Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are now available if you can find it in stock. Major US retailers like Walmart and Target kicked things off at midnight on April 24, along with every official Switch 2 game and accessory, followed up by GameStop the next morning.NintendoSwitch 2 + Mario Kart World BundleSo what's the latest stock update? At the time of publication, we're still getting reports of Walmart restocking in waves. While it looks to be region-dependent, so YMMV, it's still worth trying your luck there. If you can't get through to checkout, try bookmarking the page and checking again every few hours daily. You could also try changing your location or region to a friend or family who you trust, to see if Walmart will deliver there instead.Switch 2 preorders are out of stock everywhere else in the US, at least for now. But, it's not yet time to lose hope of securing the console before launch day.To keep informed, bookmark this page for live Switch 2 preorder updates, latest restock news, and more. For instant updates, follow @IGNDeals on Twitter/X and Bluesky.GameStop is out of stock online, but in-store preorders are still available. Moreover, the retailer also issued a statement saying it is currently cancelling bot orders, and plans to reopen its Switch 2 preorder inventory again soon.While Nintendo has since issued warnings about its own stock levels and inability to meet demand, it's still another option to consider when trying to lock in a preorder. My Nintendo Store's preorder invites will be sent out on May 8 onwards. Switch 2: Where to PreorderNintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart WorldSee at Walmart - $499.00See at Target - $499.99See at GameStop - $499.99See at Best Buy - $499.99Nintendo Switch 2See at Walmart - $449.00See at Target - $449.99See at GameStop - $449.99See at Best Buy - $449.99When a major piece of gaming hardware goes up for preorder at a retailer, there’s no telling how long it will be available. We’ve seen sought-after hardware sell out in seconds, and it's been no different for Switch 2 so far.So, with demand at stratospheric levels for preorders, here are some key tips to improve your chances of getting the console at launch.Expect demand to be high across the board, this will not be easy.Keep this preorder guide ready with the retailer links above.Follow IGN Deals on X and Bluesky.Log in to retailer accounts: Walmart, Best Buy, etc.Have a credit card saved in your account.Be ready for virtual queues, site crashes, and checkout hiccups.Subscribe to our IGN Deals Email Newsletter.Opt into push notifications. Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Where to PreorderSwitch 2Donkey Kong Bananza$69.99 at TargetSwitch 2Mario Kart World$79.99 at TargetSwitch 2 EditionKirby and The Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World$79.99 at TargetSwitch 2 EditionThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom$79.99 at TargetSwitch 2 EditionThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild$69.99 at TargetSwitch 2Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition$59.99 at TargetSwitch 2 EditionSuper Mario Party Jamboree$79.99 at TargetSwitch 2Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition$69.99 at TargetSwitch 2Sonic X Shadow Generations (Game Key)$49.99 at AmazonSwitch 2Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut (Game Key)$49.99 at AmazonSwitch 2Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Game Key)$39.99 at TargetSwitch 2Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma$69.99 at TargetSwitch 2Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S (Game Key)$39.99 at AmazonSwitch 2Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion$69.99 at TargetSwitch 2Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar$59.99 at TargetSwitch 2Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Limited Edition$99.99 at TargetSwitch 2Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Premium$79.99 at TargetSwitch 2Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Game Key)$49.99 at AmazonSwitch 2No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Aiba Edition$49.99 at WalmartMadden NFL 26$69.99 at AmazonNintendo Switch 2 is already building a stacked library of games, blending shiny new exclusives with upgraded re-releases of fan favorites. Heavyweights like Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) and Mario Kart World ($79.99) are leading the charge, both available to preorder right now, alongside enhanced versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, fine-tuned for the new hardware. There's also a new version of Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land currently up for Switch 2 preorder, alongside some new third-party selections like Cyberpunk 2077 and Sonic X Shadow Generations.Where to Preorder Switch 2 GamesEvery Switch 2 game that is available to lock in is listed above, with all the retailer links you’ll need right there as well.For those who already own the games, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $9.99 to upgrade from the original Switch 1 game to Switch 2 (or for free if you've already purchased the base game and are a Nintendo Online subscriber). While Nintendo has also quietly confirmed the cost of upgrading Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree to Switch 2: It's £16.99 / €19.99 / $19.99.Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories: Where to PreorderHORI Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2$59.99 at TargetNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller$84.99 at TargetNintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 L/R - Light Blue/Light Red$94.99 at TargetNintendo Switch 2 CameraSamsung microSD Express Card 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2$59.99 at TargetNintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen ProtectorNintendo Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying CaseJoy-Con 2 Charging Grip$39.99 at TargetJoy-Con 2 Straps (set of 2) Light Blue / Light Red$13.99 at TargetJoy-Con 2 Wheel (set of 2)Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter$34.99 at TargetNintendo Switch 2 Dock Set$119.99 at Nintendo StoreNintendo hasn’t touched the price of the Switch 2 console itself, but almost every accessory has crept up in cost. In a recent update, the company confirmed that several Switch 2 peripherals will “experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions.” Read: Tariffs mean that pretty much everything is a little more expensive now.Expect to pay an extra $5 for the main accessories, including the new Joy-Con 2 controllers, the Switch 2 Pro Controller, and the much-hyped camera add-on. The Dock Set sees the biggest jump, climbing $10 to $119.99. Still, if you’re planning to pick up the full ecosystem at launch, above is the full list of accessories currently up for preorder, price hike or not, alongside every retailer you can preorder from just below as well.Where to Preorder Switch 2 AccessoriesSwitch 2 Amiibos: Where to PreorderOut June 5Riju: The Legend of Zelda Series amiibo$29.99 at TargetOut June 5Sidon: The Legend of Zelda Series amiibo$29.99 at TargetOut June 5Yunobo - The Legend of Zelda Amiibo$29.99 at TargetOut June 5Tulin - The Legend of Zelda Amiibo$29.99 at TargetOut June 5Kimberly - Street Fighter 6 Amiibo$39.99 at TargetOut June 5Jamie - Street Fighter 6 Amiibo$39.99 at TargetOut June 5Luke - Street Fighter 6 Amiibo$39.99 at TargetWe’ve also got a new batch of Nintendo Amiibo ready for Switch 2. Fans of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Street Fighter 6 can preorder a handful of brand new Amiibo from those games. The side-scrolling carousel above has all the new Amiibo in it, but if any of them are sold out when you click to buy or you want more details, check out our full guide on everything available.Switch 2: Latest News UpdatesIt’s been a chaotic few weeks for anyone in the U.S. trying to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2. Following a Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct in early April, Nintendo was expected to open preorders on April 9. But without much warning, the company delayed the rollout across the U.S. and Canada, citing the lingering effects of Trump-era tariffs and what it vaguely referred to as “evolving market conditions.”That hasn’t stopped demand from skyrocketing. In Japan alone, Nintendo reported over 2.2 million preorder applications through the My Nintendo Store — far more than the available supply. "However, this number far exceeds our expectations, and far exceeds the number of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles that can be delivered from the My Nintendo Store on June 5th. Therefore, unfortunately, we expect that a significant number of customers will not be selected when the winners are announced tomorrow, April 24th."PlayIn North America, the situation is just as messy. Those lucky enough to secure a preorder are now reporting cancellations, particularly at major retailers like Target.Walmart is still honoring most orders but has quietly updated delivery estimates, pushing some as far back as June 10 — despite originally promising delivery on launch day before 9 am.Meanwhile, scalpers have already flooded eBay with listings well above retail price — some going for $600 or more. Interestingly, a counter-effort has emerged online, with users posting fake Switch 2 listings at MSRP in an attempt to disrupt resellers.It's not just the US either, as preorders have also been temporarily wiped out in other regions, with depleted stock levels also affecting the UK, (follow @IGNUKDeals for updates).What Each Retailer Offers and What to Expect NextPreorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have officially gone live — and predictably, most listings sold out within minutes. But if you missed the first wave, it’s worth knowing what each retailer had on offer, how they’re handling delivery and pickup, and what to expect if restocks drop or you’re eyeing a launch-day pickup.TL;DR: Switch 2 Preorders - Retailer GuideWalmart: Fastest delivery promise — June 5 by 9am — if you ordered early enough.GameStop: Midnight launch pickups at select stores. In-store preorders started April 24; online at 11am EST. More stock expected soon.Target: Online-only preorders opened at 12am EST, April 24. Full lineup of games and accessories available.Best Buy: Preorders began April 24 at 12am EST. Midnight launch events planned; offered bundle options.Nintendo Store: Registration-based system; invites prioritized for long-time Switch Online members.WalmartWalmart made the biggest splash with its delivery promise: orders placed before launch day were scheduled to arrive by 9am local time on June 5. That’s an unusually aggressive guarantee, and unsurprisingly, stock vanished quickly. Interestingly, Walmart also undercut competitors slightly by listing the console at $499 flat, versus the standard $499.99 elsewhere.Keep an eye out — if they restock closer to launch, expect more rapid sellouts.GameStopGameStop leaned hard into the launch day hype. Select stores will host midnight pickups, giving fans a chance to get their hands on the console the moment it drops. In-store preorders began when stores opened on April 24, while online orders went live at 11am EST the same day.If you preordered in-store, you’re likely locked in for launch day — but if you missed it, midnight event availability could vary by location.TargetTarget’s preorders quietly opened online at midnight (EST) on April 24, with no in-store preorder options offered. Stock was thin, but they’ve done a solid job supporting the full ecosystem: games, accessories, and new Amiibo figures are all up for preorder.If you’re still building your setup, this is one of the better places to look.Best BuyBest Buy also opened online preorders at 12am EST on April 24, and confirmed plans for midnight launch events at select stores. Details are still rolling out on which locations are participating.One standout: Best Buy listed multiple Switch 2 bundles and accessory packages, offering a practical solution for those trying to grab everything at once. Stock sold out fast online, but there's a good chance bundles might return with limited restocks before June 5.My Nintendo StoreNintendo is using a registration-based preorder system via its official store. Priority access will be granted to Switch Online members with 12+ months of paid membership and 50+ gameplay hours as of April 2, 2025.Invites are going out on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis from May 8 — so if you haven’t signed up yet, it might be too late for launch day, but worth registering in case post-launch inventory becomes available.Switch 2 Preorders: What About Amazon?The biggest question mark, however, is Amazon. As of this writing, the retail giant has no official listings for the Switch 2 — not the console, not its accessories, and only a few select games. This isn’t an isolated case; over the past year, Nintendo products have quietly disappeared from Amazon’s U.S. storefront, including staples like Switch Online memberships and digital game codes.Whether this signals a behind-the-scenes distribution snag or a strategic shift is unclear, but for now, it leaves would-be buyers without one of the most convenient ordering options.What We Said in Our Switch 2 PreviewHere's what Logan Plant had to say in IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 preview: "Switch 2 is a more premium product and the price tag reflects that. It’s also a better version of a great thing, and it’s trying to pull off a bunch of cool new tricks at the same time, like mouse controls. "Obviously we’re both buying Switch 2 on day one, and I did really love our hands-on time with the console. But I’ll be honest and say I have some concerns about if the general public is willing to adopt a $450 Nintendo console with an $80 Mario Kart."It’s a big ask for a company that traditionally targets families and younger players, and I feel like the high cost of entry limits the Switch 2’s potential to take off in the way its predecessor did."But for those of you that do decide to take the plunge, you’ll be getting what’s shaping up to be a great hybrid console that makes a ton of worthwhile improvements on the original Switch and adds some fun bells and whistles for good measure."PlayOther Preorder GuidesPSA: Donkey Kong Bananza doesn’t hit shelves until July 17, and big names like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, both releasing this year, are still missing from preorder listings entirely on both Switch 2 and the current model.This year is already shaping up to be an incredibly exciting release year for games. Alongside the Switch 2 and its games, there are plenty of other great titles releasing in the coming months that are worth keeping on your radar. Below you can see more of our preorder guides covering exciting releases like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and more.Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Senior Editor, Commerce, for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.

If, like me, you have a bunch of DVDs on your shelf, some recent reports may have you worrying if any of your collection has, in fact, rotted. Many physical media enthusiasts may be familiar with DVD rot even if you don't know that exact term. The overall problem of disc rot has affected all sorts of products for decades, from LaserDiscs to CDs to video games across various platforms, since any disc is susceptible to chemical deterioration thanks to a variety of reasons, and can then be affected by playability issues - including, at the most dire level, simply not being able to be read or played at all. By and large, coming across disc rot in your own collection is a somewhat random and unlucky occurrence, but once in a while, there is a core issue related to how a disc was produced. Some specific discs with issues have certainly occurred in the past, but over time it’s become very apparent there is quite a recurrent problem with Warner Bros. DVDs produced between 2006 and 2009. This problem recently got a lot of amplification thanks to an article by JoBlo’s Chris Bumbray, who unfortunately personally encountered the issue on WB-released Humphrey Bogart and Errol Flynn box sets produced during this era. But among a sect of collectors, this has been a well known issue for years, and covered in great detail by an expert in physical media, YouTuber Spencer Draper, AKA Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader, in a video posted in late 2021 (though he notes others had begun to spot the problem before that). A Problem Discovered, and a Studio’s ResponseAs Draper and others began to explore the issue, they even did the detective work to realize that this wasn’t a problem for every single WB DVD produced during this era, but rather those that came from one particular manufacturing plant - the since-closed Cinram plant in Pennsylvania. That matching element was discernible from a tiny manufacturing labeling system you can find on the inner ring of the backside of the disc, where the data is held (more on that below). Any disc is susceptible to chemical deterioration thanks to a variety of reasons, and can then be affected by playability issues.“A massive collector of film and TV across all formats, Draper estimates he probably owns between 5,000-6,000 films on everything from VHS to LaserDisc, DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD and more. And as fate – and a rich cinematic and distribution history – would have it, a large portion of his DVDs were produced by Warner Bros. After first learning about this issue, Draper told me, “I did the mad panic check of every single disc, one at a time.” The problem is, DVD rot is not always going to show up the same way. As Draper explained: “I found that even doing a scan or trying to do a digital backup wouldn't always guarantee that it was actually rot free and that the only way to really tell for sure was to go through the whole disc. And not just the feature, but all the supplements and the menus and things, and also trying to figure out what titles did [other] people have that I didn't but had gone bad.”Draper began to contact Warner Bros. Home Entertainment about this issue, which was not an easy journey at the time (as detailed in his video), though as he noted in a follow-up video, WB eventually sent him a large package replacing every title he’d noted an issue with - if they were still producing it that is. Regarding the studio’s current thoughts on and response to the matter, IGN reached out to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and were given the following statement: “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is aware of potential issues affecting select DVD titles manufactured between 2006 – 2009 and has been working directly with consumers on replacements or alternate solutions for nearly a decade. Any consumer who is experiencing an issue can contact whv@wbd.com. This is not a new issue. A website recently experienced this issue themselves and decided to write a story about it (since updated) and that has caused the latest news. WBHE has been working with consumers for nearly a decade when it was first brought to our attention. We have offered replacements when possible, or an alternate title when needed. Some of the discs are now out of print or the titles no longer licensed for DVD release. In these cases, WBHE offered an alternate title as a replacement.” This statement is not too dissimilar from the one WBHE gave JoBlo, though it does extend the years affected from ending in 2008 to 2009, which Draper notes matches what he’s found when checking the titles in question. How Do You Know if Your DVDs Are Rotting?So what do you do if you’re concerned about one of your DVDs being among those affected? Your first step should be to look at the copyright year on the back to see if it was produced between 2006 and 2009. Anything produced outside of those years should be fine (for now - more on that below).She's wearing a DVD dress, which is one thing you can do with your rotted discs. (Image credit: Matthew Fearn/PA Images via Getty Images)But if you do see it comes from those years, Draper explains that at that point, “You need to look at the actual disc manufacturing codes on the inner ring [on the backside of the disc]. And if you see the letters ‘IFPI’ in there anywhere, you know it's one of the screwy ones.” Keep in mind, these are tiny letters and numbers on the clear plastic inner ring, so they may be hard to spot (and you’ll likely need to magnify them with a magnifying glass or camera). One quick way to know your disc is probably okay, even if it is from 2006-2009? Look at the back cover of the DVD case. Draper says if you see “a tiny blue stamp that says ‘Disc Made in Mexico,’” then you’re good since those were definitely produced at a different plant. Ultimately, if you have a Warner Bros. DVD made within those years and want to skip all the hunting for the additional labels on the packaging or discs, Draper adds, “It doesn't hurt to just go ahead and check it. The easiest thing is to just put the disc in and just run through everything on ultra fast forward and then do the same on the extras. I know that sounds stupid, but that's one way of doing it.”Draper has very helpfully made his own list of the titles he’s aware were affected, which is a great starting point for anyone concerned about this in regards to their own collection. Plus, his list also makes for a good way to be forewarned if you’re looking to buy an older title and want to try to avoid potential issues - even though in some cases that can be incredibly frustrating if there are no other versions available beyond those made during the dreaded rot era. As a big horror fan, one title that stood out to me in that regard while looking over Draper’s list was the DVD sets for HBO’s Tales From the Crypt, with multiple seasons having proven to be affected. That series is said to have a lot of complicated rights issues associated with it, curtailing its availability, and currently it’s not available anywhere to legally stream, rent or purchase digitally. Worse, those WB-produced DVD sets were the only time the show was ever put on physical media, meaning that if you’re a fan who wants to track down Tales From the Crypt for your collection, you have to do so knowing there’s a very good chance the discs won’t all play correctly when you receive them. The WB DVD rot issue is a lot more erratic than LaserDiscs were, so a disc could be fine now, but then the next time you go to watch it, it won’t play. “For Draper, a similar issue is with Volume Two of the classic RKO Tarzan films, which had its one and only physical media release from WB and is one of the affected titles. Its rarity means it’s often fairly high priced on the resale market, including on eBay. And then, even if you decide you’ve found a price you’re willing to pay, you have no way of knowing if the discs will turn out to be plagued by issues. Worse, even if everything looks fine when you receive them, it’s often fairly random if and when they might go bad after that. As Draper notes, while LaserDiscs were also prone to rot issues, there seemed to be a time they hit where if they hadn’t gone bad in this regard yet, you were probably fine. But the WB DVD rot issue is a lot more erratic, so a disc could be fine now, but then the next time you go to watch it, it won’t play. What’s a Typical DVD’s ‘Life Expectancy’?If there’s any silver lining, it’s that this widespread issue for this particular run of DVDs from this particular studio has also underlined that, by and large, we’re not seeing large-scale DVD rot occurring, even as DVDs themselves near their fourth decade of existence. Draper notes there were some poorly produced DVDs in the early days that suffered from rot, but those tended to be the exceptions. The random cruelty of DVD rot: Your Hot Dog: The Movie disc may be just fine, but what about your copy of Aliens in the Attic...? (Image credit: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)In regards to how long a typical DVD’s life expectancy is, Sony’s official statement is that “A typical DVD disc has an estimated life expectancy of anywhere from 30 to 100 years when properly stored and handled.” That’s a pretty substantial 70-year gap in terms of possibilities, but as we hurtle towards the 30th anniversary of the introduction of DVDs in 1996, Draper isn’t seeing too much cause for concern anytime soon. “I have early Warner DVDs from 1997, the first [WB] year, snapper case era, perfectly fine. No issues whatsoever. It's like, ‘Well, they managed to nail these perfectly!’ These still work great.” And so far, there also doesn’t seem to be any notable or widespread issues with Blu-rays. There have been some recent reports about Blu-ray concerns, but Draper notes there really isn’t any heavily repeatable examples he’s seen beyond some examples in France that likely can be sourced to a specific French manufacturer. (On the flip side, nearly all WB-produced HD DVD titles no longer play, for any who did initially invest in that doomed format when it was in a showdown with Blu-ray for dominance.)Sony’s official statement is that “A typical DVD disc has an estimated life expectancy of anywhere from 30 to 100 years when properly stored and handled.”“At one point, Criterion had a similar disc rot issue with some Blu-rays to the one Warner Bros. has with those DVDs, where discs manufactured at a specific plant were highly susceptible to rot. In that case, not too many titles were affected and Criterion did well dealing with the issue, confirming the details, including the specific titles to look out for, and beginning an exchange program for the discs from later repressings. As noted above, Warner Bros. are well aware of this ongoing problem with DVDs from that era and emailing whv@wbd.com can begin your process of trying to replace your discs, though Draper cautions he’s seen wildly different responses from those he’s spoken to, including how quickly – or not so quickly – someone gets back to you. And in some cases, you have to deal with pushing back on the hurdle of being asked for receipts on products few people will still have after so long (or perhaps never had, if it was a gift). Plus, while Warner Bros. may have newer editions of many of the titles in question, with many classic films now made using their MOD (Made on Demand) program, there are other films and series that are long out of print and WB will simply not be able to replace thanks to rights issues. WB’s statement does say they’ll then offer an alternate title in these situations, but that’s obviously far from ideal if you understandably just want the film or series you already had in your collection. Draper wishes the company had been more candid and up front about this issue in the manner Criterion was with their similar occurrence, including providing their own list of titles that may be affected. (The list he made still stands in for concerned consumers since there is no official one.) They also haven’t publicly acknowledged that these rotted discs all came from the same plant, nor explained that there is a way to identify that. Also, there’s the fact that even if you get a replacement disc of a more recent release of a film, it may very well be lacking bonus features that were only on that earlier version, something Draper has encountered firsthand with films like Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. That movie was recently given a Criterion Collection 4K UHD, but the 2006 Warner Bros. two-disc DVD has hours of exclusive extras that have not been replicated - and Draper’s copy has rotted. We physical media enthusiasts often note that, in the streaming era, keeping a copy on your shelf has become one of the only ways to ensure you can watch a favorite film or series whenever you want and without any concerns given how little stability there is regarding when and where titles are available online. For the most part, that thankfully remains true, but the WB DVD rot problem points out a glaring trouble spot that can have you ruing the Pennsylvania Cinram plant long after its closure.Header art designed by Amanda Flagg.

Happy Alien Day! Fans celebrate the iconic sci-fi horror franchise every April 26th and this year IGN marks the occasion by sharing with you these cool new videos from FX’s Alien: Earth.We can exclusively reveal a new video showing the gestation of a creature aboard a Weyland-Yutani Corp. spaceship. Running three minutes in length, the gestation video – which you can watch below – pays off a series of short teases we’ve been debuting across our social platforms this past week.PlayIn addition to our exclusive gestation video, there’s also a new teaser FX has released that’s set aboard a Weyland-Yutani ship and shows a crteature within a crate. You can watch that below and find the new poster as well.The teaser’s voiceover captures that good ol’ Weyland-Yutani hubris that always leads to really, really bad things happening: “This ship collected five different life forms from the darkest corners of the universe, each one a unique deadly species … monsters!”PlayHere’s the official plot synopsis for the series, which is set in the year 2120 and premieres this summer on FX and Hulu: “When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in the sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth. As members of the crash recovery crew search for survivors among the wreckage, they encounter mysterious predatory life forms more terrifying than they could have ever imagined. With this new threat unlocked, the search crew must fight for survival and what they choose to do with this discovery could change planet Earth as they know it.”Sydney Chandler leads the cast of FX’s Alien: Earth, which includes Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, David Rysdahl, Adrian Edmondson, Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Erana James, Lily Newmark, Diem Camille and Moe Bar-El.Every Xenomorph and Alien from the Alien MoviesFor more on the Alien franchise, check out the IGN community’s ranking of the Alien movies and find out how to watch the Alien movies in chronological order. Plus, discover why we think Predator: Badlands has an Alien connection.

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for April 20 below:Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for $49.99Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive EditionXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition brings the long-requested Wii U game to Nintendo Switch with numerous quality-of-life updates and features. There's also even an added epilogue story chapter with a new ending for the game, which likely will directly lead into the future of the series. With a soundtrack by Hiroyuki Sawano and a massive world to explore, Xenoblade Chronicles X is a game you can easily spend hundreds of hours in.Razer Huntsman V2 TKL for $74.99Razer - Huntsman V2 TKL Wired Optical Purple Clicky Switch Gaming Keyboard with Chroma RGB Backlighting - BlackBest Buy has the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Mechanical Keyboard for just $74.99 today. This keyboard features clicky optical switches that feel much lighter than most other mechanical switches out there, as you can get up to true 8000Hz polling rate for lower input latency. The Huntsman V2 TKL features doubleshot PBT caps, which are more durable and sturdy to ensure longer life. Another key offering of this keyboard is the detachable USB-C cable, so you won't need to worry about wrapping your cable around when moving. Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works for $57.31Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design WorksIf you're a fan of Persona 5, this is the ultimate item for you. This Official Design Works contains 544 pages of artwork across both Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal. You'll find character illustrations, promotional art, rough concepts, detailed creator commentary, and even an interview with Shigenori Soejima.Dragon's Dogma 2 for $30Dragon's Dogma 2 - PS5You can score Capcom's massive RPG for just $30 this weekend at Amazon. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating, "It is a retelling and reimplementation of all of those wonderful ideas from the 2012 cult-classic, including an awesome dynamic world and some of the best combat in the genre that integrates a subtle but amazingly complex physics system."Resident Evil 3 for $19.93Resident Evil 3 - PlayStation 5You can save $10 off the PS5 version of Resident Evil 3 this weekend at Amazon. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Resident Evil 3 is a wonderful continuation of Capcom’s latest remake efforts. Although its just-okay multiplayer mode falls short of the bar set by its magnificent single-player campaign, the latter does such a good job at balancing 2020 gameplay and a classic Resident Evil tone that I recommend it without reservations."Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii for $49.99Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - PlayStation 4Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - Xbox Series XThe latest Like a Dragon game stars everyone's favorite ex-yakuza, Goro Majima, on an adventure to sail the seas as a pirate. When Majima wakes up unable to remember anything about himself, he embarks on a quest to regain his memories, and of course, in true Like a Dragon fashion, things get crazy. This is the lowest we've seen this game so far, so be sure to pick up a copy while you can.Star Wars Outlaws Limited Edition for $29.12Star Wars Outlaws - Limited Edition (Amazon Exclusive), Xbox Series XFinally, Star Wars Outlaws for Xbox Series X is on sale for $29.12 at Amazon. We gave the game a 7/10 in our review, writing, "Star Wars Outlaws is a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, but it’s hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch."

The fantasy genre has been inspiring and enchanting readers for hundreds of years. In 1858 Scottish author George MacDonald wrote Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women, which is often thought of as the first "modern" fantasy novel. That perfectly titled book would go on to influence many of the authors that we consider some of our all time favorite authors. Lord Dunsany would be the next writer to reshape fantasy with one of JRR Tolkien's favorite books The King of Elfland's Daughter. In 2025 readers are just as enchanted and eager to escape into worlds that they can barely imagine, following their favorite writers down the rabbit hole to find strange and beautiful locations filled with surreal characters and never before seen creatures. So it's the perfect time to look back on some of the most influential fantasy authors of all time and explore just why they've made such an impact through the vibrant and imaginative stories that they've told. J.R.R. TolkienThere's no question that J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most influential writers of all time, fantasy or not. His groundbreaking Lord of the Rings books revolutionized the fantasy genre and his world building and deftness at creating new languages have enraptured fans for almost a century. Inspiring everyone from George Lucas — who literally quotes The Hobbit in the original script for Star Wars — to iconic authors on our list like Ursula Le Guin and George R.R. Martin, Tolkien is almost synonymous with fantasy as he was one of its earliest breakthrough authors. Many of the things that you love about fantasy from the often religious overtones, to the gorgeous landscapes, and unique fictional languages, were all popularized by Tolkien and his sprawling works of Middle Earth. Even adaptations of his work have influenced others as Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films inspired a decade plus of fantasy imitators.The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated EditionSee it at AmazonThe Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed SetSee it at AmazonThe Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated EditionSee it at AmazonThe Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated EditionSee it at AmazonC.S. LewisC.S. Lewis' enchanting tales of the mystical world of Narnia have had a magic-like hold on children's literature and fantasy since The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was first published in 1950. Over the next six years he would release six more books, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, The Horse and His Boy, The Magician's Nephew, and The Last Battle completing his Chronicles of Narnia series. Since their original publication the books have achieved the incredible feat of never going out of print with over 100 million copies in circulation in nearly 50 different languages. Interestingly Lewis cited Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women as a huge influence on him, and the Narnia books would go on to inspire children around the world including some of your favorite authors like Bridge to Terabithia's Katherine Paterson. The series has been adapted multiple times, from the classic BBC TV specials to the Disney movies, and soon we'll be getting another version of the classic kids tales from the mind of Greta Gerwig at Netflix. Includes 7 Books The Chronicles of Narnia Book SetSee it at AmazonIncludes 7 Books The Chronicles of Narnia Hardcover SetSee it at AmazonKindle Edition The Chronicles of NarniaSee it at AmazonAudiobook Edition The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio CollectionSee it at AmazonUrsula Le GuinThis groundbreaking writer is behind some of the most acclaimed fantasy novels of all time. Her Earthsea series follows a young mage as he tries to find his place and freedom in the fictional world of Earthsea. The books made Le Guin the first woman to win both Hugo and Nebula awards for best novel, introducing her already popular books to an even wider audience. Philosophical and whimsical, Le Guin also inspired some of your favorite creators like Hayao Miyazaki and his son, the latter of whom would go on to adapt Earthsea to film.Ursala Le Guin wasn't just a leader in the fantasy field but she was also a famously radical thinker, imagining a better world not just on the pages of her stories but also in the lives of the people who read them. Even after her death in 2018 she regularly finds viral fame as people share videos and quotes of her optimistic thoughts on the end of Capitalism and hope for humanity. A powerful advocate and one of our great authors, Le Guin's work is still just as powerful in 2025.Book 1 of the SeriesA Wizard of EarthseaSee it at AmazonThe Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated EditionSee it at AmazonBoxed SetUrsula K. Le Guin: The Hainish Novels and StoriesSee it at AmazonBlu-ray + DVDTales From EarthseaSee it at AmazonGeorge R.R. MartinHis epic fantasy novels that encompass his Game of Thrones series are not only massively successful bestsellers but also changed the face of television forever introducing a new era of extremely high-budgets, extreme gore, and of course extreme nudity. What really makes him so influential though is his epic world building which has long been seen as some of the best that fantasy has to offer. From his sumptuous renditions of Westeros to his expansive fictional histories, texts, and ephemera, Martin loves to immerse readers in his worlds. Outside of the smash-hit cultural phenomenon of Game of Thrones, Martin has shaped both TV and Film writing on shows like the 00s reboot of The Twilight Zone, the cult smash Max Headroom, and the desperately underrated 1989 Beauty and the Beast series starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton! More recently his chilling supernatural noir Dark Winds was adapted at AMC and was already renewed for its fourth season.A Song of Ice and Fire Book SetSee it at AmazonA Game of Thrones: The Illustrated EditionSee it at AmazonA Clash of Kings: The Illustrated EditionSee it at AmazonA Storm of Swords: The Illustrated EditionSee it at AmazonOctavia ButlerAlthough she has in recent years finally become widely recognized for her pioneering science-fiction prowess, Octavia Butler is also a vital part of the fantasy canon. Her breadth of imagination spanned from vampires to time travel and everything in between. Butler herself called her most well known book Kindred "a kind of grim fantasy." And it's a great example of what makes her such a unique and trailblazing author. Butler is never afraid to bring real world experiences into her genre fiction, with her stories traversing time travel, vampires, and dystopias all the while melding these new worlds with the realities of racism and sexism. Her ability to deal with relatable issues while also building and imagining real futures make her one of the most influential and powerful genre authors of all time. And it's fantastic to see her finally being recognized as the trailblazer that she really is.KindredSee it at AmazonKindred: A Graphic Novel AdaptationSee it at AmazonParable of the SowerSee it at AmazonParable of the Talents: A Graphic Novel AdaptationSee it at AmazonTerry PratchettHis Discworld books took the cozy charm of Tolkien's hobbits and mixed it with absurdist comedy and vibrant fantasy. Never afraid to wrap some satirical commentary in with his wild worlds and magical creatures, Terry Pratchett has long been at the forefront of the now thriving cozy fantasy movement, and one of the most awarded-writers in fantasy full stop. Like many of the authors on our list, Pratchett didn't just create fictional worlds but he wanted to change our real one too. As he famously put it, "Fantasy isn't just about wizards and silly wands. It's about seeing the world from new directions", Pratchett saw fantasy as a tool for not only comfort and entertainment, but to open the reader's mind to different experiences and points of view. He was also an outspoken advocate for human rights causes and after his own Alzheimer's diagnosis, the right for people with terminal illnesses to die with dignity.5-Book CollectionTerry Pratchett Discworld NovelsSee it at AmazonThe Color of MagicSee it at Amazon Night WatchSee it at AmazonEqual RitesSee it at AmazonDiana Wynne JonesOne of Pratchett's biggest inspirations, the author behind Howl's Moving Castle and the Chronicles of Chrestomanci is one of the most underrated authors on this list. Her children's books have nourished generations of rabid readers who want to traverse dreamworlds that they can imagine themselves in. Even those who don't instantly recognize her name have surely discovered her works thanks to a globally beloved adaptation in the shape of Studio Ghibli's fantasy masterpiece Howl's Moving Castle. It's not just readers whose minds she's shaped but authors too, as many readers believe that the boy who lived might never have existed if it wasn't for Jones' truly British take on magic, growing up, and discovering your own power.Howl's Moving CastleSee it at AmazonThe Chronicles of ChrestomanciSee it at AmazonUnexpected Magic: Collected StoriesSee it at AmazonA Tale of Time CitySee it at AmazonRosie Knight is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything from anime to comic books to kaiju to kids movies to horror flicks. She has over half a decade of experience in entertainment journalism with bylines at Nerdist, Den of Geek, Polygon, and more.

This article contains spoilers for the movie.I've been racking my brain over the conundrum that is adapting Until Dawn. Supermassive Games' deconstruction of horror cinema through choice-based butterfly effect mechanics is essentially a 10-hour playable movie—a damn fine one written by indie horror staples Larry Fessenden and Graham Reznick—so a film adaptation couldn't just be the same thing. But a film that isn’t indebted to the game and its "choose your own adventure" method doesn't feel appropriate either. Sony's desire to release an Until Dawn adaptation seemed misguided upon announcement, and after viewing the film, it's still a headscratcher.That's because David F. Sandberg's Until Dawn movie betrays the core hook of Supermassive's Until Dawn.Writers Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler chose to adapt Until Dawn as its title reads. In this case, "Until Dawn" translates into a time-loop-like horror scenario where five young adults find themselves hunted by various baddies, and they only escape if they can survive … until dawn. Should anyone die, they'll wake once a gigantic hourglass fixed to an ominous, skull-adorned mount drops its last grain of sand. Die enough times, and you become a wendigo lost to Dr. Alan J. Hill's delirious experiment. The core impetus of a missing sibling is still there—Ella Rubin's protagonist, Clover, is hunting for her missing sister—but otherwise, you're not on Blackwood Mountain aka Mount Washington (er…yet), and certainly not similarly punished for choices that alter narrative paths.That's… not Until Dawn. Until Dawn GalleryDeath Shouldn't Be An AfterthoughtIn the game, death matters. It matters so much, in fact, that killing a single character sends ripple effects felt throughout the remaining storylines. There's no regeneration or second chances. Like, famously. That's the point of Until Dawn. The stakes are so astronomically high, the slightest nervous twitch of your controller during a "stay still" Quicktime event could doom multiple characters. Dauberman and Butler fail to translate the nerve-wracking experience of playing Until Dawn, landing on quite the opposite concept.If anything, Until Dawn is a beginner's attempt at Cabin in the Woods. Glore Valley is drenched by a thunderstorm, except for a perfect circle of sunshine over the welcome center location, like some all-powerful horror movie god is controlling the rain—once again resembling Cabin in the Woods in terms of the “influencing environment” effect. The all-seeing overlord (Dr. Hill), the meta nature of characters joking about horror movie rules, and the different creatures unleashed each rewind? Despite countless plot configurations, the game's powerful storytelling is far superior to this random assortment of scary scenes tied to an hourglass clock. The game pulls players deeper into a web of intrigue, where the movie's Mad Libs nature drags viewers through a jumbled rotation of clowns-and-kooks randomness.Points are awarded for at least using wendigos. In the game, Fessenden's "Stranger" character reveals that a 1952 mining cave-in led to cannibalism, and said cannibals turned into wendigos that now haunt Blackwood. Here, Clover and her friends start turning into wendigos due to Dr. Hill's experiments on Glore Valley from his sanatorium hideout (resembling his dingy in-game office). It's not a one-for-one translation, nor does it need to be, but the wendigos are overshadowed by a slasher villain vaguely costumed after Josh's psycho getup. There are also witches, porcelain doll-looking masks, creepypasta demons, and water that makes your entire body explode Scanners-style if you drink it. It's a hodgepodge of dangers that have nothing to do with Fessenden and Reznick's straightforward creature-centric game, outside of a few Easter eggs.PlayThe most obvious connection is Peter Stormare as Dr. Hill, Josh Washington’s (Rami Malek) hallucinated psychiatrist who runs players through rigorous psychological tests that influence future in-game details. However, even Dr. Hill features stark differences in the film vs. the original game. In the movie, he's seen as a gas station attendant, but it's not long before he's outed as former game character Dr. Hill—who's in control of experiments on Glore Valley. It’s here where we have the only direct reference to the game’s most well-known character, Josh Washington. After Clover discovers Hill’s “office,” we see her patient profile alongside Josh’s.There's some exposition about Hill's experiments as we watch prisoners cannibalize bodies and then turn into wendigos to highlight that connection to the game, but the reveal is followed by Clover defeating Dr. Hill pretty easily. Except she doesn’t. Probably. As the film ends, we return to the dirty sanitarium office where Dr. Hill explodes after ingesting some 'splodey water, and on surveillance monitors, we see Blackwood's lodge. We then hear Dr. Hill speak, suggesting he was Clover's hallucination, much like Josh's in the game. But, that's right before the credits because I guess Sandberg's movie is an offshoot prequel that, for some reason, has nothing to do with the actual events of the Until Dawn game? If there is a sequel, presumably it'll be about Josh's case of vengeance paid unto the Blackwood group except based on the film's rules … somehow.Cheap Easter Eggs Aren't EnoughIt's just all so generic. Turning Dr. Hill into the baddie removes intrigue and becomes a cheap cop-out, torn from the game but improperly refitted. Then the stinger of Blackwood hits, which again is confusing because in interviews, Sandberg insists his film takes place after the game's timeline—but Blackwood's reveal suggests it's not a sequel, but a prequel. Inconsequentiality plagues Sandberg's film in a way that makes you wonder why it's even tied to Until Dawn (*cough* intellectual property reasons *cough*), which only causes Blackwood's tease to be even more spoonfed and underwhelming. For so long, Until Dawn (the movie) bears no resemblance to Until Dawn (the game)—why pivot back toward the game at the last minute?Until Dawn: Movie ImagesThe reason is simple: to appease us fans. There are choice moments that attempt to help us relive the game, but they're crammed in like afterthoughts. Ji-young Yoo's spiritualist character Megan has everyone hold hands in silence, mimicking the game's quiet "hold your breath" Quicktime events. There's a shot bathed in red lighting where a wendigo is right by a frightened Clover, and that's a direct reference to the "Don't Move" instructions. But the game's cinematic nature doesn't yield many other level-based opportunities to recreate, nor does the film try. The adaptation’s biggest issue is it never fully comprehends how best to honor Supermassive's inspiration while telling a fresh horror tale.What else might you recognize? The wendigo audio files are plucked from the game, reusing the same noises. There's also Abe's first death of being chopped in half, which could be respect paid to Josh's fake death in the game, or maybe that's just a lucky coincidence. Are the werewolf sketches in the witch's cabin a possible reference to The Quarry? Is the radio in the basement the same radio in the game where characters find out they must survive until dawn? Chances are yes, but these Easter eggs feel forced.Look, I'm all for a "spiritual successor." But to do so, there has to be some resemblance to the thing you are named after. While I don't think Until Dawn is a terrible movie, it's a bad Until Dawn movie. It's a far cry from the urgency and invasive dread that Supermassive so easily conjures, speaking to what makes the playable horror movie such a blast to complete (over and over). As is, the Until Dawn movie doesn't make much sense in context. The events of Glore Valley are a grab bag of ideas from other horror movies that would be nothing but a clip show without Dr. Hill's inclusion. But even with Stormare's reprised role, it's only Until Dawn at face value, nothing deeper. I get the interpretation of the gang's choices forcing them to keep restarting, but it's still too far off-base to consider this adaptation anything more than unfaithful. In the end, Until Dawn is a missed opportunity to bring Supermassive's smash-hit game to life.

The 2025 NBA Playoffs are finally underway, marking the beginning of the road to a new world champion. And just like the March Madness tournament that wrapped up recently, you can count on a few surprises along the way. There are plenty of hungry teams in the mix, but only one will reign supreme come June. Can the Celtics secure their first back-to-back championship since 1969? Or will the surging Oklahoma City Thunder finally bring home their first NBA title since moving from Seattle?If you're wondering when and where to catch this weekend’s playoff action, we’ve got you covered. Below is the full schedule with every matchup, tip-off time, and the network each game will air on.Where to Watch Upcoming NBA Playoff GamesCheck out the schedule below to find out where you can watch every First Round game this weekend:Saturday, April 26Cavaliers at Heat, Game 3 (10:00 AM PT on TNT)Thunder at Grizzlies, Game 4 (12:30 PM PT on TNT)Nuggets at Clippers, Game 4 (3:00 PM PT on TNT)Rockets at Warriors, Game 3 (5:30 PM PT on ABC)Sunday, April 27Knicks at Pistons, Game 4 (10:00 AM PT on ABC)Lakers at Timberwolves, Game 4 (12:30 PM PT on ABC)Celtics at Magic, Game 4 (4:00 PM PT on TNT)Pacers at Bucks, Game 4 (6:30 PM PT on TNT)How to Stream NBA Playoff Games OnlineDisney Bundle IncludedHulu + Live TVSee it at Hulu$30 Off First MonthFubo (Pro)See it at FuboAnnual Plan AvailableNBC Peacock (Premium)See it at PeacockLimited-Time OfferDirecTV Stream (Choice)See it at DirecTVIf you don't have cable, don't worry. You can still catch the NBA Playoffs online or through select streaming services. Some streaming services even offer a free trial, allowing you to test the service out while being able to watch some of the games while you're at it.Matthew Adler has written for IGN since 2019 covering all things gaming, tech, tabletop games, and more. You can follow him on the site formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

Warning: This review contains spoilers for season 2, episode 3 of Doctor Who, "The Well."“The Well” is an immensely frustrating episode of Doctor Who. There’s real promise scattered throughout its runtime, including some striking horror imagery that feels pulled straight from a Stephen King novel, but it struggles to build on that foundation. Flung 500,000 years into the future, the Doctor and Belinda arrive on a crumbling, ice-laced mining colony where something has clearly gone wrong. The infrastructure is in ruins, the crew has vanished, and only one shell-shocked survivor remains. Right from the off, there’s a cold stillness that slowly settles in and wraps around us like a brisk fog, permeating a slow, creeping dread. It’s a sharp contrast to the brilliant chaos of last week’s outing, but the shift to a slower, more ominous pace is a welcome one.Surprisingly (unless you’ve read the leaks), it also serves as a direct sequel to 2009’s "Midnight" – a tense, near-perfect bottle episode built around one of the show’s simplest, most chilling ideas. For better or worse, the follow-up isn’t a retread of that one-off, and doesn’t try to be. But while “The Well” starts as a bold successor to an all-time great, it ultimately ends up slipping into pale imitation.To their credit, Russell T Davies and co-writer Sharma Walfall make a deliberate effort to avoid simply rehashing "Midnight." The entity has been reimagined with fresh rules and visual tricks, and there’s some impressive restraint in how little we actually see of it. They even found a few inventive ways to make this entity almost as terrifying as the first time we encountered it, and there’s still some clear intent in how the mysterious alien is handled. The creature’s design is mostly left to the imagination, and director Amanda Brotchie impressively leans into a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it embodiment. But it’s hard not to feel that this return chips away at the power of the original. “Midnight” was about fear, groupthink, and the fragility of trust, while “The Well” just awkwardly gestures toward a scary monster and calls it a day. Where “Midnight” left gaps for the imagination to fill, “The Well” feels too eager to explain, too quick to visualise the horror rather than let it haunt from the edges. For all the unease Brotchie's direction carefully conjures, the story underneath feels disappointingly thin by comparison. The Midnight entity is no longer this terrifying enigma relying on mimicry and manipulation to sow paranoia and panic. Instead, it’s now a far more conventional monster of the week, jumping between victims in a parasitic chain in a clichéd pass-it-on setup that recalls horror flicks like It Follows or Smile. Gone is the intellectual dread, the eerie unknowability that made its first appearance unforgettable. It was a malevolent intelligence that even the Doctor couldn’t reason with or outwit, toying with language and fracturing a room using just its guile.The Best Doctor Who Monsters of the Modern EraIt shares so little resemblance to its original appearance, and it’s hard to escape the feeling that the reintroduction of one of Doctor Who’s most enigmatic villains is unnecessary at best, and actively disappointing at worst. Even taking the episode on its own merits, and putting aside the unavoidable comparisons, “The Well” still struggles to find any way to stand out. The supporting cast is painfully forgettable, the story lacks any substance beyond the Midnight reveal, and even Ncuti Gatwa feels off-tempo, his usual spark dulled by dialogue that forces a semblance of emotional catharsis from scene to scene instead of truly earning it. There are flashes of great tension and horror, but they’re trapped in a script that desperately struggles to find its footing anywhere else.

Amazon is currently running a massive 3 for $33 deal on 4Ks and Blu-rays. The bestsellers so far have been sci-fi classics like the Godzilla movies, but I’m personally all about adding to my horror collection. Still, this is one of those deals that’s almost too good. I just want everything. To rein myself in, I wanted to settle on a theme, and I happen to organize by shelves by director. You know what director happens to have exactly three awesome horror movies, all of which are eligible for the deal? Jordan Peele. After scrolling through the entire sale, I’ve decided I'd go for Us, Nope, and Get Out, all for $33. Nope, Us, and Get Out in 4K for $33 Nope [4K UHD]Get Out [4K UHD]Us [4K UHD]Shop the Full 4K Sale See it at AmazonIf you forced me to pick a favorite between these three movies, I’d lie to you. Well, I’d say one movie and then immediately feel like I was lying. Get Out, I truly believe, is one of the best directorial debuts in movie history. Lupita Nyong'o’s performance in Us is one of the best I’ve seen in horror, period. And I don’t think I’ll ever forget being awestruck by watching Nope on the big screen. Nope is also the most recent physical release, and as such the one horror fans are least likely to have already. It’s also a movie I’d hesitate to call just “horror.” IGN’s 9/10 review of Nope describes it as “a sci-fi-horror-comedy that builds cinematic myths before casually knocking them over... from a studio director at the peak of his craft.” To get this deal (or anything else from the sale), you just have to add all three movies to your cart. Amazon applies the promo automatically. Jordan Peele's Next Movie Comes Out in 2026PlayJordan Peele's next project is set to release in theaters in October 2026. I think it’s safe to say there are pretty high expectations here, but this is one director who’s more than likely to meet them. Peele's production company Monkeypaw is also releasing the sports horror movie Him later this year. In other mediums, the director is collaborating with none other than Hideo Kojima on a game currently titled OD.More horror movies included in the sale: The 2021 Candyman remake, which Peele helped write, is also included in the sale. I’ll probably use that as my excuse to get another three movies.Candyman [4K UHD]See it at AmazonPsycho [4K UHD]See it at AmazonThe Forever Purge [4K UHD]See it at AmazonThe Birds [4K UHD]See it at AmazonBlythe (she/her) is an SEO Coordinator at IGN who spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a new RPG and debut title from the French studio, Sandfall Interactive. With a blend of immersive storytelling and challenging gameplay, there’s nothing else quite like it. Maxroll has been hard at work on helpful guides for Expedition 33. There are guides to help you get started, teach you game mechanics, find valuable loot, and hone your builds. Maxroll’s Codex has weapons, skills, Pictos, and Lumina to help you prepare for the challenges you will face on the continent. If you’re the theorycrafty type, you can use Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Planner to make your own build, then share it on their Community Builds Section.Getting StartedGet started in the world of Expedition 33 with character guides, beginner resources, and Pictos guides from Maxroll. If you're looking for a step-by-step companion guide to keep up as you play, check out IGN's Expedition 33 Walkthrough. Beginner’s GuidePlayMaxroll’s comprehensive Beginner’s Guide for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces the game’s core mechanics like exploring the world, doing battle against Nevrons, each of the playable characters and their unique mechanics, plus introduces the game’s progression systems like weapons, attributes, Pictos and Luminas. Also check out IGN's 10 Things Expedition 33 Doesn't Tell You for a shorter guide of some easily-missed things you should know. Combat GuidePlayLearn more about defeating dangerous Nevrons with IGN's Combat Guide. This is a beginner's guide with some tips and tricks, including advice for how to use Lune and Maelle. Weapons, Attributes and UpgradesWeapons are a core part of building your team in Expedition 33. Each weapon (and character skill) deals different types of elemental damage, some of which are more effective than others against different Nevrons. Each character has a variety of different weapons that have increased attribute scaling as you level them, plus unlock special bonuses at levels 4, 10, and 20. Read more about Weapons, Attributes and Upgrades. Pictos and LuminasPictos are equippable items that give stats and a variety of unique effects. Each character can equip 3 Pictos, but you can use the Lumina system to gain even more special effects. If you’re struggling on an encounter, consider changing up your Pictos to gain more defenses, add damage or buff your team with things like Shell or Powerful. Learn more about Pictos and the Lumina system, a core progression feature in Expedition 33, and keep track of what you have and where to find them with IGN's Pictos checklist. Early Game Pictos GuidesThe Pictos system provides a lot of room to customize your party and build each character the way that you want, but there are a few Pictos which stand out as especially powerful during the early game. Keep an eye out for Dead Energy II and Critical Burn, complete side-content for the “lone wolf” style Last Stand Pictos and use Recovery to turn one character into a super-tank!CharactersLearn about each playable character in Expedition 33, their unique mechanics, and skills with Maxroll’s Character Skill Guides.More GuidesMaxroll also has a few more guides suitable for the midgame and endgame. These go into detail on how to unlock areas of the map, defeat certain enemies more easily, or which Pictos are the best.How to Unlock all of Esquie’s Traversal AbilitiesEsquie can break through obstacles, swim, fly, and even dive under the ocean. Learn how to unlock all of Esquie’s Abilities as you progress through the game. Though not related to Esquie, did you know you can break those black rocks with blue cracks in them? Enemy Strengths and WeaknessesLearn about the Strengths and Weaknesses for the enemies you encounter across the Continent. Abuse enemy weaknesses to deal 50% more damage, and avoid using elements they absorb, as those heal the enemy instead of damaging them!Zone ProgressionIf you’re feeling lost after completing the game’s story, Maxroll has you covered with a Zone Progression Guide, which gives some recommendations on when to complete different optional zones. IGN also has a list of Expedition 33 side quests with their rewards, so you can determine which ones are worth completing. Best PictosLearn the Best Pictos to equip in both the early game and the endgame. Maxroll’s guide details Pictos that provide generic power along with those that have more niche uses, empowering new build archetypes.CodexMaxroll’s Expedition 33 Codex has information on all of the different Weapons, Pictos, Luminas, and Skills available in the game. You can even adjust the level at the top to see how Weapons/Pictos scale.Planner and Community BuildsPlan out your build using Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Builder, then share it using the Community Builds section ! Let’s go over a few of the planner’s key features:Here are the features to keep in mind when using Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Planner.Select your characters and set up the active party. If you want to create different teams (with unique setups for each character) you can also do so here. At the top select an optional tag like “Story” or “Post-Story.” You use this section to navigate between each of the characters on your team to change their setups.Pick your weapon, then adjust the level. As you do the power and scaling change but attributes are not currently factored in.- Select the 6 skills you’re using on the character. NOTE: Gradient Skills are excluded here but you can learn more about them in the Codex! Pick your Pictos, you can use each Pictos once across your entire team. Select the correct level to display the stats added by each.Add Luminas here, the point count is displayed at the top.Allocate attributes, maybe use something your weapon scales off of?Your stats are displayed here, based on Pictos, Attributes, and base weapon damage.Add some notes, tell people about your skill rotation or where you found some of the cool stuff you’re using.Set your build to public to share it with the community.Tomorrow ComesThat’s it for Maxroll’s new guides for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Why not head over to the build planner and start theorycrafting? Written by IGN Staff with contributions from Tenkiei and Snail.

Marvel Comics may publish a great many stories set across numerous versions of the Marvel Universe, but they've rarely ever released comics that are specifically set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That appears to be changing, with Marvel revealing a prequel comic for the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps.Simply titled The Fantastic Four: First Steps #1, the prequel is set four years prior to the events of the film. Written by Matt Fraction (Hawkeye) and illustrated by Mark Buckingham (Fables), this standalone issue will recount the FF's debut adventure, seemingly inspired by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's original Fantastic Four #1. We know that the film is mostly skipping over the FF's origin story, so it appears that the comic will fill in for those who want to know how the team came to be. Art by Phil Noto. (Image Credit: Marvel)Here's Marvel's official description for The Fantastic Four: First Steps #1:It’s the moment that changed the world–-presented in the most brilliant medium there is! FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS #1 is certain to be a must-have item, both for those who have looked up to this super team since they made themselves known those who might be unaware of the history behind Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing’s incredible rise to global stardom!Four years ago, the world was transformed as an amazing cosmic-powered quartet revealed themselves and their astonishing abilities to the public! Since that time, they have become world-famous as the Fantastic Four! Now, to celebrate that anniversary, Marvel Comics recounts their very first exploit that saved our city from near destruction!"What an honor to be asked to help celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Fantastic Four!” Fraction said in a statement. “It was a thrill to bring their first legendary adventure to the world of comic books for the first time! It's a story we all know by heart, but I think Magic Mark Buckingham and I have found a way to tell it as you've never heard or seen before -- and who knows, this could be the start of something big!"While Fraction's comments are a tongue-in-cheek way of acknowledging that this issue is being presented as an in-universe comic book authorized by Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards and his Future Foundation, we also have to wonder if he's teasing the idea of more MCU comics. Again, apart from a handful of tie-ins to early MCU films like Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers, Marvel hasn't published many stories specifically set in the MCU. Could we be getting an Avengers: Doomsday or Spider-Man: Brand New Day prequel next?PlayThe Fantastic Four: First Steps #1 will be released on July 2, 2025, just a few weeks before the movie hits theaters. Let us know in the comments what MCU comics you'd like to read.For more on The Fantastic Four: First Steps, see why it's a big deal that Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Woman is pregnant and learn why Silver Surfer is a woman in this movie.Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket byfollowing @jschedeen on BlueSky.

Video game adaptations seem to be the trend of the hour. Just this month we’ve had A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. Now we're getting the movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game Until Dawn. I remember Until Dawn releasing at the height of the YouTube “Let’s Play” era and was a game that was as much fun to watch other people play as it was to play yourself. The game featured high-quality cinematics, in-game choices with real consequences and, most importantly, some pretty darn good jumpscares. It’s not worth talking too much more about the original game because the movie seems to take inspiration mostly from the name and not much else. IGN’s Until Dawn review says it "shares a title and some key details with the game that inspired it, though it mostly tries to do its own thing – to mixed results.” Still, curiosity and a general love of horror is enough for me to still be interested. If you’re planning to watch Until Dawn in theaters or want a sense of how long you’ll have to wait until it’s available to stream, check out the details below. PlayHow to Watch Until Dawn Until Dawn just released in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can check for showtimes near you at the main theater links below: Until Dawn Streaming Release Date Until Dawn will eventually stream on Netflix, which has a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony movies, like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, landed on Netflix exactly four months after their initial release dates. Assuming this same trend holds, Until Dawn will be available to stream on Netflix around August 25. What About VOD? Until Dawn will be available through digital marketplaces like Prime Video before it comes to streaming. VOD release dates vary, often based on box office performance, but generally shorter theatrical release windows mean Until Dawn could be available to rent by the end of May. What Is Until Dawn About? While the Until Dawn movie is technically inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, it features different characters and a standalone storyline. Here's the movie's official synopsis: "One year after her sister disappeared, Clover and her friends head to the remote valley where she vanished to search for answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they soon encounter a masked killer who murders them one by one. However, when they mysteriously wake up at the beginning of the same night, they're forced to relive the terror over and over again."From IGN’s Review of the Original Until Dawn Game: "At its best, Until Dawn is a gleefully cheesy homage to horror movies, set in a world built by a developer that clearly adores the genre. Although its thrills are tempered by a lack of story cohesion, its robust choice-and-consequence system and keen eye on horror’s most ridiculous tropes makes Until Dawn ultimately worth playing."Until Dawn Cast and CharactersThe Until Dawn movie was written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation). The movie stars the following cast: Ella Rubin as CloverMichael Cimino as MaxOdessa A'zion as NinaJi-young Yoo as MeganBelmont Cameli as AbelMaia Mitchell as MelaniePeter Stormare as HillUntil Dawn Rating and Runtime Until Dawn is Rated R for bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The movie runs for a total of one hour and 43 minutes.

Even if you enjoyed NieR: Automata and its predecessor, NieR: Replicant, you could be forgiven for not knowing that game actually got a sequel, and a pretty good one too. Unfortunately, that sequel, mobile game NieR: Re[in]carnation, hasn't been available for almost a year after being taken offline in April of 2024.But fortunately, a Square Enix website is dropping some pretty wild in-universe hints that this might be about to change.PlayAs pointed out to us on BlueSky by journalist Willa Rowe, an official NieR website that's currently publishing a NieR special movel to commemorate the series 15th anniversary is teasing something NieR: Re[in]carnation-related via cryptic in-text hints and webpage source code. As a part of today's update to the novel, the just-published chapter 4 ends with some strange text that reads as follows:[WARNING] : Recovery protocol initialized...[ERROR] : Redirecting to backup node: < https://www.jp.square-enix.com/nierreincarnation/ >[INFO] : Analysis comments added to the source code.[FATAL] : Process forcibly halted.What does THAT mean? Who knows? But wait, there's more. If you hit "View Source" on that page, there are even more weird teases in the code comments, as hinted at above. They read, in order:SECURITY NOTICE: Unauthorized transmission detected. Signal disruption logged. Countermeasure protocol active. Redirecting to backup node: https://www.jp.square-enix.com/nierreincarnation/TODO: Optimize rendering efficiency. Contradictions in "Her" emotions may interfere with signal clarity. Ensure transission remains undistorted.FIXME: Visibility settings enabled for crashed observer system. He is watching...Adjust access permissions before deployment. His name is............HACK: Log discrepancy detected. Records indicate previous modification attempts due to excessive interference from The Cage. Cross-check against original transmission before proceeding.Okay, there's a lot here, some of which is inscrutable and some of which makes sense. "The Cage", for instance, is the main location where most of NieR: Re[in]carnation takes place. And "Her" is a key character (yes, that's Her name) in Re[in]carnation as well. Between that and the hyperlink, it's pretty obvious what all this is referencing, but what exactly will become of it remains anyone's guess.The two final chapters of the novel are scheduled to publish on May 2, a week from today, and it's possible it may also pull back the curtain on whatever's happening here. Fans are speculating that it may be leading up to some sort of port or re-release of NieR: Re[in]carnation, which has been completely unplayable anywhere since it went offline last year. They're also pointing out that the chapters of the special novel, which are currently only available in Japanese (but which fans are translating), have some pretty significant tie-ins to all three other NieR games.Screens - NieR ReincarnationIf you're unfamiliar with Re[in]carnation, I highly recommend keeping an eye on this, especially if the end result is another opportunity to play it. Re[in]carnation is a good game in its own right that many slept on due to its being a mobile gacha game, but critically, it's also the direct sequel to NieR: Automata, and effectively is NieR 3, for those who have been waiting for it. Who knows? Maybe a new Re[in]carnation release could include some new content that ties the ongoing stream of loose NieR-related threads together at last.Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

There was no movie released in 2024 as divisive as Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. The bold, unique, and, to some, bizarre epic was the talk of the town immediately upon its premiere at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and became a major subject of both praise and ridicule as the year progressed. But now, the filmmaker will present the story in another form, as Megalopolis is set to be released as a graphic novel.The reinterpretation of the film will be titled Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel, and Abrams ComicArts will be publishing the book sometime in October, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It will be written by Chris Ryall, who is perhaps best known for his adaptations of major genre writers’ works including Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, and Clive Barker. Illustrations will be done by Jacob Phillips, whose work includes Newburn and That Texas Blood.Play“I was pleased to put the idea of a graphic novel in the competent hands of Chris Ryall with the idea that, although it was inspired by my film Megalopolis, it didn’t necessarily have to be limited by it. I hoped the graphic novel would take its own flight, with its own artists and writer so that it would be a sibling of the film, rather than just an echo,” Coppola told the outlet in a statement.“That’s what I feel Chris, Jacob Phillips and the team at Abrams ComicArts have accomplished. It confirms my feeling that art can never be constrained, but rather always a parallel expression, and part of the bounty we can make available to our patrons, audiences and readers.”Megalopolis follows a forward-thinking architect (Adam Driver) who believes it is his destiny to build a modern utopian city, but in the process makes an enemy of his city’s mayor (Giancarlo Esposito), who wants nothing more than to squash his plans to revitalize New Rome — as this is, of course, a Roman fable of sorts — into Megalopolis. The film is not currently available to stream but is available to rent or buy where you get your movies. Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.

Ryan Reynolds has cast doubt on the chances of Deadpool joining either the Avengers or the X-Men, saying being a part of either team would mean the character was "at the end."Given the huge success of Deadpool & Wolverine, and Deadpool’s obsession with joining the Avengers in the film, some had speculated that Marvel Studios would be keen for the 'Merc with a Mouth' to join forces with the likes of Captain America and Professor X and star in next year’s Avengers: Doomsday.Last month's Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal was heavy on veteran X-Men actors. Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden are all now set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, confirming the X-Men are in the film in a big way. Grammer famously played Beast in the Fox X-Men franchise before making his MCU debut via The Marvels' post-credits scene. Stewart played Charles Xavier/Professor X in the X-Men films before appearing briefly in the MCU via Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as a member of the Illuminati. McKellen, who played Magneto, has not yet appeared in the MCU. Neither has Cumming, who played Nightcrawler, Romijn, who played Mystique, nor Marsden, who played Cyclops. It begs the question: is Avengers: Doomsday secretly an Avengers vs. X-Men movie?PlayBut Reynolds’ name was not on the long list of stars confirmed to appear in the superhero extravaganza (Channing Tatum, who played Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine, did make the cut). And now new comments from Reynolds himself suggest a formal Deadpool promotion to the Avengers or X-Men is not on the cards."If Deadpool becomes an Avenger or an X-Man, we're at the end,” Reynolds told Time. “That's wish fulfillment, and you can't give him that.”However, Reynolds appeared to suggest a surprise appearance as Deadpool in a supporting role might be more appropriate, pointing to how well Wesley Snipes' cameo as Blade went down with fans in Deadpool & Wolverine.So, if joining the Avengers or the X-Men isn’t right for Deadpool, what’s next for the character? Reynolds revealed he’s hard at work writing something new that involves an “ensemble,” but he kept his cards close to his chest."I'm writing a little something right now, that's, I don't know, it's an ensemble," Reynolds added. "But, I like that [Deadpool] is isolated."This could mean another Deadpool movie that leans heavily on cameos, as Deadpool & Wolverine did. Perhaps Snipes' Blade could be involved. It seems like Channing Tatum would be keen to play Gambit again. Other characters who appeare in the movie include Jennifer Garner's Elektra and Dafne Keene's Laura Kinney/X-23.Deadpool & Wolverine: Easter Eggs, Cameos and ReferencesSo, what do we know about Avengers: Doomsday? Apart from the cast list, nothing is set in stone. Earlier this month, Anthony Mackie said he believed Avengers: Doomsday – in which he will reprise his role as Sam Wilson/Captain America – is “going to give the audience that old Marvel feeling that they always had.”Mackie is the latest Doomsday cast member to go on the record about the upcoming Marvel epic following Ant-Man’s Paul Rudd and Human Torch’s Joseph Quinn. Also this month, an apparent Avengers: Doomsday set photo leak sent the Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom into overdrive, with some claiming it signals bad news for the X-Men.Fans were already speculating that Oscar Isaac might appear in Avengers as Moon Knight because he pulled out of this month’s Star Wars Celebration event “due to changes in his production schedule.”Marvel Studios producer Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Avengers livestream did not include the entire cast of Doomsday — “We revealed many, not all,” he said over a video call at CinemaCon.Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Breath of Fire IV is back from the dead on PC, 25 years after its original launch.Capcom’s much-loved role-playing game first launched on the PlayStation in Japan and North America in 2000, then in Europe a year later. The PC port came out in Europe and Japan in 2003.It revolves around a man called Ryu (not that other Capcom Ryu) who can turn into a dragon. He teams up with other warriors to prevent an emperor from destroying the world.As part of its ongoing Preservation Program, GOG has fully updated Breath of Fire IV for modern PCs and released it DRM-free on its platform.Breath of Fire IV ScreenshotsThe enhanced version is fully optimized for modern systems, with Windows 10 and 11 compatibility. There’s both English and Japanese localizations, along with improved graphics powered by an upgraded DirectX renderer, new display options like Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Anti-Aliasing, and refined gamma correction for better visuals. The audio engine has also been upgraded, restoring missing environmental sounds and adding new configuration options.Breath of Fire IV isn’t the only classic game revived on GOG today. The list below includes Ultima Underworld 1+2, as well as Ultima 9. This means the entire Ultima series is now preserved and available within GOG’s Preservation Program.Here’s the full list:● Ultima Underworld 1+2● Ultima 9: Ascension● Worlds of Ultima : The Savage Empire● Ultima Worlds of Adventure 2: Martian Dreams● Worms: Armageddon● Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood● Realms of the Haunting● Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon● StonekeepWesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Thank your own personal deity--possibly the Nine Divines--it's Friday! Whether you’re chasing a hot new release or looking to revisit an old favourite for cheap, I've got you covered. From nostalgic remasters to all-out action blockbusters, there’s a bit of something to keep you well amused until I can serve up the next batch of bargains on Monday. Until then, stay safe and save often.This Day in Gaming 🎂In retro news, I'm summoning a Fire Elemental to light this 23-candle cake for Heroes of Might and Magic IV. In case you missed it, Heroes of Might and Magic was a turn-based strategy series where we led armies and heroes around a fantastic world, capturing towns and fighting creatures and evil overlords. Hell, in Heroes you could even be a Temu version Sauron. In addition to elevating hero development and hands-on battlefield tactics, I remember loving the more flexible class system and experimental magic use. Basically, HoMM4 redefined the turn-based strategy game experience through its intricate depth, bold design choices, and enduringly memorable campaigns. Do not waste time wondering if this might be worth a replay; it's magic.And it was at this point that my heroes dispensed both might and magic.Aussie bdays for notable games- Breath of Fire II (SNES) 1996. eBay- Heroes of Might and Magic IV (PC) 2002. Sequels- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle (PS3) 2014. eBay- NES Remix 2 (3DS,WiiU) 2014. eBayContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchPreorders openNintendo Switch 2 ConsoleRequires a free to make / cancel First Membership that provides free shipping.Nintendo fans can grab Dragon Ball FighterZ for half-price, a title that not only looks like the anime come to life but was built by the legendary Arc System Works, who actually studied the series’ original manga panels to nail its signature visual flair. 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It's the Rockstar epic whose horses each have 324 unique animations… yes, even for pooping.PS4Expiring Recent DealsPS+ Monthly FreebiesYours to keep from Apr 1 with this subscriptionRoboCop: Rogue City | PS5The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PS4/5Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth HM | PS4Or purchase a PS Store Card.What you'll pay to 'Station.PS5 + Astro Bot:$̶7̶9̶9̶ $679👑 | PS5 Slim Disc:$̶7̶9̶9̶ $798 | PS5 Slim Digital:6̶7̶9̶ $678 | PS5 Pro $1,199 | PS VR2: $649.95 | PS VR2 + Horizon: $1,099 | PS Portal: $329See itBack to topPurchase Cheap for PCLastly, on PC, Sunset Overdrive is dirt cheap at $5. It's a cult hit where Insomniac originally wanted a talking gun voiced by a Morgan Freeman soundalike (?!). And Monster Hunter: World proves it’s still a beast, with Capcom confirming its ecosystems were designed using real-world biology consultants. 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Very few actors feel more front and center these days than Pedro Pascal, who, over the last decade, has parlayed his breakout role on Game of Thrones into some seriously iconic pop-culture projects. From getting his head popped by The Mountain to getting his face covered in Mandalorian armor, Pascal has been a top go-to guy for drama, comedy, and high adventure. And with HBO's The Last of Us being such a roaring success, and The Last of Us Season 2 now here too, his specific stock is at an all-time high in 2025.The Chilean Pascal has been acting since the mid-90s but has only more recently come into marquee parts and headlining billing. Still, the actor has a lot of good work under his belt and we've got his best movies and TV shows here for you to take in. If you're looking to check out some of Pascal's greatest roles, both big and small, here's our pick of the best Pedro Pascal movies and shows.The Last of Us (2 Seasons)Image credit: HBO/Sony PicturesCreated By: Craig Mazin, Neil DruckmannStars: Bella Ramsey, Nico Parker, Nick Offerman | Episode Count: 9 | Release Date: January 15, 2023 | Review: IGN's The Last of Us Season 1 review and Season 2 review | Where to watch: MaxArguably the biggest thing Pedro Pascal's done -- though leading a Star Wars series might narrowly beat this out -- is HBO's spectacular adaptation of The Last of Us video game from Naughty Dog. We're in the middle of The Last of Us Season 2 as of this writing. Not only has the show managed to reinvigorate the rotting zombie genre (though the monsters on the the series aren't "zombies," per se) but it also added more spice and spark to the "apocalypse dad" sub-genre. In Season 1, Pascal plays Joel, opposite Bella Ramsey's Ellie, for a treacherous trek across America in hopes that delivering the fungus-immune Ellie to a lab might result in a cure. In Season 2, well... The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)Image credit: LionsgateDirector: Tom GormicanWriter: Tom Gormican, Kevin EttenStars: Nicolas Cage, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz | Release Date: April 22, 2022 | Review: IGN's The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent review | Where to watch: Rentable on multiple platformsPedro let his funny, fanboy flag fly in 2022's The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent where he plays a billionaire (and possible arms dealer) Nicolas Cage stan, opposite Nicolas Cage playing a heightened version of himself. Pascal got to dig around in a very goofy, meta sandbox with Cage, playing a mysterious wealthy man who pays Cage to attend his birthday party on a Spanish island. It's also one of the best Nicolas Cage movies you'll ever see.The Mandalorian (3 Seasons)Image credit: Lucasfilm/DisneyCreated By: Jon Favreau | Stars: Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito | Episode Count: 24 | Release Date: November 12, 2019Review: IGN's The Mandalorian Season 3 review | Where to watch: Disney+Though Pascal's popular Star Wars bounty hunter role, come the third season, is mostly relegated to voice work, making it so he's rarely on set, there was a point when he was in The Mandalorian's armor full time (despite his face rarely being shown). The Mandalorian was huge for Pascal, plucking him up and out of the character actor sidelines and giving him a title role while also keeping legions of fans invested during a point when the Star Wars movies were being reined in. Din Djarin and Baby Yoda/Grogu's adventures have kept the spirit of Star Wars alive while also beautifully bridging the canon events of live-action and animation. While The Mandalorian Season 4 is uncertain, Jon Favreau has confirmed he's directing a new Star Wars movie called The Mandalorian & Grogu, which is a continuation of the series. The Equalizer 2 (2018)Image credit: Sony PicturesDirector: Antoine FuquaWriter: Richard Wenk | Stars: Denzel Washington, Ashton Sanders, Bill Pullman | Release Date: July 20, 2018 | Review: IGN's The Equalizer 2 review | Where to watch: Rentable on multiple platformsMost of Pascal's work, for the first half of his career, had been in TV and theater, but thanks to his stint in Game of Thrones: Season 4 more movies fell his way. In The Equalizer 2, Pascal acted opposite Denzel Washington, playing Robert McCall's former partner, a CIA operative turned freelance assassin. This sinister role was one of Pascal's biggest gigs to date, pitting him against Washington's grudge-holding, justice-seeking vigilante. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)Image credit: Warner Bros. PicturesDirector: Patty Jenkins | Writer: Patty Jenkins, Geoff Johns, Dave CallahamStars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig | Release Date: December 25, 2020 | Review: IGN's Wonder Woman 1984 review | Where to watch: TNT, TBS, Max, and moreThough both the release and the film itself were not ideal for a DCU movie, many praised Pedro Pascal's lively, villainous turn in Wonder Woman 1984. As Maxwell Lord, a charismatic but failing businessman who finds himself in possession of The Dreamstone, Pascal found himself, for the second time in a handful of years, meme-worthy. This also marked Pascal's second time crossing paths with Diana Prince as he was also in the unaired Wonder Woman pilot from 2011, starring Adrianne Palicki, playing Wonder Woman's liaison to the cops.Triple Frontier (2019)Image credit: NetflixDirector: J.C. Chandor | Writer: Mark Boal, J. C. Chandor | Stars: Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam | Release Date: March 6, 2019 | Review: IGN's Triple Frontier review | Where to watch: NetflixPascal joined Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, and Garrett Hedlund in South American mercenary heist flick, Triple Frontier. From J. C. Chandor, whose Kraven the Hunter opens later this year, Triple Frontier had been bounced around Hollywood for years, attracting stars like Tom Hanks, Johnny Depp, Will Smith, and Mark Wahlberg. Eventually made by Netflix, the movie was a big part of getting Pascal up and running the action genre.Narcos (3 Seasons)Image credit: NetflixCreated By: Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro | Stars: Boyd Holbrook, Wagner Moura, Damián Alcázar | Episode Count: 30 | Release Date: August 28, 2015Review: IGN's Narcos Season 1 review | Where to watch: NetflixSpeaking of Netflix, another series that helped shine up Pedro Pascal was Narcos, which Pascal starred in for three seasons, taking the full lead role in Season 3 once co-star Boyd Holbrook left. The acclaimed drug war drama thrilled fans with the historic takedowns of both Pablo Escobar and the Cali Cartel. The series eventually spun off into Narcos: Mexico (which also ran for three seasons) but it still stands as a solid, buzz-about midlife series for Netflix before the streamer started coming under fire for canceling shows too quickly.If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)Image credit: Annapurna PicturesDirector: Barry JenkinsWriter: Barry Jenkins | Stars: KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King | Release Date: December 14, 2018Review: IGN's If Beale Street Could Talk review | Where to watch: HuluAdmittedly, If Beale Street Could Talk is not a "Pedro Pascal Movie," but it is an excellent movie, featuring Pascal in a brief uncredited role near the end of the story. Pascal is only on screen for about three minutes, but it's enough of a window to showcase his skills as a scene-stealer - even opposite Regina King, who would win an Oscar for her role in the film.Prospect (2018)Image credit: DustDirector: Zeek Earl, Chris Caldwell | Writer: Zeek Earl, Chris Caldwell | Stars: Sophie Thatcher, Jay Duplass, Luke Pitzrick | Release Date: November 2, 2018 | Where to watch: Paramount+Before there was Joel and Ellie (well, on a TV show anyhow) there was Ezra and Cee in the little-seen 2018 sci-fi indie film, Prospect. As Ezra, Pascal dipped his toe in reluctant dystopian dad territory as a thief who's paired up with a teenage girl (Yellowjackets/Companion's Sophie Thatcher) on a forest moon after her father's greed for mining gems gets him killed. It's a small, effective future tale that -- look, any movie that takes home the Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award from SXSW, and has the Beasties seal of approval, has got to be good.Game of Thrones (Season 4)Image credit: HBO EntertainmentCreated By: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss | Stars: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke | Episode Count: Season 4: 10; Total:Release Date: Season 4: April 6, 2014; Series: April 17, 2011 | Review: IGN's Game of Thrones Season 4 review | Where to watch: MaxFor most, Pedro Pascal jumped to the front of the line when he starred on Game of Thrones, during one of the show's very best seasons, as Oberyn Martell, a Dornish noble carrying a not-so-secret hate for the Lannisters. Oberyn was dangerous, debonair, and determined to serve up cold retribution for the death of his sister and her children. Oberyn's demise was a standout moment on a show chock-full of "holy sh*t!" scenes that made for one of the best Game of Thrones episodes.The Wild Robot (2024)Image credit: DreamWorks AnimationDirector: Chris Sanders | Writer: Chris Sanders | Stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor | Release Date: September 27, 2024 | Where to watch: PeacockIn this voice role, Pascal plays against type as the guy everyone hates. Really though this is an incredibly touching animated film and one of Dreamworks’ best ever. The actor voices a selfish and hungry fox to balance out Lupita Nyong'o's robot of the title, Roz, becoming her first animal friend and helping her raise an orphaned bird. Yes, he comes around to no longer be a jerk the whole island hates, and also to learn about community in this extremely emotional animated film.And that's it for our picks of the best Pedro Pascal TV shows and movies. Did your favorite make our list? If not, let us know in the comments.Upcoming Pedro Pascal Movies and ShowsPedro Pascal is booked and busy. He has a wide variety of films and shows in the works and coming out soon, and we've broken them all down by release date below.Materialists (June 13, 2025)The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025)Eddington (TBD, 2025)Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026)The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22, 2026)Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027)Pedro Pascal Movie and Show ListLooking for all of Pedro Pascal's movies and shows that he's starred in by order of release date? We've got you covered with our list below:Downtown (TV Show, 1999)Undressed (TV Show, 1999)Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Show, 1999)Touched by an Angel (TV Show, 2000)NYPD Blue (TV Show, 2001)Earth vs. the Spider (TV Movie, 2001)Sisters (Movie, 2005)Without a Trace (TV Show, 2006)Law & Order (TV Show, 2008)I Am That Girl (Movie, 2008)Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Show, 2006-2009)Nurse Jackie (TV Show, 2010)The Good Wife (TV Show, 2009-2011)Lights Out (TV Show, 2011)The Adjustment Bureau (Movie, 2011)Brothers & Sisters (TV Show, 2011)Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (TV Movie, 2011)Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Show, 2011)Sweet Little Lies (Movie, 2011)Charlie's Angels (TV Show, 2011)Wonder Woman (TV Movie, 2011)Body of Proof (TV Show, 2012)CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Show, 2012)Nikita (TV Show, 2013)Red Widow (TV Show, 2013)Homeland (TV Show, 2013)The Sixth Gun (TV Movie, 2013)Game of Thrones (TV Show, 2014)Graceland (TV Show, 2013-2014)The Mentalist (TV Show, 2014)Bloodsucking Bastards (Movie, 2015)Sweets (Movie, 2015)Exposed (TV Movie, 2015)The Great Wall (Movie, 2016)Narcos (TV Show, 2015-2017)Kingsman: The Golden Circle (Movie, 2017)Prospect (Movie, 2018)The Equalizer 2 (Movie, 2018)If Beale Street Could Talk (Movie, 2018)Triple Frontier (Movie, 2019)Community: Webisodes (TV Show, 2020)Home Movie: The Princess Bride (Mini Series, 2020)Wonder Woman 1984 (Movie, 2020)We Can Be Heroes (Movie, 2020)Calls (TV Show, 2021)The Book of Boba Fett (TV Show, 2022)The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (Movie, 2022)The Bubble (Movie, 2022)The Mandalorian (TV Show, 2019-2023)HouseBroken (TV Show, 2023)The Last of Us (TV Show, 2023)Freaky Tales (Movie, 2024)Drive-Away Dolls (Movie, 2024)The Uninvited (Movie, 2024)The Wild Robot (Movie, 2024)Gladiator 2 (Movie, 2024)Eddington (Movie, 2025)The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Movie, 2025)Materialists (Movie, 2025)Avengers: Doomsday (Movie, 2026)The Mandalorian & Grogu (Movie, 2026)Avengers: Secret Wars (Movie, 2027)Looking to dive into more actor's careers? Check out these movie lists:Matt Fowler is a freelance entertainment writer/critic, covering TV news, reviews, interviews and features on IGN for 13+ years.Note: This list was updated on April 24, 2025, with more of our favorite Pedro Pascal movies. It was originally published in June, 2023.

If you've wanted to give VR gaming a try but the cost of entry has kept you at bay, then you might be interested in the first actual discount on Meta Quest 3S for 2025. Right now, you can save $30 off the wireless VR headset, whether you get the 128GB model or the 256GB one.To sweeten the pot even more, the package also includes a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. In IGN's 8/10 review, Dan Stapleton wrote that "Batman: Arkham Shadow makes most of the Arkham series' defining gameplay work respectably well in VR, and its mystery story pays off."Free to Play VR Sandbox Game: DigiGods on Meta QuestDigiGods is a free-to-play, physics-based, VR game that allows players to create, play, and share in a sandbox environment. Safety is a top priority with the use of AI content filtering and human moderators to ensure a safe and positive environment.See it at MetaMeta Quest 3S VR Headset with Batman: Arkham ShadowMeta Quest 3S 128GB VR HeadsetThe Quest 3S is an improvement over the original Quest 2 in every way and, amazingly, without a price increase. It also adopts many of the same features of the more expensive Quest 3, like the new and improved Touch controllers, the upgraded SnapDragon APU, and support for full color AR passthrough. In IGN's 9/10 Quest 3S review, Gabriel Moss wrote that "raw processing power, full-color passthrough, and snappy Touch Plus controllers make the Quest 3S a fantastic standalone VR headset that also brings entry-level mixed-reality gaming to the masses for – arguably – the very first time.What really sets this deal above all other VR deals is that the Meta Quest 3S can be played completely untethered. That means you can play games like Beat Saber or Pistol Whip without having to own a powerful gaming PC or a PlayStation 5 console. Try to find another standalone VR headset at this price and you'll come up empty.How Is the Quest 3S Different from the Quest 3?Even at retail price, the Quest 3S comes in at $200, or 40% cheaper than the $500 Quest 3. Obviously, some compromises were made to get the 3S to its competitive price point. The spec comparisons are listed below:Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 SimilaritiesSnapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processorTouch Plus controllers120Hz refresh rateMixed reality passthrough (same cameras, different layout)Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 DifferencesLower per-eye resolution (1832x1920 vs 2064×2208)Fresnel lens vs. pancake lensLower FOV (96°/90° vs 104°/96°)Smaller storage capacity (128GB vs 512GB)Longer battery life (2.5hrs vs 2.2hrs)In essence, the Quest 3S is nearly the same headset but with downgraded optics. On the plus side, since both headsets use the same processor, running at a lower resolution reduces the load on the APU, which could theoretically improve performance in games and also account for the increased battery life. For the price, the Quest 3S is unquestionably a better value than the Quest 3, and a better choice for most gamers, especially if the Quest 3 was completely out of your budget in the first place. Compared to the previous generation Quest 2, the decision is even easier.PlayWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.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.

If you're hunting for one of the new Nvidia Blackwell graphics cards and don't want to pay a huge markup, who better to trust than the cardmakers themselves? MSI is one of Nvidia's biggest AIB manufacturers around and it happens to sell its own products on the Walmart online marketplace under its subsidiary brand name "Raideals." Currently, several graphics cards are available ranging from the budget 5060 Ti to the high end 5080, some of them at the lowest prices online.Keep in mind that just because a graphics card is sold at "list price" doesn't mean it matches Nvidia's suggested launch price. For example, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has a launch price of $429, but MSI's least expensive RTX 5060 Ti is currently $609 "at list price." Part of the cost goes into the build quality and features (like a beefier cooling system and overclocking out of the box) and part of the cost goes into the manufacturer's markup. At this point, these markups are unavoidable unless you spend all your luck to find an Nvidia Founder's Edition card.MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Cards8GB RAMMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Venus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card$429.99 at Walmart8GB RAMMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Gaming Trio OC Graphics Card$469.99 at Walmart16GB RAMMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card$499.99 at WalmartMSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Shadow 2X OC Graphics Card$609.99 at WalmartNvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Review by Jacqueline Thomas"Easily able to handle most AAA games at 1080p with all the eye candy turned up, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a great mid-range graphics card. Just do yourself a favor and stay away from the 8GB version."MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics CardsMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Ventus 3X OC Plus Graphics Card$1,409.99 at WalmartMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Inspire 3X OC Graphics Card$1,479.99 at WalmartMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Gaming Trio OC Graphics Card$1,579.99 at WalmartMSI Vanguard GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Vanguard SOC Graphics Card$1,629.99 at WalmartMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Suprim OC Graphics Card$1,669.99 at WalmartNvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 is complicated. It does what it says on the tin: play games at 1440p at a high frame rate. But the problem is that it doesn’t necessarily do that better than the RTX 4070 Super, or any other graphics card in this price range. It does add Multi Frame Generation, which is nice to have for anyone with a high-refresh monitor, but that alone isn’t worth the upgrade."MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Graphics CardsMSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB Ventus 3X OC Graphics Card$899.99 at WalmartMSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB Inspire 3X OC Graphics Card$949.99 at WalmartNvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review by Jacqueline Thomas"For the money, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is simply the best 4K graphics card for most people. It’s not only significantly faster than its predecessor, but DLSS 4 and multi frame generation will keep it relevant for years."MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Graphics CardsMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Ventus 3X OC Plus Graphics Card$1,409.99 at WalmartMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Inspire 3X OC Graphics Card$1,479.99 at WalmartMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Gaming Trio OC Graphics Card$1,579.99 at WalmartMSI Vanguard GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Vanguard SOC Graphics Card$1,629.99 at WalmartMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Suprim OC Graphics Card$1,669.99 at WalmartNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Review by Jacqueline Thomas"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is an extremely competent 4K graphics card for its price. It’s just not quite the performance uplift that hardcore enthusiasts who upgrade every generation are going to want to see."If you're thinking of a prebuilt PC, consider AlienwareIf you're not keen to build out your own PC and would rather go the prebuilt route, Alienware is offering very reasonable pricing on select RTX 50 series gaming PCs. They're priced competitively compared to other prebuilt vendors, they're readily availabe, and they included a 1 year warranty with the option to extend it. With graphics cards so marked up nowadays, you really won't save any money going down the DIY route like years past.New ReleaseAlienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)$2,399.99 at AlienwareAlienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 4090 Gaming PC$2,999.99 at AlienwareAlienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 Gaming PC$1,899.99 at AlienwareWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.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.

Netflix has announced the Love, Death + Robots Season 4 cast list alongside episode details and a new trailer.The fourth volume of the animated anthology series features 10 episodes brought to life by Tim Miller and David Fincher. It premiers May 15 on Netflix. Highlights include David Fincher returning as a director with his episode Can’t Stop, which features the Red Hot Chili Peppers recreated as string-puppets.The Season 4 voice cast includes Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega, Rhys Darby, and MrBeast. MrBeast’s episode is called The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur. In it, the world-famous YouTuber orchestrates dinosaur fights on a space station orbiting Jupiter.400 BOYS, meanwhile, is set in a post-apocalyptic city where warring gangs follow a bushido-like code of honor. It's based on a short story by Marc Laidlaw, former lead writer for Valve on the Half-Life series.Love, Death + Robots Vol 4 ImagesLove, Death + Robots Season 4 episode list and castCAN’T STOP: A unique take on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ legendary 2003 performance at Slane Castle, Ireland, with band members Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante recreated as string-puppets. Directed by David Fincher, who originally made his name with music videos in the 1980s and early ’90s, before segueing into unforgettable feature films.Director: David FincherMusic, Lyrics, & Performance: Red Hot Chili PeppersAnimation Studio: Blur Studio.Voice Cast: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, Chad SmithCLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE MINI KIND: Tiny terror is unleashed in this mini alien apocalypse as directors Robert Bisi and Andy Lyon pay loving tribute to classic sci-fi stories of alien invasion and human stupidity using tilt-shift techniques that make the end of the world look almost cute.Director: Robert Bisi & Andy LyonWriter: Robert Bisi & Andy LyonAnimation Studio: BUCKSPIDER ROSE: A return to the fantastic cyberpunk universe of “Swarm” (Vol. 3), created by visionary sci-fi author Bruce Sterling and directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson. On a remote asteroid mining operation, a grieving Mechanist gets a new companion and has a chance to avenge herself against the Shaper assassin who killed her husband.Director: Jennifer Yuh NelsonWriter: Joe Abercrombie, based on the short story by Bruce SterlingAnimation Studio: Blur StudioVoice Cast: Emily O’Brien, Feodor Chin, Piotr Michael & Sumalee Montano400 BOYS: In a post-apocalyptic city where warring gangs follow a bushido-like code of honor, a new gang, the 400 Boys, forces them to unite. A blend of beauty and brutality from Canadian director Robert Valley, whose LDR episode “Ice” won the Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Animation.Director: Robert ValleyWriter: Tim Miller, based on the short story by Marc LaidlawAnimation Studio: Passion Animation, a Division of Passion PicturesVoice Cast: John Boyega, Ed Skrein, Sienna King, Dwane Walcott, Rahul Kohli, Pamela Nomvete & Amar Chadha-PatelTHE OTHER LARGE THING: From the mind of prolific writer John Scalzi comes the story of a cat who plans world domination. Sanchez, as his puny human “pets” know him, is helped by a new robotic butler (voiced by Last Week Tonight host John Oliver) who can hack into the World Wide Web and is eager to help his new master.Director: Patrick OsborneWriter: John ScalziAnimation Studio: AGBOVoice Cast: Chris Parnell, John Oliver, Fred Tatasciore & Rachel KimseyGOLGOTHA: In a rare live-action entry in Love, Death + Robots, a conscientious vicar – played by Rhys Darby, (What We Do In The Shadows) – plays host to an emissary of an alien race who believes their messiah has been reborn on earth… as a dolphin. So, uh… yeah, Dolphin-Jesus. Directed by Tim Miller.Director: Tim MillerWriter: Joe Abercrombie, based on the short story by Dave HutchinsonAnimation Studio: Luma Pictures (VFX)Voice Cast: Rhys Darby, Moe Daniels, Graham McTavish, Phil Morris, Michelle Lukes & Matthew WatersonTHE SCREAMING OF THE TYRANNOSAUR: On a space station orbiting Jupiter, decadent aristocrats gather to witness a brutal contest of genetically modified gladiators — fierce combatants riding deadly, engineered dinosaurs. A tale of visceral violence and unlikely emotion, directed by Tim Miller, based on a short story by Stant Litore.Director: Tim MillerWriter: Tim Miller, based on the short story by Stant LitoreAnimation Studio: Blur StudioVoice Cast: MrBeast & Bai LingHOW ZEKE GOT RELIGION: B-17 Flying Fortress Liberty Belle has the oddest mission of World War Two: a journey into occupied France to bomb a church before the Nazis can raise an ancient evil. John McNichol’s short story of blood, fallen archangels, occult magic, and ultraviolence is directed by Diego Porral (lead animator on previous LDR classic “Kill Team Kill”).Director: Diego PorralWriter: J.T. Petty, based on the short story by John McNicholAnimation Studio: TitmouseVoice Cast: Keston John, Braden Lynch, Roger Craig Smith, Gary Furlong, Bruce Thomas, Andrew Morgado & Scott WhyteSMART APPLIANCES, STUPID OWNERS: From an angry toothbrush to an overworked smart showerhead and an intelligent toilet, various household appliances divulge tales of bemusement, scorn, and wonder about their human owners. Directed by Patrick Osborne, of Vol. 3 favorite “Three Robots: Exit Strategies.”Director: Patrick OsborneWriter: John ScalziAnimation Studio: Aaron Sims CreativeVoice Cast: Melissa Villaseñor, Ronny Chieng, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart, Josh Brener, Nat Faxon, Niecy Nash-Betts & Brett GoldsteinFOR HE CAN CREEP: London, 1757. A poet confined to an insane asylum believes Satan wants him to write a verse that will end the world. And the only thing standing between him and the Prince of Darkness (voiced by Dan Stevens) is his cat, Jeoffry. Emily Dean directs this wildly inventive period adaptation of Siobhan Carroll’s short story.Director: Emily DeanWriter: Tamsyn Muir, based on the short story by Siobhan CarrollAnimation Studio: Polygon Pictures Inc.Voice Cast: Dan Stevens, JB Blanc, Jim Broadbent, Nika Futterman, Jane Leeves & Dave B. MitchellWesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’s shadow-drop release on April 22 took the internet by storm, but indie developers who planned to launch their game on that same day were left reeling.Jonas Antonsson, co-founder of indie publisher Raw Fury, took to social media to explain how “massive” shadow-drops from huge games like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered can cause everything else coming out at the same time to get “buried.”“I loved (when younger) and still absolutely love Oblivion and I’m personally excited to see it get a breath of new life and being introduced to a whole new generation of players,” Antonsson began.“But from the perspective of indies and indie publishers, this is the problem with these sort of massive shadow drops. Everything more or least gets buried. We don’t have the cash nor muscle to throw around, so everything is carefully planned. Including when to release, based on other releases etc - to try to maximize the chances of getting attention.”PlayAntonsson then pointed to Red Soul Games’ Post Trauma, which Raw Fury published on April 22. It’s a puzzle horror game inspired by PS2 era classics where you “navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.”“Love the game that dropped but feel the pain for our team and especially the developer we’ve worked with for years - who has poured his heart and soul into his game,” Antonsson said.Raw Fury had tweeted sarcastically on April 22: “Thank god Post Trauma was the only notable release of today and nothing else happened!”PlayFrom Bethesda and parent company Microsoft’s point of video, the Oblivion Remastered shadow-drop has been a big success. The game enjoyed an impressive start on Steam, and it’s dominated online discussion as players celebrate the return of funny character faces, old bugs, and memes.Even other games Microsoft itself has pushed hard in marketing terms are running up against Oblivion Remastered. This week, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 publisher Kepler Interactive acknowledged the 'Barbenheimer' energy of releasing the same week as Oblivion Remastered. Both games launched straight into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.As for Raw Fury, when it set the Post Trauma release date it couldn’t have known Oblivion Remastered was waiting to steal the show. It may gone down as just one of those things.We've got a comprehensive guide to everything you'll find in Oblivion Remastered, including an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, every PC Cheat Code, and much more.Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Nintendo has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 version will support cloud saves after all.We already knew that the Nintendo Switch 2 was set to get special enhanced versions of several Switch 1 games, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but as IGN reported last week, a disclaimer had fans worrying that some games, or at least this one, wouldn't support Nintendo's cloud save functionality as they'd hope.That's because, initially, Nintendo's pages for Tears of the Kingdom's Switch 2 edition carried the following disclaimer: "Please note: this software does not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership’s Save Data Cloud backup feature."PlayNow, however, Nintendo has updated its website to provide more information. While Donkey Kong Bananza's page has since scrubbed all mention of cloud saves completely, Nintendo has revised the disclaimer on the Tears of the Kingdom page so it now states: "Save data created in the second save data slot in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch."The disclaimer should reassure concerned Switch 2 owners.This suggests players will be able to transfer their old Switch 1 Tears of the Kingdom saves to their new Switch 2 devices, but it won't be possible to transfer Switch 2 saves back to the OG system (thanks, Eurogamer).The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition page also now includes the same message, suggesting an identical approach to save transfers.Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live overnight, with the price still fixed at $449.99 — and they went about as well as you'd expect. Check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide for more.Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and consultant. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

EA has added a paid season pass to FC 25 in a first for its long-running soccer series.The EA Sports FC 25 Premium Pass is live now in-game and can be obtained with the earnable in-game virtual currency (500,000 UT Coins) or the virtual currency paid for with real-world money (1,000 FC Points, which cost $9.99).The paid track includes exclusive content and, crucially, tradeable packs. This means players of Ultimate Team (FC’s most popular and controversial mode) can sell the rewards obtained in the Premium Pass to other players for in-game currency that can then be used to buy the next Premium Pass (assuming they earn enough coins from the sale of those items in the auction house, of course).Rewards include a number of powerful cards, such as Immortal Icon Franck Ribéry, and powerful Evolution consumables that are used to improve cards you already own.FC's first ever paid season pass. Image credit: EA Sports.Some players are already hitting out at EA for the decision, pointing out this $9.99 Premium Pass comes on top of what is already a premium game and, when it comes to Ultimate Team, an already heavily-monetized game mode. Critics are also suggesting that the Premium Pass offers a direct way to buy powerful cards which can then be used in competitive multiplayer.Others, however, are pointing out that you still need to level up to unlock most of the rewards, and you can pay for the premium track with coins earned through gameplay alone, so technically everything here is earnable by just playing.And effectively, Ultimate Team store packs already offer a direct purchase route, given there are many that now include guaranteed cards of a certain power level. However, this paid season pass is the closest EA has come to just letting fans buy Ultimate Team players directly.PlayThe addition of FC’s first ever paid season pass may be an attempt by EA to further monetize its money-spinner now the game is available at a heavily discounted price and ahead of FC 25’s expected arrival in console subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PlayStation Plus.It’s also worth noting that back in January EA lowered its financial forecast for its fiscal year, pointing to the “underperformance” of EA Sports FC 2025 (which accounted for the "majority" of the shortfall) and BioWare’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard.In a blog post, EA said the Premium Pass is “purely additive” and promised not to shift rewards from the standard tier of the Season Pass to the Premium Pass.“While our Season 7 Premium Pass rewards are locked in, we’ll be monitoring your feedback to make sure we deliver the best experience possible in whatever mode you play in FC moving forward,” EA said.The launch of the Premium Pass at the beginning of EA’s new financial year is telling (EA reports the results of its FY 2025 in May), and it looks like a clear set-up for the inevitable EA Sports FC 26. The question for EA is, will the Premium Pass do the business it needs without causing ruptions in its community?Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition is set to release for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This edition throws 26 fighters into the mix across 20 stages. You can preorder it now (see it at Target). For more details, keep on reading.Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition for Switch 2Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition$59.99 at TargetGet it at Target - $59.99Get it at Walmart - $59.88Get it at GameStop - $59.99Unlike many first-party Switch 2 games, this one is releasing at the relatively wallet-friendly $59.99 price. Some other Switch 2 games, including original Switch games that have been enhanced for Switch 2, are releasing for $69.99 or eve $79.99 in the case of Mario Kart World and Tears of the Kingdom.Note: This is a Game-Key CardSome Nintendo Switch 2 games come in the form of game-key cards, including this one. Game-key cards are physical cards that look basically like Switch 2 cartridges, but they don’t actually contain the game on them. Instead, you’ll need to insert the card into your Switch 2 and then download the game from the eShop. Note, it’s a 50GB download, so you might want to pick up a microSD Express card to add some extra storage.What Is Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition?PlayThis edition of Street Fighter 6 comes with all the base fighters, plus the additions from the first two years. That means you get 26 fighters and 20 stages. As for the game itself, we loved it. From our 9/10 Street Fighter 6 review: “Street Fighter games are always benchmark moments for the 2D fighting game genre, but Street Fighter 6 feels extra special. The Drive System is an incredible addition to the fighting mechanics that gives you a veritable Swiss Army knife of options and meter-management decisions right from the start of every single round, the starting roster is the best Street Fighter has ever seen, its online netcode through three betas has been impeccable so far, and the number of smaller details that it nails right out of the gate is unprecedented. It’s so good that even the poor story and extremely slow progression of the single-player World Tour amounts to only a jab’s worth of damage on its metaphorical health bar. Whether you’re completely new to fighting games or are a seasoned vet, Street Fighter 6 is a must play.”Other Preorder GuidesChris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Bluesky @chrislreed.com.

As I begin writing this piece, I'm sitting at my desk at 11:30pm CT (well past my bedtime on a work night) trying, along with seemingly the entire rest of the world and the populations of several other planets, to try and pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2.Pre-orders went live at 9pm PT/12am ET at three different retailers: Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. Or at least, they were supposed to, but the actual rollout so far has been a hot mess. Myself and a big chunk of the IGN staff have all been trying to order our Switch 2s and meeting wildly varying levels of success, and folks on social media are reporting a whole host of problems as well resulting in frustration, dejection, and rarely, triumph.Over at Walmart, Nintendo Switch 2 would-be buyers were dumped almost immediately into a digital queue to buy their systems, and while it did move forward for some and ultimately end with a Switch in the cart, others are still waiting on a "stay in line" screen with no indication of how long the wait is, or whether or not it will be successful. When they finally do get through to purchase, some folks are reporting baffling error messages, or whatever is going on here:Target didn't have a queue like Walmart, so at first, it seemed like Switch fans saw more success over there. But reports rapidly began mounting that buyers were running into error screens throughout the purchase process, and while some people thought they purchased a Switch 2 successfully and even reached a confirmation screen, they later reported seeing a cancellation email roll through their inboxes moments later, forcing them to start the whole process over. Others are reporting that the Switch 2 is actively being removed from their shopping cart midway through the process, forcing them to start over.And then there's Best Buy, whose pre-orders didn't even go live on time. The website read "Coming Soon" for half an hour before finally beginning to pop folks into a digital queue slowly but surely, with purchase confirmations only just now starting to come through for some, while others deal with some of the aforementioned errors and restarts. And at all three stores, some have said that they're dealing with fraud alerts from their banks or other weird financial blips that are gumming up the works and forcing them to start all over, ultimately denying them a chance at a system entirely.In the amount of time it took me to write this piece, Target and Walmart appear to have officially sold out, and while more and more folks are managing to get through at Best Buy, others (like myself) have been stuck in some interminable queue for over an hour. Others have gotten emails saying their purchases have been canceled or delayed, with no new delivery date or ability to reorder.It's likely in the coming minutes and hours we'll start to see more and more successes, and there's always an opportunity to pre-order at GameStop tomorrow (well, today) at 11:00am ET both in-store and online, or at other retailers in the future. And lucky individuals with Nintendo accounts may also get an email from Nintendo in May, inviting them to pre-order directly from the hardware maker - but there's no guarantee of getting that email, and Nintendo has suggested that demand in Japan at least has been way, way higher than the company's projected supply.If you're not a huge Nintendo fan or willing to wait to purchase a system, it's easy to scoff at the chaos. But it's especially frustrating for Nintendo fans coming off of a reveal and rollout that's already been confusing and exasperating at almost every turn. Exciting as the initial reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 was, the price of both the system and all the requisite accessories and games left many reeling before Nintendo paused pre-orders due to tariff implementation in the U.S., only to fire them up again without changing the price of the system itself, just the accessories. On top of that, Nintendo's plans for physical and digital software pricing, formats, and content have been wildly confusing, and Nintendo hasn't exactly been transparent or helpful in clearing up questions about how much everything is going to cost, and what exactly it is everyone's purchasing. So it's no wonder so many folks are upset at not even knowing if they're going to be able to get their hands on a system anywhere near launch, especially with the looming threat of future price hikes or supply concerns.But if you want to play Mario Kart World at launch, this is the reality of the world we live in right now. Here's how to get that pre-order, for those still trying.Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

It's no secret that Delicious in Dungeon has quickly become one of the most popular manga out there. The series has taken off ever since the anime was released, with a second season currently in the works. Manga as a whole can be an expensive hobby, as standard volumes can cost upwards of $12. Box sets are usually the best way to save money, and you can now save over $80 off the Delicious in Dungeon 14-volume box set. Take home the complete series today and add 14 manga volumes to your shelf at a steep discount during Amazon's massive book sale happening now.The Best Delicious in Dungeon Manga Deal on AmazonDelicious in Dungeon: The Complete Box Set (Volume 1-14)If you've never read a manga before, Delicious in Dungeon is a great place to start. This series follows Laios, Marcille, Chilchuck, and Senshi on a quest to revive their friend. To survive along the way, the crew must make meals out of monsters in the dungeon, which brings many instances of comedy that are sure to make you laugh.This Delicious in Dungeon box set includes a unique box that opens up to reveal a mimic, in addition to an exclusive fold-out poster highlighting the different monsters the party eats along the way. Plus, you get every volume of the series! What's not to love?In our Episode 1-6 review of the Delicious in Dungeon anime series, we wrote, "Delicious in Dungeon’s charming character work, playful comedy, luxuriously presented dishes, and the loving depiction of their creation would be pleasing by itself. But its world-building and earnest reflections on the value of the rituals of cooking – even as it pokes fun at its main character’s absurd mindset – have made it unmissable appointment viewing."See more deals in Amazon's 2025 book saleUp to 60% OffMarvel Comics on SaleSee it at AmazonLowest Price EverUnfinished Tales Of Númenor And Middle-EarthLowest Price EverAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition$224.99 at AmazonLowest Price in 2025The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed SetLowest Ever PriceThe Inheritance Games Paperback CollectionLowest Price in 2025The Silmarillion: Illustrated by J.R.R. TolkienNoah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

Another Thursday, another unexpected avalanche of discounts worth digging yourself out from under. Whether you're chasing co-op chaos, heartstring-pulling indies, or high-octane epics with triple-A swagger, this week’s cross-platform sales bin is brimming with picks that are equal parts wallet-friendly and critically adored. There’s never been a better time to equip your wallet.This Day in Gaming 🎂In retro news, I'm using a rocket start to light a 17-candle cake for Mario Kart Wii. I played the pedals off this pioneering entry, which added motorbikes, a trick-based drifting system, and the worldwide MP of Nintendo Wi-Fi online. Admittedly, my heart belongs to Mario Kart 64 above all, but I still couldn't put my Wii Steering Wheel down for months (another series first addition). Beloved for its colourful track designs, iconic character roster, and upbeat soundtrack, Mario Kart Wii delivered the perfect blend of whimsy and competition. The revamped Battle Mode arenas rekindled classic head-to-head fun, making every match a chaotic joy. Its accessible pick-up-and-play mechanics ensured newcomers could dive in instantly, yet there was depth in drifting and item-strategy.Aussie bdays for notable games- FlOw (PSP) 2008. eBay- Mario Kart Wii (Wii) 2008. eBay- Time Crisis 4 (PS3) 2008. eBay- The World Ends With You (DS) 2008. eBay- Trials Fusion (PC) 2014. GetContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchPreorders openNintendo Switch 2 ConsoleRequires a free to make / cancel First Membership that provides free shipping.Nintendo Switch players can scoop up Spiritfarer for a frankly ludicrous A$6. This moving indie has you ferrying souls to the afterlife, and fun fact: the devs from Thunder Lotus consulted grief counsellors to help shape its tone (so keep the Kleenex handy). Meanwhile, It Takes Two (A$34) remains a co-op masterclass that might just save your relationship with a significant other. Or destroy it. Chigurh-level coin toss!Expiring Recent DealsOr gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $499 | Switch Original: $̶4̶9̶9̶ $448 | Switch OLED Black: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $448 | Switch OLED White: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $445 ♥ | Switch Lite: $̶3̶2̶9̶ $294 | Switch Lite Hyrule: $̶3̶3̶9̶ $335See itBack to topExciting Bargains for XboxOver on Xbox Series X, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition is down to A$49, a hefty drop for a visually stunning open-worlder built in The Division's Snowdrop engine. And for a bite-sized bargain, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (A$15) serves pulpy Nazi-punching with a B-movie edge. MachineGames originally pitched it as DLC, but had too much fun and turned it into a standalone. You'll find out why.Xbox OneInside (-90%) - A$2Crysis Remastered Trilogy (-75%) - A$18Marvel's GotG (-85%) - A$14Expiring Recent DealsOr just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box? Series X: $̶7̶9̶9̶ $749 👑| Series S Black: $̶5̶4̶9̶ $545 | Series S White:$̶4̶9̶9̶ $498 | Series S Starter: N/ASee itBack to topPure Scores for PlayStationPlayStation 5 owners should note Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is just A$41. The game went viral for protagonist Jack's single-minded love of punching “Chaos”, an inside joke now fully embraced by Square Enix. Also worth grabbing: Judgment (A$28), a Yakuza spin-off so stylish that it reignited actor Takuya Kimura’s TV career in Japan.PS4Expiring Recent DealsPS+ Monthly FreebiesYours to keep from Apr 1 with this subscriptionRoboCop: Rogue City | PS5The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PS4/5Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth HM | PS4Or purchase a PS Store Card.What you'll pay to 'Station.PS5 + Astro Bot:$̶7̶9̶9̶ $679👑 | PS5 Slim Disc:$̶7̶9̶9̶ $798 | PS5 Slim Digital:6̶7̶9̶ $678 | PS5 Pro $1,199 | PS VR2: $649.95 | PS VR2 + Horizon: $1,099 | PS Portal: $329See itBack to topPurchase Cheap for PCPC folks can’t miss Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak for A$19 and a titanic 79% off. The expansion added Silkbind skills, elevating mobility to anime levels. Or you should try Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (A$56), an artsy newcomer with brushstroke visuals and turn-based flair. It wasn't on my radar, initially, but it's flashing like a big ol' blimp now.Expiring Recent DealsOr just get a Steam Wallet CardPC Hardware PricesSlay your pile of shame.Official launch in NovSteam Deck 256GB LCD: $649 | Steam Deck 512GB OLED: $899 | Steam Deck 1TB OLED: $1,049See it at SteamLaptop DealsApple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch (-12%) – A$2,197Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (-36%) - A$879Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen7 (-27%) - A$1,018Desktop DealsHP OMEN 35L Gaming (-10%) – A$2,799Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra (-25%) - A$2,249Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q (-35%) – A$629Monitor DealsLG 24MR400-B, 24" (-30%) - A$97Z-Edge 27" 240Hz (-15%) - A$279Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo Curved (-22%) – A$2,499Component DealsStorage DealsBack to topLegit LEGO DealsExpiring Recent DealsBack to topHot Headphones DealsAudiophilia for lessSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro (-49%) – A$179Sony WH-CH520 Wireless (-27%) - A$73SoundPEATS Space (-25%) - A$56.99Technics Premium (-36%) - A$349Back to topTerrific TV DealsDo right by your console, upgrade your tellyKogan 65" QLED 4K (-50%) – A$699Kogan 55" QLED 4K (-45%) – A$549LG 55" UT80 4K (-28%) – A$866Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. 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Dell announced the return of the venerable Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop back in CES 2025, and starting today it is finally available to order. It comes in two size variants: the 16" model starts at $3,199.99 and the 18" model starts at $3,399.99. As expected from Alienware's new flagship laptop, the Area-51 is equipped with current generation components, including the latest and greatest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. Orders are expected to ship out starting April 30, so get your reservation in now to prevent any additional delays.Update: The Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop prices have dropped back down to original launch levels. They had previous gone up by around $300 to $450 in response to the tariffs.The Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Is Now AvailableNew ReleaseAlienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop$3,199.99 at AlienwareNew ReleaseAlienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop$3,399.99 at AlienwareCurrently both 16" and 18" Area-51 gaming laptops are available in one specific CPU and GPU configuration: the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU paired with the Nvida GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz with a whopping 24 cores and 40MB total L2 cache. According to Passmark, this is the fastest laptop processor on the market, with a healthy 7% lead over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. It's paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU. We haven't tested this GPU ourselves yet, but according to VideoCardz.com, preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks show it to be about 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080. The performance uplift paired with DLSS 4.0 compatiblity should allow it to run just about any game at blisteringly high framerates on the QHD+ display.Rounding out the rest of the specs for the base configurations are your choice of a 16" or 18" QHD+ display with 240Hz-300Hz refresh rate and G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. Both 16" and 18" models include an option to upgrade your RAM and storage to 64GB and 2TB, respectively.The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better CoolingNew for 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop features a magnesium alloy chassis with upgraded cooling to tackle the latest and greatest heat generating components. This includes more fans and bigger cutouts enabling greater airflow, more generous use of copper, and a new thermal interface material to better transfer heat away from the core components. Dell claims that the laptop can handle a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without raising acoustics.Design-wise, the Area 51 accentuates its smooth contours, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the squared off design you'd see in most other laptops. The hinges are also mostly internally positioned so that they're near invisible. As befits an Alienware laptop, there are ample customization options for RGB LED lighting. Connectivity-wise, you get three USB Type-A 3.2 15Gbps ports (one with PowerShare), two Thunderbolt / USB Type-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a card reader. The 16" model weighs in at 7.5 pounds and the 18" model weighs 9.6 pounds.We've reviewed an RTX 5090 mobile laptop.Our benchmarks are in, and it looks like the RTX 5090 is indeed the new king of mobile GPUs, although not by the leaps and bounds we were hoping for. On average, the RTX 5090 is about 5%-10% more powerful than the RTX 4090 that it replaces. However, add in DLSS 4 and the gap widens.RTX 5090 Mobile Review by Jacqueline Thomas"If you already have a decent gaming laptop, you really shouldn’t look at the RTX 5090 twice. It doesn’t deliver much of an improvement over its last-generation counterpart, which remains excellent. However, if you’ve been waiting to upgrade to a high-end gaming laptop for a while, features like multi-frame generation and battery boost will make premium laptops powered by Nvidia’s latest even better."More Alienware Gaming Laptop DealsCheck out more of the best Alienware deals today.Alienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop$1,699.99 at AlienwareAlienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop$1,999.99 at AlienwareAlienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4070 Gaming LaptopAlienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4090 Gaming LaptopAlienware m18 R2 18" Intel Core i7-14700HX RTX 4070 Gaming LaptopDell G16 16" QHD+ Intel Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060 Gaming LaptopDell G16 16" Intel Core i9-13900HX RTX 4070 Gaming LaptopWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.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.