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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has been rated for Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of any official announcement that the fighting game is coming to the new console.
We still don't have confirmation that the game based on Akira Toriyama's fan-favorite anime and manga series is coming to Switch 2, but a now-deleted tweet from the Saudi General Authority of Media Regulation, spotted by the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, proves otherwise.
"Experience the fighting action in the latest game Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Available on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring 3D battles and storylines that change based on your choices," the tweet said before it was taken down, confirming it had secured a 12+ rating.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels, boasting "an incredible number "of playable characters, each with signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.
We gave it 7/10 in the IGN Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero review, saying: "Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a final flash from the past, sometimes to a fault, but the feeling of traveling back to a simpler time when games didn’t have to be balanced or competitive to be fun is still a good one."
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live on April 24, with the price still fixed at $449.99 — and they went about as well as you'd expect. On the same day, Nintendo issued a warning to U.S. customers who applied for a Switch 2 pre-order from the My Nintendo Store, saying release date delivery was not guaranteed due to very high demand.
Check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide for more.
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers releases on July 24, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Microsoft is bringing it to Game Pass day one for those subscribed to the Ultimate tier.
Players keen enough to pre-order will secure the Night & White Pack, which includes two costume sets — Night Spectre and White Spectre — as well as the Vermillion War Club axe and the Glistening Red Mercury Skill Upgrade.
Developer Leenzee Games has also confirmed Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will be available in both a standard and deluxe edition, with the latter offering four costumes — each one including five costume pieces — four weapons, and one Skill Upgrade item on top of the base game.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike action-RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty. You play as a mysterious warrior afflicted by a horrific feather disease, who uncovers hidden secrets and battles supernatural enemies in an ancient empire teetering on the edge of collapse.
We enjoyed what we played of it earlier this year in our Wuchang: Fallen Feathers first hands-on preview, writing: "I only caught a small glimpse at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, but I already feel pretty good about its chances at being more than just another soulslike to add to the ridiculously overflowing pile. The movesets are intricate and interesting, the RPG mechanics seem deep and offer a lot of freedom (even if I can’t claim to understand some of them fully), and the boss fights gave me a serious run for my money that’s rare these days. All that’s already got me pretty excited to play more."
Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and consultant. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
There will “never” be another Back to the Future… anything, its screenwriter has insisted.
Speculation ramped up after the co-creators of Cobra Kai, the TV series follow-up to the Karate Kid movies, discussed a possible Back to the Future TV series.
But Bob Gale, one of the screenwriters of the Robert Zemeckis-directed Back to the Future trilogy, has insisted there is no future for the franchise.
“I don't know why they keep talking about that!” he told People. “I mean, do they think that if they say it enough times, we're going to actually do it?”
“I mean, it's like they know in every interview people say, ‘Oh Bob, when is there going to be a Back to the Future 4?’ Never. ‘When is there going to be a prequel?’ Never. ‘When is there going to be a spinoff?’ Never. It's just fine the way it is. It's not perfect, but as Bob Zemeckis used to say, ‘It's perfect enough.’ ”
Of course, this is Bob Gale talking here, and the might of Hollywood, if it was so inclined, would probably have the final say were it to greenlight a Back to the Future revival. But executive producer Steven Spielberg would need to give it a thumbs up, and according to Gale, that’s unlikely.
“If the juggernaut of corporate America or corporate international mishigas says, ‘If you don't agree to this, we're going to kill your children,’ alright, well, no, we don't want our children killed,’ ” he joked.
“But Steven Spielberg, of course, he's got to sign off on it too. And Steven, just like Steven won't allow another E.T., he totally respects the fact that we don't want any more Back to the Future. He gets it and always stood behind that. And thank you, Steven.”
Gale’s comments here are in keeping with his previous responses to questions around a potential Back to the Future revival. In February, Gale issued a harsh message for fans hoping for a Back to the Future 4: "People always say, ‘When are you going to do Back to the Future 4?' And we say, ‘F**k you.' "
The original arrived in 1985 and sees high school student Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) accidentally sent back in time by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). It went on to become one of the most iconic sci-fi films of all time, and spawned two sequels.
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Joseph Kosinski is reportedly set to direct a new Miami Vice movie for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy is on deck to write the script, based on an initial draft from Top Gun: Maverick screenwriter Eric Warren Singer. Gilroy has more recently been busy writing multiple episodes of the Star Wars series Andor, which was created by his brother, Tony.
Miami Vice is a hugely influential NBC police series, created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann, which ran for five seasons between 1984 and 1989. The show, which featured Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as Miami detectives Crockett and Tubbs, remains highly esteemed for reinventing the idea of what a TV series could look, feel, and sound like.
The series was previously adapted for film in 2006 by Michael Mann (Heat, Collateral), starring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell.
Further details are light at this stage, although it is apparent that Miami Vice will not be the next project the Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy director helms, following the release of Kosinski’s F1 this June.
Fortunately, this should give Kosinski plenty of time to figure out which Ferrari he needs to find.
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505 Games has revealed the official PC system requirements for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers via its Epic Games Store page. So, let’s see what PC system you’ll need in order to run this new Souls-like game. PC gamers will at least need an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with 16GB of RAM and … Continue reading WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Gets Official PC Requirements →
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There’s something uniquely satisfying about nabbing a top-tier game for a fraction of RRP. Whether you’re chasing nostalgia, itching for a new adventure, or simply padding out your library, I've got discounts that deliver the goods. From sweeping RPGs to inventive indie darlings, there's a little something for every taste. Get 'em before they're back up to awful old regular price.
In retro news, I'm celebrating the 34th birthday of Super Mario Bros. 3, the pinnacle of the NES' library. My most vivid memory of this is sitting in a HOYTS movie theatre and getting my mind blown during its unveiling in the climactic tournament of The Wizard (think: a 100 min Nintendo infomercial). Two years of tortuous waiting later, I scored a copy and was forever lost to its secret pipes, warp whistles, and peerless platforming action.
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Nintendo Switch fans should jump at Octopath Traveler (60% off, now A$35), a game famed for its “HD-2D” art style, which sparked a whole wave of similarly styled Square Enix projects. Meanwhile, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (83% off, now A$6) is a cult classic whose day-night cycle challenges are going to give you grief in a good way.
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Xbox Series X players can lock into Disco Elysium - The Final Cut (70% off, now A$17), a genre-redefining RPG whose lead writer actually based the game’s world on a tabletop campaign he ran for 15 years. For something punchier, Robocop: Rogue City (80% off, now A$17) even has Peter Weller reprising his iconic role, complete with dry, deadpan one-liners custom-recorded for the game.
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Over on PlayStation 5, Resident Evil Village (60% off, now A$21) continued Capcom’s revival hot streak with the towering Lady Dimitrescu (a vamp directly inspired by Japanese urban legends about "hashaku-sama"). Meanwhile, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection (A$51) brings back some of the wildest crossovers in gaming, including the first-ever Marvel fighting game to feature Chibi-style characters.
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Sonos doesn't discount its popular speakers very often, so it's a wise investment to jump on a good sale when you see one. Right now, Amazon and Walmart are offering one of Sonos' best speakers – the Arc soundbar – for only $599 after a hefty $300 off instant discount. This speaker appears to have been discontinued and has been replaced by the new Arc Ultra. It's currently sold out on Sonos' website and unlikely to come back except maybe in their Refurbished section.
The Arc was Sonos' flagship soundbar until the recent release of the Arc Ultra, which retails for $1,000 and hasn't seen any discount since its launch. The premium 45" soundbar houses eleven precisely engineered internal speakers (three tweeters and eight midwoofers). It's also Dolby Atmos ready with two dedicated height channels. The Arc can easily be paired with other Sonos speakers and subs without any technical know-how (simply follow the instructions on the app), which is why Sonos is often recommended for anyone who wants great sound without the hassle typically associated with AV setup. Other nifty features include an ambient light sensor, HDMI eARC, capacitive touch controls, WiFi, and more. The Sonos Arc also has a built-in microphone so it can accept voice commands.
Although the new Arc Ultra looks similar to the Arc and even has mostly similar dimensions (the Arc Ultra is 1.5" wider, 0.4" shorter, and 0.4" shallower), the internals have undergone a significant upgrade. The Arc Ultra packs in fourteen speakers, including seven tweeters, six midwoofers, and an all new Sound Motion four-motor dual-membrane woofer. Aside from bigger, cleaner bass, the Arc Ultra does a much better job separating voices and improving dialogue clarity. It also has Bluetooth built-in, which the Arc strangely lacked.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
The Legend of Zelda may be one of Nintendo's most storied and popular video game franchises, but did you also know there's a vast library of books you can check out? From a wide variety of manga to lore encyclopedias, these books make the perfect gift for the Zelda fanatic in your life. Or if you just wanted to spruce up your own bookshelf, we got you covered.
Amazon's April book sale might be over, but many of these are still available at a discount for the foreseeable future and make for great gifts.
Penned by Akira Himekawa, the Legend of Zelda manga span almost the entire history of the games, with major manga series based on many of the mainline titles like Ocarina of Time and the Minish Cap. These are great for people new to manga wanting to dip their toes in, or die-hard fans of the games looking for deeper world building. All of these stories are available individually, but if you're a collector, you can get some of them in various collected box sets.
The 11 volume Twilight Princess Manga has its own boxed set, which includes the complete story and a poster. Additionally, the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past manga by Shotaro Ishinomori is a great quick read that's also available.
If you're in the mood for something a little more educational, the Legend of Zelda encyclopedias are the perfect place to get a deep dive into Hyrule's lore, culture, and different races. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia originally released in 2013 and gave fans the first officially established timeline. If you're unfamiliar, for years fans have meticulously speculated about a branching timeline that began in Ocarina of Time — one branch where adult Link defeats Ganondorf and one where he doesn't. It's a pretty interesting bit of lore that explains some of the settings in later and past games.
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia and Art & Artifacts offer even deeper looks at the universe, and include detailed breakdowns of the different items, characters, and enemies, as well as exclusive interviews with developers.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion is an over 400 page companion to the 2017 game. It contains countless design artwork and concept art, a look at the history of Hyrule, and interviewers with key developers.
Thanks in part to the internet, they just don't quite make video game strategy guides like they used to. These days, older guides from publishers like Prima Games and Brady Games have become steeply priced collector's items. There is, however, one massive hardcover official guide for 2023's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that is currently available on the Nintendo Switch. This almost 500 page guide covers everything you need to know in the game, from every Korok location and cooking recipes, to dungeon solutions and boss fight strategies.
Of course, you can also find all of that information in IGN's guide to the game, but this physical copy is a great addition to your shelf.
Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.
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Flexispot is running its Spring Sale with up to 60% off the brand's most popular standing desks and ergonomic chairs. We like Flexispot because it offers quality electric standing desks with all the features you'd want at a fraction of the price compared to other more well-known models. We rated Flexispot's highes- end model, the E7 Pro, the best overall standing desk of 2025. I've been using a Flexispot desk for years now and wouldn't pay more for a "better" desk.
You can quickly browse through all of the listed products on sale above. For more information on each product and why they are worth your consideration, read through below.
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The E7 Pro is the creme de la creme of Flexispot's standing desks. It's recent released so it isn't nearly as heavily discounted as the other models. Currently it costs $399.99 (normally $599.99) for the base only and desktop surfaces start at $80. The E7 Pro features the best build quality of the three listed here, and it certainly shows with a weight capacity of a whopping 440lbs. Flexispot claims the motor for the E7 Pro is superior to the standard dual motor setup you'll find in the E5 and E7 and other brands, offering smoother and faster movement. You also get more cable management options included than even the E7. The Flexispot E7 Pro comes with the same 15-year warranty as the E7 on all metal, mechanical, and electrical parts and components, including the motor.
The Flexispot C7 offers a ton of features that are typically reserved for much more expensive chairs. This includes an automatically adjusting lumbar system, adjustable seat depth, adjustable armrests, adjustable seat tilt, adjustable headrest, 128 degrees of recline, and more. There's a newer C7 Max chair available starting at $450 which features a thicker seat cushion, greater recline adjustability, and 5D armrests, and the option to add a built-in footrest.
The Flexispot E5 desk is, in my opinion, the best value electric standing desk while still offering all the premium features you'd want. Right now it costs $199.99 (normally $379.99) for the base only and desktop surfaces start at $80. The Flexispot E5 is the least expensive model featuring dual motors, which are preferred over a single motor because they can support more weight (in this case 287lbs max) and they last longer because the stress is evenly distributed. The desktop is supported by a double crossbeam structure so that your surface is evenly supported to prevent any sagging. Most standing desks in this price range only have legs with a two-stage column, but this one features a three-stage column, which supports a greater vertical range (in this case 23.6" to 49.2"). An anti-collision feature, a must-have in all desks, will stop the desk when it detects obstruction of the motor. Finally, the keypad controls offer three memory presets and a timer to remind you when to swap sit/stand positions. The E5 comes with a 10-year warranty on all metal, mechanical, and electrical parts and components, including the motor.
The E7 currently costs $299.99 (normally $499.99) for the base only and desktop surfaces start at $80. For an extra $140, the Flexispot E7 offers better build quality, a higher weight threshold, more included accessories, and a longer warranty. The lifting capacity has been upgraded from 287lbs to 355lbs. Aesthetically, the legs look more professional, with laser-welded seams, powder-coated finish, and no visible holes. The advanced keyboard has been upgraded with an LCD display, more memory presets, a built-in USB charger, and a child-lock function that's a necessity for those of us with inquisitive toddlers. The E7 also comes with a built-in cable tray under the desk to stow away all of your messy wiring. Finally, the Flexispot E7 boasts an increased 15-year warranty on all metal, mechanical, and electrical parts and components, including the motor.
An L-shaped desk is the best way to take advance of room corners that are otherwise hard to utlize efficiently. Fortunately, Flexispot makes an L-shaped variant of its E7 desk, with the frame starting at $499.99. You'll only need to add $80 to get a 63"x47"x24" chipboard desktop surface included. The desk boasts a triple motor system (one for each leg) with a maximum weight capacity is 330 pounds and a height range of 25" to 50.7". The keyboard features a digital display, four memory presets, a built-in USB charger, and a child-lock function. Like the E7, the E7L includes a 15 year warranty.
I have three standing desks. One of the standing desks included a desktop, however for the other two desks I sourced on my own. For one of them I purchased a massive 74"x26" maple veneered countertop from Ikea for $199. For the other one I purchased a 48"x25" solid wood countertop from Home Depot and finished it myself. There are more options available where you could save money, opt for a better quality material, or both. Just remember to abide by the weight limitations.
I can only speak from personal experience. I own a Jarvis Fully, a Vari Ergo, and a Flexispot E5. All three are excellent desks that have caused me no problems whatsoever in the 3+ years of owning them, and that's the point. The Flexispot E5 is considerably less expensive than the other two options, and yet I don't really see where much of that cost is going. For a similar price of a barebones $600 Jarvis standing desk (which is now owned by MillerKnoll), you could get the top end Flexispot E7 Pro and still come out with a few hundred dollars left over.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
It's almost May, but that doesn't mean it's too late to start reading the countless upcoming Spider-Man comics, spin-offs, and graphic novels. For tips on where to read Spider-Man comics online, we got you covered with a quick guide. Once you've found your preferred platform for digital comics, refer back to this guide for everything Spider-Man in 2025.
Ongoing series like Joe Kelly's and Pepe Larraz's The Amazing Spider-Man have just started their new runs, so it's the perfect time to swing in. There are also hardcover and trade paperback collections like the Spider-Man: Gang War Omnibus releasing throughout the year if waiting for monthly single issues isn't quite your thing.
Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.
Got a spare SSD lying around and want to put it to good use? For a limited time, Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members the Sabrent Rocket RGB USB Type-C SATA/NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) Enclosure for only $29.99 after a $10 off instant discount and $10 off coupon code "251SNK4W". This is a great price for a well-rated SSD enclosure featuring a metal body for heat dissipation, slick RGB lighting, and fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) interface.
The Sabret Rocket enclosure is a great solution for any internal SATA and M.2 SSDs you might not be using anymore. It effectively turns them into a speedy external drive that you can use as extra local storage for your PC or gaming console like the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. You can also use it like a portable flash drive to transfer files from one USB supported device to another, since it's completely powered off USB and doesn't require a separate power brick.
The enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface that boasts theoretical speeds of up to 20Gbps or 2,500MBps. Of course, actual speeds depends on the performance of the installed SSD. It supports UASP and TRIM, and is backward compatible with legacy 5Gbps and 10Gbps ports. It works out of the box with Windows, macOS and Linux with no additional drivers required for easy plug and play access. The shell is constructed out of aluminum, which acts as a heatsink since it comes in contact with the SSD via a thermal interface pad. It also has RGB lighting for a little extra bling.
Are you actually looking to buy an M.2 SSD instead? Check out our favorite SSDs for the PS5 console.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
Not everyone is the DIY type. If you're in the market for a prebuilt gaming PC, Dell is one of the best brands we'd recommend. Alienware desktops and laptops feature solid build quality, top-of-the-line gaming performance, excellent cooling (further improved on the newer models), aggressive styling, and pricing that is very competitive with other pre-built options. Best of all, there are plenty of sales that happen throughout the year, so it's not difficult to grab one of these computers at considerably less than their retail price. This page includes all of the best deals that are currently available.
You can quickly browse through all of the listed products on sale above. See below for our favorite picks.
Dell has one of the best prices on an RTX 5080 equipped prebuilt desktop computer. Right now you can pick up an Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC for $2,349.99 shipped. This is a good price for a well-engineered (and warrantied) rig that can handle 4K gaming at high frame rates. In the current market, buying a prebuilt gaming PC is the only way to score an RTX 5080 GPU without paying an exorbitant markup. If you were to try to find a 5080 GPU for your diy PC build, you'll probably spend nearly as much for the GPU as you would for an entire system.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is a generation older than the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, but this doesn't change the fact that it's still one of the most powerful cards out there, eclipsing the GeForce RTX 5080 or RTX 4080 Super and the Radeon RX 9070 XT or RX 7900 XTX. Only one GPU performs better - the RTX 5090 - and you'll need to use up a lifetime of luck to find one that isn't marked up by hundreds, even thousands of dollars.
Earlier this year, Dell rebooted the legendary Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs, but until recently you could only configure it with one graphics card option - the RTX 5080. That's no longer the case; you can now choose to configure your PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, which is currently the most powerful graphics card on the market. Better yet, it's on sale right now and for the first time under the $5,000 threshold.
In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 review, Jackie Thomas wrote that "The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 is complicated. It does what it says on the tin: play games at 1440p at a high frame rate. But the problem is that it doesn’t necessarily do that better than the RTX 4070 Super, or any other graphics card in this price range. It does add Multi Frame Generation, which is nice to have for anyone with a high-refresh monitor, but that alone isn’t worth the upgrade."
The Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC features the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and RTX 4060 Ti GPU for only $1,399.99 after a $300 instant discount. The RTX 4060 Ti video card is a very good option for 1080p gaming at high frame rates. It's also the minimum NVIDIA GPU we'd recommend for 1440p gaming, although you'll see noticeable gains by jumping to an RTX 5070.
Alienware's new flagship gaming laptop - the Alienware Area-51 - was released earlier this year. It replaces the m-series laptop and bring to the table a host of upgrades including a sleeker redesign, current generation components, and better cooling potential. For the first time ever both the 16" model and 18" model, equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are on sale right now. Orders are expected to ship out in late May, so get your reservation in now to prevent any additional delays.
The Alienware x16 gaming laptop is a slimmer and lighter redesign of the traditional m-series laptop. It's the thinnest 16" Alienware laptop ever and compares in build quality and performance to other high-end ultra-thin laptops like the Razer Blade. This Alienware x16 R2 laptop is built with premium materials, like a magnesium alloy chassis and palm rest, anodized aluminum lid, stainless steel keyboard tray, and Micro LED RGB accent lighting. It's only 0.73" thin and weighs in at 6 pounds. That's impressive considering the fact that this laptop can be equipped with the most power NVIDIA GPU.
Dell has dropped the prices on some Dell G-series gaming laptops. Dells G-series laptops are great options for budget gamers. They offer excellent gaming performance equal to a comparably equipped Alienware laptop but at a much lower price point. They also have better build quality than Dell's Inspiron lineup, with nicer materials that include anodized aluminum, and an aggressive cooling design borrowed from Alienware laptops.
There are two important tidbits that deserve mention concerning graphics cards found in laptops. First, mobile GPU variants are not as powerful as their desktop counterparts. For example, a mobile RTX 4060 doesn't perform as well as a desktop RTX 4060. The mobile versions are generally about one to two tiers lower in performance. Using the same example, the mobile RTX 4060 performs more similarly to a desktop RTX 4050.
Second, not all laptops feature the same performance out of the same GPU. For example, the RTX 4060 found in the Alienware m16 will be more powerful than the RTX 4060 found in the Alienware x14. In order to roughly tell how good a GPU will be, you can look at the TGP rating. That's basically the amount of power supplied to the GPU. A higher TGP rating means more power will be delivered, equating to stronger performance, however the wattage consumption and heat generated will be higher. Here are the maximum TGP rates for the RTX 40 series graphics cards:
Dell just dropped the price of one of its best gaming monitors to the lowest price ever, better than even Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Right now you can pick up an Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor for only $552.49 after 15% off coupon code "MONITORS15". This is one of Alienware's highest end monitors, with a gorgeous QD OLED panel, WQHD resolution, and a respectable 165Hz refresh rate.
If you're in the market for a prebuilt gaming PC, Dell is one of best gaming brands we'd recommend. The Alienware gaming desktops offer a staggering array of options, all built into a custom chassis. Alienware gaming laptops in recent years have been redesigned to be thinner and lighter while still offering the same immense power under the hood. Consistent build quality, available inventory, frequent sales, and solid customer service are the main reasons why Dell is at the top of our buying list for gaming laptops and PCs.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
A gaming chair is a great way to complete your desktop setup or even enhance your console gaming experience. But there's no way around how expensive they can become. If you're on a limited budget or would rather invest in a new game or upgrade for your PC than a seat, fear not: There are plenty of great gaming chairs that won't leave you wincing at your bank balance.
I've done the testing and research to help you find the best pick for you, whether you are limited to $100 or are looking for something to support that big and tall buddy that goes through gaming chairs like levels in World of Warcraft. These are the best budget gaming chairs of 2025.
The best budget gaming chairs offer a strong foundation, ample padding, durable upholstery, and proper ergonomics. Once the basics are settled, features like lumbar support, adjustable armrests, and tilt are nice additions that allow you to sink in and relax in the seat whether it’s pulled up to your gaming desk or plopped in front of your gaming TV.
However, weeding through the endless duds is a pain, both for your back and your wallet. With this guide, you can cut through the chaff to get back to doing what you love the most: playing games. Don't make that Elden Ring boss wait any longer, let's dive into the best budget picks of the year.
The Razer Iskur V2 X is the best budget gaming chair of 2025 so far. Not only does it look the part of a much more expensive gaming chair, it offers a precise mix of comfort, support, and style to fit into virtually any gaming setup. It's built with premium quality materials and is made to last, and it offers one of the best warranties I've seen yet for an affordable gaming chair.
Our own Seth Macy reviewed the original Razer Iskur back in 2021 and quickly fell in love. The line has only gotten better since then with the refined V2 and more affordable now that we have the V2 X. At the time of writing, I have been testing both chairs for several weeks, and though the V2 offers more features and adjustability, the V2 X is impressively comfortable and supportive for its much lower entry cost of around $300.
That accessible price point gets you one of the best looking gaming chairs around, whether you choose the black fabric or gray fabric version. It features the classic snakeskin pattern on the backrest and a slim but supportive seat cushion that effectively hides the frame beneath while still keeping its slim and stealthy aesthetic. While it's clearly a gaming chair, it's hardly overstated, which allows it to work in virtually any environment.
Razer proves with this chair that you don't need to spend an arm and a leg to get a supportive seat for PC gaming. It does away with the adjustable lumbar support in favor of an integrated built-in lumbar. This could have been a mistake, but the backrest is also precisely contoured to guide you into a proper seating position without even thinking about it or needing to make adjustments. I was able to sit down and find that the integrated lumbar matched the curvature of my back right off the bat. While some adjustability would have been nice to accommodate taller users, the backrest does its job and does it well, so long as you are 5'2" to 6'2".
It also incorporates a number of small touches that make it feel particularly versatile for different kinds of play. It's able to recline between 90 and 152 degrees, so you can really lay down and stretch out if you prefer, and comes with padded 2D armrests to ensure they match the height and width of your elbows, whether you're typing at a keyboard or gaming with a controller.
Razer has also done a good job of ensuring that this chair is built to last. It comes with a metal wheelbase that, while not quite as heavy duty as the standard Iskur V2, guarantees that it should never snap and render the seat unusable. It also comes with an impressive five-year warranty, which is simply one of the best you'll find among any affordable gaming chair.
The biggest omission here is that it doesn't come with any kind of neck pillow. It's a pretty silly thing to leave out, all things considered, and I found myself wishing it had one when I wanted to lean back and relax, like the Enki X. You can purchase one separately, but when gaming chairs a fraction of the price can throw it in, there's no reason why Razer should be leaving it out for either chair.
Taken as a whole, though, the Iskur V2 X is simply a fantastic value and the best gaming chair you can find on a budget for style, support, and comfort.
The Razer Enki X is a humble all-star. It includes nearly all of the features of its more expensive counterpart, the standard Razer Enki, which is our pick for the Best Fabric Chair in our list of the Best Gaming Chairs. Most importantly, it’s one of the most comfortable gaming chairs you can buy if you're on the larger side.
The magic of the Enki is its backrest. Razer designed the chair with a 110-degree should arch to gently guide you toward its center. The lumbar support isn’t adjustable, but if you fall within the chair's recommended height range (5’1” to 6’4”) you’ll likely find that it lands in the right place to give you all the support you need. It’s also able to recline 152 degrees, so if you need a quick catnap, it’s ready to deliver.
Best of all, it supports gamers up to 299lbs and 6'8". Its uniquely designed backrest lends it the ability support a wider than average range of potential users. You pay a bit extra for that, to be sure, but it remains a cost effective option that's decidedly more premium than many other affordable gaming chairs targeting larger users.
For its relatively modest cost, it is surprisingly premium. It’s upholstered a mix of easy-to-clean PU leather and soft fabric where it touches the skin. It looks the part of a gaming chair but offers the type of all-day comfort that bland ergonomic chairs achieve. The seat is also very plush and is the perfect blend of supportive and soft without needing a weeks-long break-in period.
The Enki X is the affordable Enki in Razer’s lineup and that does mean some sacrifices. It doesn’t come with a neck pillow, which is a pretty big knock – and a testament to how comfortable the backrest is to win this accolade. Its armrests are also only 3D instead of 4D. But it’s worth buying a neck pillow separately (Razer’s own is available separately). Even with that added purchase, the Enki X is a steal.
Corsair is a mainstay in the PC gaming world, and it was only a matter of time before it got into the seating space. Since then, it's released a number of different chairs, and the TC100 Relaxed is my pick for the best affordable fabric gaming chair you can find right now. It's roomy, comfortable, and adjustable, ensuring that you can game in comfort however you prefer to sit.
At right around $200, the TC100 offers more than most other gaming chairs remotely near it in price. You can tell right away with its unique look that marries the classic racing chair design with a spacious seat that accommodates different seating styles. In fact, looking at it, it's quite easy to mistake for a chair that's double its price. Corsair nailed the look and feel of a premium chair while bringing its price down to a generously affordable level.
While we have featured the TC100 in the past, the fabric version takes comfort to the next level, similar to the Respawn 110 Pro featured next in this roundup. It allows the TC100 to be more breathable and accommodating to different environments. The fabric Corsair used is soft and feels immediately comfortable – a good match for its thickly padded and spacious seat.
While bolsters certainly look cool and evoke the racing seat spirit, the fact is that they can get in the way of finding a comfortable seating position over long gaming sessions. Corsair includes them but wisely positions them far enough out that you can easily cross your feet underneath you without finding them pressing in uncomfortably into either bolster. They are also included on the backrest to tie the aesthetic together, but the same applies there; though this chair isn't designed for big and tall gamers due to its 264lb weight limit.
Corsair also brings other premium features to the price point its competitors generally don't. Its recline is significantly deeper, topping out at 160 degrees, which feels like a full lay in practice. It also comes with 2D armrests that you can adjust to match your posture and how you're gaming at the time. Both its neck and lumbar pillow are also held in place by straps to ensure that they'll stay in place once you position them and won't need to spend time getting them back in place when you're in the middle of a match and happen to lean forward.
It comes with a plastic wheelbase, which I generally don't like for long-term durability, but by limiting its maximum weight, Corsair helps to ensure that it will stand the test of time. For added peace of mind, it also comes with a two-year warranty that you can confidently draw on if needed.
Thanks to the economics of scale and Corsair's long relationships within the manufacturing industry, this chair brings features and a level of quality typically reserved for higher price points to an accessible level, and it's a win for any PC gamer on a limited budget.
Respawn has been one of the go-to brands for gamers looking for quality chairs on limited budgets for years. The Respawn 110 Pro is an excellent pick, and for my money, the fabric version is hard to beat around this price.
Compared to competing chairs between $200 and $300, the 110 Pro offers more choice and more comfort for the investment. You can pick it up in either leatherette or a breathable fabric, but no matter which you choose, you'll find that the cushioning is thick and comfortable. If you opt for leatherette, you'll be able to choose from six different color options, including bright red, green, and deep purple, in addition to more understated black, gray, and white options. If you prefer fabric, you're limited to gray with black accents. No matter your preference, you should be able to find a look that matches your taste.
I recommend the fabric version for anyone that prioritizes comfort. Though every iteration of this chair offers the same level of thick foam padding that lacks the usual break-in period of even more expensive chairs. The fabric version is soft and much more breathable, whereas the leatherette can build up heat and get sticky in warmer environments. The fabric remains comfortable and ready for battle throughout.
Though its adjustments are limited in keeping with its more affordable price point, you can still tailor the height and recline to meet your needs. Respawn uses an improved recline mechanism, however, that allows you to lean back a full 155 degrees, so it's ready for everything from a feet-up gaming session to a quick catnap between sessions.
This chair isn't for everybody, however. If you prefer leather, you'll be more limited in your choices due to how bold some of its designs are. Likewise, it's best suited for mid to small-sized gamers due to its slightly narrower backrest and nylon wheelbase. Respawn rates it for gamers up to 275lbs, and because its backrest bolsters are not very pronounced, you might be able to get away with this. However, if you are on the big and tall side, it might be best to look toward the big and tall option I've included on this list.
The Dowinx LS-6657D doesn't need gimmicks to stand out. Instead, this is a chair all about comfort and its understated sense of style. It's trimmed in a breathable fabric, lushly padded, and accommodates different ways to sit while gaming and working at your PC.
Unlike most gaming chairs around this price, the LS-6657D isn't ostentatious in its design. It maintains a connection to the classic racing seat design while also appearing a bit more elegant and grown-up to suit a wider range of gamers. Its available colors are more muted, and its presentation is slightly more tame. So if you like the features of racing seats but aren't sold on racing stripes and high contrast colors, this might be the seat for you.
Its upholstery is about more than simple style, however. Its fabric is soft and pleasant to touch, and its ample foam cushioning is enough to completely hide the frame without making the chair look unnecessarily bulky. Just as importantly, if you game in a warmer climate or don't have AC during the summer months, you'll find that it's much more breathable than leatherette.
As usual for gaming chairs around this price point, you won't find advanced adjustments like 4D armrests and seat depth sliders, but you can recline anywhere from 90 to 135 degrees and make use of its built-in footrest when you prefer to game with a controller or relax with a movie. Its armrests feature enough padding to be comfortable and will automatically shift to ensure they remain usable as you sit back to relax.
Its seat also has a couple tricks up its sleeve. In a surprising turn, Dowinx has outfitted it with a removable gel pad to aid in cooling. While its stripes hint at bolsters, the actual seat is much more flat than a traditional racing chair. This allows you to easily cross your legs or tuck a foot under you as you sit. Its lumbar pillow is also much larger than what is typically available around this price, ensuring that you'll receive wider support as a result.
The chair is rated to support gamers up to 300lbs, though I would encourage anyone approaching this weight to exercise caution. The biggest downside of this chair is that it uses a nylon wheelbase, which isn't as durable as aluminum over time. Still, its impressive sense of style and comfort over-deliver for its modest price, making this a great pick for gamers with mid-sized budgets.
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Coming in well under $100, the GTPlayer Gaming Chair offers racing seat sensibilities with ample padding and an aluminum wheelbase for long-term durability. Its bold styling won't be for everyone, but it balances aesthetics and support very well.
In fact, if you didn't know any better, it would be easy to mistake this chair as one from the legendary brand DXRacer, which was key in kicking off the racing seat trend, though this one is hundreds of dollars less. It doesn't offer the same degree of adjustability for its more affordable price, but you can still enjoy around 4 inches of height adjustment, the ability to recline up to 135 degrees, padded armrests that adjust to your level of recline and a build-in footrest. It also includes a pair of pillows to support your back and neck over lengthy gaming sessions.
Another high point with this chair is that the wheel base is made out of metal instead of plastic. At this price, that's pleasantly surprising as it's usually the first thing to go – both for the manufacturer attempting to cut costs and the gamer left with a broken chair.
There's a lot to like here for its low cost of entry, but it's also important to note that GTPlayer traded some comfort in the name of style with its bolsters. They are very pronounced, which means if you like to cross your legs as you sit, you will almost certainly find them in your way. They also make the backrest narrower, so if you are on the larger side, you might find it too confining to relax in. And don't read too much into its massage pillow, as it falls squarely into gimmick territory.
Still, for less than $100, this is a surprisingly capable chair that offers impressive bang for the buck.
Buying affordable furniture of any kind is tricky, but, like other pieces of furniture, there are things you can look for to ensure you're getting the best value. The picks above are each top in their class, but if you'd rather go out and do some research of your own, these are the things I recommend looking for:
Be sure to check out our guide on how to pick the best gaming chair for more information.
When making my selections, I always consider the chairs that I've personally used or members of our team have tested, first and foremost. Because there are so many options, it's impossible for me to test everything, so I've also done extensive research to find the very best picks, leveraging my long history of testing gaming chairs for a living to separate the good (and bad) from the great. As I do this, I pay special attention to build quality, ergonomics, pricing, and factor in both critical and user reviews.
Throughout the extensive process of testing, analysis, comparisons, and overall research, I've brought years of experience and a critical lens to every chair considered, highlighting only the best for your purchasing choice.
While the answer to this question will always be subjective, there is wisdom to the idea of investing in the place you'll be spending a large amount of your life. If you spend hours at your PC, having a comfortable and supportive chair can be a major enhancement to your quality of life. The real question is whether it's worth investing in a gaming chair versus an office or ergo chair. Each type has its benefits, but a gaming chair adds a bit flair to the experienece, which can be important if you're a streamer or have invested in the appearance of your gaming setup. Gaming chairs also brings some unique features like deep reclines, more adjustable armrests, and even footrests for kicking back with a controller. It's also possible to find gaming chairs with good ergonomics and adjustability. Ultimatley, this depends on your taste, budget, and what you're looking to get out of your chair.
In general, gaming chairs are a luxury product. You don't need one, but if you're anything like me, you probably want one to take your PC setup to the next level. Because of this, the prices tend to be higher for both mid-range and premium-level chairs from major companies, but that's not all there is to it. Paying extra often gets you higher quality materials, better warranties, and more stylish designs. It can also open the door to more ergonomic adjustments, which can be very important to your long-term comfort. The law of diminishing returns is very strong in the seating market, however, so research carefully before dropping hundreds of dollars on one chair when a more affordable option might accomplish your goals for less.
Oftentimes, yes. Though if you're buying from a smaller brand located overseas, it's important to remember that there's a difference between listing a warranty and it actually actually supporting it. If you're unsure, purchase from marketplaces with generous return policies, read reviews, and see if you can find other people's experiences with the company. Remember, you can also email the company with any specific questions you might have and their answer, as well as how long it takes to reply, can give you an indication of whether the company will offer the kind of support you require. If you're buying from a major brand, like Razer or Corsair, you can count on a warranty of at least a year and usually more.
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Looking to upgrade the storage capacity of your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or ASUS ROG Ally? Amazon is currently offering the high performance 512GB Samsung Pro Plus Micro SDXC card for just $29.99. A compact USB card reader is also included. Samsung is one of the most highly recommended memory card brands and the Pro Plus model is faster than most Micro SDXC cards, especially at this price point.
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The Samsung Pro Plus is compatible with virtually any device that accepts the Micro SDXC card standard, including the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and the ASUS ROG Ally. The Pro Plus is a faster than average Micro SDXC card with a speed rating of U3 / A2 / V30. In terms of actual numbers, it boasts up to 180MBps sustained read speeds and 130MBps sustained write speeds. This card would be an ideal candidate for devices that need fast and high-capacity transfers, like a 4K DSLR or action camera or gaming handheld like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally. The included USB card reader makes it easy to transfer files to your PC, even if you don't have an available data transfer cable.
This card is also compatible with the Switch console. The Switch and Switch OLED have a paltry 32GB and 64GB of internal storage, respectively, some of it reserved for the OS. As a comparison, Tears of the Kingdom takes up 16GB of space and Breath of the Wild about 13.5GB. If bought digitally, those two games alone would take up all of your internal storage on the OG Switch console. There's only one memory card expansion slot in the Switch so you'll want to make sure you get the biggest card you can afford, although most people won't need more than 512GB of additional storage.
Unfortunately, this card will not be compatible with the upcoming Switch 2, which will need the newer Micro SD Express cards to take advantage of the higher speeds that the new console can support. If you're looking specifically for a Switch 2 memory card, then MicroSD Express cards are already available to order, although there are only a few brands to choose from and they're all much pricier than your standard Micro SD card. While traditional Micro SD cards max out at 104 MB/s using the UHS-I interface, MicroSD Express cards can use PCIe and NVMe technology to hit speeds of up to 985 MB/s.
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When it comes to licensed movie franchises entering the world of video games, very few have as storied a history as Star Wars. From hopping into an X-Wing cockpit in Rogue Squadron to making decisions that affect the fate of the galaxy in Knights of the Old Republic, George Lucas’ expansive sci-fi universe has become a creative playground for a range of talented developers over the years, and with it paved the way for some truly iconic Star Wars games.
For those looking to dive into some of these games on their Nintendo Switch, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve compiled every single Star Wars game available on Nintendo’s flagship console, ranging from immersive RPGs to classic first-person shooters.
In total, there are 10 Star Wars games available on Nintendo Switch. The list below won't include game bundles like the Heritage Collection or the Knights of the Old Republic bundle, although it's worth noting that you can find most of the games below packaged together.
These blurbs contain mild spoilers for each game, including characters, settings, and story beats.
The latest Star Wars game to be remastered for Switch, Dark Forces is the first official entry in what would eventually become known as the Jedi Knight series. Assuming the role of a reformed Imperial Officer named Kyle Katarn, players embark on a covert mission for the Rebel Alliance. They'll get the chance to explore the galaxy across several missions, taking part in frantic first-person shootouts and uncovering a story set between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
An arcade racer based around The Phantom Menace's podracing sequence, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer straps players into their very own podracer and enters them into various tournaments across the galaxy. There, they'll battle against the likes of Anakin Skywalker and Sebulba, souping up their craft with additional upgrades in an attempt to stomp out the competition and become a legend on the streets of Tatooine.
A continuation of the Star Wars Jedi Knight series, Jedi Outcast follows series’ protagonist Kyle Katarn as he re-embraces the Force and heads out on a quest for revenge. Alongside the first-person shootouts that acted as the centerpiece of earlier entries in the series, Jedi Outcast hones in on technical lightsaber dueling, with players facing off against Sith lords and their friends online in physics-based lightsaber battles.
Another classic Star Wars game repackaged and re-released for the Nintendo Switch, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a prequel to Attack of the Clones that follows notorious bounty hunter, Jango Fett. The game tracks Fett's attempts to take down a dark Jedi known as Komari Vosa, forcing him to traverse the galaxy's criminal underworld and battle his way through gangsters, Republic forces and other bounty hunters in an attempt to find and capture his target.
To defend against these threats, players will need to take full advantage of Fett's powerful arsenal of weapons, using his jet pack and guns to rain down fire on enemies and capture targets. Alongside getting to control one of the prequel trilogy's most enigmatic villains, Bounty Hunter also tells a full story that directly leads into the events of Attack of the Clones, featuring iconic characters like Jabba the Hutt, Count Dooku and Darth Sidious.
Often heralded as one of the most iconic RPGs ever made, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic tells a new Star Wars story set 4,000 years before the events of The Phantom Menace. Players take on the role of a Galactic Republic soldier who crash lands on the planet of Taris after their ship is attacked.
Left stranded, they undertake a daring adventure and learn the ways of the Force, rallying against the armies of the Sith and their fearsome leader, Darth Malak. Knights of the Old Republic envisions the Star Wars universe during the height of the Jedi Civil War, allowing players to choose whether to follow the path of the light or be tempted by the corrupt allure of the dark side.
Switching out long-running Star Wars Jedi Knight protagonist Kyle Katarn for a new, fully customisable lead, Jedi Academy casts you as Jayden Korr: a Padawan studying under Katarn at the Jedi Temple. Taught in the ways of the force and provided with your very own lightsaber, you explore the galaxy, undertaking new missions and battling back against Sith forces. Jedi Academy introduced several features to the Jedi Knight series, including new fighting styles and the ability to customize lightsabers.
A remaster of both the original Star Wars: Battlefront and Star Wars: Battlefront 2, the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection allows you to suit up as clones, stormtroopers, droids and more while taking the fight to your enemies on large scale battlefields. With maps spread across both the classic and prequel trilogies, Battlefront gives you the opportunity to relive some of the saga's most iconic moments, including defending Hoth from Vader and the Imperial Army, taking down Separatist droids on the surface of Geonosis and the climactic battle between the Rebels and the Stormtroopers in the forests of Endor.
The re-release also includes fully functioning online multiplayer, which supports up to 64 players, and an expanded take on Hero Assault: the fan-favourite mode which allows all players to spawn in as hero characters.
An official follow-up to Bioware’s landmark RPG, Obsidian took the reins for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 – The Sith Lords. Set five years after the events of the original game, the player takes on the role of an exiled Jedi tasked with finding the remnants of the order and uniting them against the growing Sith army.
The ensuing journey takes players across a series of iconic Star Wars planets, where they recruit a party of allies and make choices that shape their relationship with the Jedi Order, the Sith and the Force.
Moving away from lightsaber duels and tales of Jedi venturing across the galaxy, Star Wars: Republic Commando enlists players as a clone trooper, sending them to join Delta Squad as its leader: Boss. Set during the Clone Wars, players guide their unit through three first-person shooter campaigns, gunning down battle droids and other Separatist forces across iconic prequel era Star Wars locales, including Geonosis and Kashyyyk.
Set between the events of Revenge of the Sith and a New Hope, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed tells the tale of Starkiller: an apprentice under the tutelage of Darth Vader. Initially sent to hunt and kill the Jedi that survived Order 66, Star Killer's story quickly spins out into a galaxy-wide adventure, as players build their Force abilities, engage in action-packed lightsaber combat and experience the power fantasy of being a Jedi Knight at the height of their powers.
A pinball game themed around the Star Wars saga, Star Wars Pinball is exactly what it says on the tin. It offers nineteen pinball tables with designs inspired by a spectrum of Star Wars media, ranging from The Empire Strikes Back and The Force Awakens to Rogue One and Rebels.
Traveller's Tales latest LEGO game for Switch, The Skywalker Saga transports all nine of the mainline Star Wars movies to the world of LEGO. From Obi-Wan and Anakin’s tragic battle above the fires of Mustafar to Luke and Vader’s legendary showdown in Bespin, The Skywalker Saga aims to be an all-encompassing recreation of the series, just with a lot more plastic bricks and minifigures.
Alongside being the biggest LEGO game to date, it also builds significantly on its predecessors, with several open-world areas to explore, more involved boss battles and new third-person shooting mechanics. It also features a stacked roster of playable Star Wars characters, with the cast including everyone from Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader to Babu Frik and Jabba the Hutt.
For more like this, check out our list of every LEGO game on the Switch.
Making its debut on the Switch in 2024, Star Wars: Hunters is a free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter where players can pick from a range of heroes, form a team and take down opponents online.
The range of heroes on offer allow you to take charge of a host of different Star Wars units, including everything from battle droids and storm troopers to Jedis and even Jawas, each coming with their own set of unique abilities you can utilise to support your team and bring down your enemies.
There are five known Star Wars games in development: Star Wars Eclipse, a Knights of the Old Republic Remake, Amy Hennig's Star Wars project, Bit Reactor's Star Wars strategy game, and Star Wars Jedi 3. However, none of these games have been confirmed for Switch. That said, we are approaching the launch of the Switch 2, which, with more advanced specs, may be able to support some of the larger Star Wars game releases going forward.
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The award-winning director Bong Joon Ho returns, and this time he brought Twilight and The Batman veteran Robert Pattinson along for the ride. Mickey 17 stars Pattinson as an "expendable," someone who's sent into hostile environments to die, only to be repeatedly brought back as a clone and die again. One could argue the original "Mickey" was Cedric Diggory, who Pattinson himself claims is the character he'd most like to "give a second chance at life."
In his Mickey 17 review for IGN, critic Siddhant Adlakha highlights the philosophical underpinnings of the otherwise "depressing" sci-fi comedy: "Mickey 17 is confrontational by virtue of its pessimism, transforming a mostly straightforward novel into a stark reflection of how the current political moment came to be – albeit without letting anyone (least of all, those of us at the mercy of these larger forces) off the hook for our own transgressions."
If you're wondering how to watch Mickey 17 at home, check out the details below.
Mickey 17 released on digital marketplaces and is now available to rent or buy, though notably at similar prices to the physical release.
Mickey 17 will eventually stream on Max instead of Netflix or Hulu because distributor Warner Bros. owns the Max streaming service. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a 2024 movie from Warner Bros., arrived on Max exactly three months after its theatrical release. Assuming the new Bong Joon Ho movie follows a similar timeline, Mickey 17 will most likely arrive on Max by late July.
Mickey 17 is already set for a physical release, with a limited edition Mickey 17 4K UHD steelbook up for preorder. The limited edition steelbook, Blu-ray, and DVD are all set to release on May 13.
Mickey 17 was inspired by Edward Ashton’s genre-bending sci-fi novel, Mickey7. The titular character, Mickey, is sent on deadly research expeditions only to be replaced by a clone each time he dies. Here’s the movie’s official synopsis:
Nope! But for those curious, feel free to check out our full guide to Mickey 17's ending.
Mickey 17 was written and directed by Bong Joon Ho, based on the novel by Edward Ashton. The movie stars the following cast:
Mickey 17 is Rated R for violent content, language throughout, sexual content and drug material. The movie runs for a total of two hours and 17 minutes.
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Got a spare SSD lying around and want to put it to good use? For a limited time, Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members the Sabrent Rocket RGB USB Type-C SATA/NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) Enclosure for only $29.99 after a $10 off instant discount and $10 off coupon code "251SNK4W". This is a great price for a well-rated SSD enclosure featuring a metal body for heat dissipation, slick RGB lighting, and fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) interface.
The Sabret Rocket enclosure is a compact dongle that fits M.2 SATA and M.2 NVMe SSDs. That includes M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors. The shell is constructed out of aluminum, which acts as a heatsink since it comes in contact with the SSD via a thermal interface pad. It also has RGB lighting for extra bling.
The enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface that boasts theoretical speeds of up to 20Gbps or 2,500MBps. Of course, actual speeds depends on the performance of the installed SSD. It supports UASP and TRIM, and is backward compatible with legacy 5Gbps and 10Gbps ports. It works out of the box with Windows, macOS and Linux with no additional drivers required for easy plug and play access.
This is a great solution for any internal M.2 SSDs you might not be using anymore. It effectively turns them into a super fast external drive that you can use exactly like any other external drive. Use it as extra local storage for your PC or gaming console like the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X or as an easy way to transfer files from one USB supported device to another.
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The Scream movies are some of the most iconic film franchises that perfectly blend dark comedy, horror, and mystery. With the most recent entry, Scream 6, the series continues to be an influential force in the world of horror movies. So naturally, streaming all of the Scream movies online has been unnecessarily complicated in the past.
If you're wondering where you can watch all of the Scream movies right now, we've got you covered with an up-to-date guide for 2025 below. You can also check out our review of Scream 6 for more info about the latest film, or check out production news about Scream 7.
You can stream most of the Scream movies on Max or Paramount+. The latest film, Scream 6, can also be found on Netflix. If you don't happen to have either streaming service, you can still rent the films on Amazon for a fairly low price.
There are currently 6 Scream movies as well as a Scream TV series that had 3 seasons on MTV. A 7th Scream movie is currently in the works.
If you're wondering when the next Scream movie is coming out, you're not alone. Scream 7 is officially in the works and will be directed by Christopher Landon. The film has a tentative release date of February 27, 2026 and reportedly involves several cast members from earlier films, including Matthew Lillard and Courtney Cox.
Looking for more movies to watch? Take a look at our guides to the best horror movies on Netflix, horror movies on Prime Video, and top horror on Max for our streaming picks.
Alienware's new flagship gaming laptop - the Alienware Area-51 - was released earlier this year. It replaces the m-series laptop and bring to the table a host of upgrades including a sleeker redesign, current generation components, and better cooling potential. For the first time ever both the 16" model and 18" model, equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are on sale right now. Orders are expected to ship out in late May, so get your reservation in now to prevent any additional delays.
The main difference between the two Area-51 gaming laptops are the screens; one's equipped with a 16" 2560X1600 240Hz IPS display and the other has an 18" 2560x100 300Hz IPS display. Because the 18" model is physically larger, it also has a dedicated numpad and better cooling. Both discounted configurations feature an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, Nvida GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The 64GB of RAM is the main upgrade here since normally these laptops are usually equpped with 32GB at this price point.
The Area-51 laptop is also equipped with a very powerful CPU as well. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz with a whopping 24 cores and 40MB total L2 cache. According to Passmark, this is the fastest laptop processor on the market, with a healthy 7% lead over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.
According to Tom's Hardware, the RTX 5080 mobile GPU is roughly 15%-20% more powerful than the RTX 4080 mobile GPU that it replaces. It also happens to be about 5% more powerful than the RTX 4090, which was the previous generation's flagship card. The RTX 5080 appears to be a better value than the much pricier RTX 5090 as well. It only lags by about 15% despite being nearly $1,000 cheaper. Since the Alienware Area-51 uses a QHD+ (2560x1600) instead of 4K display, this GPU should be able to run new and upcoming games at high framerates, quadruply so if DLSS 4 is supported.
New for 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop features a magnesium alloy chassis with upgraded cooling to tackle the latest and greatest heat generating components. This includes more fans and bigger cutouts enabling greater airflow, more generous use of copper, and a new thermal interface material to better transfer heat away from the core components. Dell claims that the laptop can handle a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without raising acoustics.
Design-wise, the Area 51 accentuates its smooth contours, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the squared off design you'd see in most other laptops. The hinges are also mostly internally positioned so that they're near invisible. As befits an Alienware laptop, there are ample customization options for RGB LED lighting. Connectivity-wise, you get three USB Type-A 3.2 15Gbps ports (one with PowerShare), two Thunderbolt / USB Type-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a card reader. The 16" model weighs in at 7.5 pounds and the 18" model weighs 9.6 pounds.
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Apple's newest AirPods are all on sale and would make a great gift idea for Mother's Day, which lands on May 11. Starting with the highest end model, the second generation Apple AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds is $169 shipped (normally $240). The next step down, the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC (active noise cancelation) is down to $148 (normally $179). Finally, the value-packed AirPods 4 without ANC drops to $99.99 (normally $129).
The AirPods Pro is the best-sounding "truly wireless" earbuds for iPhone users thanks to its passively isolating in-ear design combined with excellent active noise cancelation, low-distortion driver and amp, and the Apple H2 chip. It also has useful features like Adaptive Transparency Mode, which lets you better hear your surroundings without removing your earbuds, and Conversation Mode, which automatically enhances the voices of people you're talking to. The second generation AirPods Pro replaces the Lightning port with a more universal USB Type-C port so you don't have to mix and match cables, and also includes a MagSafe charging case as standard.
The Apple AirPods 4 was released on September, 2024 in two variants: both models are mostly identical with the exception of the noise canceling functionality on the more expensive one. The AirPods 4 features several updates over the AirPods 3 which brings it in-line with modern day standards. These improvements include the newer Apple H2 chip (vs H1), Bluetooth 5.3 support (vs Bluetooth 5.0), better IP54 resistance rating which now protects against dust intrustion (vs IPX4), USB Type-C (vs Lightning), and replacement of the skin detect sensor with a more reliable optical in-ear sensor.
The AirPods Pro is a superior earbud, which is why it retails for $70 more than the AirPods 4 ANC. Both feature active noise cancelation, but the AirPods Pro produces better sound quality and more effective noise canceling because of its design. The AirPods 4 ANC is an open-ear style earbud with non-adjustable tips. They're designed to sit right outside of the ear which – while comfortable – means you get plenty of sound leakage and ambient noise intrusion.
On the other hand, the AirPods Pro is an in-ear style of earbud that sits right inside your ear canal, sealing the passage and passively isolating it from the ambient air. Adjustable tips are included to accomodate different sized ears and ensure you get that proper sealing fit, which is very important to squeeze out the best performance. At this price, the only compelling reason to still go for the AirPods 4 ANC is if you don't like the intrusive nature of in-ear style earbuds in general.
Amazon has dropped the price of the newest 2025 11th gen Apple iPad (A16) tablet. All four colors - Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Silver - equipped with 128GB of RAM and Wi-Fi only connectivity are down to $299 after a $50 price drop. This is the best discount I've seen for the latest generation iPad since its launch earlier this year. A sizeable discount on a very recent iPad release is uncommon, and I don't expect the sale to stick around for more than a couple of days.
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Like a Mythic Dawn cultist popping out of a secret room to stab the Emperor in the back, a remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has shown up out of nowhere, and it’s a dagger I’ve gladly thrown myself onto for over 80 hours (and counting) in less than a week. This Unreal-tinted glasses nostalgia trip modestly modernizes one of my all-time favorite open-world RPGs and had me teaming up with Sean Bean to close shut the jaws of Oblivion, helping the God of Madness with his, um, complicated mental health issues, rising to the top of every faction like I was angling to become Cyrodiil’s Valedictorian, and violating every single person’s personal space by getting way too close to them while talking.
I’d recently revisited the original Oblivion when rumors of its return were swirling, so with its shortcomings very clear in my mind, I found that the improved UI, revised leveling system, and especially the graphical overhaul have made this nearly 20-year-old classic massively more playable. That said, I’ve also seen a disappointingly recognizable amount of jank and poor performance, and the mostly unchanged enemy scaling apparatus hasn’t gotten less irritating with time. And yet, as someone who considers myself pretty immune to the charms of nostalgia alone when a game hasn’t aged well, I had a fantastic time returning to this adorably weird open-world adventure and will likely lose even more time to it in the coming weeks and months as I tie up loose ends in the Shivering Isles.
If you never played the original Oblivion, it’s your typical massive open-world fantasy RPG from the folks who would go on to bring us Skyrim (and more recently Starfield and Fallout 4), and it’s from an era where the designers at Bethesda provided fewer guardrails and wrote stronger stories. You’ll level up your character in everything from casting destructive magic to repairing your armor as you seek stronger loot, complete quests, and steal everything in sight in typical RPG fashion. Most of the stuff you’ll do, like rise up the ranks of the Mages Guild and uncover an ancient sorcerer’s plot to throw Tamriel into chaos, is incredibly enjoyable and has withstood the test of time, while other aspects, like the procedurally generated Oblivion levels you’re subjected to frequently, have fared less well and serve as glowing reminders of problems Bethesda never quite figured out how to resolve.
The main way it sets itself apart from more recent Bethesda RPGs is that its sometimes unintuitive systems, while undoubtedly less approachable than Skyrim’s streamlined builds, allow for significantly more freedom to do wacky stuff. A great example of this is its spellcrafting system: In Skyrim you can learn to throw fireballs or turn invisible, but your options are limited to the specific magical tools you’re provided out of the box (unless you install mods, of course), while in Oblivion you’re given the option to create your own unique spells using a cocktail of effects controlled by various sliders and toggles, then just see what happens when you try and cast them.
Let’s say you combine the Demoralize spell effect, which makes characters run away from you during combat, with the Fortify Speed spell effect, which increases how quickly a character can move. Now you’ve just created a spell that you can cast on people that will make them cartoonishly run away from you at lightning speeds, to hilarious effect. Practical in any real sense? Probably not. But it’s the kind of goofy, dumb thing Oblivion’s old-school design sensibilities allow for, and which I find far more compelling than a pre-curated bag of one-note tricks. This tradeoff of greater freedom at the cost of intuitiveness and often janky execution can be found all over Oblivion’s dorky DNA, and it’s one of the reasons I really connect with this unashamedly wonky adventure.
This series of massive, open-world gallivants aren’t known for having the most focused, noteworthy stories, but Oblivion actually surprises in this regard. For my money it’s some of Bethesda’s best work, especially when it comes to the all-important faction quest lines. The Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild stories in particular have lived rent-free in my head for the better part of two decades, and I was pleasantly surprised to see they’ve aged like fine wine. The Shivering Isles expansion area and quests, which throw you into an Alice in Wonderland-like world of madness, remains one of the best DLCs ever made, with a surprisingly compelling story given to such a seemingly silly character in the mad god Sheogorath. Even the main quest, which has you finding the bastard son of a slain emperor to stop an otherworldly invasion, is actually much better than I remembered it being, with Sean Bean’s Martin having a genuinely touching character arc that I found myself quite invested in. Don’t get me wrong – there’s nothing as meaningful and well-written as you’d find in a more story-focused RPG, like The Witcher 3, and there are plenty of forgettable characters with stilted dialogue to go around, but I’d still put it well above the average for this type of game.
It probably goes without saying that the graphical upgrade is Oblivion Remastered’s biggest improvement, and the efforts of the team at Virtuous that remastered Bethesda’s original are a sight to behold. While things definitely don’t look anywhere near the normal standards of a big-budget game built from the ground up today, putting this version side-by-side with its 2006 doppelganger is eyebrow-raisingly impressive. The entire map is crisp, with a draw distance my teenage-self could have only dreamed of. Lighting, shadows, and character lip syncing in particular have been overhauled so much that it’s actually kind of shocking. That said, other things bizarrely didn’t get the memo. The NPCs’ faces, for instance, are almost universally hideous and cartoonish and have about a 40% chance of being cross-eyed. (Although, honestly, being horrified by character faces might actually be part of the authentic Oblivion experience.) On balance, though, it’s still a total glow up. It’s one of those situations where everything looks like I fondly remember it instead of how it actually did back in 2006, which speaks to how the spirit and style of the original has been maintained.
Beyond the glossy new look, though, perhaps the thing that has had the biggest impact on gameplay in Oblivion Remastered is the simple inclusion of a sprint button. If you haven’t played Oblivion in over a decade you might be shocked to hear that, no, there was no sprinting. Wild, I know. And if you never played the original, just understand that you’ll never truly know this gift you’ve been granted from Akatosh himself. I don’t even really mind that I’m now losing stamina by sprinting (something that annoys me in RPGs where you’re literally always running around). It’s worth it, even if it does have the odd side effect of making the entire map feel smaller, especially cities and dungeons that can now be fully explored in about half the time. This change has also made me care a whole lot more about investing in skills and magical buffs that increase my stamina, since now I’m using that meter for nearly everything I do. But despite the extra fiddling that causes, moving quickly through areas I already know like the back of my hand makes for a remarkably less tedious time.
There are also a bunch of major changes to the UI, leveling system, and other minor changes to get rid of some irksome choices that existed in the original. The UI has been modernized with today’s design sensibilities, so there are lots of appreciated additions you might not even notice. The compass has moved to the top of your screen and provides way more information; the health, magicka, and stamina meters are now spaced out across the screen instead of being shoved into one corner together; and the menus are much more intuitively placed, so you can toggle between your spells and character stats a lot faster.
Some elements still feel pretty old-timey – like the quest log popping up right in the middle of the screen anytime you’ve reached a new milestone in one, awkwardly interrupting whatever you were doing – but most of these annoyances didn’t bother me much. The developers clearly picked their battles with what to change and what to keep mostly the same, and these little changes can be felt all over. For example, in the original version of Oblivion any time you try to harvest a resource from the world, you roll a chance to do so, meaning you end up wasting a whole bunch of time trying to grab materials to make potions and whatnot. In Oblivion Remastered, this has been revised so now anytime you reach for an ingredient, you just get it, y’know, like they weren’t intentionally trying to annoy you. There are still plenty of wonky choices, like the return of the infamous persuasion minigame that is just as boring and unintuitive as you remember it, but they’ve mostly done a good job with polishing up the worst of these rough edges.
Unfortunately, one of the areas where Oblivion needed the most improvement was its leveling system and how enemies scale with you as you progress, and while some tweaking has been done to make it feel less unfair, it remains deeply flawed. Previously, you could only level up your character by improving your primary class skills, like Destruction for a mage or Heavy Armor for a warrior – but if you focused on doing that, enemies would scale with you and beat you to a pulp with their high-level gear (since you were as unlikely to be as well-rounded or intentionally stat-ed out as they are). This made the midgame a real pain, until you eventually got over that hump and retook your place as a geared-out badass. In Oblivion Remastered, they’ve melded that leveling system with Skyrim’s version in which everything you do increases your level, and that makes for a significantly less frustrating climb against opponents that arbitrarily become more dangerous across the entire game world.
Now I didn’t feel punished for focusing on my primary skills first, boosting my level before I was properly powered for the more lethal enemies that progression brought with it. But that core problem of enemies scaling out in the world is still a bummer of a mechanic that has aged like spoiled sweet rolls. It doesn’t exactly feel great to spend 50 hours building up your character to then discover that regular-ass bandits out in the world are now rocking full sets of shiny glass armor, mostly invalidating your hard-earned progress. This is a long-standing criticism of Oblivion, and although I know it would’ve been a massive undertaking to rebalance the entire world to continue to provide challenges for high-level characters in the late game without this shortcut, I can’t help but wish the developers had devoted the resources to addressing it.
And that really is the biggest critique of this remaster, which deftly succeeds at maintaining all the things I loved and despised about Oblivion in a clear effort to keep it as close to the original vision as possible. So a lot of how much you’re likely to enjoy a playthrough is going to come down to your personal history and experience with Bethesda’s RPGs: If you’ve been gaming for a few decades already and your nostalgia is great enough to help you forgive some pretty clearly outdated game design decisions, then you’re in for an awesome trip. But if you’re new to Oblivion or simply don’t possess a natural fondness for retro-style roleplaying, then you’ll probably find yourself less enthused when, for example, you run through the 30th or 40th nearly identical Oblivion Gate.
As for me, I find myself somewhere in the middle: I really love this game, even as I’m well-aware and quite incapable of overlooking its many flaws. Would we have been better served if Bethesda and Virtuous had thrown out the old rulebook and done a proper, ground-up remake? Maybe; maybe not. But the decision to stick as close as possible to recreating Oblivion as it existed in 2006 but prettier and slightly less irritating has certainly put a ceiling on how much this Elder Scrolls redux can really blow me away.
There’s another caveat to mention, too. Although Virtuous headed up development of this remaster and did some great work, they’re not miracle workers: this is still a Bethesda game through and through, and with that comes a lot of bugs. I saw everything from broken quest objectives to Oblivion gates disappearing before my eyes, and dozens of other issues. On more than one occasion I’ve even found myself stuck underneath a rock in an area where enemies were nearby so I wasn’t able to fast travel away, meaning I had to choose between praying to Akatosh that the baddies would creep near enough for me to kill them through the environment and escape my fate, or just give up and reload to a previous checkpoint.
Beyond that, Oblivion Remastered performs increasingly worse the longer you play it, presumably because I monkeyed with the world enough to cause it trouble trying to keep track of where I left a specific piece of cheese. My Xbox Series X dropped frames and hitched with regularity, textures loaded right in front of me, and after about 40 hours I started encountering hard crashes and game freezes every few hours like clockwork. Most of this stuff didn’t deter me from sinking an ungodly amount of time into blasting daedra with fireballs, but it’s definitely a bummer to see that two decades wasn’t long enough to fix this janky fantasy world, and in some cases it appears to perform even worse than I remember the Xbox 360 doing, which is almost impressive.
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