Doom The Dark Ages – not a cheap game (Bethesda) The Friday letters page blames Sony for the decline of Bungie, as one reader thinks they’ve guessed the secret of Super Mario on Switch 2. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk Top three I was considering buying Doom: The Dark Ages but was shocked to find that the game is £70 on PC. I know it’s that on console too but normally PC games are at least £10 cheaper, although I’m not sure why. So we’ve got a game that is single-player only, can be beaten in around 13 hours, and is not only the most expensive a console game can be but the same on PC too. How many different ways can Bethesda find to put me off buying the game?I wonder if this is an attempt by Microsoft to push people towards paying for Game Pass, but I can assure them that is not going to work on me. I’ll just buy the game on Black Friday, when I’m sure it’ll be at least half price – just like Doom 2016 was by that same point. Video games might not have seen much of a price rise over the decades, I understand that, but what these companies seem to forget is that back in the SNES days most of us were only getting two or three games a year, because they were so expensive. If Microsoft and whoever wants to go back to those days then fine, but I can tell you Doom is not going to be one of my three for 2025.Sonny GC: PC games are usually cheaper because there’s no licensing fee to pay to publish them, as there is on consoles. Expect nothing So basically Sony are wasting another year? Possibly no summer showcase at all and if it is it’ll just be a bog standard State of Play? That is just tragic at this point. We’ve had three years of them acting like this and I have no idea why or what would convince them to stop and go back to how they used to be. I guess the assumption has to be that they’re never going to now.We’ve got Ghost Of Yōtei this year and the Returnal sequel next year and I think that means nothing else is imminent. If they had something coming out between those two, I think we would’ve heard about it by now. We might get more games published but not made by them, like Death Stranding 2, but I’m not even sure if that’s hoping for too much at the moment.Scooby Tears of the Mushroom Kingdom How did Nintendo shake up the long running Zelda franchise? They went open world with Breath Of The Wild. How are Nintendo shaking up the long running Mario Kart franchise? They’re going open world with Mario Kart World (it’s in the name!) for the Switch 2 release.So, what do I predict they’ll do with the next mainline Mario game to shake up the franchise? No, I’m not going to predict anything because it’s a fool’s errand to predict Nintendo!ttfp saylow (gamertag) Now playing: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom (rescued from the backlog) and Crime Scene CleanerEmail your comments to: gamecentral@metro.co.uk Hands-on management I have been hearing about Bungie having bad management for years, long before Sony bought them, so I’m not sure why this has never been solved. Obviously, they’re the ones in charge, so there’s not much the workers can do, but Sony certainly could, and should’ve, knocked some heads together.In that sense it’s hard not to at least partially blame Sony for the mess that Bungie has got into. They bought them but don’t seem to have had a plan for what they were going to do with them. It makes me wonder whether these companies are just bought like trophies, with no real idea of how they could be used effectively. I remember when Sony bought Bungie the rumours were that they did it just as much to stop Microsoft from getting hold of them, who would’ve presumably used them to revitalise Halo. But then what has Microsoft done to change or improve Activision? As far as I can see nothing has changed and they certainly haven’t started making more games or bringing back any of their old franchises. The average person probably has no idea they even changed hands.Whisper No answer I have been trying for hours to find a direct link to GAME online UK customer services contact details, to raise an issue with a faulty controller purchased in April of this year.Although on the GAME website there is information regarding contacting customer services every link you follow sends you to drop down menus that do not meet the criteria I’m looking for. I have accidentally but more successfully had immediate contact with GAME SA via WhatsApp or email but as for GAME UK, no response at all. Is this a purposeful ploy on behalf of GAME online UK to make their customers so frustrated they give up?!Lorraine First impressions I just wanted to say thank you to GC for their preview of the Nintendo Switch 2. I just finished reading the feedback, from the press event in Paris. It was a very informative piece and I’m modestly relieved to see positive impressions. I am pleasantly unsurprised to see the Welcome Tour was the lowest point of the event. Of course, you had to expect that GC. It did put someone to sleep, after all.I’m glad to also see that Cyberpunk 2077 is a winner as well. It was a dumpster fire on PlayStation 4, so it’s extremely important that it was ported sufficiently enough to ensure the same issues never bore fruit. Mario Kart World is shaping up to be a wonderfully delicious experience and I’m deeply glad for it, since I’ve brought the bundle. It was important that my investment is paying off. I also am curious to see how the titles that we’ve yet to see test footage run on the system, namely Star Wars Outlaws and Borderlands 4. I’ve also heard that the upcoming James Bond title will be ported; very interesting to hear. I wasn’t expecting that at all and it’s definitely something to keep an eye on. But we know nothing of the title yet, so that’s essentially a long time away. That’s all my thoughts. So, I’d like to thank GC again and I am indeed much more positive. With two weeks left until launch day, hopefully the positive momentum continues.Shahzaib Sadiq Giving it a chance I’m glad that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has done well, despite all the negativity before it was released. Ubisoft brought some of it on themselves, but it reviewed well and I took a chance and was very impressed by it. It has some of the best graphics I’ve ever seen and while the gameplay is a little predictable for the series it’s still a lot of fun.It makes me want to try out Star Wars Outlaws too, as that good a bad rap before it was released as well, mostly just because it was a Ubisoft game, as far as I can tell. So I’m going to try and pick it up next time I see it on sale. I’m not a fan of any company but I don’t think it’s right to dismiss any game just because of who made it.Arnie All in good time I definitely agree that Rockstar’s best game is possibly Red Dead Redemption and taking nothing away from Grand Theft Auto due to the more interesting new ideas involved in the game. One of these was getting a bounty on a person and being able to hogtie a target and take them back alive if possible, which was just like a Western film.Literally. you had every location going, with the great plains, the forests, the variety of frontier towns with the characters doing an amazing job creating the best drama out there. And of course, the mountain ranges and across the border to the desert region and Mexican villas, amongst their own unique landscapes. The city is awesome in GTA and the night life and sunrise appearing on the horizon, with your favourite radio station blasting a belter of a tune, is how gamers fell in love with GTA. But Red Dead just made it work over a 100-odd years prior. A future Red Dead Redemption 3 would be an incredibly exciting experience to dream about, with all the amazing possibilities that Rockstar’s clever devs can give us. But hey, GTA 6 soon and I’ll go with that for now.Alucard Inbox also-rans I’m still kind of shocked that Monster Hunter Wilds is the best-selling game of the year. I know of literally no one in the real world that is even aware of the franchise. Good for Capcom though, I guess.FocusReally excited about the fan campaign for Star Wars Battlefront 3. I’m not sure it’ll work, given the costs involved, but I’d love to see it, given all the new shows they could base maps on. I want to play as K-2S0!Gordo More Trending Email your comments to: gamecentral@metro.co.uk The small printNew Inbox updates appear every weekday morning, with special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. Readers’ letters are used on merit and may be edited for length and content. You can also submit your own 500 to 600-word Reader’s Feature at any time via email or our Submit Stuff page, which if used will be shown in the next available weekend slot. 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Some people possess an innate talent for finding gifts on a budget. No matter the occasion (anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day) or recipient (wife, boyfriend, teens, in-laws), they somehow nail it every time — winning the unofficial "best gift-giver" award among those who are lucky to know them. If you're not the most intuitive gift giver, fear not. We've put together a list of the best gift ideas for under $50. These unique, budget-friendly gifts won't break the bank, and you might even see some solid discounts on them if you're lucky. Opens in a new window Credit: Uncommon Goods Acupressure Tension Release Mat For relieving tension Great for the person who loves trying out the latest alternative therapies, but is perhaps a bit squeamish around needles. Lay on it, roll it up and use it as a pillow, or even stand on it to help relieve tension built up in the body throughout the day. Buying Options $48 from Uncommon Goods Opens in a new window Credit: Crock-Pot Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box For having a hot lunch For that person who has everything. We love this electric lunch box with an internal capacity of 20 ounces, an ideal side for a personal meal portion. Available in four different colors, the stainless steel interior can be removed and washed in the dishwasher. Buying Options See Details Opens in a new window Credit: Nisaku Hori Hori Garden Knife For those who love to garden A beloved tool for anyone who spends all their spare time in the garden. Part knife and part trowel, the stainless steel blade includes measurements so you always have a sense for depth when planting. Plus the serrated side helps tackle tough soil and weeds. Buying Options $29 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Roku A Roku Express 4K+ For Netflix binge-watchers Mashable contributor Callum Bains called the Roku Express 4K+ a "fast, no-nonsense streaming device with a price to match." (It's our favorite budget media player on the market.) Plug it into a TV's HDMI port for all-in-one entertainment and hands-free voice control. Buying Options $39.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Kasa Kasa Smart Plugs For a quick home upgrade Set a schedule for the living room lights, use the app to turn on the white noise machine in the nursery, or pair with an Alexa device to make them voice-activated. Smart plugs provide greater control over the devices within a home and are a quick and simply way to upgrade a space. Buying Options $29.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: YETI YETI Rambler Stackable Mug For coffee fiends If they frequently take their coffee into the great outdoors, whether that's on their porch or on a camping trip, grab them a Yeti Rambler mug. It's dishwasher-safe and comes in tons of colors, from basic black to fire-engine red. Buying Options $30 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Dash Heart-shaped waffle maker For cute little breakfasts What's cuter than a tiny heart-shaped waffle maker? A tiny heart-shaped waffle maker with a tiny heart-shaped waffle inside. Breakfast is about to get so adorable — especially when they realize they can make heart-shaped hash browns, too. Buying Options $19.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: JBL Wireless JBL earbuds For daily commuters Who says you have to pay $300 for a decent pair of true wireless earbuds? JBL has proven time and again that it can deliver high-quality audio — and for a lot less than its competitors. These buds are available at Amazon for just a hair under $50, but you can usually grab them for a lot less. Buying Options $49.95 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Hemlock Park A crackling wood-wick candle For candle-heads These unique candles ditch the standard cotton wicks for wood wicks, and that results in a crackling effect that will remind you of sitting around a campfire. If you're tired of the same old candles, they bring some excitement to the product category. This complex and woodsy scent uses pleasing notes of palo santo wood, myrrh, bergamot, amber, frankincense, and rosewood. Buying Options $24.95 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Lodge Cast Iron A Lodge cast iron skillet For home chefs Cast iron skillets are the versatile workhorses of any kitchen — they retain heat tremendously well and can be used for almost any dish, from steak to skillet cookies. (They're also durable enough to be used over a campfire, if your recipient's into that.) Lodge's pans come pre-seasoned for immediate use and can last for decades with proper care. Buying Options $26.71 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Stasher Stasher bags For eco warriors Stasher's popular reusable bags are made from heavy-duty, food-grade silicone that can be frozen, boiled, microwaved, baked, and tossed in the dishwasher. They come in myriad sizes, colors, and shapes, including snack pouches, bowls, and new "beauty bags" for makeup. Buying Options $18.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Wild One / Mashable composite A Wild One Treat Pouch For dog parents "Walkies," but make it fashion. Wild One's Treat Pouch has a hidden compartment for a roll of poop bags and adjustable carrying straps that let you wear it like a crossbody bag or a fannypack. It's available in at least five colors (depending on the season) and overall super stylish — you'd never know it was made from recycled water bottles. Buying Options $44 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: National Geographic A National Geographic Earth Science Kit For young scientists If you know a kid who goes crazy for science experiments, this STEM gift kit will delight them to no end (and make you their favorite grown-up). It comes with over 15 activities — including crystal growing, building a volcano, and unearthing geological treasures — that are both easy to follow and easy to clean up after. Buying Options $29.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: LEGO A LEGO Orchid building kit For LEGO masters This bestselling kit from LEGO's Botanical Collection for adults builds into a realistic orchid with six large flowers, two newly opened buds, and a fluted pot (complete with some "bark mix" the actual plant would grow in). It contains 608 pieces, so it'll take the better part of an afternoon to assemble. No watering or pruning required! Buying Options $49.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: OXO An OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker For coffee connoisseurs Starbucks gift cards are a nice gesture, but categorically lame. The Mashable's Choice Award-winning OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker is a better way to gift someone their next caffeine fix: "[It] pays for itself in one or two brews, and the cold brew concentrate it produces is consistently strong, velvety smooth, and richly flavorful," wrote contributor Sam Stone. Buying Options $34.95 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple An Apple AirTag For forgetters This quarter-sized Bluetooth tracker works seamlessly with the Find My app, which comes pre-installed on iPhones and iPads — super convenient for anyone who's already plugged into the Apple ecosystem. If an item the AirTag is attached to ever gets lost or misplaced, its owner can pull up its last-known location on their device or ask Siri to find it. Buying Options $29 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: AnotherStudio Houseplant ornaments For plant parents Made by the London-based design company AnotherStudio, these miniature metal ornaments are cute accessories for houseplant pots and terrariums. If you don't think your recipient would be into the mushrooms (available in brass and stainless steel), they also come in impressively detailed animal, flower, and fruit shapes. Buying Options $17.88 from Etsy Opens in a new window Credit: Hearth and Hand Cookbook stand by Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia For the home chef Cooking from a recipe you found online is great — until you have to keep touching your phone every few minutes to see it. Gift the home chef in your life this aesthetically pleasing stand to give them a much-needed kitchen assist. Built to easily hold a cookbook at reading level, it'll just as easily accommodate a tablet, phone, or 2-in-1 laptop. Buying Options $19.99 from Target Opens in a new window Credit: Piecework Puzzles A Piecework puzzle For puzzlers Mashable's most dedicated puzzle fiends swear by Piecework, which makes unique puzzles out of stunning (and intricately detailed) photos. This 500-piece puzzle won't drive anyone too crazy, but if your puzzle fan loves a challenge, check out the brand's 1,000-piece sets. Buying Options $34 from Piecework Opens in a new window Credit: PetSafe A PetSafe Bolt Automatic Laser Light Cat Toy For cat parents For senior culture reporter Christianna Silva and their feisty cat, Colby Jack, the Mashable's Choice Award-winning PetSafe Bolt "was a godsend...It works reliably, solves a problem, turns off automatically, and is virtually hassle-free." It operates in two modes, so your recipient can control it themselves or set it to a random pattern and have their cat burn off some energy solo. Buying Options $23.95 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Vitamix personal-size blender For making smoothies Personal, portable, and extremely adorable — that's the name of the game with this 16-oz travel blender from beloved kitchenware brand Ninja. Ideal for meal prepping the night before or stashing in a cooler for a quick, on-demand smoothie, this is one of those practical gifts that quickly turns into a fun (and did we mention cute?) daily ritual for its recipient. Buying Options $49.88 from Walmart Opens in a new window Credit: Shutterfly A custom Shutterfly photo book For sentimental types Starting around $25, Shutterfly's photo books can be personalized from top to bottom with different layouts, bindings, cover finishes, stickers, and ribbons — it's like scrapbooking on steroids. If you're looking for a gift idea that'll speak from the heart and be cherished for years to come, they're guaranteed to bring a tear to the eye of any parent or significant other. Buying Options See Details Opens in a new window Credit: Le Creuset A Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte For foodies Yes, you can gift someone a Le Creuset cocotte for less than $50 — a *very small* Le Creuset cocotte, but the point technically still stands. Made from nonstick stoneware that's safe for oven, broiler, microwave, and dishwasher use, the 8-ouncer is a nice size for individual cobblers and pot pie. It's available in colors like Cerise (pictured), Artichaut, Nectar, Chambray, Azure, and more. Buying Options $32 from Le Creuset Opens in a new window Credit: BaBylissPRO A BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Mini Straightening Iron For beauty buffs Ideal for on-the-go touch-ups, this miniature version of BaBylissPRO's premium flat iron can get as hot as 430°F. It features the exact same titanium-ceramic plates as the standard size (only these are half an inch wide), which are designed for even heating and reducing frizz. Buying Options $34.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Clarkson Potter 'What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People' For bakers From "Dessert Person" Claire Saffitz comes this beginner-friendly cookbook with over 100 simple and efficient recipes for sweet treats. (Emphasis on "simple and efficient" — none of them require a stand mixer and only half need a hand mixer.) Entries are accompanied by beautiful retro-style photography and helpful troubleshooting tips. Buying Options $37.50 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Annapurna Interactive 'Stray' For PlayStation gamers Available for PS4, PS5, and PC (via Steam), "Stray" is a 2022 third-person game that follows an orange tabby cat who's trying to escape a grungy cyberpunk city — and yes, you play as the cat. Mashable tech and games reporter Alex Perry described it as a stunning sci-fi adventure "with a sweet story, endearing characters, and some truly gross art design at times (in the best way)." Buying Options $39.99 from Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: LIFX A LIFX Color smart bulb For techies LIFX Color smart bulbs are vibrant and easy to install — and unlike the Philips Hue variety, they don't require a bridge or a hub to work with WiFi. Mashable contributor RJ Andersen has replaced about half the bulbs in their house with these things: "Would I recommend [LIFX bulbs] to anyone looking to tip-toe into smart lighting? Absolutely," they said. Buying Options $39.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Stanley A Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler For hip sippers TikTok's favorite reusable drinking vessel is a 40-ounce, travel-friendly tumbler with a removable straw, a comfort-grip handle, and an insulated, stainless steel body that can keep drinks iced for up to 40 hours. It comes in a bunch of trendy colors, including some limited-edition ones that'll earn you some extra cool points. Buying Options $45 from REI Opens in a new window Credit: Kenneth Bachor / Mashable A Death Digital fisheye lens For amateur videographers Death Digital's fisheye iPhone lens makes it possible to recreate the unique style of '90s music and skateboarding videos with your smartphone. It earned our Mashable's Choice Award for its durable build quality and user-friendliness: "For under $50, it’s a great timeless accessory that’s small and easy to throw in your pocket," wrote contributor Kenneth Bachor. Buying Options $45 from Death Digital Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack For Nintendo Switch gamers Nintendo's premium membership tier unlocks online play, libraries of classic retro games, cloud saves, and access to select DLCs. (That includes 48 additional courses for "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" and the "Happy Home Paradise" expansion for "Animal Crossing: New Horizons.") A year-long individual plan comes in just under $50, which is easily one of the best deals in gaming. Buying Options $49.99 from Nintendo Opens in a new window Credit: Yonanas A Yonanas soft-serve machine For ice cream lovers The Yonanas is a borderline brilliant kitchen gadget from Dole that can successfully turn frozen fruit into a smooth, soft serve-adjacent dessert — a great gift for regular ice cream eaters who want to switch things up, *or* anyone who follows a vegan, keto, or dairy-free diet. Another Mashable Choice Award-winner, it "seriously impressed" contributor Michelle Rostamian. Buying Options $49.99 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Necessaire Necessaire body wash For pampering This eucalyptus-scented body wash from the trendy brand Necessaire is the perfect "fancy-version-of-a-staple" gift. (That's also why we're suggesting the large pump bottle.) There are also exfoliators, serums, and body lotions available, just in case you want to make it a set. Buying Options $38 from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Bloomscape A high-tech mister For advanced plant care For plant parents who really go the extra mile, the Mossify Mistr sprays a "continuous fine mist" to keep humidity-favoring plants happy. Think spray bottle, but fancy: This is great for the person who likes to have a USB-compatible version of everything. Buying Options $50 from Bloomscape

Senior Technical ArtistCD ProjektBoston MA us40 minutes agoApplyJob DescriptionCD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join our studio to work on Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role you will contribute to the research and development of our in-house tools and help establish and develop processes and procedures within Unreal Engine 5 to enable content development teams to meet our creative and technical goals.Daily Responsibilities:Collaborate closely with art directors, engineers, content designers, and artists to achieve the project's creative and technical goals.Develop tools and processes that enhance Unreal Engine 5 focusing on scalability, efficiency, and ease of use.Researching and integrating new features in Unreal Engine 5.Ensure high-quality asset integration while maintaining performance and memory efficiency.Identify and address bottlenecks in the art workflows ensuring a smooth development process.Write high-quality code that is optimized, bug-free, and aligned with project goals.Documentation, training, and guidance for development teams.Mentoring and guiding technical artists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.QualificationsAt least 5 years of professional experience in a technical art role within the games industry.Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5Demonstrable experience using and developing tools that help aid the Unreal content creation process (Blueprints, PCG, Editor Utility Widgets, Editor Scripts, Geometry Scripting, and Slate Editor Tools).Familiarity with procedural content systems.Experience in tool development and automation using C++ and/or Python.Strong understanding of content performance/memory optimization process and procedures.Experience working within content creation software (Blender, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter).Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome complex technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Nice to have:(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)Solid understanding of GPU workflows (lighting, rendering, compute shaders), especially using Unreal Engine 5.Experience in network automation, batching, and packaged environment setups.Additional InformationThis job can be fully remote from the USA or Canada.Health & Well-beingCompany paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.401K with employer matching.Gym Membership Reimbursement.Perks & Professional GrowthFlexible working hours.Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.Life in the OfficeDog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.If you have observed any irregularities in our recruitment process please click here to report them.#LI-Remote#LI-HybridCompany DescriptionTo create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members! Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings. Apply

It won’t just be Nintendo games on the Switch 2 (Nintendo) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Several retailers have new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles available to pre-order, but you’ll have to act fast. The Switch 2 has been available to pre-order in the UK for over a month now, but despite largely selling out everywhere, some retailers are still getting occasional bursts of stock. Nintendo is selling the Switch 2 in two variants, with the base console priced at £395.99 and a Mario Kart World bundle at £429.99. However, some retailers have started to sell their own bundles featuring other games and accessories. Along with The Game Collection, Currys is now selling various bundles starting from £569. One of these includes the Mario Kart World bundle, alongside another pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, the wheel attachment, and a Switch 2 camera. Another, which also costs £569, comes with the Switch 2 base console, Street Fighter 6, the Switch 2 Pro Controller, and Switch 2 camera. The more expensive bundles come with additional games on top of the Mario Kart World bundle, with one adding the Switch 2 versions of both Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom for £579. At the time of writing, the base console is still available at Very and the My Nintendo Store. For the latter, you’ll need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to pre-order (the free trial period doesn’t count, unfortunately). Where to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK? At Nintendo: Nintendo Switch 2 console – £395.99 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World – £429.99 At Very: Nintendo Switch 2 console – £395.99 At Currys: Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Joy-Con 2 controllers + wheel attachment + Camera – £569 Switch 2 base console + Street Fighter 6 + Pro Controller + Camera – £569 Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Camera + Street Fighter 6 + microSD Express memory card – £579 Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom + Zelda: Breath Of The Wild + Carrying Case – £579 The launch is less than two weeks away (Nintendo) Switch 2 pre-orders at The Game Collection: Nintendo Switch 2 + Split Fiction + Switch 2 Camera – £484.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Hogwarts Legacy + Switch 2 Camera – £484.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Split Fiction + Switch 2 Camera – £519.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Hogwarts Legacy + Switch 2 Camera – £519.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Cyberpunk 2077 + Micro SD Express Card + Switch 2 Camera – £559.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Cyberpunk 2077 + Hitman + Micro SD Express Card + Switch 2 Camera – £609.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Cyberpunk 2077 + Hitman + Micro SD Express Card + Switch 2 Camera – £644.95 It’s very likely these deals will go fast, but it’s worth checking back at the above links anyway as restocks do seem to happen on a weekly basis. The Switch 2 is set to launch worldwide on June 5, 2025, so you have less than two weeks if you want to secure one for release day. Mario Kart World is the Switch 2’s big selling point (Nintendo) Email gamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader’s Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page.

Laptops haven’t quite reached the same plug-and-play modularity as desktop PCs, but tinkerers have found ways to piece together unique machines using Raspberry Pi boards as the guts, Arduino microcontrollers for extra tricks, and 3D printing to craft custom shells. The result is a wave of personalized cyberdeck designs, each one showing off its creator’s vision of portable computing with a heavy dose of personality. If you’ve ever dreamed of walking around with a computer straight out of a retro sci-fi movie, this DIY cyberdeck briefcase laptop is the stuff of geeky fantasies. Today’s electronic components and digital fabrication tools mean anyone with enough patience and creativity can build a custom computer that feels more like a prop from a 1970s space adventure than a modern laptop. Designer: rawkout1337 This particular cyberdeck, known simply as Cyberdeck 1.1.0, doesn’t try to outdo the most extreme designs, but it still packs plenty of character into a briefcase-sized package. Instead of chasing the thin, minimalist look of commercial laptops, it leans into bold shapes, chunky silhouettes, and a color scheme that would have been right at home on the set of a 70s or 80s sci-fi show. You half expect to find it on the lap of a spaceship pilot or tucked under the arm of a secret agent from the future, or at least the future envisioned by the 70s and 80s. What really sets the Cyberdeck 1.1.0 apart is the playful placement of its components. The power button, trackball, and mouse buttons all live on the upper half of the computer, right next to the compact screen. Using the trackball requires gripping the edge of the lid, while the three mouse buttons are tucked along the back edge, making you interact with the machine in a completely different, almost cinematic way. Most of the internals are off-the-shelf parts, but there’s enough custom wiring and soldering to keep seasoned makers entertained. The mechanical keyboard is satisfyingly chunky, and the panels snap together with a satisfying click, thanks to the wonders of 3D printing. Even the handles are made from bent metal bars, giving the closed briefcase a portable, industrial vibe, perfect for a quick getaway or a dramatic reveal at a hacker meetup. Of course, carrying a bright, boxy computer through airport security is bound to draw some second glances. But that’s half the fun: this is a laptop that refuses to blend in, embracing the spirit of DIY and cyberpunk with every detail. For makers, tinkerers, and sci-fi fans, the Cyberdeck 1.1.0 is a reminder that computers can be quirky, bold, and a little bit rebellious, just like the people who build them. The post Cyberdeck Briefcase Laptop Channels 70s Sci-Fi for DIY Tech Lovers first appeared on Yanko Design.

Cyberpunk 2077 continues to be one of the most impressive-looking open-world RPGs ever released, thanks to mods such as the DreamPunk mod which elevates the game's visuals to new levels of realism. The 3.1.1 version of the mod and the enhancements it brings to the game developed by CD Projekt Red are showcased in an 8K resolution video shared by the creator of the mod, NextGen Dreams, on YouTube. The new version of the mode redefines all the features seen in the previous versions at a small performance cost, introducing a new LUT designed to extend the lower dynamic range of the game, enhanced path tracing configuration, and more. The video also showcases the custom-made photo realistic camera shake shader, which looks great for gameplay showcases and free roaming. With the development of Cyberpunk 2077 concluded, except for the development of the Nintendo Switch 2 port, which is launching next month together with the next-generation Nintendo system, CD Projekt Red is now entirely focused on the development of the second entry in the series, currently known as Project Orion. Earlier this week, the creator of the Cyberpunk universe revealed that the game will feature a second city to explore besides Night City, a city that was described as a sort of Chicago gone wrong, with a very different vibe than the city players have explored alongside V in the original game. Cyberpunk 2077 is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch on June 5th. Products mentioned Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition USD 59.99 Buy from Amazon Deal of the Day

Xando Member Oct 28, 2017 37,672 At the 2025 Digital Dragons conference in Poland, Mike Pondsmith – the mastermind behind the Cyberpunk universe – shared some news about the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. He revealed that players will finally get to leave the iconic Night City and dive into a new urban setting. Digital Dragons is one of Europe's top B2B events for the video game industry, put together by the Krakow Technology Park. This year's edition ran from May 18 to 20, 2025, at the ICE Krakow Congress Center. One of this year's guests was Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the Cyberpunk tabletop game series, which later inspired Cyberpunk 2077 developed by CD Project RED. In a chat with Michal Manka (formerly of TVGRY, now with Find Your Next Game by GameStar), Pondsmith mentioned that we'll be visiting "another city" in the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel – but he quickly added that he couldn't say much more. He didn't drop a name or give any details, so it kind of felt like something that slipped out by accident. The interview begins at 3:06:11 and is available to watch in full on the TVGRY YouTube channel as part of the Digital Dragons stream. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Might be somewhat similar to Chicago? There's already been a rumor floating around for a while that the city in the sequel could be Chicago, mainly because some posters in Cyberpunk 2077 mention it. One even says, "Travel from Chicago to Night City in under three hours, coming in 2080." So, could this be a small hint that the rumor's actually true? Click to expand... Click to shrink... Mike Pondsmith hints Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel will feature a new city to explore Project Orion is still shrouded in mystery, but one thing’s clear: we’ll be leaving Night City. Looks like there’ll be a whole new place to burn. www.gamepressure.com Here is the livestream: View: https://www.youtube.com/live/64XD2DtKU64?si=5yY1u_z9XmuW_QSB&t=11170  RayCharlizard Member Nov 2, 2017 4,467 Who needs scope anyway   Zebesian-X Member Dec 3, 2018 25,344 TFW the dystopian hellscape video game has better high-speed rail infrastructure than the real world   Killyoh Member Oct 28, 2017 1,788 Paris, France Day City   Cor Pulmonale Banned May 14, 2025 54 An earlier rumor I read mentioned Texas, so who knows at this point.   Pancracio17 ▲ Legend ▲ Avenger Oct 29, 2017 21,744 Sunset City   Cor Pulmonale Banned May 14, 2025 54 Dayman vs Nightman: The official videogame of the musical of the movie.  Dest Has seen more 10s than EA ever will Coward Jun 4, 2018 16,034 Work fortnite city.   Dan Thunder Member Nov 2, 2017 17,007 Crazy that the game's 5 years old this year!   Kinthey Avenger Oct 27, 2017 25,481 I guess makes sense since they explored night city pretty thoroughly. Would be cool if we see a little bit of night city again though   kodax_shc Member Oct 27, 2017 7,409 Southern California I'd be bummed if the sequel was just more night city, not that it couldn't work but let's go somewhere new please.   MF DOOMbot Member Jun 5, 2023 4,010 Man can't wait to find out more. I always had to admire CD project from a distance because I wasn't really into medieval fantasy. Always heard how good The Witcher was but was less impressed when I played the games myself. Cyberpunk was amazing , Phantom Liberty was amazing. One can only hope they learned their lesson and can deliver a Phantom Liberty level experience from the start.   PlanetSmasher The Abominable Showman Member Oct 25, 2017 132,897 with its extremely powerful mayor the Cyber Day Man  OP OP Xando Member Oct 28, 2017 37,672 Kinthey said: I guess makes sense since they explored night city pretty thoroughly. Would be cool if we see a little bit of night city again though Click to expand... Click to shrink... He says in the stream that night city is still there so i guess it's more like a 2 maps thing.   Not Spaceghost Member Oct 25, 2017 5,093 Would be really interesting to see Seattle which i think is supposed to be the largest city on the west coast or Chicago which is functionally just dog town extra large edition as far as I'm aware. Or hell it would be awesome to see Tokyo which is supposed to be one of the most economically powerful cities post collapse.  Pancracio17 ▲ Legend ▲ Avenger Oct 29, 2017 21,744 Xando said: He says in the stream that night city is still there so i guess it's more like a 2 maps thing. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Unless they reuse 90% of night city as is, im not sure how theyll manage this.   boris_feinbrand Member Oct 26, 2017 7,213 I might be interpreting too much there, but that sounds like there's going to be a new city in addition to Night City. Which would be insane lol.   Uzzy Gabe’s little helper Member Oct 25, 2017 34,445 Hull, UK That would be rather weird if it was set in a completely different city. A side trip to one, sure, but as the main city? Cyberpunk's world has explored parts of the rest of the world, sure, but it's very highly focused on Night City. This isn't Shadowrun with a bunch of cities explored, mapped out and described around the world. Night City is Cyberpunk to a lesser and greater extent.  Yam's Member Oct 27, 2017 4,576 It won't use the same engine as 2077, so the chances of them redoing all of Night City in Unreal 5 were slim anyway, no?   Stormblessed Member Feb 21, 2019 1,595 Uzzy said: That would be rather weird if it was set in a completely different city. A side trip to one, sure, but as the main city? Cyberpunk's world has explored parts of the rest of the world, sure, but it's very highly focused on Night City. This isn't Shadowrun with a bunch of cities explored, mapped out and described around the world. Night City is Cyberpunk to a lesser and greater extent. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Wouldn't it be interesting to chart that out then? Could give them more leeway to make it their own too.   Uzzy Gabe’s little helper Member Oct 25, 2017 34,445 Hull, UK Stormblessed said: Wouldn't it be interesting to chart that out then? Could give them more leeway to make it their own too. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Not really. I'm sure they could make something of it, but like I said, Cyberpunk is Night City, and vice versa.  Beelzebufo Member Jun 1, 2022 5,867 Canada what's the release schedule for all of this again? I'm assuming The Witcher 4 is first, and then is it Witcher remake or Orion after?   SaberVS7 Member Oct 25, 2017 6,732 Zebesian-X said: TFW the dystopian hellscape video game has better high-speed rail infrastructure than the real world Click to expand... Click to shrink... Y'know, this sorta kills me - Night City has better Public Works Infrastructure than most real American cities today. And, per the lore, it's not even "legacy" infrastructure, the NCART network in 2077 is recent, as a replacement for their previous crumbling subway system. Nevermind that Night City has high-density housing within walking distance of amenities. IDK, are we sure Night City is the dystopia when we talk about Real Life America vs Cyberpunk?  Voyevoda Member Nov 1, 2017 2,266 Paris, France Cor Pulmonale said: Dayman vs Nightman: The official videogame of the musical of the movie. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I'm prepared to experience sexual magic.  Vic20 Member Nov 10, 2019 4,430 night city didn't even fulfil its potential. use the same map and build on top of it.  FakePlasticTree Member Jul 24, 2018 14,010 Isn't Night City like litterally the setting? It would be like if a Forgotten Realms game wasn't set on the Sword Coast.   snowblack Member Oct 30, 2024 592 Not Spaceghost said: Would be really interesting to see Seattle which i think is supposed to be the largest city on the west coast or Chicago which is functionally just dog town extra large edition as far as I'm aware. Or hell it would be awesome to see Tokyo which is supposed to be one of the most economically powerful cities post collapse. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Gotta save some for the 3rd game.  Zebesian-X Member Dec 3, 2018 25,344 SaberVS7 said: Y'know, this sorta kills me - Night City has better Public Works Infrastructure than most real American cities today. And, per the lore, it's not even "legacy" infrastructure, the NCART network in 2077 is recent, as a replacement for their previous crumbling subway system. IDK, are we sure Night City is the dystopia when we talk about Real Life America vs Cyberpunk? Click to expand... Click to shrink... lol yeah, the monorail was a fun addition but it was honestly pretty fitting to leave in as an abandoned, half-finished construction project. Sometimes cut content can be worldbuilding!   SaberVS7 Member Oct 25, 2017 6,732 Yam's said: It won't use the same engine as 2077, so the chances of them redoing all of Night City in Unreal 5 were slim anyway, no? Click to expand... Click to shrink... Aside from handling interior loading-zones, they wouldn't really have to "redo" Night City if they leverage existing assets. Static meshes and textures don't care what engine they're in - Aside from the material-shaders. And if they're not reusing all the assets they made, it wouldn't even matter if they'd stuck with REDEngine, that's still a lot of work to redo.  Stormblessed Member Feb 21, 2019 1,595 Uzzy said: Not really. I'm sure they could make something of it, but like I said, Cyberpunk is Night City, and vice versa. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Fair enough. There is a lot of ways they can expand Night City especially if they give it a good time gap.   Spehornoob Member Nov 15, 2017 11,431 Isn't Chicago a toxic wasteland in Cyberpunk lore?   Vertigo1 Member Jun 30, 2023 1,079 I'll be there   SDBurton Community Resettler Member Oct 25, 2017 10,201 Don't really care where we go, just give me third-person cutscenes please.   Not Spaceghost Member Oct 25, 2017 5,093 Spehornoob said: Isn't Chicago a toxic wasteland in Cyberpunk lore? Click to expand... Click to shrink... By 2077 it's supposed to have at least partly been rebuilt, there's a few mentions of people going there in game. I think by rail or something. But I imagine it's very much a Pacifica situation  Yam's Member Oct 27, 2017 4,576 SaberVS7 said: Aside from handling interior loading-zones, they wouldn't really have to "redo" Night City if they leverage existing assets. Static meshes and textures don't care what engine they're in - Aside from the material-shaders. And if they're not reusing all the assets they made, it wouldn't even matter if they'd stuck with REDEngine, that's still a lot of work to redo. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Oh I thought they'd have everything to redo, I didn't know they could reuse everything in another engine. Would this also mean they could keep the same art style? Cause I loved how NC looked in 2077.  Yurei Member Feb 28, 2023 1,305 I dont know shit about the wider world of Cyberpunk, what cities would be exciting to explore?   behOemoth Member Oct 27, 2017 6,687 I hope they will design a proper "architecture" (I mean not the artstyle) next time that is suitable for a game, because the feel of the city is just bad when you walk through it and interact with it.   Mobius and Pet Octopus Member Oct 25, 2017 16,830 I've said in the past I think a whole new city would be totally appropriate for a sequel. I was told night city is basically the entire setting. But I could definitely see them creating their own city from the ground up and it doing really well.   Antony Member Oct 25, 2017 4,046 If it's not something in addition to Night City then it would be a mistake. So much unrealised potential in the existing map, all they need to do is that again but make it interactive (enterable buildings, useable facilities, etc.)  boris_feinbrand Member Oct 26, 2017 7,213 Antony said: If it's not something in addition to Night City then it would be a mistake. So much unrealised potential in the existing map, all they need to do is that again but make it interactive (enterable buildings, useable facilities, etc.) Click to expand... Click to shrink... Hope they look after us habitual building climbers lol. If they build upon the "unintentional" Parkour system, the possibility for urban exploring is going to be even better. Populating rooftops and areas usually not designed to be reached with automated systems would go a long way.  Western Yokai Member Feb 14, 2025 146 I hope it's São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro   TraderPoe Member Oct 31, 2017 5,276 Pacific Northwest I see all the teasers in the map for Tokyo... I have a feeling its gonna be that   Valus Member Nov 21, 2017 1,247 Sequel?? Aren't they working on Witcher 4 now?   SofNascimento cursed Member Oct 28, 2017 24,890 São Paulo - Brazil Rome would be the perfect setting for a Cyberpunk game and I can prove it.   Cheesetriangles Member Dec 5, 2017 2,494 Valus said: Sequel?? Aren't they working on Witcher 4 now? Click to expand... Click to shrink... They are doing both.   Rygar 8Bit Member Oct 25, 2017 17,776 Site-15 Valus said: Sequel?? Aren't they working on Witcher 4 now? Click to expand... Click to shrink... This was announced a while ago as Project Orion Cyberpunk 2.  Horns Member Dec 7, 2018 3,399 Where ever it may be set, I am assuming it is 5-7 years away at this point. I loved cp2077, but it will be many years until we ever get a sequel. Hard to get hyped for it when it is so long away.   Reflecting Sky Member Mar 17, 2024 2,669 Valus said: Sequel?? Aren't they working on Witcher 4 now? Click to expand... Click to shrink... I believe the Polish studio is doing The Witcher 4, while their American branch is working on this Orion project.  Slim Action Member Jul 4, 2018 7,038 FakePlasticTree said: Isn't Night City like litterally the setting? It would be like if a Forgotten Realms game wasn't set on the Sword Coast. Click to expand... Click to shrink... This is actually a great comparison because Faerûn is way bigger than just the Sword Coast   FakePlasticTree Member Jul 24, 2018 14,010 Slim Action said: This is actually a great comparison because Faerûn is way bigger than just the Sword Coast Click to expand... Click to shrink... I think the comparison is apt as the Sword Coast is basically the setting when it comes to the Forgotten Realms same as Night city is for Cyberpunk RED even if there technically is other regions. Even when BG2 left the city of Baldur's Gate it was still the Sword Coast.  

Senior Community ManagerCD ProjektWarsaw Masovian Voivodeship pl54 minutes agoApplyJob DescriptionWe are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Community Manager. In this role, you will design and execute community activities revolving around our brands and constantly think of innovative ways to engage with the members of our community. 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While other streaming services thrive on carefully selected and endlessly curated (meaning: limited) selections of movies, Tubi's a bit different: It feels like the Wild West, with everything from originals; to popular hits; to critically acclaimed favorites; to the lowest-brow, lowest-budget movies you'll find this side of an old Blockbuster. In that spirit, here's a sampling of some of the best stuff currently streaming on Tubi, and it's a wide variety—the streamer will not be pinned down. If you're unfamiliar, Tubi is a free, ad-based service, but generally I find the ads to be less obnoxious and less frequent than on other, similar streamers. Interstellar (2014) Christopher Nolan's mind-bending, but oddly plausible, sci-fi epic takes Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain on a hunt through space and time to find a new home for humans in a near-future during which we've made Earth unlivable. You can stream Interstellar here.Color Out of Space (2019) Nicolas Cage is at his Nic Cage-iest in this H. P. Lovecraft adaptation about a family's descent into madness. A beautiful, horrifying, utterly unique sensory experience. You can stream Color Out of Space here.Friday (1995) An unquestioned classic of stoner comedy, Friday sees Ice Cube and Chris Tucker accidentally smoking weed that they were meant to sell. And who among us hasn't? The two slackers set out to borrow or make the money back during a misadventure-packed Friday. You can stream Friday here. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan (alongside Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis) led Everything to Oscar glory a couple of years back, with Yeoh starring as Evelyn Quan Wang, a middle-aged immigrant running a laundromat with her husband. An IRS audit leads to a trip through a wildly outlandish, and ultimately emotional, journey through a multiverse of possibilities. You can stream Everything Everywhere here.Dune (1984) You've probably seen the recent Denis Villeneuve adaptation, but you might be less familiar with this messy and fascinating take from director David Lynch. Kyle MacLachlan leads an all-star cast in a movie that doesn't quite an achieve greatness, but nevertheless offers up a bevy of wild ideas, distinctive visuals, and Lynchian madness. You can stream Dune here. Some Like It Hot (1959) Tubi offers up a better assortment of classics than many of the other streamers, most of which have shifted to a newer-is-better focus. Hot stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as a couple of jazz-age musicians who run afoul of a mob boss, deciding to escape by posing as members of an all-female band (one that, memorably, includes Marilyn Monroe). Director Billy Wilder pitches the farce just right, at the intersection between smart and silly. You can stream Some Like It Hot here. Evil Bong (2006) No socially redeeming value here, just a goofy comedy horror movie about a bong that transports smokers to another planet, one where they're to be murdered by exotic dancers. Tommy Chong co-stars in this movie from Full Moon Features, purveyors of fine low-rent horror movies. You can stream Evil Bong here. Ghost World (2001) Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) face high school graduation, and a crush on Steve Buscemi, in Terry Zwigoff’s indie dark comedy. You can stream Ghost World here.Donnie Darko (2001) Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this memorable emo mind-bender about a troubled teenager who dodges disaster thanks to a bit of sleepwalking. An instant cult classic, it's the movie all the cool kids were talking about back in the day. You can stream Donnie Darko (director's cut) here, or the theatrical version here. Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Robert Townsend directs himself as Bobby Taylor, a satire about the perils of navigating the Hollywood system for an actor simultaneously too black and not black enough for the tastes of studio bosses. Through elaborate fantasy sequences and parodies of popular movies, Townsend creates a sharp and often extremely funny sendup that’s (sadly) still relevant. You can stream Hollywood Shuffle here.Barbarian (2022) One of the more divisive horror movies of the past few years (I love it), Barbarian stars Georgina Campbell as a woman who rents an Airbnb only to have a man (Bill Skarsgård) show up claiming that he also has rented the house. He seems nice enough, so she lets him in—enough of a premise for a horror movie right there, but Barbarian has twists that you'll never see coming. You can stream Barbarian here.Showgirls (1995) As with most of Paul Verhoeven's other films, it's possible to view his notoriously trashy film as either dark satire or unintended camp. It's tremendous fun either way and, though it quickly gained a reputation as garbage, it's far more watchable than many other better-reviewed films. You can stream Showgirls here.Rec (2007) This Spanish import is top-tier found footage, involving a group of firefighters on an emergency call who wind up trapped inside a building at the center of a creeping zombie infection. That limited, specific geography is key to the movie's brisk, efficient, and nerve-jangling effectiveness. You can stream Rec here.Planet of the Apes (1968) Astronaut Charlton Heston finds himself on an unknown (wink wink) planet in the distant future where he rather quickly finds himself in the power of the world's ape overlords. From a slightly goofy premise came this dark, disturbing, and timely fable. You can stream Planet of the Apes here. The Apartment (1960) Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine star in this searing, bittersweet, but ultimately humane comedy. MacLaine's Fran Kubelik is an elevator operator having an affair with the big boss at an insurance company, while Lemmon's Bud Baxter gets ahead by loaning out his apartment to upper management for various extramarital assignations. The budding friendship between the two threatens both of their careers. You can stream The Apartment here. Whale Rider (2002) Pai is a 12-year-old Māori girl and the direct descendant of their tribe’s traditional notable ancestor, the Whale Rider—except that, traditionally, women can’t lead. Star Keisha Castle-Hughes became the youngest nominee for a Best Actress Oscar for her open, genuine performance. You can stream Whale Rider here. The Descent (2006) Getting lost in those caves is scary enough, even before we discover that we're not alone down there. The ultimate in spelunking horror. You can stream The Descent here.Menace II Society (1993) A searing, raw portrait of urban violence in the 1990s, the Hughes Brothers' film follows Caine Lawson (Tyrin Turner) and his friends as they struggle for a better life amid crime and poverty, but who find themselves drawn deeper into crime and cruelty. The performances here are all phenomenal. You can stream Menace II Society here. Beauty Shop (2005) This Barbershop spin-off follows widowed hairstylist Gina Norris starting over in Atlanta with her daughter, and opening her own shop when a job doesn't pan out. Queen Latifah is as delightful as ever, and is joined by a great cast including Alfre Woodard, Della Reese, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Kevin Bacon, and Djimon Hounsou. You can stream Beauty Shop here.Room 237 (2012) This fascinating documentary explores, without judgement, the many (and often truly wild) theories and interpretations around Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. Probably not what you're after if you want a bit of film analysis, but as an exploration of conspiratorial thinking? You could do a lot worse. You can stream Room 237 here. Terrifier (2016) Damien Leone's low-budget slasher series quietly build into a queasy empire, with the most recent film being a legit box office smash. Here, literal clown-from-hell Art stalks partygoer Tara Heyes and her sister Victoria (Scaffidi) on Halloween night. You can stream Terrifier here. Return of the Living Dead (1985) This horror comedy with punk style is both a knowing parody of zombie movies while also managing to be an impressively gory thriller in its own right that moves the whole genre forward. Plus, it’s got a great death-rock soundtrack. You can stream Return of the Living Dead here.Frankenhooker (1990) A disreputable and goofy but surprisingly effective horror comedy, Frankenhooker stars former Penthouse Pet Patty Mullen as the movie's take on Mary Shelley's monster, made in the image of a med student's dead fiancée and built from sex workers. The style and special effects here are pretty great. You can stream Frankenhooker here.Ghost in the Shell (1995) One of the best anime films of all time, at least when it comes to sci-fi and cyberpunk, Ghost in the Shell boasts impeccable style in addition to the thoughtfulness and complexity of its story. Major Motoko Kusanagi is a cyborg security agent hunting an enigmatic hacker known only as "the Puppet Master" in the rapidly approaching year 2029, a time when the rise of AI threatens even the idea of individual existence. You can stream Ghost in the Shell here. The Leather Boys (1964) A classic of British kitchen sink realism, a movement in the 1960s that saw hyperrealistic portraits of, often, angry teens and young people, The Leather Boys sees young couple Reggie and Dot becoming increasingly estranged when Reggie mostly wants to just hang out with his biker friends. Among those friends is Pete, who seems to be developing an attraction to Reggie that goes a bit beyond that of a typical biker bro. You can stream The Leather Boys here. North by Northwest (1959) One of Hitchcock's best (and that's saying quite a bit), North by Northwest is a nearly non-stop thrill ride, seeing Cary Grant's Roger Thornhill hunted across the country by criminals who've mistaken him for someone else. It's as funny as it is clever, and nearly impossible to stop watching once you've started. You can stream North by Northwest here.Lars and the Real Girl (2007) The sweetest, most charming movie about the romance between a man and his life-like love doll that you're likely to encounter. You can stream Lars and the Real Girl here.They Call Me Trinity (1970) A classic spaghetti western, Trinity (kicking off a trilogy, appropriately enough), stars Terence Hill and Bud Spencer as brothers Trinity and Bambino, who help defend a Mormon settlement from bandits and a land-grabbing Major (Farley Granger). It's a rare comedy to come out of Italy's obsession with westerns, and a lot of fun for it. You can stream They Call Me Trinity here. The Wiz (1978) Long before Wicked reinvented (or at least reinterpreted) L. Frank Baum, the Broadway musical on which this movie is based imagined Dorothy Gale as a Black teacher from Harlem. The joyous film version is nearly a who's who of Black talent in the 1970s: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor all play roles, while Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, and Charlie Smalls all contributed to the music. You can stream The Wiz here. Cabaret (1972) Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey star in this essential musical about the good times and extravagant style of Weimar Germany giving way to the rising tide of fascism. You can stream Cabaret here.

The Nvidia RTX 5060 is based on the same GB206 silicon as the more expensive 5060 Ti series. This means the 181 mm² die contains 21.9 billion transistors – though not all are active in this model, as the core count has been reduced by 17%. Still, the RTX 5060 features 25% more cores than the previous-gen 4060. Not only that, but thanks to the use of 28 Gbps GDDR7 memory, bandwidth has increased by 65% to 448 GB/s. On paper, this is a $299 graphics card (MSRP) but we'll have to see what's the retail pricing looks like post-launch. This model is also limited to just 8 GB of VRAM, which is bad, however on the upside there is only one configuration available, making it far less of a trap for gamers compared to the more expensive 8GB RTX 5060 Ti. GeForce RTX 5060GeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti Price MSRP $300 $300 $380 / $430 $400 / $500 Release Date May 2025 June 2023 April 2025 May 2023 Process TSMC 4N Die Size (mm2) 181 mm² 158.7 mm² 181 mm² 187.8 mm² Core Config 3840:120:48 3072:96:48 4608:144:48 4352:136:48 L2 Cache (MB) 32 MB 24 MB 32 MB 32 MB GPU Boost Clock 2497 MHz 2460 MHz 2572 MHz 2540 MHz Memory Capacity 8GB 8GB 8GB / 16GB 8GB / 16GB Memory Speed 28 Gbps 17 Gbps 28 Gbps 18 Gbps Memory Type GDDR7 GDDR6 GDDR7 GDDR6 Bus Type / Bandwidth128-bit, 448 GB/s128-bit, 272 GB/s128-bit, 448 GB/s128-bit, 288 GB/s PCIe Bus Interface PCIe 5.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 5.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x8 Total Board Power 145 W 115 W 180 W 160 W Making the VRAM limitation even more problematic is the use of a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface. While not ideal even for PCIe 5.0-enabled systems, it becomes a major issue for those on older hardware, especially when restricted to PCIe 3.0. We can explore this further on a later extended review. Believe it or not, we set up an AM5 test system in our hotel room while attending Computex 2025 in Taiwan. We're using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor we brought along, paired with a G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6000 CL30 memory kit and our usual test SSD. A big thank you to MSI for providing the additional components needed to make this review possible. It's been a challenging but worthwhile process to put this together – so let's dive into the data… Benchmarks Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First up is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, where the RTX 5060 averaged just 48 fps at 1080p. That's the same level of performance seen with the much older RTX 3060 Ti, making it only 17% faster than the RTX 4060. Increasing the resolution using the Epic preset isn't really viable. The RTX 5060 simply isn't powerful enough and, with just 8 GB of VRAM, quickly runs out of memory. For example, the 5060 Ti 16 GB model is usable here, while the 8 GB version struggles significantly. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered In Oblivion Remastered, the RTX 5060 delivered an average of 45 fps at 1080p, which is roughly on par with the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3070 – about 25% faster than the RTX 4060. At 1440p, VRAM limitations show up again. While 34 fps is technically playable, 1% lows drop to just 18 fps, resulting in a very choppy experience. Delta Force Performance in Delta Force looks much better, with the RTX 5060 hitting 138 fps at 1080p. However, this is still in line with the RTX 3060 Ti and actually a bit slower than the RTX 4060 Ti. At 1440p, the RTX 5060 again lands between the 3060 Ti and 3070, though this time its performance is closer to the 3070. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl In Stalker 2, the RTX 5060 averaged 47 fps at 1080p – once again similar to the RTX 3060 Ti, and just a 9% improvement over the RTX 4060. At 1440p, the 8 GB VRAM buffer becomes a major bottleneck, dropping average frame rates to just 6 fps. In this state, the game is essentially unplayable. Counter-Strike 2 The RTX 5060 excels as an esports GPU, delivering strong performance in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p using the medium preset. Impressively, it offers a 27% increase over the RTX 4060 and matches the performance of the older RTX 3070. At 1440p, performance remained excellent, averaging 370 fps – slightly ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Space Marine 2 ran very well at 1080p, with the RTX 5060 averaging 100 fps, providing a smooth experience and a 23% improvement over the RTX 4060. At 1440p, performance improved by a massive 33% over the 4060, coming very close to RX 7700 XT levels. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Star Wars Jedi: Survivor also ran smoothly, with 95 fps on average at 1080p. This level of performance puts the RTX 5060 in the same range as the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3070. At 1440p, the trend continues: 57 fps on average matches 4060 Ti and 3070 levels and represents a 30% uplift over the RTX 4060 – an impressive result. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 saw the RTX 5060 render 75 fps at 1080p, which was only a 10% uplift over the 4060 and 7% slower than the RTX 3070 – not a great result overall. It's a similar story at 1440p, where performance is essentially on par with the RTX 3060 Ti. That's a disappointing outcome given how much time has passed since that GPU's release. A Plague Tale: Requiem In A Plague Tale: Requiem at 1080p, the RTX 5060 delivered just a 5% improvement over the RTX 3070, making it slightly slower than the 7700 XT. However, it was a significant 36% faster than the RTX 4060. At 1440p, it continued to outperform the 4060 with a 33% advantage, although it only managed to match the performance of the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti. Starfield Starfield performance was even weaker. At 1080p, the RTX 5060 matched the RTX 3060 Ti with just 55 fps on average. At 1440p, the margin remained narrow, with the RTX 5060 averaging 44 fps – just 5% faster than the 3060 Ti. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Performance in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p was solid. The RTX 5060 averaged 100 fps, putting it on par with the 4060 Ti and 28% ahead of the RTX 4060. At 1440p, it maintained strong performance with 66 fps on average, again delivering results similar to the 4060 Ti and RTX 3070 – 35% faster than the 4060 in this case. God of War Ragnarök The RTX 5060 delivered surprisingly strong results in God of War Ragnarök at 1080p, averaging 128 fps – an impressive 45% improvement over the RTX 4060. That margin was reduced at 1440p, but the 5060 still came in 32% faster than the 4060, again delivering performance comparable to the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti. Dying Light 2 Stay Human In Dying Light 2, the RTX 5060 effectively matched the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti at 1080p. At 1440p, the story remained consistent – though here, the Arc B580 also entered the performance mix. Dragon Age: The Veilguard Interestingly, Dragon Age: The Veilguard proved more difficult. At 1080p, the RTX 5060 rendered just 68 fps, making it only 11% faster than the RTX 4060 and notably slower than both the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti. At 1440p, the performance gap narrowed, with the 5060 aligning more closely with the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti, though average frame rates dropped to 49 fps – not exactly impressive. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Spider-Man Remastered posed no challenge for the RTX 5060 at 1080p. It averaged 159 fps, narrowly edging out the 4060 Ti and RTX 3070, and delivering a 25% uplift over the RTX 4060. At 1440p, performance remained strong with 110 fps on average. Relative performance was typical, closely matching the Arc B580, 4060 Ti, and RTX 3070. Hogwarts Legacy Performance in Hogwarts Legacy at 1080p was also impressive. The RTX 5060 averaged 101 fps – slightly faster than the RTX 3070, significantly ahead of the 4060 Ti, and 44% faster than the RTX 4060. This game is very memory-intensive, so the high-speed GDDR7 memory is well utilized here. At 1440p, a different bottleneck appears. The RTX 5060 only matched the 4060 Ti, resulting in a 13% performance uplift over the 4060. The Last of Us Part I In The Last of Us Part I, the RTX 5060 delivered 85 fps at 1080p, putting it on par with the 4060 Ti and 25% faster than the RTX 4060. However, at 1440p, performance fell apart. With just 8 GB of VRAM, the 5060 couldn't maintain consistent frame times using ultra-quality settings. Star Wars Outlaws Finally, in Star Wars Outlaws, the RTX 5060 struggled. At 1080p, it rendered only 42 fps – a mere 8% improvement over the RTX 4060. At 1440p, frame rates dropped further to 31 fps, making it 19% faster than the 4060 but still delivering very weak performance overall. Performance Summary 1080p Across the 18 games tested, the RTX 5060 matched the performance of the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3070, while coming in 6% slower than the 7700 XT. It was also 22% faster than the RTX 4060, which aligns closely with Nvidia's official claims. 1440p At 1440p, we saw several examples where 8 GB GPUs began to fall apart. In some cases, performance appeared acceptable, but the visual quality suffered due to missing textures that couldn't fit into local video memory. Overall, the RTX 5060 remained on par with the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti, though it was just 6% faster than Intel's Arc B580 and 27% faster than the RTX 4060. Ray Tracing Performance RT - Alan Wake II As expected, achieving a high-end ray tracing experience is difficult – if not impossible – with the RTX 5060. The GPU simply doesn't have enough power, and its 8 GB of VRAM is insufficient for ray tracing in modern titles. For example, in Alan Wake II at 1080p with DLSS Quality enabled, the RTX 5060 averaged just 36 fps. That made it 20% faster than the RTX 4060, but 14% slower than the 4060 Ti. Those hoping to enable ray tracing at 1440p will be disappointed – it's simply not viable on this GPU. RT - Cyberpunk 2077 Thanks to DLSS, it's possible to approach 60 fps at 1080p in Cyberpunk 2077 using the Ultra RT preset. However, since this relies on upscaling, it's not true 1080p rendering. Performance is comparable to the Arc B580 – not a particularly strong result. At 1440p, ray tracing is off the table. We also encountered VRAM limitations during our brief testing. RT - Spider-Man Remastered Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is a well-optimized title, and even with ray tracing maxed out, the RTX 5060 managed an impressive 112 fps on average at 1080p – similar to the 4060 Ti. At 1440p, the RTX 5060 performed even better, averaging 109 fps and pulling well ahead of the 4060 Ti. That's a solid result, nearly matching the RTX 4070. Still, you'd typically expect a product labeled "5060" to at least match the previous-generation GPU positioned one tier higher. RT - Dying Light 2 At upscaled 1080p with the high ray tracing preset, Dying Light 2 ran at 72 fps on the RTX 5060 – matching the 7700 XT and 4060 Ti. This is usable performance, though not outstanding, despite being almost 30% faster than the RTX 4060. At 1440p, the RTX 5060 struggled more, delivering just 48 fps on average. This result was still similar to the 7700 XT and 4060 Ti. Cost per Frame MSRP We know MSRP isn't always reflective of reality, especially at launch, but it's still useful for establishing a baseline. If all GPUs were sold at their suggested prices, the Arc B580 would offer the best value, followed by the RX 9070, and then the RTX 5060. At MSRP, the 5060 comes in at a cost per frame of $5.35 – a 21% improvement over the RTX 4060 and a 30% improvement over the RTX 3060. That sounds solid, or at least it would be if the card had more VRAM. We'll come back to that shortly. For now, let's take a look at real retail pricing. Real Retail Pricing (USA) At the time of writing this review, the RTX 5060 was available and in stock on Newegg for $330 – about 10% over MSRP. In the current market, that makes it relatively decent value, assuming you ignore the elephant in the room: the 8 GB VRAM buffer. Even when factoring in the poor results seen in some VRAM-limited games, particularly in titles where missing textures or inconsistent frame times become an issue, the RTX 5060 still manages to be 8% better value than the 7800 XT. That's not a strong showing considering the Radeon GPU comes with 16 GB of VRAM. Compared to the outgoing RX 7600, it's 14% better value, and 21% better value than remaining RTX 4060 stock. So, given today's market conditions, the RTX 5060 offers decent value for buyers looking to purchase a brand-new GPU. But with just 8 GB of VRAM, it's not a product we can recommend at that price. It's Not What You Think So there you have it. On the surface, the RTX 5060 appears to stack up fairly well. If you don't look too closely, you might even call it good value. But deeper analysis reveals a troubled product that will almost certainly age incredibly poorly. As we've clearly established by now, 8 GB of VRAM is simply not enough – and in 2025, it should not exist on any GPU priced above $200. As an esports card, it holds up reasonably well, though if that's your target use case, we'd suggest exploring the second-hand market instead. It's frustrating how good the RTX 5060 could have been. Even with just 12 GB of VRAM, we might have been able to tentatively recommend it at its current price. With 16 GB, it could have been a genuinely solid product. As it stands, the RTX 5060 is effectively a discounted RTX 4060 Ti – offering about 25% savings. That might sound appealing, but nearly two years after the 4060 Ti's release, it's hardly exciting. Looking further back, the 5060 essentially offers RTX 3070-like performance at a 40% discount – but nearly five years have passed since Ampere launched. In our opinion, Nvidia had a clear opportunity to deliver a meaningful upgrade here. Instead, they've recycled the same class of GPU for five years, offering incremental discounts with each release. The real challenge for Nvidia will be the incoming Radeon RX 9060 XT series. If AMD's numbers prove accurate, the RTX 5060 won't be worth considering – it's dead on arrival, at least for buyers who follow real, independent reviews. On that note, Nvidia has handled this launch very poorly. It's been a PR disaster. Ironically, Nvidia's marketing may be more effective than AMD's at convincing GeForce owners to switch to Radeon. In fact, this might be the only way that shift was ever going to happen. That's going to wrap up our review of the RTX 5060. We debated calling it a preview rather than a full review – but claiming an "RTX 5060 preview" feels like a bit of a self-own at this point. So let's call it a quick review. We'll cover more details, including ray tracing performance, power consumption, and overclocking, once we're back from Computex. Needless to say, Steve has outdone himself to deliver a comprehensive and honest look at this GPU under the circumstances. If you've found it helpful, we appreciate your support. Shopping Shortcuts: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 on Amazon Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB on Amazon Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 on Amazon AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT on Amazon AMD Radeon RX 9070 on Amazon Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti on Amazon Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 on Amazon