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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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WaterField launches a pair of new leather minimalist wallets starting from just $39

WaterField Designs is launching a pair of leather minimalist wallets this week. The new designs come on the heels of a two month design project conducted alongside fans of the brand with even more on the way. Both of these new options are now up for pre-order and feature all of the usual attention to detail we have come to love from WaterField. Head below for all the details.
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Get ‘Back in the Groove’ with the new ToeJam & Earl game, launches today on all major platforms

New ToeJam & Earl game for Switch

A brand new ToeJam & Earl game is launching today on multiple platforms. The 90’s cult classic aliens are returning today in a modernized version of the original Sega Genesis title. After a successful crowd funding campaign crushed its initial goals, the new new ToeJam & Earl game is finally ready for prime time. Head below for all the funkadelic details.
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A new Skylanders game has arrived: Ring of Heroes launches on iOS and Android today

New Skylanders is free-to-play

We are getting some new Skylanders today courtesy of Activision and developer Com2uS. While it might not be the next console game fans of the now defunct series may have been hoping for, at least Spyro and friends are back. The new character collect-a-thon game is dropping on iOS and Android starting today. Head below for all the details.
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March’s PlayStation Plus freebies include The Witness and Call of Duty Modern Warfare

Sony has now announced March’s PlayStation Plus freebies. Along with increasing member cloud storage last month, we saw Hitman and For Honor become available at no cost. March’s collection of titles is the shortest we’ve seen in a while as February is the last time Sony will be including PS3 and Vita games in the monthly freebies. You still have a few days left to grab those but you’ll want to head below for all the details on the next batch.
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Today’s Pokémon Nintendo Direct unveils new Sword and Shield RPGs, Galar region and more

As we expected from yesterday’s announcement, the big N hosted a brief Pokémon Nintendo Direct this morning. Eager monster collectors were hoping for more news on that highly-anticipated mainline Pokémon RPG and we expected to see at least some kind of mobile-related update. If not some kind surprise remake announcement. Head below for all the details.
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The next Nintendo Direct event is tomorrow, will we see the new core Switch Pokémon RPG?

Next Nintendo Direct to feature new core Pokémon RPG?

We now know the next Nintendo Direct event will take place tomorrow. Announced this morning via the official Nintendo of Europe Twitter account, the short Direct presentation will focus entirely on Pokémon by the sounds of it. If you have been eagerly awaiting news on the mainline Switch Pokémon RPG Nintendo has been teasing for years now, you’ll most likely want to tune in. Head below for all the details.
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Major new Fallout 76 features on the way in 2019: free story missions, quests, factions, more

New Fallout 76 features coming in 2019

While it may have been one of the roughest launches for any of Bethesda’s games in recent memory (or ever), a load of new Fallout 76 features are on the way. A Survival Mode launches next month alongside a plethora of enhancements, new missions and more. The developer dropped a lengthy post on its official blog detailing all of the new content. Head below for everything.
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Amazon Prime members can grab some FREE Apex Legends skins and loot boxes today

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Amazon Prime members can grab some FREE Apex Legends goodies today. All Prime members can sign up for Twitch Prime for FREE right here and you’ll need to do so in order to redeem the in-game loot. All subscribers can grab 1 Omega Point Pathfinder Skin as well as 5 Apex Packs (like loot boxes). Just remember you can only claim the goods on one platform, which will be the first one “you log into with your linked EA account. Choose wisely!”  Head below for more details.
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Best Podcast Gear: Getting started with USB/XLR mics, audio interfaces, accessories and more

Best Podcast Gear to get started
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Today we are taking a closer look at the best podcast gear to start your soon-to-be media empire. While it can be tempting to just use the built-in microphone on your device, your listeners might not appreciate the sound quality as much as you do the convenience. Audio gear can be very expensive, so we will be going over the value proposition for various use case scenarios as well as some of the best microphones, audio interfaces and more to get you going. Everyone has different needs and budgets, so there are a number of factors to consider here.
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New Super Mario Maker 2 features include Cat Suits, vertical scrolling, new characters, much more

New Super Mario Maker 2 features include cat suits and more

Keen observers are starting to pull some interesting new Super Mario Maker 2 features out of the recently released trailer and official artwork. As exciting as it was to see a full-on sequel at the recent Nintendo Direct event, the presentation didn’t really leave us with very much concrete information. However, there were loads of interesting little details to pick up on in the debut of Nintendo’s new build-your-own-Mario game. Head below for everything.
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Apex Legends cheaters are being banned by the thousands, here’s what you need to know

Apex Legends cheaters banned by the thousands

Apex Legends cheaters are being banned by the thousands. It was only a matter of time before developer Respawn started to lay down the long arm of the law and begin to penalize gamers not playing by the rules. As of right now, there has been an enormous number of bans put in place highlighting the game’s lack of a proper reporting system. Head below for all the details.
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A $100,000+ transaction just made Super Mario Bros. the most expensive game ever sold

The original Super Mario Bros. is now the most expensive game ever sold

A recent purchase has now made Super Mario Bros. the most expensive game ever sold. According to experts in the classic gaming collectibles world, a recent sale of a first run copy of Super Mario Bros. just fetched over $100,000, which is apparently now the highest-priced video game ever. But this isn’t just your average copy of the game that started it all. Head below for everything.
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$35 off/$299

Grab a Nintendo Switch w/ a FREE $35 eShop Gift Card attached for $300 today

Last week Nintendo announced it would be offering Switch consoles bundled with a $35 eShop credit for $299 starting tomorrow now. We know Amazon, Walmart (currently going in and out of stock) and Best Buy will have this live tomorrow, but GameStop is already taking orders on the new bundle. There is a chance this bundle could sell out pretty quickly so grabbing one right now might be your best bet. Head below for more details.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is now a full-on sequel and it looks amazing, here’s the debut trailer

Hollow Knight: Silksong coming to Nintendo Switch

After an impressive showing of Switch games at yesterday’s Direct event, Hollow Knight: Silksong has now been announced. What originally started out as DLC for the indie darling Hollow Knight is now getting the full sequel treatment. The dev team initially intended Silksong to release as an add-on but has now dedicated themselves to flipping it into an entirely new experience. All the details are down below.
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Xbox Game Pass
Reg. $10/$1

Here’s your chance to jump in to Xbox Game Pass: 2 months for $2 ($20 value) + more

Microsoft is offering new subscribers 2 months of Xbox Game Pass for just $2. Regularly $10 a month, it is now $30 for 3 months or $60 for half a year over at Amazon. That’s $1 per month and a great chance to gain access to over 100 on-demand titles. But either way, it’s $1 per month and a great chance to gain access to over 100 on-demand titles. Head over to this morning’s roundup for the rest of today’s best game deals and down below for more details.
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New Titanfall game scheduled for 2019, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order releases in the fall, more

Titanfall 3

A new Titanfall game is in the works, but it’s not Titanfall 3. After Respawn Entertainment dropped the new Apex Legends battle royale game this week, hardcore Titanfall fans were left unsure of the future of their beloved mech battle shooter. However, reports are suggesting a new entry in the series will indeed launch sometime this year. Head below for all the details.
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New MLB The Show 19 Gameplay Reveal Trailer teases Moments and March to October modes

MLB The Show 19 Gameplay Reveal Trailer

The new MLB The Show 19 Gameplay Reveal Trailer is now here. Sony is ready to start divulging details about this year’s iteration of the PlayStation-exclusive game as we approach Spring Training. The short but sweet trailer doesn’t have a very long run time but it is filled with teases and short glimpses of what to expect in MLB The Show 19. Head below for a closer look.
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Apex Legends is a new battle royale game from the creators of Titanfall and it releases today

Apex Legends is a real thing. After a series of rumors, early leaks and more over this past weekend, Respawn’s new battle royale shooter will apparently be available starting today. We are expecting the Titanfall developers to begin a full reveal stream at 3pm EST, but we already have some notable details on the game. Head below for everything.
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Nintendo Q3 Earnings: Switch on pace to outsell N64 but what’s next for 2019?

We now have the Nintendo Q3 earnings and things are looking up for Switch. While the Big N has shifted its sales target for the current financial year, its latest hybrid console’s lifetime sales are on track to beat out N64. Its major software offerings last year have left the company in even better financial shape year over year, but it might be a rough 2019 if it doesn’t continue its successful game release schedule this year. All the details are down below.
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Here are all the best Kingdom Hearts III pre-order bonuses ahead of tomorrow’s release

We are just one day away from release, so now is your last chance to get it on the Kingdom Hearts III pre-order bonuses. After nearly a decade of waiting for the next proper installment, you only have about 12 hours left to grab the early pre-order discounts and bonus items at various retailers. All the details are down below.
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Behringer officially unveils pricing for its new vintage-style VOCODER VC340 synthesizer

The new Behringer VOCODER VC340 has now been officially unveiled for NAMM 2019. The company has been hard at work for a couple of years now on creating clones of some of the most sought-after instruments of yesteryear at drastically lower price points. The Behringer Model D recreation seemed to be quite successful for the company and now it’s ready to launch its Roland VP330 vocoder/synthesizer clone in the form of the new VC340. All the details are down below.
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Native Instruments unveils affordable interfaces, new Kontrol M32 Keyboard and much more

KOMPLETE KONTROL M32

Native Instruments has just unveiled the new KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 keyboard, a pair of new interfaces, some completely free software and more. In celebration of NAMM 2019 and just to kick the year off in a big way, NI is releasing some of its most affordable gear to date and deep integration with your favorite DAWs/Native Instruments software. Head below for everything.
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Here’s how to get the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Piranha Plant fighter for FREE

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Piranha Plant
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There’s only about one week left to secure yourself free access to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Piranha Plant fighter for free. You might remember back at the beginning of November during a pre-release Direct event, Nintendo unveiled the new character as a pre-order incentive bonus. But you still have time left to secure the the iconic Mario enemy for nothing whether you pre-ordered or not. All the details are down below.
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Nintendo leaves PS4/Xbox in the dust, Switch was the best-selling console in the US last year

Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console in the US across 2018, according to NDP numbers. Last we heard, Switch became the fastest selling console in the US of this generation while still short of its investor goals. However, it looks like it has landed on the top of the heap largely fueled by some amazing software numbers, despite the fact that it did not have the best-selling game of 2018. All the details are down below.
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New Model:Samples groovebox has Elektron’s insane sequencing w/ its most affordable price yet

Model-Samples

It was only a matter of time before Swedish musical instrument company Elektron hit us with this year’s new gear for NAMM, and the Model:Samples is now here. The all-in-one groove box continues the company’s work in the stand alone synthesizers/drum machine space and carries one of the most affordable prices we have seen from Elektron yet.
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JBL unveils affordable One Series 104 desktop monitors for podcasters, musicians and more

Well known audio company JBL is introducing its new One Series 104 reference monitors. Some two weeks ahead of NAMM 2019, all of the major companies are coming out of the woodwork with the latest and greatest technology in audio recording. Set for release in the first quarter of this year, head below for everything you need to know about the new multi-discipline JBL desktop speakers.
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