Are we ever going to get Mario Kart 9? It's tough to say because Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch keeps selling gangbusters.

According to Nintendo's financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending in March 2022, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold 38.74 million copies on Nintendo Switch. It has now surpassed the lifetime sales of Mario Kart Wii, which is at 37.38 million copies.

The game has even outsold Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which sits at 34.85 million copies sold. It was a huge hit last year, especially since it launched on the cusp of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mario Kart 8 originally was released in May 2014 for Wii U but eventually was ported over to Nintendo Switch as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in April 2017. In fact, both versions of the game were such a hit that combined, Mario Kart 8 is the best-selling racing game in US history. I mean, even the US President, Joe Biden, plays it.

Nintendo Switch has been on a roll lately. It was recently revealed that the console has sold another 8.3 million units over the past six months, which now brings its total lifetime sales to 93 million. However, it looks like sales will start slowing down a little bit since there is an ongoing semiconductor shortage.

George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @yinyangfooey

Picture this: after months of work building up a beautiful island paradise, your community's resident representative vanishes. Their house is left vacant. No one's building infrastructure anymore. You and your neighbors are left to fend for yourselves.

Then, suddenly, one evening, their lights turn on! Your friend and neighbor is home again! You rush over to greet them, knock on their door and are welcomed inside, only to find….ugh! The home of your town's resident representative is full of roaches.

Hahaha villagers get scared and leave if you have roaches lol!!! #2.0update #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/U8RTmtxb6p

— Blue Hall (@Radical_Replays) November 4, 2021

That's the scene that greeted lots of players returning from long hiatuses to Animal Crossing upon its latest 2.0 update which, among many other cool new features, allows other villagers to visit your house while you're inside it.

You can't really fend them off from doing this; if you're inside long enough, they'll just knock and let themselves in. Honestly, it's a pretty cute interaction, as under normal circumstances they'll compliment your furniture and offer you a gift as thanks for letting them visit.

But an unfortunate combination of circumstances has resulted in a lot of these visits being truncated by the presence of gross bugs. You see, a lot of people were caught by surprise as the 2.0 update was released two days early, dropping unexpectedly last night. As many players hadn't picked up the game in months, when they first signed in, their home was infested with roaches. Normally, that's not a problem, as you can run from room to room and squash them to have your house roach-free within a few minutes.

I forgot about random villager visits and my roach scared Tia away…#AnimalCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/az1stJXzJU

— doom desire (@doom_mori) November 4, 2021

However, with the new update, a lot of players are having villagers drop by within seconds of entering their houses to de-roach them, before they can get rid of all the bugs. Many might not even be expecting the visitors, either, as it's a new feature and it stands to reason that not everyone looked at every detail of what the new update included.

Tex just CALLED me out, holy moly… #ACNH pic.twitter.com/LuxNIzn93v

— Animal Crossing World 🐦☕ (@ACWorldBlog) November 4, 2021

Anyway, turns out that no one is happy about encountering a roach. If you really want to avoid this interaction, your best bet is to clean house before downloading the new update. But if you've already downloaded it, you'll just have to rush in there and stomp those roaches as fast as possible before anyone sees what an absolute travesty your house is.

The Animal Crossing 2.0 update is massive, so if you need help with everything there is to do, we have guides on how to download the update in the first place, how to unlock Brewster and The Roost, and plenty more in our comprehensive Wiki guide.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

The holidays are upon us, and that means great deals to take advantage of across the internet. If you've got somebody on your list that you're having trouble finding a gift for, consider picking up a 4K Blu-ray or boxed film set, as just about everyone enjoys watching movies and TV shows.

Most 4K Blu-rays also come bundled with standard Blu-ray discs and digital copies that can be enjoyed across a number of devices, so even if your loved ones don't have a 4K TV to appreciate these high-resolution films on, they can still enjoy the movie.

We've scoured the internet for great deals on some of the most popular movies across a number of genres such as classic movie collections, animated films, horror movies, box sets, and more. We've even rounded up some great modern and classic TV shows, too, so your shopping this year can be a breeze. Just don't forget the popcorn!

Top 3 Must-Have 4K Blu-rays and Boxed Sets

Here are some of the most popular boxed sets you can get your hands on this holiday season.

Best Movie Collection Gifts

Classic movie collections that anyone is sure to enjoy.

Best Horror Movie Gifts

If you're shopping for horror movie fans, these films are sure to make them scream.

Best Animated Movie Gifts

For fans of classic cartoons and other animated features, these are the perfect gifts.

Best TV Series Gifts

These box sets feature some great modern and classic TV shows.

Other Great Movie Gifts

If you're not sure what to get, here are some popular films that are sure to please.

Matthew Adler is a Commerce, Features, Guides, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

A crew member on the production of Indiana Jones 5 has been found dead in Morocco, where filming has been taking place, New York Post reports.

Nic Cupac, a 54-year-old grip on the film's 2nd unit, was found dead in his hotel room in the city of Fes, Walt Disney Studios told New York Post on Thursday.

Disney stated that Cupac's death was not related to the production of the film. A specific cause of death has not been released.

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Nic Cupac, an incredibly talented colleague and member of the film community who will be greatly missed,” a representative for the film told The Post.

Cupac was a longtime production worker, with credits on the Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and Star Wars franchises. The Post reports that he only recently traveled to Morocco to work on Indiana Jones 5. Cupac's work included building and maintaining the rigs that supported camera equipment during shooting.

Production on Indiana Jones 5 has been infamously troubled, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. Morocco recently banned flights to and from the UK in response to a surge of COVID cases, BBC reports. The 79-year-old Harrison Ford was also injured while rehearsing for a fight scene, forcing him to step away from production for three months. Steven Spielberg was also originally attached to direct (making it his fifth Indiana Jones film) but stepped down to a producer role in February of 2020 and was replaced by Ford vs. Ferrari and Logan director James Mangold. Spielberg's take on Indiana Jones 5 reportedly fell apart due to script disagreements.

Indiana Jones 5 was originally planned to release in July 2021 but has since been delayed to June 30, 2023, along with numerous Marvel films. It's unknown if Cupac's death will further delay production.

Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.

If you're looking for a quality pair of active noise cancelling headphones, there are three excellent choices that have all already been marked down for Black Friday: the Bose QuietComfort III, the Sony WH-1000XM4, and the new Apple AirPods Pro. You can't go wrong with any of these. In other deal news, the Retailmenot Cash Back Day has started today and runs till end of day tomorrow. Get 5%, 10%, 15%, and even 40% cash back from over 1,000 retailers including Target, Lowes, Microsoft Store, Instacart, Lenovo, Amazon, and more.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

There's a new Black Friday price drop on the legendary Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones, one of the best noise cancelling headphones ever made. Nowadays, there are other contenders including Bose's new updated model, the QC45. That said, it's still one of the best headphones around, and at this price it just can't be beat. At $179 it's a full $150 cheaper than the newest Bose QC45 model and $70 cheaper than the Sony WH1000XM4's Black Friday deal that we've mentioned below.

Sony WH1000XM4 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

The ever popular and highly rated Sony WH1000XM4 headphones are back down to $248. This is the lowest price of the year by $30. The WH1000XM4 is oft considered one of the best noise cancelling headsets under $400; it's comparable to the Bose QuietComfort headphones in terms of audio quality and noise cancellation and superior in terms of build quality.

Retailmenot's Cash Back Day Starts Now: Get Up to 5x Cash Back at 1,000+ Stores

Cash Back Day is an annual retail event hosted by Retailmenot that started in 2019. This year, Cash Back Day runs for 48 hours, spanning November 4-5. In order for you to take advantage of this offer, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Log in or create your RetailMeNot account
2. Click here to find offers you want to activate
3. You’ll be sent to the retailer’s website to make your purchase (you can even use RetailMeNot codes to save money during this step)
4. Allow up to 45 days for your cashback rewards to show up in your RetailMeNot wallet, where you can redeem them via PayPal or Venmo

Over 1,000 stores are eligible for cashback, ranging from Amazon and Target to LEGO, Home Depot, Verizon, Nike, Old Navy, and more. Here are some of our favorites:

New Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charger

Save $60 off the newest Apple AirPods Pro. The updated model is mostly unchanged, but it does come with a new MagSafe wireless charging case. This just means that the new charging case easily connects to Apple's MagSafe wireless charger. No, that's not a big update, but at this price, it's actually cheaper than getting the older generation AirPods Pro.

2021 Samsung TU6985 70" 4K Tizen TV

A 70" Samsung 4K TV for $600 sounds too good to be true, right? Not on Black Friday. The Samsung TU69855 4K TV boasts good image quality in a huge screen, especially at such a low price point. It's also equipped with Samsung's Tizen smart interface, which offers a very intuitive and aesthetically pleasing UI.

Acer Swift 3 14" Intel Iris Xe Ultraportable Laptop

If you're looking for an ultraportable laptop at a low price, you can't beat this deal. The Acer Swift 3 weighs only 2.6 pounds and features a sturdy aluminum chassis. Despite the compact size, there's plenty of power under the hood, including an 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor and the latest Intel Iris Xe graphics all for just under $500.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K HDR

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K normally goes for $49.99, but it drops to 50% off only twice a year: on Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. This is the least expensive 4K HDR capable smart TV stick you can buy. The advantage of using a Smart TV USB dongle instead of the built-in interface on your TV is that you can easily move your saved profiles, logins, and passwords from TV to TV.

Alienware Aurora R12 RTX 3060 Ti Gaming PC

Not only is this the best Alienware gaming PC deal right now, it's probably the least expensive prebuilt gaming PC equipped with an RTX 3060 Ti video card anywhere. With the RTX 3060 Ti video card selling for over $800 on eBay, getting a fully built Alienware system with an 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of SDD storage for $1399 seems like an absolute steal.

Xbox Game Pass Members (Including PC) Can Play Forza Horizon 5 and Halo: Infinite at Launch

Forza Horizon 5 is out on Friday and its shaping up to be one of the best games of the year. This game is good enough to be worth paying full price, but fortunately you won't have to. Forza Horizon 5 will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, which means you could enjoy this spectacular game come Friday for as little as $1. Halo: Infinite comes out on December 8. Your 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for PC will still be active by then.

Xbox Game Pass Members (Including PC) Can Play Battlefield 2042 Early on November 12 for 10 Hours

Battlefield is out on November 19, but Xbox Game Pass members can play the game one week early on November 12 for up to 10 hours. That will give you a chance to test out the release version of the game and decide if you want to preorder it yourself. Note that Battlefield 2042 will NOT be coming to Game Pass at launch, so if you do want to continue playing the game, you'll have to preorder the standalone game.

3 Months of Xbox Game Pass for PC for $1

Available for New AND Existing Members!

Xbox Game Pass for PC is exactly what it sounds like; access to a library of Xbox games that are also playable on PC. There are plenty of top shelf games including Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Destiny 2, Back for Blood, Scarlet Nexus, Cris Tales, Crusader Kings, and much, much more. You'll also get launch day access to huge upcoming games like Halo: Infinite and Forza Horizon 5. And you'll get to test out Battlefield 2042 one week prior to release. The best thing about this deal? Anyone can sign up, even those of you who already have the subscription.

3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

The sheer amount of value you get with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is impressive. This membership gives you both Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass for PC. Xbox Live Gold is required for online gaming. Xbox Game Pass gives you access to a huge library of games that is free as long as you maintain your membership. The list includes AAA games that you can play as early as launch day. These include MLB The Show 21, FIFA 21, The Medium, and every Bethesda game ever. If you've also got a great gaming PC, Xbox Game Pass for PC offers games like Crusader Kings 3, Forza Horizon 4, Nier Automata, and more.

Early Black Friday Video Game Deals

More Early Black Friday Deals

If you want a complete list of the best early Black Friday deals that are live right now, check out or definitive Black Friday megapost article. We keep it constantly updated with the best early Black Friday deals we've found from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, and more.