Justin Kahn

The scheduled Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct event just took place via the company’s social channels. The big N promised us nothing but SMM2 for 15 straight minutes and it certainly did not disappoint. While some of the info in today’s presentation already appeared in our previous details roundups, we now have a much better idea of what to expect come June when the game officially launches. Head below for all the details.
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That Mortal Kombat movie we’ve been hearing about has now gotten the greenlight. We also have more details on who is attached to the project and when it will begin shooting. NeatherRealm boss Ed Boon has been teasing this film for quite some time now. But it looks like it’s actually going in to production nearly 25 years after the first Mortal Kombat movie hit the silver screen. All the details are down below.
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Rockstar has taken to its official blog to announce Red Dead Online role-playing systems, along with a long list of other enhancements. Most of the major updates will kick-off this summer while others will begin to appear by the end of the month. Last we heard from Rockstar on the matter it was focusing on balancing the experience and reducing griefing. While its efforts continue in that direction, we are also getting a series of cosmetic content, new co-op campaign missions and much more.  Head below for all the details.
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There are hundreds of versions of the classic Snake game formula out there, but none quite like Snakeybus. You know those little snake games where you have to navigate through a small grid as your character grows until you inevitably bump in to yourself and get a game over? Well, this is like that, but with drifting and serious air time and urban destruction…and a giant bus. Head below for all the details.
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Today we are taking a closer look at the Sensel Morph Mac touch controller. Designed around haptic feedback technologies and advanced MIDI protocols (among other things), the Sensel Morph provides users with a transformable touch controller for just about any computer based application. The portable nature and immediacy of the machine has always caught our eye. So with the release of the new Buchla overlay we though it was time to take a hands-on look.
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Nintendo E3 2019 is already starting to take shape. As soon as we start to push into May, gamers everywhere really only have one thing in mind and that’s E3. The world’s largest gaming convention is set to kick off June 11th, but Nintendo’s festivities will be getting a head start this year. Head below for all the details.
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IK Multimedia is ready to unveil one of the most affordable drum machines out there today. The fully-featured UNO Drum is the second instrument in the company’s growing analog lineup. After deciding that the UNO Synth was one of the best starter analog instruments on the market in our hands-on review, we are excited to dive in to the new UNO Drum as soon as we can. Today’s announcement highlights a sub $250 combo analog/PCM drum machine with most of the feature set we find on more expensive offerings. Head below for all the details.
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Today, WaterField is introducing its new canvas MacBook bag. The new Tech Rolltop Backpack is designed to eliminate the need to cary separate bags for work, travel and after-work activities. Along with a handy MacBook pouch it also sports ample space for all your work out gear and can easily double as a more business-oriented waxed canvas brief when the situation calls for it. Head below for more details and how to secure yourself a free Denier ballistic nylon or waxed canvas gear pouch.
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The latest Urbanears Pampas headphones are here. These new headsets are the Swedish design/audio firm’s latest cans aimed at a more fashion-focused market. With a stylized, yet minimalistic design, and an oversized footprint, Urbanears’ latest is looking to take on some of the major players among younger, streetwear-centric customers. All the details are down below.
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The Sonic The Hedgehog movie trailer dropped earlier this week. As exciting as it was to see the upcoming blockbuster in action, let’s just say some (most) people weren’t exactly happy with Sonic’s design. Let’s face it, Jim Carrey’s just about every film he’s ever been in, so there’s no surprise there. But it was almost as if the people making this movie had never laid eyes on everyone’s favorite furry hero before spending millions on a Hollywood adaption. Fortunately, that’s all about to change.
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We are finally getting more details and release dates for the upcoming Castlevania spiritual successor. After an extremely extended development cycle, ArtPlay and 505 Games now have definitive release dates for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. The game will be launching on all major platforms starting in mid-June. Plus we are getting a brand new trailer to mark the occasion. Get a closer look down below.
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A new Earthworm Jim game is in the works. Not only is Intellivision getting refreshed with the new Amico console, the company is also reuniting the members of the original Earthworm Jim team. Some 20 years after the debut release, everyone’s favorite gun toting earthworm is back. More details below.
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Microsoft has now announced a list of new Xbox Game Pass content for May. The service provides over 100 titles on-demand and will now offer a series of new notable games throughout next month. LEGO superheroes, BJ Blazkowicz’s latest and the mysteries of Tacoma, among others, are all on the slate for May. Head below for all the details.
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When Nintendo unveiled the sequel at a Direct event back in February, we weren’t left with very many new Super Mario Maker 2 details. We were essentially left to our own devices when it comes to pulling new information about the upcoming create-your-own Mario game. While eagle-eyed fans did pull a number of new features from the brief trailer and game art at the time, a recently released Japanese poster for the game is shedding a bit more light on what’s to come in Super Mario Maker 2.
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After finally getting some concrete details on the next PlayStation console a couple weeks back from lead architect Mark Cerny, new information has emerged courtesy of today’s earnings call. As profit margins on Sony’s current generation machine are expected to dwindle quite significantly over the next year or so, the company is citing investment in PS5 as one reason. All that plus additional details on when we are expecting the next generation console to arrive are down below.
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New Persona 5 Super Smash Bros. content is available starting today as part of the first DLC pack. On top of that, the version 3.0 update also hits today with some substantial in-game features and content. In fact, Nintendo has now dropped a brand new trailer for Persona 5’s Joker, his abilities and Final Smash. Head below for all the details.
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Sony has come out of no where to talk about PlayStation 5. In an exclusive interview with Wired, PlayStation Lead Architect Mark Cerny has divulged some exciting new details about PS5 and its major leap in technology. Head below for additional details.
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Octopath Traveler for Steam is on its way. Square Enix’s throwback title released last summer for Nintendo Switch and has since received solid reviews for its old school-style RPG gameplay. The 2D-like visuals were only available on Nintendo’s hit hybrid console, but now it will finally open its arms to PC gamers in a couple months time.
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Those gorgeous Marshall Bluetooth speakers are getting an update today. Closely designed after the iconic styling of its guitar amplifiers, these speakers feature a vintage-style look that tends to set them apart for most (if not all) of the competition out there. Today Marshall is introducing an updated versions of its Acton, Stanmore and Woburn II models with a new colorway and some additional enhancements. Head below for all the details.
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Catan for Nintendo Switch is getting an official release date today. One of the most popular and beloved board games for some time now, Settlers of Catan, will be making its way to Nintendo Switch in digital form this summer, according to today’s announcement. All the details are down below.
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You’ll finally be able to change your PSN Online ID starting later today, according to the official PlayStation Blog. Back in October of 2018, Sony announced that it would soon be supporting online ID changes after a brief interim as part of the beta preview program. After well over a decade of waiting for the feature, PlayStation gamers can finally grab that shiny new online name they have been waiting for. Although there are a few caveats to keep in mind. Head below for all the details.
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Nektar has now unveiled a pair of new affordable MIDI keyboard controllers. The new SE line is aimed at entry-level music producers while still providing more than enough controls to keep things interesting for years to come. Ready for your Mac or mobile setups right out of the box, Nektar’s latest are some of the most accessible and budget-friendly MIDI keyboards on the market right now. Head below for everything.
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Rode has now introduced what it calls the world’s smallest wireless microphone system. The brand new audio recording setup provides broadcast quality audio with no wires needed. This system is an extremely compact recording solution ideal for those capturing performances or audio of just about any kind out in the field. Rode also claims that it carries a “price that will reset the marketplace”. Head below for more.
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The next Assassin’s Creed looks to be heading to the viking age. After a somewhat loose hint at this being the case in Ubisoft’s new Division 2 title, reports suggest the next AC game will be all about vikings. Head below for all the details.
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Netflix has now dropped a brand new trailer for the upcoming Stranger Things 3 game. The footage gives us a good look at the hit TV show turned video game along with some of the co-op elements of the experience. Head below for more details on the gameplay, its connection with the show and much more.
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Take-Two and Gearbox announced the official Borderlands 3 release date today. While it will be a staggered launch to some degree, you can expect to be playing the latest entry in the Borderlands series this year. We are also getting details on the special editions, pre-order bonuses and most importantly, a brand new gameplay trailer. As always, everything is waiting for you down below.
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The Pocket Operator PO-33 Ghostly Edition is the latest addition to Teenage Engineering’s growing family of quirky musical instruments. TE has teamed up with record label Ghostly International and its artist Steve Hauschildt on this new limited edition PO-33 K.O.! micro sampler/sequencer. Head below for all the details.
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Today we are going to be taking a look at the best microphone isolation shields. No matter what the budget might be on your upcoming/current production, unless you’re forking over serious cash to a professional studio space, you will want to read on. A good microphone isolation shield can make a massive difference on your vocal/music recordings and can be affordable enough to invest in before your channel/content is already making you money.
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Over the last couple years, a man by the name of Zammis Clark has been busy hacking Microsoft and Nintendo. And now, after causing millions in damages, he has pled guilty. Head below for more details.
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Well today is the day you have been waiting for. A couple weeks ago, Gearbox teased what appeared to an imminent Borderlands 3 reveal on March 28th and that day is now here. Head below for all the details from the announcement stream.
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Today, the talented group of developers over at CD Projekt Red are finally announcing Gwent for iOS. In fact, the popular Witcher card game will also be making its way to Android, according to today’s press release. Despite its impressive production value, the game’s format is just asking for a mobile release and it is almost surprising it has taken this long to make its way to iOS. Head below for more details on Gwent mobile and some new expansion content.
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A brand new Lord of the Rings game is in the works. Unlike some of the past titles that have explored J.R.R Tolkien’s famous fantasy universe, this one will star Gollum. While still mostly under wraps, we do have a few hints and clues at what to expect from the upcoming console/PC game down below.
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A report from the Wall Street Journal says a pair of new Switch consoles are expected to launch this year. Previous rumors had suggested Nintendo was already in development on new Switch hardware, but it now appears as though two new versions will be coming to market later this year. Head below for all the details.
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Set for release next week, a brand new Generation Zero trailer has emerged. Best known for titles like Mad Max and the Just Cause series, a small break-away faction of Avalanche Studios has been hard at work on its new open-world, third person shooter. Head below for a closer look at robot-infested 1980s Sweden and more details on the game.
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Rockstar has unveiled information on the next Red Dead Online update. In its continued effort to maintain an exciting online open world while offering a balanced experience for all, some new gameplay options and loads more are being introduced. The new Hostility system, Defensive gameplay mode and a special new weapon are riding into town today. Head below for all the details. 
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Some classic Konami game collections are coming to current generation consoles in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. A series of collections featuring some of Konami’s biggest titles will begin hitting digital marketplaces on all major platforms next month. Head below for everything.
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Today we are diving in to our Teenage Engineering 400 Pocket Operator review. The boutique audio device maker has created some of the most unique little instruments (among other things) over the years and we couldn’t wait to get hands on with its latest. While stock of the Eurorack compatible synthesizer is still extremely tight, we managed to get and early run to experience TE’s new build-it-yourself Pocket Operator 400 synthesizer set. Head below the jump for our hands-on impressions of the building process and sound quality of the new IKEA meets modular synthesizer kit.
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We are just days away from the release of the upcoming Sekiro Shadows Die Twice. Best known for its Dark Souls games and Bloodborne, Hidetaka Miyazaki and his development studio From Software are set to unleash the new ninja action title to eager PS4, Xbox One and PC gamers this Friday. Just ahead of this week’s launch, From Software has dropped a new gameplay overview trailer that will hopefully give gamers a better idea of how they are going to die over and over again on March 22nd. Head below for all the details.
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Sony took to the official PlayStation Blog to announce the new Alpine Green PS4 controller today. The latest addition to its expansive family of multi-colored DualShock 4 controllers will hit retail in under one month’s time and features one of the more unique color schemes in the lineup. Head below for more.
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While it appears Valve’s zombie shooter has been left for dead, a spiritual successor of sorts known as Back 4 Blood has now been announced. The studio responsible for the very first Left 4 Dead game is back today with the announcement of its latest zombie shooter. Head below for everything we know to date.
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Gearbox has now taken to Twitter to officially tease what is more than likely Borderlands 3. After a tech demo at GDC hinted at the game being in development, it now appears as though we are just a couple weeks away from the debut reveal. Head below for everything we know so far.
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Dark Horse, well-known for its gaming-related publications, will bring The Art of Super Mario Odyssey to the US later this year. The hardcover art book was released in Japan in September of last year, but will now be arriving stateside courtesy of Dark Horse just ahead of the busy deal season this year. Head below for more details.
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You can now download Crackdown 2 for free on Xbox One. Alongside a major update to the most recent entry in the series, Microsoft Studios has made the previous version available to all Xbox One gamers for nothing. Head below for more details and everything you need to know about the latest update.
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A new DODOcase Smart Keyboard Folio Sleeve for iPad Pro is launching today. The new sleeve is put together with DODOcase’s usual attention to detail and is designed to solve a particular problem. We are also getting free shipping on this and everything else at DODOcase today as well as the ability to customize the new Smart Keyboard Folio Sleeve. Head below for the details.
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