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Category: Video Games
Guilty Gear Strive Estimated Switch File Size Revealed
Bringing the fight to Switch next week.
The Switch 2 is all the focus this week (well, mostly), but there are still some great games on the way to the Nintendo Switch in 2025. Apart from Donkey Kong, which rolled onto the original hybrid system this week, next week sees the arrival of the Arc System Works fighter Guilty Gear Strive.
If you are planning to download the Switch eShop version of this game, be prepared to potentially make some space because according to the official listings, it will take up around 13GB. This version also includes rollback netcode and comes with 28 characters at launch.
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Guide: Best Lord Of The Rings Games, Ranked – Switch And Nintendo Systems
Every Lord of the Rings game on Nintendo platforms.
One list to rule them all, One list to find them, One list to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them. That’s right, precious, it’s time to rank the Lord of the Rings games on Nintendo platforms.
It began with the forging of the Great Adaptations. One was given to the SNES, immortal, wisest, and fairest of all consoles. Five to the GBA and GameCube, great consoles and pillars of the nostalgia halls. And three, three games were gifted to the DS, which, above all else, needed more power… (Yeah, there was also a bunch on Wii, 3DS, Wii U and Switch, but we wanted to keep the Galadriel thing running as long as possible.)
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I’m Getting Epic Pulls Thanks To These UK Pokémon TCG Booster Bundle Deals
Pokémon TCG is popping right now, and it’s not going to slow down throughout 2025 thanks to Prismatic Evolutions, the upcoming Journey Together expansion and the heavily rumoured return of Team Rocket cards. The current problem is stock, which is a massive challenge when finding recent sets for RRP in stores. Luckily, Amazon has our backs with Booster Bundles from Scarlet and Violet, including the immensely popular Surging Sparks.
UK Deals: Pokémon TCG Booster Bundles
What’s the point of ripping open boosters if you have nothing to chase? The good news is all of the below Booster Bundle deals have some immense chase cards that are either starting to even out or skyrocket in value. This is the best way to avoid the pricey world of single-card sales. Imagine buying a selection of Booster bundles and finding a £100+ banger? It’s not guaranteed, but it’s the thrill of the chase, right?
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks Booster Bundle
Pikachu ex 238/191 (SIR)
Surging Sparks is starting to calm down on the singles market thanks to recent restocks, but Pikachu ex-SIR still holds its value. Granted, it’s a much more respectable £280, but that’s still a lot of money for many people for one card. It’s a damn sight cheaper than November 2024 when this card was selling for well over £400, with some listings touching £500. Long story short, grab some Surging Sparks booster bundles while they’re in stock and cheap. You never know!
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces Booster Bundle
Raging Bolt ex 208/162 (SIR)
Honestly, I hated this Paradox rehash of Raikou when Scarlet and Violet DLC 2 dropped, but Raging Bolt has grown on me. Everyone wants Pokémon to take more risks with their games, so complaining about them taking risks is a bit of an oxymoron to me. This bad boy is currently zapping around the singles market for around £90. That’s a slow creep from around the mid-£70 mark around November 2024, but it’s a climb nonetheless. As this set runs out of stock, this price is bound to get higher, so get ripping some Temporal Forces.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Booster Bundle
Eevee 188/167 (IR)
You thought I’d go for Greninja’s ex (SIR) for this one, right? Too obvious and Illustration Rares need some love. Most of these cards are slept on right now, so it’s a great time to snap them up. Eevee IR is a prime example of how Illustration Rares will climb in value for their artwork; don’t sleep on them. Eevee IR is currently going for around £70, which has jumped from around £50 in October and November 2024.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Booster Bundle
Cassiopeia 094/064 (SIR)
Shrouded Fable has shade thrown at it in the Pokémon TCG community. Still, plenty of awesome Chase cards have settled in price and are valuable. Cassiopeia 094/064 (SIR) is one of the coolest trainer cards, Secret Illustration Rares. It goes for around £40/£50 on the single card market, which is a nice settling point from its £35/£40 value at the end of 2024. Suppose you’re a big fan of Fezandipidi, Okidoki, Punkidori and Pecharunt. In that case, this is a top mini-expansion to rip open.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown Booster Bundle
Terapagos ex 170/142 (SIR)
My take on the Scarlet and Violet era is solid artwork is and will be more valuable than Pokémon. We’re seeing bloody Magikarp cards going for good money right now; go back to the early 2000s and tell yourself that and kill yourself from the bans. Terapagos ex 170/142 (SIR) is one of the weirder legendaries in Pokémon. Still, it’s the basis of Terastalisation and featured heavily in Pokémon Horizons anime. It’s a stunning card that fetches around £70 raw, which is a nice settling point between the £60 to £90 fluctuations we saw back in 2024. Stellar Crown is also a slept-on set, but there are many superb Illustration rares and chase cards like this. Get those booster bundles ripped!
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.
Poll: Box Art Brawl – Duel: Mario Kart 64
Vroooom!
Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl, everyone!
Last week, Klonoa: Empire of Dreams was thrust into the spotlight, with North America, Europe, and Japan all vying for the top prize (and yes, we mistakenly labelled it as a ‘duel’ – sorry about that). Ultimately, with its bold, simple design, Europe’s offering won the week with 51% of the vote. Japan managed 38%, while the less said about North America’s dire variant, the better.
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New Tetris Forever Update Improves Game Saves On Switch
Available now.
The collection Tetris Forever has already received some updates since it dropped on the Switch last year, and to begin the new year, Digital Eclipse has now rolled out another update that improves game saves, DOS graphic modes, and much more.
Here’s the full rundown via the Digital Eclipse website:
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Nintendo’s Surprise Switch 2 Trailer Is On Track To Surpass 20 Million Views
It’s already “tracking ahead” of the PS5 reveal.
After an overload of rumours and leaks, Nintendo this week released its first trailer for the Switch 2.
For anyone worried about the company’s lack of marketing or promotion in the leadup to this big announcement, it doesn’t appear to have impacted the reveal – with the trailer still trending in the top spot on YouTube days later.
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Topdown tactical shooter Intravenous 2 now has Steam Workshop support and a map editor
I don’t think we’ve ever written about Intravenous 2, but the topdown shooter has been on my radar since its release last year. It’s a blend of tactical stealth and frenetic Hotline Miami spraying, and it just got a major update to add Steam Workshop support and a map editor.
Sons Of The Forest now lets you build rafts – and don’t worry, Kelvin is better at swimming now, too
Sons Of The Forest is about being chased by fithy cannibals who cannot swim, so the latest update ought to be useful to players. Its major new feature is the addition of rafts, which players can construct and then float about on like a 2000s Tom Hanks.
Daily Deals: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Meta Quest 3S, PS5 Disc Drive, and More
The weekend is officially here, and we’ve rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, January 18, below:
Meta Quest 3S 256GB for $349
Amazon has the Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow for $349 today. This headset is perfect if you’re just entering the VR space, and it’s equipped with everything you need to experience all the latest games out there. In our 9/10 review, we stated, “Raw processing power, full-color passthrough, and snappy Touch Plus controllers make the Quest 3S a fantastic standalone VR headset that also brings entry-level mixed-reality gaming to the masses for – arguably – the very first time.”
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for $49.99
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD just release for Nintendo Switch this week, and you can already save $10 off at Woot. If you enjoyed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Returns HD is another excellent entry you are sure to have fun with. There are many different worlds to traverse through, with a variety of collectibles and items to discover.
PS5 Disc Drive Available at Target
If you are a recent PS5 Slim or PS5 Pro owner, it’s likely you have ran into some trouble looking for in-stock PS5 Disc Drives. These sell out quickly each time they are restocked, but Target has the item available right now for $79.99. If you’ve been looking for a PS5 Disc Drive, grab one before they’re gone.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered for $19.93
As the name suggest, this collection packs in remasters of the first three Tomb Raider games, and you can score this bundle for only $19.93 this weekend at Amazon. Both the Nintendo Switch and PS5 versions of the game are on sale, so you can grab a copy for the platform of your choice!
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 SteelBook Up for Pre-Order
It’s been a month since Sonic The Hedgehog 3 released in theaters, and you can now pre-order the 4K Steelbook at Amazon. This edition includes a 4K UHD disc, a Blu-ray disc, and a digital copy that you can redeem. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 pits Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles against the formidable Shadow. If you’re a Sonic fan, this is the ultimate celebration of the franchise.
Save $44 Off This Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller
This deal from Target on the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is one you can’t miss. Widely regarded as one of the best controllers on the market, the Elite Series 2 has so many great features you can use to your advantage. This includes modifying the tension of the thumbsticks, creating custom button profiles, and so much more. The Core version of the Elite Series 2 controller allows for a cheaper price point with less premium outer materials and textures. Additionally, you won’t get the paddles or charging dock in the box, so you’ll need to buy those separately if you’d like them.
Logitech G713 Mechanical Keyboard for $69
Normally $115.60, you can save $46.80 off this Logitech G713 keyboard today at Walmart. The G713 is a wired mechanical gaming keyboard with GX Blue switches. A cloud-shaped palm rest is included for maximum comfort, as well as support for Logitech’s Lightsync RGB. You can even customize both the top plate and keycaps to your liking!