After launching in South Korea, China, and Taiwan back in April 2024, Persona 5: The Phantom X finally has a worldwide release date. The Persona 5 spin-off hits PC and mobile devices on June 26, 2025, and brings with it even more of the series' stylish turn-based combat and an entirely new cast of Phantom Thieves.Developed as a collaboration between Atlus' P-Studio and Chinese developer Black Wing Games, Persona 5: The Phantom X is a mobile-focused title that sends players back to the world of Persona 5, albeit as a new character and under slightly different circumstances. In it, players control Wonder, a second-year high school student at Kokatsu Academy whose worldview is shifted upon meeting a mysterious owl-like creature named Lufel. After some good old-fashioned exposition, the duo eventually set off on quest to recruit a new cast of Phantom Thieves, their ultimate goal being to restore the concept of desire back to humanity and put a stop to the mysterious force hellbent on taking it away. What ensues is a continuously-expanding, live-service adventure filled with much of the same turn-based combat, social simulation, and time management elements found in mainline Persona titles. Players will get the chance to explore new dungeons and areas of Mementos, take on part-time jobs and join after-school clubs, strengthen their Personas, raise Wonder's social stats, and form relationships all while experiencing an original story. Players can also expect fan-favorite Persona characters--like Joker, Ann, Ryuji, and the rest of the original Phantom Thieves--to make appearances in the game via special contracts. Lastly, the Phantom X also introduces new elements to the series, including the PvE-focused Velvet Trials, mini-games, and the ability to create and join Guilds.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Netflix's BioShock movie remains in development, director Francis Lawrence confirmed in an interview, adding that "it's a tricky adaptation" that will take time to get right.Lawrence told IGN that he just recently got a new draft of the BioShock movie script, and he took a meeting with writer Justin Rhodes on May 7. Rhodes was a writer on Terminator: Dark Fate and the video game anthology series Secret Level. A previous draft was written by Blade Runner 2049's Michael Green."It's a tricky adaptation, so there's lots of things to figure out and to get right," Lawrence said of the BioShock movie.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After seven years on the market, 150 million systems, and more than 1 billion games sold for the original Switch, Nintendo is finally ushering in its next console--the Nintendo Switch 2. Following many rumors, leaks, and reports, Nintendo revealed lots of new information about the Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct on April 2--and it was a beefy broadcast with tons of announcements.This post covers everything we know about the Switch 2's price and release date, launch titles, backward compatibility, and lots more. Preorders for the Switch 2 were expected to open on April 9 but were later delayed due to US President Donald Trump's controversial tariff plan. They eventually opened on April 24, with original pricing for the system and games--but not accessories--being maintained.Table of Contents [hide]Switch 2 Price And Release DateSwitch 2 Price And Release DateThe Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, and it's priced at $450 in the US. Nintendo will also offer a $500 bundle that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World, though it will only be available until this fall. This bundle represents a good value, as Mario Kart World on its own costs $80. A June launch for the Switch 2 was previously rumored, while the price point is also in the ballpark of what people expected it to cost.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Publisher Playsaurus has announced that Cookie Clicker will release on consoles May 22--exactly a week from today. One of the first major idle games, Cookie Clicker originally released on the web in 2013 before hitting Steam in 2021. The title, developed by DashNet, is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and even Switch 2 (though of course at a later date).Nintendo's listing for Cookie Clicker notes that the game will cost $5. This is in line with the Steam edition of the idle game. Playsaurus is promising more than 600 upgrades in Cookie Clicker, as well as the ability to "pet your dragon." For those unfamiliar, you click the cookie to make more cookies. The clicker or idle genre has proven to be quite popular on Steam. For instance, over 100,000 people were playing Bongo Cat last month. The game sees a feline pawing a taskbar as a player clicks their mouse or types, and then you can earn hats for your digital kitty.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given away hundreds of free games, and there's no sign that the program will stop any time soon. We keep this article up to date weekly to highlight both the current free games and next week's offerings.If you're looking for more freebies, you can check out our list of the 25 best free PC games to play in 2025, or for more options, the 25 best free games to play in 2025 on multiple platforms.Current free games at EpicDead Island 2 Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Rambo Report $23.69 (was $29) See at Amazon When you think about iconic '80s action stars, there's a good chance that Rambo is at the top of the list. The five-film series starring the troubled war veteran still ranks as one of the most iconic cinematic franchises out there, and if you'd like to explore the cultural impact of the character, you can do just that with The Rambo Report. The 304-page hardcover book is written by film historian Nat Segaloff, and it includes a foreword by Rambo's creator, David Morrell. It's available now at Amazon, and even slightly discounted to just $23.69 (was $29). The Rambo Report $23.69 (was $29) Billed as the ultimate guide to Rambo, the book examines the entire franchise, starting with the 1972 novel First Blood that inspired the first Rambo film (and the differences between the two), and the sequels that rebooted the character into a one-man army--all the way up to the final (for now) entry, 2019's Rambo: Last Blood. The project also includes behind-the-scenes anecdotes, critiques about violence in the media, and a whole lot more. See at Amazon If you're interested in exploring Rambo's origins, Morrell's First Blood novel remains popular to this day, and you can easily pick up a copy if you want to read it for yourself. Amazon offers the paperback edition for $15.32 (was $19). Despite serving as the basis for the first Rambo film, the book features some major differences, making it worth reading even for fans who've seen Rambo: First Blood numerous times. Like the movie, First Blood focuses on a war veteran who is brutalized by the police chief of a small town and responds by waging a personal war against him and his officers. While the movie makes Rambo a much more sympathetic character who goes out of his way to minimize casualties--in the first movie, anyway--the book has a much higher body count.You can also get a good deal on the live-action Rambo movies. If you want to pick up multiple movies at once, Rambo: The Complete Collector's Set compiles the first four Rambo movies on Blu-ray for $26.25 (was $45). You can pick up the first three films with the Rambo Box Set for $13.71 (was $25) on standard Blu-ray, or a collector's edition of the first four movies for $26.25 (was $45). This version includes numerous featurettes focused on the production of the Rambo movies, audio commentary tracks, interviews, and the infamous alternate ending to First Blood. 4K editions of all five films--Rambo: First Blood, Rambo 2, Rambo 3, Rambo (2008), and Rambo: Last Blood--are also available, and there's a healthy mix of archival materials mixed with new bonus materials and sharper image and audio quality.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo fans looking for a way to pass the time while waiting for Mario Kart World should check out Lego's latest building set geared toward adults and collectors. Lego Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart launched today, May 15. Though surely not a coincidence, the timing of this wonderfully designed Mario Kart collectible really couldn't have been better. When the set was unveiled during Mario Day, Nintendo hadn't even officially announced Mario Kart World, let alone a release date, which we now know is June 5 alongside the Switch 2. With the franchise entering a bold new era of open-world racing, it's only fitting that the newest addition to Lego's small but mightily impressive lineup of Nintendo display model kits commemorates the iconic series in style. Lego Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart (1,972 Pieces) $170 | Released on May 15 The 1,972-piece Mario & Standard Kart costs $170 and is exclusive to the Lego Store at launch. Most of Lego's "black box" kits licensed by Nintendo have started their lifecycles as Lego Store exclusives before hitting major retailers several months later. Mario & Standard Kart is the seventh Nintendo Lego set designed for display. Though the black box means it carries an 18-plus age recommendation, like with the others before it, Mario & Standard Kart's age designation more so distinguishes it as one of the few Nintendo Lego sets mainly intended to be admired rather than played with like a toy.The new set expands the lineup of Lego Mario Kart sets to seven. The series was introduced at the start of 2025 with six playsets featuring smaller-scale karts and character builds accompanied by interactive accessories. If you have 2,500 Lego Insiders points, you can cash those in for an exclusive 234-piece Spiny Shell, which released alongside the Mario Kart display set. See at Lego Store Lego Mario Kart: Mario & Standard KartYounger builders who have put together any of the other Lego Nintendo display models, likely won't have any issues with this one. The same goes for builders who have experience with larger car builds from Lego's other themes such as Technic or F1. The scope is naturally larger due to the piece count, but the kart build isn't that much more complicated than the smaller Mario Kart builds or the soon-to-be retired Bowser Muscle Car.Mario & Standard Kart joins the Piranha Plant as the only Super Mario Lego sets that do not interact with the Mario, Luigi, and Peach figures from the starter playsets. Other display models for adults--NES, Question Block, Mighty Bowser, and Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi--have Action Tags that create audio and visual reactions from the electronic figures. As someone who has built all of Lego's Nintendo display models, the interactivity with the figures has always felt like an Easter Egg to "find" once after building, not an essential part of the overall experience. Besides, a smaller version of Mario's Standard Kart with interactive elements was part of the Lego Mario Kart launch lineup, so it would feel redundant here.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Pokemon biology has been one of the great pseudosciences, with some fan books going into great detail on the ins and outs of some of your favorite Pokemon. Japan and Nintendo, however, have actually taken this a step further and created the Pokemon Fossil Exhibit. The exhibit featured sculpted Pokemon "skeletons" displayed alongside real dinosaur fossils, and has been traveling across Japan since its creation. The Pokemon Company has confirmed the exhibit is coming to North America in May 2026.The exhibit is heading to Chicago's Field Museum on May 22, 2026. It'll be the first time the exhibition will be seen outside of Japan. It is currently at Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in Katsuyama, Fukui. Its next stop will be the Benex Dinosaur Museum in Nagasaki.Kabuto and Kabutops"During your visit, you'll see vibrant Pokemon models side by side with extinct lifeforms from the Field Museum's collection--including scientific casts of Field Museum dinosaurs like Sue the T. Rex and the Chicago Archaeopteryx next to Fossil Pokemon like Tyrantrum and Archeops," the museum said in a statement. "How many differences (and similarities) will you spot, Trainers?"Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Bring a piece of aerospace history into your home with the new (and gigantic) Lego Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Lego Insiders can pick up the 2,417-piece set for $230 at Lego's online store, while everyone else can get their hands on it starting May 18. Signing up to be a Lego Insider is entirely free, so if you’re worried about inventory running out or want it in your hands as soon as possible, consider joining the free membership. You’ll also get an adorable Up-Scaled Baby Astronaut as a bonus. Lego Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (2,417 pieces) $230 This intricate build is based on the Boeing 747 and NASA Space Shuttle Enterprise. Its 18-wheel landing gear is fully retractable, there’s a functioning cargo bay, and the shuttle easily clips onto the Boeing thanks to a simple mounting system. It looks like a faithful replica of the two aircraft--complete with a bunch of interactive components. The completed model measures 25 inches long and comes with a few informational markers so your guests can learn more about the centerpiece. See at Lego Store Lego Shuttle Carrier AircraftGallery As mentioned above, buying the Lego Shuttle Carrier Aircraft includes the Up-Scaled Baby Astronaut set as an added free bonus with purchases over $150 until May 23 (normally $20). Standing over four inches tall and composed of 250 pieces, it should make a fun companion for the premium Lego Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol brought back from the dead, only it's from a completely different development team and, unlike the original Blue Protocol, will actually be receiving a Western release later this year.You may remember Blue Protocol as a long-in-development MMO from Bandai Namco. The game was released in Japan in 2023, with a planned Western release in conjunction with Amazon Games planned for 2024. Unfortunately, the game struggled to find an audience, and Bandai Namco announced last year it would end service for Blue Protocol in January 2025, with its Western release also canceled. Flash forward to now, and Chinese gaming giant Tencent has struck a deal with Bandai Namco to use Blue Protocol's assets, and under a new studio called Shanghai Bokura Network Technology, has essentially rebuilt and will be rereleasing Blue Protocol with a new subtitle: Star Resonance. It's slated to release this year on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and on mobile devices, with cross-play and cross-progression between platforms.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Wizards of the Coast is collaborating with Square Enix for Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy, a full expansion to the decades-old trading card game themed completely around the 16 mainline Final Fantasy games. Included within the main set is a small "bonus sheet"--a set within the set--called Final Fantasy: Through The Ages.Through The Ages features 64 cards from MTG history and reskins them with official artwork from the Square Enix archives in Japan. Over 5,000 pieces of art were considered for the project, but 64 cards--four for each of the 16 mainline games--have been created, and we have an exclusive look at three of them; two from Final Fantasy VIII, and one from the newest game in the franchise, Final Fantasy XVI. View this post on InstagramA post shared by GameSpot (@gamespot) Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy launches June 13 in local game stores and big box retailers. Cards from the Through The Ages bonus sheet can be found in one out of every three Play Booster packs, as well as one in every Collector Booster pack.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

May is Military Appreciation Month, and Activision is marking the occasion by releasing new DLC in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, with revenue from sales going to supporting military veterans.The new Call of Duty Endowment United Force tracer pack includes operator skins based on real people, including First Sergeant Korey Staley and Captain Florent "Flo" Groberg. Activision also announced a special in-game event called Got Your Six, which was made in partnership wth USAA.The DLC includes the "Veiled" and "Daggered" operator skins, as well as the "Ballistics Breaker" LW3A1 Frostline sniper rifle with tracers. The DLC bundle also comes with the "Barreled Barrage" Kilo 141 assault rifle with tracers, along with the "Koriolis Effect" weapon charm, the "7.62 Fangs" spray," the "Valiant Vines" weapon sticker, and the "Ghillie Glint" animated calling card. What's more, it includes the "Rattling Ranger" animated emblem, the "Fieldcraft" loading screen," and one-hour double XP tokens for player XP and weapon XP.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's a reason Blizzard used World of Warcraft's 20th-anniversary livestream in November 2024 as the stage to finally announce player housing. It's likely to be the biggest feature in the game's two-decade history: a huge undertaking that players have wanted Blizzard to commit to since WoW first launched back in 2004. The news that Blizzard was finally rolling up its sleeves and tackling it was a huge deal that had players buzzing with ideas, possibilities, and more than a few concerns.Blizzard is buzzing with ideas and possibilities, too. That much is clear after spending several hours going hands-on with an early version of WoW's player housing and talking to the developers behind it. There's no shortage of "what if this was possible?" or "that's a great idea!" conversations during my day at Blizzard's Boston office. It's the first time a group of players outside Blizzard have been able to take the game's player-housing decoration tools for a spin, and the team seems eager to learn what members of the press and various WoW content creators in attendance think, both good and bad. Blizzard employees are constantly jotting down ideas or making notes about player feedback. It's almost as if you can see light bulbs going off in real time about what might be possible. The basics of player housing seem set in stone--the actual mechanics of decorating a home, the philosophy behind all players being homeowners, and the social-driven nature of the entire endeavor--and have already been officially detailed by Blizzard in a series of blog posts dedicated to the subject. Every player who wants a house will be able to get one, and homes will be located in neighborhoods (one for each faction) where players will have persistent neighbors. Home decor will be doled out as quest rewards, from professions, and other areas of the game. Those are the major facts we already knew, but the finer details, as well as the big ideas for what the housing system could be potentially capable of in the future, all still feel a bit ethereal.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fanatical's Bundlefest Spring 2025 event is in its final stretch, with the penultimate new bundle deal launching today, Thursday, May 15. The Build Your Own Trinity Bundle Spring 2025 edition offers up to 22 indie PC games from a variety of genres for as low as $1.30 per game. You can read the full details and see all the games included below, along with information on the six previous bundles that have launched since May 7 as part of Bundlefest Spring 2025. The event end tomorrow, Friday, May 16, meaning there's just one more bundle left to be revealed, so be sure to check back tomorrow to see the final deal.Fanatical's Bundlefest Spring 2025 at a glanceWednesday, May 7: Killer Bundle (Bundlefest Spring 2025)Thursday, May 8: Slitherine Strategy BundleFriday, May 9: Build Your Own Bento Bundle (Spring 2025)Monday, May 12: Build Your Own Pedal to the Metal Bundle - SuperchargedTuesday, May 13: Build your own Spring Superstars Collection (May 2025)Wednesday, May 14: VIP Mystery Bundle - Ultimate EditionThursday, May 15: Build Your Own Trinity Bundle (Spring 2025)Friday, May 16: TBA See all bundle deals at Fanatical It's worth noting that while Bundlefest Spring 2025 only lasts through Friday, May 16, the new bundles launched during the event will be available for several more weeks after.Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Playing video games is getting more expensive these days, with companies like Nintendo and Microsoft announcing plans to charge $80 for games, and consumers are ready and willing to embrace the higher price points. That's according to analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics.He told IGN that with Nintendo and Xbox announcing price hikes on games, "the floodgates are now open." He expects every publisher in video games that can raise prices to do so."The market will bear it. Plenty of gamers are willing to pay price points above $70, as shown by the high numbers of those willing to pay $100 for a few days' early access," Elliott said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com