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While online multiplayer support has paved the way for friends to game with each other no matter where they are, it does seem to have taken some of focus away from couch co-op support in many games. Thankfully a Fortnite update has been pushed out today that hopefully signals a shift towards local split-screen support in other games too.

There are some limitations when it comes to the new feature, but it is Epic Games’ first attempt and the company has promised to continue improving it. Continue reading to find out everything we know.
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A Forza battle royale is launching at full speed today on Xbox One and PC. As everyone’s favorite multiplayer mode permeates through what’s starting to seem like every other game on the market, Microsoft has now announced the new Eliminator battle royale for Forza Horizon 4. Head below for more details and a closer look at today’s announcement trailer.
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After details on the new Resident Evil 3 remake hit yesterday, we are now getting our first look at the new PlatinumGames title, Babylon’s Fall. Shrouded in mystery since it was very briefly teased at E3 2018, the debut gameplay trailer for the upcoming third-person hack n’ slash has now surfaced. While there are still loads of questions surrounding the beloved action game studio’s latest, head below to feast your eyes on the Babylon’s Fall combat system in action and more.
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The highly-anticipated Resident Evil 3 remake has now been made official. After leaks for the upcoming remake surfaced recently, Sony and Capcom have now dropped the debut trailer, an official release date, and a series of details about the return of Nemesis. You can get a closer look down below.
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A remastered version of Bayonetta for PS4 will be a reality soon as SEGA has just announced an upcoming re-release of sorts. Some ten years after initially hitting store shelves, the original Bayonetta and the game Vanquish are being bundled together in a new 10th Anniversary Bundle. Head below for more details and today’s announcement trailer.
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After seeing notable preview back on the 18th, we now have the official GameStop Black Friday ad for 2019. Expanding upon its early online deals, we now have a giant list of doorbusters as well as a series of gift card laden offers that are beating out the competition by at least $25. From some of the best game deals we have tracked thus far to the most notable Switch offers, you’ll definitely want to head below to check out what GameStop has coming next week.
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Update 3/23: Valve has officially released Half-Life Alyx on Steam. Download it here.

Half-Life 3 is finally here…sorta. If you’ve hung around the internet any length fo time, and you’re any sort of gamer, then you know the stigma that surrounds the Half-Life series. Gamers have been pressuring Valve to release a Half-Life 3 for as long as I can remember, and they’ve finally done it in the most Valve way possible. Half-Life: Alyx takes place between Half-Life and Half-Life 2, making it kinda a Half-Life 1.5? Half-Life 2.5? I digress, but now, let’s take a look at everything we know about Half-Life: Alyx, who’s “humanity’s only chance for survival.”

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Last Friday, Sword and Shield launched as the eighth generation title to the widely popular Pokémon franchise. Marking the first mainstream debut for the series on Nintendo Switch, the two new games have been some of the more controversial releases from Game Freak. So over the weekend, we dove into Pokémon Sword and Shield to review in order to see how the new titles stack up. Packed with enhancements that longterm fans will enjoy, some missteps and more, you’ll want to head below for all of the details.

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Sony has now unveiled its official PlayStation Black Friday 2019 deals. We have already seen what Nintendo and Microsoft have planed this year, and now its time to dig into this year’s PlayStation 4 and PS VR deals. The offers are headlined by a pair of custom holiday bundles, DualShock 4 controllers, the PS Gold Headset, loads of game deals, and much more. Everything is down below.
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Microsoft announced many things at X019 yesterday. From xCloud to Game Pass, we covered quite a bit of it. One juicy tidbit that has flown largely under the radar is the official gameplay reveal for Age of Empire 4. Until now, nobody really knew what to expect and just the thought of a new, full-blown Age of Empires was enough to excite fans (myself included). Thanks to stunning gameplay footage, I (and likely many others) are more ecstatic than ever.
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After the successful launch of The Outer Worlds, Obsidian is ready to completely move away from the Fallout formula with its new game, Grounded. After essentially writing the book on open-world Fallout style games and then moving that expertise over to The Outer Worlds IP with great success, Obsidian is going in a completely new direction. It appears to be Fortnite mixed with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and first person combat thrown in, but it is more of a survival/combat game than a battle royale experience, by the looks of it. You’ll find more details and the debut trailer below the fold.
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Popular gaming accessory maker 8BitDo is debuting its new NES mouse today. The new N30 brings the classic Nintendo Entertainment System look to 8BitDo’s latest wireless mouse, D-pad and all. While it might not be the first choice for the most hardcore of PC gamers, it makes for an amazing collector’s item or gift this holiday season and is already available at under $25. All the details are down below.
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The latest version of Call of Duty Modern Warfare turns two weeks old today and just received its first major update…on all platforms, simultaneously. For previous releases, like Black Ops 4, most updates would hit PlayStation about a week before Xbox and PC, but that’s not the case with this Modern Warfare update. You’ll find the new Hardpoint mode and two new maps available to all as of today. But, that’s not all. There were also several things patched in the game, according to Infinity Ward, and this is “just the start” according to Activision.

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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Train Conductor, “OXXO”, Anthill, SteamWorld Heist, Fliptastic Pro, and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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The Outer Worlds is quickly becoming a sensational hit for many gamers. Bringing an open-ended RGB decision-making game into the sci-fi space was a great move by Obsidian Entertainment. While it has only been available for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox, the game officially has a sort-of release date for your favorite handheld console. The Outer Worlds will be available to play on Nintendo Switch sometime in early 2020, before March 31st.

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The Nintendo Black Friday bundle and deals have now been made official. Much like last year’s offerings, the big N will be dishing out a custom configuration console bundle as well as a series of notable game deals on the some of the most popular titles out there. But although we are expecting even better offers to come down the pipeline once the Thanksgiving week festivities kick-off, the official Nintendo Black Friday deals might not be what you were hoping for. Head below for everything.
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We now have details on the Twitch Prime free games for November as well as this month’s free DLC downloads. Featuring a revolving door of freebie game add-ons and more, Twitch Prime is free for all Amazon Prime members (more details below). After previously featuring Rainbow Six freebies, in-game content for Rockstar titles, Madden NFL 20 Legends, and more, we have an entire new batch of content and games this month. Everything is down below.
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Making its frightening debut on Halloween yesterday, Nintendo’s latest first-party title has finally arrived. Luigi’s Mansion 3 enters with so many things to write home about, including gorgeous graphics, delightfully-designed levels, a satisfying combat system, and much more. Head below for our first impressions on Nintendo’s newest release as we go hands-on with Luigi’s Mansion 3 for our latest review.

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After detailing our expectations for this year’s Nintendo offerings, we are now preparing for the big Xbox Black Friday 2019 deals. With new consoles on the horizon for both Sony and Microsoft, we are expecting massive price drops on current generation gear as well as hundreds of game deals and the best prices of the year on controllers. While Microsoft will be unveiling the official price drops sooner than later, Xbox deals will more than likely appear in just about every major Black Friday 2019 ad that we see this year. Down below you’ll find all of the information needed to prepare yourself for the early Xbox console offers, massive upcoming digital game sale, Game Pass Ultimate perks, and more.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Lost Portal CCG, Civilization Revolution 2, XCOM: Enemy Within, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, Where Shadows Slumber, and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Microsoft’s Xbox All Access program debuted last year allowing gamers to have a lower cost-of-entry solution to the company’s consoles. Offering up easy monthly payments which included 24-months of Game Pass Ultimate and other benefits, this was Microsoft’s solution for those who couldn’t drop $500 at once on the One X. Now, however, Microsoft has revamped Xbox All Access to include an all-new upgrade option to Project Scarlett, sometime during the 2020 holiday season. But, what all does this include and how do you take advantage of it? Keep reading to find out more.

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After previewing what we expect from Target and Amazon, along with a series of holiday toy books and more, it’s time to look at the GameStop Black Friday 2019 event. Last year’s deals kicked off well ahead of Thanksgiving Day and certainly did not disappoint. With huge gift card offers to undercut the big boys and rock-bottom deals to fill your back catalog at, you’ll undoubtedly want to keep your eye on GameStop well ahead of Black Friday. All the details are down below.
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After getting an early look at the big N’s official Christmas sweaters, we are getting our first look at the new Nintendo shop gear today. Officially known as Nintendo Tokyo, the company appears to be set to open the very first official Nintendo store in Japan, according to reports. Scheduled to launch in about one month, as expected, it will be filled with exclusive merchandise, apparel, in-store software experiences, and much more, not unlike the NYC store. Head below for a closer look.
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Publisher THQ Nordic is dishing out new details on the upcoming Darksiders Genesis today. Initially created by Vigil Games, development duties on the new Darksiders game have been turned over to Airship Syndicate (made up of former Vigil members). And this time around, we are getting a very different experience from that of the first three entries in the series. Head below for all the details and a look at today’s “Not Alone” trailer.
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Sony took to its official PlayStation Blog today to announce details on MLB The Show 20. Easily the best baseball simulation in game form for years now, with the World Series just one day away, we now have the (altered) official release date, cover art, and details on the special editions. Everything is down below.
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With the rise of Wii Fit in the late 2000’s, Nintendo was able to dethrone predecessors like Dance Dance Revolution in order to be crowned king of the workout video game genre. Helmed by a plethora of motion-centric experiences, the Wii’s initial success allowed the console to become synonymous with fitness games as a whole. Now over a decade later, Nintendo is trying its hand at yet another title to help get its console owners in shape. Enter Ring Fit Adventure, a unique narrative-driven fitness experience that we’ll be taking a hands-on look in our latest review. Hit the jump for all of the details.

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Fans of the Nintendo Entertainment System might remember The Light Gun (or Beam Gun as it was also called). This unique accessory made hunting and shooting games a bit more immersive, and that’s just what PDP is going for with the Mars. Announced back at E3 2018, the PDP Mars is finally getting ready to ship just in time for the holidays. Currently, you can pre-order the PDP Mars with three different games on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One for delivery on November 1st, or just grab the gun itself. Keep reading to find out more.

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We are only about a week away from the initial holiday ads dropping, so now it’s time to take a look at some Black Friday gaming predictions. Much like Apple gear and smart home products, we always see a massive collection of deals on consoles, games, accessories, and more for the biggest shopping bonanza of the year. You can expect deep price drops, gift card promotions and more from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft along with deals on just about any game you might be looking to add to your collection. Head below for details on what to watch out for and the best Black Friday gaming deals we expect to see in under a month’s time.
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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is launching its 5th season on the heels of Fortnite’s latest update. With PUBG Season 5, you’ll get “new content, new hotspots, and new strategies.” The biggest part of this update? You can now throw melee weapons! While there’s nothing to panic about here, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds did get quite a few new tricks in the latest update, so keep reading to lean more.

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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Sea of Squares, Bedtime Stories & Massage, Stardash, Aquavias, Taskmator – TaskPaper Client, and many more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Just last month, Microsoft started to prepare the public preview to xCloud, its console-quality game streaming service designed to run on Android devices, as well as iPhone and iPad. Once fully established, xCloud will support all 3,500+ Xbox titles, though at launch, it only works with a few, including Gears 5, Killer Instinct, Sea of Thieves, and Halo 5: Guardians. If you signed up back in September to be notified when the public preview launched, check your inbox. If you’ve not signed up yet, head below to find out more.

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A leaked Fortnite Chapter 2 trailer has hit the internet. After season one wrapped up on Sunday, players were left with a mysterious black hole on their screens. This was meant to sort of leave fans clamoring for details on the next phase of the game’s Battle Pass and that it very much did. While gamers were working their way through deciphering the the mysterious galactic imagery and the like, the trailer for Chapter 2, Season 1 has seemingly surfaced early. All the details are down below.
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Following 9to5Mac and 9to5Google, we’ve officially rolled out support for Dark Mode on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, and more today at 9to5Toys. Now that iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 officially support Dark Mode, we wanted to bring this popular theme to our site as quickly as possible…

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After debuting its new multi-colored LED Switch Afterglow Controller a couple weeks ago, today, we are getting a new PDP Nintendo Switch headset. More specifically, the popular gaming accessory maker is bringing its PDP Gaming LVL40 Wired Stereo Headset to Switch just in time for the holidays. The multi-colored gaming cans are designed to match your Switch machine while offering up an extremely affordable price tag at the same time. Hit the jump for all the details.
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With Sony’s PlayStation 5 console officially on the way now, it looks like its gaming division is experimenting with next generation PSVR hardware, too. A patent spotted by LetsGoDigital seems to point at a brand new headset with a series of technical enhancements, a brand new front facing camera array, and much more. Head below for all the details.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Dandara, Do.List: To Do List Organizer, Kingdom: New Lands, Kathy Rain, and many more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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After being officially unveiled back in April, Sony has dropped new details and what appears to be the Playstation 5 release date. System architect Mark Cerny divulged a massive amount of information on the upcoming PS5, and today, Sony is also dropping more details about the newly redesigned PlayStation 5 controller. All the details are down below.
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With the full official release of this year’s installment on the horizon, Sony just unveiled a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 Pro Bundle. The 2019 COD takes a more realistic and gritty approach as Activision is set to release a (completely) reimagined version of Modern Warfare in just a few weeks. After being impressed by the MW betas over the last few months, Sony is giving gamers another good reason to upgrade to its 4K machine this holiday season. All the details are down below. 
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In today’s best game deals, Amazon is now offering Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of An Elusive Age on PS4 for $24.99. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly up to $50, it is currently on sale for $35 at Best Buy and is now at a new Amazon all-time low. This massive open-world RPG is a standalone experience with a “finely tuned turn-based combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.” Be sure to head below for the rest of today’s best game deals including Collection of Mana, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Nier: Automata GOTY, The Division 2, and more. 

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Rockstar Games has a knack for creating titles that a majority of people (even non-gamers) can enjoy. While the company is best known for Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption is up there too. Its most recent addition to the series, Red Dead Redemption 2 has been available on PS4 and Xbox One for about a year now, with a PC release being officially announced earlier today. It will even be a launch title on Google Stadia.
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A pair of classic SEGA games are being remade for current generation consoles. Iconic arcade light gun games, House of the Dead and its sequel, are currently in the works at Forever Entertainment after the company made it official via its Twitter page. All the gory details are down below.
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There are already a number of solutions out there, but nothing quite like the new Switch Racing Wheel Pro from Hori. The officially licensed Nintendo Switch peripheral is designed to bring a more realistic driving experience to Mario Kart sessions (and other racing games). The peripheral is now up for pre-order at Amazon and will begin shipping next month. Head below for more details.
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While we’ve seen some games gain cross-platform compatibility this year, Sony has been at the forefront of trying to stop it…until now. It took big names like Infinity Ward’s new Call of Duty Modern Warfare to get Sony to finally open the floodgates and allow all developers to use its cross-platform feature. This means, in the future, more and more games will allow you to play with friends on other platforms. How will this impact gaming overall? Let’s take a look.

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A brand new GameStop Deal of the Day program has just launched. While the national retailer has all kinds of deals on a regular basis, it is now offering a specific collection of daily deals, sort of. Any avid 9to5Toys reader will know how amazing these kinds of daily discounts are from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and others, so it might be a good idea to keep an eye on what GameStop has to offer as we move towards the holidays. Especially considering it has already dished out a noteworthy price drop on day one. Head below for all the details.
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