Labor Day deals have arrived to offer shoppers a little taste of savings before the big sale events kick off in the coming months. If you've been looking to stock up on video games, you're in luck: quite a few are on sale right now, including some that are back at their lowest prices yet.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is one of these deals, with the Limited Edition (and Amazon Exclusive) version for PS5 marked down to $49.99 (see here at Amazon). This discount offers you $20 of savings from its list price of $69.99 and marks a return to its best price so far, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Down to Just $49.99

The Pokémon Trading Card Game shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Whether you're a competitive player, a casual collector, or someone who's just dropped way too much money on framed booster art, this year's TCG lineup is going all in with new mechanics, nostalgic reprints, and plenty of chances to chase that cardboard high.

Pokémon TCG: 2025 Release Calendar - At a Glance

• Prismatic Evolutions: Jan. 17, 2025 (Out Now)
• Journey Together: Mar. 28, 2025 (Out Now)
• Destined Rivals: May 30, 2025 (Out Now)
• Black Bolt and White Flare: Jul. 18, 2025 (Out Now)
• Mega Evolution: Sep. 26, 2025

Mega Evolution - Sept. 26, 2025

The Pokémon Company started releasing annual holiday calendars back in 2022, inspired by the Pokémon Countdown Calendar from 2008.

These products are surprisingly good value in the current TCG market, as well as for casual fans of the series in other forms. You can see the listing here at Amazon or scroll on for more details.

The 2025 Pokémon Holiday Calendar released on August 22 and initially retailed for $49.99 at Target before quicklly selling out. It's now available at Walmart for a pricier $64.99 or at Amazon for $69.

The Mega Evolution expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is one of the most anticipated sets in years. With fan favourites like Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex confirmed, hype is driving preorder frenzies across every major retailer.

The U.S. release date is September 26, 2025, while Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will see the set two weeks later on October 10, 2025.

Finding sealed products like these at a fair price is already a challenge. Some stores are holding MSRP, others are inflating prices, and secondary marketplaces have their own dynamics to keep in mind, too.

While we can maybe expect products from this set to be joining Pokémon TCG deals further down the line, huge initial demand will definitely see certain cards become price juggernauts among upcoming crashers and climbers.

To make navigating the preorder chaos as easy as possible, here’s the complete breakdown of where to secure your Mega Evolution boxes, bundles, and packs before launch.

Elite Trainer Box (ETB)

The ETB is the centrepiece of the Mega Evolution set, featuring either Mega Lucario or Mega Gardevoir designs. Each box includes 9 booster packs, card sleeves, dice, and other useful accessories like damage-counter dice and a competition-legal coin-flip die.

• TCGPlayer: Resale prices are already well above retail, averaging $99–$103. Pokémon Center exclusive versions (different art) are listed around $370 and sell out quickly.
• Best Buy: Lists ETBs at $49.99 (MSRP), though stock rotates between “Coming Soon” and “Sold Out.”
• Walmart: Preorders currently not available, but may be back in stock irregularly — but usually slightly above MSRP at listings around $59.99 when in stock.
• Amazon: Currently one listing available at $144.99. Third-party sellers tend to inflate these further, with early listings hitting double MSRP.

For collectors who must have the ETB, Best Buy and Walmart are worth constant refreshing. If reliability matters more, TCGplayer is the most straightforward (though costly) option.

Booster Box (36 packs)

• TCGplayer: No listings currently available, but market value for certain SKUs listed at $49.99 — around five times MSRP. Listings are likely to appear here soon.
• Best Buy: Only retailer with a listing at MSRP, but currently out of stock.
• Walmart: Previously available, but no unlisted — may appear again ahead of launch.

Extra Need-to-Knows on Scoring Mega Evolution cards

Every major item in the Pokémon TCG’s Mega Evolution expansion is either up for preorder or will be surfacing more soon at retailers as we get closer to its September 26 release date. Getting MSRP (or around it) can be possible at Best Buy and Walmart if you’re fast, while TCGplayer remains the most consistent — albeit more expensive — source for every sealed product type.

Amazon, meanwhile, continues its trend of inflated third-party listings, with Booster Boxes already at nearly $280.

With demand surging and allocations already under pressure, the safest move is to lock in preorders now, whether through TCGplayer’s stable secondary market or by constantly refreshing Best Buy and Walmart listings for MSRP opportunities.

While Amazon UK has been known to counter this with invitational lotteries, like for the Destined Rivals ETBs, letting you sign up and be hopefully chosen at random to buy ETBs and boosters at MSRP, the inflated Wild West-like prices are often still the only way to get them at Amazon US.

Prime shipping and return protections are convenient, but the reliance on third-party sellers creates a market where prices can spiral quickly. Unless convenience outweighs cost, Amazon should be among your last stops for preorders, as far as availability at other retailers currently goes.

With allocations expected to be tight and demand surging, the Mega Evolution set is shaping up as one of the most competitive preorder chases of the year. Whether you choose to gamble on catching an MSRP restock at Best Buy, secure a reasonably priced blister from Walmart, or lock in a sure bet on TCGplayer, acting early is the best strategy to avoid overpaying later.

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It’s Labor Day, which means in many cases it’s your last chance to pick up any items on sale for the holiday. Lots of the sales started last week and end today. If you’re looking for a deal on a LEGO set, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve scoured all of the Labor Day sales for 2025 and gathered the best LEGO deals all in one place below. Let’s take a look.

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LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon A New Hope 25th Anniversary

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LEGO Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House

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LEGO Sunflowers

Sony has announced a PlayStation State of Play broadcast for this week, featuring a deep dive into James Bond game 007 First Light from Hitman maker IO Interactive.

The broadcast is set to air this Wednesday, September 1 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern, or 7pm UK time via PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels.

"In this upcoming State of Play, tune in for over 30 minutes of gameplay featuring a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6 recruit," Sony wrote of its upcoming presentation. "The action includes everything from high-speed car chases to on-foot stealth sequences and shootouts. Stay tuned after the playthrough for insights from IO Interactive on the intense espionage gameplay."

State of Play presents a 007 First Light deep dive on September 3

Get ready for over 30 minutes of new gameplay. Full details: https://t.co/vcWphVZqkk pic.twitter.com/WoXmQNYAo6

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 1, 2025

PlayStation made no mention of any other game set to be showcased in the upcoming State of Play, so it's worth lowering your expectations for more from the upcoming Ghost of Yōtei, or anything else from Sony's first-party studios.

While the Hitman series is "definitely not done," IO Interactive is now aiming to develop a new trilogy of Bond games featuring a fresh-faced take on the iconic character. First Light is the first chapter of this story, and will showcase an origin tale for an all-new original Bond incarnation unrelated to any specific book or film incarnation.

Previously, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak explained how the studio would be keeping costs managable over the course of the Bond trilogy by building on each game in sequence, without unecessary expense — such as by not producing multiple new toilets.

A previous look at the game, during a PlayStation State of Play broadcast back in June, left fans certain that Dexter: New Blood star Patrick Gibson was the behind the new Bond. Here's hoping IO Interactive finally gets around to acknowledging that this week, and maybe also a final release date for the game.

As of now, 007 First Light is set to arrive sometime in 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Stand by for more.

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DC made big waves in the comic book industry with the introduction of the Compact Comics line in 2024. The focus with these books is all on value, presenting classic comic book stories in a smaller package and a $9.99 price point. These inexpensive volumes have proven to be a big hit in the months since, and DC has rapidly expanded the Compact Comics line to include even more classic tales.

What exactly makes the Compact Comics line different from DC’s regular graphic novels? Which ones are most worth reading? We’ve got the full breakdown, along with links to purchase them for yourself.

What Are DC Compact Comics?

The idea with the DC Compact Comics line is pretty simple. These books are small in size and big on value. They focus on reprinting contemporary, new reader-friendly stories like All-Star Superman and DC: The New Frontier at a smaller page trim than standard DC trade paperbacks. They measure about 8.5” tall by 5.5” wide, making them more akin to manga collections or YA graphic novels like Dog Man.

That manga-esque format alone has helped them appeal to buyers normally wary of American superhero comics. But it’s really the price tag that’s been responsible for the line’s success. Compact Comics editions carry an MSRP of $9.99, falling just under that psychologically important $10 threshold. And if you shop around online, they can be had for even cheaper than that. Not bad, considering these volumes generally clock in at several hundred pages and collect as many as 12 issues.

Granted, there is a tradeoff here. You have to be willing to accept the smaller format in exchange for the cheaper price tag. But that’s a bargain plenty of readers have been willing to make over the past year. On ICv2’s list of the top-selling graphic novels of 2024, four DC Compact Comics made it into the top 10 - Batman: The Court of Owls, All-Star Superman, Batman: Hush, and Watchmen.

Needless to say, other publishers have started taking notice. Marvel responded with its own budget-oriented line called Marvel Premier Comics, though between the higher $15 price tag and the slower rollout, the Premier books haven’t made quite the same impact on the market. Regardless, with so much debate over how best to hook new readers, it’s clear that the DC Compact Comics line and similar initiatives are an important and necessary step forward.

But which ones should you buy? Let’s break it down.

All-Star Superman

Superman director James Gunn has made no secret of the fact that his film was heavily inspired by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s All-Star Superman. Gunn could not have picked a better piece of source material on which to begin crafting a new cinematic universe. Many fans regard All-Star Superman as the greatest Superman comic ever published. We’d have to agree, as the book currently tops our Top 30 Superman Graphic Novels list.

All-Star is nothing if not accessible to newcomers. It’s a standalone story set within its own continuity that draws on both the classic Silver Age comics and the Richard Donner/Christopher Reeve movies. As the series opens, Superman finds himself grappling with his own mortality after literally flying too close to the sun. That prompts him to begin putting his affairs in order and undertake a series of feats akin to the 12 Labors of Hercules. Arguably, no creators understand both the grandeur and the human appeal of Superman as much as Morrison and Quitely, and this book remains their magnum opus together.

Buy All-Star Superman on Amazon.

The Authority: Relentless

Among many other characters, Gunn’s Superman introduces moviegoers to María Gabriela de Faría’s Engineer, a lethal, tech-based metahuman deeply committed to Lex Luthor’s cause. In the comics, the Engineer is a member of The Authority, a more militant and proactive alternative to the Justice League. It remains to be seen when and if we’ll meet the full team in the DCU, but there’s no better introduction to these characters than The Authority: Relentless.

Relentless collects Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch’s full 12-issue run on The Authority from 1999. Few superhero comics have proven as influential over the past 30 years. Hitch’s trademark “widescreen” comic art combines with Ellis’ dark, acerbic writing to create the ultimate postmodern superhero book. Not for lack of trying, the franchise has never managed to reach this pinnacle since.

Buy The Authority: Relentless on Amazon.

Batman: The Court of Owls Saga

There’s probably no better introduction to the modern Batman franchise than Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s New 52 series. The whole point of the New 52 initiative was to update and streamline characters for the 21st Century. Snyder and Capullo really hit the ground running, pitting the Dark Knight against one of his best new threats in decades - the shadowy Court of Owls.

Over the course of these 11 issues, Batman uncovers the existence of this shadowy cabal of Gotham City power players and comes to terms with the fact that he doesn’t know his city as well as he thought. If Capullo wasn’t already a comic book superstar thanks to his work on books like X-Force and Spawn, this run certainly cemented that status. The Court of Owls Saga also helped establish Snyder as one of the prime movers in the rapidly evolving DC Universe.

Snyder and Capullo would remain on the monthly Batman series for several years after, though none of that material has yet been collected in the Compact Comics format. But regardless, this storyline stands on its own as one of the true gems of the modern Batman era.

Buy Batman: The Court of Owls Saga on Amazon.

Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman

Catwoman has pretty consistently enjoyed a solo comic book series since the late ‘80s, but there’s one writer that towers over the rest - Ed Brubaker. Before he revitalized Marvel heroes like Captain America and Iron Fist, Brubaker revamped Catwoman and brought this antiheroine into the modern era.

Trail of the Catwoman collects the graphic novel Selina’s Big Score and the first nine issues of the 2001 Catwoman series. Together, these stories bring a welcome touch of noir to Selina Kyle’s world. It certainly doesn’t hurt that Brubaker had Darwyn Cooke by his side for the early issues. If you want to read more about Catwoman outside of Batman’s shadow, there’s no better place to start.

Buy Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman on Amazon.

DC: The New Frontier

The comics industry still mourns the loss of Darwyn Cooke, and to understand why, one need only read DC: The New Frontier. This is quite possibly the greatest Justice League story ever published, and is certainly a must-own at this price point.

The New Frontier presents a distinctly retro-futuristic take on the DCU. It’s set in the 1940s and ‘50s, exploring how this world and its characters dealt with the rise of McCarthyism and came to embrace a brighter, more optimistic new age. The book features a wide cast of characters, but it’s anchored by DC stalwarts like Batman, Wonder Woman, and Martian Manhunter. You really don’t need to know much about DC lore to appreciate this love letter to a bygone era.

Buy DC: The New Frontier on Amazon.

Far Sector

If you’re interested in dipping your toes into the Green Lantern line and aren’t picky about which character wears the ring, then N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell’s Far Sector is a perfect gateway drug. This series purposely distances itself from the rest of the DCU to tell a visually resplendent sci-fi murder mystery.

Far Sector introduces Sojourner “Jo” Mullein, a rookie Lantern tasked with policing a massive intergalactic settlement known as the City Enduring. When the city experiences its first murder in 500 years, it falls on Jo to unravel the conspiracy. The result is a fun journey through a remote corner of the DCU, one bolstered by some truly incredible art from Campbell.

Buy Far Sector on Amazon.

Kingdom Come

The mid-’90s weren’t the healthiest time for the comics industry, but there were some real gems to come out of this era. That includes Mark Waid and Alex Ross’ Kingdom Come, probably the most iconic alternate future DC story this side of The Dark Knight Returns.

Among other things, Kingdom Come is a commentary on the rise of a grimmer, grittier class of anti-hero in the ‘90s. The series is set decades into the future of the DCU, a place where Superman has retreated from the world stage and a new generation of would-be heroes has risen up to replace him. Superman’s reluctant return ushers in a conflict between old and new and culminates in a truly apocalyptic conflict. The scope of the series is massive, thanks in no small part to Ross’ stunning, painted artwork.

Buy Kingdom Come on Amazon.

Y: The Last Man - Unmanned

Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra’s Y: The Last Man is one of the books that truly defined DC’s Vertigo imprint. It’s a postapocalyptic drama that’s sweeping in scope, yet never loses sight of the characters driving the conflict.

Unmanned collects the first 10 issues of the series, introducing readers to plucky Yorrick Brown and his pet monkey Ampersand. Yorrick finds himself transformed from an ordinary shlub with a fascination with escape magic to the potential savior of the human race when a mysterious plague wipes out every other man on the planet. Cue the ultimate road trip.

One caveat worth noting here - Y: The Last Man ran for 60 issues in total, so you’re only getting the first few chapters of a much longer saga here. DC has shown no sign so far of collecting the rest of the series in the Compact Comics format, so you may need to switch to a different format to finish out the series. But regardless of how you read it, Y: The Last Man is essential.

Buy Y: The Last Man - Unmanned on Amazon.

Honorable Mentions: Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns

We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention both Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen and Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns. Each ranks among the most iconic and critically acclaimed DC books ever published, and both are natural choices for the Compact Comics line. That said, they’re a little harder to recommend than the other books on this list.

With both Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns, the limitations of the Compact Comics format are more pronounced. As products of the ‘80s, they hail from a time when comic book art tended to rely more on denser page layouts with more tightly packed panels. When the pages are shrunk down to this level, the presentation starts to suffer. In particular, the text-heavy supplemental pages in Watchmen are a real chore to read at this size.

Make no mistake, both Watchman and The Dark Knight Returns are absolutely essential reading for any budding comic book fan. We just can’t necessarily recommend the Compact Comics versions. Fortunately, both books have been reprinted in just about every format imaginable, so you have no shortage of other options.

Buy Watchmen on Amazon.

Buy The Dark Knight Returns on Amazon.

For more DC fun, check out the Top 27 Batman graphic novels and the top 10 Batman crossovers.

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Director Chris Columbus has ruled out any chance of Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reuniting as their characters in the future, due to the "political stuff" dividing them from franchise creator JK Rowling.

Columbus had previously expressed interest in reuniting with the Harry Potter trio for a big screen version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the hit West End and Broadway stage show that acts as a canonical eighth Harry Potter story.

Set 19 years after the final Harry Potter book, it features an adult Harry, Ron and Hermione — around the same age that Radcliffe, Grint and Watson are now. However, despite previously hoping the original cast might return for a movie adaptation, Columbus has admitted the idea was now "never going to happen."

"It's never going to happen," Columbus told The Times. "It’s gotten so complicated with all the political stuff. Everyone in the cast has their own opinion, which is different from her opinion, which makes it impossible.

"I haven't spoken to [JK] Rowling in a decade or so," he continued, "so I have no idea what's going on with her, but I keep very close contact with Daniel Radcliffe and I just spoke to him a few days ago. I still have a great relationship with all the kids in the cast."

Recent years have seen Rowling become one of the most prominent figures in the discourse over transgender issues, with her widely-criticised views causing a schism between her and some within the Harry Potter movies' cast.

Radcliffe, Grint and Watson have all previously distanced themselves from Rowling's opinions and spoken out in support of transgender rights, while new cast members for HBO's Harry Potter TV series such as Nick Frost and Paapa Essiedu have joined the project while simultaneously saying they disagree with Rowling's views.

The vast majority of the original Harry Potter cast, including Radcliffe, Grint and Watson, all returned for the 20th anniversary Return to Hogwarts documentary in 2022, though Rowling notably only appeared in archival footage.

Since then, Warner Bros. has been mounting plans for its ambitious Harry Potter HBO TV series reboot, which has now begun filming and will be in production for most of the next decade. This morning, Harry Potter movie star Warwick Davis was announced as the first cast member to reprise his role from the big screen.

As for Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, no plans for a movie adaptation are now believed to be in the works, despite it continuing to run globally in theatres on the West End, Broadway, in Hamburg and in Tokyo.

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A nine-minute slice of Battlefield 6's battle royale mode has leaked online.

Despite presumably signing NDAs, participants in Battlefield's closed beta environment, Battlefield Labs, are continuing to share snippets of their experiences. This particular video from Misako_Mikato_01 on bilibili not only gives a good look at what to expect from the mode, but also reveals a couple of gameplay mechanics we didn't previously know about, too.

As highlighted on the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, Misako_Mikato's video confirms players can swim, go underwater, and shoot from within the water, reveals the ladder gadget apparently has two modes — one as a ramp, another as a ladder — and there's a "massive map."

The video kicks off from when the player picks their loadout and departs the jumpship, landing in a built-up area on the shore. We see them swimming and later pulling out a sledgehammer to knock down what appears to be a public bathroom in real-time. Apparently the ruckus gets unwanted attention, though, although they seemingly sacrifice themselves to go back into the sky, this time moving in-land and visiting a fancy, if ransacked, villa. Cue the sledgehammer again.

Commenters seem quite impressed by the video.

"I know many Warzone players that will be happy to finally have a serious [battle royale] alternative," said one viewer. "This could, potentially, pull in a large amount of players. If they stay depends on how good it will be." Another added: "If this Battle Royale retains the destruction from the base game, it has the chance to be the most dynamic [battle royale] of all time. That destruction will make every game feel different."

Battlefield 6's playtests have proven to be leaky indeed, though developer DICE has said it gathered "loads of feedback from the very active testers selected." Unlike Battlefield 2042's lukewarm reception, fans seem pretty pleased with what they've seen so far, and for some time EA wasn't even trying to take their leaked opinions down. So far, we've seen evidence of a new drag mechanic and the ability to cling on to vehicles, as well as improved in-game movement, 3D maps, improved destruction, quality of life improvements, and the start of a battle royale match.

We're having a great time with what we've played so far, writing in our Battlefield 6 review-in-progress: "Right now, even in beta form, Battlefield 6 might be the most fun shooter I’ve played this year."

Don't forget that from now until October 7 — Battlefield 6's launch day — EA has a "wave of content" planned for Battlefield 2042, including a free new pass "celebrating the legacy of Battlefield," new hardware, and a reimagining of the fan favorite Iwo Jima map. As you progress through the 'Road to Battlefield 6' pass, you can expect 50 exclusive cross-rewards, including 20 for Battlefield 6 that will be ready for you on launch day, on which you can also expect big changes to player movement, maps, modes, and player counts.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 are hitting their lowest price yet, with Woot selling them at just $74.99 (down from $174.99). That’s $100 off a reliable pair of true wireless earbuds that usually go head-to-head with Apple’s AirPods at a much higher price, making this a serious Labor Day discount, and one of the best-value true wireless earbuds you’ll find in 2025.

Various options for the future of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds have been discussed, including the possibility of a two-hour movie.

That's according to Number One actress Rebecca Romijn, who revealed that the show's final run had been something of a "negotiation" with Paramount, and that another idea had been to to wrap up the show by making a streaming movie instead.

Previous seasons of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds have clocked in at 10 episodes, something that does not appear to have been an option for the series' final run. Instead, its showrunners were initially told the popular series would be given a two-hour movie to wrap up its plotlines — before they insisted they needed more time.

"And six [episodes] — I don't know if I should say this, but six was a negotiation," Romijn said at the STLV: Trek to Vegas Convention, in comments first reported by TrekMovie. "Normally it was 10 episodes, but they offered us a two-hour movie and [co-showrunners] Akiva [Goldsman] and Henry [Alonso Myers] said we can't wrap up these storylines in just two hours. And so they got [six episodes]."

Despite Paramount's decision to end Star Trek: Strange New Worlds sooner than many fans would have liked, the decision was at least made in time for the show's writers to craft a final run of episodes in the knowledge the series was ending — something which wasn't the case on Strange New Worlds' parent show Star Trek: Discovery.

Production has now finished on Strange New Worlds' fourth season, which will air in 2026, with its fifth and final six-episode run expected to film next year.

"I think we feel very lucky to get a season five," Romijn continued. "Not all shows do. And we get to wrap up all of our storylines. I think most of us know where we're going and what happens to us. Not all shows get to have that. Some are surprised by the news that they don’t get a next season, and so everything ends abruptly. I think we feel grateful."

By the time the Enterprise warps off into space at the end of Strange New Worlds, the series is expected to catch up chronologically with Star Trek: The Original Series. That said, there are hopes among fans that some of the show's characters could still continue, in a fresh series showing later exploits of the crew.

While there hasn't been a full Star Trek film released in theaters for over a decade, Paramount recently turned its plans for a Section 31 spin-off TV series into a streaming movie — albeit to negative results. Last week, the film's star Michelle Yeoh spoke out for the first time about Section 31's universally negative reception, and admitted “there were some things that we could have done better.”

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The fate of PlayStation's upcoming live-service game Fairgames is once again under scrutiny as its creative director, Daniel Drapeau, has confirmed he has left Haven Studios to join Warner Bros. Games Montreal.

It's the second high-profile exit of the summer, with studio founder Jade Raymond also exiting back in May, several weeks after an external playtest reportedly met a lukewarm response.

"As of this week, I joined WB Games Montreal Inc. as creative director," Drapeau announced in a LinkedIn post. "I can't wait to start this wonderful adventure with all the great people here at the studio. I also want to particularly thank Yves Lachance, Logan A. Lesage, and Bryan Theberge for their trust and support throughout the process. Now, let's do this!"

The news follows a rocky time for the game's development, and incorrect industry speculation surrounding its future. Last month, analyst Michael Pachter wrongly claimed the game had been canceled, though was later forced to walk back his statement and admit he had "no info on the game at all."

Neither Haven nor Sony have commented publicly on Drapeau's departure.

Regardless, the news will hardly restore confidence in PlayStation's embattled live service ambitions. Sony announced plans in February 2022 to launch more than 10 live service games by March 2026, later saying the push would bring games of different genres to different audiences. It spent big on studio buyouts as part of the drive, bringing in Destiny developer Bungie, the now shuttered Firewalk Studios, and, of course, Haven Studios.

Firewalk, you'll remember, was the studio behind Concord, one of the biggest disasters in PlayStation history. Just a couple of weeks after it launched to eye-wateringly low player numbers, Sony decided to kill the game entirely and shortly thereafter shut down its development studio.

The Concord flop came after Sony had already canceled Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us multiplayer game. And earlier this year, Sony reportedly canceled two unannounced live-service games, one a God of War title in development at Bluepoint, the other in the works at Days Gone developer Bend.

On the flip side, Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 has been a breakout hit, and became the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game of all time with 12 million copies sold in just 12 weeks.

Fairgames — stylized as Fairgame$ — is described as "a competitive modern heist game where you team up to break into exotic locations and steal the cargo." The twist is that you not only need to outsmart guards and security systems, but you also need to compete against other teams, too. There's no word yet on when it'll launch.

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Warwick Davis, star of the original Harry Potter movies, will once again play Professor Filius Flitwick in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

The announcement marks the first time that one of the original Harry Potter film actors has been confirmed as appearing in the upcoming TV adaptation.

Davis previously appeared in all eight Harry Potter films, released between 2001 and 2011, as well as a slew of Star Wars projects, and as the title character in Willow.

Marvel set photos have left fans thinking that a key part of Avengers: Endgame's finale will be swiftly undone, as Doctor Doom's multiversal reign of terror begins in Avengers: Doomsday.

Warning! Possible spoilers for Avengers: Doomsday follow.

Leaked images show a series of vintage cars parked nearby a familiar-looking house, in a set built within the grounds of London's Windsor Park, where Doomsday has been filming.

Fans say the traditional-looking house appears to be the same one lived in by Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter in the final moments of Avengers: Endgame, after Captain America goes back in time to live out his life quietly with his old sweetheart. And, certainly, the vintage cars would also fit the time period.

But while some fans are rejoicing at the prospect of seeing Chris Evans' Steve Rogers and Hayley Atwell's Peggy Carter once more, others have immediately sounded the alarm that the couple will be brought back to undo their 'happy ever after' finale, as Doctor Doom hunts down any disruptions to the normal flow of reality within the multiverse.

#AvengersDoomsday. pic.twitter.com/vvbkZAibLv

— Marvel Leaks (@MarvelLeaks22) August 31, 2025

Remember, of course, that the Avengers meddled with the multiverse in order to pull off Endgames' "time heist" — which was really more of a multiversal heist, as per the film's own rules of time travel. (A quick reminder of how Endgame laid it out — essentially, you cannot go back in time to change your future, only create a new branched reality instead. So yes, sadly, Back to the Future isn't possible.)

With numerous MCU projects since Endgame showing the increasing fragility of the multiverse (Loki, The Marvels, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness) and the end of Marvel's Multiverse Saga looming, it would certainly make sense for Doctor Doom to be hunting down anyone he deems in violation of the multiverse's rules.

Behind the scenes, a return for Captain America and Peggy Carter would of course provide an immediate hook for audiences who might have tuned out of the MCU in the years since Endgame, by bringing back a pair of familiar faces from the Russo Brothers' previous Marvel extravaganza. And it'd also ensure two of the franchise's biggest stars, Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr., were once again going toe-to-toe.

In-universe, some fans believe there's room to tell further stories with Steve Rogers' Captain America, who, of course, reappeared in Endgame's then-present as an old man, reluctant to explain what exactly he'd been up to. Perhaps Doomsday is being written explicitly to fill in that gap, and the old Cap we saw had already lived through Doomsday's events?

Back in 2021, Joe Russo even hinted that he and his brother Anthony had a clear idea for what had happened with Steve Rogers, even if audiences were left with questions based on what they say happen on screen.

"One thing that's clear that Anthony and I have discussed, I don't know that we've discussed this publicly at all, Cap would have had to have travelled back to the main timeline," Joe Russo explained. "That's something that, yes, he would have been in a branch reality, but he would have to travel back to the main timeline to give that shield to Sam Wilson."

Fans will have to wait and see exactly how it will all play out, however, with Avengers: Doomsday currently set to launch in theaters on December 18, 2026.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Hollow Knight: Silksong will retail for just $19.99.

While there's been a lot of rumors over the last few days — including a $20 price on Gamestop (since removed) that was later corroborated by noted leaker Billbil-kun — developer Team Cherry has now confirmed it, revealing the game will retail for $19.99 in the U.S., €19.99 in Europe, and ¥2300 in Japan.

It's an eye-catching price, not least because many publishers are quietly testing more and more expensive games. Xbox recently priced the highly-anticipated The Outer Worlds 2 for $80 — the first of its games to break the typical $70 ceiling — but after a furious backlash, ended up dropping the pre-order price to $70 "in line with current market conditions."

That's not all, either. The team also revealed exactly when we'll get to play it, too: 7am PT, 10am ET, 4pm CEST, and 11pm JST.

Team Cherry finally revealed a release date for the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong at gamescom: September 4, 2025. We learned the news via a nearly two-minute new trailer dropped by Team Cherry, which showed a ton of new footage from the game. We see Hornet exploring, loads of new insectoid NPCs, dreary graveyards, swamps, a bustling city, new enemies, new bosses, an Ori-style escape sequence, and more. It'll be available on PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series.

At the same time, we learned the original game has managed to top 15 million copies sold, a rare feat indeed for an independent game. And perhaps not coincidentally, Hollow Knight, eight years post-release, has repeatedly hit all-time high concurrent player counts on Steam (per SteamDB) over the last two weeks, topping 70K just this past weekend.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is currently the most wishlisted game on Steam, but is it actually fun to play? We tried out two levels from the Hollow Knight Silksong demo at gamescom 2025, Moss Grotto and Deep Docks. One was easy one, and one was very challenging, but does it live up to the hype? Find out in our Hollow Knight: Silksong preview from the show floor.

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There’s nothing like a good sale to remind me that my wallet fears September more than tax season. Every platform is putting up tempting discounts and some of the titles are impossible to ignore. If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably start adding these to cart faster than you can rationalise the backlog. And I fear that you and I are destined to do this discount dance for the whole entire week...

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• Retro
• Nintendo
• Xbox
• PlayStation
• PC

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In retro news, I’m writing in a big 20th card for PlayStation Portable, the handheld powerhouse that I personally played the absolute analogue nub off at launch. To do so meant dropping 429 dollarydoos (A$699 today) on a Value Pack, and then I was on-the-go gaming like never before with its 4.3-inch LCD screen. Yes, the PSP's UMD load times were not ideal, and Memory Stick Duos were pricey for such low-capacity MBs, but I felt more smitten than bitten with Ridge Racer, WipEout Pure, and the sheer addiction of Lumines. Top machine.

Disneyland Paris' World of Frozen will officially open in Spring 2026 alongside the official transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World.

Announced at Destination D23, this announcement coincided with the milestone of the construction of Elsa's Ice Palace. The palace will be just one piece of World of Frozen, which will also include the Kingdom of Arendelle for guests to explore, meet characters, dine, and even ride Frozen Ever After.

While World of Frozen will kick off the start of Disney Adventure World, it will only be the beginning of exciting additions to the park.

One of the most anticipated projects in development now is the first-ever land and attraction themed to The Lion King. This ride will take guests through the biggest moments of the 1994 classic and send them down a 52-foot drop reminiscent of Tiana's Bayou Adventure but two inches taller. The land itself will also feature a 120-foot-high Pride Rock and tons of shopping, character meet-and-greets, and more.

Fans will also be able to look forward to the Raiponce Tangled Spin ride that will see Mandy Moore returning to voice Rapunzel and the first-ever attraction themed after Up that will be a "spinning carousel" that will offer a "bird's eye view of the park's stunning scenery."

World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris was almost set to open in the same year as Frozen 3, but the film was delayed to November 24, 2027. Oh, and we have to mention that, if you can't wait for World of Frozen, you can visit it at Hong Kong Disneyland right now!

For more, check out the big news from Destination D23's Walt Disney Studios Showcase, the latest details on Disney World's Villains-themed land, how Walt Disney is headed to Magic Kingdom's Carousel of Progress as an Audio-Animatronics figure, and the reveal of the magical Disney Fall 2026 film called Hexed.

Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst, Instagram, and TikTok, and listen to his show, Talking Disney Magic.

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Hexed is Walt Disney Animation Studios' fall 2026 film and is focused on 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 news was revealed during Destination D23's Walt Disney Studios Showcase, and we were treated to the movie's logo and a gorgeous piece of concept art. It looks to feature a magical village of sorts and we actually get to see a lot of characters and even a cat that's giving a little bit of a Cheshire Cat vibe!

This new magical film will open in November 2026 and will be directed by Josie Trinidad (co-head of story on Zootopia, director on Zootopia+, head of story on Ralph Breaks the Internet) and Jason Hand (director of Moana 2 and head of story on Encanto). Roy Conli and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones will serve as producers.

Hexed will follow Zootopia 2, which is set to be released in theaters on November 26, 2025, and will precede Frozen 3, which will debut on November 24, 2027.

Speaking of Zootopia 2, it was also one of the big parts of the Walt Disney Studios Showcase, and we learned much more about the story fo the sequel, which centers around Nick and Judy trying to help a snake called Gary De'Snake, who is trying to steal a book that he hopes will change how the world views snakes forever and save his family in some way.

For more, check out how Walt Disney is getting an Audio-Animatronics figure in Disney World's Carousel of Progress, the latest details on the inspiration behind Disney World's Villains-themed land, and when D23 is taking place next year.

Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst, Instagram, and TikTok, and listen to his show, Talking Disney Magic.

Goodbye summer, hello new batch of streaming arrivals. Fortunately for those who want summer to last just a little bit longer, Disney+ isn’t heading straight into spooky season celebrations. Instead, the streaming service is getting the live-action Lilo & Stitch, the latest season of The Simpsons, and some MCU and Star Wars spin-offs. It’s a month where Disney+ really goes all in on “entertainment for the whole family,” with something of interest for pretty much anyone.

Let’s get into it: Here’s the breakdown of what’s coming to Disney+ this month.

Everything Coming to Disney+ in September

Ongoing Series

Several series that premiered on Disney+ earlier this year will continue to stream new episodes through September, including Project Runway Season 21, with new episodes every Thursday, and the Japanese docuseries Traveling With Snow Man, with new episodes every Sunday. After premiering on September 16, Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars will continue to stream new episodes as they air every Tuesday.

September 2

• The Rich Eisen Show
• Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel (S1, episodes 6-11)

The legendary sports talk show will simulcast every episode on Disney+ starting September 2 as Rich Eisen also joins the cast of several other ESPN programs. Disney+ will also get the rest of the Season 1 episodes from the Disney Channel’s Minnie’s Bow-Toons spin-off.

September 3

• Lilo & Stitch (2025)
• Reminder (S1, all episodes)

The live-action Lilo & Stitch movie made waves at the box office earlier this summer and currently stands as the second-highest grossing movie of 2025. IGN’s review describes how the remake “retains and often amplifies the most stirring aspects of the rightfully beloved animated film.” On the same day, Disney+ will also get the full first season of the Turkish romance drama Reminder.

September 10

• Tempest (S1, 3 episode premiere)
• To Catch a Smuggler (S9)

Disney+ will premiere Tempest, a Korean espionage series that will release in weekly episode batches, while picking up the latest season of To Catch a Smuggler.

September 12

• How Not to Draw: Shorts (S4, all episodes)

The latest batch of shorts from Disney Channel’s How NOT to Draw series, which features Disney characters interrupting animators’ attempts to explain how to draw them. Very cute.

September 13

• Lost in the Jungle

From Nat Geo, Lost in the Jungle was created by E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the same people behind the documentary Free Solo (which I consider the most terrifying movie of all time). Their latest doc tells the story of siblings who were stranded in the Colombian rainforest from the perspective of the children themselves and the rescuers who worked to find them.

September 16

• Dancing With the Stars (S34, premiere)

Another slate of celebrities will hit the dance floor in a new season of Dancing With the Stars, which will stream new episodes on Disney+ at the same as they air live on ABC on Monday night. Season 34 is arriving during the 20th anniversary of the series and will feature the likes of wildlife guy Robert Irwin, influencer Alix Earle, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt.

September 17

• Electric Bloom (S1, all episodes)
• Top Guns: The Next Generation (S1, all episodes)

The day after it premieres on Nat Geo, Disney+ will stream Top Guns: The Next Generation, a documentary mini-series following several months of grueling Advanced Flight Training in the Navy and Marine corps. The streamer will also get the first season of the comedy musical series Electric Bloom, which aired on the Disney Channel earlier this summer.

September 19

• Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory
• LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past (four episodes)
• Random Rings: Shorts (S4)

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy arrived on Disney+ last year, with IGN’s review saying it “has one of the best uses of the multiverse we've seen in a while, with enough funny and wacky cameos to appeal to every kind of fan of the franchise.” Pieces of the Past is a four-episode follow-up that has Sig Greebling and Darth Dev facing a new threat in the galaxy. The series is generally a quirky approach to highlighting some of the more niche tidbits of Star Wars lore.

At the same time, Disney+ will be getting a new dolphin-focused documentary from Nat Geo and the latest batch of the Disney Channel special Random Rings.

September 24

• Marvel Zombies (S1, all episodes)
• Lost Treasures of Egypt (S6)

Back to the MCU, we’re getting the full Marvel Zombies series. The concept, which originally appeared in the comic of the same name, was adapted as a single episode of “Marvel’s What If…?” spin-off series before getting the green light to fly on its own. The new series will continue from that episode, taking place in an alternate timeline of the MCU.

September 26

• Cleopatra’s Final Secret

Another one from Nat Geo, this time for anyone who got way into that Egyptology picture book as a kid. Archaeologist Kathleen Martinez heads to the Mediterranean in pursuit of Cleopatra’s lost tomb.

September 28

• The Simpsons (S36, all episodes)

A moment plenty of us have been waiting for. Season 36 of The Simpsons technically kicked off with the 2024 holiday special, which has always been a Disney+ exclusive. The rest of the new season, which aired on Fox this past spring, is finally heading to Disney+ on September 28.

September 30

• Little Angels (S1-6)

To cap things off, Disney+ is picking up six seasons of Little Angels, a nursery rhyme series for toddlers that reminds me a lot of Cocomelon.

The Latest Disney+ News and Bundles

Disney+ had quite a few updates coming out of August. For one, it was announced that Hulu and Disney+ would merge into one app starting in 2026. Not entirely surprising, given how intertwined the two services have already become, but still a pretty significant shift in the streaming landscape.

Disney+ also launched a new bundle alongside ESPN’s new DTC streaming offering, ESPN Unlimited. Existing subscribers to the Disney+ bundle with ESPN+ will now see their ESPN subscription as “ESPN Select.” A special offer that lasts until January makes the more robust ESPN Unlimited bundle $29.99/month for your first year.

This bundle joins last year’s bundle with Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max, which is still my overall bundle recommendation (in large part because HBO Max has The Batman and Studio Ghibli movies). However, if you’re interested in live sports, ESPN Unlimited is a pretty unbeatable deal.

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Labor Day weekend, like other three-day holiday weekends, is one of the best times of the year to buy furniture. If you're looking to spruce up your home or office with something new, you can probably find a really good deal right now on pretty much everything from major furniture retailers. And if you're looking to do some furniture shopping online specifically, I'd suggest checking out the Wayfair Labor Day sale.

I've purchased a few things from Wayfair and had a generally positive experience. If you specifically wanted a West Elm couch or whatever, you should shop directly from those stores, but for a collection of under-the-radar furniture makers, the prices are surprisingly good for what you get. I picked up a TV stand from there during last year's Labor Day sale and have had no issues so far – though I am admittedly having some buyer's remorse after digging through some of the deals available in 2025.

Walt Disney Imagineering stopped by Destination D23 to reveal new details about the upcoming Villains-themed land, 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.

Alongside Disney Parks Blog, we were able to hear from Imagineers Wyatt Winter and Caroline May at Destination D23's Villains panel, and they shared how the team is bringing the yet-unnamed Villains-themed land to life. As with many of Disney's features, the team embarked on a research trip to find the right styles to do justice to the likes of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Scar, Ursula, Jafar, Hades, and Cruella de Vil.

Severance Season 2 has ended, which means the unbearable wait for Season 3 has begun. While we know a Season 3 is on its way, nothing else has been confirmed regarding plot, returning or new characters, or even when we may expect it.

To help with the wait, we’ve gathered all the main players we think may be part of Severance’s third season and discussed a bit about where we last left them. We’ll keep updating this page as we know more, but for now, check this out and let us know below about your wildest theories and thoughts on the future of Severance!

Adam Scott as Mark Scout / Mark S.

Adam Scott will undoubtedly return as both Mark Scout and Mark S. in Season 3 of Severance, and his story will remain a central one of the series. We left Mark at a huge moment at the end of Season 2, as his innie chose to leave Gemma behind and run through the hallways of the Severance floor with Helly (Helena?!) to who knows where.

While he helped save Gemma, getting her outside and back to herself, he is now holding Mark Scout hostage in a sense, as he chose to keep living instead of perhaps blinking out of existence forever by walking out that door and bringing his outie back. I mean, it’s hard to imagine Mark S. and Helly R. having a happy life at Lumon, especially after Mark accidentally killed Mr. Drummond and broke Gemma out.

Britt Lower as Helena Eagan / Helly R.

Mark S. and Helly R. were the last two characters we saw at the end of Severance Season 2, and that all but confirms Lower will be back; however, the specifics of her return are a little less clear. There are some theories that it was actually Helena Eagan who was at the end of the hallway when Mark S. left Gemma behind, but Lower pretty definitively said that’s not the case in a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times.

Zach Cherry as Dylan George / Dylan G.

Zach Cherry’s Dylan George will surely return for Season 3, and the ramifications of his actions during the finale will be one of the most interesting threads to follow in the new episodes. After all, he did lock Mr. Milchick in the bathroom with a vending machine in a rebellious uprising with Helly R. that allowed Mark to rescue Gemma.

Dylan G.’s storyline was one of the most fascinating ones in these latest episodes, as we got to see him interact with his outie’s wife and watch them fall for each other for different reasons. Sadly, their love could not develop, as his wife Gretchen chose to stop visiting after she told outie Dylan what was happening. However, this experience appeared to change things for Gretchen and both Dylans.

John Turturro as Irving Bailiff / Irving B.

John Turturro was absent from the Season 2 finale, and we sure did miss him! The last time we saw Irving was on a train with his dog, Radar, as they were heading to an unknown destination. This was after he was kicked out of Lumon for outing Helena Eagan pretending to be Helly R. and meeting with Burt. Turturro will probably return in some fashion, but if he doesn’t, there is a small joy for him in knowing he was loved by Burt both inside and out, even if they couldn’t live happily ever after.

Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick

We last left Tramell Tillman’s Seth Milchick in the bathroom of MDR, trapped in there by both Helly R. and Dylan G. in an attempt to keep him from interfering with Mark rescuing Gemma. While he’ll obviously be furious about that and being assaulted with a trombone, his storyline in Season 3 should prove to be one of the most interesting.

We’ve seen him begin to grow frustrated with the other Lumon employees after his review session – he did tell Mr. Drummond to devour feculence and provide some snark to the Kier Eagan figure, after all – so there is a chance he could end up on the good side of the battle we are witnessing between Lumon and its flock.

Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel

Patricia Arquette’s Harmony Cobel, whom we once also knew as Mrs. Selvig, was last seen trying to convince Mark S. to go along with the plan to save Gemma. She also laid down the hard truth that he and his friends are probably not long for this world, whether he cooperates or not.

We’ve learned much more about Harmony’s life this past season, and saw the fallout when she lost her job as the head of the Severance floor, which could indicate she really has changed for the better and will continue to help our main cast. However, we wouldn’t put it past her to be playing an even longer con than we realize.

Dichen Lachman as Gemma Scout / Ms. Casey

Season 2’s big revelation was learning part of what happened to Dichen Lachman’s Gemma Scout. As it turned out, she’d been trapped on the lower levels of Lumon and forced to live out the lives of over 20 different personas that Mark S. has unknowingly created for her as part of Lumon’s tests. When we left her, she was back as Gemma after Mark’s innie saved her and got her out of the Severance floor. However, Mark’s innie decided not to go with her, running away with Helly R. while Gemma was left confused and screaming for Mark to come back.

What will happen to Gemma now? Will she be able to escape without anyone from Lumon finding her? Are Harmony and Devon waiting for her outside? Whatever happens, we can’t wait to see how it unfolds.

Jen Tullock as Devon Scout-Hale

Mark’s sister, Devon Scout-Hale, played by Jen Tullock, will surely be back for Season 3, waiting in the wings with Harmony Cobel to see if Mark can successfully save Gemma from the depths of Lumon.

Michael Chernus as Ricken Hale

Devon’s hilarious and ridiculous husband Ricken Hale, played by Michael Chernus, should be back for Season 3; his work is one of the greatest books to ever grace the halls of Lumon, after all!

Christopher Walken as Burt Goodman / Burt G.

Much like John Turturro’s Irving, we may have seen the last of Christopher Walken’s Burt. However, their parting of the ways in Season 2’s penultimate episode leaves things just open enough for these fan-favorite characters to get some more screentime.

Sarah Bock as Miss Huang

Sarah Bock’s Miss Huang was one of the big new additions to Severance in Season 2, and her youth was questioned hilariously by many of the refiners in MDR. While Milchick said her work at this branch of Lumon was over, sending her away to seemingly get her out of the way, she could always return as a thorn in his side.

Sydney Cole Alexander as Natalie Kalen

Natalie Kalen, as played by Sydney Cole Alexander, always appears to have a hand in the goings-on at Lumon, and Season 3 should be no different. There are some lingering story threads for her character, including how she really feels about working at Lumon, and those paintings given to Milchick that she also received in the past.

Karen Aldridge as Asal Reghabi

Karen Aldridge’s Asal Reghabi left Mark’s house after Devon chose to call Harmony Cobel to help him after he fell into a coma from the reintegration procedure, so we may have seen the last of Reghabi. However, it seems more likely she still has a bigger role to play in taking down Lumon.

Michael Siberry as Jame Eagen

Michael Siberry’s Jame Eagen is still the current CEO of Lumon and his true intentions are still unknown. I mean, we need to know what his revolving actually is, right?!

Merritt Wever as Gretchen George

Merritt Wever’s Gretchen George is one of the most compelling guest stars in Severance’s history, as her meetings with both Dylans highlight just how important and valid the lives of innies and outies are.

Gwendoline Christie as Lorne

Gwendoline Christie’s Lorne was another exciting guest star in Season 2, and her return as the head of Mammalians Nurturable in Season 3 would be most welcome.

Robby Benson as Dr. Mauer

The evil Dr. Mauer, played by Robby Benson, saw all his hard work go up in flames when Mark rescued Gemma, and he may return in Season 3 to try to get this program back on track.

Sandra Bernhard as Nurse Cecily

Sandra Bernhard’s Nurse Cecily was in charge of helping Gemma complete all of her tasks leading up to Cold Harbor, and we could see her return in Season 3 to try to pick up the pieces after Mark ruined all their plans.

John Noble as Cecil Fields

John Noble’s time as Cecil Fields was powerful, as it gave us a glimpse into how loved ones are impacted by someone getting severed. Cecil put on a brave face most of the time, but the fact that Burt had a thing with Irving on the inside clearly upset him. If Burt and Irving do return in Season 3, we very well may see Cecil again as well.

Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst, Instagram, and TikTok, and listen to his show, Talking Disney Magic.

Labor Day 2025 is upon us, which means two things. First, the summer is coming to an end (welcome, cooler weather). Second, Labor Day sales abound this weekend. Alongside several major retailers, Walmart has launched its Labor Day sale, offering discounts on a wide range of items, ranging from Apple products and patio furniture to garden tools and toys. You can shop the wholesale here, or keep on reading to see our top 10 picks. Let’s dive in.

Walmart’s Labor Day Sale - Top Deals Live Today

If you don't care to read about each product, you can see our top 10 picks right here.

Daybetter Led Strip Lights

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Astercook 6-Piece Color-Coded Kitchen Knife Set

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