The Star Wars: Prequel Pack features four action-packed Star Wars games. The pack includes Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Star Wars Republic Commando, and Star Wars Episode I: Racer. The bundle will be available to purchase tomorrow, February 23, on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

Perhaps the most notable of these four games is Star Wars Episode I: Racer, which was released on Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and Game Boy Color back in 1999. The sci-fi racing game allows players to play as Anakin or any one of the game's 22 Podracers, and travel at speeds of up to 600 mph as they traverse tracks set across eight iconic Star Wars worlds.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$45 | Releases April 15

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition Shadow Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$45 | Releases April 15, Amazon Exclusive

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Standard Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$36 | Releases April 15

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now available to rent or buy on streaming platforms, including Prime Video, for $20 or $25, respectively. The streaming launch coincided with the reveal of the 4K Blu-ray release date and the existence of not one, but two steelbooks. Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Limited Edition Steelbook will be available with Sonic or Shadow character art when the movie arrives on Blu-ray April 15. The Shadow steelbook variant is an Amazon exclusive. We recently saw the two steelbook approach with Deadpool & Wolverine, so it will be interesting to see if this format becomes a trend.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$45 | Releases April 15

Sonic the Hedgehog 3's first Limited Edition Steelbook features the Blue Blur doing what he does best. This edition comes with 4K Blu-ray, standard 1080p Blu-ray, and digital versions of Sonic 3. You also get a bunch of bonus featurettes.

Preorders for the Sonic variant of the Limited Edition Steelbook releases are available at Amazon and Walmart for $45.

Amazon and Walmart both offer preorder price guarantees. You won't be charged until your order ships, and you will only pay the lowest price offered between the time you preorder and release.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition Shadow Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$45 | Releases April 15, Amazon Exclusive

Sonic 3's Limited Edition Steelbook featuring Shadow is exclusive to Amazon and available to preorder for $45. As an exclusive--and especially because it's exclusive to Amazon--we'd expect this version to be harder to find than the Sonic steelbook. The Shadow variant complements the Sonic edition by offering the same art design, just with red streaks instead of blue.

Like the Sonic variant, the Shadow version costs $45 and comes with 4K Blu-ray, standard 1080p Blu-ray, and digital versions of Sonic 3. You'll also get the same bonus features. The only difference between the two releases is the steelbook.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Standard Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$36 | Releases April 15

If you don't have any interest in steelbook cases, the 4K release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is up for preorder for $36 at Walmart. Amazon preorders for the standard 4K edition should reopen soon.

Preorders for the DVD release are available for $26 at Walmart. At this time, it doesn't appear that Sonic 3 will get a standalone 1080p Blu-ray release. As such, even if you don't have a 4K media player, you'll still need to get the 4K edition to watch Sonic 3 on standard Blu-ray.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Special Features

• Audio Commentary - Watch the movie with director Jeff Fowler and actor Ben Schwartz (Sonic).
• Sonic Family Fun - Cast and crew talk about becoming a family while making the three films.
• Enter Shadow - Keanu Reeves and other stars discuss his portrayal of Shadow.
• Robotnik Family Reunion: Ivo and Gerald - Jim Carry and cast/crew discuss bringing Ivo and Gerald Robotnik to the screen.
• For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy - Director Jeff Fowler reflects on his experience directing the Sonic films.
• The Fox, the Echidna, and the Hedgehog - Visit the recording booth with voice actors for Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey), and Idris Elba (Knuckles).
• Live-Action Lunacy: Acting Opposite Puppets - Actors talk about filming alongside giant puppets.
• From the Cryo-Tank to London: The World of Sonic - Production crews show off the filming locations and set designs of Sonic 3.
• Team Sonic vs. Shadow - Choreographers talk about creating the showdown between Sonic and Shadow.
• A Very Sonic Christmas - Team Sonic saves Christmas with Santa Claus.
• Gag Reel
• Deleted Scenes

Catch up on the Sonic Live-Action Movie & TV Series

Sonic the Hedgehog 3's theatrical release led to multiple editions of the first two movies to sell out, including the 4K Blu-ray 2-Movie Steelbook Collection shown above. As of January 21, here's the stock situation for Sonic, Sonic 2, and the Knuckles miniseries at Amazon. The 2-Movie Collection on standard Blu-ray offers the best value at the moment.

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2-Movie Collection (Blu-ray) -- $21.63
• Sonic the Hedgehog Limited Collector's Edition (Blu-ray) -- $14 ($20)
• Sonic the Hedgehog (Blu-ray) -- $13 ($14)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (4K Blu-ray) -- $18.41
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Blu-ray) -- $16
• Knuckles TV Miniseries - Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $30
• Knuckles TV Miniseriers (Blu-ray) -- $20 ($26)

2025 may very well be a make-or-break year for Microsoft's Xbox brand. Following a relatively slow start to the generation--the lack of killer first-party exclusives has been notable--Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard, making Game Pass more enticing via yearly day-one Call of Duty launches. But as Sony continues pumping out first-party prestige games and Nintendo enters its next phase with Switch 2, it's less clear exactly what role Xbox will play.

Below, we've outlined some of the biggest aspects of the Xbox brand to focus on as we move further into 2025, from the increased focus on cloud gaming to a shifting release strategy that puts far less emphasis on Xbox-exclusive games. Here's what you can expect from Xbox in 2025, including new releases, and be sure to check out 2025 upcoming game releases list for more information on your most-anticipated games.

Everything is an Xbox

Microsoft stopped releasing sales figures for its Xbox systems long ago, preferring to instead focus on engagement and Game Pass figures. However, we're going to see even less emphasis put on actual honest-to-goodness Xbox consoles in 2025, with Microsoft's "This Is An Xbox" campaign blurring the lines further. Everything from a phone to a TV can play games via Xbox Cloud Gaming, letting players enjoy the Xbox ecosystem without actually buying the Xbox Series X or Series S. Whether that approach is sustainable remains to be seen, but Microsoft certainly seems committed to it.

Game Pass, Game Pass, Game Pass

Microsoft's huge acquisitions of ZeniMax and Activision Blizzard were motivated, in large part, by a push for more Game Pass subscribers. The success of Game Pass points to the success of the Xbox brand, and slower-than-projected growth in subscribers are likely to be addressed in one way or another. Whether that means another price increase or some combination of new features or games remains to be seen, but Microsoft is past the point of no return with its gaming division--spending more than $70 billion to acquire an entire publisher tends to do that. Look for Game Pass to get more enticing, and maybe more expensive, in 2025.

Hardware rumors

Despite the decreased emphasis on hardware, new Xbox hardware is still almost certainly coming. In fact, a brand-new Xbox console is rumored to be releasing in 2026, and we've heard rumblings about a dedicated handheld Xbox system, as well. This would, presumably, also be capable of accessing games via Xbox Cloud Gaming, though it's likely we'll have to wait quite a bit before we learn anything about it or any next-generation hardware.

Fewer and fewer exclusives

In a move that would have seemed shocking just a few years ago, in 2024 Microsoft moved to releasing several of its previously console-exclusive games to rival platforms like Nintendo Switch and PS5. Not every game has made the jump, but expect this to be more of a standard release strategy than a peculiar oddity moving forward. There are even rumors of a Halo game making its way to a PlayStation system, and though thus far we haven't seen Game Pass supported outside of Xbox and PC, making it available on other systems would seemingly be a pathway to more subscribers, should its competitors allow this.

Avowed

Release Date: February 18, 2025

Obsidian has shed the shackles of being "that RPG sequel studio" over the past several years and established itself as one of the premier developers in Microsoft's roster. Avowed looks to be the next step forward for the developer, combining first-person sword-and-scorcery combat with plenty of exploration and lore-expanding quests. It's technically an entry in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, but Avowed looks to appeal to a wider audience with its The Elder Scrolls-like presentation, even with plenty of quirky elements that are undeniably Obsidian.

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South of Midnight

Release Date: TBD 2025

Compulsion Games' We Happy Few was certainly a novel concept, but it didn't quite stick the landing across its story or survival-esque mechanics. For its next game, South of Midnight, the studio is going in a completely different direction. A third-person Southern Gothic action game, South of Midnight's combat should appeal to hack-and-slash fans, while its gorgeous art and setting are like if you combined Into The Spider-Verse with The Princess and the Frog.

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The Outer Worlds 2

Release Date: TBD 2025

The Outer Worlds saw Obsidian combine the quirky characters and customization of Fallout: New Vegas with a healthy dose of BioShock, and perhaps its biggest flaw was ending right as it got really good. For The Outer Worlds 2, the studio is taking us on a brand-new adventure set in the Arcadia colony, complete with a new set of companions to recruit and plenty of choice in how you approach each situation. Go in guns blazing if that's what makes you happy, or find a more creative way to handle your conflicts. Just don't call it Outer Wilds 2.

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Fable

Release Date: TBD 2025

The Fable series has been on ice for years, and with the death of Lionhead Studios, that could have been the end of the road. However, the open-world masters at Playground Games (developer of the Forza Horizon series) are now carrying the mantle, and the series is returning with Fable on Xbox Series X|S and PC. As with the original games, it looks to maintain a sense of levity despite the many dangers awaiting you in Albion. It remains to be seen if Playground Games can tackle an RPG like it can a racing game, but its aptitude for open-world exploration has never been doubted.

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Sleight of Hand

Release Date: TBD 2025

In the mood for a classic noir-inspired adventure with a healthy dose of the occult? Sleight of Hand developer RiffRaff Games certainly hopes so. The stealth-action game sees you infiltrating a witch coven--one you used to belong to, mind you--with a deck of cursed cards to give you the edge on your enemies. While you'll move around the environment in real-time, you'll also make use of the cards to, well, stack the deck in your favor. You may find some Dishonored-like combo abilities that really shake things up, and your enemies will adapt to change their strategy based on your cards.

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Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap

Release Date: January 28, 2025

The Orcs Must Die series continues well over a decade after its first installment, and it returns in gloriously violent fashion with Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap, a day-one Game Pass title. The newest game is playable either solo or with up to four players, and it should scratch that classic orc-slaying itch that the series has been about for so long. With a variety of buffs and debuffs changing the course of every run, it should be a blast to play with friends at your side, and a deeper progression system than its predecessors will give you incentive to keep coming back for more.

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Borderlands 4

Release Date: TBD 2025

Borderlands has been Gearbox's premier franchise for more than 15 years, and it looks to be kicking things up another notch with Borderlands 4. As with the previous games, you'll be able to play both solo or cooperatively as you shoot and loot your way across the new Kairos setting. Gearbox aimed for a more seamless exploration experience in Borderlands 4 following the several discrete destinations in Borderlands 3, and it'll be even more fun to explore than ever before thanks to the new grappling hook. It has to be better than the movie!

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Assassin's Creed Shadows

Release Date: March 20, 2025

For years, it looked like Assassin's Creed was never going to go to Japan. That is finally changing with Assassin's Creed Shadows, which stars two very different protagonists with two very different gameplay styles. Whether you're a stealth master who wants to take out your enemies covertly or an all-out brawler who prefers to be a little louder, you can play Assassin's Creed Shadows your way. Parkour should also feel more seamless and fluid than in past Assassin's Creed games, and the addition of a grappling hook gives you more tactical opportunities.

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Doom: The Dark Ages

Release Date: TBD 2025

The rebooted (sort of) Doom series has been a remarkable success for id Software, combining the frenetic, twitchy gameplay of old-school shooters with the depth and variety we expect from modern games. That looks to continue with Doom: The Dark Ages, a game that promises to show the origins of the legendary Doom Slayer--or Doomguy, as we all actually call him. With an aesthetic that's certainly taking some inspiration from Army of Darkness and plenty of medieval-flavored weaponry at your disposal, it looks like it'll be a ton of fun sending demons back to Hell while also being in Hell.

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Elden Ring Nightreign

Release Date: TBD 2025

From Software's games often have some degree of cooperative functionality in them, but it's getting taken a step further with Elden Ring Nightreign. A multiplayer spin-off that lets you and two others take on some of Elden Ring's most dangerous enemies--and some enemies from the Dark Souls games--it's poised to be a very different experience from the standard Souls formula. It's very likely to lead to some arguments and maybe even some broken friendships, but if you can put your differences aside and destroy the Nameless King, perhaps you can patch things up.

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Grand Theft Auto VI

Release Date: TBD 2025

One of--if not the--biggest games to ever release, Grand Theft Auto VI is also one of the rare third-party AAA games to not also launch on PC (at least at launch). That could mean even more Xbox Series X|S players than it would otherwise get, and analysts have predicted sales of 40 million units in the first year alone--with potentially a higher-than-standard price. The long-awaited sequel takes us to Leonida, a fictional state that includes the famous Vice City. Despite a planned release date in 2025, we know remarkably little about Rockstar's next epic, but we can expect plenty of carjacking, murdering, and perhaps even some jaywalking.

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Judas

Release Date: TBD

After releasing the acclaimed BioShock Infinite, Ken Levine's Irrational Games was shut down and replaced by the much smaller Ghost Story Games, which promised an innovative new take on game narratives. That was many years ago, and we've only recently seen the first fruits of its labor: Judas. A first-person shooter that bears a pretty striking visual resemblance to BioShock--you'd be forgiven for thinking the screenshot here is from the BioShock series--Judas looks like it will focus more on player choice than Levine's past work. At least part of it will also take place in space, which is pretty much the opposite of Rapture's underwater "utopia."

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Mecha Break

Release Date: Spring 2025

If you couldn't get enough of Armored Core but wish it had a little more high-energy anime explosiveness, then Mecha Break might be the perfect game for you. The mecha combat game sees humanity battling for limited resources on a dying Earth, which naturally takes the form of competitive multiplayer matches against fellow pilots. Heavy customization options allow for you to battle your way, whether that be up close with a laser sword or from afar with long-range ballistics, and Gundam fans will appreciate the highly detailed paint options.

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Replaced

Release Date: TBD

A cinematic action-platformer that puts you in the shoes of an AI-controlled human, Replaced looks to tackle the always-relevant cyberpunk themes of capitalism and the limits of humanity's greed. It takes some clear influence from classics like Blade Runner, but its mix of pixel-art with fluid combat animations gives it a unique flavor. Replaced has been delayed far past its initial release window, with the team shifting locations from Belarus to Poland due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It has yet to get a concrete release date.

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The Legend of Baboo

Release Date: TBD

A classic third-person action-adventure game reminiscent of the early 2000s--and the delightful Kena: Bridge of Spirits--The Legend of Baboo stars the titular dog and his pal Sepehr on a journey to save their island from "an ancient evil." Combat focuses on Sepehr's magic staff as well as Baboo's own attacks, and you can switch between the two characters. This will, naturally, be necessary to complete some of the game's challenges, and who wouldn't want to play as such a good, fluffy boy?

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Winter Burrow

Release Date: TBD 2025

Did you ever think about where the mice walking the streets of big cities came from? In Winter Burrow, we join a mouse as they're returning from their time in the concrete jungle to a cozy burrow for the winter, only to find that their aunt has disappeared. Naturally, it's up to you to find her, and developer Noodlecake calls its take on the survival genre "approachable," letting you move forward the story at a comfortable pace rather than constantly worry about resources.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Release Date: TBD 2025

If you love souls-likes and you hate buying games on launch day, then you're in for a treat with Wuchange: Fallen Feathers. The game, which launches on Game Pass this year, sees you taking on the role of an amnesiac pirate during the Ming Dynasty, and while there is definitely some historical influence here, Wuchange is very much a fantasy game. You'll be fighting giant monsters alongside the you-sized enemies, and you can make use of Sekiro-style parries to change the course of a battle. We expect some broken controllers, but at least you can buy a new one with the money you'd usually spend buying a game.

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Split Fiction

Release Date: March 6, 2025

The cooperative-adventure experts at Hazelight have yet to deliver a bad game, and 2021's It Takes Two may have been the studio's best yet. With Split Fiction, Hazelight is going into even stranger territory. Protagonists Mio and Zoe each prefer a distinct fictional world--one likes fantasy, while the other likes science-fiction--and this means you'll sometimes see the screen split between the two settings. As a cooperative-only title, Split Fiction will also benefit from full cross-play across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation, along with the Friend's Pass feature, which allows two players to enjoy the game together without both people having to own it.

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Sniper Elite: Resistance

Release Date: January 30, 2025

The Sniper Elite series has long appeared on Xbox platforms, and the most recent game, Sniper Elite 5, launched on day one for Game Pass. That's also the case for the spin-off title Sniper Elite: Resistance, which takes place concurrently with Sniper Elite 5. For the first time, the series stars someone other than Karl Fairburne, but still sees you going behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied France as you relieve them of their pesky brains or testicles. You'll also have the opportunity to play special French-resistance propaganda missions, doing your part to liberate the country from fascist rule.

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Call of Duty 2025

Release Date: TBD 2025

A mainline Call of Duty game has released every single year since 2005, and we don't expect things to change in 2025. Following Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, Call of Duty games now release as day-one launches on Game Pass alongside their traditional retail versions. We've heard reports that 2025's Call of Duty game will be a sequel to Black Ops 2, making the sub-series' timeline even more confusing than it was already. As Treyarch has always led development on the Black Ops series and just released its latest game mere months ago, this would apparently mean another studio would be in charge this time.

State of Decay 3

Release Date: TBD

More than six years after the launch of State of Decay 2--and more than four since its sequel was announced--we know almost nothing about State of Decay 3. It's unclear if it's going to get a release date in 2025, but we expect Microsoft and Undead Labs are at least going to pull back the curtain on the game before the end of the year. Its predecessors combined open-world zombie survival gameplay with base-management to create an immersive post-apocalypse. In State of Decay, much of your energy is focused on merely avoiding death, and losing a favorite member of your crew can be devastating.

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Perfect Dark

Release Date: TBD

Another game announced years ago, the Perfect Dark reboot actually appears to be making progress, as shown during the Xbox Games Showcase last June. Our first look at gameplay showed off some immersive sim-like elements as Joanna Dark makes use of futuristic gadgets during an investigation, as well as parkour moves that let her quickly reach new heights and avoid detection. Of course, as a first-person shooter, there will be plenty of combat, and we know Joanna will have access to some serious firepower. Microsoft's previous attempt at Perfect Dark--Rare's Perfect Dark Zero--didn't exactly set the world on fire back in 2005, but its successor from The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics looks very impressive.

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Gears of War: E-Day

Release Date: TBD

The first mainline Gears of War game since 2019, Gears of War: E-Day will finally let fans experience the opening moments of the war against the Locust Horde. The Coalition is staying tight-lipped on much of the game for now, but we do know that Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago will both be featured, and it should give us a look at the more primitive weaponry humanity had at its disposal 14 years before the original Gears of War. Naturally, we expect robust cooperative and competitive multiplayer options, as well.

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Clockwork Revolution

Release Date: TBD

After establishing itself as a modern CRPG powerhouse with the resurrected Wasteland franchise, InXile is pivoting to a very different kind of role-playing experience with Clockwork Revolution. At first glance, it's easy to think you're looking at a new take on BioShock Infinite, but Clockwork Revolution's cool twist lies in its title--you'll be venturing to different key moments in history, and the choices you make will alter your home city of Avalon. Naturally, you'll have access to some steampunk-inspired weapons to help you along the way, which look to be a far cry from the post-apocalyptic tools available in the Wasteland series.

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33 Immortals

Release Date: TBD

Spiritfarer studio Thunder Lotus decided to go in a very different direction for its next game, 33 Immortals. A co-op roguelike featuring 33 players, 33 Immortals is designed to feel like an MMO raid without the need to level up your hero for hundreds of hours in preparation for the next content drop. Instead, you're free to drop directly into the action upon starting the game, though you will be awarded with permanent upgrades as you continue fighting--always a good way to keep struggling players from wanting to throw in the towel.

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Release Date: TBD 2025

What a thrill! More than 20 years after Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater first released, the game is getting a full-on remake for current-gen platforms. The story looks to be unchanged, following Naked Snake (later Big Boss) on a Cold War-era mission that will bring him into contact with characters like Eva and Revolver Ocelot. The gameplay, however, has been completely overhauled to better fit with modern expectations for stealth-action, though the original controls are also available as an optional feature. Perhaps most impressive is that any wounds Snake receives will remain on his body for the remainder of the game.

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Gifting basics

You can gift up to three gifts to each character per day. Afterward, you'll need to wait for the next day to begin handing gifts out again, unless...

There are two items that can reset how many gifts you can give in a day:

As detailed by Wowhead via WoW's public test realm, earning the apartment requires completing a side quest chain that sees players overthrowing a corrupt landlord who has partnered with a local biker gang to terrorize tenants and keep them desperate. After battling through bikers and stealing the deed to the apartment complex for one of the disgruntled tenants, players are then granted their own penthouse apartment to use as a reward, no rent required.

As for the apartment itself, it's a goblin-esque themed room with a balcony players can use to quickly return to the city of Undermine. There aren't any customizations to be had, but one feature it does include that seems likely to return when Blizzard introduces player housing proper is a way for players to set their Hearthstone to their new home.

"Mass Effect isn't ready to suddenly have a team of 250, 300 people working on it," Darrah said in a newly released video documenting the production of Veilguard. "In the past when BioWare was toying with being on just one project, like on Anthem or The Veilguard, that project was up and running at full speed so it was able to suck in every available resource. It had enough existing infrastructure that it was able to absorb everything."

"That's not exactly what's happening [with Mass Effect 5]," Darrah continued. "You see this when you go on to people's social media profiles. People who worked on The Veilguard, some of them are going onto [work on] Mass Effect, but some of them are moving into other parts of the EA organisation because Mass Effect isn't ready for them."

While PlayStation Plus subscribers can download games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered this month, Extra and Premium members will lose access to others on February 18. Fans of Japanese RPGs will certainly be disappointed as many of them are Bandai Namco's games, including the Tales of series.

Tales of Arise, Tales of Zestiria, Tales of Symphonia Remastered, and Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition are all leaving the service. They're all excellent and meaty entries in the fabled Tales series that provide hundreds of hours of content. So make sure to give them a try before they're removed.

Bandai Namco's psychic RPG Scarlet Nexus is also leaving as well. It features an interesting dual-protagonist system with some mind-bending action gameplay.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition is an upgraded version of the Obsidian's beloved RPG with the base game and all DLC. People Can Fly's live-service shooter Outriders and action-adventure shooter Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition are both high-octane games that'll keep your heart pumping.

As a reminder, PlayStation has also added some new games to the Extra/Premium games catalogue this month, including God of War Ragnarok, Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name, and Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand.

We'll likely hear about the new monthly Essential games for February 2025 on January 29, with those then releasing on February 4.

Tales of Arise

Tales of Zestiria

Tales of Symphonia Remastered

The Outer Worlds: Space's Choice Edition

Outriders

Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

PowerA Eeveelution Wireless Switch Controller

$55 | Releases January 31

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The Pokemon Trading Card Game just launched its latest expansion, Prismatic Evolutions, on January 17, offering up a whole slew of cards for collectors to enjoy. Getting your hands on the new set has proven to be difficult, however, as it’s undoubtedly one of the biggest Pokemon TCG releases in years. And if you’re one of the many folks struggling to find the Eevee-themed set in stock, consider turning your gaze to the upcoming PowerA Eeveelution Wireless Switch Controller. Like Prismatic Evolutions, this controller is all about Eevee--and it's available to preorder now for $55 ahead of its January 31 release.

PowerA Eeveelution Wireless Switch Controller

$55 | Releases January 31

This design is part of the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller lineup--which earned a spot on our best Nintendo Switch controller roundup. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, up to 30 hours of battery life, and impressive ergonomics for long game sessions, it’s a fantastic alternative to the Switch Pro Controller.

Toss in two remappable back buttons for added accessibility, responsive thumbsticks with embedded anti-friction rings for better control, and a striking design featuring Eevee and its many evolutions, and it’s one of the best-looking Pokemon controllers on the market.

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The PowerA Eeveelution Wireless Switch Controller is still available for preorder, but if the launch of Prismatic Evolutions has taught us anything, it’s that the popularity of Eevee can’t be overstated. So if you want to ensure you have the controller in your game room in the coming weeks, placing a preorder is a wise decision.

Diablo 4 Season 7, Season of Witchcraft, has arrived, bringing Diablo 3 Witch Doctor powers to the dungeon crawler. The new seasonal content features Headrotten enemies, which you will need to work with The Coven to defeat, increasing your standing with the faction. This means you'll need to partake in the revamped Tree of Whispers activities tied to the seasonal content. Completing these objectives will grant you battle pass XP and loot for each chapter completed. The final chapter includes Dorian, a pet raven.

Your progress on objectives in chapters you haven't reached does track, but your progress in each chapter won't be reflected until that chapter has been reached.

As announced on the PlayStation blog, Ryan Schneider, Jen Huang, and Chad Dezern are the new co-studio heads of Insomniac. Schneider was Insomniac's first community director whose tenure with the company goes back to the PS2 era. Huang has only been with Insomniac for eight years, but he has also served as the company's CFO and Head of Finance in that time. Of the three, Dezern has been at Insomniac the longest--he joined in 1998--and has been the Head of Creative since 2017.

In a statement shared through Insomniac's parent company, Sony, Price revealed that he made the decision to step down last year.

A statement from the face of the franchise, Ronnie2K, revealed to GameSpot that Prescott's presence is there to heighten the true-to-life atmosphere of the simulation game, and Prescott is one of several famous faces you might come across while you play NBA 2K25.

"NBA 2K25 features a number of celebrities sitting courtside across multiple arenas to replicate the high-energy atmosphere of a real NBA game," Ronnie2K said. "In addition to Dak Prescott, players can also spot A-list NBA fans such as Jack Harlow, Diplo, Druski, and Mark Cuban cheering on their favorite teams. Details like this elevate the in-arena experience, making it feel as if players are truly part of the action and excitement of a live NBA game."

Jackie Brown on 4K Blu-ray

$28

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Kill Bill Vol. 1 on 4K Blu-ray

$28 (was $43)

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Kill Bill Vol. 2 on 4K Blu-ray

$28 (was $43)

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Quentin Tarantino Filmography - All 4K Blu-ray & Blu-ray Releases

Seven of Tarantino's 10 films are now be available on 4K Blu-ray

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At long last, Quentin Tarantino's two-part Kill Bill saga is available on 4K Blu-ray. The pair of modern classics released alongside Jackie Brown this week. Each 4K Blu-ray release costs $28 and comes with standard Blu-ray and digital versions of the films, too. Tarantino fans can also enjoy a new documentary about the making of these beloved movies. With the addition of these three movies, seven of Tarantino's 10 films are now available to buy on 4K Blu-ray.

As of January 22, Amazon is sold out of all three movies, but you can still purchase Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, and Jackie Brown on 4K Blu-ray at Walmart.

Quentin Tarantino New 4K Blu-ray Releases

• Kill Bill Vol. 1
  • Walmart -- $28
  • Amazon -- Sold out
• Kill Bill Vol. 2
  • Walmart -- $28
  • Amazon -- Sold out
• Jackie Brown
  • Walmart -- $28
  • Amazon -- Sold out

Jackie Brown on 4K Blu-ray

$28

Jackie Brown was Tarantino's third film, following Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. The 1997 feature remains the director's only adaptation of another writer's work in his 10-film career. Jackie Brown was adapted from the classic crime novel Rum Punch by legendary author Elmore Leonard.

The 4K Blu-ray release includes a 10-part documentary series, several new featurettes, deleted and alternate scenes, promotional materials, a poster gallery, and an enhanced trivia track.

Jackie Brown stars Pam Grier as a flight attendant who regularly smuggles money from Mexico into the United States for a gun runner in Los Angeles. In addition to Grier, the movie also starred Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, Robert De Niro, Robert Foster, and Bridget Fonda. Like his first two films, Jackie Brown was well-received by critics.

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Kill Bill Vol. 1 on 4K Blu-ray

$28 (was $43)

Tarantino's next film wouldn't hit theaters for another six years, but it was certainly worth the wait. A revenge thriller starring Uma Thurman, 2003's Kill Bill is a highlight reel of what makes Tarantino's films special. It's a character-driven tale full of over-the-top violence and backed by a cool soundtrack. On a technical level, it saw the director up his game with several scenes that pushed the envelop for action at the time.

Extra content for the 4K release includes a documentary titled The Making of Kill Bill Vol. 1, musical performances by the band The 5.6.7.8's, and plenty of trailers, including the infamous "bootleg" teaser.

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Kill Bill Vol. 2 on 4K Blu-ray

$28 (was $43)

Anyone who enjoyed the first Kill Bill movie didn't have to wait too long for the sequel, as Kill Bill Vol. 2 arrived a year later in 2004. It remains the only sequel in Tarantino's filmography. Like with Vol. 1, the sequel's 4K release includes a documentary titled The Making of Kill Bill Vol. 2 as well as the "Damoe" deleted scene, and a musical performance by Chingon.

Both films were designed to be an homage to low-budget cinema, but compared to the first movie, the Kill Bill sequel was surprisingly more restrained with its action. When it did decide to turn up the dial on cinematic violence, each action scene felt unique and shocking, exploding out of lengthy narrative sections in the movie.

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Quentin Tarantino Filmography - All 4K Blu-ray & Blu-ray Releases

Seven of Tarantino's 10 films are now be available on 4K Blu-ray

If you'd like to complete your collection of Tarantino movies, you can also grab the rest of his work on Blu-ray. Several of these films haven't made it to 4K Blu-ray yet, but most of his greatest hits like Pulp Fiction, Once Upon a Time In Hollywood, Reservoir Dogs, and Inglorious Basterds are available in 4K. Amazon has all four of those priced for around $20 or less.

We've listed Tarantino's films in chronological order by release year.

• Reservoir Dogs (4K) -- $14.70
• Pulp Fiction (4K) -- $22 ($26)
• Jackie Brown (4K) -- $28
• Kill Bill Vol. 1 (4K) -- $28
• Kill Bill Vol. 2 (4K) -- $28
• Death Proof: Extended and Unrated Edition (Blu-ray) -- $14
• Inglorious Basterds (4K) -- $18
• Django Unchained (Blu-ray) -- $14
• The Hateful Eight (Blu-ray) -- $5 ($15)
• Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (4K) -- $17 ($31)

If you've already watched all of Tarantino's films and you're up for some reading, Tarantino's novelization of his most recent film is a great book. Amazon has Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: The Deluxe Hardcover for $23.62 and the paperback for $13.35 (was $19).

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House: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

$97 (was $110) | Releases January 28

Originally slated for a December 2024 release but hit with a delay, you can now cash in on a slight discount ahead of its January 28 arrival. Featuring a staggering 39 discs and every episode from every season, it’s an easy recommendation to fans of the show. Along with a Blu-ray copy of the series, the bundle is packed with bonus features such as bloopers, alternate takes, and behind-the-scenes content.

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House: The Complete Series Bonus Features

If you’ve already seen every episode of House a dozen times, then you’ll want to dive right into all the bonus features in this collection. Here’s a closer look at what’s included:

• Bloopers
• Alternate takes
• An original short
• Episode commentaries with writers and producers
• Audition tapes
• A set tour
• Behind-the-scenes content
• Other bonus content

That’s a pretty impressive list of bonus features--and considering the Blu-ray is now discounted ahead of its release, it’s not a bad idea to snag a preorder. Preordering from Amazon locks in a preorder price guarantee, so if the Blu-ray is discounted between now and launch, you’re only on the hook for the lowest price. You also won’t be charged until the item has shipped.

Speaking to Variety, Insomniac's new co-studio head Ryan Schneider looked back on the studio's first foray into Hollywood--2016's Ratchet and Clank--and how Insomniac got an "early start" on game-to-screen adaptations at the time.

"I think back to the Ratchet and Clank film from several years ago," Schneider said. "And we kind of got an early start on that. So, of course, we're interested in that kind of thing. We love Ratchet and Clank in particular."

One of the new Insomniac bosses, Chad Dezern, told Variety that the studio would "love to talk more about Wolverine," but it can't just yet. "We have to be like Logan today, and remain very stoic until it's time to pop the claws down the road," he said. "As much as we're as much as we have pent up excitement, we got to hold on to it. So that's about as much as we could say about our upcoming projects today."

Dezern also refused to confirm or deny if the new Wolverine game will release in 2025.