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We are getting a closer look at the Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch today. Late last month, Nintendo unveiled the new special Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition Nintendo Switch featuring a custom design as well as brand new Joy-Con colorways and more. And now, Nintendo has taken to its YouTube account to show off the new system in greater detail. Head below to look for yourself.
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My Arcade is back at it again with a new game console called Retro Champ. It accepts both NES and Famicom cartridges, giving you a reason to dust off those vintage games you have in storage. By taking this approach, My Arcade paves the way for you to play whatever game you desire without needing to wait for Nintendo to bring it to Switch Online. Unlike other classic consoles, Retro Champ can be connected to a TV or played on-the-go. Continue reading to learn more.
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Quack, quack! New Tubbz gaming collectibles are on the way. After initially debuting back in August of last year, Numskull is unveiling “wave 2” of the most quackerrific cosplaying ducks on the internet. In a week jam-packed full of Funko POP! deals and new Funko Pokémon figures it’s time to take a closer look at the original Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and The Last of Us Tubbz. All the details are down below.
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After news of The Wonderful 101 getting remastered for Nintendo Switch hit yesterday, Deep Silver has now announced Saints Row IV Re-Elected. Last year the company brought Saints Row: The Third to Nintendo’s hit hybrid console platform and is currently finalizing the launch of the fourth installment in the franchise for Switch. The game will hit with loads of DLC content, both of the add-on story campaigns, new weapons systems, and more come March 2020. All the details are down below.
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The Wonderful 101 Remastered should soon be available on Nintendo Switch, if not Steam and PS4 as well. Initially developed by the talented folks at PlatinumGames for Nintendo’s Wii U console, the remaster has seemingly been in the works for a while now and is expected to land on current generation consoles as early as April 2020. All the details are down below.
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Today’s best iOS and Mac app deals include some freebies as well as weather apps, puzzlers, and even a hardcore role playing game for Mac. Every day at this time of morning we scour the App Store for the most notable price drops so you don’t have to. Today’s highlights include WEATHER NOW, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Scalak, and Remote Mouse & Keyboard Pro, among others. Head below the fold for a curated list of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals.

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Apex Legends is getting ready to enter its fourth season and is bringing with it quite a few new features. First, there’s an all-new legend and battle pass, plus a new weapon and even a new ranked series 3. Revenant uses “unnatural” abilities to hunt enemies and defy death, which should bring a very interesting experience to those who choose him. The bolt-action sniper rifle will “cut through your enemies’ armor before they ever see you coming,” according to the Apex Legends website. Keep reading for more information on Apex Legends’ Season 4.

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The folks over at Bitmap are unveiling their latest Atari art book. The new Atari 2600/7800: A Visual Compendium looks to celebrate the early days of home console gaming with a series of gorgeous imagery, developer interviews, spotlights on lesser-known home-brew titles, and more wrapped inside of a game room coffee table-worthy package. The seventh iteration in Bitmap’s visual compendium series is now up for pre-order and is scheduled to release in just a couple of short months. Head below the fold for a closer look and more details.
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We have seen reports of new Nintendo Switch hardware since 2018…That’s right, the rumor mill has been circulating that a Pro model of Nintendo’s best-selling console would be coming since around October of 2018. However, we’ve yet to see it, and we won’t in 2020 either. Last year, Nintendo did come through and launch a more portable version of its console dubbed the Switch Lite. However, according to reports from the company, Nintendo has no plans for a new Switch, pro or not, in 2020.

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Check out this limited edition Nike Air Max Xbox console. Xbox, EA Sports, and Nike are teaming up for a new crossover collaboration in celebration of Super Bowl LIV. Just as The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are preparing to square up in the biggest sporting event of the year this Sunday, Xbox, EA and Nike have now unveiled the new Special Edition Air Max 90s sneakers alongside the matching Xbox One console. And this thing is going to be about as hard to get your hands on as you’re already imagining. Head below for a closer look and more details on how to get in on the action.
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Today’s best iOS and Mac game/app deals are up for the taking. From colorful puzzlers and video editing suites to surviving a besieged city and even learning apps for the kids, there’s a little bit of something for everyone today. This is the place to find all of the most notable deals on the App Store every day of the week with today’s collection highlighted by titles like Evergrow, Last Colossus, Videocraft, This War of Mine, and iTooch 4th Grade, among many others. Head below for a hand-picked, curated list of the best price drops for your iOS and Mac devices:

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Update 2/4 @ 12:19 PM: Pre-order is now available at Amazon.

Nintendo is known for many titles, most notably Mario and Luigi. However, the company is also well-known for its Animal Crossing game that became very popular with the GameCube. Animal Crossing is coming to Switch soon, but today, Nintendo announced a limited-edition console themed for the iconic game.

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The Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch now has a firm release date. The Obsidian developed sci-fi RPG was confirmed to be headed to Nintendo’s hybrid console in the summer of last year ahead of today’s confirmed March launch day. After landing on PS4, Xbox One, and PC in October of 2019, The Outer Worlds is finally making its way to the Switch some five months later. Head below for all the details.
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Nintendo has announced that it sold nearly 11 million Switch consoles during Q4 of 2019, marking a few notable milestones along the way. Last year shaped up to be a big year for Nintendo, as it unveiled its Switch Lite console, and introduced several new features for its Switch Online service. All of that culminated in a strong push to end the year with Nintendo Switch passing the iconic Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in lifetime sales, setting its sights on another popular gaming console next. Head below for full details on Nintendo’s Q4 results and information on where the popular Switch portable gaming console is headed next.

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The arcade classic, Tecmo Bowl, is getting a surprise release on Nintendo Switch and PS4 tomorrow. Just in time for Super Bowl LIV this Sunday, one of the sports games that started it all is getting an official re-release on two of the biggest platforms out there. While it might not be the NES version you’re thinking of right now, this somewhat stripped down version comes with even better arcade-style visuals and marks the first time this version will be made available for current generation consoles. Head below for all the details.
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Sony has now unveiled its February PlayStation Plus free games. While last month’s freebies brought subscribers an impressive set of titles including the entire Nathan Drake collection and the world-famous Goat Simulator, Sony is taking it up a notch this month. We are getting the usual pair of free PS4 games along with a bonus PS VR title, just to sweeten the deal. Head below for all the details.
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There’s a Witcher game you might have forgot about known as Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. While CD Projekt Red has been hard at work finishing up the highly-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077, it has also been readying The Witcher Tales for Nintendo Switch. As popularity on The Witcher series hits an all-time high based on the positive reception of a recent Netflix adaption starring Henry Cavill, CD Projekt Red is looking to capitalize with a timely release of Thronebreaker for Nintendo’s hit gaming platform. Additional details and the launch trailer can be seen below.
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Last week, NZXT launched a new RGB/fan controller along with a selection of all-new power supplies. Today, the computer gaming peripheral company is debuting new updates to its existing Kraken all-in-one water cooler lineup with the X-3 and Z-3. The higher-end of the bunch, the Z-3, offers something that we’ve never really seen before on any cooler: a 2.36inch LCD display that provides “unlimited visual customization.” These new coolers clock in with a starting price of $130 and come in a variety of sizes.

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A new deal has been inked that will see a series of video game-themed Atari hotels get put up across the US. While the Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney founded company might not be what it used to be, the Atari brand still carries its fair share of weight among gamers to this day. That, along with the emergence of esports seem to be among the driving factors for the retro game-inspired hospitality development project. With ground scheduled to be broken later this year, you’ll want to head below for more details on what could be the ultimate gamer hotel destination of the future.
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Following in the hoof-sized footsteps of everyone’s favorite goat game, Deeeer Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game is continuing the tradition of viral and completely ridiculous physics-based indie games. Now available in Early Access on Steam with a nice launch discount, it’s time to lay waste to a peaceful town of silly humans with the only furry gun-toting deer that can. Let the madness ensue down below the fold.
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Last week we got a first look at some of the first Animal Crossing accessories to arrive for Switch, and now PowerA is getting in on the action. As fans gear up for one of the most anticipated Nintendo titles this year, Amazon pre-orders have gone live for PowerA’s new Animal Crossing Switch controllers. Available in two different designs, the upcoming gamepads look to bring fan-favorite characters from the series to your Switch. Head below for all the details.

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Square Enix is now teasing the release of a new Kingdom Hearts mobile game. The long, storied crossover series is scheduled to hit iOS, Android, and other mobile platforms later this year, and this time appears to be focusing on the franchise’s tenured antagonist, Xehanort. Head below the fold for more details.
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CORSAIR is updating its fast-growing high-performance gaming peripherals lineup with a new MMO- and MOBA-focused mouse. The CORSAIR Scimitar RGB Elite is the latest addition, which brings a patented 12-button Key Slider Control System and packs a PixArt optical sensor that features an 18,000 DPI native resolution. You can program in single DPI steps for even further control, and it’s carefully sculpted and contoured with a comfortable finger rest that naturally fits your hand.

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Now in its second generation, the Elite controller for Xbox has been refined and touts even more customizability. The $180 Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 features more options for thumbstick performance, hair-triggers, and has additional quick-swappable button mapping profiles. It’s also packed with some nice updates to make the controller more current. Check out the video below to see more.
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A couple weeks after AMD produced an inaccurate render of Xbox Series X, we now have what appears to be real-world photos of the upcoming console. A total of two images began making the rounds on Twitter last night and have since been vouched for by Brad Sams over at Thurrott. One of the photos displays the front of Microsoft’s purported Xbox Series X while the other showcases the back. Of both images in the potential Xbox Series X leak, the rear photo is easily the most interesting as it provides us with a glimpse of what I/O the future of console gaming may hold. Continue reading for more details.
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Sony has taken to is official PlayStation blog to reveal the first MLB The Show 20 gameplay trailer. With MLB pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training in just a few weeks, Sony felt it was time to unveil this year’s edition of the best baseball simulation in town with the a new 1-minute trailer. Take a look for yourself down below the jump.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have solid deals on titles like Marbloid, iWriter, Space Borders, DEEMO, Pocket Clothier, and many more. Every day at this time you’ll find a collection of fresh new price drops on the App Store in our Games/Apps hub. A complete list of the best has been curated by hand below the jump:

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SteelSeries is known for its high-end gaming accessories, from keyboards to mice and headsets, the company makes it all. However, with its latest release, the Rival 3 Gaming Mouse, along with both the Apex 3 and Apex 5 gaming keyboards, SteelSeries is entering a lower-cost segment once again. Prices for the company’s latest releases start out at just $30 and offer high-performance gear to every gamer.

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You can now play The Walking Dead for Switch in its entirety as the rest of the series is now available on Nintendo’s eShop. After lay-offs plagued the release schedule for Switch ports of the popular Telltale games, the entire Clementine saga is now available on Nintendo’s latest consoles. Head below for all the details.
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Nintendo is a company that’s never been known to shy away from unique or even strange accessories for its consoles. That sentiment is something we’ve seen applied to the fullest over the Switch’s reign so far, with add-ons like Ring Fit Adventure mixing up what you can expect from a first-party gameplay experience. Now a recent patent looks to imbue the hybrid console with some additional functionality by way of a new Joy-Con stylus accessory. Head below for a closer look.

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Today we are teaming up with the folks at Digiarty Software to offer 9to5Toys readers a special deal on the company’s MacX DVD Ripper Pro software. Whether you’re backing up older DVD content or just looking to convert them to digital file formats for use on modern devices, you’ll definitely want to jump below the fold for a closer look at today’s exclusive discount.

Download MacX DVD Ripper Pro for free and get lifetime updates 55% off

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One of the most anticipated games of 2020, at least in the Nintendo world, is on the horizon with the Animal Crossing franchise’s latest game just two months away. Marking the first time we’ve seen a game from the series land on Switch, overseas Amazon listings point to accessory maker Hori taking that opportunity to release a fresh batch of appropriately-themed accessories specifically for the Switch Lite. Included in the newest installment of portable console add-ons, you’ll find carrying cases, bags, and more all bearing a stylish design that Animal Crossing fans will surely love. Head below for a closer look.

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We first heard about the upcoming Nintendo theme park back in 2017. The first of several locations spread across the globe is readying to open its doors in Osaka, Japan, ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games. The Mushroom Kingdom brought to life is excepted to be filled with Nintendo’s iconic characters and even feature a life-size Mario Kart experience. Today, we are getting some details on the Universal Studios theme park courtesy of some new marketing materials and recent press briefing event. Head below for all the details.
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We have seen our fair share of Nintendo-themed merchandise here at 9to5Toys, and you can add these new Kirby collectibles from Bandai to the list. Kirby is easily among the most famous and collectible in Nintendo’s arsenal of mascot heroes, so when Bandai decided to give the adorable little alien his own Banpresto box, we certainly took notice. The collector’s box features a series of Kirby toys, figures, and merchandise that have never before been available in North America. Take a closer look down below.
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Blizzard’s smash-hit free-to-play Hearthstone digital card game is about to become much more fun when playing alone. With Galakrond’s Awakening, gamers will be able to enjoy a highly-anticipated solo adventure that brings the Year of the Dragon to a close. Offer two campaigns, one where players fight the League of E.V.I.L., and another where they lead the intrepid League of Explorers, and there’s plenty of gameplay to go around here.

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This morning, The Pokémon Company took to the usual Nintendo Direct live stream formula for several announcements. Fans of Sword and Shield will be excited to find a pair of DLC expansion packs for last year’s release, which bring 200 additional Pokémon, new content, and more. Those looking for something outside of the core Pokémon titles are in for a treat with an upcoming 2020 release from the Mystery Dungeon. Head below for all that and more, like updates to the Galarian PokéDex, and other new unveils.

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After seeing massive holiday sale at the tail end of last year, we are now getting another wide-ranging Nintendo eShop New Year sale to kick-off 2020. From now through January 16, Nintendo is offering a large selection of digital Switch games at up to 30% off (but it’s more like up to 50% off). You’re looking at a series of first-party games like Yoshi’s Crafted World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as well as The Witcher 3 Complete and a host of fantastic indie titles starting from less than $1. Head below for everything.
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Update: Pre-orders are now live for Arcade1Up’s new NBA Jam, Frogger, and Pac-Man arcade cabinets.

While CES has been packed with forward-thinking product releases, some companies instead look to grandstand with more nostalgia-driven debuts. That’s precisely what Arcade1Up is doing this year, with a showcase full of upcoming additions to your game room. Headlined by its first arcade cabinet with built-in Wi-Fi, Arcade1Up is bringing online multiplayer to NBA Jam. Also, on the horizon, there’s a 3/4th-scale Star Wars pinball machine, a SEGA Golden Axe cabinet, and more. Hit the jump for the rundown on all of Arcade1Up’s new retro gaming machines.

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CES is a great place to get a sneak peek at some of the prototypes in development, like Alienware’s new Concept UFO. It is a small handheld gaming system that is essentially a full-on Windows 10 gaming PC in the shape of a Nintendo Switch in almost every way. Head below for a closer look and more details.
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CORSAIR, along with one of its latest purchases, Elgato, just launched a selection of gear to make your streaming life easier at CES 2020. You’ll find the Elgato 4K60 S+ external capture card with 4K60 HDR10 capabilities, the Elgato Key Light Air, which offers customizable LED studio lighting in a small package and the CORSAIR K95 RGB PLATINUM XT mechanical keyboard that integrated with Elgato Stream Deck for an all-in-one experience.

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Elgato 4K60 S+ has arrived, and it’s shaking up the notion that video game streaming requires a dedicated PC. It doesn’t require a computer at all. That’s because Elgato’s latest device features a built-in HEVC chip for real-time 4K60 encoding and an SD card slot for storing it all. Continue reading to learn more.

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My Arcade is unveiling its new 16-bit Super Retro Champ handheld today. Dedicated retro consoles have been all the rage over the last few years, but My Arcade is turning its attention to Super Nintendo and SEGA Genesis cartridges with its latest release. With a sizable display, built-in controls, and compatibility for two of the best libraries in gaming history, retro gamers will certainly want to take a closer look at this one. Jump below the fold to learn more about My Arcade’s new portable handheld console.
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After seeing a collection of iOS and Mac deals yesterday, we are now tracking a massive list of holiday Android app deals. Along with loads of notable freebies like Hitman Sniper, Motorsport Manager Mobile 3, DayGram and more, some of the best Android games out there are seeing notable price drops for the holidays. Head below for a closer look at everything.
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After a series of notable digital promotions for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Christmas PlayStation sale is now live. As you were likely expecting, there are literally over 1,500 games seeing price drops as part of this sales event, and that’s just the first half. You’re looking at up to 50% off, and everything you need to know is down below the fold.
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Scavenger Studio’s Darwin Project has been in Xbox Preview and Steam Early Access testing for as long as anyone can remember. However, the battle royale game finally has an official release date and is coming to Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation 4 in January 2020. As part battle royale, part survival, Darwin Project is a unique take on the current multiplayer game fad.

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