Deals for Today: MTG Avatar Back In Stock And The Best (Annoying) Xbox Controller and GPU Sale

I’ve got a banger of a deals article just in time for payday weekend. Sick of your kids saying “Six Seven?” Well if you can stomach typing that in as a discount code for cheap Xbox Controllers and RTX 5070 12GB GPUS, we’ve got an epic sale to let you in on.

Still looking for MTG Avatar: The Last Air Bender preorders? Amazon just got them back in stock for decent prices at that. I’ve also got an amazing deal on the cheapest RTX 5090 gaming PC on the market right now, so good infact I don’t think they’ll be a better deal on Black Friday.

TL;DR: Deals for Today

Fancy a new pair of headphones? How about Beats Studio Pros for $99? They’re reconditioned, but they don’t get this cheap even on Black Friday. With a solid deal on PS5 Dualsense Edge controller to boot, let’s get into today’s deals and save you some cash:

MTG: Avatar Preorders Back In Stock

Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender is back in stock for pre-order at Amazon, and pricing is either at or below market value. So it’s worth getting a pre-order in for Amazon, especially as they don’t take payment until your order ships, so it gives you three weeks to get the money together with no penalties.

Lenovo Xbox Controller and RTX 5070 12GB Sale

By using the discount code ‘SIXSEVEN’ (Sigh) you can get a small fortune knocked off a range of special edition Xbox Series controllers, including the standard Robot White. There’s also significant discounts on two SKU’s of Nvidia RTX 5070 12GB graphics cards, so this is 100% a sale you don’t want to sleep on.

Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090

This is currently the cheapest RTX 5090 build on the market right now, and we don’t think you’ll find a better deal even on Black Friday. It’s an amazing build and an even better bargain, this PC will handle anything you throw at it in 4K and ridiculous FPS.

Beats Studio Pro

Beats Studio Pro go for $250 brand new, so $150 off for a reconditioned set makes sense. And I can guarantee you won’t find a better set of headphones at this pricepoint even on Black Friday. They usually drop to around $180 brand new during the event, so this deal is well worth grabbing now.

PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – Midnight Black

$15 off a $200 controller is pretty awesome, and it’s more money in your pocket. If you’ve been after a DualSense Edge that’s brand new and has all the bells and whistles of the full price alternative, this is the moment.

Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box

Chasing Victini and Zekrom Black White Rares? How about getting your hands on any Secret Illustration Rare or Illustration Rare? Chances are you’ll find one in a Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box, and I’m not talsking about the included promo card. It has eight booster packs and other goodies such as 65-themed deck sleeves and dice. Plus, it’s very rare Amazon does competitive pricing on Pokémon TCG.

STAR WARS The Black Series Gaming Greats Kyle Katarn

Kyle Katarn is literally a legend in the Star Wars community, one for being Luke Skywalkers right hand man during the Dark Forces and Jedi Knight games building up the New Jedi Academy on Yavin IV. And he’s literally part of Legends continuity, which at this point makes for a far insteresting post-Return of the Jedi Star Wars romp. Also, this figure is cool so buy it. Rant over.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS Volume 1

Follow Rebecca and Pilar as they pursue their dreams of becoming an Edgerunner just like their Dad. This is going to be worth preorders thanks to Amazons preorder price guarantee and that it’s written by the screenwriter of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunner anime, Bartosz Sztybor.

Pokemon Halloween Calendar 2025

Want some cute Halloween themed Pokémon figures for $9.99? Better hurry up, this is a fun little thing for everyone to look forward to opening on the leadup to Trick or Treating, even if you want to snag one and put it away for next year.

Meta Knight & Shadow Star amiibo

Kirby Air Riders is officially defying everyone’s expectations with what’s been revealed so far, and it’s another lesson in why no one should underestimate Sakurai San. It’s great to see new amiibo still up for preorder instead of being snatched up by scalpers.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 for Switch / Switch 2 / PC

8BitDo makes amazing controllers, end of. Riving first party options, this controller has every feature you can think of and for 10% off right now. I love the adjustable triggers and clicky buttons on this controller, and it even comes with a dock to keep it charged. How can you loose?

Creative Stage V2 2.1 Soundbar with Subwoofer

Creative have been making some of the best speakers for PC and gaming for decades at this point (and they still do Sound Blaster sound card, how awesome is that?). This setup is a bargain at a limited time deal of $69.99 and comes with all the connectivity options anyone will need, including Bluetooth 5.0 for you and your party guests to hook up too. Winner!

Shin Godzilla – Limited Edition Steelbook

Need more Godzilla and Steelbooks in your life? Good, because this is perfect for you. Featuring a boatload of extra features including cut scenes, outtakes, a making off and much more, this is the definitive edition of Shin Godzilla and great content value for money.

INIU Portable Charger

INIU power banks always do what they say on the tin, and I’ve never had an issue with their product lines. This one is perfect for a commute that doesn’t require a big bulky power bank, with enough charging capacity and power to fast charge your Switch and mobile phone.

JVSCAM Cordless Electric Air Duster

I bought a similar model a couple of months ago and it’s fantastic for cleaning out fans, PCs, keyboards and anything that requires precision cleaning. You will end up using all the tips of this and I can’t recommend this desktop gadget enough.

2 Pack Hand Warmers

It’s getting cold out, and those one-use hand warmers are OK if you fancy bringing a bag full for a day out. These bad boys are USB-rechargable and last for ages. This should be a winter coat pocket essential.

Paladone Nintendo NES Cartridge Retro Drink Coasters

This makes for a great gift this holiday, or just something run to buy for your dining table or coffee table. They’re literal NES cdartridges modeled after fan-favorite games such as The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros. Series and other gems. Just buy them, they’re awesome.

10Pcs Model Tools

Into your Bandai Gundam building kits? This is the perfect tool set for you, providing everything you need for clean builds. It would even be a great little set for any kind of model building such as Warhammer and DnD. Not the biggest saving, but it’s a handy bit of kit for the right job.

Team Rocket Tin

Running cheaper than TCGPlayer at $46.61, Amazon has Team Rocket Tins in-stock for $42.94 right now. Not the biggest saving, but why shoould you waste your hard-earned money on overpriced Pokémon TCG? There’s Prime delivery available to boot, so be quick.

Best Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Deals

There’s some crazy hype behind Mega Evolution right now, and for good reason. Gold rare Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir exs are fetching around $400 at the time of writing, and the artwork on the Secret Illustration Rares and Illustration Rares is phenominal (Looking at you Mega Lucario ex SIR). All of these deals are at market value or below, and in some cases knocking big box retailers like Amazon out of the Poképark.

Best Deals on Sealed Pokémon TCG

I’ve found some banger Pokémon TCG sets in todays deals, kicking off with a Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle for $59.98. Still collecting Black Bolt and White Flare? How about a White Flare Booster Bundle for $48.99? All of these deals are well worth a good look, and you very well could pull something crazy like a Umbreon ex SIR from Prismatic Evolutions or Vicitini Black White Rare from White Flare.

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.

Indie Game Gets ‘The Best Accidental Marketing’ in Japan After Title Mistranslated to ‘Sh***y Dungeon’

With all the indie titles being released on Steam every week, it can be hard to make your game stand out. Italian developer Fix-a-Bug accidentally gave its 2D dungeon crawler a big prelaunch popularity boost in Japan by accidentally naming the game “Shitty Dungeon” in Japanese.

Although the game’s English title is The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles, its Japanese language Steam Store page ended up displaying the title as Kuso Danjon. This means “Shitty Dungeon” or “Crap Dungeon,” if you want to be slightly more polite.

In a recent interview with Game*Spark spotted by Automaton, developer Paolo Nicoletti explained that the ‘shitty dungeon incident’ occurred back in August this year, when the team was releasing a demo version of the game and had yet to get a professional Japanese translation.

When they realized their mistake, Nicoletti says, “Everyone was cracking up, and honestly, I also laughed a lot about it. It was completely unintentional.” However the mishap did not flush the rogue-lite dungeon crawler down the toilet, rather, “It ended up bringing the game a lot of attention and the number of Wishlists soared.” Nicoletti said the name change was “the best accidental marketing” the developer could have hoped for.

According to an earlier report by Automaton Japan, the Japanese language Steam page for The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles was named Shitty Dungeon back on August 8. By August 13, Japanese speaking users had begun discussing the topic on X and had reported it on the official Discord server.

It’s still not clear how or why this mistranslation happened, but it’s worth noting that the pre-release Japanese language demo of the game had some awkward machine translations when it was picked for Tokyo Game Show’s ‘Selected Indie 80’ in September. The developers announced that these issues would be fixed in the full release, and it appears the ‘shitty dungeon incident’ occurred around this time.

This amusing mistake made the indie game stand out from the crowd of new Steam releases. It soon became a topic of discussion on Japanese social media. According to Nicoletti, this contributed to an increase in Wishlist numbers for the then-unreleased game. After all, a title that seems to proudly proclaim it’s bad can make people curious as to whether that’s really the case.

However, the quality of the game did not stink after all, and The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles currently has a ‘Mostly Positive’ rating on Steam. Reviewers have been praising its funny dialogue, satisfying gameplay loop and the overall care put into its development.

Japanese speaking commenters on X have also praised the demo and the full game for being surprisingly better than its initial Japanese title suggested. “Humor that lives up to the name,” and “great, detailed pixel art,” are among the plaudits given to the indie title. One Japanese language review on Steam noted that, “Despite the title Shitty Dungeon making me think it was a joke, it is actually quite well made.” The reviewer said that because they’d made a blind buy, “It wasn’t quite what I expected but the combat system is pretty interesting.” They also praised the game’s balance between humorous dialogue and tense combat.

Although good localizations are preferable, translation errors have produced some weirdly memorable dialogue over the years. If it hadn’t been for mistranslation, such lines would never have become so iconic. Lines like Zero Wing’s “All your base are belong to us,” and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night’s “What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets,” have endured beyond their source games to become well-known memes.

Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance writer who previously served as editor, contributor and translator for the game news site Automaton West. She has also written about Japanese culture and movies for various publications.

Arc Raiders Is Already One of the Biggest Extraction Shooters Ever on Steam

Arc Raiders has only been out a day, but it has already surpassed a Steam concurrent peak player count of 264,673, making it one of the biggest extraction shooters ever on Valve’s platform.

Given Arc Raiders ended its recent ‘Server Slam’ playtest with big player numbers on Steam, developer Embark Studio was likely braced for a bumper launch day. Which is just as well, as it’s currently one of the biggest games on Steam; just Battlefield 6, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG, and viral hit Escape from Duckov clocked up bigger 24-hour peaks.

This means more people played Arc Raiders on Steam in the last 24-hours than even free-to-play titles like Apex Legends and Marvel Rivals.

The true number of players Arc Raiders has will of course be bigger than its Steam count, as it also launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Neither Sony nor Microsoft make player numbers public. It’s also worth bearing in mind that Arc Raiders launched mid-week, so the expectation is for its player number to grow as the game heads into its first weekend. For now, we can say the launch is truly impressive on Steam, where Arc Raiders has a ‘very positive’ user review rating after over 8,800 reviews.

It’ll be interesting to see how Arc Raiders fares when perhaps one of its biggest competitors, Escape From Tarkov, debuts on Steam next month. Another key competitor could be Marathon. Arc Raiders’ design director previously said it was fortuitous timing to have Bungie’s extraction shooter launch a playtest around the same time as its own, calling it “a great A/B test for us.”

Earlier this week, Embark insisted it wasn’t worried about Arc Raiders coming out between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, insisting: “we believe the game can launch there.”

“I know. The insanity,” CEO Patrick Soderlund told The Game Business. “People may look at that [Arc Raiders’ release date] and say, ‘What the hell are they doing?’ We have spent a lot of time looking at this from multiple angles and you know, for right or wrong, we believe that the game can launch there. This is the start of a long journey. It needs to start somewhere.”

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

10 Years On, Crypt Of The NecroDancer Is Still Digging Up Crossover DLC

Shovel Knight arrives in both NecroDancer games soon.

It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that at some point in an indie game’s lifecycle, it will be graced by a Shovel Knight crossover. That even applies if your indie game is a decade old, it seems.

Brace Yourself Games has announced that 2015’s Crypt of the NecroDancer (which arrived on Switch a few years later) is getting a Shovel Knight DLC all of its own. The new package throws the indie icon into the roguelike rhythm game as a new playable character with his own moveset, weapons, and shortcut potentials.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 3 to 7

Category: Next Week on Xbox

October 31, 2025

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 3 to 7

Will Fulton, Xbox Wire Editor

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

1000xRESIST

Fellow Traveller

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

1000xResist – November 4
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

The three-time IGF award nominated 1000xResist is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. 1000 years in the future, humanity is all but extinguished and a disease spread by an alien occupation keeps the survivors underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in service of the Allmother, until the day you learn a shocking secret that changes everything.

Farming Simulator 25: Year 1 Bundle

GIANTS Software GmbH

☆☆☆☆☆
339

★★★★★

$89.99

$71.99

Get it now

Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing Edition

GIANTS Software

☆☆☆☆☆
321

★★★★★

$59.99

$47.99

Pre-order

Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing Edition – November 4

Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing Edition bundles both the acclaimed main game and the Highlands Fishing Expansion. Enjoy 26 crops, 4 maps, 400+ machines, over 150 real brands and aquaculture in addition to agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry. Build a farm along winding rivers and historic grain elevators in North America, surrounded by ponds in Central Europe, in a lush East Asian landscape filled with rice paddies, or in the Scotland-inspired town of Kinlaig – a lush paradise of rolling green hills and open waters!

Football Manager 26

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Football Manager 26 – November 4
Game Pass

New foundations set the stage for you to define your football destiny. Built on the Unity engine, FM26 is the legacy, redefined and where storytelling evolves, placing you at the heart of the beautiful game. A reimagined interface and more immersive matchday experience brings you closer to the action and combine to elevate every decision and match-defining moment. Transform your squad with advanced transfer tools and craft your footballing philosophy like never before with new innovations that deliver unrivalled game-changing tactical realism.

Football Manager 26 Console

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$59.99

$53.99

Pre-order

Football Manager 26 Console – November 4
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

New foundations set the stage for you to shape your football destiny. Built on the Unity engine, FM26 Console places you at the heart of the beautiful game. This is the legacy, redefined. Delivering effortless, instinctive console control, a redesigned user interface combines with the most immersive matchday experience in series history to bring you closer to every match-defining moment.

Egging On

Alibi Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Egging On – November 6 – Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

You’re an egg – and you’ll feel every wobble, roll, and crack. Master the art of egg physics as you navigate challenging climbing environments with a twist. Synchronize your jump with your roll-cycle, and when you’re at the tip, leap for maximum height! Miss a jump, and you could be back at the bottom, dripping yolk.

Syberia – Remastered

Microids

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99

Pre-order

Syberia – Remastered – November 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

More than 20 years after its original release, Syberia is reborn in a fully modernized version. Rediscover its iconic locations and unforgettable characters through a stunning visual overhaul, redesigned gameplay, and the same captivating storytelling that made it a classic. Kate Walker, a brilliant lawyer from New York, is sent to a remote village in the French Alps to finalize the sale of an old automaton factory. But what begins as a routine assignment soon turns into an extraordinary journey across Eastern Europe and its snow-covered landscapes.

Whiskerwood (Game Preview)

Hooded Horse

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Whiskerwood (Game Preview) – November 6
Game Pass

Carve mountains, traverse seas, and explore untamed new lands as you build grand cities – the ingenuity of the humble mouse is on full display in Whiskerwood as you establish elaborate automation systems to efficiently run complex production chains, all while dealing with the oppressive demands of your cat overlords.

PLAION GmbH

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Let’s Sing 2026
November 4

The global karaoke party returns with Let’s Sing 2026, your ultimate ticket to fun-filled nights and unforgettable performances. Whether you’re warming up your vocal cords solo, teaming up in duets, or competing with friends, Let’s Sing 2026 delivers an unbeatable playlist, and endless entertainment! Featuring 35/40 chart-topping songs there’s something for everyone — from modern hits to timeless classics.

Lucha Align

Afil Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Lucha Align – November 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready for the most exciting fight of your life in Lucha Align, the puzzle game where every piece is a luchador ready for action! Your mission is clear: fit the champions and completely fill the ring to claim victory in style. With 40 levels full of action, each match brings new shapes, new challenges, and even more excitement. From the first training sessions to the ultimate battles, you’ll need strategy, quick thinking and the spirit of a champion to master every grid and earn the special stars.

Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland

Pepita Digital

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland – November 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Master Lemon is a tribute to my polyglot friend who tragically passed away in an accident while pursuing his dream of living in Iceland. Experience his legacy in this narrative adventure. Harness the power of words and creativity to transform reality and save the world.

Biped 2

META Publishing

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Biped 2 – November 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Biped 2 is the sequel to the exciting game about two charming bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, who have each other’s backs and embark on incredible adventures side by side. Dive into this groovy co-op action-adventure game, full of puzzles, friendship, support and fun!

Boxes: Lost Fragments

Snapbreak Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$14.99

$13.49

Pre-order

Boxes: Lost Fragments – November 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

As a legendary thief, your next assignment lures you into a grand and lavish mansion. There you find a series of puzzle boxes, designed for an unknown purpose. Inspired by the cryptic atmosphere, intricate machinery and smooth controls of the best room escape games, we have created a diverse set of original puzzle levels that will test your resolve and skills to navigate this mysterious and compelling journey. Each level is beautiful, unique and a true delight to explore and figure out.

Cairn

Pollocrudo Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Cairn – November 5

Cairn puts you in the boots of Daisy, a brave explorer whose mission is to climb an immense, never-ending tower. As you ascend, you encounter strange creatures that grant you the power to manipulate the terrain. This unique ability lets you literally shape the path, leaving your mark on the tower itself. The core of the game is a moral choice: will your alterations help future climbers, or will they just add more chaos to the towering structure?

Dark Quest 4

Brain Seal Ltd

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Dark Quest 4 – November 5

Dark Quest returns with its fourth installment – a turn-based strategy adventure inspired by the legendary HeroQuest board game. Enter a realm of perilous dungeons, cunning traps, and powerful magic as you lead your party of heroes against the forces of the Dark Sorcerer.

Dead Static Drive

Reuben Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Dead Static Drive – November 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Dead Static Drive is Grand Theft Cthulhu—a survival-horror road trip through a nightmare version of 1980s Americana. Scavenge, fight, and sneak your way across small towns and eerie highways as reality begins to unravel.

Heroes of Mount Dragon

indie.io

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Heroes of Mount Dragon – November 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Step into the mystical world of Üna, where ancient power stirs and chaos rises. As one of eight dragon-bound champions, battle through monster-infested lands, master unique fighting styles, and transform into awe-inspiring dragons to reclaim balance. Whether you’re flying solo or brawling alongside friends, prepare for a fiery showdown!

My Life: Farm Vet

Markt+Technik Verlag GmbH

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

Pre-order

My Life: Farm Vet – November 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Your job as a passionate vet is to examine sick farm animals, make the right diagnosis, treat them accordingly and nurse them back to health. Build up trust with the small and large two- and four-legged friends so that they soon feel better again. Your help is called for on the farm!

Spot The Pup

Jolly Lobster Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Spot the Pup – November 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready to put your eyes to the test and your heart on full display in Spot the Pup, the ultimate hidden object adventure for dog lovers! Each scene bursts with charm, color, and chaos as you hunt for ten mischievous pups tucked into unexpected places. Whether you’re racing the clock in Challenge Mode or taking a relaxed stroll through Casual Mode, every level promises a delightful mix of discovery, relaxation, and pure puppy joy.

Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke

Eastasiasoft Limited

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Twilight Parade: Moonlight Mononoke – November 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Crash the yokai party in Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke! Play as the uninvited oni twins and their friends in this bullet-hell shooter with vibrant pixel art. Choose from four unique characters, each with distinct abilities and assistants, then blast through 5 chaotic stages across Japan. Dodge enemy swarms, battle massive bosses, and get revenge in style!

Dollmare

Feardemic

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Dollmare – November 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Not in the mood to be chased and screamed at by monsters? Tired of jump scares and endless fights for survival? Dollmare is just for you. It’s still a horror game – you’ll get scared, feel uneasy and constantly sense that something is watching you. There’s no telling what might happen … but something definitely will.

Kanjozoku Game & Turbo Dash Kart

Midnight Works

☆☆☆☆☆
63

★★★★★

$17.99

$14.39

Pre-order

Kanjozoku Game & Turbo Dash Kart – November 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Kanjozoku Game & Turbo Dash Kart brings together two radically different racing experiences for those who live for challenge and control. Whether you’re sliding between traffic at night or battling rivals on wild, unpredictable tracks, this collection offers variety, excitement, and pure velocity.

Kentum

V Publishing

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Kentum – November 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Stranded in the year 10,000, Kent—an average Joe turned clone—must survive, explore, and rebuild civilization with the help of his quirky robot companion. Craft, farm, and automate in this 2D craftervania adventure as you uncover Earth’s secrets and kickstart humanity, one machine at a time.

Saving Princess of Mars

Ocean Media

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Saving Princess of Mars – November 6

Saving Princess of Mars is a stylish action platformer featuring puzzles to solve and ton of enemies to eliminate. Our main protagonist is lumberjack Jack from Earth who surprisingly spawns on Mars where he’s trying to save its princess.

Toad Slide (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Toad Slide – November 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready to slide into an enchanted swamp full of magical puzzles! In Toad Slide, a Sokoban-inspired 2D pixel-art puzzle, you control a mystical toad who must move runic stone blocks and place them onto magic circles to restore balance to the swamp. With 30 carefully crafted levels, 15 by day and 15 by night, the game blends clear logic, smooth gameplay and gradually increasing challenges that invite you to think precisely and act strategically.

UNBEATABLE

Playstack

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Unbeatable – November 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Unbeatable is an anime-juiced rhythm adventure where you (figuratively) destroy on stage while you (literally) destroy on stage. During rhythm gameplay, you only need two buttons: a button for up and a button for down. Simple to understand! The complicated part is doing it. Try not to get destroyed yourself.

Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster

Anima Project

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99

$26.99

Pre-order

Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster – November 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Experience the original Anima: Gate of Memories and its companion story Anima: The Nameless Chronicles — both fully remastered with improved visuals and gameplay. Explore a rich fantasy universe inspired by the Anima Beyond Fantasy tabletop RPG saga, filled with deep lore, fast-paced combat, and branching storylines shaped by your choices. Whether you’re new to the saga or returning, this is the ultimate way to discover the world of Anima.

A Pizza Delivery

Dolores Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

A Pizza Delivery – November 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets. Step into the dreamlike journey of “B”, a pizza delivery rider on her final order of the day. Ride through a surreal world, navigating strange landscapes, sudden shifts in scenery and moments of quiet introspection.

Build a Bridge!

BoomBit

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$9.99

Pre-order

Build a Bridge! – November 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Test your engineering and improvisation skills in a puzzle game where the stakes are as high as they get. It is you who will construct bridges for cars, trucks, buses … and sometimes even monster trucks. Gather your wits and get on with the construction!

Carrot Smash (Xbox Series)

Magnific Studios

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Carrot Smash – November 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Take control of a brave carrot on a mission to protect its territory in this exciting pixel art platformer. Face challenging enemies and obstacles, using powerful punches, double jumps and the Dash to overcome action-packed, precise levels. With fast-paced gameplay, responsive controls, and appealing retro visuals, Carrot Smash delivers a fun and addictive platforming experience from start to finish.

Celestial Fall

EpiXR Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$9.99

Pre-order

Celestial Fall – November 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In this game, you follow the protagonist who initially fell from heaven back into the sky. The game is a unique combination of a third-person platformer and a light-hearted exploration game with philosophical storytelling. It is highly stylized and surprises with breathtaking environments, a surreal world full of beauty and grace and a couple of small environmental puzzles that blend perfectly into the peaceful yet stunning environments. Will you be able to make it back into heaven? Find out.

Contraband Police

PlayWay S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Contraband Police – November 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The year is 1981, and as a young officer trainee, you are assigned to work at a border post in the mountainous region of Karikatka. Entry into the Acarist People’s Republic is strictly regulated by the party and your every move is monitored! The situation at the border escalates when your comrade is killed during one of the interventions … Always be ready to intervene in an emergency. Solve crime puzzles, support your comrades and thwart the Blood Fist rebels. Make decisions that will determine the future of Acaristan.

Hide ‘N Seek!

QubicGames S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Hide ‘N Seek! – November 7
Xbox Play Anywhere

Remember the good old game of hide and seek? Prepare for something a little more extreme! Dive into classic gameplay where you can hide or seek. Count down before setting off to find the Hiders, or blend into the environment, stay silent and outsmart the Seeker to win!

Games Harbor

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$12.99

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Static Effect: The Lighthouse – November 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you! In the aftermath of a global cataclysm, the harbor authorities reactivated an ancient lighthouse, hoping to keep the seas navigable amidst the growing chaos. A lone keeper is dispatched to the forsaken island, tasked with manning the beacon. The fate of passing vessels and the nearby town now rests in his hands. Far away, a wife and daughter wait for his return.

The Visitor Effect: Not an experiment

Pdpartid@games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$12.99

$11.69

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The Visitor Effect: Not an Experiment – November 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

You are R3D, an alien robot trapped in a strange simulation. You don’t know who’s pulling the strings—or why—but something feels off. Every move you make might lead you closer to the truth… or deeper into the deception. How far are you willing to go to break free?

The post Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 3 to 7 appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Speedrunner event Games Done Queer kicks off today, raising funds for LGBTQ+ legal aid by lighting Diddy Kong’s butt on fire

Brethren! Cease your prattling and pick up your GameCube controllers. It is time to start playing Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem at an unhealthy velocity, while funding lawyers to uphold the legal rights of LGBTQ+ people in the USA.

Nintendo has won a lawsuit against a streamer who pirated games and livestreamed them ahead of their release dates.

The pirate, Jesse “EveryGameGuru” Keighin, infamously wrote to Nintendo “boasting” that he had “a thousand burner channels” to stream from and threatened to continue to use them, saying he could “do this all day.” “You might run a corporation, but I run the streets,” he wrote on social media at the time. He has now been ordered to pay $17,500 in damages.

Last November, we learned Nintendo had sued a gamer for streaming pirated Nintendo games such as The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom before their official release date. Nintendo filed a lawsuit in a Colorado court against Keighin accusing him of not only streaming 10 Nintendo games before they came out, but telling his viewers how to obtain them. The list includes The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

According to the lawsuit, Keighin obtained and streamed leaked Nintendo games at least 50 times since 2022, and provided links to the Yuzu and Ryujinx emulators for viewers. Nintendo alleged these actions amounted to “trafficking” in illegal “circumvention devices,” and insisted they caused “millions of dollars” worth of damage through “lost video game sales.”

According to TorrentFreak, however, the court did not agree to issue an injunction against anonymous “third parties” or order the “destruction” of the devices Keighin uses to circumvent Nintendo’s piracy systems, saying the demand was “unclear” and “unreasonable” without knowing who those third parties were or what the circumvention devices specifically are.

An injunction against Keighin was granted, though, preventing him from “infringing Nintendo’s copyrighted works, including by streaming, and from trafficking in Switch emulators, Nintendo’s proprietary cryptographic keys, or other software or technologies that circumvent Nintendo’s technological protective measures.”

Keighin reportedly did not prepare a defense nor any objections, and the judgment is now final.

Earlier this month IGN reported Nintendo was suing a Reddit moderator and alleged Switch pirate for $4.5 million, claiming the figure is “nowhere near an amount that would compensate Nintendo of America for the seriousness of the Defendant’s conduct.”

The conduct Nintendo references is the alleged “DMCA anti-trafficking violations” of James “Archbox” Williams, a moderator on the Switch Pirates subreddit who is accused of copying and distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games. Nintendo tracked down the alleged Switch pirate last year using a combination of Reddit posts and repair orders.

Fortnite’s adding pets, and changing your invincible banana dog’s colour will require buying another invincible banana dog

You head down to the pet shelter in Fortnite. It’s full. Woof, says one invincible banana dog, I barely see my owner because they wanted me to be a banana dog who regularly changes colour. Alas, this cannot be, so they’ve had to spend their V-Bucks on a small army of invincible banana dogs in a variety of hues. You try to cheer up this Sidekick by telling them that their owner can at least change their name and hat at any time. It provides little comfort.

Fortnite‘s Sidekicks, the adorable little pets that accompany you on your Fortnite adventures, have caused quite a stir with Fortnite fans — and not necessarily for all the right reasons.

As described by Epic Games, Sidekicks are new pals in Fortnite that join your adventures in Battle Royale, Fortnite Save the World, Fortnite Festival (your Sidekick will stay backstage), LEGO Fortnite, and developer-made experiences (Sidekicks can only tag along with you if the Island Developer has enabled Sidekicks in their island). They let you “enjoy their company as they react to the world around you.” You can design them yourself, including their personality and physical traits, all of which will be locked in as “permanent” details, but you’ll be able to change their name and accessories — think hats, hoodies, that kind of thing — at any time. And no, they do not offer a gameplay advantage of any kind, nor can be hurt or killed in combat. (Phew!)

The first is Peels, the super sweet pup made of bananas, who’ll unlock with tomorrow’s (November 1) Battle Pass. More, including Bonesy, Spike, and Lil’ Raptor, are set to drop on November 7, with something for cat lovers coming “not long after.” Bonesy will be granted to players who own the Bonesy Back Bling on the same date.

So far, so cute, right? The bit that’s really raising eyebrows, however, is the cost. As shared on the Fortnite subreddit, prices will differ, with Lil’ Raptor and Spike costing 1,200 V-Bucks, and Flopsticks and Cuddle Team Jr. a little more expensive at 1,500. As some are pointing out, this is a pretty steep price for the new feature, with the Fishstick-themed Sidekick, Flopstick, costing more than the original 1,200 skin.

Bro… The Sidekick costs more than the original skin. pic.twitter.com/HUi9oqa9N4
— Fortnite Leaks | Pluto V2 (@FortnitePV2) October 31, 2025

It gets even worse, though. Epic has cofirmed you can customize the appearance of your Sidekick one time and it’s permanent (you can unlock clothes for them, though and can change those whenever you want). This means that if you want to change your pet’s colors after making that initial, permanent one-time change, you have to buy the same pet again.

“You can customize the Appearance of your Sidekick one time after obtaining it,” Epic said. “You can purchase a Sidekick multiple times and give them different Appearances; however, each Sidekick customization you own in your Locker must be unique. Duplicate Appearances are not allowed.”

“The fact they locked customization behind needing to buy the same pet multiple times is probably the greediest thing Epig [sic] has ever done. Which honestly is a huge accomplishment for this company,” said one unhappy player.

Wait, so they cost more than skins do AND you have to buy them AGAIN if you want to change their color after buying? What kind of insane pricing is this???
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“[This is] the death of reasonable microtransactions in Fortnite,” replied another. “Remember when they released Wraps, and unlike most games where you needed to unlock skins for each gun individually, wraps could be used on anything? Now we’re getting customization locked on bought items. No reason for this, except greed.”

“Either make them this price and have all styles selectable or lock the styles and put them at 500-600,” suggested someone else. “If you do both nobody is gonna bother.”

Don’t forget that Homer, Marge and co. are coming to Fortnite on November 1, 2025, with a mini-season that brings Springfield to the battle royale. Not much is known about it, other than the villainous alien duo, Kang and Kodos, will be wreaking havoc on the Fortnite map once Fortnitemares 2025 comes to an end, but here’s everything we know so far, including including start times in your local area, current teasers, and what to expect.

Grow a Garden Codes (October 2025)

Looking for Grow a Garden codes? Plenty of Roblox experiences have codes, and Grow a Garden is no exception. Way back during the Lunar Glow Event, a code redemption system was added. Since then, however, we hadn’t seen a new code until the Zen Update. Even if they’re few and far between, every time there’s a new code in GaG, IGN will have you covered.

Working Grow a Garden Codes (October 2025)

RDCAward – RDCAward (Cosmetic Item)
BEANORLEAVE10 – Green Bean Chamber (Cosmetic Item)
Torigate – Whispering Torri (Cosmetic Item)

Expired Codes for GaG (October 2025)

Unfortunately, these codes have now expired:

LUNARGLOW10 – This gave players 3x Seed Packs.

How to Redeem Grow a Garden Codes

Now that there’s a code redemption system in the Roblox experience, here are the steps you need to follow to use Grow a Garden codes:

Launch the Grow a Garden Roblox experience
Look in the top left corner to find the Settings cog next to the icon of the backpack
Click settings and scroll down to the bottom
Copy and paste codes from this article into the Redeem Codes box
Press claim and enjoy your goodies!

Why Isn’t My GaG Code Working?

Code not working? There are usually two reasons why this happens. It’s either because:

The code is expired
The code has been entered incorrectly

If a code has been entered incorrectly or is expired, it will say the “code is invalid.” To stop this from happening, we’d recommend copying and pasting the code directly from this article. We check and test each of the codes before we add them to our articles. However, when copying them, you can sometimes accidentally include an extra space somewhere, so always double check there’s no additional spaces!

Where to Find More Grow a Garden Codes

If new codes are added to the game, we’ll update this article, so you can always check back here and keep up-to-date with the latest codes. Grow a Garden has its own dedicated Discord server where codes will be announced, as well as game updates.

What is Grow a Garden in Roblox?

Grow a Garden is a new Roblox experience that’s become incredibly popular since it launched. The gardening simulator allows players to show off their green fingers, as you buy seeds and plant a variety of crops from basic carrots to exotic dragon fruit trees.

As fruit and vegetables finally sprout, you’ll be able to harvest them to sell for Sheckles. To go from a beginner gardener to a pro worthy of awards, you’ll want your crops to experience mutations that increase their value. This can happen randomly, with Gold and Big mutations being down to chance, while weather events like snow can increase your luck of a Frozen mutation. There’s also gear, and even pets now, that can affect how fast your crops grow, their value, and more.

When is the Next Update in Grow a Garden?

Grow a Garden hosts new events each weekend, where players can come together and try out the fresh content for the ever-expanding game. The next update is planned for Saturday November 1, 2025.

There isn’t any known information about this update yet. Events now typically run for two weeks, with the first week being the time they’re introduced, and the second week when additional rewards are added to the event.

As always, to stay up to date with everything in the new event, visit our Grow a Garden guide. We put out new content as soon as the event goes live, and keep it updated all through the week.

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.