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You can save hundreds on this Alienware Aurora R16 with an RTX 5080 in the back to school sales

Dell’s back-to-school deals have a whole host of laptop savings, but look a little deeper and there’s another Alienware deal.

August is here, and while Nintendo Switch 2 owners are still blitzing through Donkey Kong: Bananza, the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase gave us a better look at third-party titles coming in 2025 and beyond.

Without DK, August is a tad quieter, but still features a Nintendo first-party exclusive in Drag x Drive, the first Madden game on a Nintendo system in years, and the return of Kirby.

Here are our picks, as well as a little peek into September’s earliest releases. Haven’t picked up a console yet? The Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle is available now, or the console is in stock at Target with Mario Kart World.

Switch 2 Games in August 2025 – At a Glance

EA Sports Madden NFL 26 – August 11
Drag x Drive – August 14
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – August 27
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World – August 28
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – August 29

EA Sports Madden NFL 26 – August 11

Another year, another Madden, but this time it’s a little different. EA famously skipped the original Switch with its long-running football franchise, but it isn’t making the same mistake with Switch 2.

At the Nintendo Partner Showcase we finally saw gameplay, and Madden is looking really impressive on Switch 2.

Drag x Drive – August 14

Nintendo’s third first-party exclusive in as many months after Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong: Bananza, Drag x Drive doesn’t have an established franchise or mascot to help it win over fans, but it does have a budget price point.

Could it be Nintendo’s answer to Rocket League? That remains to be seen, but the mouse controls should help it feel fresh.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – August 27

There’s no new Animal Crossing for Switch 2 yet, but could Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar fill that void for now?

Marvelous Inc.’s latest colorful, cozy adventure has players growing crops, raising animals, selling produce, and building up the town bazaar.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World – August 28

Reviewer Tom Marks gave Kirby and the Forgotten Land 8/10 in the IGN review, but the little pink ball is back already with a Switch 2 version that adds the new Star Crossed World expansion.

This new version adds a fresh campaign and location, and improves the graphics and frame rate across the board. Expect new meme-worthy Moutful Modes, too.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – August 29

Closing out the month, Shinobi makes its return with Art of Vengeance, a hand-drawn side-scrolling action platformer from the studio behind Streets of Rage 4.

Not only does the game look incredible, but it plays just as well, and should be a 2D treat for fans of the genre.

What’s Next for Switch 2?

September is likely to be another big month, with Star Wars Outlaws making its Switch 2 debut and Daemon x Machina sequel Titanic Scion arriving on September 4 and 5, respectively.

The Partner Showcase also confirmed we can look forward to Bloober’s Cronos: The New Dawn on September 5.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorders are open, too, meaning you can book your ticket to Lumiose City when the game arrives in October.

We’re still waiting for a Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date, too. It’s still slated for 2025, and looks as though it’ll push the new console to its limits.

Last Month’s Biggest Switch 2 Games

As we mentioned earlier, Donkey Kong Bananza was the clear highlight for Switch 2 owners in July, with the game feeling like a worthy successor to Super Mario Odyssey.

While we were a little more lukewarm on Super Mario Party’s Switch 2 upgrades and the Pac-Man adventure Shadow Labyrinth, Wild Hearts S brings the Monster Hunter style of gameplay to Switch 2. Tom Marks gave the original version 8/10 back in 2023, and if you’ve ever wanted to construct a comically large hammer to slap down an approaching monster, then you’re in luck.

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.

This Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Card Is Already Selling for Over $2000

Did you know Edge of Eternities is Magic: The Gathering’s 106th expansion? While Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy undoubtedly put a lot more eyes on the long-running card game, Wizards of the Coast is taking us back to one of its own universes… sort of.

In case you missed it, Edge of Eternities is a sci-fi, space opera set that’s packed with cool cards, and since it just launched, we thought we’d take a look at the priciest cards in the set so you can keep an eye out when you’re cracking packs.

The Most Valuable Edge of Eternities Cards Right Now

That includes one card, Sothera, the Supervoid (Singularity Foil), that’s already going for over $2000 on resale sites like TCGPlayer and eBay.

But first! It’s worth noting that these prices are taken around launch day, so they’ll fluctuate considerably as more product floods the market. We’ll update this page in a few days’ time, but expect big swings either way.

With that said, let’s get into it. Here are the most valuable cards for MTG’s latest expansion, Edge of Eternities (at least so far).

Starfield Vocalist (Showcase) – $114.43

Starfield Vocalist (Showcase) is our first entry, and offers a handy double trigger for ETB effects, while also being playable for its warp cost.

This Showcase version looks great, with plenty of color and personality.

Breeding Pool (Borderless – Galaxy Foil) – $142.83

There’s a big jump up for Breeding Pool (Borderless – Galaxy Foil), and this great-looking version was already featured in our list of the most popular cards from the set.

It taps for Blue or Green, but you’ll need to pay life or it’ll enter tapped.

Devastating Onslaught (Showcase – Fracture Foil) – $155

Devastating Onslaught (Showcase) has some slick, cockpit-perspective artwork, and can give you an overwhelming numerical advantage in the late game.

It’s only ten dollars or so more than Breeding Pool, at the time of writing.

The Dominion Bracelet (Showcase – Fracture Foil) – $165.24

Possibly my favorite artwork on this list, The Dominion Bracelet (Showcase – Fracture Foil) looks like an anime scene come to life.

It’s also a really fun card, letting you control a rival’s card, but with it being cheaper depending on how much more powerful that card is. It was pushing $200 during pre-release, but is settling closer to $160 right now.

The Endstone (Showcase – Fracture Foil) – $204.74

The most recent sale in pre-release for The Endstone (Showcase – Fracture Foil) was for $274.23, but it’s drifting around $200 right now post release.

This powerful artifact not only gives you a whole host of card advantage, but it can keep you alive in the late game, or slice your life total in half in the early game.

Prices are changing fast on this one, so it’s worth keeping an eye on.

Anticausal Vestige (Showcase – Fracture Foil) – $203.86

Anticausal Vestige (Showcase – Fracture Foil) is a big ol’ Eldrazi, and was just shy of $300 during pre-release sales, but similar to Endstone, has drifted closer to $200 post release day.

This Fracture Foil treatment looks great, and when it leaves the battlefield, you can pull something from your hand right onto the board.

Starfield Vocalist (Showcase – Fracture Foil) – $311.64

Functionally the same as the card that started this list, this Starfield Vocalist (Showcase – Fracture Foil) is even more colorful and even more expensive.

In fact, it’s the first of four cards on this list to exceed $300.

Icetill Explorer (Showcase – Fracture Foil) – $474.85

Can we crack $500, I hear you ask? Spoiler alert, yes, and then some, but for now, Icetill Explorer (Showcase – Fracture Foil) is around $475 market price right now and allows you to play lands from your graveyard AND lands on your turn.

This artwork is awesome, too, looking like a comic book drawing, and it’d fit perfectly in the World Shaper deck. Do I dare to buy this one myself?

Exalted Sunborn (Showcase – Fracture Foil) – $499.95

Another card with a volatile market value (for now), the most recent sale of Exalted Sunborn (Showcase – Fracture Foil) was five cents short of half a grand.

If you’ve been looking for the coolest-looking Angel Wizard in the universe, you’ve found it, with double tokens, flying, and lifelink. Just, be prepared to pay out big if you’re looking to pick it standalone this week rather than chasing in boosters.

Sothera, the Supervoid (Singularity Foil) – $2399

Oh boy, this is the big one. This card is funny to me, not just because it’s drastically pricier than anything else in the set, but because in the pursuit of that gorgeous Singularity Foil, it doesn’t show you what the card does.

Sothera, the Supervoid (Singularity Foil), in case you’re wondering, exiles your opponents’ creatures when your creatures die, until a player has no creatures. When that happens, you sacrifice Sothera and can take control of a creature exiled in this way. Spicy.

Where to Buy MTG Edge of Eternities Sealed Boosters

Play Boosters have become the de facto way to open packs now, replacing Set Boosters and Draft Boosters. If you’re on the hunt for rare cards, this is the way to go.

These packs are draftable for sealed play, and contain 15 cards each (although the last one in the pack is usually an advert, art card, or token). Cards 1 to 6 are commons, while card 7 is a common card that can be a reprint.

Quite surprisingly, Amazon is fairly low on stock for most Edge of Eternities boosters right now, but you can still find plenty at trusted sites like TCGPlayer who either have a better deal, or just stock in general.

This article was brought to you thanks to data provided by TCGPlayer.

Nintendo Showcases Every Partner Direct Switch 2 Game In New Infographic

A nice little lineup.

The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for July 2025 may have come and gone, but if you need a reminder of all the games that featured in it (and if our full round-up wasn’t enough for ya), then the Big N has got you covered.

A brand new infographic shared on the Nintendo of America Twitter account highlights all the games that cropped up in the showcase, split into Switch 2, Switch 2 and Switch 1, and pure Switch 1 categories.

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I’m still strapped to a rolling office chair with a ticking timer in a huge scary building

Beware minor spoilers for Chairbound in this piece. I think they’re minor. I have no idea what’s truly significant in this dreary purgatory of flourescent lights and rippled glass facades. Only one thing seems guaranteed: I have to get out of here in 10 minutes or I’m doomed.

I met the weird little girl again. She was loitering in the shadow of a pillar on the eighth floor. I found her goblin-esque during our first meeting, but up close she seems relatively ordinary, a pale 10-year-old in a nightie with shoulder-length hair. At least, until she burbles distorted sounds at me and runs away into the darkness. I gather she is looking for her “toy”. I don’t think it’s the rubber duck I’m holding.

Silent Hill f: hands-on report

Silent Hill f, a standalone spin-off of the Silent Hill series from developer NeoBards, comes to PlayStation 5 on September 25. We recently had the chance to play the game at its world premiere event in Tokyo, Japan.

Psychological horror set in 1960s Japan

The story begins when Hinako leaves her home to escape from her upset father. Silent Hill f utilizes the same over-the-shoulder perspective as Bloober Team’s 2024 Silent Hill 2 remake, allowing players to move the camera with the right analog stick. Sharing a similar perspective to Hinako adds to the immersion and tension of the game. When you look around the forest surrounding her, you become acutely aware of the danger closing in and feel the overwhelming sense of isolation and entrapment.

Navigate the fog-enshrouded town and survive the deadly horrors from an over-the-shoulder perspective

The sky darkens as Hinako approaches a row of houses along the forestline, and a mysterious fog descends. The authentic 1960s Japanese town, depicted in vivid 4K visuals, evokes a sense of beauty and nostalgia. However, things take a turn after you meet Hinako’s childhood friends. The fog completely engulfs the town, and “higanbana” (red spider lilies) begin blooming from the ground. Worse yet, tentacle-like plants begin creeping and overflowing from the walls. The town’s dramatic transformation enthralled me.

Navigating the maddening, twisting streets of Ebisugaoka

Ebisugaoka features an array of narrow streets intertwining between clustered houses. Blind corners and varying verticality create a complex, maze-like layout. Unlike Silent Hill 2, there are no radios or items to warn you of approaching enemies, so you must remain vigilant and alert to every sound.

Puzzles closely tied to the story

Puzzles are a defining feature of the Silent Hill series, and they feature prominently in this title. During our playthrough, we were able to try out a variety of puzzles inspired by Japanese culture, such as locating the correct “ema” (small wooden prayer tablets) or finding scarecrows that matched certain criteria. Many of these puzzles are deeply connected to the story written by scriptwriter Ryukishi07, and it was intriguing to find out how they were linked to the characters’ emotions and identity.

Close-range combat demands quick-thinking and strategy

Hinako is an average Japanese teenager, so unlike previous titles in the series firearms aren’t an option here. Instead, Silent Hill f has a heavier focus on melee combat. During our demo we got our hands on an iron pipe, a sickle, a dagger, and a naginata polearm.

Combat features a new Sanity mechanic and counterattacks to target vulnerable enemies. Pressing the R2 button during combat openings combat activates a counter. This doesn’t consume stamina, and if successful, the enemy will get knocked down. You’ll see a special effect appear on the enemy when you can execute the counter. Although Focus mode consumes Sanity, this state can slow down time and create a longer opening, making it easier to deliver a surprise counter. Also, when Hinako’s Focus gauge fills up she can unleash a powerful Focus Attack with the R1 button, which inflicts significant damage. However, the current Max Sanity will decrease, making it harder to go into Focus mode, so you’ll need to determine the prime moments to take advantage of this attack.

Keep an eye on weapon durability

Weapons in Silent Hill f have levels of durability and will break faster the more they’re used. Make sure you carry spare weapons or toolkits to repair their durability. However, weapons like the dagger and naginata, which can only be used in the Otherworld, have no durability and can be used to your heart’s content.

Face-to-face with a formidable shrine maiden monster

The demo concludes with an intense battle between Hinako and a grotesque monster dressed as a shrine maiden. Hinako calls this monster “Sakiko” when she confronts it in the Otherworld.

The shrine maiden’s attacks span a wide range and will keep you on your toes from long range. The monster launches a long-distance attack that makes Hinako flinch while it simultaneously vanishes to cut down her Sanity. However, if you’re able to locate the monster right after it reappears you’ll have a chance to dash and strike while it’s vulnerable.

I walked away from my time with Silent Hill f eager to confront more terrifying enemies and challenging puzzles, as well as explore new areas of the map when the game launches September 25 on PS5.

Here’s The 10 Most Affordable, But Still Awesome, Magic the Gathering x Final Fantasy Cards

Magic: The Gathering’s Universes Beyond set for Final Fantasy has been a huge success, and while there are a whole host of pricey cards, you don’t have to spend a ton of cash to get some great-looking items.

With that in mind, I’ve rounded up some of the best Final Fantasy cards from that set that cost less than $10. Below you’ll find cards that are great for putting in your deck for the way they play, or just fantastic collector’s items like Extended Art or Surge Foil cards.

Here are some affordable Final Fantasy cards, using data from TCGPlayer.

Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Borderless) – $7.72

Final Fantasy 8’s protagonist is available pretty cheaply, so you can add Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Borderless).

Not only does he have the borderless treatment that looks super slick, but he’s able to pull cards from your graveyard right to the battlefield.

Midgar, City of Mako (Borderless) – $5.95

One of the most iconic cities in all of gaming, this version of Midgar, City of Mako (Borderless) taps for black mana, but can also turn sacrifices into card draw.

The extended artwork is really nice, too, showcasing the opening of Final Fantasy 7 with Cloud preparing to leap from the train.

Joshua, Phoenix’s Dominant (Borderless) – $5.55

One of Final Fantasy 16’s most powerful characters, Joshua, Phoenix’s Dominant (Borderless) can flip over to become the Phoenix, and it’s less than $6.

For your Boros deck, he could be great fun.

Aerith Gainsborough (Extended Art) – $5.19

Not only can you buy Aerith Gainsborough (Extended Art) for just over $5 (and dropping), but this artwork from NAKAMURA8 is incredible.

She’s also got a great effect which can build her up and then send her +1 counters elsewhere. I’m not crying, you’re crying.

Kefka, Court Mage – $7.03

Kefka, Court Mage doesn’t come with any fancy treatments for your seven dollars, but you do get one of the Final Fantasy series’ most enduring bad guys, and a transforming clown/demon/thing in Grixis colors.

Zidane, Tantalus Thief (Borderless) (Surge Foil) – $4.77

A borderless surge foil for under $5? Sure, Zidane, Tantalus Thief (Borderless) (Surge Foil) might not be the most powerful card in the set, but his ability could turn the tide of battle in a Boros deck.

The artwork looks incredible, too.

Jill, Shiva’s Dominant (Borderless) – $5.27

She may not have gotten much of the limelight in Final Fantasy 16’s campaign, but Jill (and iconic Summon, Shiva) is a fun card to use.

Jill, Shiva’s Dominant (Borderless) is pretty low cost, can bounce things back to your hand, and turns into a fearsome control tool when she starts preventing blockers and tapping opponents’ lands.

The Darkness Crystal – $3.88

I’m always looking for fun cards in black, and The Darkness Crystal is well worth the sub-$4 pricing here.

It turns opponents’ creatures dying into life gain for you, lowers the cost of black spells, and can even bring an exiled creature back for some big swings.

Kain, Traitorous Dragoon (Borderless) – $3.78

I mean, come on, just look at it. This Kain, Traitorous Dragoon (Borderless) looks incredible.

It’s a relatively low-cost card that has a really interesting mechanic that sees Kain betray you just like he does in Final Fantasy 4. Useful? Maybe, but unique? Yeah!

Summon: Leviathan (Borderless) – $3.53

One of my favorite Final Fantasy Summons, this version of Summon: Leviathan (Borderless) looks amazing.

It’s also a sort of board wipe that can swing as a 6/6 and draws cards, which is an ideal combo, really.

Magic: The Gathering’s Latest Expansion Edge of Eternities Looks Almost Completely Sold Out at Amazon On Its Release Day

Fans of Magic: The Gathering have been waiting months to explore the cosmic reaches of the Blind Eternities, and the big day has finally arrived. Edge of Eternities has launched worldwide today, ushering in a new era of space fantasy for the traditionally high-fantasy trading card game.

But if you were hoping to snag your boosters or bundles from Amazon, you’d better hurry, because stock’s selling fast.

The highly anticipated set, which launched today and introduces mechanics like Warp, Void, Station, and Lander tokens alongside the long-awaited return of Slivers and Eldrazi, appears to have flown off Amazon’s digital shelves within hours of release. As of this morning, only a handful of listings remain, and prices are climbing fast, compared to other stores.

For instance, Amazon’s listing for the standard Play Booster Box (30 packs) is hovering at around $163.50, while Bundles, including nine Play Boosters, a foil promo, and a set of borderless Basic Lands, are available from $58.00.

The Pre-release Kit (six packs, dice, and a Traditional Foil Rare/Mythic card) can still be found for about $50.95, but it’s marked with low stock at the time of writing, with there only being a handful of units left.

Outside of Amazon, though, several major US retailers are currently filling the gap for players eager to get their hands on the new set, some at far better prices. Walmart is offering Play Booster Boxes for a slightly lower $159.99, Bundles for $55.99, and both Commander Decks, World Shaper and Counter Intelligence, for around $49 each.

Target has Bundles at $57.99 and Commander Decks for $49.99, while Best Buy is stocking Bundles for $57.99, individual Play Boosters at $5.49, and Collector Boosters for $26.99.

For collectors chasing the new Shock Lands or a chance at borderless planets, these bundles and booster boxes remain the best value, with Walmart’s pricing edging out Amazon’s inflated resales today.

TCGplayer also has similar listings available, but keep in mind that some do come with higher shipping costs.

For UK players, Amazon UK still has Play Booster Boxes listed at around £141.45 with next-day delivery available, making it one of the few regions where stock is not yet under heavy pressure.

With interstellar hype around the new mechanics and stunning card art, demand has clearly blasted past expectations, leaving those hoping for Amazon US stock likely needing to scramble to other retailers to avoid paying aftermarket markups.

Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.

After three deafening hours of its multiplayer, Battlefield 6 sure looks like a Battlefield game

Battlefield 6 releases on October 10th with the unenviable task of being both a quality combined arms FPS, and a successful apology letter to those burned by the series’ previous missteps. To try out its multiplayer ahead of yesterday’s big reveal event, I had to pass through two separate metal detectors at the venue’s doors, which I can only assume were there to prevent infiltration by disgruntled Battlefield 2042 players armed with tins of orange paint.

Still, try it out I did, with most signs pointing towards BF6 being genuine about its promised return to Battlefield staples. The classic four classes instead of specialists. Destruction that has a point beyond spectacle. And most importantly, large-scale multivehicular warfare that isn’t nearly as organised and cinematic as the choreographed trailer.

Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For August & September 2025

Star-Crossed lovers.

As the Switch 2 enters its third month in the wild, the new games are coming in slow but steady. The wealth of Switch 1 games old and new that benefit from the new console’s extra power is helping us pass the time between totally brand new S2 games following launch.

Most players have probably still got their hands full with the excellent Donkey Kong Bananza, but Nintendo has a first-party pair lined up for August: the digital-only Drag x Drive arrives mid-month followed by Star-Crossed World, the Switch 2 upgrade and expansion of Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

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