There are a bevy of games available in the world that let you play as what can only be described as “a little guy.” However, you can throw all of them out of the window, because I have found the game that has the perfect iteration of such a creature. It is called Letters to Arralla, and in it you quite simply play as a turnip, who has the juiciest derriere I’ve ever seen in perhaps any game ever. Yes, even more so than one of those anime gacha games, this turnip’s rump has got some serious jiggle physics.
Looking to stretch your gaming and entertainment budget, today’s lineup of deals and preorders has something for just about everyone. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is officially up for preorder on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, giving longtime fans a fresh way to experience the classic RPG ahead of its February 2026 release. Meanwhile, Amazon is offering steep savings on everyday essentials like the Lisen 240W USB-C cable two-pack for just $5.30 and the INIU 20,000mAh 65W portable charger for $35.98—two picks that make charging your gear easier at home or on the go.
TL;DR: Deals For Today
On the collectible side, the 60th Anniversary edition of A Charlie Brown Christmas is available for preorder in a limited Zoetrope vinyl release, complete with spinning Peanuts animations that bring the music to life. And for handheld gamers looking to boost storage and speed, the Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSD Express card is back in stock at $119.99, with blazing-fast read and write speeds that make it a strong match for the Nintendo Switch 2. From gaming classics to holiday nostalgia, today’s mix of deals and preorders is stacked with solid finds.
Anycubic Kobra 3 3D Printer with Multi-filament Printing for $232
Here’s a great opportunity to pick up a fully featured 3D printer for a supremely low price. AliExpress via Anycubic’s official store is currently offering the Anycubic Kobra 3 3D Printer Combo – which also includes the Anycubic Ace Pro Multi-Color Printer Module – for just $232.08 after you apply coupon code: “USDEAL56“. A similar model (the V2 version) sells for $400 on Amazon. This is a phenomenal deal for a 3D printer, let alone one that also includes the multi-printing module that normally sells for $200+ by itself. The affordable price makes this a great first choice for newcomers to the world of 3D printing, but there are enough features here to satisfy the seasoned professonal.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Preorders
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is now up for preorder on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, ahead of its February 5, 2026 release. This reimagined classic brings Akira Toriyama’s character designs into a vivid diorama-style world, blending familiar charm with fresh visuals. Players will travel through time by piecing together ancient stone fragments, restoring lost islands, and uncovering mysteries that shape the present. With streamlined storytelling, revamped turn-based combat, and the new Moonlighting mechanic that lets you level two vocations at once, it’s designed to feel both nostalgic and modern. Preordering also nets early buyers a special Hero costume and bonus items to start the adventure.
LISEN for iPhone 17 Charger Cord
Amazon has a solid back-to-school deal on the Lisen 6.6ft 240W USB-C cable two-pack, now just $5.30 with code YK4MDIC5. That works out to about $2.80 per cable—far less than the $10 or more you’d typically pay in stores. Each cable supports up to 240W of power delivery, making them strong enough to charge laptops as well as phones, tablets, and even the Nintendo Switch 2. At 6.6 feet, they’re a handy length for everyday use, and the braided nylon design adds durability. With over 3,800 reviews averaging 4.6 stars, this is an easy way to stock up on reliable USB-C chargers without spending much.
INIU Portable Charger
INIU 20,000mAh 65W portable charger is down to $35.98 (20% off) at Amazon, making it a smart pickup if you need reliable power on the go. With enough juice to fully charge a MacBook Pro 14″ at top speed, it’s also great for phones, tablets, and handhelds like the Steam Deck. Three output ports let you charge multiple devices at once, and the compact design even includes a built-in phone stand for streaming while you recharge. Backed by a 3-year warranty and holding a 4.5-star average from over 3,300 reviews, this power bank balances speed, capacity, and durability at a solid price.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (60th Anniversary) [Zoetrope LP]
The 60th Anniversary edition of A Charlie Brown Christmas is now available in a limited-edition Zoetrope picture disc vinyl for $32.99 at Amazon. This collectible release celebrates both the 75th anniversary of Peanuts and the 60th anniversary of the holiday special, featuring iconic Vince Guaraldi Trio tracks like Linus and Lucy, Skating, and Christmas Time Is Here. The two-sided Zoetrope vinyl showcases animated holiday scenes that come to life as it spins, making it as much a display piece as it is a listening experience
Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSD Express Card
Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSD Express card is built for serious handheld gaming, with read speeds up to 900MB/s and write speeds up to 600MB/s. That’s about four times faster than a standard UHS-I microSD, meaning quicker load times and faster downloads for your Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, or ASUS ROG Ally. With 512GB of storage, there’s plenty of space for a large game library, and it’s backwards compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II devices for flexibility. At $119.99, it’s a future-proof pick for anyone who wants top performance and room to grow, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Pokémon TCG Price Watch
If you’re looking to stock up on sealed Pokémon TCG product, TCGPlayer remains the most reliable place for market-low pricing across the board. The vast majority of booster packs, tins, and trainer boxes are sitting cheaper there than on Amazon, often by $5-$15.
Bundles like the White Flare Binder Collection and the Shining Fates Collection Pikachu V Box are up to $40 off, deals that everyone should be snapping up right now. It’s worth keeping an eye on these dips, since Amazon tends to fluctuate prices more often than dedicated TCG retailers.
Silver Tempest has proven to be one of the most collector-driven sets of the Sword and Shield era, with prices pulled between nostalgia, competitive play, and limited supply. The clear winner is Lugia V (Alternate Full Art) 186/195, which has surged 68% since July to $427, cementing itself as the set’s chase card.
Trainer Gallery standouts like Rayquaza VMAX TG20/TG30 and Blaziken VMAX TG15/TG30 have also doubled or tripled in value thanks to strong artwork and nostalgia, while even Lugia VSTAR continues climbing on competitive strength. At the same time, cards like Regidrago V (Alternate Art) and Alolan Vulpix VSTAR have cooled as the meta shifted away from them, with values slipping back toward the $12–$14 range.
Snag Classic Mega Evolution Cards Before Market Rise
The market for XY-era Mega Evolution Pokémon cards is heating up fast ahead of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the upcoming Mega Evolution TCG set. Collectors aren’t waiting for modern reprints, they’re chasing the originals, and prices are showing it. Some cards have exploded in value, while others have steadied after sharp climbs, creating both momentum plays and entry points for buyers. Leading the surge is M Rayquaza EX (Shiny Full Art – Ancient Origins), which has skyrocketed over 426% this year, from $275 in January to $1,450 today.
M Gengar EX (Secret Rare – Phantom Forces) isn’t far behind, up nearly fivefold to $415, cementing its place as one of the most sought-after Megas. Other heavy-hitters include M Rayquaza EX (Full Art – Roaring Skies), now at $656, M Charizard EX (X – Flashfire) climbing past $349, and Primal Groudon EX (Shiny Full Art), which has more than doubled to $349. These climbers show how nostalgia, unique mechanics, and iconic artwork are driving a collector frenzy.
But not every Mega Evolution is running away in price. Some cards have plateaued after strong early-year gains, leaving a rare buying window before the next spike. M Mewtwo EX (Full Art – BREAKthrough) climbed from $37 to $145 but has leveled off in recent weeks, while M Alakazam EX (Full Art – Fates Collide) sits steady just under $100 after jumping from $28 earlier this year.
Even Charizard is showing signs of cooling, M Charizard EX (Generations) and M Charizard EX (Full Art – Evolutions) have tripled since January but are holding in the $190-$200 range for now. These pauses don’t signal weakness; rather, they reflect consolidation before the broader Mega Evolution wave hits with new set releases. For collectors and investors, the message is clear: the grails are climbing fast, but the plateaued cards may be the smarter pickups before Mega hype takes over the market again.
Crown Zenith Prices Are Rising
The Crown Zenith market has been showing two very different stories this month. On one hand, several Galarian Gallery Ultra Rares are slipping as hype fades, with fan-favorites like Leafeon VSTAR and Suicune V dropping more than 20% from their peaks.
On the other hand, the gold Secret Rares are climbing steadily, led by Giratina VSTAR and Arceus VSTAR, as collectors chase the scarce, high-end pieces of the set. This split reflects a maturing market: casual collectors are less interested in mid-tier Eeveelutions and V cards, while serious players and investors are doubling down on the big four golds.
Among the crashers, Leafeon VSTAR has fallen from nearly $50 to the $43 range, and Glaceon VSTAR is down 26% since February, hovering in the mid-$30s. Deoxys VMAX has slipped under $37, while Suicune V and Raikou V both lost more than a quarter of their value since spring. These are still striking artworks, but set fatigue and limited competitive relevance are pushing prices down.
Meanwhile, the climbers are commanding all the attention. Giratina VSTAR (Secret) has surged nearly 20% since July to $180, making it the definitive chase of Crown Zenith. Mewtwo VSTAR is also up more than 30% this summer, with its Charizard battle artwork driving collector demand. Rounding out the gains, Arceus VSTAR, Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR, and Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR are all trending higher as well, thanks to their powerful abilities and limited supply. Taken together, the set still holds broad collector appeal, but it’s clear the market is consolidating around the golden Secret Rares as the safest long-term holds.
First Party Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders
Nintendo’s 2025 first-party lineup is shaping up to be one of its strongest in years. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to arrive in October, followed closely by Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 bundled together for Switch 2.
Then in December, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond lands with its own set of new amiibo figures, alongside Kirby’s big return in Kirby Air Riders. Between new entries in cornerstone franchises and fresh collectible amiibo launches, fans will have plenty to keep their Switch 2 libraries stocked through the holidays.
Third Party Switch 2 Preorders
The third-party slate for Switch 2 is just as impressive, with several big franchises making the jump to the new hardware. Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection launches in December with a full set of classic fighters, while Borderlands 4 and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake hit this fall.
Beyond that, titles like Hades II, Octopath Traveler 0, and Cronos round out the lineup for RPG fans. Whether you’re into fighters, shooters, or sprawling JRPGs, the Switch 2’s preorder catalog already feels packed, and today’s deals cover every one of them.
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.
Marvelous Europe has announced that Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar has sold over 500,000 copies since its launch on 27th August 2025.
Specific figures across Switch, Switch 2, and PC have not been confirmed, but we’ve reached out and will update this article when we hear more. Nevertheless, it’s a solid performance for the game after such a short period of time, and it seems that most are in agreement that it’s probably one of the best entries in the series for quite some time.
Our expert Hollow Knight players are hard at work adventuring through the depths of Pharloom to unearth everything Silksong has to offer, updating IGN’s Hollow Knight: Silksong Walkthrough as they go. While it’s still in Act 1, we still have you covered with our latest findings, along with the recommended Silksong progression route to get the most out of the game.
Here’s every Silksong main quest and Wish (side quests) that we recommend doing, in the order we recommend, so far. The newest ones are at the bottom.
Silksong Act 1 Progression Guide and Boss Fights
The latest walkthrough updates start you off on your adventure across Pharloom as it helps you through the beginning of Act 1, passing through The Marrow, Deep Docks, and Far Fields. We’ll update this list with more Walkthrough updates as soon as possible.
During Act 1, there are a handful of Wishes and items you can hunt down for rewards, and despite being mostly optional, some of them are very important! We recommend the following:
The Lost Fleas – Collecting the first set of these allows you to skip a pretty tough boss fight.
Flexile Spines – Unlocks an essential upgrade you need to progress.
How to Get the Wanderer Crest – Essential if you’re struggling with pogo-ing/bouncing on seed pods, flower buds, etc.
If you’re just starting out in Silksong, we have guides to help, whether it’s tracking down a specific item or Ability, or simply wanting to learn about core mechanics. We recommend the following guides for beginners:
Meg Koepp is a Guides Editor on the IGN Guides team, with a focus on trends. When she’s not working, you can find her playing an RPG or cuddling her corgi.
Telltale Games obviously found a lot of success with its take on The Walking Dead, alongside several other series, but that whole episodic release thing never quite caught on. Even still, some former Telltale Games devs are clearly keen on trying it out again anyway. These devs are called AdHoc Studio, and their game is Dispatch, a comedy adventure game about managing superheroes, which just got a release date (dates?) today.
More than 75 game announcements, trailers, exclusive clips, and celebrity interviews will be featured when a brand-new special edition of IGN Fan Fest arrives October 15.
Streaming across all IGN platforms, IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition will see the likes of Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, and other A-listers stop by to reveal exclusive looks at major upcoming movies and streaming series. We’ll also be announcing brand-new video games and showing off never-before-seen looks at some of the year’s biggest gaming titles.
IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition kicks off October 15 at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST with a special one-hour pre-show filled with even more gameplay, trailers, and first looks.
Then, the main event streams on IGN.com, YouTube, Steam, Facebook, twitch, and X starting at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST.
Fans can expect new looks at games like Jurassic World Evolution 3, Dispatch, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and WWE 2K25 along with sneak peeks and breaking news from movies and series like Netflix’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch and Lionsgate’s Good Fortune.
And that’s not all. Throughout the show, we’ll be dropping info about newly-revealed games, the biggest upcoming blockbusters, and hotly-anticipated shows from all the biggest streamers.
Everything kicks off October 15, 2025 everywhere you get IGN.
February’s IGN Fan Fest saw a huge week of reveals including first looks at games including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and Atomfall, movies like Mickey 17, Novocaine, and Fear Street: Prom Queen, and tons of celebrity appearances from Stephen King, Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, George. R. R. Martin, and more.
Stay tuned to IGN in the coming weeks as we reveal more about October’s jam–packed show.
I think that no matter when Hollow Knight: Silksong released, it was going to ruffle some feathers. Not because of any of that difficulty discourse you’ve probably seen on your timeline since its release, we’re done with that, I’m talking about its literal release date, September 4th. You probably saw several games delay themselves out of its window to be in with a fighting chance in this current media hellscape we have. But there was one notable release that stuck with its date, and that’s Hell Is Us, which came out, oh dear, September 4th. And the game’s creative director, Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, understandably has some feelings about that.
The update brings a whole bunch of quality-of-life improvements to game alongside some standard bug fixes. The remaster launched on 19th June 2025, shortly after the Switch 2 itself landed, and brought extensive improvements to the PS2 original.
It’s often tough to build on a formula that largely works as-is, but a short hands-off preview of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II last week showed us that even small tweaks can feel monumental. Mechanicus II looks like an upgrade to its turned-based predecessor in all of the right ways, with some smart new additions that make its combat loop feel far more approachable to all kinds of players.
The game revolves around a single planetary conflict, a war between the Adeptus Mechanicus, a machine-worshipping cult, and the Necrons, a race of robotic skeletons that essentially woke up after millions of years and chose violence. Unlike the first Mechanicus, players can choose which faction they want to control and can switch at will between the two campaigns. The campaigns have the same core story arc, but the developer tells me there’ll be gameplay and narrative differences for each faction.
The sequel builds on Mechanicus, a meaty turn-based tactical affair where you play solely as the titular Adeptus Mechanicus faction. Here, you can take control of numerous factions, customize and upgrade their abilities, and make unique decisions that impact the outcome of the story. In Mechanicus II, the story’s conclusion also depends on player choice – the team is keeping the narrative under wraps, but does confirm that there is a canonical ending to the first game, which is the Videx ending, for those who’ve seen it.
The demo showcased a critical narrative siege seen from the perspective of both the Necrons and the Adeptus Mechanicus. Each faction has a roster of leaders, with the Mechanicus returning from the first game – but, this time around, they are all playable characters with their own unique skillsets. Their abilities can be tweaked to suit a particular playstyle – you can spec them out to deal massive damage on their own, or home in on more support-based actions that can buff your team as a whole, which looks great for supporting different approaches you may want to take.
There’s a faction spoiler coming up, so if want to go into Mechanicus II with as little information as possible, look away now!
Mechanicus II will also see other factions make an appearance in battle for the first time; our demo shows off some fiendishly powerful Space Marine allies, and we found out earlier this year that a relatively new Warhammer 40,000 faction – The Leagues of Votann – will also appear during the campaigns at some point. These groups are not playable, but they will perform smart, automatic actions in combat, either alongside you or against you.
One major change that Mechanicus II makes is within its Cognition system. Cognition points (or Dominion points, if you’re playing on the Necron side), are essentially a currency collected by your chosen faction that can be used to upgrade or unlock weapon actions or skills fire one-off attacks, or perform other useful actions in battle. Mechanicus II appears to offer much more flexibility in how you collect Cognition points – every individual unit can collect them by completing smaller objectives or taking certain actions. This change is small, but it allows for much less rigidity in how you approach a skirmish, and the units you use.
Everything looks so much nicer, too – unit models and their environments are crisp and vibrant, the maps are dynamic and can change throughout the course of the battle. There’s also a new cover system, which allows the Mechanicus units to protect themselves from oncoming fire, but these elements are destructible, which means their use is limited. It’s a nice touch that makes you consider your positioning differently to gain an edge, but it won’t last forever.
Mechanicus II looks like a promising iteration on the first title – bringing back its signature complex strategy gameplay, with thoughtful changes and additions that truly feel like the series is evolving with player choice at the forefront of its design. For new players, there’s a much more reasonable barrier to entry, and far more flexibility in how you choose to do battle. It’s an impressive direction, and one that Mechanicus fans – and Warhammer 40k enthusiasts in general – can look forward to.
Remember when Blue Protocol died last year? And remember how it was brought back to life only a few months later as Blue Protocol: Star Resonance? It’s not often that such a turnaround happens, so you have to count your blessings when they do. And now, almost a year on from that, following a recent beta test, this retitled version of the game has a release date.
