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Grab These Kid-Friendly Magnetic Building Block Deals Before Prime Day Ends
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/grab-these-kid-friendly-magnetic-building-block-deals-before-prime-day-ends/1100-6533125/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
There's a lot to be said about the 1994 Street Fighter movie: some good, some bad, and some weird. However, even with the JCVD on-set antics, Raul Julia transformed Bison into an iconic entry on his already eclectic resume.Julia was a classically trained actor with multiple Tony and Golden Globe nominations under his belt by the time he donned the red suit and cape of General M. Bison, and it shows. Every line that he delivers comes across as unhinged and as serious as a heart attack. The monologue he gives, in which he explains his ultimate goals of world conquest, almost comes across as a guy trying to tackle his Saturday to-do list. At times, it's as if he's the only one who understood the assignment (well, him and maybe Andrew Bryniarski's Zangief). His casting might have seemed unconventional at the time, given his stature, but it worked so well he's become synonymous with the character 30 years later.
8. Dennis Hopper as President Koopa (Super Mario Bros, 1993)
The Borderlands movie bombed at the box office despite it seeming like the formula for good video game adaptations had been cracked. The film had a solid cast, a well-known genre film director, and a genuinely excited fanbase. But while critics praised some of the casting, mainly with Cate Blanchett as Lilith, others were downright miscast, as is the case with Jamie Lee Curtis as Patricia Tannis.Maybe chalk this up to another post-Oscar-curse statistic, but this was a misfire from all directions. Even outside the fact that Tannis is typically depicted in her late 20s to early 30s in the game series, in the movie, she came across as flat, forgettable, and disconnected from what fans knew the character to be. Even worse, her scenes existed mostly to dump plot, turning her into an afterthought.
6. Christopher Lambert as Raiden (Mortal Kombat, 1995)
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AirPods Pro 2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XD1ZV3?tag=gamespot-primeday-20) $160 (was $253) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XD1ZV3?tag=gamespot-primeday-20) See at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XD1ZV3?tag=gamespot-primeday-20)
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Ghost of Yotei Devs Highlights Exploration & Combat In Today’s Deep Dive
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/544267/article/ghost-of-yotei-devs-highlights-exploration-combat-in-todays-deep-dive/
The most freedom in a Sukcer Punch game to date.
Here's How Trump's Cuts To Arts And Science Funding Have Affected Video Games
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-how-trumps-cuts-to-arts-and-science-funding-have-affected-video-games/1100-6533100/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
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 (https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/trump-funding-cuts-devastate-video-game-research-and-development) 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 for a program at Arizona State University helping latinx students develop games about climate change.Some projects had their funding removed just as they were about to complete. Rabindra Ratan, an associate professor at Michigan State, was developing a program to "reduce issues of Zoom fatigue and other types of gender and race inequities in the games industry related to virtual meetings." A $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Future of Work program enabled Ratan's work, but the Trump administration rescinded the grant earlier this year, preventing Ratan and his team from accessing the $200,000 they needed to complete the project.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-how-trumps-cuts-to-arts-and-science-funding-have-affected-video-games/1100-6533100/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Donkey Kong Bananza Is Happening Because Nintendo Exec Wanted A 3D Kong Game
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/donkey-kong-bananza-is-happening-because-nintendo-exec-wanted-a-3d-kong-game/1100-6533099/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Donkey Kong Bananza (https://www.gamespot.com/games/donkey-kong-bananza/) is the next project from the Super Mario Odyssey team. It is the franchise's first 3D platformer since 1999's Donkey Kong 64 and the first one developed by an in-house team since Jungle Beat in 2004. But why Donkey Kong, rather than a more direct Mario Odyssey sequel? And why return to 3D now? An new interview with Bananza's developers has surfaced answers to some of these questions.In an interview with IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/donkey-kong-bananza-exists-because-yoshiaki-koizumi-asked-the-mario-odyssey-team-for-a-3d-donkey-kong-game), Donkey Kong Bananza producer Kenta Motokura explained that Nintendo executive Yoshiaka Koizumi approached the team and asked them to think about making a 3D Donkey Kong. The team then discussed the possibility with Shigeru Miyamoto, who created both the Donkey Kong and Mario series. He emphasized that Kong has "unique actions" like the hand slap featured in Super Smash Bros. Koikumi, who directed Jungle Beat, added that Donkey Kong has long and strong arms, much in contrast to Mario's more modest figure.At the same time, one of Mario Odyssey's developers was experimenting with voxels. This is the tech that powers games like Minecraft, where the world is made with bespoke individual shapes the player can manipulate. It even shows up in Super Mario Odyssey as snow in the game's Snow Kingdom and cheese in the Luncheon Kingdom. The combination of these two factors--thinking through Donkey Kong's unique abilities and experimentation with voxel tech--led to the Bananza that we see today.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/donkey-kong-bananza-is-happening-because-nintendo-exec-wanted-a-3d-kong-game/1100-6533099/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Mecha Break GameSpot Review - Fun Action Soured by Free-to-Play Elements
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Don't Fold on This Prime Day Deal for Balatro on Nintendo Switch
https://www.ign.com/articles/balatro-nintendo-switch-amazon-prime-day-2025
Balatro is down to just $19.99 on Nintendo Switch in this Prime Day deal at Amazon.
Prime Day Knocked Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Down to $35, and Sales Soared 2,000% Overnight at Amazon
https://www.ign.com/articles/dragon-quest-3-hd-2d-remake-amazon-prime-day-2025
Prime Day knocked Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake down to $35, and sales soared 2,000% overnight.
Shark Dentist Announced for PC
https://www.ign.com/articles/shark-dentist-announced-for-pc
Shark Dentist, a new PC game from developer Alice Games, is exactly what it sounds like: you are a shark dentist who must perform dental work on anaesthetized sharks, but if you mess up, they might wake up in pain and rip your head off.
Roblox Grow A Garden Sprlinker Method Guide
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/544243/article/roblox-grow-a-garden-sprlinker-method-guide/
Want big crops? Water them properly!
Former Rockstar Dev Suggests GTA 6 Suffers From A Typical Game Development Curse
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/544240/article/former-rockstar-dev-suggests-gta-6-suffers-from-a-typical-game-development-curse/
You just can't get rid of this curse.
Dennis Hopper had already established himself as one of Hollywood's go-to character actors if a film needed a stone-cold weirdo. However, his portrayal of President Koopa (yes, President) is an all-time head scratcher in video game adaptations. Now, Hopper himself admitted in later interviews (https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/dennis-hopper-why-role-as-king-koopa-in-super-mario-bros/) that he didn’t understand the movie. He reportedly only took the role for the paycheck, and after the script went through constant rewrites, things became even more chaotic on a day-to-day basis on set.Hopper embraced the absurdity of the movie, however, and gave Koopa (essentially Bowser before he was widely called that) a creepy, manic, and reptilian energy. Sporting slicked-back spiky hair, gross lizard-like tongue flicks, and, oddly, germophobia, his energy matched the tonal confusion of the movie itself. What you ended up with was part-villain, part-cartoon, and all together a campy, confusing performance.
9. Jake Gyllenhaal as the Prince of Persia (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, 2010)
Having a French-American guy playing an Asian-inspired god was definitely a choice. For those unfamiliar with Mortal Kombat, Raiden's design and characteristics are based on Raijin, the Japanese god of thunder. As such, it was weird for a character so deeply rooted in Asian mythology to be played by a white actor. Sure, Lambert had recently made a name for himself in the world of sci-fi, having just played Connor MacLeod in the Highlander film franchise, but even then, we're not quite sure the reasoning behind the casting directors' decision.Additionally, Lambert's comedic delivery and random laughs--which he would follow up with a sheepish apology--stood out against the otherwise serious or action-focused tone of the film. Lambert's portrayal made Raiden feel more like a quirky, mystical European wizard than a powerful, godlike figure of East Asian origin, and this tonal mismatch only further emphasized the awkwardness of the casting choice. It should be noted that Lambert didn't return for the 1997 sequel, Mortal Kombat Annihilation, but was recast yet again by a white actor, James Remar.
7. Raul Julia as M. Bison (Street Fighter, 1994)
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li makes fans ask several questions, with, "What if we took everything cool about Vega and discarded it?" pretty much at the top. It was hard to watch the handsome, vain, matador-styled fighter be reduced to a quasi-ninja with zero charisma. Every other line delivery from Vega is a grunt or groan, while his actual dialogue is packed with weapon-grade cliches. Think Deadpool in Wolverine: Origins, and you get the idea.I will give credit to the filmmakers for at least casting someone of Mexican and indigenous background (similar to Jay Tavare, who played Vega in the 1994 movie), despite Taboo not being renowned for his acting prowess. However, his performance boils Vega down to a helpless goon, and I got a feeling that Peck will put some much-needed charisma back into the role.
5. Jamie Lee Curtis as Patricia Tannis (Borderlands, 2024)
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Prime Day 2025 - Big Discounts On iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, & More
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/prime-day-2025-big-discounts-on-iphones-ipads-apple-watches-more/1100-6532970/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Ghost Of Yōtei Drops Predecessor's Samurai Combat To Make Atsu A Walking Arsenal
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-of-yotei-drops-predecessors-samurai-combat-to-make-atsu-a-walking-arsenal/1100-6533101/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
As seen in the latest State of Play (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-of-yotei-focused-state-of-play-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/1100-6533023/), Ghost of Yōtei (https://www.gamespot.com/games/ghost-of-yotei/) is changing things up when it comes to combat, opting to give protagonist Atsu far more tools and weapons than Ghost of Tsushima (https://www.gamespot.com/games/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 half bow, longbow, teppo, kunai, bombs, and blinding powder.The gameplay revealed a rock-paper-scissors system to Atsu's arsenal, describing certain weapons as hard counters to specific threats--the ōdachi is especially useful for dealing with large enemies, for example, and the dual swords trump spear-wielders. Tsushima had a similar system, but it centered around stances, not weapons. Jin could change his stance and how he held his katana in a fight, with different stances being more adept for handling certain foes.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-of-yotei-drops-predecessors-samurai-combat-to-make-atsu-a-walking-arsenal/1100-6533101/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Get 4K Blu-Rays For $13 Or Less During Prime Day
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There are only a couple days left of Amazon's Prime Day (https://amzn.to/3TwcLDJ) 2025 sale, but there are hundreds of excellent deals still available to grab. This includes a long, long list of 4K Blu-rays, many of which are down to $13 or less. Some of the discounts include several of the latest live-action DC super hero films like The Batman (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XN6FDZ8?tag=gamespot-promos-20), Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPGKHT4?tag=gamespot-primeday-20), Birds of Prey (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083N3NW11?tag=gamespot-primeday-20), Blue Beetle (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFZ3132H?tag=gamespot-primeday-20), and more. There's also a giant selection of classic movies on sale, including Martin Scorsese-driected cassics like Goodfellas (https://www.amazon.com/Goodfellas-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray/dp/B01LTHO3QY?tag=gamespot-primeday-20) and Casino (https://www.amazon.com/Casino-Blu-ray-Robert-Niro/dp/B07TJKCD19?tag=gamespot-primeday-20), as well as '90s blockbusters like Apollo 13 (https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-13-Blu-ray-Tom-Hanks/dp/B074Q1QKY9?tag=gamespot-primeday-20) and Jurassic Park (https://www.amazon.com/Jurassic-Park-Ultra-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B09VLF6RMV?tag=gamespot-promos-20). The list of deals is frankly overwhelming, so to help you find some gems, we've rounded up a long list of our favorite 4K Blu-rays on sale for $13 or less during Prime Day below.While these super sales are some of the best 4K Blu-ray prices you'll find, they're a portion of the many movie deals available at Amazon right now. In fact, there are hundreds of other Blu-rays on sale (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazon-prime-day-movie-and-tv-best-blu-ray-deals/1100-6533045/) if you don't mind spending a bit more. Many are also eligible for Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free sale (https://amzn.to/3TugP7y) on movies, books, toys, and more, so you stand to save quite a bit.Alongside these Blu-ray price cuts, there are also plenty of awesome discounts on video games, electronics, and beyond--but just remember that Prime Day only runs through July 11, after which these deals will disappear. Don't forget to check GameSpot's Prime Day 2025 hub (https://www.gamespot.com/amazon-prime-day-deals/) to see even more discounts across a wide variety of categories, or browse the full Prime Day sale listings at Amazon.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-4k-blu-rays-for-13-or-less-during-prime-day/1100-6533064/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Mecha Break evokes classic mecha anime with its exciting multiplayer battles, but the game's free-to-play foibles, among other issues, sour the experience.
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FBI Seizes Prominent Nintendo Switch Piracy Site
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fbi-seizes-prominent-nintendo-switch-piracy-site/1100-6533098/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has seized control of one of the best-known Nintendo Switch piracy sites. The home page for Nsw2u--which once hosted numerous Switch ROMs--now redirects to a message announcing the site's takedown.According to Kotaku (https://kotaku.com/switch-2-piracy-nsw2u-roms-fbi-hack-emulator-zelda-1851786034), the FBI's message notes that Nsw2u was seized as part of a law enforcement operation that involved the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service, a Dutch government agency that handles financial crimes. The warrant for the takedown was issued from a US District Court in Georgia.Nintendo hasn't been shy about its increased efforts to combat piracy, especially since the launch of Switch 2 last month. Several users found out the hard way that placing an MIG Switch cartridge inside the Switch 2 led to a permanent ban from going online (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dont-put-this-cartridge-in-your-nintendo-switch-2-or-itll-be-banned-from-online/1100-6532574/). The MIG Switch cartridge can hold ROMs from both legal and illegal origins, but Nintendo doesn't seem to be interested in tolerating either source. Once a Switch 2 console is flagged for using a MIG Switch, the ban can't be reversed because the cartridge violates Nintendo's terms of service.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fbi-seizes-prominent-nintendo-switch-piracy-site/1100-6533098/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Amazon's Comic Book and Graphic Novel Deals Are Dangerously Good for Prime Day
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-comic-book-deals-amazon-prime-day-2025
Save a heap of cash on comics and graphic novels during Prime Day 2025, including TMNT: The Last Ronin, Secret Wars, and more.
Travis Scott Is Either Teasing He's in GTA 6 With His New Music Video for 2000 Excursion, or It's Just an Easter Egg
https://www.ign.com/articles/travis-scott-is-either-teasing-hes-in-gta-6-with-his-new-music-video-for-2000-excursion-or-its-just-an-easter-egg
Travis Scott’s new music video for 2000 Excursion has set tongues wagging after fans spotted what looks like a reference to GTA 6.
Astro Bot Has A Big New Cameo Surprise For Players To Discover
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/544254/article/astro-bot-has-a-big-new-cameo-surprise-for-players-to-discover/
The latest update brings in a couple of classic fan favorites.
Roblox Team Explains How AI Helps The Moderate Game
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/544239/article/roblox-team-explains-how-ai-helps-the-moderate-game/
They have a lot to do, admittedly.
Final Fantasy IX Gets Huge Discount on Steam and Nintendo eShop
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/544235/article/final-fantasy-ix-gets-huge-discount-on-steam-and-nintendo-eshop/
This is only going to fan the flames further...