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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Patch 10 Goes Live — and This Is the Big One, With Playable Helbrute, Power Axe Weapon, Chaos Spawn Enemy, and a Lot More

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has its long-awaited Patch 10 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. This is the big anniversary update that makes a number of significant changes and additions to Saber Interactive’s explosive third-person action game.

It’s worth noting that while Patch 10 is live now, Season Pass 2 and the Black Templars and Imperial Fists cosmetics do not go live until later today, September 4.

Patch 10.0 adds new game modes and maps, along with the Chaos Armour Pack, Champion Customisation, new weapons, and more.

The Chaos Armour Pack is available for free. You can finally change the armour set of your Heretic Astartes in PvP, but you have to unlock the set first. Each class requires you to score a certain amount of kills per match to unlock the corresponding skin.

The new PvP mode is Helbrute Onslaught, which is playable on all maps. Two teams of Chaos Marines fight to control strategic areas, but also to take control of the Helbrute. The first team to take control of an objective gets to control the Helbrute, until the opposite team takes it down. One player gets to control the Helbrute at a time, and this player is picked randomly among players who participated in securing the control point. For the team that failed to secure the first control point to have the Helbrute on their side, they need to slay their opponents’ Helbrute and secure a new designated control point.

Controlling the Helbrute grants the team a strong advantage, but killing it rewards significant amounts of points to your team. The Helbrute uses a Helbrute Thunder Hammer in melee and a Plasma Cannon in range, and it can unleash a battle cry with its special skill to regenerate its HP.

Stratagems is a new PvE game mode. Unlike classic Operations, there are only two difficulty modes: Normal and Hard. What makes this new game mode different are the various Battlefield Conditions, which change every day and week and make each operation different.

Battlefield Conditions can either help or hinder your progress. Upon successful completion, you receive a new currency called Accolades, which can be exchanged for valuable rewards.

There are weekly and daily Stratagems, and each Operation has its own set of modifiers. Publisher Focus Entertainment provided a few examples:

  • Summoner: Every uninterrupted call for Reinforcements summons the Extremis enemy.
  • Where you aiming at: Friendly fire damage from firearms and explosives is enabled
  • Cadia Stands: Imperial Guards spawn on levels.

Meanwhile, there are new PvP and PvE maps, the new Power Axe weapon (fans of the Warhammer 40,000 episode from Amazon's Secret Level animated anthology series have been calling for this one for some time now), the Pyreblaster and Pyrecannon for PvE only, the new Hero Weapon Variants, and the new Mutalith Vortex Beast and Chaos Spawn enemy, the latter of which is seen in the image below. The Chaos Spawn comes in three variations, and is swifter and more agile than its bulk suggests. Focus warned players to expect a tough fight.

Check out the Update 10.0 patch notes below. The Techmarine, Space Marine 2’s first new class, is due out early 2026 with patch 12.

Last month, Focus lifted the lid on Space Marine 2's second year of DLC, confirming patches 10 all the way up to 15, which takes us up to the end of the second quarter of next year (June 2026). On the way is a new Battle Barge expansion and a new Siege map coming Q2 2026.

Throughout the year, the Season Pass II will grant players nine new DLCs, with new Champion skins, armour pieces, and heraldry markings. While existing Chapters like the Blood Angels and Salamanders are to receive new cosmetics, fan-favorite Chapters like the Raptors, Iron Hands, and Carcharodons will get their due time in the spotlight.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Update 10.0 Patch Notes:

GAMEPLAY & BALANCING TWEAKS

FIREARMS

Bolt Pistol: Headshot damage coefficient increased from 1.15 to 1.25 for all versions.

Master-Crafted Bolt Pistol Alpha

  • Spread reduction increased from 15% to 30%.
  • Recoil reduction increased from 20% to 40%.

Salvation of Bakka Artificer Bolt Pistol

  • Spread reduction increased from 30% to 45%.
  • Recoil reduction increased from 40% to 60%.

Gathalamor Crusade Relic Bolt Pistol

  • Spread reduction increased from 55% to 70%.
  • Recoil reduction increased from 60% to 80%.

Auto Bolt Rifle:

The Auto Bolt rifle suffers from that "default" gun syndrome that you swap to something more interesting immediately. The problem is that other guns, like Bolt Rifle, Bolt Carbine, Stalker Bolter and even Heavy Bolt Rifle are always going to be more specialized and more effective at what they do no matter what. Since the gun has a very limited number of versions, its perk tree is also very, very limited and it's difficult to find a gameplay role with it. The correct move would probably be to merge it with Bolt Rifle variants, but the problem is that it would mess up with saves too much and that drastic move is too risky.

With this update we are going to try to make it a mix of all bolters, to make that "default" gun at least more effective, but I fear that this gun will always be outshadowed by more specialized bolters.

  • Base damage increased by 25%.
  • Added damage falloff curve from distance. After 20 meters, weapon damage falls by 25%.
  • Headshot damage coefficient increased from 1.15 to 1.25 for all versions.

Heavy Bolt Rifle:​ Headshot damage coefficient increased from 1.15 to 1.25 for all versions except Drogos Reclamation and Ophelian Liberation.

  • Drogos Reclamation Artificer Heavy Bolt Rifle Beta: Headshot damage coefficient increased from 1.15 to 1.35.
  • Ophelian Liberation Relic Heavy Bolt Rifle Beta: Headshot damage coefficient increased from 1.15 to 1.35.

MELEE

Chainswor​d: Speed increased for all block versions.

Power Sword: Speed increased for all block versions.

Thunder Hammer:

The biggest issue of the Thunder Hammer right now is its contested health recovery, not its overall effectiveness. This will be addressed during contested health recovery rework. But at the moment, we wanted to improve it so it won’t feel like a worse version of other melee weapons.

  • Speed increased slightly for all balanced and block versions.
  • AoE radius for heavy and charged melee strikes increased by 50%.

GAMEPLAY QOL

  • Added a new charged Shield Bash attack for Bulwark class.

With this update we are expanding Bulwark's shield moveset to make shield based perk builds more interesting. We are going to continue doing this for other classes. While we think that overall Classes balance is good, the build variety within class could be improved and this cannot be done by simply tweaking numbers.

BALANCING - FIREARMS

​Las Fusil: Charging speed decreased from 1.1 sec to 1 sec.

​Stalker Bolt Rifle: Rate Of Fire increased from 150 shots per minute to 170 shots per minute.

​Occulus Bolt Carbine: Full damage range increased from 20 meters to 30 meters.

​Marksman Bolt Carbine: Headshot damage multiplier increased from 1.6 to 1.8.

​Plasma Incinerator: Common Shot damage decreased by 15%.

​Plasma damage: Fixed a bug where a player in a roll animation could not receive damage from plasma weapons.

BALANCING - MELEE

​Thunder Hammer: Fixed issue that caused the Thunder Hammer to have a longer reach.

BALANCING - ABILITIES

Sniper’s Camo Cloak Ability: Ability cooldown increased from 25 seconds to 35 seconds.

​Assault’s Jump Pack Ability

  • Ground Pound Strike preparation time reduced by 30% for Chainsword and Power Fist. Also the new Power Axe has reduced preparation time.
  • Minimum height for starting preparation of Ground Pound Strike increased from 6 metres to 9 meters.

​Bulwark: Bulwarks can now be knocked out of a shield stance if they take a lot of damage from enemies within 5 seconds.

PROGRESSION

Extended Weapon arsenal in PvP: Added Power Axe to Assault, Vanguard, Bulwark

XP Recalculated: The amount of experience required to earn rewards has been reduced, making progression faster and more rewarding.

New Levels Added: We've expanded the progression system. The new max level is 48.

OTHER PVP CHANGES

  • Added new announcer events
  • Large amount of small fixes in level geometry collision.

CUSTOMISATION

  • Lots of minor customisation fixes.

OPERATIONS

Reliquary

  • Enemies spawn in the tombs should now be slightly less aggressive.
  • The ammo crate on the Heldrake's bridge should now always spawn.

All: Lots of minor fixes with level geometry.

SIEGE MODE

  • Lots of minor fixes with level geometry.
  • Lots of minor fixes with enemies getting stuck in some places.
  • Performance improvements.

AI

Carnifex: Fixed an issue causing the Carnifex to be too aggressive and too accurate with its ranged attacks.

All: Lots of minor fixes with animations.

GENERAL FIXES

  • Fixed a bug preventing Adrenaline Surge from Block-type weapons to not stagger enemies.
  • Fixed a bug causing the Auspex Scan effect to not apply to enemies after a perfect parry with the class perk "Battle Focus" equipped in some rare cases.
  • Fixed a bug with Bulwark's "Purity of purpose" perk not dealing damage to Barbed Strangler projectiles.
  • Fixed a bug causing Assault’s Jump Pack ability to not land properly in some rare cases..
  • Lots of minor bug fixes.
  • Lots of minor localisation bug fixes.
  • Lots of minor UI fixes.

TECH

  • Crash fixes and general stability improvements.
  • General connectivity improvements.

We've got plenty more on Space Marine 2 from our gamescom 2025 interview with Saber development chief Tim Willits. He spoke about how a large chunk of fans have "assumptions" about the Warhammer 40,000 universe that are incorrect as a result of the huge success of the game, why delaying Space Marine 2 was the best thing Saber ever did, and, of course, Space Marine 3.

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

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LEGO Death Star Officially Announced With a Price of $1,000

LEGO has officially unveiled the heavily rumored LEGO Star Wars Death Star set. It’s an enormous build, comprised of 9,023 pieces, and it comes with a whopping 38 minifigures. The price might be jaw-dropping as well, as it comes in at $999.99, making it the most expensive set you can buy. It will be available October 1 for LEGO Insiders (sign up free here) and October 4 for everyone else.

The official name for the set is LEGO Star Wars Death Star - Ultimate Collector Series (75419). It’s not the full sphere-shaped build you may be expecting, either, but roughly one half of the Death Star. The flat portion is open, revealing a cross-section of the ultimate space weapon.

In the many rooms that comprise the build, you’ll find tons of references to the original Star Wars film trilogy. There’s the garbage compactor room where our heroes get stuck in A New Hope. There’s the room where Vader strikes down Obi Wan, and the communications hub where Han Solo, in Stormtrooper-armor, has a too-casual conversation with a superior officer.

Then there’s the conference room with the table where Vader and his commanders discuss the blowing up of planets. And the Emperor’s throne room, where Luke and Darth Vader have their final battle in Return of the Jedi. In other words, it’s a packed Death Star.

Among the 32 minifigures included in the set are Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, along with Stormtrooper-armored alternates. There’s Princess Leia, R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, and Obi Wan. There’s the Emperor and Darth Vader, along with various commanders, two Red Guard, six Stormtroopers, and more. You can see the full lineup in below.

Minifigures Included in LEGO Star Wars Death Star

  • Admiral Piett
  • C-3PO
  • Chewbacca
  • Colonel Yularen
  • Darth Vader
  • Director Krennic
  • Emperor Palpatine
  • Galen Erso
  • General Tagge
  • Grand Moff Tarkin
  • Han Solo
  • Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise)
  • Hot Tub Stormtrooper (The Skywalker Saga)
  • Imperial Crew Member (x2)
  • Imperial Dignitary
  • Imperial Gunner
  • Imperial Navy Officer
  • Imperial Navy Trooper (x2)
  • Imperial Officer
  • Imperial Royal Guard (x2)
  • Imperial Shuttle Pilot
  • KX-9A-1
  • Luke Skywalker
  • Luke Skywalker (Jedi)
  • Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper Disguise)
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi
  • Princess Leia
  • R2-D2
  • R2-Q5
  • Stormtrooper (x6)

It seems like LEGO has been announcing big new sets left and right lately, with sets based on Willy Wonka, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more just in the past couple of weeks. You can see all the latest sets in our roundup of every LEGO set coming out in September or check out more of the biggest LEGO sets money can buy.

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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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - Season 3 Review

This is a non-spoiler review for all seven episodes of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - Season 3. The series premieres Sunday, Sept. 7 on AMC.

Everyone's terse, scraggly-haired zompocalypse outdoorsman Daryl Dixon is back for a new round of European adventures, and -- yup! -- dystopian BFF Carol Peletier is still at his side. Season 3 of this Walking Dead spinoff continues to prove that more interesting things are being done in these new spinoffs -- particularly on this Daryl show -- than were explored in the final few seasons of the original series. There are some typical bumps and bruises, yes -- in the form of annoying characters and outrageous coincidences -- and Season 3 itself doesn't "up the ante" in any significant way, but it's still a solid chapter in Daryl and Carol's odyssey, with some of the best action the Walking Dead saga's ever produced.

Two things at the top here: Firstly, the season takes place in Spain (and was shot in Spain, giving everything a unique feel for the franchise). I know the italicized words above pointed at a spoiler-free review, but this was kind of a given. It's in all the promotional materials. The last we saw of Daryl and Carol, they were headed to England through the Chunnel but... there're in Spain, y'all. The season opener -- which has 28 Days Later vibes -- deals with this, while also gifting us with a fun guest spot for Stephen Merchant. It's why there are seven episodes this year instead of the usual six.

Secondly, the show (still) works well because Daryl is kind of a blank character. Let's put this another way: We know catastrophically little about Daryl given that he's been a main character on a whopping 14 seasons of television. He had an abusive childhood and can hunt and the zombie years have turned him into a near-unstoppable warrior, but that's really it. He was underserved on The Walking Dead, but on his own show he's the perfect character to have traveling to new places, meeting new people, and getting into new adventures. He comes with baggage that makes him the right amount of grumpy, and cautious, but he's a hero at heart. Having him experience other cultures, even in a ruined world setting, is why his series is superior to the back half of the old show.

The Spanish town at the center of this season is nestled inside a gorgeous, fortified medieval city. It's got it all, but of course there's always a catch.

This year, Daryl is reeling from the loss of Isabelle, even if they barely had any time at all as an established "thing." While the trippy Chunnel experience seemed to heal Carol, giving her final closure with Sofia, it sort of hardened Daryl, to the point where he and Carol now disagree about helping folks. Carol is more charitable and Daryl is even more closed off, singularly driven to getting back home. It's a simple, effective dynamic for Season 3 that nicely steers away from the dangerous waters of "are they actually gonna make 'Caryl' happen?" from Season 2.

And to Daryl's point, maybe these two should butt out of certain affairs because, as we know, things are tough all over. Even the most thriving communities tend to have dark secrets, so Season 3 is very much about "okay, what's wrong about THIS place?" Like how basically, for better or worse, The Walking Dead franchise is one long Woodbury, with each new locale having it's own Governor-style obstacle to overcome. The Spanish town at the center of this season is Solaz Del Mar, a survivor faction nestled inside a gorgeous, fortified medieval city. It's got it all, but of course there's always a catch.

Daryl and Carol find a temporary home with these fine folks after inadvertently saving the right people... and killing the wrong people. Which is to say that, by hook or by crook, our heroes will manifest a necessary violent confrontation between citizens and governing bodies that wouldn't have happened if they hadn't stumbled into town. Presiding over Solaz Del Mar is Óscar Jaenada's suave Federico, a ruler who definitely doesn't take to outsiders, but also a man who's under the thumb of an even bigger despot, seated in the historic El Alcazar in Seville.

So there are many fish for Daryl and Carol to fry, and at the heart of it all? The gateway call to action? Young lovers Roberto (Hugo Arbués) and Justina (Candela Saitta) -- a couple that gives metaphoric hope to Carol, who now just might be open to finding actual love herself. Also, a couple that gives Daryl heartburn, as he's temporarily taken himself out of the crusader business. And even though, you know Daryl and Carol are ultimately going to help these desperate people defeat their oppressors, it's easy to side with Daryl at the outset because Roberto can be quite grating. While Daryl exists to rarely speak his mind, Roberto is the antithesis, just a swirling combo of impetuous TV tropes that lead to him making rash decisions, getting captured (more than once), and generally causing more trouble than the visiting buttinski Americans here.

Does Roberto have reason to be reckless? Sure. His town isn't ideal and the cruel patriarchy has other designs for Justina other than letting her be with Roberto, but on a fairly decent season of a franchise that's been around for 15 years, he comes off as a lazy catalyst. Fortunately, in the plus column for Season 3 is a massively impressive city siege that brings together the best elements of Walking Dead stunt work. Plus, Season 3 even splits up Daryl and Carol for a time, pairing them with others -- like Alexandra Masangkay's Paz and Eduardo Noriega's Antonio, respectively -- giving this Daryl Dixon series some breathing room.

Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride are still a great pair, as you'd expect. Their bond runs so deep now that they can just exist in the same space and you feel the characters' history together. In a different decade of TV these two could just have new adventures each week, going all over the globe, A-Team/Kung Fu/Incredible Hulk style. The Walking Dead began as something intensely serialized and then sort of melted into a show reminiscent of a bygone era. Bottom line: If you're still locked into Walking Dead, Daryl Dixon remains the best of these last gasps.

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Alien: Earth Provides Sympathy for the Villain by Turning Him Into Ripley

This article contains spoilers for Alien: Earth through Episode 5, “In Space, No One…”

Up until now, Kumi Morrow (Babou Ceesay) has been painted as the villain, or at least a main antagonist, of FX’s Alien: Earth. He’s a cyborg with a knife that pops out of his arm like some sort of futuristic Wolverine, he’s mercilessly focused on his goals, and when we first meet him, he’s locking Zaveri (Richa Moorjani), a crew member of the doomed spaceship Maginot, out of the Mother interface room on the ship, allowing the xenomorph to kill her. We’ve watched him manipulate children and threaten to kill families, and he will seemingly stop at nothing to retrieve the xenomorph eggs and other assorted “monsters” that are the property of Weyland-Yutani and are currently stuck in Boy Kavalier’s (Samuel Blenkin) science playground/private island called Neverland.

Episode 5, however, flips the script by showing us that Morrow isn’t the villain; he’s just as doomed and complicated as everyone else on the series. Not only that, it does this by turning him into none other than Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver).

To be clear, the show doesn’t literally do that, though given that we’ve gotten some serious weirdness with the xenomorphs and synth/human hybrids already, we wouldn’t put it past show creator Noah Hawley to somehow turn Morrow into Ripley, despite her currently being somewhere out in space on the Nostromo on her own doomed voyage in the continuity of the franchise (depending on what month Alien: Earth takes place). Instead, the episode, written and directed by Hawley, flashes back to the opening scenes of the series to show what went on between the crew of the Maginot waking up from cryosleep and that scene of Morrow locking Zaveri out of the interface room.

The short version is what you probably could have intuited from the flashes in the series premiere, albeit with some variations. A saboteur named Petrovich (Enzo Cilenti) who’s working for Boy Kavalier is breaking parts of the ship, turning it into a “missile,” as the ship’s senior engineer, Shmuel (Michael Smiley), refers to it. In the process, Petrovich releases two facehuggers, which take down the ship’s captain and one other crewmember. One xenomorph hatches and escapes, while the other, thanks to an attempted removal, dies and melts the dude’s neck. Gross!

Morrow is woken out of cryosleep and is trying to investigate who the saboteur is while also keeping the crew focused on the only thing that matters: the cargo. But they’re all steadily losing it as more and more creatures get loose. Ultimately, everyone on the crew is killed except Morrow, who puts himself in the safe area under Mother’s interface room, looping us back to where we began.

The first and simplest trick Hawley uses to get us to sympathize with Morrow is to make him the point-of-view character for the episode. It’s somewhat shared by Zaveri, but she’s such a spiraling mess thanks to the fact that she was “fucking Bronski,” the other crew member who got facehugged, not to mention her whole “having morals” thing, that it’s hard to get on board with her general lack of action. In a crew meeting after things have already gone seriously sideways, it’s Morrow, not Zaveri, who gets them under control, with Ceesay’s deep, commanding voice shutting everyone down immediately by conveying the dire nature of the situation.

Another trick? Hawley makes Morrow’s arc a detective story. Fiction is littered with complicated, morally grey detectives who are in too deep. They make tough choices when they have to, and we don’t always agree with them, but we love them anyway. That’s the slot Morrow neatly fits into in the episode, thanks to his investigation into the saboteur. He interrogates suspects, combs through footage, and is the thematic missile inside the ship, razor-focused on the cargo they’re hauling for Weyland-Yutani. “Nothing matters,” Morrow explains. “Not you. Not me. Not the fucking cat.”

Bummer for the cat, but to keep diving into this particular aspect of the episode, Morrow is dark and complicated, with tragedy in his past that motivates him. Add in Zaveri as the doomed dame who hands him the mystery, Mother as the police chief who puts him on the case, and Petrovich as the corporate patsy who opposes him, and this is one step away from being Space Chinatown (queue up someone saying “she’s my chestburster” SLAP “she’s my facehugger” SLAP “she’s my chestburster AND my facehugger”). Even in the midst of vicious alien attacks and the inevitability of the Maginot crashing into New Siam, it’s easy to see the one-to-one Hawley set up here with classic detective tales in order to help us understand where Morrow is coming from.

Then there’s his essential tragedy. To the tune of “We’ll Meet Again” by Vera Lynn, we discover Morrow’s heart-wrenching backstory. He’s looking through photos and documents from Earth, and as we discover, he left his 11-year-old daughter Estelle behind. A lovely scene on the beach shows Morrow pointing to the sky and telling her, “There. See that? I’m going there. When you miss me, or you want to talk. Look straight up. I’ll always be there, looking back at you. So be good because I’ll be watching.” This is followed by an absolute gut-punch, a document from year eight in the Maginot’s 65-year mission stating, “Mr. Morrow, this is to inform you that your daughter Estelle, 19, died in a fire that destroyed her home on the 12th April. Her effects have been placed in storage for you on your return in 53 years.”

Could Morrow have saved Estelle if he had stayed home? We don’t know, and neither of course does Morrow. There’s a clear parallel between his inability to stop the random event of a house fire and Morrow purposefully using a blowtorch to seal Zaveri out of the Mother interface room later in the episode, figuratively sealing the deal that whatever human part of him exists was left behind on Earth, on the beach with his daughter. While Morrow is a cyborg, he might as well be a synth, because there’s no pity or humanity left in him other than in those private moments looking at old documents in his cabin. Even given this, we feel for him anyway, and it’s manipulative for sure: How can you hate a man who mourns his daughter? But history is littered with men who have tragic backstories and use that to motivate nihilistic and destructive impulses. Morrow is no different.

History is littered with men who have tragic backstories and use that to motivate nihilistic and destructive impulses.

To loop back to what we said at the top, the last layer Hawley puts on Morrow is to connect him with Ellen Ripley in an episode that almost parallels the original 1979 Alien. It’s not exact, but there are clear notes present. In the original, Warrant Officer Ripley was the member of the crew of the Nostromo telling them to stick with the quarantine protocols, just as Morrow does in this episode. Morrow also has a complicated relationship with the antagonistic (and possibly perverted) Teng, a riff on the similarly complicated relationship between Ripley and Ash (Ian Holm) in the original film*. The dinner scene in the first episode of Alien: Earth is almost a direct analogue to the one that opens the original film, while the crew member meeting parallels the famous chestburster scene from Alien, albeit with the bloodsucking Species 19 instead of the xenomorph and the blood spurting coming a little later.

(*Not to muddy this up, but Hawley does give Morrow elements of Ash as well through Morrow’s devotion to Mother and the xenomorph.)

But there are two elements of the episode that most clearly parallel Morrow with Ripley, one sort of funny, the other tragic. The kind of silly one? Morrow is noticeably in his underwear when he’s woken from cryosleep, something that Zaveri calls out to him. Similarly, there are several famous scenes of Ripley wandering around in her underwear in Alien; nobody calls her out, but the scene in Alien: Earth is too pointed to not be a parallel. As for the second, Ripley also had a daughter who died while she was in space. Amanda Ripley isn’t established until Aliens, but the star character of the beloved video game Alien: Isolation was 10 years old when Ripley left Earth on the Nostromo, and after searching for her mother, Amanda died by the time Ripley was brought back home in the first sequel. There was no dying in a fire for Amanda; she passed away at age 66 of unknown causes. But it is a tragedy that spurs Ripley on in Aliens.

That’s actually where Morrow and Ripley differ, because finding out her daughter died is what motivates Ripley to become a de facto mother to Newt (Carrie Henn), thus becoming more human, not less, because of the experience. Morrow goes in the other direction, cutting off his humanity so he can’t feel the overwhelming heartache of a child dying. And as we’ve seen, he has no compunctions about using another child, in this case Slightly (Adarsh Gourav), to get what he wants.

Midway through the episode, Shmuel complains to his assistant about the mission: “It’s 65 years of your life. Equals a quarter share. And then you go, ‘oh, yes, please sir, send me on another mission.’” For Morrow, that’s exactly what happens, not because he loves killing or working for Weyland-Yutani, but because it’s the only thing he has left.

While we may have spent an hour and change getting to understand Morrow, he’s not ultimately Ripley; he’s the xenomorph.

We discover in the final scene of the episode that Yutani (the grandmother of the current Yutani, played by Sandra Yi Sencindiver) essentially adopted Morrow as a child. “I’m very grateful,” he tells Yutani the younger. “She had no reason to take me in. A feral boy with a palsied arm begging in the street.” Again, we feel sympathy for him because of his condition, as well as everything mentioned above: the point of view, the detective story elements, the similarities to Ripley. But the final shot of the episode, set to the tune of “Cherub Rock” by the Smashing Pumpkins, dissuades us from any notion that Morrow will be the hero going forward. The whole city lay ahead of him, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal of getting Yutani what she wants. He is the most fearsome thing she’s ever seen, and while we may have spent an hour and change getting to understand Morrow, he’s not ultimately Ripley; he’s the xenomorph.

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Magic's Lord of the Rings Commander Decks Are Finally Back in Stock at Amazon, and Some Are Even Discounted

Magic: The Gathering is on the verge of introducing a new Spider-Man set, but prior Universes Beyond sets aren’t being forgotten.

Aside from the unlikely team-up between a Warhammer 40k Tyranid and Sonic the Hedgehog, our all-seeing eye(s) have spotted that the Commander Decks from 2023’s The Lord of the Rings set have popped up at Amazon again.

Clearing old stock, or a fresh printing? It’s hard to say, but with two of the four decks discounted, it’s worth a look.

Lord of the Rings MTG Commander Decks: Back in Stock at Amazon

Over at Amazon, you can find all four decks available, although one—The Hosts of Mordor—is way higher in price.

This Sauron-helmed deck is very fun to play, but whether it’s worth just shy of $90 is up to you.

Thankfully, other options are a little cheaper. Riders of Rohan, a deck we picked as one of our picks for the best decks around right now, is $49.92 at the time of writing.

Looking for an aggressive, combat-heavy deck? This is a great choice, albeit one thats not discounted.

What is discounted are both the Food and Fellowship deck and the Elven Council one. The first, which stars Frodo and Sam and has a life gain theme from sacrificing food tokens, is now $48.59.

Finally, Elven Council has Galadriel, Legolas, and Arwen, and is now just $45.87. It has a nice reprint of Heroic Intervention in there, too, while Raise the Palisade still fetches a decent price.

Each pack comes with a couple of cards in a ‘Collector Booster Sample Pack’, too, meaning you can find some nifty foils and borderless treatments, too.

For more on Magic: The Gathering, check out what Wizards of the Coast had to say about rumors that the Spidey set will only see a single print run.

Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He's a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's dismay.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Review

Demon Slayer changed the game for anime movies based on TV shows when studio ufotable decided to adapt the Mugen Train storyline into a feature film rather than a season of TV. Not only did that movie go on to become a monumental hit, but it remains a high point of anime, a self-contained story with a good balance of action and character development.

Now it seems the promise made by that movie — that Demon Slayer was not restrained by its medium and could deliver the best adaptation in the best medium for it — has fallen completely flat. That's because Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is a major step down from what Mugen Train achieved, a movie that feels like an unedited compilation film, a poorly stitched-together series of episodes with horrendous pacing and a never-ending series of flashbacks in what is obviously a very incomplete story. Not all is lost, however, because we do get some cool character moments, some nice visuals, and arguably the best back story the franchise has done.

The movie starts right where Season 4 ended, with the Demon Slayer Corps now scattered and surrounded by hordes of demons inside Muzan's ever-shifting demonic castle dominion after an attempt to kill the king of demons failed. It goes without saying that this movie is not for newcomers, and the plot is virtually incomprehensible if you have never seen the previous seasons — much like Infinity War is not meant to be your first MCU movie. Be warned, however, that Infinity Castle is not just a continuation of Season 4 (Hashira Training Arc), but it also connects to storylines going as far back as Mugen Train. This is the start of the grand finale, after all, so we're beginning to see payoffs to several storylines.

Indeed, Infinity Castle (the first part of a trilogy) raises the stakes and makes it clear from the get-go that even if Tanjiro is probably going to make it out of this fine, the same can't be said of his fellow warriors. Whether it's in the big fights against high-ranking demons or even just in the many small skirmishes against dozens of small demons, the Demon Slayer Corps members are overwhelmed and in grave danger, which adds to the tension of the film.

The story is essentially divided into three fights. First off, we have Shinobu encountering the Upper Rank Two demon, followed by Zenitsu fighting his own personal demons, and finally Tanjiro getting his rematch against Akaza. The first two parts reach a satisfying climax to the respective character arcs, while Tanjiro also clears a big stepping stone in his story. The biggest compliment one can give this movie is that Zenitsu is finally no longer annoying, but rather gets a compelling dramatic story in Infinity Castle. The standout part of the film, however, is the back story to arguably the biggest non-Muzan villain in the franchise — Akaza. Though Demon Slayer has presented plenty of demon flashbacks in the past, this is by far the most effective one in what it says about the allure of demons, and the cruelty of humanity, all without actually excusing or condoning the actions of Akaza.

Visually, studio ufotable gets great mileage out of the Infinity Castle location, with the ever-shifting scenery adding to the danger and the stakes as characters constantly get blocked by a randomly appearing building, or transported elsewhere by a disappearing hallway. It's a creative way of breaking up the repetitive fight scenes — of which there are many. Elsewhere, the fight animation is about what you'd expect from Demon Slayer, not particularly better with the higher budget, which is more of a testament to the animators and VFX artists at ufotable than anything else in that they already deliver big-screen spectacle on a weekly basis.

A lot of the emotional pay-offs are undercut by the film's overuse of flashbacks.

That being said, a lot of the emotional pay-offs are undercut by the film's overuse of flashbacks. This is a pattern that the anime has been guilty of for a few years now, but when presented in a single feature film the flaws are more glaring. The 155-minute runtime introduces a good dozen flashbacks that intercut the fight scenes at critical moments and severely slow down the pacing while also making the runtime feel longer. This is not necessarily a dealbreaker when watching a series on TV, because you at least have a week to digest the flashbacks and the information they deliver. In a feature film, however, they get no time to breathe. It is jarring to see the huge tonal shifts the movie goes through on a scene-by-scene basis when you cut from a fight to a flashback every few minutes. Perhaps this problem will be fixed when we get the inevitable TV edit of Infinity Castle, but as it stands this is simply lacking.

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Samsung Announces the Galaxy S25 FE and Latest Galaxy Tablets

It's time for Samsung's B-team Galaxy devices – the company has officially announced its new budget smartphone, the Galaxy S25 FE, and its latest and greatest tablet, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. The two devices are available today from Samsung's website, starting at $649.99 and $1,199.99, respectively.

The new Galaxy S25 FE is all-around the same phone as the S24 FE, with 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of storage, a 6.7-inch, 120HZ OLED display, and the same 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, and 8MP telephoto camera specs; but there are some tweaks to the formula. For instance, the S25 FE's front-facing selfie camera is now 12MP instead of 10MP.

Battery capacity is up (4,900mAh, up from 4,700mAh) and it now supports 45W wired charging rather than 25W. The company doesn't say whether the phone features built-in magnetic Qi2 charging, but it would be weird if it did, considering the mainline Galaxy S25 phones don't either – but traditional wireless charging is, you know, still there. It has an Exynos 2400 chip versus the 2400e before.

Oh, and say goodbye to the pastel green and blue colors of the S24 FE. This year's phones come in dark gray, white, navy blue, and an "Icy Blue" color that, based on the images Samsung shared with IGN, really looks like a timid, barely-there lavender.

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is likewise a minor spec bump, with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chip (versus the 9300 Plus in the S10 Ultra), the same 14.6-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display that peaks at 1,600 nits. Memory and storage are unchanged versus last year: It gets 12GB RAM for the 256GB and 512GB storage tiers, and 16GB of RAM for the 1TB tier. Expandable storage is a little more generous, though – now you can use up to a 2TB microSD card instead of 1.5TB. Finally, battery capacity is up a tad at 11,600mAh, versus 11,200mAh last year.

The one big change is that instead of a follow-up to the 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, the company has announced the Tab S11. It's a cheaper entry-level option than the S10 Plus, starting at $799.99, but it has a smaller, 11-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display with 1,000-nit brightness (up to 1,600 at its peak). The S11 comes with 12GB RAM, with storage ranging from 128GB to 512GB, expandable via microSD to up to 2TB. Battery capacity for the entry-level S11 is 8,400mAh, and the device supports 45W wired charging. Both the S11 and the S11 Ultra come in gray and silver colorways.

Based on what Samsung announced today, the S25 FE still won't be the top budget Android phone you can get; it still has the much cheaper, $499 Pixel 9a to compete with, after all. But Samsung does make solid Android tablets, and the new Tab S11 options should keep that going. Shame about the missing 12.4-inch option; but hey, smaller tablets can be nice, too, and so can lower prices.

Wes is a freelance writer (Freelance Wes, they call him) who has covered technology, gaming, and entertainment steadily since 2020 at Gizmodo, Tom's Hardware, Hardcore Gamer, and most recently, The Verge. Inside of him there are two wolves: one that thinks it wouldn't be so bad to start collecting game consoles again, and the other who also thinks this, but more strongly.

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South Park Sees Crazed Kids Doing Things With Labubus They Really Shouldn't and Satan's Relationship With Trump Take a Shocking Twist in New Episode

South Park has continued its assault on Donald Trump in its latest episode, ending on a shock development for the U.S. president’s relationship with Satan.

Warning! Spoilers for South Park Season 27 Episode 4 follow:

This week (South Park is on a bi-weekly schedule now), we see the Labubu craze hit South Park Elementary. Labubus, for the uninitiated, are a line of collectible plush toys created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung and typically sold in blind boxes. They have taken the world by storm, with interest — as any parent’s wallet will probably attest — peaking over the summer amid a surge on social media platforms such as TikTok.

In South Park we see the kids accusing each other’s Labubus of being fake (yes, this will probably hit home for any parent of young children watching). Fake Labubus, dubbed Lafufus in the real world, are becoming a big part of the playground banter for all the frustrating reasons you’d imagine. A bemused Jesus Christ is brought in as school counselor to sort the fighting out.

Jesus meet Labubu. Labubu meet Jesus. pic.twitter.com/0m2451t3Jk

— South Park (@SouthPark) September 4, 2025

Red asks Butters to hang out with her on her birthday, but asks him to buy her a specific, rare Labubu as a present. Butters learns all about Trump’s tariffs as he hunts the Labubu down in an Asian restaurant converted into an opportunistic Asian pop up store. A blind box costs $85, which Butters doesn’t seem thrilled about. The price hike is due to tariffs, he’s told. That cost is being passed on to the customer! Of course, the Labubu in the blind box isn’t the right one, forcing Butters to roll the dice once again. The U.S. government is blamed for the high cost, he’s told.

Butters experiences the reality of tariffs when he has to buy a Labubu doll for his girlfriend’s birthday in an all-new episode tonight, September 3 at 10/9c on Comedy Central and tomorrow on Paramount+. pic.twitter.com/P5xtAARbvv

— South Park (@SouthPark) September 3, 2025

Meanwhile, Trump-obsessed Fox News is trying to work out the nature of the President’s relationship with Satan. “We’re just sort of hanging out,” the Prince of Darkness tells the gaggle of reporters outside Air Force One.

It’s the question on everyone’s mind! pic.twitter.com/9ZYTpSeTwa

— South Park (@SouthPark) September 4, 2025

Back at South Park Elementary, Jesus is still trying to wrap his head around the Labubu craze and why the kids are fighting over them. A TikTok unboxing video from one of the students explains all, but then things take a darker turn as we see the student use the Labubu to perform a satanic ritual, complete with vomited chicken blood, to bring the Labubu to life. “Labubus are demonic,” Jesus is told.

Butters uses a claw machine to win the ultra rare Labubu Red wants, and gives it to her at her birthday party. She uses it to perform a ritual, accidentally summoning Trump and Satan. Jesus, desperate to put an end to the demonic tyranny of the Labubus, arrives on the scene. Jesus tells Satan to leave Earth, but Satan can’t. He’d love to leave Trump, he says, but he’s “bound to him.”

Then, the shocking reveal: Satan can’t leave Trump because he’s pregnant. “Yes, we’re together. We’ve been together for months. And I want to leave him, but I can’t,” Satan declares, “because I’m pregnant. So now you all know. I am forced to stay in this situation for several more years.” Yes, Satan is having Trump’s “butt baby.”

This season's South Park episodes have so far skipped a week, with reports indicating the show's bi-weekly release schedule will remain in place for the rest of Season 27.

The latest run of South Park episodes, which are currently airing on Comedy Central and Paramount+, have drawn some of the series' best-ever ratings, as well as global attention, for their no-holds-barred depiction of President Trump. But episodes are taking longer to produce, with just four arriving in the eight weeks since Season 27's debut.

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone make each episode week-by-week, which makes for a chaotic production but topical shows. The elongated production time allows the pair more time to work on each episode, something Paramount is reportedly happy with.

It’s worth noting that during their San Diego Comic-Con 2025 panel, which took place the day after the Trump-skewering season opener aired, Parker said the pair were unsure what the next episode would be, revealing the decision was “super stressful.”

All eyes are on South Park after its Season 27 premiere went so hard on Trump that the White House issued a statement in response.

The F.C.C. recently approved Skydance’s $8 billion merger with Paramount, which had needed Trump administration approval. However, Parker and Stone have a big-money deal of their own: a reported $1.5 billion contract to make 50 episodes of South Park over five years for Paramount.

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

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot 'Not Just Revisiting the Past' But Will Honor Show's Original DNA, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says

Buffy the Vampire Slayer herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, has said that the series' upcoming reboot will be more than just a means to revisit the past, while emphasizing that the fresh project will still honor the original show.

Speaking to IGN, Gellar said that the Buffy revival would be "meaningful" to fans of the original who loved its focus on found family — which, back in the day, meant Buffy's loyal group of friends.

The upcoming Buffy reboot introduces a new Slayer, played by Star Wars: Skeleton Crew's Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and a new cast of characters that include a fresh batch of high school classmates. Gellar herself, however, will still appear in a recurring role, including within the show's pilot episode, and act as an executive producer.

"Fandoms like Buffy still resonate today — because it’s not just about the show, but about the community that’s grown around it," Gellar told IGN.

"For me, the heart of Buffy was always about found family — that sense of belonging and being loved for who you are — and that’s more important now than ever. That’s what makes this new chapter so meaningful, it’s not just revisiting the past but honoring the show’s original DNA. The fact that people still carry such love for the show after all these years is incredibly special."

Alongside work on the new Buffy reboot pilot, filming of which is now underway, Gellar is currently overseeing another 90s revival, eBay '95, a 1990s-themed eBay sale event for the online auction site's 30th birthday this week. Her partnership involves curating a list of the 30 sought-after collector's items from the decade, with all proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish.

Items in the list include a 1999 Charizard Holo 1st Edition Shadowless Pokémon Trading Card, a Red Card Wave Luke Skywalker Jedi Brown figurine, a Spider-Man #1 Gold Torment Variant comic signed by Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane, and a LEGO Black Knight Dungeon Master's Castle set.

"Everyone is passionate about something, maybe it’s LEGO, trading cards, or comic books, and all of these things still bring people joy," Gellar said of the auction. "And at the heart of it, that’s what fandom really is – finding a community of people who love the same things you do. Pairing this curation with Make-A-Wish, a charity so close to my heart, made it a no-brainer."

Gellar told IGN she was "sworn to secrecy" on further details of the new Buffy series, a sentiment she continued in a fresh post on Instagram sharing a handful of new behind the scenes photos from the pilot episode's production. The images show Gellar with the series' direct Chloé Zhao, as well as the actress holding an original Buffy the Vampire Slayer figurine (speaking of, Gellar has signed another figurine, and a Buffy Funko Pop, as part of the auction).

The images also show a note from Zhao to the reboot's pilot's cast, shared on what looks to be a call sheet for the shoot's first day of filming.

"Let's embark on this adventure together with joy, empathy, curiosity and respect," Zhao wrote. "Life is both beautiful and difficult. We will be rewarded and tested. We will be brave. We will live to the fullest and know that we are never alone. We will always have each other. Happy first day! Chloé."

The new Buffy reboot is being produced by Hulu, which is yet to formally announce if the pilot will be picked up for a full series. If it does, the series is expected set to go into full production next spring. For now, there's no word yet on any further returning characters other than Buffy herself, but Gellar has previously said she hopes to see other classic characters return. Indeed, Buffy actress Charisma Carpenter has already told IGN she'd be keen to appear, after an "unjust" end to her character on spin-off Angel.

Image credit: Sarah Michelle Gellar

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

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Aussie Streaming Guide: The Best TV & Movies for September 2025

Winter's cozy blanket days are behind us, and spring has arrived with a fresh crop of streaming content. Instead of wandering aimlessly through endless options, I've gathered the highlights for you: a bouquet of blockbuster movies, binge-worthy series, and standout originals.

This monthly guide covers Australia's six biggest streaming platforms and showcases the best of what's new across thousands of hours of entertainment. Since your time and bandwidth are limited, let's dive straight into the top picks worth watching this month.

New in September on Foxtel and Binge

TV litter pick: The Office: Superfan Episodes - 1 Sep : These Superfan Eps feature extended scenes, deleted footage, and cut storylines, stretching each episode to around 30 minutes or more.

Movie litter pick: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - 4 Sep : Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails team up once more for their biggest adventure yet. They must confront Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with astonishing new powers, voiced by Keanu Reeves.

What notable movies are coming to Binge?

  • 28 Days Later - 1 Sep
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - 4 Sep
  • September 5 - 4 Sep
  • Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy - 21 Sep

What notable shows are coming to Binge?

  • The Office: Superfan Episodes - 1 Sep
  • Endeavour S1-8 - 1 Sep
  • Agatha Christie’s Poirot S1-3 - 1 Sep
  • The Paper - 4 Sep
  • Midsomer Murders S24 - 22 Sep
  • Brilliant Minds S2 - 23 Sep
  • The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch S5 - 29 Sep

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New in September on Netflix

TV litter pick: Pokémon Concierge - 4 Sep : Concierge Haru struggles to help a Psyduck plagued by chronic headaches that trigger uncontrollable psychic powers, all while dealing with the resort’s spotty cell service and his own difficulty connecting with guests.

Movie litter pick: Force of Nature: The Dry 2 - 8 Sep : Federal Agent Aaron Falk heads to the Giralang Ranges after a woman vanishes during a corporate retreat, only to uncover buried secrets and a tangled web of lies in the community.

What notable movies are coming to Netflix?

  • Force of Nature: The Dry 2 - 8 Sep
  • AKA Charlie Sheen - 10 Sep
  • The Wrong Paris - 12 Sep
  • Ruth & Boaz - 26 Sep

What notable shows are coming to Netflix?

  • Wednesday S2 - 3 Sep
  • Countdown: Canelo vs. Crawford - 4 Sep
  • Pokémon Concierge S1 - 4 Sep
  • The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity - 7 Sep
  • Her Mother's Killer S2 - 8 Sep
  • Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish - 8 Sep
  • Wolf King S02 - 11 Sep
  • 1670 S2 - 17 Sep
  • Alice in Borderland S3 - 25 Sep

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New in September on Disney+

TV litter pick: Only Murders in the Building S05 – 9 Sep : Charles, Oliver, and Mabel investigate a suspicious death which leads them into the shadowy world of powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the evolving new New York beyond the Arconia.

Movie litter pick: Swiped – 19 Sep : A popular college student teams up with his nerdy friend to build a flirting app, aiming to profit and meet girls. Their invention becomes a hit, but the success soon spins wildly out of control.

What notable movies are coming to Disney+?

  • Lilo & Stitch – 3 Sep
  • Swiped – 19 Sep

What notable shows are coming to Disney+?

  • Suits S1 – S9 – 1 Sep
  • Superstore S1 – S6 – 1 Sep
  • Reminder – 3 Sep
  • Only Murders in the Building S5 – 9 Sep
  • Futurama S13 – 16 Sep
  • 9-1-1: Lone Star S5 – 17 Sep
  • High Potential S2 – 17 Sep
  • LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – 19 Sep
  • Chad Powers - Star Original Series Premiere – 30 Sep

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New in September on Apple TV+

TV litter pick: Slow Horses S5 - 24 Sep : Everyone’s curious when resident tech whiz Roddy Ho turns up with a glamorous new girlfriend, but as a string of increasingly strange events sweeps the city, it’s up to the Slow Horses to uncover the connections.

Movie litter pick: Highest 2 Lowest - 5 Sep : A music mogul’s world is turned upside down when a ransom plot puts his family and legacy at risk, forcing him into a deadly moral showdown.

What notable movies are coming to Apple TV+?

  • Highest 2 Lowest - 5 Sep
  • All of You - 26 Sep

What notable shows are coming to Apple TV+?

  • Morning Wars S4 - 17 Sep
  • Slow Horses S5 - 24 Sep
  • The Savant - 26 Sep

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New in September on Amazon Prime Video

TV litter pick: Gen V S2 - 17 Sep : As Homelander's influence grows, Marie, Jordan, and Emma return to a traumatised Godolkin University under the rule of a new, power-focused Dean.

Movie litter pick: Crazy Rich Asians - 30 Sep : When Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore, she must contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and a seriously disapproving mother.

What notable movies are coming to Prime Video?

  • Ice Road: Vengeance - 3 Sep
  • Poor Things - 7 Sep
  • The Dry - 9 Sep
  • Jerry Maguire - 16 Sep
  • Joker - 16 Sep
  • Pride & Prejudice & Zombies - 24 Sep
  • Kong: Skull Island - 30 Sep
  • The Notebook - 30 Sep
  • 28 Days Later - 30 Sep
  • Crazy Rich Asians - 30 Sep

What notable shows are coming to Prime Video?

  • Top End Bub - 12 Sep
  • The Chosen S1-4 - 18 Sep
  • Hotel Costiera - 24 Sep

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New in September on Stan

TV litter pick: Revealed: Death Cap Murders - 14 Sep : A 2025 three-part documentary series on Stan that explores the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case, focusing on the investigation and trial of Erin Patterson.

Movie litter pick: Oppenheimer - 22 Sep : A crack team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.

What notable movies are coming to Stan?

  • 28 Days Later - 1 Sep
  • 28 Weeks Later - 1 Sep
  • Mao's Last Dancer - 2 Sep
  • We Were Soldiers - 4 Sep
  • Pig - 5 Sep
  • Life Of Pi - 20 Sep
  • Oppenheimer - 22 Sep
  • Strays - 22 Sep

What notable shows are coming to Stan?

  • I Fought The Law S1 - 1 Sep
  • Alex Rider S1 - 4 Sep
  • TWD: Daryl Dixon S3 - 8 Sep
  • Getting Filthy Rich S3 - 12 Sep
  • Revealed: Death Cap Murders: Pt 1 - 14 Sep
  • Deep Deception S1 - 28 Sep
  • Universal Basic Guys S2 - 29 Sep
  • Billy the Kid S3 - 29 Sep

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AU Deals: Rare Wins on Nintendo Exclusives and a Month Dedicated to Discounted Logitech Essentials

I always tell myself I'll stop stockpiling games, but these sales keep proving me a liar. When the discounts are this sharp, it feels less like spending and more like investing in future fun. From family favourites to violent epics, today's spread has plenty worth pulling the trigger on.

Contents

This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, I'm using a flaming grenade to light a 12-candle cake baked for Killzone: Mercenary, the 2013 FPS that brought the Helghast war to PS Vita. This was no half-hearted spin-off either. At the time, it felt like a full console-grade shooter shrunk down to fit in my hands, complete with weighty weapons, sharp visuals, and a clever mercenary angle (letting you earn cash and upgrade your kit across solo and multi). Underrated and, I daresay, never to be remastered.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

- Spore (PC) 2008. Get

- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (PS3) 2013. Redux

- Killzone: Mercenary (PSV) 2013. Sequel

- The Sims 4 (PC) 2014. Get

- Metro Redux (PS4,XO) 2014. Get

Logitech G Days PC Deals

Starting from today and running 'til Oct 2, Logitech is slinging savings in its annual Logitech G Play Days. This month-long gaming celebration features exclusive offers, fresh product launches, and mad savings on top-notch gaming gear. Check out top retailers, including Amazon AU, Harvey Norman, and JB Hi-Fi, and you can find significantly discounted gaming essentials like mice, keyboards, headsets, and even the odd racing wheel.

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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

On Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still reigns supreme as the racer that defined a generation. Nintendo revealed its original prototype ran with two screens in development, a leftover idea from the DS era. Meanwhile, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has hidden character dialogue that only appears if you hack villagers into moving to your island out of sequence. Both are still timeless mood pieces.

Nintendo

  • Donkey Kong Bananza (-19%) - A$89 This new jungle romp swings with charm, familiar platforming, and a colourful cast. A solid pick for fans of classic Nintendo energy at a rare discount.
  • Mario Kart 8 Del. (-27%) - A$58 The definitive kart racer with polished tracks, tight controls, and online chaos. Great value considering how rarely Nintendo discounts first-party hits.
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-27%) - A$58 Chill out with endless crafting, decorating, and seasonal events. A relaxing life-sim that remains a Switch essential.
  • Persona 5 Tactica (-58%) - A$40 Atlus reimagines its stylish JRPG cast in a tactical strategy spin-off. Bold art, slick combat, and great music make this a bargain.
  • Pikmin 4 (-27%) - A$58 Strategic exploration with cute critters and surprisingly tense time limits. A whimsical gem from Nintendo that rewards careful play.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

Xbox Series X owners should eye off Grand Theft Auto V, which famously had a full submarine combat system cut before launch. On the flip side, DOOM: The Dark Ages brings back the original composer behind the iconic E1M1 riff for a cheeky Easter egg. I've sunk hours in both and can vouch they're worth every cent.

  • Split Fiction (-16%) - A$59 A narrative-driven thriller with branching paths and multiple endings. Good choice for fans of choice-heavy storytelling.
  • PGA Tour 2K25 (-51%) - A$59 Golf sim with career depth, licensed courses, and strong online support. A deep sports package at half price.
  • Grand Theft Auto V (-60%) - A$24 Rockstar's sprawling crime epic still shines. With GTA Online updates ongoing, it's a steal at this price.
  • Doom: The Dark Ages (-34%) - A$79 Id Software’s latest demon-slaying romp adds brutal medieval flair to the franchise. Perfect for adrenaline junkies who love fast-paced shooters.

Xbox One

  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (-73%) - A$24 Rockstar’s cowboy epic delivers gripping story, stunning visuals, and endless open-world immersion. One of the best bargains in gaming at this discount.
  • Borderlands: Handsome Col. (-53%) - A$33.20 Includes Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel with all DLC. Loot-shooting chaos and irreverent humour make this a must for co-op fans.
  • SpellForce III Reforced (-52%) - A$30.70 A clever RTS-RPG hybrid with strong campaign content and customisation. Appeals to fans of Baldur’s Gate and StarCraft in equal measure.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

For PS5, Tales of Arise stands out, boasting character animations that were overseen by veterans from the Tekken team. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor also has a fun secret, letting Cal play a vintage LucasArts point-and-click game on an in-universe console if you dig deep enough.

  • Hitman WoA (-43%) - A$59.90 IO’s assassination sandbox includes years of content. Stealth, improvisation, and replayability at a very sharp price.
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-80%) - A$21.90 Respawn’s cinematic action-adventure mixes lightsabers, exploration, and emotional storytelling. A rare 80 percent off makes this unmissable.
  • Tales of Arise (-67%) - A$32.60 Bandai Namco’s JRPG dazzles with flashy combat and heartfelt characters. A major series entry at a deep discount.
  • Dragon's Dogma 2 (-34%) - A$70.80 Capcom’s cult fantasy RPG sequel with pawn system returns. A sprawling adventure with immense freedom.
  • RoadCraft (-22%) - A$49 Indie racing sim with solid handling and custom track-building. At this price, it’s a creative option for gearheads.
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (-50%) - A$62.40 Insomniac’s dazzling platformer-shooter hybrid shows off PS5 power with instant dimension-hopping. Worth grabbing at half off.

PS4

  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (-73%) - A$24 Same cowboy masterpiece at an unbeatable price. A PS4 showcase of storytelling and scale.
  • Dragon Quest XI S (-36%) - A$35 A classic turn-based JRPG with vibrant worlds and charming characters. Definitive edition includes plenty of bonus content.
  • The Yakuza Rem. Col. (-34%) - A$36.10 Includes Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 with updated visuals. Perfect entry point for fans of crime drama and over-the-top brawling.

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Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube.

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The Lokithor J400 Cordless Car Jump Starter Drops to Under $35 at Amazon (Over 60% Off)

A jump starter is an essential part of car's emergency kit and you don't need to pay a premium for a cordless model that gets the job done reliably. Amazon is currently offering the Lokithor J400 12V 2,000A cordless car jump starter for just $33.97 shipped after you clip both $20 and 40% off coupons on the product page. Not only does it function as a car jump starter, it can also be used as a power bank to recharge your smartphone in a pinch.

Lokithor J400 12V 2,000A Car Jump Starter for $33.97

The Lokithor J400 is a compact 12V cordless car jump starter that can supply 2,000A of peak power and is capable of jump starting up to 8L gas or 6L diesel engines. The sizeable 8,000mAh battery will give you several jump starts before needing a recharge. Since the battery uses lithium (NMC) cells, it depletes a lot slower than your traditional battery and will retain most of its charge even after 24 months of non-use. The J400 also doubles as a portable power bank, so you can also use it to charge your iPhone or smartphone in a pinch.

The J400 charges quickly over USB Type-C and if you don't have a cable on hand, both USB Type-C to Tpe-C and USB Type-A to Type-C cables are supplied in the package. There's even a flashlight with three separate modes (flashlight, SOS, and strobe) for emergencies. The jump starter is one of the smallest models in its class (3.4" x 6.9" x 1.7"), weighs about 1.5 pounds, and stows away easily in your trunk or dash.

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PS5 Headsets Just Got Better for PC Gamers Thanks to PlayStation Link Software Update

Thanks to new Windows 10 and 11 software for PlayStation 5 audio devices like the Pulse Elite headset and Pulse Explore earbuds, you can now get their full range of functionality when using them on PC. This is particularly handy for those who game on both the PS5 and PC, as these first-party are some of the best PS5 headsets around and are now essentially cross-platform devices through the PlayStation Link PC driver.

While these devices worked on PC before, they didn't have proper software support which limited their versatility. Per the official PlayStation support page, the driver will automatically install when you connect the PS Link USB adapter. The new PS Link driver isn't as robust as apps you'll see for new Razer headsets or SteelSeries earbuds, for example, but it's an upgrade from previously having no PC software support. With the PS Link PC driver, you can manually adjust volume on the OS, toggle your microphone and adjust the sidetone mic feedback volume, switch EQ presets, and update the device's firmware if needed. You can also monitor battery life through the driver.

The biggest addition here is being able to swap audio profiles through the EQ presets, so you can customize your sound experience and get more out of the headset and/or earbuds. The standard setting offers a balanced and flat sound experience, but you can adjust frequencies to boost bass and/or lower treble, for example.

If you're considering getting new audio gear in light of this update, be sure to check out our reviews of the Pulse Elite headset and Pulse Explore earbuds, or check out our roundup of the best PS5 headsets we've tested. And in case you missed it, catch up on the latest State of Play stream that centered around the upcoming James Bond game 007: First Light.

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The eBay 30th Anniversary Sale Has Huge Discounts on Bose Outlet Headphones, Soundbars, and Speakers

The eBay's 30th Anniversary Sale kicks off with an extra 20% off coupon code "HAPPY30TH" that works on select retailers including the official Bose Outlet eBay store. This is a great opportunity to save an extra 20% off Bose's entire inventory of certified refurbished headphones, earbuds, soundbars, and portable speakers with you apply coupon code "HAPPY30TH". This code stacks with the instant discount you're already getting for choosing a certified refurbished model, for a total combined savings of up to 52% off.

eBay Anniversary Sale Sale: Extra 20% Off the Bose Outlet Store

I've broken out some of the more notable discounts below.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the highest end sound bar speaker in Bose's product lineup. The soundbar measures 41" long and houses a 5.1.2ch array consisting of nine total speakers. Two of these are upward firing dipole speakers for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos supported content. The soundbar also incorporates Bose's TrueSpace technology, which does a great job of simulating a 3-dimensional soundscape even though internal speakers in soundbars are generally spaced close together. "A.I. Dialogue Mode" automatically balances voice and surround sound so that you don't need to turn up the volume to deafening levels in order to hear what everyone is saying.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

The QuietComfort Ultra is Bose's newest noise-cancelling headphone, released in late 2023. It is a significant upgrade over the standard QuietComfort headphones in audio and noise-cancelling performance and is easily comparable to other current heavyweights like the Sony WH-1000XM5/XM6 and the AirPods Max. The Ultra features redesigned ear cushions that are both more comfortable and provide a more secure seal, resulting in better passive noise isolation. It also supports spatial audio for better immersion, and it's updated with the new Bluetooth 5.3 protocol. Android users can rejoice in the fact that the Ultra supports Snapdragon Sound, a feature that offers optimized sound quality, connection stability, and latency for your streaming audio when the headphone is connected to an Android device.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

If you use an Android smartphone, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is a better pair of earbuds than the AirPods Pro 2. This is Bose's top-end earbuds, with better noise canceling than the QuietComfort Ultra over-ear headphone due to its sealed in-ear design and better passive noise isolation. Of course the earbuds also boast top notch audio quality to match. Like the Ultra headphones, the earbuds support Snapdragon Sound when paired with an Android device.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

The Bose QuietComfort is just a rename of the QuietComfort 45. Aside from the name and a few different color choices, they are the same headphone. The QuietComfort features excellent sound and noise cancelling performance for its price. They're close in quality to Bose's flagship headphone, which is nearly double the price. The QuietComfort is comfortable to wear and has been updated with faster USB Type-C charging, a longer 24-hour battery life on a single charge, and an "Aware" mode that lets you listen in on your surroundings.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Open Earbuds

The Ultra Open earbuds is for people who don't want any type of noise isolation, be it passive or active. These earbuds site just outside your ear canal, thus leaving them completely unimpeded. These are a great pair of earbuds for situations where you need to be aware of your surroundings, for example if you're jogging on the streets, taking a fitness class that involves listening to a training instructor, or working at home whilst keeping an ear open for your kids. It's definitely a more niche type of earbuds, so make sure you know exactly what you want if you opt for this model.

Which Bose headphones are best for you?

The best Bose headphones offer exceptional sound quality through a range of in-ear and over-ear headphones. To help you find the best Bose headphones for you, we’ve researched and compiled a list of our all-time favorites from the brand, ensuring you can find the right type of headphones for your needs.

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Every LEGO Book Nook Set Now Available In September 2025

LEGO hasn't been just for kids for a while now. There are countless "adults welcome" LEGO sets that are perfect for offices, game rooms, or to mount on your walls. Sure, most of these sets are nerd-adjacent, from Star Wars display models to an enormous Lord of the Rings Rivendell set, but they are a testament to just how much the toy brand has changed over the years. Some of the biggest upcoming LEGO sets are 18+ builds specifically targeted at adult collectors this year. And If you're both an avid reader and huge LEGO fan like me, the three new themed book nooks now available are absolutely worth checking out. These book nooks are an entirely new type of LEGO set made to fit perfectly on your shelf and live amongst your book collection.

With the new sets available now, LEGO joins a wide range of brands offering book nook kits for adults in 2025.

Every LEGO Book Nook Available Now

All three of the LEGO book nooks came out earlier this summer alongside the rest of June LEGO lineup, and the one pair of bookends here were just released at the beginning of September. They're all riddled with detail and Easter eggs from their respective series and are modular; there's the folded in book nook style and the "unfolded" view. The unfolded mode offers a great display of famous scenes like the Harry and Ron finding Platform 9 3/4 or Gandalf facing off against the Balrog. The modularity makes these sets not only serve their purpose as book nooks well but also as standalone LEGO display pieces for your shelves or coffee tables.

The set of Wicked bookends function a little bit differently by replacing the idea of a simple nook with more of a functional aspect. This is the only bookends set we've seen so far.

LEGO Lord of the Rings Book Nook

The Lord of the Rings LEGO Book Nook includes a super detailed Gandalf minifigure with his sword and staff and a buildable, fully posable Balrog figure. It recreates the iconic scene on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm in the Fellowship of the Ring, with a plaque stating "you shall not pass!" front and center. It's 1,201 pieces and is sure to be a fun build, especially if you have the movie playing in the background!

As a book nook, this set would also go great alongside a collection of Lord of the Rings books. Since it's release it has also topped our list of the best Lord of the Rings gifts for fans of the series.

LEGO Sherlock Holmes Book Nook

The LEGO Sherlock Holmes Book Nook is the biggest of the trio, coming it at 1,359 pieces, and definitely has the most Easter eggs — fitting for our favorite detective. When folded in nook form, the outer cover has the iconic silhouette of Sherlock and his magnifying glass from the actual Arthur Conan Doyle books. This set also comes with five detailed minifigures: Sherlock, Dr. Watson, Moriarty, Irene Adler, and seemingly a member of the Baker Street Irregulars. When unfolded, it's a detailed recreation of 221B Baker Street in London where Sherlock lives.

LEGO Hogwarts Express Book Nook

The LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Book Nook should be familiar to longtime LEGO fans, since the iconic red train has seen many iterations over the years. Of the three, I'd prefer to have this unfolded as it seemlessly splits the scene between King's Cross station in London and the magical Platfrom 9 3/4. It looks a bit silly folded in book nook mode in my opinion, but it still works. At 832 pieces, it's the smallest of the three, but included are Harry Potter and Ron Weasley minifigures along with their trolleys, Hedwig, and Scabbers. If you're looking for a set of bookends for your Harry Potter book collection, this is a great gift idea for any Harry Potter fan.

LEGO Wicked: Glinda & Elphaba Bookends

We had the chance to build the LEGO Wicked bookends and found them to be a great alternative to the more traditional book nooks. This is essentially two sets in one and you build both bookends separately before placing them on your shelf. The insdie of each book houses a little scene that allow them to double as a book nook if you turn them on their side.

Are There Any Upcoming LEGO Book Nooks?

As of September 2025, there are no known plans for any more LEGO Book Nooks. That being said, the first three sets that released in June and the new Wicked bookends have been extremely popular so far. The success of these initial book nooks would indicated that LEGO will almost certainly be releasing more in the near future. We can only speculate as to which franchises will get the book nook treatment next, but since LEGO hasn't strayed beyond collaborations that are directly tied to book series', there's only so many potential next steps.

The first and most obvious next book nook would be an expansion of Dune. There has only been one LEGO Dune set so far and it was overall very popular. Something like a giant sand worm book nook would be a great choice. It's possible Disney could also join the fray with a Winnie the Pooh set or something similar.

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The eBay Labor Day Sale Has Huge Discounts on Bose Outlet Headphones, Soundbars, and Speakers

The eBay Labor Day Sale just kicked off with an extra 20% off coupon code "HAPPY30TH" to commemorate eBay's 30 year anniversary. This promo code works on select retailers including the official Bose Outlet eBay store. This is a great opportunity to save an extra 20% off Bose's entire inventory of certified refurbished headphones, earbuds, soundbars, and portable speakers with you apply coupon code "HAPPY30TH". This code stacks with the instant discount you're already getting for choosing a certified refurbished model, for a total combined savings of up to 52% off.

eBay Labor Day Sale: Extra 20% Off the Bose Outlet Store

I've broken out some of the more notable discounts below.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the highest end sound bar speaker in Bose's product lineup. The soundbar measures 41" long and houses a 5.1.2ch array consisting of nine total speakers. Two of these are upward firing dipole speakers for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos supported content. The soundbar also incorporates Bose's TrueSpace technology, which does a great job of simulating a 3-dimensional soundscape even though internal speakers in soundbars are generally spaced close together. "A.I. Dialogue Mode" automatically balances voice and surround sound so that you don't need to turn up the volume to deafening levels in order to hear what everyone is saying.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

The QuietComfort Ultra is Bose's newest noise-cancelling headphone, released in late 2023. It is a significant upgrade over the standard QuietComfort headphones in audio and noise-cancelling performance and is easily comparable to other current heavyweights like the Sony WH-1000XM5/XM6 and the AirPods Max. The Ultra features redesigned ear cushions that are both more comfortable and provide a more secure seal, resulting in better passive noise isolation. It also supports spatial audio for better immersion, and it's updated with the new Bluetooth 5.3 protocol. Android users can rejoice in the fact that the Ultra supports Snapdragon Sound, a feature that offers optimized sound quality, connection stability, and latency for your streaming audio when the headphone is connected to an Android device.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

If you use an Android smartphone, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is a better pair of earbuds than the AirPods Pro 2. This is Bose's top-end earbuds, with better noise canceling than the QuietComfort Ultra over-ear headphone due to its sealed in-ear design and better passive noise isolation. Of course the earbuds also boast top notch audio quality to match. Like the Ultra headphones, the earbuds support Snapdragon Sound when paired with an Android device.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

The Bose QuietComfort is just a rename of the QuietComfort 45. Aside from the name and a few different color choices, they are the same headphone. The QuietComfort features excellent sound and noise cancelling performance for its price. They're close in quality to Bose's flagship headphone, which is nearly double the price. The QuietComfort is comfortable to wear and has been updated with faster USB Type-C charging, a longer 24-hour battery life on a single charge, and an "Aware" mode that lets you listen in on your surroundings.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Open Earbuds

The Ultra Open earbuds is for people who don't want any type of noise isolation, be it passive or active. These earbuds site just outside your ear canal, thus leaving them completely unimpeded. These are a great pair of earbuds for situations where you need to be aware of your surroundings, for example if you're jogging on the streets, taking a fitness class that involves listening to a training instructor, or working at home whilst keeping an ear open for your kids. It's definitely a more niche type of earbuds, so make sure you know exactly what you want if you opt for this model.

Which Bose headphones are best for you?

The best Bose headphones offer exceptional sound quality through a range of in-ear and over-ear headphones. To help you find the best Bose headphones for you, we’ve researched and compiled a list of our all-time favorites from the brand, ensuring you can find the right type of headphones for your needs.

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The iBuypower RTX 5070 Gaming PC Drops to Just $1,099 at Walmart (The Best PC Deal Under $1,400)

Walmart just kicked off one of the best budget gaming PC deals I've seen this year. As part of the Intel Gamer Days Sale, the iBuypower Slate gaming PC - equipped with an Intel Core i5-14400F CPU and GeForce RTX 5070 GPU - drops to just $1,099 after a $400 off instant discount. This PC is sold and shipped by Walmart directly with a delivery date as early as August 27. The RTX 5070 graphics card is an excellent choice for gaming at up to 1440p during Labor Day sales.

iBuypower Intel Core i5-14400F RTX 5070 Gaming PC for $1,099

The iBuypower Slate gaming PC is equipped with an Intel Core i5-14400F processor, GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 14th generation Raptor Lake Refresh model with a max turbo frequency of 4.7GHz and 10 cores. It's cooled by a 120mm tower heatsink and fan combo.

The GeForce RTX 5070 GPU is an excellent choice for 1080p or 1440p gaming

Compared to the previous generation GPUs, the RTX 5070 performs comparably with the RTX 4070 Super. We wish there was a bigger generation improvement in raw performance, but the RTX 4070 Super was already an excellent card for 1080p and 1440p gaming. In any case, the RTX 4070 Super GPU has since been discontinued and is only readily available in the used market. The RTX 5070 also supports DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, and the performance gap widens in games that support this new technology, including Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the upcoming Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6 games.

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Paramount+ Just Announced a Massive Discount for New and Returning Subscribers

Paramount+ has launched a massive sale on its annual plans. From now until September 18, both new and existing subscribers can save 50% on a full year of the plan of their choosing. You can either grab the Paramount+ Essential annual plan for $29.99 (regularly priced at $59.99), or the Paramount+ Premium annual plan for $59.99 (regularly priced at $119.99).

50% Off Annual Paramount+ Subscriptions for New and Returning Subscribers

Besides whether or not you get ads, the big difference between these plans is whether you care about the Showtime library, which includes the likes of Yellowjackets and Dexter: Resurrection. For context: What was previously the Paramount+ with Showtime package has been rebranded as the Premium subscription.

The discount only applies to annual subscriptions, so no free trials and no big savings on the monthly plans. That said, a year of the ad-supported subscription at this price is what you would for about four months of the service on a monthly plan, which is still priced at $7.99/month. The Premium plan also continues to cost $12.99/month.

Unlike most streaming deals these days, the discounts apply to both new and returning subscribers. So, if you do happen to be enjoying the monthly plan and have some extra cash, it’s well worth considering grabbing the annual discount as an upfront cost.

What’s on Paramount+?

Paramount has a bit of a unique library compared to the likes of Disney+ or Netflix, but I’d like to think there’s a little something for everyone in there. Right now, it’s where you’ll find new episodes of South Park the day after they air (and cause whatever controversy) as well as the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

The list of Paramount movies is pretty much endless, but some highlights there include Gladiator, the Transformers movies, and the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy. The studio will also be developing the live-action Call of Duty movie.

Paramount has been slowly expanding its live sports offerings. It's where you can watch the NFL on CBS as well as the UEFA Champions League. Most recently, the service signed a deal to acquire the streaming rights to the UFC franchise, which will be moving away from the PPV model used by ESPN starting in 2026. In other words, if you subscribe with the deal now, you’ll get to watch all the fights your heart desires next year.

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Save Over $700 Off the Lenovo Legion 5 Gaming PC with AMD X3D CPU and RTX 5070 Ti GPU

The most popular Legion gaming PC deal during Lenovo's Labor Day Sale is back at a lower price. Right now you can order a pre-configured Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 10 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D GeForce RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC for just $1,793.49 after you apply two coupon codes: "EXTRAFIVE" and "BUYMORELENOVO". Free delivery is included. This CPU/GPU duo can run even the latest and most demanding games with high framerates at up to 4K resolution.

Lenovo Legion RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC for $1,793.49

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 10 gaming PC is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. The processor is (air)cooled by a robust 120mm tower heatsink and fan combo. A total of six 120mm RGB fans and a sensibly designed 30L midtower chassis keeps your components quiet and cool. An 850W 80PLUS Gold power supply provides plenty of power. The case offers toolless entry and most of the components are non-proprietary, so they are easy to swap out or upgrade yourself down the road.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still an outstanding gaming CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an established reputation of being one of the best gaming CPUs available. It's a slightly older model that has been replaced by the newer Ryzen 9 98000X3D, but it is still one of the best gaming CPUs you can get today. According to Passmark, the 7800X3D's gaming performance surpasses that of the latest generation Intel Core Ultra 7 265K. The 7800X3D is also more efficient than the 9800X3D, which means it will consume less power and produce less heat (and thus less noise because your fans don't need to spin as fast).

The RTX 5070 Ti GPU Has Excellent 4K Gaming Performance

Of all the Blackwell cards released thus far, the RTX 5070 Ti offers the best bang for your buck, especially when pitted against the previous generation GPUs. It performs neck-and-neck with the RTX 4080 Super and marginalizes the RTX 5080, which is only about 10%-15% faster but costs 33% more. Like all Blackwell cards, the RTX 5070 Ti supports DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation. It also has 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM same as the RTX 5080, making it suitable for AI.

Here's an interesting alternative: gaming PC with laptop CPU

Lenovo is also offering a Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 10 RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC for just $1,764.99 after you apply the same two coupon codes "EXTRAFIVE" and "BUYMORELENOVO". According to Lenovo's spec sheet, this PC is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU on a customized Intel HM870 mATX motherboard. The 275HX is traditionally a laptop-class CPU, and it's important to note that laptop CPUs are (permanently) soldered onto the motherboard. Unlike a desktop CPU, a laptop CPU cannot be upgraded. If you do plan on swapping the CPU for something better in the future, then you'll have to stick with a gaming PC equipped with a traditional desktop CPU. If you don't intend on swapping the CPU, then you'll get excellent performance out of this chip. According to Passmark, the Ultra 9 275HX is roughly comparable in gaming performance to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. It also has more cores (24 vs 20).

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Get a Cordless Rechargeable Electric Air Duster for Your PC for Just $25 After Amazon Coupon

Maintaining a tidy desk area doesn't have to be labor intensive or expensive. Traditionally you would use a can of compressed air to clean out your PC, but they're essentially one-time use, they usually target a very small area (because of their tiny nozzle), and the cost can quickly add up. Nowadays there's a better solution. As part of its Back to School sale, Amazon has the EUKI Cordless Rechargeable Electric Air Duster (Air Blower) for just $24.99 after you clip a $15 off coupon on the product page. Most electric air dusters under $50 on Amazon are pretty much identical, so you just want to get the one that's on sale. There are other more powerful options out there, but they are considerably more expensive.

EUKI Cordless Electric Air Duster for PC for $24.99

The EUKI cordless rechargeable electric air duster is a fairly straightforward device. An internal fan spins at up to 15,000RPM to move an appreciable amount of air. A nozzle funnels the air into a tight, high-velocity stream that's more than strong enough to kick up layers of dust that's been sitting on top of your computer components. It has three speed settings, although I would recommend keeping it at the max speed for optimal results. Note that it doesn't come with a long, thin nozzle like the ones that come with compressed air canisters. If that's what you're looking for, the deal below might be a better fit. The duster weighs about 12 ounces, light enough to be used for a while.

The best thing about an electronic duster compared to a can of compressed air is that it can be re-used. The battery lasts up to 100 minutes on a full charge (lower on max setting). It can be recharged within 2 hours with a USB Type-C cable, which is included. I have a similar variant of this air duster that I use for all manner of cleaning, not just my PC (cleaning my coffee grinder and blow drying my dog are two examples). If possible, do your dusting outside.

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The New ESPN and Disney+ Bundle Can Now Be Paired With an NFL+ Premium Subscription

ESPN officially launched its streaming service last month with a tempting Disney+ bundle offer. Just one day before the NFL season kicks off for 2025, an even newer bundle has arrived. You can now choose to include a subscription to NFL+ Premium for an additional $10. The total price of this bundle would be $39.99 for the first 12 months and includes Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, and NFL+ Premium.

This latest bundle isn't exactly a surprise seeing as ESPN is currently acquiring NFL Network. However when ESPN Unlimited first launched, this was a bit of a question mark about the service. ESPN already has access to some NFL games, but not all of them. With the addition of NFL+ Premium into the bundle, it solidifies the service as one of the best sports streaming options this fall.

What NFL Coverage Does This Include?

While this bundle doesn't get you access to every NFL game, it does offer a pretty wide range of coverage. ESPN Unlimited includes Monday night football games that air on ESPN and ABC. With NFL+ Premium, you'll also get access to local and primetime games as well as any of the NFL Network games. This includes NFL RedZone, which covers a lot of the action on Sunday. You will still need to get an NFL Sunday Ticket subscription separately if you want to watch out-of-market games on Sunday, though.

It's also worth noting that while NFL+ Premium grants you access to more live NFL coverage, you can only access the local and primetime games via your phone or tablet. It won't be naturally integrated into your ESPN app. For a list of upcoming games available on these service, you can check out the full schedule on the NFL website.

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Man of Tomorrow: What Do We Know About the Plot and Villain of James Gunn's Superman Sequel?

One of the fun parts about the new DCU is that James Gunn is never shy about suddenly dropping big news on social media. Case in point - Gunn recently tweeted out the title and release date of his hotly anticipated follow-up to Superman. Man of Tomorrow hits theaters on July 9, 2027, sooner than we would have anticipated.

We don’t know much about the plot of Man of Tomorrow at this early stage, but Gunn did leave DC fans with one other treat. His announcement was paired with a new piece of artwork from DC Comics CCO, Publisher, and President Jim Lee showcasing Lex Luthor and Superman together. That was immediately followed by two more Superman/Lex images from DC artists Jorge Jiménez and Mitch Gerads.

These images tell us a lot about the new movie and how it seems to be turning the DCU’s most bitter rivalry on its head. Let’s break down what we know so far.

Warning: this article contains full spoilers for Gunn's Superman!

Who Is the Man of Tomorrow?

Let’s start with the title. “Man of Tomorrow” is a phrase that should be familiar to a lot of Superman fans. Just as Batman is frequently referred to as “The Dark Knight” and “The Caped Crusader,” Superman is often dubbed “The Man of Tomorrow” in the comics. It’s a logical choice of title for Gunn’s Superman follow-up, akin to Christopher Nolan going from Batman Begins to The Dark Knight.

That said, we shouldn’t necessarily assume the title is referring to David Corenswet’s Kal-El in this case. Let’s not forget that Gunn has been adamant all along that this film isn’t Superman 2. He previously said, "... is it a straight-up Superman sequel? I would not say necessarily." Lee’s art certainly suggests that Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor has as big a role as Superman this time around. Could the title be referring to Luthor instead?

We suspect it’s meant to refer to both characters. Superman certainly embodies the phrase, as he’s worked for three years and counting to protect the citizens of Metropolis and serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration to the world. But Lex clearly views himself as the true Man of Tomorrow, the only one with the intelligence and the drive to guide humanity into a better age. As he sees it, humanity should be led by humans, not aliens like Superman.

The film will probably focus on the tension between the two characters as each strives to be the symbol mankind needs. Who’s the real Man of Tomorrow here, the brilliant but ruthless tech billionaire or the guy who’s made kindness the new punk rock?

Superman and Lex Luthor: Frenemies?

If there’s one takeaway from Lee’s art, it’s that we’re looking at an unlikely alliance between Lex and Superman in Man of Tomorrow. The image shows the two characters leaning back to back, with Luthor decked out in his classic green and purple power armor. But rather than appearing threatened by Lex’s new battlesuit, Superman is cozying up to his foe. He’s even holding up a screwdriver, suggesting that Kal-El will help Luthor design his trademark suit in the new movie.

Gerads’ image strikes a different tone, showing the two characters locked in combat, while Gerads’ image seems to depict the two fighting side-by-side against a common enemy.

All of this points to a major change in the tone of their relationship in Man of Tomorrow. In Superman, Luthor couldn’t be more bitter and hateful toward Supes. His every move in the film is directed toward discrediting and destroying Superman. He even refers to Superman as “it,” showing that he refuses to accept Superman as a person worthy of basic human dignity. We can’t imagine Lex’s ire toward Superman will cool at all in the aftermath of Superman. The movie ends with his plot being exposed and a disgraced Luthor being carted off to Belle Reve Prison.

Their relationship looks to be undergoing the same evolution it does in the comics, where Lex slowly shifts from being Superman’s greatest rival to a more ambiguous antagonist and occasional ally.

Even so, it appears that something will happen to force Lex to reevaluate Superman and fight alongside him rather than against him. Their relationship looks to be undergoing the same evolution it does in the comics, where Lex slowly shifts from being Superman’s greatest rival to a more ambiguous antagonist and occasional ally. For example, Lex actually joined the Justice League during DC’s New 52 era, and in Joshua Williamson’s current Superman series, an incarcerated Lex has been cast as a helpful ally to Superman. Even in All-Star Superman, the comic Gunn has said inspired his first movie more than any other, Lex eventually has an epiphany when he gains Superman's powers and understands how his nemesis sees the world around him.

We doubt Man of Tomorrow will depict Lex doing a complete 180 in terms of his Superman stance, but it may force him to reevaluate his hatred toward the Man of Steel and realize that there are far greater dangers facing humanity. On that note…

Who Is the Villain of Man of Tomorrow?

Again, these three images hint that Superman and Lex will be forced to work together against a common enemy in Man of Tomorrow. Who could that enemy be? Superman’s rogues gallery is certainly a deep one, but a few characters stand out as likely candidates.

One option is General Zod, a character who’s certainly no stranger to live-action Superman projects at this point. Zod was previously played by the late Terence Stamp in 1978’s Superman and 1980’s Superman II, while Michael Shannon took on the role in 2013’s Man of Steel and several other DCEU movies. Gunn’s Superman already revealed that the Kryptonians had designs on Earth. Even Bradley Cooper’s Jor-El, normally a paragon of virtue, intended for his son to conquer Earth and create a new generation of Kryptonian/human hybrids.

Most versions of the Superman mythos eventually reveal that Dru-Zod and his soldiers survived Krypton’s destruction because they were imprisoned in the Phantom Zone. There’s no reason to assume the DCU will be any different. We wouldn’t be at all surprised if Man of Tomorrow shows Zod leading an army to conquer Earth and do what Kal-El refused. At that point, even Lex will be forced to accept that he’s better off with the devil he knows.

Another option is Brainiac, a major Superman villain who surprisingly hasn’t appeared in a live-action movie before. Brainiac is a ferociously intelligent collector who has tasked himself with absorbing the knowledge of intergalactic civilizations, bottling up cities as trophies, and destroying the rest. In some versions of the mythos, Brainiac is responsible for Krypton’s destruction.

Brainiac would make for an especially great villain in Man of Tomorrow because he’s on equal footing with both Superman and Lex Luthor. Between his cybernetic enhancements and various alternate bodies, he’s powerful enough to go toe-to-toe with Kal-El. And in terms of his intelligence, he’s the only villain in the DCU who can rival Lex.

Finally, we can’t help but think of Doomsday, arguably the strongest and most bloodthirsty of Superman’s many enemies. The opening crawl in Superman reveals that Kal-El has been on the job for three years and never lost a fight until his clash with the Hammer of Boravia. That would suggest that the DCU hasn’t yet experienced the brutal showdown between Superman and Doomsday that leaves both dead in the heart of Metropolis. Maybe the time has come to tell that story?

We don’t know that Gunn would want to return to the Doomsday well so soon after projects like 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the TV series Superman and Lois. But if any villain is fearsome enough to require an alliance between Superman and Lex Luthor, it’s definitely Doomsday.

Who do you think will be the villain of Man of Tomorrow? Vote in our poll and let us know your pick in the comments below.

For more on the future of the DCU, see every DC movie and series in development.

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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The LEGO Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City 4,210-Brick Set Is on Sale for the First Time

One of the best LEGO x DC collaborations is on sale for the first time ever. Right now Walmart is offering the LEGO Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City Set (#76271) for $267.00. That's an 11% discount from its retail price of $300 which is less than the typical LEGO deals we post, but I've actually never seen this set discounted in the past. It's also an outstanding value at only 6.3 cents per brick, especially for a themed LEGO set that was released just last year.

LEGO Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City for $267

The LEGO Gotham City set is a huge 2.5D diorama depicting all of the most memorable landmarks showcased in the Batman animated TV series. It measures 30" wide by 16" tall and is comprised of a whopping 4,210 pieces, making it the largest LEGO x DC set ever by a fair margin (the next biggest set is the upcoming Arkham Asylum at 2,953 pieces).

Unlike traditional LEGO Art sets, Gotham City has a surprisingly high degree of interactivity even after you've finished building it. The diorama is comprised of 15 separate panels that can be removed to reveal the inside of Wayne Manor, the Batcave and Arkham Asylum, and the activities of numerous villains from Batman: The Animated Series. The set also includes 4 minifigures: Batman, The Joker, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman, as well as the Batmobile and Batwing.

Both Kevin Wong and Seth Macy at IGN built this set and absolutely loved it. It's definitely a challenging build that fully deserves the 18+ rating, but the end result is more than worth it. LEGO does include two sets of building instructions so that two people can work on it simultaneously.

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 Streaming Services For Watching Live Sports in 2025

Watching sports used to be simple. You’d just flip on the TV, and chances are, you’d catch the big game. Today, though, navigating the world of sports streaming is a far more complicated affair. From regional blackouts and extra paywalls to figuring out which service holds exclusive rights to the games you want to watch, it’s a maze that leaves fans scrambling now in 2025.

With so many streaming services broadcasting live sports, figuring out where to watch and what's worth subscribing to can be a challenge. Luckily, we've done the heavy lifting for you. Below, you’ll find a list of the best sports streaming services for live games, matches, and fights, tailored for every type of fan.

TL;DR — These are the best streaming services for sports

Hulu + Live TV

Best Streaming Bundle For Sports

Hulu + Live TV features a comprehensive offering of the most popular sports across its more than 95 channels, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, international soccer, UFC, and more. In addition to games airing on local channels, there are several sporting events to watch regularly on ESPN, CBS Sports Network, NFL Network, and FS1, just to name a few.

Since Hulu + Live TV also includes the Disney Bundle as part of its monthly subscription price, you'll also gain access to ESPN Unlimited which unlocks all ESPN chanels, additional exclusive sporting events (like UFC and college sports), original programming, and more.

Hulu + Live TV also includes a three-day free trial, so you can test out the service before you use it.

ESPN Unlimited With NFL+ Premium

Best for Streaming Live NFL Games

ESPN Unlimited is still a new service, but as of September 3 you can now choose to bundle it with NFL+ Premium. This new streaming option comes after ESPN announced it was acquiring NFL Network back in August. The service will include everything available on ESPN Unlimited as well as the full suite of coverage from NFL+ Premium for $39.99. You can also choose to bundle this with Disney+ and Hulu for a limited time.

This new streaming service won't have all of the NFL games available, but it will have most of them. Access to ESPN channels will get you Monday Night Football while the NFL+ Premium subscription will get you access to local and primetime games as well as NFL RedZone on Sundays. The main downside is that NFL+ only allows you to watch these games live on your phone or tablet.

Fubo

Best Variety

Fubo may not be a household name, but it's our pick for the best variety of sporting events to stream. It features more than 55,000 sporting events per year including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, NCAA college sports, NASCAR, golf, tennis, boxing, MMA events, and much more. Additionally, international soccer fans can enjoy popular options such as Premier League, LaLiga, UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, Liga MX, and Serie A.

If you're itching for even more sports programming, Fubo also has various sports add-on packages that include extra channels such as NFL Redzone, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, a number of international sports channels, and many NCAA conference-specific channels. If you want to try out the service before you commit, there is a fubo seven-day free trial available for new subscribers.

While Fubo is still a standalone streaming service, it's worth noting that the company is in the process of selling to Disney. According to recent reports, that sale is expected to happen sometime in early 2026. This sale would see Hulu + Live TV combining with Fubo eventually.

Peacock

Best For Premier League Soccer and WWE

Since Peacock is owned by parent company NBC Universal, you'll have plenty of sports at your fingertips to stream with this subscription. Premier League soccer, arguably one of the most popular sports worldwide, is widely available to stream on Peacock. With season-long live coverage and exclusive matches available, you'll be able to catch the biggest matches from the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and more.

For fans of WWE, Peacock is a no-brainer as it's the exclusive live streaming home for every WWE premium event including Wrestlemania. But that's not all Peacock has to offer as you'll also be able to catch every NFL Sunday Night Football game as well as Big Ten college basketball.

Although Peacock doesn't currently offer a free trial, there are occasionaly subscription deals for the service that drop the price pretty significantly.

ESPN Unlimited

Best for ESPN Networks

ESPN has officially launched a new streaming service that includes the full suite of ESPN Networks in one package. ESPN Unlmited has expanded what the previous service, ESPN+, had offered prior. In addtion to original content, the new service includes the following channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+ and ACCNX.

ESPN also recently reached a deal with the NFL that will eventually bring the NFL Network over to the service. There was also a new agreement reached with WWE that will bring WrestleMania to ESPN Unlimited sometime in 2026. So while this service is still fairly new, there's more expected to arrive on it next year.

An ESPN Unlimited subscription is $29.99 per month or $299.99 annually. New subscribers also have the option to sign up a Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited bundle at no extra cost for the first 12 months. If you're looking for just the content offered on ESPN+ previously, you can choose to sign up for the cheaper ESPN Select plan.

DirecTV Stream

Best Cable Alternative

DirecTV Stream is the satellite-free offering from DirecTV that anyone can sign up for. This streaming-only option includes everything you'd expect from a cable alternative including local networks and popular sports channels such as ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, NBC Golf, FS1, NBA TV, MLB Network, and the Tennis Channel.

For sports fans specifically, the DirecTV Choice package is the best bang for your buck, providing access over 125 channels, including major nationwide games and a strong selection of regional sporting events based on your location.

For new subscribers, DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial that lets you test out the service. DirecTV Stream is also our top pick for streaming NBA games live.

Paramount Plus

Best for PGA Golf

Paramount+ offers all the sports content you'd expect from CBS Sports, including NFL on CBS games and every UEFA Champions League soccer match. Along with a library of sports movies and TV shows, Paramount+ provides daily programming from CBS Sports HQ, documentaries, and more.

For golf fans, upgrading to the Paramount+ with Showtime plan is a great option, as it includes everything in the Essential tier and adds access to major PGA Tour events like the Farmers Insurance Open and the Wyndham Championship.

Paramount+ actually does offer a free trial for new subscribers and is a great way to get sports and other streaming favorites. Paramount is the home of franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog, SpongeBob, and new South Park episodes, so it's a good one to try for free if you haven't already.

Paramount has also recently reached a deal with UFC that will bring the sport to Paramount+. This is a seven year deal that is expected to begin in 2026.

MLB.TV

Best for out-of-market MLB games

Major League Baseball games are available with almost all of the streaming services on this list, but no service has everything. Due to various licensing agreements, it's impossible to find all MLB games on a single service, but an MLB.TV subscription will get you the most. For $94.99 a year or $29.99 a month you'll get access to every out-of-market game. This includes both the the regular season and offseason games.

If you want to test out the service to see what kind of coverage you'll get, there is a 7-day free trial currently available.

Sports Streaming FAQs

Can You Watch Live Sports For Free?

Yes, you can watch select live sports for free. Although, the type of sport and frequency varies significantly. You can access local channels with a TV antenna and watch many popular sporting events including NFL, MLB, and NBA games, just to name a few, over the air. Streaming services like Sling Freestream also offer ad-supported access to certain live sports.

Which Sports Streaming Services Have Free Trials?

Just about every sports streaming service mentioned above has a free trial you can take advantage of. Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Paramount+ all have trials that range from three days to a week. And, if you time it well, you may even be able to watch multiple live sporting events that you're interested in during the free trial period. The only outliers currently without a free trial are Peacock and ESPN+, although the latter is available as part of the Hulu + Live TV free trial.

If you're looking to stream more than just sports, check out our list of the best streaming services with free trials in 2025 or more specifically dive into the live TV services with free trials list we've curated.

Matthew Adler is a Commerce, Features, Guides, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on the site formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

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