Justin Kahn

A new Trine game has now been announced. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince will take players through an all new adventure and is expected to launch later this fall. The game will be coming to all major platforms and features a sort of return to form that most gamers will be pleased to hear about.
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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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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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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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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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A trio of Nintendo Switch Resident Evil games now have scheduled release dates. The previously announced remakes will go up for pre-order this month and will hit store shelves in the spring. All the details are down below.
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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 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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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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A number of new Xbox Game Pass titles are hitting this month. The on-demand gaming subscription service is launching a handful of AAA titles throughout February including Lara Croft’s latest adventure, Batman and more. Head below for all the details.
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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. 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 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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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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When is the next Nintendo Direct? Well, it’s today. We have been waiting for a while since the last update, but we now know the next Nintendo Direct event will take place later today with a solid 35 minutes of the big N’s 2019 plans. Head below for all the details.
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The next Red Dead Online update is coming in just a couple week’s time. Rockstar’s hit wild west title is getting some solid updates in the way of mini-map enhancements, the new Law and Bounty system and much more. All the details are down below.
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If you’ve ever considered building your very own cheat machine for Rockstar’s games, it looks like that probably isn’t a very good idea. A federal court has just ordered a GTA Online cheater to pay $150,000 in damages to Rockstar. And that’s on top of his legal fees. More details below.
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Apex Legends hit 10 million players this week. Respawn’s new battle royale game came (almost) out of nowhere earlier this week and things are looking up so far. While it may still have a massive mountain to climb before it reaches the heights of its closest competitors, the not-quite Titanfall shooter is off to a running start.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have quite a notable list of offers today including AirDisk Pro, Safety Photo+Video, Lift Log – Workout Tracker, Realpolitiks Mobile and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Some of your favorite classic BioWare PC RPGs are coming to console this year. Publisher Skybound games is teaming up with Beamdog in order to bring several RPGs from the Dungeons and Dragons mythos to your favorite console on a staggered release schedule throughout 2019. Head below for all the details.
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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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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 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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The new mini Street Fighter II Champion Edition Replicade arcade cabinet is now up for pre-order. The folks at New Wave Toys are now taking early orders on its latest miniature arcade cab with a nice discount and a bonus second player gamepad. Head below the jump for all the details.
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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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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable offers on Parchessi by Quiles, Magic Launcher Pro, WitchSpring3, Quickgets Geo and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Sony took to its official blog this morning to announce it is expanding PS Plus cloud storage to 100GB for its members alongside the upcoming free games for February.
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The new 8Bitdo M30 Sega Genesis Bluetooth Gamepad is here. It brings that classic 6-button feel to most of your modern gaming systems but there’s also a new 8bitdo adapter for playing original Genesis consoles with modern controllers as well. Head below for all the details.
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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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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 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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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 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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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable offers on Samorost 3, Iron Marines, Bridge Constructor Portal, Hidden Folks, Mars Power Industries and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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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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IK Multimedia has just unveiled the new iRig Micro Amp. This announcement comes on the heels of the new AXE I/O audio interface we got last week and continues IK’s push for solid guitar player-focused tech at this year’s NAMM. Head below for all the details.
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NAMM 2019 is shaping up to be an exciting one, but now the Akai Force is taking it up a notch. Well-known for its now iconic MPC music production and beat making hardware, Akai is going next level with its new high-end standalone music making DJ controller.
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The new Teenage Engineering modular system is here. Based on its extremely affordable Pocket Operator lineup of mini synthesizers, the boutique audio company is coming out with an entirely unique approach to modular synthesizers in a much more accessible package.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable offers on Dinosaur Assassin/Safari titles, AudioKit Digital D1 Synth, Beast Towers, Depello – color splash photos and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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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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Ahead of NAMM 2019 later this month, IK Multimedia has now unveiled its new AXE I/O audio interface. The guitar player-focused box brings all of the usual high resolution recording possibilities to your Mac setup along with a series of specialized features for guitar players. More details below.
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EA’s open-world Star Wars game has now been cancelled. After what could be described as a tumultuous last few years, Star Wars video game news is getting even worse today. Head below for all the details.
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