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The Best Deals Today: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Persona 3 Reload, Switch 2 Games, and More

We’ve rounded up the best deals for Sunday, July 27, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.

M4 MacBook Air for $799

This weekend at Amazon, you can save $200 off an M4 MacBook Air. This 13-inch model includes 16GB of Unified Memory and 256GB of SSD storage, making it ideal for multitasking and running intense applications. All 2025 models support Apple Intelligence features as well.

Mario Kart World for $71.99

Mario Kart World was the big Nintendo Switch 2 launch game, and today marks the first time we’ve seen the game on sale. Nintendo opted to release the game at a price point of $79.99, but you can pick it up for $71.99 at Woot. Mario Kart World features a brand-new open world design that interconnects each of the 30 tracks. A battle royale-like mode called Knockout Tour is hugely popular among players, as it offers a racing experience unlike anything we’ve seen in Mario Kart before.

Nintendo Switch 2 Available at Walmart & Target

While Nintendo Switch 2 has been quite challenging to find if you didn’t secure one at launch, both Target and Walmart have the highly popular console in stock. This is the Mario Kart World bundle, too, which packs in a digital copy of Mario Kart World for $50. The Nintendo Switch 2 is an upgrade to Nintendo Switch in almost every way possible, featuring a 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate, improved Joy-Con, and much more.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $34.99

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was my favorite game of 2024, and it’s available for just $34.99 at Woot this weekend. This is the lowest I’ve seen the PS5 copies so far, and I cannot recommend picking it up enough. Cloud and the rest of the party leave Midgar to step into the open world of Gaia for the very first time, and there is well over 100 hours of content available for you to complete.

Pre-Orders are Live for the LEGO Game Boy

This week, Nintendo and LEGO unveiled the new LEGO Game Boy set. You can assemble your very own Game Boy in LEGO form, and there’s even images of games included for the screen. Plus, this set includes buildable cartridges of some of the system’s most popular games, including Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for $34.99

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was one of the most enjoyable RPGs of 2024, featuring a gorgeous remade HD-2D world and voice acting. If you haven’t had the chance to check this one out yet, Amazon has copies available for only $34.99. This is by far the definitive way to experience this classic, and now is the perfect time to catch up before Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake this Fall.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land for $44.99

Kirby and the Forgotten Land was a brilliant release on Nintendo Switch, and an expanded Nintendo Switch 2 release is set to be released next month. While the standalone Switch 2 release is priced at $80, you can pick up a Switch copy for $44.99 right now at Woot, so you will only need to purchase the $20 upgrade pack to play Star-Crossed World.

Save on Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom for Switch 2

Woot also has both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch 2 on sale. These editions pack in both the original game on Nintendo Switch in addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade. Both games are some of the best experiences on Nintendo Switch, and they are even better on Switch 2 with support for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection for $26.99

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection brought both Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit in one package, with Prosecutor’s Gambit releasing in English for the very first time. This release features updated visuals, new animations, gallery mode, conversation history, and more. You can even switch between the old and new sprites! Both of these games are quite excellent, and I absolutely recommend picking this up, especially for only $26.99.

Persona 3 Reload for $20

Persona 3 Reload is available at Amazon for just $20. This was one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2024, and for the most part, it delivered. The mystery of the Dark Hour is compelling, and Persona 3’s cast of characters shine bright in a story that has quite a few twists and turns. The Episode Aigis DLC features epilogue content that was originally depicted in The Answer, so you can experience everything Persona 3 has to offer with Reload.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for $47.99

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launched earlier this year, and it’s still one of the biggest RPGs you can jump into on any platform. The remaster introduced numerous quality-of-life updates that were much needed, in addition to a brand-new epilogue chapter. We gave the game a 9/10 in our review, stating, “Xenoblade Chronicles X was already one of the Wii U’s best games, and this Definitive Edition does more than enough to justify another trip to planet Mira.”

These Are the Most Valuable Magic: The Gathering Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm

Tarkir: Dragonstorm was Magic: The Gathering’s third set of 2025, and its focus on big ol’ dragons and Tarkir’s clans was a winning combo that stands as the best in-universe set for a while.

Not only was it the perfect tonic to the silliness of Aetherdrift, it also offered plenty of valuable cards from dragons, to behemoths, to much, much more.

Using data from the fine folks at TCGPlayer, we’ve put together a list of the most valuable cards in the set, judging by their market price at the time of writing. Have you packed any of these? They might be worth more than you think!

The most valuable Tarkir Dragonstorm cards

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant (Showcase – Halo Foil) – $55.90

Almost every entry on this list has the slick Halo Foil treatment, and kicking us off is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant.

‘Mr Dragon’ himself is a low-cost card that builds up when you’re bringing in dragon-type creatures.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer (Showcase) – $66.97

Spoiler alert, we’ll be seeing Elspeth, Storm Slayer again on this list, but this showcase version of the Planeswalker is around $70 right now.

Elspeth lets you create tokens and buff creature tokens, while also being able to destroy a big threat on the board.

Ugin, Eye of the Storms (Showcase) – $76.69

I own a non-Showcase version of Ugin, Eye of the Storms, and it’s a ridiculously fun Planeswalker for colorless decks owing to its ability to add three colorless mana at no cost.

Add to that some nice lifegain and the option to cheat out nonland permanents and you’ve got a fun card to build around. We’ll see Ugin again soon…

All-Out Assault (Showcase – Halo Foil) – $88.73

The kind of card that, as the name suggests, could cause a huge swing towards victory, All-Out Assault gives counters and deathtouch, and can give you a second combat phase.

The Halo Foil version can reach $90 and above in good condition, so keep an eye out if you’re still opening packs.

Narset, Jeskai Waymaster (Showcase – Halo Foil) – $90.25

Allowing you to refresh your hand at the end of your turn if you’ve cast plenty of spells, Narset, Jeskai Waymaster is ideal for any deck packed with low-mana cards.

This Halo Foil version has a market value of $90, but we’ve seen near-mint versions listed for $100.

Clarion Conqueror (Showcase – Halo Foil) – $120.06

A card that stops your opponent from using activated abilities, attached to a 3/3 flying body that costs just three mana? Yeah, we like Clarion Conqueror.

This Halo Foil can reach as high as $140, but the market price is around $120.

Dracogenesis (Showcase – Halo Foil) – $150.74

The kind of enchantment that can spell doom for opponents, Dracogenesis lets you play Dragon spells without paying a mana cost.

This Halo Foil is up to $150, but there are listings pushing it for closer to $320.

Craterhoof Behemoth (Showcase – Halo Foil) – $157.18

Another potential match-ender, Craterhoof Behemoth, costs plenty of mana but can kick your creatures into high gear for that big final push.

This Showcase Halo version can be found for almost $200, but the market value sits at around $160.

Elspeth Storm Slayer (Showcase – Halo Foil) – $423.22

We told you she’d be back! Elspeth, Storm Slayer’s Halo Foil variant is going for a whopping $400 right now, but that’s actually slightly below market value.

Snap it up if you’re keen!

Ugin, Eye of the Storms (Showcase – Halo Foil) – $443.99

Finally, this Ugin, Eye of the Storms looks incredible with its Halo Foil treatment, and turns an already powerful card into a thing of beauty.

It won’t come cheap, though. While market value is just shy of $450, you can expect to pay close to $500.

Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He’s a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife’s dismay.

Scott Pilgrim EX Brings More Beat ‘Em Up Action To Switch In “Early 2026”

Update: New gameplay footage and physical editions revealed.

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We’ve got some exciting news for Scott Pilgrim fans, with Tribute Games announcing it’s teaming up with Universal and the series creator Bryan Lee O’Malley to release an “all-new, action-packed” video game entry on multiple platforms including the Switch.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

‘The Hundred Line’ Receives A New Update, Here’s What’s Included

Download it now.

The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy has been one of the highlights of 2025 so far, and it’s been getting regular updates since it launched in April.

The next one is now available and we’ve got the full patch notes here via the official game website. This bumps the Switch release up to Version 1.1.1:

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Poll: So, Have You Tried Out Pokémon Friends On Switch Or Mobile Yet?

It got a surprise release this week.

The latest Pokémon Presents broadcast earlier this week included the surprise release of a new puzzle game called Pokémon Friends.

It’s available now as a free download on mobile devices and a one-time payment from the Switch eShop. Along with this are additional transactions, including DLC packs, which add more content and gameplay to your experience.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The Best Deals Today: Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and More

We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, July 26, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.

Mario Kart World for $71.99

Mario Kart World was the big Nintendo Switch 2 launch game, and today marks the first time we’ve seen the game on sale. Nintendo opted to release the game at a price point of $79.99, but you can pick it up for $71.99 at Woot. Mario Kart World features a brand-new open world design that interconnects each of the 30 tracks. A battle royale-like mode called Knockout Tour is hugely popular among players, as it offers a racing experience unlike anything we’ve seen in Mario Kart before.

Nintendo Switch 2 Available at Walmart & Target

While Nintendo Switch 2 has been quite challenging to find if you didn’t secure one at launch, both Target and Walmart have the highly popular console in stock. This is the Mario Kart World bundle, too, which packs in a digital copy of Mario Kart World for $50. The Nintendo Switch 2 is an upgrade to Nintendo Switch in almost every way possible, featuring a 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate, improved Joy-Con, and much more.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $34.99

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was my favorite game of 2024, and it’s available for just $34.99 at Woot this weekend. This is the lowest I’ve seen the PS5 copies so far, and I cannot recommend picking it up enough. Cloud and the rest of the party leave Midgar to step into the open world of Gaia for the very first time, and there is well over 100 hours of content available for you to complete.

Pre-Orders are Live for the LEGO Game Boy

This week, Nintendo and LEGO unveiled the new LEGO Game Boy set. You can assemble your very own Game Boy in LEGO form, and there’s even images of games included for the screen. Plus, this set includes buildable cartridges of some of the system’s most popular games, including Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for $34.99

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was one of the most enjoyable RPGs of 2024, featuring a gorgeous remade HD-2D world and voice acting. If you haven’t had the chance to check this one out yet, Amazon has copies available for only $34.99. This is by far the definitive way to experience this classic, and now is the perfect time to catch up before Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake this Fall.

Save on Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom for Switch 2

Woot also has both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch 2 on sale. These editions pack in both the original game on Nintendo Switch in addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade. Both games are some of the best experiences on Nintendo Switch, and they are even better on Switch 2 with support for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection for $26.99

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection brought both Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit in one package, with Prosecutor’s Gambit releasing in English for the very first time. This release features updated visuals, new animations, gallery mode, conversation history, and more. You can even switch between the old and new sprites! Both of these games are quite excellent, and I absolutely recommend picking this up, especially for only $26.99.

Predator Fans Mixed on Return of Dutch and Harrigan in Killer of Killers: ‘Harrigan and Dutch Had Good Endings. Zero Reason This Needed to Be Done’ | SDCC 2025

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Dutch is back in the world of Predator via an extended version of animated movie Killer of Killers — and it’s sent fans of the long-running sci-fi franchise down a lore rabbit hole that calls into question the endings of the original movies and what was thought to be a canon Predator video game.

This week at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, current Predator custodian Dan Trachtenberg announced a surprise extended version of Killer of Killers that shows Dutch from the original Predator and Danny Glover’s Mike Harrigan from Predator 2 captured and frozen by the Yautja. Trachtenberg said during a panel at Comic-Con that Schwarzenegger had given his blessing to use Dutch in future stories, leaving the door open to a Killer of Killers follow-up that would see Dutch and co revived and pitted against a Predator once again.

The extended version of Killer of Killers is out now, so fans are already analyzing it to within an inch of its life. Reaction appears to be mixed. While some are excited about the iconic characters’ return, some are disappointed with the idea that the Yautja kidnap victorious humans in the first place. Let’s remember the iconic scene at the end of Predator 2 where an elder Yautja rewards Harrigan with an antique flintlock pistol as a trophy. The suggestion now is Harrigan was later kidnapped and put in stasis, which some believe devalues the human victories seen in previous Predator movies.

“It just feels like shit knowing your favorite human survivors are just going to be kidnapped and probably killed in an arena by another human or by the Warlord,” said redditor Vector_Mortis.

“Why would the Yautja congratulate Harrigan, give him the pistol, and leave just to come back, take the pistol, and kidnap him?” wondered Slow_Obligation2286.

“I’m not a fan of this at all,” added Hanesman12. “Harrigan and Dutch had good endings. Zero reason this needed to be done. Purely nostalgia bait.”

“This removes everything we previously knew about Dutch and Harrigan’s timelines after the movies,” said Originalname888. “This removes the honor code. This removes everything.”

Fans are now latching onto a potential explanation for what is going on here: that the whole kidnap human survivors thing is the work of the Yautja tribe we see in Killer of Killers, which does not represent the Yautja as a whole. Perhaps this particular tribe has gone rogue and will eventually be put in its place. On that we’ll have to wait and see, but what is irrefutable is that it is now canon that Dutch and Harrigan were kidnapped soon after the events of their movies and remain in stasis at this undetermined point in the future.

But there’s an additional tricky Predator lore question that revolves around Dutch. 2020’s Predator: Hunting Grounds, developed by IllFonic, features Arnold Schwarzenegger reprising his role as Dutch. In the run up to the game’s release, the developers talked about working with people at previous rights holder Fox (this is before Disney bought the company and its franchises) to cement Hunting Grounds’ place within the official Predator lore.

This was exciting for fans as it meant Hunting Grounds officially revealed what happened to Dutch after the events of the first Predator movie — and there was no mention of being kidnapped by Yautja. Indeed, Hunting Grounds shows an older Dutch in the year 2025.

So, is Hunting Grounds no longer canon? Is Trachtenberg ignoring it? Is there another explanation? These are just some of the questions fans are trying to answer in the wake of Dutch’s return in Killer of Killers.

Whatever Trachtenberg’s master plan, there remains huge interest in the upcoming Predator: Badlands, the first 15 minutes of which were shown at Comic-Con. The Alien franchise links are clear, but will there be an AVP movie afterwards? We’ll have to wait and see.

Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Wheel – Flawed, But Still Fun

Just don’t mix-and-match.

Ever since Nintendo introduced motion control with its Wii console, we’ve had to contend with bolt-on plastic accessories getting in the way of perfectly good Mario Kart multiplayer sessions.

The iconic Wii Wheel, while a novelty, was widely regarded by seasoned players as the worst way to control the game – and while I fear I may be upsetting some people with this statement, the same was generally true of the original Switch Joy-Con wheel, which launched alongside the console and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe back in 2017.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Rumour: SpongeBob SquarePants Is Bringing A New Game To Switch 2

Multiple ratings have already been spotted.

Switch was treated to multiple SpongeBob games during its prime, and it looks like a new game in the popular Nickelodeon series could now be on its way to Switch 2.

The title SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide was rated in South Korea and Germany recently. Adding to this, Dealabs and Billbil-Kun report it’s coming to multiple current-generation platforms including the Switch 2, and it’s expected to surface this November.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com