Refurbished PS5 Consoles Will Soon Be Sold By Sony, In Case The PS5 Pro Is Too Expensive For You

Sony will launch its $700 PS5 Pro console later this year, but if that's a little too rich for your blood, it looks like refurbished regular PS5s will be available soon at a more attractive price. A new "Certified Refurbished" section has been added to the PlayStation Direct site, with pricing starting at $350 for a PS5 Digital Edition and $400 for a PS5 with a disc drive.

According to the page (via PushSquare), the PS5 consoles are "as good as new" and each one has been extensively cleaned. Refurbished consoles are typically PS5s that have been returned for a refund for a variety of reasons, thus turning them into pre-owned consoles. There might be some "minor cosmetic imperfections" Sony says on the PS5 listings, but these consoles do come with a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. A shipping date hasn't been revealed yet, but Sony says it will be added soon.

This makes for a more affordable current-gen option, as the price of a PS5 has remained fixed in the US and has increased in other parts of the world. Sony has said that these price increases are related to global economic conditions like the COVID-19 pandemic and several other factors, leading to a console generation where prices have not dropped alongside reduced component costs. The price of DualSense controllers has also risen by $5, almost four years into the life-cycle of the PS5.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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PS5 Pro: Analysts Weigh In On Price, GTA 6 Effect, And More

Coming out of the official reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, there were two common complaints on social media: the lack of a disc drive and the $700 retail price. Now, video game analysts are sharing their opinions about whether gamers are ready to accept the PS5 Pro when it arrives in just under two months.

Ampere Analysis's research director for games, Piers Harding-Rolls, doesn't believe that the price will ultimately deter too many fans from getting a PS5 Pro over the next few years. He also stated that since Microsoft's Xbox Series X doesn't appear to be getting a mid-generation console upgrade of its own, Sony had a free hand to introduce PS5 Pro with the higher price point.

Mat Piscatella, the executive director and video game industry analyst at Circana, wrote on Threads that the PS4 Pro didn't significantly increase the number of total PlayStation 4s that were sold, but it did appeal "to the super enthusiast" and it accounted for 15% of the total dollars that were spent on the system. Harding-Rolls predicts that the PS5 Pro will ultimately reach the same audience, albeit at lower numbers than the PS4 Pro.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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PS5 Pro Preorders Go Live September 26

Preorder PS5 Pro

$700 See list of games with PS5 Pro enhancements

PS5 Pro disc drive

$80 See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at Walmart

The PS5 Pro is real, and it's coming soon. As Sony revealed during a livestream Tuesday morning, the PS5 Pro will offer a bump in horsepower over the current PS5 and PS5 Slim models, making it possible to play PS5 games--and even some PS4 titles--in 4K resolution at 60fps. In other words, the PS5 Pro could make it possible to play games with the visual quality of fidelity mode and the smoothness of performance mode. The enhanced console is set to launch on November 7 for $700--$200 more than the PS5 Slim ($500) and $250 more than the PS5 Slim Digital ($450).

The PS5 Pro is a digital-only console, but it supports the $80 disc drive attachment PlayStation released last year. If you prefer to place your consoles upright, you'll need to buy the optional vertical stand for $30. All told, you could be looking at $820 plus your local tax rate. That's pretty steep for a mid-generation hardware refresh, but if the visual upgrades have already caught your eye, you can preorder the PS5 Pro starting September 26 at PlayStation Direct. Major retailers will begin taking preorders on October 10.

Preorder PS5 Pro



$700



The PS5 Pro features a larger GPU that, according to Sony, allows for 45% faster rendering and support for enhanced visual technology like AI-driven upscaling and advanced ray tracing. Additionally, it comes with a 2TB SSD, which is double the base storage space of the PS5 Slim models. The storage space is fairly significant from a cost standpoint, as adding 1TB to existing PS5 models typically costs around $100--or more if you opt for the latest NVMe SSDs from Samsung or Western Digital.

The console also features a minimal design refresh with wider "racing stripes" on the side panels. It comes packaged with a standard DualSense 5 controller. Additional DualSense controllers cost $75-$80 each, depending on the color, which reflects a $5 price increase that went into effect this week. See list of games with PS5 Pro enhancements

PS5 Pro disc drive



$80



The PS5 Pro's 2TB SSD means it can store more games than launch and Slim PS5 models, but if you plan to play physical games on the PS5 Pro, you're also going to need the PS5 Disc Drive attachment. This $80 add-on launched last holiday for the PS5 Slim Digital, but it's also compatible with the upcoming PS5 Pro. It's available now at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and GameStop, and it's probably wise to grab one ahead of the PS5 Pro's November 7 release date in case they sell out. See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at Walmart


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Fanatical Bundlefest Features Cheap Game Bundles With Bethesda And Capcom Games

Fanatical's latest Bundlefest event kicked off this week, which means there's a slate of new PC gaming bundle deals to look forward to over the coming days. Like previous Bundlefests, Fanatical is adding at least one all-new bundle deal each day from September 9 through 14. This week kicked off with the new Build Your Own Special Editions Bundle Fall 2024 edition on Monday, while the Build Your Own Bento Bundle Bundlefest Edition and the Capcom Dead Rising Bundle went live on Tuesday.

Fanatical Bundlefest September 2024: Quick look

* September 9: Build your Own Special Editions Bundle (Fall 2024)
* September 10: Build Your Own Bento Bundle (Bundlefest Edition), Capcom Dead Rising Bundle
* September 11: TBA
* September 12: TBA
* September 14: TBA




All of the games in these PC game bundles are delivered instantly as Steam keys. The bundles will be available to purchase beyond this week--each Fanatical bundle is typically available for two to three weeks, but the retailer sometimes runs out of keys for popular games.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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NBA 2K25 Is An Incredible Game Hurt By Pay-To-Win Elements

In my years of reviewing NBA 2K games, I've come to appreciate--and even expect--the game to feel like an authentic love letter to basketball in so many ways. This has been a consistent attribute of the series going back over a decade. NBA 2K doesn't just capture the culture of basketball; it helps shape it. No other game--not even Madden, despite the head start gifted to it by simulating Americans' unique obsession with football--offers a total package as immersive and rewarding as NBA 2K. That's why, in addition to my NBA 2K25 review--and so as not to become too bogged down in the ins and outs of it there--I'm also taking a moment to address the unfortunate pay-to-win economy still infecting what is otherwise the perennial sports game of the year.

If you don't play NBA 2K, you may be unfamiliar with its woes in this regard, and if you do play it, you may have normalized it to the point that you no longer see it as a concern. Unlike other sports games in which the focal point is often either the team-centric Franchise-style mode or the fantasy-card-collecting loot-box mode, Visual Concepts has built up its MyCareer mode and its social MMO hub, The City, to offer a compelling--and somehow, after all these years, still-unrivaled--tandem attraction in the sports gaming world.

Players create a character and decide on a build like in an RPG, which determines how their player will perform on the court. From there, they can follow a narrative-driven story mode, join an NBA team and play out many seasons of their career, and, best of all, jump into the game's thriving community in The City. The shared social space that offers an impressive range of things to do, like limited-time events, pick-up games on streetball-style courts, competitive 5v5 games with dedicated groups of teammates, and so much more. This year, they can even race go-karts.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Pokemon Go Dynamax Guide: Max Battles, How To Get Max Particles, And More

One of the biggest new features in Pokemon Go's Max Out season is Dynamaxing--a phenomenon first introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Dynamaxing supersizes a Pokemon to gigantic proportions, giving them a power boost and access to some unique moves to use during battle.

Like other features from the mainline Pokemon series, Dynamaxing works a little differently in Pokemon Go than it does in Sword and Shield, so here's a rundown on how to earn Max Particles and Dynamax your Pokemon.

Which Pokemon can Dynamax?



While any Pokemon is capable of Dynamaxing in Pokemon Sword and Shield, only select monsters can do so in Pokemon Go.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Save $94 On 12 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Compared To New Price

The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate goes up to $20 per month on September 12, but you can sign up or add to your existing subscription for a huge discount right now. Amazon-owned retailer Woot has brought back one of its popular deals on three-month subscriptions. For the next three days--or until Woot sells out--you can get three months of Game Pass Ultimate for $36.49, which breaks down to $12.16 per month--substantially less than the $20 price that goes into effect this Thursday. Get deal at Woot

One-month codes are also available at Woot, though these are more expensive at $13.79 each. Though there's technically a limit on the number of codes you can buy, we highly doubt you want 24 three-month codes. You may want more than one, though. You can stack Game Pass Ultimate for up to 36 months. This means you could buy and redeem up to 12 three-month codes.

The more you stack, the more you save overall. For instance, one year of Game Pass Ultimate will cost $240 directly from Microsoft, billed monthly, starting September 12. With Woot's deal, you can get a full year for $146. Across 36 months, Game Pass Ultimate's full price will be $720 under the new rate. Woot's deal drops the price to $438--that's a pretty awesome deal.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Call Of Duty's Latest BlackCell Operator Is A Three-Headed, Throat-Ripping Monster Version Of Ghost

Activision has revealed Season 6 for Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile, and like with past seasons, this one also has a new BlackCell DLC offering. The headliner of the latest BlackCell bundle is an operator named "Alone," who is something of a monster.

Alone is described as a "three-headed zombified mutation" of the character Ghost, and as you can see in the image below, the character certainly lives up to that grisly description. It's a fitting and timely operator, as Season 6 also coincides with the return of Call of Duty's annual Halloween-themed Haunting event that brings all manner of spooky elements to the game like Michael Myers.Season 6's BlackCell DLC has been revealed

Pricing was not disclosed in Activision's blog post, but previous BlackCell bundles sold for $30, and it's expected that will be the price for this one as well.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Diablo 4 Player Does So Much Damage The Game Just Gave Up

One Diablo 4 content creator has done the maximum amount of damage possible in Blizzard's ARPG, dealing 333 undecillion damage as a Whirlwind Barbarian, after which the game gives up and simply starts displaying an infinity symbol.

The honor of obtaining such an achievement goes to Rob2628, who has a long history of pushing Diablo 4 to its limits. This particular feat of strength happened on Diablo 4's current test server, where Blizzard is testing out the game's numerous patch 2.0 changes that will launch alongside its upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion.

Funnily enough, part of the 2.0 update is tailored around reducing player levels and scaling down many of the numbers in the game to make them more readable. As Rob2628 has shown, that doesn't look to be going exactly to plan, though they are quick to point out that the absurdly high damage numbers they achieved seem to be thanks to a bug--one that will almost certainly be fixed prior to the 2.0 update's official release.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Concord Now Being Removed From PSN Accounts

Sony's ill-fated multiplayer shooter Concord has been removed from sale and had its servers shut down, while players across PS5 and PC are receiving refunds. Now, Concord content is being removed from consoles that had it installed.

Players who bought the digital version of Concord from the PlayStation Store are now being notified that Sony has deleted the game from their console. A message prompt reads, "Thank you for being a valued PlayStation customer. Live services for Concord went offline on [September 9, 2024). The game is no playable and as a result, we have removed this content from your account."

TheGamer reports that physical copies of Concord continue to allow players to boot the game to the title screen, but players cannot progress further. For digital copies, though, it seems PlayStation is simply wiping the game entirely.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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PlayStation Technical Presentation: How To Watch, Start Times, And What To Expect

Sony will livestream a "technical presentation" today, and while the company hasn't confirmed it, it sure sounds like this could be the first look at the PS5 Pro console. Hosted by PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny, here's when and where you can tune in for the presentation.

Start time



The presentation will be livestreamed today, September 10, from the following times:

* 8 AM PT
* 11 AM ET
* 4 PM BST
* 12 AM JST (September 11)
* 1 AM AEST (September 11)




How to watch



The livesttream will be broadcast in English on the PlayStation YouTube channel, and you can also catch it above in the embedded live video through GameSpot's YouTube channel:Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Robert Pattinson Is Not In HBO's The Penguin, But It Was Considered

HBO's The Penguin is set in the universe of director Matt Reeves' The Batman, and many wondered if Robert Pattinson might appear in the TV show as Batman or Bruce Wayne. But he won't.

Reeves, who is an executive producer on the TV show, told Total Film that he sees himself as a "point-of-view filmmaker," and that didn't leave room for Batman or Bruce Wayne to appear in the show. At least not physically.

Batman does exist in the world, and the show is set against the backdrop of the events of what happened in the 2022 film The Batman, so his "presence" is felt, but Batman does not appear--nor does Paul Dano's Riddler.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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A Minecraft Movie Trailer Gets Animated Remake

If there was ever a video game adaptation that seemed to scream for an animated version, it's Minecraft. The signature squared look of Minecraft's world and its characters is difficult to pull off in live-action, but the upcoming film, A Minecraft Movie, is doing just that. However, a trio of Minecraft fans decided that they could improve upon the recently released trailer by remaking it with animation.

what if it was animated
https://t.co/ZSCCIRWWx0 pic.twitter.com/5tflziDatS — Alumio (@Alumio_) September 8, 2024

The video above was made by users who go by Alumio, Maraylin, and Comic Cyrus. As Alumio explained on his YouTube page, they didn't like the trailer for the movie and that's why they decided to improve upon it. For the most part, they did a very good job with it, and the trailer looks like it was recorded in Minecraft itself. The one area where the recreation comes up short is conveying the emotions of the human characters. And that is kind of the key to getting viewers to buy into them.

So far, what we know about the movie is that four ordinary people--as played by a very un-Aquaman-like Jason Momoa, Wednesday breakout co-star Emma Myers, Peacemaker's Danielle Brooks, and Sebastian Hansen--have found themselves transported into the world of Minecraft where anything is possible. Jack Black plays their guide, Steve, who has mastered the art of crafting. And somehow, he'll help them get home.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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PS5 Controllers Are Now More Expensive

Sony is raising prices again, this time hiking the cost of standard PS5 DualSense controllers by $5. Effective now, the PS5 black and white standard DualSense controllers start at $75 (up from $70), while all the rest jumped from $75 to $80. The DualSense Edge is unaffected and still goes for $200.

Sony made no official announcement about the DualSense price hike, but it seems to have gone into effect recently. Wario64 was among the first to spot the price increase, which is in effect at Sony's own PlayStation Direct store and a variety of retailers, including Best Buy. As usual, there are always deals to be had, as Antonline via Amazon still has the standard black and white controllers for $70, but there is no telling how long those prices will last.

The price hike on DualSense controllers comes not long after Sony raised PS5 prices in Japan and other parts of the world (but not the US).Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Andrew Garfield Responds To Rumor He's In Spider-Man 4

Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield has responded to a rumor that he's coming back to play Spider-Man in the next Spider-Man movie from Sony Pictures and Marvel.

Speaking to IndieWire, Garfield didn't straight-up say no. Instead, he danced around the subject just as he did years ago when he was asked again and again if he would be in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Of course, Garfield did end up being in No Way Home, alongside Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland. For the next Spider-Man movie, Garfield said people should question what they read on the internet.

"I mean, like the internet is a big place," Garfield said. "I think there's a lot of people who will just say anything to get clicks. So you might have been duped, I'm afraid."Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Artist To Rockstar After $7,500 Offer To Use Their Song In GTA 6 -- "Go F**k Yourself"

An English artist has reacted to a purported offer from Rockstar Games to include his band Heaven 17's 1983 song "Temptation" in Grand Theft Auto VI, saying the offer of $7,500 was "extremely low."

Martyn Ware, 68, said on social media that he was recently contacted by his team to discuss an offer from Rockstar Games about the possibility of putting "Temptation" in GTA VI. Ware said he was "naturally excited about the immense wealth that was about to head my way," that is, until he saw the actual offer: $7,500.

Ware said this amount would have covered "a buyout of any future royalties from the game--forever." Ware went on to (incorrectly) state that GTA VI has already grossed $8.6 billion and that he believes he was low-balled because having the song in GTA VI could generate "exposure" for the song.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Silent Hill 2 Stream Reveals How Reboot Has Changed The Town

In September 2001, the original Silent Hill 2 set a new standard for the survival-horror genre in the PlayStation 2 era. Later this month, Konami's classic game is getting a remake from Bloober Team that is giving Silent Hill 2 a modern flourish. Now, an extended stream from 2BRO has revealed more of the changes in store for players as they explore the town of Silent Hill.

The first 13 minutes of the stream serve as a reminder for how far games have come in the last 23 years by playing through the opening parts of the original Silent Hill 2. That game needed a loading screen just to bring its main character, James Sunderland, into a partially fenced-off area. The modern version of Silent Hill 2 appears to be a more seamless experience, and less reliant on fog to cover up its shortcomings.

At the beginning of the reboot, the tunnel to Silent Hill has been completely sealed off. That's why it takes James close to 20 minutes of gameplay to find his way to the town by going off the trail. James still encounters a young woman named Angela Orosco in a cemetery on the outskirts of town, but he doesn't run into any other main characters in this stream.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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These Budget-Friendly 3D Pixel Art Frames Recreate Moments From Gaming History

Who needs to visit the Louvre when you can create your very own art gallery at home? With these eye-catching pixel art frames from Level Up Labs, you can bring some of the most iconic moments of gaming to your home and office, decorating your space with retro classics like Castlevania, Contra, and Street Fighter 2. See all Pixel Frames at Amazon



These are nicely sized and affordable pieces of art designed to create a 3D effect, as the foreground, middle-ground, and background are layered and distanced to add depth to their shadowbox designs. Each piece is constructed in a wooden frame with a plexiglass cover and built-in wall mount, so you can easily display them right out of the box. These are all officially licensed pieces as well, adding to their overall quality.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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One Of The Best Modern Fantasy Novels Is Getting A Gorgeous Anniversary Edition

Susanna Clarke's genre-bending debut novel Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell was a literary sensation in 2004. It garnered many rave reviews and spent three months on the New York Times Best Seller list while nabbing a litany of nominations for coveted awards. It would go on to win the Hugo Award for Best Novel--the most prestigious award in science fiction and fantasy--as well as the World Fantasy Award and Locus Award. It's a big book with big ideas, and there hasn't really been anything quite like it since.

If you haven't read it or if you're looking for an excuse to dive back in, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is getting a 20th Anniversary Edition with gorgeous new cover art. The new hardcover edition will be published by Bloomsbury on October 22 and is available to preorder now at Amazon for a 17% discount, dropping the price from $31 to $25.61.

Long-time fans of Clarke's debut novel will also be happy to learn that the 20th Anniversary Edition will be published the same day as an illustrated short story set inside the same world as the book. The Wood at Midwinter is available to preorder in hardcover and Kindle ebook formats. Plus, a new paperback edition of The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories, a 2006 short story collection set in the same world, will release October 22, too. Yes, Bloomsbury is really celebrating this anniversary.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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How To Make A Banner In Minecraft

One of the easiest items to customize in Minecraft is the banner, which can be recolored and patterned to your liking. Banners are also used in a couple of different recipes, so knowing how to make one is going to be quite useful as you progress. To see how to craft a banner in Minecraft, check out the guide below.

Making Banners in Minecraft



Banners only require two main ingredients to craft, but you need a different ingredient depending on what color you want to make your banner. You'll also need several of one ingredient, so you might not make too many banners in one go. You can see the full crafting recipe for a banner below:

* At a crafting table, place six colored wool blocks across the top two rows.
* Then, place a single stick in the bottom middle box to make a banner that correlates to whatever colored wool you placed in the table.


The crafting recipe for a banner in Minecraft

Obviously, the biggest hurdle to making a banner in Minecraft is getting the required number of wool blocks. To make things easier, though, you can get six pieces of regular wool, which are received from killing sheep, and then dying them to whatever color you need. We went over how to make dye in a previous guide, but you need some specific materials that match the color of whatever dye you're trying to make. With your dye, you can then head into a crafting table, dye your wool blocks, and use the wool blocks to make a colored banner.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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The Best Dragon Age Book Deals Available Ahead Of Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard arrives for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 31, but if you're interested in diving deeper into the lore of Dragon Age ahead of the new game's arrival, you'll want to step away from your TV and get your nose into a book. Luckily, there's a variety of comics, encyclopedias, and novels set in the Dragon Age universe that can teach you more about iconic characters, locations, and storylines from the fantasy RPG series. Even better, many of the books are discounted right now ahead of The Veilguard's release, including some preorders for all-new titles. We've rounded up all the Dragon Age books available below.

Preorder Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Standard Edition

$70 $10 gift card bonus at Best Buy Preorder at Amazon (PS5) Preorder at Amazon (Xbox)

Preorder Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Deluxe Edition

$90 $10 gift card bonus at Best Buy Preorder at Amazon (PS5) Preorder at Amazon (Xbox)

If you haven't yet reserved a copy of the game on PC or console, check out our Dragon Age: The Veilguard preorder guide. Along with standard and deluxe versions, there's an exclusive collector's edition packed with collectible goodies.

Dragon Age Comics and Graphic Novels



Dragon Age has seen numerous comic adaptations and spinoffs over the years. If you want a preview of what The Veilguard's storyline will bring, you'll want to check out Dragon Age: The Missing. The 88-page graphic novel serves as a prequel to The Veilguard that bridges the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Veilguard. It follows Varric Tethras and Lace Harding, who have appeared in previous games and will return for The Veilguard.

For more adventures that fill out the overarching Dragon Age storyline, there's Dragon Age: The First Five Graphic Novels. This 400-page omnibus collects the Dragon Age: The Silent Grove, Those Who Speak, Until We Sleep, Magekiller, and Knight Errant comic runs into one large paperback volume.

There are plenty of other Dragon Age comics and graphic novels to check out, which should keep you busy for quite some time.

* Dragon Age: The Missing (Paperback) -- $20
* Dragon Age: The First Five Graphic Novels Omnibus (Paperback) -- $23 ($30)
* Dragon Age: Wraiths of Tevinter Omnibus (Hardcover) -- $30 ($40)
* Dragon Age Vol. 1: The Silent Grove (Hardcover) -- $25.47
* Dragon Age Vol. 2: Those Who Speak (Hardcover) -- $18


Buy Dragon Age: The Missing Buy Dragon Age: First Five Graphic Novels Buy Dragon Age: Wraiths of Tevinter

The Art of Dragon Age: The Veilguard



The Art of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a 256-page artbook full of concept art, promotional illustrations, and information on Veilguard's new characters, locations, creatures, and more. The book launches on November 5 and will be available in standard and deluxe editions. The standard edition will cost $50, while the deluxe edition is on sale for $90 (was $100) and comes with some extra flourishes, including:

* A foil-stamped slipcase and unique cover art
* Gilded pages
* A ribbon book marker
* Two lithographic art prints with display portfolio




Both editions are available for preorder at Amazon. Preorder at Amazon (Deluxe Edition) Preorder at Amazon (Standard Edition)

Dragon Age Art Books and Encyclopedias



For an even deeper dive into the minutiae of Dragon Age lore, The World of Thedas Box Set is hard to beat. The nearly 500-page collection spans two hardcover books and discusses the game's history all the way through Inquisition. You can buy both volumes individually, but this $36 bundle is around half the price of purchasing them separately.

Other deals include The Art of Dragon Age: Inquisition for $27.49 (was $50) and Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook for $25.54 (was $35). Buy The World of Thedas Box Set Buy The Official Cookbook Buy The Art of Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age Novels



There are a surprising number of Dragon Age novels, and you can check out the first five paperbacks with the Dragon Age: 5-Book Collection box set for just $43 (was $145). These expansive stories follow a variety of characters--starting with Maric, the leader of a rebel army who is trying to avenge his mother's death and bring peace to the land. Here's a look at the five books in this bundle:

* Dragon Age: Stolen Throne
* Calling
* Asunder
* Masked Empire
* Last Flight




Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights is another good choice for long-time fans. This 507-page anthology features 15 short stories set in the Dragon Age universe, covering everything from the Grey Wardens and Mortalitasi necromancers to Dalish elves and Antivan Crow assassins. Buy Dragon Age: 5-Book Collection Buy Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights

Dragon Age RPG Core Rulebook



$54 (was $60)





Embark on your own quests with the Dragon Age RPG Core Rulebook. This hardcover book gives you all the information you need to create characters, plan adventures, and run your very own campaigns. It also includes tips for new players and game masters, ensuring even TTRPG newbies can have fun with the pen-and-paper action. Buy at Amazon

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The Shining Compendium Box Set Is A Staggeringly Ambitious Examination Of Kubrick's Horror Classic

Preorder Stanley Kubrick's The Shining 2-Volume Compendium

$76 (was $125) Preorder at Amazon

Almost 45 years ago, Stanley Kubrick revolutionized the horror genre with his adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining, and soon fans will be able to dive deep into the iconic horror film's decades-spanning influence and infamous production with a new two-book compendium from luxury art book publisher Taschen. Simply titled Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, the compendium spans nearly 1,400 pages and is packed with writings from some of Hollywood's biggest directors, behind-the-scenes details on the film's production, and more. It's set to release on November 26, and preorders are available now for $50 off at Amazon.

Preorder Stanley Kubrick's The Shining 2-Volume Compendium



$76 (was $125)



This massive 1,396-page, two-volume set is edited by Lee Unkrich, the Oscar-winning director of Pixar films Toy Story 3 and Coco, and co-director of Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Nemo.

The first book in the collection features written reflections on the film and its importance by author J.W. Rinzler with a foreword by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg. You'll also find insights from cast and crew members based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with the cast and crew.

The second book is a photo album featuring hundreds of photographs, concept art, letters, in-depth looks at deleted scenes, and never-before-seen production documents from Kubrick's personal collection.

Both books are designed by M/M Paris to evoke the look and feel of The Shining's set design and art direction.

Stanley Kubrick's The Shining compendium originally launched in 2023 as an exclusive collector's box set limited to just 1,000 copies for $2,500--it still sold out quickly with that price. The upcoming retail version has been reformatted to fit into a slimmer (but still enormous) two-volume set with an eye-catching slipcase cover. It carries a list price of $125, but you can preorder it for only $76 at Amazon right now.

With Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you won't be charged until your order ships and you'll automatically get the lowest price the retailer offers ahead of launch. That said, this discount is already substantial for book set like this, and we wouldn't be surprised to see the price go up instead of down.

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Here's a closer look at this new version of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining compendium.Gallery

Taschen's new compendium isn't the first book about Kubrick from the publisher. For a broader look at the filmmaker's storied career, The Stanley Kubrick Archives is essentially reading. Two hardcover versions of this incredible compendium are available. A compact, budget-friendly edition with 861 pages is discounted to $15 (was $25) at Amazon. The premium version of The Stanley Kubrick Archives is a wide coffee table-style book with 544 pages. It contains the same content, but the images and text are larger. You can buy the high-end edition of The Stanley Kubrick Archives for $58 (was $100) at Amazon.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions - Best Brooms For Each Position

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions has finally delivered fans of the Wizarding World a proper Quidditch sports game, and so it only makes sense that broom customization will be a major factor in the experience. Ideally, you'll be spending the entirety of every Quidditch match on one, after all. But every broom that's available to choose from has its pros and cons--there's no one-size-fits-all choice to be made here. To pick the best broom in Quidditch Champions for you, you'll have to figure out what works best for your style of play and the positions that your characters are playing.

Best Broom in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions



When you first get started with Quidditch Champions, you'll have three brooms by default: the Shooting Star, the Cleansweep, and the Comet. There are currently seven others available to unlock by various means, like completing challenges or buying the deluxe edition or progressing through the seasonal rewards. But you don't need to sweat those unlocks--the basic brooms have better stats, at least to begin with, so you don't need any of those others if you're just concerned with effectiveness.

Brooms have three main stat categories--speed, durability and agility--and each of the three basic brooms is good in two of those categories and poor in the third. The Comet has high agility and high durability but low speed. The Cleansweep has high agility and high speed but low durability. The Shooting Star has high speed and high durability but low agility. You can upgrade them using Moonstones, one of the game's three main currencies, but there's an opportunity cost involved in doing so because you upgrade each broom separately--if you blow all your Moonstones on Shooting Star, you won't have anything to upgrade your Comet.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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The Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Comic Omnibuses Are Up To 50% Off At Amazon

Treehouse of Horror has become a long-standing tradition across the long history of The Simpsons, but some of the best horror-comedy tales starring Springfield's favorite family haven't been seen on TV. The Simpsons comic books have done a great job capturing the nightmarish energy of these special episodes, and you can read through them yourself with these discounted omnibus editions. Amazon has discounted these chunky hardcover collections of stories, dropping the price on these "Ominous Omnibus" editions by a perfectly cromulent number.

* The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 1 -- $20.58 ($40)
* The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 2 -- $26 ($40)
* The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 3 -- $40 ($45)




The discount on Volume 3 isn't nearly as substantial because it was published in August, just in time for spooky season. Each hardcover omnibus is over 400 pages in size, so you're getting a lot of reading material here, and many of the stories were created by some of the best talent in the comic book industry, like Sergio Aragones, Michael Allred, and Kyle Baker.Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus editions

If you're a big fan of Treehouse of Horror episodes, one other collectible you have to get is this replica of the Killer Krusty Doll. First appearing in Treehouse of Horror 3, you might remember the doll for its repeated attempts to murder Homer, before it was finally fixed. This replica looks just like the original homicidal collectible, and it even features a pull string if you want to hear him talk. A word of warning: the doll is set to "Evil" so you'll want to flick the switch back to "Good" before you pop some batteries in.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Trigun Stampede Limited Edition Releases Next Week, And Preorders Are Steeply Discounted

Compared to its western counterparts, anime that has been CG-animated regularly pales in comparison. Trigun Stampede is one of the rare exceptions to that rule, and at long last, this masterpiece of cutting-edge animation is headed to Blu-ray. Preorders are now live for regular and limited edition sets. Trigun Stampede puts a new spin on the sci-fi western manga series that is well-worth watching, and the limited edition release, shown below, looks fantastic. Both versions are available to preorder now at Amazon ahead of Trigun Stampede's September 10 release, which happens to be the same day Trigun's Deluxe Edition manga arrives--and you can save on your preorder for that massive 704-page collection at Amazon, too.
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Trigun Stampede on Blu-ray

Trigun Stampede: Deluxe Edition Blu-ray

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* Trigun Stampede Complete Series - Limited Edition Blu-ray -- $63 ($90)
* Trigun Stampede Complete Series - Standard Edition Blu-ray -- $49 ($70)




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Save Big On Trigun Deluxe Edition Manga Ahead Of Next Week's Release

Trigun was one of the big manga and anime series of the '90s, and a few decades later, you can relive the adventures of Vash the Stampede in a beautifully oversized collection of the original comics. Collected for the first time in its original oversized page format, the Trigun Deluxe Edition contains the original two volumes of author Yasuhiro’s Nightow’s manga and is over 700 pages in size. It releases next week on September 10 alongside the Blu-ray release of Trigun Stampede. You can save big on your preorder at Amazon. Preorder Trigun Deluxe Edition
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Trigun Manga Collections

Trigun Deluxe Edition

* Trigun Deluxe Edition -- $37.70 ($50) | Releases September 10
* Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 -- $45 ($50) | Releases October 8
* Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 -- $45 ($50) | Releases November 12
* Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition Vol. 3 -- $45 ($50) | Releases December 10




Trigun Stampede Complete Series Anime



* Trigun Stampede Complete Series - Limited Edition Blu-ray -- $63 ($90) | Releases September 10
* Trigun Stampede Complete Series - Standard Edition Blu-ray -- $49 ($70) | Releases September 10




More Trigun Anime



* Trigun: The Complete Series (DVD) -- $26 ($40)
* Trigun: Badlands Rumble (Blu-ray) -- $19.49 ($25)
* Stream Trigun Stampede on Prime Video




If you've never read or watched Trigun, you're in for a treat. A sci-fi western set on the desert planet of Gunsmoke, Trigun follows Vash the Stampede, a pacifist with uncanny marksmanship skills and the ability to destroy entire cities with a single blast if he ever uses his Angel Arm weapon. With a $60 billion bounty on his head, Vash regularly runs into trouble when trigger-happy bandits try to capture him.

This new collected edition also features a faux-leather cover with foil stamping and burnishing, making them look and feel more luxurious than your typical pocket-sized paperback manga book. It'll be released on September 10 and is priced at $50, but you can get it for $37.70 from Amazon.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Grab Baldur's Gate 3 From GOG For The Lowest Price Yet

Baldur's Gate 3 came out of early access in 2023 and blew a lot of minds--it earned GameSpot's GOTY award--and even a year later, it's tough to get it at a reduced price. If you've been holding out for a sale, now might be the time to strike: GOG is offering Baldur's Gate 3 for $48, the lowest price yet for the acclaimed RPG. Yup, Baldur's Gate 3's price has behaved more like a Nintendo game than most AAA releases. The 20% discount is only available until September 9 as part of a weekend sale on Larian games. See at GOG



An isometric, turn-based RPG, Baldur's Gate 3 puts you in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons. The game is particularly impressive because of the huge amount of choice it often presents you with. You can do some pretty wild stuff with your party of heroes based on the route you decide to take through the game and how you build your character. And famously, you get a whole lot of romance options, including a character in bear form.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Sony Shares Its Plans For PlayStation's 30th Anniversary

On December 3, 1994, Sony launched the original PlayStation in Japan and changed the video game industry forever. American gamers didn't get their hands on the PS until September 9, 1995, but Sony's not going to make us wait another year to start the celebration of PlayStation's 30th anniversary. And the first plans for that year-long party have been revealed.

From October to the end of January, Sony Music will release classic PlayStation game scores on Spotify and digital music storefronts. The confirmed titles include God of War, God of War II, God of War: Chains of Sparta, Twisted Metal, Starhawk, and Unit 13. ​

A free trial version of Gran Turismo 7 called My First GT will also be released. Sony hasn't set a date for the trial yet, but it will be released this holiday season for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users with some of the fan-favorite cars, tracks, and more from Gran Turismo 7.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Oz Claims Gotham City In The Penguin's New Promo

Among Batman villains, The Penguin isn't necessarily the most dangerous or the strongest adversary that the Dark Knight has ever faced. But Oswald "Oz" Cobblepott should never be underestimated, because his intellect and his ruthless streak have taken him pretty far in the criminal underworld. And in the latest promo for HBO's The Penguin, Oz is ready to declare himself the new Kingpin of Gotham City.

Colin Farrell is reprising his role from The Batman, but for this series, Oswald's last name has been shortened to Cobb. The show takes place roughly a week after the film, which left Carmine Falcone dead and the criminal underworld in disarray. That gives Oz the perfect opportunity to fill the power vacuum left behind by his late boss.

Naturally, some of the other criminals in town aren't going to simply accept Oz's accession to the top. However, his greatest rival may be Carmine's daughter, Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), a mentally disturbed woman who wants to take her father's crown for herself. Sofia presents herself to Oz as an ally in this teaser, but that alliance isn't likely to last very long.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Balatro Is Coming To Mobile Devices, So Get Your Important Tasks Done Now

Since its launch on PC and consoles in February, Balatro has become one of the surprise hits of 2024. Jimbo The Joker's influence will soon be moving on to another platform, as publisher PlayStack has confirmed the game will be ported to mobile devices on September 26.

The game will be available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for $10, while a free Balatro+ version will be available to those who have an Apple Arcade subscription. The announcement did not confirm whether a free version will also be offered on Android devices via Google Play.

Balatro is a card-based puzzle game which sees players use traditional playing cards to battle against "Blinds," as playing cards from their hand earns them points--think poker, but with rules you can mess with. Multiple types of special cards--Jokers, Tarot cards, cards with special treatments, and more--add points or multipliers to each hand, and once a certain score is reached, the Blind is defeated. Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Stardew Valley Ginger Island Guide

After completing the main quest of revitalizing the town in Stardew Valley, you can discover a broken-down old boat in the back of Willy's fishing shop. This ship used to be a ferry to the nearby Ginger Island. If you get the boat back up and running, you can go there whenever you want.

How to fix the Ginger Island ferry

You need to repair Willy's ship if you want to go to Ginger Island.

After completing either the community center bundles or the Joja Mart town improvements, head to Willy's shop. Once inside, go behind the counter and go through the door at the back of the shop. This will start a cutscene where Willy explains that the ship used to take people to nearby islands, but it needs some repairs before it can run again.

To repair the ship you need 200 hardwood, 5 iridium bars, and 5 battery packs. Hardwood can be found in the Secret Woods, where 12 pieces spawn every day. Iridium bars can be made from iridium ore and battery packs can be made using lightning rods to collect electricity during storms. After providing the materials, a cutscene will play the next night showing Robin and Willy fixing the ship. After that, you can spend 1,000G to go to Ginger Island.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Throne And Liberty: Cross-Play And Cross-Progression Explained

Throne and Liberty does a great job of feeling like a return to the glory days of MMOs, but that doesn't mean it eschews every modern feature or convenience. This free-to-play adventure has a lot of efficient mechanics to help players feel like they have choices in its massive world. However, you may be wondering if that extends to cross-progression and cross-play functionality. Well, we have good news and bad news--so let's dive in and find out.

Does Throne and Liberty have cross-progression (AKA cross-save)?



So, the bad news first: Throne and Liberty does not support cross-progression at this time. As such, if you purchase the game on more than one platform, you'll have to start entirely new accounts and characters on each.

Sadly, as of this writing, developer NCSoft has not announced any plans to add this functionality in the future, but we'll be sure to keep this updated if that changes.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Silent Hill 2 Remake Will Let You Turn Off UI, Apply Old-School '90s Filter

Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake comes out in October, and the developer has shown off some interesting extras on social media. A recent post revealed an optional no-UI mode, as well as a so-called "'90s filter" that adds large amounts of film grain, color correction, and other on-screen elements.

Looking for the most immersive way to play SILENT HILL 2?
You'll have an option to turn off all UI elements!
We've also created a "90s filter" with grain effect, color correction and screen adjustments to complete the old-school experience.#SILENTHILL #KONAMI #BlooberTeam pic.twitter.com/CwPKskFg8o — Bloober Team (@BlooberTeam) September 4, 2024

As you can see in the above post, the two modes work together to create an aesthetic that is highly reminiscent of the original Silent Hill 2. Copious film grain and fog are two of Silent Hill's defining aesthetic traits, and the game did not feature any UI elements--not even a health bar. But as pedants were quick to point out, the name of this '90s filter would seem to be a misnomer, considering that the original Silent Hill 2 released in 2001.

Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 has garnered a somewhat polarized response from the horror community, with some players expressing concern over the direction of the project. But after a three-hour hands-on preview with the game, GameSpot's Jessica Cogswell wrote that the remake is significantly better than its marketing materials have indicated. "In short, I was incredibly impressed by the time I spent with Silent Hill 2 Remake," she wrote. "It is surreal, cerebral, horrifying, and grotesque--all of the things that made the original title such a remarkable title not only for Konami, but for the horror genre as well."Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Ryan Murphy's Grotesquerie Trailer Reveals Travis Kelce's First Acting Role

Travis Kelce, the NFL star and Taylor Swift's boyfriend, is making the leap to acting. One of his first big roles is a part in Ryan Murphy's Grotesquerie, and the first footage of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end in action has now been revealed.

Kelce appears in the FX murder-mystery show, but his role remains a secret. In any event, FX is leaning on the football star to promote the show, as the video begins with Kelce introducing the clip before he appears a few times in the trailer itself. In one scene, Kelce's character says something pretty dramatic: "There is no future after this."

"Evil is all around us," reads a line from the show's description. The 10-episode series tells the story of a "series of heinous crimes" in a small community. Detective Lois Tryon (Niecy Nash-Betts) investigates the killings and believes they are "eerily personal, as if someone--or something--is taunting her."Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Concord: Internet Reacts To Sony Shutting Down The Game

Prior to its launch last month, Sony had high hopes that Concord would be the latest hero shooter to become a breakout title. However, the reception has been so disappointing that Sony has decided to pull Concord only two weeks after its release, with refunds going out to players who bought it. Now, gaming professionals, journalists, and fans have shared their response to the news online.

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski expressed his empathy for Concord's quick demise. His first-person shooter, LawBreakers, met a similar fate in 2018.

Concord, I feel your pain. — Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) September 3, 2024

Art director Michael Maurino also expressed his feelings of solidarity with the team that brought the game to life.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Here's When You'll Be Able To Play Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2

Players will soon be able to serve the Emperor of Mankind and slay heretics on his behalf when Saber Interactives Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines II fully drops later next week. Some may be able to play a little bit earlier if they purchased the game's premium version.

Pre-loading availability



Those playing on the Xbox Series X|S can start pre-loading the game now, no matter which version of the game they purchased. Those who purchased the Gold or Ultra edition for PlayStation 5 can also start pre-loading it now. However, if they purchase the standard edition on PlayStation 5, pre-loading will be available on September 7 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET. Those playing on PC will not be able to pre-load the game.

Early access for PC



Those who purchased the Gold or Ultra edition will have full access to the game on September 5 or 6, depending on where they live. Below is a list of when it'll be available.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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First Joker 2 Scene Is An Especially Dark One, Watch It Here

The first clip from the highly anticipated Joker: Folie a Deux has arrived, showing Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and Lady Gaga's Harley having a moment while inside what appears to be Arkham Asylum.

Harley says to Joker, "When I first saw Joker, when I saw you on Murray Franklin, the whole time I was watching, I kept thinking, 'I hope this guy blows his brains out.' And then you did. And for once in my life, I didn't feel so alone anymore."

She's referring to the pivotal sequence in the original Joker movie where Arthur Fleck murders Franklin (Robert De Niro) on a live TV broadcast of Franklin's TV show. In Joker: Folie a Deux, Joker is seemingly on trial for that murder.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Ian McKellen Says He's Been Approached To Play Gandalf In Next Lord Of The Rings Movie

Actor Ian McKellen famously played Gandalf the wise wizard in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film franchises, but could he come back again for the next film, tentatively titled The Hunt for Gollum? The 85-year-old actor recently revealed that he's been asked to come back.

"I've just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I'll be playing him," he told The Big Issue. "When? I don't know. What the script is? It's not written yet. So they better be quick!"

McKellen is likely referring to a previous comment he made regarding The Hunt for Gollum, when he said he would be eager to play Gandalf again so long as he lives long enough for the movie to get made.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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This Final Fantasy Game Is Shutting Down Later This Year

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will shut down on October 30. The game was first launched in Japan in 2015 and then worldwide in 2016.

"Since Final Fantasy Brave Exvius launch on June 30, 2016, we've strived to provide an incredible and enjoyable gaming experience for our players every day that could exceed the day before," Square Enix said in a statement. "However, we've come to the conclusion that it would be difficult to continue maintaining the app experience, and to therefore end the app service."Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

The game has already been pulled from storefronts as well as bundles. Those who've already downloaded it can continue playing it until the shutdown date. In-game events that have been scheduled will also proceed normally.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa Manga Box Set Gets Huge Discount At Amazon

Everyone has their favorite Studio Ghibli movie, and for many, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is an all-time classic (even if it was made before the studio was formerly founded). If you want to further explore that legendary tale set in a distant sci-fi future, we'd recommend reading Hayao Miyazaki's manga, which debuted in 1982 and was adapted into the hit film in 1984. Over at Amazon, you can pick up Nausicaa's deluxe manga box set for a huge 32% discount, dropping the price from $53 to $80. The set comes with two hardcover books totaling 1,104 pages. Get deal at Amazon



What makes this manga series interesting is that it was written and illustrated by Studio Ghibli's most prominent director, Hayao Miyazaki. It had quite the run--it began publication in 1982 and eventually concluded in 1994--and this deluxe version contains two hardcover volumes with interior color pages and a bonus poster.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Borderlands 4's New Planet Is Shown Off In Concept Art

After its official announcement at Gamescom in August, Gearbox has shared more about Borderlands 4 as part of its Main Theatre Show at PAX West. While much about the game is still a mystery, fans have been shown their first look at some of the locations we may get to visit in the sequels, with multiple pieces of concept art.

The new sequel will take place directly after Borderlands 3, and will feature a new planet with new vault hunters. The four pieces of concept art revealed at PAX West show some of the locations that could be featured in the new setting, including sci-fi city scapes, a hazy interior, and a cliffside structure.

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ConcernedApe Gives Update On Stardew Valley 1.6 Console Port, Haunted Chocolatier

Stardew Valley players on console and mobile will have to wait a little longer for update 1.6, though the port is still in the works, developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has confirmed. The wait for the developer's next title Haunted Chocolatier is going to take a little longer, however, with work on that project not due to resume until Stardew 1.6 is finalized.

The solo developer behind Stardew Valley posted the update about Stardew 1.6 to X today, acknowledging that fans may be frustrated with the long wait between the update's PC release and its port to consoles and mobile devices. "I acknowledge that [the ports] are taking a long time," he posted. "There are reasons for this, but the bottom line is that they are not out yet, we are still working on them, and they have been our primary focus since 1.6 came out for PC."

Console and mobile ports are still in progress. I acknowledge that they are taking a long time. There are reasons for this, but the bottom line is that they are not out yet, we are still working on them, and they have been our primary focus since 1.6 came out for PC. It would be… — ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) August 28, 2024

In a reply, Barone also explained why he decided to release and refine the new content on PC first. "If there are bugs (which there always will be), they can be fixed really quickly [on PC] and patches put out, often within hours of discovering the bug," he explained. "On console, it takes much longer to get a patch into the hands of the players. So it's ideal to have all major issues resolved before submitting to consoles."Continue Reading at GameSpot


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My Neighbor Totoro 512-Page Film Comic Omnibus Is Available Now For $27

If you'd like to read a Studio Ghibli film, the All-In-One Edition of My Neighbor Totoro's Film Comic series is now available. Priced at $27 (was $30) at Amazon, this 584-page hardcover omnibus collects all six My Neighbor Totoro trade paperback comic books--some of which are difficult to find for remotely reasonable prices nowadays. Even if you managed to find all six through an official retailer at list price ($10 each), you'd still be spending more than double the cost of My Neighbor Totoro All-In-One Edition. See at Amazon



* My Neighbor Totoro Film Comic: All-In-One Edition (Released August 27)— $27 ($30)
* Kiki's Delivery Service All-In-One Edition (Releases October 22) -- $28 ($30)
* Spirited Away All-In-One Edition (Releases January 28, 2025) -- $35




You can also preorder the hardcover omnibus versions of Kiki's Delivery Service Film Comic, which releases October 22, and Spirited Away Film Comic, which is slated for January 28, 2025. Single volumes for these are even more difficult to find, especially Spirited Away, which released in theaters in 2001 and remains the highest grossing film in Studio Ghibli's catalog. Spirited Away became the first Japanese anime to win Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards--and it remained the only Oscar winner in that category until Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron won earlier this year.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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How To Unlock The Movie Theater In Stardew Valley

After completing one of the two main storylines, you can unlock the Movie Theater in Stardew Valley. The unlock method changes depending on which story you pursue, but the purpose of the Movie Theater stays the same. You can invite a villager to go with you to a movie to improve your relationship, assuming you invite them to a movie they enjoy.

How to unlock the Stardew Valley Movie Theater

Taking a villager to a movie can earn you up to 250 friendship points.

The Movie Theater becomes available on the first day after a rainy or stormy night after completing all community center bundles or by purchasing all town upgrades via Joja Mart.

If you complete the community center bundles, the Joja Mart in town becomes abandoned, which opens up after a stormy night. Head inside and you can find the Missing Bundle.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Pokemon Go September 2024 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Community Day, And More

Pokemon Go's new Max Out season has begun, and the mobile game is kicking things off in a big way this month. Throughout September, Pokemon Go will host a variety of events and activities featuring new Galar Pokemon, including a Falinks Raid Day and brand-new raid battles against gigantic Dynamax Pokemon.

On top of that, players have new Spotlight Hours to look forward to this month, as well as a Community Day featuring both regular Ponyta and its Galarian variant. Here are all the biggest events happening in Pokemon Go in September.Table of Contents [hide]

* Raid Schedule




Raid Schedule



Pokemon Go is refreshing its raid rotation once again this month. Over the next few weeks, players will have another chance to encounter the legendary Pokemon Kyogre, Groudon, and Zacian in five-star raids, while Mega Absol, Mega Houndoom, and Mega Gardevoir will return to Mega raids throughout September.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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The Legend Of Zelda's First Lego Set Has Arrived - Great Deku Tree 2-In-1 Is Shipping Now

Lego's Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 building kit launched this weekend, marking the first collaboration between the brick-building giant and The Legend of Zelda. The 2,500-piece kit pays homage to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the N64 classic Ocarina of Time. It's a Lego Store exclusive at the moment, so if you're interested in picking it up, you may want to order soon. It's not uncommon for exclusives to switch from "available now" to "backordered" at launch. If that happens, typically you have to wait for 60 days until your order ships. Orders placed now ship for free with a three- to five-day standard shipping delivery window.
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How Black Ops 6 Being Forced To Wipe The Slate Clean Led To Its Biggest New Feature

Black Ops 6 arrives on October 25, and tons of new information was revealed for multiplayer and Warzone during Activision's Call of Duty: Next event on August 28, including live gameplay featuring Treyarch's new omnimovement system. GameSpot was able to attend the event and speak with Treyarch about the changes in development for the new shared engine and how it enabled the studio to create Call of Duty's new advanced movement.

The last Treyarch game was 2020's Black Ops Cold War, which was a Call of Duty that was created on a shorter development cycle and required a pivot to work-from-home conditions during the pandemic. Now, Treyarch is back in the action again with an extended four-year development cycle for Black Ops 6, and it is the studio's first game on Call of Duty's new shared engine, which was introduced with 2022's Modern Warfare 2 reboot.

This is also the most ambitious Call of Duty game since Infinite Warfare in the jetpack era, with Black Ops 6's new omnimovement system that allows players to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction. Players can also go prone and spin around 360 degrees, making fancy moves that let them play out their own action-hero fantasy in matches of Call of Duty across multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Real-Time Strategy RPG Band Of Crusaders Seems Bland, Lacking The Story Elements I Want To See

Band of Crusaders feels like a game I'm going to have to give a second chance to--the preview build doesn't feature any of the story elements, and I really only enjoy strategy RPGs that feature long-form, intriguing stories that make the dozens, if not hundreds, of hours I spend playing them worth it. So as interesting as it was to play a game largely divorced from any of the narrative context and story--something I've never really done before--the experience more than anything reinforced how important those aspects of a game are. When a game is mostly just gameplay, it isn't all that interesting for me.

Set in an alternate history of medieval England, Band of Crusaders sees you take on the role of Grandmaster of a freshly constructed order of knights that do battle against demons. Set in an open sandbox, you must send your knights where you think they're needed most, doing your best to stem the tide against the demons while simultaneously searching for a way to stop the invasion. Each choice can have long-reaching consequences for the ongoing story, as can the outcome of each fight, whether you win or lose. As another level of complexity, there are opposing human forces as well. The in-game world takes in all of this and changes over time, altering individual battlegrounds depending on whether it's day or night, which season it is, or how much the demons have influenced an area.For the full release, the world will react to you and your choices.

That sounds really cool, but what I played did not include the overarching story quests, the world simulation that would advance to reflect the consequences of my actions and alter battlefields, most of the camp mechanics (I could only heal or repair armor), and, as a press release put it, "other important features." I clarify all of this because my analysis will make it sound like I'm against this game and think you should skip it when in truth I just didn't get a chance to experience what sounds like a great deal of Band of Crusaders and the parts of the game that will likely make me a fan are all of aspects I didn't get to see.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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This New Tamagotchi Is Totally Egg-Cellent, Because That's What It's Made Of

Bandai Namco will release a Tamagotchi Original next year that not only looks like an egg, but actually contains recycled eggshells. That's not all, either. The packaging for the device--featuring the programming from the 1990s--will be made with recycled paper when it comes out February 5, 2025.

Tamagotchi Original - Celebration Egg (Amazon Exclusive)



$30



The Celebration Egg variant of the Tamagotchi Original will be an Amazon exclusive and is supposed to "highlight the love for the planet," according to the item's description. The device will cost $30, with seven adults attainable from the digital pet. Preorder at Amazon



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A Romantic Dinner For You And Your Cat Is Up For Grabs, Thanks To Gori: Cuddly Carnage

The indie action game Gori: Cuddly Carnage is out this week and it allows players to assume the role of an anthropomorphic cat who is in conflict with mutant toys. To promote the game, Gori's publisher, Wired Productions, is offering players a chance to win "Tinner 4 Two," so they can share a "romantic" dinner with their cat.

Wired Productions, Community Manager Steve Williamson made the offer on social media to fans who share the message, follow the company, and reply by quoting a specific Gori review from Steam.

Want to win your own #Tinner4Two?
RT, follow and reply with what 'Roni's' review on steam says.
Wired Steve will pick one of you to get this exclusive piece of Gori: Cuddly Carnage merch on Monday!
Review is here 👉
https://t.co/got51AQNGD#GoriGame pic.twitter.com/QzCjwvw1WK — Wired Productions (@WiredP) August 29, 2024

Tinner 4 Two is a joke collectible that Wired Productions offered for sale on its site that combines cat food and spaghetti. However, it's not an actual blend of the two. The final product actually has two different tins joined together, one for the cat food and one for the spaghetti. A writer for The Sun sampled it and described the spaghetti as "inedible." So perhaps this is one collectible that's better left in the can.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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