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Amazon is offering the AmazonBasics Premium 18-Piece Knife Block Set for $47.59 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s nearly 30% below the original listing and the lowest Amazon has offered it for. It is the very best selling knife block set on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from over 400 customers.
Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon has a pair of fashion sales running with up to 70% off shoes, belts, hats, gloves, wallets, ties and more from Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Ecco, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan and more. Everything in the sale ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. These products are also at the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find from a trusted retailer:
Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering up to 36% off a range of Purell hand sanitizer products with prices starting from under $8. Everything in the sale ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. You’ll find our top picks below, all of which are rated 4+ stars. These deals are also at the lowest Amazon has offered them for and the best we can find from a trusted retailer:
In today’s best game/app deals, PSN’s Sale of the Dead Week 2 features a number of notable deals for PS gamers. Until Dawn, which regularly sells for $20 or so on Amazon, is down at $11.99 (or less for PS Plus members). Other notables in the sale include DmC Devil May Cry DE for $16 (Reg. $40), Sleeping Dogs DE for $7.50 (reg. $30 digital) and LIMBO for $3 (Reg. $10 digital). These prices dip an extra 10% for PS Plus members and you cab browse the rest fo the sale right here.
And remember, here are your Free PS Plus Games for November: Everybody’s Gone to Rapture, Deadly Tower of Monsters, Dirt 3, more.
Newegg is still offering $80 Xbox Gift Cards for $72 (10% off games, movies and more). The reatiler also has Gears of War 4 on Xbox One for $49.99 shipped in the cart, but Best Buy’s GCU memebers can still grab it for $48 shipped.
Other notable deals include ReCore on Xbox One for $32.99 Prime shipped (Orig. $60, within $2 of all-time low).
It is your last day to grab Sonic CD as the new Free App of the Week, and we also still have some solid prices on Shadowmatic and the entire Goat Simulator franchise. And the popular iOS reader app Instapaper is now offering premium subscription features for free (Reg. $30/yr). Down below you’ll find the rest of today’s best iOS/Mac deals.
BuyDig is offering the Audio-Technica Professional Monitor Headphones (ATH-M20x) for $29 shipped. They regularly sell for around $50 at Amazon and other retailers. Today’s deal is nearly $10 under the Amazon all-time low, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 440 Amazon customers.
The popular Audio-Technica ATH-series headphones are among our favorite in the price range. They are the fourth best-selling headphones on Amazon behind the ATH-M40x and M50x. More details below:
Instapaper, the popular offline reader app for iOS, is making some changes to its in-app, subscription-based payment structure today. In fact, the developer has decided to offer its usually $29.99 per year premium service upgrade to all of its users for free.
That means that both new (free download) and existing users will now have access to:
Instapaper isn’t leaving its current paying customers in the dust either. The company will offer prorated refunds and those users will “no longer be billed for Instapaper Premium.” All users will have an ad-free experience across all platforms, according to the development team.
Amazon is offering the Five Star Fat Lil’ Wirebound Notebook (200-pages) for $1.49 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. Note: colors may vary. It can sell for as much $4 or more at other retailers. Today’s offer is the lowest we have seen it go for on Amazon. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 40 Amazon customers. It has college ruled pages with “Neat Sheet perforated pages”.
Hoover is offering its FloorMate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner (FH40160PC) for $59.99 shipped after you apply code 100OFF during checkout. Note: click the “100OFF” button the bottom right of this page to access the deal. This model sells for $118 on Amazon and this is matching the lowest we have tracked. Rated 4+ stars from over 2,800 Amazon customers. Full details below.
Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering the Hoover Vacuum Cleaner T-Series WindTunnel Pet Rewind Bagless Corded Upright Vacuum (UH70210) for $75 shipped. That’s $45 under the average selling price, matching our previous low, and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 4,100 Amazon customers. More details below.
We also still have another one of Hoover’s highly-rated Upright/Bagless Vacs matching its Amazon all-time low: $65 shipped (Reg. $100+).
Amazon has now launched a new promotion known as Startup Week as part of its Launchpad program. It will feature Daily Deals from now through November 8th on a wide range of electronics, home goods and more. One standout deal that has caught our eye is the TarDisk 256GB Storage Expansion Card for 13-inch MacBook Air at $299 shipped. That’s the lowest Amazon has offered it for, about $40 under our previous mention and the best we can find. Additionally, the 128GB model is down at $118, which is the lowest we have tracked on Amazon.
We have been using TarDisk storage in our MacBooks for a while now and everything has performed perfectly. While certainly not cheap, they are one of the best ways to quickly add some extra storage to your aging internal drive. You can get a complete breakdown in our hands-on review. Rated 4+ stars from over 180 Amazon customers. More details below. And you can use this handy tool to find out for sure which TarDisk model is best for your Mac.
Today’s offer will only be available for today and tomorrow so it is a good idea to bookmark the Startup page for more deals throughout the week. It is now November and Amazon has launched its Black Friday 2016 Deals Store as well. You can get the full details on that right here.
Amazon is offering the 81-load tub of Tide PODS Original Scent HE Turbo Laundry Detergent Pacs for $18. But if you clip the $3 on-page coupon and opt for Subscribe & Save your total drops down to $14.17 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. Note: you will need to manually end your subscription if you choose to do so. This tub usually sells for $18+ and today’s deal is within $1 of the lowest we have tracked at Amazon. They are the best-seller at Amazon and have a 4+ star rating from over 880 Amazon customers.
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Amazon has the Sunbeam Steam Master Iron with Anti-Drip Non-Stick Stainless Steel Soleplate and 8′ Retractable Cord (1400 Watt) on sale for $24.99, but if you clip the on-page $5 coupon, your total will drop to $19.99. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s $10 below the average selling price, $5 below the current Target sale price, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 1,500 Amazon customers.
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Amazon has the KRUPS F203 Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder with Stainless Steel Blades for $15.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s about $5 below the average selling price, within around $1 of the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find from a trusted retailer. This is the very best selling coffee grinder on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from over 8,600 customers.
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Amazon has the Kershaw 8700BLK Shuffle Multi-Function Tool Knife in Black for $11.20 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s almost 50% below the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find. It carries a 4+ star rating from hundreds, much like the other options we have on sale today at Amazon:
Amazon has the Hoover Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner WindTunnel T-Series Rewind Plus Bagless (UH70120) for $64.76 shipped. It regularly sells for up to $100 and today’s deal is matching the Amazon all-time low. It goes for $130 at Best Buy and Hoover. Rated 4+ stars from over 8,100 Amazon customers.
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Amazon is offering the 3-Pack Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers (Fine Point, Black) for $4 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. While we did see a Target deal a recently for less, most people weren’t able to get in on it due to limited in-store availability. Today’s deal is the lowest Amazon has offered them for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 830 Amazon customers. Details below.
Amazon has the Waterpik Cordless Freedom Water Flosser (WF-03, in white) for $34.99 after you clip the $5 on-page coupon. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. This is between $5 and $7 below the average selling price and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 400 Amazon customers. Features below.
Amazon is also offering an extra $20 off a series of Oral-B electric toothbrushes. Most notably, the Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries Black Electric Toothbrush with Bluetooth Connectivity drops to $99.97 shipped after you clip the $20 on-page coupon. That’s matching our previous mention and the best price we can find on one of highest rated electric toothbrushes on Amazon. Features below.
Amazon has the 72-Pack of Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils for $32.88 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s more than $10 below the average selling price and $7 under our previous low. This is the lowest Amazon has offered this set for. Rated 4+ stars from over 8,500 Amazon customers. Features below.
While we have a deal on a highly rated pencil sharpener below, you can also get these colored pencils bundled with the Prisma sharpener for within about $1 of the Amazon all-time low right now.
BuyDig has the Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Transit FlexFrame Bracket and 4-Foot Flex Cable for $28.95 shipped using code BIKEMORE in the cart. That’s about $21 under the original price, $16 below Amazon, $6 below our previous mention and the best we can find.
Apple has now selected Sonic CD as the App Store’s new Free App of the Week. This one can sell for as much $5 and we have never seen it go free directly on the App Store before now. It has a 4+ star rating from over 14,000 gamers. It should be noted that it appears Sega has recently updated the game to free-to-play with ads, but has since confirmed those who previously purchased the game shouldn’t being seeing any. Either way the game is available for for the first time for at least the next week for sure.
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On top of loads of top tier iOS titles going on sale this morning including The Room Three, you can now download Shadowmatic on iOS for $1. It usually sells for $2.99. This is matching the lowest price we have tracked directly on the App Store since September 2015 when it went free for a brief time. It has a 4+ star rating from over 5,800 users and was the recipient of an Apple Design Award
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Amazon is offering the Black + Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven in Stainless Steel/Black (TO1303SB) for $22.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s $7 below the average selling price, matching the Amazon all-time low and the best price we can find. It is the best selling toaster oven on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from nearly 2,500 customers.
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The Room Three is now available for $1.99 on the App Store. Usually $5, this is matching the lowest price we have seen. It has garnered a 4+ star rating from tens of thousands of gamers, much like its predecessors.
We also have quite a large list of top-notch iOS titles on sale today in this morning’s Games/Apps roundup.
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Amazon has the LEGO Creator Expert Sydney Opera House (10234) $247.98 shipped. It regularly sells for $300+ and today’s deal is the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for.
Amazon is offering a 12-pack of Zebra F-301 Stainless Steel Retractable Ballpoint Pens (0.7mm, Black, 27110) for $9.48 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. This pack usually sells for between $15 and $20. Today’s price is the lowest Amazon has offered it for. As a comparison, the 9-pack usually sells for between $13 and $15.
If you don’t need that many, Amazon is also offering the 2-pack at $1.58 Prime shipped as an add-on item (must be included in an order of at least $25). That is the same value per pen as the above 12-pack. These stainless steel barrel pens have a non-slip- textured grip and have received a 4+ star rating from nearly 750 Amazon customers.
Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering the Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum Kit with 2.0 Amp Battery (XLC02RB1W) for $108.99 shipped. This model regularly sells for $150 or so. Today’s deal is the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for. Rated 4+ stars from over 50 Amazon customers.
This “is a compact and powerful cordless vacuum with strong suction for fast and efficient cleaning. At only 18-3/4″ in length this compact vacuum can be used as a “hand-vac”, or with the floor nozzle extension for floors, carpets, and hard-to-reach spaces.”
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We also still have some solid deals on Anker vacuums and the cordless Dyson DC59 Animal Vac at $280 shipped (Reg. $360+).
After Coffee Stain Studios released its latest Goat-tastic adventure to the stars with Goat Simulator: Waste of Space, we have all been eagerly awaiting a sale on the iOS version. And today is that day. Along with our very first price drop on Waste of Space since release, it looks like the entire Goat franchise of titles on iOS is going on sale today. The original Goat Simulator, MMO Simulator and the GoatZ zombie-themed version are all matching their App Store all-time lows:
iOS Universal: Goat Simulator Waste of Space: $3 (Reg. $5)
iOS Universal: Goat Simulator GoatZ: $2 (Reg. $5)
iOS Universal: Goat Simulator MMO Simulator: $3 (Reg. $5)
iOS Universal: Goat Simulator: $1 (Reg. $5)
And remember, Android users can still get Goat Simulator Waste of Space for free as part of Amazon’s Underground program.
Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon has up to 50% off men’s and women’s watches from Fossil, Diesel, Skagen, Armani and more. There is a wide selection of options here for men, including leather/silicone and metal/ceramic band options. As usual, everything in the sale ships free. We are seeing quite a large number of Amazon all-time lows here on men’s watches. You’ll find our top picks in the list below:
Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering 30% or more off highly-rated Graco car seats, strollers and more. Everything in the sale ships free and just about all of it has 4+ star ratings.
One standout is the Graco Contender 65 Convertible Car Seat (in color options) for $97.99 shipped. That’s 30% below the average selling price, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 600 Amazon customers. Features below.
Another nice pick is the Graco Roomfor2 Click Connect Stand and Ride Stroller for $87 shipped (Reg. $120+). That’s an Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 100 Amazon customers.
Amazon has the Morakniv Light My Fire Swedish FireKnife with 3.75-Inch Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade for $15 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s half off the average selling price and the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for. Rated 4+ stars from over 700 Amazon customers.
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Amazon is offering 14-Pads/Pack (100 sheets per pad) of Post-it Notes, (3 in x 3-inch, Jaipur Collection, 654-14AU) for $6.53 as an add-on item. That means you’ll need to spend at least $25 to redeem the special price. The package ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s nearly half the average selling price and the best Amazon has ever offered. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,300 Amazon customers. Features below.
Amazon has the stainless steel Chicago Cutlery Fusion Forged 18-Piece Knife Block Set (1119644) for $75.05 shipped. That’s about $58 under the original listing, within $3 of the Amazon all-time low (which was a brief sale earlier this year) and the best price we can find. This set comes with a “full lifetime warranty” and is rated 4+ stars from nearly 950 Amazon customers.
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If you’re looking for something less expensive, the highly rated AmazonBasics Premium 18-Piece Knife Block Set is within $1 of its all-time low right now.
(Update 10/25 11:00am): The links in this post were originally pointing to Inspire, not Inspire Pro, but everything should be corrected now.
The popular painting/sketching app Inspire Pro is now available for free in celebration of Picasso’s Birthday. It usually sells for as much as $15 and today’s deal is the first time we have seen it go directly free on the App Store since summer 2015.
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The official Dyson eBay Store offers the Dyson DC59 Animal Cordless Vacuum for $279.99 shipped. That’s about $120 below Amazon and the best price we can find. It has a 4+ star rating from over 850 Amazon customers and ships with a 2-year warranty.
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We also have the best-selling cordless Hoover Linx Stick Vacuum Cleaner for $87 shipped (Reg. $110+) and be sure to check out Anker’s Amazon home goods sale.
Today we have a host of Anker home goods deal over at Amazon. Everything listed below ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. Outside of the Anker home vac, all of these items drop down to the lowest prices they have been offered for on Amazon using the below discount codes. The vac is within $10 of the lowest we have seen, which was a brief sale back in the summer. You’ll find all of our top picks below:
Amazon is offering the LEGO City Airport 60103 Airport Air Show Building Kit (670 Piece) for $57.59 shipped. It is currently matched at Target with an additional 5% off for REDcard holders. That’s nearly $20 below our previous mention, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find. Full details on the set below.
We have another stack of discounted gift cards today courtesy of some of our most trusted gift card dealers on eBay. Everything listed below ships free, outside of the PayPal deals which will come via free email delivery. This can be a great time to stock up on gifts for the holidays or just to have some free money in your pocket to maximize on deals over Black Friday 2016. Here are our top picks:
Walmart has the Ninja Professional Blender 1000 (BL610) for $60.90 shipped. That’s as much as $40 below the regular listing, $14 under Amazon’s current all-time low on this model and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 650 Amazon customers.
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DiscountMags has kicked off its Fall Fling Weekend Magazine sale with some solid prices on the most popular titles. We are seeing our usual deal prices on Wired, Dwell, Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Popular Science and more at $5 shipped per year. Rarely do we see these titles available for less than that. And when we do, it is usually bundled in more expensive packages with other mags or during once-a-year holiday sales.
Overstock offers the refurbished Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Upright Vacuum for $269 shipped. That’s more than 50% below the original listing, about $160 under Amazon’s new listing, and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 300 Amazon customers. It comes with a “180 day limited manufacturer warranty” and you’ll find the full details on Overstock’s refurbishment process right here.
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Apple has now selected Night Sky 4 as the App Store’s new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed between $1 and $4, this is the very first time we have seen the popular title go free directly on the App Store. it carries a 4+ star rating from over 8,500 users.
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Amazon is offering its Prime members the Stanley 12-in-1 Multi Tool (84-519K) for $8.23 shipped. That’s about 45% below the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 400 Amazon customers.
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Amazon has now launched a few different sales on delicious goodies just in time for Halloween. We are seeing a wide range of options from M&M’s, Hershey’s, Kit Kat, Reese’s and more at up to 35% off the current sale prices. As usual, everything ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49, but be sure to act quick as the best options are likely to start to sell out quick.
The HERSHEY’S Halloween Snack Size Assortment (48-Ounce Bag, 160 Pieces) drops down to $9.75 Prime shipped after the coupon is clipped, which is the lowest price Amazon has offered it for and best we can find.
It has been a busy morning in the gaming world. Nintendo dropped news on the new Switch console along with some footage of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and now its Rockstar’s turn. The company took gamers by storm this past weekend with the very first teaser images for what could only be the next entry in its massive wild west franchise: Red Dead. Head below for the very first look at Red Dead Redemption 2 courtesy of Rockstar’s YouTube page.
(Update 11/14 1:20pm): According to reports, Toys R Us Canada has leaked the price of Nintendo’s upcoming Switch console at $329.99 CAD (screenshot below). That’s about $245 USD or so, although there is no official word from Nintendo. That puts the console in at a fairly competitive price range compared to Sony and Microsoft boxes, but has some worried about the Switch’s internal horsepower.
Well all of the rumors of a hybrid portable/home console appear to be true. Nintendo has now released the very first trailer for its upcoming new console known as Nintendo Switch, previously codenamed NX. Thanks to a modular design of the new controllers and base station, gamers will be able to switch from the couch to the road in no time at all. It is basically a mobile console with a TV dock for playing at home and a cartridge based system similar to the 3DS.
The new Nintendo Switch is scheduled for release in March of 2017.
Head below for the initial launch trailer along with some new gameplay footage from the world’s most anticipated game ever: Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild (currently $47.99 shipped for Prime members).
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BuyDig is offering the certified refurbished Garmin vívoactive Touchscreen GPS Smartwatch for $84.99 shipped when you apply code EMTREATS during checkout. That’s $75 under Amazon’s new listing and the lowest price we can find. Only once have we seen a refurb model go for less ($80). It is rated 4+ stars from over 1,600 Amazon customers and “backed by a 1 Year Garmin Warranty.”
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And be sure to check out Garmin’s new vívosmart HR+ with GPS-tracking and heart rate monitoring.
Amazon is offering the HERCULES Series Curved Triple Braced & Double Hinged Black Vinyl Upholstered Metal Folding Chair for $21.99. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. These chairs generally sell for about $30 or more. Great for extra/temporary seating at family events and more, today’s offer on the singles is even better than the $90+ it will run you for the 4-pack. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 180 Amazon customers.
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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering some solid deals on colorful Fiesta Kitchenware with prices starting at under $11. All items in the sale ship free for Prime members or in orders over $49. We are seeing everything from bakeware and cutting boards to knife sets and other kitchen utensils. Everything listed below is at the lowest Amazon has offered, the best price we can find and has 4+ star ratings:
(Update 10/19 12:15pm): Amazon has the Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 with 7.1 Surround Sound, Wireless Headphones with Microphone for $69.99 shipped (Reg. within a few dollars of Amazon all-time low).
In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering Pokémon Y on Nintendo 3DS for $24.99 shipped (Prime only). Also available at Target. That’s almost $10 below the average selling price, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. And remember, the free Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version is now available in the Nintendo eShop.
Sony has launched a Square Enix Sale on PSN. We are seeing a host of digital PS4, PS3 and Vita titles starting as low as $1.49. There are some standout deals here including Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut all for $7.49 each (Reg. $17 – $30 each).
Along with this Corsair Gaming Sabre RGB Gaming Mouse for $39.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $50, matched at Newegg) we still have some very nice Xbox One bundles courtesy of Microsoft:
Other notables include Red Dead Redemption 2 pre-orders live on Amazon at $47.99 shipped for Prime members and Mighty No. 9 on Wii U for $14.99 (Reg. $20).
Before you head below for today’s best iOS/Mac deals, here is the latest Free App of the Week, Minecraft Story Mode went free for the first time on iOS & Android (Reg. $5) and Apple has now launched a 50% off sale on a number of very popular titles. You’ll also want to check out our feature on the Best Console Game Releases for October: Mafia 3, Gears of War 4, Battlefield 1, Dark Souls 3 DLC and more. As always, you’ll find today’s most notable iOS deals down below.