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Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox consoles again this year, marking the second price hike in 2025. They first raised prices in May for the Xbox Series X/S consoles, as well as some special controllers and accessories. Now, the Xbox Series S 512GB will cost $400 instead of $380, and the 1TB version will go up to $450 from $430. The digital version of the Xbox Series X will increase from $550 to $600, while the standard Xbox Series X will be priced at $650, a jump from its previous $600 price. These new prices will be effective in the United States starting October 3rd.

The new mechanic is similar to abilities in games like *God of War*, where players temporarily become more powerful by filling a meter. However, in *Dying Light: The Beast*, this ability – called Beast Mode – feels less like a core combat feature and more like a safety net. It provides a quick boost of strength when you really need it, and it thematically fits the game’s story about a character struggling to manage his inner rage.

Fans are still very excited about *Infinity Castle – Part 2*, particularly those who are familiar with the original manga by Koyoharu Gotouge. While it’s unclear exactly how much of the story this second film will include, considering what was covered in *Part 1*, viewers can expect to see some of the most thrilling and iconic moments from the Infinity Castle Arc brought to life on the big screen, and here are a few examples of what they’re looking forward to.

Sucker Punch Productions, known for games like *Sly Cooper* and *Infamous*, really surprised players with *Ghost of Tsushima*. This game offered a vast, open-world experience set in Feudal Japan, reimagining the historical Mongol invasion with a unique story. *Ghost of Tsushima* became incredibly popular, and was later released on PS5 and PC, reaching even more players. Despite a new game in a similar style being planned, *Ghost of Tsushima* is now leading a new initiative from Sony.

Players are quickly discovering the strongest characters and skill trees in *Borderlands 4*. Vex and Rafa are popular choices, with Vex benefiting from the Bloodletter skill and Rafa from the Peacerkeeper cannons. One player even created a Rafa build so effective they can defeat enemies without firing a weapon! While these powerful builds are enjoyable, Gearbox has announced they’ll be addressing them in upcoming updates.

Sharing the city with other players means you’ll see their custom skate park creations everywhere. While finding someone else’s setup can be cool, it can also get messy, interrupt your flow, or just be frustrating. Thankfully, Skate 4 lets you turn off other players’ ramps so you can enjoy your own creations without the clutter.

Though it hasn’t become a massive hit just yet, *Kagurabachi* is quickly becoming one of the most popular new series in *Weekly Shonen Jump*. It started publishing late in 2023, but is already performing so well that an anime adaptation seems likely – possibly as early as next year! A website domain has already been secured, strongly suggesting the anime is in development. The studio most often mentioned as working on it is Cygames Pictures, known for successful series like *The Summer Hikaru Died* and *Uma Musume*. Fans are very enthusiastic about the potential anime, given Cygames Pictures’ track record.

In *Silent Hill f*, your character’s sanity is a key part of how the game works. It’s not just a meter to keep filled-maintaining your sanity also unlocks powerful attacks against enemies. This guide explains how the sanity mechanic functions and how to recover your sanity when it’s lost.

Right now, the Epic Games Store is offering two games for free: *Project Winter* and *Samorost 2*. Meanwhile, Steam has a free adventure game called *Away*, but you need to claim it before September 24th. Also, a new indie game is available as part of these promotions from the creators of the popular 2024 psychological horror game, *Cherophobia*.

Linux gamers can find a lot of great free games on Steam. There’s something for everyone, from fast-paced, competitive shooters to relaxed, easygoing games you can enjoy at your own speed.