After the Universes Beyond set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth, Magic is once again returning to J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic world, this time featuring cards, characters, locations, and moments from The Hobbit. The new collaboration is available to preorder now before it comes out August 14. Like previous Magic releases, there are plenty of ways to get your hands on cards, from booster packs and bundles to a Draft Night kit and beautiful Scene Boxes. But for the hardcore collectors, Collector Booster packs are the way to go.

Unfortunately, due to high demand, single Collector Booster packs are sold out on Amazon.

If you're still interested in securing a few Collector Booster packs, TCG Player has them for preorder. The catch, however, is that they're marked up significantly compared to what Amazon was offering them for. Some listings on TCG Player go as high as $87.90, whereas when they were in stock at Amazon they were $37.99. So if you're ok with paying exorbitant prices and don't want to miss the boat or wait for an Amazon restock, TCG Player might be the route for you.

Why are Collector Booster packs so expensive?

Regardless of the expansion, these special booster packs function similarly to Play Booster packs in that they each contain 15 Magic cards. The difference is that Collector packs contain up to five or six Rare or Mythic rare cards, whereas a Play Booster pack contains just one or two. Additionally, cards found in Collector Booster packs are more likely to have alternate or showcase treatments (or whichever term the respective decides to use), and some treatments can only be found in Collector Boosters, increasing the expected value of cracking a pack to significantly higher than average.

With The Hobbit specifically, you have the chance to open a one of 500 serialized Smaug, the Magnificent headliner gold card that are only available in Collector Boosters. TCG Player listings for the Showcase version of this card are around $149.99, while the base version of the card is around $90, and both of these are much easier to pull. There aren't any listings for the Borderless gold version quite yet, but with only 500 getting printed and the popularity of the Hobbit IP, I wouldn't be shocked to see this card break $1,000.

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We now have our hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, a new console from one of the biggest names in gaming. Alas, a new console is only as valuable as the library of games you can build on it.

Thankfully, Nintendo hasn't been shy about planned releases over the next year, which include a mix of Switch 2 exclusives, third-party releases, and the benefit of backward compatibility with any games still launching on the original Switch. Without further ado, here are all of the new Switch 2 games we can look forward to in 2026.

All Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Release Dates

* indicates a Switch 2 exclusive

Mixtape (May 7, 2026)

The developers at Beethoven & Dinosaur are releasing a new music-inspired game about three friends enjoying their last night together in the 90’s. We got the chance to preview the narrative game about a year ago, saying it’s “a vibes game through-and-through, and Mixtape's vibes are impeccable.”

Call of the Elder Gods (May 12, 2026)

A sequel to 2020’s Call of the Sea, which we called “an excellent, poignant adventure” in our 9/10 review. Developer Out of the Blue has been marketing the new game as “a Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure,” and I think that sounds pretty darn enticing.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (May 12, 2026)

Set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, this MachineGames adventure game places Indy on a quest for the secret of the Great Circle. Travel the world, from the Great Pyramids to sunken temples, infiltrate historic areas, and beat up baddies during your daring escapes. We had a lot of love for this one when it originally launched on consoles and PC, calling it “far and away the best Indy story this century” in our 9/10 review.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (May 21, 2026)*

The most recent first-party Nintendo game to get a firm release date, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be releasing exclusively on the Switch 2 this May. It’s the first Yoshi game since Yoshi’s Crafted World in 2019, and gameplay shown during its initial reveal hinted at some familiar mechanics. Before we get our hands on that, however, we’ll be seeing Yoshi voiced by Donald Glover in the Super Mario Galaxy movie.

Bubsy 4D (May 22, 2026)

We’re getting our first 3D Bubsy game in almost 30 years. Well, 4D. The platformer introduces some new moves to the usual roster, and will feature a spread of levels across three planets, which you can learn more about in our preview. The game will also immediately support online leaderboards for speedrunning.

Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen (May 28, 2026)

The latest game based on the children’s hit Bluey is making its way to Switch 2 this May. The game originally released on iOS this past December, and is pitched as an adventure game where you help the Heeler family retrieve Bluey’s Gold Pen from inside her drawings.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (June 3, 2026)

The second part of the Final Fantasy VII revamp is coming to Switch 2 consoles this summer. After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and co. must traverse across a massive beautiful world in pursuit of Sephiroth. IGN’s 9/10 review describes the game as “both a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenge and depth, and as an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long.”

Besides the graphics update, Rebirth introduces a new affinity system with allies and, yes, a ridiculous amount of side quests and mini-games.

Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains (June 11, 2026)

Despite what you may have assumed, this is not just your standard "themed" version of Monopoly. Announced in the lead-up to Star Wars Day 2026, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains lets you pick from an impressive slate of, well, heroes and villains, each with their own unique abilities. The somewhat standard Monopoly element is the pursuit of claiming territory, which, in this case, includes some familiar locations from across the galaxy.

Denshattack! (June 17, 2026)

Instead of trying to explain this one myself, I’m simply going to borrow from my colleague Rebekah Valentine’s interview with the developer: “Denshattack! Is Tony Hawk With Japanese Trains, for Train-Lovers, by Train-Lovers.” Yes, it’s awesome.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales (June 18, 2026)

The Adventures of Elliot is a new HD-2D RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. While exploring ruins near his hometown, Elliot discovers an artifact that lets him traverse space and time. From there, you must travel across four ages, each with unique citizens and scenery, to try and save your home.

Rhythm Heaven Groove (July 2, 2026)

Rhythm Heaven is getting its first new entry in over a decade, and of course composer Tsunku has returned for the ride. Like previous iterations, the game will feature a collection of mini-games that ultimately task you with following the rhythm.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger (July 10, 2026)

The latest Digimon Story game was a highlight for RPG releases in 2025, and it's getting its own Switch 2 edition this summer. In his review of the full game on PC, writer George Yang highlights the storytelling as well as “nuances in type matchups and the tinkering you can do with your party’s evolutions and movesets.”

Splatoon Raiders (July 23, 2026)*

The next Splatoon game officially has a release date. The Switch 2-exclusive release will be single-player focused, letting you customize and control your own Mechanic, while supporting up to four players in co-op. It also looks to have a particularly big map that you progressively unlock throughout the game.

Another Eden Begins (September 17, 2026)

From Masato Kato, the writer behind Chrono Trigger, comes Another Eden Begins, a completely fresh RPG that takes you on a journey across the past, present, and future. Recruit companions from a roster of 18 characters to help you take down the Beast King and find your sister. This one’s got a whopping 10 endings on the menu, though I’m sure some of those are reserved for New Game+.

007 First Light (September 30, 2026)

Yet another massive multi-platform release, IO Interactive's take on James Bond is launching on Switch 2 several months after its initial release on PC, PS5, and Xbox in late May. The game lets you play out Bond's initial recruitment and rise in the MI6 ranks, featuring Patrick Gibson as the titular spy and Lenny Kravitz as the villain Bawma.

Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Unknown Release Dates

There are plenty more Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games in development that don’t have a solid release date yet. Here are some more games we know are on the way, including the highly-anticipated 10th generation of Pokémon:

Orbitals - Summer 2026 Turok Origins - Fall 2026The Eternal Life of Goldman - 2026Witchbrook - 2026Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2026Danganronpa 2x2 - 2026Elden Ring Tarnished Edition - 2026The Duskbloods- 2026Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave - 2026 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - 2026Valheim - 2026Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters - 2026LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - 2026Pokémon Winds - 2027Pokémon Waves - 2027Haunted Chocolatier - TBA

Blythe (she/her) is an Audience Development Coordinator at IGN who spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.

If you’re in the market for a new game console, you’ll definitely want to consider this deal. Best Buy has a new bundle that comes with an Xbox Series X, as well as Forza Horizon 6 and the limited-edition Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Wireless Controller, all for $659.97. That saves you $150 off MSRP. Considering the across-the-board console price hikes in recent years, that’s a killer discount, and the best Xbox deal we’ve seen in a while.

Get the Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 6 Bundle

Here’s a breakdown of the pricing for the individual items in the bundle:

Xbox Series X: $649.99Forza Horizon 6: $69.99Forza Xbox Controller: $89.99Total: $809.07

So, effectively, you’re getting all three items for just $10 more than you’d normally pay for the console alone. And while I haven’t played Forza Horizon 6 since it’s not out yet, I’ve played most of the previous installments and they’re all phenomenal. Forza Horizon is my favorite racing game series by far. And I love the ‘90s callback vibes of that Forza Horizon 6 Xbox controller. It looks terrific, and you can even get a matching charging dock and headset if you want to.

While the Xbox Series X is trailing PS5 considerably in console sales, I have both devices and I actually prefer playing games on Xbox Series X whenever possible. I like the interface better. I like the Quick Resume feature. I like how the backwards compatibility goes all the way back to the original Xbox (for select games, anyway). I like how you automatically get the Series X upgrade for free for most games.

There’s a new head of Xbox, Asha Sharma, and she’s hit the ground running. She’s already floating new ideas for the future of the platform, and has even cut the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It’s now $7 cheaper per month, and all you lose is day-one access to future Call of Duty games. Plus, GTA 6 will only be available on consoles at launch, and you'll be able to play it on Xbox Series X this November.

I don't know about you, but I've felt pretty disheartened seeing the console price increases this generation. This deal is sort of like a time machine to the before time, before the tariffs, before the RAM shortage, to a time when your dollar went further when buying a game console. A deal like this is good to see.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky.