Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time for Warhammer Skulls. The ultimate showcase of Warhammer video games is back for its ninth year, hosted for the third time by actor and superfan Rahul Kohli. There will be world premieres, exclusive reveals, and update announcements, and you can watch it all live.
Showcase Date, Time, and Where to Watch
The festivities will begin on May 22 at 5:00 p.m. BST, which means 12:00 p.m. Eastern / 11: 00 a.m. Central / 9:00 a.m. Pacific. You can see times for other regions in the graphic at the bottom of this page. IGN will livestream the full event, which will be around 50 minutes long. You can tune in on any of these channels:
If you’re not able to watch the showcase live, no worries. We’ll post the whole event on YouTube after it’s finished, like we did for last year’s show.
What to Expect from This Year’s Showcase
As usual, this year’s showcase will feature exciting world premieres, reveals, and updates for several games. You can count on updates for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, since we know Patch 8 and Horde Mode (or whatever it ends up officially being called) are on the horizon. Publisher Focus Entertainment previously gave an overview of Horde Mode, saying you can play with three players (or bots replacing the other players) and that the map will be in Kadaku. However, we don’t have a release date or know everything else that’s coming in Patch 8.
That’s the game we can be most confident in being part of the show, but there are several others that should be in line for updates and new info too. There’s Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, which was announced with a trailer at last year’s Warhammer Skulls. There’s Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, which as of December is now available on PS5 in addition to Xbox Series X/S and PC. Now that it’s established itself across platforms, there will be new content coming.
We know there’s DLC coming for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, but so far only know it’s planned to release in the summer. And there are plenty of other games that could see updates or new content — like Total War: Warhammer 3, Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge, and Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Plus, there’s sure to be brand-new premieres and announcements nobody could predict.
On top of all that, the showcase on May 22 also marks the beginning of a week-long celebration with marked down prices and freebies. During that week, you can get up to 90% off Warhammer titles, and there will be new content, DLCs, and free updates across several platforms, including Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, GOG, and Geforce Now.
The Heart of Democracy update for Helldivers 2 has marked out a new battlefield on Super Earth itself. And it looks like Helldivers are jumping back on to help hold the line against the Illuminate invasion.
Earlier this week, the Illuminate officially launched an invasion of Super Earth as part of the Heart of Democracy update in Helldivers 2. After a long build-up involving a mobile black hole, Super Earth has become a zone of conflict, and Helldivers are dropping into various cities to assist with the defense efforts.
There are quite a few more Helldivers dropping in now, too. A quick look at SteamDB shows the player count rebounding back up alongside the Heart of Democracy update’s drop, currently sitting at a 24-hour peak of just over 163,000 players. It’s a number that exceeds the peak of the Omens of Tyranny update, though it’s still far off from the release window peaks for Helldivers 2.
Over on X/Twitter, Arrowhead CCO Johan Pilestedt posted a few fascinating numbers. First, that this surge might be one of the largest simultaneous returns of players for Helldivers:
I think this is the largest simultaneous return of players for Helldivers? 🤔
And second, that around 2.5 million Helldivers have been playing the game every week. It’s a pretty staggering number for any live service game, but shows how the community has stayed attached.
Around 2.5 million Helldivers playing the game every week, super excited to see how many more log in with this update!
So happy and blessed that we have such an amazing community!
Over on the Helldivers Discord (via VG247), Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani responded to players congratulating the team on the player count surge. “It’s all you folks and your amazing support,” said Jorjani.
If you’re eager to dive back in yourself, I can attest to it being a good time to play right now. The new Super Earth battlefields are great fun, and you can even recruit some SEAF helpers to assist in holding back the Illuminate threat. Just be mindful of all the chaos and destruction.
Nintendo has discussed Mario Kart World’s fan-favourite new character, Cow, and shown off the piece of concept art that secured her place in the game as a playable character.
Speaking as part of a fascinating Ask the Developer interview, the Mario Kart World development team revealed their “silly sketch” that convinced the game’s development team to upgrade Cow from a background character to a fully-fledged part of the game’s roster.
“In previous games in the series, Cow was part of the scenery or an obstacle on one of the courses,” producer Kosuke Yabuki said. “But when we were working on an early version of a course in this game set on a ranch that players can drive through, this sketch came up.”
The sketch, which shows a smiling Cow driving a truck and looking like she does not have a care in the world, was immediately seized upon as inspiration for Cow to become Mario Kart’s next playable character — and led to other background NPCs becoming playable, too.
“Each new Mario Kart game features new characters to race with, but since we added so many to the previous game, we wondered where we could go from there,” art director Masaaki Ishikawa continued.
“And then one of the designers came up with that silly sketch of Cow cruising along, and I thought to myself, ‘This is it!’ (Laughs) So that’s when we realized the course surroundings actually contained a lot of untapped resources.”
Cow’s addition to the Mario Kart World roster was quickly followed by Cheep Cheep (the red fish Mario often has to dodge) and Pokey (the smiling, wiggling cactus character) also becoming playable.
“It was like, ‘They’re NPCs, but they’re playable? Which is it?'” Yabuki continued. “It’s pretty funny to see a four-legged Cow holding onto motorcycle handlebars with her front hooves.”
“But when she jumps, she strikes a proper quadrupedal pose,” Ishikawa added. “So I’m pretty sure Cow is still in touch with her animal nature. (Laughs)”
Elsewhere in the same interview, Yabuki confirmed that Nintendo had the name Mario Kart World in mind “from the early stages of development” when the game’s open-world nature was already being worked on.
“If the idea had just been to add more courses, then I think we would’ve called it Mario Kart 9,” Yabuki said. “But, that wasn’t our approach this time. We wanted to take the series to the next level. So, we decided to drop the numbering this time and go with a completely new title.”
Finally, the development team discussed Mario Kart World’s addition of unlockable character costumes, found by snacking on food at Yoshi’s drive-thru restaurants in different in-game regions.
Each region will unlock its own costumes, and offer its own food varieties. One example given is a Yoshi’s drive-thru in a volcano region selling hot soup inspired by Bowser.
Originally, Nintendo says it hadn’t linked its ideas for unlockable costumes and food together, with the former simply being planned to be purchasable from in-game shop locations. But stopping at these interrupted the game’s open-world driving experience, developers said, and anyway — didn’t Mario magically transform costumes already when he gobbled food up?
“The question came up: ‘Does Mario, in fact, eat mushrooms?’,” Yabuki laughed. The query prompted Mario Kart World’s development team to hunt down Nintendo legend Takashi Tezuka, and get his verdict.
“Tezuka-san [answered], ‘Yeah, he is’,” Yabuki confirmed. And thus, Mario Kart World’s costume-producing food was born.
Xbox console exclusive Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will come to PlayStation 5 this summer in an Enhanced Edition with new features, Microsoft has announced.
There’s no firm launch date yet for the game on Sony’s console, and developer Ninja Theory is yet to detail what this Enhanced Edition’s new features will be.
Still, in a video update posted to social media today — the anniversary of the game’s original PC and Xbox launch — the developer said these extras would also arrive as a free update on other platforms.
“The team have been working hard to optimise Hellblade 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro to give you the very best experience we can,” Ninja Theory said. “We look forward to sharing more details with you soon.”
Microsoft bought Ninja Theory back in 2018, a year after the original Hellblade launched as a timed PlayStation console exclusive. Now, seven years’ later, the sequel’s console exclusivity is being dropped for a very different reason.
“A spellbinding adventure packed with cinematic spectacle and story surprises that maintains a surging sense of forward momentum and never wastes a second of its slender run time,” IGN wrote of the game in our Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 review.
Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
The backlash to Randy Pitchford’s controversial Borderlands 4 $80 comment has leveled up, with video game publishers jumping on the bandwagon to promote their games. Meanwhile, Pitchford himself has pointed to previous comments he made about Borderlands 4’s price, declaring: “If you want the truth, here it is.”
One such publisher is Devolver Digital, which has a reputation for edgy marketing that often takes advantage of hot topics on social media. Devolver, which is behind the likes of Hotline Miami and Cult of the Lamb, has done just that with Pitchford here.
If you’re late to the party, Pitchford sparked a backlash by responding to a fan who expressed concern about the prospect of paying $80 for Borderlands 4 by saying: “if you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.”
Here’s the exchange:
“Randy, this game better not be 80 dollars. Don’t take that risk, a lot of gamers aren’t gonna pay 80 dollars and feed this notion of constant increase of the price tag. You are the CEO, you have some say with the price when it comes to your publisher.”
And here’s Randy Pitchford’s response:
“A) Not my call. B) If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen. My local game store had Starflight for Sega Genesis for $80 in 1991 when I was just out of high school working minimum wage at an ice cream parlor in Pismo Beach and I found a way to make it happen.”
Devolver QT’d IGN’s X / Twitter post on this story to promote Mycopunk, its upcoming Borderlands-style mission-based co-op first-person shooter, saying: “You’re gonna be able to buy Mycopunk for you and three of your friends for the price of one copy of Borderlands 4.”
Pitchford himself caught wind of the tweet, and QT’d it himself, saying: “Mycopunk is cheaper than a point of meth – probably has fewer side effects, too!”
Mycopunk is cheaper than a point of meth – probably has fewer side effects, too! https://t.co/ICgEYZ7FEq
As you’d expect, the response to that tweet has been mostly negative. “I am going to pirate Borderlands 4,” said one X / Twitter user. “Please stop. Just apologize and move on. This isn’t fair on your developers. If you care about them, just do the right thing dude,” added another. “Randy we are begging you to stop. BL4 had so much hype and it’s being ruined in a day. Let people want to like and support the game and all the amazing people who made it,” said one commenter.
At the time of this article’s publication, Pitchford has yet to retract his comment or apologize for it. But he did point to a recent answer he gave on-stage at PAX East on Borderlands 4’s price, calling it: “If you want the truth, here it is.”
Last week, during a PAX East panel, Pitchford insisted that he didn’t know the Borderlands 4 price but refused to rule out $80.
“I’ll tell you the truth. I don’t know. That is the truth. I’ll hit it straight on. It’s an interesting time,” he said.
“On one level, we’ve got a competitive marketplace where the people that make those choices want to sell as many units as possible and they want to be careful about people that are price-sensitive. There are some folks who don’t want to see prices go up, even the ones deciding what the prices are.
“There’s other folks accepting the reality that game budgets are increasing, and there’s tariffs for the retail packaging. It’s getting gnarly out there, you guys. Borderlands 4 has more than twice the development budget than Borderlands 3. More than twice. So the truth is, I don’t know what the price is going to be.”
Pitchford continued: “Here’s the philosophy we have, whatever the price is: we’re entertainers. Yes, we want to get more resources so we can make bigger and better games. There’s a reason why Borderlands 4 is so awesome: it’s because you guys showed up and supported Borderlands 3 and we had the budget. So we could more than double the budget and feel confident in that. And that’s awesome. When the revenue comes in we can spend it to make bigger and better games.
“As artists we want everybody to have it. We want to make it as easy as possible for everybody to enjoy what we’re creating. So it’s a weird thing. The fundamental philosophy is, we want people to buy it so we have the resources to make more, but we want everyone who buys and plays a Gearbox game to feel certain that they got the better end of the bargain, whatever the price is that they got the best value. And that’s the philosophy we live by.
“And so we’re going to have the price set soon. It might be the new price that Nintendo and Microsoft have led with. It might be that we stay back. It’s going to be the people at the publishing house that decide that. And if it is cheaper, then maybe we’ll sell you that mini-map that you guys want that we’ll develop later. How bad do you want that? 10 bucks? I’m just kidding… or am I?”
He concluded: “Borderlands is f***ing amazing and it’s worth it.”
Some social media users have said Pitchford’s PAX East comment would have been worth pointing to in the first place, with the backlash now a significant brand problem for Borderlands 4 ahead of launch.
“This was a perfect response and should have been left at this,” said Borderlands streamer Moxsy. “Your second response is receiving backlash not because of the price of the game but because of the wording. Every game is gonna be 80 dollars by this time next year. However fans of Borderlands want the price to be justified because of the ambition, the passion, and the quality that BL4 will have. They want to feel good about the purchase they are making in a franchise they have loved for more than a decade and support the devs that have had a real impact on their lives. This toxic “not a real fan” mentality is not it and is only hurting the people that want to support the game.”
Publisher 2K Games is expected to announce the price of Borderlands 4 when pre-orders go live soon. Borderlands 4 is due out September 12, 2025.
In a recent interview, IGN asked Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick if the company would go to $80 for its games. Zelnick wouldn’t say either way, but did say consumers would be “willing to pay for the very best.”
“I have said for a long time that we offer enormous value and that that’s our job,” Zelnick said. “Of course, we certainly believe that compared to other forms of entertainment, whether that’s movie tickets or live events or streaming services, the value for our entertainment that we offer is just astonishing, and it’s our job. It’s our job to deliver much more value than what we charge. That’s our goal. We think consumers are willing to pay for the very best. It’s our job to make the very best.”
Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Lionsgate. 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.
Avowed director Carrie Patel has quit legendary RPG company Obsidian Entertainment, just months after its most recent game’s launch.
In an update to her LinkedIn page, Patel revealed she had begun a new job at Night School, the Netflix-owned developer behind the Oxenfree series of narrative adventures.
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Game Director at Night School: A Netflix Game Studio!” Patel wrote in a brief update. Patel’s new role at Night School will again be as a game director, though what she’s working on remains unannounced.
Night School is most famous for its Oxenfree series of games, the most recent being 2023’s Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals. The Netflix-owned studio launched Black Mirror spin-off Thronglets earlier this year, around the same time it suffered an unknown number of layoffs. Months before, Netflix completely shut down another of its studios, working on a AAA game project headed up by Halo veteran Joseph Staten.
Patel had been a veteran of Avowed developer Obsidian, and over 11 years worked in various senior positions on games such as Xbox sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds and the classic Pillars of Eternity series.
More recently, Patel had taken on the reigns of directing Avowed after the game was rebooted early in its development. Avowed had initially been planned with a darker fantasy setting closer to The Elder Scrolls, with one big open world and multiplayer co-op.
Ultimately, Patel steered the game to launch as a brighter, more unique-looking experience, now featuring multiple large individual maps to explore, and an entirely single-player experience.
The response to Avowed was mostly positive, and Patel had initially discussed plans for the franchise to continue — either with expansions, a fully-fledged sequel, or both. Now, however, Patel won’t be part of that future.
“With awesome worldbuilding and stellar character writing, Avowed reminds me why I fell in love with Obsidian’s RPGs in the first place,” reads IGN’s Avowed review. “However, the bigger picture is that it plays it quite safe, with a by-the-numbers fantasy adventure that’s more familiar than evolutionary.”
Obsidian’s next project to launch is The Outer Worlds 2, which is due to be shown off in detail at this year’s Xbox Games Showcase in June.
Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
Now, Nintendo has given us a look at some changes to Diddy Kong as well, via artwork from the company’s website and brand images on display at Licensing Expo 2025, which is currently taking place in Las Vegas.
As spotted by Nintendo Life, the following images show a slightly more cartoony take on Diddy, with more rounded eyes and a cheekier, friendlier smile.
Attendees at the Licensing Expo 2025, an event for brands to showcase their franchises and secure merchandising and partnership deals, can also see the new-look Diddy (and Donkey) Kong there, as seen in photos from attendee Cptn_Alex on social media.
Nintendo has not commented on the changes to Diddy Kong, and earlier Donkey Kong, though the alterations have widely been linked to the character’s look in the lucrative The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Even Princess Peach has been given a slight redesign. The Mushroom Kingdom’s ruler had her appearance switched on the box of her Switch game Princess Peach: Showtime! to an appearance more similar to her big screen version, IGN sister site Eurogamer previously noted.
Of course this post is popping off lmao. Here’s a better look at the new render 🙂
Donkey Kong will next take centre stage in the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 title Donkey Kong Bananza, and while his sidekick Diddy Kong has yet to be confirmed, the inclusion of other Kong relatives such as Cranky Kong — and Nintendo going to the trouble of polishing up Diddy Kong’s look now — would point to it being very possible.
And then there’s the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, which looks to be titled Super Mario World. After Donkey Kong’s major presence in the first film (and a cameo from Diddy Kong), it seems likely we’ll be seeing more of Nintendo’s great apes there, redesign and all.
Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
Pokémon TCG sealed product is in a strange place right now. Prices at Amazon and other retailers keep climbing, but single cards from Journey Together and Surging Sparks are crashing hard on the collector market.
That makes the Slashing Legends tin a tough sell, no matter how cool it is. Sure, it comes with two Journey Together packs and a promo Koraidon ex, but at nearly $6 a pack, you’re paying for FOMO more than value.
Still, if you’ve been waiting for stock, it’s worth picking up anyway. But if you’re just after hits, you might want to skip the tin entirely and go straight to the singles. Let’s dig in and see what the best deals are for today.
The Slashing Legends tin is one of the most popular Pokémon TCG products just for having two Journey Together and one Surging Sparks booster packs.
But at nearly $6 per pack, it’s a high price based on just the boosters included.
Unless you need the Koraidon ex promo card for your collection or deck, i’d advise checking out the crashing prices on Journey Together single cards below instead.
Journey Together Cards: Big Price Drops This Week
This Week’s Pokémon TCG Crashers and Climbers
It’s becoming abundantly clear that buying up singles on the Pokémon TCG collector market is the way forward for trainers right now.
Some of the prices above look crazy, but some of them we’re nearly double just a couple of weeks ago, with the latter 5 cards climbing higher and higher.
If your heart is set on ripping open booster packs, let’s get into the best way to do just that without destroying your life savings (much).
More Pokémon TCG Sealed Products
If you’re desperate for some big box retailer products, here you go.
Meanwhile preorders for Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy are still up at Walmart and Amazon, specifically the Bundle and Starter Kit for retail pricing.
This is set to be the biggest MTG set in the history of the trading card game, so it’s a wise choice to preorder now. You can also preorder single cards at the moment too:
The worst thing you can do as a Magic or FF fan is to sleep on this set, it’s going to explode. These are the current biggest cards in the set before launch on June 5.
Bear in mind it’s mega risky to buy before release day, as prices could plummit in the meantime. Still, it’s worth keeping an eye on what’s hot, and what’s not!
MTG: Marvels Spider-Man Preorders
Spidey is slinging his way to Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond later this year, completing an epic lineup of licenced sets that are bound to breakdown the entry barrier of MTG for most.
Priced at $98, this deluxe set includes 44 tracks spread across four heavyweight black LPs, featuring music from three distinct albums: The Flight’s brooding original score, TEKE::TEKE’s surf-rock spin on stealth moments, and Thunderdrum’s East African-infused soundscapes for Yasuke’s storyline.
The packaging itself is a collector’s dream, with a rigid slipcase and bespoke sleeve artwork straight from Ubisoft. Whether you’re chasing down targets in feudal Japan or just need something immersive on your turntable, this set captures the soul of Shadows before the game even launches.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
If you’ve been waiting for a proper return to brutal, gory, no-nonsense action in the Warhammer universe, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 for PlayStation 5 is finally here with a deal worth grabbing.
Down to just $39.99 (from its $69.99 list price), this third-person action game drops you into the armor of Space Marine Titus as he leads the charge against Tyranid swarms.
It’s unapologetically chaotic, refreshingly fast, and deeply satisfying whether you’re purging in solo mode or with friends in 3-player co-op.
This standard edition also includes the Macragge’s Chosen DLC, featuring custom cosmetics for your Bolt Rifle, Chainsword, and Power Armour.
Pearson Learn To Program 2025 Bundle
If you’re looking to level up your coding skills or finally learn the difference between Python and C++, the Humble Learn to Code Bundle is a seriously smart pick. For as little as $1, you can unlock a portion of this 26-item programming library, or go all in for $40 to get the full $940 value.
Courses cover everything from Python and JavaScript to SQL, C, and C++, with guides like Learn Python the Hard Way and Captain Code included. Everything’s in DRM-free PDF format, so you can learn at your pace on any device. Proceeds support Girls Who Code, making this an excellent opportunity to sharpen your own skills while backing the next generation of programmers.
Windone Electric Scooter
For a limited time, you can grab the Windone Electric Scooter for just $239.99, making it one of the better commuting scooter deals we’ve seen under $250. With a 430W peak motor, this foldable ride hits speeds of up to 19MPH and covers up to 17 miles on a single charge.
The 10-inch tires help smooth out bumpy roads, while dual braking (drum and eABS) keeps you safe on sudden stops. It folds down in seconds and only weighs 37.8 pounds, so it’s easy to stash in a trunk or carry onto public transport. You also get UL 2272 safety certification and a year-long warranty, which is nice peace of mind if you’re planning to swap your morning drive for something more compact.
4-Burner Propane Gas BBQ Grill
If you’re looking to upgrade your backyard setup this summer, the Tufons 4-Burner Propane Gas BBQ Grill with Side Burner is a serious contender at $299.99 (down from $409.99). It packs in 46,500 BTUs of total cooking power across four main burners and one side burner, all individually ignitable with piezo control. With 457 square inches of cooking area, cast iron grates for even heat, and a handy warming rack, it’s ready for anything from slow-cooked ribs to quick burgers. The stainless steel body is built to last, and cleanup is a breeze thanks to the full-size grease tray and removable cup. There’s even built-in storage and a prep table, making this one of the best full-featured grills you can snag under $300 right now.
NordicTrack T Series
NordicTrack T Series treadmill bundle just dropped to $1,295.98 (down from $1,695), and it includes a full year of iFit Pro membership. That means you’re not just buying a treadmill — you’re unlocking guided global workouts, live studio classes, and training sessions led by Olympians and pro athletes. With a 3.6 horsepower motor and built-in streaming display, it’s designed to keep you moving and motivated. Plus, iFit’s real-time trainer control feature can automatically adjust your incline and speed. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to upgrade your home gym, this is it — and you’re saving nearly $400 while you’re at it.
TP-Link Quad-Band WiFi 7 BE33000
If you’re building a high-performance home network that can handle serious demands, the TP-Link BE33000 WiFi 7 Deco BE95 Mesh System is the future-proof upgrade to beat. This 3-pack delivers jaw-dropping quad-band speeds with WiFi 7 support, capable of serving over 200 devices without breaking a sweat. With dual 10G WAN/LAN ports, 2.5G Ethernet, and AI-driven seamless roaming, you’re getting enterprise-grade features with plug-and-play simplicity. And thanks to HomeShield security, your devices stay protected without needing extra subscriptions.
Unlock Pro 3D Modeling Skills With Blender
If you’re looking to level up your Blender game or break into 3D modeling without breaking the bank, Humble’s latest Blender software bundle is worth a serious look. Starting at just $1, this massive collection includes 25 Blender-focused courses and guides valued at over $2,700, covering everything from procedural textures and geometry nodes to environment design, game asset workflows, and Unreal Engine integration. For just $18, you’ll unlock the full lineup, including standout tutorials like Blender 4 Geometry Nodes Workshop – Jungle Vines, Material Fundamentals – Procedural Textures in Blender 4.4, and Blender to Unreal Engine 5: The Complete Beginners Guide.
INIU Power Bank Sale
Amazon is running a solid range of discounts on INIU power banks, covering everything from ultra-portable 10,000mAh models to heavy-duty bricks that can charge your laptop. The compact 10000mAh 5V/3A model is just $15.98 (was $21.99), and the sleek 22.5W 10000mAh version — marketed as the smallest in its class — is down to $22.99. For more power, the 22.5W 20000mAh option is $29.99, and the MagSafe-compatible 45W 10000mAh model has dropped to $35.99 from $49.99. Need something serious? The 27000mAh 140W bank is $71.99 (was $99.99), and the 25000mAh 100W version is $48.58 with an on-site coupon. There’s also a handy 2-pack of 10000mAh banks for $35.99, or a great mid-range 20000mAh 65W model for $35.99. If your current battery pack is on its last leg, or you want one for every bag, these are easy recommendations.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 256GB
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (256GB, Unlocked) is now $1,499, down from $1,799 for a limited time. This is Google’s most powerful foldable yet, with a massive, silky-smooth display, a refined matte finish, and a triple rear camera that makes the most of its bendable form. It comes loaded with Gemini AI and includes a free year of Gemini Advanced (worth $239), letting you try Google’s full suite of AI tools. If you’ve been eyeing a foldable that doesn’t bulk up your pocket or compromise on camera quality, this is the one to watch.
SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 512GB
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB, Unlocked) is down to $1,169.99, saving you $250 off the regular $1,419.99 price. This 2025 flagship is loaded with Samsung’s most advanced AI features yet, including a portrait-ready camera that cleans up noisy audio in low-light videos and a multitasking assistant that can Google and message in one go. It also ships with Android 15, 12GB RAM, and a huge 6.9-inch display. Titanium Silverblue is in stock now, but it might not stay that way.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 + Smart Tag
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm LTE) is currently $299.99 and comes bundled with a free SmartTag2—a solid 27% off the usual $409.98 price. This latest model features enhanced heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and Galaxy AI-powered performance insights, including a daily Energy Score and personalized Wellness Tips. With LTE connectivity and the new SmartTag2 included, it’s built for fitness, productivity, and finding your keys. Deal ends June 30.
Bose QuietComfort
The Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones are down to $229 at Amazon—a rare 34% off their $349 price. This limited edition Twilight Blue model brings signature Bose noise cancellation, plush comfort, and a full 24 hours of battery life. You get punchy sound with customizable EQ, plus the option to switch between full noise cancelling or ambient-aware modes. Multipoint Bluetooth makes it easy to jump between devices, and there’s a wired option when you need it.
Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories Sale
Did you manage to grab a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder in? If so you’ll want to protect that tarrif-dodging investment at all costs. Luckily I’ve got the best cases, screen protectors and thumb grips on the market right now.
I’ve included JSAUX as i’ve been hands on with the products above and can’t reccomend them enough.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Limited Edition A3 Art Print
This hand-numbered A3 art print is limited to 995 copies and features Slayer in all his demon-destroying glory.
It’s printed in the UK on high quality paper, includes a certificate of authenticity, and ships in July 2025.
If you’re already excited for DOOM The Dark Ages, this is the first official piece of merch up for preorder.
Cooler Master NR2 Pro Mini ITX
Cooler Master’s ultra-compact NR2 Pro Mini ITX system packs serious specs into a case roughly the size of a shoebox. This build includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, RTX 5080 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSD. It runs quiet thanks to a 280mm AIO cooler and even supports glass or mesh panel configurations. At 10 percent off, it’s a rare price drop for one of the most powerful small form-factor PCs you can buy.
Skytech Chronos Gaming PC
This high-performance Skytech Chronos build features a Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor and RTX 5080 graphics card, giving you 4K-ready gaming with no thermal compromise. It’s cooled by a 360mm AIO and comes loaded with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB Gen4 SSD. It also includes a free gaming keyboard and mouse. With a 14 percent discount, it’s a great option if you’re looking to upgrade for modern triple-A performance.
ASUS TUF F16
Down to $1099.99, this F16 laptop includes an i7-13650HX processor and RTX 4060 GPU. Its 165Hz display runs at a 16:10 aspect ratio with 100 percent sRGB coverage for better color accuracy and smoother gameplay. It’s also MIL-STD-810H certified, meaning it’s built to handle everyday bumps and travel. You get strong cooling features, 512GB of Gen4 storage, and a subtle, clean design that doesn’t scream gamer when it’s closed.
Google Pixel 9 Pro 1TB
Pixel 9 Pro is Google’s most powerful phone yet, and today’s deal brings the 1TB model down to $1149. That includes the new Super Actua display, upgraded triple-camera system, and a full suite of Gemini-powered AI tools. From photo editing with Magic Editor to real-time help from Gemini Live, it delivers Google’s best features with premium hardware and a slick, matte finish. It’s also unlocked for all major carriers.
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An invasion of Super Earth is underway in Helldivers 2‘s latest update, bringing the once-distant frontlines of conflict close to home. Amid the chaos of the invasion, Helldivers were informed that the Illuminate have razed the neighboring planet of Mars, and players are already eager for some payback over it.
In-universe news reports detailed the specifics, declaring that Mars has been razed by the Illuminate. The Helldiver Training Sites on Mars were part of the destruction, and the facility operators who were running the training have perished in defense of the planet.
Opening the Galaxy Map in Helldivers 2 right now shows a destroyed, but still present, mass of rock.
Mars was, until a recent update, the training facility for Helldivers preparing to take part in the galactic spread of democracy. The sudden switch of tutorial zones already set off alarm bells a week or so ago, but now, the drive was clear: as part of the invasion, the Illuminate have taken something all Helldivers 2 players had a sentimental stake in.
Mars has been razed by the Illuminate. All Helldiver Training Sites across the planet, where rigorous, thorough, and safe training of the Galaxy’s Elite has long occured, have been destroyed. The expert and seasoned facility PA operators who facilitated the training died… pic.twitter.com/16yEhLK0MM
The attempt to stir up the hearts and emotions of Helldivers 2 players seems to have worked, too. Already, Helldivers players are leaning into the bit; one posts a GIF from Starship Troopers, referencing Rico’s determination to squash the bugs after his hometown is destroyed, and another shares the closed fist meme that’s become ubiquitous in record time. Helldivers 2 players will always lean into the universal storytelling.
Still, alongside all the kayfabe Helldivers posts, some can’t resist having some fun with it. “Hey, the only people who are allowed to kill Helldivers on Mars are Super Earth Drill Instructors!” wrote one user. And references to DOOM and various other media are pretty solid, too.
The invasion of Super Earth by Illuminate forces is well underway in Helldivers 2’s Heart of Democracy update, which went live today. Players can currently drop onto the planet to defend it against the extraterrestrial squids, and even with some new SEAF back-up, the situation seems chaotic. We’ll see how this pans out over the next few Major Orders, but I’m not ruling out a few more gut-punches from Joel and developer Arrowhead Game Studios.
Fortnite has made its long-awaited return to the U.S. Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users.
Developer Epic Games shared and celebrated the news with a post on X/Twitter, letting mobile gaming fans know that they can finally go back to playing its massively popular battle royale experience after five years of waiting. The new Fortnite iOS store page is back the same as it was the day it left in 2020, though its description now starts with a new message: “Fortnite is back!”
Fortnite is BACK on the App Store in the U.S. on iPhones and iPads… and on the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the E.U! It’ll show up in Search soon!
At the time of this story’s publication, some U.S. Apple users may have trouble searching for Fortnite through the App Store itself, though Epic says this will change “soon.” In the meantime, you can click here to see its revived store page. For those in the E.U., you can also now download Fortnite through the Epic Games Store and AltStore.
Those who download Fortnite on an Apple phone or tablet will now have the option to purchase V-Bucks through the Epic Games Store or via in-app purchases. Those who pick the 2,800 V-Bucks pack for $22.99, for example, can choose to send the money directly to Epic, earning $4.60 (or 20%) back to be used on other offerings from the company.
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