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<div class="norewrite" title="[Various] Mega Bloks Xbox 360 Building Set"> <div class="buylink__container"> <div class="buylink__item"> <div class="buylink__image-container clickable"> <img alt="" class="buylink__image" src="https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/square_avatar/1595/15950357/4379609-megabloksxbox360.jpg" /> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859"></a> </div> <div class="buylink__text"> <p class="buylink__title text-bold"> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859">Xbox 360 Collector Building Set (1,342 Pieces)</a> </p> <p class="buylink__deck"> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859">$75 (was $150)</a> </p> </div> <div class="buylink__links"> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859">See at Target</a> </div> </div> </div> </div><p><a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom_32094_gamespot?q=https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/c/target-black-friday/-/N-5q0f2&p=http://www.gamespot.com/feeds/mashup/&event_type=click">Target's Black Friday Sale</a> includes the best discount yet on its exclusive <a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom_32094_gamespot?q=https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859&p=http://www.gamespot.com/feeds/mashup/&event_type=click">Mega Showcase Xbox 360 Collector Building Set</a>. The 1,342-piece Mega Bloks kit normally costs $150, but you can get it for $75 during the sale (50% off).</p><p>This charming ode to the Xbox 360 has only been discounted a couple times since its launch last year. The previous low price of $100 was offered in early October for Target Circle Week, offered in early October for Target Circle Week. If you're interested in picking up this deal, you probably don't want to wait too long. At this low of a price, there's a good chance it'll sell out before Target's Black Friday Sale ends this Saturday, November 30.</p><div class="norewrite" title="[Various] Mega Bloks Xbox 360 Building Set"> <div class="buylink-container"> <div class="js-buylink-item-container buylink-item-container"> <h2 class="item-title"> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859">Xbox 360 Collector Building Set (1,342 Pieces)</a> </h2> <h3 class="item-deck"> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859">$75 (was $150)</a> </h3> <div class="image-container"> <img class="main-image" src="https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/square_medium/1595/15950357/4379609-megabloksxbox360.jpg" /> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859"></a> </div> <div class="item-description"><p> </p><p>The 1,342-piece building set is officially licensed by Microsoft and recommended for experienced Mega (or Lego) builders. It builds a 3:4-scale replica of the console. Specifically, the launch edition of the 360 debuted in 2005. The console comes packaged in an authentic replica of the console's original box.</p><p>Along with the console itself, you'll build a detachable hard drive, Xbox 360 controller, and Halo 3 game box. You can actually place the fake Halo 3 disc on the disc reader by popping off the side panel. With the disc loaded, the Cortana chip on the motherboard lights up. The Xbox Guide button also illuminates with a removable battery pack.</p><p>The power button on the front of the console lights up as well, but thankfully you don't have to worry about seeing the infamous Red Ring of Death.</p></div> <div class="item-buttons"> <div> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1804712/81938/2092?subId1=subid_value&u=https://www.target.com/p/mega-showcase-microsoft-xbox-360-collector-building-set---1342pcs--no-aasa/-/A-89053859">See at Target</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>Check out the image below for a look at each interactive component featured on the Xbox 360 brick set.</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/official-xbox-360-replica-building-set-is-50-off-for-black-friday/1100-6526936/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
<section class="article-page"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/27/mar-28-1743114574555.jpg" /><section></section><p>Thank your own personal deity—possibly <a href="https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_God_Eht">Dragon God Eht</a>—it’s Friday! With end of week discounts this good, there's never been a better time to pick up some fresh favourites. Whether you're a die-hard JRPG fan, a sci-fi explorer, or an open-world wanderer, these deals won’t last forever. Grab ‘em while you can!</p><h2><strong>This Day in Gaming ?</strong></h2><p>In retro news, I'm celebrating the 22nd birthday of the <strong>Gameboy Advance SP</strong>, the flip-top bestest version of the GBA SKUs. Debuting at a launch price of almost 200 dollarydoos, it would go on to ship a whopping 43.57M units before being discontinued in 2009. My fondest memory of my SP: using it in conjunction with a GameCube Link Cable to play asymmetrical multiplayer in <strong>Pac-Man Vs.</strong> all night long.</p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/03/27/gba-sp-1711571818132.jpg"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/03/27/gba-sp-1711571818132.jpg" title="null" /></a><h3>Aussie bdays for notable games</h3><p>-<strong> Pokémon Stadium 2 </strong>(N64) 2001. <a href="https://zdcs.link/QxXKmp">eBay</a></p><p>- <strong>Jedi Starfighter</strong> (PS2) 2002. <a href="https://zdcs.link/9wXpmA">eBay</a></p><p>- <strong>Jedi Outcast</strong> (PC) 2002. <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/6030/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Knight_II__Jedi_Outcast/">Get</a></p><p>- <strong>Game Boy Advance SP </strong>launch 2003. <a href="https://zdcs.link/jPjg2"><u>ebay</u></a></p><p>-<strong> Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb </strong>(XB) 2003. <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/560430/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Emperors_Tomb/">Get</a></p><p>-<strong> C&C 3: Tiberium Wars </strong>(PC, X360) 2007. <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/24790/Command__Conquer_3_Tiberium_Wars/"><u>Get</u></a></p><p>-<strong> Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time</strong> (PS3) 2013. <a href="https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=Sly+Cooper%3A+Thieves+in+Time&_sacat=139971"><u>ebay</u></a></p><p>-<strong> Luigi’s Mansion 2</strong> (3DS) 2013. <a href="https://zdcs.link/7Xr08"><u>Redux
</u></a></p><p><section></section></p><p id="0"><strong>Contents</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#1">Nintendo</a></li><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#2">Xbox</a></li><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#3">PlayStation</a></li><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#4">PC</a></li><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#5">PC Gear</a></li><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#6">LEGO</a></li><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#7">Headphones</a></li><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#8">TVs</a></li></ul><h2 id="1">Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch</h2><p>Kicking things off with the Switch, <em>EA Sports FC 25</em> is a stunning 62% off at just A$34—a great opportunity to experience EA’s first football title since splitting from FIFA over a staggering billion-dollar licensing fee dispute. Meanwhile, RPG fans can dive into <em>Bravely Default II</em> for A$54, a title that builds upon its unique turn-based battle system, originally inspired by childhood games where players would "save up" turns before unleashing devastating attacks.<section></section></p><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/9YOKK2">Dragon Ball FighterZ (-48%)</a> - A$47</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/98LVVR">It Takes Two (-33%)</a> - A$40</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/zJ2eel">MySims: Cozy Bundle (-35%)</a> - A$39</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QPpeeo">Bravely Default II (-33%)</a> - A$54</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/916DDA">Sonic X Shadow Generations (-35%)</a> - A$49</li></ul><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/bundles/70070000019472">Hogwarts Legacy: Del. Ed.</a> (-75%) - A$25</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Super-Monkey-Ball-Banana-Rumble/dp/B0CW7Z4VMS?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble</a> (-59%) - A$29</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-VII/dp/B0DDS3MPSX?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Sid Meier's Civilization VII</a> (-23%) - A$69</li><li><a href="https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000028622">The Last Campfire</a> (-90%) - A$3</li></ul><p>Or gift a <a href="https://zdcs.link/V0MbJ"><strong>Nintendo eShop Card</strong></a>.</p><aside><p><strong>Switch Console Prices</strong></p><p>How much to Switch it up?</p><section></section></aside><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#0">Back to top</a></p><h2 id="2">Exciting Bargains for Xbox</h2><p>Over on Xbox Series X, Rockstar’s masterpiece <em>Red Dead Redemption 2</em> is a mind-blowing A$20. That’s cheaper than a movie ticket for a game that took nearly eight years to develop. If sci-fi is more your thing, <em>Star Wars Outlaws</em> (A$56) offers the first true open-world Star Wars experience, letting you explore planets as a rogue scoundrel.<section></section></p><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QV7eeJ">Star Wars Outlaws (-50%)</a> - A$56</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QqXBBD">Red Dead Redemption 2 (-78%)</a> - A$20</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/MechWarrior-5-Mercenaries-Xbox-X/dp/B09G3X363J?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">MechWarrior 5 (-34%)</a> - A$29</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Hogwarts-Legacy-Xbox-Series-X/dp/B08JQMCVV2?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Hogwarts Legacy (-40%)</a> - A$59</li></ul><p>Xbox One</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/nier-automata-become-as-gods-edition/BPPZVT8BZ15N/0001">NieR:Automata BAG Ed. (-60%)</a> - A$22</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/kingdom-hearts-iii/C08MW8XHQN9G/0001">Kingdom Hearts III (-60%)</a> - A$40</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/just-cause-4-complete-edition/9N7RXHK6FN5B/0010">Just Cause 4 Complete (-85%)</a> - A$15</li></ul><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/octopath-traveler-ii/9N2X3VZW8QNN/0010">Octopath Traveler II</a> (-50%) - A$43</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/MONOPOLY-2024/dp/B0DD6KCL5Q?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Monopoly 2024</a> (-41%) - A$29</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/no-mans-sky/BQVQTL3PCH05/0001">No Man's Sky</a> (-60%) - A$36</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-cross-gen-bundle/9PFMF665QXL2/0010">CoD: MW2</a> (-60%) - A$44</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Premium-Edition/dp/B07CSPKDGM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">GTA V: Premium Ed.</a> (-58%) - A$20</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition/BS2S6B326WJD/0001">Sleeping Dogs Def. Ed.</a> (-85%) - A$6</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/the-escapists-2-game-of-the-year-edition/9PHKPWK001RB/0010">The Escapists 2 GOTY</a> (-75%) - A$11</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/just-cause-3/BR2F4DG4WXF8/0001">Just Cause 3</a> (-85%) - A$4</li></ul><p>Or just invest in an <a href="https://zdcs.link/glwRb"><strong>Xbox Card</strong></a>.</p><aside><p><strong>Xbox Console Prices</strong></p><p>How many bucks for a 'Box?</p><section></section></aside><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#0">Back to top</a></p><h2 id="3"><strong>Pure Scores for PlayStation</strong></h2><p>PlayStation deals are equally impressive, with <em>Star Wars Jedi: Survivor</em> down to A$29. Lead actor Cameron Monaghan (Cal Kestis) did all of his motion capture in full Jedi robes, adding to the immersion. And if you prefer a crime thriller, <em>Judgment</em> (A$29) offers a gripping <em>Yakuza</em> spin-off. Its lead actor, Japanese superstar Takuya Kimura, was such a big deal that his agency allegedly blocked a PC release for years to control his digital likeness!<section></section></p><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QL5ee0">Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (-53%)</a> - A$34</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Cyberpunk-2077-Ultimate-Edition-PS5/dp/B0CNRZ713T?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Cyberpunk 2077 Ult. (-33%)</a> - A$71</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/9yX33O">Tales of Arise (-69%)</a> - A$32</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/Qbx55E">Judgment (-48%)</a> - A$29</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/znXlll">F1 24 (-55%)</a> - A$50</li></ul><p>PS4</p><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QKOeeG">Sleeping Dogs Def. Ed. (-38%)</a> - A$25</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/z3RBBM">NBA 2K25 (-72%)</a> - A$34</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/zj4rry">Ace Combat 7 (-73%)</a> - A$28</li></ul><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0082-PPSA01750_00-DXM0000000000001">Guardians of the Galaxy</a> (-85%) - A$15</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Borderlands-3-Ultimate-Edition/dp/B09HYHWHMC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Borderlands 3 Ult. Ed.</a> (-74%) - A$38</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/STRANGER-OF-PARADISE-FINAL-FANTASY-ORIGIN/dp/B09HFQVN75?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Stranger of Paradise FF Origin</a> (-57%) - A$43</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Poker-Club/dp/B09BNQTKNJ?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Poker Club</a> (-59%) - A$13</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/FINAL-FANTASY-XV-ROYAL-EDITION/dp/B0793HHXP8?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">FF XV Royal Ed.</a> (-26%) - A$36</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Premium-Edition/dp/B07CSM5WWG?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">GTA V: Premium Ed.</a> (-64%) - A$20</li><li><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1001-CUSA03985_00-BIOSHOCKCOLLECTN">BioShock: The Col.</a> (-80%) - A$20</li><li><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0002-CUSA12085_00-SPYROTRILOGY0001">Spyro Reignited Tril.</a> (-65%) - A$25</li></ul><p><strong>PS+ Monthly Freebies</strong><br />Yours to keep from Apr 1 with <a href="https://zdcs.link/z3RXNw">this subscription</a></p><ul><li>RoboCop: Rogue City | PS5</li><li>The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PS4/5</li><li>Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth HM | PS4</li></ul><p>Or purchase a <a href="https://zdcs.link/kn6Ww"><strong>PS Store Card.</strong></a><em></em></p><aside><p>What you'll pay to 'Station.</p><section></section></aside><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#0">Back to top</a></p><h2 id="4">Purchase Cheap for PC</h2><p>Finally, over on PC, <em>Cat Quest</em> is a whopping 100% off. This adorable RPG was created by Singaporean indie team The Gentlebros, who designed its fast-paced combat to be accessible yet satisfying for all ages. Meanwhile, <em>Celeste</em> (A$15) is an emotional, beautifully crafted platformer with a hidden developer room where you can find an in-game version of the creators themselves.<section></section></p><ul><li><a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/cat-quest-8373e0">Cat Quest (-100%)</a> - A$0</li><li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/Celeste?">Celeste (-50%)</a> - A$15</li><li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/360830/YookaLaylee?">Yooka-Laylee (-80%)</a> - A$9</li><li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/668580/Atomic_Heart?">Atomic Heart (-67%)</a> - A$30</li></ul><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/9wXpVb">AC Shadows</a> (-17%) - A$83</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/924dXE">Lego Skywalker Galactic</a> (-83%) - A$17</li><li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1233570/Mirrors_Edge_Catalyst/">Mirror's Edge Catalyst</a> (-85%) - A$5</li><li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/323190/Frostpunk/">Frostpunk</a> (-85%) - A$7</li><li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/990630/The_Last_Campfire">The Last Campfire</a> (-90%) - A$3</li><li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225570/Unravel_Two">Unravel Two</a> (-80%) - A$6</li></ul><p>Or just get a <a href="https://zdcs.link/vdlm8"><strong>Steam Wallet Card</strong></a></p><aside><p><strong>PC Hardware Prices</strong></p><p>Slay your pile of shame.</p><section></section></aside><h3 id="5"><strong>Laptop Deals</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QL5l20">Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch (-12%)</a> – A$2,197</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/9yXOWO">HP Envy x360 16" 2-in-1 (-39%)</a> – A$1,399</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/Qbx0JE">Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 (-40%)</a> – A$1,129</li></ul><h3><strong>Desktop Deals</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/znXg7l">HP OMEN 35L Gaming (-10%)</a> – A$2,799</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QKOnwG">Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q (-35%)</a> – A$629</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/zj4D3y">Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s (-45%)</a> – A$1,018</li></ul><h3><strong>Monitor Deals</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QxX2od">Dell G Series G2724D (-27%)</a> – A$398.60</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/9wXw06">Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo Curved (-22%)</a> – A$2,499</li></ul><h3><strong>Component Deals</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/924JpY">AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-8%)</a> – A$885.70</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QORB68">Corsair Vengeance 32GB (-35%)</a> – A$82</li><li><a href="https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/memory/ddr4-desktop-memory/91151-kf432c16bbk2-16">Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (-30%)</a> – A$48</li></ul><h3><strong>Storage Deals</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/z6opxl">Kingston 1TB USB 3.2 SSD (-14%)</a> – A$119</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/Q4186L">SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO (-59%)</a> – A$32</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/aR3kjy">SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC (-53%)</a> – A$9.90</li></ul><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#0">Back to top</a></p><h2 id="6"><strong>Legit LEGO Deals</strong></h2><p><section></section></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BBRX6XF3?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Peter Pan & Wendy’s Storybook (-50%)</a> - A$14</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DJGDZMZT?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Minecraft: Wolf Stronghold (-28%)</a> - A$86</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH2RPVS?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Imperial Star Destroyer (-26%)</a> - A$220</li></ul><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH3TW8Z?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Bat-Pod</a> (-46%) - A$65</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BBRXB8S8?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Fire Rescue Boat</a> (-33%) - A$22</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH1VC81?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=">Apollo Lunar Roving</a> (-29%) - A$250</li></ul><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#0">Back to top</a></p><h2 id="7"><strong>Hot Headphones Deals</strong></h2><p>Audiophilia for less</p><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QPpM4o">Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro (-34%)</a> – A$229</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/9168MA"> Sony MDR7506 Pro (-18%)</a> – A$199</li><li> <a href="https://zdcs.link/aewrJW">Sony WH-CH720N (-47%)</a> – A$139</li></ul><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#0">Back to top</a></p><h2 id="8"><strong>Terrific TV Deals</strong></h2><p>Do right by your console, upgrade your telly</p><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/9YOnJ2">Kogan 65" QLED (-50%)</a> – A$699</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/98L37R"> Kogan 55" QLED (-45%)</a> – A$549</li><li> <a href="https://zdcs.link/zJ2Z7l">LG 55" UT80 4K (-28%)</a> – A$869</li></ul><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#0">Back to top</a></p><p><section></section> Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GrizGaming"><u>YouTube</u></a>.</p></section>
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<p dir="ltr">Call of Duty's Season 3 Reloaded update arrives to <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-6/">Black Ops 6</a> and <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/games/call-of-duty-warzone/">Warzone</a> soon, bringing plenty of new content and the stoner-themed Blaze of Glory event. The midseason update also includes a weed-themed variant of the Nuketown map, and Activision has revealed a better look at this upcoming map in a new trailer.</p><div><blockquote align="center" class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr">Jay and Silent Bob fire up Call of Duty… their way??️? <a href="https://t.co/vOMKX6tCtR">pic.twitter.com/vOMKX6tCtR</a></p> — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) <a href="https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1916900272913154489?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote> </div><p dir="ltr">Call of Duty's new trailer features actors Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith portraying their legendary stoner duo known as Jay and Silent Bob, who also received their own operator bundles earlier in the season. As seen in the video above, the actors play the upcoming Nuketown variant called Blazetown as their very own <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legendary-stoners-jay-silent-bob-are-now-in-call-of-duty-with-these-wacky-items/1100-6530786/">Jay and Silent Bob operator skins</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">Most of the trailer seems to focus on the characters and their bundles, but it does show a tease of Nuketown's colorful stoner makeover. The iconic red Nuketown sign is now painted in bright pink and green colors, and it's also tagged up with weed-related stickers. The bus and truck at the center of the map are also painted in colorful and graffiti-like styles.</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-a-look-at-call-of-dutys-weed-themed-nuketown-map/1100-6531181/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
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Games marketplace GOG has joined the ranks of the European Federation of Video Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation. This follows the November 2024 announcement of the GOG Preservation Program, the platform’s independent effort to ensure that games remain playable on modern hardware, even if the titles can no longer be officially sold on GOG or other […]
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<p class="has-text-align-none">Games marketplace GOG has joined the ranks of the European Federation of Video Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation. This follows the November 2024 announcement of the <a href="https://www.gog.com/en/gog-preservation-program">GOG Preservation Program</a>, the platform’s independent effort to ensure that games remain playable on modern hardware, even if the titles <a href="https://www.polygon.com/news/488807/warcraft-2-gog-pulled-preservation-program-battle-net">can no longer be officially sold on GOG</a> or other marketplaces. So far, this program includes more than 100 DRM-free titles (which means you don’t need a separate license to play them), with new games added every day.</p>
<p class="has-text-align-none">The EFGAMP is a nonprofit entity founded in 2012 with the mission of physical and digital media preservation. This is accomplished with the help of a broad spectrum of institutions like <a href="https://www.kb.dk/">The Royal Library of Denmark</a>, Germany’s <a href="https://www.computerspielemuseum.de/">Computerspielemuseum</a>, <a href="https://thenvm.org/">The National Videogame Museum</a> in the UK, and <a href="https://gamehistory.org/">The Video Game History Foundation</a> in the United States. GOG and other member organizations are able to pool resources and benefit from each others work as outlined in the <a href="https://efgamp.eu/our-statute/">EFGAMP member statute</a>.</p>
<p class="has-text-align-none">Games preservation remains a vital but relatively thankless endeavor, but it is more important than ever. In the past year alone, dozens of titles have become unattainable, with even more games dying off due to a <a href="https://www.polygon.com/news/503866/ea-sports-ufc-3-golf-club-divine-knockout-playstation-xbox-switch-pc-servers-shut-down">lack of developer support</a>. This is only exacerbated by the continuing epidemic of studio closures and layoffs, which often lead to the loss of legacy or in-development assets that could otherwise benefit future developers.</p>
<p class="has-text-align-none">The cooperation between EFGAMP and GOG presents some interesting opportunities considering GOG is the first games distributor to join the organization. It’s possible GOG could try to make some of its archived titles playable, for example, but that’s solely speculation — and it’s unlikely we’d see things of that nature anytime soon if they were in the works. While you can’t support the efforts of EFGAMP with direct donations, its associated organizations, including the <a href="https://gamehistory.org/donate/">Video Game History Foundation</a>, always welcome monetary donations if you’d like to pledge your support.</p>
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<section class="article-page"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/resident-evil-thumbnail-1656014279531.jpg" /><section></section><p>While Resident Evil may have started as a <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/best-resident-evil-games">video game franchise</a> with some of the <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/best-zombie-games">best zombie games</a>, Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich helped bring the series to the big screen with a film series that spanned seven movies. The films feature characters and villains from the games, but they tell their own separate stories and star Jovovich as a newcomer to Resident Evil lore. It's one of the <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-zombie-movies">best zombie movie franchises</a> out there.</p><p>With a <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-movie-reboot-barbarian-director-zach-cregger">new Resident Evil movie reboot</a> in the works, you might want to check out where the video game adaptations started off. If you want to watch all the Resident Evil movies in chronological order from the beginning, we have some very good news for you. All the films serve as sequels to their previous entries, meaning there is no difference between watching them in release order vs. chronological order. </p><p>With all that being said, here's a (mostly) spoiler-free look at how you can watch the Resident Evil movies in chronological order.</p><p><strong>Jump to</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#chronological-order">How to watch in chronological order</a></li><li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/all#release-order">How to watch by release order</a></li></ul><section></section><h2>How Many Resident Evil Movies Are There?</h2><p>There are a total of <strong>seven live-action Resident Evil movies</strong>, but only the first six are part of the original timeline. There are also <strong>four feature-length animated films</strong> —Resident Evil: Degeneration, Damnation, Vendetta, and Death Island — though we have not included those in the list below. Over the last two years, Netflix has taken a stab at Resident Evil as both a live-action and animated TV series. The <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-season-1-review-netflix">live-action Resident Evil show</a> was canceled after one season, while the animated series, <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-infinite-darkness-season-1-review-netflix">Infinite Darkness</a>, failed to make a splash.</p><section><section></section><h3>How Long to Watch all of the Resident Evil Movies?</h3><p>If you're looking to watch all 6 of the original Resident Evil movies, it will take over <strong>9 and a half hour</strong> to finish the series. If you include Welcome to Raccoon City, that ads a an additional 107 minutes to your <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/best-movie-marathons">movie marathon</a>.</p><h3>Where Does Resident Evil: Death Island Fit on the Timeline?</h3><p>The most recent film in the Resident Evil franchise is <a href="https://www.ign.com/movies/resident-evil-death-island">Resident Evil: Death Island</a> - a computer animated film that released in 2023 - and you may be wondering where it fits on the timeline. Well, it's a <a href="https://game.capcom.com/residentevil/en/news-2906.html">sequel to Resident Evil: Vendetta</a> (which took place in 2014) and is set in 2015, which places it between Resident Evil 6 (set in 2013) and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (set in 2017).</p><p><em>Read our review of </em><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-death-island-review"><em>Resident Evil: Death Island</em></a></p><h2 id="chronological-order"><strong>The Resident Evil Movies in Chronological Order</strong></h2><h3>1. Resident Evil (2002)</h3><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/resident-evil-2002-1656006756451.jpg"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/resident-evil-2002-1656006756451.jpg" title="undefined" /></a><p>2002’s Resident Evil introduced the world to Alice (Jovovich), an original character created for the films who awakens with amnesia before remembering she is a private security operative for the Umbrella Corporation. This first film shows how the genetically engineered T-virus, which causes dead people to return as zombies, was released in a lab called The Hive. It also reveals how the lab’s AI security system, the Red Queen, killed every living thing inside the lab to try to contain the virus. </p><p>The plan didn’t work and the zombies escaped the lab. Alice and her team have to try to contain the outbreak by finding an anti-virus that is thought to still be in the Hive. </p><p>This first film included several references to the first two Resident Evil games, not the least of which was the first tease of the iconic Resident Evil 3 villain, the terrifying, rocket-wielding Nemesis. </p><p><em>Read our </em><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/03/14/review-of-resident-evil"><em>review of Resident Evil.</em></a></p><section></section><h3>2. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)</h3><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-apoc-1656006756451.png"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-apoc-1656006756451.png" title="undefined" /></a><p>Resident Evil: Apocalypse is a direct sequel to the original film and brings back Jovovich’s Alice to once again take the fight to the undead. Resident Evil director Paul W.S. Anderson did not return to direct this new film due to other commitments, but he did stay on as a producer while Alexander Witt took the helm. Apocalypse sees Alice attempting to escape Raccoon City before it is attacked by a nuclear missile that is attempting to stop the spreading T-virus plague. </p><p>Nemesis is also a big part of this second film and he’s seen terrorizing the survivors throughout it, but that is hardly the only nod to the games. There are many influences pulled into Apocalypse, including characters Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory) and Carlos Olivera (Oded Fehr) and certain shots that were recreated for live-action, including a shootout at police department in the beginning that is reminiscent of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and a scene in a cemetery that very much harkens back to Resident Evil CODE: Veronica.</p><p><em>Read our </em><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/12/15/resident-evil-apocalypse"><em>review of Resident Evil: Apocalypse.</em></a></p><section></section><h3>3. Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)</h3><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-extinc-1656006756450.png"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-extinc-1656006756450.png" title="undefined" /></a><p>2007’s Resident Evil: Extinction reveals that the T-virus has spread across the world. In addition to the return of Alice, the storyline also follows several attempts by the Umbrella Corporation to clone her, in hopes of replicating her powers. As the story progresses, the primary Alice and other survivors are working their way toward Alaska in an attempt to outrun the ever-expanding zombie apocalypse.</p><p>Extinction continues to bring in more aspects and characters of the games, including Claire Redfield (Ali Larter) and Albert Wesker (Jason O’Mara). </p><p><em>Read our </em><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/09/21/resident-evil-extinction-review"><em>review of Resident Evil: Extinction.</em></a></p><section></section><h3>4. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)</h3><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-aft-1656006756450.png"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-aft-1656006756450.png" title="undefined" /></a><p>Resident Evil: Afterlife is the first film after the original to see Anderson back in the director’s chair, where he stays for the rest of the series. Set one year after the events of Extinction, Alice and her clones work together to assault Umbrella Headquarters HQ and Albert Wesker. Unfortunately, all doesn’t go as planned and Alice finds herself without the powers that have assisted her so well in this zombie apocalypse.</p><p>Afterlife continues the streak of bringing in characters from the games, and this time it's Chris Redfield (Wentworth Miller) that gets the invitation. </p><p><em>Read our </em><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/09/10/resident-evil-afterlife-review"><em>review of Resident Evil: Afterlife.</em></a></p><section></section><h3>5. Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)</h3><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-retri-1656006756449.jpg"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-retri-1656006756449.jpg" title="undefined" /></a><p>2011’s Resident Evil: Retribution picks up after the events of Afterlife. Alongside introducing such game characters as Leon S. Kennedy (Johann Urb), Ada Wong (Bingbing Li), and Barry Burton (Kevin Durand), Retribution also sees Alice teaming up with Wesker in an attempt to stop the reactivated Red Queen AI from the first film, who now controls Umbrella and wants to eliminate all life on earth. </p><p><em>Read our </em><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/14/resident-evil-retribution-3d-review"><em>review of Resident Evil: Retribution.</em></a></p><section></section><h3>6. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017)</h3><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-fichap-1656006756449.jpeg"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-fichap-1656006756449.jpeg" title="undefined" /></a><p>The aptly named Resident Evil: The Final Chapter is the last feature film in the series to involve husband-and-wife team Anderson and Jovovich. It follows Alice as she returns to Raccoon City and the Hive in order to stop the Red Queen and Albert Wesker, but also reveals more of the origin of the T-virus and who is really behind all the chaos that has been building since the first film.</p><p><em>Read our </em><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/27/resident-evil-the-final-chapter-review"><em>review of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.</em></a></p><section></section><h3>Bonus: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)</h3><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-welra-1656006756448.jpg"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2022/06/23/re-welra-1656006756448.jpg" title="undefined" /></a><p>Directed by Johannes Roberts,<strong> </strong>Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a reboot of the franchise and requires no prior knowledge of the movies. Along with the new director comes a new cast and a story that more closely follows the events of the first two Resident Evil games. Several familiar characters from the games and earlier movies return, including Claire Redfield (Kaya Scodelario), Chris Redfield (Robbie Amell), Jill Valentine (Hannah John-Kamen), Albert Wesker (Tom Hopper), Leon Kennedy (Avan Jogia), Ada Wong (Lily Gao), and more. The film’s story is set in Raccoon City and tells the early days of a zombie outbreak.</p><p><em>Read our </em><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-welcome-to-raccoon-city-review"><em>review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.</em></a></p><section></section><h2 id="release-order">Resident Evil Movies in Order of Release</h2><ul><li>Resident Evil (2002)</li><li>Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)</li><li>Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)</li><li>Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)</li><li>Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)</li><li>Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)</li><li>Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)</li><li>Resident Evil: Death Island (2023)</li></ul><h2>The Future of Resident Evil Movies</h2><section></section><p>Although Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City wasn't received particularly well by audiences, rumors have been swirling for years about another movie. Those rumors were finally confirmed in January, with Barbarian director Zach Cregger <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-movie-reboot-barbarian-director-zach-cregger">set to direct the newest instalment</a>. Instead of carrying on the existing movie timeline, the currently untitled movie will reboot the Resident Evil movie franchise. <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/resident-evil-zach-cregger-sony-release-date-1236313985/">Deadline</a> reports that Sony has also set a release date for the film: September 18, 2026. </p><aside><p><strong>More Movie Watch Lists:</strong></p><ul><li><strong></strong><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/godzilla-movies-in-order">Godzilla Movies in Order</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/conjuring-movies-in-order">Conjuring Movies in Order</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/x-men-movies-in-order">X-Men Movies in Order</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-movies-tv-shows-chronological-order">Star Wars Movies in Order</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/fast-and-furious-movies-in-order">Fast and Furious Movies in Order</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/transformers-movies-in-order">Transformers Movies in Order</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/essential-marvel-mcu-movies-chronological-order">Marvel Movies in Order</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/how-to-watch-the-spider-man-movies-in-chronological-order">Spider-Man Movies in Order</a><em></em></li></ul></aside><section></section><p><em>Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter </em><a href="https://twitter.com/AdamBankhurst"><em>@AdamBankhurst</em></a><em> and on </em><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/AdamBankhurst"><em>Twitch.</em></a></p></section></section>
<section class="article-page"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/04/06/r3-hero-1743902741551.png" /><section></section><p>Moza’s R3 PC Wheel and Pedals bundle is a competitively priced and compelling pit stop for any newcomer looking to dip a leaden foot into simming. Also, it’s an ideal, ready-to-race package that will rev the engines of anybody who dreams less of shaving PBs on a track and more about shredding POS cars in Wreckfest 2.<br /><br />That’s pretty much what I decided to throw my Moza R3 at. I took a lovely, metal-twisting holiday away from my usual MO of testing Direct Drive wheels with hypercars and perfect lines. Was that an unorthodox test bed? Kinda. But I maintain that the Wreckfest series is a low-barrier gateway racer that can create serious rally addicts eventually. </p><p>Better than that, though, it’s just big gobs of fun with physics a-go-go and punchy force feedback aplenty.</p><p>While the 3.9Nm thrumming in this wheelbase doesn’t exactly redline with its peak power, it’s still a solid and stylish DD unit that hums along like a finely tuned machine. Unlike its clunkier, noisier gear-and-belt-driven rivals at the entry level, the R3 is whisper-quiet and ridiculously compact in comparison. Better yet, the bundle is extremely mod-friendly, so upgrading your ride down the road is a cinch—no need to swap out the whole chassis.</p><section></section><h2>Moza R3 – Design and Features</h2><p>The Moza R3 Racing Wheel and Pedals bundle is a full-throttle, plug-and-play racing system. Inside the box, you’ll find Moza’s new 3.9 Nm R3 wheelbase, a 280mm PC-compatible steering wheel, a set of SR-P Lite pedals, and a separate table clamp is also included. Believe you me, you’re going to need that last bit of kit once the FFB gets going. Nothing jerry-rigged or half-arsed is going to hold this sucker down when the cars start cartwheeling.
</p><p>Said clamp is made entirely of steel and is rigid as hell—quite sturdier than the plastic alternatives, and it has a generous 50mm of clamp space. Via the chaos of Wreckfest 2, I certainly gave that rigidity a run for its money. Thanks to a beefy desk and a straightforward system of four mount holes to secure the R3 wheelbase, this setup holds up well under the stresses of force feedback. </p><section>Via the chaos of Wreckfest 2, I certainly gave that rigidity a run for its money.</section><p>Weighing in at just 2.29 kilos and measuring a compact 120mm high, 135mm wide, and only 93mm long (excluding the steering shaft), the R3 is a pocket rocket of a wheelbase. Its boxy, industrial design gives it a serious motorsport aesthetic—far more race-ready-looking than some of the older, plastic clamshells that are out there competing.</p><aside><h2>Purchasing Guide</h2><p>The Moza R3 Racing Wheel and Pedals bundle is available from <a href="https://zdcs.link/z6ovVZ">Pagnian Imports</a> and <a href="https://zdcs.link/Q41gkm">JB Hi-Fi</a> for $549.95.</p></aside><section><section></section><p></p><p>I also like that the ports on the back are neatly arranged for easy access, with slots for pedals, a dash display, a shifter, a handbrake, and even an emergency stop device. Out of the box, the only one you’ll need is the pedal port, but expansion is as easy as adding aftermarket mods to a project car. There are also two threaded holes up top for mounting Moza’s dash display.</p><p>Wheel-wise, the one you’re getting default here is a comfy D-shape affair with a grippy polyurethane wrapping. I like the feel of the clicky, short-throw paddle shifters that are crafted from sturdy black metal. And I dig that Moza allows for some customisation here—the brushed metal wheel rim is removable, and alternative rims are available to better serve your race discipline of choice.</p><section></section><p>Heading below the equator, we have the R3’s pedal set, which is only an accelerator and a brake. If you’re searching for a clutch experience—and that’d make perfect sense for OG muscle cars in Wreckfest 2—you can make an extra pit lane purchase of a third pedal. Prices seem to be reasonable for that, and I know from experience that Moza’s ecosystem is all about easy installation.</p><p>Beyond that, these metal pedals feel a heck of a lot more robust than some of the plastic-heavy alternatives on the market. Resistance comes from springs rather than a load cell, so while they’re not championship-grade, they should be more than enough for entry-level sim racers. There’s also a surprising degree of adjustability, with pedal pads that can be repositioned higher or lower, and the entire pedal units can be moved left or right.</p><h2>Moza R3 x Wreckfest 2: Performance</h2><p>With 3.9 Nm of peak torque, the R3 isn’t exactly a torque monster, but it’s right in the slipstream of other entry-level contenders with similar price pricepoints. It’s also perfect for some low-stakes, throw-around fun in a physics-heavy (yet nonetheless arcade-y) title like Wreckfest 2.<br /><br />I’m not going to lie to you, though; I did need to do some tinkering to make Wreckfest 2 speak correctly with the R3, at least initially. However, thanks to the ever-changing landscape of Early Access, a few hotfixes meant I no longer had to constantly rebind/reverse my pedals in Moza’s (usually quite capable) Pit House software. Everything works pretty much as it should now, and, obviously, support will only get better as yet more fixes roll out.</p><section></section><p>The R3’s FFB feels wonderful when you laterally thunk into other cars—typically when you’re using “dodgem cars” cornering logic to pinball past an apex while pinging some competitor off into a tree. Likewise, the feelings you get through the wheel when you’re on the receiving end of such tactics and are forced to shred through some random fence or tyre pile are nice and visceral.<br /><br />Car-nage collisions aside, I’d also be remiss if I didn’t highlight how satisfying a stretch of clean racing can be—that basic yet intimate FFB conversation between balding tyres and terra firma. Obviously, with Wreckfest 2 having closer DNA to a rally experience than a staid, single-surface track racer, every lap can (literally) feel like a series of plot twists. You’d better believe your hands will notice the difference when you drift in and out of bitumen to gravel to mud and back again.</p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/04/06/r3-hero-1743902741551.png"><img class="article-image-full-size" src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/04/06/r3-hero-1743902741551.png" title="undefined" /></a><p>Oh, and it goes without saying that any time there’s a momentary lull in any and all force feedback followed by a wrist-rattling jolt, that is just…well, a chef’s kiss experience. I can furnish you with two memorable examples of this. One, whenever you get some sick Dukes of Hazzard air and land on something you shouldn't have. And two, reversing from a bad corner upset, flicking into neutral, and then getting utterly and unexpectedly blindsided by some AI trying to break the<em> land speedbump record through you</em>.
</p><p>Incidentally, I would like to say that POV racing in Wreckfest 2 with a decent FFB wheel such as this is the rough racing equivalent of a mini horror game. With your peripherals increasingly blinkered by the cabin of a crumpling car, every race is basically a series of untelegraphed jump scares that reach out and grab you through this wheel. Obviously this “driving on eggshells” sensation becomes more pronounced when you’re engaged in an actual demolition derby event, and some bastard has just bent your bonnet up over 80% of your windscreen.</p><section></section><p>I honestly shudder to think what those unexpected crashes will feel like for any gamer gripping a Moza R12 or higher. Those impacts you’ll get with 12 or 16 Nm worth of grunt will surely be the stuff of warning label justification. Hell, even a surprise bash through the 3.9 Nm force of the R3 delivers a respectable hand rattle. As unthinkable as it may sound, you may actually find yourself turning it down.<br /><br />All that being said, multiplying the Moza R3 Bundle with the Early Access antics of Wreckfest 2 is one of the funnest things I’ve done all year thus far. Even as a proud owner of a Moza R12 wheelbase and pretty much every fancy add-on that comes with it, I was impressed by the performance and value proposition of this younger brother bundle. If you have budget aspirations of joining the simming scene—or you just wanna <em>feel</em> stuff crash harder than a stock market after tariffs—I say turn the key on an R3.<section></section> Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GrizGaming"><u>YouTube</u></a>.</p><section></section><p></p></section></section>
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<p class="has-text-align-none">Amazon now has <a href="https://www.polygon.com/news/526343/james-bond-rights-amazon">full creative control</a> of the James Bond franchise, and coincidence or not, it’s also hosting a great deal on nearly the entire catalog of films. </p>
<p class="has-text-align-none">The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQJ3LOI">collection containing 24 1080p Blu-rays</a>, from Bond’s beginnings in <em>Dr. No</em> to the one of the more recent films, <em>Spectre</em> (<em>No Time to Die</em> didn’t make the cut before this collection hit shelves), is back down to its lowest price we’ve seen. Normally $114.99, you can grab it for $69.96.</p>
<p class="has-text-align-none">If you have a 4K Blu-ray player and are itching to watch some James Bond movies, there isn’t a 4K version of this 24-disc collection (at least, yet). However, there’s also a deal on the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/James-Bond-Collection-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B09Q6F7LC8">5-film Daniel Craig Collection</a> at Amazon, where it’s 40% off its original price. It costs $53.69 (originally $89.99). It contains <em>Casino Royale</em>, <em>Quantum of Solace</em>, <em>Skyfall</em>, <em>Spectre</em>, and <em>No Time to Die</em>.</p>
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The Pump Room is a room in Blue Prince that can control the water flow around the Mt. Holly estate. By accessing the control panel and pumps inside the Pump Room, you can fill and drain water sources like the pool and kitchen. However, controlling the water flow is a puzzle in itself. Similar to […]
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<p class="has-text-align-none">The <strong>Pump Room</strong> is a room in <em><a href="https://www.polygon.com/game/blue-prince/548834">Blue Prince</a></em> that can control the water flow around the Mt. Holly estate.</p>
<p class="has-text-align-none">By accessing the control panel and pumps inside the Pump Room, you can fill and drain water sources like the pool and kitchen. However, controlling the water flow is a puzzle in itself. Similar to water jug puzzle from <em>Die Hard With A Vengeance</em> (just without the bomb), you’ll need to raise and drain water sources and tanks to get the perfect amount of water.</p>
<p class="has-text-align-none">Here’s <strong>how to use the Pump Room in <em>Blue Prince</em></strong>.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-none">Before using the water pumps, first, brush up on the items you’ll find in the Pump Room and how they work:</p>
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<li><strong>Mt. Holly Pump Control Panel</strong>. This controls which water source will be adjusted. There are six buttons labeled “Fountain,” “Reservoir,” “Aquarium,” “Kitchen,” “Greenhouse,” and “Pool.” Above each button, you’ll find a set of bars that indicates how much water is in each area. If the bars are completely blue, that water source is full of water. If the bars are completely gray, that water source is empty.</li>
<li><strong>Pipes</strong>. There are six pipes connected to the wall with each pipe tied to one of the water sources on the control panel. The pipes on the wall will match the same order found on the control panel, with the first pipe being the Fountain, the second being the Reservoir, and so on.</li>
<li><strong>Pumps</strong>. There are four pumps that connect the pipes to the tanks. The pump levers will control the water flow direction.</li>
<li><strong>Tank Switch</strong>. This controls which tank Pump 2 will pump or drain water to. It can be found on the pipe connecting Tank 1 and Tank 2.</li>
<li><strong>Tanks</strong>. There are three tanks, two holding four units of water and one being a reserve tank that must be powered by the Boiler Room.</li>
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<p class="has-text-align-none">It’s important to note that any changes made to water sources around the estate <strong>will last to the next day</strong>. For example, if you’ve drained the pool, it’ll stay drained until you change it in the Pump Room.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-none">For more <em>Blue Prince</em> guides, see our full walkthrough on how to reach <a href="https://www.polygon.com/blue-prince-guides/550468/room-46-how-to-reach-walkthrough">Room 46</a>, or solve other room-specific puzzles such as the <a href="https://www.polygon.com/blue-prince-guides/556540/laboratory-periodic-table-puzzle-how-to-solve-turn-on-machine">Laboratory</a> and <a href="https://www.polygon.com/blue-prince-guides/554014/utility-closet-breaker-box-puzzle-solution-vac-indicators">Utility Closet</a>.</p>
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<p>TikTok's fate in the US will not be decided just yet. US President Donald Trump said today that he will sign an executive order that will keep the social media site running in the US for another 75 days. This is coming about amid reports of Amazon and Walmart reportedly gearing up to make bids to buy the company.</p><p>In January 2025, the <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/united-states-supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban/1100-6528877/">US Supreme Court upheld TikTok's ban</a>, and the platform briefly went dark. At the time, Trump extended the deadline for TikTok to find a US buyer until April 4, and now he's extended this again for another 75 days, ending June 18.</p><p>Today, Trump said he wants to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tiktok-china-bytedance-social-media-tariffs-665e46fd5bb555e97c4d7301e07230df?taid=67f01fc15dd9020001502013&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter">"save TikTok"</a> and that there has been "tremendous progress" thus far in the process of trying to find a buyer. However, he said a deal needs more time to come together, so he's signing a new executive order that will keep TikTok online in the US for at least another 75 days.</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tiktok-has-another-75-days-to-find-a-buyer-trump-says-walmart-considering-a-bid/1100-6530637/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
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Astro Bot fans have all heard the story of the creation of the sponge power-up, but did you know developer Team Asobi also prototyped even wackier powers, like a coffee grinder and a roulette wheel? We didn't, until IGN attended GDC 2025.
<section class="article-page"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/06/12/astro-bot-announce-screenshot-03-1718206964212.png" /><section></section><p>Astro Bot fans have all heard the story of the creation of the sponge power-up, but did you know developer Team Asobi also prototyped even wackier powers, like a coffee grinder and a roulette wheel?</p><p>We didn't, until IGN attended GDC 2025, where Team Asobi studio director Nicolas Doucet gave a talk simply titled, "The Making of 'ASTRO BOT'". In his talk, Doucet went in-depth on the process of creating the PlayStation mascot platformer, including showing off a number of early prototype images and cut content.</p><p>Doucet began his talk by talking about the initial pitch for Astro Bot, which was written in May 2021, just a few months after Team Asobi began prototyping it. According to him, there were 23 different revisions of the pitch before it was shown to top management. Their pitch was apparently initially given as an adorable comic strip showing off the main pillars and activities of the game. Clearly, it was a success.</p><section></section><p>Next, Doucet explained how the team generated ideas. The answer, unshockingly, is a lot of brainstorming, but what Team Asobi did was form small groups of 5-6 people that mix individuals from different disciplines together. Everyone wrote or drew ideas on individual sticky notes, leading to this absolutely incredible brainstorming board image:</p><section></section><p>Not every idea made it to the next phase, prototyping, Doucet said. In fact, only around 10% of their brainstorms actually got made. But that was still a <em>lot</em> of prototyping. Doucet went on to talk about the importance of prototyping all sorts of things, explaining that everyone on the team was encouraged to prototype ideas they had. This included departments outside of game design, such as an example where audio designers made a theater inside Astro Bot to prototype haptic controller vibrations that corresponded to different sound effects, such as the different ways a door can open and close.</p><section></section><p>Prototyping was so important to the Astro Bot team, Doucet said, that a few programmers on the team were reserved to prototype things that had nothing to do with platforming. That's where Astro Bot's sponge mechanic came from - they prototyped a sponge that squeezed dry using the adaptive trigger, it was fun, and it became a part of the game.</p><section></section><p>Doucet shared the above image, which included a number of such prototypes that were made, but never turned into Astro Bot mechanics, alongside those that did. You can see the balloon and sponge, which were used, alongside prototypes of what looks like a tennis game, a little walking wind-up toy, a roulette wheel, a coffee grinder, and several more.</p><p>Later in the talk, Doucet also discussed how levels were selected and designed around certain mechanics. The goal, he said, was for every level to have unique gameplay of some kind and never feel too similar to another level. While that doesn't mean that Astro Bot could never use the same power-up on more than one level, Doucet said that the expression of it had to be different enough each time to make the level feel unique. For instance, he showed some images of a cut level themed around bird flights that was cut due to reusing Astro Bot's monkey power-up in ways that were a bit too similar to the level Go-Go Archipelago, as well as another level in Astro's Playroom that had a similar power. </p><p>"In the end, it was decided that the overlap was not healthy enough to create variety, and we just cut this level entirely," he said. "We'll never know if that level would have been popular. But in hindsight, I think it's a good thing that we got to spend that time elsewhere."</p><section></section><p>Finally Doucet closed the talk by talking about the game's final scene, and yes, this is <strong>Spoilers if you haven't finished Astro Bot yet. Read on at your own risk.</strong></p><p>In the final scene of Astro Bot, the player reassembles a broken Astro Bot using limbs and assistance from the other gathered bots. According to Doucet, originally the player was just handed a completely dismembered Astro. No head, no limbs, just the torso. But Doucet said that this made some people "really upset", so they went with the slightly more intact version we see in the existing game.</p><section></section><p>Doucet's talk included a number of other interesting nuggets and tidbits about the development of Astro Bot. We've <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/how-astro-bots-developers-are-still-pushing-the-limits-of-ps5-tech">spoken to him</a> in the past <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/astro-bot-has-playstation-finally-found-its-mascot-character">multiple times</a> about the development of Astro Bot, a game that we <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/astro-bot-review">gave a 9/10 in our review</a>, calling it "A fantastically inventive platformer in its own right, Astro Bot is particularly special for anyone with a place in their heart for PlayStation."</p><p></p><section></section><p><em>Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.</em></p></section>
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<p>Codemasters has officially announced that it'll be "pausing" work on future rally games, as the recently released Hard Chargers Content pack for <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/">EA Sports WRC</a> will be its final entry in this genre for the foreseeable future.</p><p>"For now, we are pausing development plans on future rally titles," Codemasters wrote in a <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc-24/news/wrc-development-update">blog post</a>. "Rest assured, EA Sports WRC will continue to be available for existing and new players. We hope it remains a source of joy, excitement, and the thrill of rally racing. We've poured our hearts into making it for fans, and we know you'll keep the passion alive."</p><div> </div><p> </p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/after-ea-layoffs-codemasters-is-pausing-work-on-future-rally-games/1100-6531237/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
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<p>NetEase has revealed that Marvel Rivals has hit another player count milestone and is giving away a free in-game gift to celebrate it.</p><p>The gift is a spray of a chibi version of Galactica, the game's narrator, as she holds party streamers and with the text "20 million rivals" at the bottom.</p><p>"We are thrilled to announce that 20 million players have joined Marvel Rivals! Our gratitude for each of you is immense," NetEase said in a Tweet. "The spray is ready now, and we also included this number in the spray! Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone." Players who log in from December 20, 2024 to January 10, 2025 can claim it.</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvel-rivals-is-celebrating-another-milestone-with-a-free-limited-time-reward/1100-6528532/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
<section class="article-page"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/04/02/switch-2-micro-sd-card-2-1743608280258.png" /><section></section><p>Nintendo had a deep dive into the Switch 2 in a recent <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-direct-everything-announced">super-sized 60-minute Nintendo Direct</a>, revealing plenty of new key information, including the <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-price-confirmed">price of the console ($449.99)</a>, its <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/switch-2-release-date-confirmed-during-nintendo-direct">release date (June 5, 2025)</a>, and a whole <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/mario-kart-world-costs-80-30-cheaper-if-you-buy-it-bundled-with-the-nintendo-switch-2">slew of new games</a>. What's more, it was confirmed that the Switch 2 will only be <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-gets-upgraded-red-game-cards-and-microsd-express-storage-support">compatible with microSD Express Cards</a>.</p><p>This means that you won’t be able to bring your old storage cards over when you pick up the console this summer. To expand your storage, you'll need microSD Express cards, such as the cards SanDisk has listed on Amazon right now. This includes a <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPp5EV">128GB</a> ($44.99), and <a href="https://zdcs.link/aewqoJ">256GB </a>($59.99) version.</p><section><section></section><ul><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/aewqoJ">SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card</a> - $59.99 (was $64.99)</li><li><a href="https://zdcs.link/QPp5EV">SanDisk 128GB microSD Express Card</a> - $44.99 (was $49.99)</li></ul><p>The <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-supports-120fps-up-to-4k-resolution-docked">Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256GB</a> of internal storage—a significant upgrade from the original Switch's 32GB. That means you might not feel the need to expand your storage right away. However, keep in mind that Switch 2 games could be much larger than those on the original console. </p><p>For example, one of the biggest Switch games, Tears of the Kingdom, was 16GB, but its <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/some-nintendo-switch-games-are-getting-nintendo-switch-2-upgrades-including-breath-of-the-wild-and-metroid-prime-4">Switch 2 version</a>—and games like <a href="https://www.ign.com/games/mario-kart-world">Mario Kart World</a>—could be far more demanding.</p><p>While exact file sizes for Switch 2 games haven't been confirmed, it's safe to assume they'll consume a hefty chunk of storage. Unlike the original Switch, which supported standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 will only support microSD Express cards.</p><section></section><h2>Why MicroSD Express for Switch 2?</h2><p>Nintendo is making a big change with the Switch 2’s storage expansion. But why? MicroSD Express cards are a huge leap forward in portable storage tech. While traditional microSD cards max out at 104 MB/s using the UHS-I interface, <a href="https://zdcs.link/aR34N7">MicroSD Express cards can use PCIe and NVMe technology to hit speeds of up to 985 MB/s</a>—nearly 10 times faster.</p><p>Because of these speed benefits, Switch 2 won’t support regular microSD cards—only MicroSD Express. That means no using your <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/best-sd-cards-for-nintendo-switch">old Switch’s memory card</a> unless it’s a compatible Express version. This ensures the system can handle larger, more demanding games without slowdowns.</p><p>But, there's a big downside: <strong>They’re pricier</strong>. Comparatively, a <a href="https://zdcs.link/aN42WE">128GB SD Card for Switch would cost you around $10-15</a>, where as the same storage for an <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPp5EV">Express card looks to be about $45</a>. MicroSD Express cards aren’t as widely available as standard microSDs, and brands like SanDisk and Samsung are among the few making them. This means that while Nintendo’s move to MicroSD Express seems to be all about speed and future-proofing, but it does mean higher costs for expandable storage on the user. </p><p>If you’re planning to pick up a Switch 2, just be ready to budget for one of these faster (and more expensive) memory cards. <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-direct-everything-announced">Check out everything else Nintendo had to show during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct</a>.</p><section></section><p>Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him <a href="https://twitter.com/robertliam21">@robertliam21</a> on Twitter.</p></section></section>
