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Earlier this week, we covered a great deal on the officially licensed Lego Monkey Palace board game. The fast-paced strategy game was–and still is–$24 for Target Circle Week. Amazon was matching Target’s deal, but now it is offering a much better one during Prime Day. You can snag a copy of Lego Monkey Palace for only $15, a new all-time low.Monkey Palace is a fun tabletop game that turns the act of connecting Lego bricks into a fast-paced and varied strategy game for 2-4 players. Created by Bezzerwizzer in collaboration with Lego, Monkey Palace released last October and often sells…
Ghost of Yotei’s newly announced Watanabe Mode already has fans excited. The July 10 showcase came with plenty of surprises for Ghost of Yotei fans, yet this particular game mode has seemingly stood out the most. Ghost of Yotei is getting three new special modes. The first, Kurosawa, is identical to Ghost of Tsushima’s black-and-white mode. The second is Miike, inspired by the namesake director of 13 Assassins, and the final one is Watanabe, which has quickly become a fan favorite within the community. Related Ghost of Yotei Actress Has Emotional Reaction to State of Play Announcement, But It’s For…
Through its first seven months, the Trump Administration has made massive cuts to public spending that have affected nearly every area of American life, from weather reporting and disaster response to arts funding. Video games are no exception.The administration’s sweeping cuts have halted game preservation programs, virtual reality projects, and even game-related public health research. A report from Game Developer details some of the efforts affected by the lost funding, from the University of Washington’s Game Research Group, which launched in 2024 to “improve the accessibility of critical video games in cultural heritage institutions for educational purposes,” to a grant…
Introduced in Title Update 1, Monster Hunter Wilds provides players with a challenging new way to show off their hunting skills through the arena. These specific quests can limit build potential, but can give exclusive rewards to those daring enough. Monsters added to the arena in Monster Hunter Wilds provide players with a challenge that is quite different from a typical hunt. Those who overcome it can be rewarded with exclusive items themed off of the specific monster. This time around, Mizutsune brings that challenge and rewards. Here’s how to beat this arena quest. Related Monster Hunter Wilds: How to…
As seen in the latest State of Play, Ghost of Yōtei is changing things up when it comes to combat, opting to give protagonist Atsu far more tools and weapons than Ghost of Tsushima’s Jin.The State of Play gameplay deep dive describes Atsu as “no samurai or ninja” but a “lone wolf mercenary.” The way she fights reflects this. Unlike Jin–who only relied on a few weapons to engage enemies in announced duels or assassinate foes from the shadows–Atsu can easily wade into open combat armed with a katana, spear, kusarigama, ōdachi, and dual swords, and then also wield a…
In Umamusume Pretty Derby, you’ll need different items to wrap up important tasks, like raising the potential of trainees, leveling up support cards, or buying upgrade materials from the shop. Among them, Star Pieces are a must-have and definitely worth prioritizing. These are the crystallized fragments that let you unlock new characters for training and add more stars to their profiles. You can also trade extra ones for Clovers, which can then be exchanged for Energy Drinks, Monies, and Sashes from the shop. For those interested, this guide explains how to get Star Pieces in Umamusume Pretty Derby. Related Best…
This week is the perfect time to restock your manga library. Not only is Amazon’s massive Prime Day 2025 sale discounting hundreds of trade paperbacks and deluxe editions from several of the biggest manga properties around, but you can also save even more thanks to Amazon’s Buy Two Get One promotion, which is running simultaneously with the Prime Day event.Some notable picks in the sale include the official Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree manga, as well as the acclaimed dark fantasy tale that inspired From Software’s game, Berserk. You can also grab select volumes of popular series like…
Goalbound allows you to become one of the Blue Lock players in Roblox. Like in the original anime, your goal is to be the strongest striker. To do this, players can use different Styles and Egos, although not all of them are equally strong. In this Tier List guide, you’ll learn all about Goalbound Styles and Egos, from the most useful to the least useful in matches. The right combination of Style and Ego will help you score goals more effectively. With their help, you can create a unique build that suits your very own playstyle. Related Basketball Zero Style…
Between high-powered PC tech and various video games, there are many noteworthy deals during Prime Day this year. But if you’re a Batman fan, then you’ll want to check out the various Prime Day deals on graphic novels starring the Dark Knight. We’ve gathered up a list of some of the best Batman adventures in the list below, but here’s the best part: you can get some of them for free, thanks to Amazon’s Buy Two Get One promotion. To get the discount, all you have to do is pick three eligible items from the list, and the price of…
Saber is a hypercarry who needs a lot of things to work optimally in Honkai: Star Rail. Even if you have the best team for her, you likely won’t be able to get as much damage out of her skills if you aren’t using the right Light Cones. Thankfully, Saber is a fairly straightforward character as far as buildcrafting goes. She scales off ATK and CRIT stats, which means she’ll be able to make good use of most of the Light Cone options for Destruction characters in Star Rail. This guide goes over the best Saber LC options to help…