Continued leaks of Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday marketing plans have left fans convinced they know everything in next week's Thor-focused trailer, prompting a stream of lookalike AI versions to hit the internet.

The past week has seen a flood of leaks and industry whispers detail Disney's Doomsday marketing, which officially kicked off yesterday with the reveal that Chris Evans will return as Steve Rogers, confirmed via a theatrical trailer attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash.

The Hollywood Reporter has stated that this Doomsday trailer will be swapped out for three others over course of the next three weeks, while FeatureFirst reported that these four would feature Steve Rogers, Thor and Doctor Doom in turn.

Another supposed leak has spilled the audio for Thor's trailer, which has since been widely-shared on reddit, and seemingly corroborated via Marvel tipster Daniel Richtman. The trailer apparently features a solemn prayer from Thor to his father during a quiet moment in a forest, as if reflecting on the eve of some fiercesome battle.

"Of all the crowns, the kingdoms, the pride, I ask for none.

"Father, hear your son. I am not worthy of life, but still I beg you to let the thread lengthen.

"Not for thunder, not for war... let me remain long enough to see my love once more."

Fans have noted — with no small amount of relief — that this version of Thor is clearly being pitched as more sober and less wacky than the character's last appearance in Taika Waititi's goat-screaming chucklefest Thor: Love and Thunder. There's not a sniff of the Russo Brothers' mopey takeaway-chomping, Fortnite-playing Infinity War version here either. Instead, the dialogue is spoken with a more mature and world-weary tone.

The other main point of discussion here is Thor's use of the word "love," which many fans have taken to mean his adoptive daughter Love seen in Love and Thunder. Without an official transcription, it's impossible to say for sure if Thor is using a capital L here or not, though it's likely intended to be ambiguous. Alternatively, it could also be a reference to Natalie Portman's Jane Foster, who now resides in Valhalla, or some character we haven't yet met.

Still, the reference to Thor's daughter would also be an obvious spark for a separate point of speculation: what is going on with the Avengers' kids, and why does Doctor Doom want them? Our first glimpse at Doom came at the very end of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, where he turned up seemingly to kidnap Reed and Sue's son Franklin. This week's reveal that Steve Rogers is now a dad has prompted fans to immediately expect Doom to turn up at his door too. Could Thor now be mourning the similar disappearance of his daughter?

Anyway, put all that discussion aside and fans have been left feeling pretty confident they know what next week's Thor trailer will look like, and if you head to YouTube right now it will serve you up a string of videos showing just that: Thor in a forest saying his prayer to his father, referencing love (or Love) at the end. One such trailer on the MCU Talk channel has 259,000 views. Another on the Snap Saga channel has 285,000 views. A third on the Everything Always channel has 154,000 views. A quick scroll downwards shows at least a dozen more.

Of course, none of these are real — and if they were, they'd likely be removed, as happened with the many, many uploads of the leaked Steve Rogers trailer. Instead, all of these videos are made with varying levels of poor quality by AI. Most are designed to look bad, shakily recorded on a potato phone at the back of some non-existant theater, in order to add to their 'authenticity.'

While fake trailers are certainly nothing new, it's still remarkable to see a situation where so many fakes have been made, all of which are near-identical to what fans believe the real thing will look like, when it arrives in theaters in less a week's time.

This week, it emerged that YouTube had killed two of its biggest channels dedicated to creating fake movie trailers. Both Screen Culture and KH Studio, whose fake movie trailer videos had collectively generated billions of views, are now unavailable, ending their ability to mislead fans into believing what they were watching was the real thing. As for Doomsday's next trailer, the real thing featuring Thor is now believed to be six days away. It'll be interesting to see how close those AI versions were when it does arrive.

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

Eiji Aonuma, the producer of The Legend of Zelda series, recently dropped some hints about what players can expect from the next game in the series in an interview with Japanese news site 4Gamer. He noted that the collaboration with Koei Tecmo on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment may influence the next mainline Legend of Zelda title.

While the Wii got Twilight Princess and the Switch got Breath of the Wild as launch titles, there has yet to be any announcement about an upcoming mainline Zelda game for the Switch 2. However, owners of Nintendo’s latest console do have Hyrule Warriors: The Age of Imprisonment to play. Age of Imprisonment is the latest entry in a spin-off series that combines Dynasty Warriors-style 1 vs. 1000 musou gameplay with the characters, lore, and locales of The Legend of Zelda. It allows players to experience the Imprisoning War that sealed away the Demon King Ganondorf. Like previous Hyrule Warriors games, Age of Imprisonment was a collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Nintendo, with Koei Tecmo and its new AAA Games Studio handling the development.

Zelda series producer Aonuma said that his team wanted to be the first to release a new Zelda title on the Switch 2, however Koei Tecmo beat them to it. “The Legend of Zelda: Age of Imprisonment is the first Zelda title released for the Nintendo Switch 2. To be honest, we wanted to bring out the ‘first’ (Zelda game on the new console),” he laughed.

Commenting on the collaboration with Koei Tecmo on Age of Imprisonment, Hidemaro Fujibayashi (director of Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild) said: “it was incredibly fun. They always had ideas we never would have come up with on our own, it was truly stimulating.”

In turn, Age of Imprisonment’s director Koki Aoyanagi talked about how motivating it was to receive such positive reactions from the Nintendo team, saying: "since they (the Nintendo team) were playtesting the game, we wanted to give them big surprises and moments of awe to experience." Age of Imprisonment producer Ryota Matsushita described the Zelda team and Koei Tecmo’s team as being “on the same wavelength” when it came to collaborating on the game, noting that Fujibayashi’s knowledge of real-life castles enabled them to instantly understand each other regarding how Hyrule Castle should be depicted in Age of Imprisonment.

“We aimed to combine these two approaches; the Zelda-like, strategic back-and-forth of using Zonai gear and varied techniques against powerful foes with the exhilaration of musou (i.e. feeling mighty powerful as you cut down waves of weaker foes),” noted AAA Games Studio head Yusuke Hayashi. Even when Nintendo’s Zelda team gave feedback on points of concern, Fujibayashi said that Koei Tecmo would come back with “proposals that elevated it into something even better.”

Aonuma even suggests that this fruitful collaboration might influence the next mainline Zelda title. “The inspiration we received from this collaboration with Koei Tecmo may be reflected in the (next) Zelda we create. Please picture this while playing Age of Imprisonment, and look forward to our Zelda.”

Aonuma’s comment is mysterious, but this means that we might get elements from Age of Imprisonment’s gameplay in the next mainline Zelda adventure.

In September 2023, Nintendo said it had no plans to release DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and was instead moving on to a brand new game in the series. However, Aonuma failed to rule out a return to the Hyrule of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, potentially setting up a third game.

“In the first place, the reason I decided to make this a sequel to the previous work was because I thought there was value in experiencing a new game in that Hyrule place,” Aonuma said. “If that's the case, if a new reason arises, we might return to the same world again. Whether it's a sequel or a new work, I think it's going to be a completely new game, so I hope you're looking forward to it.”

Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi also chimed in with his own comment: “We are very grateful that so many customers have been playing Tears of the Kingdom for so long and deeply, so we will do our best to make the next game even more enjoyable.”

Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance writer who previously served as editor, contributor and translator for the game news site Automaton West. She has also written about Japanese culture and movies for various publications.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launched last month to become the best-selling game of November in the U.S. by dollar sales. That's a pretty good showing, right?

If you're still looking to pick up the new game, it's down to $35 at Best Buy for one day only, and around $40 at most other retailers right now. That's up to 50% off the game, only a month after release, on PS5, PS4, and Xbox consoles.

Your Labubu is about to be a star — a movie star that is. Last month, Sony snagged the rights to bring the hugely popular kids accessory to the silver screen in a major way, and now, it has announced Paddington director Paul King will direct the upcoming Labubu feature.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, King will produce as well as direct, alongside Department M and Wenxin She. Plus, Sony is working directly with the Chinese retailer of Labubu, brand owner Pop Mart, on this movie adaptation. As far as someone to write it, the project is so early in its development that they’re still looking to lock in a writer, so more on that in the future.

Labubu is the name of the lead monster doll of the brand, who will undoubtedly be featured in the film. Other named characters, who will also most likely show up in a movie adaptation, include Zimomo, companion Mokoko, and boyfriend Tycoco.

While it might appear to most fans that Fallout Season 2, Episode 1 answered any lingering questions about the true identify of antagonist Mr. House, there are lingering theories that the character may not be who he seems. Well, it really is that simple, Fallout fans are insisting — and no, that’s not his brother.

If all that sounds a little like word soup to you, let’s get some background in. Fallout Season 1 ended with Rafi Silver as Mr. House plotting to end the world with a nuclear bomb for profit. We saw a shadowy figure watch on, a character who was not named.

Season 2, however, “recast” Mr. House with Justin Theroux taking over. But as becomes apparent in the first scene from Episode 1, this isn’t a recast situation. Rather, there’s a perfectly good in-universe explanation for why we all of a sudden have a new actor playing Mr. House.

We see Rafi Silver’s Mr. House on the TV, calling on the government to let his company, RobCo, do all sorts of things a company really shouldn’t be doing. This is the public-facing Mr. House, the Robert House the people of Fallout’s alternate history believed to be the real boss of the company. But watching on in a bar is Justin Theroux as Mr. House. He’s his own biggest fan, he admits. That’s because he’s the real Robert House, pulling the strings from the shadows, and the obvious candidate for that shadowy figure from the end of Season 1.

Justin Theroux’s Mr. House, it turns out, has a horrible mind control device that he ends up testing out on a hapless goon. Perhaps he was using this to control his body double at the end of Season 1? It will surely play a crucial role in what’s to come, either way.

In the Wasteland of the future, Lucy and The Ghoul are traveling to New Vegas, where Mr. House rules the roost. We haven’t seen him yet, but post-apocalyptic Justin Theroux will be waiting for The Ghoul in what looks like the computer form we saw him in the much-loved video game.

Why is all this important? Because there is a theory doing the rounds that Theroux is playing Anthony House, Robert House’s brother. Anthony House is a character mentioned only in Fallout: New Vegas, and the show would have to be doing some deep and potentially confusing cuts here to work him into the events of the show.

But fans now believe the body double theory to be the answer here, based on what we’ve seen in Episode 1 and various pieces of promotional material released to support the second season. And then there’s a quote from Rafi Silver himself, speaking to Deadline on the Fallout red carpet: “I’m a dude playing a dude disguised as Robert House.”

“Thank goodness,” one fan said. “Tired of the overexplaining theories. Some things are just... that simple.”

The question is, to what extent does Silver’s body double believe he is in fact the real Mr. House? And what happened to him in the last 200 years? And, which Mr. House do we meet in Fallout: New Vegas, really?

We’ve got plenty more on the Fallout TV show. Check out IGN's Fallout Season 2 Episodes 1-6 review to find out what we think of it, as well as our roundup of details and Easter eggs.

Image credit: Lorenzo Sisti/Prime.

Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Pokémon TCG's Phantasmal Flames Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection is pretty spectacular, and certainly worth the splurge if you can find one in stock.

It's mighty high MSRP is $120, but if you don't mind paying a little more, Amazon has got the elusive set down to $139.99 right now (sold and shipped directly from Amazon, not a dodgy third-party). That's below market price, around $150, and even better than trusted resale sites like TCGplayer.

If you need to get last-minute shopping done before Christmas, Amazon has a wide variety of deals available at the moment that can ship to you just in time. Right now, that even includes a couple of fantastic discounts on select amiibo.

The Yunobo amiibo from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is currently marked down to just $8 at the retailer, and the amiibo of Donkey Kong and Pauline from Donkey Kong Bananza is on sale for $20. Usually these both come with $30 price tags, so this is a great opportunity to pick them up. Amazon even notes that they'll both arrive before Christmas, so the timing couldn't be better.

Amiibo on Sale at Amazon

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will launch with four factions: Space Marines; Orks; Astra Militarum; and the Aeldari. But based on comments from developer Creative Assembly, it will eventually come to include pretty much every faction in the setting, added over the course of years.

Creative Assembly announced Total War: Warhammer 40,000 at The Game Awards with a flashy trailer that combined CG and in-engine gameplay, showing off the scale of the hotly anticipated strategy game. We saw the Space Marines faction fighting against the Orks in a classic boots on the ground matchup, before the camera pulled back to reveal the galactic strategy layer you’ll be able to manage campaigns on.

But the Sega-owned developer, which is based in Horsham in the UK, has a grand plan to add many more factions to Total War: Warhammer 40,000 as part of a vision that may take a decade to realize.

In a year-ending thank you post to the developer’s fans, Roger Collum, VP of Total War, said Creative Assembly’s goal is to create “the ultimate game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe,” one that will see “all your favorites from the setting eventually coexist with a vast galactic sandbox.”

“Some of you have already pointed out that this is what the next 10 years looks like for CA,” Collum continued. “It’s going to take quite a bit of time to get everything in the massive 40k catalogue that deserves a place in the galaxy.”

That’s an exciting proposition of fans of Warhammer 40,000, which is packed with factions to choose from. Some of the more high-profile factions currently not announced to be in Total War: Warhammer 40,000 include the Necrons, the Tyranids, the Adeptus Mechanicus (tech-priests of Mars), and Chaos Space Marines (come on Death Guard!). But there are many more on top of those to consider, such as the Tau, Genestealer Cults, the Drukhari (Dark Eldar), and Adepta Sororitas (Sisters of Battle). The list goes on.

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 doesn’t yet have a release date, so putting a year on when these factions may turn up in-game is impossible. But it sounds like Creative Assembly is here for the long run, as it has been with its Total War: Warhammer games, which began in 2016 and is still seeing updates for Total War: Warhammer 3. It stands to reason that Creative Assembly will look to employ a similar model for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, which means fans can reasonably expect most of the setting’s factions to get some time in the sun, perhaps via the release of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 2 and 3 (that’s a lot of numbers, though!).

There are few Total War: Warhammer 40,000 details that have emerged in the wake of the game’s announcement worth pointing out here. In a follow-up developer roundtable video, Creative Assembly confirmed you’ll be able to blow up a planet in the game, although described this as a last resort. In-universe, this is called Exterminatus, and can only be done with the go-ahead from the highest authorities within the Imperium of Man. Sometimes, there really isn’t any other option in the grim darkness of the far future.

And the level of faction customization really does look impressive. Clearly, this isn’t a game about forcing players down the Ultramarines route, or any other Space Marine chapter for that matter. The hope is you’ll be able to not only realize that faction you’ve always dreamt about in aesthetic terms, but gameplay terms.

Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Sony and Honda have announced plans to get PlayStation 5 owners gaming on the go, with Remote Play support for Afeela 1 vehicles rolling out next year.

The two companies are working together as Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture focused on the development of electric vehicles, which has now announced the PlayStation-infused Afeela In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system.

This technology will let you sit in an Afeela 1 vehicle and play your PS4 or PS5 games as a passenger, though only via Remote Play — meaning you'll also need your console switched on back at home in order to stream gameplay.

As with any online technology, there are caveats. Of course, this is not cloud gaming in the traditional sense, so you will need to own a PS5 yourself to use it. Sony also recommends you have a "stable connection of at 15Mbps... for a smooth Remote Play experience." Why isn't Sony using the same cloud gaming technology available elsewhere? It is unclear.

"The introduction of PS Remote Play embodies Afeela's vision for mobility: transforming the traveling space into a captivating and emotional one," Sony Honda Mobility president Izumi Kawanishi said in a statement. "Through this integration, we are elevating the customer's entire travel experience to an unprecedented level of entertainment."

An image of the Afeela IVI system shows someone holding a DualSense controller while playing on a small screen in the rear seat of their snazzy Honda vehicle. In a press release, Sony and Honda suggests a driver can enjoy gaming while "waiting in your parked car," presumably by clambering into the back, or alternatively the IVI can be used to keep "passengers entertained on a road trip."

All of this seems somewhat redundant as Sony allows full cloud streaming of games via its handheld PlayStation Portal device, and one of these is far cheaper than buying a brand new electric Honda. (Nintendo Switch consoles exist too.) But hey, anything to keep your passengers in the back seats quiet.

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

Great RPGs can live or die by their final chapters – what's been built up through a long journey could pay off with major revelations that leave a lasting mark or fall flat with cliches that undermine its best ideas. I spent over 100 hours with Octopath Traveler 0, and although I'd say about 80 of those are pretty good overall thanks to a fair share of ups and downs, it's those last 20-or-so hours where it ascends to true greatness. If that sounds far too daunting, I get it, it's a big time investment – but what you get in return is something that only games of this scale can pull off, making good on its various story branches and stunning you with one moment after another as you approach its wild conclusion. While Octopath already had a brilliant turn-based combat system, this iteration adds its own quirks to freshen things up as the HD-2D art style delivers its unique brand of modernized nostalgia yet again. And along with an outstanding soundtrack to beautifully frame both pivotal and quiet moments alike, Octopath Traveler 0 shows that this series can and has pushed the genre to new heights.

Octopath Traveler 0 is largely a repackaging of the mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, which is a prequel to the original entry. But by axing the microtransations and gacha elements used to recruit party members, as well as introducing some very important additions to story and gameplay, it has become a fully fledged RPG worthy of this wider release. I'm a bit shocked that this game in particular was once a mobile exclusive because it's built as a traditional RPG, and I'm thrilled it exists in this form since I would have otherwise missed out on some of my favorite moments from any recent game.

However, it's not always a smoothly paved road, and I'm not terribly surprised as any 100-hour game leaves plenty of room for valleys between its peaks. Story is where I had most of my reservations in the first half-or-so, and while I wasn't expecting the most beautifully written script or deepest character study, I found some of the dialogue and plot beats rather shallow. Comically evil villains made for bosses who were satisfying to take down, but when their unabashed cruelty and simple thirst for power is the primary hook without much nuance, I didn't feel quite as compelled by them as characters. But despite the inconsistent quality of its storytelling, Octopath Traveler 0 still runs at a decent pace and doesn't sit on any one thread for too long.

That's mainly due to how the main quest is structured. After a tragic prologue where your hometown is burned to the ground, you're given three story branches in order to pursue the trio of villains who were responsible. Themed around power, fame, and wealth, those three paths then converge into a conclusion for what is roughly the first half of the overall story (at about 40 hours). And don't be fooled by the fakeout credits roll, because you've barely seen what Octopath Traveler 0 has up its sleeve. It then splits into three new questlines that pick up those themes once again, and although they retread similar territory, the stakes get higher as more of Octopath's world gets involved and your understanding of it deepens. Warring kingdoms and corrupt religious institutions across the land of Orsterra, where betrayal is more common than loyalty, start to face greater consequences as the full picture comes into focus and the story gains real momentum.

Rather than trying to build eight separate stories for characters that have to run in parallel, this game is able to tell a tighter tale by weaving its themes together, putting your custom character at the center of it, and elevating the important figures when needed. While your silent protagonist may seem like a typical "chosen one," having the story revolve around the world's eight rings that grant godly power turns a cliche setup into a strong foundation for its deeper messages. Octopath Traveler 2 was very successful with its cast of eight and made for one of my favorite games of the last decade, but this change of pace is a smart direction. Unfortunately it does mean most of the 30-plus party members you can recruit through sidequests feel rather disposable, but the dissonance that creates is worth the trade-off.

And like many of the seemingly frivolous features of Octopath Traveler 0, that roster eventually means something important in the grand scheme. There's a reason why you want to recruit as many of these characters as possible, and this pays off in unpredictable ways that even had me – someone who's played nearly every major JRPG under the sun – absolutely stun-locked. That's a powerful example of how this game makes you care about the seemingly mundane things in retrospect and earns its big moments. Perhaps it could've benefitted from trimming its lesser parts (especially where it runs into problematic tropes or naive politics), but the time you spend along the main questlines builds an intimate understanding of the people who embody Orsterra and the leaders you collaborate with in earnest.

Avoiding any specific spoilers, once you hit the "final" questline, Octopath Traveler 0 mashes the gas and does not stop; it almost felt like I was playing a whole new game. Dungeons get more intricate, boss fights get a lot tougher, character arcs come full circle, and motives begin to make much more sense. Plenty of stories go for the complex and sympathetic villain or antihero, but the true antagonist of this tale represents an incredibly thoughtful, fully realized, heartwrenching, and intense exploration of this archetype. I was floored by the revelations therein because of how they're grounded in things that feel real, with both gameplay mechanics and music wielded as storytelling devices to paint a complete picture without having to explain itself out loud. The more I peel back the layers that make its final chapters so moving, the more it's stuck with me well after I rolled credits on the 0-exclusive true ending after 106 hours on the dot.

I've been on record saying Octopath Traveler 2 has one of my favorite turn-based combat systems ever; it shines here as well and for slightly different reasons. The Boost and Break systems give the typical dynamic of hitting elemental affinities some extra depth to devising how turns should play out. Playing the guessing game of discovering what enemies are weak against gets a little tiresome, but once that part is solved, scheming for your plan of attack based on turn order to Break enemies and tee up the big hits is oh so satisfying. Building each party members' Boost points to add extra hits or increase spell potency gives you something to plan around for turns well in advance. And lining up all these variables while juggling the threat of hard-hitting bosses, who can impose some impactful status ailments or wipe party members in one turn, had me feeling like a genius tactician. Octopath might be playing on our nostalgia with its HD-2D retro-style visuals, yet this series has continually set a high bar for turn-based combat systems in modern gaming.

Party composition is quite different this time around since you have eight active party members at all times – four in the front row and four in the back. With well over 30 characters in my roster, it's an overwhelming amount to process and manage. While the fundamentals of Octopath's combat system are familiar, matching character duos for the row they occupy is a unique strategic layer that allows for a lot of flexibility. And because they all build Boost points individually, you can dole out the big hits more frequently and keep up a brisker pace in battle compared to previous entries. You sacrifice individual character depth, however, as each party member has just one Job to progress through (aside from your protagonist), but you can at least master specific Job skills to then equip on other characters to diversify their moveset.

I found Octopath Traveler 2's character progression more meaningful, especially as it tied to their individual stories, but Octopath 0 offers a welcome change of pace that hits the turn-based highs that've made the series special. The slow-motion cinematic camera cuts for Max Boost attacks and each party member's tide-turning limit break still get me hyped up, giving combat the visual flair that truly makes the HD-2D style stand out when the action picks up. The tactical considerations you need to make in order to inflict damage well past the 9,999 soft limit requires effort and foresight that isn't spelled out for you, but figuring out how to wield these systems and mechanics yourself is as satisfying as it is necessary to stand a chance in late game fights. Random encounters throughout dungeons and the overworld get overbearing, but that tedium pales in comparison to the gratification of landing a Break and busting out every full-powered ability to overcome a boss you had no business defeating.

While that turn-based combat supports much of the A-plot I’ve already praised, there's also a B-plot that revolves around reconstructing your hometown of Wishvale. In the process of bringing it back to life narratively, you actually rebuild it with a town-building system in a similar vein as Fallout 4 or Ni no Kuni 2. You collect crafting materials naturally throughout which then allow you to build housing, shops, and decor within certain parameters on a grid-based layout. It’s an enjoyable side activity, with tangible benefits that come from new buildings and recruiting new residents, such as discounted shop prices, a self-sufficient flow of materials, and a training ground for inactive party members to continue leveling up. Town building may seem optional at first and isn't particularly deep, but it becomes almost essential the further you get, especially when you consider the story's broader message about what home means to you and the people you care for. And seeing the town you put together yourself in the background of cutscenes is a heartwarming touch that is its own small emotional reward.

This questline's story can be a bit cheesy at times, but its heart is in the right place as it gets sentimental about what it takes to rebuild after losing everything. Like the previous game, the way poverty shapes a person and going from nothing to something remains a prominent motif, and even though it fumbles the messaging at times here, it's willing to talk about those topics with clarity. In the same way the branching questlines eventually converge sensibly, the town-building system and story attached to it enrich the main quest in tangible ways. By having you take the actions necessary to pick up the pieces and offer survivors some semblance of the past lives of your hometown, Octopath Traveler 0's overarching themes about holding onto your humanity comes across as more genuine.

After 100-plus hours, I look back on this journey often teary eyed. Its prevailing messages and star characters really resonated with me, offering perspectives on how tragedy changes people. That hits hardest when I listen back to my favorite songs on the soundtrack that evoke those feelings. Series composer Yasunori Nishiki has a particular style that lends itself extremely well to the genre, but is an absolute madman when you break down the musicality of his work, especially here in Octopath Traveler 0. A rock orchestra with swelling strings, horns, and drums (sometimes backed by opera vocals and chanting choirs) boss battle themes make me feel like I can run through a wall; hell, even the initial normal battle theme slaps hard. It's also in the softer town themes that round things out, and specific motifs that punctuate important moments and work their way into the most impactful songs. Twice during late game bosses, I had to put my controller down absolutely stunned by what I was hearing before picking it back up and using the power of music to propel me to victory – so yeah, Yasunori Nishiki deserves to be mentioned alongside the GOATs.

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? The Bruce Willis action movie classic is a regular watch around this time of year, since it’s set during Christmas (the movie starts on Christmas Eve, with Willis’ character John McClane landing in LA to spend Christmas with his estranged wife). But its status as an official Christmas movie has been hotly debated for decades. Well, there’s one high-profile actor who thinks Die Hard is very much NOT a Christmas movie — and he should know, as the star of Home Alone.

Macaulay Culkin played Kevin McCallister in two of the best Christmas movies ever made: Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, so you’d think he’d know a thing or two about what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie. And for him, Die Hard doesn’t fit the bill.

“No it’s not. It’s based around Christmas. Don’t fight — fight me on the moon!” Culkin insisted during an interview with Mythical Kitchen. “It’s based around Christmas, but if it was also St. Patrick’s Day, it would still be… it would work. But you couldn’t do like a Memorial Day Home Alone. Nah, it doesn’t work that way.”

He added: “Listen, I’m kind of the godfather of Christmas nowadays. Yes, my opinion has some sway in this argument.”

This isn’t the first time Culkin has expressed his views on Die Hard’s status. Last month, Culkin was actually booed by an audience for saying it wasn’t. Speaking at A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Home Alone, the 45-year-old actor said: "I know. Some of you guys want to fight me, I’ll meet you at the loading dock, but it’s just a movie that’s set at Christmas. If you set it at St. Patrick's Day, the exact same movie. But you set Home Alone at St. Patrick's Day..."

Culkin, who stars in Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video, has certainly raised a few eyebrows with his comments, but it’s worth remembering that in 2017, Steven E. de Souza, who wrote Die Hard, took to social media to joke that Die Hard is in fact a Christmas movie “because the studio rejected the Purim draft.”

And when one social media user asked how Die Hard could be considered a Christmas movie when it came out in the summer of 1988, de Souza replied to point out that Miracle on 34th Street, perhaps the definitive Christmas movie, came out in the summer of 1947.

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— Steven E. de Souza (@StevenEdeSouza) December 27, 2017

de Souza added. “Plus a woman about to give birth features prominently.”

Speaking to People in 2024, A Christmas Story star Peter Billingsley said Die Hard cinematographer, Jan de Bont, offered one reason why Die Hard is a Christmas movie:

“I think what sold [de Bont] is I said, ‘That relationship between John McClane and his estranged wife, they're fractured, but by the end, they learn to forgive each other. There’s hope, there’s joy, and they’re going to go and have a great Christmas morning with their kids.

“Not to mention there’s Christmas songs, and they have the snow falling. In my opinion it is a Christmas movie.”

While yesterday we spotted a deal on Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Decks for kicking off Magic: The Gathering’s big 2026 lineup (which includes seven (!) sets), the next set has just seen a nice early discount.

Universes Beyond: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is launching in March 2026, but Amazon has dropped the price of a Play Booster Box by 24% already - although there is a slight catch.

Disney is moving forward with its plans for a live-action remake of Tangled, though the movie will no longer feature former Avengers star Scarlett Johansson.

The ex-Marvel actress was recently reported as joining The Batman Part 2 in a mystery role, and is also set to appear in a reboot of The Exorcist. Johansson's time on these projects next year now means her previously-expected position as Tangled villain Mother Gothel is now vacant, The Hollywood Reporter has stated.

In the meantime, casting has now begun for the movie's main duo: the long-haired Rapunzel and her dashing beau Flynn Rider. Filming is reportedly set to take place in the UK next summer.

Terminator 2D: No Fate is packed with Terminator references and Easter eggs, but this one is perhaps for hardcore fans only.

Bitmap Bureau’s retro action game has an Easter egg that can only be accessed once you’ve unlocked its hardest mode, Judgment Day. Once you’ve done that, play through the game on Judgment Day difficulty and reach the Biker Bar level, which is only the second level in Arcade Mode if you want to get there quickly. The instant the level loads, you’ll immediately notice that the previously naked Arnie is now wearing some very bright, ultra ‘90s neon Zubaz shorts.

Why is he doing that? It’s a reference to how The Governator actually dressed on-set during the filming of the biker bar scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. That’s right: naked Arnie in Terminator 2 is a lie, and you can get a glimpse of those incredibly colourful shorts in this footage from behind the scenes.

We thought we’d check in with the Terminator 2D development team to find out more about this cheeky Easter egg, and they explained how it came together:

"When planning the game we did a lot of research on the movie; watching it scene-by-scene, going through materials such as the illustrated screenplay and also looking at making of content which is where the shorts idea came from.

"After looking at how some of the older T2 games handled the naked Terminator for the bar scene (for example in the SNES game where it was behind a strategically placed wooden fence) — Mike [Tucker, designer] jokingly had the idea of making a pixelated crotch effect for Easy Money mode.

“But we decided the shorts from behind-the-scenes pics would be a hilarious Easter egg and you can only unlock it on the Judgment Day difficulty!

A cluster of Starfield fans say they've gained an early glimpse at improvements coming to Bethesda's sci-fi role-player, though have suggested the changes are relatively modest in scope.

The fans claimed Bethesda invited them to take a look at the upcoming content, with one saying they were "stoked" by what they saw, while another suggested they were "excited for the future of Starfield." For now, the details of what was shown remain under embargo, to be properly revealed at a later date.

But there's also a note of caution here, regarding the scope and scale of what Bethesda is actually working on. Another content creator, who said they had been contacted by several Starfield fans either at the event or who helped put it on, suggested this "probably isn't a Cyberpunk 2.0-scale update," referencing the major additions that helped improved CD Projekt's RPG.

Word that Bethesda is working on more content for Starfield is unsurprising — indeed, Bethesda boss Todd Howard said back in August that the company had "free updates and features the players have been asking for, as well as a new DLC story" in the works.

"I can't go into all the details just yet, but I will say part of the team has been focused on space gameplay to make the travels there more rewarding," Howard noted. "We're also adding some new game systems, and a few other smaller delights. There's also some really interesting stuff coming down the pipe from our verified creators. There's some fun stuff."

This tease followed a long period of radio silence on Starfield's future, and the discovery of datamined references to a still-unannounced "Cruise Mode" that suggested players would finally be able to actually travel in your spaceship from one planet to another. Firm details from Bethesda itself remain thin on the ground, however, with the game's second anniversary in September passing with just a simple social media post and the vague tease of something named "Terran Armada."

Bethesda's vagueness around future plans for Starfield has long been a point of discussion among fans, with a sense that the company has pulled back on its previous ambitions for the game following its mixed response and amid a clamoring for the company's two bigger franchises, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

In August it was reported that Bethesda had delayed Starfield's second expansion due to "weak sales" of its first, Shattered Space, which launched in September 2024 to a 'Mostly Negative' Steam user rating. Todd Howard had previously talked of Starfield expansions releasing annually. Another reported reason for the delay was Bethesda's plans to launch Starfield on PlayStation 5, with both the second expansion and the game's multiplatform rollout potentially happening simultaneously. Here's hoping 2026 provides a clearer sense of the game's future.

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YouTube has killed two of the biggest YouTube channels responsible for fake movie trailers.

Deadline reported that both Screen Culture and KH Studio, whose fake movie trailer videos had collectively generated billions of views, are now unavailable. A search for either channel now returns the same message:

This page isn't available. Sorry about that. Try searching for something else.

Screen Culture and KH Studio had won millions of subscribers and billions of views for generating fake trailers that in many cases misled fans into thinking they were official. With the emergence of generative AI, the quality of these trailers improved, as did their ability to mislead.

Both Screen Culture and KH Studio were infamous on the internet after pumping out fake trailers for years, particularly for movies that fans either hoped Hollywood would end up making, or had announced but had yet to see an official debut trailer. As you’d expect, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was a popular choice, and some of the fake trailers ended up outranking official ones on YouTube.

After Google demonetized both channels, they added disclaimers to their videos, such as “fan trailer,” “concept trailer,” and “parody,” but as Deadline points out, this desperate attempt to revive revenue was short lived, sparking Google's latest action.

It’s important to note that the clampdown comes hot on the heels of Disney’s cease-and-desist letter to Google. The megacorp has accused Google of infringing its copyright "on a massive scale" by using its works to train its own generative AI models. Disney itself has licensed many of its iconic characters to OpenAI, alongside a $1 billion investment in the company behind app Sora 2 and ChatGPT.

For now, the online reaction to the news has been positive. “Finally,” said one redditor. “I've been trying so hard to block these two from appearing on any of my timelines. Very good news!” “Great, now can they shut down channels that peddle AI slop to children?” added another. "Definitely glad. It's gotten so it can be challenging to find the actual trailers," said one person.

While fake movie trailers are a big issue on YouTube, video games are suffering from the same problem. Last month, an AI-generated GTA 6 gameplay “leak" went viral while misleading an army of fans across social media. Amid a backlash, its creator later pulled the video, admitted it was AI-generated, and claimed it was all part of a social experiment.

Misleading videos made by generative AI have exploded on the internet in recent years as the technology has become more popular and accessible. And it is a problem that affects all entertainment. Last month, IGN reported on physicist Brian Cox, who went public with complaints about YouTube accounts that had used AI to create deepfakes of him saying “nonsense” about comet 3I/ATLAS. Similarly, Keanu Reeves recently hit out at AI deepfakes of the John Wick star selling products without his permission, insisting "it's not a lot of fun." In July, it was reported that Reeves pays a company a few thousand dollars a month to get the likes of TikTok and Meta to take down imitators.

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Doomed Xbox blockbuster Perfect Dark had "entire chapters" of performance capture work in the can before its shock cancelation this summer, according to Joanna Dark actress Alix Wilton Regan.

In an interview with TheGamer, the voice behind Dragon Age's Inquisitor and Cyberpunk 2077's Alt Cunningham says she recorded scenes for The Initiative's Perfect Dark reboot over the course of several years, beginning in 2023. "Lots" was done in 2024, with work continuing in early 2025.

"To my knowledge, we were pretty far along, I'd done entire chapters of this universe," Regan said, adding that she was shocked to learn that Microsoft was pulling the plug, with The Initiative itself also set to be closed down as part of a wave of funding cuts and layoffs.

"I was as shocked, surprised, and devastated as everyone else was when the funding was pulled, and the studio was closed," Wilton-Regan continued, saying she learned the studio's fate at the same time as it was announced publicly. "I did not see it coming. I was absolutely blindsided when the project was defunded," she added. "It was devastating. So many people lost their jobs. An entire workforce was disbanded."

A further blow would come as last-ditch talks to salvage the project also fell through — a process Wilton-Regan admits she had insider knowledge of. Interestingly, the actress mentioned that Perfect Dark may have changed in scope had it been saved, with a "slimmed-down" version ultimately seeing the light of day instead.

"I couldn't say too much about it because I knew The Initiative was in talks to keep Perfect Dark up and running in some shape or form," Wilton-Regan revealed. "Possibly a slimmed-down version, possibly something slightly different. But certainly, everyone was working really hard behind the scenes to bring Perfect Dark back. And then one day, I heard from the creative director that the deal hadn't gone through, and that really everything had fallen apart, and production was fully stopping."

A report from Bloomberg, which IGN corroborated from its own sources, previously revealed that there had been a plan to keep Perfect Dark alive via the team working on the project at Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics, which had been serving as a co-developer. Leadership from both Crystal and The Initiative reportedly spent two months looking for a new publisher and funding source.

While multiple parties expressed interest, the most likely candidate turned out to be Take-Two Interactive. However, the two groups couldn't come to an agreement, at least in part due to disagreements over long-term ownership of the property. As a result, the deal fell through, resulting in layoffs at Crystal Dynamics as all hope of the project being reinstated vanished.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Perfect Dark studio head Darrell Gallagher and director Brian Horton had now been hired by 2K to start a brand new outfit. No details have yet emerged as to what the new studio will work on, or if any other former Perfect Dark employees joined them.

As for Wilton-Regan, while she may have lost the Joanna Dark gig, this month's big Tomb Raider reveal at The Game Awards revealed that the actress was now the official new video game Lara Croft. She'll star in next year's reimagining of the original Lara Croft adventure, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, as well as all-new blockbuster Tomb Raider: Catalyst, due in 2027.

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Sony is buying a majority stake in the Peanuts franchise, which includes world famous cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown.

Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures Entertainment have agreed to acquire Canadian media company WildBrain’s entire 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC for 630 million Canadian dollars (approx. $460 million). After the deal closes, Sony will own an 80% equity interest in Peanuts (it already owns 39%), and Peanuts will become a consolidated subsidiary of Sony. The members of the family of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, will continue to own the remaining 20%. SMEJ will take the lead in managing Peanuts Holdings LLC in partnership with SPE.

Announcing the deal, Sony described Peanuts as a “world-class IP.” Shunsuke Muramatsu, President and Group CEO, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), said: “Since 2018, SMEJ has been proud to be part of the partnership behind Peanuts, an iconic global entertainment brand with a 75-year legacy of delighting audiences worldwide. With this additional ownership stake, we are thrilled to be able to further elevate the value of the Peanuts brand by drawing on the Sony Groupʼs extensive global network and collective expertise.

“We are deeply committed to carrying forward the legacy of Charles Schulz and the Schulz family. Together with SPE, and backed by WildBrainʼs continued partnership, we will continue to embrace new opportunities to ensure that Peanuts remains a relevant and beloved presence across generations — reaching new audiences and sharing the timeless charm of the Peanuts gang for years ahead.”

Schulz’s comic strip began life in 1950, when Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts crew appeared across several U.S. newspapers. Currently, Peanuts animated shows are available on Apple TV, with ongoing comic strips and a mountain of merch fleshing out the franchise. The Snoopy YouTube channel has 750,000 subscribers.

Animated film The Peanuts Movie (known in some countries as Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie) launched in 2015, starring the voices of Noah Schnapp as Charlie Brown and, via archival recordings, Bill Melendez as Snoopy and Woodstock. It was the first Peanuts film in 35 years, and made $246.2 million at the global box office.

In November 2023, a new Peanuts film was announced to be in development, due to be released exclusively on Apple TV.

Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images.

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Deadly Delivery Codes can be used for weapons and revises, which are essential for helping you survive against strange entities. You'll have a certain amount of time to explore each floor, and decide whether you want to go deeper into the facilities. The better weapons you have and more healing items you can pack, the better your chances are of making it out alive.

If you do, you'll be able to find better loot and food to increase your cargo value and fulfil orders in this post-apocalpytic world. Use cash bonuses to spend at the vending machine, to unlock gear that will help you stay hidden, gain time, or quickly teleport back to the elevator.

Working Deadly Delivery Codes (December 2025)

Use these currently active codes:

• HAPPYXMAS - Free Candy Canes x30 and Gingerbread Man x1
• DD3000 - Free Coins x2000
• DD6000 - Free Box 1, Revive Syringe x1, Bandage x1 and Flashlight x1
• DD10000 - Free Baseball Bat x1, Hourglass x1 and Bloxy Cola x1
• DD13000 - Free Hourglass x1 and Teleporter x1
• deadlydelivery2000 - Free Revive Syringes x2
• deadlydelivery1000 - Free Coins x2000
• DEADLYDELIVERY - Free Baseball Bat x1, Revive Syringe x1 and Z-Ray Gun x1

Expired Deadly Delivery Codes (December 2025)

These codes for Deadly Delivery have now expired and can no longer be used:

• DDDC10K
• FORESTUPDATE
• DDDC5K
• DDGOGOGO

How to Use Deadly Delivery Codes

Ready to redeem the codes above? Here's what you need to do:

1. Load up Deadly Delivery on Roblox
2. Click on the cog icon at the top of the screen to open the Settings Menu
3. Copy the code from this article and paste it in to the "code..." bar
4. Press "Redeem"

Why Isn't My Code for Deadly Delivery Working?

When a code doesn't work for Deadly Delivery, it's usually because of two reasons:

• The code for Deadly Delivery has expired
• There's a spelling mistake or an additional space in the code

Codes for Roblox experiences are typically case-sensitive, so the best way to ensure you've got a working code is to directly copy it from this article. We check all codes before we upload them, so you can guarantee they're working. Just double-check that you haven't copied over an extra space!

How to Get More Codes for Deadly Delivery

We regularly check and test new codes for popular Roblox experiences, so the best way to get more codes for Deadly Delivery is to visit this article. But if you want to search for codes yourself, the best place to go is the Deadly Delivery Discord.

When Is the Next Update or Event in Deadly Delivery?

Deadly Delivery is currently celebrating its Christmas Event that began on December 12, and will run until January 13, 2026. This update has brought with it a special Christmas-themed floor, entities, loots, and even a limited-time mutation. You'll also be able to login each day for new Christmas rewards. Throughout this time, a new Tickets update will take place on December 19, introducing a new special subfloor, skins, class, and more. You can then expect another new level on December 26,

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.

Anime Final Quest Codes will help you collect stacks of cash and reroll your Weapons and Gear, so you can work your way through dungeons taking on waves of Goblins and Orcs, using moves that are exclusive to your class.

Use Spins to change your class from King Ripper with twin daggers to rarer options like Hawk Eye, which uses a sharp blade and ground slam to crush enemies, or maybe you'll be lucky and get the Mythic King of Curses. Alternatively, you can unlock gear with spins such as the Blood Hammer, Time Stop, or Coyote Pistol.

Working Anime Final Quest Codes (December 2025)

Use these currently active codes:

• SHADOW - (Active from Friday December 19, when Update 1 releases)
• BOSS - (Active from Friday December 19, when Update 1 releases)
• UPDATE1 - (Active from Friday December 19, when Update 1 releases)
• THXFOR1MVISIT - Free Gear Lucky Spins x3, Normal Spins x5, Rune x4 and Cash x15000
• RELEASE2 - Free Gear Lucky Spins x5 and Weapon Luck Spins x5
• AFQPEAK - Free Lucky Weapons Spins x3, Rune x1, and Cash x2500
• AGRIS - Free Gear Spins x3 and Rune x1
• RELEASE - Free Normal Spins x5 and Cash x2500

Expired Anime Final Quest Codes (December 2025)

There are currently no expired codes. Once this changes, we'll update this article. Be quick using the ones above, so you don't miss out!

How to Use Anime Final Quest Codes

Ready to redeem the codes above? Here's what you need to do:

1. Be sure to join the Anime Final Quest Roblox community so you can use codes
2. Load up Anime Final Quest on Roblox
3. Click the blue icon on the right showing a ticket. It says "codes"
4. Copy the code from this article and paste it into the "Enter code here..." bar
5. Click "Confirm"

Why Isn't My Code for Anime Final Quest Working?

When a code doesn't work for Anime Final Quest, it's usually because of two reasons:

• The code for Anime Final Quest has expired
• There's a spelling mistake or an additional space in the code

Codes for Roblox experiences are typically case-sensitive, so the best way to ensure you've got a working code is to directly copy it from this article. We check all codes before we upload them, so you can guarantee they're working. Just double-check that you haven't copied over an extra space!

How to Get More Codes for Anime Final Quest

We regularly check and test new codes for popular Roblox experiences, so the best way to get more codes for Anime Final Quest is to visit this article. But if you want to search for codes yourself, the best place to go is the Anime Final Quest Discord.

When Is the Next Update or Event in Anime Final Quest?

Anime Final Quest is currently in Beta release, so updates are frequently taking place during its development. Its first big update will drop on Friday, December 19. You can expect to see Cid Shadow as a brand new weapon, a Final Boss map, featuring a final boss from Solo Leveling, and a full body armor cosmetic.

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.

Full spoilers follow for Pluribus Episode 8, “Charm Offensive,” which is available now on Apple TV.

I really didn’t see this one coming. Carol (Rhea Seehorn) and Zosia (Karolina Wydra) are basically a couple now? What the heck!?

After Carol’s 40 days of separation from all of humanity, or whatever it is that humanity passes for these days, we saw how desperate she had become in last week’s episode. Indeed, it was actually pitiful how relieved she was when Zosia returned to her doorstep after Carol dropped her “come back” message. But still… wow.

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.

Dell and Alienware Coupons

Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptop Deals

Alienware's new mainstream gaming laptop for 2025 is dubbed the "Alienware Aurora" and it replaces the previous generation's x16 and m16 series of laptops. It comes in two models: the 16 and 16X. The 16 is the more economical model, but gamers should definitely opt for the higher-end 16X model. If you're looking for build quality and performance on par with the previous generation m16, then the 16X is its spiritual successor. It features an anodized aluminum lid and base, a higher quality display, a more powerful CPU, and a GPU that isn't throttled for maximum gaming performance.

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC Deals

The Aurora R16 is Alienware's bread and butter gaming PC. It can be equipped with an Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics card all the way up to an RTX 5080 and the prices for Cyber Monday are extremely competitive with other brands. For example, currently Alienware has the least expensive prebuilt RTX 5080 gaming PC that I've found anywhere. Most of these systems are customizable, however it's not difficult to upgrade your own RAM and storage yourself.

Alienware Area-51 Gaming PC Deals

If you're seeking the absolute best of the best in PC gaming performance, look no further. Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis is a super-sized upgrade to the Aurora R16 system with aesthetic and cooling redesigns. The internal components have been refreshed with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and bigger power supply to accommodate the new generation of CPUs and GPUs. With a high-end system like this, it's only fitting that it be equipped with an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 graphics card, so these are the configurations I've listed here. Note that Dell Outlet refurbished PCs come with the same warranty as buying new.

Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Deals

Alienware 18 Area-51 (18")

Alienware 16 Area-51 (16")

The Area-51 is Alienware's new flagship gaming laptop for 2025. It features an anodized aluminum shell for both the lid and bottom chassis with a gorgeous iridescent finish. The frame is made of a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy. Cooling has been upgraded with generous amounts of copper and a new thermal interface material to better transfer heat away from your hottest components as well as more fans and bigger cutouts for greater airflow. Dell claims that the laptop can handle a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without raising acoustics.

Design-wise, the Area 51 has a sleeker, more contoured shape compared to previous models, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the traditional squared off design. The hinges are internally positioned so that they're near invisible. There's a transparent window on the undercarriage to show off the internal components. As befits an Alienware laptop, there's plenty of RGB illunimation, although most of it can be turned off if you want your laptop to be a bit more subtle.

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.

Looking for some cheeky Magic: The Gathering deals for last-minute Christmas gifts? You’re in luck. I’ve got you covered with a cheap preorder on the upcoming Universes Beyond: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box, alongside more Booster Box and Commander Deck deals picked up by our deals team. How about 33% off the Apple iPad Air (Wi-Fi) rocking an M3 chip? Yes please. We’ve even tracked down a great deal on an Nvidia RTX 5070 12GB GPU for under $490, right in the middle of a DRAM shortage (you’re welcome).

TL;DR: Deals for Today

You’re going to need a proper gaming monitor to make the most of that much horsepower, so why not save 48% on a 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 ultrawide? Or go portable instead with an RTX 5070 Ti-powered Acer Predator Helios Neo for under $1,500. The choice is yours. Let’s get into it.

MTG Deals

Edge of Eternities only released in August, but it’s already available in a great bundle deal that’s ready-made for multiplayer Commander nights. The same goes for the Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Deck Bundle. One of the standout deals right now is the Commander Masters Play Booster Box, which is currently over $100 cheaper than market value. That said, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box is also under market value on Amazon at $159.99, making it a solid pickup for fans of Universes Beyond.

Apple iPad Air (M3) Wi-Fi

MSI SHADOW GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 Graphics Card 3X OC

LEGO Ideas Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

49" Samsung Odyssey G9 (G91SD) Gaming Monitor

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" OLED Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop

Sony WH-1000XM5 + Free WF-C700N Earbuds

iBuypower Element SE AMD Ryzen 7 8700F RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

Baseus Blade 20,000mAh 100W Slim Power Bank

Metal Gear Solid Deta: Collectors Edition (PS5)

8Bitdo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller

Samsung P9 256GB MicroSD Express Card

eBay "Holiday Rush" Sale

The best Black Friday deal on Sony's newest flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones has returned. eBay (via either Buydig or Electronic Express) is offering a brand new pair of Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for just $358.20 after you apply off coupon code "HOLIDAYRUSH". That's a 20% discount off the $450 list price. eBay estimates free delivery before Christmas. Both retailers are authorized Sony resellers, so you get the full manufacturer's warranty.

Meta Quest 3 / 3S Deals

Deals aside, should you get a Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S? Here's a specifications comparison table so you can make up your own mind:

Amazon Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Book Sale

So the quarter-bound The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion Tolkien Illustrated Editions are must-buys in this sale for me, and they are 44% and 46% off, respectively, before the buy one, get one deal comes into play. So that's a total of $191.29 down from $243.63. Bear in mind, at MSRP, both of these books come to $445. That's an insane deal on its own. Other highlights for me are The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia and A Game of Thrones hardback box set.

Sonos Refurb Sale

When it comes to big-brand gear, I'd always go for a solid refurbished or open-box deal over brand-new products. If it's a brand or retailer worth its salt, these products are pretty much new anyway but can't be sold as such, as they're a customer return or something similar.

With Sonos refurbs, you're getting the same one-year warranty you would with a brand-new alternative, plus they get delivered as new with all the leads and gubbins you'd usually get. It's literally a no-brainer when you're getting over 55% off a Sonos Arc soundbar, for example.

Pokémon TCG Single Card Price Crash

Pokémon TCG stock levels are getting better and better across the board, which means there's more chance of buying off store shelves and a much bigger chance of scalpers losing out. It's a win-win, especially for Pokémon card collectors, as single cards are finding a new floor when it comes to market values.

It's the best time this year to snap up some of those grails you've been eyeing up, so I've found the top 5 chase cards in every Pokémon TCG expansion and base set from the previous Scarlet and Violet era, as well as Mega Evolution, the current era of Pokémon cards. There's some serious bargains to be had here, and I reckon we'll see prices tick back up when Ascended Heroes launches early next year, so don't wait around.

Best Pokémon TCG Sealed Deals

The best deal here for me is the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection that's currently at market value on Amazon and close to MSRP.

• 4 x Phantasmal Flames
• 4 x Mega Evolution
• 4 x Destined Rivals
• 4 x Journey Together
• 2 x Surging Sparks

The main pull of this UPC is the Mega Charizard X ex Mega Attack Rare and Oricorio ex SIR promo cards, which, frankly, are the best couple of promo cards we've had in a big box collection for a while. It also contains Mega Charizard X-themed card sleeves, deck box, damage counter dice, playmat, and a metal coin.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A and More Deals

Need to get Pokémon Legends: Z-A sorted for Christmas? Here's the cheapest way: the Nintendo Switch 1 version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for $44.99 on Woot, then upgrade it to the Switch 2 version for $9.99 via the Amazon digital code service. You're saving $15 compared to buying the usual Switch 2 copy of Legends: Z-A.

Woot also has more discounts on top Pokémon Switch games, such as Legends: Arceus alongside Scarlet and Violet. It's a great time to build up your library if you've got a few Pokémon-sized gaps on your shelf.

Pokémon Squishmallow Deals

Nothing beats cuddling a Squishmallow, and I'll admit that to anyone. Well, getting a $69.99 massive 20-inch Sprigatito Squishmallow for $37.99 definitely beats that feeling, but there's some great deals on the best Pokémon plushies right now (in my opinion, which is correct).

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.

Solving puzzles may happen in your daily life from various word puzzle games like Wordle, or through strategy-based games and puzzle books, but piecing together a physical puzzle is a great way to focus your brain, relax and unwind. As a hobby for all ages, there are hundreds of jigsaw puzzles to choose from these days. However, as avid puzzlers ourselves, we put together a list focuses on what we've found as the most challenging yet rewarding puzzles with adults in mind, and even included some 3D gems in the mix. Many of our picks below would make for great puzzle gifts for someone you love, but you can buy them for yourself too.

TLDR: These are the Best Puzzles for Adults

What’s even better is they come in a variety of different styles and designs once put together. Whether you want the finished product to reflect your favorite franchise, game, artwork, or a piece of beautiful scenery, there are puzzles for everyone to enjoy. The below list includes a nice range of sizes as well, from 1,000 pieces to a whopping 3,000 pieces, so you’ll still have quite the challenge when putting them together.

1. The Legend of Zelda Hyrule Map Jigsaw Puzzle

How to Choose a Jigsaw Puzzle

As an adult, choosing the right puzzle for you requires a bit more thought than it did as a kid. There's more to it than just finding a picture you like and making a purchase. If you're new to the puzzle game, here are some key things to consider before you buy:

How Many Pieces?

The difficulty of a puzzle can almost always be directly attributed to how many pieces there are. For most adults a 100-piece puzzle will likely be too easy, but a 1000-piece puzzle might cause you to get frustrated and lose interest. Because of this, you need to consider how much time you're willing to dedicate before you choose a piece count. If you want something you can finish in a single afternoon, a 500-piece puzzle is likely enough of a challenge.

How Big Is It?

Another thing to consider when purchasing a jigsaw puzzle is how big it is once its completed. If you purchase a massive puzzle that won't fit on your table, you may have trouble ever finishing it. Make sure you have enough room available that you'll be able to slowly piece your puzzle together over multiple days. You can also buy yourself a good puzzle table or board if you need extra space.

Do You Plan on Displaying It?

Perhaps the most important factor in your puzzle purchase is what you plan on doing with your puzzle once you're done. If you are looking for something that's just fun to put together, you will want to focus more on the number of pieces and how the colors fit together in the image. However, if you're looking for something to display when you're done, you'll want something that looks more like a work of art. You'll also likely need to purchase puzzle glue and a frame, depending on what type of puzzle it is.

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Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.