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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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Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console in the US across 2018, according to NDP numbers. Last we heard, Switch became the fastest selling console in the US of this generation while still short of its investor goals. However, it looks like it has landed on the top of the heap largely fueled by some amazing software numbers, despite the fact that it did not have the best-selling game of 2018. 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 Samorost 3, Iron Marines, Bridge Constructor Portal, Hidden Folks, Mars Power Industries and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Metroid Prime, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Mario Sunshine are just a few titles on a long list of nostalgic GameCube releases that immediately came to mind when I saw this epic Nintendo Switch dock mod posted on Reddit.

At first glance, you might think that Reddit user Littlewolf128 simply cut a chunk of the GameCube out and placed his Nintendo Switch inside. As it turns out, the OP went to great lengths to ensure that even the original gamecube controller ports function after the surgery.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable offers on Dinosaur Assassin/Safari titles, AudioKit Digital D1 Synth, Beast Towers, Depello – color splash photos and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Power Rangers is 25 years old now, and finally, fans are getting the “game they’ve been waiting for.” This new game, called Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, features stunning graphics with vivid details. You’ll be able to use classic and current Rangers and villains like never before with your friends.

By competing online, you can play against your friends to test your skills against live players from around the world. There will be online tournaments and missions that go on throughout the year, and live gameplay will always offer a new experience.

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EA’s open-world Star Wars game has now been cancelled. After what could be described as a tumultuous last few years, Star Wars video game news is getting even worse today. Head below for all the details.
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The current real-world Pinkerton security company is suing Rockstar for its use of the name in Red Dead Redemption 2. If you’re anything like me, you’re just learning for the very first time that the well-known 19th/early 20th century enforcement agency still exists and it is now laying the law down on Rockstar.
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Sony is finally allowing Rocket League cross-play. After Sony went under fire for not allowing Xbox One and Switch players to match up with PS4 gamers in Fortnite and Rocket League, it made a change of policy in 2018. And now Rocket League gamers will be able to wage battle car soccer war with Switch and Xbox One gamers. More details below.
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New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe releases today on Switch. A deluxe version port of the 2012 Wii U game, it brings some classic-style (nearly) 2D platforming to the system with a series of add-ons and more. Head below for all the details and one playable character you may not have known about.
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Nintendo took to its official Twitter account late last night to announce Zelda II for Switch Online along with release dates for Yoshi’s Crafted World and Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn. After a slew of interesting retro game additions to Switch last year, the service will get even better come the end of this month just ahead of the new Yoshi and Kirby game debuts starting in early March. Head below for all the details.
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Once you have tried Qi charging, plugging in a cable immediately feels antiquated. That being said, very few folks that I know have actually forked over the money to buy Qi chargers for their smartphone. Unless manufacturers begin bundling Qi chargers with their gear, some may skip Qi altogether and go straight for OTA charging when seeing what Powercast has showcased in its upcoming Nintendo Joy-Con grips. The company’s new grips not only extend Joy-Con battery up to 38 hours, they also charge without a cable or charging pad.
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The new Alien: Blackout mobile game has now been unveiled. After a series of teasers via the franchise’s official channels seemingly pointed at some kind of new game on the way, we now have a load of new details on the latest Alien experience.
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My Arcade has been creating gorgeous little arcade machine remakes for a while now. They span just about all of the major game franchises and make for great collector’s items. While MyArcade is introducing a load of new options in that category this year at CES in Vegas, it’s the new Retro Champ NES console that has really caught our attention.
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I/O Interactive and Warner Bros. Games have now announced a new Hitman HD Collection coming very soon. After a successful launch of the latest entry, I/O is returning to some of the older games in the franchise with a fresh coat of paint and the high-res treatment for current generation consoles.
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The most powerful console ever is coming out of the woodwork. This is not a new Pro-model PS4 or some next-generation Xbox upgrade, but rather a completely new console looking to take some market share away from the big boys.
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The Retro Fighters N64 Controllers are now available for pre-order. After its popular Kickstarter campaign over a year ago and taking care of an issue with the early backer run, the Brawler64 Next Gen game pads have successfully made it to Amazon.
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In today’s best game deals, Best Buy is currently offering Overcooked! 2 for PS4 and Xbox One at $19.99 with free shipping on orders over $35 or free in-store pickup. That’s good for a $10 discount from the going rate, $1 under our previous mention, and one of the best deals we’ve seen. Head below for more game deals including The Coma: Recut, Burnout Paradise Remastered, and more.

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A brand new Lemmings game is out. Sony came out of nowhere to announce the new free mobile game to just about everyone’s surprise. The classic puzzle franchise has been around in some way or other for nearly three decades now and it’s making a festive return just in time for the holidays.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, the App Store is continuing with the massive price drops. We have notable offers on Super Hydorah, Bastion, Transistor, Fantastical 2, Oddworld, Kingdom Rush Frontiers, and a whole lot more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Thanks to our sponsor Digiarty Sofware, creators of the video processing app VideoProc, 9to5Toys readers can download VideoProc free (regularly $79) for a limited time. 

Download VideoProc video processing app for Mac or Windows: Free (Reg. $79)

Be sure to take advantage of this limited offer if you’re in the market for a new processing app for your 4K and HD video files. This multi-tool app offers users everything they need to edit, resize and convert their videos, along with a bunch of other useful and handy functions for downloading, managing and transferring videos. At no cost, it is definitely a good idea to test out the app to see how it can improve your video workflow. Head below for more details and key features of VideoProc.

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Nintendo Switch is now the fastest selling console in the U.S., according to NDP. While reports suggested it might not actually hit the worldwide sales goal it had previously targeted, the U.S. numbers Nintendo is reporting today are looking good. That, on top of stellar software numbers fueled by the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, is leaving the company with good footing leading in to 2019. Head below for all the details.
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After over a decade of waiting for the next installment, Kingdom Hearts III gameplay footage and images have leaked online. With over a month to go until its scheduled release date, the game’s creator is urging fans to avoid spoilers at all costs while ensuring them that some of the game’s cinematic elements are not present in the leaked copies.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Sketch Me!, Hatchi – A retro virtual pet, Demon’s Rise, ContactsXL and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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The Outer Worlds is new game from Obsidian that has the internet on fire right now. Originally unveiled at the Game Awards last week, the debut trailer and subsequent detail drops are pointing at this thing being the sci-fi RPG gamers have been yearning for, especially after the disappointing Fallout 76 and the disastrous release of Mass Effect Andromeda. But don’t be confused, this is not just Fallout 5 with a new space age coat of paint either. Head below for some new details, gameplay footage, and more on The Outer Worlds.
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If you owned a SEGA Genesis during your childhood, there’s a good chance you’ll be ecstatic to hear that Amazon is bringing several of its classics to Fire TV devices. Popular titles include Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2, Sonic CD, Golden Axe 1-3, The Revenge of Shinobi, and many more. The total number of classics coming to Fire TV is 25, but there will be no need to buy each one individually as they will all be bundled together under the unsurprising name of SEGA Classics.
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While Sony’s new miniature replica console may not have had all the titles on it you would have hoped for, some hackers have already figure out how to add new games to PlayStation Classic. As expected, hackers have breached the new PS Classic and are playing all those games you wished were on there in the first place.
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We should have known that it would only be a matter of time until Nintendo’s brilliant Joy-Con design would be copied by another company. At first you would think Sony or Microsoft may be to blame, but no, it’s Xiaomi. Following the release of the latest Black Shark gaming phone earlier this year, Xiaomi’s new Gamepad 2.0 is comprised of two controllers that slide onto the sides of the Black Shark. The controllers pair using Bluetooth, offer a joystick and D-pad on the left, a touchpad and ABXY buttons on the right, and triggers on the top of both.
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The PlayStation holiday deals are now here. While Microsoft got an early jump, having kicked off its official price drops as early as last Monday, Sony is ready to launch its Christmas offerings starting today. Head below for all the details.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is one of the best updates to the franchise in years. In fact, we even called it “our favorite CoD in years” in our full review. Though the game has gotten some nice updates so far (like Nuketown), it’s time for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s largest content update yet: Operation Absolute Zero.

Treyarch will be updating multiple aspects of the game tomorrow, December 11th starting first on PlayStation 4. You’ll soon have a new Specialist to choose from named Zero, new guns, and even Blackout will be getting some updates. Read on to learn more.

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We are getting some new DOOM levels for the original title soon. Co-creator John Romero has announced that a series of new stages and multiplayer are maps are coming at the top of the new year for one of the most influential titles in gaming history. Head below for all the details.
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Earlier in the year, we got a first look at the Playstation Classic. And now that the miniature console is out and making some first impressions, Sony’s nostalgia-driven gaming device could use some improvements. Accessory maker 8Bitdo is no stranger to augmenting the features of the Classic consoles that have been popping recently. Today the company has unveiled its latest add-on, the USB Wireless Adapter for PS Classic. Head below for a closer look and when you’ll be able to bring one home for yourself.

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We are here to bring you all the best Game Awards highlights. The annual celebration of games has become the main ceremony for the industry over the last number of years and is always rife with new game trailers. This year God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 were the big winners and we got a whole load of world premiere reveal trailers, new game footage, and much more from some of the biggest names in the industry. Geoff Keighley spared no expense with this year’s celebration and secured some amazing exclusives. Head below for a quick look at some of the best 2018 Game Awards highlights.
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The much-anticipated Sony PlayStation Classic was released earlier this week. And despite some flaws, which we covered in our review, it’s still a delightful trip down nostalgia lane. Setting aside any personal feelings about the selected titles, there are still ways to improve the gaming experience. Adding a few low-cost PlayStation Classic accessories can help take your setup to the next level. Head below for our top picks.

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Today is your last day to capitalize on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate pre-order deals. Easily the most anticipated Nintendo Switch release since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, we are less than 24 hours away from launch and time is winding down on early deals. Head below for all of the best options and more.
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Playing older games has become quite a popular hobby over the last few years. For this reason it has become very common practice for game developers to not only re-release once-popular games, but sometimes even give them a facelift. If Crash Team Racing is one of the games that you have found yourself longing to play again, you will be relieved, and perhaps even ecstatic, to hear that a remaster is likely to be announced in the near future.

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Update: @dman2582 won our giveaway and has been contacted. Thank you to all that entered.

Back in September, Sony surprised us by announcing the PlayStation Classic. This retro remake follows in the steps of Nintendo and has arrived just in time for the holiday season. This miniature console delivers 20 games with old favorites like Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms.

After a few months of waiting, it’s now in our hands. We’re also giving 9to5Toys readers a chance to win one as well before Christmas. Head below for a few brief thoughts and to learn how you can have a Sony PlayStation Classic under the tree this year.

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We are getting some new retro Switch Online games today. That includes one ninja classic, a bunch of Lolo environmental puzzles and Mario’s other arch nemesis, Wario. Head below for all the details.
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