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Harmonix, best known for its work on Rock Band and Dance Central, is ready to unveil its new rhythm game, Fuser. Scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC, Fuser replaces the dance floor with the festival stage, putting players into the shoes of a world famous DJ from the jump. After showing off the new game ahead of PAX East and launching the official debut trailer this morning, we have our first look at the new Harmonix music game and plenty of details on what to expect when it releases later this year. Head below for everything.
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Microsoft’s Phil Spencer took to Xbox Wire this morning with additional details on Xbox Series X specs. We already had a somewhat decent idea of what to expect from the upcoming black box with information from the unveil in December of last year and possible early photos of the system’s I/O ports. But today’s information puts some specific numbers on paper and highlights some of the system’s interesting new features. Everything is down below.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app deals, we are growing our own natural eco-system, answering distress calls, battling our way through classic RPGs, and much more. We are starting your week off with a collection of highly-rated and now discounted iOS games and apps because there’s no reason to ever pay full price for them. Highlights include Valleys Between, 911 Operator, AudioKit Digital D1 Synth, Baldur’s Gate, and StationWeather Pro, among others. A complete list of today’s best Mac and iOS apps have been curated by hand for you down below the fold.

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Just after Funko POP! unveiled Mewtwo and Pichu figures, we are now getting some new Eevee and Snorlax Pokémon toys. Remember the small plastic My Partner Pikachu figure that makes noises when you poke him from last year? Well, Wicked Cool Toys is now ready to start expanding the lineup further with new My Partner Eevee and Snooze Action Snorlax figures.
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Fortnite has announced the latest chapter as part of season two, introducing a new theme focused around secret agents. New top-secret hideouts can be found throughout the map, alongside stealthy gameplay features, and various secret passages. Chapter two looks to expand the map with fresh locales sure to make your next round of battle royale a bit spicier. Oh, and there are some serious Deadpool vibes as well. For full details and a look at the latest trailer from Fortnite, hit the jump.

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With just a single month until the newest Animal Crossing’s release, this morning Nintendo celebrated the occasion by taking the wraps off so many highly-anticipated details from the upcoming New Horizons title. In its latest Direct, Nintendo offers up nearly half an hour of new content ranging from first-looks at upcoming mechanics to never before seen locations and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct and to see what’s in store for New Horizons.

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Remember those Tiger LCD handhelds from the ’90s? Well, they’re making a major comeback this year if Hasbro has anything to say about it. These retro handheld consoles play a single game might seem incredibly rudimentary on the software side of things, but with colorful artwork and that vintage ’90s design are sure to make for some sweet gaming collectibles when they re-launch later this fall. Head below for more details.
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Nintendo has now unveiled a new pink Switch Lite console. Well, it’s officially known as Coral, but a new colorway nonetheless. Nintendo officially announced the handheld-only version of its latest console in the summer of last year before its release in the fall. The much more affordable entry to the growing Switch library of games dropped in four colors: turquoise, grey, yellow, and the multi-colored Pokemon edition, but it won’t be long before that number grows to five. Head below for a closer look at the new coral pink machine, pre-order information, and the release date.
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State of Decay 2 is getting an all-new “expanded and improved version” that will take everything you love about the game and add tons of new content and improvements. This update is for veterans and newcomers alike and will be a free update to all existing owners, including those who play State of Decay 2 on Xbox Game Pass. You’ll be able to enjoy State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition on March 13 on both Steam and Xbox, but keep reading to find out all that’s included with this update.

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Details surrounding Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 are beginning to surface. As with any console debut, one of the most important questions is which games will in fact be available at launch. Thankfully the curtain has been pulled a bit further back as we now know that Rainbow Six Siege will be among the initial rollout list. While not a new game, Rainbow Six Siege is being readied for next-generation consoles and support for playing with friends on older systems is planned. Continue reading to learn more.

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StarCraft Ghost is one of those games of legend that never really saw the light of day. Initially announced way back in 2002, the game had a tumultuous development with a series of delays, various developers taking a shot at it, and other issues. By the time 2005 rolled around, Blizzard had put the game on hold and later officially canceled the title some 6-years ago now. What seemed like it would fade into the gaming abyss with thousands of other unfinished titles has now resurfaced and, at least to some degree, in playable form. Head below for all the details and some gameplay footage from the long lost StarCraft 3D action game.
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Nintendo is known for its indie game titles. Not only will you find AAA games like The Witcher, Mario, Doom, Skyrim, and more available for Switch, but there are a plethora of titles that are built by independent development studios, and gamers love them. The latest entry into Nintendo’s Switch catalog is dubbed Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl — Gold, which is a unique game that brings fourth-wall-breaking rogue like RGB characteristics with plenty of snark and food puns.

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After initially hearing about the rare Nintendo PlayStation auction, we suggested that it could sell for over a million dollars. While it has yet to go that far, the listing is well over a third of the way there with 20-days left until the final bid seals the deal. As of this moment the price rests at $350,000 which is still underneath the $471,000 fetched by a functional Apple-1. Among the list of interested buyers is Palmer Luckey who is known as the founder Oculus VR. This should not come as a huge shock, considering that Oculus VR was sold to Facebook in 2014 for $3 billion. Continue reading for more details.
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With Sony’s upcoming launch of the next generation of gaming, there are still some questions on everyone’s mind regarding the PlayStation 5 price tag and what new accessories it might usher in.  After Sony confirmed PS5 was in the works way back in late 2018, the system’s lead architect, Mark Cerny, released loads of tech specs on the machine in April right before Sony confirmed the holiday 2020 release date. Set to be the most powerful PlayStation console yet, we now have a much better idea of what this thing will cost you later this year as well as new details on what could be the true second-generation PlayStation VR headset. Head below for all the details.
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After being teased a few days back, Microsoft has now unveiled its limited-edition Jordan Brand custom Xbox One X console. Sporting a gorgeous matte red and black design, this release is sure to be one of the most popular ever from Xbox, drawing demand from sports fans and sneakerheads alike. The only problem? It’s going to be very hard to get your hands on. Xbox only plans on releasing a few bundles, and you’ll have to follow some instructions to even have a chance. So don’t plan on rolling down to GameStop for this one. Head below for full details, including how you might have a chance to snag one.

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CD Projekt Red — makers of The Witcher game series and the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 — is announcing GWENT for Android today. After releasing on console and PC in 2018, and followed up with an iOS version a year later, the fictional card game is now making its way to Android according to today’s press release and release date trailer. Head below for a closer look.
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Today, Ubisoft announced that it’s bringing Prince of Persia back in an all-new way. The title that strifes nostalgia into your heart is being reborn as a virtual reality escape game, dubbed “The Dagger of Time.” Coming this spring, you’ll be able to play in a team of up to four players to solve puzzles and use artifact powers to stop, rewind, and fast-forward time.

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Nintendo previously announced that it would no longer offer regular additions to its Nintendo Switch Online SNES and NES library. And while that seemed as though it would deflate some of the excitement here, December saw several new additions, and we are getting even more today. Those include a pair of SNES games that have never officially made it stateside along with two more NES titles to add to your vintage Switch library. All the details are down below.
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You’ll soon be able to pass your time waiting for flights in the new Nintendo airport lounge starting this month. Announced today via its official site, Nintendo is opening “Nintendo Switch On The Go pop-up airport lounges” at select locations where travelers will be able to get hands-on with the latest Nintendo hardware, it biggest game releases, and even score some free goodies while they are at it. But the lunges will only be appearing on a few locations across the U.S. as of right now. All the details are down below.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is about to enter its second season, starting tomorrow, February 11 on all platforms. Season 2 of Modern Warfare brings in two multiplayer maps (including Rust!), a new Ground War map, two Gunfight maps, new weapons, and more. Keep reading to find out how to download Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season 2 and what all it includes.

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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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