D'Angelo, the voice behind one of Red Dead Redemption 2's most memorable moments, has passed away. While tributes pour in from the music industry, D'Angelo is also being remembered by Rockstar Games and the legions of gamers who will never forget his contribution to the RDR2 soundtrack. D'Angelo was a pioneer in the neo-soul movement, releasing three studio albums throughout his career--his 1995 debut Brown Sugar, Voodoo in 2000, and Black Messiah, which was released in 2014 after a long break. Gamers might be more familiar with his later single Unshaken, which was recorded for the Red Dead Redemption 2 soundtrack. Rest In Peace D'Angelo, a true titan of soul. We are eternally grateful for his track "Unshaken" which will forever be an enduring part of the legacy of Red Dead Redemption 2. pic.twitter.com/HvmcJ6FPWA — Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) October 14, 2025 A big fan of the original Red Dead Redemption, D'Angelo ended up playtesting the sequel while it was still in development, after he reached out to a contact at Rockstar. Seeing his enthusiasm for the game, Rockstar invited D'Angelo to contribute to a song for RDR2's soundtrack--a collaboration that eventuated in the single Unshaken.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Weapons on 4K Blu-ray $28 See at Amazon See at Walmart Weapons Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $59 | Restocked on October 14 See at Amazon Sold out at Walmart Sold out at Gruv One of the best horror films of 2025 is now available on 4K Blu-ray. Weapons, the second feature from Barbarian director Zach Cregger, is in stock for $28 at Amazon and available to ship this week. That last part is key here, as the other three editions of Weapons have quite the estimated wait on launch day (October 14). After being sold out for two months, Weapons Limited Edition Steelbook is back in stock with an eye-watering $59 price. * See all editions at Amazon * See all editions at Walmart Amazon is still referring to the Steelbook Edition as a preorder and doesn't expect orders to ship until December 8. If you manage to secure a preorder, you won't be charged until your order ships, so hopefully the price will drop back down to the $38-$45 range it was at originally. Note: Amazon sold out and restocked the Steelbook Edition three times in the last 15-20 minutes, so keep checking the store page if it's unavailable when you click. Meanwhile, the standard Blu-ray edition ($23) and DVD ($18) have delivery estimates ranging from one to two months at Amazon. Walmart has the Blu-ray edition in stock for $23 and the DVD for $18, and unlike Amazon, both editions are available to ship immediately. and can deliver your order as soon as tomorrow.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Tencent Games and developer Grey State Studio aren't sending players to Hell in their upcoming game, Rules of Engagement: The Grey State. But this free-to-play tactical-horror action-RPG shooter might be Hell-adjacent, thanks to a nightmarish realm filled with monsters and other unspeakable creatures. The Grey State is the name of an unstable dimension that's too dangerous for humanity, but it also contains alien artifacts that are invaluable. To survive in this hellscape, players assume the role of Striders who remotely pilot their bio-engineered shells from the comfort of their own dimension. Grey State Studios describes The Grey State as a "graveyard of nightmares" and a "Horrorverse" that includes Lovecraftian creatures, as well as monsters inspired by films, books, and even creepypasta online tales. The gameplay is a PvEvP loop that gives players only a limited time to drop into The Grey State. Striders will have to scavenge for gear inside the nightmarish dimension and ultimately choose between accepting an early extraction for limited rewards or taking a shot at even bigger profits if they can beat their fellow players to an alien artifact.Continue Reading at GameSpot

A Better Paradise: Volume One: A Novel by Dan Houser $29 See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Barnes and Noble Audiobook Edition | Exclusive to Audible Save big by signing up for Audible Premium Plus See at Amazon Fans of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption can now read a novel by the former lead writer of both series. A Better Paradise: Volume One - An Aftermath by Rockstar Studios co-founder Dan Houser is available in stores as of October 14. You can pick up the hardcover edition for $29 at Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble. A Better Paradise is also available on Kindle for $15 and in audiobook format exclusively from Audible. Houser's debut novel is an expanded adaptation of the 2024 audio fiction series produced by Absurd Ventures, the multimedia studio he founded in 2021 after leaving Rockstar the year prior. A Better Paradise: Volume One revolves around a canceled video game turned decade-long nightmare. It was published by the studio's new imprint, Absurd Ventures Press, and distributed by Simon & Schuster, one of the Big Four houses. Houser is best known for his work as the head writer on every Grand Theft Auto game since 1999, both Red Dead Redemption titles, Bully, and Max Payne 3. A Better Paradise: Volume One: A Novel by Dan Houser $29 The physical hardcover edition of A Better Paradise: Volume One is distributed by Simon & Schuster. A Better Paradise takes place in the near future (2041) and revolves around Daisy's Ark, an advanced video game world developed by tech startup Tyburn Industria. Conceived by visionary psychologist Mark Tyburn, Daisy's Ark was eventually canceled following a pattern of "unexpected and disturbing results." A decade later, their creation refuses to remain buried, haunting those who were connected to its development. A Better Paradise has multiple first-person narrators, including Kurt Fischer, a key former employee of Tyburn Industria, Daisy Tyburn, Mark's daughter and the namesake of the video game world, and an artificial intelligence named NigelDave. The hardcover edition is 448 pages, but it's a quicker read than the average novel of this length; each short paragraph is separated by a line break, so there's a decent amount of white space on each page. See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Barnes and Noble Audiobook Edition | Exclusive to Audible Save big by signing up for Audible Premium Plus If you're interested in the Audible-exclusive audiobook, Amazon is running a great promotion that lets new subscribers get a Premium Plus membership for $0.99/month for three months. Members get a monthly credit that can be used to purchase any book in the Audible catalog. Essentially, you can buy A Better Paradise for $1 instead of the audiobook's retail price of $30.58 ($24.46 for members). Even if you aren't eligible for the promotion, signing up for one month of Audible Premium Plus at $14.95 saves you over $15. Audiobooks purchased with credits are treated just like ones you buy with cash, so the book will remain in your Audible library even if you cancel your subscription. See at Amazon Audible Premium Plus Get 3 months for $0.99/month until December 16. Sign up at Amazon As mentioned, the book is adapted from the narrative audio series of the same name. The series debuted last June and ran for 12 episodes. Each episode features an ensemble cast of performers, including The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln, Shamier Anderson, and Paterson Joseph. You can listen to the audio series for free on podcast services.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Catch Me If You Can Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $ | Releases December 9 Preorder at Amazon Catch Me If You Can (4K Blu-ray) $ | Releases December 9 Preorder at Amazon It's turning out to be a good month for Steven Spielberg fans, as several of the director's celebrated films are getting 4K re-releases. One of those is Catch Me If You Can, the 2002 crime drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, which is getting a stylish Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray on December 9 alongside a new standard edition 4K Blu-ray. Both editions are available to preorder at Amazon--you can grab the Catch Me If You Can Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray for $37, or the standard edition for $31. Catch Me If You Can Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $ | Releases December 9 The new Catch Me If You Can Limited Edition Steelbook is a two-disc set that includes a 4K edition of the movie with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. You'll also get a digital streaming code to watch the movie on a supported device. The second disc includes a selection of special features. These are inherited from the 10th anniversary Blu-ray release, and include behind-the-scenes featurettes on the filmmaking process, the casting process for the movie, a closer look at the soundtrack, the real-life inspirations behind the story, and a photo gallery. Preorder at Amazon Catch Me If You Can (4K Blu-ray) $ | Releases December 9 The standard 4K Blu-ray features all the same on-disc content as the Steelbook Edition--including the 4K edition of the film, streaming code, and all the same bonus materials--but swaps out the special steelcase for standard 4K Blu-ray clamshell packaging. Preorder at Amazon Catch Me If You Can 4K Steelbook Edition Catch Me If You Can Special Features * Photo Galleries * Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera featurette * Frank Abagnale: Between Reality and Fiction featurette * The FBI Perspective * Cast Me If You Can: The Casting of the Film featurette * Scoring: Catch Me If You Can featurette * Catch Me If You Can: In Closing Catch Me If You Can was adapted from the book co-written by Frank Abagnale Jr., a real-life conman, and author Stan Redding. DiCaprio plays Abagnale in the film, who infamously passed himself off as a Pan American airline pilot, doctor, and several other highly trained professions at a young age. Abagnale's schemes would eventually attract the attention of the FBI, with one dogged agent--played by Hanks--chasing him from state to state. If you're interested in checking out the original book, you can grab the Catch me If You Can paperback edition for $10 at Amazon (was $19), or the Audible audiobook version for $15.75 (was $18). The audiobook is also included at no extra charge as part of the Audible Premium Plus streaming library, which you can access for just $1/month three months if you sign up for the service before December 16. Along with the library of content, you also get one Audible credit each month that lets you buy any audiobook on Amazon, and they're yours to keep forever, even if you cancel. Basically, the deal gives you three audiobooks over a few months for just $3. The subscription plan will roll over to the normal $15/month after three months, unless you cancel before the promotional period is over.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $37 | Releases November 18 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Famed film director Quentin Tarantino made a big splash with his debut movie, Reservoir Dogs, but it was his next film, Pulp Fiction, that cemented his place in the Hollywood Hall of Fame. If you're looking to fill the Pulp-shaped hole in your Blu-ray collection, the Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray is being reprinted on November 18. Preorders are available now, and you can secure your copy for $37 at Amazon. Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $37 | Releases November 18 The Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition features a native 4K (2160p) version of the film with support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The case features unique cover art based on the iconic diner dance scene with stars Uma Thurman and John Travolta. It also comes with a standard Blu-ray copy of the film that houses several special features. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Pulp Fiction steelbook edition Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray special features Tarantino movies on Blu-ray have a long tradition of including extensive bonus materials, and this new Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition does't disappoint. It features multiple documentaries on the film's production, almost 25 minutes of deleted scenes, tons of behind-the-scenes and promotional materials, and more. There's even a special feature where late film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert discuss Tarantino's rise to stardom. Here's a look at all the special features included: * Not the Usual Mindless Boring Getting to Know You Chit Chat retrospective * Here are Some Facts on the Fiction roundtable interview * Pulp Fiction: The Facts documentary * Deleted scenes * Behind-the-scenes montages * Production design featurette * Siskel & Ebert At the Movies: The Tarantino Generation * Independent Spirit Awards Tarantino interview * Cannes Film Festival: Palme D'Or acceptance speech * Charlie Rose Show Tarantino interview * Marketing gallery, trailers, and promotional materials * Still gallery * Enhanced trivia track If you don't feel like waiting until November, there are other options for watching Pulp Fiction in 4K. Last year, Amazon released an exclusive 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray that features a deluxe hardcover slipcase with interior art based on the original--and iconic--film poster. It also includes a photography contact sheet, reproductions of cinema lobby cards, collectible stickers, and a Jack Rabbit Slim's scene pop-up card. You can grab it for $60.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Lego Icons: Tropical Aquarium (4,154 pieces) $480 | Releases November 16 Preorder at Lego Store An aquarium can be a striking addition to any room's decor, but it can be expensive--and precarious--to maintain. Luckily, Lego is launching a new Lego Icons Tropical Aquarium set later this year that could add the aquatic vibe to your room without the need for water, and at a comparatively lower price point. That said, it'll still cost you--preorders for the 4,154-piece set are available for $480. If you're part of Lego's free Insider program, you'll also receive the Lego Fish Tank Filter and Fish Food set for free--valued at $20--as a preorder bonus. You'll also get the Aquarium set three days early on November 13. It'll launch worldwide for everyone else starting November 16. Lego Icons: Tropical Aquarium (4,154 pieces) $480 | Releases November 16 This set is all about creating a thriving aquarium ecosystem full of tropical fish. The finished aquarium measures over 20 inches wide and features brick-based replicas of real-life fish like rainbowfish, angelfish varieties, and a special striped brickfish created by the Lego Designers team. Each one has mechanical elements that allow it to wiggle and "swim" through the aquarium. There's also a hiding crab, moving anemones, and a crank-operated treasure chest. Preorder at Lego Store This isn't the first time that Lego has released a fish tank set, but this new build dwarfs the Lego Creator Fish Tank kit by several thousand bricks. It's also no longer available, as it was retired some time ago--so this new set is your only option if you're looking for a Lego aquarium. If fish don't grab your attention, you can prepare for the end of the year with a Lego Advent calendar. Like previous releases, these offer 24 miniature builds--one per day in December--themed around franchises like Star Wars, Minecraft, Lego City, and Lego Friends.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition $40 (was $50) See at Amazon See at GameStop See at Target After racking up impressive reviews following its release in July, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is finally getting its first big discount. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X is on sale for just $40 (was $50), making this the lowest price we've seen for the action game yet. Along with the game, this version comes with a DLC voucher for additional content. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition $40 (was $50) This is the only notable discount we've seen since the fast-paced action game arrived on July 24--so if it's been sitting on your wishlist, this is a great time to finally add it to your library. In addition to the base game, the Day One Edition comes with a DLC voucher for the following: * Enhanced Costume Sets: White Spectre and Night Spectre) * Vermillion War Club (Axe) * Glistening Red Mercury Skill Upgrade Item (Medium) The deal applies to physical copies of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X available at Amazon, GameStop, and Target. See at Amazon See at GameStop See at Target Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a souls-like action RPG that takes place during China's Ming Dynasty. It offers a deep look at its mythology and history--both of which make for an impressive backdrop during its intense boss battles. Our Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review gave it an 8/10 for its incredible level design and slick combat. While this deal only applies to the Xbox and PS5 physical editions, PC players can also save on Wuchang: Fallen Feathers right now over at Fanatical, where you can grab the standard edition for $39 (was $50) or the Deluxe Edition for $46.79 (was $60). Both games are eligible for Fanatical's Scream Sale promotion, which gets you a free bonus mystery game when you spend $15 or more on a single order, plus a 5% off voucher for your next purchase.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Lego Speed Champions: DeLorean Time Machine (357 pieces) $28 | Releases January 1, 2026 Preorder at Amazon It might be hard to believe, but Back to the Future celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. To kick off the festivities, Lego has unveiled a new DeLorean time machine set as part of the Lego Speed Champions line. Priced at $28, it's now available to preorder ahead of its release on January 1, 2026. Lego Speed Champions: DeLorean Time Machine (357 pieces) $28 | Releases January 1, 2026 This little 357-piece set is designed to be a quick project, and it comes with minifigures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown. Both of the film characters can be placed inside the DeLorean, and the finished vehicle is full of screen-accurate details like bricks that echo the stainless steel finish of the original vehicle, a flux capacitator in the rear, and a lightning rod that's waiting to be zapped with 1.21 gigawatts of energy. You can also build a few other pieces to place on the DeLorean, and once you flip the wheels down, you'll have a cute replica of the version seen in Back to the Future 2. Preorder at Amazon Lego Icons: DeLorean Time Machine (1,827pieces) $170 (was $200) The new DeLorean set is cute, but for high-end collectors, the Lego Icons DeLorean is the kit to get. This is a far larger build at 1,872 pieces, but the end result is a work of movie art. This version allows you to customize the DeLorean to look just like the one seen in the three Back to the Future movie. The first option has the rod and Plutonium chamber, the first sequel DeLorean has a flight mode and the Mr. Fusion generation, and the DeLorean from Back to the Future 3 is complete once you add whitewall tires, a circuit board, and interchangeable license plates. Normally $200, you can pick this set up for $170 currently. See at Amazon Lego is just one way to celebrate this fan-favorite franchise, as the 40th Anniversary Back to the Future Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray Collection is now available. Sadly, Amazon's exclusive Limited Edition Gift Set remains sold out for now, but you can get the films individually for $25 - $30 each. Each Blu-ray edition comes with 4K Blu-ray, 1080p, and digital versions of their respective films and new cover art inspired by the original Drew Struzan posters. They also feature a ton of bonus materials, adding several hours of behind-the-scenes documentaries, commentary tracks, and much more to the package. All three movies also support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound. Back to the Future Blu-rays 40th Anniversary 4K Blu-rays Back to the Future Trilogy: Limited Edition Steelbooks (4K Blu-ray) $25-$30 each Preorder at Amazon * Back to the Future Steelbook (4K) -- $30 ($35) * Back to the Future II Steelbook (4K) -- $25 ($30) * Back to the Future III Steelbook (4K) -- $25 ($30) * 40th Anniversary Trilogy Steelbook Gift Set (4K) -- $150 | Sold out * 40th Anniversary Trilogy (4K) -- $45 ($56) | Sold out --- Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter:Continue Reading at GameSpot

Maybe you've noticed, but everywhere you look now, skating is back. Though skateboarding games once dominated the gaming scene in the 2000s, the well appeared to all but dry up as the ambitions of the games industry evolved through the decades. Recently, however, there's been a resurgence of skating games, and an audience made up of both oldheads and fresh-faced players alike has been showing up for them. It feels safe to say there's still an appetite for these kinds of titles. With the early-access release of EA's Skate--a revival of a series that once took up a lot of space in this industry--as well as the acclaimed releases of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remakes, the once-dying genre seems primed for a comeback. I first clocked this resurgence a while ago while playing an entirely different kind of skate game: a remarkably chill longboarding game called Driftwood. In Driftwood, you take on the role of a pretty cool sloth who carves and bombs--in skating parlance, to "bomb" means to ride down a huge hill--picturesque mountainsides. As a guy who longboarded back in high school and primarily cruised through the city, Driftwood brought me back to what first turned me onto skating--the rush of wind in my admittedly unprotected hair as I barreled down derelict roads and hills, and the satisfying (not to mention casual) coolness I'd feel swerving through throngs of walkers and traffic. It feels suiting, then, that the game that reminded me why I loved skating also opened my eyes to just how many skating games had emerged in the past few years.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (Digital) $39.89 (was $60) See at Amazon See at Walmart Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Digital) $41.88 (was $60) See at Amazon See at Walmart Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass $20.88 (was $30) | Includes Torna - The Golden Country See at Amazon See at Walmart If you've ever wanted to try the Xenoblade Chronicles series, you now have the perfect opportunity to dive in. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Switch is on sale for only $39.89 (was $60) at Amazon and Walmart. This deal is specifically for the digital edition; once you buy a code from either retailer, you can redeem it on the Nintendo eShop. Both retailers are also offering steep discounts on the digital edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and the Expansion Pass, which comes with the lengthy standalone sequel Torna - The Golden Country. With these two deals, you're effectively saving about $30 compared to buying Xenoblade 2 and Torna directly from the eShop. Continue Reading at GameSpot

Lego Fortnite Deals Save big on Supply Llama, Durr Burger Restaurant, and more. See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Lego Store See at Target See at Best Buy Fortnite fans can get four of the official Lego sets based on the game for all-time low prices at Amazon. Most notably, the 691-piece Supply Llama model is on sale for only $26 (was $40). For an even cheaper Fortnite Lego set, check out the 193-piece Durrr Burger for only $8.79 (was $15). The Durrr Burger is one of two Fortnite sets from last year's launch lineup that Lego is retiring soon. The other one is Peely Bone, which is selling for full price at the moment. The other two Fortnite Lego deals are on playsets that launched in June. The 546-piece Durrr Burger Restaurant is down to only $52 (was $65), while the 250-piece Peely and Sparkplug's Camp is up for grabs for $18.39 (was $23. Lego Fortnite Deals at Amazon * Supply Llama (691 pieces) -- $26 ($40) * Durrr Burger (193 pieces) -- $8.79 ($15) | Retiring soon * Durrr Burger Restaurant (546 pieces) -- $52 ($65) * Peely & Sparkplug’s Camp (250 pieces) -- $18.39 ($23) The four largest Fortnite Lego sets are selling for full price at Amazon, including the recently released 2,503-piece Mecha Team Leader robot. That said, if you're interested in both the Supply Llama and the 954-piece Battle Bus, Walmart has restocked an exclusive Lego Fortnite 2-in-1 Bundle for $110 (was $140). Since the Battle Bus retails for $100, you're essentially paying $10 for the Supply Llama.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Grand Theft Auto 6 is still seven months away from release, but there are already rumors that Rockstar Games has recruited Drake and DJ Khaled to lend their songs to the game and potentially have their own in-game radio stations as well. Now, rapper Skrilla says that his viral hit "Doot Doot (6 7)" is also going to be in GTA 6. Skrilla made the claim during his recent appearance on Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. "I'm waiting for GTA 6 to come out… '6 7' is on there, too," said Skrilla. He later added, "I'm going to be my own person on there, playing my own music." The Grand Theft Auto games have traditionally had large soundtracks and multiple radio stations. Grand Theft Auto 5 alone had 22 radio stations, including a few hosted by music artists. That game was also likely the final appearance for DJ Lazlow, who was voiced by Lazlow Jones in every game from Grand Theft Auto 3 through 5. Jones quit Rockstar in 2020 and recently cast doubt on any chance of returning.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Electronic Arts has not announced any official sales data for Battlefield 6, but one report from an analyst claims the game may have approached a Call of Duty-sized launch with 6.5 million copies sold in its first few days. Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics wrote that the game reached those sales numbers across all platforms, citing its own internal estimates. This would work to more than $350 million in gross revenue, according to Elliott. "It's closer to Call of Duty-tier numbers than any of EA's premium-shooter efforts so far. But the question now is whether or not EA can foster this successful launch into a platform that stands the test of time," Elliott said.Continue Reading at GameSpot

It's the Halloween season in Call of Duty and Fortnite, and naturally, that means familiar faces are turning up in each game like they do every spooky season. In a rare move, there's one villainous slasher who is actually making his debut in both games this October: Jason Voorhees. As the star of Friday the 13th, Jason is currently "between jobs," you could say, after Friday the 13th: The Game was forced to end sooner than players or creators expected due to a legal snafu some years back. Fans are clamoring for a new game starring Jason, and one is coming, Horror Inc. executive vice president Robbie Barsamian told GameSpot. Though the team doesn't have many specifics to share on that project as of now, I caught up with Barsamian to discuss the team's famous monster and his guest spots in other games this month. With Fortnite's lighter tone and Call of Duty's emphasis on more mature themes, it's as though Jason were reimagined twice, with the towering killer giving fans two different sides of himself--and it's all wrapped up in the new Jason design helmed by Greg Nicotero of The Walking Dead fame.Continue Reading at GameSpot

The Japanese government has formally requested that OpenAI avoid infringing on Japanese intellectual property, particularly in response to its video-generating tool, Sora 2. At a Cabinet Office press conference, Minister of State for IP and AI Strategy Minoru Kiuchi emphasized that anime and manga are "irreplaceable treasures" representing Japan’s cultural pride (via IGN). The government urged OpenAI to respect Japanese copyrights and avoid misuse of its technology. Digital Minister Masaaki Taira echoed this sentiment, suggesting that if OpenAI doesn’t voluntarily comply, Japan could invoke provisions under the AI Promotion Act--legislation that promotes AI development while also addressing risks such as copyright violations. Launched on October 1, Sora 2 can create 20-second HD videos with sound, and users quickly began using it to generate content featuring copyrighted characters from popular anime and game franchises like One Piece, Demon Slayer, Pokemon, and Mario. The widespread sharing of these videos on social media has alarmed Japanese authorities and creatives, prompting the government's Cabinet Office to issue the official request via its Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters.Continue Reading at GameSpot

At Tokyo Game Show last month, Capcom announced a new approach to both the Capcom Cup and Street Fighter League esports tournaments with a new pay-per-view model. After a furious response to the move by the fighting game community, Capcom now says it will be taking the change into further consideration. Per VGC, a new statement from Capcom regarding the events says that the company is "reviewing pricing and related details," with "updated information regarding the PPV broadcast, including final pricing and additional context" set to be shared "next month." Starting October 10th at 2:00 AM PDT, fans can enter the lottery to purchase tickets to attend CAPCOM CUP 12 and the Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025 in person, both taking place at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Details: https://t.co/OGXwEWbCyz At Tokyo Game Show on… — Capcom Fighters (@CapcomFighters) October 10, 2025 The Tokyo Game Show announcement laid out Capcom's plans for the new PPV model, setting the price for both the Capcom Cup finals livestream on March 14, as well as the Street Fighter League finals the next day, at 4,000 yen each--or roughly $27 a pop. The two streams could also be bundled together at a reduced price of 6,000 yen, or approximately $40. Previous Capcom Cup and Street Fighter League events were broadcast for free via the Capcom Fighters Twitch and YouTube channels, while special event-themed cosmetic items were also offered via the in-game store.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Blue Prince (PS5) $35 | Releases November 21 See at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart One of the year's best indie games, Blue Prince, is getting an official physical PS5 release on November 21. Until now, it was only available digitally on consoles and PC, but fans can now preorder this new PS5-exclusive Blue Prince physical edition for just $35 at Amazon. While the digital version of the game is also available on Xbox Series X and PC, PS5 is the only confirmed physical version--which isn't surprising, since that seems to be the case with most physical indie game releases these days. Along with the base game, physical copies will include an exclusive poster. Preordering also gets you a digital version of the game's soundtrack. It's probably wise to grab an early copy soon if you're interested--preorders for the Blue Prince PS5 edition initially went live about a month ago, and the first wave quickly sold out, so there's a chance this could disappear again soon. Blue Prince Physical Edition Preorder Bonuses Blue Prince preorder bonus Preordering Blue Prince physical edition gets you the Blue Prince: Day One Edition, which includes an exclusive download code for a digital copy of the game's official soundtrack. Blue Prince (PS5) $35 | Releases November 21 The Blue Prince PS5 release includes the full game on disc and an 18 x 12 inch fold-out poster featuring Mount Holly Manor, plus the digital soundtrack if you preorder the Day One Edition. Preorders are available for $35 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. There is also a special version available at the iam8bit store that includes an exclusive O-sleeve. See at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart Blue Prince Commissary Bundle $150 | Releases November 21 Blue Prince Commissary Bundle In addition to the Day One Edition, the Blue Prince: The Commissary Bundle is also launching the same day, which is essentially a $150 collector's edition of the game that's available exclusively from the iAm8Bit store. The Commissary Bundle includes a copy of the PS5 physical release plus a selection of collectible merch. Here's everything in the bundle:Continue Reading at GameSpot

Developer Embark Studios has announced that the upcoming extraction shooter Arc Raiders is getting a free "server slam" test this weekend on all platforms. The test runs October 17-19 and during that period, anyone can play the game across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The developer has conducted multiple closed tests before, but this one is open to everyone and represents the "last big push" before Arc Raiders launches on October 30. "This is a full-scale server slam so we can hit the ground running at launch! We're opening it up to everyone 16 years old and up to help us stress test our systems, and experience a taste of the Arc Raiders experience!" the developer said.Continue Reading at GameSpot

World of Warcraft's next expansion, Midnight, is taking the nuclear option when it comes to eliminating combat add-ons, after years of Blizzard discussing how they posed problems for the health of the game. It's a bold approach, but, unfortunately, one that has been communicated incredibly poorly and seems to be taking unnecessary risks that could potentially make the game worse, not better, in the short term. Until the recent arrival of Midnight's alpha build, it wasn't exactly clear how far-reaching Blizzard's approach would be. While non-combat add-ons (WoW's version of player-made mods) aren't being touched, it was known some major changes would be coming to how combat add-ons work in Midnight. Those changes would come in conjunction with Blizzard introducing its own version of popular add-on functions, like boss timers and damage meters, alongside improvements to recently implemented features like the cooldown manager and combat assistant. Blizzard also said it's designing combat encounters going forward so that (hopefully) combat add-ons wouldn't be as necessary as before. That all sounded great on paper. Many assumed some of these changes would come over time, allowing for a period where both add-ons and Blizzard's own UI updates could work in conjunction or until certain parts of the base-game UI meant to replicate add-on functionality was ready. Blizzard has instead opted to rip off the proverbial band-aid.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Summer Game Fest 2026 has been announced, and there is one big change that we know about so far. The event takes place on Friday, June 5 in Los Angeles, and the show is moving to the Dolby Theatre. The 2025 event, for comparison, was held at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The Dolby Theatre opened in Hollywood in 2001 and hosts the Oscars each year. It was previously known as the Kodak Theatre. Geoff Keighley once again returns to produce Summer Game Fest 2026. Keighley runs SGF and The Game Awards, and Split Fiction writer-director Josef Fares once declared during TGA, "F**k the Oscars," a statement that carries a bit more resonance now with SGF changing venues to where the Oscars are held.Continue Reading at GameSpot

In 2003, Vince Zampella and his Infinity Ward co-founders unleashed the original Call of Duty after previously shepherding EA's Medal of Honor franchise. The latter never reached the heights of the former, and according to Zampella, Call of Duty would have never come into being if EA hadn't come into conflict with his team. "The only reason that Call of Duty exists is because EA were dicks," said Zampella during a new interview with GQ. Zampella didn't elaborate on his team's fallout with EA, but they eventually formed a lucrative partnership with Activision, which purchased Infinity Ward. Zampella left Infinity Ward in 2010 and formed Respawn Entertainment before once again partnering with EA. Now, Zampella is overseeing the Battlefront franchise, which continues this month with the arrival of Battlefield 6. Zampella worked closely with Steven Spielberg on the Metal of Honor games, and Spielberg reportedly wanted to direct a Call of Duty movie years later. During the GQ interview, Zampella noted that Ridley Scott was also interested in bringing Call of Duty to the big screen.Continue Reading at GameSpot

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Steelbook Editions Includes 4K Blu-ray and digital copies of theatrical and extended cuts. See at Amazon See at Walmart All three Lord of the Rings movies are now available on 4K Blu-ray with eye-catching steelbook cases. The Return of the King's Limited Edition Steelbook launched this week (October 14) and promptly sold out at Amazon--but you can still snag a copy at Walmart. The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers received standalone 4K Steelbook Editions earlier this year. If you don't own any of them yet, it's a good time to start collecting, as The Fellowship of the Ring's Steelbook Edition is on sale for a new all-time low price of $26 (was $35) at Amazon and Walmart. The Two Towers Steelbook Edition is discounted to $30 (was $35) at both retailers. With current prices at Walmart, fans of Peter Jackson's superb adaptation can own matching collectible editions of the full trilogy for only $86. If you're waiting for Amazon to restock The Return of the King, it's worth noting the retailer says it is merely "temporarily out of stock" of the new release. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy on 4K Blu-ray - Limited Edition Steelbook The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Limited Edition Steelbooks on 4K Blu-ray * The Fellowship of the Ring Steelbook (4K, Digital) * See at Amazon -- $26 ($35) * See at Walmart -- $26 ($35) * The Two Towers Steelbook (4K, Digital) * See at Amazon -- $30 ($35) * See at Walmart -- $30 ($35) * The Return of the King Steelbook (4K, Digital) * See at Amazon -- $30 ($35) | Sold out * See at Walmart -- $30 ($35) Securing these beautiful Steelbook Editions of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy for these prices is quite the bargain. Especially when you consider these editions were previously only available in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy Steelbook Collection with a $170 MSRP. The box set, which is currently selling for $180, also comes with a metal display box, so you're missing out on that by purchasing the movies individually. The slipcase probably isn't worth paying double for most fans, though. Unlike the box set, the standalone editions include digital versions of the movies for your Movies Anywhere library.Continue Reading at GameSpot

There’s nothing better than playing games together with a group of friends across multiple platforms, but if you’re not squadding up in Battlefield 6, the idea of cross-play might send shivers down your spine. Fortunately for you, Battlefield Studios has given console players the option to switch cross-play off--protecting them from the quick hands of mouse and keyboard players. Here’s everything you need to know. How to turn off cross-play in Battlefield 6 Turning cross-play off in Battlefield 6 is really simple, and it’ll take you less than 30 seconds. All you need to do is head to the game’s settings, select System, and then switch the cross-play toggle to off.Continue Reading at GameSpot

The creative lead steering the Assassin's Creed franchise for Ubisoft has departed the company. The exit comes not long after the French publisher unveiled its Tencent-backed spin-off division Vantage Studios, which will take charge of development for Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six titles. Vantage Studios said that Marc-Alexis Côté, who held the title of Vice President Executive Producer for Assassin's Creed since 2022, had been offered a leadership position at this new subsidiary, but he declined the role, IGN reports. The formation of the then-unnamed Vantage Studios was announced back in March. In an internal email to Ubisoft staff, Vantage Studios co-CEO Christophe Derennes expressed disappointment with Côté's decision, adding that Côté "had his own expectations and priorities related to Vantage Studios' creation and future."Continue Reading at GameSpot