduce two new modes, Operation Warden and Operation Raven, as well as a new Warfare map called Fault. Additionally, a new operator, Raptor, will be added to the game's roster.

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New data from Sony's 2025 corporate report reveals that digital software and add-on content made up 49% of PlayStation's revenue in 2024. The numbers emphasize the importance of live-service games and digital storefront to the modern video gaming market, though Sony reaffirms its commitment to "advancing position as creative leaders in single-player experience." Additionally, hardware made up 24% of overall income and network services is at 14%.

The report lists physical software revenue at 3% of overall income. However, that does not represent the true proportion of physical PlayStation games sold in 2024. As analyst Daniel Ahmad pointed out on X, Sony listed 3% because it only fully counts first-party game revenue, counting only royalties from third-party games. Ahmad elaborated that physical games made up 24% of overall PlayStation game sales, adding up to 73 million physical games sold.

The % breakdown can be slightly misleading here, even if the overall picture is generally accurate.
For example, physical at 3% is because Sony only recognizes full revenue from first party games, while it recognizes a lower royalty value from third party games.
This is… https://t.co/z550hRtVRj

— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) September 15, 2025

According to the report, people are spending more and playing games more on the PlayStation platform as compared to recent years. In 2024, PlayStation players spent a total of 51 billion hours playing, a 14% increase from 2022. Life-to-date spend, a number which represents the average amount of money spent per active console over the first five years of its cycle, sits at $846. Compare that to the PS4's average of $669.

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The arrival of Persona 5's Phantom Thieves in Overwatch 2 on September 16 will mean more than just hearts are about to be stolen, as the game is set to introduce a number of new premium cosmetics based on Atlus' stylish JRPG that likely won't come cheap.

After having previously teased the collab, Blizzard has finally revealed the five main cosmetics players will be able to purchase as part of the Season 18 crossover. They are:

• Wuyang as Joker
• Mercy as Panther
• Lifeweaver as Fox
• D.Va as Queen
• Genji as Skull

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Whereas previous Overwatch collabs like Gundam Wing or Avatar: The Last Airbender have seen Blizzard put its own spin on how Overwatch's heroes might cosplay various characters, there isn't much creative license on display here. The Persona 5 skins for Overwatch 2 make the game's heroes look exactly as you expect them to, so much so that it is actually a little difficult to realize what hero is underneath the costume. There are, however, a few flourishes, such as rose petals falling from Mercy's wings and Wuyang's staff evoking Joker's Persona Arsene.

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As launch day for Battlefield 6 approaches, fan communities have hotly debated some of the new features and changes coming to the game. For instance, after early tests revealed that the game would have "open" classes that shared weapon arsenals, many players called for a return to the "locked" classes of past entries in the series. In a new interview, the developer explained its approach and promised that game modes featuring both types of classes would be in the game.

Historically, many Battlefield games have centered around classes that have unique weapon sets in addition to abilities and items. Especially for fans of the Bad Company games or Battlefield 3 and 4, classes with distinct weapon sets made the series feel distinct from other first-person shooter franchises. However, the developer has moved away from this system in recent games and will implement fully open classes in Battlefield 6--at least in certain game modes.

Speaking to IGN, Ripple Effect's console combat designer Matthew Nickerson shared that the developer's goal is to be as agnostic as possible to choices such as open or locked classes. In essence, the team's approach is to support different options in Battlefield 6's Portal and other game modes, providing the foundation within which players can choose the type of gameplay they want.

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Borderlands 4 launched to a decent critical reception but a mixed response from the broader fan community. Claiming widespread performance issues from bugs to poor frame rates, many players have given the game strongly negative reviews on Steam and have filled forums with complaints. While developer Gearbox has stated that it is looking into some of the issues, CEO Randy Pitchford has taken to X to challenge assertions that Borderlands 4 is, in some way, broken.

Pitchford has published a series of posts that that claim that players have unrealistic expectations for frame rates. Specifically taking issue with players who want to run Borderlands 4 at 4K resolution on different types of hardware, Pitchford discounted those who he called "4K stubborn" and encouraged people to try the game at 1440p.

"I know a lot of you are dead set on playing at 4k with ultra max settings and using two or three year old hardware," he wrote. "You do you, but BL4 and UE5 are doing a lot and for me that trade off for frames isn't worth it. I play at 1440p with settings super high and am super happy with that trade off--the game looks amazing at 1440p. If you're not 4k stubborn and just want to have a great, fun time with higher perf, please consider running at 1440p resolution. If you've got a beast of a video card, you're probably fine at 4k. But if you're in the middle or close to min spec, I would definitely recommend making that trade."

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance fans can now own a replica of the game's most iconic sword, but it won't come cheap.

In partnership with Kingdom Come developer Warhorse Studios, historical arms and prop shop Wulflund has released an impressive replica of Sir Radzig's longsword that captures the weapon's various details perfectly. The Latin inscription on the blade is hand etched, while the grip is wrapped in cowhide leather with bronze rings "electroplated to an antique silver finish."

Though the weapon is blunt and is intended as a decoration that "must not be used for combat purposes," Wulflund also states the weapon has excellent balance, "giving it speed and agility and allowing for better tip control."

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EA has revealed a suite of quality-of-life fixes for The Sims 4, which will release over the next eight weeks. As part of this wave of updates, Sims players can vote on which quality-of-life features and bug fixes they would like to see first.

First of all, a base game update is set to arrive on September 18 on PC. The update will release five days later on console. This is an earlier release date than was originally planned, which is intended to help the team correct for errors and problems across the multitude of Sims players' set-ups and configs. Additionally, modders and content creators can use the extra time to update their offerings ahead of the upcoming expansion Adventure Awaits.

In October, the team will continue to monitor the community and provide hotfixes for Adventure Awaits. Finally, another base game update will arrive in November. The update will include fixes, but will also offer new content for all Sims 4 players. EA has not released any information about what this update will feature, but has promised further information will come closer to November.

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Rich Lambert, the boss at The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios, has said he hopes to make additional games beyond the popular MMO. In an interview with GI.biz, Lambert said he wants The Elder Scrolls Online to succeed and thrive, but diversification is important, too.

ZeniMax Online Studios was reportedly making a new game called Project Blackbird that sounded like a cross between Cyberpunk 2077 and Destiny before it was canceled amid wider cuts at Microsoft.

"I want to make more games," Lambert said. "I'm not done yet, and the team continues to want to make more games as well. I have lots of ideas. Hopefully we'll be able to share those at some point."

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The Dark Knight Trilogy Steelbook Library Collection (4K Blu-ray)

$131 | Releases September 16 | Amazon Exclusive

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The Dark Knight Trilogy Steelbook Library Collection is back in stock at Amazon ahead of its release tomorrow, September 16. Outside of brief restocks, the $131 limited-edition box set had been sold out since preorders opened in July. The Amazon-exclusive collection includes four steelbook cases, a premium metal library case, and an assortment of collectibles themed around the beloved Christopher Nolan-directed trilogy of Batman movies starring Christian Bale. But if you simply want to own the trilogy on 4K Blu-ray, Amazon also has a tremendous deal that drops the price of The Dark Knight Trilogy to only $29 (was $75).

We'd expect the standard edition deal and the Steelbook Library Collection to sell out. The latter previously released in the UK without digital editions. Walmart is actually taking preorders for the region-free version of the Steelbook Library Collection, but it retails for $190 and launches November 4.

The Dark Knight Trilogy Steelbook Library Collection (4K Blu-ray) $131 | Releases September 16 | Amazon Exclusive

Easily the best-looking Batman movie box set we'e seen, The Dark Knight Trilogy Steelbook Library Collection has clean yet striking artwork on the metal display tin and each steelbook case. It's clear the designers carefully considered the tone and artistic direction of Nolan's legendary trilogy when crafting each piece of artwork found here. Each cover has a key character within a wrap-around Batarang logo that should look stunning whether you display the cases as unfolded landscape images or closed.

Batman Begins features the Dark Knight himself, The Dark Knight has the late Heath Ledger's Joker leering at you, and Tom Hardy's Bane is ready to make a speech on case for The Dark Knight Rises. The fourth steelbook case is gold and features a flock of bats as silhouettes. Here's the full list of goodies included with The Dark Knight Trilogy Steelbook Library Collection:

Inside the case, you'll find the following physical collectibles:

• Metal Library Case
• Batman Begins Steelbook Edition
• The Dark Knight Steelbook Edition
• The Dark Knight Rises Steelbook Edition
• Extra Steelbook Case for:
  • Lenticular Art Cards
  • City Billboard Art Cards
  • Storyboards
  • The Bat Blueprint
  • Replica of The Gotham Times Newspaper
  • Certificate of Authenticity

As mentioned, all four steelbook cases are housed inside of a library case--a high-quality metal display box--featuring the Batman logo. This looks like a pretty awesome collector's box set for big fans of The Dark Knight Trilogy.

The nine-disc collection comes with three 4K Blu-ray discs and six 1080p Blu-ray discs--where you'll find the bulk of the special features--as well as digital editions of all three movies to download and watch on your favorite platforms and devices.

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The on-disc content is the same as the standard edition of The Dark Knight Trilogy. As mentioned, Amazon has a limited-time deal that drops the price of the standard 4K Blu-ray box set to only $29. The standard edition also comes with nine discs, but you won't get digital versions of the movies.

The 4K UHD versions of these three films are superb. Rendered in native 4K (2160p) with support for HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, the nine-disc collection should be in every Batman fan's personal library.

Each film has a rich selection of special features. Batman Begins takes a fascinating look at Nolan's mission to create a more grounded Batman, with featurettes that focus on the various filming locations of the movie, designing the iconic Batsuit and tank-like Batmobile, casting for the film, and a look at how Bale got into beastly shape for the role of Batman.

The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises also packed with content, as these films explore the psychology of villains like the Joker and Bane, offer more featurettes to watch, and have various behind-the-scenes content to enjoy.

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Amazon also has great deals on other Batman movie box sets and animated TV series collections. The Batman 4-Film Collection is discounted to only $33 (was $90) on 4K Blu-ray. This box set includes Batman '89, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin. You can also get Batman: The Complete Animated Series for just $29.49 (was $80) and Batman's 80th Anniversary 18-Film Blu-ray Collection for $37 (was $70).

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It's no secret that Xbox Series S isn't as powerful as Xbox Series X and PS5. As such, that created a challenge for EA and Battlefield Studios in bringing Battlefield 6 to Microsoft's console. But, at the same time, technical director Christian Buhl noted supporting Xbox Series S wasn't much different than focusing on different performance targets across PC builds.

IGN interviewed Buhl about Battlefield 6 and asked about the FPS's performance on Xbox Series S. The developer stated that "we don't offer performance and quality as separate options [on Xbox Series S], but it does run very solidly at 60 frames per second at 1080p." That's because it's a "less powerful system," Buhl said.

Basically, "the biggest challenge for us, honestly, was memory," according to Buhl. Xbox Series S has 10GB of system memory compared to 16GB on Xbox Series X (in addition to differing memory speeds). "Yeah, it was a challenge, but we also develop for multiple platform targets on PC," Buhl said. "So, it's not like it's something we didn't know how to do." Notably, last month, Buhl told Eurogamer that many beta players for Battlefield 6 used minimum specs on PC.

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It's been almost six months since Mojang Studios hosted an installment of Minecraft Live, which provides a look ahead at what's coming to Minecraft. Now, the studio has set the next Minecraft Live for September 27 with a teaser trailer that may have some hints about what to expect.

Minecraft Live will stream on Minecraft's official site, as well as the game's YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. The start time will be September 27 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. So far, Mojang has only promised that the episode will feature "the inside scoop on unannounced game drops, insight from our developers, and more."

As Mojang has done in the past, the Minecraft Live stream will be followed by a longer Deep Dig After Show, which will be hosted by Vu Bui. The after show will feature Minecraft developers and guests as they show off the game's upcoming features.

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As part of Sony's newly published Corporate Report for 2025, the company disclosed new information and updates on all of its business units, including the PlayStation division. One part of the report that stands out is Sony re-stating its commitment to live-service games despite some stumbles and issues in recent times.

In the document, Sony said the company "continues to cultivate its live services expertise," citing games like MLB The Show, Helldivers 2, Gran Turismo, and Destiny 2 as examples.

Sony also called out one title that will be important to the company's live-service business going forward: Bungie's Marathon. The game was recently delayed indefinitely and has been caught up in stolen art claims. The document does not mention any other upcoming live-service games, however, including the reportedly troubled Fairgame$.

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Sony has spoken once again about exactly how it is utilizing AI in video game development, which it says allows it to accelerate and streaming the process. The company has already utilized some AI use with Spider-Man 2 and even tested some models using Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy. However, Sony believes AI should support creativity, not replace it, according to its own mission statement about its own AI tool called Enterprise LLM, which helps employees across the company use AI safely.

According to its 2025 corporate report, since 2023, over 50,000 people in 210 different teams have started using this system. Employees are using it not just for chat or writing help, but also by connecting it directly to their daily work tools. So far, Sony has tested more than 300 AI projects, with over 50 now part of regular work routines.

To make sure AI is used safely, Sony is also working closely with teams that focus on legal issues, privacy, and ethics. In the process, clearer rules are being created for how AI should be used, especially to avoid problems like copying music or other content without permission. The company is also using AI to help protect creators' work by building systems that can detect if something has been stolen or used without approval. At the same time, Sony is using AI to make older movies sound better and to improve picture quality on the PS5 with new upscaling tech.

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EA's long-awaited Skate revival is launching this week in early access, but when exactly can you start playing? Developer Full Circle has now published the global launch times so you can hop in precisely when the servers go live on September 16 (or September 17 depending on where you live).

The original Skate came out in 2007, with sequels Skate 2 and Skate 3 arriving in 2009 and 2010, respectively. A mobile game, Skate It, launched in 2008. The franchise went dormant for more than a decade before EA announce a new Skate, simply called Skate, in 2020.

Skate global release times

September 16

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Rematch Elite Edition

$40 | Releases November 14

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EA Sports FC 26 might be the most popular soccer (er, football) game on the horizon, but it's not the only one you can look forward to later this year. After launching digitally earlier this year, the 5v5 online multiplayer soccer game Rematch is getting a physical Elite Edition release on November 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Developed by Slocap, the same studio responsible for Sifu and Absolver, Rematch takes a truly unique approach to the sport, and it's proven to be popular with fans seeking a fun alternative to the EA Sports FC series. Preorders for the PS5 physical Rematch Elite Edition are now available for $40 at Amazon; Xbox and PC physical edition preorders should also be available soon. While there are currently no preorder bonuses, it does come loaded with additional in-game content, which we've detailed below.

Rematch Elite Edition $40 | Releases November 14

The physical Rematch Elite Edition includes a physical copy of the game, plus a bundle of in-game extras. Here's a look at what's included:

• Base game
• Captain Pass Upgrade Ticket (x2)
• Blazon Player Background and Title
• Blazon Buckler Tank Top
• Blazon Pattern for Top and Bottom clothes
• Blazon Jewel Set
• Glitcher Trainers
• Blazon Augmented Reality Cage
• Blazon Cap

As mentioned above, Amazon currently only has preorders available for the PS5 edition, though Xbox and PC physical preorders should be available soon.

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Rematch is also available now in multiple digital versions for PS5, Xbox, and PC via Steam, including a $30 standard edition, $40 Rematch Pro Edition, and a digital version of the Elite Edition for $40. That means that the new physical Elite Edition is $10 than the digital version and includes the same content. However, PC players can snag a discount on all three versions if they grab the game through Fanatical. With Fanatical's discounts, the PC standard edition is just $25.79 (was $30), the Pro Edition is $34.39 (was $40), and the Elite Edition is $43 (was $50). Games purchased from Fanatical are delivered as official Steam keys.

Rematch Deals at Fanatical (Steam)

• Rematch standard edition -- $27.79 ($30)
• Rematch Pro Edition -- $34.39 ($40)
• Rematch Elite Edition -- $43 ($50)

Rematch Elite Edition's fast-paced and arcade-style gameplay differs from other soccer video games, such as EA Sports FC. Only five players field the pitch per team, and there are no fouls, offsides, or out of bounds. In fact, each pitch is enclosed in invisible walls that players can bounce the ball off of, making for a totally unique take on the popular sport. Our Rematch review gave Rematch a 7/10, highlighting its unique skill-based gameplay, satisfying shooting mechanics, and the need for teamwork to win a match. "It's a different kind of football game, yet it's intuitive, and the allure of improving your skill level is captivating," wrote critic Richard Wakeling.

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The era of "simulator" games continues, as Skyhook Games has announced Lawn Mowing Simulator 2--and there is a key change to be aware of right away.

Self-publishing

After Skyhook worked with Curve Games on the successful original game, Skyhook and Curve have parted ways for the sequel. Skyhook will self-publish Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, which means the developer itself takes all the risk--"which is scary"--but also gets "complete ownership of the project and control over the direction we take."

"We're sure that many of you will have a sense that the video games industry is in a tough spot right now, and you're not wrong. There are a lot of games being cancelled and jobs being lost--and in some ways that makes our decision to self-publish even more terrifying," the developer said.

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