Justin Kahn

You can download the new Alto Collection for free via the Epic Games Store. The endless runner-style snowboarding and sandboarding games are some of the best mobile games out there. Just recently ported to consoles earlier this month, you can now play both of the games this collection holds for free on PC for the next week. Head below for of all the details.
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Today, we are getting more details on the highly-anticipated Spider-Man Miles Morales. First unveiled during Sony’s big PlayStation 5 celebration showcase and initially assumed to be a full-on sequel to Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man game, we now have more information on what to expect from the Miles Morales spin-off when it releases during holiday season 2020. Plus a new PS5 screenshot of his costume. Head below for more details.
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We have some more details on the Tony Hawk Warehouse demo today courtesy of the PlayStation Blog and Xbox Wire. The remake combines both of the original titles in the series (along with much more) in a ground-up re-work for modern-day consoles. But an early promotion will see a demo of the games’ iconic Warehouse stage recreation go live later this week. Head below for more details and how to go hands-on this Friday.
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We have seen quite a wide range of home arcade machines hitting the marketplace over the last couple of years and we are now getting the full-size Neo Geo MVSX in North America. Taking inspiration from those popular 4-foot Arcade 1Up machines, MVSX is a much larger version of the miniature Neo Geo arcades already available that packs in 50 SNK classic games and more. Head below for closer look and more details on the retro home arcade machine.
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Developer 343 Industries has announced a major Halo Infinite delay. Just as excitement for the next generation of gaming has begun to ramp up, the Xbox Series X release lineup is taking a big-time hit and will have to launch without its flagship shooter. 343 Industries took to Twitter this afternoon to issue an official statement to its fan base regarding the disappointing news. While this just gives the team more time to make the game even better, it’s a tough pill to swallow nonetheless. Head below for more details.
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Naughty Dog has now announced a brand new Last of Us II update. Finally releasing back in June to rave critical reviews, user impressions were much more split, despite general consensus seemingly leaving the game in good graces overall. Naughty Dog’s new free update is hoping to offer its players base significantly more options through a series of new difficult game modes, a long list of Naughty Dog-created gameplay mods, and a host new graphical rendering modes. Head below for all of the details.
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Leaked images and retail documentation for the new Xbox Series X controller have now all but confirmed the existence and upcoming announcement for Xbox Series S. Rumors and leaks have been pointing at an upcoming reveal of a second, less powerful and more affordable Series S Xbox console for a while now. If the recently leaked images are indeed real, and we have no reason to doubt the sources here, we are getting our first look at the all-white Xbox Series X controller as well as what is essentially confirmation of the upcoming Series S Xbox. Head below for all the details.
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Rocksteady Studios is making a Suicide Squad game. For years now, many have assumed (or hoped) Superman was next for the folks at Rocksteady, but a new teaser image hit the studio’s Twitter account this morning all but confirming an upcoming Suicide Squad game. Head below for more details.
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Grovemade introduced its new slim leather notebook today. A brand well known for its premium Apple gear and desktop accessories, the latest entry in its Desk Collection offers up a gorgeous made-in-the-USA design with premium materials and a versatile setup, in its slimmest form-factor yet. Head below the fold for a closer look at the new Grovemade Slim Notebook and a solid introductory discount.
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As part of the new 13.40 update known as Joy Ride, Epic Games is introducing a new series of new cars for Fortnite. While they aren’t the first vehicles to drop onto a Fortnite map near you — we previously saw golf carts, shopping carts, planes, bikes, and even massive robots — the more typical four-wheeled cars will likely add a new wrinkle to a familiar experience that is quickly becoming surrounded by a growing collection of direct battle royale competition. Head below for more details.
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PowerA is expanding its line of officially licensed Xbox gear today with a new Project xCloud controller known as XP5-X Plus. The Android-compatible mobile and cloud gaming controller is designed to support both home and portable setups, including playing Xbox games from the cloud via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or natively on your Android phone, tablet, or Windows PC. Now up for pre-order alongside the already available PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip for Xbox Wireless Controllers, head below for a closer look and more details on the new XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller.
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Last month, we got our first good look at the upcoming PlayStation 5 peripherals, along with the all-digital edition of Sony’s next generation console. The new sleek white offerings include a 3D headset and the DualSense charging station, among others, but many gamers were still wondering if existing PS4 gear would be compatible with PS5 when it launches later this year. Will the DualShock 4 work on PlayStation5? Are the Platinum and Gold headsets compatible with PS5? Today, Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog to answer many of these questions and more. Head below for everything.
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After getting our first taste of the single-player action on Xbox Series X, we now have surprising new details on Halo Infinite multiplayer. According to a retailer leak, the upcoming iteration of Microsoft’s sci-fi shooter saga could be taking a very different approach to its multiplayer suite this time around. Head below for more details on what could be a new free-to-play setup and developer 343 Industries’ response to recent criticism on the game’s visuals.
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In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Hasbro is teaming up with Bandai Namco on a new PAC-MAN Monopoly board. Not unlike the previously released Monopoly Gamer Nintendo crossover and the Sonic the Hedgehog edition, Monopoly Arcade PAC-MAN tweaks the classic board game formula with new rules, themed pieces, and this time around, a miniature arcade machine. Head below for a closer look.
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Prepare your One-Armed Wolf for some upcoming new Sekiro content. Sekiro Shadows Die Twice took the challenging and hardcore FromSoftware formula to feudal Japan with a new combat system to master a horde of difficult boss encounters. While there has never really been any official Sekiro DLC planned to expand the experience, a new update now scheduled for later this year will indeed be bringing a slew of additional gameplay features to the mix across all platforms, at no charge. Head below for more details.
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Once only available on Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, you can now get Cuphead for PS4. Developer Studio MDHR quietly unleashed the PS4 version of the game some three years after its initial release on Microsoft’s competing platform. The brilliant platformer meets boss gauntlet title features some of the most gorgeous and memorable artwork in video games and is now finally gracing Sony’s PlayStation 4. Head below for all the details and a closer look at the gorgeous stop-motion launch trailer.
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The expected Wave 2 Animal Crossing summer update for New Horizons is now much closer than it may have originally appeared. Nintendo just launched a new trailer for the upcoming update today, outlining some of the new feature players will be getting their hands on at the end of the month. Head below for a closer look and all the details.
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A new Witcher Netflix series has been announced. After Henry Cavill’s take on Geralt of Rivia went over well with fans of the book and game franchise, Netflix is now doubling down on its original content based on the fantasy series’ rich lore. While season 2 of The Witcher is still in the works, today Netflix is announcing The Witcher Blood Origin — a 6-part, limited-run origin story. Head below for more details.
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After a troubled launch the first time around, notable box office numbers have all but ensured Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is on the way. After the first film struggled with its CG re-creation of the titular hero, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 the movie had a solid first weekend box office in the US, and we are now getting a release date for the sequel. Head below for all the details.
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The big-time, first-party Xbox Series X game showcase starts now with brand new Halo Infinite gameplay. After getting a closer look at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and some other light gameplay demos on Series X back in May, Microsoft is now ready to open the flood gate on Halo Infinite. Today’s livestream event is expected to focus on major first-party titles like the upcoming Halo Infinite, but we are also expecting to see more Microsoft Studios titles in action and maybe even more about the Xbox Series S “Lockhart.” Head below for today’s Xbox Series X game showcase.
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Today, SEGA dropped a new trailer for its upcoming North American release of Yakuza Like a Dragon. The next mainline release on the long-running Yakuza series dropped in Japan earlier this year, but we now have a better idea of when to expect it stateside along with some fresh new gameplay footage, details on the next-generation upgrades, and much more today. Head below for a closer look.
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As part of the ongoing Summer Game Fest that brought us yesterday’s Nintendo Direct mini, there’s a whole lot of new Xbox One game demos to play. Microsoft is offering over 70 new game demos for players to get their hands on for free over the next week or so in order to simulate some of the experiences normally had at E3 and other physical events. Games will begin to go live starting today and continue to do so through July 27, 2020. Head below for all the details.
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Ustwo Games is best known for its masterful Monument Valley puzzler series, but it is now ready to unveil its latest project, Alba Wildlife Adventure. Set for release on just about all platforms, the new single-player, narrative-driven experience is expected to launch later this year with a strong focus on nature preservation and what sounds like an exploration of a beautiful island. Head below for more details and a look at the debut teaser trailer.
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As part of the ongoing E3 replacement Summer Games Fest, we were graced with a mini Nintendo Direct presentation this morning. While we didn’t get to see any more of the upcoming Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel, today’s partner event focused on some third-party releases as well as ATLUS’ upcoming Shin Megami Tensei titles for Switch. Head below for a closer look at today’s mini Direct and everything that got announced.
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Today we are getting another good look at the PlayStation 5 controller. The new DualSense gamepad is helping to usher in the next generation of gaming with a series of technological advancements over the DualShock 4 predecessor, along with a two-tone color scheme to match the futuristic design of PlayStation 5. Today’s presentation should be the first time we really get to see the controller in action after Sony unveiled it months before the actual console. Head below for more details and to watch today’s PlayStation 5 controller presentation.
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IK Multimedia is launching its AXE I/O SOLO today. The new bus-powered USB audio interface for Mac and PC was teased earlier this year at NAMM and is a direct follow-up to the larger AXE I/O interface that launched in January. The new SOLO model maintains much of the standout feature set and technology found in the original while providing a more affordable and portable solution. Head below for a closer look.
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Ghost of Tsushima is set for release this Friday. Widely considered among the most exciting remaining releases of this generation, Sucker Punch’s long-awaited samurai open-world is finally almost here nearly 3-years after its 2017 debut. Sucker Punch is best known for its Sly Cooper and Infamous titles, but Ghost of Tsushima is easily its most ambitious project to date. With hands-on reviews starting to roll in, we have a much better idea of what players can expect to get their hands on later this week. Head below for everything you need to know about Ghost of Tsushima.
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Creaks is the latest game from Amanita Designs — best known for its work on Machinarium, Chuchel, and the Samorost series. The game made an appearance at the top of the month in Sony’s PlayStation Indies reveal and brings the team’s penchant for rich story-telling with moody visuals front and center. Today, we are getting the official release date and taking a closer look at what to expect when the game launches next week.
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The latest entry in Microsoft’s long-running Flight Simulator now has an official date to go alongside today’s launch trailer. Now scheduled for launch this summer, the upcoming Flight Simulator will have players soaring over more than 2 million cities, new day/night technology, and a sort of scalable difficulty to support beginner pilots. Head below for more details and closer look at today’s trailer.
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It’s Monday and we are now ready to gather up all of the best Mac and iOS app deals to kick off the week. Feast your eyes on the upcoming Crash Bandicoot iOS game and then head back here for all of the most notable App Store price drops. Highlights of today’s collection include Thumper: Pocket Edition, Baldur’s Gate II: EE, Nightcam, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Lanota, and more. Head below the fold for a closer look at all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals.
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Ahead of this weekend’s scheduled E3-like Ubisoft presentation, it looks Far Cry 6 has already leaked. A listing for the game appeared on the PlayStation Store in Hong Kong, seemingly revealing an upcoming official announcement as well as details on the game’s setting, release date, and more. Head below for more details.
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Today, Activision is officially announcing a new Crash Bandicoot mobile game. After leaks suggested as much earlier this year, Activision has now made Crash Bandicoot: On the Run official. Coming soon to iOS and Android, the new mobile runner is being developed by Activision studio King — the team responsible for Candy Crush Saga. Head below for the debut announcement trailer and more details.
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Pad & Quill, one of our favorite premium Apple gear accessory makers, is introducing its latest Oxford magnetic leather iPad Pro case. The company has been implementing new magnet array technology in some of its latest offerings with today’s Oxford being the very first time it will appear in all-leather offering. Available for both of the latest 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, head below for more details and a solid pre-order discount.
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Nintendo has now announced it will soon be adding the beloved Donkey Kong Country to Switch Online. After announcing monthly new additions to its growing NES and SNES online game library would be no more, Nintendo has added a few notable titles since then, and is continuing that trend later this month anyway. Head below for more details on Donkey Kong Country for Switch Online and the two other new titles coming to the service.
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Microsoft has now taken to Twitter to announce the official date of the upcoming Xbox Series X showcase. We already had a good idea another big-time Series X showcase was in the works after Microsoft launched its initial showing in early May, and we now know exactly when that will be. Much like previous pandemic-era presentations over the last couple of months, the livestream will take place via the usual channels at the end of July. Head below for more details and what we expect from the upcoming Xbox Series X games showcase.
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It’s now time to head into the 4th of July holiday weekend with all of the best Android app deals in tow. There are a number of notable deals still live from earlier this week down below, but we are now ready to gather all of this weekend’s best. Highlights of today’s collection include titles like Bloons TD 6, Pegs – Solitaire, Slender man RE, G30 – A Memory Maze, Preposition Master Pro, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s most notable Android app deals.

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Hasbro has now teamed up with Universal Brand and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment on the new Gigawatt — a Transformer toy robot that can morph into the iconic Back to the Future DeLorean. Much like similar collaborations in the past, like the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 and some Star Wars variants before that, this marks the very first time the Back to the Future IP and Transformers have come together. Head below for more details about this limited edition collector’s piece.
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The final cover athlete for the upcoming NBA 2K21 will feature the late great Kobe Bryant, as many had previously expected. The Mamba Forever Edition was unveiled this morning on Twitter and will join standard edition covers featuring Damian Lillard and the up and coming New Orleans Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson. Along with the announcement of the new Mamba Edition — which is set to replace the previous generations’ Legendary Edition — we now have a much better idea of pricing on all versions including Xbox Series X and PS5, but don’t expect any free upgrades here. All the details are down below.
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A new PlayStation Indies initiative is being unveiled today along with a host of PlayStation 5 indie games. Shuhei Yoshida — the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s PlayStation Indie division — took to the official PS Blog today to reveal new plans in the indie game space. After showing some love to small development houses in last month’s wide-ranging PlayStation 5 showcase event, Yoshida and PlayStation are now doubling down on the platform’s commitment to independent developers for this generation and next. That includes a regular smattering of new PS Now titles as well as a collection of brand new PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 indie games. Head below for a closer look.
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Details and screenshots on the upcoming Crysis Remastered have now leaked ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled reveal. Courtesy of Microsoft’s online storefront, a listing for the game has now popped up with a series of screenshots, a new trailer, what appears to be the official release date, and more. Head below for everything.
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Sony is celebrating 10-years of its subscription service with an extra PlayStation Plus free game next month. PS Plus turns 10-years old today and to mark the occasion, Sony is offering up some extra goodies and a quick look down memory lane as part of this month’s usual free game lineup. Head below for all the details.
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It looks like new development documents are adding even more validity to Xbox Series S, a more affordable Xbox Series X code-named Lockhart. Rumors have been in the air for quite sometime regarding the existence of a second version of Xbox Series X and it’s starting to look more and more like a reality. Head below for all the details.
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The Steam Summer Sale is now live with thousands of PC and Mac games on sale. The yearly event is easily among the biggest game sales in the PC space and features just about any and every title you might have your eye on. Along with the near-endless list of game deals, participants will also receive bonus points for each purchase you can spend on avatars and more, as well as some free goodies and additional discounts at checkout. Head below for a closer look.
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Pad & Quill is now introducing its new magnetic iPad Pro case today. Available for both the new 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, the new bookbindery cases combine Pad & Quill’s penchant for archival quality fabrics with magnetic protection for the latest Apple tablets. As usual, 9to5Toys readers will get an even deeper deal than the already marked down pre-order listing as well. Head below for all the details.
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