It's been a busy week of new action figure announcements for Hasbro. Earlier this week, we gave you an exclusive first look at the Marvel Legends Maximum Series Deadpool figure. Now, IGN can exclusively debut the first images and details about the Marvel and Star Wars figures Hasbro revealed at Fan Expo Canada 2025.
Read on to see everything announced, including new Marvel Legends figures of Mysterio and Strong Guy and a pair of Star Wars: The Black Series figures inspired by the iconic Anakin/Obi-Wan showdown on Mustafar.
This figure is the latest addition to Hasbro's ongoing line of Spider-Man Retro figures with packaging inspired by the classic '90s Toy Biz line. This version of Mysterio is directly inspired by the one seen in Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The figure comes with an unmasked head sculpt, alternate hands, and special effects pieces.
The Mysterio figure is exclusive to Walmart stores. It's priced at $24.99 USD/$35.99 CAD and is slated for release in Fall 2025. Preorders will open on Walmart's site on October 9 at 7am PT.
This figure will please collectors trying to complete their '90s X-Men team lineups, as Strong Guy finally gets a new figure in his classic X-Factor costume. The figure comes with an alternate head and hands and various barbell accessories.
Given that he's quite a bit bigger than your average Marvel Legend, Strong Guy is priced at $39.99 USD/$55.99 CAD. He's slated for release in Fall 2025, with preorders set to open on the Hasbro Pulse site and other retailers on August 26 at 10am PT.
If you missed out on Hasbro's SDCC-exclusive Anakin Skywalker vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi set, don't worry. Hasbro will be releasing new versions of both characters as individual releases in the Black Series line. Both figures are modeled after the characters' respective appearances in Revenge of the Sith. You'll only miss out on the lava duel display base by buying these versions.
Anakin and Obi-Wan are each priced at $24.99 USD/$35.99 CAD. The figures are expected to release in Fall 202 and will go up for preorder on Hasbro Pulse and other sites on August 26 at 10am PT.
Rounding out this batch of announcements is a new addition to Hasbro's Star Wars: The Black Series Electronic Helmet line, which offer life-size, wearable replicas of iconic Star Wars helmets. The Shoretrooper helmet is modeled after their appearance in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and features button-activated sound effects (batteries not included).
The Shoretrooper helmet is priced at $109.99 USD/$139.99 CAD and is slated for release in Fall 2025. The helmet will go up for preorder on Hasbro Pulse and other websites on August 26 at 10am PT.
In other Marvel Legends news, Hasbro revealed a wealth of Marvel, Star Wars, and G.I. Joe toys at Comic-Con. The company also recently debuted a line of Marvel Gamerverse figures inspired by the Marvel vs. Capcom games.
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Squanch Games has talked before about trying and failing to get Hollywood legend Danny DeVito to play Gene Zaroothian in High on Life. But the studio remains determined, and wants to convince DeVito to star as a gun in High on Life 3 — should it get the chance to make it.
With High on Life 2 waiting in the wings, Squanch Games’ Mikey Spano and Matty Studivan told IGN in an interview at gamescom 2025 that they are going to give Danny DeVito another go when they eventually get to making what feels like the inevitable third game in the comedy first-person shooter series.
“I really want Danny DeVito,” chief creative officer Spano said. “We tried to get Danny DeVito for the first game, and at that time we didn’t really have the cachet to sway him. But I’m hoping after this game we can try again and get him in there.
“I have the perfect design for a Danny DeVito gun in my head that I want to see so bad!”
So, why didn’t DeVito work out for High on Life? According to executive producer Matty Studivan, it was felt that DeVito would have been so unlikely to say yes, that it wasn't even worth the ask.
Studivan said: “I believe the response we got was, ‘We would take this to him but his agent doesn’t even know if he’ll understand what it is, and he’ll probably just say no.’ We’re gonna try really hard on the next one."
Spano then issued the call: “Danny DeVito, reach out! We’re ready for ya!”
Whether Danny DeVito appears in High on Life 3 or not, Squanch Games has a more pressing matter: High on Life 2. As announced at gamescom, the sequel launches February 13, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S and Game Pass day-one.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Galactus actor Ralph Ineson plays Sheath, a new character and boss, and is joined on the cast by Betsy Sodaro, J.B. Smoove, and Richard Kind.
High on Life was a breakout hit and one of the biggest Game Pass launches ever. It proved so popular that work on a High on Life show was eventually announced in 2024.
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Is Silent Hill f a soulslike? It’s a question the Silent Hill fandom has been debating for some time now. But in a recent interview with IGN, Konami insisted it's not, and expressed a degree of frustration with the ongoing debate.
Silent Hill f takes us to 1960s Japan, where we follow Hinako Shimizu, a teenager struggling under the pressure of expectations from her friends, family, and society. As IGN reported in our Silent Hill f hands-on preview, its combat has a similar feel to Silent Hill 2 Remake’s close-range combat. You can dodge enemy attacks with the DualSense’s circle button and activate a light and heavy attack with R1 and R2, respectively. Your limited reach and lengthy attack motions give a realistic, weighty feel to combat. Heavy attacks, especially, feel slow and need to be timed well, "contributing to the feeling that Hinako is just a teenager with limited strength."
On top of that, Silent Hill f’s combat also features timed dodges and counterattacks, with the latter particularly important in combat sequences. Enemies briefly show a sign when a counterattack can be utilized, but we suggested that "unless you have trained your reflex skills by playing games like of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, you will likely have a hard time reacting." That’s where the Focus mode comes in, which can be triggered by holding L2. It allows counterattacks to last longer, while also charging up a power attack that staggers an enemy.
Talk of parries and counterattacks has come as a surprise to some Silent Hill fans, and Konami’s suggestion that Silent Hill f's combat sequences were ratcheted up because "challenging action games are gaining popularity among younger players nowadays" has split the fandom.
But in an interview with IGN at gamescom 2025, Silent Hill producer Motoi Okamoto set the record straight. He insisted Silent Hill f is not a soulslike, despite the mechanics at play in its combat, and even said applying that label to the game is "disingenuous."
“This is one of the things that we see — the term soulslike — being thrown around on the internet quite a bit,” he began. “And I think it’s a label that’s a little bit disingenuous. Modern players will see like, oh there’s a stamina meter, there’s a dodge, and they're like, ‘Okay, it’s a soulslike.’
“But to be very honest, a lot of these things we actually pulled from classic Silent Hill titles. Look at Silent Hill 4 — there’s a charge meter for your attacks, kind of like our Focus meter. And even for Silent Hill 3 there's a stamina meter. You see it later on.”
Okamoto went on to say Silent Hill f’s combat mechanics aren’t exclusive to the soulslike genre, expressing a degree of frustration with the online dialogue surrounding the game.
“These things aren’t new and exclusive to soulslike games,” he said. “They’ve been a part of action horror games for a very, very long time. If you have these things you’re labeled a soulslike. And we’d like to reiterate we are an action horror game, but we are not a soulslike.”
Silent Hill f comes out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S on September 25.
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Starfield fans, here is something for you today. Modder ‘checker90’ has released a really cool mod for Starfield that aims to overhaul Akila City. So, let’s take a closer look at it, shall we? The mod adds lots of new buildings, districts, and things to interact with, making the city feel more alive. The land … Continue reading Starfield Akila City Overhaul Mod Expands the City with More Detail and Immersion →
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Surprise! Assassin's Creed Mirage, the slimmer, Baghdad-set adventure launched in 2023, is getting fresh content set in AlUla, an ancient oasis city now found in Saudi Arabia.
A new story chapter with additional missions, plus general gameplay improvements for the whole game, will launch for free later this year.
Ubisoft made the announcement this morning via social media, in a post that's come rather out of the blue on a Saturday at the end of this year's busy Gamescom week.
That said, the arrival of more Assassin's Creed Mirage content has been expected. Earlier this year, Ubisoft declined to comment on a report in French financial newspaper Les Echoes that detailed a deal between Ubisoft and Saudi Arabia's controversial Public Investment Fund for additional Mirage content.
Today's confirmation that Mirage will soon get content set in 9th century Saudi Arabia therefore makes sense.
As for the location itself, AlUla seems a natural fit for an Assassin's Creed game, as an UNESCO World Heritage site with more than 7,000 years of history and towering rock formations that look perfect for a spot of Assassin's Creed parkour.
Assassin's Creed Mirage players, we have a surprise coming your way later this year!
— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) August 23, 2025
📖 New story chapter & missions set in 9th century AlUla
🎮 Gameplay improvements for the base game and the new location
🎁 All for free
Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/8CjB3MRvfR
Launched in 2023, Assassin's Creed Mirage arrived as something of a palate cleanser between the epic Viking-set Valhalla and this year's similarly enormous Assassin's Creed Shadows. Mirage returned to the Assassin's Creed franchise's smaller, stealthier city-set roots for an adventure that felt inspired by the series' initial game.
Developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux, the game originally began life as an expansion for Valhalla focused on its mysterious Assassin character Basim, someone who ends up playing a pivotal role in the events of that game's finale. Fans had subsequently hoped to see more from the character, though it's unclear if this add-on will include any new answers to his ultimate fate.
After Mirage was released, players found an odd post-credits scene hidden in the game's files that Ubisoft has since acknowledged, though never fully explained. Perhaps this too will finally be addressed in Mirage's upcoming new content, more details of which will follow in the weeks to come.
Next up for Assassin's Creed Shadows, meanwhile, is the game's big Claws of Awaji expansion, curiously also developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux, that's due for launch on September 16.
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Modder ‘lexo1000’ has released a new HD Texture Pack for Baldur’s Gate 3 that aims to overhaul the textures of all environments. This pack will make the game look sharper and more detailed than before. So, make sure to get it if you want to make BG3 look better and more detailed. Going into more … Continue reading Baldur’s Gate 3 just got an HD Texture Pack that overhauls all environment textures →
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Cyberpunk 2077 fans, here is something for you today. A couple of new mods were released for CDPR’s title that can unlock new hidden locations. Additionally, some other mods have enhanced other areas in the game. Thus, I’ve decided to collect and share them in one article. So, let’s dive in. The first mod removes … Continue reading Cyberpunk 2077 Mods Unlock New Hidden Locations →
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iBuypower is kicking off its Labor Day Sale early with some sizeable discounts on turnkey prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series Blackwell graphics cards. You can also use a limited time coupon code "EARNEDIT" to take an extra $50 to $300 off depending on your order total. iBuypower is also offering free standard shipping on all configs, however can also get an additional discount by choosing a slower shipping service. All systems are covered by a three year labor and two year parts warranty. I've listed out the best deals that are currently part of this sale.
You no longer have to pay an egregious sum of money to play games at a consistently solid framerate in glorious 4K resolution. Walmart is currently offering the iBuypower Element Pro gaming PC equipped with an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU for just $1499 with free delivery. This was the best "high-end" gaming PC deal during Prime Day - better than anything I found on Amazon - and it's still the best deal I've seen so far at this price point. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is an outstanding graphics card that can run the latest games (like Battlefield 6) in 4K.
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.
AliExpress is offering an outstanding deal on a popular entry level electric bike. Right now the Amyet V9-G60 Electric Bike with 1,000W (1,500W peak) motor and 48V 20AH battery is on sale for just $476.55 after you apply $100 off coupon code "AEUS100" during checkout. You're buying it from Amyet's official store on AliExpress. It ships free locally from the United States and arrives within 1 to 2 weeks. You'd be hard pressed to find a new electric bike for under $500 stateside, especially one that has a 1,000W motor (the least expensive bikes cost more and are usually rated for 750W). The same bike is priced at $525 on Amazon, so you'd pay a roughly $50 upcharge buying it form there.
The Amyet V9-G60 electric bike has a 1,000W (1,500W peak) brushless motor that can push the bike at speeds up to 32MPH. It's powered off a large 48V 20AH (960Whr) battery that provides between 30 to 70 miles on a single charge. An LCD display provides real-time information on your speed, battery level, and more.
The bike's lightweight aluminum frame keeps the weight down to about 77 pounds, which is respectable considering the oversized battery (a 960Whr battery is heavy). The weight limit for this bike is 330 pounds. It uses Shimano components for its 7-speed gear shift system and dual suspension. The 20" wheels are equipped with 4" fat tires, which are versatile on soft or rough terrain and they cushion against imperfections in the road for a more comfortable ruide. Safety features include mechanical dual disc brakes, electric horn, headlights, turn signals, and brake lights.
The bike comes 90% preassembled so you can take it out for a spin in a matter of minutes. It's also pretty mod friendly in case you wanted to do your own upgrades (like swapping to hydraulic brakes). It's covered by a 12 month warranty. The Amyet G60 is definitely an entry level bike that doesn't really compare in build quality to bikes that cost thousands of dollars, but at this price it's a pretty amazing value. Just a year ago you'd be paying $700-$1,000 for the same bike.
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 Tomtomc Slim is easily one of the best Switch 2 cases currently available and many of us use this case ourselves. The only criticism is its steep $40 sticker price. Fortunately, it's on sale today for the lowest price I've seen so far. Amazon has the Tomtoc Slim in black for $29.59. Alternatively, you can get the white or gray colors for $1 extra. With this deal it's less expensive than the official Nintendo Switch 2 case even though it has better build quality.
Tomtoc has a history of making great cases for mobile electronics, including most current gaming handhelds like the original Switch and Switch Lite, Steam Deck, and Asus ROG Ally. Its signature trademark is the raised indent patterning for each handheld's unique analog joystick and button layout. This is mostly an aesthetic touch, but it helps set Tomtoc cases apart from the boring monochrome design you'll see for nearly every other case out there including the official case.
Material-wise, the Tomtoc is a hardshell case with a felt inner lining. It has an interior flap that can fit up to 12 game cards, a buckle strap, and durable YKK zipper that's smoother and easier to use than the Genki Sleeper case. Since this is a slim case designed for as minimal of a footprint as possible, there's no room to fit a charger.
If you're looking for something roomier, Tomtoc also has a sling-style case that's specifically made for portable gaming handhelds including the Switch 2. The padded compartment is shaped like a "W" to make room for a wide range of handhelds that have dual analog joysticks. It's not specifically designed for the Switch 2, so don't expect a molded fit, but there's plenty of room here to fit extra controllers, a charger or power bank, and more.
Nintendo Switch 2 orders have shipped and many lucky gamers are playing Mario Kart World as I write this. In addition to a new case, you might want to think about picking up some other Switch 2 accessories, like a MicroSD Express card for extra storage, a screen protector for extra protection, or a power bank for extra battery life. Check out the list of officially licensed Switch 2 accessories that are already up for preorder, including the all-new Switch 2 Pro controller.
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.
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