The road for Mario Kart World has been a long one, as its developers have revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 launch title started development in 2017 as a Switch 1 game.Details about the history of Mario Kart World's development were just one detail of many to come from Nintendo's Ask a Developer interview series, where one of the game's producers, Kosuke Yabuki, said that prototyping for Mario Kart World began eight years ago in 2017 and that the decision to move the game to Switch 2 was "truly a ray of hope.""We were thinking about what to do for the next Mario Kart game even during the development of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and we began prototyping in March 2017," Yabuki said. "It was at the end of that year when we officially started work on it as a project."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are set to expand in a big way this week with the arrival of Season 4. In this post, we're running through everything that's announced so far including new weapons, more maps, and the arrival of Ballerina star Ana de Armas as a playable charatcer.Activision shared all the details in an extensive blog post.Table of Contents [hide]Season 4 release dateSeason 4 release dateSeason 4 for Black Ops 6 and Warzone will launch on May 29, and it should arrive that day around 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The long-in-development Street Fighter movie may have just landed some undisputed star power, as a former WWE champion and DC Comics hero have reportedly been cast for the film.According to Deadline, WWE superstar Roman Reigns, Jason Momoa (A Minecraft Movie), Andrew Koji (Bullet Train), and Noah Centino (Warfare) are currently in talks to star. If the actors are involved, then the Street Fighter movie will have recruited some big acting muscle. Mamoa previously appeared as Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe of live-action films and he'll be playing the legendary intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is scheduled to arrive in June 2026.Reigns is another well-known face on television, as he held the Undisputed WWE Championship for a staggering 1,316 days. The former champion also appeared on the big screen in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Meanwhile, Koji has appeared in multiple movies and TV shows over the years, flexing his martial arts skills in projects like Warrior. Representatives for the actors have declined to comment to Deadline on whether they are or are not involved in the project. As for Centino, he appeared in the gritty action film Warfare, which was directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

PowerA Pac-Man Special Edition Wireless Controller for Xbox and PC $75 (was $100) See at Amazon PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller - Pac-Man Neon Arcade (Switch) $48.74 (was $65) See at Amazon Amazon has a pair of great limited-time deals on the new limited-edition Pac-Man controllers by PowerA. Officially licensed by Bandai Namco and created for Pac-Man's 45th anniversary celebrations, both of the wireless controllers have pro-style features, cool designs, and dynamic lighting effects. Most notably, Xbox Series X|S and PC players can get the Pac-Man Special-Edition Wireless Controller for $75 (was $100). Customizable wireless Xbox controllers with as many features found here are rarely available for this low of a price, so this deal is definitely worth checking out.Nintendo Switch users can also save 25% on the Pac-Man Neon Arcade Wireless Controller with remappable back buttons and unique lighting effects.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Activision has confirmed the next crossover character coming to Call of Duty in Season 4, and it's none other than Ana de Armas' character from the upcoming John Wick movie, Ballerina.The Ballerina Tracer Pack lets players become Eve Macarro, the character de Armas plays in Ballerina. The bundle comes with two operator skins, the first of which, "Eve Macarro," shows Eve in a red sequin dress. The second, "Ruska Rogue," depicts Eve in a black fit. The bundle also includes three weapons, including the "Releve" AK-74, the "Plie" Saug SMG, and the "Arabesque" 9MM pistol.Ballerina comes to Call of Duty.What's more, the DLC includes a "Dance With Death" finishing move, as well as the "Pirouette" emote, the "Keepsake" weapon charm, the "Caged Grace" emblem, the "Pas de Duex" calling card, and the "Take a Bow" loading screen.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In 2022, Sony unveiled its PlayStation Stars rewards program, which gave dedicated players a chance to earn digital collectibles. Now, less than three years later, Sony has announced that it will be ending the PlayStation Stars program in the near future.Sony praised PlayStation Stars for fostering "a deeper connection with fans around the world." However, the video game company went on to say that after evaluating PlayStation Stars, it decided to bring it to a close. As of today, PlayStation Stars is no longer accepting new members. Existing members who close their membership also won't be able to re-join.The end of the program won't come all at once. Members are still able to level up their PlayStation Stars status and earn more digital collectibles through July 23 at 7:59 AM PT / 10:59 AM ET / 3:59 PM BST. No additional rewards or campaigns will be available after that time. Players will still be able redeem their PlayStation Stars rewards until November 2, 2026. Sony also assured players that they will still be able to access their digital collectibles, "even after these changes take place."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition (Nintendo Switch) $50 (was $75) See at Amazon See at GameStop See at Walmart (sold out) See at Target (sold out) See at Best Buy (sold out) Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition (PlayStation) $50 (was $75) See at Amazon See at Walmart Final Fantasy fans might be running out of time to add the the Pixel Remaster Collection to their Nintendo Switch or PS4 libraries. The Nintendo Switch version of Final Fantasy I-VI Anniversary Collection, in particular, is becoming increasingly scarce. Multiple retailers are have been sold out for weeks, but you can still snag a copy at Amazon or GameStop. Amazon just dropped the price back down to $50 (was $75). Recently, the Switch edition had been listed for close to full price. The PS4 physical edition is also up for grabs for $50 at multiple retailers, though we've seen this deal more often than the Switch offer.Released last October for Switch and PlayStation, the Anniversary Edition comes with a sticker sheet of Final Fantasy character sprites. It's worth emphasizing that this is a true physical release, with all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters on the Switch cartridge or PS4 disc (fully compatible with PS5). Square Enix initially released the physical in 2023, but the small print run sold out extremely fast. Last fall's re-release brought the collection to major retailers for the first time as the Anniversary Edition.RPG fans can take advantage of several other deals on Square Enix role-playing games for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox at Amazon this week, including last year's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. For a modernized overhaul of a Square Enix classic, check out Romancing SaGa 2, which is discounted to an all-time low price of $30.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Jet Li Collection (4K Blu-ray) $107 (was $130) | Releases July 29 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart If there was a Mount Rushmore of action stars, you can bet that Jet Li's face would be on it. A legend of Hong Kong's golden age of filmmaking and the star of several cult-classic Hollywood movies, Jet Li's movies are as enjoyable today as they were over 30 years ago. Five of the best Jet Li movies are being collected in a new 4K Blu-ray box set. Preorders for The Jet Li Collection opened in April, and now Amazon and Walmart are offering a nice discount that drops the price to $107 (was $130).If you already preordered a copy at full price, the new discount will automatically be applied to your order when Amazon or Walmart charges your payment method. Both retailers wait until preorders ship to charge, so if the price drops even lower before The Jet Li Collection's July 29 release, you'll be eligible for additional discounts thanks to the preorder price guarantee. The Jet Li Collection (4K Blu-ray) $107 (was $130) | Releases July 29 This collection is part of Shout Factory's new Hong Kong Cinema Classics line, and inside, you'll find the following movies on 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray.Fist of LegendTai Chi MasterFong Sai Yuk AKA The LegendFong Sai Yuk 2 AKA The Legend 2The Bodyguard from BeijingEach movie is a new 4K restoration from the original film negatives, and they all come with brand-new extras. Not every movie here offers a massive number of bonus materials, but there's still a lot to dive into overall. You can check out all of the special features at the end of this story. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart These movies are essentially a highlight reel of Li's career during the '90s, with three of them being filmed in 1993 alone. Earlier films like Once Upon a Time in China and Swordsman 2 helped turn him into a rising star thanks to his talent and well-choreographed fight scenes, and the Fong Sai Yuk movies--known as The Legend and The Legend 2 in the US--alongside Tai Chi Master showcased more of his graceful ability to smash faces. Fast-forward to 1994, and Li's work on The Bodyguard from Beijing and Fist of Legend were two more instant classics that garnered international praise.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie $14 (was $27) | Releases May 27 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart The first fully animated, feature-length Looney Tunes movie releases on Blu-ray next week, and preorders are up for grabs for a ridiculously low price. Amazon and Walmart have The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie for just $14, which is nearly 50% off the Blu-ray's $27 list price. The Day the Earth Blew Up will be added to HBO's Max streaming service on June 27, but the Blu-ray edition currently costs less than the price of one month of Max's standard ad-free plan ($17). The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie $14 (was $27) | Releases May 27 Since the current preorder deal at Amazon and Walmart already saves you nearly 50% compared to the film's MSRP, we'd be surprised to see it drop even lower. That said, you will be eligible for additional discounts at either retailer thanks to preorder price guarantees.The Day the Earth Blew Up is also releasing on DVD on the same day. The DVD edition is on sale for $13 (was $25). Considering Looney Tunes was created in 1930, it's rather remarkable that The Day the Earth Blew Up became the first animated, full-length movie starring the zany cast of cartoon icons. Prior to its theatrical debut last year, the most notable Looney Tunes feature films mixed live action with animation (Space Jam and Space Jam: A New Legacy). Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart The Day the Earth Blew Up follows Daffy Duck and Porky Pig on a quest to stop aliens from taking over the world. It earned mostly positive reviews from critics and fans. After its limited theatrical debut last year, the film released in theaters across the US in March.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition Guide (Hardcover) $25 (was $45) See at Amazon Zelda: Breath of the Wild Complete Guide - Expanded Edition $19.68 (was $40) See at Amazon Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Guide (Paperback) $18.74 (was $30) See at Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom have remained popular since their respective releases on Nintendo Switch, but the active player count will certainly increase in the coming weeks. Enhanced versions of both open-world Zelda games launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5. If you're looking forward to playing these two masterful games in 4K at 60fps with HDR, you should check out Amazon's deals on the official hardcover strategy guides. Whether you've played the games already or plan on experiencing them for the first time, these well-designed books are handy reference manuals and beautiful collectibles.With the looming resurgence of both games, it's possible that these two hardcover strategy guides could either sell out or increase in price again. As of May 21, though, you can get Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Collector's Edition Guide for only $25 (was $45) and Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Expanded Edition Guide for just $19.68 (was $40). Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition Guide (Hardcover) $25 (was $45) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Collector's Edition Official Guide is a weighty 496-page hardcover with display-worthy cover art featuring the Corrupt Master Sword.Published by Piggyback and created in collaboration with Nintendo, Tears of the Kingdom's guidebook covers virtually every aspect of the sprawling open-world sequel. Along with an overview and tips for all of the main quests, side missions, shrines, and caves, the book offers comprehensive reference sections for all of the game's enemies, weapons, armor, shields, items, and more.All of the game's key systems, from crafting and cooking to using Zonai devices to build vehicles and other gadgets, are detailed alongside helpful tips and overarching strategies.The included World Atlas map section provides the locations all of the Koroks, Dragon's Tears, and collectibles scattered across mainland Hyrule as well as the Sky and Depths. See at Amazon Zelda: Breath of the Wild Complete Guide - Expanded Edition $19.68 (was $40) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Expanded Edition Guide looks great when displayed next to the TOTK hardcover. It also happens to be every bit as comprehensive as Tears of the Kingdom's strategy guide.Piggyback published this updated hardcover edition roughly a year after the game's original launch. The Expanded Edition adds chapters on Breath of the Wild's pair of DLC expansions. In addition to walkthroughs for the DLC, the 512-page hardcover features a concept art gallery showcasing in-progress illustrations and sketches by Nintendo's designers.The guide offers an overview of all main missions and side content, including every shrine. You'll also find solutions to all of the game's many puzzles and an in-depth look at the combat system. Catalogs of enemies, gear, and items let you use this book as a reference manual. The 36-page World Atlas reveals locations of collectibles, including every Korok seed. The book also includes a double-sided map of Hyrule with annotations. See at Amazon Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Guide (Paperback) $18.74 (was $30) Circling back to Tears of the Kingdom, it's worth noting that the paperback edition of the official TOTK guidebook is available for $18.74 (was $30). If you think you'll use the guidebook frequently for reference or want a display piece, the more durable hardcover Collector's Edition is the way to go.Breath of the Wild's paperback edition guidebook is out of print, likely because it launched alongside the game in 2017, so it doesn't include coverage of the Expansion Pass. See at Amazon If you already own Tears of the Kingdom and/or Breath of the Wild for Switch, you will be able to purchase $10 Switch 2 upgrades for each game from the eShop. But if you're a new player or simply want to own physical editions for Nintendo's new platform, check out our preorder guide for the Switch 2 versions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. For a look at all of the Switch 2's launch games and accessories, check out GameSpot's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $33 at Walmart | $36 at Amazon (was $45) | Releases July 29 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Collector's Edition (4K Blu-ray) $40 | Releases July 29 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart If you weren't a regular moviegoer in 1994, then it must have been a confusing year, thanks to everyone around you peppering their speech with "Alriiiiiiighty then" catchphrases. Jim Carrey's breakout year at the box office started with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and at long last, that comedy classic is releasing on 4K Blu-ray on July 29. The Limited Edition Steelbook version is available to preorder for $33 at Walmart or $36 at Amazon. Amazon has sold out of preorders once already (at full price), but if it remains in stock this time, we'd expect the retailer to match Walmart's price prior to launch. That said, it's also possible that the price-matching will go the other way, and Walmart increases its price to $36. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $33 at Walmart | $36 at Amazon (was $45) | Releases July 29 The 4K Blu-ray edition of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective was created using the original 35mm camera negative. It supports Dolby Vision with HDR10 and DTS-HD 5.1 Surround Sound. There aren't any new bonus features, but the audio commentary with director Tom Shadyac is included on both the 4K Blu-ray disc and remastered 1080p Blu-ray disc. The latter should offer better visual and audio quality than the original Blu-ray release since it is based on the 4K transfer. The Blu-ray disc also has the theatrical trailer.The original 1997 laserdisc release of Pet Detective had three episodes of the Ace Ventura animated series, but unfortunately those episodes have never been included with subsequent Blu-ray releases.The steelbook case features original artwork of Ventura's signature hairstyle and a pigeon worth $25,000 resting on Jim Carrey's head. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Collector's Edition (4K Blu-ray) $40 | Releases July 29 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is also getting a standard edition 4K Blu-ray release on the same day. Though it's officially called a "Collector's Edition," make no mistake that the collectible version is the aforementioned Steelbook Edition. This edition includes a standard plastic case and cardboard sleeve with one of the promotional images for the theatrical release.At the time of writing on May 21, this edition is actually more expensive than the Limited Edition Steelbook at both retailers. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Ace Ventura was one of the biggest comedy films of the mid-1990s, thanks mostly to Jim Carrey's wild performance as the titular pet detective. While the movie does have some content that is very dated when viewed through a modern lens, it's still a laugh riot thanks to the constant flow of one-liners and a solid mystery at its core. A sequel would arrive a few years later and it saw Ventura travel to Africa--much to the relief of several dozen Buddhist monks--but this one hasn't received a 4K Blu-ray release yet. You can find it on Blu-ray, or as part of an Ace Ventura Blu-ray double feature.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Prior to this month, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick assured investors that Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 was on track for a 2025 debut, while also acknowledging the possibility of a delay. However, the game was pushed back to a May 2026 release earlier this month. Now, Zelnick has shared his reaction to GTA 6's delay after offering an explanation.While speaking with IGN, Zelnick noted that GTA 6 needed the extra time for the developers to polish the title and turn it into become the game that fans want it to be."As we get closer to completion of a title that's seeking perfection, the needs or lack thereof, for continued polish become clear," said Zelnick "In this case there was an opportunity with a small amount of incremental time, we thought, to make sure Rockstar Games achieves its creative vision with no limitations. And I supported of course that approach."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite's Star Wars-themed Galactic Battle event has been running since the beginning of the month, letting Star Wars and Fortnite fans alike live out their dreams of becoming a daring spacefarer in Disney's massive sci-fi universe. Today, the event has brought back one of Star Wars's most famous villains, but with a twist--players can directly speak to him, with the AI-generated voice of James Earl Jones providing responses in real time.Vader has replaced the Samurai Darth Vader variant on the map, specifically at the Vader Samurai's Solitude location in the bottom-left corner. Players can challenge him to a duel, and if they are victorious, Vader will join them for the remainder of the match--and speak with them throughout by pressing the specific prompt. You can check our our AI Darth Vader location guide to help you find him.GAMEPLAY OF THE DARTH VADER AI, THIS IS CRAZY 😭(via @FN_Assist) pic.twitter.com/8AbyEc7vR2 — Shiina (@ShiinaBR) May 16, 2025 Players can use an in-game prompt to hear Vader speak any phrase they wish, though that does come with limitations--some players are reporting that topics like violence to real-world people, religion, politics, and more are off the table. At least one user has inadvertently caused Vader to use profanity, however. Epic says it has released an update to stop this from happening.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo of America sounds confident that Switch 2 supply should be in pretty good shape this year domestically. Sure, preorders sold out almost instantly for the June 5 launch, but company president Doug Bowser believes they have a good production plan for 2025--including the busy holiday season.Speaking to IGN, Bowser was asked about meeting Switch 2 demand in the US. "​​As we look at our plans here in the US, we do believe we'll have production and supply that will allow us to meet consumer demand," said the Nintendo of America president. "We know there's been strong positive reaction to Nintendo Switch 2 early on and we've seen that through our preorders, but we do have a plan to have a continuous flow of product that'll be available through the holidays."This echoes what Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said earlier this month. He stated that production wasn't a driving factor in forecasting 15 million unit sales of the upcoming system. Instead, he highlighted that Switch 2's higher price compared to the original Switch could have the biggest effect on hardware sales this year.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Czech Prime Minister now has a copy of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a high-profile, critically acclaimed, and top-selling RPG developed in the country. The mayor of Kuttenberg, Lukáš Seifert, surprised the prime minister, Petr Fiala, with a collector's edition of the popular RPG. The image of Fiala holding the massive collector's edition is pretty fun to see, and he does look genuinely surprised to be holding it. Kingdom Come 2 was developed by Warhorse, which is based in Prague. "We are incredibly proud to see our game presented at such a level and grateful for the support and recognition it receives within Czech society," Warhorse said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com