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Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys. For well-over a decade he has covered everything from video games and smart home devices to iPhone and MagSafe accessories, EDC gear, and just about everything in between. A professional audio engineer/producer, he also specializes in home recording, microphones, digital audio, and streaming gear. See something cool out there? Developing the next viral Apple gear accessory? Or just want to talk deals? Contact him directly at justin@9to5mac.com for tips, pitches, and more.

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New LEGO Star Wars Battles strategy game set for release on iOS and Android

LEGO Star Wars Battles unveiled

LEGO Star Wars Battles is a new mobile game coming to iOS and Android. Warner Bros. describes it as a “brand-new action strategy” experience designed from the ground up for iPhone and Android devices. Featuring a massive selection of Star Wars characters from the entire saga (and beyond), the game features strategic, real-time battles, multiplayer and much more. Head below for all the details.
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Sonic the Hedgehog Monopoly has arrived, now available for pre-order

Sonic the Hedgehog Monopoly is here!
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After a series of successful crossovers with the folks at Nintendo, Hasbro is now unveiling Sonic the Hedgehog Monopoly. Part of the Monopoly Gamer series, the latest collaboration product sees the star of Sega’s famous mascot platformer gracing the classic board game with a series of themed enhancements. All of the details are down below.
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The new Shovel Knight Dig spin-off game unveiled with debut trailer + more

Shovel Knight Dig announced!

Not only has Yacht Club announced the new Shovel Knight Dig game, but we also have more details on a series of updates and enhancements for the original. After a seemingly endless run of post-release content, everyone’s favorite shovel-wielding knight is getting a brand new game and even more content for the initial outing. Head below for the debut trailer and more details.
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Spyro Trilogy for Switch and PC releases next week [Video]

Spyro Trilogy for Switch and PC hit next week

The Spyro Trilogy for Switch and PC is on the way. Mid-2018 saw the release of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy for PS4 and Xbox One, but the miniature cartoon dragon was never scheduled to come to Nintendo’s hybrid console, or Steam for that matter. However, along with today’s launch trailer from Insomniac Games and Activision, we now have official release dates for both Switch and PC. All the details are down below.
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Score a new Nintendo Switch model from $100 with trade-ins + deals, more

After being officially announced back in July, the new Nintendo Switch model is now available at most major retailers. Not to be confused with the upcoming portable Switch Lite, the latest update to the Switch standard features a number of internal enhancements over the existing model. And we are already starting to see some opportunities to score one at a major discount. Read on for more details.
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Get that famous Brian May guitar sound with the new Mac/iOS AmpliTube bundle

Get that Brian May guitar sound

As any professional producer/engineer will attest to, getting that famous Brian May guitar sound is no small feat. The legendary Queen rocker has employed a number of odd techniques in combination with very specific signal chains over the years in order to cement himself as one the world’s greatest. The folks over at IK Multimedia, however, have now teamed up with May and his long-time technical team to painstakingly recreate his rig for the rest of us. All the details are down below.
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eFootball PES 2020 Mobile game for iOS and Android hits this fall

eFootball PES 2020 Mobile coming this October

We now have more details on the official new eFootball PES 2020 Mobile game coming to iOS and Android. Tied directly to this year’s entry in the long-running PES soccer franchise, Konami is dishing out information on the game at Gamescom 2019. Along with a series of new updates and features to the core experience, Konami appears to be completely overhauling the handheld side of things in preparation for a big release this fall. Head below for all the details.
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New Mortal Kombat 11 characters revealed: Joker, Terminator, more

New Mortal Kombat 11 characters revealed

NeatherRealm has released details on new Mortal Kombat 11 characters. We now have official confirmation of the complete roster from the game’s add-on Kombat Pack by way of today’s Official Roster Reveal Trailer. While some of these character’s were already rumored to be making an appearance, we are now getting release dates as well as our first really good look at the character models. Head below for all the details.
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Pad & Quill Labor Day Sale up to 25% off: Apple accessories, much more

Pad & Quill Labor Day Sale Header 25% off

The Pad & Quill Labor Day Sale is now live. We are looking at 15% markdowns sitewide as well as an additional 10% off using code LABORDAY10 at checkout. That’s up to 25% off the company’s wide selection of gorgeous Apple accessories from iPhone cases and iPad covers to MacBook bags, leather desktop gear and much more. You’ll receive free shipping on just about everything in the sale. Head below for all the details.
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Take a look at the first official Marvel’s Avengers gameplay footage [Video]

Today we are getting our first official Marvel’s Avengers gameplay footage. Outside of a short-lived leak and the very brief glimpse we caught during the E3 presentation this year, it’s still hard to tell exactly what we are getting with this one. Fortunately, today’s 18+ minute gameplay demo will at least get the general public caught up with those lucky enough to see this footage behind-closed-doors at E3 2019. Head below for all the details and today’s Marvel’s Avengers: A-Day Prologue Gameplay Footage.
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Loads of new Switch indie games on the way: Ori, Hotline Miami, more

New Switch indie games

We are getting a massive batch of new Switch indie games this year and beyond. The Switch has its fair share of big-time AAA games like Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, but the platform is also well-known for its indie support. The Switch and the upcoming Switch Lite are ideal for taking these smaller titles with you on-the-go and the list of games is about to get much more extensive. Head below for all of the best titles announced at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase.
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New TUBBZ collectibles transform your favorite characters into rubber ducks

TUBBZ collectible figures

There are a lot of amazing and adorable gaming collectibles out there, but nothing quite like TUBBZ. Numskull’s upcoming toy line features rubber duck versions of all your favorite pop culture characters. From Street Fighter, Batman and Ghostbusters, to Fallout, Destiny, Spyro and the recently unveiled Skyrim duckies, your game room is about to get a whole lot more quackerrific. All the details are down below.
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New DualShock 4 colors unveiled alongside the Rose Gold Wireless Headset

New DualShock 4 colors and Rose Gold Headset

Sony is set to introduce some new DualShock 4 controllers along with a brand new take on its Gold Wireless headset for PS4. Sony usually comes out of the woodwork with a series of new colorways for its PS4 gamepad around this time of year in order to ramp up for the holiday shopping season, and 2019 is no exception. Head below for a closer look at the new PlayStation peripherals.
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Need for Speed Heat unveiled with new reveal trailer and 2019 release date

Need for Speed Heat

EA has now unveiled Need for Speed Heat. Nearly two years after the release of Payback, EA and Ghost Games are back with the latest installment in the long running racing franchise. Today we are getting the debut reveal trailer with a brief look at the new sun soaked environment and a taste of the overall vibe of the games’s narrative. Head below for a closer look.
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The epic new Dark Crystal trailer is an absolute must-see

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance trailer

Remember The Dark Crystal? It was that amazing Jim Henson puppet fantasy film from the early 80’s and in case you haven’t heard, it’s coming back in a big way. The latest Netflix show goes under the subtitle Age of Resistance and received a brand new trailer today in anticipation for its debut this month. And by new trailer we mean, one of the more epic pieces of pre-release material we have seen in a while. Feast your eyes down below.
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Download DuckTales Remastered before it gets pulled, now on sale under $4

DuckTales Remastered says farewell

Whatever you do, go download DuckTales Remastered while you still can. The remake of the beloved NES game made a refreshed appearance on current generation consoles a few years back now and has since been available as both a physical purchase and a digital download on Xbox One/360, PS3, Wii U and PC. Unfortunately and somewhat mysteriously, Capcom has decided to drain Scrooge’s money bin out and remove all currently available digital copies of the classic title. Head below for all the details and to make sure you secure a copy before it’s seemingly gone forever.
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Readdle’s updated PDF Expert 7 for iOS goes free, intros new PRO tier

PDF Expert 7 out now!
FREE

Readdle has now updated its popular PDF Expert app for iOS. The regularly $10 app has now been updated to PDF Expert 7 and will now be FREE on the App Store. Readdle has added a PRO tier with an additional set of features for $50 per year via in-app purchases. However, according to the update notes, “all the features you used and loved are still there and improved, so you can use them as before at no extra cost.” That means you can update to PDF Expert 7 for nothing via the App Store or jump in for the first time. Head below for more details.
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Check out these collectible Nintendo boxes filled with chocolates and candy

Collectible Nintendo boxes with candy
From $7.50

You have to see these new Sugarfina collectible Nintendo boxes. Filled with sweet treats, the crossover collaboration with Nintendo features some amazing candy boxes for your game room and your sweet tooth. From individual themed-candy boxes to the 3-piece, design-your-own NES bento box, you’ll definitely want to head below for a closer look.
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Jammy Digital Guitar Review: Does the impressive sensor tech actually work?

Jammy digital guitar review

Today we are taking a closer look at the new Jammy digital guitar. One of the first of its kind, this all-digital instrument is entirely portable while providing a 16 fret neck. Paired with a companion iOS app it connects to your mobile device wirelessly and traditionally to your amp/headphones. The question is, does its bold claims of incredibly detailed tracking technology and portability hold up once you actually get your hands on one? Head below the fold to find out.
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The August PS Plus freebies are WipEout Omega and Sniper Elite 4, more

WipEout Omega Collection - August PS Plus freebies
FREE

Microsoft unveiled next month’s Games with Gold yesterday, and now it’s time for the August PS Plus freebies. As usual, you’ll need to have an active PlayStation Plus membership in order to access the monthly free games. Once you do download them however, they will remain in your game library for as long as your subscription is active. Head below for more details and a closer look at August’s freebies.
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Nintendo Switch Lite preorders are now live: Amazon, Best Buy, more at $200

Nintendo Switch Lite preorders up at Amazon
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Nintendo Switch Lite preorders are now live. After months of speculation and rumors, Nintendo made its new Switch console official earlier this month. Along with new colorways and updated internals, the machine sports built-in gamepads and a more compact display, among other features. There’s no telling what availability will be like on release day, so locking-in a preorder now might be your best shot at having one in your hands on day one. All the details are down below.
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Watch the Blair Witch gameplay trailer now: Story details, dog companion, more

Blair Witch gameplay trailer out now

Today, Lionsgate Games is releasing a brand new Blair Witch gameplay trailer. Having originally debuted during E3 2019, we have seen very little of the upcoming take on the late 90’s cult hit film series. While still quite a short glimpse of next month’s release, today we are getting our first decent look at gameplay, the setting and more. Head below for the new trailer and more details.
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Classic DOOM games get re-released on console and iOS/Android, available now

Classic DOOM games come to current gen

The classic DOOM games are being rereleased on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One today. There are even some mobile ports. Just announced at QuakeCon 2019, all three titles are now available on the major console platforms with additional DLC, add-on content and more. Head below the fold to see if you can survive the re-released demon hordes.
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Hyper’s new 9-port MacBook and iPad Pro USB-C hub launches today at 30% off

Hyper's new iPad Pro USB-C hub 30% off

Hyper is launching a new MacBook and iPad Pro USB-C hub today. The HyperDrive Power 9-in-1 USB-C Hub is the latest entry in Hyper’s impressive lineup of Apple-friendly USB solutions. This time around, the company is focusing on significantly expanding your iPad Pro’s I/O capabilities while providing another fully loaded option to MacBook users at the same time. Head below the jump for all the details.
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Feast your eyes on the new Disney Nintendo Switch

Disney Nintendo Switch header

A new Disney Nintendo Switch is on the way. After announcements of the Switch Lite with significantly better battery life and an upcoming upgraded original console, Nintendo is on a roll lately with new hardware reveals. While today’s variant might never leave the shores of Japan,  you’ll definitely want to head below to feast your eyes on the brand new Disney themed machine. And, yes, Mickey’s ears are featured on the console.
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Review: A closer look at the budget-friendly analog/PCM UNO Drum machine

UNO drum machine review hero

Today we are taking a closer look at one of the most affordable options on the market with the new UNO Drum machine. IK is continuing its efforts in the budget-friendly music production space with new UNO Drum, which is a perfect companion to the previously-released UNO synth. The question is whether or not the extremely affordable beat machine is too barebones to make it worth your while or not. Head below for our hands-on impressions.
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Rocket League Knight Rider DLC out now with iconic K.I.T.T smart car

Rocket League Knight Rider DLC out now!

The Rocket League Knight Rider bundle is out now. Continuing its summer 1980s-themed promotional event, developer Psyonix is introducing Knight Rider’s K.I.T.T smart car to its vehicular battle sports title. The futuristic, talking sports car was apparently bound to appear in the game at some point, and that time is finally here. More details below.
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All the upcoming MCU films from SDCC: Female Thor, Doctor Strange 2, more

Upcoming MCU films
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A plethora of upcoming MCU films and TV shows were outlined at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego. Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige took over Hall H at this year’s show to detail what anxious MCU fans can expect now that Avengers Endgame has crushed box office records. With the 23-film Infinity Saga now wrapped up after 11 years of box office dominance, the question is, what’s next for the MCU? Head below for rundown on everything coming in phase 4 and beyond.
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