However, for the quarter ending June 30, Monster Hunter Wilds sold 477,000 copies, only just above the 389,000 copies sold of four-year-old game Monster Hunter Rise. Wilds was the 9th best-selling game of the quarter for Capcom, while Rise was the 10th.
In Capcom's consolidated financial results, the company said: "Regarding catalog titles, although sales were soft for Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest title in the series released in February this year, Monster Hunter Rise, a previous title in the same series, continued to see sales growth."
As reported by Automaton, Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto told Nikkei Gaming that the cost of entry to play Monster Hunter Wilds on a PS5 is “rather steep.” Indeed, Capcom thought the PS5 was going to be the primary sales platform for Monster Hunter Wilds at launch.
Here’s Automaton:
In an interview with Nikkei Gaming, Tsujimoto revealed that Capcom considered the PlayStation 5 as Monster Hunter Wilds’ main platform when estimating the game’s initial sales figures. But accounting for the console, accessories, and monthly subscriptions like PlayStation Plus, the total cost for a PS5 amounts to about 100,000 JPY (roughly $677 USD). Add in Monster Hunter Wilds’ $70 USD price tag, and some people would rather pay for older, more complete entries, such as Monster Hunter World (which sells for as low as $9.89 USD) and Monster Hunter Rise ($9.99 USD), than buy a new console for a game with, currently, less content. Considering many gamers are young and don’t have a source of income, Tsujimoto admits the cost of entry to play Monster Hunter Wilds on a PS5 is rather steep.
"Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging economic environment," Isabelle Tomatis, Sony Interactive Entertainment's Vice President, Global Marketing said in a statement. "As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price for PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. starting on August 21."
There was no mention of Xbox console pricing in Tsujimoto’s comment.
So what’s the answer? Discounts, it seems, as well as more content via patches. Perhaps a launch on the record-breaking Nintendo Switch 2 will help, too.
Of course, actual players of Monster Hunter Wilds might have their own theories as to why the game hasn’t shown the same level of sales consistency as prior Monster Hunter games. After reviewing well initially, Wilds’ endgame content was considered sorely lacking compared to past games. It's also suffering from severe performance issues on PC specifically that have yet to be fully resolved. Despite new content and seasons, fans remain unsatisfied with the state of the game, to the point where some players are taking things too far and apparently harassing and threatening individual Capcom team members over it.
On Steam, Monster Hunter Wilds has a ‘mixed’ user review rating for all reviews, but a ‘mostly negative’ user review rating for recent reviews.
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Arrowhead has released patch 01.004.000 for Helldivers 2, making the Into the Unjust update live and adding a number of new Terminids to fight in-game.
Here’s the official blurb:
For too long, we’ve waited and watched as The Gloom expands to swallow more innocent star systems. For too long, we’ve let the Terminids wreak havoc on our colonies, our cities, our homes. The Terminids have pushed into our territory for long enough.
Now, with new recruits trained and ready, it’s time to push into unknown territory. Into the Unjust.
The headline addition here is Hive Worlds, which are randomly-generated giant cave systems packed with horrible Terminids. These Hive Worlds offer a new tactical challenge, Arrowhead said, complete with “disgusting” flora and fauna and “advanced” Terminid life.
Holes in the cave roof will allow stratagems to be called down, and destructible walls within the caves let players navigate. “Bring a flashlight!” Arrowhead recommended. New enemies include the wonderfully named Rupture Spewer, the Rupture Warrior, the Rupture Charger, and the Dragonroach.
Discover disgusting flora and fauna and advanced Terminid life
Hive World surface - acid lakes and advanced bug spires
Holes in the cave roof will allow stratagems to be called down
Destructible walls within the caves to navigate
Bring a flashlight!
Missions
Delve deep into the caves to destroy the Spore Lung and stop its infectious Gloom spread
Take control of the GATER mobile oil rig and siphon the mysterious oily substance from the surface of Hive Worlds
Undertake more missions to extract resources and destroy the enemy threat on Hive Worlds
Have Super Earth approved levels of fun!
New Enemies
Rupture Spewer; The foul Rupture Spewer bursts from the ground only to spew its undemocratic pestilence on the innocent. Upon returning to its dark warrens, it is believed to consume its own dead in order to generate more of its corrosive acid.
Rupture Warrior; A product of Gloom-induced mutation, the Rupture Warrior has lost the UV-insulating chitin layer that would protect its internal organs from solar radiation damage. Captured specimens prefer burrowing to open-air movement, a pattern indicative of subconscious shame at their own undemocratic ways.
Rupture Charger; When this armored beast senses the presence of Liberty, it buries itself underground to escape its light. Its Charger instincts compel it to tunnel through the ground at high speeds, emerging only to attack those who represent the Liberty that blinds it so.
Dragonroach; This oversized affront to Free skies everywhere circles its would-be prey, swooping down intermittently to bespew them with air-combustible acid. A spineless tactic befitting an exoskeletal monstrosity.
Balancing
Unified “none explosive Orbitals” so they have the same projectile damage and destruction values as the Orbital gas. This effects:
Orbital smoke
Increased Projectile Damage 0 → 300
Increased Projectile AP 0 → 7
Increased Projectile Demolition strength 30 → 50
Orbital E.M.S
Increased Projectile Damage 250 → 300
Increased Projectile AP 3 → 7
Increased Projectile Demolition strength 30 → 50
Unified Stun explosions work. They all apply the stun effect on the explosion and not only on the status effect volume. This effects:
Orbital E.M.S
Mortar E.M.S
Changed how all stun explosions work in that they now initially stagger the enemy they stun but also without ragdolling the player if hit by such an explosion
Throwables
Stun grenade
Increased stagger strength 0 -> 50
Urchin
Decreased stagger impulse 15 -> 0
Stratagems
Orbital E.M.S
Increased stagger strength 10 -> 50
Decreased stagger impulse 40 → 0
Mortar E.M.S
Increased stagger strength 10 -> 50
Decreased stagger impulse 40 → 0
Booster
Stun Hellpod
Increased stagger strength 10 -> 50
Decreased stagger impulse 20 → 0
Fixes
Crash Fixes & Softlocks
Fixed a rare crash caused by multiple players having the MA5C AR equipped on the super destroyer
Fixed crash that could occur during hot-joining
Fixed a rare crash that could occur when dropping backpacks
Weapons & Stratagem Fixes
Fixes for mute AX/LAS-5 'GUARD DOG' ROVER audio
Audio fixes for multiple weapons not having reverb applied to them
Fixed Hellpod payloads being targetable by guidance system
GL-52 De-Escalator stratagem input code now begins with a down arrow, inline with other support weapon stratagems
Motivational Shocks Booster no longer applies to enemies
Fixed the StA X3 WASP Launcher firemode - it will no longer fire in Semi-Auto mode after switching from Artillery firing mode
Fixed guidance system targeting Tanks incorrectly
Enemies
Installed additional hydraulic leg supports on dropship Automaton units (they will no longer take damage when dropped from the dropships).
Updated automaton city outpost to prevent broken pathing on the bridge
Illuminate enemies are now less likely to warp on top of destroyed outpost ship rubble
Missions
Updated the design of city evacuation objectives that will allow brave citizens to evacuate correctly
Fixed a missions issue that caused ghost objectives to appear during the mission complete screen
Fixed issue where the landed Automaton dropships in the Sabotage Airbase objective could be destroyed with LIFT-182 Warp Pack
Fixed occasional Charger pathing issues around certain bug rocks
Miscellaneous Fixes
Fix flickering VFX shadows in some areas.
Fixed strange movement after falling while marching
Fixed chat typing animations - Helldivers no longer suffer from fat fingers and will use their writing pads when typing chat messages.
Fixed the Adreno-Defibrillator status effect not affecting Helldivers inside combat walkers
Fixed an issue where the planetary hazard damaged Hellbombs will visually appear to explode twice when shot by GL-21 Grenade Launcher, from the shooter's POV
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Oscar-nominated Canadian actor Graham Greene has died aged 73.
Greene secured an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Lakota medicine man Kicking Bird in Kevin Costner's 1990 epic western, Dances With Wolves.
But he starred in scores of films and TV shows in a career spanning 45 years, including 1992’s Thunderheart, 1994’s Maverick opposite Mel Gibson, and 1995’s Die Hard with a Vengeance, where he played Detective Joe Lambert opposite Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson.
Other notable roles include Arlen Bitterbuck, a Native American man on death row in prison, in 1999’s The Green Mile, and Harry Clearwater in 2009’s The Twilight Saga: New Moon. More recently, Greene played Old Smoke in the second season episode of Sylvester Stallone’s Paramount+ show Tulsa King, and Skully in Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Echo.
Greene has a notable video game credit: Rains Fall in Rockstar’s 2018 western masterpiece Red Dead Redemption 2. Greene provided voice and motion capture for the character. In a 2018 interview with Vulture, Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser called Greene's work in the seemingly small role "brilliant," saying that his Native American chief character was "losing his rights as an independent king, and he’s a gentle soul in that violent world."
One of his final roles was on FX’s American comedy-drama television series Reservation Dogs, which follows the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. Greene will posthumously star in upcoming movie, Ice Fall starring Joel Kinnaman.
"It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of award-winning legendary Canadian actor Graham Greene," his manager Gerry Jordan said in a statement to CBC News, which reported he died of natural causes on Monday in Stratford, Ontario. Greene was also a member of the Order of Canada.
“He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed,” Greene’s agent Michael Greene told THR. “You are finally free. Susan Smith [the actor’s longtime agent, who died in 2013] is meeting you at the gates of heaven." Greene is survived by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, and his daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene.
Photo by Shawn Goldberg/Getty Images.
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Some sales make me wince with buyer's remorse, others make me wonder if the publishers are playing a long game of price limbo. Right now though, I'm looking at a set of discounts that feel almost too good to pass up. If you love keeping your library stacked with proven hits and cult favourites, this deceptively idle Tuesday is actually an absolute treat.
In retro news, I’m using a Space Pirate plasma blast to light 15 candles on a cake baked for Metroid: Other M, that polarising third-person action entry that tried to morph[ball] together side-scrolling heritage with Team Ninja’s cinematic flair. Back in 2010, the promise of a more story-driven Samus adventure got me amped. On paper, that sounded like a dream; in practice, Other M split the room.
The combat system was fluid and punchy, blending first-person aiming with fast-paced melee, but the heavy-handed script and rigid command structure rubbed a lot of longtime fans the wrong way. It might not have stuck the landing, but it remains a conversation piece in Metroid history.
On Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remains my go-to party starter. The fact that it houses characters like Solid Snake and Banjo-Kazooie is a licensing miracle, and the multi never gets old (with the right people). Sonic Frontiers, meanwhile, had me sceptical until I learned Yuji Naka originally envisioned Sonic in more open spaces back in the 90s. Seeing that dream finally realised, even imperfectly, is worth celebrating.
Super Smash Bros. Ult. (-23%)A$69 A party fighter that thrives on chaos, endless DLC fighters, and that smug mate who only plays as Kirby.
Donkey Kong Country Returns (-20%)A$64 A remastered romp with barrel-blasting and banana-hoarding mayhem. Still tough as nails in parts.
Mario Kart 8 Del. (-15%)A$68 The kart racer that will ruin friendships and ignite couch rivalries.
Sonic Frontiers (-40%)A$59.90 Sega’s blue blur goes semi-open world. Not perfect, but the sense of speed and scale hits nicely.
Catherine: Full Body (-25%)A$59.80 Puzzle climbing meets surreal love triangle drama. Stylish, odd, and unforgettable.
Minecraft Legends Del. (-15%)A$64 Action-strategy spin-off with familiar voxels. A lighter RTS approach to the Minecraft universe.
Over on Series X, Gotham Knights is far from flawless but it shines in co-op. What surprised me most is how much of its narrative DNA was lifted directly from Scott Snyder's Court of Owls comics run. Immortals Fenyx Rising also deserves a look, especially if you love Greek mythology. Ubisoft snuck in a few lesser-known myths alongside the usual Zeus gags, and I got hooked chasing down those references.
PS5 has Dead Space, which remains one of the finest remakes I've ever played. The decision to give Isaac a voice, years after the silent original, adds so much weight to his breakdowns. Tekken 8 also earns its place here today, and I highly recommend its brand of fisticuffs for stress relief.
40K Space Marine 2 (-50%)A$53.90 Ultraviolent hack-and-slash action with Warhammer flavour. Big guns, bigger aliens.
Dead Space (-80%)A$21.90 A terrifyingly good remake. Claustrophobic corridors, grotesque necromorphs, and polished visuals.
Tekken 8 (-24%)A$64.90 The King of Iron Fist returns. Gorgeous visuals and refined fighting mechanics.
On PC, Baldur's Gate 3 is as essential as it gets. Larian's attention to detail is absurd, right down to the fact you can romance a vampire who offers to bite you mid-camp. Into the Breach, meanwhile, proves that lightning can strike twice for Subset Games, the same folks who gave us FTL. It's chess with kaiju, and I dig it.
Baldur's Gate 3 (-25%)A$67.40 Critically acclaimed RPG with near-infinite choice and consequence. A modern classic.
Persona 5 Royal (-60%)A$37.90 Stylish turn-based JRPG dripping with personality and life sim elements.
Into the Breach (-80%)A$4.30 Chess-like tactical battles with giant mechs. Perfect for quick-hit strategy sessions.
AC Valhalla Comp. (-80%)A$41.90 Every expansion bundled with the Viking epic. Hundreds of hours of content.
The Invincible (-60%)A$17.90 A retro sci-fi narrative adventure. Atmospheric and cerebral, based on Stanisław Lem’s novel.
Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube.
Sony's newest flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones - the Sony WH-1000XM6 - has dropped to the lowest price of the year. As part of its Labor Day Sale, Adorama is offering it for only $379 after you apply coupon code "AUGU2925" during checkout (when you put in your payment info). That's 15% off the normal $449 list price. The WH-1000XM6 builds upon our previous favorite headphone with better sound, noise cancelation, and ergonomics.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones for $379 (was $449)
The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones replaces the WH-1000XM5 that were released way back in 2022. The three year span makes for more significant improvements than you might think. Both sound quality and noise cancelation have been noticeably improved thanks to a new and more powerful QN3 audio processor and a total of 12 microphones (including 6 beam-forming mics) that do a great job of cancelling out unwanted noise. The XM6 is also easier to stow away than the XM5 because the earcups can be folded inwards and fit in a smaller carrying case. The headphone can last up to 30 hours and it also supports fast charging; a quick 3 minute top-up over USB Type-C will give you up to 3 hours of continuous playback. You can save some money by going with an older generation XM5 or even the XM4, but as long as it is within your budget, the XM6's improvements in sound quality, noise cancelation, and ergonomics makes the new model worth it.
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It's a rainy afternoon in the UK, and Tom Holland is taking a break from filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. As we sit down to talk, the weather is so bad that filming has briefly been halted — but Holland has always had this date in the diary to discuss a rather different project entirely.
As of today, Holland stars in a new LEGO short film that promotes the importance of play, commissioned by the company as research shows children feel increasingly pressured to grow up fast. Never Stop Playing is a two-minute blast of live-action and LEGO animation designed by the LEGO Group but which also feels very Tom Holland, as it tasks the actor with embodying a varied and rapid-fire cast of characters — some of whom require more makeup than even his iconic Umbrella performance.
Holland first appears as a space marine, quickly realising he should never simply follow orders and abandon the fun of play. It's a theme which continues throughout a whirlwind of other scenes, as Holland appears as a professional soccer player, an inventor, a senior citizen, a toddler, a LEGO minifigure, a goateed artist and then a grumpy executive.
In turn, the power of LEGO convinces each Tom Holland-played character to continue being playful — a message that Holland himself extolls when we discuss the film's message after, as he explains why he's taking a breather from playing Spider-Man to promote LEGO's message instead.
"I think it really does help," Holland tells IGN, when asked what the importance of play meant to him. "I have ADHD and I'm dyslexic, and I find sometimes when someone gives me a blank canvas that it can be slightly intimidating. And sometimes you are met with those challenges when developing a character.
"So any way that you can, as a young person or as an adult, interact with something that forces you to be creative and forces you to think outside the box and make changes that might be in an instruction manual or might not be in an instruction manual just promotes healthy creativity. And I think that the more we do that sort of stuff, the better."
Holland says that, these days, his playtime also incorporates sports like golf and paddle tennis, and he plays online chess with his brother Harry, which helps them stay connected. But he has also had a long history of play with LEGO, he continues, from his childhood right up until his current Spider-Man era.
"We had so many different sets as kids, we were very lucky. I remember very vividly, our parents used to have these competitions for us where we would have to tidy up our rooms, and whoever tidied up the room the best would not have to wash the dishes that night or something. I had this LEGO set of dinosaurs and I would always stage them as part of my tidying process to kind of give my room that little bit of a creative edge over my brothers. And I look back on it really fondly."
Tom's siblings Harry and Sam make a cameo in the new LEGO film, as reporters asking whether their brother will continue playing as a soccer star. The ability to appear alongside them was another reason why he signed up for the gig, Holland says.
"They presented an opportunity of something that I could do with my brothers," he says of the LEGO Group's pitch, "which was really fun and not something that happens every day. Prada weren't as keen to have Harry and Sam as Lego were," he laughs, "but I'm a big fan of the LEGO Group. We grew up playing [with LEGO together]."
"We liked the LEGO Indiana Jones video game," says Tom's brother Harry, who has joined our conversation alongside Sam, "and LEGO Star Wars because it was one of the first games we had that you could play at the same time [in co-op]. A lot of our childhood was spent with massive arguments about whose turn it was to play the Xbox. So when we got [those] it was like, 'oh wow, we can play this at the same time.' And we're very competitive as brothers. So rivalries were born on the LEGO battlefield, shall we say."
Tom's brother Sam, meanwhile, highlights the importance of physical LEGO sets, as a distraction from the increasingly digital world. "In a world where we're surrounded by screens, it gets people off screens, it gets people talking to one another," he says. "Growing up, I remember building all sorts of things."
"It also teaches you about tidying up," Tom then interjects. "Because if you don't tidy up Lego, it can be dangerous for your parents' bare feet."
"I think my favorite memory of LEGO would be Spider-Man: Homecoming," Holland recalls. "Jacob and I were becoming fast friends and our lives were being flipped upside down. And there's that fantastic scene where Ned drops the LEGO Death Star and we were tasked by the studio to build one ourselves."
Here, Holland is referring to the moment Ned finds out Peter is Spider-Man, and drops the 3,803-brick LEGO Death Star set in shock, sending it smashing into pieces.
"I just remember having really fond memories of sitting down with Jacob in my house, getting to know each other at the very beginning of this crazy journey," Holland continues. "And it was rooted in making this LEGO Death Star, and we finished it. Our friend's mom ended up helping us at one point, and I don't think it is the one in the movie because they needed it to break in a certain way — so they built it without some of its infrastructure so that it would shatter better. But I remember that being a very, very poignant and fantastic time in that process."
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iBuypower is hosting its own Labor Day Sale with discounts on prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards. Stack these savings with tiered coupon code: "EARNEDIT", which takes another $50 to $300 off depending on your order total. Although free standard delivery is included, iBuypower gives you another $50 discount for choosing a slower shipping service. All systems are covered by a three year labor and two year parts warranty. I've listed out the best deals that are currently part of this sale.
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The iBuypower Slate -GeForce RTX 5070 gaming PC drops to $1,099 after a $400 off instant discount. It's equipped with an Intel Core i5-14400F CPU, RTX 5070 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD.
iBuypower RTX 5060 Gaming PC for $899 at Walmart
The iBuypower Element SE GeForce RTX 5060 gaming PC drops to $899 after a $300 off instant discount. It's equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F CPU, RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD.
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Turtle WoW, one of the most popular fan-run takes on World of Warcraft's "classic" era, has been named in a lawsuit for its use of Blizzard's code and art.
Destination D23 took place this past weekend at Walt Disney World and, alongside being a fan celebration of all things Disney, Disney Parks, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, it also gave a sneek peek at the future.
IGN was in attendance at Destination D23 and we've gathered all the biggest moments from the show in one place to ensure you don't miss a thing, from the Walt Disney Studios Showcase to Walt Disney being added to Disney World's Carousel of Progress to a detailed look at the inspirations behind Magic Kingdom's Villains-themed land and much more.
Walt Disney Studios Showcase Was Filled With Toy Story 5, Zootopia 2, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Hexed, and Much More
The Walt Disney Studios Showcase kicked off a weekend of panels at Destination D23, and it was filled with exciting surprises, including Toy Story 5's intro with an army of High-Tech Buzz Lightyears, the reveal of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Hexed, a clip of The Mandalorian and Grogu where Din Djarin evoked Darth Vader's iconic scene from Rogue One, and more
Speaking of Toy Story, the clip involved a group of Hi-Tech Edition Buzz Lightyears getting stranded on an island and learning to work together and escape after they see a star that reminds them of Star Command. It was also revealed that Conan O'Brien will be playing a new potty training toy named Smarty Pants. Additionally, Toy Story will be returning to theaters on September 12 and Buzz will once again fly in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Hexed is headed to theaters in November 2026 and "follows an awkward teenage boy and his Type - A mom, who discover that what makes him unusual, might just be magical powers that will turn their lives and a secret world of magic, upside down."
The Mandalorian and Grogu's clip featured a scene that, like we mentioned, gave us the same feeling as the one of Darth Vader in Rogue One. We also got a ton of adorable Grogu moments and a scene involving an exploding AT-AT on a snowy planet that shows why this story needs to be told on the big screen.
We learned much more about Pixar's Hoppers, which follows a girl named Mabel who jumps into the mind of a beaver and has to work with other beavers and animals to stop Mayor Jerry from building a highway that will destroy all the nature and wilderness in his path.
Other highlights included an extended look at Zootopia 2 and Patrick Warburton's hilarious Mayor Winddancer, a funny message from the set of Avengers: Doomsday, an exciting clip from Tron: Ares, the name of Ice Age: Boiling Plate for the next film in the franchise, a clip of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, and more.
Tron Lightcycle / Run Overlay Will Celebrate Tron: Ares With a Red Overlay and Nine Inch Nails, Tron to be Remastered for the First Time
To celebrate Tron: Ares, Disney Parks' Tron attractions will be getting a red overlay and original music from Nine Inch Nails. This experience will be added to Disney World's Tron Lightcycle / Run on September 15 and Shanghai Disney Resort's Tron Lightcycle Power Run on September 16.
Tron and Tron: Legacy will also be fully remastered in 4K Ultra HD and will be available on digital and Blu-ray SteelBook on September 16.
Dates Revealed for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2026
The news was announced alongside a ton of other big D23 events fans can look forward to in the future and that the main D23 event will once again be held at both the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center.
Disneyland Handcrafted Will Give a Never-Before-Seen Look at the Construction of Disneyland
We Call It Imagineering's Leslie Iwerks stopped by Destination D23 to drop a new trailer for Disneyland Handcrafted, which documents the construction of Disneyland in a way never seen before. The film will debut on Disney+ and Disney's YouTube later this winter, but fans can check out a look at the trailer right now.
Walt Disney Is Being Added to Carousel of Progress
Walt will now introduce Carousel of Progress in a new scene, and guests will then witness four scenes to see what John, Sarah, Rover, and the rest of the family have been up to over the decades while witnessing the evolution of life in the United States.
Themed Drinks Headed to Disney Destiny Will Have You Feeling Like a Sorcerer Supreme, Pirate, and a Ghost
The Mirror Dimension will be an option at the Doctor Strange-themed Sanctum lounge, and it comes in a special glass that reacts to touch and comes with an "electrifying dust that will leave your taste buds tingling." We also saw a drink being served on a levitating platform, and it was pretty impressive!
Following the opening of Disney World's Beak and Barrel, Disney Destiny will also be getting a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed bar, but its will be called Cask & Cannon. In the bar, guests can look forward to the Dead Man's Chest, which comes in a smoky treasure chest and looks to "capture the true spirit of a pirate's life on the high seas."
Walt Disney World's Villains-Themed Land to Utilize 'Conjured Architecture,' Inspirations Revealed
We got a wicked tease of the upcoming Villains-themed land at Walt Disney World, including that the team created the term "Conjured Architecture" to describe how they are utilizing "the magical, fluid, and organic appearance of both the animated villains and the Art Nouveau style of construction" to build this new space.
This was all made possible by a research trip to Paris and Barcelona to study Art Nouveau. From Paris, they took with them "the way natural motifs and swirling designs there make nature appear to be 'cursed' like magic has frozen it into place."
For Barcelona, its style was actually called Modernisme, and it has "less natural patterns but gives architecture an otherworldly, unnerving appearance." May even added that the buildings seem as though they are "melting with subliminal shapes and faces."
Disneyland Paris' World of Frozen to Open in Spring 2026 Alongside Walt Disney Studios Park Becoming Disney Adventure World
Disneyland Paris' World of Frozen will officially open in Spring 2026 alongside the official transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World. We also learned of the milestone of the construction of Elsa's Ice Palace, and you can check it out in the image above!
These colors were originally chosen to "reflect the Florida sunshine in a way that makes the castle shimmer from every angle."
Cinderella Castle Getting New Colors That Harken Back to Its Original Look
Fans were delighted to learn that Disney World's Cinderella Castle is getting a look that is inspired by the "classic and original look of the castle."
This new paint scheme, which is still being finalized, will feature "grays, creams, blues, and touches of gold aiming to enhance the castle's architecture."
eBay has kicked off its Labor Day Sale with a 20% off coupon code that works on all products sold at the official Bose Outlet eBay store. That includes the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, Bose's biggest and most impressive soundbar speaker with Dolby Atmos and Bose TrueSpace Technology. It normally retails for $1,000, but you can get it on sale for just $479.20 after you apply coupon code "HAPPY30TH" in your shopping cart. Free delivery is included. That's over 50% off and it even comes with a 2 year AllState warranty. This coupon expires on September 5.
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar for $479.20 (was $999)
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The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the highest end sound bar speaker in Bose's product lineup. The soundbar measures 41" long and houses a 5.1.2ch array consisting of nine total speakers. Two of these are upward firing dipole speakers for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos supported content. The soundbar also incorporates Bose's TrueSpace technology, which does a great job of simulating a 3-dimensional soundscape even though internal speakers in soundbars are crammed together.
Popular amongst home theater setups nowadays is "A.I. Dialogue Mode". This feature automatically balances voice and surround sound so that you don't need to turn up the volume to deafening levels in order to hear what everyone is saying.
As befits Bose's flagship soundbar, the Smart Ultra boasts great build quality and premium materials, and is the only Bose soundbar fitted with a tempered glass top. It supports several wireless protocols including Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, and has a microphone to accept voice commands. App-based setup is easy as well.
More Bose Labor Day Deals
The official Bose Outlet eBay store has discounted its entire inventory of certified refurbishedheadphones, earbuds, soundbars, and portable speakers for Labor Day. Even better, every product is eligible for an additional 20% off with the same anniversary coupon code ("HAPPY30TH").
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.
Alienware's top-end Area-51 lineup of 16" and 18" gaming laptops are on sale during the Dell Labor Day Sale. Save up to $800 off preconfigured configurations that are equipped with the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series mobile graphics cards, including the RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090. The Area-51 laptops is one of the best looking gaming laptops around, with outstanding build quality, aggressive cooling, powerful components, and up-to-date protocols like WiFi 7 and Thunderbolt 4. If you're looking for the best gaming laptop on the market, the Area-51 should be on your shortlist.
Alienware Area-51 Laptops on Sale During Labor Day
The Area-51: new color, curvy design, metal construction, and upgraded cooling
New for 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop features an anodized aluminum shell for both the lid and bottom chassis with a gorgeous iridescent finish. The frame is made of a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy. Cooling has been upgraded with generous amounts of copper and a new thermal interface material to better transfer heat away from your hottest components as well as more fans and bigger cutouts for greater airflow. Dell claims that the laptop can handle a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without raising acoustics.
Design-wise, the Area 51 has a sleeker, more contoured shape compared to previous models, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the traditional squared off design. The hinges are internally positioned so that they're near invisible. There's a transparent window on the undercarriage to show off the internal components. As befits an Alienware laptop, there's plenty of RGB illunimation, although most of it can be turned off if you want your laptop to be a bit more subtle.
I would recommend adding on the mechanical keyboard upgrade if the price is right
The mechanical keyboard on the Alienware Area-51 laptop is excellent, but it isn't included as standard. The cost to add the upgrade varies depending on the model. If you see the option availabe for $50-$100, it's a worthwhile investment.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a top performing CPU
Every model in this list is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, which boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz with a whopping 24 cores and 40MB total L2 cache. According to Passmark, this is the best mobile gaming CPU available right now, handily beating out AMD's Ryzen AI Max Pro 390.
The RTX 5090 mobile is the best GPU for gamers and creators
The RTX 5090 is the most powerful mobile gaming CPU available and performs about 15% better than the RTX 5080. Currently you can get an Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 gaming laptop for as low as $3,299.99. It's about $400 more expensive than the RTX 5080 model, which is a fair price premium for a more powerful graphics card that also has a lot more VRAM (24GB vs 16GB). The extra memory is useful for 4K gaming as well as generative AI.
The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 mobile offer the best performance for your dollar
As expensive as these laptops are, you don't want to spend even more on trivial upgrades. The RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU boasts performance on par with the RTX 4080 but with the added benefit of faster GDDR7 RAM and DLSS 4.0. The RTX 5080 is about 15%-20% more powerful than the RTX 5070 Ti. It also happens to be about 5% more powerful than the RTX 4090 and has the same amount of VRAM (16GB). Although both GPUs will run the latest games at high framerates, the Area-51 RTX 5080 laptop costs just $100 more than an RTX 5070 Ti laptop. The upgrade might still be worth it, especially if you want to connect an external 4K monitor or you want to run ultra-fast framerates (144fps or higher).
More Alienware Labor Day Deals
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.
The eBay Labor Day Sale is under way with hefty discounts across both tech and non-tech categories. However, the Labor Day Sale isn't the only way to save. To c eBay's 30-year anniversary is just around the corner (the first-ever auction purchase was made around Labor Day in 1995) and to commemorate the event, eBay is offering a 20% off coupon code "HAPPY30TH" that works on several high-profile brands that are already discounted during the Labor Day Sale, so you're benefiting from double-dipped savings. Check out the best deals below.
LG Evo C5 4K OLED Smart TVs
Several TVs are on sale, including the new 2025 LG OLED TVs. Right now you can pick up a 65" LG Evo C5 4K OLED smart TV for just $1,299.19 after you apply the 20% off coupon: "HAPPY30TH". Alternatively, you can get a 77" LG Evo C5 for $1,837.59 after applying the same discount code. These are the lowest prices I've seen in 2025 so far and priced at least $200 less than other retailers' Labor Day deals.
The seller Buydig is reputable and has over half a million postive reviews. It is also an authorized LG reseller so you're getting the manufacturer warranty. The LG Evo OLED TV has been our favorite TV for gaming, especially for the PlayStation 5 for three years running.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones
eBay also dropped the price on the popular Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones, bringing it down to $238.40 after the same promo code "HAPPY30TH" is applied at checkout. Plus, free delivery is included. The Sony XM5 is one of the best noise canceling headphones you can get for under $400 and consistently ranks at the top of the heap in our heaphone buying guide.
Bose Soundbars and Headphones
The official Bose Outlet eBay store has discounted its entire inventory of certified refurbishedheadphones, earbuds, soundbars, and portable speakers for Labor Day. Even better, every product is eligible for an additional 20% off with the same anniversary coupon code ("HAPPY30TH"). That includes the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, Bose's biggest and most impressive soundbar speaker with Dolby Atmos and Bose TrueSpace Technology. It normally retails for $1,000, but you can get it on sale for just $479.20 after coupon. (Free delivery is included.) That's over 50% off and it even comes with a 2-year All-State warranty.
Dyson Vacuums, Fans, and Haircare
Dyson is one of the most well known household brands around, and its name is synonymous with quality, but usually that quality comes at a premium price. Fortunately, Dyson has its very own Dyson eBay store with huge markdowns on its certified refurbished products. Dyson offers a 6-month warranty on refurbished vacuum cleaners and fans, and a 12-month warranty on its refurbished beauty products alongside the 2-year All-State warranty.
Roborock Robot Vacuums
Roborock is one of the largest robot vacuum brands in the world. Its products offer more features than Roomba at a more attractive price point. That doesn't mean they are lower quality, either. I've owned both Roborock and Roomba models and my current Roborock has lasted longer, performed better, and costs less to maintain than any of the Roombas I've owned. The Roborock eBay Store carries certified refurbished units of their entire lineup of robot vacuums and mops, and carry a 6-month manufacter's warranty alongside the 2-year All-State warranty.
Ecoflow Power Stations
Ecoflow is one of the largest and most well-known manufacturers of portable power stations. Its products are solidly built with a lot of practical features at an affordable price. Product support after purchase is generally pretty good, and firmware and software updates are consistently rolled out. Ecoflow sells certified refurbished power stations through its official Ecoflow eBay store. It offers the same warranty on refurbs as brand new products, which is anywhere from 24 months to 60 months depending on the model you choose.
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.
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