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From $39 As part of its “Stay Home & Play” campaign, Square Enix has now released a massive bundle of games at a significantly discounted price. The new Square Enix Anthology bundle includes over $700 worth of titles, including some of its popular, current generation franchises, at just over $39. Head below for all the details.
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The new Bushnell Wingman is a specially designed golf speaker that is now up for pre-order. But this is much more than just another Bluetooth speaker you can take on the golf course with you. Connected with the free Bushnell Golf app, it provides audible details about the course you’re playing at the touch of a button, as well as GPS distance tracking for your next shot, schedules, and much more. Head below for a closer look.
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Well, this is it, the very first Xbox Series X gameplay footage is here. After E3 2020 was canceled due to current events, Microsoft decided it would take matters into its own hands with an all-digital showcase. We already knew it was holding its first-party Series X games off until July, Microsoft promised some new titles that have “never been seen in an Xbox show before” as well as our first look at the new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in action. Today’s Inside Xbox reveal is actually the start of monthly content drops for Xbox Series X, according to Xbox games marketing general manager Aaron Greenberg. Head below for a closer look.
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This morning, Netherrealm Studios announced Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath and some new fighters including RoboCop. Aftermath is essentially a single-player story expansion for the main game that also includes some new fighters and the return of some fan favorites. Available later this month, the add-on pack also comes along with a free update including a host of new maps, and more. All the details are down below.
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FREE+We are now ready to collect all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. And you can get even deeper deals on today’s puzzlers, action games, virtual pets, and city builders with this discounted App Store gift card if you’re quick. Along with the city building game TheoTown, we have a series of notable deals including titles like Bendy and the Ink Machine, Sentinels of the Multiverse, One Deck Dungeon, Hatchi, and more. Head below the fold for today’s complete collection of the best Mac and iOS app deals.
Crucible will be the first big-budget title from Amazon’s in-house gaming studio, the national online retailer announced today. After being in development for over 6-years now, Amazon’s new third-person shooter pulls inspiration from some of the biggest names in the space and is currently scheduled to launch later this month. Head below for all the details.
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Today we have some news on the Vader Immortal VR game as well as 2004’s beloved Star Wars Battlefront. In celebration of May the 4th, loads of retailers and brands are offering up some solid discounts on all things Star Wars from LEGO kits and games to collectibles, and much more. However, there are also some notable announcements hitting for Star Wars day in the form of a long-lost online mode and more. Head below for all the details.
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After all of the major summer gaming events were canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19, Summer Game Fest is here to carry the torch. The 4-month-long event is scheduled to take place starting in May and is essentially your E3 replacement for the year. And now that GDC and Gamescom have also been shuttered for 2020, Summer Game Fest is giving gamers and publishers a new way to reach each other during what is usually the biggest game announcement window of the year. All the detail are down below.
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Apple unveiled its latest handset earlier this month, and the new iPhone SE DODOcase covers are now ready to go. The company ranks highly on our list of Apple gear accessory makers and now has a number of brand new cases, leather wallets, and covers up for grabs. After dedicating some of its resources to creating masks, DODOcase is finally ready to start shipping protection for the new 2020 iPhone SE. Head below for all of the details.
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It looks like Ubisoft is in the process of officially unveiling the next Assassin’s Creed game in a live stream on YouTube. After inside sources confirmed Assassin’s Creed vikings (not the official title) in mid-2019, it appears as though that will indeed be the case, despite fans initially hoping for a trilogy centered around the Odyssey storyline and era. All the details are down below.
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Grovemade is introducing its new leather notebook today. After expanding its lineup of desk pads last week with new leather options, its latest note pads feature a matching finish and the same attention to detail we have come to love from the brand. Made in collaboration with the folks at Pacific & West, the new Grovemade leather notebook is also now available at a special introductory price. Head below for all the details.
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After a nasty spoiler hit the net over the weekend, Sony has finally unveiled The Last of Us 2 release date, alongside Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima. With PlayStation 5 scheduled for holiday 2020, the release of what might very well be the most anticipated PlayStation 4 games still to come have finally been unveiled. While COVID-19-related issues have slowed production down on just about everything, it looks like Sony is now confident as to when gamers will finally get their hands on TLOU 2 and Ghost of Tsushima. Head below for more information.
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Jelly Key is introducing its latest arcade keycaps. The artisan keycap designer makes some of the coolest keyboard jewelry on the market and its latest collection might be some of the best yet. The collection is based on miniature arcade-like machines complete with controls and a clear-covered 3D gaming scene on the display. Head below for a closer look at these amazing key covers.
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After being announced for PC and Google Stadia late last year, Red Dead Redemption 2 is now coming to Xbox Game Pass. Announced via the official Xbox news wire this morning, Rockstar’s hit wild West open-world adventure will be coming to Game Pass (for console only) in just two weeks’ time. But that does mean another Rockstar gem will be getting bumped out on the same day. All the details are down below.
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A decision has been made to reopen GameStop locations. After the company controversially decided it was essential retail back in March, it finally made the right decision and shut down its physical stores. But it now sounds like GameStop is jumping the gun a bit here by reopening select locations worldwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This news comes on the heels of GameStop executives taking deep pay cuts in order to take the pressure of the struggling national retailer. All the details are down below.
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Grovemade is introducing its new leather desk pad. Well known for its premium Apple gear and home office accessories, Grovemade is expanding its lineup of desk covers with a series of leather options today. Designed to provide a subtle yet “effective organization of your workspace,” these leather desk pads add a touch of class to your setup while “creating functional boundaries and zones.” Head below for all the details and the introductory sale price.
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The official Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X console has now been unveiled. After keen fans broke some codes in a teaser video posted to the Xbox Twitter account, the limited edition console’s trailer was revealed along with some other Cyberpunk 2077-branded gear for Xbox One X gamers. However, we now know the LE Xbox One controller is now up for pre-order ahead of the console’s summer 2020 release date, and that the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X console will be “the final Xbox One X limited edition console to ever be released.” More details below.
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20% offViz Media is bringing a new official Kirby art book to the US this week. Everyone’s favorite transforming pink alien guy is being represented in the glorious new full-color coffee table-style art book, which spans over 25-years of Kirby history. Most recently appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the book covers everything from Kirby’s games and gaming appearances to novels, toys, and more. Head below for all the details and an excellent price drop.
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We still don’t have the official PlayStation 5 price, and new reports suggest Sony’s upcoming flagship console might be harder to get your hands on that you thought. After information from earlier this year suggested difficulty sourcing parts may result in a higher price tag than anyone would have liked, it now looks as though the soaring MSRP will cause a shortage at launch as well. Head below for all the details.
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With its 40th anniversary looming, Bandai Namco is teaming up with a series of brands to create some celebratory Pac-Man arcade machines. We already caught a glimpse of the new Tamagotchi, but there are also some other Pac-Man collectibles coming out in celebration of one of gaming’s first heroes. Hit the jump for a closer look.
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FREEToday, Sony is announcing a new “Play At Home Initiative” that comes with some free PS4 games and more. In the wake of COVID-19, the company is looking to promote social distancing and curb self-isolation boredom by offering its player base four absolute gaming masterpieces utterly free of charge, with no PlayStation Plus required. Head below for all the details.
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You can now customize your Switch button layout for Joy-Con and Pro Controllers as part of the latest firmware update for Nintendo’s current generation consoles. Now available for all Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite consoles, the latest update finally brings the much-desired feature alongside the ability to move your downloaded games between an SD card and the internal system memory, among other things. Hit the jump for more details.
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After being unveiled back at E3 2018, the Gears Tactics launch is just over 2-weeks out at this point. Certainly a departure from the usual GoW formula, Tactics presents gamers with a more strategic experience in the vein of the XCOM titles while still retaining most of what we have always loved about the series. Today, Microsoft is priming gamers for the release with a brand new Gears Tactics Launch Trailer. You can check that out below along with more details on the game, official art book, and more.
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As sports fans across the country brace for what could still be months of delays, Sony and the MLB are set to launch the baseball season anyway, in MLB The Show 20 that is. The NBA, MLB and even Nascar have already begun holding eSports events for beleaguered fans everywhere where real-life players are manning the controls in order to negate COVID-19 woes. Sony and the MLB have decided to make things even more official with today’s new announcement of a full 30-player competitive league with a regular season, playoffs, and even a virtual Work Series. All the details are down below.
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As tech and accessory companies start to switch gears to manufacture masks, the folks at DODOcase have decided to do their part as well. While it’s not really in the position to create medical-grade covers, it is now using any scrap of material it can find to create cloth face masks for everyone else. Recent CDC guidelines are suggesting that wearing cloth face masks can be a great idea when out in public right now, even if it’s just to protect folks from you and not the other way around. Nonetheless, DODOcase has jumped into gear with its own cloth face mask and a nice donation promotion. All the details are down below.
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You can now score some Fender Play for free. The online guitar lessons platform from Fender is now offering the first 3-months for free in order to keep folks busy during this time of social distancing. According to the promotion landing page, this deal is only for the first 1-million people to sign-up, so jump in while you can. “There’s no cost. No catch. Just music” and free guitar lessons for all. The platform also supports bass and ukulele players as well. All the details are down below.
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In StockNintendo has been offering a constant string of discounted digital Switch game deals for its player base trapped indoors right now. And let’s face it, the Switch library of games is a great way to pass the time and stay occupied for all ages. One thing you will definitely need to access it though is a Nintendo Switch. And the most affordable way to score one of those is with the Switch Lite — Nintendo’s latest, handheld-only gaming console. Unfortunately, Nintendo’s Lite console has been completely out of stock at Amazon and just about everywhere in the US lately, until now. Head below for the only way to pick one up in a pinch.
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Universal Audio LUNA is out now. Back in January, Universal Audio unveiled its exciting new recording platform with a spring release date, and that time has finally come. Now available for select Universal Audio interface owners, folks can now download the Luna Recording System for free. More details below.
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Just as reviews for the RE3 remake hit the net, Steamforge games is announcing the Resident Evil 3 board game. Previously responsible for the RE2 and Dark Souls tabletop experiences, the company is ready to introduce Nemesis — Resident Evil 3’s titular antagonist — to its dice-based combat and modular board design. Head below for all the details.
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Disco Elysium for Switch is coming soon. Developers of the popular mind-bending detective RPG have now confirmed the Switch version of the deep isometric “whodunnit” title, so Nintendo gamers can experience the critically acclaimed narrative and conversation systems the game heavily relies on. Head below for all the details.
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As the collection of colorful Joy-Con continues to grow, Nintendo has now launched a build-your-own Switch bundle program in Japan. Anyone who has purchased a second set of Joy-Con at $80 or so just for the colors knows how expensive it can be to get the ideal colorway. Well, this new program allows gamers to purchase a Switch console with custom Joy-Con and Joy-Con straps with a variety of colors available. Head below for a closer look.
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You can now stream a massive amount of content from HBO for free. After platforms like Sirius and many others offered up special promotions in the wake of COVID-19, one of the biggest players in the space is now following suit. With an award-winning stable of content from The Sopranos to The Wire, this is easily one of the better self-isolation content promotions we have tracked yet. Head below for all the details.
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Well, it was quite a busy March for Activision and its military shooter franchise, and that is continuing this month as gamers can now play Modern Warfare for free. After launching the free-to-play Call of Duty battle royale game followed by the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remaster earlier this week, Activision has now announced a free multiplayer weekend for its latest mainline entry in the series. All the details are down below.
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FREE+We are ready to take you into the weekend with today’s best iOS app deals. Among today’s collection, we are colonizing Mars, keeping track of our finances, battling our way through classic-style sci-fi shooters, and exploring the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. While we are still tracking deep deals on Stardew Valley, the amazing Monument Valley 2, Alphaputt, and iMPC Pro 2, among many others, we have even more to add to that list today. Highlights include Mars Power Industries, The Cat in the Hat, DayCost Pro, Calendarium, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD, and more. Head below for today’s best Mac and iOS app deals.
75% offAfter Sony launched its wide ranging mid-year sale yesterday, the Xbox Spring Sale now appears to be live. We are stil waiting on official confirmation but the Microsoft marketplace has now exploded with deals making the announcement all but imminent at this point. Much like the PS4 counterpart, Microsoft has hundreds of games on sale (about 350 and counting) you can download from home, and it really couldn’t have come at a better time with folks stuck in self-isolation. More details are down below.
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Sea of Thieves on Steam is ready to go. Microsoft’s swashbuckling action-adventure pirate game is now listed as “coming soon” on Steam and will soon join a growing collection of other Microsoft titles on Valve’s PC-based gaming platform. The move is part of Microsoft’s continued effort to allow gamers to choose where they play PC games and will join previously released titles on Steam including Gears 5 and the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. More details below.
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While a little bit behind schedule, Sony has now unveiled this month’s free PlayStation Plus games. Just hours after Sony launched is Spring PlayStation Sale with over 600 price drops, it has now announced that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Dirt Rally 2.0 on PS4 will be completely free of charge this month. As usual, you’ll need to have an active PlayStation Plus membership to download these games for free, but once you do they will remain part of your game library until your membership lapses. Head below for more details on the April PS Plus freebies.
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$20After leaked PSN listings in Germany and early footage of the game all over YouTube well ahead of the actual annoucenment, we now know Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is a thing. Featuring one of the most talked about and infamous campaigns in gaming history, the new remaster only includes the single player portion of the 2009 Modern Warfare sequel. It is now available on PS4 with some free goodies, but other platforms will have to wait a little bit longer. All the details are down below.
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Howard Stern has now announced free SiriusXM for all. As part of the company’s contribution to curbing social distancing boredom and the like, the “unprecedented Stream Free access” was announced this morning from Stern’s now home-based broadcast and will include free access to Sirius’ “full lineup of Premier Streaming content.” Head below for all the details.
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FREE+It’s time for today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. We are saving the 80’s from the evil Dr. Noid Wormser, learning Spanish, gazing at the stars, exploring highly-rated puzzlers, and more. While we still have notable freebie offers running on Alphaputt and Cat Quest, today’s highlights include Homo Machina, Super 80s World, Cytus II, Luminos, Spanish Translator, and much more. Head below for today’s complete list of Mac and iOS price drops.
It looks some new Mario games are on the way alongside classic Mario remakes or re-releases. Reports suggest Nintendo had a big-time showcase planned for the now-canceled E3 2020 in celebration of the Mushroom Kingdom plumber’s 35th anniversary. Despite the unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19, Nintendo is rumored to be going ahead with Mario’s big anniversary festivities. All the details are down below.
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After seeing Pad & Quill’s new covers hit last week, the new DODOcase iPad Pro 11- and 12.9-inch cases and sleeves are now ready to go. Easily among our favorite premium Apple accessory makers out there, after Apple launched the new 2nd and 4th generation iPad Pros on March 18, it was only a matter of time before DODOcase’s solutions were made available. Head below for all the details.
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The big N just dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct Mini presentation detailing loads of new Switch games, updates for some of its biggest franchises, and much more. Included among today’s updates and new Switch ports are a host of top-tier 2K titles, the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons content (full review here), and much more. Head below for a closer look at today’s Nintendo Direct Mini showcase.
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A new Final Fantasy tactics game is launching today on iOS and Android. Known as War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, this is a new tactical RPG set in the Final Fantasy Brave Exvius world that combines turn-based battles with loads of collectibles, fully-voiced cut scenes, and much more. It’s no FFVII remake or anything, but fans of the Tactics series might want to take a closer look below.
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After being removed from the Chinese App Store earlier this year, the developers of Plague Inc are making some substantial changes to the experience. The popular mobile and console game is all about allowing players to wipe out the population with a deadly pathogen but is now receiving a new game mode that has players doing just the opposite in the wake of current events. Head below for all the details.
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Heads Up! is the hilarious game from the Ellen DeGeneres show. Ideal for families stuck at home right now, it’s a simple experience that just about anyone can play and carries astronomically stellar reviews on the App Store from over 81,000 players (plus another 230,000 on Google Play). From topics like celebrities and singing to “silly accents,” you have to “guess the word on the card that’s on your head from your friends’ clues before the timer runs out!” There’s really no reason I for one should love playing this game, but I do and you will too. Cosmopolitan magazine said Head Up! ”will be the best dollar you’ve spent,” and it is very right. Except, the game is now free on the App Store for the first time since 2016 as well as Google Play for Android users. That iOS sale only lasted a few days and this will likely be much of the same, so download it now while you can. More details below.
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As gamers everywhere hunker down during self-isolation, Blizzard is now offering double XP bonuses to its World of Warcraft player base. Much like many of the mobile game developers, Blizzard is now offering up some incentive to gamers to stay inside with a 100% experience point bonus from now through the end of April. Head below for all the details.
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GameStop has decided it will not heed COVID-19-related government recommendations to close retail locations. After health officials across the country have issued orders to have all non-essential physical businesses closed in order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak, GameStop has instructed its employees to do just the opposite. The struggling national retailer has told its workers to leave stores open and ignore official orders as it has now deemed itself an “essential retail” location. More details below.
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