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This year’s E3 has been an exciting one despite the fact it feels like the big publishers might be keeping a little more under wraps regarding future titles than in the past. Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo all had big time showcases this year with the reveal of Smash Bros. Ultimate for Switch, Death Stranding and one of the most highly anticipated titles in development, Cyberpunk 2077.
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Atari and Pong hold a special place in the hearts of gamers everywhere. Often thought of as the beginning of modern gaming, these icons were a household name throughout the 80s. In recent years, retro titles have enjoyed a re-birth in popularity and more folks than ever are looking to cash in on this trend.
Enter the designers at Love Hulten out of Europe. They’ve crafted a gorgeous standing video arcade that mounts directly to your wall and delivers all of the retro fun you can imagine. Dubbed OriginX, this handcrafted wooden cabinet is made from walnut with a yellow control panel crafted from aluminum. More details below.
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The highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 3 got a few good looks across the big E3 2018 showcase events. Square Enix gave us more during its presentation and then it also appeared with a new trailer and a brand new special edition PS4 Pro during the Sony press event last night.
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Well, usually Sony is the E3 press conference to wait for, and this year it did not disappoint. Game of the show might still be up in the air if you ask me, but we caught a heavy dose of what is up next for PlayStation gamers regardless. Sony was said to be focusing on 4 or 5 main titles this year, but we got much more than that. Open world samurai action, web-slinging traversal and the sequel everyone has been waiting for, all that and more down below.
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E3 2018 is already one to remember, and we’re still a few minutes away from Sony’s highly-anticipated presser. Microsoft, EA, Bethesda, Square Enix and Ubisoft have already hit the stage and tonight we will be seeing The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man and more. In the meantime, we are already noticing loads of notable pre-order deals on many of the biggest titles already announced at E3. With Best Buy’s coveted GCU program on the way out, now might be one of your last big chances to capitalize on it. In fact, Best Buy has added an extra $10 credit on a huge amount of new titles. Head below for everything.
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For those of you that still haven’t played Skyrim because they haven’t put it on enough platforms yet, don’t worry, it’s coming to an Etch-a-Sketch near you soon and it’s now available as a free Alexa skill on Amazon. Yes, most of this is a joke and you’ll definitely want to check out the trailer below before anything else. At last night’s major Bethesda E3 2018 showcase, the publisher/developer released a hilarious trailer starring Keegan-Michael Key for Skyrim: Very Special Edition. More details below.
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E3 2018 is in full swing now. We got huge announcements from Microsoft this afternoon on Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 4 just after EA showcased Battlefield V battle royale, Anthem and so much more the night before. Well now it’s time for Bethesda. There has been serious excitement leading up to this evening’s presser after Fallout 76 and Rage 2 hit early, and let’s just say, Bethesda certainly didn’t disappoint. All of the details and world premiere footage is down below.
We are set to kick off E3 2018 tomorrow with the EA showcase event, but as expected, the leaks and announcements are already coming fast. Walmart Canada listed loads of un-announced games a few months ago that led to the official reveal of Rage 2 and now it looks like another title in the accidental leak is a real thing as well.
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The start of E3 2018 is just days away now and the announcements are coming fast. We are set to kick off the big E3 showcases this Saturday with EA, followed by Microsoft and Bethesda the next day. However, that hasn’t stopped publishers from dropping Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Fallout 76, Pokemon for Switch and more. While we are expecting to hear more about what appears to be Hitman 2 in just a couple of hours, Avalanche Studios has now unveiled its new open-world shooter title.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on NBA 2K18, Atom Run, Civilization Revolution 2, XCOM: Enemy Within and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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(Update 6/7 3:00pm): As expected, the leaks were true and Hitman 2 is now a real thing. There’s a new co-op Sniper Mode you’ll get access to right now with pre-orders. You’ll find the announcement trailers below.
E3 2018 is fast approaching with the first of many major showcases kicking off this Saturday. The game leaks have already forced developers into several early unveils including Rage 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and quite possibly the new Pokemon RPGs for Switch. And while it looks as though Warner Bros. was already planning a special announcement for this Thursday, leaks are now suggesting Hitman 2 is more than likely on its way.
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With E3 less than a week away, excitement for the next year or more in gaming is building dramatically. With the Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima and more all scheduled for big time appearances, we are set for a massive E3 2018. With the year’s biggest gaming event comes some of the year’s most notable discounts in gaming, and today we are getting the full details on Microsoft’s massive summer sale.
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Nintendo’s Switch has been the recipient of many acclaimed games, and more are rumored to be announced at E3 in just about a week or so. One upcoming game that has everyone excited is Mario Tennis Aces. This weekend only, you’ll have a chance to try it out and participate in a pre-launch tournament.
In today’s best game deals, GameStop is offering Yakuza 0 for $29.99 with free shipping in orders over $35. The game still fetches nearly full price at Amazon and this is matching he lowest we have tracked. “Kiryu and Majima can each switch between three brutal hand-to-hand combat styles on the fly to create the most fluid beatdowns ever experienced in a Yakuza game.”
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ICYMI: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey confirmed, next game to be set in ancient Greece and we will Return to Pallet Town in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, coming to the Switch this Fall [Video]
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E3 is on the way, and with it, so are many games. We’ve already seen the Black Ops 4 announcement, Battlefield V, and even Fallout 76. It’s time for Assassin’s Creed to hit the spotlight, whether Ubisoft wants it to or not.
Ubisoft launched Assassin’s Creed Syndicate back in 2015, and no one really fawned over it. Because of this, Ubisoft decided to launch the next title after two years in order to take more time to develop a better game. According to some sources, this new Assassin’s Creed, dubbed Odyssey, will come in Ubisoft’s 2019 fiscal year, which would bring it right in line with that two-year release cycle.
E3 2018 is fast approaching and we are now around two weeks away from the big announcements. But as expected, we are already starting to get some pre-show unveils and leaks. Rumors pointed at the new Pokémon: Let’s Go which has now been officially announced. Before that, Walmart Canada jumped the gun this year with a series of leaks likely forcing Bethesda to unveil Rage 2 a little earlier than it had planned. And now, after 24-hours of live streaming, Bethesda has now unveiled Fallout 76.
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Update: Pre-orders are now live at Best Buy and Amazon, more details below.
Last night, The Pokémon Company International in partnership with Nintendo announced the three latest titles in the Pokémon franchise, all of which will be making their way to the Switch. While one is a more casual, mobile-friendly game, the two new standouts, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, pack everything we’ve come to love about Kanto, but with a few twists that make it shine as the series’ first title to debut on the Switch.
Retro video gaming seems to be returning to the spotlight. Recently, rumors started about Nintendo reviving its iconic N64 after the massive releases of the NES Classic and SNES consoles.
Now, Intellivision is set to release a new “family video game console.” You might not recognize the name Intellivision, but the company originally launched its gaming platform in 1979, though it didn’t last nearly as long as companies like Atari or Nintendo. The console manufacturer is back, though, so read on to find out more on this new platform.
While industry analysts have suggested that Nintendo’s insanely popular hybrid Switch console has already started to cannibalize the company’s handheld sales, that hasn’t stopped it from dropping a few more special edition 2DS consoles. The Pikachu and Poké Ball Edition machines come to mind. While we just reported on the new, mobile-focused Nintendo Switch bundle releasing in Japan, a brand new Zelda inspired 2DS XL is also coming down the pipeline this summer.
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After PlayStation boss, John Kodera, recently announced that PS4 was nearing the end of its lifecycle we also got news on how valuable Sony’s PlayStation Plus membership has been for the company. After jumping more than 10 million users year-over-year to land at 80 million active subscribers, Sony wants to celebrate its gaming community with some serious price drops, a new limited edition PlayStation 4 console and much more.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Mergimals, Auria – Music Production, Brushstroke, PicTapGo, Spite & Malice and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Rumors of the PlayStation 5 have already begun to hit the internet and Sony recently made it clear that PS4 is nearing the end of its days. While for many the nearly half-decade old machine is about ready to be replaced, others have just recently upgraded to PS4 Pro and are more than happy to see whatever is next take a couple more years. Head of PlayStation, John Kodera, recently stated that while the company expects solid sales numbers across 2018, PS4 has certainly entered the “end of its lifecycle.”
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Nintendo Switch has been an absolute rampage since the day it launched. It has been crushing all kinds of sales records in the United States and Japan. In fact, Nintendo said it sold more Switch consoles in the first year of sales than Wii U across its entire shelf life. We all knew Wii U sales were weak, but that is pretty impressive. According to reports, it is the fastest selling console in both markets and that’s including the legendary PlayStation 2 and the revolutionary Nintendo Wii.
Needless to say, we shouldn’t be expecting any official price drops any time soon, but it does look like Nintendo is readying a more affordable, slimmed down Switch bundle.
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Earlier this year, during one of its Direct presentations, Nintendo teased a series of remakes along with some DLC for its new Switch titles. After introducing us to Luigi in Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo announced the next main DLC pack for Mario + Rabbids featuring Donkey Kong. We caught a brief story trailer back in January, and today we are getting the first major gameplay footage for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure.
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When Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One Elite Controller at E3 2015, many felt that it was only a matter of time before Sony unleashed its own high-end gamepad. The Xbox Elite controller sports a steel construction along with interchangeable paddle-style buttons, among other things. While Sony is more likely to unveil PlayStation 5 before some kind of pro controller, the folks over at Scuf gaming have you covered.
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From $600Today only, Woot is offering a selection of HP OMEN gaming computers in factory refurbished condition on sale from $600 Prime shipped. Out top pick is the HP OMEN 17.3-inch Gaming Laptop with a 2.8GHz i7/12GB/1TB HDD in refurbished condition for $799.99 Prime shipped. If you’re not an Amazon Prime member, shipping adds a flat $5. This laptop originally ran $1,200 but now is on sale for $1,150 at Best Buy. If you’ve been looking for a high-end gaming laptop, the quad-core i7 and 8GB dedicated graphics card in here is great for all titles. Rated 4.5/5 stars at Best Buy. All computers in this sale come with a 90-day HP warranty. Shop the entire sale here.
Streaming can be intimidating, but it’s really not that hard. In this new series, Learn with Me – How to Stream, we’re going to take a look at how you can broadcast gameplay from multiple gaming platforms. From PC to Switch, we’re going to show you the best practices to use for all methods, and also how to best upgrade your setup along the way.
After the release of Resident Evil 6 back in October of 2012, many gamers began to feel both a fatigue on the series and were just generally unpleased with the direction it had been taking over the course of the last couple games. RE4 is easily one of the best games in the series and was able to strike a fantastic balance between horror, exploration and action. In an attempt to return the series to its roots and what made 4 so good, Capcom took RE7 in a new direction focusing almost solely on exploration, scares and immersion.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard released early last year on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC to solid reviews. And now we are just days away from its first appearance on the Nintendo Switch, although the game doesn’t appear to be just your average port.
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In today’s best game deals, Amazon is offering Monster Hunter World on Xbox One and PS4 from $40 shipped. That’s a new Amazon all-time low and within a couple bucks of the all-time low, which was a brief offer for Best Buy GCU members.
ICYMI: Nintendo’s much sought-after NES Classic is returning, here’s what we know and No Man’s Sky getting full multiplayer this summer.
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A couple of months back we got word from developer Hello Games that its ambitious No Man’s Sky title would be getting some major new enhancements this summer. Just in time for the game’s launch on Xbox One, all of the previously released updates will ship with the new version of the game along with what looks to be actual multiplayer as well.
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FREEThis weekend only, you can play Fallout 4 on Xbox One for free. The physical disc and be found at retailers like Amazon for $17 and the digital version is available at Amazon for $10. If you do not have time to finish it this weekend, Microsoft is also offering the digital version for $15. Rated 4.7/5 stars.
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E3 2018 is just around the corner now and game announcements, in most cases due to leaks, are already starting to hit. Just a few days ago Bethesda decided to pull back the curtain on Rage 2 likely due to the Walmart Canada leaks from a few weeks back. Well now, over the past few days new information has the Pokémon community stirring over what could be the next main-line monster-catching title for Nintendo’s latest hybrid hardware.
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(Update 4/15 12:30pm): You’ll find the brand new Rage 2 gameplay trailer down below along with some additional story details.
With the world’s biggest gaming event of the year right around the corner now, excitement is raging for the next major releases. But that month before E3 can also be a precarious one for game devs and publishers as they fight back against leaks and the like. However, Bethesda has decided to play in to it this year after Walmart (accidentally) posted listings for the sequel to Rage 2 a couple of weeks back. Bethesda begun teasing the game on Twitter and elsewhere leaving an announcement all but imminent.
Well today is that day, Rage 2 is officially a thing and we have the announcement trailer for you below.
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After first detailing its impending return late last year, Nintendo has made good on its promise to bring back the much sought-after NES Classic Edition console. In a tweet shared tonight, the company announced that will be offering availability starting June 29th. It is expected to be available “through the end of the year.” More details below…
Today, Nintendo and Mojang announced that an upcoming update for Minecraft will finally unify just about all of the major platforms the game supports. While Sony is still not playing nice with cross-platform multiplayer, the definitive version of the game for Switch will allow players to slay monsters together no matter which platform they are on starting next month.
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Crash Bandicoot is a game I remember from my childhood. Playing it always brought me so much joy, and just hearing the tunes brings back memories of a time gone by. But enough reminiscing, Crash is back and is coming sooner than expected. If you’re a fan of running through jungles with your trusty Tiki head following, then you’ll really enjoy the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, launching a nearly 2 weeks earlier than originally expected.
Nintendo and Sony have now announced that Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate will be hitting the Switch in just a few months time. While many felt the monster hunting on Nintendo’s hardware was gone for good after Capcom shifted to PS4 and Xbox One with its latest release, Generations Ultimate is coming back with a fresh coat of paint and more.
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We are in the midst of the re-release era. Whether it be the countless number of classic titles being re-launched for current generation hardware or the specialty consoles that have taken the retail world by storm over the last year or more, gaming nostalgia is at an all-time high. Nintendo’s miniature consoles have been insanely popular and now Sega is ready to jump on board along with Japanese gaming company SNK.
Last month the company teased what appeared to be some kind of mini console release loaded with its classics games, akin to the SNES Classic Edition. While that is not exactly the case, we are certainly getting a specialty console from SNK, it is miniature and we have the first pictures of it down below.
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$42.50PayPal’s official eBay Storefront is currently offering a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $42.50 with email delivery within 24 hours. Buying discounted iTunes gift cards is a great way to load up your account balance. Use it on discounted subscriptions to Netflix, HBO Now or Apple Music. Swing by our daily games/apps roundup for the latest iOS deals to maximize your savings. A valid PayPal email address is required for purchase.
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BundleHunt is back with a new…well, bundle…of Mac apps starting at just $5. Once you’ve committed the minimum, you can add as many titles as you’d like for an additional $1 each. These apps will become a permanent part of your library, and you can add up to three licenses per. Some notable titles in this sale include PDF Expert, Clone X, CrossOver, Mosaic: Pro Edition, and more. Additional details below.
Destiny 2 has had mixed reviews, and this writer tends to agree with them. I was a hardcore Destiny fan for the first game, and had high hopes for the second, to the point where I even bought it for all three major platforms (PC, PS4, Xbox One.) Yes, I bought 3 copies of Destiny 2 Deluxe and played it quite a bit opening week and then kinda just stopped.
Well, just like the original Destiny game, Bungie has released a few DLC’s for Destiny 2, and it’s time to start playing again. This game series is great once it gets some added content, and today, Bungie released the second expansion for Destiny 2, Warmind.
This month’s best game deals include some classic re-releases like the debut of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and the Mega Man Legacy Collections on the Switch. Quantic Dream’s cinematic interactive title Detroit: Become Human hits this month and we are also getting Demon Souls Remastered and much more. Head below for everything.
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After Fortnite went battle royale-style and more recently adding loads of new content in the way of both gaming changing events, new stories and more, it is easily one of the most popular titles out there right now. Developer Epic is constantly updating and enhancing the experience in order to stay a step ahead of competitors in the genre like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, which doesn’t seem to have the infrastructure for continued evolution the way Fortnite does. These kinds of things weigh heavily on the success of a free-to-play MMO, and Epic Games has done a fantastic job of keeping interest at an all-time high.
And now the game is set to launch a limited cross over event that will team it up with the most popular thing in movies right now, Marvel superheroes. Or more specifically Marvel’s ultimate bad guy.
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If you’ve been wondering what to get next for your Xbox One, we’re here to help. We have experience when it comes to accessories, and are here to give you our top 5. From controllers to charging stations, we’ve got it all in today’s roundup, so keep reading to find out what our top 5 Xbox One accessories are.
Fittingly enough, Disney and Lenovo are announcing the latest update to the Star Wars: Jedi Challenges iOS/Android AR game as we celebrate May the Fourth. The VR headset meets mobile AR game combines some of the latest technology in the space with everyone’s favorite sci-fi franchise. The two companies are launching a new update today that will allow players to challenge each other in one-on-one Lightsaber duels.
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I have to say, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has to be one of my favorite controllers to date. I love the layout, feel, weight, and it has USB-C. Honestly that last part is enough to make it my favorite controller, but it’s really got a fantastic layout that I love to use. Sadly, the controller is limited to use on the Switch, well, until today…
Rockstar doesn’t put out very many games, but when it does, the entire gaming world shuts down to pay attention. We already know Red Dead Redemption 2 is scheduled for release this year and today we are getting a brand new trailer. While we are yet to see the game go gold (ready for consumer manufacturing) and after several delays pushed its release to late 2018, it looks as though the folks at Take-Two are confident the game won’t get pushed back again.
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