Still tending to your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Then it might be worth picking up the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Official Complete Guide. The hardcover guide is still available at Amazon--and it’s even seeing a slight discount right now. Best of all, this is the updated version published in 2023, meaning it includes details for all the major updates and the Happy Home Paradise expansion. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Official Complete Guide $50 (was $55) Published by Future Press, this comprehensive 668-page guide covers everything you need to know about the game, including information on all the islanders, all the craftable items, and every collectible from seasonal events, updates, and DLC. There’s also a section covering unique island designs--so if you need inspiration for your next big project, you’ll find plenty of examples in this official guidebook.The original version of this guide was published in 2020. While the 2020 edition is still available, we recommend the updated 2023 edition, as it includes information on all the additional content released between 2020 and 2023--such as Happy Home Paradise--and is a much better fit for anyone playing New Horizons in 2025. See at Amazon Future Press is also responsible for the new Metaphor: ReFantazio strategy guide and the popular Elden Ring strategy guides, along with dozens of other titles. If you’re interested in rounding out your bookcase with premium video game books, be sure to check out the full collection.Folks who haven’t yet purchased Animal Crossing: New Horizons will find it on sale for just $40 (was $60) at Woot--an Amazon company. If that deal sells out, it’s also discounted to $52 at Amazon.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Details about new multiplayer modes for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 may have been inadvertently leaked. One of the companies involved in development on Black Ops 7 accidentally posted information about a developer-only playtest in the Xbox Call of Duty app, potentially giving a glimpse at what players can expect from the next Call of Duty title.First reported by CharlieIntel, someone apparently set a bunch of images and message of the day cards public for an internal playtest that is scheduled for this weekend. This revealed a number of in-progress multiplayer modes that were apparently meant to be part of the test.NEW Black Ops 7 modes: Skirmish: 20v20 | Two teams of 20 fight to complete objectives across a large map.Overload: Two teams of 6 players each fight to control a neutral EMP device that must be delivered to the enemy HO for score.(via Xbox Call of Duty app) pic.twitter.com/79EIBY3YkH — CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) June 27, 2025 One of these, Skirmish, involves 20v20 battles that seems to feature wingsuit flight as a key component of gameplay. The mode's description reads: "Two teams of 20 fight to compete objectives across a large map. Capture points of interest, destroy payloads, and transmit valuable data to score. Use your wingsuit to flank and reach objectives before your enemy. The first team to reach the score limit wins." Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Stan Lee Story $78.57 (was $100) | Releases July 1 Preorder at Amazon It's not unfair to say that the late Stan Lee was not only one of Marvel Comics' most important creators, but also one of the most recognizable ambassadors for the entire comic book industry. If you're interested in his life story, then you'll want to check out the upcoming book, The Stan Lee Story. The chronicles his work, starting from his early days in 1940 at Timely Comics, his work in Hollywood, and his impact on other comic creators. The Stan Lee Story launches soon on July 1 for $100, but if you act fast, you can grab is at a discount for just $78.47 at Amazon. The Stan Lee Story $78.57 (was $100) | Releases July 1 Published by Taschen and overseen by legendary comics writer Roy Thomas, this 576-page deluxe book features a foreword written by Lee. It includes never-before-seen art and photographs sourced straight from Lee's family archives, a novel-length essay, an epilogue by Thomas, and an appendix covering all of the comics Lee worked on across multiple decades. Preorder at Amazon While this deal on The Stan Lee Story is a great opportunity to learn more about one of the medium's legendary figures, there are plenty of other books available that explore Marvel's history. One notable release is the Origins of Marvel Comics, which was first published in 1974 and was reissued in a deluxe edition last year. Written by Lee, Origins of Marvel Comics highlights the comic book characters that helped turn Marvel into a dominant force, as well as the talented creators who brought them to life. There's also Marvel Comics: The Untold Story, which chronicles the publishing company's early years through the accounts of the people who worked there.Another great pick is Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics, which recounts Kirby's life and prolific career as one of Marvel's most recognizable illustrators. Unlike the prose books we've mentioned, this is a graphic novel written by Eisner Award-winning author Tom Scioli.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Schedule 1, the silly-looking drug-dealing game that took the gaming community by storm a few months back, got a new patch today, and it's headlined by the addition of an off-road skateboard. It also includes some bug fixes, tweaks, and improvements, such as a change to how stamina is consumed while skateboarding.The off-road skateboard is added to the inventory on sale at the Shred Shack, where it'll cost you $1,500. While minor in the grand scheme of things, it lets you live out your mountain-boarding dreams. If you're of a certain age, it might even let you reminisce about the mountain-board levels in Rocket Power: Beach Bandits for the PS2.This patch also tweaks a couple of other skateboarding-related things. First, the developer notes that it implemented some minor changes for skateboard animations. Second, stamina consumption while on a skateboard has changed from instantaneous to gradual, which will likely smooth out the skateboarding experience.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're craving some FPS gaming this summer, you'll want to check out Humble's latest bundle deal, the 2K Classic Trilogies Mafia X Bioshock Game Bundle. The deal lets you grab each mainline entry in the BioShock and Mafia series on PC for just $18. Like other Humble Bundle deals, the company donates a portion of proceeds to charity--in this case, the bundle supports Covenant House, which provides food, shelter, immediate crisis care, and ongoing services to homeless and trafficked young people. You can also adjust the revenue split between Humble, 2K, and Covenant House before checkout. See bundle at Humble Humble's 2K Classic Trilogies Mafia X Bioshock Game Bundle offers a tiered payment option, and the more you pay, the more games you get.If you only want the Bioshock series, you can grab the base $10 tier that includes the Remastered Editions of BioShock 1 and 2, alongside the original BioShock Infinite. The enhanced editions of Bioshock 1 and 2 included in this bundle offer improved graphics and UI, with support for up to 4K resolutions. It's also worth noting that the version of Bioshock Infinite included in the bundle does not include the Season Pass DLC content, and must be purchased separately.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A really cool parkour game is being delisted from Steam on June 30, but you still have a chance to grab it for dirt cheap. Supermoves: World of Parkour is on sale right now for just $0.79 ahead of its removal next week.Despite being a blast to play, Supermoves has had a bit of a tragic life following its release last year. Based on both critical and Steam review response, Supermoves is a blast, combining Mirror's Edge-inspired freerunning with some cool multiplayer modes. However, the game did not sell particularly well, and developer Makea Games was forced to shut down back in April. Tomi Toikka, the founder and former CEO of Makea Games, stated that he has been in negotiations to try to retain control over the Supermoves IP, but to no avail. As he shared in a final update announcing the delisting, Makea's financing structure apparently prohibits any path for Toikka to keep the game on sale. He wrote, "After shutting down Makea Games, I had hoped I could salvage the game IP to be preserved in another game company, so players could still play the game they own online, and maybe it could see a resurgence in new players one day. But sometimes the cost of doing business is losing something you love."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Beasts of the Four Nations: Creatures from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra $37.19 (was $40) | Releases September 23 Preorder at Amazon Beasts of the Four Nations: Creatures from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra (Deluxe Edition) $80 | Releases September 23 Preorder at Amazon Earlier this year, Nickelodeon announced Avatar is coming back with a new animated series called Avatar: Seven Havens, and there's a new Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action movie on the way, too, making now a good time to brush up on the lore and rich worldbuilding the franchise is known for. One way to do that is with the upcoming Beasts of the Four Nations, a 128-page hardcover bestiary offering in-universe lore and behind-the-scenes details on the wildlife and mythical creatures of both animated series. You can preorder the standard edition for $37.19 (down from $40) or secure a copy of the $80 Deluxe Edition that includes exclusive cover art and a lithograph print. Preorders for both editions are available at Amazon, and both ship September 23. Beasts of the Four Nations: Creatures from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra $37.19 (was $40) | Releases September 23 Written by John O'Bryan, Beasts of the Four Nations includes illustrations and information on the many fantastical beasts of The Last Airbender's world. Everything from the Air Nomads’ flying bison to Kyoshi Island’s elephant koi and the Earth Kingdom’s singing groundhogs are detailed in the book, along with commentary by Avatar and Legend of Korra creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. The standard edition launches September 23 and is available to preorder for $37.19 (down from $40) at Amazon. A Deluxe Edition will also launch on the same day that includes a few extras, which we've detailed below. Preorder at Amazon Beasts of the Four Nations: Creatures from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra (Deluxe Edition) $80 | Releases September 23 The Beasts of the Four Nations Deluxe Edition contains all the contents of the standard edition, but features a few notable upgrades like foil highlights on the cover art and a protective slipcase. The book also comes with an exclusive lithograph print depicting Cai, the cabbage merchant who appears throughout the Avatar series, and his cart pulled by two ostrich horses. You can preorder the Beasts of the Four Nations Deluxe Edition for $80 at Amazon. Preorder at Amazon Beasts of the Four Nations Deluxe EditionIf you want to explore more of the Avatar franchise’s visual history, you're in luck, as several more official Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra art books are available, and some are even discounted. There's a giant Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Art of the Animated Series art book that covers all four seasons of the show. It's packed with concept art, design, and production materials, ranging from the very first sketch through to the series finale.The Legend of Korra has a multi-volume art book series available as well Each volume focuses on a specific season of the show and features creator commentaries and exclusive artwork. Standard and Deluxe Editions are available for each volume. The Deluxe Editions include slipcases, lithographs, new covers, and bonus sketches by the show’s creators.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Criterion Collection 50% Off Movie Sale Wall-E, Godzilla, Adam Sandler, David Lynch, Guillermo del Toro, Kurosawa, Scorsese, and more See at Amazon Blu-ray collectors don't need to wait for Prime Day 2025 to score great deals, as the annual Criterion Collection Summer Sale just kicked off. Hundreds of 4K Blu-rays, 1080p Blu-rays, and box sets are 50% off at Amazon and Barnes & Noble through July 27. But while you technically have a whole month to shop the deals, many of the most popular Criterion releases tend to sell out long before the official end date during these half-off promotions--especially at Amazon.Here are some of the movies that often disappear before the sale ends: Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Box Set, the superb 4K remaster of Pixar's Wall-E, The Princess Bride, Dazed and Confused, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, The Shape of Water, Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Yojimbo/Sanjuro, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Uncut Gems, and The Silence of the Lambs. Stanley Kubrick fans may also want to snag the upcoming 4K edition of Barry Lyndon. Preorders aren't always eligible for these sales, but Kubrick's 1975 historical drama is 50% off ahead of its July 8 release. Godzilla: The Showa-Era 15-Film Box Set (Criterion Collection) $112.48 (was $225) See at Amazon We put together a giant alphabetized list of Criterion Collection movie deals that you can check out below. We also created sections for some of the notable franchises, directors, and actors featured in The Criterion Collection. So if you're looking for every 50% off deal related to Godzilla, Guillermo del Toro, David Lynch, Akira Kurosawa, the Coen brothers, Martin Scorsese, and Akira Kurosawa, we have breakdowns for all of them.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Most of what happens within the video games we play is invisible to us. Even the elements we're looking straight at work because of what's happening behind the scenes. If you've ever watched a behind-the-scenes video about game development, you might've seen these versions of flat, gray game worlds filled with lines and icons pointing every which way, with multiple grids and layers. These are the visual representations of all the systems that make the game work.Assassin's Creed ShadowsThis is an especially weird dichotomy to consider when it comes to lighting in any game with a 3D perspective, but especially so in high-fidelity games. We don't see light so much as we see everything it touches; it's invisible, but it gives us most of our information about game worlds. And it's a lot more complex than "turn on lamp, room light up." Reflection, absorption, diffusion, subsurface scattering--the movement of light is a complex thing that has been explored by physicists in the real world for literally centuries, and will likely be studied for centuries more. In the middle of all of that are game designers, applying the science of light to video games in practical ways, balanced with the limitations of even today's powerful GPUs, just to show all us nerds a good time.If you've wondered why many games seem to be like static amusement parks waiting for you to interact with a few specific things, lighting is often the reason. But it's also the reason more and more game worlds look vibrant and lifelike. Game developers have gotten good at simulating static lighting, but making it move is harder. Dynamic lighting has long been computationally expensive, potentially tanking game performance, and we're finally starting to see that change.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Berserk: The Complete 1997 TV Series on Blu-ray $39 (was $60) See at Amazon Berserk: The Complete 1997 TV Series is on sale for only $39 (was $60) at Amazon. This is the lowest price of the year for the Blu-ray edition of one of the greatest anime shows of its era. Widely regarded as the best anime adapted from Kentaro Miura's legendary manga, the 1997 series released on Blu-ray last spring and has remained a popular pick ever since.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Bloodborne Complete Edition Guide (Hardcover) $45.50 (was $60) or $34.12 if eligible for 25% coupon See at Amazon The 744-page Bloodborne Complete Edition Guide is on sale for $45.50 at Amazon. Published last fall by Future Press, the official guidebook rarely is discounted by more than a few bucks. The 25% price cut is already a terrific deal, but shoppers in the Midwest and potentially elsewhere can score an additional 25% discount. With that factored in, you'll only pay $34.12--nearly 50% off the book's $60 MSRP. Click the coupon box under the price to get the extra discount at checkout. If you don't see a coupon box to click, the offer isn't available in your region.The Complete Edition is roughly 200 pages longer than the 2017 Collector's Edition Guide. This is because the Complete Edition also includes The Old Hunters expansion, which received its own 224-page physical guide in 2015. Along with everything you need to 100% the base game and DLC, the guide includes concept art, a deep dive into the lore of Yharnam, an interview with director Hidetaka Miyazaki, and a reference index for in-game lore.You could use some of the money you're saving to pick up Bloodborne's official art book, which is on sale for $32 (was $45) at Amazon. If you already own the art book, check out the upcoming Deluxe Edition of Bloodborne's first graphic novel for $25.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection - Manga Box Set 1 (6 Volumes) $49 (was $78) See at Amazon Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection - Manga Box Set 2 (6 Volumes) $72.48 (was $78) | Releases November 11 Preorder at Amazon Sailor Moon's gorgeous Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set is discounted to its lowest price yet. Released last November with a $78 cover price, this huge six-volume collection is up for grabs for only $49 at Amazon. The collectible edition of the beloved manga was produced by Kodansha Comics and is bundled with a bunch of exclusive art cards and a premium display box.While picking up this deal, you'll also want to consider preordering the second set that completes the Naoko Takeuchi Collection ahead of its November 11 release. On the anime side, fans can save on all three Sailor Moon Crystal Set Limited Edition releases.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Are you curious about photo mode in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach? This feature can be seen in various games, though Death Stranding 2 happens to have a full suite that's sure to surprise fans. We take a look at various functions and tidbits to help you capture those perfect moments.Table of Contents [hide]How to use photo mode in Death Stranding 2How to use photo mode in Death Stranding 2Photo mode can be activated by pressing the left-hand side of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller's touchpad. (The right-hand side of the touch pad causes your character, Sam, to call out or do a thumbs-up emote.)Note: Photo mode and its full suite of options can be used during regular gameplay activities. You may also use it during cutscenes, albeit with limited functionality.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Are you thinking of increasing your carry weight in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach? Sam's capacity to lug around a ton of loot becomes integral throughout the campaign. That's because you're expected to bring a bunch of items to countless settlements. As such, the more you're able to lift--without being overencumbered--makes most missions a breeze.Table of Contents [hide]How to increase carry weight in Death Stranding 2Walking around while bearing a ton of weightHow to increase carry weight in Death Stranding 2There are several ways to increase carry weight in the game, though the three most reliable methods involve:Carrying items over a certain weight at great distancesCollecting Chiral CrystalsAdding Chiral Antigravity Devices to your backpackWalking around while bearing a ton of weightYes, you can increase your carry weight in Death Stranding 2 just by roaming around while Sam bears a heavy load on his back. Although the process itself may seem arduous, it's nonetheless a reliable way to improve Sam's carry weight limit. If you're able to lift tons of crates as you move from one facility to the next, then you should notice a few rank-ups eventually.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Are you wondering about how to unlock fast travel in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach? While you can roam around freely while riding a vehicle, there's an even speedier mode of transport that can get you to various locations easily. We've got a guide that has all the details that you need.Table of Contents [hide]How to fast travel in Death Stranding 2 - DHV Magellan fast travel guideOrder 12 and the Mecha BT boss fightHow to fast travel in Death Stranding 2 - DHV Magellan fast travel guideTo unlock fast travel in the game, you must progress further into the campaign until you complete Order 12: Investigate Unusual Tar Currents Near F1. This entails heading to the West Fort Knot area in the western part of the map.Order 12 and the Mecha BT boss fightAfter the cutscene, you'll find yourself face to face against a terrifying Mecha BT boss. This octopus-esque monstrosity is no pushover either, since it uses its tentacles to smash you. But, if you focus-fire on its face and the circular vents with orange glows, you should be able to bring it down in no time.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com