2025-05-07
Destiny 2's second expansion of 2025, titled Renegades, is coming in December, and it is a Star Wars-inspired adventure. Revealed today by developer Bungie in a cinematic trailer, Renegades is designed to evoke the style of the Star Wars franchise, and it appears to even add lightsabers to the players' arsenal.The trailer was included as a surprise teaser at the end of Bungie's livestream detailing The Edge of Fate, an expansion coming out on July 15. While we do not know much about Renegades beyond its December release date and its inclusion of a lightsaber, the developer mentioned in the livestream that the team is taking explicit inspiration from Star Wars and other space westerns.As the second expansion of 2025, Renegades is part of Bungie's new development roadmap for Destiny 2. Rather than its past focus on seasonal storylines, Bungie is planning to continue the cadence of two expansions per year with free updates scattered in between releases.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
Bungie has revealed its plans for the next long story arc for Destiny 2. The developers have revealed a "multi-year saga" in the form of the Fate Saga. The beginning of this new chapter of Destiny's story, there will be four expansions to start us off known as the Year of Prophecy.Starting on July 15, 2025 with The Edge of Fate, players will journey to the mysterious planetoid Kepler and find more questions than answers about the universe at large. After that on December 2, 2025, we will get the expansion Renegades. As per Bungie's new content roadmap plans, there will now be two expansions a year going forward. So now with more densely-packed expansions than what players have seen with Episodes and less waiting time, more content will be seen quickly rather than the 1-2 year gap between expansions as before.In between each expansion there will also be what Bungie is dubbing "Major Updates," with overhauls to the sandbox, new events, modifier and challenge updates, new gear and Artifact mods, and more. On September 9, 2025, the first major update of the Season of Reclamation, titled Ash & Iron, will release. Then, as part of Renegades and the Season of Lawless, the Shadow & Order update will drop on March 3, 2026. The most-enticing detail here is that each major update will not cost anything, nor will it be vaulted or taken away. Major updates will be free to all Destiny 2 players, and the content they bring will always be part of the game at large. These updates will be approximately the size of the Into the Light seasonal update with lots of events and new content to find.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
The May 2025 lineup of PC games for Humble Choice subscribers has been revealed, and this month, you can look forward to an action game that feels like it came straight out of the PS2 era, spine-tingling horror, and a fantastic game starring a motley crew of pirates. Sign up for Humble Choice In case you've missed out on it, Humble Choice is a $12 monthly subscription service that offers a monthly batch of PC games that are yours to keep forever, even if you decide to cancel your membership. There are other perks to this membership as well, including exclusive discounts at the Humble store and access to the Humble Vault--an additional rotating library of games that's only available to members.Humble Choice May 2025 GamesThe Thaumarturge: Deluxe EditionAmnesia: The BunkerEvil WestShadow Gambit: The Cursed CrewEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred HeroesStar Wars: Bounty HunterUltrosCorpse KeeperOne of the big highlights here is Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, a delightful blend of stealth and strategy, infused with a swashbuckling spirit. A genuine treat for anyone who enjoys stealth and meticulously planning their next move, the game was sadly the final title developed by Mimimi, as the studio shut down several weeks later. It's a genuinely fun gem of a game, and it was one of GameSpot's personal faves in 2023.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
Grand Theft Auto VI now has a release date and a new trailer, so it's understandable to think that Rockstar Games might have opened preorders for the open-world crime game. For other games, a publisher might begin preorders after confirming a release date and posting a flashy trailer to capitalize on the hype. But no, that's not the case for GTA 6.Although we now know GTA 6 is set for release on May 26, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, retailers are not yet taking preorders. You should avoid any retailer currently trying to take your money to reserve the game, as it's likely a scam.Rest assured, when Rockstar announces preorder details for GTA 6, we'll report back with all the details. In addition to a standard version, it's expected Rockstar will offer premium-edition versions of the game, just like it did with GTA 5.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
Crypt Custodian Physical Edition $30 for PS5 | $35 for Switch | Releases August 29 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart One of last year's best and most inventive metroidvanias is getting a physical release this summer. Crypt Custodian, one of the few games in the genre played from a top-down perspective, is slated to launch on August 29 for Nintendo Switch and PS5. It originally launched as a $20 digital-only title for all three console platforms and PC, but like many physical releases these days, Crypt Custodian is skipping Xbox. Fans can preorder Crypt Custodian's physical edition at Amazon or Walmart. Crypt Custodian Physical Edition $30 for PS5 | $35 for Switch | Releases August 29 This simple release gets you the base game on your platform of choice. There are no preorder bonuses or extra content included, but you do get a boxed copy of the game to add to your collection.The PS5 version costs $30, while the Nintendo Switch edition goes for $35. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Crypt Custodian is the latest game from Kyle Thompson, the same developer behind two other excellent metroidvanias, Islets and Sheepo. While it continues the metroidvania gameplay design of those previous games, Crypt Custodian changes up the perspective to a top-down presentation akin to Hyper Light Drifter and classic Zelda games rather than a side-scroller. Players take the role of Pluto, a deceased cat who is now a janitor in the afterlife. The game features a varied, interconnected world to explore that's filled with upgrades to collect, secrets to uncover, and bosses to take down. Along the way, players will also complete side quests for the other lost souls stuck in limbo.If you're looking for physical editions of other recent indie metroidvanias, the psychedelic side-scroller Ultros is also getting a physical Switch release on August 28, and preorders are available now. A physical PS5 version of Ultros already launched and is available now, including a Deluxe Edition that includes three art cards, magnets, a digital artbook, digital soundtrack, and more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
This story contains spoilers for HBO's The Last of Us.Isaac loves a good frying pan.In the newest episode of HBO's The Last of Us, Jeffrey Wright's character, Isaac, tortures a prisoner with a frying pan by burning his captor's hand with it. But it's not just any frying pan--it's a Mauviel.This is a very high-end cookware company founded in France back in 1830. Isaac gives a tense monologue to the prisoner, a Seraphite/Scar, telling him he struggled talking to women but was good at cooking so he would prepare food to impress his dates.He says he was good enough to use quality tools but didn't have the money. So he would go to Williams Sonoma stores and stare at Mauviel cookware, dreaming of one day--long into the future--being able to afford a Mauviel saucepan. In the end, Isaac was right, "just not how I planned."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
Polybius: A Novel by Collin Armstrong $29 See at Amazon One of gaming's most fascinating urban legends becomes reality in a new novel published last week by Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books. Polybius, the debut novel by Collin Armstrong, transports readers to a small town during the golden age of arcade machines. Unfortunately for the citizens of Tasker Bay, the new game at their local arcade is about to wreak havoc on their daily lives. There are surprisingly few novels from major publishers centered around video games, and this one is definitely worth a read. Polybius is a fast-paced and thrilling tale that mixes psychological horror with sci-fi.Polybius is available now in hardcover ($29), ebook ($15), and audiobook format ($13.64 or 1 Audible Credit). Amazon included Polybius on its list of the best sci-fi and fantasy novels of May 2025. Polybius: A Novel by Collin Armstrong $29 The novel regularly switches narrative perspectives, but the main characters who drive the plot forward are teenagers Andi and Ro. Andi is a part-time employee of Home Video World, and Ro is a regular at the arcade who crushes on Andi from afar.When Home Video World acquires a new arcade cabinet of unknown origins, players, including Ro, immediately become transfixed by the advanced graphics and gameplay. Though not a gamer herself, Andi is a programmer with experience fixing the machine boards. After observing the obsessive and concerning behavior from Polybius players, she opens the cabinet to learn more about its tech and code. Believing the game is dangerous, Andi and Ro begin searching for the answers they need. All the while, Tasker Bay descends further into madness with each passing day.Polybius does a great job of turning the town of Tasker Bay into a compelling character of its own. Armstrong accomplishes this, in part, by utilizing numerous third-person perspectives beyond Andi and Ro, including Home Video World's sketchy owner, the town doctor (Andi's mom), the sheriff (Ro's dad), and multiple of Andi's and Ro's friends. These subplots are interspersed throughout, giving the novel a panoramic structure that showcases the different ways in which Polybius creates pandemonium.Even as someone who was already well-versed in the Polybius urban legend before reading the novel, the story's strong execution more than makes up for those "spoilers." That said, if you don't know the ins and outs of the urban legend, which dates back at least 25 years, you might as well read the novel without any additional research. I'll leave it at that.Bestselling horror author Richard Chizmar compared Polybius to Stranger Things in a blurb that appears on the dust jacket. After reading all 352 pages in two late-night marathon sessions, I can definitely see the similarities between Tasker Bay and Hawkins. And just like Stranger Things, amidst carnage and chaos, Polybius feels like horror-sci-fi comfort food. See at Amazon More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Tomtoc Releases Nintendo Switch 2 Version Of Its Popular Form-Fitting Travel Case Lego Star Wars Day Sale Is Live - Get Two Free Sets With Jango Fett's UCS Starship All The Nintendo Switch 2 Games You Can Preorder Now + Show More More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Links (5) Studio Ghibli Movies With Collectible Steelbooks Are Available For Cheap 8BitDo Halts US Shipments Due To Tariffs, But You Can Get Great Controller Deals (For Now) You Won't Find Switch 2 Consoles On Amazon, But You Can Get Games & Gear Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Sold Out - Games & Accessories Available Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Preorders Are Available Now Info from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
If you're interested in taking the plunge into the world of Monster Hunter, Fanatical has brought back one of its best bundles of the past year for a limited time. The Build Your Own Monster Hunter Bundle lets you get the Steam versions of Monster Hunter World and Rise for only 10 bucks. Fanatical previously offered this bundle last summer and earlier this year in the lead-up to the release of Monster Hunter Wilds. You have until June 2 to snag it this time around.We'd recommend snagging each game's sprawling expansion, too. You can get the base games as well as Rise's Sunbreak DLC and World's Iceborne DLC for only $18. Build your bundle at Fanatical Monster Hunter Game Bundle (May 2025)Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak2 for $10 / 4 for $18 / All 8 for $25Monster Hunter RiseMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak ExpansionMonster Hunter WorldMonster Hunter World: Iceborne ExpansionCosmetic DLC:If you can add the Deluxe Edition cosmetic DLC for the base games and expansions for an additional $7. The complete Monster Hunter Bundle costs $25.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
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.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
2025-05-07
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining Compendium (Hardcover Box Set) $125 See at Amazon The wildly ambitious 1,396-page compendium dedicated to Stanley Kubrick's classic adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining is finally back in stock. This two-volume hardcover set has been very difficult to find since first going up for preorder late last summer. Though Amazon's listing now says the box set was published in March, some lucky fans received their copies last fall near its original publication date. The important detail: As of May 6, Amazon estimates orders will be delivered in about a week.If you're interested in adding Stanley Kubrick's The Shining to your bookshelf, you might not want to wait too long. Earlier this week, Amazon estimated a one- to two-month wait for delivery. Produced by luxury art book publisher Taschen, the compendium is packed with writings from some of Hollywood's biggest directors, behind-the-scenes details on the film's production, and more. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining Compendium (Hardcover Box Set) $125 This massive 1,396-page, two-volume set was edited by Lee Unkrich, the Oscar-winning director of Pixar films Toy Story 3 and Coco, and co-director of Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Nemo.The first book in the collection features written reflections on the film and its importance by author J.W. Rinzler with a foreword by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg. You'll also find insights from cast and crew members based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with the cast and crew.The second book is a photo album featuring hundreds of photographs, concept art, letters, in-depth looks at deleted scenes, and never-before-seen production documents from Kubrick's personal collection.Both books were designed by M/M Paris to evoke the look and feel of The Shining's set design and art direction.Stanley Kubrick's The Shining compendium originally launched in 2023 as an exclusive collector's box set limited to just 1,000 copies for $2,500--it still sold out quickly with that price. The recent retail version was reconfigured into a slimmer, albeit still enormous, two-volume set. See at Amazon You can take a closer look at the compendium in the slideshow below:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
Mike Dailly, one of the designers for the original GTA and a co-founding member of Rockstar North, said Rockstar made the right decision to delay GTA 6 after seeing the upcoming game's most recent trailer. Dailly made the comments on Bluesky, where he also praised the development team for not giving into greed and releasing a game that the studio knew could be improved.Dailly said Rockstar undoubtedly knew GTA 6 would've sold exceptionally well even if it launched in a less-than-ideal state and called the studio's choice to delay it for extra polish "impressive.""Now that's more like it," Dailly said in his post. "That environment is lovely, and things are moving much better… Even if they'd released it broken, it'd still have sold hugely. So it's even more impressive they took the decision to delay it. Kudos."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
EA and developer DICE have been running playtests for the next Battlefield game for several months, but we still don't know much about what's to come. That will change soon, as EA has shared during its May 2025 earnings call that it will fully unveil the next Battlefield this summer.This announcement will come ahead of Battlefield's launch, which EA states will occur by the end of March 2026. CEO Andrew Wilson further shared that the development of Battlefield remains "on track," and that the company's changes in testing and iteration have allowed it to better prepare for a worldwide deployment.DICE has periodically shared updates about its areas of focus during Battlefield's development process, such as efforts to improve environment destructibility and weapons balancing. However, specific information about gameplay mechanics, changes from Battlefield 2042, and especially the single-player mode have been kept under wraps.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
The next Battlefield game is currently in development, and developer DICE has shared that it will be expanding its playtesting program soon. Battlefield Labs, DICE's effort to include players at early stages of the game's multiplayer mode development, will be inviting more people to join testing throughout the month of May.DICE published an update on X detailing Battlefield Labs progress so far, highlighting that participants have already enabled the developer to increase stability and balance throughout many aspects of the game. Most notably, DICE will shortly be adding new waves of participants to the work in progress, starting with prospective players in North America and Europe and then expanding to Asia later. Battlefield Labs began public access back in March with a very small set of playtesters, so this will likely mark a significant increase in the number of people getting hands on with the game. The studio also noted that playtesting has helped achieve "smooth, low-latency gunplay," balancing movement speed across "crouch sprint, combat rolling, and vaulting," and improving the gameplay impact of environmental destruction. In the near future, DICE will be focusing on collecting feedback and iterating on weapon balance, as well as continuing to refine destructibility. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-05-07
Tomtoc Hardshell Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 $33.30 (was $37) with coupon See at Amazon Tomtoc Crossbody Sling Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 $45 (was $50) with promo code See at Amazon Tomtoc Shoulder Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 & Steam Deck $50 (was $53) See at Amazon Carrying case and travel bag manufacturer Tomtoc has been a popular choice for Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck users for years. Now, like many other third-party companies, Tomtoc has launched its first options for Nintendo Switch 2. The manufacturer is known for its sleek, hardshell cases as well as its range of stylish shoulder bags, and the pair of Switch 2 Tomtoc products showcase exactly that. Tomtoc's Carrying Case and Crossbody Sling Bag are available to ship now from Amazon.Tomtoc's hardshell case has quickly vaulted to the top of Amazon's list of the best-selling Nintendo Switch cases, and is pretty high up on the bestsellers list for gaming in general (as of May 6). With preorders for Nintendo's official Switch 2 carrying cases currently sold out, Tomtoc's cases will likely continue to be popular as we inch closer to the Switch 2's June 5 launch. Tomtoc Hardshell Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 $33.30 (was $37) with coupon The Switch 2 version of Tomtoc's signature design, this hardshell case offers a form-fitting, sleek design. Tomtoc used water-resistant felt materials to provide a soft feel on both the outside and inside of the case. While you'll still want to carry your Switch 2 around carefully, if Tomtoc's Switch and Steam Deck cases are any indication, this Switch 2 case should provide ample protection. The precision fit, shock-absorbing cushions, and materials, which Tomtoc claims are lighter and sturdier than EVA, should keep your console snug and safe, whether it's bouncing around inside your backpack or (hopefully not) tumbling toward cement.Other useful features include a sturdy buckle, an adjustable wrist-strap that can also double as a handle, and space to store up to 12 game cards.Normally $37, you can save 10% on the price by clicking the coupon box below the price. There are three color options: black, gray, and white. See at Amazon Tomtoc Crossbody Sling Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 $45 (was $50) with promo code Tomtoc's other option gives you enough space to carry your Switch 2 and several accessories. This crossbody bag is also constructed from lightweight materials, and inside you'll find a dedicated compartment for your Switch 2. This section is crafted with an EVA hard shell to help shield against collisions, and there's a soft lining to help protect the Switch screen from any scratches.You'll also find enough space here for a Switch 2 Pro Controller, up to eight game cards, a charger, and space for smaller accessories like additional cables and earphones.You can also get a 10% discount on this bag by clicking the coupon on the page listing. Three color options are available: black, two-tone gray, and a red and white edition. See at Amazon Tomtoc Shoulder Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 & Steam Deck $50 (was $53) If you have multiple large gaming handhelds, Tomtoc also offers a bag that is shaped to hold a Switch 2 or one of several mobile PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally X. This plush shoulder bag has a removable EVA insert designed to protect your handheld from drops as well as plenty of space for accessories. Unlike the two options above, this Tomtoc bag isn't a brand-new release, but it's worth mentioning here because of its versatility and standing as one of Tomtoc's most popular travel bags. See at Amazon The three cases above are just the tip of the Switch 2 iceberg when it comes to third-party accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 at Amazon. Some of the highlights here include hardshell carrying cases designed to offer a more durable option at an attractive price, like Spigen's Rugged Armor Protective Case/Grip for $30 at Amazon. JSAUX, another popular manufacturer of Steam Deck and Switch accessories, also just released a range of Switch 2 accessories for budget-friendly prices.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2025-04-17
Niantic Spacial laid off 68 employees after the sale of its games business to the Saudi investment company, Scopely, last month. While the layoffs were already announced, the specific number of employees has now been revealed.As spotted by Game Developer, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report published in California shows that at least 68 people will be losing their jobs at Niantic Spatial. The layoffs were processed on March 20 and will be carried out on May 20.Last month, Niantic CEO John Hanke announced that the company would split into two separate companies--one now owned by Scopely and the other, Niantic Spatial, which is focusing on delivering "the promise of geospatial AI." Niantic has confirmed to Game Developer that Hanke's announcement was related to the WARN report, but had nothing else to say about the matter.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com