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French President Macron Congratulates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer For Creating 'One of the Best-Rated Games in History'

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive must be used to compliments by now — its RPG released a little over a week ago and is already universally acclaimed by players and critics alike — but I don't think anyone had "a hat tip from French President Emmanuel Macron" on their bingo card this week.

That's exactly what happened, though. Taking to Instagram, Macron congratulated the team on its success, writing: "A million copies and to date, one of the best-rated games in history: and yes, it's French!"

"Congratulations to Sandfall Interactive and all the creators of Expedition 33. You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity," Macron added, as translated by Google and spotted by PC Gamer.

We already knew the debut RPG from Sandfall Interactive got off to a flying start given it hit a sales milestone of 500,000 copies sold within 24 hours, but it swiftly doubled that, topping 1 million sales in just three days.

Developed by the newly formed studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG that takes heavy inspiration from the genre classics, and follows a crew of Expeditioners in a post-apocalyptic world where each year, a giant being called The Paintress etches a new number and erases anyone older than it. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sees you join the crew that travels to the ends of the continent to destroy the Paintress.

In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, we described it as a "modern RPG classic," adding: "In so many ways, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reminded me of numerous classic and contemporary RPGs I love, but developer Sandfall truly understood why those games are special and made the pieces it borrowed its own."

If you're thinking of joining the expedition this weekend, be sure to check out our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP.

Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and consultant. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

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PokĂŠmon TCG: Glory of Team Rocket Japanese Single Prices Have Crashed, Here's What You Can Pick Up

While we wait for Destined Rivals to land in the US on May 30, collectors are already snapping up singles from the Japanese Glory of Team Rocket sets, and now’s the perfect time to join them. The initial hype has peaked, and bloated prices are falling fast.

This isn’t just the usual post-release cooldown, it's a mix of wider stock availability and Pokébro investors moving on, making it far more affordable to pick up cards individually rather than gambling on overpriced sealed boxes (no matter how appealing that is!). Here's why buying singles could be the smart move for collectors in the US right now.

TL;DR: Single Card Prices Are Crashing

Just look at the current value of Japanese booster boxes for The Glory of Team Rocket set, more than double the shelf price right now. We haven't seen overpricing like this since 151, but I think we're looking at the light at the end of the tunnel for stock shortages of PokĂŠmon TCG worldwide.

Take Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR for example; sold listing were at the $500 mark starting 20th April, which has nose dived down to around $370.77 over the past couple of days. A strong start when it comes to market correction.

Then there's Team Rocket's Moltres ex SIR, going from a few sales at around $250 to $163. Granted, it's not a dramatic drop, but that's a $87 drop in the space of a week or so. Not bad. These price drops happening sooner shows us that more scalpers are leaving our hobby, which means artificial bloating on release is down.

Most Affordable Team Rocket Cards

It's not all about the ridiculously expensive chase cards however, with Glory of Team Rocket's Super Rare ex and Hyper Rare ex variants looking stunning. These cards are usually over looked in each set, which is great for trainers like me and you.

However, we can see that it's not just us thinking this with certain cards like Team Rocket's Mewtwo Super Rare ex, which has climbed in value by $6 and change since release to $38.75. Following Journey Together's artstyle of the full color PokĂŠmon with an outline of their trainer in the background, these cards are worth snapping up.

Maybe it's just a Mewtwo thing? Team Rocket's Nidoking Super Rare ex is performing as expected, dropping from $26 with some stability at $12.94. it's an iconic card for generation one fans and watchers of the first season of the PokĂŠmon anime, not to mention it looks more menacing than Brock with a frying pan. This is one of those cards to buy now and watch it climb down the road, the same goes for Moltres and Crowbat.

Best Team Rocket Trainer Cards

There's some peak nostalgia here from generation one and two here, specifically Giovanni and Ariana. The former being the don of Team Rocket who players take down in Kanto, and Ariana serving as the second interim boss of Team Rocket in Johto.

There's not much data on Giovanni 129/098 right now, but it features Team Rocket's leadership alongside the boss himself. It's likely to hold it's value at around the $17 mark, so if it comes up cheaper, grab it. A rule of thumb with this set; if it's Giovanni or Mewtwo, expect to pay out of your nose for it.

Team Rocket's Ariana 128/098 is a stunning artwork variant of the standard trainer art, sporting prices between $17 and $18 and rightly so. Again, the set hasn't been out long enough to judge the value of this card properly, but any listing for under $18 is a good deal right now.

Best Team Rocket Art Rares

Some of the best artwork in the Scarlet and Violet era belongs to illustration rares and art rares. They're cheap and look amazing, easily some of the most slept on cards in the TCG. If you're looking for your collection to span binders, grow in value and look good whilst doing it? This is the way forward for you.

Coming in higher than most right now is Team Rocket's Meowth 109/098, sitting at around $19.25 at the time of writing. That's a fall of nearly $20 from the launch of The Glory of Team Rocket, which is to be expected so close to launch. But the link to this PokĂŠmon and Team Rocket is iconic to say the least (Where the hell is Jesse and James in this set?). It looks like this card is still crashing, so anything below the $20 mark is an awesome deal.

For some reason, Blaziken 101/098 is crashing card right now. This artwork is incredible, showing off exactly why this generation three starter PokĂŠmon is a fan favorite. These are usually all traits that go into a PokĂŠmon card having a nice climb, which tells me this is a card to snap up rigt now. It's even playable thanks to it's Infernal Legs attacks, dealing 120 damage to your opponents active PokĂŠmon and another 120 damage to a benched PokĂŠmon. This card could literally snag a trainer two prize cards in one move, which is another reason why it should be worth more.

If you really want to open boosters of The Glory of Team Rocket despite the price tags and five card count of Japanese packs, go for it. But there's some serious bargains to be had on single cards. Just to note, pricing mentioned in this article are correct at the time of writing. Also, stock may go in and out due to TCG Player being a live secondary marketplace. But that's what makes it fun, right? If you missed the Charizard Sam's club deal, this it might be worth checking back in to see if it's still available.

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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.

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The Wheel of Time 'AAA Open-World RPG' Is Legit, Its Developers Insist, but Don't Hold Your Breath for a Release Date — It Could Be a PS6 and Next Xbox Game

It’s fair to say the recent announcement of a The Wheel of Time video game being in the works caught fans by surprise — and sparked a healthy dose of skepticism online.

The announcement, reported first by Hollywood trade publication Variety, described an upcoming “AAA open-world role-playing game” for PC and consoles based on Robert Jordan’s much-loved 14-book series The Wheel of Time. A three-year development period was also mentioned.

It’s in development at iwot Studios’ new Montreal-based game developer, which is led by former Warner Bros. Games executive Craig Alexander. Alexander oversaw development for all Turbine (now WB Games Boston) franchises, including The Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and Asheron's Call. This, on the face of it, would normally spark significant excitement from fans. But it’s the name iwot Studios, which acquired the rights to The Wheel of Time (as Red Eagle Entertainment) in 2004, and this talk of an unlikely three-year development process that has raised more than a few eyebrows.

A cursory online search of iwot Studios reveals the company has a fractured relationship with the hardcore The Wheel of Time fanbase. I found multiple posts from skeptical fans about the business, with some accusing iwot of being an "IP camper." Others believe iwot has "squandered" The Wheel of Time IP over the years, with multiple projects that failed to go anywhere. Fans often point to a 10-year-old reddit post that goes even further with the complaints.

This, coupled with a collective scoffing at the idea that a brand new video game development studio can essentially come from nowhere and turn around a triple-A RPG that matches The Wheel of Time fans’ expectations, has led to a "we'll believe it when we see it" attitude online.

However, The Wheel of Time has found significant recent success with its Amazon Prime Video TV series, which just wrapped up Season 3 (Season 4 is yet to be announced). The show has exposed The Wheel of Time to a new army of fans, and, after upsetting the core fanbase with significant story changes in Seasons 1 and 2 compared to the books, did well to turn the narrative around with a much-improved Season 3.

It’s with all this in mind that I set out to learn more from iwot Studios itself. Over a video call, I spoke with Rick Selvage, boss of iwot Studios, and Craig Alexander, studio head for the company’s video game efforts, to get a better understanding of where the project is at, its scope, what fans can expect, and to put all that online criticism to them for a response.

IGN: How did the video game project come to be?

Rick Selvage: We have a very big, deep story to tell, and we also happen to control the rights through to The Wheel of Time, including all interactive rights. And video games are a major platform, fan platform, for any IP like The Wheel of Time. So of course we were going to do video games. The question is when and what type and how we're going to enter the marketplace? So we felt the time is right to now do that.

IGN: Can you give me some detail on the setup you have to realize that vision? You’re talking about doing a triple-A open-world role-playing game here. A lot is required to make something like that happen to a certain quality level. Exactly what sort of scope do you have for this? What setup do you have now? Where do you hope to get to in the future?

Craig Alexander: First step is team formation to get started. The plan is to work with the franchise for many years and develop a series of games, sequels, expansion packs, DLC, et cetera, and build out as much of the world we can. And given that we have an expansive set of rights with one of the greatest fantasy IPs in the world, it's a labor of love and we're looking forward to getting started.

But how we're going to break that up over time is something that needs to be sorted out in pre-production. But we're confident that given the richness of the material, we're going to be able to build out much of the world. And you had mentioned complexity. We fully realize these are big games to build. This is a big IP. I've had experience doing quite a bit of fantasy games, building MMOs, which are the biggest and hardest games to do of all. I helped pioneer the genre, and believe this is the right time for a great Wheel of Time immersive experience, and the fans have been asking for it for many, many years.

IGN: It sounds to me like you are just getting started on this really, that it’s not like you've got hundreds of developers working away on the game at the moment. Is it the case that you need to start hiring aggressively to get this going?

Craig Alexander: Yes. We're actively recruiting a leadership team now. We're going to be having some announcements shortly as we fill out the leadership team. Then we're going to build a prototype team that's going to be fairly small, less than 20 to 30 people over time, build out our prototype, build up the vertical slice, and then eventually go into production where we're going to have upwards of 200-300 staff.

Those numbers are fairly typical for building this scope of a world. As you had mentioned, these are large games, but then as I had mentioned before, because we plan on having a sequel strategy from the outset, building out the entire experience is something that we're going to need to plan for, because I am certain that the fans will want more and we'd like to tell the whole story. And this is true of other big fantasy and science fiction IPs where there's a lot of content to work with.

IGN: Is it the case that you plan to self-fund and self-publish the project? Or will you take that vertical slice to market and try and get a publisher on board?

Rick Selvage: No. First of all, it won't be self-funded. We will have substantial funding to build out the company, so that's not an issue. And in regards to publishing, I think it's way too early to commit to publishing either ourselves or another publisher. As you know, over the next years technology and business models will change dramatically, and we're in a position that we don't have to make those commitments now. We just have to focus on making and developing the best game.

Craig Alexander: I would add the focus that I had mentioned on hiring is for a development studio. The publishing functions, as Rick said, come much later.

IGN: I'm asking this because you've probably seen all the questions under the sun on the internet as a result of the announcement, and one of them is around the backing that you might have to realize this vision. When you go out and say a triple-A open-world role-playing game, that creates a level of expectation among fans because they know what a triple-A open-world role-playing game looks like these days, and that's not cheap. We've seen modern triple-A game budgets balloon in recent years to hundreds of millions of dollars. So I think there are questions around how you can realize that without having huge investment to make it happen.

Rick Selvage: We understand the financial requirements to build a game like this. Craig has been around that business and certainly ran all development for the Lord of the Rings Online MMO, with a few hundred developers. And we understand the costs, we understand the challenges, and that's why we're putting the leadership team now that are capable of doing that. And the funding aspect of it is that we have no concerns about having the investment in order to reach the goals that we're establishing today with our Montreal studio.

IGN: The announcement mentioned a three-year development process for the game.

Rick Selvage: Yeah, well the three years, I don't know where that came from.

IGN: I was going to say, that sounds very ambitious.

Rick Selvage: The issue we've always had with the Wheel of Time is that there's excited fans out there, which is great, and there's a lot of misinformation that is started that is nowhere near accurate. We've just decided we're going to do our thing and make television and games and movies, and rather than attempt to put out any information that pops up… but at this point is that three years is… dunno where that came from. We know it's going to take multiple years to do this.

Craig Alexander: It's going to take time. The first game will be the most difficult and we need to scope it properly and frame it, but we want to have a compelling, high-quality release in a reasonable amount of time, but then set up for a success in the future so that we have the workflow tools, processes, et cetera, so that we can build out follow-up releases like I had mentioned, sequels and expansions and the like over time, and run this in many respects as a live service and continue to support the franchise for the long term, because we have a big story to tell. I don't underestimate the amount of work to build out the whole world, but our intent is to do that.

But to debate, ‘When is release number one going to come out?’ And, ‘What books and what regions of the world is it going to cover?’ Those details are still being sorted out. We're in pre-production

Rick Selvage: That's an impossible thing to state. It would be inappropriate to try to state it as well, as much as the fans would like a specific answer to it. There's a lot of work to do.

IGN: The announcement also mentioned you expect to launch on PC and consoles. Is that accurate?

Craig Alexander: Yes, the intent is to be multi-platform. I can't speak to exactly which consoles because there will likely be a console transition coming up. For example, the Switch 2 unclear, but Xbox and PlayStation most likely, and then obviously the PC and maybe even the Macintosh as well, as is typical of most open-world RPGs.

IGN: Based on what you're saying, this is probably a PS6 game and whatever the next Xbox is. PC is PC of course, but this doesn't sound like something that's going to be out by the end of this console generation.

Craig Alexander: Yeah. Now it's possible we may want to support the previous generation as well, and support the Series X, support the PS5 just like you're saying. But obviously if we can launch a title that coincides with the launch of the new platforms, that would be great. But none of us have those details yet on exactly when that's going to occur. But the good news is we're going to develop the technology so that it's scalable, that it can support multiple platforms and execute on a triple-A plan that's been done before. Yes, this is difficult, but we know how to do it.

We don't want the experience too small and release too quick and potentially have quality compromises. On the other hand, we're not going to be developing this game over 10 years for the first release. That's not going to happen.

So yes, the first one's the most difficult, but we will balance all those things and we'll get that Goldilocks right in the middle, not too long, not too short. But it's important we do the first one right, because that's going to set expectations. And there's lots of great material, even the order in which you tell the material. As you know as a Wheel of Time fan, the whole experience has a nonlinear nature to it. That's the core of the IP, so we're going to lean into that heavily.

IGN: It makes sense for me to follow the story of the books and the story that the TV show has followed, at least from the outset because that's what's front and center in most people's minds. People who haven't read the books but have watched the show will recognize it in that case, right?

Rick Selvage: We really have two things. One is, certainly a vast amount of people worldwide have read the books, and certainly the show has been distributed over 200 countries. So they're familiar with that and certainly we will follow that story.

The other piece I want to add though is that we are doing the origin movie, The Age of Legends now, and we're about ready to cast on that. The good news is that I believe the Age of Legends is one that fans and even non-fans can understand very easily. You start to understand the origins of The Forsaken and the trollocs and how the world broke, and that story really hasn't been told. And we're going to have an opportunity to do that in an epic feature film. And of course we would be crazy in development that we don't use assets from that in the game as well. That’s probably a logical path, is the Age of Legends as well as following the books. But where do we start is, we'll figure that out.

IGN: Craig, your background is in MMOs, right? So is that what the plan is here? You mentioned live service earlier, which suggests it's not necessarily a traditional single-player open-world game like a Bethesda game or a Baldur’s Gate 3 type game, I suppose.

Rick Selvage: Or Assassins Creed or Avowed?

IGN: Yeah.

Craig Alexander: The short answer is I've done all kinds of games. Yeah, we did bring up the MMO experience primarily because you were asking about scope and size. We specifically did not put MMO in the announcement because I think that is a level of undertaking that… I'm not sure it's right for the IP, in part because the Wheel of Time is so character centric. I mean there's almost 3,000 characters in the world. I want to be able to give the player the opportunity to play those folks. And typically in an MMO environment, you have to play an unknown character. You might be able to interact with these iconic characters from the fantasy or sci-fi franchises, but you don't get to actively play them. Which is why treating it more like a single-player experience with multiplayer elements is a much better way to go. But even the games that you had mentioned like Balders Gate 3 and the like, there are opportunities to do online integrations.

As far as the live service, I was just trying to point out that releases are going to occur over time. There's going to be lots of them. And I know there's this attention on, when's the very first discreet release for the first and most difficult title? That's just one of many decisions on how you're going to deploy this content out over the decades.

There's so much material we could spend our careers working on this. But the beauty is that there's enough content to draw upon. And this was true for me, for Lord of the Rings, where the game's still going. It's been live for 18 years now, and they're building out all of Middle-earth. And likewise, we can do the same here.

Take your big Assassin’s Creed releases, oftentimes there's around 300 hours of content in each release. Could you imagine the thousands of hours we're going to be able to put in, if we were able to build out a number of sequels to the experience and cover all the books and the prequels and all the things that Rick talked about. We have the luxury of doing all of this because the medium supports it and the players want it. As opposed to, when you're trying to support other mediums, you have to be much more narrow in your focus. And that's something we don't have to do when you're building these big open-world experiences.

IGN: One of the things I wanted to talk to you about is the reception from the community online to the announcement. I think it's fair to say there probably was a degree of skepticism about the announcement and the project and indeed the studio company that you have. Doing my research online, people are pointing to previous things that have happened, previous announcements, Reddit posts from 10 years ago are coming up. Why should fans be confident that this game or this series of games as you're talking about, is going to meet their expectations?

Rick Selvage: As you know, it's a big world with a lot of people and there's a lot of fans. We're not concerned about those that have been uninformed in the past and made comments. I think I mentioned to you earlier in the interview, we just can't address every single piece of misinformation.

There's been comments about Hollywood, comments about games. People said that when we did the deal with Sony and Amazon and we brought in the showrunner, ‘We'll see if it happens.’ Well, that's an example of things that fans or that minority in the marketplace have mentioned that has come to life in a very significant way. And we're having a lot of success on Season 3. In regards to the new feature film with Kari Skogland, who is an A-list director, we'll start seeing major cast members. All these things will come to fruition when the timing is right and when they're done and they're done in a correct way.

We've had opportunities for a very long time to put the Wheel of Time on television. We had an opportunity - I'll bring it up now - we did an announcement 20 years ago with Obsidian. That was the time when there were movie based games. Craig knows this from The Lord of the Rings. And we had a big publishing deal with EA. We had a development deal with Obsidian. The problem is, we set the project up at Universal Pictures to do a movie and it was all based on green-lighting the movie. Well, the movie never happened out of Universal, therefore there was no game development. And that was our first and only effort directly in the game business. We've had a lot of opportunities since then to enter the market in a significant way and decided it wasn't right for the market. It wasn't the right game.

We wanted to see the television series come out and have some success before we made a decision. We could have put the Wheel of Time on the Sci-Fi channel at a $2 million episode budget way before that. And we didn't announce that, but we were very careful as custodians of the brand to make sure that we do the right thing at the right time and we have success doing it. And so a lot of these things like the first game effort certainly wasn't attributed to us, were the ones that we did the deal and lined up all the partners to do that. It just didn't deliver a movie.

Now the good news out of that is great for the fans because I don't think that you could really set up a world in a two-hour movie back in those days. And we had the opportunity to see Game of Thrones come out and do well, and that demonstrated that fantasy with big budgets can be done on cable. And as you know, the Wheel of Time is so big with a breadth and depth that television is the best way to tell that story and the best way to launch it.

So there's a lot of reasons why there's information out there. The only thing we can do is just deliver good quality fan experiences, which we've done with the Sony Amazon relationship, which my partner and I, Larry Mondragon, our executive producers there, we're going to do the same thing on the video game side. We're going to do the same thing with the Age of Legends. And the only thing we can do is deliver on our commitments on those projects in a way that the fans are thrilled about.

And we're finally glad that fans came around on the Wheel of Time television series. As you well know, there were a lot of people saying the same things about the television series until Season 3 came out, and then it was a different story.

I assume all of this comes from good intent, concern, excitement, interest. Nobody wants to be disappointed. We don't want to be disappointed as well. And we're committed to deliver the best fan experiences on different platforms as we possibly can. So that's where we are. We're keeping our heads down. We're doing what we're saying we're going to do. There have been a couple missteps. One was - I wouldn't call it a misstep - but the whole console game that we were going to do with Obsidian as an example.

IGN: I imagine I’m typical in that I came around with Season 3. Is that typical feedback from the community?

Rick Selvage: It is. And Game of Thrones took three seasons, too, to come around, and ours is a much more difficult adaptation because it's a much deeper story and complicated. And the fact we got it right on Season 3 is great.

I mean, you had fans throwing rocks at Rafe [Judkins], the showrunner. I think all the actors and Rafe and his team did a fantastic job and stuck to it, just like we'll continue to do and we'll win over the fans at the end of the day. But these things take time. They're not easy. There's a lot of challenges in the market from time to time depending on the industry. But we're custodians of the brand and it's to our benefit that we deliver to the fans premium experiences and done right.

Craig Alexander: Team formation is going extremely well right now and we're getting very high quality talent. I know we were talking a bit about the narrative and the writing side. We have some of the best game writers in the industry that are approaching us that want to do this. In many cases they'll tell us, ‘Wheel of Time is why I got into the industry.’ This is big stuff. And they want to do this as a showcase project for them.

Rick Selvage: And you'll see that starting as early as next week and going on for the next month, there'll be a lot of announcements around the leadership team that we're bringing aboard. And I think that demonstrates commitment. People with the experience like Craig have in their area of expertise, some of them Craig has worked with before on teams, are all going to come together.

We are going to make a deliberate effort to start communicating to the fans in a much more direct way in the future rather than letting our work speak for us. We're going to communicate in the community in a way of being proactive. And at one point in time we'll have our day and we'll be able to fix all the misinformation that's been spread over the last 10 or 20 years by the few people, but we're not concerned about it now. The effort and our dedication and our commitment is in our work. We think the TV show is one of those examples, and you'll see other ones as we move forward, both in a 3D animated feature and live action feature and the video games we’re doing.

IGN: I can't let you go without asking you if Season 4 is happening. What's the deal?

Rick Selvage: That's a question for Sony and Amazon. I’ll just leave you with that.

IGN: Well, are you happy with how Season 3 has turned out? Not just from a critical reception and fan reception point of view, but commercially are you happy with it?

Rick Selvage: Yeah, we're thrilled. I'll use the word that’s not typically used in the business, but the price performance ratio, meaning the cost of production versus the value that's created both commercially and from a fan perspective, I think comparable to other fantasy sci-fi shows. I think we're doing remarkably well. I'll leave it at that.

We're very happy with the performance of the TV show and the team and Rafe and the entire cast. And of course we're going to weigh in with the fans and we believe that the show deserves more seasons.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Modders Create 12-Player Co-Op With the Developer's Blessing — and Now They’re Working on Raid-Style Missions With ‘Bosses That Hit Like Trucks’

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 modders have been doing fantastic work with the game ever since its record-breaking release last year. But their latest breakthrough is perhaps the greatest yet.

Tom, aka Warhammer Workshop, the modder behind Space Marine 2’s excellent Astartes Overhaul, signaled the release of 12-player co-op this week and it looks fantastic. Gameplay footage shows multiple players taking on a Tyranid Trygon Prime in a battle reminiscent of an MMO boss fight.

This is not something players thought possible, given vanilla Space Marine 2 supports up to three-player co-op only. But the modding team has not only broken through that barrier to hit 12-player co-op — with the support of developer Saber Interactive itself — but has a grand ambition to turn Space Marine 2 into something even better.

“Honestly, I’m just kind of in awe of Saber’s support for the modding community,” Tom told IGN. “None of us expected 12-player PvE sessions to be possible this soon — but somehow, here we are. Thanks to their generosity and trust, this huge leap forward is finally here, and it completely changes what we can do.”

It's worth pointing out that the mod available right now is just a test — a test that works well, but a test nonetheless. 12-player co-op makes a mockery of Space Marine 2's PvE balance, which you'd expect given there are nine more players taking on the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons than Saber designed the encounters for.

But with 12-player now unlocked, modders are building add-ons to make the most of it. Tom told IGN the team is working on modes such as prop hunt, PvP inside operations, “massive” horde mode updates for when the official horde mode finally launches, and, perhaps most exciting of all, raid-style missions “with bosses that hit like trucks, take proper teamwork to bring down, as well as some other completely new mechanics.”

Space Marine 2 modding has grown into a significant community, with some 20,000 tinkerers in the main Discord server.

“As both a modder and a player, it’s hard not to be excited,” Tom continued. “Huge credit as always to the Saber team for not just making all this possible, but continuing to drop amazing content of their own too, without any of the usual predatory battle-pass nonsense we take for granted in modern titles.”

It’s an exciting time for Space Marine 2 generally, with the aforementioned horde mode coming soon, a new class in the works, and of course more Operations maps and weapons. Saber recently detailed Patch 8, confirmed some horde mode mechanics, and revealed the map it’s set on.

Space Marine 3 is officially in development, too, which is no surprise given just how well Space Marine 2 has done. And I'm left wondering whether this 12-player co-op mod might give us an indication of what to expect from the sequel. When Space Marine 3 was announced, we were told to expect "large-scale battles that are even more spectacular." That sounds a lot like upping the co-op player count limit to me.

Until we find out, modders will be around to keep things fresh and interesting, and this latest effort is a perfect example of just that.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

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Azure Latch Codes (May 2025)

Want some codes for extra cash to spend on animations, styles, emotes, and more in Azure Latch? Or should that be Delay Latch? Anyway, we've got you covered. In this article, you'll find all the currently working codes for the game, so be quick to redeem them and bag that cash.

Working Azure Latch Codes (May 2025)

  • THXFORFOLLOWERS - 5,000 Cash (NEW)
  • ACEEATER - 15,000 Cash (NEW)
  • THXFOR2M - 15,000 Cash (NEW)
  • AMMISTHEOWNERNOTLEFTRIGHTTH - 10,000 Cash

All Expired Azure Latch Codes

These codes are now expired:

  • RINRELEASE
  • sorryfordelay
  • RINSOONTRUSTME
  • sorryforlatency
  • SAEREWORK3TIME
  • SorryForRollback

How to Redeem Azure Latch Codes

  1. Before you can use Azure Latch codes, you'll need to be a part of the community, so load up Roblox and join the twi game group
  2. Then jump into Azure Latch and find the Menu button at the bottom of the screen
  3. In the Menu options, go to the far right tab to find Rewards
  4. Enter the code and press Redeem to get that cash!

Why Isn't My Azure Latch Code Working?

Codes are often case-sensitive, so to avoid any errors, we'd recommend copying the codes directly from this article into the redemption bar in Azure Latch. We test them all before we upload them here to make sure they're valid for you.

If you have copied them from here, and they're still not working, it could be one of two things. You may have accidentally copied over an extra space, so be sure to check for that first. The other option is the code may have just expired.

How to Get More Azure Latch Codes

We check for codes daily, so you can visit this article to see when new Azure Latch codes are released. There's also a dedicated Discord Server, that you can visit to look for code announcements yourself.

What is Azure Latch in Roblox?

Whether you're a fan of anime or sports games, Azure Latch is likely to be a game you'll want to check out. The 5v5 football game is another Roblox experience that takes inspiration from the popular manga and anime series Blue Lock. For this one, however, you'll get super abilities that you can use to make those tackles, passes, and goal attempts a bit more exciting.

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.

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AU Deals: Death Star Sized Discounts on Early May The 4th Bargains, Mad Monster Hunter Deals, and More!

Thank your own personal deity--possibly Bhunivelze--it's Friday! Whether you’re trying to stash cash ahead of tax time or just looking for an excuse to finally dive into that game your mates won’t shut up about, a ton of today’s gaming deals are worth making room for. Stop reading and get scrolling to save a bundle.

This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, I've cracked some kwama eggs to bake a 23-shaped cake for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. My core launch memory of this seminal RPG was one of awe and s'wit questions. Like, by the Nine, does this horizon stretch out forever beyond the starter port of Seyda Neen?! And what madness is this level of freedom where I can grind into being a magic-bow-packing, flying wizard demigod? Oh, how I miss quest pathfinding done purely via directions gleaned from conversations (zero quest/compass markers). They don't make 'em like this anymore, muthsera.

Aussie bdays for notable games

- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (PC) 2002. Get

- NBA Street Vol. 2 (GC, PS2, XB) 2003. Similar

- Midnight Club II (PS2) 2003. Sequel

- Skullgirls (PS3) 2012. Sequel

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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch players can snag Sonic X Shadow Generations for A$49. It's one of the rare Sonic titles to directly explore the dynamic between the Blue Blur and his edgy rival. Also going cheap is the Switch Lite Console Blue for A$298. While the Lite lacks docked mode, it does pack a true D-pad, something Nintendo fans had been begging to get back for years.

Expiring Recent Deals

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

On Xbox Series X, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe is down to A$44. Interestingly, it's the game where Respawn brought in actual Jedi cosplayers for early mocap tests. And No More Heroes 3 (A$44) continues Suda51’s wild streak of absurdist punk satire with a boss fight where you literally mow a lawn.

Xbox One

Expiring Recent Deals

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

PS5 users should check out Disco Elysium: Final Cut (A$17), which features over a million words of dialogue and a protagonist with a skill called “Drama” that lies to you. Also deeply discounted is Control: Ultimate Edition (A$10), where Remedy tucked in secret Alan Wake references hinting at their shared universe.

PS4

Expiring Recent Deals

PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Apr 1 with this subscription

  • RoboCop: Rogue City | PS5
  • The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PS4/5
  • Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth HM | PS4

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

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Purchase Cheap for PC

On PC, Gris (A$4) is not only a steal but a visual masterpiece thanks to art director, Conrad Roset, a celebrated painter. And Need for Speed Unbound: Ultimate Edition (A$25) mixes high-speed chases with cel-shaded flair, a leftfield style choice that actually grew on me over time.

Expiring Recent Deals

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card

Laptop Deals

Desktop Deals

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Component Deals

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Legit LEGO Deals

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Hot Headphones Deals

Audiophilia for less

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Terrific TV Deals

Do right by your console, upgrade your telly

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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.

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Basketball: Zero Codes (May 2025)

Looking to dominate the court with Basketball: Zero codes? Well, you're in luck! We've searched for all active working codes for the Roblox experience, so you don't have to. Redeem these for a range of bonuses that include Lucky Spins and cash, helping you swish your way to victory.

Working Basketball: Zero Codes (May 2025)

Below, you'll find a list of all the currently active Basketball: Zero codes we've found as of this month:

  • TATLISPATCHWOW - 3x Lucky Spins, 15,000 Cash (NEW)
  • 2.5MLIKES - 5x Lucky Style Spins, 5x Lucky Zone Spins (NEW)

All Expired Basketball: Zero Codes

Time's up on these codes, unfortunately. As of this month, the following codes no longer work:

  • 300KINTERESTED
  • CHROLLOGIFT
  • 200KLOCK
  • 1.5MLIKES
  • NEWCODESRRY
  • SUNDAYPATCH
  • 100KINTERESTED
  • SRRYFORCRASH
  • JACKPOT
  • 10KLIKES
  • JACKPOTTOMORROW
  • CHROLLOFORGOT
  • CHROLLOMVP
  • TATLISCODE
  • 150kevent
  • WOW100K
  • 1MLIKES
  • 400KWOW
  • 100KW
  • WCHROLLO

How to Redeem Basketball: Zero Codes

  1. First, you'll need to like and join the Basketball: Zero group on Roblox to be able to use codes
  2. Then, load up the Basketball: Zero Roblox experience
  3. In the bottom right corner of the screen, you'll find the codes button. It's purple with a gift box icon.
  4. Copy your code and paste it into the box
  5. Press redeem and claim your bonuses!

Why Isn't My Basketball: Zero Code Working?

Typically, when a code stops working, it's just because it's expired. However, plenty of codes for Roblox experiences are also case-sensitive. So, it might be that you've typed it incorrectly. Whether a code has been entered incorrectly in Basketball: Zero, or it's expired, you'll see a pop-up saying "code doesn't exist."

To avoid using an incorrect code, we'd recommend copying them directly from this article and pasting them into the code box. We test them all before we add them to the article, so you can be certain that if it's on here, it's a valid code. Just be sure to check you haven't added a sneaky extra space in there when copying it over.

How to Get More Basketball: Zero Codes

We check for codes on a daily basis, so if there's a new code, you'll be able to find it in this article. If you want to search for them yourself, however, you can head over to the Basketball: Zero Discord server.

What is Basketball: Zero in Roblox?

It's no surprise that in Basketball Zero, you'll be playing... basketball. The fast-paced 5v5 game will see you dribbling the ball across the court to face opponents and try to score as many points as possible. By unlocking new styles and zones, you'll earn a range of atheles and bonuses that will give you special advantages. The Flash, for example, has excellent speed and agility, while the Star athelete can leap like no other. Redeeming the codes above will give you chances at Lucky Spins, which unlock the Styles and Zones, while the cash will enable you to unlock emotes and goal effects, to really celebrate the wins.

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.

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Dandy's World Codes (May 2025)

Looking for a big boost of Ichor to bolster your squad of Toons in Dandy’s World? We’ve got some redeemable codes that will load your wallet up with a ton of free cash. Below, you’ll find a list of all the currently active Dancy's World codes so you can get your hands on more Ichor and start buying some brand-new toons.

Working Dandy's World Codes (May 2025)

Below, you'll find a list of the active and working Dandy's World codes for May 2025:

  • EASTER2025 - 100 free Baskets (NEW)
  • ICHOR

Expired Dandy's World Codes

The following Dandy's World codes are expired and no longer work as of May 2025:

  • APRIL1
  • FESTIVEGIFT
  • 300K
  • 1BILLION
  • SKINTICKET
  • 2HUNDREDMILLION

How to Redeem Dandy's World Codes

To redeem Dandy's World codes, boot up the game and, once you’re in, follow the steps below:

  1. Look at the tabs on the left-hand side of the screen. You’ll see icons for five tabs.
  2. Click on the tab that reads "Use Code" to access the codes bar.
  3. Input your code in this bar, being careful to make sure it’s in the right case and spelt correctly.
  4. Click the use button and you should see the resources you unlock appear at the bottom of the screen.

Why Isn’t My Dandy's World Code Working?

If your Dandy's World code isn’t working, it’s likely due to one of two scenarios. The first is that the code was inputted incorrectly. Make sure you have the code inputted exactly as it is in the Active Codes section above. You can even copy and paste codes directly from this article over to Roblox if you want to make sure you’re inputting them correctly.

The other possibility is the code has expired or you’ve already used it. If you’ve used it, you’ll get a message below the bar reminding you the inputted code has already been redeemed. If you’ve inputted it and it doesn’t recognise the code at all, it likely means it's no longer available to use and is expired.

How to Get More Dandy's World Codes

If you’re looking to scout out some Dandy's World codes yourself, the easiest way is through the game’s official Discord. After joining, you’ll be able to hop into the Announcements channel to find all the latest codes as they drop.

What is Dandy's World in Roblox?

Dandy's World is a mascot horror survival game in the same vein of spooky hits like Five Nights at Freddy's or Poppy Playtime. The major difference is Dandy's World is multiplayer, meaning you and up to seven other friends can jump in, pick a toon with unique abilities and perks to play as, and attempt to survive as long as possible while evading the game's endless supply of terrifying monsters. The longer you survive, the more Ichor you gather, allowing you to buy new toons to help you push further into the nightmare and get the drop on your foes.

Callum Williams is an IGN freelancer covering features and guides. When he's away from his desk, you can usually find him obsessing over the lore of the latest obscure indie horror game or bashing his head against a boss in the newest soulslike. You can catch him over on Twitter at @CaIIumWilliams.

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Jeremy Renner Turned Down Hawkeye Season 2 Over Salary 'Insult Offer'

Actor Jeremy Renner revealed that he turned down a second season of Marvel’s Hawkeye after receiving “an insult offer” from Disney’s “penny pinchers.”

“They asked me to do Season 2, and they offered me half the money. I’m like, ‘Well, it’s going to take me twice the amount of work for half the amount of money, and eight months of my time, essentially, to do it for half the amount,” Renner disclosed during an appearance on High Performance to promote his new book, My Next Breath: A Memoir.

Renner wondered if his near-fatal January 2023 accident – where he was crushed by his snow plow and broke over 30 bones, leaving him with 25% titanium in his body and a very long recovery period – played a factor in getting low-balled.

"Did you think I’m only half the Jeremy because I got ran over?

“I’m like, ‘I’m sorry? Why? Did you think I’m only half the Jeremy because I got ran over? Maybe that’s why you want to pay me half of what I made on the first season.'”

Renner made it clear, however, that the object of his ire is not Marvel Studios or even parent company Disney per se and that he would still like to reprise his role as the bow-slinging Avenger one day.

“This is not Marvel, mind you. This is like, just Disney, not even really Disney. It’s just the penny pinchers, the accountants. I told them to go fly a kite. I mean, just at the insult offer. So we didn’t see eye to eye on it.”

“I still love the character. I’d still love to do it, but I had to defend myself,” Renner continued. “I didn’t ask for any more money, mind you. Just pay me what I made the first season. So it’s all disheartening that that didn’t happen, but that’s fine. I’m happy to let that go, because my body’s probably thanking me, time and time again, that I’m not doing it right now. But we’ll see.”

Renner’s Hawkeye co-star Florence Pugh reprises her role as Yelena Belova in this weekend’s Thunderbolts.

Find out what Pugh told us about leaping off the second tallest building in the world for the film, how long its post-credits scene is and also be sure to read our Thunderbolts review.

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Anime Card Clash Codes (May 2025)

Looking for Anime Card Clash codes so you can build your deck and battle bosses effortlessly? You're in the right place. We've searched high and low to find all the new and active codes for Anime Card Clash in May 2025, so you won't miss out on everything from Large Luck Potions to Boss Potions and Instant Rolls.

Working Codes for Anime Card Clash (May 2025)

Here are the newest codes we've found for Anime Card Clash this month, as well as information on the rewards you'll get for redeeming them:

  • HOTFIX10 - 5x Large Luck Potion, 5x Large Cooldown Reduction Potion, 2x Boss Chance Potion, 3x Moon Cycle Reroll Potion, 2x Border Chance Potion, 2x Trait Reroll, 1x 5,000 Instant Roll (NEW)
  • BUGFIXNOTUPDATE - 5x Large Luck Potion, 5x Large Cooldown Reduction Potion, 2x Boss Chance Potion, 3x Moon Cycle Reroll Potion, 2x Border Chance Potion, 2x Trait Reroll, 3x 1,000 Instant Roll
  • HOTFIX9 - 5x Large Luck Potion, 5x Large Cooldown Reduction Potion, 2x Boss Chance Potion, 3x Moon Cycle Reroll Potion, 2x Border Chance Potion, 2x Trait Reroll, 3x 1,000 Instant Roll
  • HOTFIX8 - 5x Large Luck Potion, 5x Large Cooldown Reduction Potion, 2x Boss Chance Potion, 3x Moon Cycle Reroll Potion, 2x Border Chance Potion, 2x Trait Reroll, 3x 1,000 Instant Roll
  • HOTFIX7 - 5x Large Luck Potion, 5x Large Cooldown Reduction Potion, 2x Boss Chance Potion, 3x Moon Cycle Reroll Potion, 2x Border Chance Potion, 2x Trait Reroll, 3x 1,000 Instant Roll
  • THEUPDATE - 5x Large Luck Potion, 5x Large Cooldown Reduction Potion, 2x Boss Chance Potion, 3x Moon Cycle Reroll Potion, 2x Border Chance Potion, 2x Trait Reroll, 3x 1,000 Instant Roll
  • NOTTHEUPDATE - 5x Large Luck Potion, 5x Large Cooldown Reduction Potion, 2x Boss Chance Potion, x3 Moon Cycle Reroll Potion, x2 Border Chance Potion, x2 Trait Reroll, 3x 1,000 Instant Rolls

Expired Anime Card Clash Codes

Unfortunately, these codes are now expired:

  • 100KLIKES
  • Hotfix 5
  • Hotfix 4
  • Hotfix 3
  • HOTFIX2
  • HOTFIX1
  • 10MILLION
  • 5MILLIONVISITS
  • 3MILLIONVISITS
  • 1MILLIONVISITS
  • STPATRICKSDAY2025
  • 500KVISITS
  • 100KVISITS
  • SORRYFORSHUTDOWN
  • YAYCODES
  • RELEASE

How to Redeem Anime Card Clash Codes

  1. Log in to the Anime Card Clash experience on Roblox
  2. Look for the colored squares on the left side of the screen
  3. On the bottom right, you'll find the codes box with a document icon
  4. Click on Codes and paste one of the above codes in
  5. Hit Redeem and reap your rewards!

Why Isn't My Anime Card Clash Code Working?

We usually find that when codes aren't working, it's for one of two reasons. Most Roblox experiences have codes that are case-sensitive, so if you're not putting the code in exactly as it's written, you'll find it won't work. To make it easier for you to avoid this issue, we'd recommend copying the code directly from this article. We test each and every one before we add them, so just be sure you don't copy an extra space before or after the code accidentally!

If your code still isn't working, it might be that it's expired. For reference, in Anime Card Clash, whenever you put in a code incorrectly, it says "Code not found!".

How to Get More Anime Card Clash Codes

We check for Roblox codes daily, so when a new Anime Card Clash code drops, you can be sure you'll find it here! If you want to track down codes yourself, the Anime Card Clash Discord server is the place to hunt for them.

What is Anime Card Clash in Roblox?

In Anime Card Clash the goal is to build the best deck to battle against bosses and other players. You'll start by rolling for cards to craft a unique deck, and we'd recommend taking some time to roll as many times as possible and creating your perfect pack before you jump over to story mode. When you're ready to tackle story mode, you'll engage in turn-based combat against a series of tough bosses. With each defeat, you'll unlock new worlds, so you can put your deck to the ultimate test.

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.

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Attack on Titan Revolution Codes (May 2025)

Whether you're looking for extra Spins, potions, or Crates, these Attack on Titan Revolution codes will have you covered. Here you can find a list of all the currently active and working AoT Revolution codes in Roblox to give you a little helping hand on tackling those Titans.

Working Attack on Titan Revolution Codes (May 2025)

As of December 2024, it was announced that newly released AoT Revolution codes are only active for one week, so check back regularly to avoid missing out. Here are all the currently active Attack on Titan Revolution codes in May 2025, and the rewards you'll get for redeeming them:

  • LIKES600K - 150 Spins, 3x Keys (NEW)
  • UPDATE3 - 750 Easter Tokens, 100 Spins (NEW)
  • TRADING - 1 Double Luck Potion (1 Hour), 1 Double Gold Potion (1 Hour) + 1 Double XP Potion (1 Hour) (NEW)
  • LIKES575K - 175 Spins, 1x Double Gold Potion (1 Hour), 2 Emperor Keys

All Expired Attack on Titan Revolution Codes

The following codes can no longer be redeemed as of May 2025:

  • LIKES550K
  • LIKES525K
  • MEMBERS600K
  • LIKES500K
  • LIKES475K
  • UPDATE3SOON
  • LIKES450K
  • FREESPINS2
  • SUB2EK
  • BIGPATCH
  • LIKES425K
  • UPDATE2POINT5
  • NEWYEARS2024
  • HOLIDAYS2024
  • VISITS200M
  • LIKES400K
  • ENDOFHALLOWEENEVENT
  • 500kCommunityMembers
  • Thanksgiving
  • ENDERSPINS
  • COLESPINS
  • UPDATE2HALLOWEEN
  • UPDATE2FATE
  • UPDATE2DEMON
  • UPDATE2SPINS
  • CODESEXPIREAFTER1WEEK
  • UPDATE2PATCH
  • LIKES350K
  • ARMOREDTITANSOON
  • SOSORRY4DELAY
  • WELOVEBRASIL
  • ROBLOXFIX
  • LIKES325K
  • DEVCODE3
  • MYBAD
  • UPDATESOON2
  • SORRY4DELAY3
  • LIKES300K
  • RANDOMCODE1
  • RANDOMCODE2

How to Redeem Attack on Titan Revolution Codes

  1. Reach Level 15 in Attack on Titan Revolution
  2. Launch AoT Revolution
  3. Find Codes on the Main Menu as you load up the experience
  4. Click on Codes and the box will appear on the bottom right corner
  5. Paste in your code and press enter to get your goods

Why Isn't My Attack on Titan Revolution Code Working?

If you find your AoT Revolution code isn't working, it could be for a few reasons. Firstly, you'll need to be Level 15+ before codes will work, so spend some time leveling up before attempting to use them.

If you're Level 15+ and your code isn't working, it's either because there's a typo in the code or it's expired. If a code has run out, it will say "Expired" when you press enter. If there's a typo, or the code is very old, it will say "Invalid." If you don't meet the level requirement to use the code, it will say "Error."

To avoid typos, we'd recommend copying the code directly from this article. Then, paste it into the Codes bar on the Main Menu of the AoT Revolution screen. Just be sure to check that there's no extra space at the beginning or the end of the code.

How to Get More Attack on Titan Revolution Codes

We update this article daily with any new Attack on Titan Revolution codes. But if you want to get AOTR codes the moment they drop, it's best to follow the AoT Revolution Discord. Codes are posted in the #Announcements channel.

What is Attack on Titan Revolution in Roblox?

Attack on Titan Revolution is a Roblox experience inspired by the AoT Japanese manga. In an attempt to save humanity and lead the revolution against giant creatures, you'll be tasked with slaying the Titans and reclaiming freedom. Customize your fighting style with Gear, Upgrades, Perks, and more, to take on tougher challenges as you level up.

Lauren Harper is a freelance writer and editor who has covered news, reviews, and features for over a decade in various industries. She has contributed to guides at IGN for games including Elden Ring, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Starfield, Pikmin 4, and more. With an MA in Victorian Gothic History and Culture, she loves anything that falls under that category. She's also a huge fan of point-and-click adventures, horror games and films. You can talk to her about your favourites over at @prettyheartache.bsky.social.

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Does Thunderbolts Have A Post-Credits Scene?

The below is a spoiler free opening night check-in for Thunderbolts.

Let’s be real, we know why you’re here: Yes, there are post-credits scenes after Thunderbolts. One happens mid-credits, and the other one is an honest-to-goodness post-credits scene.

Thunderbolts smashes its way into theaters this weekend, bringing together the team of Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova, John Walker, Ghost, Taskmaster, Red Guardian, and the MCU’s latest addition: Bob. The film, like many Marvel entries before it, features an all-star cast with Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, David Harbour, Lewis Pullman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

The story follows an unlikely team of rejects from all corners of the Marvel universe, each with their own respective baggage. Can they come together to beat the baddie and their own inner demons? You’ll have to watch this weekend to find out.

Does Thunderbolts Have A Post-Credits Scene?

Yes it does. As mentioned above, there are two stingers at the end of Thunderbolts. The first appears mid-credits, offering a short, sweet and funny little moment with one of the more comedic members of the team, and the second hits at the very end of the credits, and is the longest of the MCU. Tune back in tomorrow after the film releases wide for a breakdown of these scenes, what they mean, and their impact on the MCU!

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Every Minecraft Nerf Blaster You Can Buy Right Now

Among the biggest franchises in gaming, Minecraft surprisingly goes hand in hand with Nerf blasters. With Hasbro adapting Mojang Studios’ most iconic weapons and creatures, these are some of the wildest guns you can take into a Nerf battle.

Now that the Minecraft movie is becoming bigger than ever — with screenings of a Block Party Edition announced following the film hitting $700 million at the box office — there’s never been a better time to show your appreciation for the legendary 3D world with a good blaster. We've gathered all of the Nerf Minecraft collaborations you can buy right now below to help get you started.

Minecraft Bow

Inspired by the bow used in Minecraft, this Bow Dart Blaster comes with authentic string-priming action. Made for accuracy, speed, and firing at a distance, your Nerf-wielding opponents will be wary once you start firing its compatible high-performance N1 darts.

  • The Bow blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ14.99.

Cave Spider

The Cave Spider Blaster stands out among the Minecraft Nerf range with its compact size, cool titular design, and quick-fire action. Perfect for fast-paced fun, it’s easy to load, prime, and shoot. Great for on-the-go battles outside or indoors, it’s a must-have collectable for Minecraft fans who want firepower in a mini package.

Chicken

While arguably not as fun as the Minecraft movie’s chicken jockey scene, this MicroShots blaster in the form of the chicken mob is hilarious and a joy to play with — courtesy of its compact size.

Although MicroShots blasters can only fire one dart at a time, this chicken-based weapon is easy to use and excellent for quick-draw Nerf battles.

  • The Chicken blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ19.99.

Elder Guardian & Ender Dragon Set

This Nerf MicroShots double-pack brings both Minecraft’s Ender Dragon and Elder Guardian in the same box to deliver you double the blaster firepower. Both compact and with an aesthetic as fearsome as the mob they’re designed after, these bring Minecraft’s fiercest bosses to life.

If you’ve got more than one Nerf warrior in your household, this $18.99 pack will give you two blasters at the best value.

  • The Ender Dragon & Elder Guardian blaster set is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ37.19.

Ender Dragon

If it’s a full-sized Ender Dragon blaster you’re after, you can buy just that for just over $36 at Amazon. The most unique among the whole collection, Nerf took the meaning of a dragon literally — incorporating the mob’s wings, neck, and blaster barrel mouth to simulate firebreathing when launching a dart from its four-dart internal clip.

The wings aren’t just for show either. You can store an additional eight darts across both of the dragon’s wings, so you can take all 12 darts into the fight with you at once.

The Ender Dragon is also available at Amazon UK from ÂŁ37.18.

Firebrand

The Firebrand axe, one of the most iconic weapons of Minecraft Dungeons, is in Nerf blaster form too; as you face opponents who think you’re wielding a mere melee weapon, you can take advantage using its hidden firepower. Not only does Firebrand with a three-dart capacity, but storage for an extra two as well.

That means when enemies think you’re out of ammo, you can reload for added relentless attacks.

  • The Firebrand blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ19.66.

Ghast

The Nerf version of Ghast brings Minecraft’s iconic ghast mob to life in a fun-sized, dart-firing blaster. Another MicroShots gun with single-shot action, this also comes modelled after the look of the ghast mob — making it perfect for display by collectors as well.

With 2 Nerf Elite darts included, you’ll be able to fire one shot and then quickly reload to hit your target in quick succession.

  • The Ghast blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ11.95.

Guardian

Fashioned after the pufferfish-esque mobs, the Guardian Minecraft Blaster is another signature weapon from Nerf’s MicroShots range. With a signature teal green body, it’s like your taking a Guardian right into the fray with you.

It may not be able to fire any laser beams like its namesake, but you’ll still get two mini-sized Nerf darts included in the pack.

  • The Guardian blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ12.99.

Heartstealer

Like Firebrand, this version of Minecraft’s Heartstealer Sword combines the look of its melee weapon inspiration with the power of a Nerf blaster. When you don’t feel like swinging this epic foam-blade around, you can easily use the pull-down priming handle to load the included Nerf Elite Darts and turn events into a long-range brawl.

  • The Heartstealer blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ19.79.

Pillager's Crossbow

A stunning Nerf recreation of the Pillager’s Crossbow, this Nerf blaster demonstrates what it feels like to use a crossbow with its pullback priming lever — with amazing distance and accuracy to boot.

Able to fire six darts in a row, this is one of the largest capacities for a manual Minecraft Nerf blaster we’ve seen.

  • The Pillager's Crossbow blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ29.94.

Sabrewing Motorized Bow

The Nerf Minecraft Sabrewing Bow takes Nerf weaponry to the next level up your arsenal with motorised blasting and real bow action. Inspired by the iconic in-game weapon, it fires 8 darts in a row using an 8-dart clip. With a slick design and hybrid feel, it’s perfect for fast-paced Minecraft-style battles inside the house or out.

  • The Sabrewing Motorized Bow blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ44.99.

Snow Golem

The Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Snow Golem Blaster brings frosty fun to your loadout with its cool Minecraft design and compact size. Inspired by the iconic snow golem mob, it’s easy to load and fire, making it a great pick for quick battles, display shelves, or any fan’s growing collection.

Created in the image of one of Minecraft’s most adorably terrifying passive mobs, the Snow Golem blaster is another affordable contender among the MicroShots collection.

Stormlander

The last of the signature blasters inspired by Minecraft Dungeons, getting Stormlander means you can also add a hammer to your arsenal of Nerf weaponry. As its name implies, you can storm into the action with this well-crafted recreation, pull back the priming handle, and press the firing button to launch your three Nerf Elite darts at your unsuspecting mark.

  • The Stormlander blaster is also available at Amazon UK for ÂŁ25.19.

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Blizzard Keeps Its Fans in the Loop With Overwatch 2 Stadium Summer Roadmap

Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled its Overwatch 2 Stadium roadmap for 2025, teasing some of the heroes and features it plans to add in Season 17, Season 18, Season 19, and beyond.

The team behind the pioneering hero shooter dived into the details of its new mode’s past, present, and future with a Director’s Take blog post from game director Aaron Keller. It comes with a surprise summer roadmap now that the mode has been available for a little longer than a week, while also clarifying how the mode got its start and how it’s performed so far.

Stadium Gets 7 New Heroes This Summer

The Stadium rollout will press forward when new Damage hero Freja joins its limited roster with a mid-season patch for Season 16, but it’s Season 17 in June that will really kick things up a notch. Junkrat, Sigma, and Zenyatta will be added to the strategic multiplayer mode’s list of playable heroes at this time, bringing along the Esperança Push map and Samoa Control map with them.

Blizzard will also use this time to further flesh out how Stadium works by adding in things like Unranked Crossplay, new all-star rewards, custom games, additional example builds, and an option to save and share builds. It’s unclear if all heroes and features will arrive at the start of Season 17 or if they will be released throughout the season.

Season 18 sends in Overwatch’s gorilla icon, Winston, as a playable character, with Sojourn and Brigitte set to join, too. Route 66 and London maps will also join the pool at this time, as will a Payload Race game mode, which comes with two new maps, a Stadium trials feature, and, finally, the freedom to Endorse your teammates.

Blizzard’s transparency regarding Stadium’s development comes with the assurance that “multiple new heroes,” both from Overwatch 2’s existing roster and characters that have yet to be revealed, will be added to the mode every season. For Season 19 and beyond, a new China map is on the way, with a Draft Mode feature, consumables, item system tweaks, and more also in the works.

How has Stadium Performed so Far?

The Overwatch 2 team also shared Stadium stats that reveal how players have decided to spend their time with Blizzard’s new mode. It’s currently “eclipsing” Quick Play and Competitive, making it Overwatch 2’s most played mode with 2.3 million matches played across 7.8 million hours during launch week alone.

It secures the lengthy game mode’s stats at more than double what was seen with Overwatch Classic’s launch week. Other interesting stats crown Lucio as both the hero with the highest win rate and the lowest pick rate, while players have managed to spend 900 billion Stadium Cash when choosing 206 million items for their builds.

Keller’s Director’s Take touches on a few important details related to the development of Stadium, too. One important note saw the game director confirming the mode has been in development before Overwatch 2 launched. Though the team has touched on this timeline in the past, his comment should help squash prevailing fan theories that Stadium was born out of Blizzard’s desire to compete with Marvel Rivals, which launched December 2024.

Keller says Blizzard will keep up the communication going forward, promising to release more insight into Stadium next week with an additional Director’s take. Meanwhile, he also confirms that, while Stadium has entered the discussion as a massively popular addition to Overwatch 2, Blizzard remains committed to maintaining other core experiences such as standard Quick Play and Competitive options.

“Before signing off, I'd like to reiterate the team’s commitment to the Core modes of Overwatch," Keller clarified. "We’re still pouring as much time, energy and passion into these as we always have. Stadium isn't competing for those resources: it’s giving us more opportunities to deliver Overwatch in a new, exciting way.

"We can't wait for you to see what's coming there, especially Season 18. It's going to be a banger! Have fun with Stadium and, as always, let’s make a great game.”

Overwatch 2 brought Stadium to players when Season 16 launched last week. It’s part of Blizzard’s ongoing initiative to reinvigorate its player base, which began with an all-encompassing Spotlight presentation in February. It’s led to the return of loot boxes and an improved Steam rating as players celebrate what some feel is the best Overwatch experience fans have seen in years.

While we wait for more udpates, you can check out our guide to learn more about how Stadium works. You can also see our recommendations for the best Tank Builds, DPS Builds, and Support Builds.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

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The LEGO Batman Forever Batmobile Is Available for Preorder Now

The official LEGO Batman Forever Batmobile set is up for preorder directly through LEGO's website. This 909 piece set costs $99.99 and release August 1st, 2025. This set is an intricate recreation of the Batmobile from the 1995 film Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer as Batman/ Bruce Wayne, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, and Jim Carrey famously (infamously?) as the Riddler.

Preorder the LEGO Batman Forever Batmobile

The set itself is a faithful to-scale model of the on-screen Batmobile, complete with the blue neon lights and rims and other features. The sleek shape and design is very reminscent of the time, making this the perfect shelf filler for fans of the Schumacher/ Burton-era Batman films. It also includes a Batman Forever display stand for the new Batsuit mini-figure. Interestingly, there isn't a a new Riddler or Two-Face mini-figure to go along with it.

This Batman LEGO set is only the latest Batmobile to join the lineup. The previous version of the iconic car that LEGO released was based on the classic 1966 TV series and came out back in October 2024. That particular Batmobile set cost $149 and has yet to go down in price, so $100 for the latest set seems like a pretty good price comparatively.

More LEGO Batman sets available now

If you're on the hunt for more upcoming LEGO sets, make sure to browse our guide of all of the new LEGO options releasing in May 2025.

Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.

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Get This Hoto 24-in-1 Mini Screwdriver Kit for Just $11 After a 45% Off Amazon Coupon

Amazon is currently offering a great deal on a mini screwdriver kit that's perfect for handling the dizzying array of bit sizes and types when dealing with fine electronics work. Right now you can pick up this Hoto 24-in-1 Precision Mini Screwdriver Kit for only $10.99 after you apply a hefty $9 off coupon code: "45MR4RPF". Besides the bargain-level price point, the best feature about this kit is that all of the bits stow away neatly inside the screwdriver itself.

Hoto 24-in-1 Compact Screwdriver Kit for $11

This Hoto screwdriver is a handy tool for taking care of those fine screws you might find on your gaming console or gaming handheld, controller, keyboard, eyeglasses, kids' toys. This kit consists of a total of twelve double-ended magnetic bits that include universal tips like phillips, flat, hex, and torx and specialized tips like U-shaped, Y-shaped, W-shaped, tri-wing, triangular, and pentagon. The bits stow away easily inside the screwdriver's aluminum body. The total package measures less than 5 inches long and weighs about 2 ounces, making it an unobtrusive addition to your electronics toolkit.

Upgrade to an electric model for $29.99

If you're done with manual screwdriving, this Hoto 25-Piece Precision Electric Screwdrive Set is down to only $29.99 after you clip the 40% off coupon on the product page. The screwdriver itself is very compact, measuring just 7" long and weighing in at 2 ounces. It is powered by a 350mAh lithium battery that can last up to 2 hours on a single charge and conveniently recharges over USB Type-C.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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The Best Power Banks in 2025

I travel across the country all the time, and I'm usually carrying a bag that's full to the brim with technology. The problem is, sometimes things will start to run out of juice when I'm nowhere near an outlet. Luckily, power banks have become so good and so portable that it's essentially become a non-issue for me. I just need to make sure I charge it up before I leave home and more often than not I can avoid being stranded somewhere with a dead phone.

TL;DR – These Are the Best Power Banks:

However, you can do a casual search on Amazon and you'll find there are hundreds of power banks out there from brands you've probably never heard of. While these devices are essentially giant batteries and aren't that complicated, serious problems can occur if you get one that isn't up to snuff. You don't want a battery that inflates and heats up for no reason, after all.

A few brands are known to have reputable power banks these days. Anker, Belkin and Mophie have all emerged as some of the most reliable power bank manufacturers, and now we're even starting to see Energizer enter the arena. What's awesome is that because there are so many power banks out there, they've really been keeping up with how we're charging our phones with more and more batteries supporting Qi wireless charging on the go. Definitely not necessary, but it is an awesome feature to have, especially if you forgot to pack a USB-C cable in your bag for the day.

More than anything, you're going to want to make sure you get a power bank that has enough juice to keep your devices running. Generally a 20,000mAH battery pack will get you through about two full battery cycles on an iPhone, and can usually charge up a tablet once before needing to recharge. There are battery banks out there that are good enough to charge your laptop, too. Though, because of how much power laptops consume, you're going to want to make sure you get a power bank with at least 45W of output, with gaming laptops requiring even more.

While I haven't used every power bank on this list, I've gone through so many power banks I can't even keep track of them. I know exactly what to look for, and I'm just here to help you find the perfect portable charger for your next excursion.

Contributions by Danielle Abraham

1. Belkin Boost Charge Plus 10K

Best Power Bank

Skip the hassle of remembering to pack cables and opt for a power bank with them built-in. Five-inch integrated Lightning and USB-C cables are included with the Belkin Boost Charge Plus 10K to make life easier. Concerned about those wires becoming a tangled disaster? Belkin has the solution, as each cable tucks out of the way into a handy slot on either side of the portable charger for safe, organized storage when not in use. Even with the cables, the power bank still manages compact dimensions, about the size of a smartphone and weighs just half a pound.

Belkin’s power bank is limited to only those two cables when charging, so those more exotic devices may need an adapter. Still, most electronics, including the latest iPhones, support USB-C charging, making it a non-issue for the majority of users.

The 10,000mAh capacity of this power pack is plenty of juice to top up smartphones and even some tablets. However, with a maximum output of 18W when charging one device on either the Lightning or USB-C cable, it’s not a great option for laptops or other power-hungry devices. Still, iPhones should be back to 50% in under 30 minutes. Two devices can even be charged simultaneously, but that drops the total output to 23W. Pass-through charging is also supported, allowing you to recharge the battery bank using the USB-C port and a device via the USB-C or Lightning cable.

2. Anker 737 Laptop Charger

Best Power Bank for Charging Laptops

Laptops are, by their very nature, much more powerful than any phone or tablet on the market, no matter what flashy advertising might tell you. But with all that power comes the need for much more robust charging solutions, like the Anker 737. This chunky power bank has a total output of 140W, which is more than enough for most laptops, and can even charge some lower-end gaming laptops. That output is paired with 24,000mAh of power, which should charge most laptops up to full once or twice.

The only real downside is the size of this thing. Standing up, the Anker 737 is 6.13 inches tall and 1.95 inches thick, which is thicker than most of the laptops you'll be charging with it. It also weighs 1.39lbs, which doesn't sound like a lot, but it can definitely add up when you're putting it in a bag that's already carrying a laptop and who knows what else.

Regardless of how bulky it is, it's nice to have when you're working on the go, and you really don't want to run out of battery in the middle of a project. I know that I need it when I'm working an event like CES, where I'm writing constantly but am usually in a cab or on the show floor, far away from even the mention of a power outlet.

3. Charmast Portable Charger

Best Budget Power Bank

The problem with a lot of power banks these days – at least the reliable ones – is that they're expensive. You're usually paying somewhere in the neighborhood of $80 for a decent power bank, but you can get an equivalent for half the price if you give up on some of the nicer features. This power bank from Charmast is an excellent example. It has 20,000mAH of capacity, so it can charge your phone several times before running out of juice, but it's limited to 20W of output. That's still enough for fast charging but is decidedly less output than most premium chargers these days.

You can take one look at the design of this thing and notice that it looks a lot like my No. 1 pick, the Belkin Boost Charge Plus 10K. However, it is a bit thicker, coming in at about 1-inch thick and it weighs more, coming in at 0.8lbs. So you're getting more power for less, but it charges slower and is a bit more bulky in your bag. But, hey, at half the price, that's not a bad deal, even if it means your phone charges in an hour and a half instead of one hour flat.

4. Anker MagGo Power Bank

Best Power Bank with Wireless Charging

While there are hundreds of power banks out there that let you plug in a device to charge, there are way fewer that let you take advantage of wireless charging, and even fewer that are any good at it. Most of the power banks out there that can do wireless charging use the first generation of Qi, which is limited to 7.5W of output, which will charge your devices at a snail's pace. The MagGo from Anker, though, supports Qi2, which ups that output to 15W, getting extremely close to fast charging that's typically about 20W.

The MagGo is also extremely portable, weighing in at just 0.44lbs and measuring just 0.58 inches thick, making it easy to pack in any bag. There's always a catch, though, and the Anker MagGo only has 10,000mAh of capacity, which means you're only going to get one or two full charges of an iPhone out of it at best. Still, at least it charges relatively quickly, no matter if you're charging wirelessly or via the USB-C port, which is twice as fast.

5. Veektomx Mini Power Bank

Best Compact Power Bank

Most power banks are already ultra-portable and compact, but some just do it better than others. The Veektomx Mini Power Bank is one of the smallest and mightiest options out there. It’s perfectly pocketable, measuring about the size of a deck of cards but thinner and weighing only 5.8oz. What makes this portable charger even better is that even though it’s tiny, it still packs in a 10,000mAh battery to deliver a full charge and then some to the majority of smartphones.

Even with its smaller size, the Veektomx Mini Power Bank offers three different charging ports for versatility: a USB-A, USB-C, and microUSB. Each of those ports supports fast charging with at least an 18W to 22.5W output when charging a single device, and comes with pass-through charging when topping up the power pack.

Not only is the Veektomx Mini Power Bank uniquely compact for portability, but it’s built tough with a solid plastic body and slight ribbing for an easier grip to prevent drops. Things are taken even further with a convenient LED battery level indicator, letting you know how much juice is left in the portable charger and the charging status. Perhaps best of all, all of this is available for right around $25, making it a real steal.

6. Jsaux Power Bank 20,000mAh 65W

Best Power Bank for Steam Deck

The original Steam Deck has a notoriously terrible battery life, and even with the Steam Deck OLED putting up some real improvements, games like Baldur's Gate 3 will drain that battery quickly. The Jsaux Power Bank 20,000mAh 65W is a great Steam Deck accessory that ensures you never lose power during an integral moment in a game, offering a 20,000mAh capacity that can deliver at least one charge or more to the gaming handheld.

With a max charging wattage of 45W on the Steam Deck, this power bank can hit those same speeds for a quick top-up. The handheld should get from 0% to 100% in about three hours. To make life easier, a short USB-C cable is built in, so you can forget about carting around a cable when taking your Steam Deck on the go. Beyond a USB-C cable, a single USB-C port and two USB-A ports are available for additional devices. There’s support for multi-device charging, but simultaneously charging devices will drop speeds slightly.

Given the powerful punch this power bank is packing, it is a little bulky, weighing right around 1lb and measuring an inch thick. Still, this brick is easy to handle and small enough to slide into a bag. Jsaux adds a little something extra to the mix, too, as it offers a ModCase for the Steam Deck with a strap to perfectly slot the battery pack onto the gaming handheld. When attached to the case, the integrated USB-C cable is just the right size to reach the Steam Deck’s port.

Opted for a great Steam Deck alternative instead? The Jsaux Power Bank works just as well with many of the other best handheld gaming PCs.

6. Emperor of Gadgets Portable Power Bank

Best Power Bank for Nintendo Switch

With a max of about nine hours of juice available on the Switch, and the battery depleting even quicker depending on the games you’re playing, a portable charger is the best Switch accessory to always stay in the action. Emperor of Gadgets has a power bank designed specifically for the handheld, strapping right onto it while adding minimal bulk. Even as the portable charger keeps things compact for an enjoyable playing experience, it will double your playing time on the Switch with its 10,000mAh capacity.

The Switch can only hit charging speeds of 18W, so something like the Jsaux power bank above is overkill. This Emperor of Gadgets portable charger is capable of about 15W, which should still see the Switch topped up relatively quickly. An integrated USB-C cable is conveniently included and is the perfect size to reach with the handheld’s USB-C port when the battery is mounted, so you won’t need to worry about bringing your own along.

This power bank isn’t exclusively for the Switch, so it’ll work with a range of devices, including the Nintendo Switch 2 that’s dropping in June. Additional USB-C and USB-A ports are also available. But if you’re looking for something a little different for the Switch, check these great Switch battery cases.

What to Look for in a Power Bank

Capacity

This is the most important spec you should look out for in a portable charger. This figure is always followed closely by a mAh unit, which stands for milliamp-hour. Given that most ultra-thin flagship phones have a 3,000mAh battery inside of them already, you're going to want to find a portable charger with at least that much capacity, so you can double the battery life of your handset – unless of course, you're looking for an extremely portable battery.

Most portable chargers these days come in a 10,000mAh capacity or higher, and this is pretty much the standard. Portable batteries of this size should give you three times or more charge while you're on the go. You should also keep in mind that there will always be some power that's lost when transferring between the power bank and your device, so you're probably not going to get the full 10,000mAh.

Ports and charging speeds

Not all chargers are created equal, with some offering much higher charging capabilities with increased voltages and amperages. Some chargers may use standards like Power Delivery (PD) to connect with your device and send the maximum energy possible. You'll want to compare what output capabilities the charger has with the charging speeds your phone or other electronics supports. Also, check which ports offer those speeds, as you may find some offer much higher charging than others.

For quick charging on a phone, you're going to want at least 20W of output, but with how big phone batteries are getting, I'd lean more towards 30W of output to charge devices quickly. The wattage requirement goes up significantly with more powerful devices, though. I'd recommend 30W as a minimum for an iPad, and if you're going to be using it to charge your laptop, 45W or even 60W is necessary to outpace the computer's power consumption.

Doing this, you can find chargers that support the quick charging of your phone or even find chargers that will be capable of delivering enough power to keep even your laptop running for some extra time. You'll also want to consider this same aspect but for the charger itself. After all, it has a battery that needs recharging, too. If you have a 20,000mAh battery, but it only supports 5W input, it's going to take a long time to fill it back up.

Power Bank FAQ

Should you drain your power bank before charging it again?

No, it isn’t necessary to drain lithium-based batteries, which are what you’ll find in almost every power bank. In fact, if you let your battery fully drain, it could potentially damage it, reducing its capacity. You should try to charge your power bank before it’s completely depleted or every few months when it’s not in use.

Can you bring portable power banks on a plane?

The short answer is yes, you are allowed to bring your power bank on the plane as long as they use litium ion or lithium metal batteries. According to the TSA, you are only allowed to bring them in your carry-on luggage or as a personal item. You cannot pack portable power banks into checked bags as they have higher risk of catching fire. There are also certain size limits for what you can bring – Anker clocks the limits at 100Wh or around 27,000mAh – so you should be fine with a standard 10,000mAh portable charger.

How long do power banks last?

The longevity of a power bank depends on usage, build quality, and capacity. Typically, chargers from notable brands like Anker and Belkin last 2 to 4 years. Cheaper models and lesser-known brands can last just as long, but it’s more of a hit or miss. Batteries with a higher capacity also tend to outperform options with lower mAh. To increase the lifespan of the portable charger, avoid overcharging, keep it stored in a cool, dry place, and charge it fully every three months.

Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra

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Where to Stream Every PokĂŠmon Anime and Movie in Order

Based on the already-popular game series, the PokĂŠmon anime became a cultural phenomenon almost immediately after it was first released in the '90s. A quarter-century later, the franchise is about as long as legendary anime like One Piece.

Unlike something like One Piece or Dragon Ball, which have a continuous, serialized story, PokĂŠmon is more of an episodic narrative with mostly standalone episodes. Even though there is a progression from series to series, you could theoretically skip around and watch the ones that interest you the most without being completely lost.

Still, the era of streaming splitting everything up between multiple platforms makes finding (let alone watching) the entirety of PokĂŠmon a mighty task. That's why we're here: to round up where you can watch every PokĂŠmon season and movie online.

How Long Is the PokĂŠmon Series?

The PokĂŠmon series so far includes over 1300 episodes across 27 seasons. There are also 23 animated PokĂŠmon movies and the live-action Detective Pikachu film. In addition to the streaming links listed below, most of the PokĂŠmon series is available on DVD.

How to Watch PokĂŠmon Online (in Order)

For American audiences, the PokĂŠmon series is split across quite a few streaming services. The original series as well as the most recent seasons can be found on U.S. Netflix, while some seasons can be found on free streaming sites like Tubi. Hoopla, which requires a library card but is otherwise free, has a "PokĂŠmon Bingepass" that includes Seasons 6-13 of the anime series and is the only way to stream seasons 6-10 online.

Otherwise, Prime Video has a PokĂŠmon channel add-on for $2.99/month that lets you stream a decent chunk of the series that isn't available elsewhere. Prime Video subscriptions, including the PokĂŠmon channel, offer a seven-day free trial for those trying to watch a specific movie or series for free. Just remember to cancel your subscription before it auto-renews.

1. PokĂŠmon Indigo League (1997)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 1

The season that started it all! This one is full of exciting moments, but also rather emotional ones — including a final heartbreak that sets the stage for Pokémon's approach to winning and losing.

Where to Stream: Netflix

2. PokĂŠmon: The First Movie (1998)

One of the best PokĂŠmon movies, this is as big a '90s time capsule as they come, with a bangin' soundtrack and some big tear-jerking sequences ("Brother My Brother" never fails to hit hard).

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

3. PokĂŠmon Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution (2019)

A CGI remake of the first movie, it notoriously removes what made the original so endearing, namely, the soundtrack. But it does have more Mewtwo than the U.S. version of the original.

Where to Stream: Netflix

4. PokĂŠmon Adventures in Orange Islands (1999)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 2

A downgrade from the first season, but nevertheless an exciting PokĂŠmon adventure. Here we meet a new companion in Tracy, and the Orange League tournament is one of the show's best.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with PokĂŠmon add-on) or YouTube

5. Pokémon The Movie 2000 — The Power of One (1999)

A fascinating villain, world-ending stakes, and some cool visuals make this one of the best PokĂŠmon movies. Plus, it gives Team Rocket arguably their best arc in the whole franchise.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

6. PokĂŠmon The Johto Journeys (1999)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 3

The start of the Gold and Silver series, this one has a very underrated opening song, and a whole new set of PokĂŠmon! It can't be understated how cool it was to see this in 1999, before it became an obvious and expected tradition.

Where to Stream: Prime Video

7. PokĂŠmon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown (2000)

Aside from some very dated CGI, this film has an interesting WandaVision-esque cosmic story that's more introspective than the previous two. The relationship between Entei and Molly makes the movie work.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with PokĂŠmon add-on)

8. PokĂŠmon Johto League Champions (2000)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 4

The finale of the Johto adventures, this season sees Ash reach the Johto League tournament aka the Silver Conference, with expected results.

Where to Stream: Prime Video

9. PokĂŠmon 4Ever: Celebi- Voice of the Forest (2001)

Time-travel shenanigans in PokĂŠmon! The movies were already weird before, but this one turns it up to 11 and paves the way for the extremely weird stories to come.

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

10. PokĂŠmon Master Quest (2001)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 5

The end of the original PokĂŠmon franchise, and the first one to be animated digitally, the season features a thrilling fight with Gary.

Where to Stream: Prime Video

11. PokĂŠmon Heroes: Latias and Latios (2002)

This movie has a gorgeous Venice-inspired location, an exciting PokĂŠmon race, and a rather bizarre final twist involving shapeshifting.

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

12. PokĂŠmon Advanced (2002)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 6

Ash moves to a new region, meets new friends in May and Max, and meets even more new PokĂŠmon after abandoning all his friends (except Pikachu).

Where to Stream: Hoopla

13. PokĂŠmon: Jirachi, Wish Maker (2003)

This is where PokĂŠmon start getting terrifying when you stop to think about them. An ancient PokĂŠmon awakens and a kaiju PokĂŠmon is resurrected to cause devastation.

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

14. PokĂŠmon Advanced Challenge (2003)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 7

May's quest to become a PokĂŠmon Coordinator makes for an interesting parallel to Ash's story, putting 10-year-old Ash in a sort of mentor role. At the same time, the Team Magma and Team Aqua subplots are quite entertaining.

Where to Stream: Hoopla

15. PokĂŠmon: Destiny Deoxys (2004)

The one where they go to a city based on Vancouver, this movie features an alien PokĂŠmon coming from space to conquer the Earth. This is the kaiju era of the franchise, and it rules.

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

16. PokĂŠmon Advanced Battle (2004)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 8

The adventure continues with Ash trying to gather enough medals to enter the Battle Frontier tournament.

Where to Stream: Hoopla

17. PokĂŠmon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)

Mew is back! And we get one of the best PokĂŠmon of them all in Lucario (fight me). This movie has one of the most emotional climaxes in the franchise.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

18. PokĂŠmon Battle Frontier (2005)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 9

The final part of the Advanced seasons is all about the big tournament, with plenty of cool battles and the return of fan-favorite PokĂŠmon.

Where to stream: Hoopla

19. PokĂŠmon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)

What if PokĂŠmon did Atlantis: The Lost Empire? Or, more accurately, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water? The result is a movie full of pirates, environmental themes, and water-themed fun.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

20. PokĂŠmon Diamond and Pearl (2006)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 10

A vast improvement over the previous season, this time Ash's new PokĂŠmon Coordinator companion, Dawn, is much more developed than May, and we get a fascinating new rival trainer in Paul.

Where to Stream: The Roku Channel or Prime Video

21. PokĂŠmon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)

The first part of a fantastic trilogy, this movie is close to being a full-on cosmic horror film. The titular Darkrai is quite Lovecraftian in nature, making for a darker, more sinister movie.

Where to Stream: Hulu or Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

22. PokĂŠmon Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (2007)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 11

This is where the dynamic between Ash and Dawn pays off as we see them being challenged in unique ways. Plus, the emergence of Team Galactic raises the stakes and stands apart from previous evil teams.

Where to Stream: The Roku Channel

23. PokĂŠmon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)

The second chapter in the trilogy ups the trippy ante, trapping Ash and his friends in a bizarre mirror dimension. Giratina is a terrifying creature, a kaiju-like god of chaos whose ability to manipulate reality elevates it above other PokĂŠmon villains.

Where to Stream: Hulu or Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

24. PokĂŠmon Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles (2008)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 12

Team Galactic is on the offensive and they threaten to wreak havoc on the PokĂŠmon world. Meanwhile, Ash fights Paul in a thrilling duel that's not just about their skills, but their opposing philosophies about PokĂŠmon.

Where to Stream: The Roku Channel

25. PokĂŠmon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)

The end of the movie trilogy goes takes the franchise to a theological place, with Arceus presenting itself as an actual PokĂŠGod. This is a very wild movie, essentially a biblical epic, but with PokĂŠmon, plus there is a lot of time-travel.

Where to Stream: Hulu or Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

26. PokĂŠmon Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors (2010)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 13

Team Rocket is back! And they are up to no good. Meanwhile, Ash tries to qualify for the Sinnoh League while Dawn trains to compete in the Grand Festival.

Where to Stream: The Roku Channel

27. Pokémon Zoroark – Master of Illusions (2010)

Another movie about trying to control a powerful PokĂŠmon and upsetting the balance of nature, leading to widespread destruction. It's not the most original of the movies.

Where to Stream: Hulu or Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

28. PokĂŠmon Black and White (2010)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 14

We have a new land, new Pokémon, and two new companions! Iris and Cilan join Ash on their new adventure as he also encounters Team Plasma — who actually oppose Team Rocket and want to free Pokémon!

Where to Stream: Tubi

29. Pokémon the Movie: Black – Victini and Reshiram (2011)

Now, this is an interesting experiment. Two parts of the same story, the "Reshiram/Zekrom" movies, much like the game, feature virtually the same story only swapping out the central PokĂŠmon.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

30. Pokémon the Movie: White – Victini and Zekrom (2011)

Virtually the same movie, but rather than Ash encountering Reshiram, he sees the legendary PokĂŠmon Zekrom. There's an island on the verge of destruction, an angry PokĂŠmon, and a world to save.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

31. PokĂŠmon Black and White: Rival Destinies (2011)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 15

Much like the Black and White games served as a soft reboot of the game series, so is this season also a reboot of sorts. Sadly, this means Ash is no longer a veteran with a bad track record, but a rookie once again.

Where to Stream: Tubi

32. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Kyurem vs the Sword of Justice (2012)

A rare PokĂŠmon movie that focuses not on the humans, but a critter named Keldeo who wishes to join a PokĂŠmon supersquad. It's a heartfelt story about PokĂŠmon and their goals and dreams.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

33. PokĂŠmon Black and White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond (2012)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 16

Though they have foiled Team Rocket, there is new danger lurking in the shadows. Meanwhile, Ash is ready to face the Unova League while Iris heads to a Village of Dragons to help inspire her Dragonite.

Where to Stream: Tubi

34. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)

The one where Pokémon becomes Jurassic Park. An ancient Pokémon species is resurrected and they immediately start wreaking havoc — until a familiar face arrives to save the day.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

35. PokĂŠmon XY (2013)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 17

Ash once again trades his companions, this time being joined by the inventor Clemond, his little sister Bonnie, and the PokĂŠmon performer Serena. Together they venture through the Kalos region and encounter numerous new PokĂŠmon.

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

36. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)

Greedy collectors try to capture a gem-based PokĂŠmon princess, and only Ash can stop them. It's another movie with a rather basic plot that's been repeated better elsewhere on this list.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

37. PokĂŠmon XY: Kalos Quest (2013)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 18

There is a reason this series is considered peak PokĂŠmon. It has a rather heroic portrayal of Ash, some of the best battles in the entire anime, and quite a lot of excitement when it comes to the new Mega Evolutions.

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

38. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)

An imp-like PokĂŠmon imprisoned in a bottle is released and starts playing pranks, but his shadow starts growing into a giant evil version of itself. This is one of the most fun PokĂŠmon deities, and reason enough to watch this movie.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

39. PokĂŠmon XYZ (2013)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 19

Team Flare makes its move against the legendary Zygarde which is prophesied to destroy all of Kalos. Meanwhile Ash finally competes in the Kalos League Conference.

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

40. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)

A steampunk location gives this movie a unique look that matches the more mechanical PokĂŠmon that are the stars of the show. It also features a villain on a flying fortress war machine, making one cool fantasy movie.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

41. PokĂŠmon Sun and Moon (2016)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 20

A big departure from the seasons that preceded it, this season boasts a unique art style and a more emotional journey for Ash than we've seen before. This is considered either the pinnacle of the series or a huge letdown, depending on who you ask.

Where to Stream: Hulu or The Roku Channel

42. PokĂŠmon Sun and Moon: Ultra Adventures (2017)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 21

After 20 years, PokĂŠmon remembers Ash is still a 10-year-old, so he finally goes to school rather than live in the wilderness. Meanwhile, an organization all about PokĂŠmon conservation turns out to be quite shady, and Ash also has visions of legendary PokĂŠmon.

Where to Stream: Hulu

43. PokĂŠmon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)

A loose reboot of the anime's pilot episode, this movie is good for those who want to relive the most iconic moments from the show's early days and those who want to enter the franchise. Also, this is the movie where Pikachu talks, and it is absolutely terrifying.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

44. PokĂŠmon Sun and Moon: Ultra Legends (2018)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 22

It's tournament time! But that's not Ash has on his mind, because the Alola region is in danger and it is up to Ash and his friends to save it from destruction.

Where to Stream: Hulu

45. PokĂŠmon The Power of Us (2018)

A continuation of the reboot timeline of I Choose You, this movie is a loose remake of PokĂŠmon: The Movie 2000, just never as good as the original.

Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)

46. PokĂŠmon Journeys (2019)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 23

The beginning of the end, with Ash becoming an official PokĂŠmon researcher exploring the wide world of PokĂŠmon.

Where to Stream: Netflix

47. PokĂŠmon: Detective Pikachu (2019)

Though not at all part of the official PokĂŠmon order, this is the single best movie in the franchise. The first live-action/animation hybrid, the movie is a hugely entertaining adventure filled with Easter Eggs, and a clear love letter to the franchise.

Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)

48. PokĂŠmon Master Journeys (2020)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 24

This is where things get very interesting. While Ash is climbing the rankings of the World Coronation Series, he and his friends discover strange occurrences happening in the Galar region, including clones and PokĂŠmon devolving. Stakes don't get higher than literal gods intervening.

Where to Stream: Netflix or Prime Video

49. PokĂŠmon Secrets of the Jungle (2020)

Small stakes, a more intimate movie, and a Tarzan-like story make this a standout PokĂŠmon movie. In short, it rules.

Where to Stream: Netflix

50. PokĂŠmon Ultimate Journeys (2021)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 25

This is it. The moment of truth. At this point, there's no hiding it, if you aren't aware that Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town becomes the PokĂŠmon World Champion, you've been living under a rock. This is the culmination of nearly a quarter-century's worth of PokĂŠmon, a highly emotional season that reintroduces old friends like Misty and Brock, has some spectacular action animation, the return of a fan-favorite song, and a perfect end to the story of Ash and Pikachu.

Where to Stream: Netflix or Prime Video

51. PokĂŠmon Horizons (2023)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 26

After saying goodbye to Ash and Pikachu, we meet two new protagonists — Liko and Roy, who are joined by Frede and his companion Captain Pikachu. It's a brand new Pokémon adventure!

Where to Stream: Netflix

52. PokĂŠmon Concierge (2023)

One of the best PokĂŠmon series ever isn't even part of the main story, or even in traditional animation. Instead, this stop-motion show follows Haru as she arrives to work at a PokĂŠmon resort and encounters all kinds of PokĂŠguests and PokĂŠemployees.

Where to Stream: Netflix

53. Pokémon Horizons – The Search for Laqua (2024)

PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 27

Part of the appeal of Horizons is that it's a more traditional anime, with an arc-based structure and a bigger focus on adventure. There are mysteries to solve, new challenges, battles, and enemies.

Where to Stream: Netflix

What’s Next for the Pokémon Series?

The second season of PokĂŠmon Horizons, The Search for Laqua, arrived on Netflix this past February. It continues the more recent trend of PokĂŠmon seasons being distinct from the ongoing game generations. We'll likely see a third Horizons season (or even a new series) at some point in 2026.

More PokĂŠmon Updates

A lot’s been happening in the world of Pokémon. The next mainline game, Pokémon Legends Z-A, is arriving later this year for Switch and Switch 2. The Pokémon trading card game is bigger than ever, for better or worse. The next TCG expansion, Destined Rivals, releases in just a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, the digital version of the trading card game, Pokémon TCG Pocket, continues to release frequent updates, most recently the Celestial Guardians expansion based on the Sun and Moon generation.

Rafael Motamayor is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything anime and animation.

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Thunderbolts Breaks the Record for the MCU's Longest Post-Credits Scene

Thunderbolts* has the longest post-credits scene of any film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

While we won’t be divulging the contents of that scene here – looking for our Thunderbolts Ending Explained once the film opens – we can confirm that the post-credits scene runs 2 minutes and 54 seconds.

That makes it longer than even Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s five end credits scenes combined. Most MCU mid- and post-credits scenes run in the range of 60-90 seconds.

This is only counting the MCU films, mind you, not the Disney+ series. Hawkeye’s finale had a mid-credits scene that showed a full performance of “Save the City” from the in-world Broadway show Rogers: The Musical, which ran over four minutes long.

For more on Thunderbolts*, find out what Florence Pugh told us about jumping off the second tallest building in the world and what Wyatt Russell had to say to haters.

Not among the film’s haters was IGN’s Clint Gage, who awarded Thunderbolts* a 7 out of 10.

In his Thunderbolts* review, Gage called the film “the most solid the sacred timeline has felt in a little while, providing an adventure befitting its overlooked title characters.”

Marvel’s Thunderbolts* opens in theaters this weekend.

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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Tamriel Rebuilt V25.05 Released

As promised, the team behind Tamriel Rebuilt has released a new version of it. Version 25.05 features the new Grasping Fortune Update, which brings new content to it. So, if you are a fan of Morrowind, I highly recommend trying it. For those who don’t know, Tamriel Rebuilt is a mod for TES III: Morrowind … Continue reading The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Tamriel Rebuilt V25.05 Released →

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Amazon Slashes the Price of the Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition to a New All-Time Low

It may seem like everything is getting more expensive right now, but for Tolkien fans, prices seem to be in a sweet spot. The massive Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has just dropped in price once more on Amazon to a new low. We covered the last sale back in March when this huge tome got a discount, but this time around, the deal is even better.

This special edition of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books has dropped to $103, which is a significant 59% off the usual price. Still, $250 may be a bit too steep for a cool Lord of the Rings gift, but when you cut that price in half, it starts to seem a little more reasonable.

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition Has Its Best Deal at Amazon

Not only is this the lowest price we've seen in 2025 on this LotR edition, it's also the lowest-ever price we've seen. Amazon is currently the only retailer with this discount, with stores like Barnes & Noble still selling the book for full price. Amazon has consistently been one of the best places to buy books in 2025, and that has been especially true for collector's editions like this one.

It is worth noting that while this edition includes all of the books from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, it doesn't include all of Tolkien's works. There are also deluxe illustrated editions of The Hobbit and Similarillion available, and a more affordable set of illustrated books that feature different designs and details. We've gathered all of those options for you below which also make great gifts for LotR fans:

What Comes With the Deluxe Special Edition?

The special deluxe version of The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition is a single-volume hardbound book that comes in an eye-catching, intricately etched slipcase. It features a striking red-and-black design that’s meant to evoke the novel's first edition. The book itself is 1,248 pages, and includes the entire fantasy epic and appendices. The text is “corrected and reset,” and printed in red and black ink. Interspersed throughout this massive tome are 30 illustrations hand-drawn by Tolkien himself. These include maps, color illustrations, and sketches. Also included in the package are two fold-out maps of Middle-earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien.

Looking for more Lord of the Rings gifts? Check out our guide to Lord of the Ring puzzles and all of the LotR LEGO sets you can buy right now.

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Florence Pugh Jumped Off the Second Tallest Building in the World in Thunderbolts

Don’t Worry Darling star Florence Pugh didn’t want the darlings in her life to worry about her jumping off the second tallest building in the world while shooting Marvel’s Thunderbolts*.

Pugh chatted with IGN’s Jeffrey Vega about performing the spectacular stunt, which has been highlighted in the MCU film’s trailers and marketing promos. The sequence, which opens the film, sees Pugh’s Yelena Belova BASE jump off the Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“I didn’t tell people the day that it was happening. I didn't want people to be worrying because obviously, you know, I knew that we were going to be doing it as safe as possible,” Pugh said.

Florence Pugh didn't tell people when she was going to jump off the 2nd tallest building in the world for Thunderbolts* : pic.twitter.com/lIFq4B9l1i

— IGN (@IGN) April 29, 2025

“It’s just not helpful for people to be like well I’m not getting a message from her. Does that mean this? And I just thought that it was best for maybe people to not know the exact day that it was happening, which I’m glad about.”

Only two of Pugh’s loved ones knew the exact day she was going to jump off the Merdeka – because they were there to see it for themselves.

“I had my sister and my best friend out there with me and they were on the top of the building and they got to witness the whole thing,” Pugh recalled.

“And they were just like, ‘Yeah, I wasn’t nervous because you weren’t really nervous. Every now and then I would just catch you in the car looking at it, transfixed by it. And those were the only moments where I knew that where I obviously knew you were thinking about it.’”

Marvel’s Thunderbolts* opens in theaters May 2nd. In his Thunderbolts review, IGN’s Clint Gage called the film “the most solid the sacred timeline has felt in a little while, providing an adventure befitting its overlooked title characters.”

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The Apple Watch Series 10 Drops to the Lowest Price Ever Ahead of Mother's Day

The newest Apple Watch has dropped down to the lowest price we've seen. Well ahead of Mother's Day, which lands on May 11 this year, you can pick up a 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 for only $299 - 25% off its $399 list price - or the bigger 46mm model for $329 - 23% off its $429 list price. If you own an iPhone, the Apple Watch is indisputably the best smartwatch for you. It's stylish, boasts excellent build quality, excels as both a fitness tracker and smartwatch, and seamlessly integrates with your iPhone.

Apple Watch Series 10 From $299

The Apple Watch Series 10 is the newest generation mainstream model (the Watch Series 11 isn't expected until September of this year). Improvements over the Apple Watch Series 9 include a bigger OLED Retina display, a new S10 processor (that isn't faster but it's thinner, which allows the watch itself to have a slimmer profile), a slightly larger base model size (42mm vs. 41mm), and some admittedly trivial features like a water depth gauge. If you do already own an Apple Watch Series 9, there's probably not enough reason here to upgrade. But if this is your first time purchasing an Apple Watch, the Series 10 is definitely the best Apple Watch for most people.

Compared to the Apple Watch SE, the Apple Watch Series 10 boasts a larger size (42mm vs. 40mm), a bigger display with Always-On functionality, a 30% more powerful processor, double the storage, more advanced fitness tracking and body monitoring sensors, double-tap gesture support, and faster charging. The Apple Watch SE is substantially more affordable at $199 currently on Amazon, but I think the upgrades are more than worth it for most people.

Can You Use an Apple Watch with Android Phones?

Although it's technically possible to use an Apple Watch with an Android phone, we wouldn't recommend it. Apple made it so that a lot of the functionality of the Apple Watch requires a smartphone with an iOS operating system. There are some workarounds to implement some of the features, but for the average person, the hassle isn't worth it. If you're absolutely intent on getting an Apple Watch, then getting an iPhone first would be the best option. For those of you quite happy with your Android smartphone, there are plenty of Android smartwatches that would be a better fit than the Apple Watch.

Other Apple products on sale

There are plenty of Apple deals going on right now. If an Apple Watch might be a bit too technical for you mom, then perhaps a pair of AirPods or an Apple iPad tablet is a better fit for her.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Project Egoist Codes (May 2025)

Looking for codes for the newly released Project Egoist? You've come to the right place. By using the codes we've found, you can boost your cash and spend it on Gacha for Emotes, MVP Animations, Goal Effects, and more.

Working Project Egoist Codes (May 2025)

  • 1MVISITS - 10,000 Cash
  • 10kActive - 20,000 Cash
  • 20kLikes - 10,000 Cash
  • 10kLikes - 10,000 Cash
  • ProjectEgoistRelease - 3,000 Cash
  • ThanksFor5kFollowEvent - 2,500 Cash
  • ThanksFor10kFollowEvent - 2,500 Cash
  • ProjectEgoist - 1,000 Cash

All Expired Project Egoist Codes

For now, there are no expired Project Egoist codes so make the most of the ones above before they're gone for good!

How to Redeem Project Egoist Codes

Before you can use codes in Project Egoist, you'l need to join the community. You can do this by clicking on the name cool group for big cool people, who are the developers of the game in Roblox. Once you've done this, follow the steps below:

  1. Load up the Project Egoist Roblox experience
  2. Find the Codes button on the left side of the screen with a ticket icon
  3. Enter the code in the Redeem Here box
  4. Press Redeem and enjoy

Why Isn't My Project Egoist Code Working?

Typically, when a code stops working, it's just because it's expired. However, plenty of codes for Roblox experiences are also case-sensitive so, it might be that you've typed it incorrectly. Whether a code has been entered incorrectly in Project Egoist, it'll say "code invalid."

To avoid using an incorrect code, we'd recommend copying them directly from this article and pasting them into the code box. We test them all before we add them to the article, so you can be certain that if it's on here, it's a valid code. Just be sure to check you haven't added a sneaky extra space in there when copying it over.

How to Get More Project Egoist Codes

We are always on the lookout for more codes and keep our pages updated, so if you want to stay up to date with the latest Project Egoist codes, save this page! If you're interested in hunting them down yourself, you can always pop over to the Project Egoist Discord Server.

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.

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Free Comic Book Day 2025: The 13 Biggest Comics to Read This Year

May has arrived, and that means it's time for another Free Comic Book Day. Every year, comic shops across the world take part in the event by giving away free books on the first Saturday of May. Many of these books serve as primers for major upcoming storylines or best-selling series, meaning it's usually worth heading out and braving the crowds to try and snag the most important comics.

2025 is no exception. From DC's DC All in 2025 Special Edition to Marvel's Fantastic Four/X-Men and The Amazing Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe books to the latest Energon Universe special, these are the books you should keep an eye out for during this year's event.

The Amazing Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe #1

Publisher: Marvel

The first of several specials from Marvel, this issue offers two original stories in one. The first from writer Joe Kelly and artist John Romita, Jr. serves as a primer of sorts to the recently relaunched Amazing Spider-Man series. The second story from writers Deniz Camp and Cody Ziglar and artist Jonas Scharf is a prologue to the upcoming Ultimate Universe crossover event, which sees Miles Morales drawn into the new Ultimate U.

Blood Type #0

Publisher: Oni Press

Oni Press is expanding its EC Comics imprint this summer with several new series, including Corinna Bechko and Andrea Sorrentino's vampire title Blood Type. If you want an early glimpse of that new series, Blood Type #0 is just the book for you. This issue reprints the short story from the anthology series Epitaphs From the Abyss that kicked off the Blood Type saga.

Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #1

Publisher: Titan

Titan Comics is developing a habit of using FCBD to debut its annual Conan crossover events. That trend holds true with Conan: Scourge of the Serpent. This issue incldues three interconnected tales that set the stage for a grand conflict between Conan and the serpent god Set.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins/Black Hammer #1

Publisher: Dark Horse

Dark Horse's FCBD special spotlights two of the publisher's biggest franchises. This issue includes one tale set in the Critical Role universe, as Beau and Caleb get a little too caught up in an evening of dinner theater fun. There's also a Black Hammer story focused on Colonel Weird, one that highlights both the past and future of the Back Hammer universe.

DC All In: 2025 Special Edition #1

Publisher: DC

Similar to last year's DC All In Special, DC is releasing a flipbook that reveals the future of both the core DC Universe and the new Absolute Universe. On one hand, this issue serves as an introduction to the upcoming Superman Unlimited series from Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque. On the other, it features a new Absolute Universe story from Jeff Lemire and Giuseppe Camuncoli.

Energon Universe 2025 Special #1

Publisher: Skybound

Skybound really made some waves with the surprise reveal thaat Void Rivals was actually the launching point for a new shared universe involving Transformers and G.I. Joe. All three pillars of the Energon universe are featured in this issue, which features three new short stories and a twist so big they had to censor the cover.

Fantastic Four/X-Men #1

Publisher: Marvel

Marvel is pairing the X-Men and Fantastic Four for their second big FCBD release. This issue should be on everyone's radar, if for no other reason than it features a new FF tale from Ryan North and Humberto Ramos. On the X-Men side, Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing are revisiting the fateful day Charles Xavier first assembled the All-New, All-Different X-Men and revealing the one mutant who turned him down.

Gargoyles: Demona #1

Publisher: Dynamite

Disney may not be giving Gargoyles fans the animated revival they've all been craving, but Dymanite is certainly making up for that on the comic book side. The Gargoyles line expands with this new special that sets up the Gargoyles: Demona series. Best of all, it's even written by creator Greg Weisman.

Godzilla: The New Heroes #1

Publisher: IDW

In case you missed the news, IDW is launching an entire new shared universe of Godilla comics this summer. This issue serves as a primer for that universe, with a ten-page prelude story accompanied by previews of the forthcoming ongoing Godilla books.

Power Rangers/VR Troopers #1

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

IGN recently broke the news that BOOM! Studios is debuting a VR Troopers series spinning out of the pages of the Power Rangers Prime reboot. This issue gives fans a sneak preview of the new series along with a look back at some of the VR Troopers comics of yesteryear.

Star Wars #1

Publisher: Marvel

Marvel's third and final FCBD release is focused on their recently revamped Star Wars line, which now consists of Charles Soule and Luke Ross' Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, Marc Guggenheim and Madibek Musabekov's Star Wars: Jedi Knights, and Alex Segura and Phil Noto's Star Wars. Fittingly, this issue features three new tales, each tied to one of those three books.

Thundercats/The Powerpuff Girls #1

Publisher: Dynamite

This might just be the pick of the FCBD 2025 crop, purely for how weird and intriguing the premise is. Dynamite is highlighting its Thundercats and Powerpuff Girls comics, not by releasing an issue with one story geared toward each, but by combining the two into one wacky crossover. What happens when Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles travel to Third Earth? We're about to find out.

Let us know in the comments below what books you're excited to pick up on Free Comic Book Day 2025.

Need some ideas for great comics to pick up along with your FCBD stack? Why not check out the top 27 Batman graphic novels and the top 25 Spider-Man graphic novels?

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on BlueSky.

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Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: Battle of the Handhelds

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct finally revealed exactly what the Nintendo Switch 2 can do and what it costs. But alongside the hype came the burden of realization: Consoles are getting expensive.

Nintendo Switch 2’s price has breached into the realm of what I’d expect from handheld gaming PCs, which cost anywhere from $400 to $900. But it’s not just the hardware that’s more expensive – the games are getting more expensive too, making the affordability of the original Switch a distant dream.

Compared to the Steam Deck, which was once far more expensive than the Switch, Valve’s handheld gaming PC and the Nintendo Switch 2 are in a similar lane. So if you’re looking to get into the handheld gaming scene, which is better? Nintendo Switch 2 or Steam Deck?

Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: Price

Price has been a hot topic for the Nintendo Switch 2. The company plans to launch the console at $449.99, which is 50% more expensive than the original $299.99 Switch. That in and of itself is a drastic price leap, but there’s the added possibility of it getting even higher with the threat of tariffs on the horizon.

Pre-orders for Switch 2 were delayed from their original April 9 date in the U.S., with Nintendo telling us that it was in order to “assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” The 90-day tariff pause put a temporary stop to that, with pre-orders going live on April 24, but there’s no saying what happens when tariffs return in July. It’s hard to make definitive statements on value as a result, but let’s move forward with the prices we know.

The Steam Deck starts at $399.99 for its 256GB LCD model, barely undercutting the Switch 2. The 512GB and 1TB OLED models are $549.99 and $649.99 respectively, so it quickly gets more expensive. The price of hardware isn’t all you should consider, though. Software costs ramp up quickly, and Nintendo has taken a leap with Switch 2 by raising the ceiling in AAA game pricing. Mario Kart World at $79.99 is the prime example, setting a new precedent for the future.

There’s no telling what Steam game prices will look like in the coming years, but as it stands now, the Deck pulls ahead of the Switch 2 with a lower starting cost and more affordable games library.

Winner: Steam Deck

Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: Specs and Performance

According to a Nvidia blog post, Switch 2 features “10x the graphics” of its predecessor, with ray tracing compatibility, variable refresh rate via Nvidia G-Sync, and “AI-driven enhancements.”

Neither Nintendo or Nvidia have revealed the specs of the GPU, but it’s incredibly likely that it’s based on the Nvidia Tegra T39 SoC (system on a chip). This GPU is supposedly built on Ampere, the same graphics architecture behind the RTX 3080. Though, with 1,536 CUDA cores, it’s nowhere near as powerful as other Nvidia GPUs in its series. Even the RTX 3050 Mobile, which is the weakest in its line, has 2,048 CUDA cores and likely runs with a much higher power budget.

The Nvidia GPU is powering a 7.9-inch 1920x1080, 120Hz LCD touchscreen with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate). While the panel is a massive upgrade in size and resolution, it would’ve been nice if OLED came sooner than later. It has 256GB of UFS (Universal Flash Storage), with a microSD Express slot for up to an additional 2TB.

The Steam Deck is built on much older tech, though. It features an AMD Radeon APU with 8 RDNA 2 CUs, and a Zen 2 CPU with 4 cores and 8 threads. Because these two GPUs are built on different architectures by different companies, it’s incredibly hard to draw comparisons between the two. But because the Nintendo Switch 2 features hardware that the Steam Deck simply doesn’t – namely Tensor Cores to power DLSS – the Switch 2 is theoretically more powerful.

“Theoretical” is the key word here. These are different machines in operating system, power output, and display resolution. And with some form of DLSS coming to the Switch 2, I won’t know how it truly performs until it’s in my hands. For now though, Switch 2 seems likely to pull ahead.

Winner: Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: Software and Features

Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch 2 are intended for different audiences, so directly comparing features can be confusing. If you’re primarily a PC gamer with a large Steam library, or have a penchant for emulation, the Steam Deck is a fantastic option. Switch 2 is best for fans of Nintendo exclusives or those willing to leap into a new console ecosystem. Thankfully, if you did own the original Switch, your game library is backward compatible, both digitally and physically.

Nintendo Switch 2’s most exciting new feature is that its Joy-Con function as mice. As seen in Drag x Drive, players glide the bottom of their Joy-Con controllers against a surface – even hands – to move forward, backward, and even turn. Mouse functionality extends beyond just games that require it, with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond featuring mouse functionality while aiming, as if playing on PC.

Steam Deck does something similar with its two trackpads, but they don’t emulate the mouse experience quite as well – if you know anything about first-person shooters, trying to play them on a trackpad is a nightmare.

While not new to the Switch 2, its detachable Joy-Con, docking station, and backstand offers handheld, tabletop, and docked modes. It’s easy to take that versatility for granted, but the Steam Deck isn’t capable of this. An official Steam Deck Docking Station does exist, but it’s sold separately, and the console does not have a backstand or detachable controllers. It’s primarily a handheld device.

I can’t talk about Switch 2’s features without bringing up GameChat, Nintendo’s solution to online communication with its own dedicated “C” button. Not only can you video chat with friends while playing games, but the console has a built-in microphone. Players can even stream their gameplay to one another. Certain games have built-in functionality for a Nintendo Switch 2 Camera peripheral, where games like Super Mario Party Jamboree can place an image of your face next to your character. However, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat after March 31, 2026.

Comparatively, Steam Deck is feature-lite. It’s a dedicated handheld machine primarily focused on playing games available on Steam. However, it gains the additional benefit of an enormous software library. Whereas Switch 2 titles will need direct ports, Steam Deck owners will have access to a wider range of games.

Switch is the champion of form-factor versatility, and the new features coming to the Switch 2 solidify that. Steam Deck pulls ahead with software diversity, but the inventiveness of the Switch 2 is impressive.

Winner: Nintendo Switch 2

The Winner Is… the Nintendo Switch 2

Is it premature to award the crown to a console that isn’t out yet? Maybe, but the Switch 2 is shaping up to be a phenomenal machine surpassing the Steam Deck in versatility of features and graphics performance. In Steam Deck’s defense, there’s no telling what a successor could be capable of, especially with the AMD Z2 Extreme APU yearning desperately for implementation.

There is one element that the current Steam Deck is ahead in: value. Switch 2 is expensive, and its software, even moreso. If you’re concerned about game prices in the future, Steam Deck is likely your best bet.

Otherwise, Switch 2 has awesome new features like Joy-Con that can act as mice and a powerful Nvidia SoC with DLSS support. On top of everything that already made Switch fantastic, it’s shaping up to be the stronger choice.

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All the New LEGO Sets You Can Buy in May 2025

It’s a new month (May, for those without a calendar nearby), so of course you can find a new batch of LEGO sets waiting to be exchanged for your hard-earned cash. The majority of this month’s new releases fall in the LEGO Star Wars category, in celebration of May the Fourth. But a handful of other notable sets are also coming out this month, plus a number of new preorders have gone live for sets releasing later this year. Let’s take a look.

LEGO Mario Kart Releases May 15

Most LEGO Mario sets are in the toy-like series aimed at little kids. But my very favorite are the bigger sets aimed at adults that have you build iconic imagery from the series, like the Mario & Yoshi LEGO set or LEGO Piranha Plant. This new one, featuring Mario riding a kart, is out just ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2, which is launching alongside Mario Kart World on June 5.

New LEGO Star Wars Sets Are Out

A new batch of LEGO Star Wars sets is now available in celebration of Star Wars Day, which as always, lands on May the Fourth. The headliner here is Jango Fett’s starship, but the rest of the sets are equally cool.

LEGO Avengers: Endgame Final Battle Is Now Available

The final battle of Avengers: Endgame is one of the most iconic scenes in recent cinema history. You can now re-create it with this set that’s filled with super hero minifigures ranging from Iron Man and Doctor Strange to The Scarlet Witch and Black Panther. You also get a large Thanos LEGO figure and a giant Ant-Man mech.

LEGO Botanicals: Petite Sunny Bouquet Is Now Available

LEGO flower sets have become incredibly popular in recent years. And with Mother’s Day landing on May 11, now is a great time to pick up the latest release in the LEGO Botanicals series. It’s the Petite Sunny Bouquet, and it looks like a perfect addition what with Spring settling in nicely across the northern hemisphere.

LEGO Art: Keith Haring – Dancing Figures Is Out May 15

Another entry in the LEGO sets for adults category is this one from the LEGO Art line. It’s a buildable re-creation of pop artist Keith Haring’s iconic dancing figures. This set comes with five instruction booklets (one for each figure), so you can build them with friends or family members if you want. Once complete, the figures can be displayed by hanging them on your wall, or you can use the included stands to set them on a shelf or desk.

LEGO Formula 1 Race Cars Are Now Available

Also out this month is a fun new addition to LEGO car sets. But these aren't your standard car sets. These are tiny F1 collectible race cars. There are 12 cars to collect, but they come in mystery boxes, so you won’t know which one you got until you open it. There’s also a display podium if you manage to collect them all.

New LEGO Sets Up for Preorder

In addition to this month’s new releases, a handful of upcoming LEGO sets have gone up for preorder lately as well. It’s unclear why the good people at LEGO didn’t release the Andor K-2SO Security Droid set this month, seeing it’s May the Fourth and Andor is in the process of airing on Disney+, but you’ll have to wait until August to piece that one together. The Sherlock Holmes Book Nooks is absolutely delightful, as it's a detailed take on Baker Street, but you can also fold it up and put between books on your bookshelf.

The Iron Spider-Man bust and Fortnite Mecha Team Leader are cool too, as are the two new LEGO Technic car sets. And for anyone looking to add some class to their abode or workplace, the new LEGO Bontanicals bonsai tree set is great as well. There's also a new Batmobile set based on Batman Forever, which is set to release on August 1.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky.

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Don't Miss a 20% Off Discount on the Massive LEGO Star Wars UCS Razor Crest for May the 4th

LEGO enthusiasts, here's a massive Star Wars set to add your collection at its lowest price ever. Starting now and running through "May the 4th" or Star Wars Day, the Lego Shop is offering the massive LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest 75331 Ultimate Collector Series Set for just $479.99 with free shipping after a 20% off instant discount (it's normally $600). You'll need to sign up for a (free) LEGO Insiders membership to get this discount.

20% Off LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest (Ulimate Collector Series)

The Razor Crest 75331 consists of 6,187 pieces, which makes it the third largest Star Wars set in brick count. The resulting build is impressively large at 20" long, 29" wide, and 10" high. This is an offical Ultimate Collector Series - or UCS - set. The UCS models are the largest and most detailed Star Wars sets that LEGO produces and an obvious pick for collectors. They are also technically challenging build that are aimed at adult (18+) builders and the instruction manuals are often hundreds of pages long; the Razor Crest is no exception with about 250 pages.

This is a faithful recreation of the iconic ship from The Mandalorian TV series. The detailed interior is easily accessible and features two removable engines and cockpit, two side hatches, a cargo compartment with space for the included Blurrg minifigure, a weapons cabinet, a LEGO minifigure sized carbon-freezing chamber, and detachable escape pod with space for another minifig. Five minifigs are included: the Mandalorian (set exclusive), Mythrol, Kuiil, Grogu in a pram, and a Blurrg.

Although this is a complex build, the interior is made of different color-coded interior components and different steps are individually packaged in bags to make the process more user friendly. Although the Razor Crest is fully intended to be more of a display piece, it's more interactive than most other UCS sets with a lot of internal elements that you can explore even after the build is completed. If you're a LEGO Star Wars collector, this is a must-buy.

Star Wars Day lands on Sunday, May 4

May the 4th promises many more Star Wars related deals, and several online stores have already announced that some of their Star Wars paraphernalia will be on discount on that day. These retailers include Amazon, Target, Walmart, Sideshow, Dark Horse, and many more.

Retired LEGO sets that are still available at Amazon

For more LEGO news and deals, check out the recently retired LEGO sets of April, the best LEGO Star Wars sets to build, an upcoming LEGO Mario Kart set geared towards adults, and our recent LEGO River Steamboat in-house build.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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