If you’ve been holding out for a physical Switch copy of SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, which was released on the eShop in March, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s on the way.
Playasia has issued a reminder on social media about its physical copy with “multi-language” support (including English on the cartridge) and an English cover. It will set you back $36.99 USD or your regional equivalent and it’s expected to ship on 5th June 2025. It seems VGP will also be offering the “multi-language” release.
Update: Translator was just having fun with Chrono Trigger.
A remake of a beloved RPG, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is on the way — at least according to Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii.
Yep, the dream remake might be coming — Chrono Trigger is apparently being remade, and Horii-san (who supervised on the 1995 classic) may have accidentally let it slip during a panel at Napoli Comicon. Multiple fans who attended Horii’s panel have attested that the legendary game creator has apparently confirmed the remake’s existence (via Insider Gaming).
IGN’s Blue Prince map is here! Our interactive map tracks essential locations across Mount Holly, including Clues and Puzzles, so you always know where to go next.
Other miscellaneous map markers, including Upgrade Disks and Allowance Tokens.
Blue Prince Guides
There are many puzzles in Blue Prince, and it’s more than likely you’ll find yourself getting stuck more than once. IGN’s Blue Prince Game Help is here to assist, with guides for complicated puzzles, how to find certain items, and more.
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Now, the third-party publisher looks like it could be teasing a few other games on its social media pages. Ubisoft Brazil recently shared a post asking its followers what Ubisoft titles they would like to play on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Solving puzzles may happen in your daily life from various word puzzle games like Wordle, or through strategy-based games and puzzle books, but piecing together a physical puzzle is a great way to focus your brain, relax and unwind. As a hobby for all ages, there are hundreds of jigsaw puzzles to choose from these days. However, as avid puzzlers ourselves, we put together a list focuses on what we’ve found as the most challenging yet rewarding puzzles with adults in mind, and even included some 3D gems in the mix. Many of our picks below would make for great Mother’s day gifts, but you can buy them for yourself too.
TLDR: These are the Best Puzzles for Adults
What’s even better is they come in a variety of different styles and designs once put together. Whether you want the finished product to reflect your favorite franchise, game, artwork, or a piece of beautiful scenery, there are puzzles for everyone to enjoy. The below list includes a nice range of sizes as well, from 1,000 pieces to a whopping 3,000 pieces, so you’ll still have quite the challenge when putting them together.
The Legend of Zelda Hyrule Map Jigsaw Puzzle
If The Legend of Zelda games are right up your alley, this is an excellent jigsaw puzzle to have in your collection. Coming in at 1,000 pieces, you can piece together a full map of Hyrule to have in your home. It has a fantastic antique style that’ll be great for showing off once it’s all put together. Frame it and keep it, or pass it on to the next puzzler in your life to do next.
If you do purchase this puzzle with the goal of framing it and displaying it on your wall, we recommend purchasing some puzzle glue to help you preserve the finished product. We recommend RoseArt Jigsaw Puzzle Glue, which works great and dries quickly.
The Mystic Maze Jigsaw Puzzle
Puzzles from the Magic Puzzle Company truly are magical, and one of the best puzzle brands. Not only does this puzzle, called The Mystic Maze, feature over 50 easter eggs for you to find, but it even has a surprise ending for after you’ve finished putting it together. It’s an exciting twist on the usual puzzle, and well worth picking up for your puzzle and games collection.
The main reason this theory11 puzzle is featured here is because it just flat out looks awesome, but the second obvious reason is that it’s a Lord of the Rings jigsaw puzzle. The design of this 1,000-piece puzzle has a similar look and feel to some of the original illustrations from J.R.R Tolkien himself. The green and gold colors also go really well together with the illustrated style.
If you like the look and feel of illustrated Lord of the Rings books, you’ll like how this puzzle comes together. It’s a great option if you are looking for something to frame and display once it’s completed. We’ve even included it on our guide to the best LotR gifts for fans of the franchise.
’80s Game Room Pop Culture Jigsaw Puzzle
Feeling nostalgic? This puzzle is ready to transport you back to the ’80s and ’90s, thanks to its retro style and assortment of pop culture references that you’ll be just as busy pointing out even after you’ve pieced it all together. It also comes with 1,000 pieces, so you’ll be able to spend plenty of time immersed in it.
Harry Potter Marauder’s Map Puzzle
There are quite a few really cool Harry Potter jigsaw puzzles out there and all of them make for great gifts for Potter fans. Our overall top pick within this franchise is The Marauder’s Map puzzle. From Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs, this puzzle looks like the full map from the movies once it’s been assembled. The puzzle itself is from The Noble Collection, which is known for making some of the highest quality officially licensed wand and Harry Potter prop replicas.
Marvel Mjolnir 3D Puzzle
If you’re looking for another unique puzzle, this 3D puzzle of Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, is a great twist on a usual puzzle. This model kit comes with 8 sheets of 87 pieces for you to use in order to put this iconic hammer together. It even comes with a stand so you can set it up and show it off once it’s all done, making it a great addition to any superhero collection.
Marvel Infinity Gauntlet 3D Puzzle
This is another 3D puzzle from the same company listed above and features another memorable Marvel item: The Infinity Gauntlet. This puzzle comes with a few more pieces than Mjolnir – 14 sheets with 142 pieces – but comes with a stand as well so you can set it up for display afterward. If you’re a Marvel fan, this is a great investment to have, especially if you enjoy collectibles. Interested in other models? Check out our roundup of the 10 best LEGO alternatives or see more model kits for adults.
Star Wars: Galactic Child Jigsaw Puzzle
This Star Wars jigsaw puzzle is absolutely worth picking up if you’re a fan of the franchise. Coming in at 1,000 pieces, it features Grogu front and center in his little pod with a gorgeous cosmic background behind him. It also comes with a full-color bonus poster to help you with piecing together this Grogu puzzle perfectly. Other Star Wars fans in your life will want to borrow this puzzle when you’re done; unless of course, you want to keep it and frame it!
Marvel Spider-Verse Jigsaw Puzzle
Venture into the Spider-Verse with this excellent jigsaw puzzle from Buffalo Games. This 1,000 piece puzzle is a sight to behold, featuring Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Man 2099, Spider-Ham, and many more Spideys. It even features some of his greatest enemies lurking around if you take a closer look. This Silver Select puzzle also comes in a giftable box with silver foil accents.
Phoenix Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
Not only does this wooden puzzle look great once it’s all put together, but the pieces themselves also have unique shapes. You’ll find shapes of animals and nature items which are fun to spot as you admire the final pieced-together product. Our pick for this Phoenix jigsaw puzzle above comes with 200 pieces, but you can also grab a large version (290 pieces) or x-large version (680 pieces).
Stained Glass Flower Puzzle
This is another puzzle that’s well worth displaying after you’ve put it together. With 1,000 pieces in the box, this puzzle features a vibrant stained glass design with flowers blooming at the center. It’s a great one to work at slowly and appreciate the beautiful result once you’re all finished.
How to Choose a Jigsaw Puzzle
As an adult, choosing the right puzzle for you requires a bit more thought than it did as a kid. There’s more to it than just finding a picture you like and making a purchase. If you’re new to the puzzle game, here are some key things to consider before you buy:
How Many Pieces?
The difficulty of a puzzle can almost always be directly attributed to how many pieces there are. For most adults a 100-piece puzzle will likely be too easy, but a 1000-piece puzzle might cause you to get frustrated and lose interest. Because of this, you need to consider how much time you’re willing to dedicate before you choose a piece count. If you want something you can finish in a single afternoon, a 500-piece puzzle is likely enough of a challenge.
How Big Is It?
Another thing to consider when purchasing a jigsaw puzzle is how big it is once its completed. If you purchase a massive puzzle that won’t fit on your table, you may have trouble ever finishing it. Make sure you have enough room available that you’ll be able to slowly piece your puzzle together over multiple days. You can also buy yourself a good puzzle table or board if you need extra space.
Do You Plan on Displaying It?
Perhaps the most important factor in your puzzle purchase is what you plan on doing with your puzzle once you’re done. If you are looking for something that’s just fun to put together, you will want to focus more on the number of pieces and how the colors fit together in the image. However, if you’re looking for something to display when you’re done, you’ll want something that looks more like a work of art. You’ll also likely need to purchase puzzle glue and a frame, depending on what type of puzzle it is.
The Louvre Museum in Paris, France is retiring the Nintendo 3DS audio guides for the museum later this year.
Spotted by Nintendo Everything, the official website for the world-famous museum confirms that the 3DS console audio guides are going “out of operation” sometime in September this year in place of a new system which hasn’t been confirmed. A Nintendo Switch 2 app, perhaps…? Oh, come on, you thought it too.
I check Pokémon TCG prices daily, and I spend way too much of my paycheck on singles—some for the kids, most for me. I even risked my marriage for an LED-lit Pokémon card wall. Worth it.
So, I figured it’s time to put that obsession to good use. Every week, I’ll break down the biggest risers and fallers in the Pokémon card market—what’s crashing, what’s climbing, and what’s actually worth your money right now.
As of May 2, prices on cards like Magikarp 203/193 and Pikachu ex 238/191 have nosedived by over 30%, while Rayquaza VMAX and Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat are making moves in the opposite direction. Whether you’re hunting bargains or watching the next big spike, here’s what to buy and what to keep an eye on this week.
Pokémon Card Crashes
Magikarp 203/193 blew the lid off valuable cards from the Scarlet and Violet era, specifically Paldea Evolved, heading just over $200 back in March. The good news is that this giddy kipper has dropped to $159.99, which is a solid time to bite for me.
Pikachu ex 238/191 kicked off a massive boom in the Pokémon TCG community, with prices going North of $450 in March (are you seeing a trend here, yet?) As more sealed stock rolls in and investor bros not getting the same inflated returns from their scalps, it’s deflating the market. This card has dropped 37% to $289.76 as of right now.
I love stamped cards, they remind me of my Fossil pre-release stamped 1st edition Aerodactyl back when I was a kid. So when I realised N’s Reshiram was getting a stamped box topper release for Journey Together booster boxes, I was all in on the hype. Now I didn’t pay the $69 going rate on release, not even half of that, but $10.94 at a devistating 84% crash is my kind of deal. Snap one up.
Charmander 044 Promo from the Obsidian Flames ETB is the best in-box promo in the Scarlet and Violet era, even more so if you can grab a Pokémon Center stamped one. I’m all about affordability, so we’ll stick to the standard promo, which has dropped by 18% in the past couple of weeks from $21.54 to $17.65. In Japanese sets, this card released alongside the Stellar Crown Bulbasaur and Squirtle, so grab the whole set.
If I said the words “Prismatic Evolution bargain” at any other time, i’d probably loose my job. But the Eevee 173 promo from the ETB has crashed by 51% over the past few days, and a bigger 69% from mid-March. Trainers can pick one up right now for $6, and it’s beautiful so buy one.
Pokémon Card Climbers
I thought I’d focus on some chase cards here that are below the $500 mark and try to avoid some obvious cards because everyone’s watching them who cares anyway.
Umbreon GX has always been a lovely card, featuring the best shiny Eeveelution form (fight me), and it’s slowly creeping up in 2025. An 11% rise from $196.49 in January to $221.96 doesn’t sound like a lot, but that’s an extra $25 and change in value in five months.
Lugia V 186/195 is the best Lugia card in the TCG for me, the detail and atmosphere in this card is stunning. It’s holding it’s value at $225, a 5% steady climb since Feburary and one to watch for people who have one and plan on having this in their collection until grey hair fully takes hold.
Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat promo is responsible for absolute carnage at the Van Gogh exhibit a while back, which is why TPC distributed more as freebies on Pokémon Center owners. No one saw the price jump on this card comming, which is awesome because I have one. An insane 52% climb has pushed this bad boy to $325 today and it’s steady. This same card was going for $155.80 back in Feburary, and that was a jump from around $70-80 last year.
I can’t wait for Trainer Gallery cards to come back (I hope they do anyway), they’re stunning. Rayquaza VMAX TG20/TG30 is one of my favorite cards in my family collection. I can’t help but imagine what it would be like looking up at Rayquazza like this, such an awesome card. It’s gone up by 14% since mid-Feburary from $55/77 to $65, And I have a good feeling this will go into the $100 range over the next year as the last bits of Silver Tempest sealed stock dries up. Grab one and thank me later.
Mew ex 053 Promo is one of the best Mew cards around. It’s been hovering around the $30 since the start of this year, but what get’s me is the cards climb in value from November 2024 at $11.26. It’s going to be a slow burner, and sales data shows peaks and troughs in 2025, but I have a feeling we’ll be seeing this card shoot up in value next year as content from the 151 Ultra Premium Collection become rarer.
Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of “Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior”. Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.
Well, we’ve come to the end of a week that’s seen the end of two gaming institutions as we’ve known them for many years.
The departure of Dan Ryckert and Jeff Grubb from Giant Bomb on Thursday was swiftly followed by news of layoffs at Polygon following the site’s sale to Valnet (owner of Screen Rant). Seeing these top-tier creators and games journalists unceremoniously cast aside has been a shock for anybody who’s followed and enjoyed their work over the years.
Last week, we asked to set off on the broken road of Days Gone Remastered and share epic moments of survival using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:
calisarah1998shares Deacon standing in the middle of a desolate street
itsRyanUnicombshares a look up at Deacon’s motorcycle and the night sky
tulippooh3shares Deacon walking through a sundrenched field
EmperorHalshares a profile portrait of Boozer and his head tattoo
Holden88805shares a look the back of Deacon’s vest and weapons
r0gues_fr0ntiershares a look at a Freaker through a broken car window
Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?
THEME: Days Gone Remastered – Deacon SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on May 7, 2025
Next week, we’re sticking by Deacon’s side in Days Gone Remastered. Share portraits of Deacon using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.
The thing we all knew was going to happen has finally happened: GTA 6 has been delayed. Originally scheduled for release during 2025, what is almost certainly the most anticipated game of all time is now due to arrive on May 26, 2026.
But that doesn’t mean that 2025 is going to go down in history as a disappointing year for games. Far from it! Already this year we’ve had some phenomenal releases in the form of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction, and there are plenty more in the pipeline. Dozens of them, in fact. There’s Ghost of Yotei if you need a second samurai fix this year, Borderlands 4 for your co-op chaos needs, and even a brand new console and accompanying games from a little company called Nintendo.
Here’s everything you have to look forward to in the rest of 2025 that doesn’t have the words “Grand Theft Auto 6” in the title.
What’s next?
With GTA 6 originally scheduled for later in the year, you almost certainly hadn’t made any space in your gaming calendar over the next couple of months. But just in case you did, there are some massive drops imminent. Doom: The Dark Ages arrives on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC on May 15, and looks to be an incredible goth reimagining of the shooter we know and love. Following not long after is something for all the Souls fans, as Elden Ring Nightreign drops on May 30 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This one’s a co-op roguelike, so brand new territory for FromSoft, but if you’ve been looking for a faster take on the studio’s core formula, then it could be the mainstay of your multiplayer nights for the foreseeable future.
Skip forward a month into June and you can strap in for Hideo Kojima’s next wild adventure inDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach. Arriving on June 26 exclusively for PS5, its trailers are already packed to the brim with wild and weird ideas, so we’re expecting this one to push the envelope much further than its FedEx simulator predecessor. Talking of games where its difficult to walk over large surfaces without things going horribly wrong, Dune: Awakening lands on PC on June 10. Watch out for the sandworms and drink plenty of water, please.
June is just the start, though, as just a few weeks later Donkey Kong Bananza will arrive on July 17 to ensure the Switch 2 isn’t without its mandatory 3D platformer. And from what we’ve seen so far, it looks worth going bananas for. Later in the year, you can also look forward to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Oh, and a little game called Hollow Knight: Silksong, which apparently really will arrive on Switch 2 and everything else this year.
Big Hitters
It wouldn’t be the end of the year without a three or four months of big hitters leading into the Christmas holiday. While not formally announced yet, we’re sure to get a new Call of Duty as well as EA Sports FC 26 around that time.
September will see the launch of two massive shooters: Borderlands 4 on the 12th, and Marathon on the 23rd. You know what kooky violent fun to expect from Borderlands, but this time the gun drops are promised to be even better. Marathon is more of an unknown, but an extraction shooter from the minds behind Destiny is surely something to keep an eye on.
PlayStation’s long-awaited Tsushima follow-up, Ghost of Yotei, will arrive on October 2, and bring with it a tale of vengeance against a group of shadowy masked samurai – hopefully this year’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows only left you wanting even more of that plotline.
There will likely be a few others to get excited about, too. While we have no confirmed dates, we’d expect highly anticipated games scheduled for 2025, like The Outer Worlds 2 and Crimson Desert, to also arrive in the last section of the year.
2025 Release Timeline
That’s far from everything on the horizon. For a larger list of things coming this year, take a look at our timeline of the biggest games confirmed to be coming in the year’s remaining months.
Doom the Dark Ages – May 15
Blades of Fire – May 22
Elden Ring Nightreign – May 30
F1 25 – May 30
Mario Kart World – June 5
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – June 5
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – June 5
Deltarune: Chapter 3 + 4 – June 5
Dune Awakening – June 10
FBC: Firebreak – June 17
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – June 26
Tamagotchi Plaza – June 27
EA Sports College Football 26 – July 10
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 – July 11
Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17
Shadow Labyrinth – July 18
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – July 24
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game – July 29
Mafia: The Old Country – August 8
Madden NFL 26 – August 14
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – August 28
Lost Soul Aside – August 29
Hell Is Us – September 4
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – September 5
Terminator 2D: No Fate – September 5
Borderlands 4 – September 12
Marathon – September 23
Ghost of Yotei – October 2
Directive 8020 – October 2
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 – October 2025
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Winter 2025
Crimson Desert – Q4 2025
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Late 2025
Little Nightmares 3 – 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 2025
Kirby Air Ride – 2025
Dying Light: The Beast – 2025
Hollow Knight Silksong – 2025
Ninja Gaiden 4 – 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 – 2025
Cronos: The New Dawn – 2025
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2025
