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Best Console Game Releases for March: Far Cry 5, Sea of Thieves, Kirby, more

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While February and March are usually considered to be among the slower months for game releases, it has been a pretty busy 2018 thus far. Monster Hunter World and the Shadow of the Colossus remaster dropped last month and March will be seeing the next entry in the Far Cry series, Microsoft’s new Sea of Thieves IP and a long, lost Assassin’s Creed title get some new life. And don’t forget about the Devil May Cry remaster collection and Kirby Star Allies for Switch.

All that and more in March 2018’s best video game releases below:
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NES games in 3D are cool, but add in virtual reality support and you enter a whole new world

Virtual reality is catching on. Seriously, it seems like everything is starting to become available in virtual reality these days. You can access this new format on your phone for minimal cost with a budget headse,t or can go all out and build custom computers that run platforms like HTC Vive or Oculus.

The thing with virtual reality is, you need to play games that are designed for it otherwise the experience isn’t that great. That’s awesome for newer games, but when it comes to older games or even things like emulators, you’re normally out of luck. That’s where the 3DNES emulator comes in, as it was just updated to support Oculus and Vive!


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Sony unveils God of War PS4 Pro w/ complete visual overhaul, pre-order now

Rumors and leaks regarding an upcoming PS4 bundle for the new God of War game have been all over the internet for the past month or more. Considering this is supposed to be the franchise’s return to glory, not to mention one of Sony’s most anticipated and beloved first party franchises, a special console bundle seemed imminent.

And to almost no one’s surprise, a little more than a month before the new game hits store shelves, Sony has now officially unveiled the new Limited Edition God of War PS4 Pro Bundle.
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The new Limited Edition Super Mario Encyclopedia has a trick up its sleeve

Last month we caught our first glimpse of the Dark Horse Super Mario Encyclopedia hardcover book. Spanning the entire history of the series (up until Odyssey that is), the 256-page encyclopedia is filled with information on the series, visuals, concept art, collectible guides and much more.

As we mentioned, Dark Horse has a habit of announcing the special edition version of its products a couple of weeks after the initial debut, much like what we saw with the trilogy of Zelda reference guides and the NES cartridge-style Deluxe edition. Well, as expected, the Limited Edition version of the upcoming Super Mario Encyclopedia book has now been unveiled. And this time, it has a literal trick up its sleeve.
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Microsoft unveils new Xbox One S Sea of Thieves Bundle ahead of launch next month

Sea of Thieves is washing onto store shelves in just under one month’s time now. Microsoft is pushing Rare’s upcoming open-world pirate game as the next big exclusive for Xbox One. After running what appeared to be a successful closed beta last month, Microsoft is celebrating the launch of 2018’s first big pirate game with a brand new special edition Xbox One S bundle.
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Sony is offering $15 in FREE credit w/ purchases of $100 or more on PSN right now

Sony is now offering a free $15 credit with purchases of $100 or more on PSN. Just spend $100 using your PSN Wallet and you’ll receive an automatic $15 credit on your account there after. This is a great chance to get a bit of cash back on digital pre-orders and well, anything else that might catch your eye on Sony’s digital storefront. 
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Ghostbusters looking to take on Pokémon Go w/ new AR title for iOS/Android

Suit up and get the proton packs out, the Ghostbusters franchise is looking to tap into the mobile augmented reality success of Pokémon Go. As part of Google’s ARCore announcement alongside the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Sony Pictures and Ghost Corps have now announced a new AR Ghostbusters title in development for iOS and Android devices. We have some early details on the game along with the first teaser trailer and some visuals of the new title down below ahead of its release sometime this year.
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Sonic and PAC-MAN team up for epic iOS/Android crossover, available now

Bandai Namco and Sega are teaming for a new mobile cross-over promotion. Sonic the Hedgehog and PAC-MAN will be jumping in to each other’s games on iOS and Android. While bringing gaming’s fastest character together with one of its slowest might not seem like the most obvious move, if you ever wanted to zip around a Sonic-themed PAC-MAN maze with everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog, now’s your chance.
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Here’s the new 256-page hardcover Super Mario Encyclopedia

(Update 2/22 2:00pm): Pre-orders for the Super Mario Encyclopedia Hardcover Book are now down 20% at $23.99 shipped.

Publisher Dark Horse and the folks over at Nintendo have been quite successful with the trilogy of Zelda reference guides. The Zelda Encyclopedia features hundreds of pages detailing the titular hero, the princess of time and Hyrule itself through the ages. Needless to say, it is a must-own for hardcore Legend of Zelda fans and now it looks like Super Mario and friends will be getting the same treatment.
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Today’s Best Game Deals: Horizon Zero Dawn $24, Dishonored DOTO $15, more

(Update): Best Buy is offering ARMS on Nintendo Switch for $49.99 or $39.99 for GCU members.

In today’s best console game deals, as part of its President’s Day sale, Best Buy is offering Horizon Zero Dawn for $29.99. That means GCU members can grab it for just $23.99. That’s one of the best prices we have tracked, well under Amazon and the best price available.

More game/console deals:

ICYMI: Here is the Best Console Game Releases for February and the Splatoon 2 Starter Edition for Switch brings a 100-page strategy guide.

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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The ‘world’s smallest playable emulator’ runs all the Sega/Game Boy titles you could ever want

We see loads of interesting hacks, home brews and custom-made gaming hardware around here. The Arduino platform, along with a host of emulators specific to classic gaming, means there really is no shortage of options out there. While many of the most iconic publishers, including Square Enix and Capcom (to a much lesser degree), have brought some of their more notable titles to iOS and Android, there are still thousands of titles you’ll only find via emulation.

We recently spotted an interesting little device to help you out with that described as the world’s smallest playable emulation device.” PocketSprite can play just about all of your favorites and is small enough to hang from your keychain.
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Splatoon 2 Starter Edition for Switch brings a 100-page strategy guide, more

If you own a Nintendo Switch, you likely either own or have heard of, Splatoon 2. The hit game allows you to spray ink everywhere in a race to dominate the game board before the opposing team does the same. As one of Nintendo’s best sellers with over 4.9 million units sold, this is a must-have for many Switch owners out there.

Starting on March 16th, Nintendo will be releasing Splatoon 2 Starter Edition. This new version will include the base game along with a 100-page strategy guide and a 2-pack of stickers, all for $59.99. The base game runs the same price currently, so you basically get a free guide to help you conquer your friends and enemies alike.


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Today’s Best Game Deals: Mario + Rabbids $32, L.A. Noire Switch $32, more

In today’s best console game deals,  Best Buy is offering Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle on Nintendo Switch for $39.99 shipped. Meaning GCU members can grab it for just $31.99. That’s well under the best prices on Amazon and the best we can find.

More game/console deals:

ICYMI: Here is the Best Console Game Releases for February and Action-adventure game Monster Boy Cursed Kingdom gets physical release on Switch/PS4.

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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Action-adventure game Monster Boy Cursed Kingdom gets physical release on Switch/PS4

While Nintendo has thus far done a great job supporting Switch with excellent first party titles, we are always on the hunt for new and interesting experiences to fill out our libraries. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey have propelled the latest hybrid Nintendo console to new heights. However, it’s the smaller, sometimes indie titles that keep us occupied in between releases of Nintendo’s juggernaut franchises. So we were certainly excited when new details on the upcoming new Monster Boy game hit Twitter this morning.
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Here’s the first gameplay trailer for Injustice 2’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The folks at NeatherRealm Studios really know how to make fighting games. The most recent entry in the Mortal Kombat series received solid review scores back in 2015, much the way Injustice 2 did in May of last year when it hit store shelves. And NeatherRealm is continuing to support the sequel to its expanded DC Universe fighter. While we may have caught a very quick glimpse of Leo, Mikey, Raph and Donatello in the previous teaser trailer, today we are getting our first look at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the 2017 Fighting Game of the Year
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Get Super Mario Odyssey on Switch at nearly 20% off w/ no membership: $48.50 shipped

Amazon is offering Super Mario Odyssey on Switch for $48.66 shipped. Also at Walmart. Normally $60 everywhere, one of the only ways to get a better deal on this game is to be a paying member of Best Buy’s Gamers Club Unlocked. If you’re not a GCU member ($30/2 years), this is one of the best deals we’ve tracked. Rated 4.8/5 stars by thousands.


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Zelda Breath of the Wild player immortalizes Hero’s Path with in-game map wall art

The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild released in March of 2017 as a launch game for Nintendo Switch. It quickly became one of the highest rated games of all time and is widely considered to be one the best games Nintendo (or anyone for that matter) has ever made.

Players are still searching every corner of the map to find new secrets, max-out their character builds and more. While it can be hard to say goodbye to these experiences once we have completely exhausted the content within, one Zelda player has thought of a very interesting way to immortalize their time in Hyrule…
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Red Dead Redemption 2 gets official release date, more info & new screens

Nintendo has clearly had a strong foothold on the gaming market over the last year or so. Switch has now crushed Wii U sales as the fastest selling gaming console in U.S history over its first 10 months on store shelves. So it’s clearly going to take some serious heavyweights to sway the balance of power at this point, and if anyone is going to do it, it’s going to be Rockstar.

The Grand Theft Auto developer’s releases are just about always the biggest of the year and Rockstar has had its sights set on 2018 for a while now. We all know the company will be taking us back to the wild west in its next installment of the Red Dead series and Rockstar (might) have just given us an actual official release date along with some brand new screen shots of RDR2
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Mac BundleHunt: Grab a selection of 48 great apps/utilities for $1+/ea + $5 (Giveaway)

80% off/$10+

These great Mac bundles from BundleHunt always have some weird rules and this one is no exception. Here’s the rundown this time around:

  • You can pick 5 or more apps from a selection of 48 (including multiple licenses of 1 app) that start at $1/each.
  • Once 5+ are in your cart, add $5 to the total and check out via credit card or PayPal.

I ended up buying 10 apps for $33 which seems like a pretty hot deal to me for great apps I want. How’d you do?

9to5 Rewards! We’ll be giving away a $25 BundleHunt credit, which could be good for as many as 20 apps/licenses, to the best RT/Facebook share. 
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Sony unveils brand new Midnight Blue and Black Steel DualShock 4 controllers

$65

After debuting new retro-style translucent DualShock 4 controllers ahead of the Black Friday season last year, Sony is now ready to out its latest designs. We got a look at the amazing new controller for the New Monster Hunter World PS4 Pro bundle earlier this month, and now it’s time to look at the new Midnight Blue and Black Steel options.
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