New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay is on the way ahead of the game’s launch next week

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New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay is on the way. The official launch of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is now under one week away and excitement is at all time high. It won’t be long until you’re Ultrahanding together flying ships, Fusing weird and wacky weapons together, and rewinding time with the new Recall ability. But on the eve of the game’s launch next Friday, Nintendo has now announced some new gameplay segments that will be shown as part of a series of  Nintendo Treehouse: Live segments. You’ll want to lock-in your pre-order (here’s how to score a deal), secure your Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED model console (it’s still available for shipping at $359 via Amazon), and then head below for more details on the upcoming new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay. 

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F1 23 races to consoles and PC with all racing teams and drivers on June 16

EA SPORTS has finally announced that F1 23 is launching on June 16 across all gaming platforms. Headlined by the return of the “epic story mode Braking Point,” F1 23 features every team, driver, and circuit for the 2023 season of the iconic racing league. If you’re a F1 fan, this game is surely for you. It even has the Las Vegas Grand Prix and Lusail International Circuit, Qatar for you to race around. There’s also a revamped technology called Precision Drive that delivers “vastly improved pad-play alongside real F1 team feedback for the Ultimate Wheel Experience.” Ready to learn more? Head below for additional information and pre-order dates.

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Best May the 4th deals on Star Wars games and apps: Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, more

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It is now time for our roundup of the best May the 4th deals on games across all platforms for Star Wars Day 2023. As is always the case for the May the 4th game deals, there are loads of titles dropping in price significantly to celebrate the biggest day in all the galaxies on every major platform. While the Steam PC and Xbox Star Wars deals are already going live, alongside a few stragglers here and there, the Nintendo May the 4th deals will land in our roundup in just a few hours when they launch alongside the PlayStation side of things. If you have any Star Wars games you’re looking to add to your library, be it on PC, Nintendo Switch, or otherwise, today is the day to do it. Hit up our master May the 4th roundup for everything else and head below for a closer look at our 2023 edition of the the best May the 4th deals on games and more. 

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Updated WEBER CONNECT 2.0 app finally delivers multigrill and multirecipe monitoring

Today, Weber is getting ahead of the outdoor cooking season and upgrading the grills you already own. If your grill is part of the WEBER CONNECT smart system, it now has new features, thanks to the updated WEBER CONNECT 2.0 app. The major update here is that you can now monitor multiple grills or smokers at the same time. On top of that, there’s a new dynamic grilling dashboard, cook graphing, and much more. Ready to take your cookout game to the next level? Keep reading to find out how.

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Microsoft brings the Sunkissed Vibes this summer with latest Xbox controller design

Joining today’s all-time lows on the official Xbox Series X/S storage Expansion Cards from $150, Microsoft has unveiled a new Xbox wireless controller. Taking to the Xbox Wire today, we are getting our first look at the new Sunkissed Vibes Special Edition gamepad. The exclusive new controller now sits alongside a few recent releases to Microsoft’s stable of in-house gamepads including the customizable Redfall controllers that landed on Xbox Design Lab, the Earth Day model, and before that, the all-green variant that released ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. While none of those, including the new Sunkissed are arguably as cute as the limited edition Grogu gamepad, you can get a closer at the now available new Xbox wireless controller below. 

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New Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova game integrates ChatGPT to write lore, more

If you’ve not heard of Galactic Civilizations, it’s a space-based strategy game, and this marks the fourth installment in the series. As a stand-alone sequel to the previous title, you’ll find yourself as the ruler of a united home world that has just discovered faster-than-light travel. Well, the latest stand-alone addition to the series is here with Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova, leveraging OpenAI’s ChatGPT (called AlienGPT), you’ll be able to create your own civilizations that use AI for the lore, conversation dialogues, quests, and more. Plus, AI also generates custom graphics for your civilization, making it even more immersive. Sound interesting? Keep reading to find out more.

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Cities: Skylines gets one last DLC before retirement with Hotels & Retreats content pack

Today, Paradox Interactive has revealed the final DLC for Cities: Skylines, developed by Colossal Order. The iconic city builder is set to retire this year as we look toward the incoming sequel. Hotels & Retreats is the final DLC being launched in the Cities: Skylines “World Tour,” and it’s a mini-expansion that actually delivers a lot of fun functions to help boost your city’s economy. Keep reading to find out when you can get Cities: Skylines Hotels & Retreats to give your city one last bump in population and fun.

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Microsoft launches customizable Redfall controllers on Xbox Design Lab with bespoke engraving

New customizable Redfall Xbox controllers have been unveiled. The release of the next Arkane is title is quickly approaching as Redfall is set to hit store shelves and digital storefronts on May 2. The Bethesda game studio – best known for its work in the immersive sim genre with brilliant titles like Dishonored and Prey – is spreading its wings to some degree with Redfall, blending its usual approach with the looter-shooter co-op genre much the same way Microsoft is doing with the new Redfall Limited Edition Controllers. As opposed to the usual new Microsoft controller styles we feature around here, the new Redfall Xbox controllers are actually part of Xbox Design Lab, so you can design them yourself – more details below.

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Tin Can is a ‘realistic space survival’ game finally coming to Xbox April 27

If I had to name my favorite video games, they would likely all have a space theme to them. Add in survival elements, realism, and a good story? You’ve got my dream game (looking at you Starfield.) Well, Tin Can is a new game launching April 27th on Xbox Series X|S and even One. What all do we know about it? Well, it’s a “true-to-life space disaster experience that will test even the most experienced survival game players,” and this has me very intrigued.

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PS4/PS5 gamers can play the FREE Street Fighter 6 demo right now, Xbox/PC next week

You can play the FREE Street Fighter 6 demo right now. Street Fighter 6, the next-generation of the storied Capcom fighter series, is fast approaching and will hit store shelves this summer on June 2, 2023. Alongside details on the first year’s worth of add-on playable fighters being added to the game post-launch and details on the single-player World Tour mode, Capcom has also unleashed a FREE demo for the game so players can jump in and give it go. Head below for more details. 

New Arcade1Up Fast and Furious cabinet races into game rooms next month

A new racing arcade cabinet from Arcade1Up has now been unveiled. In celebration of the 10th installment of the long-running franchise, today the popular home arcade maker is announcing its new Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Game in the form of its larger stand-up cabinets. Pre-orders for the new machine are live today at Best Buy ahead of the early May launch date, and you can head below for more details on what to expect from the new racing arcade cabinet. 

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PowerA’s new FUSION Pro 3 wired Xbox controller is ultra-customizable for $80

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Today, PowerA, a leading mobile and console accessory brand, is introducing its FUSION Pro 3 wired controller for Xbox Series X|S. As the brand’s latest controller, you’ll find four mappable advanced gaming buttons, swappable thumbsticks, magnetic impulse triggers, and more here. It’s built to work with Xbox One and newer but is specifically designed for the Series X|S and Windows 10/11 PCs. Ready to learn how this $80 controller can up your game? Keep reading to find out more.

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Today’s Nintendo Indie World game showcase starts now! 20-mins. of reveals, updates, and more

Nintendo’s next Direct showcase is taking the form of its usual indie showcase and it starts right now. After delivering what could only be described as a very exciting and illuminating gameplay demo for the highly-anticipated The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom followed by an absolutely epic final trailer that gave up a lot more details than its relatively short runtime had any business being capable of, its indie time. Head below to watch the Indie World Direct showcase. 

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Street Fighter II Champion, Kid Chameleon, Pulseman, and more are now playable on Switch Online

Joining today’s reveal of the upcoming Sonic LEGO sets, Nintendo has now added some new titles to its SEGA Switch Online library. While Nintendo has been most recently focused on delivering some new titles to its Game Boy and Game Boy Advanced libraries with games like Kirby’s Dream Land 2 and BurgerTime Deluxe alongside Side Pocket for SNES, this time it is reaching into the Capcom library to expand its SEGA offerings alongside some classic platformers and more arcade-style titles. Head below for a closer look at the now available new SEGA Switch Online games. 

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Today’s dedicated 25-min. Final Fantasy 16 State of Play gameplay showcase starts soon!

New Final Fantasy 16 gameplay is on tap today. Following February’s State of Play showcase highlighted by details on the upcoming Suicide Squad game, today we are getting new footage and a complete in-depth look at the new Final Fantasy 16 (pre-orders now live). As previously scheduled via an official post on the PlayStation Blog, Sony is dedicating a solid 25-minute broadcast to the highly-anticipated FF XVI this afternoon ahead of the game’s official PlayStation 5 launch later this summer on June 22, 2023. Head below for today’s Final Fantasy 16 gameplay presentation.

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Watch the final pre-launch trailer for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom right here!

As promised by Nintendo yesterday, we are just hours away from our next look at The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. As per an official tweet yesterday morning, Nintendo has scheduled what appears to be the final pre-launch look at the game as part of what it is calling the “Third Trailer Livestream.” Now, just under one month out from the official release of what many would consider to be the most anticipated Nintendo Switch title of all-time, this might very well be our last chance to gleam any details from the experience ahead of launch. Head below for more details. 

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Final pre-launch footage for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom has now officially been announced!

It might not be the second major Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Direct you were hoping for, but a new trailer is on the way. In fact, it will be the last before release judging by today’s official announcement. While Nintendo might have been taking its time with new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom details and footage ahead of next month’s release, we did get a wonderful gameplay demonstration at the tail end of last month (you can check that out in full right here if you haven’t yet for some reason) and now, the next good look is scheduled for tomorrow! Head below for more details. 

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Microsoft expands Xbox Design Lab Elite Series 2 options with black-out buttons, new colors, more

After finally bringing its original Elite Series 2 to the Xbox Design Lab last October, today, Microsoft is announcing a series of new enhancements and upgrades to the bespoke gamepad design service. While it has since introduced the new trimmed-down Core 2 model (full review right here), Microsoft is looking to bolster interest in the more feature-rich and pricey flagship model by introducing the newest expansion to Xbox Elite Series 2 with Xbox Design Lab starting today.

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Celebrate the Super Mario Bros. Movie launch with Uniqlo’s official t-shirt line from $15

The new Uniqlo Super Mario Bros. Movie apparel is now live. Uniqlo’s official clothing line is now available for purchase directly via the official site, spanning a range of t-shirt designs for adults and kids to celebrate the launch of Mario’s animated big screen debut. Joining the new JAKKS Pacific’s Super Mario Bros. toy lineup and the new Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie game, fans of the film and the Mushroom Kingdom can now secure themselves and the family some Uniqlo Super Mario Bros. Movie tees. Head below for a closer look. 

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Cities: Skylines 2 likely won’t get multiplayer, but at least Chirper is returning

Just last month, Cities: Skylines 2 was announced to the world by Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order, stating the iconic game would be released later this year. After having spent some time recently with Cities: Skylines (the original), I personally long for a multiplayer experience of some kind… but it’s unlikely to ever come, according to the game’s developers. Keep reading to find out more about why Cities: Skylines 2 likely won’t get multiplayer and also the return of an icon, for better or worse.

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Hasbro takes players back to the Mushroom Kingdom for $22 with new Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie game

Hasbro has now officially released the new Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition Game. The day has finally arrived for Mario, his world famous brother, and the rest of the beloved characters of the Mushroom Kingdom to take their place on the big screen with the release of the Super Mario Bros. Movie. After a slew of exciting trailer releases as part of Nintendo’s movie-only Direct presentations and the expected official toy line we featured previously, Hasbro’s iconic Monopoly franchise is ready to get in on the action starting today. Head below for more details on the official Monopoly Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition Game.

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Today’s best Mac and iOS app deals: Mars Power Industries, Plant Light Meter, and more

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Your Wednesday collection of the best Mac and iOS apps are now ready to go courtesy of Apple’s online digital storefronts. Just make sure you check out this morning’s deals on Apple Watch Series 8 and the new all-time low we are now tracking on the latest 512GB M2 Mac mini at $690 as well. Highlight app deals include titles like Plant Light Meter, Mars Power Industries, Star Vikings Forever, Legacy 3 – The Hidden Relic, SimpleMind − Mind Mapping, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. 

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor improves ‘every aspect’ of the original, launching April 28

If you haven’t heard of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor yet, well, it’s the sequel to the beloved Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game of a few years ago. The sequel officially releases at the end of this month, and we’re finally starting to get more information about it. Various industry leaders have now had a chance to play portions of the incoming title early and have resoundingly loved the improvements that Respawn is making to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, with some saying it improves “every aspect of the original.” What’s changed, and what can you expect from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor when it launches on April 28? Let’s take a closer look.

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New Xbox wireless controller with topographic detailing and battery debuts for Earth Day

Update: After debuting for the first time back in April, the new Xbox Special Edition Wireless Controller Remix with the included Xbox Rechargeable Battery Pack has now hits its $69.94 shipped all-time low. Regularly $85, this is 18% off the going rate and the best we have tracked since release. Full details below. 

Microsoft is expanding its gamepad selection today with the new environmentally-friendly Remix Xbox Wireless Controller. After launching the all-green model just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day last month, Xbox is looking ahead to Earth Day with the new Remix Special Edition that is “partly” made from reclaimed CDs, water jugs, and other recycled controller parts. Delivering a sort of multi-tone earthy color scheme that fits right in with the theme here, the new Remix model is now up for pre-order and you can get a closer look down below.

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HORI’s premium Split Pad Pro transforms into a pro controller at $60 shipped (Amazon low)

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You know those HORI Split Pad Pro controller for Switch? They provide a full size controller experience for Nintendo’s console but only in portable mode. However, we are now tracking a new Amazon low on the HORI Split Pad Pro with Attachment Set at $59.99 shipped. This regularly $80 package provides the same on-the-go Split Pad Pro experience detailed above – effectively attaching to either aside of the Switch display for full size controls – alongside a middle attachment so you can also use it like a wired pro controller when at home. It certainly doesn’t feature the new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom paint job like the new Nintendo model, but it is officially licensed with a sort of translucent black treatment, red accents, and a more versatile design. Head below for more details. 

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ASUS officially unveils faster, quieter, and lighter handheld gaming PC to take on Steam Deck

What first seemed like another April Fools’ joke has now been confirmed to be the real thing as ASUS officially unveils its new handheld gaming PC. The brand oddly decided to introduce the machine on April Fools’ Day 2023 as “ROG’s First Gaming Handheld Console,” but the new handheld gaming PC is now officially confirmed as a real thing with a Best Buy pre-order listing on the way (sign up for the waiting list here). Head below for a closer look and some additional details on the new ASUS Steam Deck competitor. 

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Hot Wheels: Rift Rally delivers a mixed-reality racing experience for iOS/PlayStation gamers

Today, Mattel and Velan Studios are announcing the all-new Hot Wheels: Rift Rally mixed-reality gaming experience, combining physical RC cars with augmented reality courses in which you will be able to race around. The game itself is available on iOS, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, and you can order the starter kits today. Hot Wheels: Rift Rally brings a new racing experience into your home with “over-the-top digital environments” while transforming your floors “into high-speed raceways.” The standard and collector starter kits are available starting today from a variety of retailers. Ready to learn more about this new racing experience? Keep reading below the fold.

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The Long Dark gets its first paid expansion with Tales from the Far Territory on Xbox

For those who haven’t played The Long Dark yet, it’s a pretty fun survival game where you’re attempting to live in the Alaskan wilderness after crashing your plane. Well, The Long Dark is now getting its first paid expansion with Tales from the Far Territory on Xbox. Coming in two parts, the first drop is called Part One: Forsaken Airfield, and the second will be Part Two: Signal Void. If this sounds interesting to you, then keep reading to find out all we know about the first expansion of The Long Dark.

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Microsoft unveils new Diablo IV Xbox bundle loaded with in-game bonuses and more

A new Diablo IV Xbox bundle has emerged. Following a pair of beta tester weekends ahead of this summer’s release of Diablo IV, Microsoft has announced a new special Xbox bundle to mark the occasion. Taking to the official Xbox Wire this morning, Microsoft has now officially unveiled the new Xbox Series X – Diablo IV Bundle with some bonus in-game goodies, a copy of the game, and your standard issue Xbox Series X console setup. Head below for a closer look.

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Get ready for the launch of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch console: Pricing, where to pre-order, and more

Update: The new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED Model console is now up for pre-order at Amazon.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch console pre-orders will begin soon. Not to take anything away from the particular amazing looking Fuse system and crafting Nintendo highlighted in this morning’s gameplay video, but the new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch was easily one of the highlights of today’s official Nintendo presentation. While the price isn’t exactly anything to write home about, it’s not all that much more than the standard OLED model console (unless you buy it on sale anyway) and comes covered in a gorgeous Tears of the Kingdom-inspired paint job with golden Joy-Con. Head below for more details on when and where to pre-order the new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch console as well as a closer look at the new Pro Controller and Switch carrying case. 

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Official Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay showcase starts now!!

Long have we waited, but The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay Direct showcase has arrived. Considering how close we are to release in mid-May now, this might very well be the final good look at the game we get before hand. There’s no way to know for sure, but with how long Nintendo has waited to actually show off a proper gameplay demo, this could be it. Head below to follow along with today’s Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay event and more. 

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Nintendo officially announces new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Direct showcase!

New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay is now officially on the way. Cutting it about as close as you could imagine, Nintendo has finally announced the long-awaited and expected Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Direct! The game is, as of right now, still expected to release on May 12, 2023 and Nintendo has now finally announced we will be getting a solid chunk of new gameplay tomorrow morning. Head below for more details on tomorrow’s new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay presentation. 

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LEGO 2K Drive races onto PS5, Switch, more this spring as a new AAA driving adventure game

Today, the 2K Games in partnership with the LEGO Group is launching the latest brick-built video game. Hitting the road as something of a spiritual successor to the popular late ’90s game LEGO Racers, LEGO 2K Drive arrives with even more kart customization, co-op and online racing, and tons of courses to traverse when it launches on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X later this spring.

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Wii U and 3DS eShops are about to close forever – Go download Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, more at up to 92% off

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As we reported just over a year ago, Nintendo will sadly be shutting down the Wii U and 3DS eShop for good very soon. This will leave a massive collection of games in limbo for folks that don’t scoop them up before Monday – a sad and inevitable eventuality for some digital media. You’d better grab the titles you want soon because the clock is ticking, and there’s no telling if some of these titles will ever be seen again in an official (or legal) manner. 

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Today’s best Mac and iOS app deals: iWriter Pro, Swift Miles, Orderly, and more

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Tuesday is here and so are your daily Mac and iOS app deals. Joining this morning’s software price drop collection, we are also tracking discounts on the 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pros as well as the newer M2 model at up to $200 off, alongside everything else in our curated hub. As for the apps, highlight deals include titles like iWriter Pro, Swift Miles, Orderly, myDream Universe, Eastern Market Murder, ABBYY Business Card Reader Pro, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. 

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GDC 2023 starts today and Microsoft is offering 12 FREE demos of unreleased games to try out

Microsoft is serving up some FREE Xbox demos for a host of unreleased games starting today. The 2023 Game Developers Conference, or GDC, kicked off in San Francisco today with the show’s usual awards and breadth of exhibitors. But Microsoft has a special treat for folks whether you can make it to the show proper or not in the way of some FREE Xbox demos to enjoy for the week. These are very early looks at unreleased titles, and you don’t need anything but an Xbox console to play them all week long without dropping a nickel. Head below for more details. 

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Today’s Android game and app deals: Terraforming Mars, Crying Suns, Forager, more

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Much like the iOS side of things, Google Play is now offering up a sizable collection of top-tier Android game and app deals for the holidays. Be sure to check out the ongoing offers on the SteelSeries Stratus Duo Android controller and Turtle Beach’s Switch-style Atom model as well as discounts on the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S22/+, but for now it’s all about the apps. We are tracking loads of amazing titles on sale including BATTLESHIP, One Deck Dungeon, Templar Assault RPG, Crying Suns, Heroes of Steel RPG, Terraforming Mars, Forager, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s Android game and app deals. 

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Nintendo adds Kirby’s Dream Land 2, BurgerTime, more to base tier Switch Online library

New Game Boy Switch Online titles have arrived. After finally introducing the Game Boy and Game Boy Advanced libraries to its Switch Online membership during the last full-on Nintendo Direct event (not the Super Mario Bros. movie event from last week), Nintendo has now already added some new titles to the mix. Earlier this month it brought 2002’s Metroid Fusion to the Game Boy Advanced lineup, and now it’s time for some upgrades to the base Game Boy library, alongside a couple new titles for the Super NES and NES collections. Head below for more details on the new Game Boy Switch Online titles and more. 

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Cities: Skylines goes out with a bang, getting multiple DLCs ahead of sequel’s release

Today, Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order are announcing one final bout of Cities: Skylines DLC updates before it looks to retire the game at the end of the year. Before the game is sunset, you’ll get a lot of community content packs to add a few last-minute features to the iconic city builder before Cities: Skylines II hits the market. Ready to see what all will be coming to the game starting March 22? Let’s take a closer look below.

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Mario Day 2023: Switch game deals, console bundle, collectibles, LEGO, and more

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Update: Our MAR10 roundup below has now been updated with all of the best Mario Day deals. You can expect even more to be coming down the pipeline in the coming hours but as of right now all of the Switch game price drops are live alongside this year’s console bundle and more. We have also now added some licensed Switch cases and controllers from PDP and PowerA alongside this year’s collection LEGO building kit deals. Everything is waiting down below and be sure to check back throughout the day for more of the best Mario Day 2023 deals.

Mario Day 2023, or as it is affectionately known MAR10, has officially arrived! Mario day lands on March 10 every year and marks Nintendo’s annual celebration of its world-famous mustached hero. This year’s celebration includes everything from various in-person activities throughout the month of March to some fantastic deals on a wide range of first-party Nintendo games, a two-part eShop sale, a special Nintendo Switch console bundle, and more. But that’s just on the official Nintendo side of things, we are also expecting (and already seeing) plenty of third-party Mario Day deals on LEGO kits, Switch accessories, and collectibles as well. Head below to find all of the most notable Mario Day 2023 deals as they come in across the next 24 hours.  

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Official Mario Day Switch console bundle with FREE game and sticker pack now live from $299

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The official Mario Day Switch console bundle was announced last week and is scheduled to go live today. This year’s hardware bundle is officially known as the Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle and will go live at various retailers today for $300 shipped. It includes the all-red Joy-Con controllers alongside your choice of one free Mario game download (Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe) as well as a sticker pack from the upcoming Super Mario Bros Movie. This, unfortunately, is not the newer OLED model console, but rather the latest-generation standard model, but is also a more affordable proposition for folks still looking to grab a console because of it. Head below for more details. 

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Hardcover collectible art gaming books from $10.50: Zelda Encyclopedia, Elden Ring, more

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We have spotted a number of notable deals on collectible gaming books representing a range of popular franchises as well as some coming just in time for the release of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. One notable standout here is the hardcover The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia for $20.66once you clip the on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $40, it more typically sits in the $26 range and is now at the lowest price we can find. This is within cents of our previous mention and a great time to land the 328-page Zelda lore book. It details a “comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more.” Head below for additional deals.

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Bethesda officially announces Starfield release date, new trailer, upcoming showcase, more

The Starfield release date has finally been announced, and we can expect a full-on showcase for the game in just a few month’s time now. But today, the folks at Bethesda have released a “Starfield: Official Launch Date Announcement” to keep eager fans on their toes and to give folks a little something to look forward to before the #StarfieldDirect event on Sunday, June 11. Head below for more details. 

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Microsoft unveils new green wireless Xbox controller, matching hoodie, and Razer charger

Following the launch of the new Stellar Shift model from last month, Microsoft is unveiling its new green Xbox controller today. Alongside the new Velocity Green wireless gamepad, there is also a matching green controller charger from Razer and an official hoodie on tap here today as well. Joining the flat base colorways like Shock BluePulse RedDeep Pink, and Electric Volt, the new green Xbox controller is now available for purchase directly from Microsoft along with the matching hoodie. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Early Mario Day 2023 Switch game deals start today! Mario Bros. U, Mario Kart 8, Party Superstars, much more

Update 3/10: The Mario Day 2023 deals have officially begun and you will find everything waiting in our Mario day hub right here.

Mario Day game deals are scheduled to start going live today! While MAR10 proper won’t start until later this week on Friday, physical game deals in celebration of the mustached hero should be kicking off today. Last week, Nintendo unleashed an official press release for the 2023 Mario Day festivities, detailing loads of price drops, a Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One console bundle, an eShop sale, and a series of activities running all month long. While the console bundle isn’t scheduled to go live until later this week, we should be seeing some big-time physical Switch game deals hit today (if they aren’t already) and quite possibly the Mario Kart Live Home Circuit kits. Head below for more details.

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Metroid Fusion set to land in new Game Boy Advance Switch Online library next week

Just ahead of Mario Day 2023, Nintendo has announced Metroid Fusion will be the first addition to the new Game Boy Advanced Nintendo Switch Online library. As part of the first Nintendo Direct showcase of the year – there’s another one hitting next week just for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie – Nintendo dished up the latest footage on the highly-anticipated Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom (here’s how to score a deal on your pre-order), but it also announced the long-awaited arrival of Game Boy titles to its online library. And now, not even a month later, the first new title to hit the collection has been announced as Metroid Fusion is slated to land on March 9, 2023. Head below for more details. 

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Nintendo details upcoming Mario Day 2023 festivities: New Choose One Switch bundle, game deals, much more!

We now have the official details for the annual MAR10 Mario Day celebrations. Every year on March 10, Nintendo celebrates its most famous character with sales on games, special activities, console bundles, and 2023 is no exception. Last year’s event delivered on some serious Switch game deals (Mario titles and otherwise), Mario Kart Home Circuit, a range of third-party gaming accessories, toys, and LEGO kits, just for starters and Nintendo has now taken to its official site to announce what folks can expect this year. Head below for more details. 

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Sony links up with LeBron James for new custom PS5 console cover and DualSense controller

Update: As promised below, the new custom LeBron James PlayStation 5 gear, including the LeBron James Limited Edition PS5 Console Cover and the Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller, will go up for pre-order on Thursday via direct.playstation.com ahead of the July 27 launch date. More details below. 

Sony has now taken to its official blog to announce its new LeBron James PlayStation accessories. With four championships on the shelf and after becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron is now linking up with PlayStation once again for some specially-designed PS5 accessories. As part of the PlayStation Playmakers program, today Sony is announcing “a limited edition PlayStation 5 console cover and DualSense wireless controller collaboratively designed with PlayStation Playmaker, sports icon, philanthropist, entrepreneur (and part-time God of War), LeBron James.” Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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