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Today we are getting the official US release date for the upcoming Judgment game. The borderline spin-off title carries over much of the sensibilities from Sega’s long running Yakuza series, but don’t be mistaken, this is an entirely new experience. Head below for more details, the official release date and how to get in early.
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Outside of PCs, all major gaming systems out there still accept physical media. For many this is still their preferred way to play. While I do not fall into this category (and have not purchased a physical game in years), discounts and the ability to resell beaten games on discs (or cartridges) are not lost on me.

According to a report published by Windows Central, Microsoft is likely preparing to release a digital-only version of its popular Xbox One S. The internal code name is ‘Xbox Maverick’ and preorders could open up as early as next month. It is anticipated that the new console will be called the “Xbox One S All-Digital Edition”.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some great offers including Incredibox, Phase 10 Pro, JamUp Pro, X Drummer and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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A new Trine game has now been announced. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince will take players through an all new adventure and is expected to launch later this fall. The game will be coming to all major platforms and features a sort of return to form that most gamers will be pleased to hear about.
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A brand new ToeJam & Earl game is launching today on multiple platforms. The 90’s cult classic aliens are returning today in a modernized version of the original Sega Genesis title. After a successful crowd funding campaign crushed its initial goals, the new new ToeJam & Earl game is finally ready for prime time. Head below for all the funkadelic details.
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We are getting some new Skylanders today courtesy of Activision and developer Com2uS. While it might not be the next console game fans of the now defunct series may have been hoping for, at least Spyro and friends are back. The new character collect-a-thon game is dropping on iOS and Android starting today. Head below for all the details.
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As we expected from yesterday’s announcement, the big N hosted a brief Pokémon Nintendo Direct this morning. Eager monster collectors were hoping for more news on that highly-anticipated mainline Pokémon RPG and we expected to see at least some kind of mobile-related update. If not some kind surprise remake announcement. Head below for all the details.
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We now know the next Nintendo Direct event will take place tomorrow. Announced this morning via the official Nintendo of Europe Twitter account, the short Direct presentation will focus entirely on Pokémon by the sounds of it. If you have been eagerly awaiting news on the mainline Switch Pokémon RPG Nintendo has been teasing for years now, you’ll most likely want to tune in. Head below for all the details.
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A trio of Nintendo Switch Resident Evil games now have scheduled release dates. The previously announced remakes will go up for pre-order this month and will hit store shelves in the spring. All the details are down below.
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While it may have been one of the roughest launches for any of Bethesda’s games in recent memory (or ever), a load of new Fallout 76 features are on the way. A Survival Mode launches next month alongside a plethora of enhancements, new missions and more. The developer dropped a lengthy post on its official blog detailing all of the new content. Head below for everything.
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Amazon Prime members can grab some FREE Apex Legends goodies today. All Prime members can sign up for Twitch Prime for FREE right here and you’ll need to do so in order to redeem the in-game loot. All subscribers can grab 1 Omega Point Pathfinder Skin as well as 5 Apex Packs (like loot boxes). Just remember you can only claim the goods on one platform, which will be the first one “you log into with your linked EA account. Choose wisely!”  Head below for more details.
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If you are a fan of Mario games but prefer the PlayStation ecosystem, there’s a good chance you have spent some time playing the LittleBigPlanet series. The simple fact that it sports easy controls and couch co-op make it a must-have for most gamers since the series is quite approachable and creates a foundation for pro and amateur players to have fun together. Media Molecule, the team responsible for bringing LittleBigPlanet to the masses is nearing an Early Access release of its latest game, Dreams. Anyone who missed its debut at PSX 2017 can compare it in some ways to Nintendo’s Super Mario Maker.

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A number of new Xbox Game Pass titles are hitting this month. The on-demand gaming subscription service is launching a handful of AAA titles throughout February including Lara Croft’s latest adventure, Batman and more. Head below for all the details.
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Keen observers are starting to pull some interesting new Super Mario Maker 2 features out of the recently released trailer and official artwork. As exciting as it was to see a full-on sequel at the recent Nintendo Direct event, the presentation didn’t really leave us with very much concrete information. However, there were loads of interesting little details to pick up on in the debut of Nintendo’s new build-your-own-Mario game. Head below for everything.
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Apex Legends cheaters are being banned by the thousands. It was only a matter of time before developer Respawn started to lay down the long arm of the law and begin to penalize gamers not playing by the rules. As of right now, there has been an enormous number of bans put in place highlighting the game’s lack of a proper reporting system. Head below for all the details.
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Back in September, we reported that NERF would be launching a lineup of Fortnite-inspired blasters for kids of all ages to enjoy. Though the most recent announcement didn’t bring many real-world details, whether they’d be laser or dart based, and what they’d look like, but now, all of that has come to light. If you have a kid that’s obsessed with Fortnite, you can now pre-order NERF guns in multiple styles.

There are regular dart blasters, super soaker water guns, and even little MicroShot pocket pistols in this lineup of toys starting at just $10 on pre-order right now. keep reading to learn more.

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A recent purchase has now made Super Mario Bros. the most expensive game ever sold. According to experts in the classic gaming collectibles world, a recent sale of a first run copy of Super Mario Bros. just fetched over $100,000, which is apparently now the highest-priced video game ever. But this isn’t just your average copy of the game that started it all. Head below for everything.
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After an impressive showing of Switch games at yesterday’s Direct event, Hollow Knight: Silksong has now been announced. What originally started out as DLC for the indie darling Hollow Knight is now getting the full sequel treatment. The dev team initially intended Silksong to release as an add-on but has now dedicated themselves to flipping it into an entirely new experience. All the details are down below.
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Earlier today we offered a preview of tonight’s Nintendo Direct event. Now that the show has officially come to an end, we know that handful of notable titles are on the way. Nintendo Direct for February 2019 delivered the announcement of Super Mario Maker 2 for Switch along with news that Zelda: Link’s Awakening would be remade along with a new Tetris title. More below.

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When it comes to playing video games on-the-go, the last decade has brought us a robust line-up of options. From iPhone and Android to Nintendo Switch and 3DS there is certainly no shortage of games to play.

Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions has delivered several authentic NES games to the masses, but the Switch’s form-factor can still be too large to carry in some circumstances. To combat this problem, Super Impulse, the makers of Tiny Arcades, is at it again with a new design that is as small as a credit card.

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When is the next Nintendo Direct? Well, it’s today. We have been waiting for a while since the last update, but we now know the next Nintendo Direct event will take place later today with a solid 35 minutes of the big N’s 2019 plans. Head below for all the details.
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The next Red Dead Online update is coming in just a couple week’s time. Rockstar’s hit wild west title is getting some solid updates in the way of mini-map enhancements, the new Law and Bounty system and much more. All the details are down below.
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The Nintendo Switch is one of the United States’ best-selling consoles right now, while also being one of the most portable gaming contraptions of this decade. WaterField Designs is known for its high-quality leather technology accessories and has made Switch bags in the past. Now, the company is back with another great carrying bag for Switch called the Sutter Sling Pouch, but this time WaterField is launching the Switch Taco to keep your beloved gaming console protected even when not in the sling.

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If you’ve ever considered building your very own cheat machine for Rockstar’s games, it looks like that probably isn’t a very good idea. A federal court has just ordered a GTA Online cheater to pay $150,000 in damages to Rockstar. And that’s on top of his legal fees. More details below.
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Apex Legends hit 10 million players this week. Respawn’s new battle royale game came (almost) out of nowhere earlier this week and things are looking up so far. While it may still have a massive mountain to climb before it reaches the heights of its closest competitors, the not-quite Titanfall shooter is off to a running start.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have quite a notable list of offers today including AirDisk Pro, Safety Photo+Video, Lift Log – Workout Tracker, Realpolitiks Mobile and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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If you suffered from Sony’s Fortnite fiasco last year, there’s a chance that you’d like to eventually merge your accounts together. Though Sony finally came around and allowed cross-play with other consoles, many players were left in the dust with multiple accounts and unlocked items. Now, you can merge your two Fortnite accounts and enjoy all of your unlocked and purchased contents on all platforms.

Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, has finally released instructions on how to merge two accounts. Though there are some restrictions as to what types of accounts can be merged, the instructions are fairly straightforward.

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Some of your favorite classic BioWare PC RPGs are coming to console this year. Publisher Skybound games is teaming up with Beamdog in order to bring several RPGs from the Dungeons and Dragons mythos to your favorite console on a staggered release schedule throughout 2019. Head below for all the details.
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A new Titanfall game is in the works, but it’s not Titanfall 3. After Respawn Entertainment dropped the new Apex Legends battle royale game this week, hardcore Titanfall fans were left unsure of the future of their beloved mech battle shooter. However, reports are suggesting a new entry in the series will indeed launch sometime this year. Head below for all the details.
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When it comes to online gaming — especially when playing shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Fortnite, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds — the impact of audio should not be underestimated. These types of games require you to react quickly with precision in order to stand a chance.

With the announcement of four new gaming headsets, Logitech aims to have an option to suit the needs of most gamers. All of its new offerings are a part of the company’s G line-up, which (unsurprisingly) is focused on gaming. Two of the new headsets feature Logitech’s LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting, a perk that synchronizes illumination with its similarly spec’d gear.

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The new MLB The Show 19 Gameplay Reveal Trailer is now here. Sony is ready to start divulging details about this year’s iteration of the PlayStation-exclusive game as we approach Spring Training. The short but sweet trailer doesn’t have a very long run time but it is filled with teases and short glimpses of what to expect in MLB The Show 19. Head below for a closer look.
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Apex Legends is a real thing. After a series of rumors, early leaks and more over this past weekend, Respawn’s new battle royale shooter will apparently be available starting today. We are expecting the Titanfall developers to begin a full reveal stream at 3pm EST, but we already have some notable details on the game. Head below for everything.
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The new mini Street Fighter II Champion Edition Replicade arcade cabinet is now up for pre-order. The folks at New Wave Toys are now taking early orders on its latest miniature arcade cab with a nice discount and a bonus second player gamepad. Head below the jump for all the details.
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When it comes to gaming, many folks prefer a keyboard and mouse, but few (if any) actually prefer gaming on a touchscreen. Game controllers are generally the preferred input method, but it can be a jungle out there with many platforms being choosy regarding which devices they will play nice with.

SteelSeries, a company that is definitely a staple in the gaming industry, has taken the wraps off of its latest controller. Stratus Duo aims to be platform agnostic thanks to having multiple wireless technologies which allow it to work on mobile devices, PCs, and many VR headsets.
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We now have the Nintendo Q3 earnings and things are looking up for Switch. While the Big N has shifted its sales target for the current financial year, its latest hybrid console’s lifetime sales are on track to beat out N64. Its major software offerings last year have left the company in even better financial shape year over year, but it might be a rough 2019 if it doesn’t continue its successful game release schedule this year. All the details are down below.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable offers on Parchessi by Quiles, Magic Launcher Pro, WitchSpring3, Quickgets Geo and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Sony took to its official blog this morning to announce it is expanding PS Plus cloud storage to 100GB for its members alongside the upcoming free games for February.
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The new 8Bitdo M30 Sega Genesis Bluetooth Gamepad is here. It brings that classic 6-button feel to most of your modern gaming systems but there’s also a new 8bitdo adapter for playing original Genesis consoles with modern controllers as well. Head below for all the details.
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We are just one day away from release, so now is your last chance to get it on the Kingdom Hearts III pre-order bonuses. After nearly a decade of waiting for the next proper installment, you only have about 12 hours left to grab the early pre-order discounts and bonus items at various retailers. All the details are down below.
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Nintendo has a track record for shipping incredible games, many of which cash in on nostalgia since the company still produces follow-up games for series that initially got their start on NES. Metroid is one of them.

At E3 2017, Nintendo created a ton of excitement for its fans when announcing that a new Metroid game was in the works for its Switch console. Aside from providing the name Metroid Prime 4, the company did not share many details. Since then, information about the game has been lacking, with an explanation of why hitting the web earlier today.

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There’s only about one week left to secure yourself free access to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Piranha Plant fighter for free. You might remember back at the beginning of November during a pre-release Direct event, Nintendo unveiled the new character as a pre-order incentive bonus. But you still have time left to secure the the iconic Mario enemy for nothing whether you pre-ordered or not. All the details are down below.
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