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Sea of Thieves on Steam is ready to go. Microsoft’s swashbuckling action-adventure pirate game is now listed as “coming soon” on Steam and will soon join a growing collection of other Microsoft titles on Valve’s PC-based gaming platform. The move is part of Microsoft’s continued effort to allow gamers to choose where they play PC games and will join previously released titles on Steam including Gears 5 and the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. More details below.
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After leaked PSN listings in Germany and early footage of the game all over YouTube well ahead of the actual annoucenment, we now know Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is a thing. Featuring one of the most talked about and infamous campaigns in gaming history, the new remaster only includes the single player portion of the 2009 Modern Warfare sequel. It is now available on PS4 with some free goodies, but other platforms will have to wait a little bit longer. All the details are down below.
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It’s time for today’s best Mac and iOS app deals. We are saving the 80’s from the evil Dr. Noid Wormser, learning Spanish, gazing at the stars, exploring highly-rated puzzlers, and more. While we still have notable freebie offers running on Alphaputt and Cat Quest, today’s highlights include Homo Machina, Super 80s World, Cytus II, Luminos, Spanish Translator, and much more. Head below for today’s complete list of Mac and iOS price drops.

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It looks some new Mario games are on the way alongside classic Mario remakes or re-releases. Reports suggest Nintendo had a big-time showcase planned for the now-canceled E3 2020 in celebration of the Mushroom Kingdom plumber’s 35th anniversary. Despite the unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19, Nintendo is rumored to be going ahead with Mario’s big anniversary festivities. All the details are down below.
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As a game we originally reported about back in September of last year, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is now available on both Switch and PlayStation 4. This multiplayer game allows you to have fun with up to 16-people online when playing on Switch and 32-people on PlayStation 4. Both consoles offer six multiplayer modes including Siege, Capture the Flag, Free for All, and more.

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The big N just dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct Mini presentation detailing loads of new Switch games, updates for some of its biggest franchises, and much more. Included among today’s updates and new Switch ports are a host of top-tier 2K titles, the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons content (full review here), and much more. Head below for a closer look at today’s Nintendo Direct Mini showcase.
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Last Friday, Nintendo finally released its latest first-party Switch game to the world, Animal Crossing New Horizons. Now after spending the past few days diving into the franchise for the first time and exploring the colorful and charmingly-crafted world, I’m absolutely hooked. Even if you think that Animal Crossing isn’t for you, I’m here to tell you that there’s not a single Switch owner who shouldn’t add this one to their library. Hit the jump for a closer look at what New Horizons has to offer in its virtual island getaway package.

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With daily routines looking considerably different right now, one thing that we all should be able to appreciate is how many companies have provided free content to help keep consumer’s minds occupied. From free Sling TV to Amazon Prime Video, the promotions keep dropping. Well, now Microsoft has joined the party with free Minecraft content that should be great for the entire family. Once claimed, players are able to explore the International Space Station, peek inside the human eye, and the list goes on. Continue reading to learn more.

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A new Final Fantasy tactics game is launching today on iOS and Android. Known as War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, this is a new tactical RPG set in the Final Fantasy Brave Exvius world that combines turn-based battles with loads of collectibles, fully-voiced cut scenes, and much more. It’s no FFVII remake or anything, but fans of the Tactics series might want to take a closer look below.
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After being removed from the Chinese App Store earlier this year, the developers of Plague Inc are making some substantial changes to the experience. The popular mobile and console game is all about allowing players to wipe out the population with a deadly pathogen but is now receiving a new game mode that has players doing just the opposite in the wake of current events. Head below for all the details.
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As gamers everywhere hunker down during self-isolation, Blizzard is now offering double XP bonuses to its World of Warcraft player base. Much like many of the mobile game developers, Blizzard is now offering up some incentive to gamers to stay inside with a 100% experience point bonus from now through the end of April. Head below for all the details.
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GameStop has decided it will not heed COVID-19-related government recommendations to close retail locations. After health officials across the country have issued orders to have all non-essential physical businesses closed in order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak, GameStop has instructed its employees to do just the opposite. The struggling national retailer has told its workers to leave stores open and ignore official orders as it has now deemed itself an “essential retail” location. More details below.
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Just when you thought the App Store already put all the best iOS apps on sale in the name of social distancing, the deals keep coming. Move over Black Friday, this week’s growing collection of iOS price drops might be one of the largest and most extensive you’ll see all year. Today we are adding some amazing virtual board games, tactical strategy titles, sci-fi delivery experinces, award-winning adventures, pirate action role playing, and amazing real-time strategy space battles. Today’s highlights include Iron Marines, Tokaido, Majesty: Fantasy Kingdom Sim, Tempest: Pirate Action RPG, Galaxy Trucker, Samorost 3, and many more. Jump below the fold for all of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals and freebies.

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If you game on PlayStation, you may be aware of some things Xbox offers that have no direct competition from Sony. Xbox Game Pass is one of those things. The closest Sony gets is with PlayStation Now, which relies solely on streaming. For those unfamiliar, this Xbox offering allows users to download and play games on their console as if they own them with no streaming required. Now Microsoft has taken this service even further with its announcement of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks. It doesn’t cost extra and will give subscribers DLC, in-game content, and more. Continue reading for further details.
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The free Resident Evil 3 demo and the open beta for the companion Resident Evil Resistance multiplayer game are now accessible to all. After an extremely successful remake of Resident Evil 2 and what felt like endless rumors for the sequel, Capcom has now made early tastes of its upcoming remake and one vs. four online multiplayer game free on Xbox One and PS4. Head below the fold for more details.
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As expected from yesterday’s official tweet, lead system architect at Sony, Mark Cerny has now taken center stage to unveil more PlayStation 5 specs and details. After Microsoft let the whole cat out of the bag earlier this week, it was only a matter of time before Sony jumped into action to bring its loyal fans a closer look at the next generation of gaming, and that it very much did. Head below the fold for a closer look at what we now know about PlayStation 5.
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Hello Games, the studio behind No Man’s Sky is finally launching its next title: The Last Campfire. Originally talked about back in 2018, the game studio is finally ready to release this unique story-based game on Nintendo Switch later this summer. This uniquely-designed game features fun animations and should pack a very interesting story based on the trailer you’ll see below.

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After Microsoft published a wide-ranging article on the internal specs of its upcoming Xbox Series X yesterday, Sony has now confirmed more PlayStation 5 details are on the way. Sony took to its official Twitter account this morning to announce that Mark Cerny — the PlayStation 5 lead system architect and Knack director — would host a live stream event on March 18 that will take a deep dive into PS5 “system architecture, and how it will shape the future of games.” More details below.
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Microsoft is unveiling loads of Xbox Series X hardware details today via Xbox Wire. We previously had a pretty good idea what this thing was packing when Microsoft revealed features like Quick Resume and Smart Delivery at the end of last month, but we now have plenty of details — including specific numbers —  on what’s under the hood. Head below for a closer look.
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Roughly 1-year after the makers of LittleBigPlanet announced early access availability to its Dreams game, Media Molecule has begun paving a way for players to make money by selling their own creations. Perhaps the most interesting part of this news is that Media Molecule states content made is owned solely by its creator, allowing any sales to be negotiated without a need to split revenue. Continue reading to learn more.

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A new Control expansion has been announced by developer Remedy. Fans of the company’s mind-bending action game should be happy to know more content is on the way in the form of The Foundation — a paid expansion to the base game that appears to be quite a substantial story add-on campaign-like experience. While Remedy mentioned the add-on pack many months ago, it wasn’t entirely clear when it would come to fruition. Then this week, the company took to its Twitter page to unveil the new Control expansion with a debut teaser trailer. Check it out below.
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The classic Blade Runner game is making a triumphant and official return this year.  Following years of legal troubles and some interesting mishaps, the folks at Nightdive Studios — the group responsible for the Turok and System Shock restorations — have now found a way to remaster the classic 90’s adventure game for modern-day hardware. You can learn more about the backstory and the upcoming Blade Runner remaster down below.
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While it’s far from what Microsoft has done with a brand new Age of Empires game, EA is following in the footsteps of many other video game companies by remastering some of its iconic games. Of its many titles, Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is comprised of Red Alert, Tiberian Dawn, and three expansion packs which include Covert Ops, Counterstrike, and The Aftermath. While the project has been public knowledge since October 2018, EA is starting to show us more of what is behind the curtain with a release date and trailer. Continue reading for more details.

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Sony has now teamed up with Nike on a special pair of MLB The Show 20 Air Max sneakers. Officially known as the Air Max 90 Javy Baez, the sneakers are a special collaboration between the two brands featuring this year’s MLB The Show cover player and will be available both in-game and in real life later this month, if you’re lucky anyway. Head below for all the details.
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It doesn’t look there’s going to be an E3 this year. As more and more public events are effected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), including music festivals and the likely possibility of sporting events, E3 2020 has now been canceled. While it does not appear as though the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) — the body responsible for hosting E3 since 1995 — has yet to make an official announcement, the industry’s biggest event of the year is likely to get has now been canceled. But as an increasing number of publishers have been pulling out of E3 in the last few years — Sony hasn’t even shown up since 2018 — the disappointing news doesn’t mean all is lost. More details below.
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Today’s best iOS app deals are now up for the taking alongside some offers for your desktop setup. We have price drops on everything from meditation experiences and professional writing suites to iOS synthesizers, virtual board games, and coffee apps. Every day, a selection of titles go on sale across Apple’s digital storefronts and we are here to make sure you don’t miss the best-of-the-best. Today’s highlights include Textkraft Pocket, The Great Coffee App, Get ‘Em, Lost Cities, Scythe Synthesizer, and more. As usual, a complete list of the day’s best iOS and Mac app deals and freebies is waiting for you below.

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Horizon Zero Dawn has been out for a few years now and has taken the gaming world by storm. With its open-world design, you’ll have to fight against unique machines and rival tribes as you explore a landscape that is “teeming with wildlife and danger.” This multi-award-winning role-play game started out on PlayStation, and will soon be the first Sony-developed game to release on Windows through Steam this summer.

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After a nearly 15-year hiatus, today the NFL and 2K Studios announced that they’d be joining forces once again to produce a football video game starting in 2021. However, don’t get your hopes up too much, Madden and EA Sports still have a tight grip on simulation rights for the NFL. So what will this new 2K title look like? Head below for everything we know so far about the next generation of NFL 2K titles slated for release next fall.

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SEGA has now officially confirmed a new Panzer Dragoon VR game. The cult-hit SEGA Saturn series is already getting the remake treatment for Nintendo Switch, but it looks the dragon-mounted rail shooter series is jumping into the next dimension soon too. Known as Panzer Dragoon Voyage Record, the upcoming virtual reality experience will pull from the first three titles in the series to create a new single-player VR experience. Head below for more details.
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Call of Duty Warzone has finally been made official. While early speculation and a series of leaks (including gameplay footage) seemed to point what looked like a battle royale mode for Modern Warfare, now that the dust has settled we can confirm Warzone as being an entirely standalone experience. In fact, it will be available for free for all players starting tomorrow. Head below for all the details and a closer look at today’s launch trailer.
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Sniper Elite is probably one of my favorite series outside of the standard AAA titles like Tom Clancy, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends. Zombie Army Trilogy comes from the same developers and features many similar aspects, including the x-ray kill cam that the series is known for. Well, the company is releasing its must-have game on Nintendo Switch on March 31st, so get ready to mow down Nazi Zombies anywhere you go on Nintendo’s portable gaming system.

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The Mega Man Nintendo Switch sale is still live with deals at up to 50% off but we are back again today to kick-off the weekend with even more digital deals. We have some award winning indie games on tap today starting from just $1 including the likes of Rocket League, Old Man’s Journey, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, Bleed Complete, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Trine titles, and even more. As usual, these games are a great way to stay busy in between your favorite major releases and you might as well score them while they are on sale. Here are the rest of today’s best game deals and you’ll find our top picks from the eShop sales event down below the fold.
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Well, it’s now March, and that means Mario Day or Mar10 is right around the corner now. Taking place on March 10 each year (March 10 = Mar10, get it?), what started as an unofficial holiday for everyone’s favorite plumber was embraced by Nintendo starting back in 2016 and has since become a staple in the gaming calendar. And if last year is any indication, we are in for a series of promotions directly from Nintendo, including price drops on Switch games with all of the major retailers following suit. Head below for more details.
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Sony is finally giving us a firm Ghost of Tsushima release date today. The highly-anticipated open-world samurai game from Sucker Punch studios has been a long time in the making. Still, it looks like the game is finally getting a solid release date some three years after being initially unveiled. Along with details on the deluxe and collector’s editions, Sony also dropped a brand new story trailer. Everything is down below.
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We have now collected all of Thursday’s best Mac and iOS app deals. From retro-style slot RPGs to colorful puzzlers, beatbox apps, writing suites, and top-tier tower defense, all of today’s most notable price drops are now up for the taking. Today’s list is quite notable with a number of top-ranked apps and games on sale including Swim Out, Incredibox, Drop The Chicken 2, Bloons TD 6, Tower of Fortune 2, Milkmaid of the Milky Way, Remote Drive for Mac, and many others. Jump below the fold for your hand-curated list of today’s best Mac and iOS app deals.

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Sony has now kicked off a pair of notable sales via PSN. Those include the Games Under $15 promotion and the latest Double Discounts event. The first of which is pretty self-explanatory, while the Double Discounts promo offers a wide selection of games at 25% off for everyone or 50% off for PlayStation Plus members. As we mentioned in this morning’s PS Plus deal post, members will often see even deeper deals on digital games, and this is one such time. Whether it’s catching up on your back catalogue or just scoring some games you have been waiting to go on sale, there are hundreds of titles on sale right now so you’ll likely find what you’re after. Head below for everything.
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Xbox Game Pass has been one of the most compelling ways to enjoy an expansive catalog of titles on any gaming platform. As it does regularly, Microsoft has announced a number of new additions to this service, delivering some of this year’s most popular sports titles, anime games, and more. With an aggressive free trial offer that makes it easier than ever to get started, now is an excellent time to dive into everything Xbox Game Pass has to offer. Hit the jump for today’s news and a quick overview of how to enjoy a low-cost trial of this program.

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A new leaked Star Wars game  — known only as Star Wars Project Maverick — is making headlines today. After being spotted on the PlayStation Network by Twitter bots, someone might have just announced the next upcoming Star Wars game entirely by accident. While it’s hard to say precisely what this thing might be at this point, this wouldn’t be the first time a leaked PSN listing outed an, at the time, un-released AAA experience. Head below for all the details.
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The best way to play NES cartridges (and Famicom too) is coming back for another limited run. Analogue is a company that has been providing the retro gaming community with some of the most high-end alternatives to original consoles for years. After Super Nintendo and SEGA Genesis systems, as well as an upcoming Pocket handheld that plays Game Boy titles, the company is bringing back its metal NES console for one last run in limited edition form. Head below for all the details.
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Something that’s becoming more commonplace is independent game studios launching stunning titles instead of that being something only AAA companies provide. Well, In Other Waters is the latest announcement from Fellow Traveler, one such indie studio that’s launched several games in the past. Originally launched as a Kickstarter game, In Other Waters is slated to hit Steam on PC/Mac as well as Nintendo Switch this spring.

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The Final Fantasy VII demo of the PS4 remake is now available for free on PSN. Seemingly popping up out of nowhere very early this morning, Square Enix is now allowing gamers to try their hand at one of the most highly-anticipated remakes ever. While we have seen our fair share of notable do-overs for modern generation consoles as of late — Capcom’s stellar Resident Evil 2 comes to mind — the hype on the legendary FFVII remake has been like none other.  This might not be the complete version of the game we were hoping for (more details below), but you can now head back to Midgard to experience an early build of one of the most epic remakes in gaming history. More details below.
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Fresh from the show floor at PAX East, Gearbox Software has now unveiled the next Borderlands 3 DLC pack. The second addition to the game’s Season Pass, known as Guns, Love, and Tentacles, is a Lovecraftian-inspired adventure that will see players explore a new planet of Xylourgos when it launches late next month. Head below for more details and a look at the official reveal trailer.
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