Death Stranding: The Official Novelization Part 1 $16.39 (was $17) See at Amazon Death Stranding: The Official Novelization Part 2 $15.34 See at Amazon Death Stranding is a fascinating game about connection, post-apocalyptic society, and finding meaning in the face of extinction. It's also a long game to play through, so if you'd prefer to take a shortcut, you can always read the official novelization instead. Split into two volumes, the books retell the story of Sam Porter Bridges and his mission to reconnect North America following a devastating event that saw the worlds of the living and the dead collide. Both volumes are available in paperback and Kindle format at Amazon, or as audiobooks narrated by actor Bronson Pinchot (Perfect Strangers, Beverly Hills Cop). The audiobook versions are included in the Audible Premium library available to Audible Premium and Premium Plus subscribers. Death Stranding: The Official Novelization Part 1 $16.39 (was $17) The two-part Death Stranding: The Official Novelization was written by Hitori Nojima. The books faithfully follow Death Stranding's plot, but offer more insight into the characters and their motivations that the game didn't cover and provide more context on Death Stranding and its intricate worldbuilding.The first book covers the beginning of Sam's journey to reunite the scattered cities of post-apocalyptic North America in the wake of the Death Stranding--a strange supernatural event where the spirits of the dead make physical contact with the world of the living, triggering cataclysms on par with nuclear explosions. See at Amazon Death Stranding: The Official Novelization Part 2 $15.34 Death Stranding: The Official Novelization Part 2 follows Sam on the second half of his journey, while also investigating a conspiracy involving his dead mother, estranged sister, and eventually uncovering the truth behind the Death Stranding and the world's ultimate fate. See at Amazon As mentioned above, the Death Stranding novelization is also available in audiobook format at Audible. The books are included in the Audible Premium Library, meaning Audible Premium and Premium Plus subscribers can access them immediately at no additional cost. Audible Premium normally costs $8 per month, while Premium Plus is $15--however, if you're a new subscriber, you can join now and get three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0 if you sign up before July 31. Death Stranding audiobooks at Audible Along with access to the Audible Premium Library, Audible Premium Plus memberships also include a monthly credit to redeem one free audiobook that's yours to keep forever, even if you cancel, plus access to member-exclusive discounts, all for $15 per month. And if you're already a Prime subscriber and sign up using this deal, you'll get an additional two Audible credits. You can use this deal to listen to the Death Stranding audiobook for free--not to mention thousands of other audiobooks. Note that after the free trial ends, your membership will automatically roll over to the full $15/month subscription unless you cancel before the three months are up.Continue Reading at GameSpot

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Are you eager to capture and summon BTs in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach? Yes, this action is totally possible in the game, and it leads to some of the most exciting battles thus far. We've got all the details you need to help you with this mechanic.How to capture and summon BTs in Death Stranding 2If you want to capture BTs, then you need to progress further into the campaign until you reach Episode 8: Deluge. As you tackle various orders, you'll eventually receive a mission to deliver the Cryptobiote Variants to the Chronobiologist. Completing this task unlocks the Chronobiologist's facility as part of the Chiral Network. What's more, you'll also be able to fabricate a new item known as an EX Capture Grenade. How to craft an EX Capture GrenadeIt's time to capture BTs in Death Stranding 2. First, you need to craft an EX Capture Grenade. Fabricating it costs 120x chiral crystals, 30x resins, and 25x special alloys. The good news is that each crafting process nets you five of these items. Fighting Catcher BTs and capturing themWith the EX Capture Grenade, you should be able to "catch the Catchers," so to speak. Here's what you need to do:Go to any area where BTs spawn. Then, if you see a Gazer or Watcher, let it spot you.When Hunters appear--i.e. not the Golden Hunter variants--let them drag you down into the tar. This will transport you to a nearby area where a Catcher BT emerges.Fight the Catcher BT normally until its health bar is low enough--i.e. red color.When the Catcher BT opens its mouth at this stage, toss an EX Capture Grenade straight into its maw. It will be petrified before turning into dust.All you need to do now is pick up the BT Crystal that it left behind. Summoning BTs during battlesOnce you have your first BT Crystal, you'll have a chance to summon BTs in Death Stranding 2. Here's the gist:You can only summon BTs if you're currently fighting another Catcher.Open your inventory and check the Specials tab. There, you'll see the BT Crystal with the type of monster that you captured.Activating a BT Crystal costs chiral crystals, too, so make sure you have enough.The summoned BT will take on your gargantuan opponent. This creature has its own health bar, and it can stay on the battlefield for up to three minutes only.Your Catcher enemy will consider your summoned creature as a huge threat. It will likely ignore you, so you'll be able to shoot it or toss grenades at it with impunity.Moreover, if your target is at low health and it's a different type of Catcher, you can throw an EX Capture Grenade to add it to your collection.That does it for our guide on how to capture and summon BTs in Death Stranding 2. It's basically like playing Pokemon, except the monsters you're dealing with are nowhere near as cute.Lastly, since we mentioned the Chronobiologist earlier, you might be interested in a couple of NPCs with unlockable rewards. They're none other than the Pizza Chef and the Ghost Hunter.Humanity yearns to be interconnected once more, and it's up to you to deliver the goods. If you need more help, then we've got you covered in our Death Stranding 2 guides hub.

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva on Blu-ray $16.22 (was $25) | Restocked on June 30 See at Amazon See at Crunchyroll With a new Professor Layton game on the way, now is a great time to get reacquainted with the crime-solving sleuth. You can do just that with Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, which finally released on Blu-ray in North America on May 27. Amazon sold out of full-priced copies at launch, but the animated film is back in stock as of June 30. Best of all, it's on sale for only $16 (was $25) at Amazon and Crunchyroll.The original DVD release is out of print and tends to be sold for high prices, so fans should snag the Blu-ray while they can. Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva on Blu-ray $16.22 (was $25) | Restocked on June 30 The new Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Blu-ray includes both the original Japanese language track and its English dub. That includes Christopher Robin Miller as Professor Layton--a role that he first took up with the original Nintendo games--and several other familiar voices from the games.While the film has been available on streaming platforms before, this is the first time that it has received a Blu-ray release in the US. Along with the 100-minute film, you'll get the original trailers as extras. See at Amazon See at Crunchyroll For those unfamiliar, Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva is the first animated feature based on the popular detective series. "Shortly after taking the young Luke under his wing, the world-famous Professor Layton finds himself humming along to the tune of an age-old mystery," the official plot synopsis for the film reads. "When an old student calls upon the professor for help, his investigation leads him to a night at the opera. But what starts off as a riveting night of song is quickly transposed into a game of eternal life or death. Can Layton and Luke solve this deadly puzzle in time? Or is a devious dissonance lying in wait?"Continue Reading at GameSpot

Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works $54.70 (was $75) | Limited Time Deal See at Amazon Persona fans can get the recently translated Persona 5 Royal art book for its best price yet. Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works is on sale for $54.70 (was $75) at Amazon. This is a limited-time deal with limited availability. At the time of writing, 20% of Amazon's stock has already been claimed by Atlus fans. Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works $54.70 (was $75) | Limited Time Deal This is essentially a two-in-one art book, as you're getting an in-depth look at both Persona 5 and its enhanced and expanded edition, Persona 5 Royal.Because it covers two games, this recently translated work is bigger than the average video game art book. The 544-page hardcover is filled with artwork from the earliest stages of development to materials used to promote the finished games.The concept art, sketches, character illustrations, and design drawings are accompanied by commentary from the development team throughout. It also includes an exclusive interview with Persona series artist Shigenori Soejima.If you're interested in picking up a book that takes an in-depth look at the art direction of one of the most stylish games in its genre, you probably shouldn't wait too long. Official Design Works books covering older entries in the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series have been out of print for years. See at Amazon If you haven't played it, Persona 5 tells the story of the Phantom Thieves, high school students who save people from the twisted desires of those around them by awakening the power of their true selves. It's wonderfully weird stuff, and worth checking out. It's available on all modern platforms, and since it has been out for a few years, you can usually get a pretty good deal on the incredible RPG that'll keep you busy for dozens of hours. If you really want to spoil yourself, you can also check out this collector's edition for Persona 5 Royal. The 1 More Edition is back in stock for its original $120 retail price for Nintendo Switch.Continue Reading at GameSpot

There are plenty of creative ways to take care of enemies in a game as boundless as Minecraft, but one incredibly lucky interaction shared by one fan online proves that it's possible to kill bosses like the Wither using a wild dolphin. This might take the cake when it comes to one of the most unorthodox ways to finish off one of Minecraft's bosses, despite fans using plenty of strange methods in the past, ranging from explosive beds to traps that suffocate them with bedrock blocks.

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Club Mocchi-Mocchi Plushie Deals at Amazon Zelda, Mario, Kirby, Sonic, and more See at Amazon We’re inching closer to Prime Day, but you don’t have to wait until July 8 to save a few bucks on some of the best video game-inspired plushies around. Tomy's Club Mocchi-Mocchi collection is filled with ultra-soft, officially licensed plushies themed around Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Kirby, Animal Crossing, and more popular franchises.While many of the standouts hail from classic Nintendo franchises, one of our favorites is the 15-inch Cuphead plush. Fans can get this very cute Cuphead plush for $27 (was $35) at Amazon. This is the lowest price ever for Club Mocchi-Mocchi's Cuphead plush, which is large and chunky enough to be used as a pillow. Cuphead 15-Inch Plush by Club Mocchi-Mocchi $27 (was $35) Cuphead displays a wide range of facial expressions in StudioMDHR's brilliant boss rush action game--and in Netflix's TV adaptation--but Club Mocchi-Mocchi opted for happiness with its officially licensed 15-inch plush. The result is an adorable recreation of the beloved character.Since Cuphead's cup head has a handle on the back, you could attach it to your backpack to have the world's largest keychain plush. In all seriousness, it's worth noting that this plush topples over if you try to display it without a support behind it. And yes, it's because Cuphead has an enormous head.Cuphead isn't the only large Club Mocchi-Mocchi plush available for a discount. Check out deals on Nintendo and Sega designs below. See at Amazon Club Mocchi-Mocchi 15-inch gaming plushiesClub Mocchi Mocchi Plush DealsOther great deals on 15-inch plushies at Amazon include Super Mario's Goomba for $24.49, Mario Kart's Blue Shell for $22.50, and Zelda's Octorok for $23. The list below also includes a few deals from Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. You can get a 15-inch Yoshi Egg plush at Best Buy for $21 and 6-inch Animal Crossing plushies for $10 at Walmart. Target has a 13-inch Dr. Eggman plush for only $20. You can pair Sega's iconic villain with a 15-inch Sonic plush for $25.Continue Reading at GameSpot