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Nintendo has added Wild Guns to Switch Online alongside three other classics. The big N recently announced the latest additions to its growing library of NES and SNES titles on its official YouTube channel, which are all free to Switch Online subscribers. Head below for more details and a closer look at the announcement footage.
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Nintendo has just officially announced a new Paper Mario game for Switch. A never before seen announcement trailer for Paper Mario: The Origami King hit the Nintendo YouTube channel today (seen below) alongside pre-order listings on the eShop. This marks the first time Nintendo’s paperwork Mario series will appear on the brand’s latest hardware and it’s only a couple months away from release now. Head below for more details.
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2K Games and Hangar 13 have now announced the Mafia Trilogy. A franchise that sometimes feels as though it never really gets the praise it deserves, and often overshadowed by Rockstar’s blockbuster open-world titles, is now getting the remaster treatment. Certainly not an announcement we expected, outside of the light teasers the official Mafia Twitter account dropped the last few days, the new bundle will roundup all three games in the series in to one handy package for current generation machines. Head below for all the details.
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After receiving much fanfare from Apple Arcade and PC gamers alike, WHAT THE GOLF? will debut on Nintendo Switch in the next couple of weeks. Unlike your average golf game, Triband’s take on the sport is entirely different. It’s pitched as “the golf game for people who hate golf,” which is a humorous angle on this clever and downright hilarious game. Instead of simply porting the game to Nintendo Switch, Triband has taken things to the next level by adding “a new and exciting local two-player Party mode.” Continue reading to learn more.

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The remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is official. Publisher Activision announced the combo remake today with some fresh new screenshots and the announcement trailer. The internet has been asking for this one, and with all the recent success remastered titles have been receiving, it’s no surprise Activision is looking to revamp and overhaul one of its most beloved titles from yesteryear. This one is scheduled for most major gaming platforms and is being developed by the same team behind the Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Vicarious Visions. All the details are down below.
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COVID-19 has clearly put a damper on much of the summer hype coming from E3 and beyond, especially with next-generation reveals on the way. But not all is lost. We recently learned about the new Summer Game Fest which will attempt to carry the torch for the Electronic Entertainment Expo this year, but there are plenty more showcase events getting scheduled through various outlets and publishers to fill the void. While these individual showcases don’t seem to carry the same kind of weight as E3, with several events planned now, we might actually get more gaming this summer than usual. Head below for all the details and a brief schedule of all the upcoming events.
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As part of its “Stay Home & Play” campaign, Square Enix has now released a massive bundle of games at a significantly discounted price. The new Square Enix Anthology bundle includes over $700 worth of titles, including some of its popular, current generation franchises, at just over $39. Head below for all the details.
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Well, this is it, the very first Xbox Series X gameplay footage is here. After E3 2020 was canceled due to current events, Microsoft decided it would take matters into its own hands with an all-digital showcase. We already knew it was holding its first-party Series X games off until July, Microsoft promised some new titles that have “never been seen in an Xbox show before” as well as our first look at the new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in action. Today’s Inside Xbox reveal is actually the start of monthly content drops for Xbox Series X, according to Xbox games marketing general manager Aaron Greenberg. Head below for a closer look.
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This morning, Netherrealm Studios announced Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath and some new fighters including RoboCop. Aftermath is essentially a single-player story expansion for the main game that also includes some new fighters and the return of some fan favorites. Available later this month, the add-on pack also comes along with a free update including a host of new maps, and more. All the details are down below.
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We are now ready to collect all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. And you can get even deeper deals on today’s puzzlers, action games, virtual pets, and city builders with this discounted App Store gift card if you’re quick. Along with the city building game TheoTown, we have a series of notable deals including titles like Bendy and the Ink Machine, Sentinels of the Multiverse, One Deck Dungeon, Hatchi, and more. Head below the fold for today’s complete collection of the best Mac and iOS app deals.

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SteelSeries is back again with another limited-edition collection after launching its lineup of Cyberpunk 2077 designs. This time, however, SteelSeries is offering a new suite of gaming peripherals based around the legendary Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Neon Rider skin. These peripherals, which includes a custom Sensei Ten and Qck L/Qck Prism XL mousepads, will feature unique designs built around the hit game CS:GO.

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Crucible will be the first big-budget title from Amazon’s in-house gaming studio, the national online retailer announced today. After being in development for over 6-years now, Amazon’s new third-person shooter pulls inspiration from some of the biggest names in the space and is currently scheduled to launch later this month. Head below for all the details.
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If you’re a 9to5Toys reader, you probably noticed the PS5 pre-order notifications guide we posted last month. There we linked to retailers that offered to send an email notification when Sony’s next-generation console went up for grabs. Thankfully many retailers have now done the same for Microsoft’s upcoming console, and here we’ll list where to go to increase your odds of snagging an Xbox Series X pre-order.
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After all of the major summer gaming events were canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19, Summer Game Fest is here to carry the torch. The 4-month-long event is scheduled to take place starting in May and is essentially your E3 replacement for the year. And now that GDC and Gamescom have also been shuttered for 2020, Summer Game Fest is giving gamers and publishers a new way to reach each other during what is usually the biggest game announcement window of the year. All the detail are down below.
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Apex Legends is heading into its fifth season, introducing an all-new legend, quests (more on this in a moment), and a revamped battle pass with Ranked Season 4. Loba made her official appearance today, and we can’t wait to see what skills she packs in the arena. Apex Legends Season 5 starts May 12th, and here’s what we know so far…

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It looks like Ubisoft is in the process of officially unveiling the next Assassin’s Creed game in a live stream on YouTube. After inside sources confirmed Assassin’s Creed vikings (not the official title) in mid-2019, it appears as though that will indeed be the case, despite fans initially hoping for a trilogy centered around the Odyssey storyline and era. All the details are down below.
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After a nasty spoiler hit the net over the weekend, Sony has finally unveiled The Last of Us 2 release date, alongside Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima. With PlayStation 5 scheduled for holiday 2020, the release of what might very well be the most anticipated PlayStation 4 games still to come have finally been unveiled. While COVID-19-related issues have slowed production down on just about everything, it looks like Sony is now confident as to when gamers will finally get their hands on TLOU 2 and Ghost of Tsushima. Head below for more information.
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Apex Legends is seeing a new twist on armor before Season 5 drops in a few weeks. On Tuesday, April 28, we’re going to see an all-new limited-time mode called Battle Armor introduced. This event will take place on World’s Edge and evolves over the 14-day period until Season 5 is released, offering a “new twist on armor every few days.” What all does this entail? Well, we’ll be getting an extra week of Season 4, as well as dropping into the game with a weapon already in our hand, but keep reading to find out more.

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After being announced for PC and Google Stadia late last year, Red Dead Redemption 2 is now coming to Xbox Game Pass. Announced via the official Xbox news wire this morning, Rockstar’s hit wild West open-world adventure will be coming to Game Pass (for console only) in just two weeks’ time. But that does mean another Rockstar gem will be getting bumped out on the same day. All the details are down below.
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A decision has been made to reopen GameStop locations. After the company controversially decided it was essential retail back in March, it finally made the right decision and shut down its physical stores. But it now sounds like GameStop is jumping the gun a bit here by reopening select locations worldwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This news comes on the heels of GameStop executives taking deep pay cuts in order to take the pressure of the struggling national retailer. All the details are down below.
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Logitech is hoping to take back the budget realm with the introduction of its G203 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Mouse. It offers gaming-grade performance, versatility, and a timeless design at a fantastic price. Offering a high-precision customizable sensor with up to 8,000 DPI, you’ll be at the top of your game with this $40 mouse. But, keep reading to find out who this mouse should be on every gaming desk.

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SteelSeries, one of the most well-known companies when it comes to PC gaming peripherals, just launched an all-new Cyberpunk 2077 Headset Collection. This collection includes three Arctis Pro accessory kits and two entirely new headsets, now that SteelSeries is the official audio partner for the famed game. What does this include? Well, keep reading to find out more.

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The official Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X console has now been unveiled. After keen fans broke some codes in a teaser video posted to the Xbox Twitter account, the limited edition console’s trailer was revealed along with some other Cyberpunk 2077-branded gear for Xbox One X gamers. However, we now know the LE Xbox One controller is now up for pre-order ahead of the console’s summer 2020 release date, and that the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X console will be “the final Xbox One X limited edition console to ever be released.” More details below.
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Viz Media is bringing a new official Kirby art book to the US this week. Everyone’s favorite transforming pink alien guy is being represented in the glorious new full-color coffee table-style art book, which spans over 25-years of Kirby history. Most recently appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the book covers everything from Kirby’s games and gaming appearances to novels, toys, and more. Head below for all the details and an excellent price drop.
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National Star Wars day, May the 4th, is quickly approaching, and in the lead up we’re now getting a closer look at the latest video game from a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Podracer comes complete with Joy-Con friendly controls, multiplayer action, and more. Head below for all the details and to find out when you can snag this release for yourself. 
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We still don’t have the official PlayStation 5 price, and new reports suggest Sony’s upcoming flagship console might be harder to get your hands on that you thought. After information from earlier this year suggested difficulty sourcing parts may result in a higher price tag than anyone would have liked, it now looks as though the soaring MSRP will cause a shortage at launch as well. Head below for all the details.
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Minecraft may very well be one of the most instantly recognizable games out there right now, with a blocky, pixel art-centered design to thank. Now over a decade after first hitting the scene, Microsoft is looking to change that a bit by bringing more life-like lighting, lighting, reflections, shadows, and other visual enhancements into the mix. Collaborating with NVIDIA, ray tracing is finally coming to Minecraft for those with a GeForce RTX GPU. Head below for all the details.

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With its 40th anniversary looming, Bandai Namco is teaming up with a series of brands to create some celebratory Pac-Man arcade machines. We already caught a glimpse of the new Tamagotchi, but there are also some other Pac-Man collectibles coming out in celebration of one of gaming’s first heroes. Hit the jump for a closer look.
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Today, Sony is announcing a new “Play At Home Initiative” that comes with some free PS4 games and more. In the wake of COVID-19, the company is looking to promote social distancing and curb self-isolation boredom by offering its player base four absolute gaming masterpieces utterly free of charge, with no PlayStation Plus required. Head below for all the details.
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You can now customize your Switch button layout for Joy-Con and Pro Controllers as part of the latest firmware update for Nintendo’s current generation consoles. Now available for all Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite consoles, the latest update finally brings the much-desired feature alongside the ability to move your downloaded games between an SD card and the internal system memory, among other things. Hit the jump for more details.
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thatgamecompany’s classic game, Journey, which first made its way to console in 2012 on PlayStation 4, and that came to PC last year via Epic Games’ Store, is finally making its way to Steam. Steam is one of the largest platforms for games on PC, offering just about every game you could imagine. Epic Games, on the other hand, is a newcomer to the space made popular by Fortnite. However, the luster that Epic holds for many developers seems to be panning out as more and more titles are making their way to Steam once again.

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After being unveiled back at E3 2018, the Gears Tactics launch is just over 2-weeks out at this point. Certainly a departure from the usual GoW formula, Tactics presents gamers with a more strategic experience in the vein of the XCOM titles while still retaining most of what we have always loved about the series. Today, Microsoft is priming gamers for the release with a brand new Gears Tactics Launch Trailer. You can check that out below along with more details on the game, official art book, and more.
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As sports fans across the country brace for what could still be months of delays, Sony and the MLB are set to launch the baseball season anyway, in MLB The Show 20 that is. The NBA, MLB and even Nascar have already begun holding eSports events for beleaguered fans everywhere where real-life players are manning the controls in order to negate COVID-19 woes. Sony and the MLB have decided to make things even more official with today’s new announcement of a full 30-player competitive league with a regular season, playoffs, and even a virtual Work Series. All the details are down below.
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Nintendo has been offering a constant string of discounted digital Switch game deals for its player base trapped indoors right now. And let’s face it, the Switch library of games is a great way to pass the time and stay occupied for all ages. One thing you will definitely need to access it though is a Nintendo Switch. And the most affordable way to score one of those is with the Switch Lite — Nintendo’s latest, handheld-only gaming console. Unfortunately, Nintendo’s Lite console has been completely out of stock at Amazon and just about everywhere in the US lately, until now. Head below for the only way to pick one up in a pinch.
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Universal Audio LUNA is out now. Back in January, Universal Audio unveiled its exciting new recording platform with a spring release date, and that time has finally come. Now available for select Universal Audio interface owners, folks can now download the Luna Recording System for free. More details below.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is Activision and Infinity Ward’s latest installment in the series, and has been receiving frequent updates with new content for players to enjoy. Well, it’s time to start on the third season of the game, which includes new maps, new playlists, and even updates to the free-to-play Warzone mode that launched last month.

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Just as reviews for the RE3 remake hit the net, Steamforge games is announcing the Resident Evil 3 board game. Previously responsible for the RE2 and Dark Souls tabletop experiences, the company is ready to introduce Nemesis  — Resident Evil 3’s titular antagonist — to its dice-based combat and modular board design. Head below for all the details.
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Retro gaming is arguably as popular as ever right now, and now an accessory maker is looking to give some of that nostalgic charge to the Switch with an upcoming GameCube-themed dock. While not quite harking back to the ’80s and ’90s in the way we typically see from vintage gaming products, the accessory looks to merge the fan-favorite console with a selection of ports for your Switch. Head below for a closer look at the new GameCube Switch dock, as well as details on pricing, availability, and more.

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Disco Elysium for Switch is coming soon. Developers of the popular mind-bending detective RPG have now confirmed the Switch version of the deep isometric “whodunnit” title, so Nintendo gamers can experience the critically acclaimed narrative and conversation systems the game heavily relies on. Head below for all the details.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 was probably the most well-known version of the game in the title’s history. From the infamous No Russian mission to some of the most famous campaign missions in gaming history, Infinity Ward is finally launching a remastered version of the acclaimed campaign. Offering glorious 4K HDR graphics, and built to be played on the latest platforms (PlayStation 4 at launch, with PC/Xbox One coming shortly after), this game is bound to be a hit with people spending more time indoors.

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As the collection of colorful Joy-Con continues to grow, Nintendo has now launched a build-your-own Switch bundle program in Japan. Anyone who has purchased a second set of Joy-Con at $80 or so just for the colors knows how expensive it can be to get the ideal colorway. Well, this new program allows gamers to purchase a Switch console with custom Joy-Con and Joy-Con straps with a variety of colors available. Head below for a closer look.
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The video game industry is a burgeoning space right now. Not only are Xbox and PlayStation consoles getting refreshed, we’ve also seen major shifts with the launch of the Epic Games Store and now original Amazon video games are set to arrive in short order. According to a New York Times report, the first title we should expect is Crucible, which is a sci-fi shooter with artwork that slightly resembles what we’ve seen in the Borderlands series. While this is a game that will be played locally, a cloud streaming platform is planned for future Amazon video games, following the likes of what we’ve seen from Microsoft and Google.
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Well, it was quite a busy March for Activision and its military shooter franchise, and that is continuing this month as gamers can now play Modern Warfare for free. After launching the free-to-play Call of Duty battle royale game followed by the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remaster earlier this week, Activision has now announced a free multiplayer weekend for its latest mainline entry in the series. All the details are down below.
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