After years of anticipation, Wizards of the Coast unveiled multiple cards from the Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy expansion set, which launches in store June 13, at PAX East. Among the cards was Sephiroth, Fabled Soldier // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel, a double-faced card with new original artwork from Tetsuya Nomura, the creative director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at Square Enix. Nomura commented on the artwork he created for the card via social media, while also hinting that there may be more to the card than it seems.The card features adult Sephiroth on one side, and it flips over to show his final form, Safer Sephiroth. Nomura says that he specifically designed the art to match up vertically: "if you manage to get two of the same card and line them up, you'll see how the original illustration looked."Sephiroth, Fabled Soldier // Sephiroth, One-Winged AngelHowever, Nomura also commented that one of the halves may seem different to eagle-eyed FF7 fans. "There is also a reason that the design of Safer Sephiroth is different from the original game," Nomura said, "but I unfortunately can't share more about that."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The upcoming remake of the beloved Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming this summer, and it boasts a number of redone maps, new skate parks, and both new and returning skaters. However, developer Iron Galaxy is also changing THPS 4's original campaign structure to standardize it with THPS 3. This decision has been controversial among fans, but Iron Galaxy recently explained that its goal is to produce a pair of remakes as compatible with one another as possible.In a preview of the remakes published by Game Informer, Iron Galaxy explained that it views its role as making the most cohesive package it can. Because it is selling THPS 3 and 4 as a single bundle, it is attempting to create something as integrated as the acclaimed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which was developed by Vicarious Visions back in 2020. Design manager Mike Rossi explained, "Our goal here is to make the ultimate package of 3 and 4. So ultimately, we felt that taking it into feeling more towards the 3 format, as opposed to what 4 did originally, was a better representation for a cohesive package that we were making."Notably, while the remakes will emphasize the timer-based format common to the first three Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games, both THPS 3 and 4 will have options to explore maps in free roam. As GameSpot reported back in March, the THPS 4 remake does away with the original campaign format of completing challenges at the player's choosing, but it will have Free Skate, Speed Run, and Single Session modes. You'll need to complete challenges within set time limits, as was standard in the first three games. Iron Galaxy appears to be letting players customize this timer in THPS 4 to complete things at their own pace, as reported by VGC.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's been a long time coming, but PlayStation 5 players can finally use Apple Pay natively when purchasing games.As first reported by 9to5Mac, the most recent PS5 update has finally taken advantage of iOS 18, allowing for direct purchases using Apple Pay. PS5 owners have previously been able to use Apple Pay via the PlayStation App or the PS5 browser, but it's taken over four years to get native support for the popular payment method on the console.Now, rather than having to take any extra steps, customers can simply select Apple Pay during the checkout process on their PS5s. They will then be greeted by a QR code they can scan using their iPhone or iPad to complete the transaction.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In the world of The Last of Us, people can become infected primarily by bites and cuts from other infected. In Episode 5, the showrunners finally introduced spores to the playing field, making it a lot easier for people to become infected. Originally, showrunner and creator Neil Druckmann said there had to be a "dramatic reason" for spores to make their way to the show, and with the episode's climactic end, we have our reason.This story contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2.As we saw in the trailer last week, fans knew that spores were coming to the show, and now we know how they're created. At the end of the episode, Ellie (Bella Ramsey) chases Nora (Tati Gabrielle) through a hospital basement where spores have been running rampant for years. Nora thinks Ellie is going to become infected as well, but the revelation of her immunity is quickly realized.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It didn't even take a full week for Grand Theft Auto VI's second trailer to break 100 million views on YouTube. Though the video can be seen in other places as well (Rockstar Games confirmed just last week that the open-world title's trailer hit almost a half-billion views after just a day), this is still an extremely impressive accomplishment.Rockstar released the newest Grand Theft Auto VI trailer out of nowhere on May 6. The video confirmed that the game's story will focus on Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, after the couple was seen a bit in the first trailer that debuted in late 2023. Another fascinating aspect of the second trailer is Rockstar noting that it was captured on PS5--as well as some PlayStation references.Days before the trailer dropped, Rockstar revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI would be delayed to May 26, 2026. Previously, the game was set to arrive this fall. However, there was always skepticism about that release window because Rockstar has a lengthy history of delays.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The excellent metroidvania Touhou Luna Nights earned strong reviews when it launched on consoles and PC back in 2018, but it has only been available as a digital release--until now. Touhou Luna Nights is finally getting physical editions on PS5 and Switch on July 11, including a $40 standard edition and a $90 5-Year Anniversary Edition that includes a bunch of collectible extras. Preorders for both versions are available at multiple online retailers. Touhou Luna Nights standard edition $40 | Releases July 11 The standard edition of Touhou Luna Nights includes the base game and an instruction booklet--something that's become a rarity for physical releases these days. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart Touhou Luna Nights 5-Year Anniversary Edition $90 | Releases July 11 There's also a $90 Touhou Luna Nights 5-Year Anniversary Edition available for preorder that gets you the base game plus several bonuses. Here's a look at everything included:Base gameInstruction bookletSteelbookCollector’s boxOriginal soundtrack CDThree alternate inlaysSerialized certificate of authenticityPreorders for the Touhou Luna Nights 5-Year Anniversary Edition - Limited Edition Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart Touhou Luna Nights 5-Year Anniversary Edition - Limited EdtiionTouhou Luna Nights is a fan game based on the long-running Touhou Project, which originated with a 2D bullet hell series back in 1997. Luna Nights is quite different from traditional games in the franchise, however, as it’s a metroidvania. You’ll play as Sakuya Izayoi, who must work her way through a dangerous mansion, recovering lost powers as she attempts to escape and return home. The original release of Touhou Luna Nights is sitting with “Overwhelming Positive” reviews on Steam. Fans of metroidvanias will probably find it to be an excellent addition to their catalog. Part of what makes it so compelling is its time-warping mechanic, which can be used to solve challenging puzzles.Combat is quite exciting too, as you’ll use a “graze” system that gives your character additional benefits by narrowly escaping damage. And like any good metroidvania, you'll unlock a litany of useful skills as you work through its story. Give the game a look if you’re seeking a unique adventure to get you through the warm summer months.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo is recommending that Switch 2 owners turn on a "Stop Charging Around 90%" setting to prevent the system's battery from deteriorating as fast. The company shared the news--and an in-depth video explaining where to find the new setting--in a recent Nintendo Today post.Recently, Nintendo has been sharing system setting-related videos on its daily news app, including one showcasing the use of mouse controls on the home screen. The latest one highlights the Stop Charging Around 90% feature of Switch 2, with Nintendo explaining that "pausing the charge at around 90% reduces deterioration to the battery." A video showcasing how to turn on the feature was also included, and has since been shared by industry insider Stealth40K on X.Nintendo revealed Switch 2 stops charging at about 90% remaining battery.Pausing the charge at around 90% reduces deterioration to the battery.If “Stop Charging Around 90%” is turned on, the charging speed will slow down around 90%. pic.twitter.com/53Y0ORyFvd — Stealth (@Stealth40k) May 12, 2025 If you plan on frequently playing your Switch 2 over the long term, this is definitely a feature you should be aware of. Keeping the system's battery healthy is important if you want to maximize your handheld mode play time. Currently, Nintendo says the Switch 2's battery life lasts between two to six-and-and-a-half hours, depending on what games are being played. Nintendo also said the system will take three hours to charge, although that may be a bit shorter if this specific new setting is turned on.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Longlegs Steelbook Edition on 4K Blu-ray $33 (was $50) | Releases June 24 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart One of the most memorable and disturbing horror films of 2024 will be reissued with an appropriately unsettling steelbook case next month. Preorders for the 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition of Longlegs opened last month for $50; if you were waiting to see if the price dropped, your patience has been rewarded. Amazon and Walmart have slashed the price of the upcoming release to $33. Once you place your preorder for Longlegs Steelbook Edition, you'll be eligible for any additional discounts offered between now and its June 24 launch. You won't be charged for your preorder until Amazon/Walmart ships your Blu-ray next month. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Grave of the Fireflies: Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray) $27 at Amazon | $22 at Walmart | Releases July 8 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Amazon (Standard) Preorder at Walmart (Standard) A classic Studio Ghibli movie will be back in print this summer. Shout Factory is releasing a Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray of Grave of the Fireflies on July 8. Unlike many Ghibli movies, the 1989 film directed by Isao Takahata isn't exactly suitable for the whole family. Rated PG-13 due to blood and gore, this dark journey is set during the final days of World War II in Japan. Grave of the Fireflies Limited Edition Steelbook is up for preorder at Walmart and Amazon. Grave of the Fireflies: Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray) $27 at Amazon | $22 at Walmart | Releases July 8 For the extras, this 1080p Blu-ray version of the film comes with a deep dive into its storyboards, a look at several deleted scenes that were only produced as storyboards, image galleries, a collection of trailers, an interview with director Isao Takahata, and an interview with the late film critic Roger Ebert.Preorders at Walmart are available for $22, five bucks less than retail price for Ghibli Blu-ray Steelbooks. Amazon is currently charging full price for preorders, but we'd expect the retailer to match Walmart's price soon. If you order now from either retailer, you'll automatically get any discounts offered until your preorder ships.If you have Amazon Prime, full price at Amazon might be "cheaper" for you anyway. To avoid a $7 shipping fee from Walmart, you either need to be a Walmart+ member or spend $35.Grave of the Fireflies is also receiving a new standard edition Blu-ray with a plastic case and cardboard sleeve. At the moment, however, standard edition preorders are $25 at Amazon and Walmart, so you're better off grabbing the Steelbook Edition. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Amazon (Standard) While films produced by Studio Ghibli regularly focus on fantasy and contain environmentalism themes, Grave of the Fireflies is one of the rare exceptions here as it is based on the personal accounts of World War II survivor Akiyuka Nosaka. Grave of the Fireflies centers around 14-year-old Seita and and his four-year-old sister Setsuko, war orphans struggling to survive in the Japanese countryside food shortages, abusive relatives, and bombing raids by the Allied forces.The film pulls no punches with its subject matter, but it's still an all-time animated classic with a strong message at its core and fleeting moments of happiness during this bleak story. Just be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster with this movie.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed to 2026, but a remaster of GTA 4 could be in the works, and potentially out relatively soon. That's according to tipster Tez2, who wrote on the GTA forums that not only is a port of GTA 4 for modern consoles potentially in the works, but it might be released before the end of 2025."Someone at Rockstar hinted at the IV port," Tez2 said (Via ben on social media), adding that a port of the 2008 open-world game "may end up" coming out in 2025. This person added that the existence of a GTA 4 port might help explain why the Liberty City Preservation Project mod was taken down recently.Tez2 added that if Rockstar's schedules remain intact, a Max Payne 3 port might happen as well, and could release after GTA 4's reported port. Tez2 was responding to a question about these potential games coming to "modern" platforms, and that could mean PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Whether or not Switch or Switch 2 would be possible platforms is unknown.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Dbrand's Big Short Sale is live until May 23, offering discounts of up to 50% on a wide variety of cases and skins for the Steam Deck, iPhones, PS5, and dozens of other devices. The sale spans over 30,000 items, so we’ve put together a roundup of the best deals to help you navigate the savings. Keep in mind that most Dbrand products are highly customizable with various colors, materials, and optional features available for many models. So while the prices below are starting points, they may fluctuate as you tweak their appearance or bundle in extras. There are also many more deals than those we've highlighted below, so be sure to check Dbrand's online store to see the full catalog. See all deals at Dbrand Killswitch Cases (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, ROG Ally X)Killswitch Case for Steam DeckThe Killswitch is one of the best Steam Deck cases, and now you can nab it for just $49.95 (was $64.95). Just a few millimeters thick yet offering military-grade impact resistance, a kickstand, and a textured surface for enhanced grip, it’s incredibly well-rounded. You can also bundle in a travel cover for added protection. Similar models are available for the ROG Ally X and ROG Ally.Killswitch (Steam Deck) -- $50 ($65)Killswitch (ROG Ally X) -- $50 ($65)Killswitch (ROG Ally) -- $50 ($65) See all at Dbrand Darkplates for PS5Darkplates for PS5Want to customize the look of your PS5 console? Check out the long list of Darkplates 2.0 on sale. These are available for both Slim and Original models, with options for Disc or Digital formats. You’ll find a wealth of customization options, ranging from various middle skin patterns and lightstrip colors to the option to bundle in a stand.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The future is looking increasingly digital for the Switch 2, as while the Nintendo hybrid console will still accept physical cartridges, many of these will serve as authentication keys to enable games to be downloaded onto the system. One company is pledging to ensure that the Switch 2 cartridge you buy from them isn't a Game-Key Card, as it wants to stick closely to its mission statement to always offer physical games to buyers.At PAX East 2025, Limited Run Games explained its stance on Switch 2 game cartridges to Boss Rush. The company--which specializes in releasing retro and modern digital games on physical media for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch consoles--explained that nearly all of its games will be "true" physical releases and will contain the full game on the cartridge. The exception to this rule will be games released as a partnership and that don't fall under its numbered releases umbrella, as Limited Run will leave this decision up to the developer or publisher.Game-Key Cards are notably cheaper to produce as well, and Nintendo has confirmed that these won't be locked to your Switch 2 or tied to your account if you buy one and choose to resell it down the line. The reveal of Game-Key cards has been met with some criticism, as it looks like players will be forced to upgrade the internal storage capacity of their Switch 2--the console offers 256GB of storage, but a portion of that will be reserved for system files--with a pricy MicroSD Express card.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Lego Ideas: The Office - Scranton Branch (1,164 Pieces) $120 | Get this retired Lego set while you still can. See at Walmart Peacock has revealed that its upcoming follow-up to The Office is called The Paper. The upcoming mockumentary takes place in Toledo, Ohio, and is slated to premiere in September. If you're looking forward to The Paper and like Lego sets, you may want to snag the brick-built display model based on The Office while you can. Officially retired by Lego at the end of 2024, this charming kit lets fans build Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch and comes with 15 minifigures. Walmart is the only retailer that still has Lego Ideas: The Office for normal price ($120); all other major retailers and the Lego Store are sold out and aren't expected to receive additional units.It's normal for there to be increased interest in official merch when a TV show or movie receives a sequel. And as mentioned, Lego's 1,164-piece The Office building set is already in short supply due to its discontinuation. As of May 12, Walmart's store page defaults to a third-party seller. To ensure your order is shipped and sold by Walmart, click "Compare all sellers" under "More seller options" and choose the one that reads "Sold and shipped by Walmart.com."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Remedy has announced the next closed alpha test for FBC: Firebreak, and it's coming up very soon. The test begins May 15, and while it's a closed test, you can sign up for a chance to get in.To sign up, head to the FBC alpha website. Remedy said this is a "limited" test, so anyone who signs up has to cross their fingers and hope for the best to get accepted. The alpha test is being held on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and cross-play is supported.Because this is a closed test, participants cannot share anything about it. "That means no talking about the game on the Steam forums, posting images online, or streaming the game to a public audience," Remedy said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer illuminated many new details about the highly anticipated open-world game, including the fact that main character Jason is absolutely shredded. The trailer opens with a shirtless Jason climbing down off the roof after doing some repairs. A close-up of Jason reveals he's got cannons for arms, a built back, and some impressive chest gains. Of note: we think this is Jason, but it's not immediately clear that it actually is. But how much can Jason bench? A sequence later in the trailer shows Jason on the beach, throwing up some impressive weight. In the trailer, we see Jason benching what appears to be 275lbs. Using weight plates from the amazingly fictional brand "GAINZ," we can see the outer-most plate is 25lbs. The inner ones look like 45-pound plates, so all of that weight combined with the bar (we are assuming it's the standard 45 pounds) and that comes to a mighty 275 pounds.No matter what anyone says, a 275-pound bench is impressive. In gym and lifting culture, a bench press of 225 is the standard for what aspiring lifters hope to achieve. Given Jason's general buff-ness, I'm not surprised to see him putting up more, and having a well-rounded physique in general.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com