Justin Kahn

It looks like Nintendo has been experimenting with bendable Joy-Con. A recent US patent shows off what appears to be a hinged Joy-Con docked to the Switch itself. After an extremely busy end-of-summer with new SNES controllers, Switch Online Super Nintendo games, new Star Wars remakes, Switch Lite, and new cases, Nintendo might not be done just yet. All the details are down below.
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While most of us spent the day waiting for the new online SNES games to go live, Nintendo teased a mysterious new Switch motion controller peripheral. Featured in a brief teaser trailer, the new Switch ring accessory links up with your Joy-Con to offer some kind of “new experience for Nintendo Switch”. You’ll find that footage and more details down below.
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Nintendo blew up the internet yesterday with its new SNES Switch games library. While eager fans had to wait out most of the day before the first 20 games in the collection became available on the eShop, they appear to be live for just about everyone now. While most expected the SNES library to grow on a regular basis much the same as the NES offerings have been, that now appears as though it will not be the case. Head below for more.
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With last night’s announcement of Switch Online SNES games going live, having an active membership just got a whole lot more valuable. Regularly $20 for an annual Switch Online subscription, you still have time to score one for free and access the first batch of freebie SNES games while you’re at it. Head below the fold for all the details.
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In celebration of 909 Day, Roland is introducing a series of new gear including the new JU-06A. On top of a series of new FANTOM-series keyboards and the latest versions of its self-contained production suite (the Roland MC-707 + MC-101), Roland is expanding its boutique synth line today with a sequel to the JU-06. Head below the jump for all the details.
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If you have been waiting on Overwatch for Switch, wait no longer. Well, a little bit longer anyway. Blizzard’s popular hero shooter is apparently coming to Switch next month if recent leaks rings true. The announcement was initially scheduled for tonight’s Nintendo Direct presentation but has now made its way to the internet some 8 hours ahead of schedule. More details below.
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Korg is officially unveiling its new DIY synth, the NTS-1. The affordable mini instrument will have musicians building their very own synthesizer for under $100 as the company appears to be re-launching its Nu:Tekt product line with a reinvigorated focus on DIY gear. Head below for all the details.
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After catching a quick glimpse at the New York Toy Fair a few months back, we now have more details on the new Arcade1Up Street Fighter cocktail arcade. The upcoming arcade cabinet takes on a table-top format, as opposed to the 3/4-sized vertical units the company is known for, and is already up for pre-order. More details below.
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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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A new official Nintendo Switch Lite case has been spotted. The first-party snap-on case is designed to offer some protection for your new Nintendo handheld while still leaving the footprint slim enough to slide in your pocket. Although, it’s hard to say when it will come available. All the details are down below.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Riptide GP: Renegade, Sheltered, The Escapists: Prison Escape, Worms3 and many more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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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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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Week Calendar Widget Pro, Train Conductor, Dr. Panda & Toto’s Treehouse, Find Bluetooth, Reigns: Game of Thrones, Valleys Between and many more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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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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On the heels of the D23 expo, some classic Disney games are now scheduled for re-release on current generation consoles. Both beloved and infamous due to some difficult platforming, 90’s classics Aladdin and The Lion King are being bundled together in the new Disney Games package. Head below for all the details and the debut trailer.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It looks as though Nintendo could be in the preparation phase of launching SNES games for Switch alongside a new Super Nintendo-style controller. Eagle-eyed members of the Resetera forum found an FCC filing which shows Nintendo’s interest in a new Switch controller and possibly the games to support it. Head below for all the details.
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While not exactly a Call of Duty Black Ops remake, recent rumors are suggesting the 2020 COD will also be a reboot of some kind. Earlier this year, Activision made this year’s not-quite-remastered Modern Warfare official and it now appears a similar approach will be taken to next year’s installment.
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The new Twitch Studio app is on the way. The streaming platform recently unveiled its in-house live broadcasting app designed to help new content creators dive in to the streaming platform as easily as possible. The beta program is now live so be sure to head below for more details and how to sign-up.
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Dear Esther for iOS will release later this year. Developer Chinese Room took to Twitter to announce the upcoming arrival of its beloved indie game on Apple’s handheld devices. All the details are down below.
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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 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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Journey for iOS is out now! After debuting its new Sky: Children of the Light game on iOS and Apple TV a couple months ago, celebrated indie developer Thatgamecompany has now quietly released its groundbreaking title Journey on Apple’s digital marketplace. Head below for more.
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Just over a month out from release, Microsoft just a unveiled a brand new Gears 5 Xbox One X bundle. This is a new limited edition configuration with a custom design to celebrate the anticipated release of Gears 5 in mid September. And pre-orders are kicking off today. Head below for all the details.
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WaterField is introducing its new Travel Folio today. The San Francisco-based design company is adding to its on-the-go lineup of bags and carriers with its latest leather/canvas solution. Now available for pre-order with an August 13th shipping date, head below to read all about its new features and more.
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Have you wondered how much a mint condition sealed Kid Icarus for the Nintendo Entertainment System would go for these days? Well, one lucky renovation expert recently stumbled upon a mint condition copy of the NES classic and found out. Head below for the details.
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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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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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Sony is unveiling the new PS4 Tournaments: Challenger Series today. This online competition will be open to all PlayStation gamers and will feature organized events in particular AAA titles with several in-game and real life prizes to be won. Head below for all the details.
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After relaunching earlier this year, Sony has now just added a collection of new PlayStation gear to its online shop. Fresh goodies include everything from PlayStation t-shirts and retro-style windbreakers to God of War merchandise, hats and even a wakeboard. Get a closer look down below.
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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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Xbox Live Gold members are in for a treat next month. August’s free Games with Gold include some big name titles like Gears of War 4 and Forza Motorsport 6, as well as some notable backwards compatible Xbox 360 titles. Head below for all the details.
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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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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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