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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images.

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

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

Working Deadly Delivery Codes (December 2025)

Use these currently active codes:

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

Expired Deadly Delivery Codes (December 2025)

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

• DDDC10K
• FORESTUPDATE
• DDDC5K
• DDGOGOGO

How to Use Deadly Delivery Codes

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

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

Why Isn't My Code for Deadly Delivery Working?

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

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

How to Get More Codes for Deadly Delivery

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

When Is the Next Update or Event in Deadly Delivery?

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

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

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

Working Anime Final Quest Codes (December 2025)

Use these currently active codes:

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

Expired Anime Final Quest Codes (December 2025)

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

How to Use Anime Final Quest Codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dell and Alienware Coupons

Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptop Deals

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

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC Deals

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

Alienware Area-51 Gaming PC Deals

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

Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Deals

Alienware 18 Area-51 (18")

Alienware 16 Area-51 (16")

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

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

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

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

TL;DR: Deals for Today

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

MTG Deals

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

Apple iPad Air (M3) Wi-Fi

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

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

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eBay "Holiday Rush" Sale

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

Meta Quest 3 / 3S Deals

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

Amazon Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Book Sale

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

Sonos Refurb Sale

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

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

Pokémon TCG Single Card Price Crash

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

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

Best Pokémon TCG Sealed Deals

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

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

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

Pokémon Legends: Z-A and More Deals

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

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

Pokémon Squishmallow Deals

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

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

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

TLDR: These are the Best Puzzles for Adults

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

1. The Legend of Zelda Hyrule Map Jigsaw Puzzle

How to Choose a Jigsaw Puzzle

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

How Many Pieces?

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

How Big Is It?

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

Do You Plan on Displaying It?

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

Need a better table for puzzling? Check out our picks for the best board game tables and board game storage that work great for all of your puzzles as well.

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

The Legend of Zelda may be one of Nintendo's most storied and popular video game franchises, but did you also know there's a vast library of books you can check out? From a wide variety of manga to lore encyclopedias, these books make the perfect gift for the Zelda fanatic in your life during the holiday season. Or if you just wanted to spruce up your own bookshelf, we got you covered there too.

We've organized all of the official Legend of Zelda books into three core sections below. There's the manga, encyclopedias, and the guide books that go welle beyond the Zelda games you know and love.

The Legend of Zelda Manga

Penned by Akira Himekawa, the Legend of Zelda manga span almost the entire history of the games, with major manga series based on many of the mainline titles like Ocarina of Time and the Minish Cap. These are great for people new to manga wanting to dip their toes in, or die-hard fans of the games looking for deeper world building. All of these stories are available individually, but if you're a collector, you can get some of them in various collected box sets, like the Legendary Edition chest.

The 11 volume Twilight Princess Manga has its own boxed set, which includes the complete story and a poster. Additionally, the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past manga by Shotaro Ishinomori is a great quick read that's also available.

The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedias

If you're in the mood for something a little more educational, the Legend of Zelda encyclopedias are the perfect place to get a deep dive into Hyrule's lore, culture, and different races. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia originally released in 2013 and gave fans the first officially established timeline. If you're unfamiliar, for years fans have meticulously speculated about a branching timeline that began in Ocarina of Time — one branch where adult Link defeats Ganondorf and one where he doesn't. It's a pretty interesting bit of lore that explains some of the settings in later and past games.

The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia and Art & Artifacts offer even deeper looks at the universe, and include detailed breakdowns of the different items, characters, and enemies, as well as exclusive interviews with developers. There's even a deluxe editon of the encyclopedia that looks like a retro NES cartridge, which I'd definitely recommend checking out for a bit more.

The Legend of Zelda Guides

Thanks in part to the internet, they just don't quite make video game strategy guides like they used to. These days, older guides from publishers like Prima Games and Brady Games have become steeply priced collector's items. There is, however, one massive hardcover official guide for 2023's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that is currently available on the Nintendo Switch. This almost 500 page guide covers everything you need to know in the game, from every Korok location and cooking recipes, to dungeon solutions and boss fight strategies.

Of course, you can also find all of that information in IGN's guide to the game, but this physical copy is a great addition to your shelf.

The Unofficial Cookbook

One of the best high-end gaming PC deals that went live during Black Friday is back for one last year-end hurrash. Best Buy is currently offering the iBuypower Y40 Pro gaming PC equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X processor and RTX 5080 graphics card is on sale for $1,949.99 shipped. An RTX 5080 gaming PC priced at under $2,000 is a rare find, and this particular model is generously equipped with liquid cooling and plenty of memory and storage.

iBuypower Y40 Pro RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $1,949.99

Riot Games is reportedly working on a total makeover of League of Legends, according to Bloomberg.

The upcoming overhaul is allegedly called "League Next" and will be an update to the existing League of Legends rather than a standalone game, though it sounds like it's effectively a remake. Bloomberg suggests that the update will fully revamp the game's visual aesthetic including hcaracters, UI, and arenas. There will also be adjustments behind the scenes to help make future updates smoother. It is unclear at this time if the changes will impact game mechanics.

The report suggests that League Next is planned for release in 2027, and will be the biggest update to League of Legends in the game's nearly two-decade-long history.

Bloomberg also claims that Riot has announced an internal reorganization, but did not provide any further details on how this will impact the studio at this time.

League of Legends was first released in 2009, and in a rare feat for a game that old has remained wildly popular ever since. It's a multiplayer online battle arena, a MOBA, originally inspired by Warcraft 3 custom map Defense of the Ancients, and played a massive role in pioneering and popularizing the MOBA genre. It has gone on to inspire a number of spin-offs, including digital card game Legends of Runeterra, a mobile version of the game called Wild Rift, and a popular TV series: Arcane.

Bloomberg reports that League of Legends still has over 100 million players each month. The game also continues to be one of the world's biggest esports, with the finals of its World Championship hosted in 2025 in China reaching 6.7 million viewers virtually.

League of Legends has remained so big for so long that we actually re-reviewed it years after our initial 2009 launch review...in 2014. At the time, we said it was "an amazing and intense MOBA with great depth, tons of character, and a huge community."

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Archie Andrews is one of the oldest and most enduring characters in the comic book world, and he's about to experience his strangest reboot ever in 2026. Today, Archie Comics revealed that they're partnering with Oni Press to completely reimagine Archie and the Riverdale gang for a postmodern audience.

The two publishers will collaborate next year on a trio of new ongoing monthly series from some of the most unique voices in the industry. The creators involved include Ice Cream Man's W. Maxwell Prince, Casanova's Fábio Moon, and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees' Patrick Horvath.

First up is the flagship Archie series in September 2026, which will be written by Prince and illustrated by Moon and Nick Cagnetti (Spirit of the Shadows). That series will be followed in October by Sabrina the Teenage Witch, written by Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and illustrated by Kano (Gotham Central), and in November by Archie in Hell, written by Horvath and illustrated by Tyler Crook (Harrow County).

This new line of comics serves as a completely fresh start for the franchise, with the publishers drawing comparisons to DC's All-Star Superman. It's timed to coincide with the 85th anniversary of Archie's debut in 1941's Pep Comics #22.

"Mark your calendars: 2026 is going to be a major milestone for one of the most important brands in comics, as an immensely talented cast of creators comes together to simultaneously honor and reinvent Riverdale in ways never before attempted," Oni Press Publisher Hunter Gorinson tells IGN. "We've been working behind the scenes for many months now to assemble an ambitious, multi-year plan that will see Archie, Betty and Veronica, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and so many more of these beloved comics icons step into hugely inventive new series that will channel Archie's distinct storytelling power and joyful spirit for this unique moment in American history. Much like the Barbie movie or All-Star Superman before them, these are stylish and bold introductions that will tell us everything we need to know about these characters – and a lot about ourselves, too. We're aiming to make these no less than the most compelling, surprising, and compulsively readable new series of the year, full stop."

Oni will follow up these three titles in 2027 with a new line of middle-grade and YA graphic novels set in their own continuity. More information about those books will be revealed in 2026. The publisher will also reprint classic Archie Comics material in a new series of trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and box sets.

"Oni Press, much like Archie, has seen great success across a wide variety of genres and styles. As is the Archie way, accessibility is key, and Oni excels in finding new ways to get comics into the hands of readers. We're excited to join forces to tell brand-new, ongoing Archie stories that are relevant in 2026 and available to a larger comic-reading audience than ever before," says Archie Comics' Senior Director of Editorial Jamie Rotante. "Hunter, Sierra, and the whole team at Oni's ability to find the right voices that will stay true to our iconic characters, while also bringing their own unique styles and planting them firmly in the modern era, and pairing them with artists that will keep our characters recognizable and fresh, has been remarkable. This will truly be a great new era for Archie."

Look for more details on this ambitious reboot later in 2026.

In other news, check out IGN's nominees for Best Comic Book Series or Original Graphic Novel of 2025, which includes Prince's Ice Cream Man.

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