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After months of intense speculation, rumors, and leaks, Nintendo fully unveiled the Switch 2 with its own Direct. Not only did we receive trailers for new games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanza, and even Nintendo GameCube games exclusive to Switch 2 Online. But maybe more importantly we got a good look at the system itself and I’m happy to report that, from an accessibility perspective, the Switch 2 is undoubtedly an upgrade to its predecessor in almost every way.
Several months ago, I explored my accessibility predictions for Nintendo’s latest console. I wanted more robust accessibility offerings, better usage of Joy-Con controllers, and unique inclusive design practices. And to my surprise, Nintendo answered every wish while also giving extras. For this Access Designed, let’s examine the exciting and confirmed accessibility of the Switch 2
The Direct offered little in terms of tangible accessibility options, aside from fully customizable controls for each virtual GameCube game, respective of the system settings. Instead, Nintendo released an accessibility page detailing a bevy of returning and new features.
Fully customizable controls are back, with the feature performing exactly like the original Switch. Settings to adjust text size to three different variants also return but with the additional capability to also implement High Contrast and change general display colors. Even the Zoom functionality is making a comeback, a necessary inclusion for blind/low vision players. Yet, Nintendo’s biggest surprise comes in the form of a new “Screen Reader” setting.
Blind/low vision individuals often need settings like Text-to-Speech to help navigate menus and settings. While the option is only available for the HOME menu and system settings, this accessibility feature is a necessary tool, allowing disabled players to independently navigate the Switch 2. Options to choose different voices, read speeds, and volume levels accompany the Screen Reader feature. We still don’t know if individual games will support these tools or come equipped with their own accessibility offerings, but Nintendo’s acknowledgment of their disabled audience is a welcome sight, one that absolutely piques my interest regarding the future of accessibility at the company.
While not within a specific menu, Nintendo did advertise a new inclusive tool that not only adds more depth to a beloved franchise, but also vastly improves the cognitive, physical, and blind/low vision accessibility. Within the renamed Nintendo Switch App, is Zelda Notes, a companion app for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. With the Navigation option in the app, players can choose to locate shops, areas of interest, and even the elusive Korok’s all within the app’s GPS-like UI. The app, which comes with audio cues and voices, will direct players to the exact location of their selected object. While not perfect, as the app does not help with precise navigation or enemies, it helps blind/low vision individuals navigate the overworld while reducing the cognitive overload of having to travel across a vast world.
For cognitive, blind/low vision, and physically disabled players in particular, another feature in the app — the Autobuild Sharing tool — lets players share their custom Zonai tech creations. By scanning a QR code, disabled individuals can automatically build a Zonai machine if they have the corresponding materials. For me, especially, I immensely struggled with the control layout and required buttons to properly build Zonai machinery in Tears of the Kingdom. But thanks to this new tool, I only need to worry about gathering materials, and not the actual building process of Zonai contraptions. And all of this is done with Inclusive design, something I’ve regularly praised Nintendo for in the past.
Finally, disabled individuals can even share items with one another through Item Sharing, a feature identical to Autobuild Sharing. By scanning a QR code, I can immediately access items that my friends send me, reducing physical strain by no longer having to continuously scour the world for weapons and food. Does this make Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom fully accessible? Absolutely not. However, it’s an incredible step forward.
The biggest surprise for me was by far the announcement of Drag X Drive, a Rocket League-esque game that lets players control characters in manual wheelchairs on a basketball court. Not only is this surprising announcement a fantastic way to show proper disability representation, but it also highlights one of the Switch 2’s few new hardware changes – mouse control.
By flipping the Joy-Con on its side, players can move the controller across any surface, making the device behave similarly to a computer mouse. While we still don’t know how much force is required to move the cursor, – for comparison, my mouse on my ultrawide monitor has a DPI of 6400. But any new way to play will no doubt have accessibility benefits for an array of disabled players. It’s exciting to imagine just how Nintendo will utilize this new feature, but more importantly, it’s yet another tool for disabled individuals. Combine this with the multitude of controller types already available on the Switch and Switch 2, and Nintendo continues to innovate with controller usage.
As a Nintendo fan, I’m beyond excited for the Switch 2. While I’m admittedly hesitant to spend upwards of $450 for the system, my love of gaming began with Nintendo. And with each new system comes exciting accessibility additions that continue to demonstrate Nintendo’s commitment to accessibility and inclusive design. While we still don’t have a first party accessible device like the Xbox Adaptive Controller and PlayStation Access Controller, Nintendo is in its own way innovating with new ways to play for disabled individuals.Combine these innovations with the recent announcement of Nintendo joining other developers to create standardized accessibility tags, and I believe we'll see Nintendo continue to elevate accessibility for the better.
Grant Stoner is a disabled journalist covering accessibility and the disabled perspective in video games. When not writing, he is usually screaming about Pokémon or his cat, Goomba on Twitter.
On the hunt to devour some GHOUL://RE codes? Well, you're in luck. We've put together a list of all the active and working codes you can currently use to earn yourself some Ghoul Points.
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If you find your GHOUL://RE codes aren't working, it's usually for one of two reasons. Firstly, lots of codes for Roblox experiences are case-sensitive, so you'll need to make sure you're putting it in correctly. The best way to do this, is just to copy it over directly from this article. Be mindful about including extra spaces accidentally, though!
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We're always on the lookout for more codes, so we'd recommend coming here each day to see if there's more GHOUL://RE codes that have dropped. If you'd rather do the searching yourself, you can head over to the dedicted Discord Server for GHOUL://RE and browse for them there.
GHOUL://RE is an open-world PVP experience based on the popular anime Tokyo Ghoul. You can choose to join either the CCG or the Ghoul factions, each with their own weapons and abilities. If you choose to join the CCG in this battle of survival, you'll be taking down Ghouls, but if you choose to be one of them, you'll play as a creature able to consume others. It's not all fighting, though, as you'll also need to complete missions, which you can pick up from the Mission Boards. Participate in events, open loot boxes, earn currency, and craft weapons to survive.
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If there’s something Doctor Who is known for besides time travel hijinks, sonic screwdrivers, and regeneration, it’s having a massive catalog of memorable monsters. With a new season of Doctor Who upon us, we’re taking a look back at the Doctor’s rogues gallery to highlight the most vicious monsters our favorite Time Lord has run into.
Before we begin, a couple of notes: We’ve left off villains that we don’t think qualify as “monsters” in the traditional sense, so don’t expect to see the Master on here. Additionally, although some of these creatures date back to the classic show, every entry in this list has made at least one televised appearance since the 2005 revival. We just think the “modern” monsters tend to be more effective (and are more in our wheelhouse anyway). With that settled, let’s get into it. Here are our top 20 Doctor Who monsters.
As all PlayStation fans know, few things are as terrifying as a giant enemy crab. Doctor Who first introduced the alien race known as the Macra during the Second Doctor’s era. Initially large, intelligent crabs, they had an interstellar empire and were referred to by the Doctor as the “scourge of this galaxy.” Millions of years later, the Macra fell on hard times and devolved into mindless beasts that survived on noxious gases and ate whatever fell through the cracks of the planet-wide gridlocked motorway of New Earth. They aren’t the most prominent Doctor Who enemy, but would you want to meet one in a dark alley? I didn’t think so.
“The Girl in the Fireplace” is commonly considered one of the quintessential Steven Moffat-penned episodes, and as such features a set of memorable antagonists. Those would be the Clockwork Repair Droids, a group of robots with a penchant for 18th century French fashion and stealing organs from human beings. They want to snatch the brain of Jeanne Antoinette “Reinette” Poisson, also known as Madame de Pompadour, to repair the computer of their 51st century starship. The audacity of their plan contrasts well with the tender romance between the Tenth Doctor and Reinette, making them the perfect villains for this iconic episode.
The stocky, dome-headed race of cloned soldiers known as the Sontarans are one of the Doctor’s most recurring foes. Bred for nothing but endless warfare, Sontaran culture is centered purely on the honor of death in combat. But despite their militaristic nature, the Sontarans lose some points by rarely coming off all that threatening because of their goofy appearance and easily outwitted schemes. All that said, the Doctor considers them among the “finest soldiers in the galaxy,” so they are still worth a spot on this list. Plus, they gave us Strax, one of the funnier and more interesting of the many side characters the Doctor has encountered.
Why is every species in the universe afraid of the dark? According to Doctor Who, it’s because of the Vashta Nerada, microscopic carnivores that are essentially piranhas living in shadows. These invisible terrors encountered the Tenth Doctor at the Library, a planet that the Vashta Nerada had rendered devoid of life. While the sight of their skeletal victims trapped in their spacesuits is definitely spooky, the Vashta Nerada suffer a bit from how they actually “work” not being as clear as it should. They basically kill whenever the script wants them to, but the Doctor having no plan for them beyond “run” certainly makes them a credible threat.
In what other show could an episode be an Agatha Christie style murder mystery that actually includes Agatha Christie as a character, and also the murderer is an evil alien wasp in disguise? That’s exactly what Doctor Who gave us with “The Unicorn and the Wasp,” one of the most deliriously eccentric episodes of the Tenth Doctor’s tenure. The Vespiform, a giant wasp that can shapeshift into human form, plays the part of a serial murderer at a 1920s dinner party. We won’t spoil the identity of the creature (it’s a mystery, after all), but as one-off Doctor Who villains go, the Vespiform is one of the more memorable for its genre-bending mischief.
Another longtime foe dating back to the original show, the Ice Warriors are a race of armored reptilian humanoids native to Mars. Originally starting off as enemies of the Second Doctor who wanted to colonize Earth, the Ice Warriors eventually changed their tune and became an ally of the Third Doctor. They returned in the revival era in the episode “Cold War,” where the Eleventh Doctor found himself trapped on a Soviet submarine with a single villainous Ice Warrior who hunts down the crew one by one. They aren’t quite among the most iconic of Doctor Who monsters, but the Ice Warriors deserve credit for their versatility and longevity.
“Heaven Sent” is widely considered one of the best Doctor Who episodes of all time, and for good reason. The Twelfth Doctor is trapped in a confession dial, where he spends 4.5 billion years trying to find a way to escape and undo the death of beloved companion Clara Oswald. All the while, he’s hunted by the Veil, a being with a burning touch that forces the Doctor to share his darkest secrets. The slow movement and omnipresent nature of the Veil makes it an unsettling presence, but the real star of the show is Peter Capaldi’s performance. Even so, the Veil earns a spot on this list for being a big part of such a great episode.
A good Doctor Who monster can make the most innocuous things scary, and one of the best examples of that is what the show did to water with the Flood. A virus trapped in a Martian glacier, it infected the water of the first human colony on Mars, turning those who came in contact with it into horrific zombie-like creatures. Their cracked mouths and them constantly spilling water from their skin made the Flood’s victims into the stuff of nightmares. They’ve only had one televised appearance in the Tenth Doctor special “The Waters of Mars,” but pretty much everyone who’s seen it would say the Flood made one hell of a first impression.
Steven Moffat introduced a long-running mythology arc at the beginning of Season 6 with the Silence, who were hyped up by the creators at the time as the scariest Doctor Who monster ever conceived. These suit and tie wearing aliens had the power to make people forget they existed whenever they weren’t being observed, making it difficult to fight back against the Silence’s machinations. What those machinations actually were and how convoluted their subplot became is why the Silence don’t make the top 10 here, but even then they’re still among the most conceptually interesting and unnerving antagonists in the Doctor’s storied history.
The Ood are unique on this list because they are far more sympathetic than monstrous. A race of benign and easily manipulated creatures, the Ood were enslaved by humanity but insisted they were okay with it. However, their telepathic abilities led them to become pawns of another, more powerful villain (who we’ll get to later), turning them into red-eyed terrors ready to hunt down the Tenth Doctor and his allies. Thankfully, the Doctor escaped intact. The Doctor later returned alongside Donna Noble to help the Ood in “Planet of the Ood,” where the pair assisted the Ood Brain in freeing all Ood across the galaxy from their enslavement.
For most modern fans of the show, the Autons are the first Doctor Who monster they ever encountered. Resembling walking mannequins, they were animated by their master, the Nestene Consciousness, as plastic foot soldiers in its attempt to conquer Earth. The Autons started off as recurring enemies of the Third Doctor, who thwarted their schemes on two separate occasions. They returned again in “Rose,” the pilot episode of the 2005 revival, where the Ninth Doctor once again put down an invasion attempt. They would also factor into the two-part Season 5 finale, with companion Rory Williams being revived as an Auton.
The best one-off monster of the Twelfth Doctor’s tenure, the Foretold is the eponymous mummy in “Mummy on the Orient Express.” This eerie creature is only capable of being perceived by its intended target, who it kills after exactly 66 seconds, no matter how the victim tries to escape. Watching the Doctor and Clara Oswald try to figure out how to stop a monster they can’t see or hear as it picks off its prey makes for one of the most tense episodes of Capaldi’s era. Plus, when the Doctor finally does see it, him figuring out what the Foretold actually is and how to stop it during the time limit makes for one of the Doctor’s finest moments.
Most science fiction properties eventually introduce a god-like antagonist, and the Doctor finally received one with Sutekh. Originally an adversary of the Fourth Doctor, the evil Osiran was seemingly defeated in “The Pyramids of Mars,” only to come back decades later in the two-part finale of Season 14 as the leader of the Pantheon of Discord. Sutekh revealing himself to the Fifteenth Doctor and explaining how and why he’s survived turns him from a pretty good one-off foe into one of the Doctor’s all-time greatest enemies. Plus, the Doctor even refers to Sutekh as “the greatest monster I have ever fought,” so that’s got to count for something.
Creepy children are a staple of horror media, and Doctor Who turned in one of the best examples with the Empty Child. Originally a boy named Jamie who died during a WWII air raid on London, he was revived via extraterrestrial means and plagued the streets as a gas mask-wearing menace who turned anyone he touched into zombies similar to him. He and all of his victims would chant “are you my mummy?” over and over again. Luckily, the Ninth Doctor and his companion Rose Tyler were able to figure out what caused the Empty Child’s condition and reverse it, making for one of the most triumphant endings to a Doctor Who episode.
Season 4 of the revival era, the last season starring the Tenth Doctor, features two of the best one-off monsters in the show’s history. First up is the Time Beetle from “Turn Left,” a sinister insect capable of latching itself to a victim’s back and altering their personal history by creating a parallel timeline. This happens to Donna Noble, who makes a crucial choice that prevents her from ever meeting the Doctor, resulting in the Doctor’s death and numerous cataclysms that he was supposed to prevent. After it’s stopped, the Doctor recognizes the beetle as being affiliated with the Trickster, a villain who should be familiar to viewers of The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Our second Season 4-exclusive monster is the Midnight Entity, perhaps the most mysterious Doctor Who monster of all time. It’s never seen, named, or properly understood; it simply is. While on a tour of the diamond planet Midnight, an unseen presence breaks into the tour bus and possesses one of the passengers, repeating every word said to it with perfect accuracy. It eventually takes control of the Doctor, stealing his voice and nearly convincing his fellow passengers to jettison him from the vehicle. Although the Doctor does survive the altercation, it’s still one of the most haunting encounters with the unknown in the show’s history.
The two-part episode “The Impossible Planet” and “The Satan Pit” is arguably a better space horror movie than most actual space horror movies. In this story, the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler wind up trapped on Krop Tor, a planet somehow orbiting a black hole, where they come in contact with a being known as the Beast. This demonic monstrosity is implied to be the literal Devil, or at least the inspiration for such a creature in all the mythologies in the universe. Given how much he terrorizes the Doctor and his allies, both by controlling the Ood and possessing Toby, one of the poor souls stranded with them, we’d say he’s more than welcome to the title.
When it comes to recurring monsters, there’s only one that can claim to have battled the Doctor more often than the Cybermen. Originally a group of cyborgs created from the bodies of humans native to Earth’s twin planet Mondas, they also developed in a parallel timeline as part of a scheme by John Lumic, head of Cybus Industries. No matter their origin, the Cybermen seek to “upgrade” other humans into more Cybermen, whether the victims want to or not. They are scary not just for their relentlessness and lack of emotion, but because it seems that no matter what universe the Doctor visits, the Cybermen will always rise up eventually.
For the most terrifying Doctor Who monster of all time, there really can’t be any answer but the Weeping Angels. These fearsome killers look like statues to the uninitiated, but that’s because they’re quantum-locked while observed, meaning they only move when no one is looking at them. Turn your eyes away for a moment, even by blinking, and those statues will be a little bit closer. They kill by sending their victims back in time, meaning if they catch you, you’ll never see your loved ones again. If you somehow haven’t seen their debut episode “Blink,” sometimes cited as the best Doctor Who episode of the revival era, you’re seriously missing out.
Did you really think number one would be anything else? Of course it’s the Daleks, the Doctor’s most iconic and enduring foes. Not only have they opposed the Doctor ever since the First Doctor’s second story, they are arguably just as responsible as the Doctor for popularizing the franchise. These fascist alien mutants encased in metal shells exist for only one purpose: to “exterminate!” They believe in Dalek supremacy above all else, and have sought universal conquest time and time again. Yet no matter how many times they battle their archnemesis, Doctor Who fans are always looking forward to the next clash between the Doctor and the Daleks. And that’s why they will always be the greatest Doctor Who monster of all time.
What’s your favorite Doctor Who monster? Vote in our poll and let’s discuss in the comments!
Carlos Morales writes novels, articles and Mass Effect essays. You can follow his fixations on Twitter.
Note: This story was updated to be a top 20 in April 2025. It originally ran as a top 10 in 2014.
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The team behind the Natural Vision Mod has released the first screenshots for its upcoming version for GTA 5 Enhanced Edition. These screenshots will blow you away as they make GTA 5 look like a next-gen title. Yep, they are THAT good. And yes, the header image is a screenshot from it. Now the good … Continue reading GTA 5 Natural Vision Enhanced looks mind-blowing in first screenshots →
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Want some codes for extra cash to spend on animations, styles, emotes, and more in Azure Latch? Or should that be Delay Latch? Anyway, we've got you covered. In this article, you'll find all the currently working codes for the game, so be quick to redeem them and bag that cash.
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Codes are often case-sensitive, so to avoid any errors, we'd recommend copying the codes directly from this article into the redemption bar in Azure Latch. We test them all before we upload them here to make sure they're valid for you.
If you have copied them from here, and they're still not working, it could be one of two things. You may have accidentally copied over an extra space, so be sure to check for that first. The other option is the code may have just expired.
We check for codes daily, so you can visit this article to see when new Azure Latch codes are released. There's also a dedicated Discord Server, that you can visit to look for code announcements yourself.
Whether you're a fan of anime or sports games, Azure Latch is likely to be a game you'll want to check out. The 5v5 football game is another Roblox experience that takes inspiration from the popular manga and anime series Blue Lock. For this one, however, you'll get super abilities that you can use to make those tackles, passes, and goal attempts a bit more exciting.
Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.
The Masters is one of the biggest golf events of the year and it's finally arrived for 2025. As one of the four major championships in golf, The Masters has rich a history dating all the way back to 1934 when the Augusta National tournament first began. The event has influenced golf with its traditions over the years, including the idea of the winner getting a special jacket (just like in Happy Gilmore). Now in 2025 those traditions are still going strong, with the added benefit of being able to stream the whole thing online.
The second round of The Masters has wrapped up at Augusta National. The third round is coming tomorrow, and it already has all of the tee times and pairings lined up. If you're looking for a way to watch the golf tournament live today, we've got you covered with everything you need to know below.
The overall best way to watch the Masters online is via Paramount+. This is the overall best sports streaming service if you're looking to watch PGA golf specifically. They also offer a free trial you can take advantage of if you're a new subscriber. The tournament will also be shown live on CBS (which is owned by paramount), so you just watch it on live TV if you have access to your local channels. All you need is a good TV antenna to do so.
If you don't want to use a streaming service, you can also watch live directly from the Masters website.
For a full breakdown of the streaming schedule of the tournament, you can check out all of the details on the Masters website. We've broken down the daily live Paramount+ and CBS coverage times below as well.
Round 1 - Thursday, April 10
Round 2 - Friday, April 11
Round 3 - Saturday, April 12
Round 4 - Sunday, April 13
If you want to keep track of live scores, the Masters website has an online leaderboard that populates as the player's scorecards get updated. You can follow along with your favorite players and watch their scores update every time they wrap up a hole. As of right now, Justin Rose is in the lead at eight under par, but DeChambeau is close behind as we head into round three on Saturday.
If you're a fan of golf and want to play the Augusta National course yourself, you may have trouble actually booking a teetime at the real life course itself. But if you're a gamer, you still have options. EA Sports PGA Tour came out back in 2023 and lets you play the course as part of the Road to the Masters Deluxe Edition. This game is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles right now.
Alternatively, if you happen to have your own golf simulator at home, there are some ways to play the course from there. Here's a quick guide on how to set that up.
UFC is a popular mixed martial arts league that has been entertaining fans for over 20 years. With over 300 pay-per-view events aired since 1993, UFC has exploded in popularity and now features frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. With so many people ditching cable in favor of streaming services, you may be wondering how and where you can watch UFC fights online. Check out our full rundown below to learn where UFC events are streamed online, information on pay-per-view (PPV) events, as well as the schedule for 2025's biggest upcoming fights.
The best place to catch UFC fights online is with an ESPN+ subscription, as it's currently the exclusive streaming home for UFC. An ESPN+ subscription offers a bit more than what you get with the standard ESPN broadcast channels available on cable as it features access to a variety of live sporting events and a massive archive of UFC content.
ESPN+ can be purchased as a standalone subscription for for $11.99 per month, or you can opt for the ESPN+ Annual Plan which will run you $119.99 per year, saving you 15% off the monthly price. Additionally, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month. You can also get access to the service via a Hulu + Live TV subscription, which is a great overall option for live TV streaming in 2025.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll gain access to a plethora of UFC content including all pay-per-view fights after they air, UFC Fight Night events, as well as an archive featuring more than two decades of modern and classic fights from across UFC's storied history. You'll also be able to stream every season of The Ultimate Fighter, as well as other exclusive originals such as UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.
Additionally, every UFC pay-per-view event is added to ESPN+ 16 days after it airs, allowing subscribers to catch up on the event if they happened to miss it live.
You can watch ESPN+ on a variety of devices in HD with support for up to three simultaneous streams through the ESPN app on your mobile device, streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, as well as consoles such as PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
UFC's numbered events have traditionally been pay-per-view (PPV) events, and that hasn't changed since the move to ESPN+ in 2019. The only difference is you'll need to have an active ESPN+ subscription in order to view the current and upcoming PPV events. The next big event is UFC 314 Happening on April 12.
As the name implies, each UFC PPV event costs $79.99 and grants you access to the entire fight card including the early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, as well as the Main Card event. If you are a new ESPN+ subscriber and are interested in an upcoming UFC PPV event, you can typically purchase a UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98 which includes an annual subscription to ESPN+, as well as access to the next UFC PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle available that gets you access to Hulu and and Disney+ as well.
As always, UFC has a packed schedule for 2025, with a number of PPV fights already announced. Typically, early preliminary fights begin at 3:00 PM PT and can be watched on a variety of ESPN networks, including ESPN+, followed by the preliminary fights at 5:00 PM PT, also available on various ESPN networks, as well as ESPN+. The Main Card begins at 7:00 PM PT and airs exclusively on ESPN+. Here's when and where you can catch every pay-per-view UFC fight that has been announced this year:
Matthew Adler is a Commerce, Features, Guides, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on the website formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.
Looking for SpongeBob Tower Defense codes? This is where we'll serve them up! You won't find any Krabby Patties here, but you will find working codes you can redeem for rewards. These include chests, Magic Conches for summoning exclusive units, gems, and more.
Below are all the active codes we've found for SpongeBob TD as of this month:
Unfortunately, you've missed the chance to use the codes below, as they've now expired:
There are two main reasons why your code might not be working when you submit it. Some codes are for Roblox are case-sensitive, so you'll want to make sure you're copying it directly from this article and pasting it in. We test each and every one of the codes before adding them here, to make sure they're working. Just be sure when you are copying them from here, that you're not accidentally including any extra spaces. If one has snuck in there, just remove them and try the code again.
If you're taking them directly from the article, and they're still not working, the other possibility is they're expired. When a code is expired, it will say this as soon as you hit redeem. But if the code has been entered incorrectly, it will say "invalid" instead.
We check daily for new Roblox codes, so be sure to come back here regularly to see if new SpongeBob TD codes have dropped. Alternatively, you can drop by the Krabby Krew Discord server and scan for codes yourself.
Roblox has its fair share of Tower Defense games, and even SpongeBob is included in the action. Whether you choose to initially recruit SpongeBob, Patrick, or Squidward, you'll need to protect Bikini Bottom at all costs.
Just like other TD games, the aim is to position units carefully along a set route, where they'll automatically attack and wipe out a constant stream of enemies. With careful strategy, you'll complete a series of waves for each location, and prevent enemies from ever reaching your base. Unlock new units, pick your favorites to take into battle, and unleash them when the time is right.
Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.
Looking to dominate the court with Basketball: Zero codes? Well, you're in luck! We've searched for all active working codes for the Roblox experience, so you don't have to. Redeem these for a range of bonuses that include Lucky Spins and cash, helping you swish your way to victory.
Below, you'll find a list of all the currently active Basketball: Zero codes we've found as of this month:
Time's up on these codes, unfortunately. As of this month, the following codes no longer work:
Typically, when a code stops working, it's just because it's expired. However, plenty of codes for Roblox experiences are also case-sensitive. So, it might be that you've typed it incorrectly. Whether a code has been entered incorrectly in Basketball: Zero, or it's expired, you'll see a pop-up saying "code doesn't exist."
To avoid using an incorrect code, we'd recommend copying them directly from this article and pasting them into the code box. We test them all before we add them to the article, so you can be certain that if it's on here, it's a valid code. Just be sure to check you haven't added a sneaky extra space in there when copying it over.
We check for codes on a daily basis, so if there's a new code, you'll be able to find it in this article. If you want to search for them yourself, however, you can head over to the Basketball: Zero Discord server.
It's no surprise that in Basketball Zero, you'll be playing... basketball. The fast-paced 5v5 game will see you dribbling the ball across the court to face opponents and try to score as many points as possible. By unlocking new styles and zones, you'll earn a range of atheles and bonuses that will give you special advantages. The Flash, for example, has excellent speed and agility, while the Star athelete can leap like no other. Redeeming the codes above will give you chances at Lucky Spins, which unlock the Styles and Zones, while the cash will enable you to unlock emotes and goal effects, to really celebrate the wins.
Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.
Looking for Anime Card Clash codes so you can build your deck and battle bosses effortlessly? You're in the right place. We've searched high and low to find all the new and active codes for Anime Card Clash in April 2025, so you won't miss out on everything from Large Luck Potions to Boss Potions and Instant Rolls.
Here are the newest codes we've found for Anime Card Clash this month, as well as information on the rewards you'll get for redeeming them:
Unfortunately, these codes are now expired:
We usually find that when codes aren't working, it's for one of two reasons. Most Roblox experiences have codes that are case-sensitive, so if you're not putting the code in exactly as it's written, you'll find it won't work. To make it easier for you to avoid this issue, we'd recommend copying the code directly from this article. We test each and every one before we add them, so just be sure you don't copy an extra space before or after the code accidentally!
If your code still isn't working, it might be that it's expired. For reference, in Anime Card Clash, whenever you put in a code incorrectly, it says "Code not found!".
We check for Roblox codes daily, so when a new Anime Card Clash code drops, you can be sure you'll find it here! If you want to track down codes yourself, the Anime Card Clash Discord server is the place to hunt for them.
In Anime Card Clash the goal is to build the best deck to battle against bosses and other players. You'll start by rolling for cards to craft a unique deck, and we'd recommend taking some time to roll as many times as possible and creating your perfect pack before you jump over to story mode. When you're ready to tackle story mode, you'll engage in turn-based combat against a series of tough bosses. With each defeat, you'll unlock new worlds, so you can put your deck to the ultimate test.
Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.
Whether you're looking for extra Spins, potions, or Crates, these Attack on Titan Revolution codes will have you covered. Here you can find a list of all the currently active and working AoT Revolution codes in Roblox to give you a little helping hand on tackling those Titans.
As of December 2024, it was announced that newly released AoT Revolution codes are only active for one week, so check back regularly to avoid missing out. Here are all the currently active Attack on Titan Revolution codes in April 2025, and the rewards you'll get for redeeming them:
The following codes can no longer be redeemed as of April 2025:
If you find your AoT Revolution code isn't working, it could be for a few reasons. Firstly, you'll need to be Level 15+ before codes will work, so spend some time leveling up before attempting to use them.
If you're Level 15+ and your code isn't working, it's either because there's a typo in the code or it's expired. If a code has run out, it will say "Expired" when you press enter. If there's a typo, or the code is very old, it will say "Invalid." If you don't meet the level requirement to use the code, it will say "Error."
To avoid typos, we'd recommend copying the code directly from this article. Then, paste it into the Codes bar on the Main Menu of the AoT Revolution screen. Just be sure to check that there's no extra space at the beginning or the end of the code.
We update this article daily with any new Attack on Titan Revolution codes. But if you want to get AOTR codes the moment they drop, it's best to follow the AoT Revolution Discord. Codes are posted in the #Announcements channel.
Attack on Titan Revolution is a Roblox experience inspired by the AoT Japanese manga. In an attempt to save humanity and lead the revolution against giant creatures, you'll be tasked with slaying the Titans and reclaiming freedom. Customize your fighting style with Gear, Upgrades, Perks, and more, to take on tougher challenges as you level up.
Lauren Harper is a freelance writer and editor who has covered news, reviews, and features for over a decade in various industries. She has contributed to guides at IGN for games including Elden Ring, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Starfield, Pikmin 4, and more. With an MA in Victorian Gothic History and Culture, she loves anything that falls under that category. She's also a huge fan of point-and-click adventures, horror games and films. You can talk to her about your favourites over at @prettyheartache.bsky.social.
Disney has a secret Star Wars horror project in the works, according to Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy.
The mind behind the latest critical hit from a galaxy far, far away commented on Lucasfilm’s behind-the-scenes activities during a recent conversation with Business Insider. When asked how he might tackle a more sinister Star Wars project, he teased that the idea is one that Disney is already working on.
“They're doing that. I think they're doing that,” Gilroy said of the Star Wars horror project. “I think that's in the works, yeah.”
If accurate, it would mean fans could finally see Star Wars explore the Dark Side in a way that’s never been seen on the screen before, though what exactly the project is remains shrouded in mystery. It could materialize as a TV series, movie, or even something else entirely, and there’s no word on who exactly is leading the charge creatively. It could be years before we hear more about what Lucasfilm is cooking up when it comes to a horror Star Wars project, but Gilroy’s comments at least suggest someone at Disney is listening.
"The right creator, and the right moment, and the right vibe … you can do anything,” Gilroy added, referencing his time with Andor. “So, my hope is that the show connects, and then we can pass along the favor that we were given from 'Mandalorian,' and we can pass along a good healthy backwind to someone else who wants to do something else cool."
A no-holds-barred Star Wars horror movie has been the pie-in-the-sky dream for thousands of fans – and even Mark Hamill – for years. While the vast universe has spent decades exploring the Skywalkers and the many, many side characters that surround them, there is still plenty of room to see what some of its darker corners are hiding. It’s true that some spinoffs have looked at Star Wars through a scarier lens, but when it comes to big-budget productions, most projects tend to stick to stories that appeal to audiences of all ages.
Andor is one offshoot that has made a name for itself not only as one of the more mature Star Wars stories but one of the better ones, too. It made a splash with Season 1 in 2022 and remains a beloved slice of that universe today (we gave it a 9/10 in our review).
Gilroy and the rest of the team behind the show will bring an end to the wait for more when Andor Season 2 premieres its first three episodes April 22. For more, you can read up on how the success of Season 1 helped pave the way for Season 2. While we wait for those first episodes to drop later this month, you can check out our breakdown of some of the Star Wars projects coming in 2025.
Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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There are a lot of different places where you can buy LEGO sets, but Barnes & Noble probably isn't the first store you think of for such a thing. Nevertheless, there's a big Barnes & Noble spring sale going on right now and there are some surprisingly good LEGO discounts within. One such deal is on the LEGO Dune Ornithopter, and the price is so good that not even Amazon has gone this low before.
The sale is a blanket 25% off select LEGO sets. This includes builds from franchises like Super Mario and Disney. But the overall best deal is the Ornithopter. It is the only LEGO Dune set that currently exists and it's actually really awesome. You can also purchase it from Amazon for $8 more, but why would you?
The LEGO Atreides Royal Ornithopter is based on the design from Denis Villeneuve's recent Dune films and features a whopping 1,369 pieces, making it a great build for adults and collectors. The set launched back in February 2024 for the retail price $164.99 and has only dipped in price a few times since launch. The previous lowest discount we'd seen was from Amazon, but Barnes & Noble has taken it further with an extra 5% off. It's a significant enough difference in price that Amazon has not yet price-matched the set, which they usually do for LEGO prices. The current discount puts the price lower than it's ever been at just $123.74, making it a great time to buy it if you've been waiting to pull the trigger.
When you think of Barnes & Noble, your first thought is that it's a good place to buy books. That being said, the book seller's online marketplace has been getting better at expanding to more forms of physical media beyond novels. There are board games, Blu-rays, and even LEGO sets available with competitive prices. Barnes & Noble also offers free shipping for orders of $40 or more, so you don't even need to worry about factoring that into the price for more expensive LEGO sets.
While it definitely isn't the overall best place to find a lot of different LEGO sets, Barnes & Noble is definitely worth considering for LEGO purchases. This is doubly true if they have better prices than anywhere else on select sets.
Entertainment has hit critical mass over the last decade, with more shows and movies being produced and released than ever before. It’s impossible to keep up with everything hitting the digital space, whether it be Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) or a traditional streaming network. With that in mind, we figured it was well past time for us to whip up a little something to help you keep up (and catch up) with all there is to watch in the big, wide world of digital viewing. And thus, the Streaming Rewind was born!
We’ll update this list at the end of each week so you can check out what you may have missed, and what’s coming up on the weekend. We’ll keep it a mix of popular releases and noteworthy lesser-known titles to help you find what’s worth taking the risk on as well as dive into a few things that we loved and why we loved ‘em, or just break down a show or movie that left us with some opinions. Sometimes, we’ll even have guest entries from other members of the IGN staff. If you’re not interested in all that and just want to see a bulleted list of what’s out there, pop on down to the New and Noteworthy and ICYMI sections.
If you don’t get enough of Jack Quaid getting beat to hell in Prime Video’s The Boys, you can now see even more of it in Novocaine. Quaid stars alongside Prey’s Amber Midthunder as Nate, a boy in love and completely immune to physical pain. Imagine the chagrin of Sherry’s (Midthunder) captors when they realize they’ve kidnapped the wrong girl and found themselves face to face with a seemingly unstoppable force. Of course, the audience knows that while Nate can’t feel pain, he can, in fact, die (it’s in the trailer and everything). While it’s mostly just a tool to add to the suspense, it adds a level of stakes to this otherwise silly and heartfelt flick.
Joel and Ellie are back, and they’re joined by The Last of Us Part 2 favorites Dina, Jesse, Abby and more in The Last of Us Season 2. Catherine O’Hara (Gail), Isabela Merced (Dina), Kaitlyn Dever (Abby) and Beef breakout star Young Mazino (Jesse) join the already stellar cast as we head back to Jackson for another season of drama.
Yellowjackets Season 3 has been crazier than ever, leading to a mixed reception from fans and critics alike. But, if you enjoy women’s rights and women’s wrongs, this unhinged psychological thriller remains worth the watch. The Season 3 finale will bring this year’s arcs to a close, with the Yellowjackets getting gradually more and more, uh, eccentric, as time passes in both the past and the present.
If you had too much going on last week, here are some of the notable things that premiered or debuted on streaming and digital that you may have missed.
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Your Friends & Neighbors begins with a tight shot of Jon Hamm slowly returning to consciousness in the middle of a million-dollar foyer, where he mysteriously lies in a large puddle of a dead man’s blood. Terrified and confused – and after a failed attempt to clean up the mess, likely out of panic – he tries to flee the scene only to trip and fall into the pool, where he ponders just how things took such a dire turn. If your instinct is to process this image as a metaphor, don’t worry – the former Mad Men star himself validates that assumption directly in a voiceover promising an unlikely story of a charmed life gone awry. It’s a sequence of events clearly designed to shock and seduce us. Instead, it plays like a scene you hazily remember seeing a few dozen times before, but can’t pinpoint exactly where.
By the end of the series opener, it’s clear that Apple TV+’s newest high-end drama wants to offer a tale that both titillates and shirks convention. After all, it’s not every day that you see a well-off man really question the affluence he’s spent his whole life chasing, nor do we plebeians often get a less-than-glossy glimpse into the lives of the One Percent. But beyond a handful of solid performances and some lo-fi larceny sprinkled throughout the seven episodes made available for review, Your Friends & Neighbors reads more like a concept that took all the wrong lessons from Robin Hood and Breaking Bad and leans perhaps too heavily on the assumption that the predictably messy lives of the rich are inherently must-watch.
Hamm stars as Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a once-successful hedge fund manager who is unceremoniously fired after a tryst with a lower-level employee. Between his abrupt ouster and a contract that prevents him from immediately accepting a role at a competing firm, he’s left with a few undesirable options. Rather than accept a too-junior position elsewhere or simply downsize from his multiple luxury homes, he decides to steal from his similarly affluent neighbors. It is a brash idea that Coop adopts with startling ease.
If there’s a reason behind that, creator Jonathan Tropper doesn’t really explore it in these first episodes. It’s partly why Your Friends & Neighbors’ pacing feels tricky. Things move slowly here, which would be totally fine if more of the journey was dedicated towards really digging into the stickier parts of Coop or building a somewhat cohesive case to support his bold pivot. But we’re not offered much beyond a rich man supporting the sometimes frivolous whims of his family and his desperation to keep up appearances. Not enough to totally tank a premise, but definitely not enough to build any real empathy towards our leading man.
Between robberies, Coop occasionally hints at a desire to engage in some much-needed introspection. But for every slight indictment of his sort-of former lifestyle, there’s even more evidence of his desperation to maintain it. Rather than interrogate the tension between judging the lives of his neighbors and literally risking freedom just to keep up, Tropper quickly ushers us towards the next scandal before we ask too many questions or even begin to grasp the motivation behind any of Coop’s choices.
These scandals, by the way, are fairly standard fare for the The Rich Are Messier Than You Think subgenre: adultery and occasional drug use, mainly. They maintain the show’s watchability, but are hardly worth any watercooler chat. Even the robberies themselves – you know, the show’s main attraction – are few and forgettable. As Coop lifts a stack of bills here and a too-expensive watch there, he provides us with insight on his peers’conspicuous consumption: owning pieces of jewelry worth enough to feed an entire midsized village or the perplexing, uber-exclusive process of procuring a $50,000 Hermès bag. It’s an excuse to employ some interesting, magazine-spread-worthy background on the things he’s stealing, which are coupled with some glossy-magazine-sleek visuals. But the details aren’t surprising if you’ve ever encountered a rich person in real life or in fiction. Perhaps that’s the occupational hazard of a baby criminal in his first season. But if you’re going to tease some heists, for the love of all things spicy, give us some real heists – or, at the very least, juicer secrets.
The speed at which the story progresses could be due to the buffet of side plots courtesy of Coop’s family and friends/victims. When he’s not an amateur thief, Coop is a bitter divorcé still reeling from the infidelity of his ex-wife, Mel (Amanda Peet), and a father to two vaguely contemptuous teens (Isabel Gravitt and Donovan Colan). Again, we’re only offered bits and pieces of the lore behind the family dynamic, which largely revolves around Mel’s choice to cheat with one of Cooper’s close friends, ex-NBA player Nick Brandes (Mark Tallman). We’re largely left in the dark as to why things fell apart, aside from a few fairly useless idioms from Coop: who admits to taking his “eyes off the ball” at some point during their union. We’re also not clear on what made him such a terrible father or why Mel, a therapist by trade, appears oddly apathetic about her betrayal. Still, there’s an undeniable allure to Peet, who leans into Mel’s complexities and finds moments to inject some humanity, all the while standing absolutely toe-to-toe with Hamm in both moments of peace and chaos.
This is where the show picks up in strength and potential: with its cast, who deliver despite their middling material rather than because of it. Hamm, as expected, is charming and knows how to deliver a line with darkly comedic flair. Olivia Munn, who shines as Coop’s soon-to-be-divorced neighbor and occasional fling, Samantha Levitt, avoids coming off as a cliched vixen thanks to her sharp wit and emotional depth. Her chemistry with Hamm is bested only by her chemistry with Peet as friends and unknowing (at least for Mel) love triangle rivals. In fact, the women of Your Friends & Neighbors, though largely underwritten as little more than sexy, sexy messes, are still far more compelling when given more to do than worry about Coop. This includes Lena Hall, who plays the younger sister who’s forced to move in with him, and Aimee Carrerro as Elena Benavides, a savvy, observant maid who inserts herself into his double life. While the heft of the its premise is seemingly placed on Hamm’s shoulders, much of the ensemble are still afforded private battles that, if the writers decide to dig a little deeper in future episodes and seasons (which are already partially guaranteed, given the show’s early renewal prior to debut) can provide some distraction from Coop’s undercooked insights.
To be clear, Your Friends & Neighbors is perfectly watchable if you still harbor some curiosity over the opulent lives of the rich. It’s stylish, occasionally humorous (sometimes unintentionally so, like in its almost cartoonish portrayal of coke usage), and yes, teeming with sexy moments thanks to its sexy, capable cast. But this isn’t quite the sneaky fish-out-of-water romp it purports itself to be, nor is its main character nearly as complex as his long stretches of self-indulgent banter suggest. If you’re looking for more, much like Coop’s decision to dabble in crime in the first place, there are better choices.
Here's your best opportunity to sign up for an Audible membership at a stellar price. Starting now and running through April 30, you can sign up for three months of Audible Premium Plus for just $0.99 per month. Premium Plus is Audible's highest tier plan and normally costs $14.95/mo. As a additional subscription perk, you get a free audiobook of your choice for each of those three months and you get to keep them indefinitely.
Anyone who doesn't currently have an active Audible membership should be eligible. That includes new subscribers as well as existing members whose subscriptions have since expired. There's always a small your-mileage-may-vary disclaimer with these types of promotions, but fortunately it's easy to check if you qualify: log into your account, and if you see the $0.99/mo banner right on Amazon's Audible page then you're eligible for this promotion.
Audible is a subscription service that gives you access to hundreds of thousands of the best audiobooks without ever having to purchase them. There are two paid membership plans: the lower tier Audible Plus ($7.95/mo) and the higher tier Audible Premium Plus ($14.95/mo). The biggest difference between the two is the size of the audiobook library. Whereas Audible Plus only lets you listen to a selection of about 10,000 audiobooks, the Audible Premium Plus plan gives you access to a whopping 500,000 audiobooks. These include all-time classics like Frank Herbert's Dune, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire), The Witcher, The Sandman Series,and The Lord of the Rings.
Although the seriously expanded library is the main draw of the Audible Premium Plus membership, there are some other nice perks as well. Every month Premium Plus members get to pick one audiobook to keep in their library indefinitely, even after the membership expires. Also, Premium Plus members can get 30% off any additional audiobooks they wish to purchase in addition to exclusive limited-time discounts.
If you were already planning to purchase a couple of audiobooks, then it makes more sense to pay less than $3 to get three audiobooks you get to keep indefinitely and enjoy all the benefits of Audible Premium Plus for three months. This deal only pops up a few times per year, so don't waste your "first-time subscriber" eligibility status on a short 30-day trial.
Sunrise on the Reaping is the newest Hunger Games novel, and it's also available as an audiobook. The book will be narrated by Jefferson White, who you may already know from Yellowstone where he played Jimmy Hudstrom. The audiobook has a listening time of about 12 hours and 48 minutes. It's free to listen with an Audible subscription.
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Questing through dangerous dungeons in search of loot and magical artifacts goes together with board games like peanut butter and chocolate, and the Talisman: The Magical Quest Game series was one of the first to make that combination so compelling. The first edition of Talisman was released back in 1983 by Games Workshop – now best known for their Warhammer and Lord of the Rings tabletop war games – introducing players to its various regions and the Crown of Command. Now, more than 40 years later, Avalon Hill has released the fifth edition of Talisman, and once more, you will be able to test your mettle against the dragon and see if you can claim the crown for yourself.
In Talisman, you and up to five friends select from 12 possible characters in this contest for the Crown of Command. These include a nimble thief, an arcane wizard, and a mighty warrior, among others. This latest edition of Talisman maintains a similar flow to previous iterations – roll dice, move to a space where you may draw an adventure card that could spawn a monster, grant you a magic item, or send you to a tavern where a dice roll determines your fate. Then it's the next player's turn, and this cycle repeats until a character who has managed to claim one of the titular Talisman relics passes through the Valley of Fire and defeats the powerful Elder Dragon, claiming the Crown of Command and winning the game.
This rather simplistic – or perhaps aged – approach to adventure board games is not a detriment but rather a point in Talisman’s favor. Right now, there is no shortage of campaign-style board games that feature grand adventures, like Elden Ring or Divinity: Original Sin, and even Avalon Hill’s other Games Workshop revival, HeroQuest, feeling like evolved extensions of Talisman. However, many modern examples can be intimidating and expensive for younger players or those new to the hobby. While it may not be a game I reach for with my seasoned group of gaming friends, I can see it being a great choice when hanging out with my nephews or a group of friends who are less experienced with board games but open to trying something new.
While the actions you take on your turn may seem mundane compared to more modern adventure games, much of Talisman’s appeal lies in the balancing act of Do I try to get stronger, or do I move ahead? This tug-of-war – needing to grow powerful enough to defeat the final dragon without falling too far behind – adds a layer of second-guessing to every turn. How much of a risk do you take by not going after that next enemy for its rewards in favor of getting a jump on the others by heading to the next area?
For all your planning, Talisman is highly luck-dependent, with nearly every aspect determined by a die roll. Calling it "Adventure Monopoly" wouldn’t be entirely off base, though fortunately, Talisman is far more fun (and much quicker to play). You roll a die to determine movement, with your only decision being whether to move clockwise or counterclockwise. The outcomes of different spaces are dictated by another die roll or a random draw from a deck of cards, and combat is yet another roll of the dice. This heavy reliance on chance won’t be for everyone, and the fifth edition includes a Fate resource which allows you to reroll dice or move up to six spaces on your turn, it doesn’t quite go for enough and I would have loved new mechanics that further mitigate the luck element and reward strategy more.
This latest edition makes some changes that help speed up the game and make it less punishing for players. One example is the iconic Toad transformation, which turns a player into a toad, reducing their strength, craft (magic), and movement. Previously, this effect lasted three turns, but now it only lasts one. Character death has also been significantly adjusted. In past editions, when a character died, all items, followers, gold, and other trinkets they had accumulated were dropped on the space where they fell, and the player had to start fresh with a brand-new character. In the fifth edition, you retain all your items and simply move to the Village space, where you can pay for additional lives at the start of your next turn.
While this change makes the experience "nicer" and more forgiving, I feel it also removes some of the tension and sense of danger in confrontations. As a smart inclusion, the rulebook features many of the old rules in the back as "Alternate Rules," with all new fifth-edition changes marked for easy reference by returning Talisman fans.
Alongside the gorgeous redone artwork featured all over the game, much of the rest of Talisman Fifth Edition’s design and aesthetic feels dated and could use some updates to help with accessibility. Text on the board and cards is very small, and the fact that all text is always facing outwards means that no one, regardless of where they are seated, will ever be able to read all of the spaces on the board.
Inside the rule book, there are descriptions of all of the spaces, but a player aid – a fairly common component in modern games – that has them listed instead would have been a great help, and is honestly something I plan to print out and keep in my game box. Even the stat tracking cones – a hallmark of the Talisman series – feel like they could have benefitted from a bit of a refresh too.
Besides from a colorblind standpoint, being able to tell the difference between the ever so slightly large cones and the smaller ones was troublesome even up close on your own board, let alone across the table to gauge the other player’s stats. I get that it’s part of the game’s identity, but perhaps having each stat be a different shape, add some sort of stylized texture, or even just making the difference in size more easily distinguishable, would have gone a long way. Maybe a premium component add-on will come out one day that tweaks this and gives us some good coins too; worst case, there’s always 3D printing and the fan community.
Speaking of add-ons, the Talisman games are known for their plethora of expansions (see our Talisman buying guide), and while it's still early in this edition’s lifecycle, its first expansion does something no other Talisman expansion has done – introduce a co-op mode. Talisman Alliances (see at Amazon) transforms the base game into a campaign/legacy-light experience, featuring five Trials that players work together to overcome, earning rewards they can carry forward.
With envelopes and small boxes to open, my friends and I enjoyed this tweak to the formula, as it nudges the game slightly toward strategy. We could plan how to tackle objectives, trade amongst ourselves to optimize our chances, and watch as the Doom Track made the game progressively more challenging. I wasn’t as fond of swapping out cards from the main Talisman deck before playing, but it's a small inconvenience, and Alliances’ rulebook provides clear instructions on how to reset your game to stock Talisman when you’re done.
Despite releasing in 2024, Talisman Fifth Edition feels very much rooted in the past – for better and for worse. Some may find its mechanics outdated, while others may view them as faithful adaptations of what has kept Talisman alive for over 40 years. I land somewhere in the middle, wishing the game relied less on dumb luck and rewarded strategic play more, while also appreciating the new fifth-edition rules that make it a kinder, faster experience. The Alliances expansion also makes Talisman a fine gateway game into the adventure board game genre – made even more appealing by its reasonable retail price.
USB Type-C has become the standard for charging and data cables alike, so it's good to have extra on hand. Here's a deal where you can get a bunch of cables for pennies on the dollar. Amazon is offering a five-pack of Lisen USB Type-C cables in varying sizes for only $7.96 after a 50% off promo code "478NN6HT" is applied during checkout. That averages out to about $1.59 per cable. USB Type-C cables typically go for about $5-$10 per cable at your local big box store.
This bundle contains cables of varying sizes. They include two 3.3-feet cables, two 6.6-feet cables, and an extra long 10 foot cable. They're all rated for up to 60W of USB Power Delivery and are encased in a braided nylon sheath for extra durability and aeshetics. These cables have over 5,500 ratings on Amazon with an average 4.6-star review. Fakespot, a site that determines how many of the reviews are fake, gives this product a solid "A" rating, which is rather uncommon.
If you're looking for an affordable power bank that will fast charge your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or Apple iPhone 16, then check out today's deal. Amazon has the Iniu 10,000mAh Power Bank with up to 45W of Power Delivery over USB Type-C for only $11.25 after you apply 50% off coupon code "TONHY2O2". Iniu power banks have solid reviews and are less expensive than equivalent Anker models.
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.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has only been out since February, but you can already grab the Day One Edition of Warhorse Studios' hit sequel for as low as £39.95 at The Game Collection on both PS5 & Xbox Series X. Previously £54.95, that's a massive £15 saving for a critically well-received RPG that will take you at least 40 to 60 hours just to complete the main story.
If you've been distracted by all the other huge games that have come out in the last few months— like Civilization 7, Avowed, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, or Monster Hunter Wilds, just to name a few—this is the perfect chance to return to the Kingdom of Bohemia with a massive bargain.
There are a few other UK retailers who have followed suit, with Argos, Currys, and Smyths bringing the price down to £39.99. TGC is still the cheapest by 4p, but if stock runs out on PS5, we'd recommend going to Currys next since it does free next day delivery and is also the Day One Edition, containing the pre-order bonus quest— "The Lion's Crest".
Argos can do free shipping as well, but only if you collect from a store or place an online order over £100, otherwise costing you at least an extra £3.95 for home delivery. Plus, while Argos is selling the Day One Edition on Xbox Series X, it's only selling the standard version without the bonus quest on PS5.
Smyths is only selling the standard version on both platforms, neither without the pre-order bonus quest. That said, it still makes a better price than those currently at other retailers. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on PS5 at Amazon UK, for example, currently costs £57.77 at the lowest. ShopTo has cut its prices on the game slightly, but not as much, only going as low as £47.85 for the game on Xbox Series X|S.
While you can get Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for as low as £38.49 on PC through sites like CDKeys, deals like The Games Collection's are the cheapest ways to play the game on console. KCD2 is still priced much higher on each system's digital platforms—£59.99 on both the PlayStation Store and Xbox Games Store. If you have either console with a disc drive, The Game Collection, Currys, or Smyths are your best options.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
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