The next entry in the award-winning series, Jurassic World Evolution 3 puts you in control of building and running your very own Jurassic World. Help life find a way by synthesising, breeding, and nurturing prehistoric species. Manage each species and allow them to thrive, while helping your dinosaurs raise families and pass their genes onto future generations. Create incredible havens for your dinosaurs to help them flourish, build exciting new attractions to amaze guests, and maintain control when disaster inevitably strikes.

SWAPMEAT is a co-op roguelite third-person shooter where you drop onto a series of increasingly challenging planets and engage in combat with the unfriendly locals, swapping body parts with the alien weirdos you defeat. Attach a wide swath of strange (and usually squishy) heads, legs and torsos to your Meat Scientist suit, gaining powerful abilities to change up your play style on the fly. Loot defeated enemies for fresh meat to top off your HP and fine-tune your arsenal of abilities as you face down the next wave of weirdos.

Lego Marvel Iron Spider-Man Bust (379 Pieces)

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Lego Marvel Iron Man MK4 Bust (436 Pieces)

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Marvel fans can save on both models in Lego's new series of brick-built busts featuring iconic characters and costumes from the MCU. The Iron Man MK4 and Iron Spider-Man Busts are discounted to $48 (was $60) at Amazon and Target. This is the first time either of these Lego Marvel sets have received discounts since launch, and these 20% discounts aren't expected to stick around for long. Amazon is matching Target's deals, and Target's site says October 21 is the last day to save.

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Gift Box Edition

$60 | Releases November 7

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure made the jump from Apple Arcade to PS5, Switch, and PC earlier this year, and soon, the heartwarming adventure is getting a new Nintendo Switch-exclusive physical edition called the Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Gift Box Edition. The bundle is packed with physical collectibles like cards, a poster, and more--plus a copy of the game--all for $60. It launches on November 7, and preorders are available for $60 at Amazon.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Gift Box Edition $60 | Releases November 7

The Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Gift Box Edition includes a copy of Hello Kitty Island Adventures: Deluxe Edition, which has the base game and in-game content like the Deluxe Starter Bundle to level up your friendships faster, the Deluxe Crafting Bundle filled with crafting materials, and the Deluxe Event Bundle and its 300+ seasonal rewards. However, the big selling point is the physical extras. Here's what's included:

• Collector's box
• Tophat's Memories
• 18 collectible cards + 1 premium foil card
• Double-sided poster
• Critter and Fish Guide

That's an impressive lineup of items, especially considering the previously released Deluxe Edition also costs $60.

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The Gift Box Edition isn't the only physical version of Hello Kitty Adventure Island. Sanrio seems to be phasing out the Switch-exclusive Deluxe Edition--it's currently sold out at Amazon, but Walmart has it for $58. Meanwhile, PS5 players can pick up the standard edition of the game for $40.

• Hello Kitty Adventure Island: Deluxe Edition (Switch) -- $58
• Hello Kitty Adventure Island: Standard Edition (PS5, Switch) -- $40

This Gift Box isn't the only thing Hello Kitty fans can look forward to in November. On November 6, a day before the Gift Box arrives, Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party releases for Nintendo Switch. You'll get to gear up as your favorite characters before chasing down the competition in a heated game of Tag. It's listed at just $40, and since it's packed with 70 missions, supports local play, and gives you dozens of ways to customize your character, it looks like a nice companion for Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

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Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2025

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We still have to get through Halloween and Thanksgiving--but for some people, it's never to early to start looking ahead to the holiday season. And to help you count down the remaining days, you'll find the adorable Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2025 available at Amazon for $50. It's loaded with collectible figurines and accessories, giving you a fun new toy to discover every day leading up to Christmas. There's also a spooky Pokemon Halloween Calendar for $35--and it's not too late to check it out.

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The Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2025 features 16 two-inch action figures, plus eight accessories. Several are dressed up for the holidays, such as Pikachu with a Christmas hat, Bulbasaur with garland, and Squirtle with winter gloves and a matching hat. As for the accessories, these are things like a Christmas tree, pastry cabinet, or tiny dining chairs and tables.

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For a holiday calendar that's a bit different, check out the Mega Construx Pokemon Holiday Calendar. This has you building a new Pokemon-inspired item every day, including an adorable Pikachu sporting a Christmas hat. The entire set clocks in at 202 pieces--so it's a great choice for young Pokemon fans or novice builders. Another official Pokemon product, the Pokemon Halloween Calendar 2025, is also available at Amazon. It features 13 days of reveals, including eight two-inch figures, two three-inch figures, a large 4.5-inch figure, and five accessories. Its packaging glows in the dark, too, making it a spooky display piece leading up to Halloween.

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Using Ryu Hayabusa's signature Flying Swallow attack, I leap into a crowd of enemies, slicing a daemon's head off with a clean strike before turning to the rest. As rapid combos transition into powerful Izuna Drops, Guillotine Throws, and charged-up Ultimate Techniques, I deflect and counter incoming attacks, lop off numerous limbs, and spill gallons of blood in the most exhilarating and stylish way imaginable. Co-developed by Team Ninja and Platinum Games, Ninja Gaiden 4 revives the character-action staple by nailing the fundamentals of the series' high-octane combat and then iterating on it in a number of interesting and exciting ways. It feels distinctly like Team Ninja's Ninja Gaiden, but Platinum's DNA is also undeniably present, making for a thrilling sequel that's well worth the decade-long wait.

Set in a near-future Tokyo, the once bustling city now lies deserted, blanketed by a perpetual downpour of miasma caused by the skeletal husk of the Dark Dragon looming over it. Ryu might've defeated the Divine Dragon God before, but peace can't be achieved until this cursed rain is stopped, kicking off a quest to resurrect the Dark Dragon and defeat it once and for all. For the majority of this adventure, you play as a new protagonist named Yakumo, a young ninja from the shadowy Raven Clan. He's stoic and broody, and emotes far more than Ryu ever has, but like the rest of the series, Ninja Gaiden 4 struggles to tell a compelling story.

Yakumo has a team in his ear, adding some texture during moments of downtime as they chat about the state of the world and establish the stakes. This offers a new perspective on the world of ninja clans, but they're a one-dimensional bunch, and the narrative is still relatively light. Yakumo and Ryu are at odds with one another, despite ostensibly sharing the same goal, but this thread is paper-thin, and Ryu's section is disappointingly inconsequential. There are some pacing issues, too, including a stretch where the story grinds to a halt for three chapters as you chase after an interdimensional shark. It's not unexpected, but Ninja Gaiden 4 tells the sort of tale you'll likely forget about once the final credits have rolled.

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Joe Hill - King Sorrow: A Novel (Hardcover)

$26.60 (was $40) | Releases October 21

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One of the best horror writers working today has a new behemoth of a novel just in time for Halloween. King Sorrow, the fifth novel by best-selling author Joe Hill, hits store shelves this week (October 21), and you can get a huge discount at Amazon. The 896-page hardcover is on sale for 34% off, slashing the price to $26.60 (was $40). King Sorrow is a horror-fantasy novel following a group of bookish college friends who mistakenly summon a terrifying dragon. Hill is best known as the creator of Locke & Key, The Black Phone, and NOS4A2--and for following in his father Stephen King's footsteps by becoming a horror writer.

The Kindle ebook edition of King Sorrow is available for $17, while the Audible audiobook is $22 (was $25). But if you want to listen to the ensemble cast of talented performers read Hill's new novel, you're much better off signing up for Audible Premium Plus. New subscribers can get their first three months for $0.99/month. You'll receive an Audible credit each month that can be used to purchase a book of your choice. Even if you aren't eligible for the promotional offer, you can get King Sorrow's audiobook edition for $15 by subscribing to Premium Plus for one month.

Joe Hill - King Sorrow: A Novel (Hardcover) $26.60 (was $40) | Releases October 21

Hill's fourth novel, The Fireman, released in 2016, so fans have been waiting nearly a decade for King Sorrow. The 896-page doorstopper--Hill's longest novel to date--takes place at Rackham College, a fictional university in Maine.

When Arthur Oakes is forced to steal rare books from the college library's exceptional collection, he consults his friend group to find a way to get out of his nightmare (he really loves books). Arthur's buddy suggests summoning a dragon to thwart the drug dealer who is making him steal books. Arthur and five of his friends perform the summoning ritual using an old journal bound in its author's skin. As one would expect, using a skin-bound book to summon an evil entity is a bad idea. Once the eponymous evil is summoned, the group has the unenviable task of choosing a person to sacrifice each year. If they don't, they will be sacrificed.

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In August, Joe Hill's debut short story collection celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special paperback edition. Notably, 20th Century Ghosts includes the short story "The Black Phone," which was adapted into a Blumhouse horror movie starring Ethan Hawke. Black Phone 2 just released in theaters--a Walmart-exclusive 4K Steelbook Edition is up for preorder, too--so it's the perfect time to read the original story and a 14 other great horror stories. The 336-page Anniversary Edition is on sale for only $15 at Amazon and Walmart.

The 20th Century Ghosts Anniversary Edition has an appropriately ghoulish cover with misty blue and magenta cover artwork. You definitely don't own a book with stained page edges that look like this. The edges have a mixture of violet and blue with magenta swirls and neon pink insects crawling around. The Anniversary Edition features a new afterword by Hill and is introduced by author Christopher Golden, who recently co-edited New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand.

Beyond The Black Phone, standout stories include a Dracula follow-up called "Abraham's Boys," a Kafka-esque tale about a boy who becomes a giant insect, and "Pop Art," a moving tale about the friendship between a troubled boy and a boy made of inflatable plastic.

Originally released in 2005 with a very small print run, 20th Century Ghosts was a huge critical success. It won Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Awards. At the time of its publication, Hill's identity as Stephen King's son was unknown to the publishing world and general public. He confirmed his identity in 2007 while promoting his debut novel Heart-Shaped Box.

All told, the 336-page collection features 15 stories, an introduction by author Christopher Golden, and a new afterword by Hill.

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Joe Hill Novels and Story Collections

Joe Hill has written five novels and three story collections.

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The Outer Worlds 2 is launching in early access later this week, and it's going to diverge from some of the standard conventions of action-RPG titles. While Obsidian Entertainment has already established that its six companion characters can't be romanced, the studio has revealed that they can actually turn on the player if you give them enough of a reason.

During an interview with Xbox Expansion Pass (via GamesRadar), game directors Matt Singh and Brandon Adler noted that players' decisions can potentially backfire on them by alienating their companions, who may choose to attack or even attempt to kill the player under the right circumstances.

"One of the things that was really important is, we wanted these characters to feel like they're their own people," Singh said. "They have their own goals, their own motivations, and if the player's aligning with them, that's great. They're going to be there for you. They'll fight alongside you. But if you go against their interests, they're going to have something to say about it. That might break out into a conflict. That might mean they leave you or you have to fight them to the death. But if you do build that relationship with them, they'll be there for you in the end."

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Greek mythology has been around for thousands of years and its traditions have inspired artists working in nearly every medium. What brings me joy is that each writer, visual artist, director--or in the case of Hades 2, a team of game developers--can explore a unique vision of the characters and events they choose to highlight. With the sequel to its popular hack-and-slash roguelite Hades, Supergiant Games explores the worlds of Greek gods from the perspective of Melinoe, the princess of the Underworld.

As the playable protagonist of Hades 2, Melinoe shows players a new side of life in the Underworld. Unlike her brother Zagreus, the young witch didn’t grow up with her family in the main palace. She instead lives in a ramshackle camp on the outskirts of Hades’ domain. The distance between her and her loved ones is palpable, and her only connection to her family is a single drawing enshrined in Melinoe’s make-shift room. The game starts when Melinoe, brooding yet powerful, decides to save her family from the Titan of time, Kronos, and finally close the gap that’s always separated them.

Yet Hades 2 is far from the only modern reinterpretation that hones in on the women of Greek mythology, and Melinoe’s plights soon reminded me of another story that follows a Greek goddess and witch: Madeline Miller's Circe. Published in 2018, this retelling follows the story of the goddess Circe, a witch who was banished to the island of Aeaea by Zeus. If you’ve read The Odyssey, you might know the character as the duplicitous sorceress who transformed Odysseus’ men into pigs. However, Miller’s book gives the reader the chance to imagine the events from her side of the story.

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It's been 13 years since Ryu Hayabusa's last solo adventure in Ninja Gaiden 3, but the legend returns this week in Ninja Gaiden 4 alongside a new hero, Yakumo. To promote the game with a stunt worthy of Ryu himself, Team Ninja community manager Emmanuel "Master" Rodriguez and musician Swae Lee took a ride over Miami in a helicopter while Rodriguez played Ninja Gaiden 4 on a large screen held aloft by another helicopter.

According to Xbox Wire, this stunt set a new Guinness World Record for the largest video game display flown by helicopter. While Rodriguez guided Yakumo through his trials, Lee performed tracks from his record, "Flammable."

The stunt was inspired by Ninja Gaiden 4's story, which takes place among the skyscrapers of Tokyo, which have been expanded upon and raised even higher because the lower city has been ruined by toxic floodwaters. The Ninja Gaiden games have had high-flying action before, but it's going to another level in this sequel.

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Electronic Arts has announced another impending server shutdown. The developer has confirmed that after seven years and 50+ updates, The Sims Mobile will go offline for good on January 20, 2026.

At 1:59 PM UTC that day, the game will no longer be playable at all. There is no offline mode, so the game will be gone for good at this time.

"The Sims Mobile and The Sims community as a whole are full of creativity, kindness, and imagination. You've amazed us with your stories, builds, and Sims. We're proud to have shared this journey with you," the developer said.

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Final Fantasy series composer Nobuo Uematsu has shared his thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence in gaming, saying in an interview that AI has some potential for music in games, but he doesn't plan to use the technology personally.

Speaking to JASRAC Magazine, Uematsu said it's possible AI could help with transitions in game music between sounds, but using generative AI to make new music for games is not something he is interested in pursuing.

"I've never used AI and probably never will. I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself," he said, as reported by Automaton. "When you listen to music, the fun is also in discovering the background of the person who created it, right? AI does not have that kind of background though."

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The existence of a long-rumored remake of Capcom's Resident Evil 0 is now looking even more likely, with a new report corroborating not only that its existence but also new details about the game's cast and story.

As reported by MP1st, the rumored remake of the 2002-prequel is officially being referred to within Capcom as project "Chamber," seemingly a reference to the game's main protagonist Rebecca Chambers. The game has reportedly been in development for several years, with performance-capture work starting sometime in 2024.

That same "Chamber" codename appears on the resume of actor Jon McLaren, known for playing Star Lord in Square Enix's 2021 Guardians of the Galaxy game. His resume lists "Project Chamber" as his most recent video game project, labeling it as an upcoming AAA game in which he plays a lead character. He also lists the project as coming from the motion-capture company Beyond Capture Studios. It's that same motion capture studio that has worked with Capcom on games like Street Fighter 6 and the Resident Evil 4 remake.

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Microsoft hasn't officially unveiled a PS5 port for Starfield, but a new report states that announcement will come next year. The RPG from Bethesda Game Studios has long been rumored for PS5 as more and more Xbox first-party games get ported to Sony's system.

Reliable leaker NateTheHate2 stated on X that Starfield will be revealed for PS5 in 2026 while responding to a question about the port. In August, a report noted that the RPG is set to launch on Sony's system in the spring--possibly alongside a second expansion. In fact, Bethesda seemed to tease the name Terran Armada in a two-year-anniversary video for Starfield back in September.

At the beginning of the year, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer wouldn't rule out Starfield coming to PS5. Then, in March, the Bethesda Creation Kit website even featured a PS5 logo for a Starfield mod at one point.

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