Justin Kahn

PlayStation 5 pre-orders are scheduled to go live today. After yesterday’s PS5 showcase event, Sony announced “PS5 pre-orders will be available starting as early as tomorrow at select retailers.” While anyone who followed our coverage of the PS5 event will know some retailers went live for a brief time last night, early pre-orders for PlayStation 5 should go live again throughout the day at various retailers according to Sony. Head below for more details.
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Well, it has been a long road towards the PlayStation 5 release date and price, but today’s presentation should be the final stop before PS5 pre-orders go live. Along with fresh new looks at titles from Sony’s biggest studios and partners, we are expecting to get the official PS5 price and release date any time now. After Microsoft unleashed official pricing and pre-order dates last week, expectations moved to Sony to finally leave us with a cost of entry and start date for its next-generation of gaming. Head below to watch today’s PlayStation 5 September showcase event.
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Well, we are about one day away from this week’s showcase, which will almost certainly unveil the PS5 price and release date. Sony’s next big PS5 presentation is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, but some new details from Bloomberg are giving us a better indication on PlayStation 5 pre-order availability as well as what could very well be pricing that undercuts the official numbers Microsoft recently unveiled for Xbox Series X/S. More details below.
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We may very well be getting the PlayStation 5 price and release date this week. Sony took to its official PlayStation Blog to announce a new showcase event scheduled for Wednesday. The upcoming presentation will be an all-digital one being billed as a last chance to take a look at some of the biggest PS5 launch titles and beyond. But considering all of the details we got from Microsoft last week, we are very much expecting to also see the official PlayStation 5 price and release date. More details below.
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Early leaks have already unveiled the new Oculus Quest VR 2. The virtual reality gaming rig is the second iteration of Facebook’s original standalone Quest VR headset that was rumored to be officially announced later this week. But a pair of promotional videos were leaked this morning to the Facebook Blueprint website, leaving us with an early look at the new headset as well some details on the internals. Head below for everything.
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Annapurna Interactive — the well-known American game publisher — is bringing some of its best releases from the past five years into one epic indie PS4 game collection. Combining physical copies of some of its most celebrated titles including Donut County, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition, Outer Wilds, and What Remains of Edith Finch, among others, it is a love-letter to indie game fans and collectors everywhere. Head below for a closer look and more details on the Deluxe Limited Edition version.
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During today’s Ubisoft Forward stream, the company officially unveiled the new Prince of Persia remake. Looking to follow in the footsteps of recent successful remakes of the Resident Evil franchise, Ubisoft has announced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. We know the game will be released early next year, according to today’s announcement, and you can check out the debut announcement trailer below.
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We now have the official Xbox Series X price and release date along with even more Series S details. Yesterday we got official confirmation on the disc-less Series S as well as its $299 price point, but Microsoft has now inked an official release date for both of its upcoming flagship consoles as well as the Xbox Series X price in today’s Xbox Wire update. Head below for more details.
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Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have announced a new Zelda game today. While it might not be the Breath of the Wild 2 update you were hoping for, the new Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity is set to explore the events that lead to the narrative told in Nintendo’s latest Legend of Zelda game. Head below the fold for a closer look at the brand new trailer along with some light gameplay footage and developer commentary that hit this morning.
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You have to check out this giant Nintendo Switch TV. We have seen our fair share of notable home-brew Nintendo consoles and interesting DIY projects over the years but nothing quite as eye-catching as this new one-of-a-kind rig. This is likely not the biggest, working Switch console you have ever seen. Instead, it’s more of an epic game room TV add-on that wraps your big-screen with a pair of giant Joy-Con and additional storage. Hit the jump for a closer look.
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CD Projekt Red might be hard at work on finishing up the highly-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077, but that hasn’t stopped it from announcing details for The Witcher 3 on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Highly touted as one of the best role playing games of the generation, CDPR is already planning to keep its groundbreaking open-world experience alive and well on next-generation hardware from Sony and Microsoft. Head below for more details on what sounds like both an enhanced version of the game and free updates.
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Nintendo hit us with a new Mario battle royale game, the long-awaited Super Mario 3D All-Stars Collection, a new Game & Watch-style handheld, and much more today. A surprise Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct hit this morning and it was clearly a big one. Mario’s 35th anniversary takes place on September 13, 2020. Not only are we getting some of the biggest 3D Mario titles for Switch starting this month, but we also saw a new Mario Kart game, freebie classics for Switch Online members, and so much more. Head below for everything.
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We are getting a bundle of new JBL speakers and headphones today. Just about all of its current generation speakers are getting refreshed today, including the Xtreme 2, GO2, and the JBL Clip 3, but we are also getting new party speakers and a series of truly wireless headphones. Hit the jump for a closer look at all of the updated 2020 JBL audio gear announced today.
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Nintendo published a video today highlighting some of the new Animal Crossing content coming for fall. The new trailer outlines some of the major additions hitting an island near you, including new bugs and fish to catch, shellfish, crafting materials, recipes, and trinkets for your dwelling. All of the new additions are available starting today and will be waiting for you next time you boot your game up, just don’t expect those summertime Sunday evening fireworks shows anymore. All of the details are down below.
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After seeing some Star Wars options come available a few months back, Sony has now decided to offer up some free video call backgrounds of its own. More specifically, we are talking about backgrounds featuring images from its biggest and most gorgeous intellectual properties like The Last of Us Part II, the eye-popping Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn, Death Stranding, and even some classic games. Head below for a closer look.
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After debuting a new xCloud controller earlier this summer, today we are getting our first look at the new 8BitDo Arcade Stick. Along with a retro design sensibility, the new arcade-style controller features a particularly customizable and modern setup. Suitable for both hardcore fighting game pros and enthusiasts with a penchant for arcade controllers, the new 8BitDo Arcade Stick is now up for pre-order. Head below for more details and a closer look.
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While recent rumors suggest Nintendo is working on an upgraded Switch console, GingerOfMods has been at work on an impressive Nintendo portable known as the Wiiboy Color. It has been a little while since we have come across a homebrew-style Nintendo console mod worth exploring, but this hybrid portable Wiiboy mod certainly deserves some attention. Head below for a closer look at the Nintendo portable in action and additional details.
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Today, we are getting our first look at the brand new Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds game. Before you get overly excited, this isn’t another entry in the mainline console series, but rather one destined for mobile devices — for right now at least. The debut announcement trailer features the gorgeous visuals anyone would expect from the Studio Ghibli-inspired franchise. Let’s just hope we actually get to play it someday. Head below for all of the details and a closer look at the announcement trailer.
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The Witcher Monster Slayer is the latest from CD Project Red’s mobile studio, Spokko. The new AR location-based RPG for iOS and Android tasks players with becoming a witcher in what sounds a a lot like a Pokémon Go-like experience, but with gruesome monsters to slay, narrative-based quests, and much more. Head below for a look at the announcement trailer and to get more details.
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Instant Brands, the company responsible for those insanely popular Instant Pot multi-cookers, is unveiling its new Instant Pod coffee maker today. The latest entry in its ever-growing lineup of small kitchen appliances, the new Instant Pod is already available for purchase and is designed with a similar focus on versatility its all-in-one cookers have become so popular for. Head below for a closer look at and more details.
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Reports are now suggesting a new upgraded and possibly 4K Nintendo Switch console is in the works. While Nintendo seemingly already confirmed the rumored pro Switch console would not be making an appearance in 2020, it looks like Nintendo’s upgraded console might be on track for 2021 at this point. While that might leave its bottom line more than exposed as Sony and Microsoft look to dominate November and December with next-generation hardware, the latest reports suggest Nintendo will mostly throw in the towel this year in favor of a big 2021. More details below.
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While many hoped a Superman game would be next for the Batman Arkham creators at Rocksteady Studios, we didn’t really expect a Suicide Squad game where we are trying to kill him. As the official name suggests — Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League — the next big project from Rocksteady will task players with taking on the role of the world’s most infamous anti-heroes to take down the greatest DC superheroes out there. Head below for a closer look at the debut announcement trailer and for more details on everything we know so far about the new Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League game.
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Initially unveiled back in May by publisher Activision, today we are getting an even closer look at the upcoming Tony Hawk Pro Skater remake. Combining both of the original games in the iconic franchise, Activision dropped a brand new launch trailer for the highly-anticipated return of arcade-style skateboarding at its finest. Head below for a closer look.
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A new Fortnite Marvel crossover is on the way as part of the Chapter 2 Season 4 content for the online battle royale experience. While rumors were suggesting something along these lines for a least a couple of days now, Epic Games has now made it about as official as today’s teaser image could. Head below for a closer look.
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Pioneer is introducing its brand new line of DJ headphones today. Combining both wired and wireless options, the new HDJ-CUE1 collection also features a series of accessory packs for further customizing the cans to your liking. Now available for pre-order starting from $69, head below for a closer look at the new Pioneer headphones.
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The 2020 Call of Duty game has now been revealed. Activision made the long-rumored Black Ops Cold War official with the release of the game’s first teaser trailer. Subtitled “know your history or be doomed to repeat it,” the mysterious trailer hints at the setting and narrative of this year’s Call of Duty game, and you can check it all out down below.
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While Halo Infinite might have gotten delayed beyond the likely November next-generation release date, but Microsoft is ready to give us our first good look at the new Xbox Series X interface today. In fact, it sounds like the “New Xbox Experience,” as Microsoft puts it, will also be rolling out for current-generation Xbox One machines with a strong focus on usability and connecting users across multiple Xbox-compatible platforms. Head below for more.
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Today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase unveiled Untitled Goose Game multiplayer along with a host of other new indie titles for Switch. On top of the upcoming 2-player co-op goose action, Nintendo has also now launched a wide-ranging eShop sale with some of the indie games featured in the latest Indie World Showcase. Head below for a closer look at everything.
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Sucker Punch Productions is revealing Ghost of Tsushima Legends today. The new online cooperative multiplayer mode will be available for free to all Ghost of Tsushima owners later this year on PS4. Legend is described as an entirely new experience, separate from that of the main campaign. This multiplayer mode features online battles via a series of co-op story missions, survival missions, and later, four-player raid-style battles. Head below for a closer look at the debut announcement trailer.
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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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