Welcome to "Mannequin Mayhem," the craziest shooter you'll play this year! Forget zombies and aliens it's time to blast some seriously creepy mannequins. They're stiff, they're awkward, and they're out to get you. Why? Who cares! Just grab your gun and show these dummies who's boss! These aren't your average enemies. With funky ragdoll physics, every shot sends these mannequins flying in hilarious ways. It's like a physics experiment gone wild! Brace yourself for endless waves of mannequin madness. How long can you last against these relentless dummies? Load up with a variety of guns. Customize your arsenal and discover creative ways to take down wave after wave of these weirdos.

Stanley Kubrick 3-Film 4K Collection

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One of the best 4K Blu-ray box set deals we've seen all year is back in stock at Amazon as part of its Halloween horror movie sale. Stanley Kubrick 3-Film 4K Collection is discounted to only $24.49 for a limited time. Released in 2020 with an $85 MSRP, this superb 7-disc box set collects three of Kubrick's best and most influential movies: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), The Shining (1980), and Full Metal Jacket (1987). With Amazon's deal, you're paying $8.16 per movie. For comparison, you'd spend $51.66 if you purchased the standalone 4K editions of these three classics.

The Kubrick 3-Film Collection has already sold out at least once this week at Amazon, which isn't surprising since the $24.49 price is the best we've seen. Amazon estimates a mid-November delivery window. If you were hoping to watch The Shining on Halloween, you can buy the Kubrick 4K Collection for $25 from Blu-ray retailer Gruv via Amazon. Prime members will still get free shipping, too. Just know that if Amazon's deal disappears again, Gruv's offer is likely to follow.

Stanley Kubrick 3-Film 4K Collection $24.49 (was $85)

The Stanley Kubrick 3-Film Collection is a 7-disc slipcase box set with three 4K UHD Blu-ray discs and four 1080p Blu-rays. Each movie comes with its own case that mirrors the standalone 4K editions of The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Full Metal Jacket.

All of Kubrick's films that have received the 4K treatment are incredible from a technical perspective. If you've never watched 2001: A Space Odyssey in 4K, you're likely to be floored by the updates. It looks so beautiful in 4K that it's extremely hard to believe it was filmed in 1968. This is a native 4K restoration of the original 70mm wide HD film gauge. It has Dolby Vision and HDR10 as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.

2001: A Space Odyssey is by far the most feature-rich film in this box set. Along with the 4K disc, it comes with the standard Blu-ray edition with an optional audio commentary track and a bonus third Blu-ray disc with documentaries, interviews, retrospectives, and other behind-the-scenes content.

Inspired by multiple Arthur C. Clarke short stories, 2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the most influential science fiction films ever made. Clarke and Kubrick co-wrote the screenplay.

Speaking of influential movies, Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's novel The Shining is widely considered one of the greatest horror films ever made. The Shining's 4K UHD restoration is just as impressive as 2001: A Space Odyssey. It boasts Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The bonus Blu-ray disc has four bonus videos, including a 35-minute making-of documentary, and a 26-minute behind-the-scenes look at the set design. It also has a fascinating audio commentary narrated by John Baxter, Kubrick's biographer, and Garrett Brown, the inventor of the Steadicam camera stabilizer used to film The Shining.

Full Metal Jacket, one of the best and most eccentric films about the Vietnam War, is phenomenal on 4K Blu-ray. While it only supports HDR10, not Dolby Vision, it still looks superb, and the DTS-HD surround sound track is fantastic. The Blu-ray bonus disc has roughly 30 minutes of interviews with the cast and an optional audio commentary with several actors and writers.

The three films picked for this box set showcase how Kubrick managed to leap from one genre to another and deliver a movie not quite like anything before it.

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It's worth mentioning that Full Metal Jacket's recent Limited Edition Steelbook is also on sale for its lowest price since launching in April. Outside of the collectible steelbook case, this edition of Full Metal Jacket mirrors the one in the box set. But it's a very cool steelbook case, and it's pretty rare to see a collectible 4K Blu-ray edition of one of Kubrick's best movies for under $20.

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The majority of Kubrick's filmography has been restored in 4K UHD resolution in recent years. The iconic director's final movie, the 1999 drama Eyes Wide Shut, is joining The Criterion Collection on November 25. Available to preorder on 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray, Criterion's restoration of Eyes Wide Shut is the uncut, international edition; Warner Bros. censored some of the sexually explicit scenes for the US theatrical release in order to get an R-rating. Amazon is offering a 30% preorder discount that drops the price of the 4K Blu-ray edition to $35 (was $50).

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In side-by-side comparisons, PlayStation 5 games have tended to have an edge over their Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S counterparts. The Outer Worlds 2, however, flips that script by having a better performance on Xbox than either PS5 or PS5 Pro, according to Digital Foundry.

0n the surface, The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X look very similar, but a closer examination reveals that the former suffers from image breakup, lower resolution, frame rate drops, and screen tearing even in performance mode. Digital Foundry also noted small lighting downgrades in PS5.

As for the PS5 Pro, the report states that it uses Sony's proprietary upscaler, PSSR, which doesn't interact well with The Outer Worlds 2's lumen lighting or RT lighting effects. The report concludes that PS5 Pro's "frame rate dips and more intense encounters are common, and the general run of play is noticeably worse than Series X in the finished game." It goes on to speculate that The Outer Worlds 2 may have utilized some proprietary hardware features in Xbox Series X|S that neither the PS5 nor PS5 Pro have.

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John Carpenter 4K Blu-rays

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Few names are as synonymous with horror cinema as John Carpenter. The prolific filmmaker, composer, and avid gamer is best known for groundbreaking works that defined their genres, whether that be slasher flicks like Halloween, sci-fi horror like The Thing, or action thrillers like Escape From New York and They Live. His movies often mix suspense, creepy special effects, and haunting soundtracks that make them perfect for Halloween season viewing--and if you're thinking of picking a few up, you're in luck. Many of Carpenter's best films are available on 4K Blu-ray from Boutique Blu-ray publishers like Shout Factory and Arrow Video. Even better, several of these are on sale at Amazon--such as the recently released Halloween: Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray that is down to $20 (was $37) or the upcoming In the Mouth of Madness Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray, which is discounted to $35 (was $60) ahead of its October 28 release date. There are dozens of other John Carpenter films available on 4K Blu-ray, so we've rounded them all up into the list below. We've included movies directed by Carpenter, as well as a handful he wrote or composed.

In The Mouth of Madness Limited Edition (4K Blu-ray) $35 (was $60) | Releases October 28

In The Mouth of Madness Limited Edition is the first of two John Carpenter films with new 4K Blu-ray editions launching soon. When a popular horror author goes missing, his publisher hires an investigator to find him. But things quickly become a bit more complicated than expected, as it turns out the author is trapped inside Hobb's End--a fictional location of his own creation. This Limited Edition bundle from Arrow Video is packed with bonus features, plus a brand-new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound support. It also includes several physical collectibles that are exclsuive to this version. Here's what's included:

• Physical collectibles:
  • Reversible sleeve with exclusive artwork
  • Double-sided fold-out poster
  • Collector's book featuring new essays from multiple authors
• Special Features:
  • Audio commentaries
  • 8 Featurettes and Interviews
  • Behind-the-scenes footage

It's worth noting that In the Mouth of Madness: Collector's Edition is also available in a standard edition Blu-ray that's on sale at Amazon for just $18 (was $35). This version is available now and has the same special features, though it lacks the physical collectibles and 4K presentation.

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The other preorder is for the Vampires Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray launching November 4. The film follows master vampire hunter Jack Crow (James Woods) as he tracks down the vampire Jan Valek (Thomas Ian Griffith) and attempts to stop him from finding an artifact that would allow all vampires to walk safely in the sunlight. It's not Carpenter's best-reviewed film, but its bloody action and fun special effects have made it an enduring cult classic. This new version comes with a 4K cut of the film with Dolby Vision and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 support, plus a few extras, including:

• Steelbook case
• Special Features:
  • Audio commentaries
  • 6 Featurettes and Interviews

While this upcoming steelbook is arguably the coolest way to add Vampires to your collection, an existing Vampires 4K Blu-ray is available on Amazon for $24.

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While not his first film, Halloween (1978) is the film that put Carpenter on the map. The horror movie inspired countless slasher flicks and spawned numerous sequels. The first three films--Halloween, Halloween II, and Halloween III: Season of the Witch--are all available in multiple 4K Blu-ray options, including recently launched Limited Edition Steelbooks. The first two are available now at Amazon, while the third film is available to preorder ahead of its launch on October 28. All three cost $45 apiece. These new Steelbook editions are packed with bonus content like audio commentary tracks, interviews with the cast and crew, and behind-the-scenes featurettes.

If you want to save a few dollars, you can also grab Collector's Edition versions of all three movies for between $20 and $28 each. These versions replace the premium steelbook cases with standard 4K Blu-ray packaging with slipcovers.

• Halloween (1978) Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) -- $45
• Halloween: Collector's Edition (4K Blu-ray) -- $20 ($37)
• Halloween II (1981): Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) -- $45
• Halloween II (1981): Collector's Edition (4K Blu-ray) -- $20 ($37)
• Halloween III: Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) -- $45 | Releases October 28
• Halloween III: Collector's Edition (4K Blu-ray) -- $38

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Directed by Carpenter and written by Bill Lancaster, The Thing (1982) adapts the 1938 novella, Who Goes There, by author John W. Campbell Jr. Starring Kurt Russell and Keith David, the film is set at a remote research station in Antarctica, where a team of scientists discovers a strange lifeform frozen in the ice. When it thaws, it begins killing and mimicking the humans in the facility, sending the rest of the group into a paranoid panic while they try to survive. While it was initially a commercial failure, its gripping story and haunting special effects gained it a cult following, and it's now considered one of the best entries in the sci-fi horror genre. This 4K Blu-ray version includes the 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray versions of the film, plus a few bonus features.

• Special Features:
  • Feature commentary with Carpenter and Kurt Russell
  • Outtakes
  • Terror Takes Shape (Featurette)

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The Prince of Darkness Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray includes the 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray versions of the film with support for Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos spatial audio. It also includes a selection of special features and a unique Steelbook case. The film follows physics Professor Howard Birack (Victor Wong) and a group of graduate students after they discover a strange canister tucked away in an abandoned church. Of course, they decide to pop the canister open--accidentally unleashing the evil force lurking within. Now they must race to defeat the ancient horror.

• Special Features:
  • Audio commentaries
  • 5 Featurettes and Interviews
  • Alternate Opening
  • Still Gallery

The standard edition Prince of Darkness 4K Blu-ray is available for $19 (was $35).

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Written, directed, and scored by Carpenter, Ghosts of Mars is a B-movie action horror flick set in a future where humans have terraformed most of Mars. Police Lieutenant Melanie Ballard (Natasha Henstridge) leads an operation to a remote mining facility to apprehend escaped criminal James "Desolation" Williams (Ice Cube), only to discover the facility has succumbed to a supernatural affliction that now threatens the entire planet. The Ghosts of Mars Limited Edition Steelbook includes the 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray versions of the movie, plus a few special features. If you want to save a few bucks, you can also grab thhe Ghosts of Mars: Collector's Edition on 4K Blu-ray is $24 (was $40). It doesn't have a steelbook, but it shares many of the same bonus features.

• Special Features:
  • Audio commentaries
  • 4 Featurettes and Interviews
  • Image Gallery

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Starman is pretty different from Carpenter's other work. Instead of a gory, horror flick, this is a romantic sci-fi adventure. An alien (Jeff Bridges) stranded on Earth meets a widow named Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen), and takes the form of her deceased husband. The pair then journeys to the Barringer Crater in Arizona, where the alien's mothership is scheduled to pick him up, while trying to avoid pursuit by the US army. Despite it being a departure of style for Carpenter, the film still earned favorable reviews.

You can grab the Limited Edition Steelbook version for $38 (was $40), or pick up the film as part of the Columbia Classics 4K Collection (Volume 4), which also includes His Girl Friday, Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, Kramer Vs. Kramer, Sleepless In Seattle, and Punch-Drunk Love.

• Starman Limited Edition Steelbook Special Features:
  • Audio commentary
  • 21 deleted scenes
  • "All I Have to Do Is Dream" music video
  • Making-Of Featurette

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Escape from New York takes place in a world overrun with crime, and the entirety of Manhattan has been converted into a prison. However, when a plane carrying the US president (played by Donald Pleasence) crashes inside its borders, outlaw Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) is tasked with his rescue. To ensure Plissken complies, police commissioner Bob Hauk (Lee van Cleef) plants explosives in Plissken's neck, which are set to detonate after 24 hours. It's a wild concept, but the film is highly regarded for its dystopian vibes, tight pacing, and memorable performances from its cast. It's even cited as a major influence on Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid video game series, including Snake Plissken inspiring the name and appearance of Metal Gear's protagonist, Solid Snake.

Escape From New York is available in two 4K Blu-ray releases--a $26 Limited Edition Steelbook and the Escape From New York Collector's Edition, which is on sale for $20 (was $37). Despite the differences in packaging, both include the same selection of bonus materials.

• Special Features:
  • Audio Commentaries
  • 6 Featurettes and Interviews
  • Deleted scenes
  • Photo galleries

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One of Carpenter's most iconic films, They Live is a sci-fi action-thriller set in a world where aliens mask themselves as humans and are slowly taking control of the planet. However, a random guy named John Nada (Roddy Piper) finds a pair of glasses that reveals the alien impostors, kickstarting his mission to free the planet from its hidden alien overlords.

You can pick up They Live with the Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray for $17.49 (was $35) that includes a selection of bonus features.

• They Live Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray Special Features:
  • Audio commentary with John Carpenter and Roddy Pider
  • 6 Featurettes and Interviews
  • Thrailers & TV Spots
  • Still Gallery

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Not to be confused with The Mist (which is based on a Stephen King book), The Fog is a 1980 horror film starring Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Tom Atkins. It's set in Antonio Bay, a seaside village that's suddenly consumed by a mysterious fog concealing the ghosts of sailors who died in a shipwreck 100 years ago and now seek revenge on the town's citizens.

The Fog Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray comes with the 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray versions of the film, and supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. You also get the special Steelbook case and several special features. It's available for $22 (was $40). A 4K Collectors Edition is also available for $20 (was $37), offering most of the same bonus features but lacking the cool steelbook.

• Special Features:
  • Audio commentaries
  • Intro by John Carpenter
  • 9 Featurettes and Interviews
  • Outtakes
  • Photo Gallery

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While The Fog only sounds like a Stephen King book, John Carpenter's Christine actually is an adaptation of a King story. The film follows high school student Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) after he picks up a 1957 Plymouth to restore--only for the car to come alive and hunt down people in town.

The Christine 35th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray gets you both the 4K UHD and Blu-ray versions of the film on disc, along with a few special features. You can grab it for $19 at Amazon (was $31). It's also available in a standard Blu-ray version for $11.69 (was $20).

• Special Features:
  • Audio commentary
  • 3 Featurettes
  • Deleted Scenes

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In the town of Midwich, six women have mysteriously become pregnant--and when they all give birth at the same time, the town knows something is amiss. The children seem to age remarkably fast, developing a unified intelligence and supernatural abilities that quickly become an existential threat to the town. The Village of the Damned Collector's Edition has both the 4K and standard Blu-ray versions, with support for Dolby Vision HDR and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

• Special Features:
  • Audio commentary
  • 5 Featurettes and Interviews
  • Image Gallery

See at Amazon Halloween Trilogy (Halloween / Halloween Kills / Halloween Ends) (4K Blu-ray) $49.79 (was $80)

While the Halloween series has seen numerous follow-ups and reboots over the years, the Halloween trilogy that premiered between 2018 and 2022--which includes Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends--is a modern revival that ignores everything else in the series except for the Carpenter's 1978 original, and serves as a new set of sequels. While Carptenter did not write or direct the movie, it sees the first movie's star, Jamie Lee Curtis, reprise her role as Corey Cunningham, and offers a new take on the Halloween mythos. If you want to revisit these movies, you can pick up the Halloween Trilogy 4K Blu-ray for $49.79 (was $80). It includes 4K cuts of all three films, plus bonus features like extended and deleted scenes and a gag reel.

While the Halloween Trilogy 4K Blu-ray is the easiest way to grab all three films at once, you can also pick up each movie as standalone 4K Blu-rays:

• Halloween (2018) (4K Blu-ray) -- $15.42
• Halloween Kills (4K Blu-ray) -- $17
• Halloween Ends (4K Blu-ray) -- $19.87 ($34)

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While the above films are all 4K Blu-ray editions, many of John Carpenter's other movies are also available on Blu-ray and DVD. This includes everything from his earliest films like Dark Star and Assault on Precinct 13, to other iconic entries in his catalog like Big Trouble In Little China. Check the links below for even more.

• Assault on Precinct 13: Collector's Edition (Blu-ray) -- $10 ($20)
• Big Trouble in Little China (Blu-ray) -- $10
• Black Moon Rising (Blu-ray) -- $25
• Dark Star (Blu-ray) -- $10
• Elvis (Blu-ray) -- $23 ($28)
• Eyes of Laura Mars: Special Edition (Blu-ray) -- $12.49 ($25)
• Firestarter (Blu-ray) -- $9
• Memoirs of an Invisible Man (Blu-ray) -- $16 ($30)
• Someone's Watching Me (Blu-ray) -- $16 ($30)
• The Ward (Blu-ray) -- $15

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Anyone looking to return to the Olympic Exclusion Zone in the first Pacific Drive story DLC, Whispers in the Woods, are in for a surprise, as the expansion is out right now. In a surprise announcement, developer Ironwood Studios and publisher Kepler Interactive revealed that Whispers in the Woods is now available, and the game has also been ported over to Xbox Series X|S consoles.

The expansion features a brand-new story and content that Ironwood Studios says is roughly a third of the size of the base game, and it includes new anomalies and horrors to discover.

Players can also experiment with several new gameplay systems, such as the Whispering Tide. This is described as a "mysterious force that grows more perilous" the longer you linger in the Whispering Woods, and to survive, you'll need to equip specially attuned parts to your station wagon that can keep it at bay. Artifacts from Altars will also be found in the expansion, and these offer reality-warping powers that affect both the environment and you.

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Talisman: The Magical Quest Game, 5th Edition

$38 (was $60)

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Alliances: $25.75 (was $35) | Nemesis: $35

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Talisman: The Magical Quest Game's 5th Edition is steeply discounted at Amazon. Released last year for $60 to substantial fanfare, the updated version of the classic fantasy dungeon crawler is up for grabs for only $38 right now. The 37% price cut is the best yet, but like many Amazon deals, there's no way of knowing when the price will jump back up. Talisman still regularly sells for its full MSRP, so you shouldn't wait long if you want to embark on a Magical Quest.

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The newest update for the viral Steam game Escape from Duckov is out now, and it discourages players from eating poop.

Up until now, players of the game made by five people that has sold more than 1 million copies could eat poop to restore energy and hydration values. Players can still do that after the new update, but it's less effective to do so. The patch notes state:

"Reduced the Energy and Hydration values provided by Poop."

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Silent Hill f spoilers to follow--read at your own discretion.

Set in the fictional village of Ebisugaoka in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f follows Hinako, a high school-aged girl who is navigating her transition from girlhood to womanhood, defying gender roles and resisting an arranged marriage. As she grapples subconsciously with these struggles, it is revealed in both subtle and overt ways how Hinako has endured psychological and physical abuse in a patriarchal society.

Hinako’s first journal entry discloses her father’s abuse, as she writes “he yells at Mom, throws things around, and even hits us.” On the first run of the game, it takes under five minutes to discover a magazine suggesting women are happiest when submitting to men. For Japanese-speaking people and players familiar with Japanese culture and folklore, there are considerably more clues that enrich the story. As an English-speaking woman living in 2025, I still found myself wholly resonating with Hinako’s experiences and Silent Hill f’s themes of exploring the various manifestations of sexism and abuse.

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Embark Studios recently wrapped up a big Server Slam test for Arc Raiders ahead of its public launch on October 30, and the test was huge. Given that, Embark got a lot of feedback, and the developer has now disclosed some of what's it's working on addressing ahead of release.

The developer said player feedback, along with the team's own internal data, provided "crucial insights" into how Arc Raiders can be improved for launch. Here are the key points, as written by the developer.

• Stability: You helped us quickly identify and resolve stability issues across all platforms during the test. We’ve locked in even more solutions leading up to launch day to ensure a smooth launch experience.
• The Flying ARCs: It turns out their awareness was a bit too high, allowing them to essentially see through trees and bushes. This made their vision unintentionally over-powered, but we’ve adjusted what they can see now, so expect a fairer fight at launch.
• The Dam Tower: We watched many of you bravely, and perhaps a little too easily, access the Dam Control Tower on Dam Battlegrounds. It was fun to watch, but a bit too accessible for a key loot location. That's been fixed to keep the challenge sharp.
• Visual Difference: Some noticed a visual difference between Server Slam and earlier tests on certain hardware. The default settings did change a bit to favor more performance, and we are looking into tuning further to strike the right balance.

Additionally, Embark said feedback from the test gave the studio valuable feedback in terms of bug-fixes and game balance. "Every piece of data and feedback you provided is helping us to make Arc Raiders a better game," the developer said.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 doesn't release until November 14, but Treyarch is already breaking down the content players can expect in the first season. The developer's latest Dev Talk video confirmed seven new multiplayer maps, three zombies maps, new weapons, seasonal events, and more for Season 1 of Black Ops 7.

This new Black Ops 7 Dev Talk video boasts that Season 1 is packed with content across multiplayer and Zombies. "This will be the biggest season we've ever done in franchise history," said senior director of production Yale Miller.

There are seven 6v6 maps confirmed for multiplayer, and this will be a mix of new and remastered maps. The video shows a brief look at Fate, which is a brand-new map inspired by the game's campaign mission called Time and Fate. This features a trippy setting of fractured and floating building pieces from a city in Nicaragua. Other maps briefly shown are Odysseus, which is based on the campaign mission of the same name, and Utopia is a futuristic Guild facility based in Australia. For the season's remasters, Meltdown from Black Ops 2 will return in Season 1 of Black Ops 7.

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During today's DreadXP livestream, a spooky new look at the Paranormal Activity video game was revealed. The gameplay teaser for Paranormal Activity: Threshold showed off a taste of what players can expect, as they find themselves stuck inside a haunted house full of hostile entities and puzzles.

The trailer teased an approach similar to the film franchise, as it was full of found-footage shots and a foreboding sense of dread that the film franchise is known for.

DarkStone Digital--the team behind 2022's The Mortuary Assistant--is working on the game, and it'll feature a Haunt System designed to dynamically alter the types and intensity of scares that players will encounter during their sessions.

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Ganondorf Figma - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

$130 | Releases November 12

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Princess Zelda Figma - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

$130 | Releases January 14

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Good Smile's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Figma figures are available to preorder at Amazon for the first time in many months. The Ganondorf Figma disappeared from Amazon last October, but you can preorder the collectible action figure for $130 ahead of its November 12 launch in the US. The Princess Zelda Figma is also available to preorder for $130. Zelda had been sold out since April, so fans have another opportunity to reserve one before its January 14, 2026 release.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Figma

• Ganondorf Figma -- $130 | November 12
• Zelda Figma -- $130 | January 14
• Link Figma -- $100
• Link Figma DX Edition -- Overpriced

Both figures are sold by Japanese collectible sellers and fulfilled by Amazon US. Since they ship directly from Amazon, the retailer's free 30-day return policy is offered for both figures. Ganondorf preorders originally opened for $97 last summer, so you do have to spend more now if you weren't able to secure a preorder from the jump. The Zelda Figma was briefly sold for $95 last holiday before climbing to $120; Amazon itself was charging this price, so the Zelda markup is only $10.

Based on the prices the now hard-to-find Link Figma figures are selling for on Amazon, it's very likely $130 will soon be viewed as a "low" price. The standard edition Link Figma launched in June for $90, but preorders originally sold for $70. And if you want to buy the Link Figma right now? It's up to $100 from third-party resellers (fulfilled by Amazon). Link's DX Edition with a bunch of extra accessories released in May for $136. Today, the price for the DX Edition from resellers on Amazon is $190 minimum (not fulfilled by Amazon).

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Earlier today, Bethesda Game Studios shared its Fallout Day Broadcast. And while there wasn't a new Fallout game, there were a lot of Fallout-related announcements. Coming up first is the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, which will arrive just in time for the game's 10th anniversary next month.

Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition will feature 150 pieces of Creation Club content, as well as the six official add-ons, and Creations, which will allow console and PC users to find even more content. The Anniversary Edition is dropping on November 10 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and PC. If you already have Fallout 4, the Anniversary Upgrade will be available on all platforms. Game Pass and PlayStation Plus subscribers will also have the option to access the DLC and Creations content. Additionally, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition will be ported to Switch 2 in 2026.

On October 23, the Bethesda Gear Store will be taking preorders for Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Bundle. This package will only be available for PC players, and it will include a code for Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, as well as the following collectibles:

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The upcoming Switch 2 port of Assassin's Creed Shadows hasn't exactly been a well-kept secret. Listings popped up online, and there was a leak earlier this month that suggested the release date would be December 5. It turns out that was just off by three days. Ubisoft and Nintendo have now officially revealed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will hit Switch 2 on December 2, and the news was accompanied by a launch trailer.

Despite some rumors that suggested a $70 price to match the other consoles, Switch 2's Assassin's Creed Shadows will retail for $60. However, it will be on a game-key card unless purchased directly from the eShop as a download. There will also be premium edition for $100 that will only be available digitally.

At launch, the Switch 2 port will have all of the content updates released since the game's debut except for the first DLC expansion, Claws of Awaji. Switch 2 users will have to wait until 2026 for that. However, the Switch 2 version will support cross-platform progression through Ubisoft Connect.

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A new advertisement from Razer is making the rounds on TikTok and proving, yet again, that old-fashioned sexism in gaming is alive and well. Though meant to help promote the tech company's noise cancelling headphones, the ad instead reinforces the stereotype that women--who make up 48% of all gamers, by the way--simply can't stop talking.

Accompanied by the caption "Don't let yapping get in the way of your winning," the ad (first noticed by PC Gamer) depicts a man and woman sitting on a couch together. The man, both holding a controller and wearing a headset, awkwardly shuffles as the woman emphatically speaks to him. After a few moments, he decides to activate the headset's Active Noise Cancellation feature. The woman's voice is drowned out, while the text on the video reads: "Active Noise Cancellation: On, Drama: Off." As of October 23, the advertisement is still up on TikTok.

Considering Razer's history of making cute accessories geared towards female audiences, the advertisement comes as a bit of a shock. Though the ad might not be intentionally sexist, it plays into long-standing gender roles and is extremely dismissive towards the large population of women who also play video games. Coincidentally, a recent study by the Entertainment Software Association found there is a "nearly equal gender split" among video game players.

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A new expansion arrives to Pokemon TCG Pocket on October 29. The big update is called Mega Rising, and this expansion adds powerful Mega Evolved Pokemon to the digital card game.

The Mega Rising expansion features Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Altaria as powerful new Mega Evolution Pokemon ex cards. These Mega Evolved Pokemon will each headline their own booster pack, so players will have plenty of new cards to open. As shown in the video below, these Mega Evolved cards feature some pretty dynamic illustrations to make the Pokemon look like they're jumping off the cards.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is celebrating its first anniversary and the major milestone of hitting over 150 million downloads since its global launch. For this occasion, there will be some new updates to the game. One of the biggest changes is an update to the trades feature, which will allow players to trade even rarer cards than the ones that were previously eligible.

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