Oct 04, 12:00


Kotaku Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:05 AM
    

Harry Potter Hogwarts Caste Lego Set

This is the must-have LEGO Harry Potter set for any collection.

The post Harry Potter's Heirs Would Hate This, LEGO Is Selling the Hogwarts Castle Set for Pennies on the Dollar appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:46 AM
    

Russell Adler walks in front of an oil fire.

Game Pass price hikes come amid the subscription platform's apparent stalled growth

The post Report: <i>Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6</i> On Game Pass Cost Microsoft $300 Million In Lost Sales appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:35 AM
    

Jackery Power Station

Portable power stations rank among Amazon's top tech sellers.

The post In Case of Emergency, This 1500W Portable Power Station Is a Lifesaver and It's Now Selling for Pennies appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:10 AM
    

Fire Max 11 Tablet

Amazon just dropped a record-low price on its gaming tablet.

The post Ditch Your iPad, Amazon's New Gaming Tablet at 40% Off Is Flying Off the Shelves appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:40 AM
    

Insignia F40 Series

A smart TV for basically nothing.

The post This 40″ Full HD Smart LED TV Costs Less Than Your 20yo One, and Amazon Is Practically Giving It Away appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:25 AM
    

Dyson V11 Vacuum

For the first time ever, the Dyson V11 is nearly 40% off.

The post Dyson Silently Offloads V11 Inventory on Amazon, Now 40% Off at a Record-Low Price appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:10 AM
    

Inspiron Dell Laptop

This deal is so crazy, you won't believe it.

The post This Dell 16″ Laptop (2TB SSD, 64GB RAM, Core 7) Is $3,400 Off, Amazon Is Selling Out All Laptops appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Saturday, October 4, 2025 7:25 AM
    

Pokemon Card

The must-have Pokemon card packs to start your collection.

The post After Selling Out, Amazon Brings Back 50-Pack Pokemon Cards at a New Record Low appeared first on Kotaku.


PCGamesN Saturday, October 4, 2025 11:20 AM
    

Combining the combat of classic Diablo with the invasions and alliances of FromSoftware's Dark Souls, Fractured Worlds has a new playtest.


PCGamesN Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:00 AM
    

I talk to Behaviour about the Krasue, its "goriest" killer yet, horror as a "global concept," and finding inspiration from around the world.


PCGamesN Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:25 AM
    

Redemption Road has announced an indefinite delay to the launch of Kingmakers, citing a desire to ensure polish before charging money.


PCGamesN Saturday, October 4, 2025 7:15 AM
    

Riot Games confirms the Valorant Harbor rework will be coming in patch 11.10 as it overhauls the controller among end-of-year updates.


PCGamesN Saturday, October 4, 2025 6:09 AM
    

Rockstar Games has changed the description on the Red Dead Redemption 2 Steam page amid an ongoing sale, giving RDR2 fans hope of news.


PCGamesN Saturday, October 4, 2025 5:00 AM
    

We all remember Baldur's Gate 3's bear scene and, while Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy isn't quite on that level, it does have "crazy romances."


Twinfinite Saturday, October 4, 2025 11:59 AM
    
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Siliconera Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:00 AM
    

pokemon tcg best mega evolution cards

You'll never guess what the new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Mega Evolution, adds to the game!

Okay, yes, you will.

But nevertheless, Mega Evolutions haven't been in the TCG since the Sun & Moon days, so what's changed and how do they fit into today's game? (Also, do any of them have really cool art?) We'll answer these tough questions.

The coolest Pokemon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution cards

Perhaps most notable are the Mega Evolutions themselves, since in addition to being the marketing focus, they also work differently from before in Pokemon Trading Card Game. In their last iteration, they were extra evolutions, placed atop existing EX creatures and requiring you to end your turn unless you had a workaround. Now, they're just a version of that creature. Kangaskhan is a Basic? Mega Kangaskhan ex is also a basic. Lucario's a Stage 1 that evolves from Riolu? Then so's Mega Lucario ex. Along with this, they're now three-prize creatures, retaining a bit of risk in exchange for the easier play.

There are ten Mega cards in this set, one for each energy type, and most of them do something interesting. For example, the new Venusaur brings back its ability from the Base Set, allowing you to move grass energy around at will. Mega Gardevoir can both load up other creatures with energy and attack using them, making it a powerful force once again for another generation of TCG players.

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Photo by Siliconera

The most interesting Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution cards

There's a suite of ability creatures that might be situationally useful. Shuckle needs one energy attached to work, but it can heal for 30 every turn. Ninjask's Cast-Off Shell gets you a Shedinja directly into play, which has its own use as a zero-prize blocker. Cinderace is probably too much of a risk for high-level play, but if it's in your opening hand, it can be played directly and has a tempting one-energy attack. Garganacl powers up Fighting types, but it's a lot to play to do it.

As the start of a new "series" for the TCG, Mega Evolution brings with it a refresh of some elements and accessories. For example, the Elite Trainer Box now has a recycled plastic insert to hold things more securely, a larger coin, and even new damage dice that help usability a bit by making the "100" side stand out. The new energy designs are fairly tame and inoffensive, and it looks like a standard alternate treatment for all the Megas will be a silhouette of their normal form in the background.

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Photo by Siliconera

The most meta-relevant Mega Evolution cards

Meganium is a project to get into play as a Stage 2, but its Wild Growth ability doubles all grass energy and could be a big part of any decks featuring that type. There are probably also some Megas that will break through. Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex seem like strong candidates, with both setup and sweeper moves. Mega Kangaskhan ex might also, with its card draw and no need for colored energy, but you better have some trainers ready to switch it out.

We're talking a lot about evolutions, so it's a given that the reprint of Rare Candy will remain a factor in high-speed pro play. In fact, given that it's a new series, a lot of the Trainer selection is staple reprints, leaving little room for new stuff. Still, there seems to be a focus on single-type-boosting Stadium cards, like the quick-evolve Forest of Vitality for grass or the card draw of Mystery Garden for psychic. There's a chance one of these breaks through alongside a meta-defining sweeper.

That Buneary is probably gonna be on a pencil case or something

The cutest Mega Evolution cards

The pickings are maybe a bit slimmer than we'd like in this expansion, but we still have some selections! Vulpix, Stufful and Pachirisu frolicking about are no-brainers, for sure, but they work better than usual with a softer aesthetic. Buneary is probably the most obvious, as its design looks like something the company would print on flowery accessories.

There are also a few nice illustration rares. Vulpix again? Yeah, Vulpix again. Also a Stufful that has absolutely wrecked someone's bedroom. And we're not sure what's going on with the full art Lt. Surge's Bargain, but we like it!


The latest Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Mega Evolution, launched on September 26, 2025 and is out now. For more coverage of the Pokemon TCG, check out our archive.

The post Pokemon TCG: The Best Mega Evolution Cards appeared first on Siliconera.


WGB Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:03 AM
     Microsoft's Game Pass Ultimate recently increased its price by 50%, amid reports of $300m lost in Call of Duty sales. Subscriber counts remain uncertain, raising concerns about the service's profitability.

MonsterVine Saturday, October 4, 2025 11:11 AM
     Epictellers Entertainment has revealed the official Kickstarter trailer for Starfinder: Afterlight, a sci-fantasy, story-rich turn-based RPG set in the Starfinder universe and built on the Second Edition ruleset. The game is scheduled to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026, with its Kickstarter campaign kicking off on October 7, 2025. Players can register their […]

Oct 04, 04:00


Kotaku Friday, October 3, 2025 10:40 PM
    

Star Wars R2d2 Lego

This adorable R2-D2 droid is flying off the shelves.

The post LEGO Is Going All In, Its 4.9-Rated Star Wars R2-D2 Set Is Selling for Pennies appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Friday, October 3, 2025 9:40 PM
    

Luna Controller Wireless

The best controller for gaming on both PC and mobile.

The post Luna Controller for PC and Mac Is Now 2x Cheaper Than a Sony Controller, Amazon Clearing Final Stock appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Friday, October 3, 2025 8:40 PM
    

Ugreen 65 W Wall Charger

This charger replaces every other charger for your laptops and phones.

The post This 65W Wall Charger Is 44% Off on Amazon, and It Juices Up Your Mac and iPhone at Once appeared first on Kotaku.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, October 4, 2025 3:00 AM
    

Let it be known that whatever I write lower down about what I'm playing this weekend may end up being a big old lie, as I'm exhausted and will likely instead spend my entire weekend asleep. But with my last conscious breath of the week, I shall shout to the heavens... What are you playing this weekend, my friends?

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Siliconera Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 PM
    

danganronpa characters sakusha goods

Merchandise featuring characters from all three mainline Danganronpa games is available for pre-order via Amnibus. Illustrator Sakusha 2 illustrated the artwork.

The theme of this merchandise collection is "paint," and it shows the Danganronpa characters wearing casual outfits like they're about to go paint some fences or walls. Or play Splatoon? For some reason, Komaeda and Fujisaki are holding guns while Ouma is holding what looks like a water balloon. Featured characters are:

  • DR: Naegi, Fujisaki, Celes, Kirigiri
  • SDR2: Hinata, Komaeda, Nanami, Tsumiki
  • NDRV3: Saihara, Akamatsu, Ouma, Momota

Pre-orders end on November 12, 2025. Amnibus will ship out the items in late January 2026. As a note, Amnibus offers international shipping via Buyee. So overseas customers can purchase merchandise directly from the website without having to look for a proxy service.

All of the merchandise depict the Danganronpa characters in the same poses as in the key visual. Here are the goods you can buy, as well as how much they cost:

  • Acrylic cards: 650 JPY each / 7800 JPY box
  • Acrylic keychains: 650 JPY each / 7800 JPY box
  • Aurora badges: 605 JPY each / 5445 JPY box
  • Big acrylic stand: 1800 JPY
  • Bromides: 250 JPY each / 9000 JPY box
  • Glitter badges: 550 JPY each / 6600 JPY box
  • Paint-style badge: 650 JPY each
  • Super-big acrylic stand: 3000 JPY
  • Trading acrylic standees: 800 JPY each / 9600 JPY box
  • Trading cards: 250 JPY each / 6000 JPY box

The Danganronpa Sakusha 2 goods will come out in January 2026. Danganronpa 2 x 2, the latest entry in the series, will come out in 2026 for the PS5, Xbox Series X, Windows PC, Switch, and Switch 2.

The post Danganronpa 1, 2, and V3 Characters Get Messy in New Merchandise appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Saturday, October 4, 2025 1:21 AM
    

Angel Reese taking on a defender in NBA 2K26

The 2KTV episodes have marked their return in NBA 2K26, and we already have our first five quiz sets to solve.

While the episodes are entertaining and informative, you can get extra rewards. Every episode has several questions that will appear as quizzes inside the game. You'll have to pick the correct option to get the available rewards. Typically, you can get plenty of VC with this method, which is the premium currency inside the game.

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 1 answers

The first episode has 17 questions; answering them correctly will land you a handy amount of VC on day one of early access.

  • Welcome to Season _ of NBA 2KTV

    • 12

  • The MyCAREER Story in NBA 2K26 is called

    • Out of Bounds

  • In NBA 2K26, you and up to 50 people can earn rewards in _.

    • Crews

  • Which WNBA Player Starts NBA 2K26 with the highest overall rating?

    • Napheesa Collier

  • In NBA 2K26, which attribute category will you specialize in the most?

    1. Any

  • WNBA Player Card can now join your lineup in which mode?

    • MyTEAM

  • Which MyTEAM mode features a 4-point line?

    • Clutch-Time

  • Which MyTEAM mode has its own building in The City

    • Triple Threat Park

  • In NBA 2K26, the Max Height for a MyPLAYER is now 7'4″

    • True

  • What is the MyCAREER Reward for reaching level 40 in Season 1?

    • +1 Cap Breaker

  • What position will you make your first MyPLAYER Build?

    • Any

  • Which badge increases your ability to intercept opposing passes?

    • Interceptor

  • Which badge extends your three-point shooting range

    • Limitless Range

  • In every season of NBA 2K26, there are _ levels of prizes to earn

    • 40

  • What hashtag do you need to use when submitting plays to 2KTV?

    • #2KTVWOW

  • Who is the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 Superstar Edition?

    • Carmelo Anthony

  • Which team won the NBA 2K26 Summer League Championship?

    • Charlotte Hornets

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 2 answers

Here are the answers to the questions on the second episode.

  • 5
  • France
  • 2
  • True
  • 90
  • Left Trigger
  • Clutch Gene
  • Wild Gems
  • 12
  • Single Player
  • 20%

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 3 answers

Here are the answers to the questions of the third episode.

  • 50
  • 2
  • Goat
  • 85
  • Any
  • Challenges
  • Dion
  • Posterizer
  • Paige Bueckers
  • 2003

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 4 answers

Here are the answers to the questions of the fourth episode.

  • 30
  • Kings
  • Scoring
  • Anthony Edwards
  • Shifty Shooter
  • 5
  • 33
  • Play Now
  • Day
  • Any
  • Any

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 5 answers

Here are the answers to the questions of the fifth episode.

  • Suns
  • Layups
  • Left Trigger
  • 25%
  • Wednesday
  • Morale
  • Chat
  • Any
  • 44
  • Community
  • Bango

How to watch 2KTV episodes in NBA 2K26

Checking out the weekly episodes is pretty easy, and you can do so from the game. You'll find a 2KTV tab at the bottom of your home screen. Open it to run the latest episode. Once there are more episodes, you'll be able to check out the ones you might miss to view the content and attempt the quizzes.

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The post All NBA 2K26 2KTV answers: Episode 1-5 appeared first on Destructoid.


MonsterVine Saturday, October 4, 2025 1:00 AM
     Publisher PM Studios and Playtonic have announced that the retail edition of Yooka-Replaylee will be hitting store shelves worldwide on December 18, 2025. This enhanced reimagining of the beloved 3D platforming adventure will be available physically for Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, priced at $49.99. What's Inside the Physical Edition? The […]

MonsterVine Saturday, October 4, 2025 12:10 AM
     Kwalee and Swedish indie developer BlueGooGames have announced that their upcoming cooking adventure game, Space Chef, will launch on October 28, 2025, for PC (Steam & Epic Games Store), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A brand-new trailer highlights the game's alien worlds, bizarre ingredients, and the zany cooking chaos that awaits intergalactic […]