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

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will officially return to Anaheim, California, from August 14 through 16 in 2026, and it will once again be a celebration and look forward of all things Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more.

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

Following Walt Disney – A Magical Life at Disneyland, Walt Disney is getting another Audio-Animatronics figure at Disney World’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom.

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

We got a sneak peek of the new drinks headed to the Disney Destiny, the Disney Cruise Line ship we visited earlier this year in Papenburg, Germany, to learn how it was built, and they look pretty spectacular.

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."

Fans of the Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the Disney Treasure will also be happy to learn it is returning on the Disney Destiny, but many of the drinks will feature all-new ingredients.

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."

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.

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)

Certified Refurbished

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 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

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Bose Soundbars and Headphones

The official Bose Outlet eBay store has discounted its entire inventory of certified refurbished headphones, 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.

More Labor Day Sales

If you're looking for more Labor Day sales like this, it's worth checking out the below, including Amazon's Labor Day sale and the Best Buy sale. Both have some standout deals on audio equipment.

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.

If you're seeking the absolute best of the best in PC gaming performance, look no further. During the Labor Day Sale, Alienware has just dropped the price of its flagship Alienware Area-51 prebuilt gaming PC equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card starting at $4,399.99 with free shipping. This is the lowest price I've seen for an Alienware 5090 gaming PC and is reasonably competitive compared to similarly equipped systems from other boutique PC builders. The GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card is currently the most powerful GPU on the market, and by a wide margin.

Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC From $4,399.99

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has emerged as the most powerful consumer GPU on the market. Although Nvidia has prioritized software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to improve gameplay performance, the 5090 still boasts an impressive 25%-30% uplift over the RTX 4090 in terms of pure hardware-based raster performance. The 5090 also has more (32GB vs. 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs. GDDR6) VRAM compared to the 4090. Although Nvidia GPU prices have been trending downwards, it's still difficult to find a 5090 card for below $2,500.

Check out more Alienware deals during the Labor Day Sale

Check out the best deals going on during the Alienware Intel Gamer Days Event, which will eventually transition into the Labor Day Sale this weekend. Not everyone is the DIY type. If you're in the market for a prebuilt gaming PC, Dell is one of the best brands we'd recommend. Alienware desktops and laptops feature solid build quality, top-of-the-line gaming performance, excellent cooling (further improved on the newer models), aggressive styling, and pricing that is very competitive with other pre-built options. Best of all, there are plenty of sales that happen throughout the year, so it's not difficult to grab one of these computers at considerably less than their retail price.

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.

Magic: The Gathering launched Edge of Eternities last month, and here we are in September bracing for the release of Spider-Man.

Still, in the run-up to then, we’re still seeing some spaceship synergies (the set after Spidey) causing some market fluctuations, while now is a great time to pick up some Edge of Eternities cards.

Here are the big shifters for the start of September, as we prepare to swing into action.

MTG Climbers This Week

There’s an awful lot of love for Landfall this week, and much of that’s tied to the Edge of Eternities World Shaper precon.

I picked one up in recent weeks and have been very pleased with it, but now I might have to add a big ol’ bear, too. Lumra, Bellow of the Woods has seen a huge jump, rising from under $10 to almost $30 in the space of a few weeks.

This not-so-cuddly bear mills four cards when entering, then puts lands from the graveyard onto the battlefield. Not only does that power Lumra up, but it could allow Tannuk, Memorial Ensign to dish out a whole host of punishment.

It also gives the World Shaper’s Hearthull spacecraft plenty of lands to sacrifice for card draw and damage pings.

Sticking with World Shaper, Valakut Exploration could be explosive, too. You can use it to exile cards to use for a big hit of damage.

It’s up to around $5, having cost barely anything just a few weeks ago.

Next up, I've recently spotted a surprising team-up between Sonic the Hedgehog and the Tyranid Winged Hive Tyrant. The latter is up to $4 thanks to synergy with the Blue Blur, with the card giving other creatures with counters flying and haste.

That becomes a nice cycle of triggering an attack with Sonic, adding counters to other creatures, and then having them get flying and haste. Then, you can turn that into Treasure tokens, too.

If you want to try this combo, have fun - Sonic is just $3 right now, while Winged Hive Tyrant is on the climb but still under $5. There's a bunch of brillaint Sonic cards up for grabs right now as well, if you're not keen on picking up the full Secret Lair set.

MTG Crashers This Week

We’ve already mentioned him, but Tannuk, Memorial Ensign is a great card for aggressive landfall decks, and he’s down to just a 25-cent market value.

Given the synergies he has with the World Shaper deck and other cards we’ve mentioned here, that’s a steal.

It’s also not often to find an Eldrazi on the cheap, but Emrakul, the World Anew has seen a drop off in recent weeks.

This colorless 12/12 can gain control of opponents’ creatures and then sacrifice them, too. It’s a big cost mana-wise, but the dollar value has dropped to around $8.

Exalted Sunborn has dropped significantly, too. It’s still almost $20, but this flying, lifelink Angel Wizard (what a combo, by the way) is dropping a couple of dollars and could drop further.

Starfield Vocalist’s more expensive versions remain pricey, but the basic rare is down to $1.49. Given it gives you double triggers on ETB effects, it could be worth looking at.

Finally, The Seriema was one of the first cards revealed, and it’s dropped from $40 right down to $1.49 over the last month.

MTG Sealed Sets - Labor Day Deals

British acting legend Celie Imrie, star of The Thursday Murder Club, has recalled the time she cameoed as a Naboo fighter pilot in Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, and got told off by director George Lucas for wearing lipstick.

Imrie, perhaps better known for her roles in a slew of other films such as the Bridget Jones series, Nanny McPhee and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, also appeared in the original Star Wars prequel. Keep a keen eye out and you'll spot her in the movie's final battle sequence, piloting a yellow Naboo starfighter with the call sign of Bravo Five.

"This is one of the most popular parts I can ever talk about," Imrie said in a BAFTA interview, "especially in America and especially with young gentlemen, who can't believe I was Bravo Five in Star Wars."

Battlefield 6 doesn't have ray-tracing, and its developer has said there are no plans to add the feature down the line.

While ray-tracing has been notably missing from Battlefield 6's open beta tests, it wasn't entirely clear if this was just because the game was in beta or if it was a deliberate choice. Turns out, it's the latter.

Despite being a popular inclusion in some games, ray-tracing's more natural method of simulating lighting can also prove to be draining on your PC or console's system resources — and it's for this reason that the competitive shooter won't include it. Indeed, Christian Buhl — studio technical director at Ripple Effect, one of the studios working on Battlefield 6 — has told Comicbook that while the PC version of Battlefield 6 will have over 600 different options in its settings menu, "ray-tracing won’t be one of them and there’s no plans to bring it into the game in the near future."

“No, we are not going to have ray-tracing when the game launches and we don’t have any plans in the near future for it either,” Buhl said. “That was because we wanted to focus on performance. We wanted to make sure that all of our effort was focused on making the game as [optimized] as possible for the default settings and the default users.

"So, we just made the decision relatively early on that we just weren’t going to do ray-tracing and again, it was mostly so that we could focus on making sure it was performance for everyone else."

While most people would likely sacrifice visuals to preserve performance during multiplayers mode, this may be disappointing news for some players who'd hoped to have ray-tracing in Battlefield 6's upcoming single-player campaign, when the time comes to play.

Earlier today, we highlighted a nine-minute slice of Battlefield 6's battle royale mode that has leaked online. This particular video 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, including swimming, one of the gadgets, and its "massive map."

Battlefield 6 releases on October 7. 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."

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

The Sonos Labor Day Sale is live now with discounts of up to 20% off select speakers and headphones. Sonos hosts events like this throughout the year, however this particular one is special because the Arc Ultra soundbar and the Era 300 speaker are both on sale. These two are rarely discounted, so this is a great opportunity to pick them up at a substantial markdown. Both speakers have dedicated height channels for Dolby Atmos spatial audio and smart functionality. Sonos offers free shipping on all orders and a 12-month warranty on all of its products.

Save up to 20% off during the Sonos Labor Day Sale

Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar

Sonos Era 300 Smart Speaker

Sonos Move 2 Portable Speaker

Sonos Era 100 Smart Speaker

Sonos Ace Headphones

The Secretlab Labor Day Sale has officially commenced and runs through September 3. Save up to $139 off Secretlab's popular Titan line of gaming chairs, Magnus gaming desks, and accessories. This is also the first sale I've seen where the recently released Titan Evo Nanogen chair and the Titan Evo recliner add-on have been discounted.

It's no secret that we love our Secretlab gaming chairs. Three of the eight chairs in our best gaming chair roundup are Secretlab models. Of all the gaming chairs we covered in our "Budget to Best" roundup video earlier this year, my colleague Akeem Lawanson considered the Secretlab Titan Evo to be the most comfortable. No good chair comes cheap and Secretlab chairs definitely cost a premium, but we think the craftsmanship, materials, and customizability are worth it.

TL;DR - The Best Secretlab Deals

You can quickly browse through all of the listed products on sale above. For more information on each product and why they are worth your consideration, read through below.

Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen Edition

Secretlab Titan Evo

Secretlab Titan Evo Lite

Secretlab Titan Recliner Add-On

Secretlab Magnus and Magnus Pro

The best gaming PC deals I've seen so far for Labor Day aren't from a retailer I'd normally expect. Walmart is offering a selection of discounted gaming PCs that range from a budget RTX 5060 rig to a 4K-ready RTX 5070 Ti powerhouse at prices less than what I found so far from Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Alienware, Lenovo, and HP. These PCs are all sold and shipped by Walmart, not a marketplace vendor, and are eligible for Walmart's 30-day electronics return policy. These are some incredible discounts you'll only find in the Walmart Labor Day sale.

Walmart Labor Day Sale: The Best Gaming PC Deals

Read on for more details on each system.

iBuypower Slate RTX 5070 Gaming PC for $1,099

Free Battlefield 6 with purchase

Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has announced plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of establishing his own studio, Kojima Productions, with an event in Tokyo later this month.

Hosted by Kojima himself, the "celebratory event," entitled Beyond The Strand, will include guest appearances "as well as offer a glimpse into future projects." It'll take place at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, Tokyo, Japan, on September 23, 2025.

Fans in the vicinity can enter a lottery to be in with a chance of securing a ¥7700 — the equivalent of around $50 — when tickets go on sale tomorrow, September 2. Or, alternatively, you can watch the action online.

Right now, it seems unlikely we'll see much of Kojima's mysterious upcoming PlayStation game Physint — as the developer recently told us the game remains "at the conceptual stage". More likely, perhaps, we'll get to know a little more about Kojima's horror project OD, which is still in development in collaboration with Microsoft, despite Xbox's recent cancellations of a number of projects, both internal and external.

Kojima first announced his OD collaboration with Xbox in November of 2022, then officially revealed OD along with several of its star cast members at The Game Awards 2023. We learned at the time that Kojima was working with filmmaker Jordan Peele to create a horror experience “no one has seen before."

Hideo Kojima also, of course, created the seminal stealth series, Metal Gear, but that doesn't mean he'll be spending at time playing remake Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. When asked recently if he would be playing the remake, he laughed and replied: "No, I won't.". That said, Konami’s Metal Gear series producer Noriaki Okamura has said he’d love to work with Kojima again on the stealth series.

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

If you've been waiting for one of the more affordable Blackwell cards to come back in stock at a reputable retailer, here's a shocker: the RTX 5070 graphics card has dropped to below launch pricing. Amazon is currently offering Amazon Prime members a chance to pick up the Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics Card for $523.79 with free shipping. The RTX 5070 is an excellent GPU for gaming at up to 1440p with high framerates, especially with DLSS 4 enabled. The Asus Prime uses a triple fan cooler, which is preferred over dual slot solutions for its better cooling potential and lower noise, as long as your PC case has the proper clearance.

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics Card for $524

The eBay Labor Dale Sale has kicked off with a 20% off coupon code: "HAPPY30TH" to celebrate eBay's 30 year anniversary. This coupon happens to work on several TVs, 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 20% off coupon: "HAPPY30TH". Alternatively, you can get a 77" LG Evo C5 for $1,837.59 after the same code. These are the lowest prices I've seen all year and 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.

LG Evo C5 4K OLED Smart TVs Are on Sale for Labor Day

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt has issued a bizarre in-universe tease — with a date set for September 4, later this week. The message has since prompted an array of fan theories — and debates over the franchise's canon.

This afternoon, a message for New United States of America (N.U.S.A.) citizens posted by President Rosalind Myers appeared on the game's social media channels.

Dated September 4, 2025, three days from now, the post asks for "brave netruners" to help defend the N.U.S.A. from a "mounting cybersecurity threat" by taking some kind of recruitment test. What exactly this all means, however, has left fans uncertain.

For starters, some fans are wondering whether the message — which of course in reality has come from CD Projekt Red — has gone live several days early, and whether it was meant to point to some kind of early sign-up for information on Cyberpunk 2. Or maybe the message is appearing now to trail something happening on September 4, and this is the start of some kind of ARG?

Then there's the fact that, well, this is an in-universe message from President Rosalind Myers — who doesn't become president until 2065. (As Cyberpunk fans have quickly pointed out, the current president should be Elizabeth Kress.) Has Myers figured out how to send a message back in time? Is this a retconning of the franchise's established lore? Or is this simply just a fun message from CD Projekt that fans shouldn't be reading this much into? Well, if it's the latter, it's already too late.

Over on the Cyberpunk reddit, fan speculation on what to expect later this week ranges from details of Cyberpunk 2, more information on the already-announced Cyberpunk 2077 iPhone port, fresh news on the new anime spin-off Edgerunners 2, or yet more content for Cyberpunk 2077 — which is still being worked on by support studio Virtuos, even as the bulk of CD Projekt knuckles down on The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk's sequel.

Important message for N.U.S.A. Citizens from President Rosalind Myers. pic.twitter.com/GOHC5Tw136

— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) September 1, 2025

Here is today's mysterious statement from President Rosalind Myers in full:

Message for N.U.S.A. Citizens September 4, 2025

Our great nation is once again facing a mounting cybersecurity threat — from those who hide in the shadows, too cowardly to publicly proclaim their beliefs, who are viciously determined to tear down our flag and the values it upholds. I will not accept this, and I know you won't either.

The N.U.S.A. is seeking brave netrunners to join our efforts and overcome this grave threat. Our brave agents work tirelessly to keep our country secure, maintain its dominance, and defend it from those so eager to undermine it. Now you can join us in our fight for freedom. I personally welcome all who believe they have what it takes.

Take our recruitment test. Prove yourself. Serve the N.U.S.A.

Fans have pointed to the fact that Cyberpunk 2's associate game director Paweł Sasko has also shared the post, suggesting this has indeed gone live at the right time and is pointing to something to do with the game series itself. Others have also noted that Cyberpunk 2077 is, somehow, already approaching its fifth anniversary in December — a milestone CD Projekt may now be planning to celebrate in some fashion.

Contacted for more detail by IGN this afternoon, CD Projekt declined to comment on what might be in store. Here's hoping later this week brings more answers.

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

Dell is kicking off its Labor Day Sale with some great discounts on Alienware gaming PCs and laptops, including the new 2025 Alienware Area-51 models equipped with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards. Not everyone is the DIY type. If you're in the market for a prebuilt gaming PC, Dell is one brands we would recommend. Alienware desktops and laptops feature solid build quality, top-of-the-line gaming performance, excellent cooling (further improved on the newer models), and aggressive styling. They are generally more expensive than other prebuilt options, but the Labor Day Sale offers some hefty discounts that make the prices much more competitive. For example, you'd be hard pressed to find another retailer that is selling an RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC for $1,700 or an RTX 5080 gaming PC for $2,100.

Alienware Labor Day Gaming PC Deals

Alienware Labor Day Gaming Laptop Deals

You can quickly browse through all of the listed products on sale above. See below for our favorite picks.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC

Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC

Dell has dropped the price of the new 2025 Alienware Aurora 16 gaming laptop equipped with an GeForce RTX 5060 mobile GPU to just $1,100 with free delivery. Compared to other Alienware laptops, the Aurora 16 is designed to look less like a gamer's laptop. It boasts a sleek, understated design with the absence of extraneous visual-only embellishments or unnecessary RGB lighting outside of the keyboard's white-only illumination. The RTX 5060 is about 15%-20% more powerful than the RTX 4060 that replaces, making it a perfectly capable GPU for most games at up to 1600p. It approaches the performance of the RTX 4070, especially in games that support DLSS 4.

You can pick up an Alienware 16X Aurora gaming laptop equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and GeForce RTX 5070 mobile GPU for $1,649.99 after a $350 instant discount. This is the best Alienware laptop for gamers on a budget.

The best Alienware high-end gaming monitor just went on sale. The 32" Alienware AW3225QF 4K QD OLED gaming monitor has just dropped to $849.99 with free shipping after a $350 off instant discount. If you're looking for the best 4K gaming monitor, this should definitely be on your short list.

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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.

I’ve been keeping a close eye on Pokémon TCG prices lately, and it looks like TCGPlayer is quietly winning the battle against Amazon right now. Elite Trainer Boxes like White Flare and Destined Rivals are dropping well below what Amazon is asking, and even smaller sets like the Slashing Legends Tin or Surging Sparks boosters are going for way less if you know where to look.

TL;DR: Deals For Today

On the flip side, Amazon is clearly the place to be if you’re hunting Funko Pops. I honestly did a double take when I saw Horsea for just $4.31 — that’s less than the cost of a booster pack. There are also solid discounts on fan favorites like 10-inch Pikachu and Mewtwo, plus some new preorders for Turtwig, Ninetales, and Absol if you’re into expanding your shelf before the holidays.

Pokémon TCG ETBs and Booster Bundles

When it comes to sealed Pokémon TCG products, the real bargains today are on ETBs and booster bundles. White Flare is sitting at just $75 on TCGPlayer, which is a nice break from the usual $90+ price tags. Even the newer Destined Rivals and Black Bolt boxes are running cheaper there than anywhere else. And if you don’t want to spring for a full ETB, Prismatic Evolutions booster bundles are going for as low as $59, which feels like an easy pickup if you’re chasing singles without committing to a whole box.

Pokémon TCG Collections, Tins and Boosters

If you’re more into variety packs than full ETBs, there are some great grabs in the collections and tins today. Cynthia’s Garchomp ex Premium Collection is down to $45 on TCGPlayer, which feels like a steal compared to Amazon’s $60 tag. The Slashing Legends Tin also jumped out at me at $29.99—that’s nearly half off what Amazon is charging. Even the smaller items are worth a look: Surging Sparks sleeved boosters are going for just $7.93, which is $15.98 on Amazon currently.

Pokémon Funko Pop! Preorders

I’m also eyeing a few of the new Funko Pop! preorders that just went live. Turtwig drops at the end of September for $15.99, while Ninetales and Absol are both set for mid-December at $14.99 each. These usually disappear around launch week, so if you’re the type who likes locking in new releases before they vanish, it’s probably worth snagging them now instead of hunting later at inflated prices.

Pokémon Funko Pop! Deals

Amazon’s been quietly slashing prices on a bunch of Pokémon Funko Pops, and some of them are cheaper than a booster pack. The biggest surprise for me was Horsea at just $4.31—that’s wild considering it normally goes for $12.99. There are plenty of others worth adding to your shelf too, like Fidough for $7.99, Dratini for $11.30, and even the 10-inch Pikachu for $62, which is a solid drop from its usual $75.99. Whether you’re filling gaps in your collection or just want a budget-friendly pick-up, today’s lineup has a nice mix of starters, legendaries, and fan favorites.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.

Magic: The Gathering launched Aetherdrift earlier this year, but there have been so many sets that it’s hard to believe it landed just a few months ago.

Ahead of the launch of Spider-Man, the set’s Commander offerings are discounted at Amazon, reaching their lowest price for a cool ‘double-deck’ bundle that you could go halves on with a friend.

This MTG Deck Bundle Is Ideal For Playing With A Friend

It looks like one of LEGO's huge — and hugely anticipated — Pokémon sets will be one of the company's most expensive ever, retailing for around $650.

According to LegoLeak on Reddit, the upcoming Pokémon range's biggest set — comprising a chunky 6,838 pieces — will sell for $649.99, whilst the considerably smaller 2,050-piece set will retail for $199.99. The smallest kit of 587 pieces will be the cheapest at around $59.99. All are reportedly rated only suitable for those aged 18 and upwards.

If the leak is correct, the sets will go on sale from March 1, 2026, although Insiders will get access from February 27.

LEGO announced it was entering a "new multi-year partnership" with Pokémon for the first time back in March. Not many details were given at the time, aside from the LEGO Pikachu tail and this line: "Electrify your imagination in 2026 and get ready to build something we’ve never built with LEGO bricks before!"

"Since the debut of the Pokémon franchise, fans have dreamed of becoming Pokémon Trainers, and now they can take that experience even further... one brick at a time," the blurb teased. "This new partnership will bring the world of Pokémon to life in entirely new ways, allowing fans to build beloved Pokémon in LEGO brick form."

LEGO and Nintendo have had a fruitful relationship for a number of years now, too. In honor of the 33rd anniversary of the original Mario Kart, IGN has collated all of the LEGO sets based on Mario Kart that are available right now. You're welcome. Oh, and have you seen LEGO's homage to 1980s gaming, the Arcade Machine?

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

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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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 3 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.

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