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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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The App Store is now bursting at the seams with notable holiday iOS game deals and Mac app price drops. This time of year tends to yield some of the best prices of the year if not just an excellent opportunity to fill out your iOS library at a significant discount. From notable deals on Square Enix Final Fantasy games and RPGs to Apple Game of the Year winning puzzlers and more, we have a giant list of deals curated by hand down below the fold for you.

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Just one week after bringing split-screen support to Fortnite, Epic Games has launched Winterfest. During the Fortnite Winterfest event, players will be able to unwrap free presents each day to obtain items like gliders, skins, and emotes. The new feature seems to fall in line with what you’d expect during the gift-giving season.

Fortnite Winterfest isn’t the only new thing found in the latest update. Players will also find a new mode called Battle Lab. This allows gamers to choose their own rules and create unique combat scenarios. Continue reading to find out more.
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The iconic SNES Aladdin and Lion King games were re-released in a special bundle package this past summer. The infamously difficult platformers have garnered a cult following among vintage gaming enthusiasts over the years and are now available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for $30. However, a pair of special edition releases with classic SNES and SEGA Genesis-style boxes are also now available for collectors. Hit the jump for more details.
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There are some incredibly rare and near impossible to find consoles out there like the Genesis CDX and Nintendo 64DD, some of which never even saw an official release. But there’s nothing quite like the Nintendo PlayStation console. The result of a failed partnership between Sony and Nintendo — that subsequently and likely led to the development of PlayStation 1 — there is only one remaining Nintendo PlayStation system on the planet as far as anyone knows and it’s about to go up for sale. All the details are down below.
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Luigi’s Mansion 3 is likely one of the most anticipated released of 2019 on the Nintendo Switch. Luigi’s Mansion 3 brings classic gameplay back to life on Nintendo’s latest handheld like never before. We went hands-on with it last month, but today, the latest DLC for Luigi’s Mansion 3 was announced. Offering up two new expansions in 2020, this multiplayer pack includes both part 1 and part 2 for $9.99 on the Nintendo eShop.

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In a year where nearly all of the most significant releases that will touch down before this game generation comes to a close, one annoying goose stood above the rest. The Last of Us II finally got a release date just before FromSoftware’s Sekiro Shadows Die Twice took home Game of the Year, while Sony and Microsoft both unveiled the next generation of home console gaming. All that and the internet still can’t get enough of the Untitled Goose Game. What once started as a joke in a chat room at a tiny game development house in Australia is now ready for prime time at 25% off on PS4 and Xbox One. All the details are down below.
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Sony is introducing the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment today. In its attempt to offer up a DualShock 4 pro experience for competitive gamers, the small device brings some additional functionality to your existing PS4 gamepads. While it still isn’t offering a pro controller like Microsoft’s Elite gamepad, this mini OLED display-equipped add-on might be the next best thing. Head below for all the details.
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CORSAIR has been on a buying spree, it seems. After buying Elgato and ORIGIN PC, CORSAIR is expanding its reach into console gaming with its latest acquisition of SCUF, a high-end controller manufacturer. I’ve used SCUF for quite a while, and love the flexibility that it gives you on PlayStation, as there’s a distinct lack of Elite-level controllers available on that platform. What does CORSAIR’s purchase of SCUF mean for the company, and for gaming? Let’s find out.

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Believe it or not, PlayStation 4 has been around for more than six years. Over its lifetime more than 100 million units have been sold. If you’re even faintly familiar of PC gaming, you know that six years is a very long time to go without upgrading components. Thankfully PlayStation 5 is just around the corner. This fact have never been more apparent than now, with the first PlayStation 5 game, Godfall, having been announced less than 24 hours ago. Continue reading to see Godfall’s trailer and learn what we know so far.
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Last night’s Game Awards was an eventful one with the unveiling of Xbox Series X and the Ghost of Tsushima release date, among many other things. Sucker Punch’s highly-anticipated samurai-meets-ninja open-world title has been mostly kept under wraps since the E3 2018 reveal. However, we now have an official release window and a lengthy new trailer for you down below the fold.
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Microsoft just announced the latest Xbox’s name, Series X at The Game Awards. Coming holiday 2020, Microsoft’s latest console is sure to make waves next year with next-generation graphics and an all-new design.

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AMD has been making waves in just about every area of computing over the past few years, making a comeback to rival Intel and NVIDIA in their respective platforms. However, the processing giant didn’t just announce new hardware that’ll shake the gaming world, but software. That’s right, the latest Radeon Adrenalin 2020 includes quite a few awesome features, but one sets it apart from the rest: the ability to play your PC games on any (yes, any) mobile device, wherever you are. Want to learn more? Head below the break to find out how to take advantage of this killer feature.

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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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