Amazon has kicked off its Big Spring Sale, and for anime fans, this is an excellent time to restock your personal library. Dozens of anime Blu-rays and DVDs are on sale, but the real draw here is that a lot of them are also being offered as part of a Buy Two Get One Free deal. To get the deal, add three eligible items that have a "Savings: Get 3 for the price of 2" label to your Amazon shopping cart and the lowest-priced item in the bunch will be discounted to $0 at check out. Amazon B2G1 Free Blu-rays Even better, this is a mix-and-match sale so you aren't just limited to anime Blu-rays. You can throw in some live-action films, grab a few books, or stock up on graphic novels, with the promotion kicking in once you start the checkout process. For now, we're focusing on some of the great anime titles you can pick up, starting with a few all-time classics like Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series 25th Anniversary Special Edition for just $31.20 (was $50). Cowboy Bebop is often cited as one of the best anime series of all time, thanks to its superb mix of sci-fi, western, and jazz aesthetics, and this special edition is a must-have in any collection.You can also pick up a 4K edition of Ghost in the Shell for under $16 (was $23). The groundbreaking cyberpunk anime film had a massive influence on pop culture after it launched. Its 2004 sequel, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, is on sale for $26 (was $35), and the second season of Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex is priced at $17.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The popular GameSir G8 Plus Controller is down to its lowest price ever, making this a great time to upgrade your gamepad. Compatible with Switch, iOS, and Android, it packs in a lot of great features for just $64 (was $80). The limited-time deal is part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which means it'll likely disappear when the event ends on March 31. GameSir G8 Plus Controller $64 (was $80) The GameSir G8 Plus fits most phones and tablets up to 8.46 inches. It also works with Nintendo Switch, and based on its dimensions and Bluetooth support, it's possible it will also support the upcoming Switch 2. And if you want, you can even use it as a PC controller via USB. That makes it a pretty well-rounded gamepad, especially when you consider its new low price.Aside from its universal compatibility, it's equipped with Hall Effect sticks to resist the dreaded analog drift, a six-axis gyroscope for motion controls, and dual motor vibration. It also offers two trigger modes, one of which allows for faster actuation. Its buttons are also interchangeable, allowing you to swap around its face buttons or stick caps based on your preferences. See at Amazon This isn't the only great controller on sale during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. The GameSir G8 Galileo is even more affordable at $62 (was $80), and it's a solid alternative for mobile-focused gamers. For something more traditional, the GameSir Cyclone 2 Wireless Controller is $47.59 (was $56). It works with PC, Switch, iOS, and Android, and gets you a standard controller format along with Hall Effect sticks, a charging stand, and responsive microswitch face buttons.The new 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is also discounted at Amazon. The pro-style gamepad only just released earlier this year but is already discounted to just $48 (was $60). All three colors (black, white, purple) are eligible for the price cut. Our review found it to be an improvement over its predecessor--which was already listed as our favorite PC controller.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Outlast Trials update 2.1 has arrived, bringing new limited-time events, missions, and a whole bunch of new cosmetics, including several skins in a game already chock full of some of the creepiest character costumes in all of video games. The free update is out now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.Two new MK-Challenges, the game's shorter-form missions, debut as Stash the Contraband and Kidnap the Mistress. Like other missions in the game, these are contextualized as brainwashing exercises, as the seedy Murkoff corporation attempts to get you to bend to their will before they release you as a sleeper agent sent into the world to cause Cold War-era chaos.A bonus page of high-end cosmetics has been added to last season's Catalog, the game's free battle pass system, while a whole new Catalog is out now, too. It includes several skins, including one that resembles the Zodiac Killer's famous get-up. It's just the latest creepy skin in this game which seems to pride itself on its depraved cosmetics.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

I began my hands-on preview with Wildgate--one of the first projects from former Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime's Dreamhaven firm--worried that it might be trying to do too much. The briefing just before the preview session began mentioned a lot of different elements at once: 20-person multiplayer, space exploration, two types of combat, procedurally generated worlds, and the list goes on. If even one of these elements didn't deliver, the entire experience will be worse for it.Somehow, Wildgate sticks the landing so far. The ability to seamlessly shift between exploration and combat is impressive, progression feels earned rather than forced, and the format lends itself to all sorts of different strategies based on the players joining you on the expedition. After playing a few matches against both AI and human opponents, Wildgate is showing some real promise as the next big multiplayer experience. Wildgate matches throw five teams of five players each into a wide-open 8x8 grid of space in pursuit of the Artifact, a mysterious item of vast power. The main objective for each team is to find the Artifact and take it through the Wildgate, thus escaping with the big prize, but a team can also win by being the last ship standing at any point in the match.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

At GDC 2025, I got a chance to play Sunderfolk, an upcoming cooperative turn-based tactical RPG adventure that lets you play a tabletop RPG with your friends without the need to set up any physical maps or learn a book of rules. Heck, you don't even all have to be in the same place, as the game is entirely controlled via players' cell phones. I had a lot of fun playing Sunderfolk, appreciating how its approachable structure and simple combat system made for a far easier set of mechanics to grasp in comparison to the likes of Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Pathfinder 2e, or Vampire: The Masquerade 5e. Plenty of friend groups who have always wanted to see what all the fuss is about when it comes to tabletop RPGs but simply don't have the time or money to jump into the hobby are going to find a lot to love with Sunderfolk.In Sunderfolk, each player picks from one of six characters: the raven Arcanist is your traditional spellcaster, the bat Bard empowers and heals allies through song, the polar bear Berserker dominates the front line with a massive hammer, the goat Ranger outputs more damage the farther they are away from the action, the weasel Rogue dismantles foes from up close, and the salamander Pyromancer unleashes fiery explosions. These six characters have been tasked with defending the Arden, a peaceful town where anthropomorphic animals live together, from a growing shadowy corruption that is transforming previously manageable annoyances into monstrous threats.Sunderfolk's combat is played on a hexagonal grid.I opted for the Ranger, while two members of developer Secret Door played alongside me as the Bard and Berserker. Sunderfolk can be played alone (one player would just be controlling multiple characters, akin to Baldur's Gate 3), but most of my enjoyment came from strategizing with my teammates and trying to figure out how to best pair our unique abilities together to handle a combat situation. Up to four players can play at a time in Sunderfolk, and grabbing a group of three or four feels like the ideal way to play this game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Last of Us Season 2 introduces Kaitlyn Dever's Abby, a central character to the story. Obviously any adaptation will make changes to fit the medium, and that's no different for Season 2 with respect to Abby's story.In the game, players are introduced to Abby by way of a cutscene (via GamesRadar) that transitions to players taking control of Abby as the playable character for a period of time. This allows players to "immediately form an empathetic connection" with Abby because you're playing as her, writer Neil Druckmann said during an interview attended by Entertainment Weekly. Obviously, the TV show is not interactive, so Druckmann and the team changed things up, including the timeline. As fans will recall, they only learn about Abby's backstory after a certain major event plays out, with the game then going back in time to see how things came to be from Abby's perspective.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Assassin's Creed Shadows had a successful launch for Ubisoft, and now the game's first hotfix has arrived to make a few improvements to the experience. The patch notes are on the lighter side, despite some of the large file sizes, but Update 1.0.1 for Assassin's Creed Shadows includes better stabilization and fixes for the game's photo mode.According to the patch notes, the main highlight of Update 1.0.1 is fixing problems with the photo mode on PlayStation 5 and PC. This hotfix addresses a crash that could happen for PS5 users when fetching photos to display on the world map, and it fixes an issue that previously could cause a crash when taking a photo on PC.The small update also makes global game-stability improvements across all platforms, and the download size for each platform can be seen below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Joel Miller loves a good cup of coffee. Though we're not sure he would be down to try a mushroom blend, some The Last of Us fans might be braver. The mushroom blend coffee trend might still have conventional fans on the fence, but Four Sigmatic--the first commercial mushroom blend company--is partnering up with HBO's The Last of Us for a limited edition blend.The coffee is a blend of lion’s mane and cordyceps mushrooms, along with Vitamin B12 and coffee bean extract. The company boasts that the blend "increases mental focus and energy." Lion's mane is a popular ingrident in mushroom coffee, and cordyceps have been proven to fight imflamation.The Last of Us blend has about 180 mg of caffeine."Cordyceps can not infect humans," said fungi expert Paul Stamets when the show originally premiered. "This is fiction weaved info a theme speckled with mycology and exploiting Mycophobia: the fear of fungi. It is natural for humans to fear that which is powerful but mysterious and misunderstood. So I applaud the writers for seeing this opportunity to take us on a literary adventure into the realm of sci-fi while exploiting the public’s fascination, fear, and joy of fungi."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Following its sudden closure in August 2024, long-running video game magazine Game Informer is officially back. The staff announced the news earlier today in an official blog post, writing, "The whole team has returned, and we can’t wait to connect with you again."In the same post, Game Informer editor-in-chief Matt Miller went on to explain that the outlet was given a "new lease on life" following its acquisition by game studio Gunzilla. Furthermore, Gunzilla also rehired the entire team of folks working at Game Informer prior to its closure. Miller stated that because of this rehiring, the team is confident that they can maintain an "unbroken identity of who we are and what we represent."Gunzilla, which is currently working on upcoming battle royale game Off the Grid, reportedly assured Game Informer staff that the company will operate independently of the studio, with "100 percent of the decisions around what we cover and how we do so" coming from the site's editorial team. According to Miller, Gunzilla Games sees "the same potential in Game Informer as our team does, and their encouragement to do so ethically and free of outside pressure is laudable."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

mClassic Graphics Upscaler (Original Model) $85 (was $100) See at Amazon mClassic Graphics Upscaler (Nintendo Switch Edition) $85 (was $100) See at Amazon mClassic Graphics Upscaler (Retro Edition) $85 (was $100) See at Amazon Marseille has expanded its lineup of graphic-upscaling gaming accessories with two speciality mClassic dongles. The mClassic Switch Edition is tailored around upscaling the visuals on Switch and other widescreen platforms like Steam Deck. The mClassic Retro Edition, on the other hand, is designed for gamers who want to improve the experience of older games with 4:3 aspect ratio on modern TVs. Both of these newly released gadgets are on sale for $85 (was $100) as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.The original mClassic Graphics Upscaler is still being manufactured--and it's also on sale for $85 (was $100)--as it offers a hybrid experience with visual improvements for modern and retro games. The new iterations offer the same marquee enhancement modes while adding two new visual modes each. Let's take a closer look at all three options below.mClassic Graphics Upscalers -- $85 ($100)Original Edition - Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and retro platformsSwitch Edition - Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, other 16:9 platformsRetro Edition - Retro games with 4:3 aspect ratio (N64, PS2, GameCube, SNES, etc.) mClassic Graphics Upscaler (Original Model) $85 (was $100) The original mClassic Graphics Upscaler offers a combination of the two recently released specialty editions. It has features and modes designed for games that render in 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen) as well as tech created to enhance the picture quality and performance of retro games developed for 4:3 aspect ratio TVs.The mClassic offers noticeable visual upgrades--though the degree to which you notice the differences depends on how discerning you are when it comes to graphics. Switch games can be upscaled up to 1440p at 60fps. It has built-in anti-aliasing tech that smooths jagged edges and sharpens the picture. The exact boost in visual fidelity varies based on the game, in our experience.On consoles with HDMI such as Switch, PS3, and Xbox 360 (besides first-gen 360 consoles), all you need to do is plug it into your console, connect the included power cable, and then reconnect your HDMI cable from your TV into the mClassic dongle.The mClassic substantially improves the overall picture quality and playability of game consoles from the pre-HD era--Super Nintendo, N64, GameCube, etc.--on modern flat-screen 4K and HD TVs. A CRT TV is still clearly the best option for retro gaming, but the mClassic is a great option for those who don't want to deal with the bulk of a box TV or the hassle of finding one in general.There's a switch on the dongle to flip between modern and retro modes. The third "mode" on the original mClassic simply turns the device's graphics processor off.Enhancement On: Improves the visuals/performance of widescreen platforms, including Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.Retro Mode: Allows you to play retro games in 4:3 aspect ratio on modern displays. Markedly improves the picture quality of games originally designed for CRT TVs.Note: Game consoles without an HDMI port--like the aforementioned retro Nintendo consoles--require the mClassic to be connected to an adapter, such as this $30 model or this one for $20. See at Amazon mClassic Graphics Upscaler (Nintendo Switch Edition) $85 (was $100) The mClassic Switch Edition focuses solely on modern gaming platforms with widescreen aspect ratios (16:9). When it comes to modern HD consoles, Marseille has always geared the mClassic toward the Switch, which is why Nintendo's console is in the new model's name. But the mClassic Switch Edition can be used with Steam Deck, PS3, Xbox 360, and other devices with widescreen aspect ratios that lack 1440p and/or 4K resolution. Once again, performance on Switch varies by game, but the mClassic Switch Edition is capable of upscaling to 1440p at 60fps.You can toggle between three different visual modes on the mClassic Switch Edition:Enhancement On: This mode offers all of the same benefits as the "Enhancement On" mode in the original mClassic.Switch Plus: Recreates Switch handheld mode while playing on TV. If you think Switch games look better in handheld mode--and you aren't alone in thinking that--this mode might be preferred over the original enhancement mode.Switch Enhance Mode: This mode aims to offer some of the key benefits of OLED TVs, namely improved contrast and clarity when dark colors are displayed. See at Amazon mClassic Graphics Upscaler (Retro Edition) $85 (was $100) The new mClassic Retro Edition has three different modes geared toward consoles that released prior to the high-definition era. If you are buying the mClassic to play games on SNES, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64 or any other console designed for 4:3 aspect ratio, the Retro Edition is the one to pick.It has three modes you can switch between:Retro Mode: Display games in original 4:3 aspect ratio with upscaled resolution.Vintage Mode: Replicates CRT TV picture and audio in 4:3 aspect ratio. This mode does not alter the colors, lighting, or sound, as it's geared toward authenticity.Vintage Enhance Mode: A mix of Retro and Vintage Modes, as it balances authenticity with visual fidelity improvements.Note: Game consoles without an HDMI port--like the aforementioned retro Nintendo consoles--require the mClassic Original or mClassic Retro to be connected to an adapter, such as this $30 model or this one for $20. See at Amazon Marseille recommends locking your Nintendo Switch to 720p while docked--the resolution for handheld mode--for the best results. Based on our testing, we agree with that recommendation, but don't forget to turn 1080p back on before you play without the mClassic Original or mClassic Switch.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony has announced that it is pushing out the PS5's latest system software update, version 25.02-11.00.00, in a phased release starting today.As part of this update, players will have their activity details fully displayed now but potential spoilers will still be hidden. Additionally, Unicode 16.0 emojis are now supports and players can use them in their messages.The update brings new changes to the PS5’s parental restriction settings as well. When they are set to "Late Teens or Older," the "Communication and User-Generated Content" function will now default to "Restrict." Those who already have set their levels to "Late Teens or Older" will not have their previous settings affected, and it will still show "Customize" rather than "Restrict."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly launching in June, with a three-phase plan for rolling out both first- and third-party games throughout the rest of the year.According to a report from Insider Gaming, various sources have claimed that Nintendo has a three-part plan for rolling out the Nintendo Switch 2 launch this year. Phase 1 starts with the launch of the Switch 2 in June, which will be supported by a number of first-party Nintendo games, like the next Mario Kart game, which was shown during the reveal trailer. June is also when more developers will get Switch 2 dev kits. Analyst Daniel Ahmad clarified on X that many developers already have Switch 2 dev kits, with Nintendo just expanding the number in June. The second phase is set for October to November, which will see more third-party games launch on the console. The last phase is the holiday period, although no other details were given outside of more games being released. The report also mentioned that some content creators and media will be seeing the new console and some upcoming games next week, the same week that the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct takes place.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill saga finally released on 4K Blu-ray in January. Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2 launched the same day as the 4K edition of another one of Tarantino's acclaimed films, Jackie Brown. All three 4K releases include documentaries about the creation of these modern classics. As part of Amazon's Big Spring B2G1 Free Sale, you can snag all three of these recent 4K releases. Each movie costs $27-$28 each, so you'll save $27 at checkout if you get all three. B2G1 Free New Tarantino 4K Blu-rays A few other 4K Blu-ray editions of Tarantino movies are featured in Amazon's B2G1 Free Blu-ray Sale, including Reservoir Dogs and Inglourious Basterds. Tarantino's first prose novel, a novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, is nearly 50% off in hardcover and eligible for Amazon's promotion. You can also get Pulp Fiction and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood on 4K Blu-ray for cheap, but neither is B2G1 free at the moment.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room have announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will now launch in October.In a new video update, executive producer Marco Behrmann said, "Since our last update, we've added more content to the game, narrative depth, character development, and we have also evolved Fabien's role in the storyline."Behrmann also clarified that the game is done, but now the development team is focusing on fixing bugs, improving stability, and increasing performance, so that players have the most enjoyable and optimal experience.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Castlevania fans can get all four seasons of the original Netflix animated series for roughly $40 at Amazon during the retailer's Big Spring Sale. A box set containing Seasons 1 and 2 is discounted to $18.77, while Seasons 3 and 4 are up for grabs for about $20 each. All three Blu-rays are eligible for Amazon's B2G1 free promotion. Simply add them to your cart and you'll get an additional discount at checkout equal to the cost of Seasons 1 and 2. See all Castlevania Blu-rays at Amazon Castlevania: Nocturne Season 1 isn't included in Amazon's promotion, but you can still save $15 off its $40 list price.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com