It looks like Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong mobile games could be on the way. Some recent trademark filings by Nintendo are pointing at the possibility of new products or remakes from the iconic franchises.
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The Nintendo Switch is one of the world’s best-selling consoles. Though sales started to dwindle a few months ago, the company was closing in on 20,000,000 units sold back in July. One feature that many Switch owners want, but have never been given any word on, is a YouTube app. Currently, the only streaming app that is on the Switch is Hulu. Could we finally see YouTube on Nintendo Switch? We’ll find out on November 8th.
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To celebrate its 1-year anniversary, Blizzard and Battle.net are offering Destiny 2 for FREE to anyone who downloads and claims the game. Getting the game is super simple. If you already have a Blizard/Battle.net account, just claim and download the game from Battle.net. It’s that easy. If you don’t yet have an account, just create one and then enable SMS Protect to claim the game license. Those who already own Destiny 2 will receive an exclusive emblem not available anywhere else, which becomes available in December.
Mobile gaming is a huge industry these days. Even desktop and console titles like Fortnite and PlayerUnknowns: Battlegrounds have found their way to iPhone and Android. The one place sorely lacking with mobile gaming, however, is controller support. But that’s where Rotor Riot comes in.
Playing on a touchscreen is fine for titles like Subway Surfers or Clash of Clans, but for a fast-paced title like Fortnite, PUBG, or even Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a controller is a must. Through mobile controllers already exist, one that fully mimicked consoles with proper L3/R3 buttons was missing…that is, until now.
If Super Smash Bros. Ultimate isn’t clearly the biggest Nintendo release of the year, it is certainly one of the most anticipated. After announcing that every character in Smash history would be making an appearance at E3 2018, back in August director Masahiro Sakurai dropped a series of new characters, game modes and much more. This morning Nintendo broadcasted the final Smash Bros.-focused Direct event before release and it didn’t disappoint.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Bloons Supermonkey 2, PlantSnap Plant Identification, OTTTD: Over The Top Tower Defense, Waking Mars, The Secret of Monkey Island, and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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This afternoon we have a number of VPN deals via 9to5Toys Specials available with prices starting at $19 per year. With Congress more active than ever in overturning privacy laws, it’s a good time to consider using a VPN. Aside from added protection on public Wi-Fi networks, say at Starbucks and the like, these services help you surf the web anonymously and enjoy greater peace of mind. Head below for a selection of deals from NordVPN, Private Internet Access and more.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is probably one of the most anticipated games of 2018. Launching two weeks ago, this game has quickly become one of my favorite CoD games ever, possibly my all-time favorite. In our full Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 review, we’ll take a look at all game modes and gameplay.
From a revamped multiplayer to a brand-new Zombies storyline and the new Blackout game mode, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be on most gamers wishlists this holiday season.
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We are now on the eve of one of the most anticipated game releases in recent memory. Yes, we are all stoked for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Fallout 76, but it’s been 8 long years in the making for Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2. If you haven’t yet pre-ordered the game, there are loads of great deals out there today on console bundles from just about all major retailers, as well some great offers on just the game itself. Head below for everything you need to know to get the best value on your late Red Dead Redemption 2 pre-order.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Purely Vegan, Gods Wars I:Lost Angel, The Great Photo App, Brave Guardians TD, D&D Lords of Waterdeep and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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We have already detailed our expectations and the best ways to prepare for Nintendo and Xbox deals this year, but now it’s time for PlayStation Black Friday 2018. Likely only a couple weeks away from official announcements from Sony, head below for everything you need to know about the best PlayStation 4 Pro, PS VR and game deals of the year.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Neo Monsters, Hidden Folks, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic: The Board Game and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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On top of fashion, giant UHDTVs and Apple gear, gaming is one of the most popular product categories for holiday shoppers. Xbox Black Friday 2018 is likely going to be a big one this year considering how many deals we have been seeing on Microsoft’s flagship hardware throughout 2018. While not everyone is open for Thanksgiving, Microsoft’s Black Friday game deals will be everywhere as early as mid-November, and you won’t want to miss it. Head below for everything you need to prepare for the upcoming onslaught of Xbox One deals.
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Microsoft and Taco Bell have announced they will be partnering up once against to give away limited edition Xbox One X consoles through October and November. The platinum-color console comes a with few modifications, most notably the iconic Taco Bell ring plays when you turn it on. A special edition white case, Xbox One Elite controller and three months of Game Pass and Gold round out the list of notable features. Want to win? Simply buy a $5 Double Chalupa Box between now and November 21st. Taco Bell says that it will be giving away a limited edition Xbox One X every 10 minutes during this promotion. More details here and don’t miss all of today’s best deals in our daily games roundup.
Rocket League is a game that took the world by storm. After announcing earlier this year that Hot Wheels would team up with Psyonix to bring Rocket League to life, the Rocket League RC Rivals Set finally has a release date.
This set will let your kids bring their favorite game to life. Hot Wheels has partnered with Rocket League before, but this takes it to a new level. You’ll get two cars in the kit, plus a ball and stadium. Your iPhone or Android device will be the controller, meaning that there are fewer parts to lose. Keep reading to learn more.
GameStop Black Friday 2018 is surely going to be an exciting one for gamers. It certainly has its hands full keeping up with Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy, but if last year is any indication it won’t be a problem. While many of its deals hit on Thanksgiving Day, you’ll want read on to make sure you don’t miss its potentially early price drops, gift card promos and more.
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With Nintendo’s launch of NES and SNES classic consoles plus Sony’s original Playstation reboot, companies have been working harder than ever to bring old games back to life. These systems store games directly on the console and let you play them without the need for additional hardware. While this is likely the preferred method for most, it certainly comes with its own set of problems. One of the major ones being that the games you want to play may not be available.
To solve this problem, third-party companies like Analogue are fully embracing the retro experience by offering consoles that accept original game cartridges. Analogue’s latest offering, the Mega Sg, was announced by the company earlier today and will play over 2,000 original cartridges made for Sega Genesis, Mega Drive, and Master System.
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Perhaps one of the things that Nintendo is best-known for is its ability to cash in on nostalgia. If this was not evident before, the company’s NES and SNES classic console releases over the past couple of years have certainly highlighted it. With rumors floating around that Nintendo is working on an N64 classic release, it seems that the level of success that the company has seen may be partially responsible for Playstation making its own classic console. Whatever the case may be, today’s news is that Nintendo will be offering a special edition Diablo III-branded Switch console in a few weeks.
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Amazon is now offering pre-orders of the Fallout: The Vault Dweller’s Official Hardcover Cookbook for $22.48. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly around $30 or so, this is within a few bucks of the Amazon all-time low and the best around. Just remember, you will be charged the lowest price between the time of purchasing and the release date. This one releases on October 26th, which will give you a couple weeks to find your favorite recipes to prepare for Fallout 76 on November 14th. Head below for even more game books and calendars and over to this morning’s roundup for the rest of today’s best game deals.
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Update: @rattnroll1986, @nickwrightbiker, and @christiandow are our winners. They’ve been contacted via twitter. Thanks to everyone that entered!
Today’s the day. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is now out and it’s time to enjoy the latest installment of the popular series. We’ve teamed up with the game’s developers to offer 3 copies of Black Ops 4 to three of our lucky readers! The platform doesn’t matter here, as you’ll choose which you’d prefer if you win. Whether you’re excited for Blackout (like me), or the new Zombies, this is the giveaway for you. Head below for more information on how to enter our Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Giveaway.
October is a great month for gameplay and though we see the release of Black Ops 4 tomorrow, the October Xbox update was released today. The Xbox One October Update brings with it many awesome upgrades and a few new features.
Headlining those new features are Alexa commands and Dolby Vision support. We first talked about Dolby Vision support back in July when it was just a rumor still. Sony has still yet to push out Dolby Vision support, being the higher-end of the two main DVR formats. Alexa also joins the party here with console-specific commands that could make your usage even easier. Keep reading to learn more.
While the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One aren’t old, they are starting to age. The One X and PS4 Pro bump did breathe a little more life into the systems, but a complete refresh is on the horizon. Just a few weeks ago, we noted that Nintendo was working on a new Switch, even though it came out after both Microsoft’s and Sony’s offerings. Microsoft has already mentioned that a new Xbox is being worked on, but up until now, Sony has been quiet. That’s all changed now that we know Sony is working on the next-generation PlayStation.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Flight Unlimited Las Vegas, abc Notes – ToDo, Checklist & Sticky Note, Pocket Note and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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We’re in the age of technology, yet the most popular items are re-launches of products from many years ago. Nintendo’s NES Classic has been a best-seller since its launch, staying sold out for many months. Sony is launching a PlayStation Classic, and there are rumors of Nintendo’s possible N64 Classic relaunch as well. Now, Nintendo might be launching a Game Boy case for your cell phone.
This Game Boy relaunch would not be done in the same way other classic consoles have been re-released. Instead of being a stand-alone device like the NES Classic, this is a case for your cell phone that brings the familiar controls and screen style of Game Boy to a device that already finds itself in your pocket every day.
Amazon’s New World MMO RPG has been in development for a while now. But a new leak is giving us our first look at what is to come. While Amazon’s gaming endeavor has been a little bit underwhelming thus far, the early footage looks fairly promising.
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It looks like we may be getting a new Nintendo Switch for 2019. The company is currently in development on an updated version of the hit gaming console, according to WSJ. After what has been an amazing run for Nintendo’s new hybrid machine this generation, sliding sales are apparently motivating the refresh.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on LOE, Street Dunk 3×3 Basketball, Good Woofy, Planescape: Torment, Cardinal Land and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 highlight the best console game releases for October. After what feels like an eternity since the release of the original RDR, Rockstar is finally ready to unleash the sequel into the wild. Ubisoft is taking us to ancient Greece with this year’s Assassin’s Creed Game. And Call of Duty is set to take on the battle royale space in Black Ops 4. It is going to be a busy holiday gaming season and it all starts now. Head below for all of our top picks coming this month.
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Well, October is here so it’s time to get into the Halloween spirit. This month’s PlayStation Plus freebies are here to help you celebrate the scariest month of the year with Friday the 13th: The Game. While it certainly didn’t review as well as we had hoped at release, this is a great chance to jump in for free in the days leading up to Halloween. Players take on the role of either a camp counselor or Jason Voorhess himself as the game of cat and mouse ensues. Sure, it’s flawed and won’t be the best game you play this year, but the price is right and it’s perfect timing. For comparison, it’s regularly $40, and right now a physical copy will run you about $26 on Amazon. More details and the rest of this month’s freebies are down below.
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It appears as though a mysterious leak is pointing at what could be a new Harry Potter RPG. At this point it’s hard to tell whether or not this is a game still in development or a cancelled prototype. But we have a nice run down on the details and some early footage of what could be the Harry Potter RPG of your dreams.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is just around the corner and will be releasing in less than a month during a notable holiday release season. Gamers will have a lot to do over the holidays this year whether it’s the new multiplayer Fallout 76 or the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. And that’s only if you have had enough time to finish Spider-Man and the new Tomb Raider. But for now, it’s all about RDR2.
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The Fallout 76 beta is scheduled to launch in just under one month’s time now. You’ll want to make sure you have pre-ordered to gain access. But PS4 and PC gamers will have to wait a little longer than those on Xbox anyway.
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Sony has announced that is releasing a white version of its PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset. While many likely prefer one of the many third-party options out there, some still like to go with the generally well-received Sony cans. The sleek minimalist design has always been one of the strongest selling points here for us, and it looks Sony is continuing that trend with the white set.
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Oculus is one of the main names in virtual reality and is right up there next to HTC Vive. Today, the company announced its latest headset, the Quest. As Oculus’ first All-in-One virtual reality gaming system, the Quest offers six degrees of freedom for even more immersive gameplay.
You’ll be able to enjoy virtual reality with no computer, wires, or even external sensors. There will be more than 50 titles available at launch in 2019, and the Quest will set you back $399. Keep reading to find out what makes the Quest truly unique.
FREE TrialThe gaming console market is a notoriously competitive field — and Microsoft is taking a different approach: if you can’t change the gear, then change the game. Microsoft launched Xbox Game Pass last summer and provided members with access to over 100 games. If you’ve not yet tried the service, head below to learn how you can start a 14-day free trial.
Konami has announced that two of the most beloved games are being re-issued with Castlevania Requiem. The new bundle features updated versions of both Rondo of Blood and the incredible Symphony of the Night with a late October release date.
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After plenty of drama, Sony has finally given in. That’s right. Fortnite crossplay is finally coming to PlayStation 4 beginning today. Today’s news comes after Nintendo and Microsoft rolled out this feature months ago. A move that united the two communities while PlayStation gamers were left out in the cold.
Don’t get too excited yet. Sony will be rolling out cross-platform play in beta form initially before moving forward at a later date. More details below.
In the latest turn of Fortnite events, the Xbox is finally getting a bundle offer which includes bonus V-Bucks and other exclusive in-game DLC, according to Larry Hryb on Twitter. This is hot on the heels of Nintendo announcing the Switch Fortnite bundle and is sure to get fans pumping.
If you want to keep track of your schedule, BusyCal 3 is an essential upgrade. This award-winning Mac app lets you see all your cloud accounts in one place, with custom views and live weather data. It’s currently 60% off at just $19.99 (Reg. $49.99) at 9to5Toys Specials.
The Professor Layton series is a mixture of fantastic story-telling, puzzle solving, and gorgeous artwork to go along with it. The game that started the ongoing franchise more than a decade ago has been remastered and is now available on mobile.
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Sony has just released the details on a brand new Red Dead Redemption 2 bundle. This news comes on the heels of a fresh batch of new screenshots (seen below) from the game that had fans stirring over new locations and more. But is the new bundle worthy of such an important and highly-anticipated release? Head below for more details.
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$9.99The award-winning iOS game Alto’s Adventure has finally made its debut on the Mac. Available for $9.99 on the Mac App Store, fans of the endless runner game on mobile can now play on their Mac laptops and desktops too. The game has received multiple accolades, including being featured in the App Store’s Best of 2015.
If you watch a lot of YouTube, you’ve likely seen those killer setup tours with RGB lights everywhere from the keyboard to the back of the desk reflecting off the wall. In fact, we’ve done tours of our own setups that feature many RGB goodies. Though many of those setups can cost hundreds, if not more, you don’t have to spend a fortune in order to have a killer looking workstation.
Though you can always go the route of high-end accessories for your desk, it’s just as easy to customize your battle station without spending a ton. We’re going to take a look at just a few items you can use to spruce up your desk without going over $65 at Amazon.
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Last year we reported on the possibility of Microsoft partnering with Hyperkin to launch the Xbox’s iconic Duke controller for Xbox One and PC. Well, the massive controller is finally available at both Microsoft and Amazon, but is it something you should pick up? As an avid nostalgic gamer, I’d say absolutely.
Nintendo is a company that’s made headlines time and time again over the past few years. From the company’s acclaimed Switch to the SuperNES (and NES) Classic consoles that retailers couldn’t keep in stock, Nintendo has been at the forefront of retro (and small form factor) gaming more than anyone else this year.
Sony recently announced it was cashing in on this action by releasing the PlayStation Classic. I instantly pre-ordered this, as it was one of the first major consoles I ever had as a child. But, another console from yesteryear might be making its way to store shelves soon: the Nintendo 64.
The Nintendo Switch has made its fair share of hacker headlines since its release in 2017. Within about a year, jailbreaks allowed for custom apps to run on the system. They even found a hidden version of NES Golf buried on there. Nintendo is certainly no stranger to passionate gamers taking matters into their own hands, considering all of the amazing, and very illegal, home-brew titles and unofficial online services. So with the Switch online service just kicking into gear this week, it was only a matter of time before hackers got down to business. We just didn’t think they would crack it this quickly.
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DownloadThis morning we are pleased to announce that the official 9to5Toys app is now available on the App Store. You can download this universal app on both iPhone and iPad for free. We’ve tailored it to be your one stop location to stay up to date on all of the best deals and coolest new gear at home or on-the-go. Head below for a quick look at all the features in version 1.0 or download it here for yourself.
