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LEGO Insiders members are eligible to accrue double rewards points, but that deal is ending today. To earn, simply sign up and start shopping. This doesn't stack with any other deals, but if you're already purchasing a high volume of LEGO, you'll easily build up enough points for the promotion to be worthwhile. It's free to become an Insider, so there's really no reason not to sign up if you plan on making any purchases directly from the LEGO website.
According to LEGO, you can use points "toward discounts on future purchases, exclusive sets and items, and digital products such as merchandise, coloring activities and alternative building instructions. You’ll also be able to use your points to get tickets to events and experiences and enter member-only sweepstakes."
This is the perfect opportunity to save on some more expensive LEGO sets you might have had your eyes on for a while. The Mario Kart and Nightmare Before Christmas sets are some awesome, fun builds to display. The Star Wars Jango Fett Firespray-class Starship is one of countless intricate LEGO Star Wars models, so the world is truly your oyster as long as you take advantage of this deal before the end of the day. Even the most recent LEGO Book Nook sets are elligible for double points.
There are plenty of LEGO sets for adults like this, but even playsets centered around younger audiences qualify, so if you're looking for a good birthday gift for a youngster, you can do so here.
Did you know you can also sometimes get a free LEGO gift with any purchase? These sets are available only if you purchase directly from LEGO, so if you're looking at a third-party retailer like Amazon, Walmart, or Target, your purchase isn't eligible. Every gift with purchase has their own qualifying criteria, but the recent Tribute to Jane Austen's Books LEGO set is free with any $150 purchase. Tie this incentive in with the great LEGO Insiders double points deal, and you might find yourself only ever buying from LEGO directly.
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Rekindling the long-running debate about whether Call of Duty skins have well and truly gone off the deep end, Beavis and Butt-Head are heading to the game.
Beavis and Butt-Head are perhaps the poster boys of the MTV generation and genuine 90s cartoon icons. Created by Mike Judge, Beavis and Butt-Head are two idiotic teen slackers who sit around grunting and giggling at rock music on MTV.
Call of Duty has form when it comes to 90s-themed skins, so perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised to see Beavis and Butt-Head finally get their moment in the shooter. But what is perhaps surprising is how their skins look, which is a jarring combination of the cartoon style fans know Beavis and Butt-Head for, but wearing MilSim outfits.
Mike Judge’s Beavis & Butt-Head are coming to Call of Duty Season 04 Reloaded 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3QnIYMv2AN
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) June 23, 2025
“Of all the collabs to get military-themed outfits in this game, I definitely did not see Beavis and Butt-Head getting one,” said redditor RdJokr1993. “Lol these are unironically more MilSim than most skins in the game,” added LoneRogue2018.
Others are coming up with on-brand one-liners we might hear Beavis and Butt-Head say in-game. For example: “Heh heh heh heh, he said 'Duty.'”
In truth, Beavis and Butt-Head shouldn’t come as any surprise to anyone who’s played Call of Duty in the last few years. This is a game that has the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a Dragon Knight that looks straight out of Skyrim, and, more recently, a skin made from strips of bacon, all running around realistic, war-torn environments. Activision releases these sorts of skins and players complain about realism, but they sell enough for Activision to keep releasing these sorts of skins. And so the cycle continues.
The question will be how much Beavis and Butt-Head cost. Activision has come under fire recently for its ultra aggressive monetization of Black Ops 6 and Warzone, with some players complaining about the high price of bundles, the introduction of event passes, and ever more expensive battle passes. Earlier this month, Activision pulled controversial adverts placed inside Black Ops 6 and Warzone loadouts, insisting they were a “feature test” published “in error.” It’s worth remembering that Black Ops 6 is a premium, $70 game, and this year’s Black Ops 7 is set to jump to $80.
And will this Beavis and Butt-Head skin carry forward into the recently announced Black Ops 7? Activision has yet to say. But given the timing of its release, the hope is that anyone who forks out for Beavis and Butt-Head will get bang for their buck.
For now, Call of Duty players are speculating that getting a headshot against Beavis and Butt-Head might be a little easier than against other skins in the game. Is this a pay-to-lose bundle?
Good luck to those sitting on them headies… 💀 pic.twitter.com/U4nd9l8PxS
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We don't know when the Season 4 Reloaded mid-season update is set to launch exactly, but based on how many days players have left to complete the Season 4 battle pass, it should be released on or around June 26.
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There have been a lot of LEGO Star Wars sets over the years, and 2025 alone has seen a ton of new releases for the franchise. With so many different options to choose from, it can be hard to suss out which sets are actually worth adding to your collection at any given time.
That being said, LEGO continuously retires old sets and your window to buy them at or below their typical retail price starts to shrink fast when that plug gets pulled. So the fact that the most recently retired LEGO Star Wars set is actually getting a discount right now is a good enough reason to consider it. The Spider Tank from The Mandalorian has dropped in price ahead of Prime Day and it's likely the lowest price we'll see for this set ever again.
The Spider Tank set was only recently retired in May 2025, so Amazon likely still has quite a bit of stock it's trying to get rid of. The set itself is based off the mech featured in Season 3 of The Manalorian. At only 526 pieces, it isn't the most complicated build out there, but it comes with a lot of cool features for the price. The Spider Tank has flexible legs, functional claws, an opening cockpit, and an elevating hatch with two stud shooters included. You'll also get three minifigures with this set: Bo-Katan (with two blasters), Din Djarin (with a darksaber, blaster, and jetpack), and a tiny Grogu.
Unlike some of the more expensive Star Wars sets out there, the Spider Tank isn't specifically targeted toward an adult audience. The inclusion of a stud blaster makes it a fun Star Wars gift for kids of all ages as it was made to be played with, not just stashed on a shelf. If you're looking for bigger builds that were recently retired, we've featured some of the options still available at Amazon below.
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, so it's definitely valid to question if you should buy now or wait for the sale to start in July. Prime Day is generally one of the better times to buy LEGO sets, and while we do expect more discounts to arrive on July 8 when the sale begins, we don't expect to see a better price on the Spider Tank – or for it to stay in stock until then.
The price of this set dropped all the way down to $35 shortly after it was retired, but has since been sitting at full price. Recently retired LEGO sets will sometimes get a discount at retailers outside of the LEGO store months after production comes to an end, but it is a fairly rare phenomenon. The more popular sets will usually just keep going up in price as third-party sellers look to profit off of collector interest. So while this deal may still be around when Prime Day starts next month, it is highly unlikely the price will drop any further.
There’s plenty of sealed Pokémon TCG stock available today, and while most Amazon listings are still above MSRP, a few products are finally trending down. The Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection is one of the most inflated at $208, while staples like the Lillie Premium Tournament Collection and Destined Rivals booster bundles are more reasonably priced. If you're looking to crack packs or complete a set, there are a few solid pickups, just be sure to compare with secondary market prices first.
Over on TCGPlayer, pricing is more competitive. The Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box is going for $80, which beats Amazon’s $120+ listing. Cynthia’s Garchomp Premium Collection is nearly half the price on TCGPlayer as well. If you're buying for value, this is where the better deals are today, especially on ETBs, bundles, and battle decks that are still readily available.
As usual we're looking at over-inflated pricing at big box stores, but it's a dependable source of sealed product for trainers looking to add to their collections or rip open boosters. Although we'd recommend checking out secondary market prices first, as big retailers are now regularly selling over market value now too. I've already done the hard work for you:
The most expensive cards from Pokémon TCG's Black Bolt and White Flare sets are already commanding serious prices in Japan. Top of the list are the Special Illustration Rares of Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex, both featuring intricate, hand-drawn artwork and fetching well over ¥20,000 (around $130–$150 USD) on the secondary market.
Also climbing fast are the new BWR (Black White Rare) cards and the full-art Victini promos from the themed file sets. With stunning clay and knitted art styles also making their debut, collectors are pushing prices up across the board, especially for low-population, high-style secret rares.
With Black Bolt and White Flare wrapping up the Scarlet & Violet era, all eyes are now on what’s next—and Mega Evolution is officially back. The Japanese Championships 2025 confirmed MEGA Symphonia and MEGA Brave as the first entries in the new Mega Expansion Packs, launching August 1 in Japan. These sets reintroduce Mega Evolution ex cards in a powerful new form, now Stage 2 Pokémon worth 3 Prize Cards when knocked out. Cards like Mega Gardevoir ex, Mega Venusaur ex, and Mega Lucario ex are leading the charge, and collectors are already snapping up classic Mega cards in anticipation of their return to the spotlight.
Preorders are now live for Magic: The Gathering’s next major set, Edge of Eternities, ahead of its August 1 release. You can lock in Play Booster Boxes, Bundles, Commander Decks, and Collector Boosters, with prices already dipping below MSRP in some spots. With some chunky lore, borderless cards, and premium packaging teased, now’s a good time to grab your picks before stock tightens closer to launch.
There's the usual suspects of insanely priced boosters such as Theros Beyond Death, but there's also some discounts such as 9% off a box of Assassin's Creed collector boosters and a massive 32% off a booster box of Lord of the Rings set boosters.
I was going to say how insane MTG Final Fantasy's popularity is, but it's completely understandable. Whilst sealed stock is going up in value and becoming harder to get, there's plenty of option for the most in-demand cards for your deck or collection.
Aetherdrift is one of Magic: The Gathering’s more experimental sets, blending high-speed vehicle mechanics with a bold visual style. Released as part of the Universes Beyond series, it introduced new archetypes and card types designed to shake up both casual and competitive formats.
Monster Hunter Wilds has hit its lowest price yet for the standard physical edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X at just $55.99, down from $69.99. This latest entry takes the series into a fully voiced narrative, dynamic biomes, and crossplay multiplayer. If you’ve been waiting for a price drop to jump into the Forbidden Lands, this is a solid time to grab a copy.
Symphonic Journeys: Pokémon Red & Blue is now up for preorder in a stunning IGN-exclusive Fire Red vinyl variant. This 1xLP release features orchestrated arrangements of classic tracks like Pallet Town, Gym Leader Battle, and the Pokémon Center theme, performed by the renowned Budapest Scoring orchestra.
The official strategy guide for Elden Ring: Nightreign is now up for preorder, with a hardcover release set for September 30, 2025. Created by Future Press, this companion book dives deep into the game’s new roguelike multiplayer systems, class mechanics, and shifting world of Limveld. You’ll get detailed Nightfarer builds, bestiary entries, system breakdowns, and beautifully illustrated maps plus bonus art prints and lore. Sounds like a bargain to me.
Humble’s latest bundle spotlights the thoughtful and emotional storytelling of Serenity Forge, offering 12 indie games for just $12. Titles like Arcadian Atlas, Virgo Versus the Zodiac, and Long Gone Days bring unique mechanics and narrative depth, while cult favorites like LISA: The Painful and Smile For Me round out a powerful lineup. With a total value of $171 and proceeds supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, it’s a great way to discover impactful games and support a good cause at the same time.
Donkey Kong Bananza is available now for preorder on Nintendo Switch 2 at $69.99, with a release date set for July 17. This all-new 3D platformer brings DK back into the spotlight with a full physical edition and gameplay reminiscent of Super Mario Odyssey. If you've been waiting for the return of classic Donkey Kong exploration with modern polish, this looks like the one to watch.
amFilm’s 3-pack tempered glass screen protector for the Nintendo Switch 2 (7.9") is down to $7.99 and includes everything you need for a smooth installation. The 0.3mm ultra-clear glass offers 9H scratch resistance, touchscreen sensitivity, and an oleophobic coating to reduce smudges. It also comes with a alignment frame, making it easier to apply without bubbles.
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Dune: Awakening has sold over 1 million copies in two weeks.
Developer Funcom announced the news earlier today, confirming that to go along with a superb launch with a "very positive" user review rating on Steam, over 1 million players "have awakened," making it Funcom's "fastest-selling game ever."
"Dune: Awakening launched June 10 and 1,000,000 players have awakened!" the studio said. "It’s now Funcom’s fastest-selling game ever. To put it into perspective, it took Conan Exiles one year to reach this number. We’re truly humbled and thankful for this reception. It must also be noted that you certainly don’t live up to your title, because you have been busy since launch.
"Launch has been a Coriolis storm, and we’re still riding that mighty gale. We have seen so many amazing things from all of you — the bases, the close calls with Shai-Hulud, the epic vehicle jumps, the struggles, discoveries, victories, heroic deaths, and so much more... We salute you, Sleepers."
Within hours of going live, Funcom's survival RPG had clocked up over 142,000 concurrent players on Valve's platform, and hit a new high last weekend of 189,333 players. We gave Dune: Awakening 8/10 in our review, writing: "Dune: Awakening is an excellent survival MMO that captures Frank Herbet’s sci-fi world incredibly well, mostly to its advantage and occasionally to its detriment. The survival climb from dehydrated peasant to powerful warlord of Arrakis is a joy almost every step of the way, and the story and worldbuilding filled this nerd with absolute joy.
"There’s still plenty for Awakening to work on though, as its combat never really hits its stride, the endgame is a bit of a chaotic mess not worth the effort, and there’s quite a few technical bugs yet to be squashed, but even these rough patches felt like tiny desert mice next to the leviathan shai-huluds that are this survival game’s wonderful successes."
Funcom is already "currently formulating a plan" to improve PvP in the Deep Desert, which players have previously branded as "toxic" due to griefing. Funcom has already patched out the ability for players to squish other people with their Ornithopter, but senior game director Viljar Sommerbakk also revealed the team was considering tweaking Ornis further, such as equipping them with rockets that "reduces overall maneuverability and max speed."
If all that's got you interested, make sure to check out all the Dune: Awakening classes you can choose from, and keep an eye on our in-progress Dune: Awakening walkthrough for a step-by-step guide to the story. To help you survive on Arrakis, we've got Dune: Awakening resource guides that'll help you find iron, steel, aluminium, and a Dune: Awakening Trainers locations guide.
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Considering what it offers, Disney Plus is one of the best streaming services on the block. From classic Disney animated films to the latest Marvel shows and Star Wars movies, excellent kids' programming like Bluey, and so much more, Disney Plus puts an incredible range of high-quality viewing options at your fingertips. And with so much to check out - including the new live-action Snow White and Ironheart premiering on June 24 - you'll want to find a plan that best suits you. We're here to help.
At the moment, one of the best Disney Plus bundle deals available is the massive Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle. This starts at $16.99/month to get you all three streaming services with ads. It's one of the best bundles available at the moment, but we've included more Disney Plus bundle deals worth exploring below. If you're looking for more streaming deals from other services, check out the best Hulu deals and bundles and the best Max deals.
The Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle can be purchased through any of the three streaming services and starts at $16.99/month for the ad-supported tier or $29.99/month for ad-free access across the three platforms.
If you currently own all three and want to cut down on costs, this is a great way to bundle them together and save big on what you'd pay for them separately per month – 43% on the ad-supported plan and 42% on the ad-free plan.
In an effort to crack down on password sharing, Disney has added a paid sharing plan for individuals outside of your household. Basically, anyone using your account that's not within your household will have to be added as an "Extra Member" to your account. This costs an additional $6.99/month for the ad-supported Basic subscription and $9.99/month for the Premium ad-free plan, and only one Extra Member slot is available per account. You can learn more from Disney's paid sharing explainer here.
Disney+ is available in a couple of different tiers. You can get the least expensive option (called Disney+ Basic) for $9.99/month, which gives you access to everything except the ability to download select shows to watch on the go. This tier is ad supported. If you want to get rid of ads and be able to download certain shows, you can spring for the $15.99/month or $159.99/year Disney+ Premium package.
Want a way to save on your Disney+ membership? Bundles are a great, affordable way to go. As far as bundles go, there are two ad-supported bundles and two ad-free bundles. Here's the breakdown:
If you want to help someone out and give them a gift that will keep on giving, gifting a one-year Disney+ card is a great way to go. It provides all the great things Disney+ offers and it costs a fraction of what it would take to buy even a small sampling of those movies physically.
There is a bonkers array of shows and movies you can watch on Disney+. Let's start at the top and simply talk about the verticals on offer here with the base subscription.
Here's what you get:
On the Disney front, you have awesome classic movies like The Sword In The Stone, Robin Hood, 101 Dalmations, Hercules, and Sleeping Beauty, modern classics like The Princess & The Frog, Tangled, and Frozen, and a wide range of animated shows, including Phineas & Ferb.
You also gain access to a ton of vintage content like Escape to Witch Mountain, The Apple Dumpling Gang, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, The Love Bug, and a whole lot more. The Disney Junior section is home to absolutely top tier animated shows like Bluey (which, for my money, is worth the price of admission on its own).
There's way more on offer, too, including a ton of Muppet movies, new live-action films and adaptions (including the new Snow White), nature programs, documentaries, Pirates of the Caribbean, and musical programs featuring Taylor Swift (like her wildly popular The Eras Tour), Elton John, Ed Sheeran, and more.
When it comes to computer generated films, Pixar stands alone. Kicking off the revolution with Toy Story, Pixar has consistently put out fantastic films, and they are all here. From the Toy Story series to Finding Nemo, Cars, and more recent hits like Inside Out 2, there is a ton to love.
Beyond even that, there are incredible shorts like Bao and Party Central, as well as a wide range of originals and series based on major films, such as Dory's Reef Cam, Forky Asks A Question, Cars On The Road, and more.
The MCU has become a true juggernaut, and there are many viewers who subscribe to Disney+ purely for access to nearly the entire MCU lineup of films and shows.
Whether you are a fan of the blockbuster action films, you are an appreciator of the classic 90s runs of "Saturday morning" cartoons like X-Men, or you are currently vibing to the funky theme of the 1981 Spider-Man series, there is a ton of Marvel to enjoy on Disney+. And with new movies and shows being added to the MCU all the time, including most recently Deadpool & Wolverine and Captain America: Brave New World, there is always more coming.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a film that changed everything. The original Star Wars is a seminal sci-fi fantasy work that inspired generations of creators, but there is still nothing quite like that far away galaxy. Disney+ grants access to all things Star Wars, including the remastered versions of the original trilogy (hopefully some day they'll add the theatrical cuts, too), as well as the prequels and sequels.
You can also stay up-to-date on all the latest shows, including The Mandalorian and the critically-lauded Andor, which just wrapped up its second and final season. There are also fantastic short series like Star Wars Visions, and longer-form series like The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, Young Jedi Adventures, and a whole lot more.
Take a look at our list of Disney+ alernatives for additional streaming services. To play while you watch, see our roundup of the best LEGO Disney sets. For more deals, dive into our Daily Deals page.
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As Black Bolt and White Flare prepare to close out the Scarlet & Violet era, collectors are turning their attention to what’s next—and for many, that’s what came before.
The Japanese Championships 2025 revealed MEGA Symphonia and MEGA Brave as part of the first wave of Mega Expansion Packs, launching August 1, 2025, in Japan, and coming to English markets later in the year.
These sets bring back Mega Evolution ex cards in a new, glimmering style, now as Stage 2 Pokémon that take 3 Prize Cards when knocked out.
With confirmed cards like Mega Gardevoir ex, Mega Lucario ex, and Mega Venusaur ex, we’re officially entering a proper Mega revival, and collectors are wasting no time in grabbing their classic counterparts.
So while Build & Battle promos from Destined Rivals are still making short-term moves, the bigger story is the return of Mega Evolution, and how that's sending ripples down the market right now. Here’s what’s rising and falling for Pokémon TCG this week.
Charizard ex (151, Special Illustration Rare) has cooled off significantly, dropping to around $200 for the first time in months. After peaking near $300 earlier this year, it's now sitting around $203.93, a 10% weekly slide that reflects broader correction across popular Illustration Rares.
While insanely popular, the Prismatic Evolutions line is finally coming down from its post-launch highs. Eevee ex (SIR) 167/131 leads that correction with a 12% drop this week at $145.62, and other Evolutions like Sunbreon and Roaring Moon are following suit.
What goes up must come down. Team Rocket's Tyranitar Prerelease promo surged to $23.25 at its peak and is currently nearly double the price at $39.95. The even rarer Staff-stamped version has taken a massive 78% drop from $142.55 to $79.99 in just a week.
After an explosive start that saw this card nearly double in price to $24.56. After a brief market correction, it's shot back up to $49.95 currently. The Stamped Staff promo has however gone from $85.49 to a current market value of $71.78.
Misty's Gyarados (Prerelease) promo quietly dropped from $20.46 at the end of May to a market value of around $10 this week as attention shifted to flashier cards like Mimikyu and Typhlosion. The Stamped Staff promo has had a similar crash from $94.41 to a current market value of $68.90.
This psychic powerhouse M Alakazam EX (Full Art) 118/124 is surging in value. Once a $19.88 card back in March, it's now commanding prices around $99, a staggering 400%+ increase. With Mega Gardevoir ex revealed for MEGA Symphonia, expect this psychic-type to keep drawing collector attention.
Always a fan favorite, M Rayquaza EX (Full Art – Roaring Skies 105/108) is riding the Mega wave, up from $174.24 to $207.98 in recent months. With its high attack ceiling and sleek art, this is one to watch as MEGA-themed decks return.
Spooky season came early. M Gengar EX (Phantom Forces 35/119) has surged from $66.39 to $139.99 since March, more than doubling in value. Its ability to copy your opponent's attacks makes it a favorite among collectors and casual players alike.
Even non-full-art Mega Charizards are riding the hype. M Charizard EX (Generations 12/83) been steadily climbing as collectors chase all iterations of the iconic fire dragon. With nostalgia at full burn, expect continued upward pressure.
M Charizard EX (Full Art – Evolutions 101/108) has it all. Bold artwork , massive damage, and iconic status make this card a standout. With Mega Evolutions about to headline again, is one of the most sought-after cards of the moment, now commanding well over $100.
Destined Rivals was up and down, making for a volatile market for singles right now. Make sure to ride a wave downward for your chase cards right now, as it's incredibly easy to pay over the odds with chancers on the secondary market.
We're not talking about vintage or out of print sets, all of these are incredible chase cards you can pull from booster packs available now.
You can probably put money on their value going up as soon as their respective sets go out of print. If you don't want to spend mega money ripping open packs, market values on these single cards are quite reasonable for the most part.
We're look to market values for Destined Rivals at the moment, seeing as big box stores are either fresh out of stock or charging over MSRP and what they're worth on the secondary market.
So here's the full lineup to pop on your shelf or rip open like THAT Tyranitar. If you know you know.
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Can’t get enough of Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan’s new crime drama? Need another season of Helen Mirren being badass in something? Well thankfully, Paramount+ has officially renewed MobLand for Season 2.
According to the streamer, 26 million people have watched the series since its premiere on March 30 — which makes the decision to renew a total no brainer, especially with the A-List acting talent at the helm. Paramount+ claims MobLand is the second most-watched original series released on its platform to date.
Alongside Hardy, Brosnan, and Mirren, House of the Dragon’s Paddy Considine and Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt costar in the show, which follows Hardy’s Harry Da Souza, a fixer employed by Brosnan’s Conrad Harrigan and his London crime family. The series’ official synopsis "showcases two generations of gangsters, their businesses, the relationships they weave and the man they call to fix their problems."
"With over 26 million viewers and climbing, MobLand has become a resounding triumph driven by the creative brilliance of [producers] Guy [Ritchie], Jez [Butterworth], Ronan [Bennett] and David C. Glasser, and brought to life by the powerhouse performances by Tom, Pierce, and Helen," Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, explained. "We are elated to greenlight a second season of this global phenomenon, which has dominated both domestic and international charts and soared to #1 in the United Kingdom.”
The show holds a solid 75% on Rotten Tomatoes for Season 1 and is currently available to stream — but no word just yet on when it will return for Season 2.
In May, while promoting MobLand, Hardy said working on the likes of Venom, Mad Max: Fury Road, and The Dark Knight Rises over the years had taken a serious toll on his body and wellbeing as he approaches his 50s.
“I’ve had two knee surgeries now, my disc’s herniated in my back, I’ve got sciatica as well,” the 47-year-old Hardy revealed.
“And I have that... is it plantar fasciitis? Where did that come from? And why? Why?! And I pulled my tendon in my hip as well. It’s like, it’s all falling to bits now, and it’s not going to get better.”
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Paramount+.
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Bandai Namco has released the official PC system requirements for its new Digimon game, Digimon Story Time Stranger. So, let’s see what PC system you’ll need to run it. Digimon Story Time Stranger is an RPG where you solve a big mystery that takes place in both the real world and the Digital World. You … Continue reading Here are the PC requirements for Digimon Story Time Stranger →
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Concept art from a long-canceled Batman Arkham Knight follow-up set to star Damian Wayne as the Dark Knight has surfaced online, giving us our best look yet at an aged Bruce.
Project Sabbath, as it was known, was in development at Batman Arkham Origins studio Warner Bros. Games Montreal after the launch of 2015's Arkham Knight, and would have featured two Batmen — father and son.
Ultimately, however, the project was canceled by Warner Bros. and WB Games Montreal instead shifted focus to launch 2022's poorly-received Gotham Knights, a game with no Batmen at all.
At the time, Sabbath was planned as Warner Bros' next big Batman game, while Rocksteady itself explored concepts featuring other characters. Of course, Rocksteady itself circled back to its version of Batman (sort of) in its next project, the ill-fated Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Images from a former WB Games Montreal artist who worked on the project have now popped up on Artstation, featuring a youthful-looking Damian, grizzled and bearded Bruce, plus concepts for Killer Croc and Huntress.
Whether this game would have been strictly part of the Arkhamverse canon has never been firmly established. On the one hand, some of the designs here — particularly a very different-looking Killer Croc — suggest this would have been something of a different take. That said, the same could be said of Poison Ivy's appearance in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which definitely was part of the Arkham-verse. And, of course, WB Games Montreal did make Batman Arkham Origins, a prequel that is considered canon to Rocksteady's core trilogy.
New concept art from WB Games Montréal's cancelled 2015 Damian Wayne game "Project Sabbath" has surfaced, shared by character artist Rodrigue Pralier. The pieces clearly show Damian, an older Bruce, Killer Croc, and Huntress. The style and character designs further support the… pic.twitter.com/aRwTD7caYE
— Batman Arkham Videos (@ArkhamVideos) June 22, 2025
This isn't the first time concept art from the game has hit the internet. Back in 2021, another former WB Games Montreal developer posted images of Damian Wayne in his Batsuit — a sleek outfit with red Bat signal emblazoned on his chest.
These designs also showed the same bearded older Bruce Wayne, although only inside his suit — meaning his newly-revealed face was obscured. Still, the designs suggest that, at some point, the older Bruce would still have suited up during his retirement.
"Project Sabbath", a canceled Damian Wayne Batman game at WB Games Montreal, apparently has another wave of concept art revealed - this time by concept artist Goran Bukvic. The images match how the game was first described years ago.
— The Arkham Channel (@ArkhamChannel) November 9, 2021
Credit to Reddit user thebananapeeler2. pic.twitter.com/TelAZeMVMj
After launching Gotham Knights and providing additional development help to Rocksteady on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, WB Games Montreal was downsized in December 2024, with almost 100 jobs lost. Rocksteady's attempt at a co-op game featuring Batman side-characters was a flop, though the developer is now reportedly working on a single-player Batman game once again.
Maybe this will end up finally being the Bruce and Damian Wayne game fans have been waiting for?
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
If you're looking for an affordable power bank that will fast charge your brand new Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, or Apple iPhone 16, then check out today's deal. Amazon has the Iniu 10,000mAh Power Bank with up to 45W of Power Delivery over USB Type-C for only $12.99 after you apply coupon code "HO2BSDT5". Iniu power banks have solid reviews and are less expensive than equivalent Anker models.
This Iniu power bank holds a 10,000mAh, or 37Whr battery capacity. If you factor in 80% power efficiency, here are the approximate number of times you can fully recharge each gaming handheld:
The Iniu power bank has three output ports: one built-in 45W USB Type-C cable, one 45W USB Type-C port, and one USB Type-A port. The 45W of Power Delivery is enough to charge the Nintendo Switch (18W) and Steam Deck (40W) at their fastest rate. This power bank is also a solid choice for charging your Apple iPhone 16, since ChargerLAB has shown that the maximum charging rate caps at about 30W, even for the Pro Max model.
The built-in cable is a popular feature on newer and generally pricier power banks because you no longer have to bring along your own USB Type-C cable. When you're on the go, the USB plug can be clipped onto the power bank to form a handy little lanyard. The cable itself is quite sturdy with a respectable break strength of 44 pounds and the lanyard loop when clipped to the power bank itself has a break strength of 13 pounds.
For more options, check out our favorite portable power banks for traveling.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
Days of Play may be over with by now, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some great PlayStation deals to check out. From games to storage, we've searched the internet to find the best PS5 deals available at the moment. These include some great game deals, including discounts on Monster Hunter Wilds, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – Premium Edition, and more. The PS5 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 bundle is also still available at select retailers, but you'll want to be quick to grab it as it may not stay in stock much longer.
Alongside the previously mentioned deals, here are IGN's top picks for the best PlayStation deals today.
If you're looking to fill up your library with some new PS5 games, there are plenty of great discounts available at the moment. Woot's 'Video Game Super Sale!' is still going strong and features some very nice deals on Monster Hunter Wilds, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and more. The Premium Edition of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has also received a discount at Amazon, and The Last of Us Part I is still on sale after Days of Play. These just scratch the surface of what's out there, though. You can see even more of our favorite video game deals above.
Days of Play may be over, but the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 bundle can still be found at select retailers. The disc console bundle, which runs for $449.99, can still be found at Target right now, and the digital console bundle, which runs for $399.99, can still be bought from PS Direct. Who knows how much longer they'll stick around for, though, so act fast to pick them up!
PS5 games continue to grow in size, and with SSD prices climbing, finding the right storage at a great price is more important than ever. We've listed our favorite deals just here, but you should ensure you're checking back here for more updates as often as possible, as new SSD deals pop up all the time.
Keep in mind that not all SSDs are compatible with the PS5. To ensure optimal performance on the best PS5 SSD, you'll need a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 drive with a minimum read speed of 5,500MB/s to match the console's internal storage.
The PSVR2 Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundle is available to buy for $399.99. This package is a great value for everything you're getting (the PSVR2 headset and controllers alongside the Horizon: Call of The Mountain game), and pushes the PSVR2 as a strong contender against budget-friendly VR options like the Meta Quest, delivering a premium virtual reality experience without the eye-watering cost.
Sony also gave the PSVR2 a new lease of life by adding PC VR support, allowing owners of the second-generation headset to play PC VR games like Half-Life: Alyx, provided they have the Sony-made adapter.
The PlayStation Portal has come a long way since its launch. Initial skepticism surrounded the device, but over time it has proven itself as a handy companion for PS5 owners.
Despite stock challenges and surges in demand, a new feature is making the Portal even more appealing to potential buyers. Sony rolled out an update for the PlayStation Portal, currently in opt-in beta, allowing PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers to stream games from the cloud.
This means you can now enjoy a library of games on the go—even if you don’t own a PS5. The update adds another compelling reason to consider the PlayStation Portal.
If you're looking to trade in your old PlayStation consoles, you can do so at select retailers in-store and online. Often, the most widely available retailers are GameStop and Best Buy. However, you can also trade your used devices online at retailers such as Amazon and Microsoft.
Some retailers will offer you cash for your used goods, while others may provide you with a gift card that can be used in-store and online. This is a great way to offload your old gaming gear and get some money that you can put towards a newer console and games.
While trading devices in at retailers will often net you the lowest amount for your used consoles, there are also online marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist, and OfferUp that may fetch higher prices, but you'll often be responsible for packing and shipping costs, or be required to meet someone in person for the transaction. The latter of which poses its own risks.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
Just last week Amazon unveiled the dates for Prime Day 2025, set to be the longest one the retailer has ever had with four days of discounts. Naturally, Walmart has just announced its own competing sale that will last a full two days more.
The Walmart Deals event will take place in direct opposition to Amazon Prime Day this year by starting on the exact same day. Running from July 8 through July 13, this six-day sale promises "thousands of deals" across electronics, home goods, toys, and more.
While the official start date of the sale is listed as July 8, Walmart+ members will get access to the deals a day early. If you have a subscription to the service, you'll be able to browse the deals starting on July 7 at 7pm ET.
Although Prime Day was started by Amazon, Walmart has consistently had a pretty decent competing sale in the last few years. In terms of total discounts, Amazon still tends to have a wider range of deals, but Walmart will usually match prices on some of the bigger ticket items – things like Apple AirPods, iPads, and gaming consoles tend to have the same price reductions across every major retailer.
Where Walmart really differs from Amazon is with its own exclusive brands. In the same way Amazon always has the best discounts on Amazon devices, Walmart tends to have the best deals on brands mostly associated with Walmart. This includes things like Vizio TVs, which will likely be at their lowest prices since last Black Friday. Recently, this has also included Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories as Amazon still hasn't fully started offering those items again.
It's worth comparing prices between Walmart and Amazon during these sales. Sometimes one retailer or the other will offer a bigger discount to try to snag your business. And if you already have a Walmart+ account, it will definitely be worth checking out those early access deals.
According to Walmart's press release, a Walmart+ subscription isn't required to access the sale. (Unlike the Prime Day sale, which includes many member-only discounts, anyone can shop the deals without paying for a monthly service.) The Walmart+ subscription does have a few benefits that may make it worth a try, though. For starters there's a 30-day free trial available for new subscribers, so you can test it out without having to pay anything up front. In addition to early access to this sale, you will also get early access to major product launches and restocks you may not find elsewhere. Walmart is offering this perk for the upcoming Switch 2 restock and has previously offered exclusive early preorders for popular Pokémon TCG expansions.
The other major perk of a subscription is that you'll get access to Paramount+ with your free trial. The free grocery delivery and shipping is nice, but being able to bundle it with a streaming service is a great way to save. For a full list of what the service can offer, take a look at our guide to Walmart+ and all its perks.
Cyberpunk 2077's next big update — Update 2.3 — was due to release on Thursday June 26, but it's now indefinitely delayed as the team needs more time to ensure "we're happy with it."
While CD Projekt Red did not supply a revised release date at this time, it did tease that it expected this latest update to be "a scope similar to Update 2.2," which significantly expanded the game's customization options when it released towards the end of last year.
"We initially hoped to put Update 2.3 in your hands on June 26," CD Projekt Red wrote in a brief message on social media. "However, we'll need some more time to make sure we're happy with it — we're aiming for a scope similar to Update 2.2. We'll update you further as soon as we can! We appreciate your patience!"
"Turns out we're going to need more time with this one," added global community director, Marcin Momot. "Sorry for the wait and thanks for your patience, everyone!"
2.2 did not add a new game plus feature to Cyberpunk 2077, nor PlayStation 5 Pro support, but it did, however, let players change the colors of more cars in a more detailed way, with an upgraded vehicle customization user interface. It also improved the photo mode camera, adding in a drone setting, as well improved character creator options, too. You can read the full list of what was implemented in Update 2.2 here, and Update 2.2.1 here, too.
With so much added in Update 2.2, it'll be good news to fans to hear 2.3 will be similarly expansive.
"The Switch 2 might pack much better hardware than the original, but a game I’m still surprised to see running at all (much less pretty well) on a Nintendo system is Cyberpunk 2077," we wrote in our Nintendo Switch 2 Cyberpunk 2007 review update. "I spent a few days with CD Projekt Red’s latest port to get a feel for how it runs, how it holds up, and how the Switch 2’s fancy new mouse controls work when applied to a high-octane FPS. The answer across the board is impressive, and if you haven’t had the pleasure of exploring Night City before, this seems like a solid way to do so."
In case you missed it, yes, Cyberpunk 2077 sequel Cyberpunk 2 has officially entered pre-production. The studio made the announcement as part of its latest financial results last month, where it said the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 had hit an impressive 10 million copies sold.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
There’s a certain quaintness to Countdown, the new pulpy procedural on Prime Video. Everything about it feels recognizable – you’ve got the mile-high stakes, the peppy banter, the camaraderie in a tough job protecting the world from bad guys. In this case, the ensemble is a scrappy, interagency team-up with cops, DEA, FBI, and more coming together to avert catastrophe. Few other procedurals have the ambition to pull almost every law enforcement acronym into their lineup – though the upcoming Dick Wolf spin-off originally titled FBI: CIA sure tried – Countdown feels like an apex of the genre, pushing its core concepts to new, wildly unwieldy heights.
The “elite” task force kicks off when a Department of Homeland Security officer is killed in the middle of Los Angeles. This technically makes Countdown an ensemble series, with each member of the force having their own domain: hacking, field work, and so on. But if we have a central character, it’s Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles), an LAPD officer who’s hiding a secret. He’s our point of view, and often far too riddled with cliches: suffice it to say he’s a cop who has an extremely specific reason (which I won’t spoil here) for putting his life on the line. As Meachum and colleagues pull at the curiosities around the murder they’ve been assembled to solve, they find that there’s a much larger, much more dangerous conspiracy at play. (Isn’t there always?) It's the sort of thing that could get way more than just a DHS officer killed.
Everything here is familiar, and none of that will bring much comfort. Countdown, for all its conventionality, is a cold show. The story moves fast, and the characters do too, which doesn’t leave space for personality. There’s a glossiness that isn’t particularly offensive but isn’t all that interesting either. Compare it to classics of the genre like 24 or Burn Notice, and there’s a distinct lack of flair to Countdown’s proceedings.
That same blandness spreads to the characters and the story: cheeky banter falls flat; it’s superficial filler, with no voice or personality behind it. Connections are forged, but they don’t feel all that meaningful. Even when they’re a bit harder won – like the one between Meachum and his DEA partner, Amber Oliveras (Jessica Camacho) that takes a couple episodes to spark – it’s mechanical, and their dialogue doesn’t have much heart or character.
Instead, every member on the task force speaks with the same tone. This isn’t an unheard of style for television, but there’s not a distinctive flair to the scripts either. This isn’t Gilmore Girls or Veronica Mars, where the heightened affectation paints a whole world; Countdown wants something closer to reality, but can’t imbue its characters with anything worth engaging with. There’s just not enough texture to each of their lives. When we finally see the house of team leader Nathan Blythe (Eric Dane), it’s played for a major reveal. But not once does it seem like Countdown cares about its characters enough to make any unseen home lives feel like a telling choice about who they are.
Given how much the show strives to be a sort of throwback, this seems like the missing link for the Countdown formula. Even the most repetitive procedurals like NCIS pull in viewers again and again because people like the characters; the things we see them do or the people they are outside of work is the reason to watch them solve crimes. By contrast, Countdown gives us nothing: As the team goes through the motions of a law-enforcement procedural, it all feels robotic. We get bonding scenes, action sequences, heartfelt monologues, and repeated commitments to protecting the greater good. But without room for the characters to exhale or let their hair down, it’s all far too rote.
Ultimately there’s not a lot to love about Countdown. You can get sucked into the conspiracy, twisting its way through Los Angeles with a cliffhanger deployed in the final moments of every episode. There’s also some excitement in the way that the team circles closer to the culprit through the tiny nuggets of information they track down. But for a manhunt story like this to work, there needs to be a bit more thrill to the chase. Otherwise, it’s just dull.
Netflix’s Devil May Cry: The Animated Series may or may not have been your favorite recent adaptation, but series creator Adi Shankar recently revealed that Season 2 of the series is going to be entirely different from what we got in Season 1 — so if you didn’t vibe that much with the first season, it might be worth giving it a second try.
“Season 2 is a vvvvveryyyyy different show. Yes, Dante levels up,” the Dredd producer replied to a fan on Twitter on June 23. “His skills improve and you’ll see him embrace more of the iconic badassery fans of the game expect. That said, I'm still telling a story, and great characters don’t just win — they grow. What makes Dante compelling isn’t that he’s unstoppable — it’s that he learns and keeps getting stronger.”
That said, some fans in the replies expressed their displeasure with how the series, which is based on the Capcom game by the same name, has been going. One had particularly adept insight as to why some fans feel the series isn’t up to snuff.
Season 2 is a vvvvveryyyyy different show.
— Adi Shankar (@adishankarbrand) June 23, 2025
Yes, Dante levels up. His skills improve and you’ll see him embrace more of the iconic badassery fans of the game expect.
That said, I'm still telling a story, and great characters don’t just win — they grow.
What makes Dante… https://t.co/M20Ewp4Bu3
“It's not just that they grow. It's about how they grow. People aren't pissed because Dante isn’t instantly a badass,” the Twitter user explained. “They are upset because you fundamentally misunderstood the nature of his journey. And Lady's for that matter.”
However, one thing can’t be forgotten: the fact that Shankar’s version of the story isn’t actually set up to be canon, which allows him to get creative.
“Each franchise is a different beast,” he told another fan on Twitter of adapting games for the small screen. “It really depends on the IP. With Devil May Cry, there was already a deep and conflicting continuity across games/manga/etc — so going non-canon and creating my own AU gave me room to honor the spirit without getting trapped in the timeline gymnastics.”
Devil May Cry season 2 has yet to secure a release date, but the series was renewed for a second round back in April.
IGN's Devil May Cry Season 1 review returned an 8/10. We said: "Devil May Cry is a fun, if predictable, video game adaptation that boasts one of the best animated episodes of the year so far."
Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.
Kojima Productions has confirmed the global release times for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the sequel to Hideo Kojima's open-world delivery adventure game starring Norman Reedus.
While most people will be able to play from midnight local time this coming Thursday, June 26, Kojima Productions has confirmed that those who bought the digital deluxe edition are able to jump in two days early on Tuesday, June 24.
It's at this point that we normally add in a handy map, but Kojima Productions hasn't provided one this time. That said, you don't really need a satnav to navigate this release — the game will unlock for most at midnight local time.
IGN's Death Stranding 2 review returned a 9/10. We said: "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a triumphant sequel that emphatically delivers on the promise of its original."
Don't forget, Hideo Kojima is also working on a live-action Death Stranding film with A24, and we recently learned that a Death Stranding anime is in the works, too. He's also working on a PlayStation exclusive action espionage project called Physint, and called the upcoming Xbox-published OD "a game I have always wanted to make."
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Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
Gaming deals have steadily been coming in since Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day was announced, and this bargain on DOOM: The Dark Ages Limited Edition Xbox Controller being available for £58.49 is a big one.
Launched in line with DOOM: The Dark Ages, this once-£74.99 controller is now 22% off. There’s no “limited time deal” sticker like on other Amazon offers, so we assume this is while stocks last.
After Microsoft increased prices on consoles & controllers back in May, the RRP for a special edition controller like DOOM: The Dark Ages went up to £74.99. This means that if you want to get a brand new unique controller without crippling your wallet as much, you have to look out for offers like this.
Among the various SE controllers for Xbox, this is one of the best-looking variants in recent memory. Fashioned into the style of the DOOM Slayer’s armour, with metallic accents and splashes of bloody red to boot, the controller even has leather-like rubberised grips for a more satisfying and performance-friendly feel.
With it being the latest model of Xbox Wireless Controller, this also works with PC, Xbox One, and Cloud-ready devices as well as the Series X|S. So, you don’t need to worry about compatibility issues if you don’t have the latest Xbox console to play other games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
The Microsoft Store is the only other UK site where the DOOM Slayer controller is available, but that’s at the current £74.99 RRP. That makes this the best and only chance to add this one to your set-up for under £60.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming exclusively for PS5 on June 24 — but only if you buy one of the more expensive editions. The standard edition releases June 26. Developed by Kojima Productions, IGN's review describes the game as "a sequel that triumphs in what it sets out to achieve, and a blockbuster fulfilment of what Death Stranding can (and should) be."
The Death Stranding sequel will be available in three editions: a standard edition available in physical or digital format (see it at Amazon), plus a digital deluxe edition and a collector’s edition that comes with a statue along with other goodies. Read on for pricing, availability, and details about what comes in each edition.
If you can live without any of the digital and/or physical extras that come in the pricier versions of the game, or you want a physical copy of it, the standard edition is the way to go. It comes with the game itself, plus the digital preorder bonuses (see below for details on those).
The digital-only deluxe edition comes with a digital copy of the game itself, plus the following extras:
The Collector’s Edition is exclusive to the PlayStation Direct store. It costs $229.99 and comes with all sorts of cool stuff. Here’s what you get:
Preorder Death Stranding 2, and you’ll receive the following in-game items:
Also available now, exclusively through PlayStation Direct, is this Death Stranding 2-emblazoned PS5 DualSense controller. It features the Drawbridge logo and motto on the touchpad, plus some barcode-like designs on the grips. Grab it if you want it and you see it available, because once it's gone, it's gone.
Coming out a little later than the game is the hardcover book The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. You can preorder it now, with a release date of November 11.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a direct sequel to the 2019 original. It takes place 11 months after the birth of the UCA, when the world has been connected, deliveries have been automated, and a new faction is rising up. I hesitate to describe what the game may or may not be, because it’s full of Kojima-level weirdness. You can watch the extensive trailer above to find out more about Death Stranding 2, which includes a Solid Snake-like character.
For more, be sure to check out our Death Stranding 2 hands-on preview, which is based on 30 hours of gameplay. That's a lot of gameplay.
Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Bluesky @chrislreed.com.
It's official: Donkey Kong Bananza is the best-selling game on Amazon right now. Considering the wild popularity of the Switch 2, it only feels right that this highly anticipated game has been climbing Amazon's best seller charts.
At the time of publication, the game sits at 11th on the official Amazon chart, the highest of any single game currently, followed closely by the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (PS5), and only behind the usual mainstays of various Roblox, PlayStation, and Xbox gift cards.
Another Switch 2 product joining DK on the top sellers list is an affordable third-party screen protector set for Nintendo Switch 2, currently listed for just $8.99, and $4 off its $12.99 list price.
With Donkey Kong Banaza's July 17 release date on the horizon as well, Amazon recently opened up preorders for the game after breaking its long-standing freeze-out with Nintendo of America, and began listing first-party Nintendo games once again.
While the Switch 2 console is yet to be made available to purchase officially via the online retailer, this may signal that stock will become available in the near future.
The game itself isn't the only Donkey Kong-related item up for preorder right now, either. An adorable amiibo featuring the new duo of Donkey Kong and Pauline is also available to preorder. This is set to release on July 17 as well, so you can have both items ready to go on release day.
Our first hands-on preview of Donkey Kong Bananza found quite a lot to be excited about, too. IGN's Logan Plant said of the game that, "if you were disappointed the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct lacked a big, flashy 3D Mario, I'm here to tell you that Donkey Kong Bananza feels like the sequel to that formula we’ve been clamoring for, it just happens to star the giant monkey instead."
That means, if you're a Nintendo Switch 2 owner who is yet to place their order for DK's next adventure (alongside a young Pauline), now is the time to do it.
If you're looking for even more Switch 2 goodies to pick up, it's worth it to have a look at our breakdown of the best Nintendo Switch 2 deals. In there, you can find a wide variety of discounts on carrying cases, screen protectors, and more so you can stock up on items and accessories for your new console.
Or, if you're still trying to track down a console to buy, make sure to keep an eye on our buying page for the Nintendo Switch 2 for updates on restocks and availability.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
This article contains contributions by Robert Anderson.
Just when you thought the Pokémon TCG had enough going on with Destined Rivals and Black Bolt and White Flare, in comes a brand new series altogether with the Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia sets.
Announced at Japan's Championship tournament, as reported by PokeBeach, the two new sets featuring Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex mark the popular trading card game stepping away from its Scarlet and Violet era. It will release on August 1, 2025, in Japan, and September 26 in English markets (with preorders also supposedly taking place on September 13).
Instead of the long-running Scarlet and Violet block, it will now focus on the Mega Evolutions from the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A game.
Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia will contain 63 cards each, before secret rares are taken into account, and officially kick off the new Mega block of cards. Visually impressive full-art Pokémon and item cards were shown off as well. These include Rare Candy, Night Stretcher, Bulbasaur, Vulpix, and Inteleon.
Both sets have been reported to have a Pokémon Center Mega set, including 60 packs of cards amongst two boxes, a card storage box featuring the respective set’s cover Pokémon, four dividers, a deck box featuring Acerola or Lillie, and card sleeves featuring the same character. This has been priced at 12,800 yen (around $87 today), although the official US pricing hasn’t been revealed yet.
Better quality images of Bulbasaur, Vulpix & Inteleon AR's from Pokemon Mega Brave & Mega Symphonia pic.twitter.com/VTMqIui97d
— Magic Madhouse (@magicmadhouse) June 23, 2025
There will also be a Premium Trainer Box releasing at 6,350 yen in Japan (around $47), with the official US pricing also currently unknown. This will contain 20 packs, 10 of Mega Brave & Mega Symphonia each, 51 unique cards, a storage box, a Poison/Burn marker, damage counters and case, and a damage storage box.
As also shared by PokeBeach in early June, The Pokémon Company informed tournament organisers at the time that pre-release allocations will be even lower than usual, adding to the TCG’s continued problem of stock shortages.
For when we have more concrete details on preorders for the Pokémon TCG’s English versions of Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia in the US and UK, we’ll update this article so you can try and get a jump on them right away.
For more on Pokémon TCG, check out IGN's full release schedule for 2025 expansions, our Black Bolt and White Flare preorder guide, and our full breakdown on the most valuable cards you can still find in packs right now.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
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