Starting and producing a podcast on your own can be expensive. You’ll need to get your own microphone, let alone a software suite that you’ll have to both learn and manage to use in a short period of time.
Update: @kellywilkins89 is our winner. Thanks to all that entered!
Back in December we gave away one of the SNES Classic Edition consoles to one of our lucky readers. While it’s still pretty hard to come by one of those these days, it’s even more difficult to find the European version. Yes, it comes with 21 different games, including the never before played Starfox 2, but where it differs is its gorgeous limited edition casing.
This week, we’re giving one SNES Classic Edition away to a 9to5Toys reader. Head below to find out how you can enter to win.
Whether it’s creating their own custom Nintendo consoles or mining hidden NES games found inside the Switch operating system, we have covered some extremely interesting projects from the gaming hacker/modder community over the years. While many of them are less than legal, the ingenuity of these individuals continues to astound us.
After an extremely popular fan-made hack of Super Mario 64 went viral late last year, one of the master minds behind the project is back with the new Super Mario 64: Ocarina of Time mash-up.
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When it comes to finding the perfect accessories for your gaming console, it can sometimes be a hassle. Being sure you get something that’s compatible, functional, and not junk without breaking the bank is never easy, but that’s where we come in!
This guide will give you 5 great things to buy for your PlayStation 4 in a few different categories, that way you know what’s good to get if you’re looking for a specific type of accessory. Read on for more details.
Back when the Nintendo Switch launched, dbrand released a PSA about how the 3M adhesive that many skin makers used (including itself) would cause damage to the console’s exterior. After a year of RND with 3M, dbrand has created an adhesive that doesn’t leave a mark.
We have covered our fair share of interesting music-related iOS apps over the years. While most of our attention is spent on the more professional side of things with products from Moog, Cubasis, Akai and other companies of that nature, every once in a while a new product pops up on the more casual side of things with some interesting tech.
The new HumBeatz for iOS and Android caters to lesser experienced musicians, but its hassle-free design for quickly recording ideas along with the proprietary audio-to-MIDI translations have certainly caught our attention.
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The Nintendo Classic Edition re-released consoles have been some of the hottest commodities in gaming over last couple years. Now, several of the most nostalgic names in the business are following suit. We already know Atari will release its own gaming hardware later this year and Sega finally announced it was getting into the miniature vintage console market earlier this week.
While excitement for the Sega MegaDrive Mini is at an all-time high, another popular Japanese gaming company is ready to go mini in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
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This morning Opera announced that it’s closing up shop on its free VPN app. With various moves by the United States government allowing telecom companies to sell or throttle data, it’s becoming more important than ever to consider utilizing a VPN. Following Opera’s decision to shutter its popular service, we’ve taken the time to roundup our favorite alternatives to help keep you safe out on the web.
Konami has announced a new game in the Castlevania series. While it might not be the big AAA console experience many would have hoped for, Grimoire of Souls looks to be bringing the series’ classic side scrolling combat to iOS later this year along with a healthy dose of multiplayer action to go along with it.
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It’s shaping up to be a busy couple of weeks for the folks at Sega. The long-time gaming company has now decided to jump on the retro re-release train with the announcement of the upcoming Sega MegaDrive Mini. Chances are its response is going to be in-line with the Nintendo Classic Edition consoles and we expect stock to be limited once it finally hits store shelves later this year. But that won’t be the only way to play classic Sega titles on modern hardware in 2018.
Sega is planning on bringing a nice collection of its most iconic vintage titles to Switch as individual downloads via the Nintendo eShop this summer.
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Nintendo has taken the gaming world by storm in the last few years, with not only the success of its Switch console, but also thanks to its retro-remake NES and SNES Classic. To no surprise, others have taken notice.
Over the weekend, SEGA’s official Twitter account confirmed an upcoming release of the MegaDrive Mini in celebration of the original’s 30th anniversary. Much like Nintendo’s own retro consoles, it will feature a library of games in a smaller footprint than the original.
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Evergrow, Noti:Do, Deemo, Out There Chronicles, Dungeon Rushers, Earth 3D – Amazing Atlas and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Woot via Amazon offers a number of certified refurbished HP Omen gaming computers on sale from $600. Our top pick from the sale is the HP OMEN 17.3-inch Gaming Laptop with 2.8GHz i7/12GB/1TB HDD and an 8GB Radeon RX580 GPU (17-AN012DX) for $849.99 shipped. Originally $1,200, this laptop goes for closer to $1,050 in new condition at retailers like Best Buy now. If you’ve been looking for a powerhouse of a computer in a portable form factor, this is a great option. Rated 4.6/5 stars at Best Buy. Shop the entire sale here.
(Update): Both the Mega Man Legacy and Mega Man X Legacy Collections for Nintendo Switch are now up for pre-order at 20% off for Best Buy GCU and Amazon Prime members.
The Mega Man series is one of the most iconic in gaming right up there with the likes of Mario, Yoshi, Samus and others. While Capcom has struggled to carry the Blue Bomber into the current generation of gaming, the Legacy Collections for the original titles are the best ways to hunt down robot masters on the latest hardware. While long time fans of the series certainly appreciate the original main line series, the Mega Man X titles brought the game to Super Nintendo with an array of new abilities, features and updated gameplay mechanics.
And now everyone’s favorite Maverick Hunter is making his way to PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC with the new Mega Man X Legacy Collections.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on Emoji Camera, Iesabel, Solar Walk, and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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One thing that the Xbox One has over its PlayStation counterpart is backward compatibility. Though not all games are backward compatible with the Xbox One, Microsoft is making tons of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games work on its latest Xbox One platform. April looks to be a great month for compatibility launches, so head below for more information on new titles launching this month.
We are pushing five years since the release of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One from Microsoft. After higher-end versions of those machines hit store shelves with the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, some industry analysts suggested this could be the last console generation. Meaning we were likely to see updated internals or some kind of jump to a completely new style of gaming platform before another traditional console generation hit. While that seemed like an interesting idea, it also seemed like it might be a little too soon for the big players to completely jump ship from the traditional business model and a new report suggests PlayStation 5 is already well underway.
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If you’re anything like us, the re-invention of Nintendo’s war chest of retro games has been a welcome sight in recent years. While the SNES Classic is still hard to come by, there’s always been alternative ways to enjoy your favorite 80’s and 90’s games. Well, developer Stefan Hedman has a new idea for an old classic. Welcome to Jelly Mario. This browser-based game drops the tight controls we loved about the Mario series for an anti-gravity experience that has to be seen.
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on 8bitwar Necropolis, Mathew., Smart Ships and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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There are loads of interesting apps out there than combine preset DJ-like techniques with actual music sequencing and composition. One of our favorites in that category, while it certainly leans more towards the pro side of things, is KRFT. But today, we are taking a look at a new product from the folks over at MIXVIBES that is looking to make original music composition even easier and more fun than ever. Question is, will the somewhat suspicious IAP business plan ruin it all?
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Trimaginator, Remote Pad for Mac, Easy Spending – Budget Planner and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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It has been a big week for the folks over at Insomniac Games. Yesterday, the developer announced the official release date for its upcoming project, Marvel’s Spider-Man. And today, it is looking like a Spyro remastered trilogy will be hitting store shelves before long.
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With the release of the new God of War just a couple of weeks out now, Sony’s exclusive 2018 lineup is starting to heat up. One other major title coming to the Sony platform but not Microsoft’s is the new Spider-Man game. Originally shown off at E3 2016, the game is a collaboration between Sony, Marvel Studios and the talented folks at Insomniac Games. Needless to say, while skepticism remains, Spider-Man is certainly one of the most anticipated PS4 exclusives of the year.
Today, we are getting an official release date (it’s coming this year!), details on the collector’s editions, more gameplay information and a brand new trailer.
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April is here, and with it comes new game releases. Last month saw the release of Far Cry 5, Sea of Thieves, Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered and much more. This month, we are seeing God of War’s triumphant return as Kratos takes on Norse mythology, the latest Yakuza title makes it stateside, and Nintendo’s cardboard Toy-Con finally come to life.
All that and more in April’s best game releases down below:
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No Man’s Sky is coming to Xbox One within the next few months. The open-world space exploration game took a fair share of criticism at launch, but developer Hello Games is pushing ahead with major new updates and a fresh start this summer on Microsoft’s console.
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In today’s best game deals, Best Buy is offering Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition on Xbox One and PS4 for $29.99. That means GCU members can grab it for just $23.99 with free in-store pickup or free shipping in orders over $35. It currently sells for $30 and up on Amazon.
ICYMI: The Xbox One & PSN Spring Sales now live w/ up to 67% off: Rocket League, Cuphead, MGS, more
Down below you’ll find more console game deals and new products. Your daily iOS/Mac app sales are on the way!
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It has been a big year for Marvel with the incredible success of Black Panther, and now we are getting a new iOS title starring most of the universe’s biggest names. The new Marvel Strike Force released today on iOS and Android alongside the debut launch trailer…
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Arkanoid vs Space Invaders, TripTrap, Cardinal Land, Bloons Supermonkey 2, the entire GO Trilogy, Thimbleweed Park and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Moog’s legacy in the electronic music and synthesizer world is second to none. The company has been pumping out some of the most amazing instruments on the planet since the 70’s, including one of the world’s first portable synthesizers known as the Minimoog Model D. The pricey icon of yesteryear may have at some time only really been available to big time acts like Nine Inch Nails, Kraftwerk and Dr. Dre (just to name a few), Moog is now bringing a lovingly recreated version of the Model D to iOS for the rest of us.
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Guacamelee’s interesting blend of Mexican folklore, humor and action packed gameplay garnered it critical praise as one of the best indie releases of the year. While that was way back in 2013, a sequel has been in the works for quite some time now. After the debut announcement trailer hit YouTube back in October of last year (see below), we now have an official release window and more details from the game’s appearance at GDC 2018.
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What the Golf? is a new game from Triband studios out of Copenhagen. Set for release later this year, this new indie golf game is really everything but a golf game and looks completely ridiculous in the best way possible.
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We first heard word of Atari’s upcoming new home console in summer 2017 as the company confirmed it was getting back into the hardware business. The nostalgic brand has been largely quiet since its golden age some 40 years ago now, but today we are getting an official name for the new Atari machine as well as an official pre-order window.
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Today we are taking a look at KORG Gadget for Mac, and more specifically the sizable Gadget Plug-in Collection that comes with it. The folks at KORG were nice enough to give us a complete license in order to give the full suite of instruments a run for their money inside of Logic Pro X.
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Tweetbot for Twitter on the Mac App Store is now down to $4.99. Originally $20, the popular Twitter app usually fetches closer to $10 these days. Today’s deal is matching the lowest we have tracked for the Mac version. Just last month Twitter announced it was shuttering its desktop app for Mac, leaving Tweetbot as one of the best alternatives out there. Rated 4+ stars from thousands.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Beholder, Anthill, SnapFun Pro, Videoshop Video Editor and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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It’s Pi Day and once again Nucleobytes is hosting a two week sale on eleven popular Mac apps. You can save up to 50% on popular titles like PDFPen, TextExpander, Agenda and more. We rarely see these apps go on sale and in some instances its been a year. There’s no strings attached here, no gimmicks or tricks to look out for. Text Expander is a 12-month subscription, but otherwise you’re getting full ownership of each app.
After early details leaked about the brand new Tomb Raider sequel today, SEGA has a little announcement of its own. After a quick leak this morning, SEGA has now officially announced that a new collection of SEGA classics are coming to current generation hardware with a number of interesting tweaks and enhancements.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on FROST, Leo’s Fortune, Bridge Constructor Portal, Iron Marines,The Witness and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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Since Amazon’s acquisition of Twitch, the online retail giant has been giving its Prime members unique benefits for the game streaming website. If you’re a Prime member, you get one free channel subscription (which normally costs a monthly fee), and now Amazon is offering Prime members free games every month through Twitch.
These, so far, aren’t any major AAA titles like DOOM, Call of Duty, or Battlefield, but they should all be fun games none-the-less. And who doesn’t enjoy something free, either? From a peek at the first two months, it looks like Amazon will be providing 5 free games to its Prime subscribers every month, but more on this new promotion below.
The folks over at SteelSeries have been the purveyors of high quality gaming peripherals and more for several years now. Everything from gaming headsets to mice, mechanical keyboards and mouse pads, the company has just about everything you could ever need to spec out your gaming room. And today, SteelSeries is unveiling the next generation Artcis headsets for PS4, and PC…
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on Pool Break 3D Billiards, Mini Metro, Agent A, Doom and Destiny and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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No Mac is complete without some great apps — and you can get 10 in one hit with the 2018 Mac Essentials Bundle. The lineup includes the ever-popular BusyCal, plus Movavi Photo Editor, RollerCoaster Tycoon, and much more besides. The bundle is now just $14.99 ($525 value) over at 9to5Toys Specials with exclusive coupon: SAVEMAC.
NordVPN is currently offering a two-year subscription to its VPN service for $72 when promo code BESTDEAL is used during checkout. Typically as much as $287, today’s deal is $7 less than our previous mention and the best that we’ve tracked on a two-year subscription. It’s more important than ever to have a VPN on-hand with net neutrality in limbo and various services geo-locking content. Learn more here.
In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on RedStory Lil Red Riding Hood, Battlevoid: Harbinger, Milkmaid of the Milky Way and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some solid price drops on NodeBeat, Infographics Lab, My Gratitude Journal and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
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In today’s best game deals, Newegg is offering PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on Xbox One for $17.99 using code EMCPSPY65 at checkout. That’s $7+ under the regular price tag and the best we can find.
ICYMI: We still have the Xbox One X 1TB Console wth an extra controller, Destiny 2 and GTA V for $500 ($620 value). And Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Con for $280 shipped + 15% off eShop credit.
Down below you’ll find more console game deals and new products. Your daily iOS/Mac app sales are on the way!
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Nintendo Direct had its first full-length presentation of 2018 tonight, and it delivered big-time with a handful of announcements. While we got wind of a new Splatoon DLC, Crash Bandicoot and Mario Tennis, the big news of tonight’s event was the unveiling of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch. Head below for all the best trailers and more.
Rumors have been swirling around the internet for quite some time regarding what this year’s entry in the Call of Duty series would look like. Now, publisher Activision has finally announced some early details on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
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