Coming off its TMNT and Minecraft collab, Dr. Squatch has a new batch of soap and deodorant this time with a Call of Duty-themed twist. There will be two new fragrances joining the lineup: Ghost Grit and Sarge Soap. They're both available as bar soap or deodorant.

If you buy them in bar form, customers can unlock an exclusive Dr. Squatch calling card in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which is only available through this collab. Ghost Grit contains ghost plant extract and has earthy scents of leather and smokey charcoal, but is still slightly peppery. The Sarge Soap contains field balm (think minty) with fresh scents of Scottish juniper, pine, and moss.

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Dr. Squatch sent GameSpot a sneak peek at the bars, and the mint and pine from the Sarge Soap really comes through loud. Ghost Grit isn't as strong and similar to Squatch's Minecraft Diamond Scrub, which had a more pumice stone scent to it, but still very rugged.

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Upcoming action-RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad may be free-to-play when it launches on mobile devices, but those who want to play on Steam as soon as possible will have to pay.

Developer Netmarble announced the game, which tells an original story within the universe of the popular HBO show, will release in early access on Steam on March 26. Whereas most games that release in early access could potentially be there for months or years, Netmarble says in the game's FAQ it expects Game of Thrones: Kingsroad to be in early access for a "minimum of four weeks," after which it will be free-to-play.

During the early access period not all of the game will be available, though players will be able to explore the Northern regions of Westeros, encounter characters like Jon Snow, visit several major cities, complete various side quests, participate in co-op dungeons, and complete 50 chapters of the main storyline. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad's full free-to-play launch will include more regions to explore, additional co-op dungeons, and more. Netmarble states more regions and challenges will be added post-launch.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Guide (Hardcover)

$40.49 (was $45) | Releases April 8

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Strategy Guide (Paperback)

$27 (was $30) | Available Now

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The Art of Assassin's Creed Shadows (Hardcover)

$30.49 (was $50) | Releases March 25

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The Art of Assassin's Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)

$100

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The paperback edition of the official Assassin's Creed Shadows Strategy Guide launched alongside the game this week for $30. The 400-plus page guidebook received a 10% launch discount at multiple retailers, but it sold out quickly at Amazon. Though you can still place an order at Amazon, the retailer won't offer an estimated delivery date.

To get the Assassin's Creed Shadows Strategy Guide sooner: Head over to Walmart, click "More seller options" on the listing, and choose the option for $26.98 that is shipped and sold by Walmart.

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• AC Shadows Strategy Guide at Amazon -- $27 ($30) | Out of stock but available to order

A hardcover Collector's Edition was originally slated to release on March 20, but it received a slight delay that pushed it back to April 8. If you'd rather wait for the hardcover edition, you can preorder Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Guide for $40.49 (was $45) at Amazon. Alternatively, you can get tips and tricks for Ubisoft's new game for free by checking out GameSpot's Assassin's Creed Shadows Guides Hub.

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Best Buy Tech Fest is in full swing, offering steep discounts on video games, computers, TVs, and more until March 23. We've scoured the catalog to find the best deals, such as a wild price cut on College Football 25 that brings it down to just $10, a 65-Inch LG TV for just $350, and an HP Victus Gaming Laptop equipped with an RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for under $1,000. That's jus a small selection of the deals on offer, so be sure to scroll down to see our favorite deals of the Best Buy Tech Fest in the lists below.

Note that My Best Buy Total and Plus members can save even more on many of these items, so see if signing up makes sense before finalizing your purchase.

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A bunch of games are on sale right now, though the best price cut is for College Football 25. Typically sold for $70, you can get it for just $10 right now. So if you're having trouble dealing with the offseason, it's an easy recommendation. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is also $38 (was $50), while Rise of the Ronin is $40 (was $70). Two premium controllers are seeing nice discounts as well, with markdowns on both the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra and PDP Victrix Pro BFG--the latter of which uses a modular design for added customization options. We've included a few more video game deals below, and you'll find even more at Best Buy.

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Disco Elysium is coming to mobile devices for the first time later this year, and we got exclusive hands (and thumbs) on with the new version of the RPG. This isn't a simple port whatsoever. In fact, GameSpot's Lucy James admits that "it is very different to what I thought it was going to be."

On Instagram, James shows off Disco Elysium running on Android and how the RPG is making the transition to smartphones. The game originally launched on PC in 2019 before coming to other consoles in the years that followed, such as Nintendo Switch in 2021. But with this new port, how you engage with Disco Elysium is different. "It's meant to be played in these shorter bursts, rather than sitting down and really committing to a very dense RPG," said James.

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As for the controls, Disco Elysium is embracing how people use their smartphones. "The way you interact with it is how you interact with your phone," James said. Basically, you're swiping and tapping with your thumb while your smartphone stays in portrait mode. So it looks possible to play through the experience with one hand.

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H.P. Lovecraft's At The Mountains of Madness Deluxe Manga

$25.78 (was $50)

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H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu Manga

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The hauntingly beautiful manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness is on sale for 50% off at Amazon. Dark Horse originally published the lengthy tale in two paperback volumes before reissuing it last July as a premium 600-plus page hardcover not unlike the publisher's Berserk Deluxe Editions. The stunning At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition retails for $50, but manga readers and Lovecraft fans can snag a copy for only $25 for a limited time.

Lovecraft manga adaptations were written and illustrated by Gou Tanabe and translated to English by Zack Davisson. At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition was one of two translations Dark Horse published in 2024. In October, Dark Horse released a paperback edition of Lovecraft's best-known work, The Call of Cthulhu, and you can grab that one for only $15.

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The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Blu-ray

$50 | Releases May 13

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The classic 1971 sci-fi thriller The Andromeda Strain is still heralded as one of the most influential films (and books) in the genre. The adaptation of Michael Crichton's beloved novel blended realistic biological and medical science with fictional concepts, sci-fi visuals, and suspenseful action in new and exciting ways. Soon, you'll be able to revisit the movie with The Andromeda 4K Limited Edition Blu-ray launching on May 13.

Preorders are available for $50 at Amazon--though we wouldn't be surprised to see this price drop ahead of release. And with Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you'll be charged the lowest price offered during the preorder window when your Blu-ray ships.

The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Blu-ray $50 | Releases May 13

The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition features a new 4K restoration of the movie based on the original camera negatives and lossless original audio, with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. A set of bonus art cards and a slipcase are also included, along with a long list of bonus features you'll find outlined below.

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• Audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman
• A New Strain of Science Fiction, an appreciation by critic Kim Newman
• The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding
• A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring an interview with author Michael Crichton
• Cinescript Gallery, highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson Gidding
• Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots
• Image gallery
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing by Peter Tonguette and select archive material
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley

Directed by Robert Wise, The Andromeda Strain is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. The film follows a group of scientists who are called in to examine a government satellite that crashlands just outside a small town in New Mexico, mysteriously killing almost every citizen within minutes. The scientists discover the satellite carried a lethal extraterrestrial virus, dubbed "The Andromeda Strain," and now must find a way to contain and destroy it before it can spread. The film and novel versions are credited with establishing the "techno-thriller" subgenre of science fiction.

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Razer products are often at the top of their class but also tend to be quite expensive, with hefty price tags that reflect their premium nature. However, if you've been eyeing Razer's Seiren V3 Chroma or Seiren V3 Mini microphones, or its premium BlackShark V2 Pro wireless headset, you're in luck, as multiple models are on sale at Amazon. Many of these are limited-time deals, so grab them while you can.

Razer Seiren V3 Chroma Microphone $100 (was $130)

This is the lowest price ever for the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma mic. The Seiren V3 Chroma features a sensitive super-cardioid condenser mic designed to pick up your voice while eliminating background noise (like typing and mouse clicks), a built-in shock absorber and digital gain limiter to reduce distortion, tap controls to quickly mute the mic or adjust its lighting on the fly, and a simple plug-and-play USB design. It is a solid choice for streamers thanks to its native Discord, OBS Studio, and XSplit support without the need for additional drivers. It also benefits from stream- and game-responsive lighting, which can add a pop of color to your broadcasts, and it syncs with Razer Synapse so you can quickly personalize all its settings.

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If you're looking for something smaller and simpler--and even more affordable--the Seiren V3 Mini is also on sale right now. Typically offered for $60, all three colors of the Razer Seiren V3 Mini USB mic are discounted right now. The best deal is for the black model, as it hit its best price ever at $42.90. All three models include many of the same features as the standard Seiren V3, including a super-cardioid condenser microphone, tap-to-mute functionality, and a built-in shock absorber. It does, however, lose out on premium features like RGB lighting.

See at Amazon (Black) See at Amazon (Pink) See at Amazon (White) Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (PlayStation and Xbox models) $150 with coupon code (was $200)

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset was named as the Runner-Up in our best gaming headsets roundup. It features 50mm titanium drivers, a detachable HyperClear Super Wideband microphone, and up to 70 hours of battery life. It's a comfortable headset with soft memory foam earcups (with passive noise isolation), plush padding on its headband, and reinforced steel sliders that allow you to quickly adjust its fit. The PlayStation and Xbox versions of the headset are on sale for $150 (normally $200). Both models also work on PC. Be sure to clip the $10 off coupon on the store page to receive your full discount.

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Publisher Konami and developer Far Out Games have revealed that their delivery simulator game, Deliver At All Costs, will be free on the Epic Games Store at launch.

When Deliver At All Costs launches on May 22, players will have one week to redeem the game for free. After that time period, it will cost $30, just like on other platforms, including PS5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S. Players who wishlist the game on the Epic Games Store will receive a notification for when it becomes available for download.

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FBC: Firebreak is an upcoming co-op shooter from Control and Alan Wake studio Remedy, and the game is currently confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. But could it also come to Nintendo Switch 2? It's too soon to say, but game director Mike Kayatta hasn't ruled it out.

Speaking to Kotaku, Kayatta said, "We are very busy in developing the game for the launch. So we haven't given the Switch 2 any thought at this point, but things can always change in the future."

This question came up after Remedy stated that it wanted to make FBC run well on lower-end PCs and become Steam Deck Verified. The Switch 2's specs remain unknown, but the console is expected to continue the tradition for Nintendo platforms of being relatively underpowered compared to PlayStation and Xbox consoles, along with high-end PCs.

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The Entertainment Software Association has unveiled the Accessible Games Initiative, which aims to help people understand accessibility features available in video games. The US-based effort came about from some of the biggest companies in the industry: Nintendo of America, Sony, Microsoft, Google, EA, and Ubisoft.

The Accessible Games Initiative is kicking off with 24 tags. So far, they're categorized under four different features--auditory, gameplay, input, and visual--and then specified from there. For example, there is a Full Input Remapping tag, meaning the game offers the ability to swap button actions, joystick functionality, and other controls. This differs from the Basic Input Remapping tag, advertising only buttons can be reconfigured. Other official tags include Narrated Menus, Playable With Mouse Only, Color Alternatives, and Large Text. These should start appearing on digital storefronts and product pages in the near future.

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HBO's The Last of Us returns on April 13 for its second season. Season 1 aired more than two years ago, so if you're looking for a refresher, HBO has now released a nice recap video.

The Season 1 recap video runs through all the major events in about five minutes, so it's not an exhaustive or comprehensive look back, but it has all the main bits you need to know and remember. Obviously, the video is full of spoilers--check it out below.

Season 2 debuts Sunday, April 13 on HBO and Max. There are seven episodes in all, compared to nine for Season 1. In other news, The Last of Us Season 1's limited-edition Steelbook version launched this week with a nice discount.

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Spring is finally here (in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway), and with it, there's also a new 2025 edition of Fanatical's Build Your Own Spring Bundle. Like the previous versions of this sales event, you'll be able to choose from a curated list of PC indie games to add to your Steam library. As with Fanatical's other build-your-own bundle deals, the Spring bundle offers a scaling pricing model where the more you spend, the more you save per game. The deal starts at $1 for just one key, but if you add five or more games, you'll pay $0.60 per key, and at 10 or more games, it's just $0.50 per key. If you grab the full 18-game bundle you'll only pay $9.

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There are 18 games on offer, covering a wide range of genres like puzzles, fighting, adventure games, and RPGs--and since they don't have demanding hardware requirements, most of these games work on Steam Deck as well. One notable pick is Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, the Super Smash Bros.-like platform fighting game that pits a roster of Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob Squarepants, Danny Phantom, Powdered Toast Man from Ren and Stimpy, and more against each other. For those of you who would rather settle disputes on the track, there's also Nickleloden Kart Racers, a racing game heavily inspired by Nintendo's Mario Kart series.

Fans of action-adventure games can grab the 2D-sidescrolling Metroidvania Alwa's Awakening and its sequel, Alwa's Legacy. In fact, there are quite a few sidescollers on offer from a range of styles, including the roguelike hack-and-slash Blade Assault, precision platformer We Are Eva, open-world bullet-hell shooter Rocketron, and more. If you're looking for 3D games, there's the brawler Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues, Galdiator RPG Ludus, and gritty survival horror The Beast Inside. That's just a portion of the games available in the Build Your Own Spring 2025 Bundle--check the full lineup listed below, or at Fanatical.

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