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The number of hits that come up when searching for a new gaming headset can easily overwhelm anyone. This is a category where I can be confident when saying that a high percentage of the results are not worth the investment.

For a product category like this, it’s likely best to stick with brands that have been in the business for a while and have a solid track record of pleased consumers. Turtle Beach is one of these and its all-new Turtle Beach Recon 70 Series headsets are a follow-up to the best-selling Recon 50s with new features at a budget-friendly price.

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Sony took to the official PlayStation Blog to announce the new Alpine Green PS4 controller today. The latest addition to its expansive family of multi-colored DualShock 4 controllers will hit retail in under one month’s time and features one of the more unique color schemes in the lineup. Head below for more.
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While it appears Valve’s zombie shooter has been left for dead, a spiritual successor of sorts known as Back 4 Blood has now been announced. The studio responsible for the very first Left 4 Dead game is back today with the announcement of its latest zombie shooter. Head below for everything we know to date.
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If you own both a gaming PC and an Xbox One, I’m sure you’ve had the thought of “I wish I could just chill on the couch and enjoy a relaxing gaming session” instead of sitting at your desk. Sure, 144Hz monitors and a keyboard/mouse are nice, but sometimes it’s best to set those things aside and enjoy games on the big screen. In an update to its Wireless Display app, Microsoft now allows you to play Steam and other PC games on Xbox One.

This is on the heels of Halo: The Master Chief Collection being announced for PC via Steam, and is a welcomed update to the company’s console. How does this all work? Keep reading to find out more.

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Gearbox has now taken to Twitter to officially tease what is more than likely Borderlands 3. After a tech demo at GDC hinted at the game being in development, it now appears as though we are just a couple weeks away from the debut reveal. Head below for everything we know so far.
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If you owned an original Xbox, chances are you got hooked on Microsoft’s award-winning Halo franchise. I fell in love with the game early on and really enjoyed playing it for hours on ends with friends. You remember, back when people played split screen games where you shared the screen with four friends instead of playing online and having the entire screen to yourselves? It was the best of times. Now, you can relive your childhood through Halo: The Master Chief Collection, but on PC instead of Xbox.

Microsoft will be launching this collection of all Halo games, Halo: Reach included, on both the Microsoft Store and Steam. You read that right, Microsoft is releasing its Halo collection on Steam this time around, which would mark this as a first for the company.

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Dark Horse, well-known for its gaming-related publications, will bring The Art of Super Mario Odyssey to the US later this year. The hardcover art book was released in Japan in September of last year, but will now be arriving stateside courtesy of Dark Horse just ahead of the busy deal season this year. Head below for more details.
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Cross-platform play has been arguably one of the biggest points of tension in the gaming community over the last year. Not among gamers, who largely are for it, but rather developers. There have been some kinks along the way with Sony primarily holding out while Nintendo and Microsoft have dove in head first. Today, after period of beta testing, Fortnite cross-platform support from Sony is finally hitting the mainstream. A new blog post details a number of changes coming for the popular battle royale game, which includes support for PlayStation gamers to drop in with various other platforms. Full details below on this change along with all of the updates from Fortnite’s v8.10 patch.

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You can now download Crackdown 2 for free on Xbox One. Alongside a major update to the most recent entry in the series, Microsoft Studios has made the previous version available to all Xbox One gamers for nothing. Head below for more details and everything you need to know about the latest update.
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After the brief story trailer from E3 2018 left us all wondering what was next for the series, we now have some new Halo Infinite details. 343 Industries – the developer behind the Halo series – recently dropped some new information on the game giving us a bit more of a hint at what’s to come. Head below for everything.
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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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