Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he backs introducing content quotas.
PSA: Spotify Is Down
Heads up: music streaming service Spotify seems to be down this morning.
According to IGN’s sister site Downdetector, Spotify outages began being reported around 6 a.m. PT today, and at the time of this piece were still flooding in. We ourselves were unable to access the service for much of the morning, and when we were able to get the app to open, it wouldn’t play music.
Spotify has acknowledged the issues and says it’s “working to resolve it as soon as possible.” The company also confirmed that reports of the outage being related to a security hack were false.
We are aware of the outage and working to resolve it as soon as possible. The reports of this being a security hack are false.
— Spotify Status (@SpotifyStatus) April 16, 2025
IGN will continue to monitor the situation and post updates as they happen.
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.
Season One of Fallout Is Getting a 4K Steelbook – Get Your Preorders In Today
Good news for fans of the apocalypse: season one of Prime Video’s Fallout series is getting a physical release. The series is releasing as a 4K steelbook, Blu-ray, and DVD, which are all now available to preorder for $39.99, $29.99, and $24.99, respectively. At the moment, there’s no official release date, but it’s worth getting your preorders in now before any of them sell out so you can be ready for a watch (or re-watch) once it’s officially released.
The official art for the 4K steelbook and Blu-ray hasn’t been released yet, either, but we’ll be sure to update this once it’s revealed. If you’ve been itching to add this excellent show into your physical media collection, head to the links below to get your preorders in today.
Preorder Fallout: Season One 4K Steelbook
If you haven’t experienced this series yet, you’re in for a great time. In our review, IGN’s Matt Purslow called it a “bright and funny apocalypse filled with dark punchlines and bursts of ultra-violence, Fallout stands up there with The Last of Us among the best game adaptations ever made.” He continues on to say that it’s “another special effort from Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, and easily earns a big thumbs up.”
Season two is sure to be another exciting adventure, too, as the series heads to New Vegas next. While we don’t know the official release date for it yet, a few set leaks provide a closer look at some of the locations and what viewers can expect to see from the highly-anticipated next season.
If you’re looking to stock up on more TV shows and films for you physical media collection, check out our roundup of upcoming 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases. In it we’ve highlighted numerous shows and films getting a physical release over the next few months so you can fill up your collection with some exciting new watches.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
Deepak Chopra to Headline 2025 Games for Change Festival as Keynote Speaker on Mental Health and Gaming (EXCLUSIVE)
The 2025 Games for Change Festival will feature Deepak Chopra and Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of the Chopra Foundation, as its keynote speakers. Appearing at the 22nd annual edition of social impact gaming and immersive media event, which is hosted by nonprofit Games for Change (G4C), Chopra and Machaiah will discuss intersection of gaming and mental […]
‘The Roses’ Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman’s Marriage Goes to Hell in New Take on ‘The War of the Roses’
Searchlight has released the first trailer for “The Roses,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in a marriage turning sour. A reimagining of the 1989 black comedy “The War of the Roses,” “The Roses” is directed and produced by Jay Roach with a screenplay by Tony McNamara. Both films are inspired by Warren Adler’s 1981 […]
Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Accessories Now Available to Preorder at Amazon UK
It has taken some retailers longer than others, but Amazon UK has finally made pre-orders on Nintendo Switch 2 games & accessories available.
From its dedicated store page, you can place orders on the vast majority of games, controllers, cases, additional storage, and extra gadgets to add to your Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and complete your set-up.
You may notice that some item listings are in French, but these items will still go to your address in the UK. We assume the error is due to an onboarding issue on Amazon’s side that will hopefully be resolved soon. Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza also aren’t currently showing within the complete collection via Nintendo’s Amazon page, but each is still available to preorder for £74.99 and £64.99, respectively.
With the exception of MK World, certain physical games Amazon UK is £2 cheaper compared to My Nintendo Store—with copies of DK Bananza and the Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Super Mario Party Jamboree, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom being priced at £64.99 instead of £66.99.
Other key items like additional sets of the Joy-Con 2 controllers, the steering wheel set, charging grip, and protective case are at the same price, but Amazon UK also has stock of the Switch 2 Pro Controller—which is currently out of stock at the My Nintendo Store. The other nice find is that Amazon UK are supplying both the SanDisk and Samsung versions of the Nintendo-branded 256GB micro SD Express card at £49.99 each.
There are very few other ways to get this new type of memory card, with the regular SanDisk model not being available for delivery until the 25th of June at the latest, so these alternatives with the Mario ‘M’ put across are still the ideal way to expand your Nintendo Switch 2’s storage.
Altogether, if you’re subscribed to Amazon Prime as well, this is one of the easiest and most reliable ways to get all your Nintendo Switch extras delivered together on time, while saving a bit of money as well.
As for what’s not currently on Amazon UK in terms of the current Nintendo Switch 2 line-up, the only items that seem to be missing compared to other retailers are Piranha Plant Camera and a couple of games—Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster and Street Fighter 6: Year 1-2 Fighters Edition – Switch 2—which can both be found at ShopTo instead.
If you’re after the new Nintendo GameCube controller designed for the Switch 2, or the all-in-one carrying case, both are still exclusive to My Nintendo Store—with the former being only available on an invite-only basis.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
Amazon Fire TV Sticks Prices Slashed in New Discount for the UK
Big deals on Amazon aren’t just exclusive to their seasonal sales—proper bargains can find their way to the retailer all year round, including Fire TV Sticks now being priced as low as £24.99 at the UK store.
In a new price slash, you can enjoy easy streaming of TV and films across apps such as Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, YouTube, Twitch, Tubi, and Pluto TV at discounts ranging from £15 off the HD Fire Stick’s original £39.99 price tag.
The biggest deals, however, lie in the 4K and 4K Max Fire Sticks—both having £25 taken off their price to now only cost £34.99 and £44.99 respectively. For just £10 more than the HD version, the 4K Fire Stick provides the type of upgrade its name implies with added features like visually stunning 4K streaming resolution and HDR10+.
That’s also with superior Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, so you can enjoy smoother streaming speeds. With that, you can revel in hit shows like Bridgerton, The Boys, Severance, and Daredevil: Born Again with better quality and less buffering.
One of the best new perks about the Amazon Fire Sticks as well is the ability to play streamed games through the cloud streaming capabilities of the Xbox app with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, and the 4K Max Fire Stick is the best way to do it.
Utilising the even more powerful Wi-Fi 6E technology with supported routers, you’ll be granted the fastest speeds and lowest level of latency to play new titles like Avowed, South of Midnight, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle without interruption.
Also exclusive to the 4K Max Fire Stick, the added Ambient Experience feature makes use of over 2000 artworks to transform your living space into a vivid art collection you can sit back and quietly enjoy.
If you have the ability to spend a bit more, the Amazon Fire TV Cube is also on sale for £109.99, with £30 taken off its original £139.99 cost.
Providing all features of the 4K Max Fire Stick except for the Ambient Experience, this handy cube also comes with hands-free Alexa and additional connectivity features to add as a voice-activated hub between you and your other devices.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
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Gayle King Responds to Backlash Over ‘Expensive’ Blue Origin Flight: ‘I Wish People Would Do More Due Diligence’
Gayle King has responded to backlash over her Blue Origin flight on Monday, which saw an all-female crew including the “CBS Mornings” anchor, pop star Katy Perry and journalist and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez take an eight-minute trip into space. Though its purpose was meant to bring attention to women in aeronautics, the flight via the […]
Best Deals Today: Pokémon 151 Booster Bundle, Surging Sparks, and Journey Together Restocks
Pokémon fans have plenty to sift through today with restocks across some of the most in-demand sets. Surging Sparks and Journey Together booster packs are back at reasonable prices, and the Azure Legends tin is a smart pickup if you’re looking for variety in a single purchase. These items have been tough to grab without markups, so it’s a good time to stock up while they’re available and shipping with Prime.
Pokémon 151 Booster Bundle, Surging Sparks, and Journey Together Restocks
The 151 Booster Bundle has also returned to Amazon, but don’t be fooled by the listed discount. Despite being marked as 20 percent off, the current $66.65 price is nearly double its original MSRP, which typically ranges from $30 to $35. If you’ve been trying to complete this nostalgic set, it’s at least back in stock, but from a value standpoint, the deal is questionable.
Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet: 151 Booster Bundle
This bundle brings back the original 151 Pokémon with modern mechanics and new artwork, making it a highly sought-after product among longtime fans and collectors. It’s marketed as a great way to access the set without buying a full booster display box, and it consistently sells out quickly. Still, at nearly twice the standard retail price, it’s worth thinking twice unless you’ve had trouble finding it elsewhere.
Pokemon TCG Surging Sparks Sleeved Booster Pack
Currently the number one best-seller in collectible booster packs on Amazon, Surging Sparks includes over 250 cards, new Pokémon ex, ACE SPEC cards, and more than 50 cards featuring special illustrations. With solid pull potential and a modest price point, it’s an easy recommendation for casual players and serious collectors. Each pack contains 10 cards and is eligible for fast, free Prime shipping.
The Last of Us – Joel With Hatchet Bust
Available now for pre-order, this officially licensed Joel bust from Dark Horse and Naughty Dog stands 8.5 inches tall, reaching 11 inches at the top of the hatchet. The statue features detailed texturing on Joel’s flannel, backpack, and face, all set on a battle-worn concrete base with moss and bullet holes. It includes a certificate of authenticity and is scheduled to ship in August 2025. Ideal for collectors and fans of The Last of Us looking to lock in a centerpiece item.
Pokemon TCG: Azure Legends Tin
This newly released tin includes five booster packs and one random foil promo card featuring either Kyogre ex, Xerneas ex, or Dialga ex. Inside, you’ll find a mix of packs from recent expansions including Surging Sparks, Temporal Forces, Stellar Crown, and Obsidian Flames. It’s a solid mid-tier pickup for anyone looking to expand their collection with newer sets in one convenient package.
Dice & Destiny Game Bundle
This bundle features seven well-reviewed indie RPGs including Disco Elysium, Citizen Sleeper, Broken Roads, Roadwarden, and both Pillars of Eternity games. With ratings as high as 94 percent positive on Steam, the value here is undeniable for turn-based and narrative RPG fans. Plus, 15 percent off Citizen Sleeper 2 is included as a bonus coupon. The deal supports Care.org and is available for the next 15 hours only.
Pokémon TCG – Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together Sleeved Booster
Marked down from $15.99, this pack is part of the Scarlet and Violet expansion and comes in assorted packaging. Each blister contains 10 cards, with a chance to pull some of the newer generation cards and artwork styles. While the pack style you receive is random, this is a good opportunity to sample the set at a much lower price than usual.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Journey Together Elite Trainer Box
This is the first time I’ve seen the ETB for a reasonable price without having to buy it from someone’s backseat eBay hustle. Nine booster packs, full-art N’s Zorua promo, card sleeves, energy, dice, the works. I’ve seen this box selling for $90+ since launch, so $70.31 from Amazon is genuinely solid. Lillie’s Clefairy ex is still floating around $180 and N’s Zoroark ex has dropped to $13, which tells me the hype has deflated and we’re in “buy because it’s fun” territory again. I like it here.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Journey Together Booster Bundle
This is the low-frills version for people who just want to open packs without pretending they’re going to organize their collection. Six Journey Together boosters and none of the ETB fluff. Honestly, this is how I like to test a set when prices cool off. You still have a shot at cards like Salamence ex SIR, which tanked from $250 to around $106, or a sub-$20 N’s Reshiram. Even if you pull nothing, at least you didn’t overpay trying to win the cardboard lottery.
Pokémon TCG – Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together – Sleeved Booster
I threw one of these in my cart last week just to hit the free shipping minimum. One pack, random art, decent discount. There’s no reason to expect anything big, but the price is finally low enough that I don’t feel bad if I just pull a Furret. And if you happen to land something like Articuno’s Illustration Rare (now $18.69) or Wailord (around $14.55), it’s a nice win from a $10 impulse buy.
Train Sim world 5 Route Remix Bundle
I don’t know how many people wake up wanting ten train simulator add-ons, but if you’re one of them, today is your day. For $15, you get Train Sim World 5’s Starter Pack plus nine routes and loco add-ons. Antelope Valley, Cajon Pass, Thameslink, Santa Fe F7—the whole diesel buffet. It’s Steam keys, it supports CALM, and the value is so off the rails (pun fully intended) that I bought it just to mess around with the Railpool BR193 Vectron. Don’t judge me.
Lepro O1 AI Floor Lamp
This is one of those “tech that doesn’t make sense until you try it” products. It’s a smart LED floor lamp with AI-generated lighting modes, music sync, voice control, app scheduling, and a vibe for every mood. It’s absurdly bright at 2300 lumens, and it looks clean in any corner setup. The AI stuff isn’t just fluff either. Say “I want relaxing light” and it’ll give you ten preset scenes. I think it’s great if you want one light to do everything without fiddling with settings for half an hour.
Lepro B2 AI Smart Light Bulbs
These are the same AI bulbs as the ones in the floor lamp, but in classic 75W-equivalent LED form. They’re bright, colorful, and weirdly helpful if you’re too tired to fine-tune your lighting manually. The music sync is fun, the AI scenes work well, and the voice commands actually feel smart instead of gimmicky. I bought a set of these last month and haven’t touched the wall switch since. At $8 per bulb, it’s kind of a no-brainer.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Surging Sparks
I picked up Surging Sparks because six booster packs under $50 is lower than what Amazon has been charging recently (It’s still above MSRP though) Honestly, I wanted something new to crack open. It’s part of the latest Scarlet & Violet expansion, so if you’re trying to keep up with current sets or just enjoy the chaos of pulling a good card, this one’s a smart grab.
Pokémon TCG: Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection
This one’s for the collectors who care as much about presentation as they do the pulls. Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection comes with six packs, a full-art promo, and a display sheet that’s more elaborate than it needs to be — in a good way. It’s also a cool way to snag Journey Together packs with a fantastic promo card.
Mass Effect Merchandise
I think anyone who’s replayed Mass Effect more than once knows exactly why these statues are tempting. I pre-ordered Jack immediately because, well, it felt necessary. The line includes Shepard, Tali, Legion, and others, and they look good enough that I’ve already made space for them on the shelf. If you’re still quoting Garrus unironically, these are for you.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet: Paldean Fates: Booster Bundle
Paldean Fates is priced a double MSRP, but it’s also very hard to come by in 2025. I grabbed it because the baby shiny sub-set is awesome, but if you just want to grab the single cards from this set, it might actually save you money.
Fellow Traveller Publisher Bundle
This bundle has some of the better narrative indies from the last few years. I paid the $12, added the games to my backlog like I always do, and immediately booted up The Pale Beyond. It’s a strong lineup if you like character-driven games and don’t mind occasionally being emotionally wrecked by minimalist storytelling.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Shrouded Fable Elite Trainer Box
I think of this one as the all-in-one box for when you want cards and a bunch of gear you probably won’t use but still want around. Nine booster packs, a promo, sleeves, dice, and enough extras to make you feel like you’re doing more than just opening packs. It’s a solid option if you like having a little structure with your chaos.
Pokémon TCG: Terapagos ex Ultra-Premium Collection
I hesitated on this one, then immediately remembered it includes 18 booster packs and a playmat. It’s definitely a big spend, but if you’ve been waiting for a premium bundle that actually justifies the price, this checks out. I picked it up more for the experience than the individual cards, and that’s the right way to approach it.
Pokémon TCG: Shining Fates Collection Pikachu V Box
I grabbed Shining Fates Pikachu V mostly because I never actually opened it when it first dropped, and now seemed like a good excuse. Four booster packs, a Pikachu promo, and the oversized card that ends up somewhere near your desk — standard stuff, but still a nice throwback if you missed it the first time around.
Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of “Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior”. Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.