Valentine’s Day is a little over a week away, so why not grab some fun gifts for everyone you love in your life? A Van Gogh Sunflower LEGO set is seeing a nice discount, making for a great couples activity, while A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Collection 4K UHD screams romance. Plus, plenty of other deals are worth checking out today.
TL;DR: The Best Deals Today
Pokémon Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle Hits New Low
The Pokémon Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle is back under $45. It’s shipped and sold by Amazon, too. After the delay of most Ascended Heroes Booster sets, it’s nice that this bundle, which includes six booster packs, is available for just $43.13. That’s well below the current market value, making it a good deal.
Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch Preorder
The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch 2 and Switch preorder is finally up on Amazon. Anyone who grew up watching classic 90s afternoon programs, like DuckTales, Goof Troop, Chip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers, or Bonkers, will want this collection of retro Disney NES and SNES games. And two new games have been added from the first iteration back in 2017. In total, 8 games bring on nostalgia. A few extras also come with the physical edition of the game, including milk caps, cards, and stickers. The Disney Afternoon Collection drops on May 29.
LEGO Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers Drops to New Low Price
Need a cool Valentine’s gift idea? This LEGO Art of Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers just dropped to a new low price on Amazon. This kit is truly stunning, as you’ll be recreating Van Gogh’s iconic 1889 masterpiece. In total, there are 16 sunflowers on this 3D buildable art model with a removable frame for displaying. But given this set has 2,615 pieces, it’s best for adults.
FED Fitness DB1 Adjustable Dumbbells (up to 52.5lbs each)
There's no need to pay $500 for the Bowflex SelectTech adjustable dumbbells when there are equally well-built options at a much lower price point. For a limited time, FED Fitness is offering its own DB1 Adjustable Dumbbells (52.5 pounds each or 105 pounds total) for just $296.40 with free delivery after you stack 20% off coupon code "NEWYEARSSP20" and 5% coupon code "IGN". This is a great price for a complete dumbbell package with a solid 3 year warranty.
Save 39% on a Thrustmaster T128P Force Feedback Racing Wheel
The Thrustmaster T128P Force Feedback Racing Wheel is currently on sale for 39% off. That’s the lowest price it has been in years. It’s a great steering wheel for beginners that can make driving games significantly more enjoyable, thanks to realistic, albeit modest, force feedback, a magnetic 2-pedal pedal set, and a PS5-ready wheel. Anyone looking to hit the open virtual world in PlayStation or PC games will love the feel of this entry-level wheel, especially given that nice discount.
A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Collection 4K UHD Hits New Low Price
Cozy up with Freddy Krueger. A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Collection 4K UHD has dropped down to its lowest price ever at Amazon, costing just $67.49. This collection includes Wes Craven's classic 1984 slasher film, along with six others: Freddy's Revenge, Dream Warriors, The Dream Master, The Dream Child, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. It’s the perfect addition to any horror fan’s collection.
BOGO on an Already Discounted Samsung OLED TV
There’s a buy-one-get-one deal on Samsung TVs at Best Buy right now. Yes, you read that right, you get a 32” Samsung F6000F 1080p Smart TV, which retails for $180, completely free with the purchase of select displays. If you’re after a great gaming TV, the 2025 model of the 65" Samsung S84F 4K OLED Smart TV is a part of this deal, and it happens to be back down to the lowest price ever of just $899.99. With it, you’ll get HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM, along with that stunning OLED image quality.
Score $15 Off Dungeons & Dragons x Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club
Dungeons & Dragons x Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club is $15 off on Amazon and Walmart. This collaborative 3-5 player game features four of Eddie Munson’s lost Dungeons & Dragons adventures. Whether you opt to be at the helm of the Hellfire Club and Dungeon Master, or other iconic characters from the series, you’re in for a night of fun in the Upside Down. Best of all, pros and newbies can enjoy this game with everything needed included right in the box.
MTG: Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Deck Bundle is $120.67
The MTG: Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Deck Bundle is back in stock on Amazon and just $120.67. It’s shipped and sold by Amazon, too. With this bundle, you’ll receive two Dance of the Elements and two Blight Curse Commander Decks. Each contains 100 cards, including 12 new cards (including 2 foil Mythics), a deck box, 10 double-sided token cards, a strategy insert, and a reference card. Given that these Commander Decks are selling for $37 to $50+ each right now, it’s a pretty solid deal.
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Octopath Traveler 0 Hits New Low On Amazon
Octopath Traveler 0 is $10 off on Amazon right now. While we’ve seen this RPG cheaper for Xbox Series X recently, it’s a great deal for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 users. You’re getting a lot out of this game with its 100-plus-hour runtime and retro 2D characters in a stunning 3D world. We reviewed Octopath Traveler 0, and gave it a 9/10 rating. Reviewer Michael Higham said, “It rewards you with the kinds of moments only lengthy RPGs can pull off with its overarching story, an intricate turn-based combat system, and a soundtrack that'll leave you absolutely floored.”
Score $11 Off The Visions Of Escaflowne: The Complete Series Blu-ray
The Blu-ray of this classic anime series from the 90s is down to its lowest price ever on Amazon. The Visions Of Escaflowne is just $25.49, saving $11. This series from Sunrise Studio blends fantasy, mecha, and romance, with a story centering on a high school student who gets transported to a new world. The 5 discs in this set include the Japanese and English-dubbed versions of the show, along with a few extra features.
Danielle is a Tech freelance writer based in Los Angeles who spends her free time creating videos and geeking out over music history.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for almost a year now, while Nintendo seems a little disappointed with its sales, it was still the best-selling console of the year. If you're one of the many people who has grabbed a Switch 2 in the last year you've probably noticed that it doesn't quite have enough storage, with only 256GB of space to fit all your games. Luckily that storage is expandable, but you will need a special MicroSD Express card to do it. And, well, they're more expensive than regular SD cards.
The Best MicroSD Express Cards for Switch 2 Right Now
MicroSD Express cards have been around for a while, but there are only a few on the market as creative professionals haven’t really found much of a use for them. However, with the Switch 2 launch, there's been a deluge of Express cards to fill that gap.
My colleagues and I are in the process of testing these cards – including that super cheap Walmart-brand one, which is fine – but if we were to recommend any based on experience, these are the MicroSD Express cards (an essential Switch 2 accessory!) we'd say to buy right now. These come from reputable manufacturers that have a track record of making excellent storage expansion cards. We'll be updating this as we play around with the Switch 2 and SD cards.
Why MicroSD Express?
Unlike many devices, the Nintendo Switch 2 is mandating a MicroSD Express card for storage expansion. Nintendo hasn’t really explained its reasoning behind the decision, but it’s not hard to see why it might want to require faster storage.
For one, the flash storage built into the system is the same kind of UFS flash that powers most smartphones. This storage is much faster than the eMMC drive in the original Switch, and it’s likely Nintendo wanted its developers to be able to count on that kind of storage speed, no matter if the game is being stored internally or on an expansion card.
The only thing you can use a regular old MicroSD card for is loading screenshots and videos you took on your first-gen Switch. That means unlike something like the PS5, which allows you to store last-generation games on slower external drives, Nintendo isn’t allowing for any wiggle room here. If you want to expand the Nintendo Switch 2 storage, you’re going to need a MicroSD Express card.
1. Lexar Play Pro
The Best MicroSD Express Card
The Lexar Play Pro is the fastest and most capacious card available. Supporting read times up to 900MB/s and storage space up to 1TB, this is handily the best MicroSD Express card out there right now. After a few months of wobbly stock issues, you can now more reliably find this card out in the wild at the typical retailers. Unfortunately, it is quite expensive. But if you do want the best SD card for your Switch 2, it’s worth investing in the Lexar Play Pro for a fast card that won't degrade quickly.
2. Samsung P9 MicroSD Express
Best Budget MicroSD Express Card
MicroSD Express cards have been out long enough now that we're starting to see more affordable cards from some of the biggest brands. While it's not quite as cheap as the Onn MicroSD Express card you can buy from Walmart, this Samsung card is extremely affordable for what it is. At the time of writing, you can get a 256GB version of the card for $32, while the 512GB version is a bit more expensive, at $99.
There are some caveats to this one, of course. While we found in our testing that the Samsung P9 MicroSD Express card has solid sequential read and write times, it lacks a bit when it comes to random read and write speeds. What that means is that you can copy your games over to this SD card super fast, but it's not going to have the fastest load times. That doesn't mean the load times aren't fast, though; we were able to load up Donkey Kong Bananza in 21 seconds and Tears of the Kingdom in 9 seconds. So while there are faster cards out there, you're only really losing out on a second here and there.
But for most people who just want reliable expansion storage for their Switch 2 that's not going to break the bank, you can't really go wrong with the Samsung P9. It's not the absolute cheapest on the market, but you can bet it'll last a lot longer than that Onn card.
3. SanDisk MicroSD Express
Best 256GB MicroSD Express Card
I have so many SanDisk SD cards lying around, and that shouldn’t be super surprising. Over the years, SanDisk has become one of the most prolific SD card manufacturers, and now it has a MicroSD Express card. Unlike the Lexar version, SanDisk doesn’t have a fancy name for its card. Though this card does come in a 512GB-capacity version now, 256GB would mirror the internal storage of the Nintendo Switch 2.
Still, doubling your storage isn’t a bad deal, especially if you can find this card at a lower price. It’s also not quite as fast as the Lexar Play Pro, coming in with a read speed of up to 880MB/s. That’s a minor enough disparity that you’re not going to notice any difference when you’re loading up Mario Kart World, but 20MB/s is still 20MB/s.
4. Samsung MicroSD Express for Switch 2
The Best (and Only) Official MicroSD Express Card
Samsung’s MicroSD Express card is the one that’s being sold directly by Nintendo, which definitely gives it some weight. Since it came out back in May, Samsung has released its actual speeds and feeds. This MicroSD card gets 800MB/s of read speeds, which doesn't make it the fastest SD card here, but it'll still load games plenty fast. Plus, it has Mario on the retail packaging, so that's a bonus, right?
The card does come with a three-year warranty, but Samsung only offers it in a 256GB size. That basically doubles the initial storage of the Switch 2, but it would still be nice to see a 512GB or 1TB option for true game archival – especially as it's the official option.
At the end of the day, it being the "official" MicroSD Express card for the Switch 2 doesn't mean much. It might have received Nintendo's seal of approval, but this MicroSD card isn't going to be much different than any other card on this list, at least beyond the red paint job.
5. Onn MicroSD Express Card
Best Cheap MicroSD Express Card
While it would be nice to be able to say something like "a MicroSD Express card is a MicroSD Express card," they're not all created equal. More premium cards will be able to transmit data more efficiently, while cheaper cards are obviously going to slow down a bit. But when we're talking about a 512GB SD card that is 40% cheaper than the same size option from Lexar, a slower speed might just be worth it.
Onn is Walmart's budget tech brand, and that should set some expectations right out of the gate. In fact, when we reviewed the Onn 512GB MicroSD Express card, we found that while the Nintendo Switch 2 worked with no issues, it had data transfer speeds that were a bit slower than the console's native storage. That sounds bad, and it's not great, but at the end of the day that's only going to result in another second or so added to transfer times here and there. Definitely not the end of the world.
But what was surprising about this Onn card was that it was reliable, which is where I typically expect budget storage devices to fall flat. Throughout our testing process, performance stayed steady rather than running into the same issues that the PNY 128GB MicroSD Express card ran into. Of course, like any SD card, it'll likely degrade over time, but as long as you're not looking for long-term game archival, it'll get the job done.
MicroSD Express FAQ
How much storage do I need?
While the 256GB that the Nintendo Switch 2 has is paltry, it might be enough if you only play a few games every year. However, if you're the type of gamer that needs to install everything that comes out, even if you only play it for five minutes – you know who you are – you're going to need quite a bit more space.
Unfortunately with the special storage standard the Switch 2 requires, large-capacity MicroSD Express cards can be quite expensive. Getting an affordable 256GB MicroSD Express card will double your storage, which should be plenty for most people. But if you want a lot of buffer room, I'd recommend a 512GB card just to be on the safe side.
Or you could just go all out and get 1TB of storage. That'll be expensive, but you'll probably never have to think about Switch 2 storage space ever again. Only the most archival-obsessed people need something like that, but, again, you know who you are.
How fast is MicroSD Express?
SD Express is theoretically much faster than older SD cards, and that largely comes down to how it interfaces with the device. Rather than connecting to a bespoke SD card interface, SD Express uses PCI Express 3.1, which is what SSDs use on PC.
Don’t go expecting a MicroSD Express card to be as fast as the NVMe SSDs in handheld gaming PCs, though. While the full-sized SD Express cards can come close, with read speeds up to 3,940MB/s, the MicroSD Express cards can only hit a maximum of 985MB/s. Still, that’s much faster than the older MicroSD cards used by the original Nintendo Switch.
How long will a MicroSD Express card last?
Just like any SD card, MicroSD Express cards aren’t meant to be used for long-term data storage, and so they have a shelf life. How long they’ll last depends largely on the environment it's being used in and whether or not you’re dropping it. I wouldn’t expect a MicroSD Express card to last more than 5-10 years before it needs to be replaced, so be sure to keep anything important backed up.
How hard is it to install a MicroSD Express card?
Once you actually have a MicroSD Express card, it's relatively easy to upgrade your Switch 2 storage. Make sure your console is off, and then open the kickstand at the back of the console, and look along the bottom for a small MicroSD Card slot, where you can insert the extra storage. You can check out IGN's comprehensive guide to installing a MicroSD Express card for more details.
Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra
Disneyland Paris is set to have a very big year in 2026, led by the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World and the opening of World of Frozen. Beyond that, the park is planning tons of upgrades to existing attractions, new restaurants, and many more changes that should make a stroll through these magical lands something truly special.
With the help of Disney Parks Blog, this Disneyland Paris in 2026 Guide will be a place to see all the fun headed to the parks this year. It's still early, so we will be updating this article as more details are revealed, but this should give you a good idea of what to expect!
This is a huge moment for Disneyland Paris, as this new park will represent a change of more than 90% of the park's offerings since 2002. Alongside World of Frozen, Disney Adventure World will also be home to the currently open Worlds of Pixar, Marvel Avengers Campus, and World Premiere Plaza. In the future, it will also feature the first-ever Lion King-themed area with a "major attraction combining water-based thrills with next-generation Audio-Animatronics figures."
World of Frozen, which first debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland, will invite guests to participate in the Sunflower Festival and step into the beloved tale themselves. As they walk through the streets of Arendelle, they can check out the 118-foot-tall North Mountain (which is crowned by Elsa's Ice Palace), Arendelle Bay, the Fountain of Friendship, and Arendelle Castle.
Fans of EPCOT's Frozen Ever After will be happy to know that the attraction will stand tall here, complete with state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics and "new immersive projection technologies." And of course, guests will be able to meet Anna and Elsa during a royal encounter in Arendelle Castle alongside watching a show with many more of our favorite characters.
Perhaps the biggest news, however, is that a next-generation robotic character of Olaf will be walking around the park, speaking, and interacting with guests in a truly spectacular way. Oh, and of course, there will be dining options like the Nordic-inspired quick-service restaurant called Nordic Crowns Tavern and places to get merch like the Fjord View Shop, where guests will be able to befriend a baby troll of their own that will interact with the world around them.
Outside World of Frozen, guests will be able to visit all of these previously mentioned lands, and they will all be connected to Adventure Bay, a 7.5-acre lake that will be the home of Disney Cascade of Lights at night. This new nighttime spectacular is an "emotional journey" and an "invitation for every guest to believe in their own strength, to embrace wonder, and to feel the power of storytelling in a way only Disney can deliver."
Connected to Adventure Bay will be Adventure Way, and this will connect World Premiere Plaza and teh rest of the lands alongside hosting Raiponce Tangled Spin, which will bring to life the Lantern Festival from Tangled.
Adventure Way will also have plenty of character interactions, 14 culinary experiences, lush green spaces to relax, and much more. It will also be home to a new attraction inspired by Up that will be a "flying carousel" that will "add motion and energy to the promenade."
Minnie's Dream Factory Returns
Minnie's Dream Factory will once again welcome guests on February 7 with an all-new story that "celebrates teamwork and creativity." Minnie takes on the role of director and leads a team that includes "Chip 'n' Dale as the comedic duo, Donald Duck managing every technical detail, and Daisy Duck bringing her signature energy to keep spirits high." Alongside many other surprises, the characters in this show will feature new costumes that are fitting of this grand return.
Annette's Diner
Annette's Diner in Disney Village is now closed for a "significant refurbishment lasting several months." Rest assured, these changes will preserve the retro charm that has been a key part of this place since 1992.
When it reopens, there will be an expanded kitchen space, a refurbished dining room, a new facade for the bar inspired by the metallic aesthetic of classic American diners, and even the booths will get an upgrade with "vibrant candy-pink and turquoise-blue tones."
Disney Village Transformation
Speaking of Disney Village in 2026, The Sports Bar & Lounge recently reopened with a new terrace, new decor, and a refreshed menu, Pelé Soccer will become the brand's first European store, and the largest McDonald's in France will open with "playful nods to Disneyland Paris."
A two-story Italian restaurant called Casa Giulia is also currently being built, and it will join the reimagined Disney Wonders store that will replace the Disney Store.
Nature-Inspired Makeover for Disney Sequoia Lodge
Disney Sequoia Lodge is getting a nature-inspired makeover that will be similar in scale to Disneyland Paris' Disneyland Hotel and Disney Hotel New York: The Art of Marvel. These changes plan to "elevate the overall experience while preserving the cozy, woodsy charm."
It also looks to "pay tribute to the beauty of nature in new ways, drawing from the rich tradition of forest landscapes celebrated by Walt Disney and his team of animators." Despite these changes, the hotel will remain open as these plans will come to life in different phases.
Ratatouille - The Adventure
Ratatouille - The Adventure aka Ratatouille : L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy has been closed for refurbishment since October 2025, and it looks to welcome guests back on March 28, which is the day before Walt Disney Studios Park becomes Disney Adventure World.
Upgrades guests can expect will be scenic enhancements to make things even more immersive, the queue will have a brand-new scene set in a Parisian artist's studio, and the attraction itself will have new props, enhanced projections, and oversized set pieces.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
In spring 2026, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will feature a new covered outdoor waiting area that "deepens the attraction's story."
"Designed to resemble the remnants of a once-luxurious patio and outdoor pool frequented by show business elites, this space now reflects the eerie disarray of the hotel," the official description reads. "Every detail has been carefully chosen to immerse guests in the narrative, while props scattered throughout the queue offer intriguing clues about the hotel’s past."
There will also be a new merchandise location near the attraction in early 2026 that is inspired by the charm of 1930s flower shops. This boutique looks to match the "Art Deco-inspired style of World Premiere Plaza's theatre district" and feature "authentic touches such as vintage-style floral arrangements, historical photographs, and even a period-appropriate florist's fridge."
Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing
There will be new scenes along the Rivers of the Far West coming to Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing by the end of summer 2026, and these draw inspiration from Disney Legend and Imagineer Marc Davis.
There will be new figures designed by Imagineers, including "majestic buffaloes on a prairie and playful critters, such as raccoons and a skunk, perched on a floating log." As an added bonus, the recently refurbished Molly Brown riverboat will provide the perfect glimpse at these new additions.
We now have our hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, a new console from one of the biggest names in gaming. Alas, a new console is only as valuable as the library of games you can build on it.
Thankfully, Nintendo hasn't been shy about planned releases over the next year, which include a mix of Switch 2 exclusives, third-party releases, and the benefit of backward compatibility with any games still launching on the original Switch. Without further ado, here are all of the new Switch 2 games we can look forward to in 2026.
All Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Release Dates
PGA Tour 2K25 (February 6, 2026)
If you found Wii Sports golf to be a little too easy, here you go. PGA Tour, 2K's golf series, is coming to a Nintendo console for the first time since 2K21. Take on tournaments as your favorite pro player or build up your own character through the MyCareer mode. IGN's 8/10 review gave the game some solid praise, highlighting that "new swing mechanics, paired with the significantly improved graphics, makes for a much more realistic ambiance." Let's hope that performance holds up on the Switch 2.
Tokyo Scramble (February 11, 2026)
Tokyo has been destroyed in a massive cave-in. In the aftermath, Anne wakes up underground to find a subterranean organization filled with creatures called Zeno. If they catch you, they’ll kill you. To escape, you’ll have to focus on stealth. Announced during the February Nintendo Partner Direct, Tokyo Scramble is launching on Switch 2 pretty darn soon.
Mario Tennis Fever (February 12, 2026)*
Mario Tennis is making its return with the first new release since 2018’s Mario Tennis Aces. The sports game will continue the more recent tradition of a Story Mode alongside Tournament, Trial Towers, and Mix It Up modes, all while featuring a whopping 38 playable characters.
Blazblue Entropy Effect X (February 12, 2026)
Next up, we're getting an expanded, console version of the Blazblue spin-off originally released for mobile and PC in 2023. The action roguelite sets you on an adventure into the Sea of Possibility with new characters and story additions.
Reanimal (February 12, 2026)
From the creators of Little Nightmares 1 and 2 (not 3, keep that in mind), Reanimal is a new co-op horror game. Tap in a friend to play as siblings who must traverse through some incredibly creepy environments to rescue their missing friends. The game also supports a single-player mode.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 + Dark Ties (February 12, 2026)
Yep, there are a lot of games coming out on February 12. To add to the bunch, RGG is releasing what we called a “much-needed” Yakuza 3 remake alongside a completely new companion story. Yakuza Kiwami 3 brings combat and QoL improvements to the original game, while Dark Ties lets you play out antagonist Yoshitaka Mine’s rise to power in the criminal underworld.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown (February 18, 2026)
Have you ever wished you could take control of the USS Voyager? Well, here’s your chance. The latest Star Trek game throws you and your ship 700,000 light years into Deep Space, tasking you with managing resources and your crew to make your way out in one piece.
Paranormasight: A Mermaid’s Curse (February 19, 2026)
Yuza Minakuchi is working as a pearl diver who encounters another version of himself on the sea floor. As strange incidents continue to plague his home island, he must investigate a curious cast of characters throughout the town as well as mysteries in the water.
Pretty soon after the Fallout TV wrapped up its second season, the Anniversary Edition of Fallout 4 will be coming to Switch 2 consoles. The game lets you customize your character to your heart’s content, but ultimately places you on a quest through the wasteland to find your son, Shawn, after centuries of being cryo-frozen. While the Anniversary Edition has gotten some criticism for its pricing, this is the first mainline Fallout RPG to release on a Nintendo console.
Alongside the newest Resident Evil game, the Switch 2 will also be getting “Gold” editions of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village, available separately or as part of a Resident Evil Generation Pack collection.
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (March 5, 2026)
From PocketPair, Never Grave is a new 2D roguelite where you harness magic powers (as a hat, of course) to journey into the deep, working to help a young witch retrieve her soul. You also have a home base you can build and upgrade into your own little village.
Coffee Talk Tokyo (March 5, 2026)
We finally have a release date for the next iteration of Coffee Talk, a cozy cafe series developed by Toge Productions. Manage a new but familiar cafe while learning more about your human and yokai customers.
WWE 2K26 (March 13, 2026)
There may be a surprisingly large amount of sports games on the Switch, but one franchise that is only just starting their relationship with the Nintendo consoles is WWE. Following the Switch 2 Edition of WWE 2K25, WWE 2K26 will be launching on Switch 2 consoles the day of its official release.
We’re getting a third game in the Monster Hunter Stories series, a sub-series of Monster Hunter that we’re pretty big fans of (we gave the first one an 8.9/10, and the second got an 8/10). The next story will follow a civil conflict between Azuria and Vermeil, two nations threatened by a “crystal encroachment.” A demo is available now, with players able to carry over their save data to the full game.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (March 26, 2026)*
Nintendo knows they have some modern classics, and they’re giving them a lot of love with this Switch 2 release. Following up on last year’s Super Mario Galaxy remaster, Nintendo is releasing a Switch 2 edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which we originally said "establishes a new standard for what 2D Mario platformers should look like" in our 9/10 review. The Switch 2 edition will feature a new area called Bellabel Park, new playable characters, and tons of new mini-games.
Goat Simulator 3 (April 1, 2026)
A bit of a throwback to the 2010’s and the era of the screaming goats memes, but the latest Goat Simulator release from 2022 will be getting a Switch 2 edition this spring.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (April 16, 2026)*
Tomodachi Life was a particularly unique game under the Nintendo umbrella, and I was pretty darn excited to see the series coming back on the Switch 2. The concept of creating Miis and watching them interact on a little island has more novelty than you can imagine, I promise, especially given the range of customization. Nintendo has also fulfilled their promise to introduce more inclusivity after criticisms of the original 3DS game.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream happened to get its own dedicated Nintendo Direct, where you'll find gameplay footage and plenty more information.
Pragmata (April 24, 2026)
After a series of delays dating back to 2021, Capcom finally “re-revealed” Pragmata with a firm release date and confirmation of cross-platform support. Hugh Williams gets injured while exploring a lunar-controlled space station, where he finds Diana, a Pragmata android. The two are classified as intruders, and must combine their hacking and shooting skills to find the truth of the space station. You can learn more about this one in our hands-on preview.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (May 12, 2026)
Set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, this MachineGames adventure game places Indy on a quest for the secret of the Great Circle. Travel the world, from the Great Pyramids to sunken temples, infiltrate historic areas, and beat up baddies during your daring escapes. We had a lot of love for this one when it originally launched on consoles and PC, calling it “far and away the best Indy story this century” in our 9/10 review.
The second part of the Final Fantasy VII revamp is coming to Switch 2 consoles this summer. After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and co. must traverse across a massive beautiful world in pursuit of Sephiroth. IGN’s 9/10 review describes the game as “both a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenge and depth, and as an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long.”
Besides the graphics update, Rebirth introduces a new affinity system with allies and, yes, a ridiculous amount of side quests and mini-games.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales (June 18, 2026)*
The Adventures of Elliot is a new HD-2D RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. While exploring ruins near his hometown, Elliot discovers an artifact that lets him traverse space and time. From there, you must travel across four ages, each with unique citizens and scenery, to try and save your home.
Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Unknown Release Dates
There are plenty more Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games in development that don’t have a solid release date yet. Here are some more games we know are on the way:
A new island just came to Fortnite that features a digital reimagining of Qatar’s capital city, Doha, as well as Hamad International Airport and a Qatar Airways aircraft. Called QVerse Island, it’s meant to give travelers an immersive way to experience the sights of the city and its airport. There are lots of minigames, a glimpse at some of the city’s unique architecture, and a hidden golden ticket that you can find for a chance to win a free Qatar Airways flight.
You can reach QVerse Island within Fortnite by searching for “QVerse” or using code 6020-0265-6735. When you arrive on the island, you’ll pull up to Hamad International Airport and get a look at the skyline of Doha with re-creations of its real-life skyscrapers. You’ll be greeted by Sama, Qatar Airways’ digital cabin crew member, who will give you five quests to complete.
After you’ve talked to her, you’re free to explore the city and do things in whatever order you choose. Right off the bat, you’ll see floating coins that give you 10 gold each. You can spend that gold at the airport vending machines for things like faster running speed, a jetpack that lets you double jump, or consumable items. You can also look for a hidden door that takes you inside the Business Class cabin of a Qatar Airways aircraft, where you’ll join other Fortnite characters as passengers.
Once you exit the airport and make your way to the street, you’ll see you can summon a car with one button press, making traversal of the city quick and easy. Your HUD will have icons for the island’s biggest attractions, which is also where you can complete the quests Sama gave you. These are some of real-life Qatar’s most recognizable landmarks, like the National Museum of Qatar, West Bay, Katara Towers, and The Pearl Island. And QVerse Island has a persistent day/night cycle, so you can watch the sunset around these locations and see the whole city light up at night.
Each location has a minigame associated with it. At the National Museum of Qatar, you’re given a scavenger hunt to find five lost artifacts that lie scattered around the city. At West Bay, you can use your summoned car to complete a time trial race. At Katara Towers, you’ll need to cross between the towers, high in the air, while a rotating bar tries to knock you off. And at The Pearl Island, you can take on a parkour obstacle course that runs across the rooftops of the city.
While you’re exploring, you’ll notice a timer counting down to the next departure. Once the countdown finishes, you’ll be transported to a multiplayer minigame with other people currently on the island. There are four minigames in all: Wild Wheels Safari, Neon City Drop, Jumpus Maximus, and Home Run Rush. For all four, the last person standing wins.
In Wild Wheels Safari, you drive cars around a desert arena while floor tiles gradually fall away. If you fall into a hole, you’re eliminated. Neon City Drop is a similar concept, but you’re on foot and the floor is made up of brightly colored panels that fall away over time. Jumpus Maximus puts you on a giant spinning wheel in the air while rotating bars of different heights try to knock you off. And Home Run Rush gives everyone a superpowered baseball bat that can launch other players out of the stadium.
In between all the fun and games, you can explore QVerse Island to find the golden ticket. You’ll get an on-screen alert letting you know in what area of the map it just spawned, and then it’s up to you to find it. It only stays in one place for a few minutes, so you need to hurry before it moves again.
Once you find it, take a screenshot of your in-game character with it. Then post that photo to Instagram, Facebook, or X/Twitter with the hashtag #FlyWithQR, follow Qatar Airways on Instagram, and you’ll be entered in a drawing. A winning entry will be randomly selected, and that person will win a Qatar Airways flight ticket. There will be a new drawing each week and the contest will run for 10 weeks. If you don’t win one week, you can try again the next.
QVerse Island is available to explore now, and between February 7–20, gaming content creators around the world will join in on the fun, too. So be sure to check that out. Who knows who you’ll get to face off against in all those minigames? To keep up with the latest news and updates from Qatar Airways, you can follow them on Instagram, Facebook, or X/Twitter.
Project Hail Mary is one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. The upcoming film is currently set to hit theaters on March 20 and stars Ryan Gosling in the lead role of Ryland Grace. If you're not already familiar with the story, Project Hail Mary is being adapted from Andy Weir's best-selling novel of the same name. Weir is mostly known in the entertainment world for writing The Martian, which was a triumph both as a both a book and a movie (see IGN's glowing review).
As a book-to-movie adaptation, Project Hail Mary has been getting a lot of attention lately. Just today it was announced that the final movie trailer will be played during the Super Bowl this Sunday. What I didn't expect to see was any sort of LEGO announcement. Nevertheless, the plastic brick company has thrown its weight behind the film and we're officially getting the very first LEGO Project Hail Mary set ahead of the movie's release, on March 1.
The LEGO Project Hail Mary Set Is Up for Preorder
The LEGO Project Hail Mary set features the ship itself, which of course is called simply the Hail Mary. This is a specialized space vessel powered by Astrophage and captained by Ryland Grace. The build itself is made up of 830 pieces and is supported by a display stand. Like most 18+ sets, this is specifically designed to be placed on a shelf or a desk rather than as a playtoy. With that in mind, though, there are still multiple ways you can actually display the ship once everything is put together.
The set also comes with two minifigures, Ryland Grace and Rocky. For those who aren't familiar with the book already, Rocky is an alien creature who looks a bit like a giant rock crab. Despite his appearance, he is an experienced engineer and absolutely essential to the mission.
The Project Hail Mary set is now available to preorder from the LEGO Store and Amazon for $99.99 with a March 1 release date. This set will be arriving with a ton of other new sets, including the Star Wars Smart Brick sets that LEGO revealed at CES earlier this year.
What is Project Hail Mary About?
If you're interested in the story this LEGO set is based off of, I can't recommend the book enough. Andy Weir's novel is one of my favorite sci-fi books of all time and is absolutely worth a read. Here's a quick synopsis of the book from Penguin Random house:
Nvidia Blackwell graphics cards launched more than a year ago, starting with the RTX 5090. And while this generation had a controversial launch, the RTX 5080 Super could have redeemed the generation. But that's probably not going to happen.
Thanks to its immense success with AI hardware, it seems like Nvidia has both scaled back production of existing 50-series cards and cancelled its mid-generation refresh of Blackwell, according to a report from The Information (via Insider Gaming). At the same time, known hardware leaker @kopite7kimi suggests that the next generation of GPUs, likely led by the RTX 6090, won't be out until the second half of 2027.
Just like with the RAM shortage that's affecting all kinds of gaming hardware right now, this is thanks to the AI industry's demand for computer hardware. Nvidia has reported huge growth, thanks to the AI boom, leading to the company being the most valuable in the world, at $4.24 trillion. It wouldn't be surprising, then, if Team Green wanted to focus on the enterprise market.
Nvidia issued IGN the following comment: "Demand for GeForce RTX GPUs is strong, and memory supply is constrained. We continue to ship all GeForce SKUs and are working closely with our suppliers to maximize memory availability." That doesn't sound like a denial, so we'll just have to wait and see how the year plays out.
The State of PC Gaming
Nvidia isn't the only company that has been mysteriously silent on mid-generation releases. AMD also hasn't released a new consumer graphics card since the Radeon RX 9060 in August 2025. And it's likely for the exact same reason that Nvidia isn't releasing its super cards: the AI demand is just too high right now.
AMD just had its earnings call as well, and while CEO Lisa Su used it as a chance to reassure gamers that the Steam Machine is still coming soon – which was followed by a delay from Valve – the company also reported $16.6 billion in revenue from its datacenter business last year. Team Red's gaming business, on the other hand, brought in $3.9 billion, and that seems like it was largely driven by the custom chips in devices like the Xbox Ally X and the Steam Machine.
Instead, both Nvidia and AMD have been focused on improving the software that runs on their graphics cards. AMD launched FSR Redstone in December 2025, which improves frame generation and ray tracing, while Nvidia launched DLSS 4.5, which gives a noticeable boost to image quality – though with a performance cost.
If both companies are indeed skipping their mid-generation GPU launches, we'll probably have to make do with these software improvements. And while I would prefer to have an RTX 5080 Super that actually performs better than the RTX 4090, I can make do with better upscaling.
Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra
Pearl Abyss has released the second Features trailer for Crimson Desert. This new trailer focuses on the game’s combat and progression systems. It covers how you’ll unlock skills, upgrade equipment, face the threats of Pywel, and grow into a formidable fighter. Crimson Desert started as an open-world MMORPG. During development, though, Pearl Abyss pivoted and … Continue reading Second Features Trailer for Crimson Desert Highlights Combat and Progression Systems→
There's still time to set yourself up with a banging home theater set before the big football game. Best Buy recently kicked off an outstanding deal on the Sonos Premium Entertainment Set, which includes the Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 sub.
Normally this bundle retails for $1,998 and there's a Sonos sale going on right now that drops it to $1,599. However, Best Buy currently has it for just $1459shipped. That is the best price I've ever seen and beats out last year's very popular Black Friday deal by $40. You may still have the chance to get it delivered before Sunday, February 8, or for peace of mind you can choose in-store pickup at your local Best Buy store.
Sonos Premium Entertainment Set for $1459
Includes Sonos Arc Ultra ($1,099 retail) and Sonos Sub 4 ($899)
The Arc Ultra is Sonos' best soundbar and its flagship speaker
The Arc Ultra is Sonos' best soundbar speaker, replacing last year's Arc model. It is a massive 46" soundbar that houses 14 total speakers, including five tweeters (plus two upward-firing speakers for Dolby Atmos supported height channels), six midwoofers, and a four-motor, dual-membrane Sound Motion woofer. The Arc Ultra uses AI enhancement technology to isolate and boost the clarity of dialogue and voices. It also has a built-in microphone so that it can be controlled using voice commands from the Sonos app or your favorite smart assistant. Check out our own Sonos Arc Ultra review.
The Arc Ultra and Sub 4 are the perfect Dolby Atmos matchup
The audio savvy knows that a single speaker isn't enough to reproduce an entire soundstage. If you could pick only one other speaker, then a subwoofer would make the most meaningful impact. Given how the Arc Ultra excels at the highs and mids, the subwoofer addition would be a no-brainer. The Sub 4 features dual inward-facing 5"x8" woofers and a traditional ported design that allows for a louder and deeper low-end. It also has much more power than the Sub Mini and can reverberate the walls of any sized room in your house. There's no better complement to the Arc Ultra.
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 new report has shed light on Microsoft’s Xbox plans for 2026, while confirming one unannounced game is still in the works.
As Microsoft announced last month, Playground's Forza Horizon 6 is out in May. The Verge said Halo: Campaign Evolved is tentatively targeting a release in the summer. Gears of War: E-Day, meanwhile, is set for the second half of the year. Playground's Fable, as we know, is due out in the fall. Microsoft reportedly wants both Gears of War: E-Day and Fable to avoid GTA 6’s gargantuan November launch.
According to the report, the Fallout 3 remaster fans are desperate to see announced is still in “active development,” three years after it appeared in FTC documents as part of Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard. The Verge said Bethesda is keen to ensure the game is polished enough to enjoy a successful launch similar to last year’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which Bethesda chief Todd Howard recently told IGN he was "really, really pleased" with.
Bethesda's space RPG Starfield, meanwhile, is reportedly set for new content soon, and it looks like we’ll hear about the heavily rumored PlayStation 5 version soon, too. Double Fine's recently revealed Kiln is reportedly out in April.
In terms of hardware, The Verge said Microsoft will release a new Xbox controller this year. It will reportedly include Wi-Fi connectivity to reduce Xbox Cloud Gaming latency. There's no suggestion Microsoft will release its next-gen Xbox this year, which tallies with recent comments from the boss of AMD. However, The Verge expressed hope that Microsoft will talk more about its next-gen console plans later this year.
Last month, Microsoft held an Xbox Developer Direct Showcase where it revealed new information and gameplay on everything from Forza Horizon 6 to Fable. Check out everything announced here.
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Capcom has just released a PC demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. This demo will let you play the beginning portion of the game for free. It will also let you test the game and see whether your PC can run it. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection tells the story of two … Continue reading Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection PC Demo Released→
Looking for a high-capacity, high-output power bank with a slim footprint? Amazon has dropped the price of the Baseus Blade 20,000mAh 100W power bank to just $39.99 shipped after you apply coupon code "YBKEIAQE". Unlike previous iterations of this deal, you do NOT have to be an Amazon Prime member. Unlike most high-capacity power banks that are shaped like a chunky bar, the Baseus Blade is slimmer. It's powerful enough to charge any gaming handheld PC at its fastest rate. This is one of the most popular power banks on IGN.
Baseus Blade 20,000mAh 100W Slim Power Bank for $39.99
The Baseus Blade measures only 0.7 inches thick. Most high-capacity power banks are well over 1" in thickness. The Blade achieves this slim depth by going with a wider body design. The form factor allows it to fit perfectly in a laptop bag or backpack sleeve. It still weighs in at about one pound which is comparable to other power banks, so no give or take there.
The wide body allows it to squeeze in four ports: two USB Type-C ports each with 100W of Power Delivery and two USB Type-A ports each with 30W output. Note that the maximum charging output is 100W. That means although all three ports add up to a total of 160W, only a maximum of 100W will be delivered across all three ports if they are used simultaneously.
The 20,000mAh capacity can fully recharge your gaming handhelds
This Baseus Blade boasts a generous 20,000mAh, or 74Whr battery capacity. If you factor in 80% power efficiency, here are the approximate number of times you can fully recharge each gaming handheld or iPhone model:
Nintendo Switch 2 (18Whr) about 3.3 times
Steam Deck (40-50Whr) about 1.2-1.5 times
ROG Xbox Ally (60Whr) about 1 times
ROG Xbox Ally X (80Whr) about 0.7 times
Lenovo Legion Go S (55Whr) about 1 time
Apple iPhone 17 (14Whr) about 4.2 times
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (20Whr) about 3 times
The 100W output can fast charge nearly all phones and gaming handhelds
The Baseus Blade has USB Type-C ports that provides up to 100W of power output but it will automatically throttle down to whatever maximum rate the plugged-in device accepts. The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 can only accept a maximum of 18W-30W of power output. The Steam Deck can accept up to 45W. The Legion Go S accepts up to 55W. The Xbox ROG Ally X can actually accept charging rates of up to 100W.
This power bank can be brought onto airplanes
You don't need to worry about being stopped at airports. The 20,000mAh 74Whr capacity is well below TSA's 27,000mAh/100Whr carry-on limit, so you are safely in the clear.
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.
Bethesda has trumpeted the news that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be squeezed onto a proper Switch 2 Game Card for its physical release — though other titles coming to the console will just be codes in a box.
During today's Partner Direct broadcast focusing on upcoming games coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Bethesda boss Todd Howard briefly appeared to welcome a swathe of games coming to Nintendo's newest console.
In a press release sent to IGN following the broadcast, Bethesda has now detailed its launch plans further, and announced on social media that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle would get a full-fat cartridge launch, rather than on one of Nintendo's widely-disliked Game-Key Cards.
Bethesda's social post has received a string of praise, with many fans wondering how the game has been made to fit onto a Switch 2 cartridge. "Wow, totally unexpected," wrote Digital Foundry veteran and game preservation fan John Linneman in response.
As announced (and leaked) earlier today, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch digitally and physically on May 12. The game's DLC, The Order of Giants, will also be available download separately on that date.
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition launches digitally on February 24 and physically on April 28. Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available digitally already, and will come in a box on April 28. Finally, Oblivion Remastered has a vague "2026" launch window for now.
Project Hail Mary is almost here, but before the highly-anticipated film can grace us with its presence, it has to drop a final trailer. Well, according to a new TV spot teaser, below, both the film’s final trailer and a Super Bowl spot are coming very soon.
It seems as though we will also get a trailer for the new Steven Spielberg epic Disclosure Day, which might just be my most anticipated trailer of the game personally. One thing to note is that it's looking like there won't be any Marvel trailers this year, meaning no sneak peaks at Spider-Man: Brand New Day or Avengers: Doomsday just yet.
Project Hail Mary was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from a script by Drew Goddard based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir. It stars Ryan Gosling alongside Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub.
The film is set to be released in theaters on March 20, just under two months from Super Bowl weekend.
Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.
You've probably heard of Hellboy, but did you know this demonic paranormal investigator has a family? That was one of the big reveals in Mike Mignola's Hellboy in Hell series, which introduced Hellboy's brothers, Gamon and Lusk. Now Mignola is teaming with his own brother, Todd, to craft a new story that sheds more light on Hellboy's dysfunctional family dynamic.
IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of The Crown: A Tale of Hell, which is set in the 16th Century and focuses on Hellboy's brothers and their long-lost mother. Check it out in the slideshow gallery below:
The Crown: A Tale of Hell is a two-issue series co-written by Mike and Todd Mignola, while artist Warwick Caldwell-Johnson (Our Encounters With Evil) makes his Hellboy debut on the series. The first issue features covers by Mike Mignola and Caldwell-Johnson. Here's Dark Horse's official description of the series:
The Crown: A Tale of Hell stars Hellboy’s brothers Gamon and Lusk, who first appeared in Mignola’s beloved 2012 series Hellboy in Hell, as they fight for control of Pandemonium in this demonic family reunion. But it isn’t just the siblings who get involved in the power struggle, as their mother returns from her prison for the first time in a hundred years with plans of her own.
“Todd came to me with the idea of writing something about Hellboy’s brothers,” said Mike Mignola in a statement. “It never would have occurred to me to do more with those guys but it didn’t take much prodding. Brothers writing about brothers in a somewhat complicated family dynamic—once we got going it was almost too easy. And fun. And SO MUCH fun that I could only imagine it drawn by Warwick.”
“The Crown follows a day in the 16th century life of Hellboy’s ‘Hell family.’” said Todd Mignola. “In the bowels of Castle Azzael, a crown is secretly being forged for a new king. Palace intrigue and deceitful backstabbing ensue as Hellboy’s dad, uncle and half-brothers all vie for the prize; for the chance to seize sleeping Satan’s throne.”
The Crown: A Tale of Hell #1 will be released on February 11. You can preorder a copy at your local comic shop.
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