Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television have announced their upcoming Prime Video God of War show has cast God of War Ragnarok veteran Ryan Hurst to play Kratos.
Amazon MGM Studios ended its search for a star for the latest live-action video game adaptation today, kick-starting the casting process with one of the biggest (and angriest) names in the history of PlayStation. Many details about the God of War series’ plot remain under wraps, though it is said to fall in line with the 2018 game reboot, which follows Kratos and his son, Atreus, as they travel in hopes of spreading their loved one’s ashes.
“Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god,” an official description says, “while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.”
Amazon’s decision to go with Hurst to play Kratos makes sense for a few reasons. For starters, it’s not too hard to picture the star with ash-white skin, a menacing red tattoo, and maybe even the Blades of Charos or Leviathan Axe. The real draw, though, is that Hurst already has a firm place in the God of War universe, as he played the crucial role of Thor in 2022’s God of War Ragnarok.
Those unfamiliar with the star’s work may have also spotted him on TV as Opie in Sons of Anarchy or Beta in The Walking Dead. He’s got experience in the movie world, too, having shown up in the 2000’s for Remember the Titans, We Were Soldiers, and The Ladykillers. With names like Christopher Judge, Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, and more previously thrown around by fans, Hurst may not be the face many expected to see play Kratos in the God of War show, but the side-by-side image provided by Amazon (above) suggests the company is confident in its choice.
The Greek-god-killer-turned-Norse-legend will make his true live-action debut when the God of War show eventually premieres. Pre-production is currently underway in Vancouver, with a two-season order setting Hurst and showrunner Ronald D. Moore up for a long – and probably bloody – story.
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With Best Buy's Winter Sale in full swing, we're seeing some solid discounts on tons of video games, electronics, and accessories. One particularly nice deal to check out today is on Sony’s DualSense Controller, which is only available on sale occasionally. If you’re looking for a budget TV that can keep up with your PS5 or Xbox Series X, the Hisense 65” U6 MiniLED is also seeing a nice price drop during the Winter Sale, and Amazon is price-matching at the moment.
Those aren’t the only deals worth checking out. A 100W charger from Anker is at its lowest price ever; it’s perfect for topping up the discounted Asus ROG Xbox Ally. There are even a few remasters of classic video games on sale that will be nice additions to your gaming library, while collectors will want to jump on these cheap Star Wars figures. Below are all the top deals I found today:
TL;DR: Best Deals Today
Save $13 on Sony’s DualSense Controller
If you didn’t get to snag Sony’s DualSense Wireless Controller during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, you’re in luck. The Midnight Black colorway of the PlayStation gamepad is only $59.99 on Best Buy today. You’ll only catch this controller discounted a few times a year, and chances are good the price won’t drop this low again for a couple of months, so be sure to grab it while you can. During hands-on testing of the DualSense, reviewer Mike Epstein was impressed by the “incredible tactile feedback and a refined shape.” In fact, the DualSense has been our favorite PS5 controller since its release, thanks to its feature-rich design and affordable pricing.
The Anker Nano Charger 100W is 33% Off
Power-hungry devices, like the top handheld gaming PCs and laptops, require a bit more power to charge quickly. The Anker Nano Charger is a great charging block ready to top those devices up fast, thanks to up to 100W PD. Even with impressive 100W charging, it manages to remain lightweight and compact with a foldable prong. Right now, you can score the Anker Nano Charger at its lowest price ever: $29.99 for 33% savings. It even comes with a 6-foot USB-C charging cable in the box for added value.
Save 40% on Raidou: Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army Launch Edition
Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army came out 20 years ago in 2006 on PlayStation 2. In mid-2025, the remaster of this classic action RPG from Atlus, Raidou: Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army, launched. With it comes updates to visuals, UI, voice acting, battle systems, and more, but all the while it stays true to the original as you summon demons. Right now, you can purchase the game for 40% off on all consoles. Xbox Series X, PS5, and Switch 2 are all enjoying the same savings.
Hisense 65" Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K Smart Fire TV (2025) Hits Lowest Price Ever
Looking for a great gaming TV that won’t break the bank? The Hisense 65" Class U6 MiniLED 4K TV is an awesome option. Best of all, it’s even cheaper than Black Friday, costing you just $530. That's the lowest price it has ever hit. Now, just because this TV is affordable doesn’t mean it's lacking. With a 4K 144Hz refresh rate and VRR support on two HDMI ports, this TV is ready to keep up with your PS5 and Xbox Series X. The mini LED panel with local dimming delivers solid contrast, while the overall picture quality is bright and vibrant. Anyone looking for a reliable budget TV should take advantage of this deal.
Star Wars Action Figures Drop to Lowest Price Ever
Action figures have played a massive role in the Star Wars fandom from the get-go, and if you’re just joining the party or looking to add a few more to your collection, a few figures have gotten their prices seriously slashed. From Hasbro’s The Black Series Collection, this Prince Xizor 6-inch figure from the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire 1996 video game is over $12 off. Otherwise, Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans will want to grab this Imperial Armored Commando 3.75-inch figure from the Vintage Collection. It’s currently 31% off. For more information on Star Wars action figures, check out this guide.
20% Off Coupon Deal for The Lord of The Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth
Looking for a fun two-player board game to get you through those long winter nights? The Lord of The Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth might just be for you, and it’s only $26.87 when you clip the coupon. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen. This card game adds a Lord of The Rings spin on 7 Wonders Duel, where it's the Fellowship versus the forces of Sauron, attempting to complete specific goals. In our review of The Lord of The Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth, Matt Thrower found that it “offers an exciting and varied new take on the original game, while still being accessible for newcomers.”
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for PS5 Is Nearly Half Off
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is down to $31.69 on Amazon. That’s one of the best deals we’ve seen on this RPG epic for PS5. If you’ve been waiting to buy the iconic title, now might be the time. It’s even cheaper than Black Friday. This remake of Erdrick's adventure, released in late 2024, utilizes Square Enix's HD-2D art style and does so brilliantly. In our review of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Logan Plant said it “is a shining example of how to remake a classic RPG and a brilliant reminder of why the original is an essential work.”
Turtle Beach Rematch Wired Gaming Controller for Switch 2 Is Lowest Price Ever
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a brilliant handheld gaming console, but when you’ve got it docked, the Joy-Con 2 solutions just aren't the most comfortable to play with. Enter the Turtle Beach Rematch Wired Gaming Controller. It’s officially licensed by Nintendo and is far more comfortable to grip. The Hall-Effect sticks, C-Button, and mappable quick-action buttons are also nice additions. Oh, and it happens to be ridiculously cheap on Amazon right now. You can score the controller for under $21, making it a great option for when you occasionally want to play the Nintendo Switch 2 connected to your TV or monitor. The only downside? It's wired.
tomtoc Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Down to Lowest Price
The Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t cheap, so you need to do everything in your power to keep it safe. One of the first steps to ensuring protection is grabbing a great case, and the tomtoc Slim Carrying Case is one of our favorite accessories for the Switch 2. An IGN expert even had a chance to conduct some hands-on testing of the case, giving it high praise with a 9/10 review rating. Best of all, you can grab the tomtoc Slim Carrying Case for the lowest price ever right now on Amazon.
While simple, it features a precision fit to hug every joystick, button, and control perfectly, keeping things ultra-slim and compact for ultimate portability. With a soft inner layer and durable outer shell, the console can withstand its fair share of drops. There’s even a handy little carrying strap along with a dozen slots for storing game cards.
$50 Off the AOC Q27G40XMN Mini-LED Gaming Monitor
You don’t need to break the bank to get a great gaming monitor. In fact, our favorite budget option has had $50 slashed from its price tag during Best Buy’s Winter Sale. You can grab the AOC Q27G40XMN Mini-LED for only $250. This QHD 27-inch monitor delivers a remarkably great HDR gaming experience with impressive contrast, color performance, and brightness. 1,152 local dimming zones also minimize blooming. All of that’s coupled with an impressive 180Hz refresh rate and VRR support for a monitor that punches far above its price class.
3 for $33 4K UHD Movies
Great news! Amazon’s three for $33 4K Blu-ray sale is still live (it ends on 1/19). That means you can score an awesome deal on select 4K UHD titles. All that you need to do is add three movies to your cart, and when you go to check out, the price will drop to just $11 each. Whether you’re looking to add a few classics to your physical media collection, like The Shining or 2001: A Space Odyssey, or want some newer titles, like Jurassic Park: Rebirth or Wicked, there’s a huge selection to choose from. It’s a great time to buy.
Best Buy Video Game Winter Sale
The New Year's Sale may be over, and now we’re on to the Best Buy Winter Sale. Luckily, the savings are similar, bringing solid discounts on tons of popular titles. From Borderlands 4 for Xbox Series X getting 40% knocked off its price tag, to NINJA GAIDEN 4 for PlayStation 5 seeing a $30 price drop, there are some pretty awesome deals worth checking out.
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After about 10 hours in Hytale, the new survival crafter from some former Minecraft modders, there really isn't a better way I could describe it other than to say it's basically Minecraft 2. From the block-by-block breaking and building, to the stylized environments and enemies, to the procedural world generation, this feels like the, "What would we change if we had the chance to start over again?" version of the now legendary 2009 classic. Many games have been influenced by Mojang's trendsetter, but this is more of a cover song than a subgenre from what I’ve seen so far (though I’ve got plenty more to play before my final review). And while developer Hypixel Studios’ lawyers might not love hearing me say that, I honestly don't think it's a bad thing. Even in Early Access, it's a good cover!
All of the gameplay will be pretty familiar if you've put any time at all into Minecraft, but with some streamlining here and there. You no longer have to begin your journey punching trees, for instance, since basic tools are made with sticks and rubble that can be collected easily with your bare hands. Also, breaking the trunk of a tree will cause everything above it to collapse and drop its resources, which was almost enough to win me over on its own. I still to this day hate having to chop upwards to hollow out a tree in Minecraft!
Movement is also a lot more modern and fluid. You can jump up to three blocks high and pull yourself up, which feels like such a huge quality-of-life improvement over the one-block jump limit in Minecraft. It's even possible to take a running leap at a ledge, hit the side, and pull yourself up. We've got proper parkour now, and I don't know that I would ever want to give it up.
It also just runs better than Minecraft on my Ryzen 7 3700X, 32GB RAM, and RTX 4070 Ti-powered system. Even with the draw distance cranked up, my framerates sit comfortably above 60. We'll see how long that lasts when I start building elaborate megastructures, but for now it's like butter.
Combat is fine. There are a handful of different weapon types, from swift-slashing double daggers to a classic sword and shield setup with more defensive options, and every one has its own unique charge attack and a special meter that can be filled up to release a devastating finisher. I'm impressed with the enemy variety so far, with everything from goblin bomb-throwers to really terrifying lava toads that can catch you with their tongues and pull you in for a very painful bite attack.
It's almost like someone's wishlist of things Minecraft can't or will never do.
Building can be a little bit fiddly. We have more pieces to pick from, like proper roofs that make Minecraft's classic stair tricks redundant. But sometimes I had to do silly stuff like building a dirt "mold" to make sure all the pieces were facing the right way. Still, once I got the hang of its quirks, I was able to start making some pretty neat-looking stuff.
There's very little direction in this Early Access version of Hytale, currently. The main hub area, the Forgotten Temple, is a rotunda of literal Under Construction signs. I even stumbled into some dungeons out in the world where I'd be excited to throw the doors open only to find one of these disappointing barriers. It's not clear what the larger, overarching goal is supposed to be, although I'm happy enough to build cool stuff and seek out new ores for higher-level tools at the moment. But I'm not sure if there will eventually be a story or bigger bosses to find or anything like that. I haven't run into them yet if they exist already.
Overall, I'm quite enjoying my time with Hytale so far, though. Even if it is just Minecraft again, it's an enjoyable rendition with some thoughtful tweaks and additions. It's almost like someone's wishlist of things Mojang will never do, or can't do with its legacy tech. I plan to put in at least a few dozen more hours before I give it a final evaluation, but check back for more updates on my progress in the coming week.
The first Paramount+ price increase since 2024 is set to go live on Thursday, January 15. The basic and premium subscriptions will both be receiving a $1 bump while the annual plans will see a much larger increase. In addition to the price increases, the Paramount+ free trial for new subscribers is also coming to an end. All of these changes are coming to the service just ahead of the first UFC fight being streamed on the service on January 24, 2026.
Paramount announced the increased prices back in November 2025 during its Q3 2025 earnings report. The timing of the price increase definitely makes it seem they likely due to the addition of UFC fights coming to the platform, starting with UFC 324 on January 24. Previously, all major UFC fights were following a PPV model and were only available through an ESPN+ subscription. Now that ESPN+ no longer exists (it's ESPN Unlimited now), new fights will be shown live on Paramount+. You can check out the full schedule of upcoming fights directly from the Paramount+ website.
Last Chance to Avoid the Price Hike for UFC Fights
With the price increases going into effect tomorrow, today is your last chance to avoid the price hikes altogether. If you're planning on watching UFC fights throughout next year, I'd suggest the annual subscription for maximum savings. Both annual plans are getting a substantial price increase, so locking in your subscription before the price hike can save you the most money overall.
An annual basic subscription currently costs $60 while a premium subscription is $120. Both tiers will get you access to live UFC fights in 2026 as well as on-demand coverage once the fights have ended.
You can still get Paramount+ via a Walmart+ Subscription
Although the Paramount+ free trial is officially ending, you can still get free access to the service via a Walmart+ subscription. The Walmart+ free trial offer 30 days of the service for no cost for new subscribers and includes access to a Paramount+ Essentials subscription. This is one of the best streaming bundles currently available and overall the best way to try out the streaming service for free. Plus you get a bunch of other benefits from Walmart on top of that.
Outside of Walmart, you can also still get a free trial of Paramount+ via the Prime Video add-on. Amazon's streaming service offers 7-day free trials for most add-ons, with the monthly cost being rolled into your total Amazon Prime bill after the free trial ends.
We've entered the final week of Amazon's huge 4K UHD movie sale (it ends January 19). Some titles have gone out of stock, but a wide selection of movies is still available. You can check out the whole list here. To get the discount, all you need to do is add three eligible movies to your cart, and they'll drop to $11 each at checkout.
Get 3 4K Movies for $33 in Massive Amazon Sale
Finding three movies to buy shouldn’t be a problem, because many of the eligible titles are all-timers. We’re talking stone-cold classics like The Big Lebowski, Inception, The Shining, and Inglourious Basterds. Additionally, a number of new releases are in here as well, like Sinners, F1: The Movie, and Jurassic World: Rebirth.
To risk sounding like a used-car salesman, that’s not all, folks. If you want more than three movies, additional picks ring up for $11 apiece as well. So, as far as I’ve seen, there’s no limit to how many movies you can pile on here to get them at a hefty discount
Basically, anyone interested in bulking up their 4K movie collection will likely find plenty of interest here. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is on here, alongside other Stephen King adaptations like Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread is on here, as is Spielberg’s Schindler’s List.
Horror movies are well represented here, with stand-outs like The Conjuring: Last Rites, HIM, and Megan 2.0, alongside classics like The Thing and The Shining. All sorts of Batman movies are in here, including the 1989 Tim Burton original. If you’re interested in having a few laughs, you can pick up cringe comedies like Meet the Parents and American Pie. Thriller fans can grab The Fugitive, The Town, and The Sting.
Basically, whatever kinds of movies you’re into, you’ll find plenty of excellent examples on the list to pick up. I’ve seen lots of these sales over the years, and the best movies do tend to sell out well before the sale ends, so you’d be well advised to grab what you want sooner than later. In any case, the sale ends January 19, so be sure to make your selections before then.
In other 4K movie news, a trio of excellent new Arrow releases are also on sale right now: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy, The Mask, and Spawn. Solid '90s bangers all.
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Hellboy star Ron Perlman has expressed his bemusement at the Fallout franchise and his legendary status within it as narrator of all the video games, joking he was paid "$40 and a sandwich" to record his iconic “war never changes” line for Fallout 1.
Perlman first recorded the "war never changes" line as part of the intro for 1997's Fallout video game. He's played the narrator for pretty much every Fallout video game since, with the "war never changes" line becoming seared into the memories of a legion of fans. It’s a line that even made it into Amazon’s Fallout TV show, although Perlman didn’t say it himself.
Speaking on the Joe Vulpis Podcast, Perlman clarified that he’s not a gamer, so much so that “I wouldn't know which game goes into which piece of hardware.” Perhaps more surprising, he says he’s never played a Fallout video game ever — not even for a minute. “This whole Fallout thing is like a mystery to me,” he added.
It’s worth noting that Perlman isn’t expressing anger at his paltry paycheck for Fallout 1 here (it was nearly 30 years ago after all). He's not even necessarily saying he was actually paid $40. And it sounds like it was a throwaway encounter even in his mind back then, because he had forgot all about Fallout when he got the call to come in for Fallout 2 the following year.
"They invited me to do the very first Fallout back in the '90s, I think,” Perlman said. “They gave me $40 and a sandwich. And a year and a half later, I get a call: 'Hey, you remember Fallout?' 'No.' ‘Well, there's a second one.' I go, 'Why?' 'Because the first one went through the f***ing roof.' I go, 'Really? Cool.' Do the second one, and then a year later the third, fourth, and now it's like a whole brand. I didn't see that coming."
While Perlman is the narrator of Fallout, he’s never actually played a Fallout character before. At least, that's what he says. "I've never been in the game,” he insisted. “I just did a couple lines and, you know, got my $40 and my sandwich and went home." Did he forget he voiced Butch Harris, Far Go Traders caravan leader, in Fallout 1 as well as the intro?
Tim Cain, one of the chief creators of the original Fallout, has spoken about Perlman’s role in the games before. Posting on the Obsidian forums back in 2015, Cain said he wrote the intro to Fallout, including the “war never changes” line, and described Perlman as “a great narrator,” adding: “He managed to sound decisive and sad at the same time.”
$40 and a sandwich in hand, Perlman went on to play roles in a number of video games, including Lord Hood in Halo 2 and Halo 3. And the same year Fallout 1 came out, Alien Resurrection, in which he played mercenary Johner, hit theaters, helping Perlman reach new heights. Perhaps his most iconic film role, however, is the much-loved Hellboy, which came out in 2004.
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Marvel's Star Wars: Legacy of Vader series has been busy filling in the yearlong gap between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Past issues have revealed what the Knights of Ren were up to during this period and even chronicled a surprise reunion between Kylo Ren and the ghost of Luke Skywalker. Now, as the series reaches its conclusion, we learn what happens when Ben Solo enters his grandfather's secret vault in Fortress Vader and actually battles Darth Vader himself.
What ultimate prize lies within the vault? How does this issue set up Ben Solo's redemption in Episode IX? Read on to learn more, but beware of full spoilers for Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #12 ahead!
From the start, this series has followed Kylo Ren as he assumes control of the First Order and attempts to kill his past and become the all-powerful ruler he believes he's destined to be. That quest has taken Ben to Mustafar and the abandoned halls of Fortress Vader, where only Vader's former manservant Vaneé remains to carry a torch for the former Dark Lord of the Sith.
Now, even Vaneé is dead, and nothing is stopping Ben from entering the mysterious vault at the heart of Fortress Vader. When he does, he finds not some terrible Sith artifact or ancient power source, but Darth Vader himself. Echoing Luke's journey into the cave in The Empire Strikes Back, Vader tells Ben that the only voices he'll hear in the vault are those he brings with him.
Ben reiterates his desire for power, to which Vader reminds him that power is never willingly given by those who hold it. It can only be taken. Grandfather and grandson begin to duel, though Ben quickly begins to despair at the thought that the Skywalker line is doomed to keep fighting and struggling from generation to generation.
Again, Vader proclaims that there is only power and the will to use it. But then he makes an observation. Vader was always at his most powerful when he was true to himself, whether it was marrying Padmé in defiance of Jedi law or breaking free and killing Emperor Palpatine. When Vader acted for himself - not others - he was at his strongest.
Vader then removes his helmet to reveal his true face as Ben Solo. This is a version of Ben free from the corrutpive influence of the Dark Side. He tells his other self that Kylo Ren has always been weak because he acts without purpose. Everything he does is motivated by fear and a desire to run from a past he can never actually escape. Then he makes the most brutal observation of all:
The Ben ghost urges Kylo Ren to leave and to understand that he can never escape his past. All he can do is accept who he is and make choices based on what he wants, not what he thinks others expect of him. This self-realization is the ultimate prize hidden in the bowels of Fortress Vader.
Before, Kylo Ren is ejected from the fortress, his other half promises that there will be "a real enemy" for him to fight. Whether he's referring to current Knights of Ren leader Tava Ren, the resurrected Emperor Palpatine on Exegol, or someone else entirely is unclear. But what's most interesting is that this Ben Solo ghost doesn't appear to be a mere hallucination or figment of Kylo Ren's imagination. Rather, he seems to be interacting with his own Force ghost, with Ben breaching the boundaries of time following his sacrifice in The Rise of Skywalker. Ben Solo is not only redeemed, he's laying the foundation of his own redemption in the past.
This issue ends with a tease proclaiming "The reign ends. The fall begins. Kylo Ren... will return." That certainly suggests that, while Legacy of Vader #12 marks the end of the current series, writer Charles Soule and artist Luke Ross have a follow-up project in the works. All of Marvel's current, ongoing Star Wars titles will end by March 2026, leaving only Star Wars: Shadow of Maul (a prequel to the animated series Star Wars: Shadow of Maul). We assume Marvel will be announcing a new line of Star Wars comics soon, likely in time for Star Wars Day in May.
Check out what to expect from Star Wars in 2026 for more on the current state of the franchise. And let us know in the comments what you think of Kylo Ren's big battle with Darth Vader.
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2026 has already seen recent surges in the cost of DDR5 RAM and higher end Nvidia GPUs. Unfortunately this also affects the price of prebuilt gaming PCs, which is also expected to rise through this year. Obviously this isn't an ideal time to be buying new computer parts, but if that's not stopping you from upgrading, I would suggest jumping on a deal you find now rather than waiting a little longer. There are still good deals to be found.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2280
Dell is currently offering an Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC for $2,279.99 with free delivery after a $550 instant discount. This isn't the lowest price it has ever been, but it's a significant drop from the beginning of the year when it was priced closer to $2,800. If you're looking for a future-proof system, this PC should be powerful enough to set you up for 4K gaming for many years to come.
This customizable system is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a 20-core processor with a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz. It's cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooling system. The 1,000W power supply gives you headroom for upgrades down the road.
The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU will run any game in 4K
Performance-wise, the RTX 5080 is no slouch. It's one of the fastest cards on the market, bested only by the $2,000 RTX 5090 and the discontinued $1,600 RTX 4090. This is a phenomenal card for playing the latest, most demanding games in 4K resolution at high settings and ray tracing enabled. The RTX 5080 supports DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, which means you can push even more frames out of games that support the technology with minimal visual compromise. Recent games that support it include Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Borderlands 4, Stellar Blade, and Battlefield 6. Check out our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review for our hands-on impressions.
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Good morning, everyone! If you, like me, popped open Animal Crossing: New Horizons before work today for a stroll around your island, you were greeted with a pleasant surprise: the 3.0 update just dropped a day early, and the Hotel is officially open for business, along with a number of other new features.
The meat of Animal Crossing: New Horizon 3.0 is a hotel that will set up on your island at the end of your pier, wherever that's located for you. Just download the update (make sure you actually download it - there was a system update this morning as well for me and I almost missed it!) and it should be there waiting for you if you're a returning player who put some time into your island already. It seems likely there is at least one other requirement for the hotel to show up that prevents it from being there for new players, but we're still working out just what that is.
The hotel works a lot like the Happy Home DLC: you'll be asked to decorate different rooms in it based on themes you're given from Leilani. However, unlike the DLC, the catalog is the limit on what all you can put in these rooms. Though you're given a list of recommended items if you need help, apart from that, any item you've ever collected (via DIY, purchase, gift, or whatever) is available for use in the hotel, as many times as you want.
Whenever you finish a room, it will become available for guests to stay in. This is a great way to meet other villagers you don't have living on your island at the moment, as they'll come stay and share cute and unique dialogue. You'll also be given Hotel Tickets, which you can spend at the souvenir shop for unique decor newly added to the game that you can use in your own house or elsewhere on the island.
Additionally, outside the hotel, Tom Nook will invite you to use a box outside the hotel where you'll be asked to craft certain DIY items to help promote your island elsewhere. Completing these requests will get you more Hotel Tickets to spend on more items. And, by the way, DIY crafting is easier than ever now that bulk crafting and crafting using ingredients from storage has been enabled with the new update.
In addition to all this, there are several other new additions: There's tons of new furniture available both via the Souvenir Shop and the Nook Shopping app, including a bunch of LEGO items and classic game systems that you can use to activate games using Nintendo Switch Online from within Animal Crossing. Dream Worlds are now active, and let you build and decorate up to three Dream Islands either alone or with friends. And the new Zelda and Splatoon-themed amiibo villagers and themed items are available if you scan their amiibo.
Additionally, those who have purchased the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade (and are playing on the Switch 2, of course) also have access to their update! That means: improved graphics, mouse controls, 12-player multiplayer if you can manage to get that many people with Switch 2s, Megaphones that let you yell at your Switch and call your villagers over from across town, and it's only $5 (the rest of the 3.0 update is free for everyone).
We've got a comprehensive guide to the 3.0 update, including how to unlock everything and what's included, as a part of our Animal Crossing: New Horizons Wiki guide. If you're just getting back to New Horizons today after a long hiatus, we also have a number of tips for people getting back into the swing of things.
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Disney Cory in the House, a 2008 tie-in game for Nintendo DS, looks set to be crowned the best game of all time on Metacritic in the near future — by user ratings, at least.
The obscure adventure title already boasts a 9.3 user score average, enough to lift it higher than The Last of Us, Half-Life 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and Resident Evil 4.
Across all 5,984 games tracked by Metacritic, the title now ranks in joint second, level with The Witcher 3. Only last year's beloved role-player Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (which boasts a user score average of 9.6) stands above it. So, what is going on — and is Disney Corey in the House really that good?
In short, no, Disney Cory in the House is of course a very bad game — at least according to the two professional reviews tracked by Metacritic. One of these was written by IGN, which scored it as an "awful" 3/10 and reported the following:
"The game has some of the clunkiest controls we've seen, the presentation is insultingly stupid, the minigames are hardly games at all, and on top of everything it's really short." With a summary like that, 3/10 almost feels generous — but perhaps the fact it was all over quickly was an advantage.
Compare this to the flood of 10/10 scores pouring in from Metacritic's users, and the difference is stark. "This game ultimately changed my perspective on life and made me a better person," wrote one user, DinoDino316, in a review posted today.
"This game has changed me forever," wrote Moguel, in another review posted within the past 24 hours. "Each day after the sun rises and before it sets I thank God wholeheartedly for the conception of Cory in the House."
Why are users suddenly falling in love with an almost 20-year-old game based on a short-lived spin-off from Disney series That's So Raven? Well, they're not — but the game and the show it's based on has long been an internet meme. Users on notorious internet imageboard 4chan previously fuelled periodic surges in interest for the game on GameFAQs and Amazon going back over a decade. Even Metacritic has been targeted by a similar campaign before, with the game reaching a 9.7 user rating back in 2013.
This is all nothing new, then, though it will be interesting to see if Metacritic itself takes any action to normalize Disney Cory on the House's rankings this time around. IGN has contacted the company for comment. In the meantime, this is another example of how Metacritic's user rating scores can easily be manipulated by an online crowd — even if, this time around, it's not to review bomb something it doesn't like.
Image credit: Metacritic/Disney.
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So we finally know what Sam Levinson has been up to all this time… kind of. The official trailer for the long-awaited third season of Euphoria is finally here, and believe it or not, it looks like fun — or at least chaos. One of the two for sure.
The new sneak peek from HBO was released today, January 14, a little under three months until the season’s release date. In the teaser, we meet Zendaya’s Rue “a few years after high school” where life isn’t “exactly what [she] wished.” She appears to be working a dead-end job and potentially even dealing drugs when Laurie, the unassuming middle aged white mom kingpin from season 2, finds her and reminds her she has to pay up.
We also tap into what’s going on with the other beloved characters of the series. Nate (Jacob Elordi) and Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) are engaged to be married and she has been sneakily filming risque “content” for online viewers while he’s away at work… until he catches her in the act. Maddy (Alexa Demie) speaks about Jules (Hunter Schaefer), who appears to now be a sugar baby, and remarks that she herself doesn’t do that even though many others do because she’s “not a f—king hooker.” Lexi (Maude Apatow) seems to be schmoozing with a bunch of men in suits at a large table in another shot, suggesting she might be making good on her creative talents from season 2. Plus, we even see Rue meeting with Coleman Domingo’s Ali Muhammed, so it appears she’s still relying on him for advice.
We also see a few new characters, namely a man who wears full protective gear — maybe a cleaner for Laurie’s gang? — and another man who wears a cowboy hat and intimidates Rue at a party, played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Plus, a press release for the upcoming season boasts a whole host of guest stars, including Sharon Stone, Rosalia, Danielle Deadwyler, Marshawn Lynch, Eli Roth, Natasha Lyonne, Trisha Paytas, and Vinne Hacker, so it appears there will be a ton of new faces this time around.
The network has also released an official logline for the season, which was shot on 35mm and 65mm film: “A group of childhood friends wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil.”
One thing stands out as a constant this season, at least as far as this trailer goes: Rue is going to go through it. Between Laurie claiming that Rue belongs to her and a glimpse of her being used in a game of William Tell (look it up, it’s not going to end well), I’m worried for what’s to come of her and if her past transgressions will finally come back to teach her a real lesson.
Season 3 of Euphoria is set to debut on HBO and HBO Max on April 12, with episodes releasing weekly after the premiere.
Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.
Anime Fighting Simulator: Endless codes can be used to quickly stack up Yen and Chikara, as well as activate boosts that can last for days.
Yen is primarily used to upgrade your Strength, Durability, Agility, and Speed. It can also be used to purchase Chakra and weapons. Chikara, meanwhile, can be used to purchase special items like a stand. Below, you'll find a list of all the active and working codes that can be currently used in Anime Fighting Simulator: Endless.
What is the Latest Code for Anime Fighting Simulator: Endless?
The latest code for Anime Fighting Simulator: Endless is BUGSPATCH4 and BUGSPATCH3. These were announced on January 12, 2026.
All Working Anime Fighting Simulator: Endless Codes (January 2026
BUGSPATCH4 - 1 Hour Boost (NEW!)
BUGSPATCH3 - 25,000 Yen (NEW!)
BUGSPATCH2 - 1 Hour Boost
BUGSPATCH1 - 25,000 Yen
UPDATETHISWEEKEND - 75,000 Chikara
100KLIKES - 2 Hour Boost
NEWCHIKARACODE - 50,000 Chikara
75KLIKES - 2 Hour Boost
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MOREYEN - Yen (Scales with Class)
MORECHIKARA - 50,000 Chikara
15kLikes - 25,000 Yen
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Krampus - 500,000 Chikara
SecretCode - 50,000 Chikara
150KLIKES - 25,000 Yen (Scales With Class)
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25MVisits - 50,000 Chikara
125KLIKES - 1 Hour Boost
50KFAVORITES - 1 Hour Boost
HappyNewYear - 1 Day Boost
50kLikes - 50,000 Chikara
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ChristmasTime - 1 Day Boost
10kLikes - 50,000 Chikara
1MVisits - 50,000 Chikara
ChristmasDelay - 5,000 Yen (Scales With Class)
Gullible67 - 1 Yen
FreeChikara3 - 10,000 Chikara
FreeChikara2 - 10,000 Chikara
FreeChikara - 5,000 Chikara
YenCode - 1,000 Yen
Expired Anime Fighting Simulator: Endless Codes
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100kVisits
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1WeekAnniversary
400CCU
10kVisits
100Favs
100CCU
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On April 29, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland will expand its timeline to include the original trilogy era, complete with appearances by Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa. Furthermore, musical selections from John Williams' iconic Star Wars film scores will also be playing throughout the land.
IGN attended a virtual briefing of these exciting new changes, and we learned that the team undertook this mission to ensure guests can experience both the original trilogy and its Galactic Civil War and New Republic, as well as the sequel trilogy and its Age of Resistance and First Order.
"Since the very inception of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, we really always imagined it as a platform for storytelling," Asa Kalama, VP, Executive - Creative & Interactive Experiences, Walt Disney Imagineering, said. "That's part of the reason we designed this sort of neutral, Wild West sort of space town, because it allowed it to be a framework under which we could project different stories. And with the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu film coming out later this year, and then next year being the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, it just sort of felt like a really wonderful time to focus on this different and more classic era of Star Wars storytelling."
Before we continue, it's also important to note that these changes are currently only planned for Disneyland, as Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World will remain the same for the time being.
"What's sort of exciting about this is it's going to allow visitors both to the West Coast and the East Coast to experience different points of the Star Wars timeline," Kalama said.
Meet Your Favorite Characters From Multiple Eras of That Galaxy Far, Far Away
As we mentioned, one of the biggest new additions will be original trilogy characters that guests can interact with when they venture to Batuu.
Darth Vader will be replacing Kylo Ren at Galaxy's Edge, and he arrives with some Imperial Stormtroopers while searching the galaxy for Luke. For those who wish to see Kylo Ren, he will move to Tomorrowland's Star Wars Launch Bay for Disney Visa cardmembers.
Luke, who recently arrived at Galaxy's Edge, will be a permanent addition and will "roam the outpost seeking knowledge of the Force and artifacts related to lightsaber building, kyber crystals, and more."
Leia will be near the Millennium Falcon, recruiting travelers and locals to help keep Luke safe, and Han will be nearby, although he may be "tempted by the local cantina."
While we weren't given the image to share, we were able to see concept art how Leia and Han will look in Galaxy's Edge. Han looks very much like you'd imagine he would with his "classic swagger," but Leia will be sporting a more unique and adventurous look.
Leia's wardrobe was developed very closely with Lucasfilm, and her new look is inspired by her earlier appearances in the comic books and 2015's Marvel comic series. This look also kind of showed up in Star Wars Battlefront and other video games, but it will be the first time it's created physically.
As for some of the existing characters, Ahsoka Tano and The Mandalorian and Grogu will be hanging out near the marketplace, R2-D2 will keep rolling on through Droid Depot and the garage, and Rey will still be found on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost near Rise of Resistance.
John Williams' Iconic Star Wars Film Scores and Timeline Updates to Black Spire Outpost's Shops
If you were to walk into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge today, you'd enter through a tunnel and the music outside would begin to fade and you'd start hearing otherworldly sounds that start to immerse you in this land. I can personally attest that this works wonderfully, but soon, the familiar songs of John Williams' will be welcomes you into this galaxy far, far away.
The 'Main Title' and Force Theme will be two of the first tracks you discover, and you'll hear other tracks as you wander throughout the land, including 'Han Solo and the Princess,' 'The Desert and the Robot Auction,' 'The Emperor,' and even 'Cantina Band' in Oga's Cantina. There aren't any new songs, but there will be new rearrangements with new edits.
Speaking of Oga's, her cantina has only recently opened in this new timeline shift. Luckily for us, we'll be able to learn much more about her story in an upcoming comic book.
"Oga has only recently come to Black Spire Outpost and has just taken control of this kind of watering hole, and she's not in control of the whole Black Spire village yet," Matt Martin, Senior Creative Executive, Lucasfilm Content, Franchise & Strategy, said. "She's really just starting her operation, and we'll get to see the start of that in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Echoes of the Empire, a new comic book series coming from Marvel Comics.
"In this story, we'll get to see all of these new characters that we've referenced coming to Batuu. We'll get to learn their stories, why they're here, and what they're doing. The first issue will be released on April 22, so roughly a week before you'll be able to meet these characters in the land."
First Order Cargo will also undergo a big change and will become Black Spire Surplus, which is a military salvage operation that will offer "artifacts from across the history of the galaxy, including Imperial and Rebel items from the Galactic Civil War." It also has an intriguing story to go along with it.
"Recently, two retired clones made their way to Batuu and set up shop," Martin shared on the lore of Black Spire Surplus. "The brothers fought together during the Clone Wars, and then kind of opposite each other in the war against the Empire, with one of them fighting for the Rebels and the other fighting for the Empire. Now they're back together post-retirement, trying to set their differences aside."
Elsewhere, Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities will be displaying different "one of a kind" artifacts to represent this timeline shift, including some "authentic props from recent Star Wars Disney+ series." The Droid Depot will be run by an earlier generation of the Mubo family, and this is a time when they are prototyping the BB style of droid. So yes, you'll still be able to create adorable friends that look like BB-8!
And yes, guests will still be able to build their very own lightsaber at Savi's Workshop, and this time is one where Luke is very interested in meeting with Savi himself to expand his knowledge.
All of these changes are being implemented in an authentic way that pay homage to the storied history of Star Wars, and that level of trust and care goes all the way to the top.
“The Walt Disney Imagineering team continues to set the standard for experiential storytelling. With the expansion of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge timeline at Disneyland to include classic characters from other Star Wars eras, fans will have a unique opportunity to live the Star Wars experience in an even bigger way. Every new detail, no matter how small, will be meticulously recreated to ensure an authentic experience. From iconic heroes and villains to droids and aliens, this next phase offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the Star Wars saga. I've had the tremendous pleasure of working side by side with the amazing Imagineering team, and I'm continually impressed by their passion for immersive storytelling—a passion that parallels our films.” – Doug Chiang, Senior Vice President and Executive Design Director, Lucasfilm
This Is Only the Beginning
This is a huge step for the potential of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and we'll start seeing even more new additions before long, including the update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run that will add The Mandalorian and Grogu to the experience in time with the release of the film of the same name on May 22, 2026.
While there are a lot of changes in store, some of the most beloved things will stay the same. You'll still be able to enjoy some Blue Milk and a Ronto Wrap, Rise of the Resistance will remain the same experience, 'Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga' and 'Fire of the Rising Moons' will still light up the night for a unique view of the fireworks show, and much more.
For those who want even more from the Star Wars universe at Galaxy's Edge, we did ask if the prequel trilogy and Clone Wars era would ever make its way to this land. While we didn't get a definitive answer, there's a new hope that we may get to experience that age and many more in the years to come.
"Our goal is for the land to continue to grow and evolve and change over time," Kalama said. "Today, we're announcing this focus on this more sort of classic era, but our goal is for the land to continue to change and evolve and to celebrate new characters and new stories as we move on into the future."
Wolfbox "Mega Flow" series electric air dusters feature good build quality and sustained, powerful cfm output at an affordable price. For a limited time, the most popular model - the Wolfbox Mega Flow DF100 - is on sale for just $49.29 after you apply a 15% off coupon code "NEWFAVE15". This is the first time I've seen a new (not refurb) model priced below $50. The DF100 is identical to the more common MF100 model with the only difference being the color.
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The Wolfbox DF100 cordless rechargeable electric air duster is a fairly straightforward device. An internal fan spins at high speeds to move an appreciable amount of air. A nozzle funnels the air into a tight, high-velocity stream that's more than strong enough to kick up layers of dust that's been sitting on top of your computer components. It has three speed settings, although I would recommend keeping it at the max speed for optimal results. You also get four different sized nozzles, including a narrow funnel for tight spaces like the crevices in your keyboard and a wider nozzle for general PC cleaning. The internal 6,000mAh lithium battery lasts up to 100 minutes (less at higher settings).
The build quality is quite good compared to most other air dusters on Amazon that cost under $50, which are all based on the same X3/X3 Mini design with 3D printed plastic parts. The nozzle attachments are also more secure since the Wolfbox uses a twist-lock mechanism whereas most other air dusters use a push-fit design that often fails during use. If you're looking to get something as cheap as possible, then a $20 air duster will save you money in the short term, but get the Wolfbox DF100 if you want something that lasts.
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