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The Best Deals Today: Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, Lore Books, and Classic 4K Movies

Big savings and fresh pre-orders are the highlights of today’s deals. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Ultima Limited Edition is now up for pre-order on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X ahead of its November 18 release, while fans of the franchise can also grab new companion books like The Art of Warhammer Video Games and the Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia (complete with a Lieutenant Titus miniature). For anyone building their lore library, The Ultimate Guide is also marked down. TL;DR: The Best Deals For Today Outside of Warhammer, there are strong discounts on cult-favorite movies like The Thing, and Jaws in 4K, plus a complete DVD set of Courage the Cowardly Dog for under $20. Looking ahead to the holidays, the LEGO...

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Finally Wrap Up 2 Key Storylines in its Claws of Awaji Expansion, Even if Yasuke is Now Taking on a 'Support Role'

No one can accuse Assassin's Creed Shadows of being a short game, or lacking more reasons to stick around after its main campaign wraps up. Ubisoft itself recommends you set aside 60 hours to reach its end credits, which eventually roll after you complete missions meant to cap off the personal journeys of its dual protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. Six months after launch, my save file is now north of 100 hours, as I continue to explore further untouched corners of its map. All of that said, Shadows' story still feels incomplete. When those credits eventually do roll, several key story threads remain unresolved, such as the location and true status of Naoe's monther, as well as the last of three mysterious boxes — the hunt for which drives...

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Ubisoft Knows You've Already Played 100 Hours of Assassin's Creed Shadows, but Hopes You Return for Claws of Awaji to Play the Expansion's Cool Metal

"After 50, 70, 100 hours, you need something a bit unique," says Simon Arsenault, content director for Assassin's Creed Shadows expansion Claws of Awaji at Ubisoft Bordeaux. And it's true to say that — despite much of the upcoming add-on feeling familiar — Awaji still contains just enough distinct moments that the portion of its additional 10 hours we've now played felt fresh enough, rather than only offering more of the same. Ubisoft is keen to showcase more of these distinct moments individually, and also keep some surprises back for players at launch, when the expansion arrives next week on September 16. But for now, IGN is able to highlight a cool Metal Gear Solid-inspired boss fight that doubles down on the series' focus on...

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SunderBound Announced for PC

Warm up your old-school top-down twin-stick shooter skills with SunderBound, a two-player co-op shooter set in a crumbling mega-tower. It's in development at Kipi Interactive for PC. As its developers describe it, SunderBound is "a co-op top-down shooter with roguelite progression, set in a crumbling mega-tower. Survive floor by floor with a partner you trust, or an AI companion if you’re climbing solo. Every room’s a test. Every upgrade’s earned. And the only way out is up." Sounds pretty old-school bullet-hell to us, in a very good way. Watch the announcement trailer above and the first gameplay screenshots in the gallery below. Wishlist SunderBound on Steam if you're interested. Ryan McCaffrey is IGN's executive editor of...

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Little Nightmares 3: The Final Preview

While I’m not the one to choose to watch a horror movie or read a spooky book, I actually love a good horror game. The bar-setting remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 4 are fantastic, Alan Wake 2’s unconventional storytelling was incredibly suspenseful and memorable, and my favorite spooky experiences come from passing the controller around with a room of friends trying to keep my character alive in games like Until Dawn or The Quarry. The thing is, while I’m a fan of dreadful atmosphere, creepy ambiance, and shocking, disgusting character designs, I don’t really play these games by myself, and can only stomach the anxiety of good horror if I’m experiencing it alongside other people in the room. That’s why I’m so excited after playing...

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Treyarch Confirms Some Black Ops 6 Skins Will Carry Forward to Black Ops 7, as Call of Duty Players Debate Loss of Cosmetics ‘Just Because of a Few Ca

Developer Treyarch has confirmed some Black Ops 6 skins will carry forward to Black Ops 7 after all, as the Call of Duty community debates the rights and wrongs of Activision’s decision to prevent players from bringing over their cosmetics to the upcoming game. Call of Duty’s foray into goofy skins territory is well-documented, although recent releases have certainly amped up the conversation around them. With the likes of Beavis and Butt-Head and American Dad hitting the game this year shortly after weed-obsessed bundles starring Seth Rogen, some fans have said they’ve had enough of what they call the 'Fortnite-ification' of their beloved Call of Duty, and pleaded with publisher Activision to return to its mil-sim roots. Then, last...

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Borderlands 4 Bundle Containing Fortnite Skin is an eBay Investment, Randy Pitchford Suggests — Even Though Account Trading Risks a Ban

Borderlands 4 boss Randy Pitchford has suggested that the game's pre-order bundle, which contains a free Fortnite skin, could become a worthwhile investment — after a previous Borderlands skin fetched "over $2k when trading on eBay." Writing on social media, Pitchford highlighted the looter shooter's Epic Games Store pre-order offer, which unlocks the Mad Moxxi skin in Fortnite. But players have been quick to point out that "trading" is against Fortnite's Terms of Service, and liable to result in a ban. "Is it true that the pre-order incentive Psycho Bandit skin in became one of the most valuable skins in Fortnite sometimes fetching over $2k when trading on eBay?" Pitchford wrote. "What are the odds this bundle becomes worth much more...

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AU Deals: Save $755 on a Bricktastic Mega Bundle, Plus the Most Discounted Must Owns Today

If your backlog wasn’t already bursting, it’s about to be. A fresh crop of gaming discounts has dropped across every major platform, serving up cult favourites, blockbuster must-plays, and quirky hidden gems at prices that won’t sting. For those of you who want to zip straight to that headliner Lego deal, click here to teleport. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 Retro shout-out time: Burnout 3: Takedown just hit the big 1-9, and frankly I’ll never miss a chance to heap praise upon it. Forget polite lap times and clean lines. This was the wild west of arcade racing, with Road Rage events turning your car into a guided missile. No fists required, just a cheeky shunt to crumple rivals like Coke cans...

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'The Next Outbreak Is Already Brewing' — It Looks Like We've Got Our First Dead Island 3 Tease

It looks like work on Dead Island 3 is underway after a tease was published to celebrate the series’ 14th anniversary. In a post on Steam, developer Dambuster Studios posted the image, below, alongside the caption: “and the next outbreak is already brewing.” “It's been 14 years since Dead Island first splattered onto the scene, stranding players in the blood-soaked paradise of Banoi,” the message continued. “Since then, the zompocalypse has crawled from tropical shores to the sun-drenched chaos of HELL-A in Dead Island 2, where over 20 million Slayers have left nothing but carnage behind. “This isn’t the final cut though. Dambuster Studios are already carving out what comes next. For now, the details stay under wraps, the outbreak...

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Dragon Quest 1&2 HD-2D Remake Is as Beautiful as DQ3, but Plays Very Differently

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake was one of my favorite games of last year. I scored it a 9 in my review, finding it to be a shining example of how to remake a classic RPG. Square Enix took everything that made Dragon Quest 3 an all-time favorite and leaned into it with a modern retelling that preserved its classic sensibilities: satisfying turn-based combat, a classic story full of heart, and gorgeous towns and dungeons to explore. Now, Dragon Quest 1&2 HD-2D Remake looks to follow in 3’s brilliantly executed footsteps, and if the hour I spent with the upcoming pair of remakes is any indication, they appear to have been recreated with the same level of love and quality as last year’s hit. To get any initial confusion out of the way, the...

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In Octopath Traveler 0, Revenge Is a Dish Best Served in HD-2D

What’s home for you? For much of my childhood, the back of a station wagon on the road between wherever the Navy stationed my old man. Then it was Florida. After I escaped, it was a small apartment in New York, then a slightly bigger apartment, and finally, a house. We tend to define ourselves by where we live at any given time, our memories of a time, of who we were, of the people who made those moments memorable, tied with a cord of steel to a specific place, for both good and ill. People fight for their homes. They rebuild after wars, famine, natural disasters. They preserve places, because those places are a part of us. What wouldn’t you do for your home, your community? I haven’t played a ton of Octopath Traveler 0 yet, but from...

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GTA 6 Fan Unearths What May Be In-Game Websites, Sparking Speculation About What They Mean

An eagle-eyed Grand Theft Auto 6 fan thinks they've spotted a number of clues about the hugely anticipated game courtesy of a bundle of curious domain names registered by publisher Take-Two. While no one is entirely sure what the website names are for, all were apparently registered in May under Take-Two's own nameservers. Some fans suggest they're likely URLs for in-game sites that fans can visit IRL as well as in-game. "I came across some domains all registered on May 27 under Take-Two's nameservers that seem to be VI-related," explained Tez2 on the GTA forums. "These domains could be in-game sites that [Rockstar] may redirect to VI's page later on, like what we've seen with IV and V. Or some could be completely unrelated instead."...

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Ultima Limited Edition Is Available to Preorder

Fans of Space Marine 2 are in for a treat this fall, as the game is getting a shiny new steelbook release, called the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Ultima Limited Edition. It will be available for PS5 and Xbox Series X on November 18. It's currently available to preorder with a price tag of $99.99, which accounts for the steelbook the game is housed in, exclusive artwork, and extras alongside the game to keep you busy. We've broken down all of the details of everything included in this new addition below, alongside where you can preorder it. Preorder Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Ultima Limited Edition Alongside the main Space Marine 2 game and a very cool white and gold steelbook that features Lieutenant Titus on the front...

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Doomsday Diner, a FPS+Diner Sim Mash-Up, Announced for PC

Doomsday Diner is a new post-apocalyptic first-person shooter in which you also manage a diner. Check it out and you might find that, like peanut butter and chocolate, it's two unique tastes that taste great together. It's in development for PC. Featuring a Borderlands-ish art style and a tone that clearly doesn't take itself too seriously, Doomsday Diner is from developer Space Rock Games and will have you trying to upgrade your guns and your diner and keep it in business while raiders walk through the doors and try to put you out of business – literally and figuratively. Take a look at the announcement trailer above and the first gameplay screenshots in the gallery below. Your guests will want hot dogs, coffee, and plenty of much...

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See How Big Silksong Really Is With IGN's Interactive Map

If you thought Hollow Knight's depths were vast, Hollow Knight: Silksong easily surpasses the original game. Team Cherry's long-awaited and highly anticipated sequel takes place in Pharloom, a new location that completely dwarfs the original in scope. We've visualized the difference and built a Silksong interactive map so you can explore it yourself at your own pace without getting completely lost. This article contains spoilers for location names, Silksong's map layout, and collectible names, so bear that in mind if you're wanting to be as spoiler-free as possible! How Big is Silksong? Map Size Compared to Hollow Knight When you first dive into Silksong, its map might not feel much different from Hollow Knight's; both have many...

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How About a Destiny-Style Social Hub for Helldivers 2? It's 'On the Feature List for the Next One,' Dev Says

A social hub in the vein of Destiny 2's Tower is "on the feature list" for Helldivers 2's successor, developer Arrowhead has indicated. Helldivers 2 uses spaceships as a small staging area where up to three players can prepare for missions, fussing over their appearance and loadouts. There is no larger scale social hub, which some fans have called for Arrowhead to consider given the social nature of Helldivers 2's community-driven galactic war. When a fan suggested on Discord that they would "really appreciate a social hub space station (like the tower in Destiny)," Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani responded with an unequivocal: "it's on the feature list for the next one." That sounds pretty definitive, but we still have no idea when...

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Silksong Gives Hollow Knight the Bloodborne Treatment

Warning: Minor spoilers for Hollow Knight: Silksong follow. At some point in your journey through Pharloom, the setting of Hollow Knight: Silksong, you may have the misfortune of running into a shrouded, wormlike bug called Greyroot. Hiding in a hole in Shellwood, an area located above The Marrow, she asks you to bring her a Twisted Bud – a “contorted mass of ashen vine” that “cries out incessantly,” as per its item description. When you give it to her, she tells you it’s weak, that it “must be nourished” before “the time of birth approaches.” Although she never mentioned a reward, previous fetch quests taught you to expect one. But to your surprise, Greyroot doesn’t hand you shards or rosaries. Instead, she wraps her body around you...

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Skyblivion Creators Say They're Still Aiming for 2025 Release Date as Volunteer Devs Quit Fan-Made Recreation of Oblivion in Skyrim

The creators of high-profile mod Skyblivion have insisted they're still targeting a 2025 release date despite the exit of some of the volunteer developers behind the fan project and allegations of crunch. Volunteer developers who had been donating their time to Skyblivion, the hotly anticipated mod for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Edition, have stepped away from the project, alleging "crunch" culture and "fake polish" that they believe they were "never gonna be allowed to achieve." Skyblivion — the upcoming fan remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion made by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group — recently dropped its first update since the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered in April, confirming the...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Discover Secret Mode That Actually Makes the Game HARDER — Here's the Code to Unlock It

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a hard game — that much is clear. Indeed its difficulty is one of the main talking points in the days since Team Cherry’s hotly anticipated sequel came out. But fans have discovered there’s a secret mode that actually makes the game harder. Warning! Spoilers for Hollow: Knight Silksong follow. Fans have found the unlockable Steel Soul Mode Permadeath using a variant of the famous Konami code. As IGN has detailed in our Hollow: Knight Silksong cheats and secrets guide page and in the video below, you activate this mode by going to the Extras option on the main menu then inputting the following sequence via the D-pad: Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right. If you're having trouble doing this, be...

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Bethesda Poured Cold Water on Hitler's Penis Appearing in Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus could have shown players even more of Adolf Hitler than expected — until a fateful set of messages between developer MachineGames and publisher Bethesda ensured the führer's penis was kept out of view. Speaking to Noclip, MachineGames co-founder and creative director Jens Matthies recalled working on the memorable The New Colossus scene where Hitler casts a propaganda film, and wanting to surprise players with "something they haven't seen before." The end result is an increasingly chaotic Hitler who does end up urinating in the scene — although, perhaps thankfully, players don't get to see everything. "We actually wanted to add another element — we wanted to actually show Hitler's penis as well, when...

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EA Sports FC 26 Preorders for PS5 and Xbox Are Discounted at Currys in the Build-up To Release Day

EA Sports FC 26 launches September 26, but you can already score a big win at Currys. Right now, preorders for the Standard Edition have dropped from the £69.99 RRP down to £62.99, and you can take an extra 10% off with code EAFC2610. That brings the price down to just £56.69 on PS5 and Xbox. The same code works on Nintendo versions, too. The Switch edition falls from £49.99 to £44.99, while the upcoming Switch 2 version drops from £54.99 to £49.49. With most retailers still holding firm at full price, this is the best preorder offer available ahead of launch. If you opt for the Xbox version, Currys is also throwing in a discount on Xbox Controllers for £39.99 as well. Preordering also nets you some other handy extras. The Standard...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Developer Team Cherry Reveals First Post-Launch Patch Notes, Makes ‘Slight’ Balance Adjustments in the Early Game

Hollow Knight: Silksong developer Team Cherry has revealed details on the game’s first post-release patch, which it said mostly makes bug fixes and “slight” balance adjustments in the early game. In a post on Steam, the developer said patch 1.0.28470 is set for all players mid-next week, so around September 17. However, PC players can access this version right now via the public-beta branch on Steam or GOG. In terms of balance changes, it looks like the patch makes Silksong slightly easier, which will be welcome news to those who are struggling with the game. Silksong is one of the biggest launches of the year, hitting huge player concurrent numbers on Steam alongside a positive reception from critics. But amid the excitement over...

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Microsoft Announces Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast for Later in September — Here’s What to Expect

Microsoft has announced an Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast for later in September, where it will show off first-party games as well as issue updates from third-party publishers and developers. The broadcast is set for Thursday, September 25 at 7pm JST (3am Pacific / 6am Eastern / 11am UK). “The show will feature titles from our creative teams, alongside news from our partners in Japan, across Asia, and around the world,” Mena Kato, Senior Director, Xbox Asia, said in a post on Xbox Wire. “We know players around the world delight in Japan-inspired content and games developed in Asia, and we can’t wait to connect with players across the globe to show off the incredible talent and creativity behind upcoming games coming to Xbox.”...

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants Review

Single-player, story-based DLC that gives me an excuse to return to an impeccable single-player, story-based adventure that I adored the first time around? Unlike an out-of-his-depth Marcus Brody, MachineGames really knows how to speak my language. The Order of Giants is a roughly four-hour side quest for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle that’s heavy on puzzles and features a string of tremendously atmospheric caves, catacombs, and canals to explore through the belly of Rome. After not having visited The Great Circle for many months, I was quickly hooked all over again. Even if it’s just for an afternoon, The Order of Giants is an effective refresher on most of the things I love about MachineGames’ take on the finest fascist-hater to...

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Borderlands 4 Global Release Times Confirmed

Looter shooter Borderlands 4 is almost here, jam-packed with gazillions of the weirdest weapons you'll ever see, outrageous enemies, and intense co-op action as you break free from a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new badass Vault Hunters. While plenty fell in love with Borderlands 3 and its improvements to the looter-shooter series' gunplay, others still struggle with its joke-fueled story and reliance on toilet humor. It will have been almost six years since its launch when Borderlands 4's September 12, 2025 release date arrives, with hopes to deliver a much more "grounded" story and tone this time around. Here's when the game will unlock for you in your timezone on your platform, as confirmed by Gearbox earlier this week...

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AU Deals: Be Sure to Score These Ghost of Yotei, Borderlands 4, and LEGO Bargains

Some weeks I log in expecting tumbleweeds, but the digital shelves are mighty stacked right now. There are deep cuts on genre-defining RPGs, chaotic party titles, and a few games that should be on your bucket list still. And now, without much further ado, let's scroll down into the mad savings specifics... Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I’ve made a big pop-up 10th bday card for Tearaway Unfolded, a platform adventure made entirely of vibrant folded paper. Back in the day, it felt like nothing else on PlayStation. Media Molecule gave us a toy box where the controller itself became part of the world. I remember swiping the touchpad to create gusts of wind, tilting to roll...

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Octopath Traveler 0 Platform Specs Reveal Town Size Limitations on Some Devices

Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler 0 will have town building placement limitations for some consoles when it launches for PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S this December. Details about hardware restrictions were revealed alongside full platform specifications for the Octopath Traveler prequel. It comes with information about what resolution and FPS PC and consoles can achieve, while warning players with older hardware that their HD-2D RPG experience may come with a few noticeable differences. PS5, Xbox Series X | S, and up-to-date PCs will support a maximum Town Building Placement Limit of 500. Those who play on Switch 2 and PS4, however, will see that building placement...

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Woot Has Big Deals on 2025 Gaming Releases, Including Monster Hunter Wilds for Under $30

Amazon outlet Woot is offering a bunch of video games on sale right now, with some of 2025’s biggest releases on sale. Arguably, the biggest is Monster Hunter Wilds, which sees more than half of its MSRP sliced off with an Insect Glaive, bringing Capcom’s creature-slaying title down to just $29.99 on Xbox Series X. This Woot Deal Is Great for 2025 Game Releases In our review of Wilds, Tom Marks said “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.” While Monster Hunter has already sold out on Xbox, there are other deals, too. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge on PS4 is down to $9.99, a saving of...

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Lost Soul Aside Review

Aside from a confused, misguided mish-mash of different and poorly executed ideas that take turns setting up rakes for itself to step on, Lost Soul Aside is an enjoyable character action game. I’ve had a blast in battles and boss fights, but too often in between them I had to slog through a repetitive story plagued with unmemorable characters, levels peppered with awkward platforming, and puzzles that would make the shape-matching challenges you’d give to a toddler look like rocket science, all disguised in a deceptively flashy package. Originality is fleeting in games, a medium where ideas and innovations blur the line between craft, technology, business, and art. That’s especially true in the ever-wider tent of high-budget fantasy...

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Get Hunted By Dinosaurs in Co-Op Extraction Shooter 'Eggspedition'

Drop into Eggspedition's unknown planets and try to successfully extract with the valuable eggs you seek in this first-person co-op shooter – but don't think for a second that the dinosaurs these eggs belong to won't come looking for you. Eggspedition puts you into the boots of a member of Vector Unit 9, a second-to-none task force pushing the boundaries of space and taking on mysterious missions. Your latest mission drops you onto – you guessed it – a dinosaur planet, but there's no turning back now. The only rule is "No egg, no evac." You'll explore a variety of planets, face everything from velociraptors to T-rexes, use your earned-in-game credits to upgrade your weapons and gear from match to match, and, as developer Wildflame...

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