Brendan Hesse

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Cozy Lord Of The Rings Farming Sim Tales of the Shire Getting Physical Release On PS5 & Switch

1 day ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game is launching on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on July 29. While the charming life-sim game will be available digitally on all platforms, those who want a physical release will be able to pick up a boxed copy on PS5 or Nintendo Switch on launch day. The Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game physical edition will cost $40, and preorders are available now ahead of launch.
Preorders For The Snow White Limited Steelbook Edition Blu-Ray Are Available Now

1 day ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

Snow White may have earned mixed reviews from viewers and wasn’t quite as successful at the box office as anticipated, but it still managed to become one of the year’s biggest films. The live-action adaptation of Disney’s iconic animated movie makes a few significant tweaks to the story, offering a unique retelling that’s not afraid to buck tradition.
Preorders For The Snow White Limited Steelbook Edition Blu-Ray Are Available Now

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Brendan Hesse |Jon Bitner

6 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max and more (May 13-19)It’s set to be a big week of new movies across the best streaming services. This week marks the home debut of one of the biggest movies of the year, …
Indie Horror Game Bendy And The Ink Machine Getting A Physical PS5 Release

5 days ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

Acclaimed indie survival horror game Bendy and the Ink Machine is heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 27. The game originally launched for PC in 2017, followed by ports to PS4, Xbox One, and Switch in 2018--and now the horrifying journey is making a generational leap to the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S along with some gameplay and performance enhancements.
Two More Official Switch 2 Grip Accessories Are Available Now

6 days ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

We're still a few weeks out from the Switch 2's launch on June 5, but we've already seen numerous third-party manufacturers release official accessories for the upcoming consoles--including Switch 2 editions of some of the best Switch grips, the Skull & Co. NeoGrip and StandGrip.
Civilization 7's Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Edition Is A Code In A Box

6 days ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is one of the Switch 2's launch games, arriving on June 5 alongside Nintendo's new console. While the game was revealed for the Switch 2 back when the console was revealed in April, it's now confirmed that Civilization VII is getting a $70 physical Switch 2 edition--though it should be noted that this is simply a code in a box.
Darkest Dungeon 2: Anniversary Edition Comes With Playing Cards & Dioramas

1 week ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

After a long period in early access, Darkest Dungeon II launched on PC, Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox back in 2023. The roguelike roadtrip RPG's brutally challenging gameplay has proven popular with fans, and soon you'll be able to show off your love for the punishing RPG thanks to the upcoming Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition. The new $100 physical edition will include the game, a bunch of DLC, and numerous exclusive physical collectibles.
The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Gets 40% Price Cut Ahead Of Next Week's Release

1 week ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

The classic 1971 sci-fi thriller The Andromeda Strain is still heralded as one of the most influential films (and books) in the genre. The adaptation of Michael Crichton's beloved novel blended realistic biological and medical science with fictional concepts, sci-fi visuals, and suspenseful action in new and exciting ways. You'll be able to revisit the movie next week when The Andromeda Strain Limited Edition releases on 4K Blu-ray next Tuesday, May 13.
Fanatical Bundlefest Kicks Off With Five Roguelike Games For $5

1 week ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

Fanatical just kicked off Bundlefest Spring 2025, and this iteration of the popular PC game promotion looks to be the biggest yet. Past Bundlefests started on Mondays and ran for five days. Typically, Fanatical introduced one new bundle each day, but occasionally there were days with two bundle offers. This time around, Bundlefest started on a Wednesday (May 7) and runs through Friday, May 16.
Donkey Kong Bananza Preorders - Where To Buy The Highly Anticipated Switch 2 Exclusive

1 week ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Target Preorder at GameStop Of all the big games coming to Nintendo Switch 2, few are as exciting as Donkey Kong Bananza, as it's the character's first big 3D platformer outing since 1999's Donkey Kong 64. While the game doesn't release until July 17--more than a month after the Switch 2--preorders are available now and you can reserve your copy for $70 at multiple online retailers.

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