Lego quietly began the process of retiring its Atari 2600 building set late last year. Fast forward to March, and the nostalgic 2,532-piece display model is now sold out at all major retailers except for one. Over at Amazon, you can get the Atari 2600 for its regular $240 MSRP. Like other retailers, Amazon ran out of units last year, but sometimes the retailer randomly restocks retired Lego sets. This is one of those cases. See at Amazon Considering that the Lego Atari received numerous $50 to $100 discounts throughout its two-plus year lifecycle, the $240 price may sound a bit high. That said, resellers on Amazon and Walmart have recently started listing the retired set for upwards of $300. There's a chance that $240 will sound like a deal in the coming months.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ballistic Moon, the studio behind the PC and PS5 remake of Until Dawn released last year, is now "effectively closed" after failing to find a publisher for its next game.A new report from Insider Gaming reveals that only the studio founders and a handful of others potentially remain employed there at this point. The studio reportedly couldn't find funding for its next game, and Sony didn't give the studio any support for future work on the Until Dawn franchise. Ballistic Moon has yet to comment on this situation.Ballistic Moon is a U.K. developer founded in 2020 by industry veterans from studios like EA and Supermassive Games. So far, Ballistic Moon's only game is 2024's remake of Until Dawn, which brought the beloved PS4 choose-your-own-adventure horror adventure game to Unreal Engine 5. It featured a recomposed musical score, changed the gameplay camera to a third-person perspective rather than a fixed-camera one, and added a post-credit scene teasing a sequel. It received a lukewarm reception compared to the original.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Interested in trying out the newest co-op adventure from Hazelight Studios but want to keep it cost-friendly? Fortunately, Split Fiction makes it extremely easy to save money and still enjoy what GameSpot has named one of the best games of 2025 so far, earning a rare 10 in our Split Fiction review.Hazelight Studios and EA have recently revealed information about how Split Fiction's Friend's Pass and cross-play between different platforms work. Turns out, it's both easy to set up and a good deal.Similar to Hazelight's previous co-op games like It Takes Two and A Way Out, Split Fiction is a mandatory co-op game. Thankfully, however, all three of these games offer a Friend's Pass. This allows players who buy the game to connect with someone who doesn't have a copy, and play through it in its entirety. But this time, Split Fiction's version has some expanded features that weren't in those previous games, such as cross-platform play and a free demo.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Despite previously hinting at a potential The Last of Us: Part III, game series creative director and co-writer Neil Druckmann is telling fans "not to bet" on another chapter in the franchise.Speaking with Variety ahead of the second season of HBO's The Last of Us show, Druckmann gave a not exactly reassuring update to fans eagerly awaiting news about a third game in the series. "I guess the only thing I would say is don't bet on there being more of 'Last of Us,'" Druckmann said when asked about a potential third entry. "This could be it."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For a team like Red Barrels, finding success in making just one series for over a decade isn't easy. It seems especially difficult when you consider the series the team makes; Outlast is a gruesome, unflinching, taboo-shattering horror series, with gore, violence, and even nudity so beyond most other games that I'm sometimes amazed games in the series don't get Adult ratings.I'll also add it's among my favorite horror series, though I didn't anticipate that would remain the case when The Outlast Trial was revealed years ago. As a four-player co-op take on the series' typical single-player horror stories, I felt like Outlast might lose some of its best features--the lonesome helplessness and intense situations where no one can save you. Last year, I wrote my Outlast Trials review, which helped me come to find I had misjudged the game previously. Today, it's become a regular in my rotation, and it's especially interesting to me, given it's essentially a live-service game from a studio new to that highly competitive scene.With all of this context in mind, I was eager to speak to Red Barrels game director, Alex Charbonneau, so I could ask him his thoughts on these and other aspects of the game in advance of today's first anniversary since the game launched into its 1.0 state. Charbonneau spoke to the game's jaw-dropping depictions of violence and the problems that can sometimes present for its community. He also touched on how the community has helped shape the game, which originally had far less planned than what we've already seen come to the game just in its first year. Perhaps most intriguing is what he said about PvP coming to the game, which is currently PvE co-op only. Find all these details and more in GameSpot's interview below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Flow 4K Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection) $35.28 (was $50) Preorder 4K Blu-ray Preorder Blu-ray Preorder DVD The Academy Award for Best Animated Feature is almost always awarded to a well-known blockbuster--often produced by Disney or Pixar--but this year an indie movie took home the top prize: Flow. If you are one of the many Oscar viewers who hasn't watched Flow, the animated adventure is getting a 4K Blu-ray release from The Criterion Collection later this year. A release date hasn't been set, but preorders are live at Amazon for a nice discount. The 4K Blu-ray version is actually cheaper than the standard Blu-ray right now, so you may want to secure your preorder while Amazon is offering this $15 discount.Directed by Gints Zilbalodis and made with open-source software at a budget of roughly $4 million, Flow brought in over $20 million at the box office. Flow earned glowing praise from both critics and viewers, and it’s currently sitting with “Universal Acclaim” on Metacritic. What's even more impressive, though, is that Flow managed to topple several commercial hits from some of the biggest animated studios, including Dreamworks' The Wild Robot and Pixar's Inside Out 2, which is one of the top 10 highest-grossing movies ever at $1.7 billion.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme + Official Travel Case $450 (was $650) Get deal at Best Buy The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is discounted to $450 at Best Buy. Normally $650, the deal slashes $200 from the price of the popular Windows gaming handheld. You'll also get the official Travel Case ($40 value) with your purchase. The ROG Ally has been the most popular Steam Deck alternative since its debut in June 2023, and while Asus has released more powerful models over the past year, the Z1 Extreme offers the best performance for the price in the Windows handheld space--especially when it's available for only $450. Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme + Official Travel Case $450 (was $650) The ROG Ally Z1 Extreme comes with a sharp 1080p screen, AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 16GB LPDDR5 6400 RAM, and an internal 512GB NVMe SSD. Compared to the $500 base model ROG Ally, the Z1 Extreme has two additional CPU cores and a better GPU, which can make a meaningful difference with newer, more graphically demanding games.The ROG Ally offers impressive performance for the price. It's not going to play graphically demanding games at the highest settings, but you still can play many AAA titles in 1080p resolution with at least 30fps. Even at its full $650 price, the ROG Ally's performance is admirable; at $450, the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme offers incredible value. Get deal at Best Buy Admittedly, you can fill a 512GB SSD fairly quickly these days, but the ROG Ally has a microSD card slot that allows you to expand your storage for cheap. For instance, you can grab a SanDisk Ultra 1TB microSD card for $79 at Amazon. Alternatively, you can upgrade the internal SSD with an M.2 2230 NVMe SSD. One option here is Corsair's 1TB MP600 Mini SSD for $75 (was $110). Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

You're probably wondering why Focus Mode in Monster Hunter Wilds is a bit finicky. As you take on numerous gargantuan beasts, this mechanic is one that enables you to track targets and land devastating blows. However, making use of it is a bit cumbersome... at least until you make a small tweak to the controls. Our guide tells you just what you need to do to alleviate combat-induced migraines in your playthrough.How to make combat easier with the Focus Mode toggle in Monster Hunter Wilds Focus Mode is a game mechanic that's supposed to make combat easier. First, it requires you to hold the button prompt--i.e. L2/LT on a gamepad, Left Alt on a keyboard, or the Mouse 4 button on a mouse. This lets you aim and track a target as it moves around the area.More importantly, it makes wounds easier to discern. When you repeatedly hit a monster's body parts, these wounds appear as bright red gashes while Focus Mode is active. Then, when you press the button prompt for a Focus Strike, your character will perform a devastating blow.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Between playing Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and voicing Claptrap in Borderlands, Jack Black just keeps racking up video game movie roles. Next month, Black will add another one to his resume when he plays Steve in A Minecraft Movie. Now, a Minecraft modder has added Black's voice to the game that spawned the film.A modder going by SnailMan posted a clip of the mod they created, which essentially places Black's incarnation of Steve into the world of Minecraft. The modder also jokingly wrote that creating this mod was "[three] hours of my life that I'll never get back."Now you can be Steve from the hit movie Minecraft in the game Minecraft based on the movie Minecraft3 hours of my life that I'll never get back went into making this https://t.co/SgYeZonket pic.twitter.com/TEw6ttdbsi — SnailMan (@UtimateDoge) March 3, 2025 Considering that the movie isn't out yet, SnailMan could only rely on the clips of Black from the trailers and TV spots for A Minecraft Movie. But that was enough for at least a few more lines to be entered into the game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Transformers One Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $25 (was $45) See at Amazon See at Walmart (sold out) Transformers fans can save big on a very cool edition of the franchise's first computer-animated movie. Amazon has Transformers One's Limited Edition Steelbook in stock for only $25. The original artwork on the case has an eye-catching retro aesthetic that should appeal to longtime fans. This edition includes 4K and 1080p Blu-ray discs as well as a digital copy of the 2024 film.Amazon also has the standard 4K Blu-ray edition on sale for only $20. Both 4K editions are discounted to their lowest prices yet.Transformers One Steelbook Edition (4K + Blu-ray + Digital) -- $25 ($45)Transformers One (4K + Blu-ray + Digital) -- $20 ($36) Transformers One Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $25 (was $45) Transformers One released in theaters last September and on Blu-ray in December. The Limited Edition Steelbook was sold out for months after preorders opened and proved difficult to find over the holidays. As of March 4, it remains unavailable at Walmart--and Walmart was charging $35. It's unclear when Amazon's deal ends, but given the popularity of this edition, you probably want to scoop it up sooner rather than later.The gorgeous CG-animated film tells the secret origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, and it's the first fully computer-animated Transformers movie. The film also has a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.Along with the movie in three different formats--4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and digital--Transformers One includes several featurettes. The 4K. edition of Transformers One supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 lossless surround sound.Transformers One Special Features:In the Beginning: Origin story of the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron. The filmmakers reveal how they approached creating this brand-new CGI-animated Transformers movie.Worldbuilding on Cybertron: Director Josh Cooley, the VFX team, and design leads talk about bringing the world of Cybertron to life using full computer-animated graphics.Together as One: The voices behind the mechs introduce themselves and talk about their character.The Iacon 5000: Behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Cybertron's racing event.The Battle for Cybertron: Discussion on the movie's big showdown between Optimus Prime and Megatron. See at Amazon See at Walmart (sold out) If you'd like to build a Transformers movie collection, there are several box sets of the live-action films to choose from:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

WWE 2K25 is already going to launch with a character roster that's 300 names deep with superstars from the past and present. But in the newly revealed WWE 2K25 season pass, that lineup is going to get even better.NXT wrestlers Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, as well as the Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, will be the first new arrivals in the New Wave Pack. Penta, the recently arrived luchador from AEW, will be added in a later pack, and he's not the only former All Elite Wrestling veteran on the way. Billy Gunn will be making his WWE return alongside his New Age Outlaws teammate, Road Dogg, and so is "the world's strongest man," Mark Henry.The final wave of DLC characters will be a blast from the past, the 1980s, to be specific. For the first time in a WWE video game, Jesse "The Body" Ventura will be available alongside Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff, Junk Yard Dog, Tito Santana, and Sid Justice... whom long-time wrestling fans may remember as both Sid Vicious and Sycho Sid.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For Persona fans looking to bring part of the beloved RPG series to life, you'll want to check out the upcoming Persona: The Official Cookbook, which will include dozens of recipes inspired by Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal. The book launches September 23 and preorders are available for $50 at Amazon. Persona: The Official Cookbook $28 | Releases September 23 The official synopsis for the 144-page recipe book highlights some of the many dishes included in the book, all of which are inspired by characters from the latest entries in the series, such as "protein-heavy meals for Akihiko from Persona 3 Reload, steak for Chie from Persona 4 Golden, and a whole banquet feast for the Phantom Thieves from Persona 5 Royal." Other examples include The Cosmo Tower Burger, Mystery Food X, and Master Curry, to name a few, and each recipe comes with step-by-step instructions and photographs to help you nail the process. Preorder at Amazon If you're still hungry for Persona content, you can also check out some of the books inspired by the series that are available now. The Persona 5: Official Design Works hardcover book is a fascinating look at the artistic foundation of the game, featuring 544 pages of character illustrations, promotional pieces, and concept art, along with detailed creator commentary and interviews with series artist Shigenori Soejima. It's available for $75 at Amazon. You can pair it with Persona 5: The Animation Material Book, which is on sale $27.50 (was $40). This book covers the production of the Persona anime television series produced by CloverWorks, including a look at character and props profiles, background designs, and visual illustrations.More Persona booksPersona 5: Official Design Works -- $75Persona 5: The Animation Material Book -- $27.49 ($40)Back to the topic of video game cookbooks, this has become a surprisingly popular genre lately. If you're looking for another book like this, you can also check out the official Genshin Impact cookbook. While the free-to-play game is most well-known for its gacha-influenced gameplay mechanics, it also has several scrumptious dishes for your avatars to try out, and this book replicates 60 of them.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Viture Pro XR/AR Glasses $399 (was $459) See at Amazon (Lightning Deal) See at Amazon (Coupon Deal) Amazon has a great deal on the Viture Pro XR/AR Glasses that drops the price to $399, which matches the lowest price yet for the impressive extended reality glasses. If you're unfamiliar with XR technology, Viture Pro Glasses are essentially wearable 1080p projectors. You can connect the glasses to your PC, smartphone, tablet, or game consoles to enjoy a 135-inch personal display only you can see.Note: Amazon has two separate listings for the Viture Pro XR Glasses. One of the listings is an Amazon Lightning Deal for $399, while the other is marked at $459 with a $60-off coupon box. Regardless of which one you order from, you'll get the same pair of glasses, so make sure to check the other listing if the first listing you click is sold out. Viture Pro XR/AR Glasses $399 (was $459) The Pro XR Glasses are Viture's flagship model. We were quite impressed with their clarity and how easy they were to use when we reviewed them at launch last summer. Viture packed impressive tech in glasses that aren't much bulkier than normal eyewear. The simulated 135-inch display has a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4,000 nits of brightness. The lenses do a great job of blocking out glare, allowing you to use them comfortably in different environments. The built-in speakers are serviceable, though like with most electronics, headphones or earbuds will offer a better audio experience.The Viture Pro XR Glasses offer a plug-and-play experience on portable devices such as Steam Deck, iPhones, and Android phones. We also really enjoyed our using the glasses with a PC, though your home setup for desktop computers and home consoles such as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S might make them to tricky to use without shifting stuff around.One accessory that helps with this process is the Viture Pro Mobile Dock. While the glasses can plug directly into most devices, they will only work on Nintendo Switch when connected to official dock. This Mobile Dock is a hybrid USB-C hub and battery pack, so it's useful for all devices, but especially if you want to use additional accessories or game on the go. If you're buying the Mobile Dock for Nintendo Switch, you'll also want to pick up the Mobile Dock Mount, which connects the dock to the back of the handheld.The Mobile Dock is on sale for $116 (was $129) with promo code VITURE10. The Mobile Dock is part of a larger Viture sale on Amazon that also includes the recently released Viture One Neckband speaker and the Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate C Wireless Controller, which has a translucent shell.Check out the list below for highlights from the Viture XR Glasses sale and Amazon's promotion page for more discounts. See at Amazon (Lightning Deal) See at Amazon (Coupon Deal) Viture Pro XR Glasses Deals:Viture Pro XR/AR Glasses -- $399 ($459) | Click $60-off coupon boxViture Pro XR/AR Glasses -- $399 ($459) | Amazon Lightning DealViture Accessory Deals:Use promo code VITURE10 to save 10% on the accessories listed below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Acclaim, an iconic game publisher from the 1990s behind series like NBA Jam, has been revived as an indie-game publisher.Acclaim was founded in 1987 and made a name for itself in many ways. It was known for licensed games, ranging from NBA Jam to Justice League Task Force, being the console publisher for arcade classics like Mortal Kombat, and its wild marketing stunts promoting games like Turok: Evolution and Shadow Man: 2econd Coming. After several high-profile flops like BMX XXX, Acclaim filed for bankruptcy in 2004 and had been defunct--until now.Companies like Striker Entertainment, Ridge Partners, Global Force Entertainment, VaynerFund, and JET Management have all come together to revive Acclaim as a game publisher that will "support indie developers and reignite classic franchises." It plans to provide funding, marketing, and PR support for any independent developers it works with. This new version of Acclaim is following in Atari's footsteps; Atari has also revitalized itself in recent years and reimagined classic titles like Breakout and I, Robot.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Firaxis is focused on quality-of-life improvements with Sid Meier's Civilization VII, resulting in a previously announced in-game event being pushed back to a future date. As such, it's not included alongside the new patch rolling out today, which brings UI improvements and the reintroduction of cross-play between PC and consoles to the strategy game.Called Update 1.1.0, the Civilization website notes that the planned Natural Wonder Battle event has been "postponed to a later update." Instead, Firaxis is using this patch to address player feedback. That includes "UI adjustments," major alterations to "the Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory," and a "balance pass on several Mementos." The Bermuda Triangle will also be a new discoverable natural wonder.Civilization 7 - Ideologies Guide (Democracy, Fascism, And Communism)See MoreCivilization VII quality-of-life fixes have been targeted by Firaxis even before the strategy game's full launch (there was an early-access release). Last month, the developer released a patch that took aim at text issues and missing leader portraits. Looking ahead, it's currently scheduled for Civilization VII to receive Update 1.1.1 on March 25, featuring further UI improvements as well as AI adjustments regarding scouting and settling.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com