In a year that has so far seen some demanding giants like Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Oblivion Remastered, I have found myself routinely playing Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, a four-year-old sim that has you repeatedly changing the brake pads on busted vehicles and scavenging old engine parts from a nearby junkyard. So I feel a quiet delight to learn of the upcoming Car Dealer Simulator, due to release next month, which will let me not only fix up old bangers, but also sell the absolutely banjaxed pieces of trash to unsuspecting bozos. Heh heh heh. Yes. YES.
These are solid picks for anyone expanding their collection or looking for a high-quality gift. Oh, and did I mention a Pokémon TCG 2004 trick or trade pack for over half off?
Written by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman and the original Last Ronin team, the story follows Casey Marie and a new generation of heroes rising from the sewers to bring peace to a fractured New York City. The oversized hardcover is set to release on July 8, 2025, making this a great time to lock in early savings.
Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Box
Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Box featuring Iron Leaves is holding at $55.42. It includes booster packs, Energy cards, themed sleeves, and tools for competitive play.
This expansion brings back ACE SPEC cards and features both Ancient and Future Pokémon ex, including Walking Wake ex and Raging Bolt ex. With singles from this set also seeing price drops, sealed boxes may offer better pull value for players chasing newer cards
Temporal Forces Chase Cards
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with the updated USB-C case are available for $169, which is $80 off the standard price of $249. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve seen this month.
These wireless earbuds offer active noise cancellation, adaptive audio modes, personalized spatial audio, and a secure fit with multiple tip sizes. They’re also IP54-rated for water and dust resistance, making them a reliable option for both everyday listening and workouts.
Oblivion Remastered Akatosh
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Akatosh Ingot is up for pre-order at the IGN Store for 34.99. This officially licensed collectible is finished in black nickel with colored printed details, sized at 100 by 56.8 millimeters, and includes a display stand.
Limited to 5,000 pieces and individually numbered, it’s a standout item for Elder Scrolls fans looking to commemorate one of the series’ most iconic deities.+
Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2
This 2-pack screen protector for the Switch 2 uses amFilm’s latest auto-alignment system for quick, bubble-free installation in under 30 seconds. It’s currently down to $9.99, a 23% savings off its usual $12.99 list price.
You’re getting tempered glass rated at 9H hardness, plus anti-fingerprint coating and responsive touch sensitivity. A smart add-on for anyone who’s preordered Switch 2 and wants protection without hassle.
Poké Ball Tin Bundle 2024
Pokémon TCG Poké Ball Tin 3-Pack Bundle is available at Amazon for 49.90, down from 59.99. This exclusive bundle includes three collectible tins styled as a Poké Ball, Great Ball, and Ultra Ball, each containing three Scarlet and Violet booster packs and a sticker sheet.
That adds up to nine booster packs for under 50 dollars. It’s a solid value for anyone looking to score new cards and adds a bit of fun for collectors thanks to the unique tin designs.
Corsair Vengeance i7500 Gaming PC
Corsair’s Vengeance i7500 Gaming PC is on sale at Amazon for 2,599.99, marked down from 2,899.99. It’s powered by a liquid-cooled Intel Core i7-14700KF CPU and NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 graphics card, paired with 32 gigabytes of DDR5 RGB RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
The system is housed in a tempered glass 3500X ARGB case with robust airflow. Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or working with creative apps, this build is designed to deliver high-end performance out of the box.
Tycoon Titans Bundle
Tycoon Titans Bundle at Humble is packed with management sims for anyone who enjoys building, optimizing, or running virtual businesses. Pay 13 dollars or more to unlock 10 Steam titles including RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, Frostpunk, Mad Games Tycoon 2, and PlateUp.
The bundle also includes coupons for 35 percent off Frostpunk 2 and 10 percent off Farm Manager World. A portion of every purchase goes to No Kid Hungry, so it’s a great way to expand your library while supporting a good cause.
2024 Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle
Pokémon TCG Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle is down to just 15.93 at Walmart, marked down from 39.99. This seasonal bundle includes 35 mini booster packs, each with three cards, all featuring Halloween-themed art and spooky packaging.
It’s a fun and affordable option for parents, party hosts, or collectors looking to stock up ahead of October. With over 24 dollars in savings, this is one of the best prices you’ll find for bulk Pokémon packs.
Pokemon TCG Classic Box
Pokémon TCG Classic Box is now just $194.76 at Sam’s Club, a major drop from its original 400 dollar price. This deluxe set includes three 60-card decks based on the original partner Pokémon, six new cards, and foil reprints of some of the game’s most iconic cards.
It also comes with high-end accessories including a foldable game board, magnetic damage counters, and a durable case. Designed for collectors and competitive players, it’s one of the most complete and well-crafted sets the Pokémon Company has released. Sam’s Club memberships have been discounted recently, so this could be great shout if you’re looking for rare and discounted Pokemon card sets.
Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection
This Premium Collection features Iono’s Bellibolt ex as a full-art foil promo, plus a foil Iono’s Tadbulb card and six booster packs. At $53.23, it’s a modest discount off the typical $55.88 price (for Amazon).
You’ll also get standees, a photo sticker, and a backdrop display themed around Iono and Bellibolt. With several playable cards in this set seeing markdowns on the singles market, this box is a good option for collectors or those hoping to pull value.
The detailed design captures the fiery gates seen in-game and measures 110 x 76mm. Scheduled to ship in October 2025, this is a good pick for fans of the series looking to add a unique item to their collection.
XCOM Bundle
Humble is offering a full XCOM franchise bundle starting at just $10. That unlocks 17 titles, including XCOM 2, Enemy Unknown, Chimera Squad, and multiple DLCs with a combined value of $269.
This is a rare chance to pick up nearly the entire series in one package, and part of your purchase supports the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Whether you’re new to the franchise or filling gaps in your library, it’s worth a look.
id & Friends Humble Game Bundle
I think calling this a bundle is almost underselling it. You are getting DOOM, Wolfenstein, DOOM Eternal, and a coupon toward DOOM: The Dark Ages, just to name a few. It is a lot of chaos and a lot of catharsis for not a lot of money. Steam ratings are strong across the board if you care about that kind of thing, but honestly, DOOM 1993 still sells itself.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Surging Sparks Booster Bundle
Six booster packs in one bundle sounds good on paper, but in my opinion, the smarter move right now is to look at singles. Prices for this set are dropping fast, and if you are chasing specific cards, buying them outright is probably cheaper and less soul crushing than another box full of commons.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Elite Trainer Box
Greninja ex SIR, that is all. In all seriousness, this is a brilliant set that’s often overlooked. Whilst the price is a little over MSRP, it’s worth getting just for the booster packs included. Plus the promo, sleeves and dice look great in this particular ETB. Following the trend, Twilight Masquerade single cards are also crashing in price, so make sure to check if you can just buy the cards you’re after for less.
Twilight Masquerade Single Cards
Surging Sparks Single Cards
Pokémon TCG: Shining Fates Collection Pikachu V Box
kachu gets a lot of oversized cardboard love in this box with a promo card, a giant version, and four Shining Fates booster packs. It is a decent pickup if you like opening packs, but single card prices are slipping hard right now. I think it makes more sense to hunt down the exact cards you want unless you are feeling reckless.
Shining Fates Single Cards
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Dark Brotherhood Medallion
In my opinion, this is one of those collectibles that you either want immediately or not at all. It is an officially licensed Dark Brotherhood medallion, limited to 5000 pieces, finished in black and gold, and somehow still cheaper than most novelty keychains. Ships later this year, assuming you survive the wait
Pokémon TCG Paldean Fates Booster Bundle
Paldean Fates brings back shiny Pokémon in a big way, and this bundle gives you six booster packs to chase them. I want to be excited about it, but again, single card prices for Paldean Fates are not holding up well. If you just want a shiny Charizard ex SIR without the suspense, the singles market is sitting there quietly judging your pack opening addiction.
Paldean Fates Single Cards
Pokemon TCG: Azure Legends Tin – 5 Packs
I like a good tin, especially one with five booster packs packed inside, but getting a random Kyogre, Xerneas, or Dialga promo card feels a little like gambling with slightly better odds. It is a solid pickup for the price if you do not mind leaving your promo fate to the RNG gods. If you are only after one specific chase card though outside of the included two Surging Sparks boosters, it might save your blood pressure to just buy it separately.
Surging Sparks Single Cards
Lexar Sale
Lexar is finally giving some breathing room on pricing with this Amazon sale, and the Armor 700 is a standout. You are getting 4TB of rugged storage with serious transfer speeds for about 100 dollars off the typical price. It is water resistant, dust resistant, and a lot more durable than whatever junk is sitting at the bottom of your backpack right now.
Pokémon Game Sale
Woot is offering a solid spread of Pokémon games today, and I want at least three of them. Brilliant Diamond, Legends: Arceus, Let’s Go, Eevee!, and a few others are sitting between $39.99 and $44.99, which feels right for anyone catching up before Switch 2 changes the landscape again. In my opinion, it is a smart time to grab them while prices are behaving themselves. Everything here is fully playable now and will likely get performance bumps once Nintendo’s next system arrives.
MSI Desktops & Components Sale
MSI’s factory-reconditioned gaming desktops are quietly one of the best parts of today’s sale. Machines like the AEGIS R 13NUE-448US are going for $1,129.99, and RTX 4060 GPUs are under $300. I want to be responsible, but this pricing makes it harder than it should be. If you have been thinking about rebuilding your setup, this is exactly the kind of deal you hope not to miss.
Samsung Pro Plus 512GB MicroSDXC + Reader
Amazon has the Samsung PRO Plus 512GB microSD card with a USB reader for $29.99. I think it is a good fit if you are adding games to your Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or anything else still using microSD storage. It is fast enough for quick transfers, big enough for most libraries, and cheap enough that you do not have to think too hard about it. Just know it is not built for Switch 2, in case you’re planning ahead.
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is down to $99.99 at Amazon. I think it is one of the best-looking keyboards out right now if you want something that works and does not scream “boring office equipment.”
It has Kailh Jellyfish X switches, a top-mount design, fast response, and Xbox-inspired styling that actually looks good on a gaming desk. I probably do not need another keyboard. I am thinking about it anyway.
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.
Get ready to upgrade your gaming rigs, workflows, and storage setups because Amazon’s Lexar sale is packed with massive savings. We are talking huge price drops across fast SSDs, dependable RAM kits, and storage options that will keep your devices running smooth. If you have been waiting for a real deal to land, today is the day.
It’s been announced in the latest issue of Famitsu Magazine that PlatinumGames designer Takahisa Taura is parting ways with the developer in order to start work on his own company, Eel Game Studio.
As revealed in a post by Genki, and spotted by the folks over at VGC, Taura stated on a few social media sites that he hasn’t got anything he wishes to share with regards to his new venture just yet, but really it’s the fact of another big name leaving Platinum that’s the real concern for fans of the studio.
Italian studio 3DClouds has revealed Formula Legends, an Art of Rally-inspired take on arcade-style, open-wheel racing that pays (unlicensed) tribute to over 50 years of Formula 1 racing.
3DClouds gave IGN an early look at how the game is shaping up and, while elements like AI behaviour are still being honed, the level of commitment to recreating a variety of eras of F1 is already very impressive.
Formula Legends will feature 16 car models, each with seven different liveries. The cars may be chunky, toy-style caricatures of the real things but, clad in their off-brand odes to some of the most iconic racecar designs in history, the inspiration behind each one is very clear. Sound has been a big focus for the team, which is good to hear considering how crucial that is to the identity of older F1 cars especially. Formula Legends will also feature modding support – from liveries to helmets and trackside sponsors – which has the potential to be quite a boost.
Speaking of tracks, each of the 14 circuits will have multiple variations to reflect how they’ve evolved over the years, from the ’70s to the 2020s. These too are inspired by real-life locations.
Formula Legends’ story mode sounds particularly promising, with era-based championships set to take us on a tour through the defining moments of F1’s high-speed history.
There sounds like there’ll be quite a bit of nuance to the racing, too. Not only will each of the 200 drivers in Formula Legends (including the cheekily-named Mike Shoemaker and current championship leader Osvald Pastry) have skill perks to consider, but tyre wear, fuel consumption, rubbered-in racing lines, damage, and dynamic weather will also all be factors. How 3DClouds ultimately blends these deeper elements with an otherwise accessible arcade approach will be interesting to learn.
Producer Francesco Mantovani explained that the team took inspiration from 2023’s New Star GP (which itself is an F1-themed throwback to early 3D racing games) but wanted something that was a little less outright arcade-oriented for Formula Legends.
“We tried to move it in line between New Star GP and Art of Rally, in terms of gameplay,” said Mantovani. “Art of Rally was the main inspiration we took for this game. We appreciate how they worked on the camera and on the tracks.”
3DClouds’ history of racing games has admittedly trended towards licensed racing games for a far younger audience (including games like Paw Patrol Grand Prix, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem) but Formula Legends is described as a true passion project for the studio, which it has created entirely independently.
“I think it’s a game that they’ve been wanting to make for a really, really long time, and finally we have the resources to do it,” confirmed executive producer Roberta Migliori, noting the studio’s work-for-hire history has set it up just as F1’s popularity continues to soar. “With the increasing popularity of the sport and the strong passion, it just seemed like the right moment. The game is completely self-funded thanks to other games we’ve worked on.”
3DClouds being located in Milan, just a short drive from Monza (Formula 1’s legendary Temple of Speed and the third purpose-built race track ever built) probably hasn’t hurt, either.
Formula Legends will launch on Xbox One and Series X|S, PS4 and PS5, PC, and Switch later this year. The team does not currently have Switch 2 kits, but Migliori confirmed they will “look into that opportunity as soon as we are ready.”
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EA have announced they’re “pausing” development of any future rally racers, including the filth-speckled WRC and Dirt series. Many rally games have historically been made by the now EA-owned studio Codemasters, a crowd of long-time motorsports specialists who’ve been soiling wheel arches as far back as Colin McCrae Rally for the first PlayStation. Well, no more, say the big wigs. The games have “reached the end of the road”, they say. Bad news for fans of muck and sand on wheels, but there is a splash of muddy hope just past the next hard right.
Evil Dead: The Game is no longer available to buy after its publisher began pulling it from digital storefronts.
The asymmetric multiplayer game based on the much-loved action horror franchise launched in 2022 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. IGN’s Evil Dead: The Game review returned an 8/10. We said: “Evil Dead: The Game is an asymmetric multiplayer game of cat and mouse that’s compelling and exhilarating, despite being rough around the edges – much like the horror/comedies that inspired it.”
Now, three years after launch, Evil Dead: The Game is gone for good, but its servers will remain online for existing owners to continue playing.
In a statement published to the game’s Steam page, developer and publisher Saber Interactive confirmed the change:
We can confirm we’ve begun the process of removing the game from digital storefronts. Anyone who has purchased the game will still be able to play it as we plan to keep our servers online for everyone.
We want to extend a sincere thank you to our community, to those who have been part of the game from the very beginning, and those who have recently joined us. We appreciate all of your support.
There are a number of negative reviews left on Evil Dead: The Game’s Steam page lamenting the decision to pull it from sale, with most saying it’s effectively dead now. It retains a ‘mixed’ Steam user review rating overall.
“The end is nigh,” reads one recent positive review from a player with over 380 hours in-game. “It was fun while it lasted, lads. I mean that.”
Saber Interactive, which developed last year’s breakout hit Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, has a number of licensed movie games in the works, including John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park Survival, and an untitled Avatar: The Last Airbender game. Turok: Origins and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 are also in development.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Pokémon TCG’s next big release, Destined Rivals, is out this month, and preorders are finally back in stock at Walmart. Stock has been going in and out of stock all morning, so YMMV.
You’ll need to log in and join the queue for each set available: ETBs, Booster Bundles, and 3-Pack Blisters. Prices will be automatically adjusted at checkout.
Destined Rivals US Preorders
Destined Rivals Brings Back Classic Villains and Stunning New Cards
Team Rocket returns to stir up trouble once again, Trainers’ signature Pokémon are back in the spotlight, and the card art? Some of the slickest in years. Whether you’re chasing eye-catching collectibles or just addicted to the thrill of cracking a fresh pack, Destined Rivals is engineered to tempt you.
Between May 17–25, pre-release events will pop up at select stores, offering early access via Build & Battle boxes and small-scale tournaments. Want in? Talk to your local league store yesterday. And maybe bring snacks—you’re negotiating with gatekeepers now.
What’s in the Destined Rivals Lineup?
We all tell ourselves we’ll buy just one item. That’s adorable. Here’s everything that’ll test your willpower on launch day:
Booster Packs
Booster Boxes (36 packs)
Elite Trainer Box
Pokémon Center Exclusive Elite Trainer Box
Booster Bundle (6 packs)
Triple-Pack Blisters
Build & Battle Box
Build & Battle Stadium
Expect premium collection boxes too—likely with alternate art promos starring fan-favorites like Misty, Cynthia, Ethan, or Marnie. You technically don’t need them. You’ll get them anyway.
Trainer Cards: Team Rocket’s Giovanni, Archer, Ariana, Receiver
Special Energy: Team Rocket Energy
Steven’s Starter Deck
Steven’s Metagross ex
Steven’s Skarmory, Beldum, Metang
Steven’s Carbink
Steven’s Claydol, Baltoy
Trainer Card: Granite Cave
Marnie’s Starter Deck
Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex
Marnie’s Impidimp, Morgrem, Liepard, Scrafty
Marnie’s Purrloin, Scraggy
Trainer Cards: Energy Recycler (reprint), Spikemuth Gym
Destined Origins Cards I’ve Got My Eye On
There’s a good chance I’ll end up with multiple binders full of these, but a few cards have already secured a permanent place in my mental wishlist.
Cynthia’s Garchomp ex is a power move in every sense. Big damage, hand draw, and the smug energy of someone who always gets her turn one setup. This is peak Champion energy and I want three.
Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex is what happens when utility and sparkle collide. The ability accelerates Fire Energy like it’s no big deal, and Shining Feather heals your whole team while smacking for 160. It’s absurd, and I’m obsessed.
Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex is pure drama. It refuses to attack unless you’ve built an entire Rocket-themed deck around it, but when it does, it throws energy around like a caffeinated Gengar. It’s also incredibly extra, which I respect.
Misty’s Psyduck is here to make you laugh and then probably lose a game in the most lovable way possible. It has an ability that lets you discard it to the top of your deck, for… reasons. I don’t care. It’s perfect.
Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex brings the villain vibes with an aggressive Dark-type build that thrives on energy acceleration and being just annoying enough to work. It’s a disruption deck’s dream, and I plan to run it like it’s 2020 all over again.
Pokémon TCG Single Card Deals
That’s right, I’m hunting down single card deals now too. Hype it as an all time high right now, so that means prices are at their peak. That also means they’re ready to bottom out at any moment, as ridiculous pricing turns buyers away eventually.
The Pokémon TCG bubble is set to burst this year, either by scalpers getting too greedy or by massive reprints. Some prices are already dropping, with Journey Together slowly calming down:
Surging Sparks Single Cards
Journey Together Single Cards
Shrouded Fable Single Cards
Temporal Forces Single Cards
Stellar Crown Single Cards
Scarlet and Violet Base Single Cards
Twilight Masquerade Single Cards
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.
Codemasters has confirmed that no further expansions will be released for 2023’s EA Sports WRC, and that the team has “reached the end of the road” working on the game. Unfortunately, alongside this news comes the additional confirmation that Codemasters is also “pausing development plans on future rally titles.”
“Our WRC partnership was a culmination of sorts for our Codemasters journey with off-road racing, spanning decades through titles like Colin McRae Rally, and Dirt,” reads the studio’s statement. “We’ve provided a home for every rally enthusiast, striving tirelessly to push the boundaries and deliver the exhilarating thrill of driving on the ragged edge. We’ve brought together incredibly talented racing developers, worked with some of the sport’s icons, and had the opportunity to share our love of rallying.”
The World Rally Championship itself has acknowledged the news on social media, with a largely vague comment noting the “WRC gaming franchise is going in an ambitious new direction with more news coming in the near future.”
Codemasters has been at the spearhead of rallying video games for almost three decades, dating back to 1998’s iconic Colin McRae Rally. The pioneering rally simulation kicked off a series of successful and highly esteemed racing games. Following the death of Colin McRae in 2007, the series retired McRae’s name and continued its evolution as Dirt. 2009’s Dirt 2 (known as Colin McRae: Dirt 2 in Europe and other PAL game territories) marked a transitional point for the series, which was reinvented again as a hardcore simulation in 2015’s Dirt Rally.
2023’s EA Sports WRC was the first Codemasters rally game to hold an official WRC license since 2002’s Colin McRae Rally 3. IGN’s review notes EA Sports WRC took the class-leading feel of 2019’s Dirt Rally 2.0 and stuffed it into an officially licensed World Rally Championship experience, like a steel rod in Timo Rautiainen’s backside, but its technical gremlins left it feeling like a “great racing game trying to fight its way out of an unfinished one.” Subsequent updates sought to improve its screen tearing issues.
Luke is a Senior Editor on the IGN reviews team. You can track him down on Bluesky @mrlukereilly to ask him things about stuff.
Since announcing the Switch 2, Nintendo has been updating its services, storefronts and even merch to reflect this new generation. Now, in the latest update, Switch to eShop cards are reportedly getting a “visual refresh”.
Some of these new eShop cards have apparently already been shared on social media and it seems Nintendo will be releasing different-priced eShop cards with some updated character art. Noticeably, this also includes Donkey Kong’s new look. Here’s a sneak peek courtesy of ‘Portal Super Mario’:
