Best Buy is offering a great deal on a powerful gaming laptop ahead of Black Friday. For this week only, you can pick up the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for just $1,599.99 with free delivery after a $300 instant discount. This is a well-equipped laptop, boasting a gorgeous 16" 240Hz OLED display and a high-end Intel Core Ultra 9 HX series processor. The RTX 5070 Ti is a powerful mobile GPU that can run any game you throw at it.
Acer Predator Helios Neo RTX 5070 Ti Laptop for $1,599.99
The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a mid to high-end laptop featuring powerful components at a no-nonsense price. Build quality and materials is good with a solid aluminum top lid and a plastic composite bottom chassis. This particular configuration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Both the RAM and SSD are user-upgradeable. The gorgeous 16" OLED display features a 2.5K 189ppi resolution, 0.2ms response time, 240Hz refresh rate, HDR 500 True Black certification, and 100% DCI-P3 color space. Connectivity options include both Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 ports and an ethernet port.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a top performing CPU
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor has 24 cores and a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz. This is the second most powerful Intel mobile CPU currently available (the Ultra 9 285HX has a slightly higher clock speed) and goes toe to toe with AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9955HX processor. This is an excellent CPU to pair with a powerful GPU like the 5070 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU can handle the most demanding games
The RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU is comparable in performance to the previous generation's RTX 4080 and pulls ahead of it in games that support DLSS 4. It should be able to handle even the newest and most demanding games like Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, and Borderlands 4 on the native 2560x1600 resolution.
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Russo, meet Rambo. Anthony and Joe Russo’s AGBO will produce John Rambo, the upcoming prequel-reboot of the iconic action franchise that Noah Centineo (Black Adam, The Recruit) is in final negotiations to star in.
AGBO will produce John Rambo in association with Lionsgate and Millennium Media, Lionsgate announced Wednesday. The Russo Brothers themselves will serve as executive producers.
Sisu’s Jalmari Helander will direct the movie from a screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani (The Mauritanian, Black Adam). Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco will produce for AGBO, alongside Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, and Jonathan Yunger for Millennium Media.
“Set during the Vietnam War and filming in Thailand, John Rambo will explore the formative experiences that shaped one of cinema’s most memorable action heroes,” according to the official announcement.
Production on John Rambo is expected to begin in early 2026.
“Rambo is one of the most enduring and iconic figures in action cinema and exploring the origins of that mythology is an incredibly exciting opportunity,” said Angela Russo-Otstot, Chief Creative Officer, AGBO.
“Everyone knows John Rambo is a relentless force of nature, but what truly distinguishes him are his principles, his code, his unerring sense of what’s right, and his willingness to risk everything to defend it. Jalmari brings the raw action and emotional depth needed to pay homage to this legendary character. We’re thrilled to collaborate with our partners at Lionsgate and Millennium to support his vision and introduce a new generation to Rambo.”
Charlotte Koh, Executive Vice President , Acquisitions & Co-Productions Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said: “Combining our longstanding partnership with Millennium Media with AGBO's groundbreaking body of work and Jalmari’s singularly visceral directing talent, we are confident that John Rambo will be an event film that is a must-see for action fans.”
The character of John J. Rambo was created by author David Morrell for his 1972 novel First Blood. Morrell blasted Rambo: Last Blood when it came out, posting on social media at the time: "The film is a mess. Embarrassed to have my name associated with it."
Holy pizza, they're making an Overcooked reality TV show at last.
This news dropped today from Deadline, which reports that the series is in the works for Netflix from A24. This would be A24's first reality series.
The reality show is supposedly an unscripted format along the same lines as Nailed It! and Floor Is Lava, and will feature kitchen challenges with a bent toward the kind of chaos you might see in the Overcooked video game. You know, trying to cook meals in the beds of two moving trucks, for instance. Probably. I'm sure.
The show is in the early stages and is being produced by Gemma Langford, Oli De-Vine, and Phil Duncan, all members of developer Ghost Town Games.
Overcooked first released in 2016, as an up-to-four-player cooperative game where players try to complete cooking tasks to build orders to meet customer requests, all while dealing with various kitchen obstacles. It's a fun, chaotic time that we gave an 8.4/10 back in 2017 when its Nintendo Switch port first arrived. As our reviewer said then, "Overcooked is one of the freshest couch co-op games I’ve ever played. It’s a perfect blend of strategy and chaos, asking you and your teammates to think on your feet as its smart and strange levels do everything they possibly can to make sure you are shouting at each other."
The "All You Can Eat" version of Overcooked, which includes both Overcooked and its sequel, Overcooked 2, online play, and all DLC, launched back in 2021.
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AliExpress is known for being one of the best online shops to pick up a 3D printer at the lowest possible price. I'm not talking about obscure, unvetted models. Some of the most popular 3D printer brands, including Creality (arguably the most well-known), Anycubic, and Flashforge, have official storefronts that carry some or all of their product lineup.
Below, I've picked out the best deals on 3D printers that are well-reviewed; the entry-level models are a great choice for anyone just starting out and not ready to invest a ton of money, and the higher-end models have all the features a seasoned professional could ask for, but without the exorbitant price tag. With coupons applied, you can pick up a fully-assembled 3D printer for as low as $170. All of the printers I've recommended below are sold by the manufacturer and ship locally for free from the United States. Plus, most orders will arrive within one to two weeks.
3D Printer Deals on AliExpress
Flashforge Adventurer 5M CoreXY 3D Printer
Looking for the absolute lowest price on a 3D printer? Look no further. The Flashforge Adventurer 5M is down to well under $200 with coupon. That's impressive considering it's a CoreXY printer, which is a more stasble type of 3D printer that usually costs more than your average 3D printer.
TL;DR:
Open chamber 8.7" cubed working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Anycubic Kobra 3 Multi-Filament 3D Printer Combo
The Kobra 3 is Anycubic's entry level 3D printer with plenty of features that make it an outstanding value given it's sub-$300 price point. Even more impressive is the fact that this combo includes the Ace Pro multi-filament module that allows you to print objects with multiple colors instead of just one. The module usually sells for over $200 by itself.
TL;DR:
Open chamber 9.8" cubed working space
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Built-in camera for remote monitoring
Includes Ace Pro multi-filament printing module
Automatic filament switching
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro CoreXY Enclosed 3D Printer
The Flashforge Adventure 5M Pro is essentially a closed chamber version of the 5M with a built-in camera for remote monitoring. A closed chamber provides a more stable workbench environment, especially if you utilize the dual layer filtration system with both HEPA and carbon air filters. The benefits include a consistent temperature that allows you to use more types of filament materials, reduction of foreign contamination, lower noise, and fume containment.
TL;DR:
Closed chamber 8.7" cubed working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Built-in camera for remote monitoring
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Flashforge AD5X CoreXY Multi-Filament 3D Printer
The AD5X is the Flashforge printer you want if you're looking for multi-filament (multi-color printing). Although it features an open chamber by default, you can purchase a kit that can turn it into a closed chamber setup.
TL;DR:
Open chamber 8.7" cubed working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Includes multi-filament printing module
Automatic filament switching
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Creality K1C CoreXY Enclosed 3D Printer
Creality is one of the most well-regarded 3D printer brands on the market and it also happens to have an official storefront on AliExpress. Creality's K1C printer is the 2024 successor to the venerable K1 model. Upgrades include an tri-metal unicorn nozzle, clog-free metal extruder, a built-in AI camera for remote monitoring, and wider material compatibility including carbon fiber printing.
TL;DR:
Closed chamber 8.7"x8.7"x9.8" working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Built-in camera for remote monitoring
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Anycubic Kobra S1 CoreXY Enclosed Multi-Filament 3D Printer
If you really want to step up your game, Anycubic's Kobra S1 is a rather huge upgrade from its entry level Kobra series. For starters, it's equipped with a CoreXY structure and features a closed chamber setup for consistent, predictable, and higher quality results. And if you want to create 3D prints with mulitple colors, don't worry because the combo includes the Ace Pro multi-filament module, which conveniently sits atop the 3D printer itself to conserve space.
TL;DR:
Closed chamber 9.8" cubed working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Built-in camera for remote monitoring
Includes Ace Pro multi-filament printing module
Automatic filament switching
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
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KPop Demon Hunters is, unshockingly, getting a sequel. But it's going to take a bit of time to make, so you're not going to see it until 2029.
This news comes from Variety, following reports earlier this year that KPop Demon Hunters would in fact be getting sequels (plural). According to Variety, Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for the direct sequel, but animated movies simply take a long time to make.
It's no surprise that KPop Demon Hunters has garnered this much support for follow-ups. The film is literally the most popular thing Netflix has ever put out, even beating out Squid Game's first season, Wednesday, and Stranger Things. Despite releasing all the way back in June, it remained the second most-popular movie to watch on Netflix last week (ending 11/2, behind House of Dynamite) and has spent 20 weeks in a row in Netflix's top 10, usually in the first or second spot. 14 million people watched it last week alone. Yeah, I'd be hustling to get a sequel made, too.
If you somehow haven't watched it yet, KPop Demon Hunters is a Sony Pictures Animation film following Korean pop band Huntrix, a trio who moonlight as, demon hunters battling against an evil demon king intent on devouring humanity. In our 8/10 review, we called it "a stunning animated action musical with terrific fight sequences, catchy musical numbers, and an ample amount of harmony and heart."
Though past reporting has suggested a live-action remake might be in the works, creator Maggie Kang has since said that the series is best-suited to animation, saying that it's "really hard to imagine these characters in a live action world."
KPop Demon Hunters is available to stream on Netflix now, both in regular and singalong formats.
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Cole Escola will reportedly write the screenplay, following their work writing the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary! about Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, for which they also won best actor for their portrayal of Mary. Oh Mary! also received nominations for best play, best featured actor (Conrad Ricamora), and best costume design, and it won for best direction (Sam Pinkleton).
“I don’t know if I can announce this but I am just going to," Lawrence said on the podcast. "Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie and Cole is writing it." Lawrence added that she expects herself and Stone may co-star in the film.
Despite there being a long list of movies featuring The Muppets, and despite Miss Piggy's diva nature, this would be the first time Miss Piggy had her own film. It would also be the first major The Muppets film in over a decade. The last The Muppets movie was Muppets Most Wanted back in 2014. While we've since had various television series and direct-to-TV or streaming specials such as Muppets Haunted Mansion, the gang has been mysteriously missing from the big screen for a long time now. A 2023 television series, The Muppets Mayhem, was canceled after just one season.
Which is a shame, because we love The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted included. We gave it an 8/10 all those years ago, saying it was a "fun, joyful film that once more reminds us why the Muppets are so wonderful."
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps has landed on streaming a little over three months after arriving in theaters. The family-oriented flick joins the rest of the MCU on Disney+, which recently went through a new round of price hikes. Here’s what you need to know.
The Fantastic Four Is Now Streaming on Disney+
After October’s price increases, standalone Disney+ now starts at $11.99/month, with Premium subscribptions starting at $18.99/month. The spread of Disney+ bundles are all about $1-2 more expensive, save the new bundle with ESPN Unlimited which is still available at a small discount. To be honest, if you’re not already a subscriber, I’d recommend holding off until Black Friday deals.
Clint Gage's review of the movie for IGN speaks highly of the new cast: “There’s a charisma to each of them individually and chemistry between them all,” going so far as to say they feel like a “proper family.” Much of what resonated with this film is its portrayal of family, even for the cast themselves, as we spoke with star Vanessa Kirby earlier this year about her role as both a strong superhero and mother.
Marvel has slowly but surely grown its investment in physical releases. The Fantastic Four: First Steps has a particularly wide spread of options, including a standard 4K steelbook as well as retailer-exclusive steelbooks from Walmart and Amazon. The film is also available on Blu-ray. You can see the full spread of options below:
All versions come with a number of special features, including deleted scenes and a gag reel.
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After another round of price hikes, it's worth paying closer attention to what Disney+ is offering its subscribers. Over the course of November, the streamer will get a selection of holiday-themed picks, particularly from the likes of Food Network, as well as a decent spread of rom-coms. From the MCU, we'll get the streaming release for Fantastic Four: First Steps, while a documentary about James Cameron's Avatar movies should give us a glimpse at Fire and Ash. And, of course, there's plenty of Disney Jr. series too.
Here's the full breakdown of what's hitting Disney+ in November.
Everything Coming to Disney+ in November
Ongoing Series
Several series will release new episodes on Disney+ throughout November. Dancing With the Stars continues in its 34th season, with new episodes streaming on Tuesdays until the winner is crowned on November 25. Disney Twisted-Wonderland, the villain-themed anime, will get new episodes every Wednesday. Subscribers will also sporadically see new episodes from Marvel’s “Amazing Friends” Disney Jr. series.
Starting off the month, the youngins will get several seasons of the animal-themed CoComelon series. Joy to the World, a collaboration with Hulu, kicks off the rom-com holiday season with a classic “pretend to be my boyfriend, oops now we're in love for real” scheme.
November 5
Fantastic Four: First Steps
Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation (New Episode)
The big MCU streaming release of the month. First Steps introduced us to the MCU’s take on the Fantastic Four in a retro-futuristic version of the '60s. Clint Gage highlights the cast themselves in his review for IGN, describing a certain "charisma to each of them individually and chemistry between them all.” Definitely worth a watch, especially for anyone trying to do their homework before next year’s Avengers: Doomsday.
November 7
Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films
Life-Size
Love+War
The Worst Trip Around the World
Seventeen: Our Chapter
It’s documentary time. As you can glean from the title, Fire and Water will take a deep dive into the making of Avatar: The Way of Water while also, I imagine, giving us some fresh information about the upcoming sequel, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Love+War, another documentary from National Geographic, celebrates the work of photojournalist Lynsey Addario.
The theme continues with SEVENTEEN: Our Chapter, which follows the 13-member K-pop boy group preparing for a string of temporary absences. After premiering on November 7, new episodes will be released weekly on Fridays.
November 8
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - 8pm ET/11pm PT
You’ll be able to watch this year’s induction ceremony through Disney+ starting at 8pm ET. Honorees include Outkast, the White Stripes, Soundgarden, and Cyndi Lauper.
November 10
The Simpsons - Sugar High
November 12
Marvel’s Iron Man and his Amazing Friends (New Episodes)
Freakier Friday
The lega-sequel to 1999’s iconic body switch flick, Freakier Friday is coming to Disney+ a relatively standard three months after its initial release in theaters. In her review of the movie for IGN, Petrana Radulovic’s candid take was that "some of it slogs along, but thanks to Lohan and Curtis’s stellar performances and the underlying emotional strength of the story, the movie is a worthy sequel.”
November 14
Madame Web
Botched Bariatrics
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
Oh, Madame Web. Released as part of the Sony Spider-verse, which has reportedly been put to rest, Madame Web achieved near "It’s Morbin’ Time" levels of online notoriety. Francesca Rivera’s review for IGN doesn’t hold back in calling the film a “waste of talent,” but as someone who did pay money to see this in theaters, I think watching it at home with friends and no expectations could be a good time.
We’re also getting a new LEGO Marvel Avengers special. We don’t have too much information about it, other than a promotional image that shows a pretty massive spread of Marvel characters in plastic brick form. And yes, there is a Jo-Bros Christmas movie.
November 17
The Simpsons - Multiplidiocy
November 18
Me and Mickey: In the Clubhouse S4 (New Episodes)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ (New Episodes)
Disney has taken a few different approaches to modernizing its classic Mickey Mouse Clubhouse series. The Me and Mickey series, entering its fourth season, is a more interactive “vlogging” style with shorter-form videos. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ was just revived on Disney Jr. this past July, with a similar structure to the original series but with the addition of some new characters and hangout areas.
November 21
Biography: Dolly Parton
Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup
Seventeen: Our Chapter (New Episode)
Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
A House on Fire
Tempting Fate
This one’s an interesting spread. We get documentaries about country icon Dolly Parton, as well as another update on Gypsy Rose. Otherwise, Disney+ is getting a spread of TV movies, including Lifetime’s Wrath installment in their Seven Deadly Sins series and the network's adaptation of A Day Late and a Dollar Short.
November 22
Christmas Cookie Challenge
My personal favorite “holiday” series are all the baking and cooking specials, so thank you Food Network for offering up your Christmas Cookie Challenge.
November 24
Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember
The Simpsons - The Incredible Bulk
Chris Hemsworth and his father Craig take a road trip across Australia, exploring how memories and their bond can help Craig’s battle with Alzheimer’s.
November 25
Dancing With the Stars S34 - Finale
November 26
The Beatles Anthology
Chibi Tiny Tales S5
Kiff S2 (New Episodes)
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (New Episodes)
Disney+ will be releasing the restored and remastered episodes from the hallmark Beatles Anthology docu-series over the course of three days. The streamer will also be getting new episodes from Kiff, Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends, and the most recent spread of Chibi Tiny Tales shorts.
November 27
The Beatles Anthology (New Episodes)
November 28
The Beatles Anthology (New Episodes)
Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol
The fifth addition to Disney’s Prep & Landing animated TV special series will arrive on streaming the day after airing on the Disney Channel. An elf, Wayne, revisits his career working for Santa after a mission in the North Pole goes off the rails.
November 29
Holiday Baking Championship
The Food Network series returns for its 12th season, bringing 10 bakers from across America to compete in a series of holiday-themed challenges. This year, bakers will be split into “Naughty” and “Nice” teams.
New Disney+ Streams
Disney+ streams are exclusive to Premium subscribers, offering a 24/7 run of themed episodes or specific series (a full circle to cable, in some ways). On November 4, Disney+ will launch “Seasons Streaming,” featuring a run of both Thanksgiving and holiday-themed episodes and movies. “Throwback” will launch on November 5, featuring a constant feed of Disney’s “greatest hits” from 2010 and earlier.
Reminder: Disney+ Subscriptions Are More Expensive Now
On October 21, all Disney+ plans increased by around $2-3/month, meaning you will see a higher charge on your account in November and going forward. You can check out our full breakdown of Disney+ pricing (including bundles), or see offers through Disney+ below. If the price hike is making you second guess the subscription, I won’t judge you for taking a look at how to cancel.
Today's Daily Deals are absolute bangers. I've got some of the best prices on Pokémon TCG products like the Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box and Team Rocket Tin, with the White Flare Booster Bundle now at market value on Amazon. Haven't got a Nintendo Switch 2 yet? How about a Mario Kart World bundle for under $445? See, told you it was a banger.
TL:DR; Deals for Today
I've also got the Nintendo Switch 2 controller for just over $77, and a 145w Power Bank that's now an extra $5 cheaper than yesterday for $40.59. Speaking on controllers, if you couldn't justify $199.99 on a Dualsense Edge controller, I've got them coming in under $174.99. There's plenty of other deals coming in hot too, so let's get into it:
Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World for $442.72
Brand new, genuine, imported, region unlocked units
If you still haven't yet picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 because it's too expensive, there is an opportunity to get one at a discounted price. AliExpress is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World console bundle for just $442.72 (normally $500) after you apply a $100 off coupon code "AEUS100" during checkout. It ships free locally from the United States (which means no tariffs and no obnoxiously long wait times).
Note that the console is a Hong Kong import. All international Switch consoles are region unlocked, meaning they can be used in the US without any problems and without any modification. You'll also be able to select English as your default language. This specific model will come with a Hong Kong style plug, but a US adapter is included. Imported consoles do not get a US-based Nintendo warranty. Fortunately, Aliexpress offers a generous 90-day free return window.
Baseus 20,800mAh 145W Power Bank
This bad boy has enough watts and battery storage to power that new Nintendo Switch 2 on the go and your smart devices, and that goes for fast charging too. For just over $40, that's an amazing deal.
Pokémon TCG at or Below Market Value
The Team Rocket Tin is $4 under market value on Amazon right now and has three Destined Rivals and two Journey Together booster packs. TCGPlayer takes the lead for the Mega Evolution Enhanced booster box, $20 below Amazon. And if you'd sooner take advantage of Prime Delivery, the White Flare Booster Bundle is at market value on Amazon. How can you loose?
Inflavive Cordless Tire Inflator and Air Compressor
Tyred of flat tyres? (Nope, not sorry). Well keeping this charged and in your glove box will save any roadtrip headaches, or atleast get you to the garage if you get a small puncture. It's also perfect for bike and motorbike tyres, not to mention basketballs and the like. Not bad for $14.99, night?
JVSCAM Compressed Air Duster
There's various different brands and colours of air dusters, not to mention power. But i've got one of these in my desk drawer, and it's perferct for cleaning out my gaming rig and hoovering out keyboards etc. There's a million other uses, but you won't understand how handy one of these are until you've got one.
PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller - Midnight Black
Arguably one of the best controllers you can get right now. It'll work on PS5 and PC, and comes with all the gubbins a full price model would. If you love your DualSense but wish you could customise it without taking the thing apart, this is for you.
LG Evo C5 77-inch Deal
This is the kind of deal that beats Black Friday TV offers before they've even begun. 77-inches of LGs finest with $2,300 knocked off plus a free soundbar and wall mount packed in, which is another $299.98 saved. This is a dream gaming setup thanks to 120Hz native support that can be pushed to 144Hz through HDMI 2.1 inputs. Don't wait on this deal, this is one of LGs best panels for the money.
Steelseries Arctis GameBuds
Sick of bulky gaming headsets? Well Steelseries has a $60 discount on their Arctis Earbuds that fit snug and have over 100 sound profiles for various games. They're great for on the go and versatile, working on pretty much anything whilst packing in Spatial Audio, Noise Cancellation and Bluetooth 5.3. So guess what? These are your new personal audio solution too, one set of earbuds for everything.
Meta Quest 3 512GB VR Headset
Waiting for a good Quest 3 deal on Black Friday? Well this was the same discounted price on Amazon last year and one of the best deals going right now. By using the code "TECH4THEM", you can knock 20% off and get peace of mind with a cheeky 2-year warranty. Plus you're buying from the official Meta Store.
Bambu Lab - P1S Combo 3D Printer - Black
If you want one of the best filament 3D printers that can handle multiple spools at once, Bambu Labs P1S is a fantastic choice even at full price. Best Buy has it as an Early Black Friday deal for $549 over $750, and its a steal. It just works, easy to maintain and can be operated via a mobile app. You're getting Premium 3D printing tech without the begginer headaches.
An Nvidia RTX 5080 build for near $2,000 would have been impossible just a few months ago, but as more stock hits the market and sneaker bros move onto scalp something else, the tech world is beggining to heal. Most Black Friday 5080 deals will bump towards the $2,500 mark, so this Alienware build is really worth a look.
Hyperkin knocked it out of the park with their OG Xbox S controllers. Yes, they're wired, but that also means they're perfect for competitive play thanks to zero input lag. There's also three special edition controllers which never stick around for long, and one of the best controllers ever made, Xbox Elite V2, is on offer for $139.99 currently too. Don't sleep on these deals.
Resident Evil: Requiem Deluxe + Steelbook
No discounts, but this is one for steelbook collectors. You'll get the base game, deluxe edition content and a cool steelbook and sleeve for this special edition of Resident Evil: Requiem. The Deluxe Edition include's the Apocalypse costume for Grace as they flick between first and third person views whenever they want, a first for the series.
Marvel's Star Wars: Legacy of Vader series has been busy filling in the year-long gap between the events of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, revealing how Kylo Ren consolidates control over the First Order even as he continues to try to kill the past. Already, the series has revealed fascinating new insight into Ben Solo's history with the Knights of Ren. And in the latest issue, we learn that Ben's fateful battle with Luke Skywalker on Crait isn't the last time these two characters meet.
How does Kylo Ren reunite with his Uncle Luke, and what happens when he does? Read on to find out, but beware of spoilers for Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #10 ahead!
Having recently clashed with Tava Ren, the new leader of the Knights of Ren, Ben returns to Fortress Vader on Mustafar in this issue. Ben's quest to kill his past has taken on a new sense of urgency, as he can sense the presence of his uncle watching him through the Force. He wants to put a stop to that by any means necessary.
Vaneé, the cybernetically enhanced former servant to Darth Vader, suggests that his new master try to enter the secret vault at the heart of Fortress Vader. Vaneé hints that this vault contains Vader's greatest secret power. But when Ben tries to enter the vault, he only becomes disoriented and emerges through the same door he entered.
In order to placate his angry master, Vaneé instead suggests that Ben take a rest in Vader's Sith Meditation Chamber. No sooner does he begin meditating than Ben undergoes a disturbing vision. He finds himself in a haunted swamp where the heads of his former friends and family taunt him for his failures. Ben manifests red and blue lightsabers and begins chopping at the heads, only to then find himself in a valley outside a temple.
Somehow, Ben has managed to travel through the Force to the afterlife where Force Ghosts congregate. These Force Ghosts are none too happy to be paid a visit by someone so infused with the Dark Side, but it's not long before Luke himself appears to intercede.
Ben knows that his uncle died shortly after their encounter on Crait, but not how he died. He demands to know who killed Luke, to which Luke replies, "No one killed me. I sacrificed my life for others, in service of something greater." He reminds Ben that this was the purpose of his life, before inquiring what Ben's purpose is.
Not in the mood for lessons and with his jealousy on full display, Ben then asks why Luke agreed to teach Rey. Luke's answer is simple - "She wanted to learn." Angrier than ever, Ben orders his uncle to stop watching him and threatens to find a way to destroy him, even in this place beyond death.
Unfazed, Luke reminds his nephew that he can't destroy him without destroying the Force itself. Luke also points out that Ben has achieved something special by travelling to this plane. His real concern should be figuring out how he managed it and what it means.
And thus ends the reunion between Luke Skywalker and Ben Solo. Ben promptly returns to the swamp, where he's attacked by a vengeful spirit who wishes to remind him of the pain and darkness that drives him. Soon after, Ben emerges from the meditation chamber covered in saber wounds. Vaneé helps his master by placing him inside the same Bacta tank where Vader spent so many of his pain-filled days and nights. Like grandfather, like grandson.
Thanks to this issue, we know that Ben and Luke had at least one encounter following their final duel, and there certainly seems to be room for more Luke appearances in the series down the road. We also see clearer signs that Ben isn't as consumed by the Dark Side as he'd like everyone to believe, paving the way for his return to the light in The Rise of Skywalker.
But perhaps most importantly, this issue teases the mystery of the secret vault in Fortress Vader. What dark power did Vader place there, and how will Kylo Ren access it? Is this the ultimate endgame of the series?
Let us know your thoughts on this unexpected family reunion and your theories about Vader's vault.
If you've been waiting for one of the more affordable Blackwell cards to come back in stock at a reputable retailer, Lenovo is offering a couple of phenomenal deals that are sure to sell out or expire quickly. Ahead of Black Friday you can pick up either the Ventus or Shadow variants of the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB VGraphics Card for just $449.99 shipped after you apply a $100 off coupon code "SIXSEVEN". The normal MSRP for these cards are $550. There is a possibility that this is a price error and Lenovo may cancel your order. The RTX 5070 is an excellent GPU for gaming at up to 1440p with high framerates, especially with DLSS 4 enabled.
Update: These deals are now expired.
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics Cards for $450
Normally retails for $550
Compared to the previous generation GPUs, the RTX 5070 performs comparably with the RTX 4070 Super. We wish there was a bigger generation improvement in raw performance, but the RTX 4070 Super was already an excellent card for 1080p and 1440p gaming. In any case, the RTX 4070 Super GPU has since been discontinued and is only readily available in the used market. The RTX 5070 also supports DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, and the performance gap widens in games that support this new technology. Many of the newer titles now support it, including Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur, Borderlands 4, and Battlefield 6. Read our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 review for our hands-on impressions.
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Ahead of Black Friday, Lenovo is offering the lowest prices of the year on Xbox Series X wireless controllers, which is impressive considering the fact that Microsoft raised the retail price of all of its controllers earlier in May. Prices start at $34.99 for the Robot White model and $39.99 for other colorways, both after applying coupon code "SIXSEVEN". Not only are these the best controllers for the Xbox at this price, they're also one of the best PC gaming controllers.
Robot White Xbox Controller for $34.99
Shock Blue, Pulse Red Xbox Controllers for $39.99
Breaker Edition Xbox Controllers for $49.99
Aesthetics aside, these Xbox wireless controllers are identical to the one that's bundled with the Xbox Series X and S console. Standard features include textured grips, hybrid D-pad, button mapping with the Xbox app, a 3.5mm audio jack that works with any wired headset, and a Share button to upload screenshots and video.
The controller supports both Xbox wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. That means you can use it for your PC or mobile device. In fact, we think this is the the best PC controller you can get. If your PC doesn't have Bluetooth, you can still use it in wired mode with a USB Type-C cable or go out and buy a Bluetooth or Xbox wireless adapter.
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Perhaps the best Meta Quest deal we are going to see during Black Friday has already gone live. Starting today, the official Meta Store on eBay is offering the refurbished Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset for just $359.99 after a 20% off coupon code "TECH4THEM". Better yet, it comes with an extended 2 year warranty supplied by Allstate. The Quest 3 normally retails for $500 new and is rarely discounted. I saw this deal once before during Amazon's October Prime Day and it was so popular that it sold out within a day. This is easily the best deal I've ever seen on the Meta Quest 3 and you should absolutely buy it now over waiting for another deal during Black Friday.
The Meta Quest 3 is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset and is a significant upgrade compared to its less expensive Quest 3S sibling. The two share the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed reality passthrough. However, the Quest 3 has a higher resolution, higher FOV display with a much wider focused sweet spot thanks to its superior pancake lens design. The Quest 3 also has much more onboard storage. For VR veterans who are sure to benefit from a better display, I would highly recommend the Quest 3 over the 3S. I own it myself (and I reviewed it for IGN) and have logged over a thousand hours in Beat Saber alone.
TL;DR:
Quest 3 has sharper resolution (2064x2208 vs 1832x1920)
Quest 3 has better lens array (pancake vs fresnel)
Quest 3 has lower FOV (104°/96° vs 96°/90°)
Quest 3 has higher storage capacity (512GB vs 128GB)
Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
Same Touch Plus controllers
Same 120Hz refresh rate
Same Mixed reality passthrough functionality
Same tetherless and tethered functionality
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The Steam Deck has rolled out a much-wanted new feature that finally allows players to download games with the handheld PC system in low-power mode.
Up until now, you couldn't download anything without the screen remaining on, but now Valve is enabling Steam Deck to "complete all active downloads in a new display-off low-power mode, before going to sleep." It will be enabled by default once you're plugged in, but can also be enabled if you go to Settings > Power when running on battery, too.
"Display-off downloads are accessible in two ways," Valve explained. "While Steam Deck is downloading content, pressing the power button now brings up a new dialog, asking whether you'd like to continue downloading with the screen off. Select Continue, and Steam Deck will go into the new low-power download mode. In addition, Steam Deck will automatically go into this mode after an idle timeout."
If you're in this mode and press a button or move the Deck, a new status screen will be displayed that shows you your download progress. From here, you can choose to fully wake the device or let it finish in low-power mode.
Right now only users in the Beta and Preview channels will have access to the feature, but it shouldn't be too long before it rolls out for all.
We thought Steam Deck OLED was amazing when it debuted in 2024, writing in our review: "The Steam Deck OLED brings a fantastic, vibrant screen to Valve's handheld gaming PC, but its most impressive upgrade is the much-improved battery life. Combined with all its other small but altogether significant improvements, not to mention more storage at the same price, and it's enough to tempt even current Steam Deck owners into upgrading."
Valve might have kicked off the whole portable PC craze with the Steam Deck, but these days it's far from the only game in town. Handheld rigs are popping up everywhere, and the competition is getting spicy. Here's IGN's picks for the best handheld gaming PCs to take on the go.
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White Flare is the other half of the last and dual set of the Scarlet and Violet era, twinned with the Black Bolt set. Every Unovan-native Pokémon has either an Illustration, Secret Illustration, or Black and White Rare. It's a big set, and you'll need as many boosters as possible to master this bad boy.
Luckily, Amazon actually has something at market value. The White Flare Booster bundle contains six booster packs for $51.35. That works out at roughly $8.56 a pack, not bad going.
It's a dollar or so higher than TCGPlayer, but you also get next-day Prime shipping, so it's worth that little extra!
Bonus Deal: Team Rocket Tin Under Market Value
I also clocked Team Rocket Tins under market value on Amazon as well, meaning you can grab three Destined Rivals and two Journey Togther boosters for $8.59, top one!
Best Chase Cards You Can Pull From Black Bolt and White Flare
Of course it's hard work trying to find higher-end chase cards in any set, but Black Bolt is packed full of Illustration, Pokéball and Masterball Rares, so it's even harder to snag a Secret Art Rare or Black White Rare.
Luckily the secondary market has single cards to buy, with TCGPlayer being the market leader in providing a marketplace that keeps itself in check thanks to price tracking and previous sales data to make sure you're making an informed decision.
Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.
Specialty event cinema distributor Fathom Entertainment, along with Saga Arts and Warner Bros., today confirmed that the 2006 film V for Vendetta will be heading back to the big screen in 2026, just in time for its 20th anniversary. The film will hit theatres across the US on November 1 and 5, 2026.
“From its early days as a graphic novel and then a feature film, few properties have struck a chord with fans and been more thought-provoking societally than V for Vendetta,” said Fathom Entertainment vice president of studio relations, Tom Lucas, in a statement pubished alongside the announcement. “20 years later, the movie still resonates, and Fathom is so pleased to bring it back to theatres next November with our partners at Warner Bros. and Saga Arts.”
Based on the late ’80s graphic novel of the same name by writer Alan Moore and illustrators David Lloyd and Tony Weare, V for Vendetta is the story of a charismatic anarchist named V, who is seeking to trigger a revolution against the totalitarian government ruling a dystopian, near-future Great Britain. The film stars Hugo Weaving as V, as well as Natalie Portman as Evey – a young woman who becomes embroiled in his mission. Produced by Joel Silver and The Wachowskis, from a screenplay written by The Wachowskis, V for Vendetta was helmed by first-time director James McTeigue and was a box office success that received largely favourable reviews.
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EA and Battlefield Studios have plans to tweak aim assist settings for Battlefield 6 controller users – but that hasn’t stopped PC players from digging into the files to turn off crossplay.
Senior console combat designer Matthew Nickerson confirmed BF Studios would be “reverting back” to open beta controller aim assist settings in an X/Twitter post earlier this week. It’s a major change, especially for those on console, that fans have pleaded for since Battlefield 6 launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S October 10.
Far less stickiness so it does not create that rotational persistence that is currently live. Consistent slow down, no ramp. Recoil reduction is a separate system from AA but will be getting adjusted also once the new tech is online.
Nickerson says the change back to open beta settings will arrive “shortly,” adding that recoil reduction adjustments are also coming soon. Although PC and console players have disagreed on how aim assist has changed since the August open beta tests, many feel the settings have been tweaked for the worse.
“In the beta, aiming and shooting felt really satisfying, but now the aim feels completely different,” one popular comment posted shortly after launch says. “Making micro-adjustments is harder; I find myself fighting with the aim.”
“I’m not the greatest on controller but I’m pretty good and I can also say confidently that this problem did not exist in the beta,” another comment at the time said. “Aiming and aim assist felt perfectly fine on controller.”
BF Studios has made more than a few adjustments to Battlefield 6 that have had players up in arms, but the post-beta changes related to aim assist have been especially controversial. They’ve been so divisive, in fact, that some PC players recently started tearing through the game’s files just to avoid players using the controller assistance feature.
The workaround comes from content creator and X user @otterTweets, who revealed the method for those who are “tired of OP aim assist.” They say diving into the files at “documents/battlefield 6/settings/steam/PROFSAVE” and adding “GstGameplay.CrossPlayEnable 0” turns off crossplay completely.
There is, unsurprisingly, a catch for those who do this, though. Ottr says turning Battlefield 6 PC crossplay off drops affected players into lobbies populated with bots instead of real-world players. If enough PC users switch crossplay off, they could theoretically begin playing with more actual players, but it could take some time to really catch on.
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They're each expected to release on the same day as the game next year, March 13, 2026, but make sure to get your preorders in now in the event that they sell out. Head to the links below to pick up the ones that catch your eye.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Amiibo Preorders
If these new amiibo have you itching to shop for more, there are some exciting picks coming down the pipeline as we head into 2026 that are worth keeping on your radar. In particular, if you're a big Resident Evil fan, the first ever Resident Evil amiibo in honor of Resident Evil Requiem of Grace Ashcroft is set to release next year during the summer. If you can't wait for this game to release, this is sure to be a fun amiibo to have alongside it.
Outside of newer releases, it's worth keeping an eye out for any amiibo deals that may pop up this month with Black Friday coming up fast in the next couple of weeks. While the official sale event doesn't kick off until November 28, quite a few retailers start up their sale events way earlier in November, giving shoppers plenty of time to see what deals are available ahead of the holiday season. When it comes to gaming deals, including discounts on amiibo, we're keeping our eyes peeled for the best discounts as they drop this month before Black Friday begins.
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It’s taken five years for Pablo Clark to design and refine and illustrate The Old King’s Crown, his very first board game. Over that time, whispers have been growing among playtesters and convention crowds that this title, where players take the role of asymmetric factions competing to win the rulership of a fantasy kingdom, was something special. Something, certainly, that was better than we had any right to expect of a first-time designer. Now after a self-publishing Kickstarter run, it’s finally here, and we can explore Clark’s kingdom in all its glory.
What’s in the Box
There’s no discussing The Old King’s Crown without first talking about the art. It’s right there on the box lid, after all, and it is stupendous. Rich with color and detail, stylized yet recognizable, bringing to life in glorious precision a world that has never existed. The fact that the designer is also the artist just makes you wonder how he got to the front of the queue when talent was given out.
Even when you slide off that sumptuous box lid, the art is everywhere within, almost every picture adding to the story and the setting. It’s on the board, which is a window from a high tower looking down on the provinces of a kingdom in civil war, as though players are plotting in their fastnesses while the people suffer. It’s on the deck of tarot-sized cards for each faction, filling in the wide narrative gaps in the brief rundown given to the setting in the rulebook. It’s on all the kingdom cards, faction-neutral buffs available for players to pick up. And it’s all astonishing: every time you play, you’ll notice something new.
All the graphic design and component quality here is sumptuous and spellbinding. The layout of the rulebook with its pictorial examples, the way the board carefully walks you through the stages of each turn, the pleasing color and layout of each faction's markers and central board, embossed with pockets to hold cards and chunky, printed wooden pieces of the matching color. The remaining few generic items: a turn marker, clash order markers and a few other bits and pieces are simple black-and-gold wood.
Assembled as a whole, it takes up a massive chunk of table space – but it looks incredible, a wood-and-cardboard invitation to stop and stare, a whole world laid out in squares and circles for those who take the time to look and appreciate.
Rules and How It Plays
This is quite a complex game, but the complexity is in the sheer information density available rather than the core flow of play, which is relatively straightforward. Games last a fixed number of turns, normally five, and each turn is broken down into four seasons. The meat of proceedings takes place in summer, where players will fight over three locations, each of which has two possible rewards, to be chosen by the victor. First, in turn order, players place their herald into one of the victory spots, which will bring them bonus points if they win there. They can then place some of their small pool of supporters in a location, which provide a small combat bonus. Then it’s time for the card play.
All players start with functionally identical card decks from which they draw a hand of six. Everyone places a card, face down, next to each location. Then they’re resolved one at a time, with everyone flipping over a card and adding the number on that card to the number of supporter pieces there. Highest total wins. Except, very often, it doesn’t.
There’s no discussing The Old King’s Crown without first talking about the art... It is stupendous.
The reason for this is that many cards have action icons which can be invoked to complicate matters. Ambush, for example, lets the owner play a second card into the melee. Flank lets that card slide out of the current combat and into a future one. There are others, but most terrifying of all is Deadly, which takes place after all other actions and kills enemy cards, putting them out of the game and into the dreadful “lost pile” for the remainder of play unless they have a helmet or shield icon, the latter of which also keeps them in the fray for that location.
It’s hard to overstate quite how taut this is. Someone flips the cards and all at once everyone’s craning over the massive board, desperate to decode the game’s intricate array of symbology to work out who’s in contention and what the next steps might be. Combats that are decided by ambush, or value ties which are resolved with additional card play, crank the excitement up even more, as do deadly attacks which can see critical cards assigned to the lost pile forever. And then when it comes to heralds, the stakes just go through the roof.
All the locations score you influence, the game’s name for victory points. But if you win in a space where you’ve placed your herald, you get an extra point. And if you win in a space where you and others have placed their heralds, you get to take a victory point off each of those poor unfortunates. This is a game where a winning tally can be 15-20 points, so actually taking points off other people to add to your own is huge. A well-calculated herald placement can swing you from last place to first in one fell swoop, ensuring that everyone is in contention, right up until the end.
Naturally, this invites all kinds of scheming. Discard piles are public information, so you can grub around in people’s trash, seeing if they’ve played that deadly card or whether it might be lurking in their hand, still, to screw you over. It’s also possible for players to buy additional cards to add to their deck, which not only come from asymmetric stacks tailored to your faction, but can add even more wrinkles to the formula, like making it lowest card wins instead. You’ll need to keep an incredibly sharp eye on what everyone else is doing if you want to minimize the chance of nasty surprises.
Buying new cards is only one way in which the game’s asymmetry shows. Each faction has a set of four special one-use powers, plus a fifth that you can invoke if you win a particular location. They’re all unique, and roughly aligned to that faction’s thematic play style. The Gathering, which represents the cult-like state religion, can swap the positions of two cards in combat, or sacrifice cards into the lost pile in order to gain resources to buy more cards. The uprising, by contrast, which is a revolution of the state’s common folk, can give cards the deadly effect, or the retreat effect.
As you begin to weave together the various unique card effects, asymmetry, special powers, and location victory effects you can begin to see all sorts of ways you can influence not only individual clashes but the game state as a whole. Your hand size will drop as the game progresses, except you can arrange things so it doesn’t. You’ll lose supporters, unless you find a way to gain them back. If you buy enough new cards you’ll get a point bonus, but you’ll have to make big sacrifices to do it. The number of ways you can approach The Old King’s Crown and still win is absolutely jaw-dropping, almost mind-crushing in its loops within loops within loops.
The number of ways you can approach The Old King’s Crown and still win is absolutely jaw-dropping.
And still there’s more! We’ve only really covered the summer turn so far. In spring, players use cards to bid in a selection of kingdom cards, most of which are game-breaking in their own right. They can let you swap cards you’ve drawn for one in the lost pile, steal other player’s special powers, or give your cards extra effects. Each is easily enough to build a strategy around by itself, but you can hold up to two of them. Except that after the initial bid, you can steal kingdom cards off other players instead of taking a fresh one, forcing them, and you, to replan on the fly.
In the autumn you can send cards journeying, which gives you the chance to buy more cards, or you can send them to council, where they stay and give a long-term special ability. This can mean potentially more points if you win with your herald, the chance to grab supporters back, or other effects. Finally winter is just a bookkeeping phase and, frankly, a chance to catch your breath after the absolute strategic and social insanity of an entire round of The Old King’s Crown.
This is not an exaggeration. While there’s a staggering amount to enjoy here, the sheer quantity of detail you need to take into your stride to maximize your chances is almost overwhelming. You need to be on top of your own special powers and special cards, along with everyone else’s, what they’re buying, what they’re playing, what’s in their discard pile or the lost pile. You need to be cognizant of each player’s kingdom cards, what they do and what you need to bid to steal them, or protect your own. Initially this seems impossible. It gets easier with practice but you’ll need to play an incredible amount of this game if you want to properly internalize it.
You don’t, however, need to do all that in order to win. It’s perfectly fine to play from the hip more, although the reams of detail will nag at the edges of your thought processes as you do so. And you can get away with it because, fundamentally, you can check every discard pile in the game and still not be certain whether a player has just thrown down their deadly card into a herald location or whether it’s a tricky bluff. You can do very well just by reading faces, voices, and body language. And that creates a strange tension at the heart of The Old King’s Crown: it’s a game that gives you the most astonishing range and leverage to build strategies, and then lets other players pull the rug out from under you with a cunning bluff.
Marvel star Brie Larson cast her vote in yesterday's elections while covering her hair and telling fans they should absolutely, definitely "ignore the wig!!" she was wearing. Which, of course, has led the internet to do exactly the opposite.
The Captain Marvel actress posted an Instagram story last night letting her followers know she had voted — while dressed in a large hooded sweatshirt pulled up to hide her clothes and as much of her blonde wig as possible.
It is, frankly, a remarkably suspicious caption for an actress who regularly sports similar hair — and something that has only drawn attention to the fact Larson is clearly hiding whatever character she is currently playing.
Naturally, this has only fuelled the flames of fan speculation that Larson is indeed secretly filming scenes for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday — which, it's important to remember, she was conspicuously left out of the main cast reveal for.
Fans certainly expect Larson's character to turn up within the movie at some point — not least because it would be weird to leave out such an important MCU figure. But there's a more important connective tissue here, too, as Avengers: Doomsday will feature many faces from Fox's X-Men cast, while Captain Marvel's best friend Monica Rambeau was last seen getting stuck in the X-Men universe.
While principal photography for Avengers: Doomsday has wrapped in the UK, fans expect additional scenes to continue to be filmed over the coming months in secret, as Marvel attempts to squeeze as many heroes into its next blockbuster as possible.
Alternatively, of course, Larson could simply be playing another character with hair that looks very, very similar to her Marvel character — but try telling the internet that.
"Ignore the wig is hilarious promo cause I don't think people would've noticed," wrote Marvel fan remerdy1 on reddit. "Yep, exactly, it's like she wanted us to notice," another fan, KostisPat257, agreed.
That said, not every Marvel actor seems likely to appear. Earlier this week, X-Men veteran Famke Janssen insisted that Marvel hadn't asked her to play the superhero again since the end of Fox’s X-Men movies. Other Fox X-Men veterans set for Doomsday include Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, and Rebecca Romijn. Avengers: Doomsday is currently set to arrive in theaters May 1, 2026.
Image credit: Brie Larson.
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While we’re still waiting for Disney and Epic Games’ connected universe to arrive in Fortnite, a big step has been taken towards that goal as Disney Parks has arrived in Fortnite for the first time with Disneyland Game Rush. We had the chance to try out this Fortnite island, created with the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), and discovered it to be an incredibly authentic experience that celebrates Disneyland’s 70th anniversary through enjoyable yet forgettable mini-games and environments inspired by beloved attractions such as Haunted Mansion, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and more.
Disneyland Game Rush is a limited-time offering in Fortnite that officially launches on November 6. You can simply search for the game title or jump right in by using the island code, 4617-4819-8826, to experience this new adventure for free.
When you first enter Disneyland Game Rush and in-between mini-games, you are welcomed into an esplanade that is modeled after the one between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, complete with the 70th anniversary castle structure in the middle. On the perimeter, you can see Sleeping Beauty Castle, Haunted Mansion, Pixar Pier, the Matterhorn, and more, and all of these pieces make a very visually appealing Disney puzzle that I loved exploring.
You can also open up presents that are each inspired by attractions or Nighttime Spectaculars, participate in Disneyland trivia for points, trade in the tokens you’ve earned in the mini-games for island-exclusive Disneyland 70th-inspired cosmetics like Mickey Ears, a Spider-Bot hat, the head of a Disneyland 70th-themed R2-D2, and even a Hatbox Ghost Back Bling, among others. One of my favorite touches is that you can find one Disneyland Key in each land and redeem it for a golden version of these cosmetics. For those unfamiliar, the Disneyland Key is a physical toy key you can use on locks around Disneyland during its 70th anniversary celebration, and it is represented here in a clever, fun way.
Speaking of the mini-games, there are seven that you and up to 11 others can randomly compete in, and they are Disney Haunted Mansion: Scavenger Haunt, Matterhorn: Slip-and-Climb, Space Mountain: Rocket Race, Indiana Jones: Tomb Runner, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Sneakout!, Star Wars: Stormtrooper Showdown, and WEB Slingers: Spider-Bot Blaster.
Disney Haunted Mansion: Scavenger Haunt was my favorite of the bunch, as it gives me an excuse to run through the spooky halls of one of my favorite attractions with a flashlight and a freedom you don’t have on the real thing. It also gets many bonus points for starting with the Stretching Room with that iconic welcome speech and paintings that are Fortnite versions of the real thing. While there really isn’t an objective besides collecting coins, it just made me smile so much with Grim Grinning Ghosts blasting through my speakers while I stumbled upon the Dining Room and got to dance with a group of ghosts that included Peely.
Star Wars: Stormtrooper Showdown was my next favorite, as it put you aboard a First Order Star Destroyer and tasked you with taking down as many Stormtroopers as you can. This was made even more fun as you could take on Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma and, if you defeat them, you can take their weapons as your own. There are even lightsabers hidden around the level, which is always a welcome addition. Fans of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be happy to know the AT-ATs and laser cannon can be found as well.
I’d place Matterhorn: Slip-and-Climb third because it is perhaps the most chaotic. You have to climb the Matterhorn with a Grappler, but the twist is that your feet become blocks of ice when you do. It’s fun to swing and climb up the face of the mountain, but there was a lot of slipping, falling, and friends hilariously soaring down next to you in agony. Once I got the hang of it, though, it was an enjoyable experience with some good strategy thrown in, especially when I swung right into a Disneyland Key!
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Sneakout! takes spot number four in large part because it began with the welcome surprise of Jackson 5’s I Want You Back. What followed was a 2D adventure through a space prison where you had to avoid guards and make it to the Collector’s office on the top level. There were some nice touches in this level, with the Milano floating outside and the ability to throw Boogie Bombs at guards and friends to make them dance, but it wasn’t particularly exciting and the guards took you out way too fast.
Indiana Jones: Tomb Runner was next, and it’s a race through a trap-filled level that features a ton of nods to Indy’s adventures, including giant boulders, spikes coming from the floor, and poison darts being launched from the walls. There are also speed boosts you can get to help you on your mission, but anytime you touch a hazard, you slow down. It was tough to get good momentum as the traps seemed very tricky to avoid, but maybe I’m just not yet very good at being a treasure hunter.
WEB Slingers: Spider-Bot Blaster was second last for me, even though I loved how the team used the same models and animations as the Spider-Bots in WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure in DCA. It’s a shooting gallery with multiplying Spider-Bots - normal ones, golden ones, and even a giant boss one - but it’s not as engaging, as you are mostly standing still in a window and shooting bots and exploding barrels instead of running and jumping all over the place.
Lastly, we have Space Mountain: Rocket Race. I love how this mini-game starts in a space modeled after the actual attraction, but the mini-game itself is just grinding on rails for a couple of minutes. The sense of speed is nice and I do love that classic Space Mountain music, but it didn’t feel like I really had control of whether I was winning or losing and I fell off a few times and had to wait for a respawn while I was slowly gliding down into nothingness.
All in all, these mini-games are fun distractions and I’m very excited to bring my friends with me into this experience until we can reunite at the real Disneyland. Unfortunately, I can’t imagine coming back to them after the luster of living in these incredibly well-done homages to some of Disneyland’s top attractions wears off.
What this does most of all, however, is make me even more excited for this partnership between Disney and Epic. As someone who has extensively covered Disney and visited Disneyland during its 70th anniversary celebration, I think they captured the feel of these attractions and parks in a very special way. I mean, there are even popcorn carts hanging about, a railroad circling the hub area, and a party at the end where you can dance with Mickey in his 70th-anniversary best.
Disneyland Game Rush, despite its name, doesn’t feel like a game that was rushed. It feels like a project lovingly created by Disney to celebrate Disneyland’s big milestone and give fans a way to celebrate even if they can’t make it out to Anaheim. While I hope they can improve the actual gameplay of these Disney experiences in the future, I couldn’t be happier with how faithfully Disney Parks has been brought into Fortnite for the first time.
Dante’s Inferno celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Not that there’s been any fireworks or cake. Visceral Games’ 2010 hack-and-slash, which saw a crusader named Dante battle through the nine circles of Hell in an attempt to save his fiancee Beatrice from Lucifer, didn’t leave the massive, zeitgeist-defining impact that publisher EA had hoped for. Plans for an even bigger, more ambitious sequel were unceremoniously laid to rest.
For more than a decade, the game’s sizable cult following has wondered what the next steps of the journey would have looked like. Dante’s Inferno was very loosely based on the first third of Dante Alighieri’s epic 14th century poem The Divine Comedy, which imagines its author journeying towards Heaven, and so a sequel would presumably have carried the story into Purgatory and, finally, Paradise. Aside from the fact that it would have involved some kind of war between Heaven and Hell, no details of the cancelled project have ever escaped onto the internet. All that remains of it has been kept under lock and key by EA, gradually fading into legend.
That is, until today. After talking with a number of sources close to the project, IGN has obtained an assortment of hitherto unpublished internal documents, including concept art, cutscene storyboards, screenshots of rudimentary level geometry, and – last but not least – a 240-page script penned by Assassin’s Creed 2 co-writer Joshua Rubin that outlines every stage, boss battle, and plot point planned for Dante’s Inferno 2: Purgatorio (or, more elegantly, simply Dante’s Purgatorio.)
Taken together, these materials not only show that Dante’s Inferno 2made it further into the pre-production process than previously thought, but also that Visceral had planned to take the sequel in a slightly different direction than expected. The plot, for example, would have blended The Divine Comedy with another Biblical epic, John Milton’s Paradise Lost, which reimagines Lucifer as morally ambiguous as opposed to a thoroughly evil figure.
The sequel’s underlying design philosophy would have been retooled as well. “The first game was heavily influenced by God of War,” one former Visceral employee told IGN. “At the time we were working on the second [game], Uncharted 2 was having a big influence on single player games: cutscenes and quick time events were being replaced with scripted gameplay sequences where the player has full control over the character.”
“So much of the original game was classic hack-and-slash in the arcade, Mortal Kombat tradition,” Jonathan Knight, the original game’s creative director, told IGN, hinting at what he wanted the sequel not to be. “Here’s an arena, some gameplay happens, then you move through a tunnel to the next part of the level. Some of that’s inevitable in a game, but the really great ones figure out how to make believable, natural environments.”
Had the developers been allowed to realize their creative vision, Dante’s Inferno 2 was planned to be to Dante’s Infernowhat Assassin’s Creed 2 was to Assassin’s Creed, or God of War 2018 to the original trilogy: a sequel that dared to go above and beyond the confines of its predecessor.
We cannot show you a game that was never made. But we can offer you an unprecedented insight into Dante’s Inferno 2’s entire campaign. What follows is a comprehensive (but by no means complete) written reconstruction of what playing this game would have looked like, from start to finish.
Dante’s Inferno 2: Purgatorio - The Complete Story
Level 1: Dream in Eden
According to the script, Dante’s Inferno 2 would have opened in the Garden of Eden. Dante, lying in the grass, awakens next to Beatrice, cradling a baby girl who – she tells him – is their daughter. “Tell me this is real,” he says, but when he looks again, both the baby and Beatrice have disappeared.
This is when you’d be given control of Dante, who looks for Beatrice in the garden as the opening credits roll across the screen. You’d be able to press a button to call out her name, prompting her to respond and, in turn, allowing you to follow the sound of her voice. By the time you catch up with her, Eden has grown uncharacteristically dark and moody.
The game’s opening boss, an enormous snake made of black smoke, appears from nowhere. Armed with your trusty scythe and cross, you battle to free Beatrice from its grasp, only when you get to her, she’s no longer herself. Having reassumed her corrupted, Queen of Hell-form from the original game, she speaks in Lucifer’s voice: “You’re dead, Dante!” The ground beneath you opens up, and you disappear into a bottomless chasm.
Level 2: At the Shores of Purgatory
One title sequence and “previously on” montage later, you resume from where the ending cutscene of the original game left off: with Dante emerging from a cave and being too awestruck by the glory of Mt. Purgatory to notice that the cross-shaped tapestry he tears off his chest transforms into a small, red snake upon hitting the ground.
“Though defeated at the end of the first game,” Knight recalls, “Lucifer is able to come back through this device of the tapestry, which is really a representation of Dante’s sins. He’s not forgiven, and he’s still carrying his wrongdoings with him.”
As the snake slithers away unnoticed, Dante sets off in search of Beatrice, who – he informs via voiceover – awaits him somewhere up the mountain.
On a beach at the foot of the mountain, Dante encounters Cato, a Roman senator who serves as a guardian of Purgatory. Giant and half-embedded into the cliffside, he welcomes a group of newly arrived souls that includes Beatrice’s brother Francesco, a fellow crusader whom Dante defeated – and absolved – back in Inferno.
Dante tries to follow Francesco to the mountain, but Cato – sensing the former is “besmirched by the blackness of Hell” – stops him. When they clash, however, the red snake from earlier inexplicably bursts forth from Cato’s mouth, splitting his face in half. The beach itself splits also, giving way to a hellfire-filled crevice. “So it begins,” Lucifer’s voice announces as his army of demons launches a full-scale invasion of Purgatory.
A cutscene introduces us to Michael, the senior of God’s archangels. Looking down from Heaven, the divine magistrate sizes up Lucifer’s forces before sending down an army of his own. “Angelic airships” pierce through the clouds above Eden and make their way down the mountainside, where Dante has now found himself in the midst of a chaotic battle between angels and demons.
Attacked from both sides, Dante comes face to face with Lilith. The original wife of Adam, she was seduced by Lucifer and now serves as his second-in-command. Similar to the boss fight against Death in Inferno, your battle ends with Dante taking Lilith’s weapon: another scythe, but with a unique move set.
As Lilith reports to Lucifer that everything is going “according to plan,” another key character makes their first appearance. It’s Dante’s guardian angel, Saint Lucia. First Introduced in the original game’s Trials of St. Lucia DLC, she rescues Dante from a burning airship by teaching him how to perform a Spirit Jump.
Level 3: Ante-Purgatory
Once they reach safety, Lucia tells Dante he should not blame himself for unknowingly helping Lucifer escape from Hell. Introducing the game’s central plot point, she reveals that “there is a larger power at work.” The invasion is part of a plan that God communicated to her and her alone, one that ends with Dante defeating Lucifer once and for all.
If only God had clued in Michael, too. Taking no chances, the chief archangel decides to close the Gates of Heaven that connect Eden to Paradise – a drastic, irrevocable measure that would keep out not just Lucifer and his demons, but also worthy souls like Beatrice. To make sure she can enter Heaven, Dante must find her and bring her to Eden before the gates are shut.
Fortunately, he won’t have to do it alone. To show Dante the way up, Lucia summons an old friend: Virgil. Temporarily freed from Limbo, the Roman poet who guided you through Hell in Dante’s Inferno explains that, if you succeed, he too will be allowed to go to Heaven. With goals, stakes, and ticking timebombs established, the journey officially begins.
Access to Mt. Purgatory proper is monitored by the Vicar of Saint Peter, a “massive angel with five wings” which he uses as legs “like a giant spider.” As with Cato, ordinary souls are let through, but Dante and Virgil are not. A boss battle – the “biggest and most exhaustive” yet – ensues, and despite Virgil’s protests, Dante ends up killing the Vicar: a crime guaranteed to place them on every angel’s radar.
Levels 4 and 5: Pride / Envy
From here, the game falls into a consistent rhythm. On each terrace, Dante and Virgil interact with souls, some of whom Dante recognizes from his mortal life in Italy. Unlike in Hell, where people are tortured as punishment, the inhabitants of Purgatory suffer in the hope of earning redemption: the prideful carry giant boulders on their backs, while the envious wander around with their eyes sown shut, just as described in the poem.
Before they can leave the Terrace of Envy, Dante and Virgil are ambushed by Gabriel, the second archangel. Once God’s primary mouthpiece, Gabriel hasn’t heard from his Lord in eons, so why would He speak to Lucia? “If God truly commands you,” he warns Dante, “let’s see Him protect you from me.”
In truth, it’s God who ought to protect Gabriel from Dante. After losing a tag-team boss battle in which he fights against you with his fellow angels – and witnessing your impressive spirit powers – Gabriel’s skepticism dissipates. Believing in Dante’s mission (“I feel Him in you…”), he orders his underlings to help rather than hinder us. From here on out, the player will be fighting alongside Gabriel’s angels, not against them.
Level 6: Wrath
On the next terrace, Wrath, Dante and Virgil find Beatrice. Greeting Dante by punching him in the face, she’s still angry about everything that happened to her in the first game, and although – pious Christian that she is – she’d rather earn her way into Heaven through honest penitence, news of Lucifer’s approaching army convinces her to come along.
On this terrace, Dante and Beatrice enter a Vision Cave together. Inside, they are confronted with two episodes from their past: one of the night Dante slept with another woman while he was out fighting in the crusades, and another of the night Beatrice, having learned of Dante’s betrayal, spitefully agreed to marry Lucifer. Afterwards, Dante battles not a sin-demon, but Beatrice’s Queen of Hell-form, vanquishing her for good.
With Lucifer’s forces hot on their tail, Dante, Beatrice, and Virgil head for the next terrace. On the way, they again run into Gabriel, who offers to give them a ride. Before they can take off, however, they are interrupted by another archangel, Uriel, who is in a very bad mood. He’s recently discovered that neither Michael nor Gabriel have heard from God in a very long time, and so every order he’s obeyed since Lucifer’s exile has been based on lies.
Gabriel tries to explain himself, but Uriel didn’t come looking for answers: he tears off his brother’s wings and cuts off his head with a flaming sword.
Separated from Virgil and Beatrice in the ensuing chaos, Dante runs into Lucifer. To everyone’s surprise, he’s not here to fight you but to thank you. After all, you helped him escape from Hell, opened the gates of Purgatory, and mowed down hundreds of angels standing between him and Heaven. You aren’t fulfilling God’s plan – Lucifer doubts He even exists. Instead, you’re a pawn in Lucifer’s plan, and have been from the very moment you first followed Beatrice into Hell.
“Know the truth, Dante,” he says. “It has always been I, guiding you in your darkest moments, destroying everything you loved. Your entire life leading you to this moment has been shaped by me, and no other!”
Having dented Dante’s spirit, Lucifer vanishes. Alone and full of doubt, Dante is eventually discovered by Lucia, who – once she’s been filled in – can neither confirm nor deny what you have heard. She has no proof – only faith. It’s enough for her. But is it for you?
Levels 7, 8, and 9: Sloth, Greed, and Gluttony
Reuniting with Virgil (Lucia has taken Beatrice with her up the mountain), you discover that Lucifer’s forces have overtaken you, turning the remaining terraces of Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust into apocalyptic wastelands littered with dead angels, downed warships, and enemies Dante previously faced in the original game.
As the duo hurries to catch up, a cutscene set in the demon camp shows Lucifer telling Lilith that, from here on out, she is no longer second-in-command, but will be taking orders from Uriel, who has officially crossed over to the dark side. When Lilith protests, Lucifer – suggesting he never loved her – casts her out.
The next three terraces all revolve around big set pieces. In Sloth, you have your final encounter with Lilith. Determined to hit her ex-boyfriend where it hurts, she’s decided to kill Dante herself. The boss battle – which sees her trick Dante by pretending she’s actually an innocent person under Lucifer’s spell – ends with her death.
On the climb to Greed, you fight a Phlegyas – one of those gargantuan fire-demons you encountered in the Anger level of Dante’s Inferno – which is scaling Mt. Purgatory like the Titans from God of War 3. Climbing its body, you defeat it by triggering a Possession-powered explosion that leaves a “Death Star”-sized hole in the mountain.
On the Terrace of Gluttony, Virgil is captured by vine-mouthed demons. They imprison him inside a cage dangling from the Tree of Knowledge, the same tree that bore the fruit which Lucifer used to drive Adam and Eve out of Paradise. Corrupted by Hell, it now resembles the love child of a hydra and a Venus flytrap. To save Virgil, you have to fight the tree and restore it to its original form.
Level 10: Lust
On Lust, the final terrace, Dante and Virgil finally catch up to Lucifer’s army, which is trying to break into the Garden of Eden. After they explore the final Vision Cave and confront Dante’s lustful desires (complete with.. ahem… a love-making QTE sequence), Lucia shows up with an airship to take you to the summit.
Before you can reach your destination, a furious Uriel reappears. Despite hurling his flaming sword at Dante, it’s Virgil instead who takes the fatal blow. After the poet dies in his arms, Dante battles the archangel, killing him in the same way he killed Gabriel. Part of this boss fight takes place in the skies above Eden, with Dante sprouting angelic wings made of light and circling his foe.
Level 11: The Garden of Eden
Uriel may be dead, but Lucifer’s forces push onwards. In an attempt to buy himself more time to find Beatrice in the Garden of Eden, Dante helps the angels hold the line in a two-phase tower defence minigame. After blasting the approaching horde with a cannon and washing away demons by redirecting waterfalls, you’re finally able to make it to the top of the mountain.
Beatrice awaits Dante inside the garden. Searching for her in a gameplay sequence reminiscent of the opening act, their reunion is once again interrupted – not by a giant snake, but Michael, descending from Heaven in a chariot drawn forth by a griffin.
Dante begs Michael to hold open the Gates of Heaven so Beatrice can pass through. But the archangel won’t budge, having concluded that God has abandoned him in favor of Dante. “For what does it matter who rules in Heaven, if God has forsaken me?” he says, grabbing Beatrice and ordering his champions, a 24-strong team of elite angels, to kill Dante.
Over the course of the fight, Eden is gradually consumed by hellfire. Eventually, you are interrupted by Lucifer. He wields a spear, and on it – the severed head of Saint Lucia. Realising the scale of the threat on his doorstep, Michael reluctantly promises to let Beatrice enter Heaven if Dante manages to defeat Lucifer.
With Lucifer defeated, Michael lets Dante and Beatrice pass through the Gates of Heaven just before they close, as promised. Seeing the dazzling City of Paradise in the distance, they hardly have a chance to breathe before Beatrice walks up to Michael and, to everyone’s surprise, slits his throat. Smoke spews out of her mouth, and Lucifer rematerializes. Thanking you once more for carrying out his plan, he takes your scythe – his scythe – and kicks you off the edge of Paradise.
Dante falls. Past the Garden of Eden, past the terraces of Mt. Purgatory, past the beach, past the nine circles of Hell, all the way down to the frozen surface of Lake Cocytus, where Lucifer was originally imprisoned. A new traitor – Uriel – has now taken his place.
Utterly defeated, Dante doesn’t move until he notices the deepest parts of Hell being illuminated by golden light. The spirit of Saint Lucia, descending from Heaven, tells him something that changes everything: “Don’t fear, Dante. Even this is part of God’s plan.”
The credits roll on Dante’s Inferno 2.
Dante’s Inferno 3: Paradiso - The Not-So-Complete Story
But there’s more. Another internal document acquired by IGN outlines what God’s plan entails, and how it would have factored into the plot of the third game, Dante’s Inferno 3: Paradiso. Put simply, God’s plan is to destroy the Christian afterlife we’ve journeyed through, to tear down the unfair, overly strict system of punishment and redemption administered by Michael and his fellow angels, and establish a new order based purely on love.
“I remember thinking that if Lucifer’s invasion is part of God’s plan, then that plan cannot result in the maintenance of the status quo,” says scriptwriter Joshua Rubin. “On the contrary, God saw his system corrupted by his angels, over-administered, overly bureaucratic. He wanted everything torn down, and the only way to do that was to make a man fight his way through it all.”
According to the aforementioned document, the war between Heaven and Hell would spread to Earth, with a large part of the third game taking place in medieval Florence. This time, it seems, it’s Dante – joined by his daughter, born while he was off on the crusades and left behind in Italy – who would have played the role of the invader, storming Paradise with an army of people and angels to fight Lucifer and save Beatrice one last time.
For those involved, looking back on the early development of Dante’s Inferno 2is bittersweet. On the one hand, the sequel, cancelled in its infancy, is a representation of lost potential, an invitation to imagine what could have been. “The number of games that don’t get a sequel but should,” Rubin muses. “It takes an entire game for a team to gel, to figure out how to work together. Often, it’s only in the second game where things really come to life.”
On the other hand, the work that Visceral poured into the Dante franchise was not for nothing. While the sequel ended up in Limbo, the people who had worked on it went on to apply what they had learned to other projects, from Visceral’s Dead Space 3, to Uncharted 3 and God of War 2018. It is through these franchises – the very franchises that inspired Visceral – that the spirit of Dante’s Inferno lives on.
Tim Brinkhof is a freelance writer specializing in art and history. After studying journalism at NYU, he has gone on to write for Vox, Vulture, Slate, Polygon, GQ, Esquire and more.
Terminator 2D: No Fate — the new retro game that blends scenes from Terminator 2: Judgment Day with original scenarios and multiple endings — has been delayed for a third time, this time to December 12, 2025.
Terminator 2D: No Fate sees you play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 as you try to put a stop to Skynet's plans before the human race is annihilated. It's coming to PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and last-gen console systems. It was initially slated to release on September 5 before being delayed to the end of October, then November 26. And now it's been delayed again.
Last time, publisher Reef Entertainment said the release date had been pushed back from the original October 31 date due to "ongoing global trade and tariff changes that delayed shipment of the components for our Day One and Collector's Editions." And while the "physical components" necessary for all editions have now "finally arrived," the company needs "some time." And even though this only impacts the physical editions of the game, Reef has confirmed this delay also applies to digital editions, too.
"First of all, we want to start by saying thank you. We know you’ve waited longer than expected for the release of Terminator 2D: No Fate, and we truly appreciate your patience and support throughout this journey," the team said. "The physical components for all editions have now finally arrived, following the ongoing delays that pushed us off our previous schedules. However, we now have to assemble the physical editions, which we need some time to do.
"Because of this, we are moving the launch date of Terminator 2D: No Fate to December 12, 2025, for all physical and digital versions of the game.
"We are sincerely sorry for the repeated delays. We don’t take your patience for granted, and we never want to disappoint our community. Our goal has always been to deliver the game that you deserve, and we're almost there. Thank you again for standing by us."
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
A "Cross-Buy" graphic spotted on the PlayStation Store has sparked speculation that Sony is set to announce cross-platform purchasing for its games across consoles and PC.
References to a "crossbuy-tag" seen via the PlayStation Store and a PS5 console store graphic featuring the word "Cross-Buy" were recently spotted by social media user Amethxst and investigated by Dealabs.
Now, Dealabs has verified both the PlayStation Store code and image are legitimate, confirming — if nothing else — that Sony is indeed thinking about some kind of Cross-Buy offering.
New Symbols will be added soon (website & tool), but here some nice new features from PlayStation (yes, some are old, other are unseen): - A kind of "echo mode" - PS5/PC games - "Cross-Buy" pic.twitter.com/YxIAXp750g
How exactly this offering may work remains to be seen, however. Would Cross-Buy only be available for first-party games currently released on PC? Would access be granted free for future PC launches? And what about third-party titles?
Indeed, there's no formal confirmation this Cross-Buy feature relates to PC at all. Amid reports of a future PlayStation handheld being in development, perhaps the scheme will simply be offered for games that work across the PS5 and a new PS5 portable?
One thing seems certain, however — these are relatively new images, added by Sony in June 2025, according to Dealabs. That rules out this latest development as relating to anything left over from Sony's last foray into cross-buy schemes — back during the PlayStation Vita era.
Cross-buy is of course offered on Xbox, where owning a game on console also allows you to play the same title without further charge on PC (or via streaming on your phone, or Ally X handheld, or wherever else you're playing that's an "Xbox").
By comparison, Sony has been more protective over its first-party games. Sony ported Horizon Zero Dawn over to PC in 2020, three years after it released on the PS4, and has sporadically launched a swathe of other first-party titles on PC since. But, crucically, it has typically held off from launching its biggest blockbusters outside of PlayStation until a year after their original console launch.
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