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A few notable new iOS and Mac releases have hit the App Stores this week including today’s launch of the follow-up to Civilization: Beyond Earth known as Sid Meier’s Starships and Gameloft’s latest entry in the Dungeon Hunter series.

Head below for more details:
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In today’s best game/app deals, Newegg is offering preorders on the Day One Edition of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on PS4 for $52.99 plus $0.99 shipping using code EMCAPKN84 in the cart. Regularly listed at $60, this is the best price we have seen on the Day One Edition of the game, which is set for a September 1st release date. The Day One Edition includes an MGO XP boost, a physical map, in-game weapons/gear, cardboard boxes and more. While currently sold out, Kojima also recently recently details on both the Collector’s Edition of the game and a new limited Phantom Pain edition PlayStation 4 console.

Newegg is also offering preorders on Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (only for the New 3DS) for $34.99 using code EMCAPKN83 in the cart (Reg. $40) and Dell has MLB 15: The Show available for preorder with a $25 gift card attached starting from $39.99 on PS3 and PS4.

Head below for the rest of today’s best iOS/Mac deals including Flowpaper: FREE (Reg. $1), Drop The Chicken: FREE (Reg. $1), Mahjong Deluxe: FREE (Reg. $1), PopCandy: FREE (Reg. $1) and much more:

Ongoing game deals/promotions:

• Xbox One w/ Halo, 3 month Live or Unity w/ NBA 2K15 $349.99 ea. shipped
• Digital Grand Theft Auto games: Mac/PC titles starting as low $2.
• Dying Light for $49.99 shipped (Reg. $60)
• PS4 console w/ 3 games $399 shipped ($440 value)
• iTunes Free App of the Week: Temple Run: Oz ($1.99 value)
• IGN Free iOS Game of the Month – Sky Gamblers: Cold War ($5 value)

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Admittedly, I am a bit of a bag connoisseur. Hauling around all my gear requires a well thought-out solution that not only keeps my stuff organized but also looks good doing it. There are plenty of bag options out there, but less that offer charging solutions and even fewer that do it well. Today we’ve spotted a new company that is aiming to solve on-the-go charging challenges and device storage. Through Indiegogo, AMPL has raised over $213,000 towards “the worlds smartest backpack”.

The SmartBag has a number of unique and interesting design cues, most notably providing a USB port in every pocket. However, the real question is how many times can it recharge your gadgets?

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Update (3/13 8:10am): Amazon offers the Elgato Game Capture HD60 at $149.99 shipped.

Update (3/8 11:00am): Best Buy drops the Elgato Game Capture HD60 down to $149.99 shipped.

Thanks to a promo code, Elgato’s professional-class video game recorder, streamer, and screenshot maker Game Capture HD60 can now be had for $152.99 shipped, within $3 of the lowest price we’ve seen for the normally $180 accessory. Apply promo code PE0315P22 for 15% off Newegg’s $169.99 price to get the savings, which is $5 under Amazon’s current price of $157.99. The HD60 works with the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Wii U, as well as both Macs and PCs.

Capable of recording at full 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second, Game Capture HD60 includes an HDMI cable to connect to your TV and a USB cable to connect to your computer. A free Elgato app can record or livestream video from your console to YouTube or Twitch, as well as saving files directly on your computer. You can continue to play your games through your TV with smooth pass-through video, and either share full in-game audio or add live commentary with your computer’s microphone. Basic editing tools are also included in the app.

With a 4.4/5-star Amazon rating across over 1,600 customers, Game Capture HD60 has become the recorder of choice for serious video gamers. It gives console gamers better recording, streaming, editing, and screenshot-making options than are found in current-generation consoles. Be sure to check out other great gaming deals from 9to5Toys, as well as our Gaming For Couples columns featuring top console games to play with your family.

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IGN is now offering Ayptical Games’ Sky Gamblers: Cold War as its FREE game of the month. Regularly listed at $4.99 and with 4.5/5 stars from 2,257 ratings, you can now download this game for free on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch via IGN’s deal page. We’ve seen this game go down as low as $1 a few times before, but never free.

Go back in time and re-write the Cold War with this “extensive” single and multiplayer mode game. With multiple game modes, users can enjoy campaign, survival, team deathmatch, capture the flag and more. Sky Gamblers: Cold War is compatible with Game Center and AirPlay, so you can play along with your friends or on the big screen.

Head below for more details and a trailer.

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Nintendo’s official online store has recently listed an “Authentic Nintendo Refurbished” Wii U Deluxe console bundled with digital downloads of Nintendo Land and Super Mario 3D World for just $225 plus $5 shipping. This is as much as $70 under the regular $300 price tag, $64 below Amazon’s new listing and $20 to $30 under the sale price we see from time to time.

Read on for a detailed bundle list, warranty info, and more…
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Apple has selected Disney’s Temple Run: Oz as the new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $1.99, today you can grab the game for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Rated 4 stars from 12,289 reviewers, this is the first time we have seen the game go free since release.

Head below to find out more details about this endless runner…

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Update (8/25 5:25pm): After scoring 10/10 at most major review sites, here is the official launch trailer for MGS V:

Update (3/9 5:25pm): The Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Collector’s Edition on all platforms is now available for preorder on Amazon

Well, if you’re anything like me you have been waiting for an official release date on the highly anticipated launch of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. While series creator Hideo Kojima had previously stated that the game would hit sometime in 2015, we now know it will be available on PlayStation 3/4, and Xbox One/360 on September 1st, 2015. While the latest iteration of Metal Gear Online (MGO) is also scheduled to hit on the same day, PC players will have to wait another few weeks until September 15th to take control of Venom Snake.

Not only did we get an official release date, but Konami has also outted details on the special edition packs and a brand new exclusive Phantom Pain PlayStation 4:
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Update (3/9 7:25am): After a delay, Best Buy has officially launched the new $30 pricing online.

I’ve previously told you about the fantastic savings gamers can achieve through Best Buy’s Gamers Club Unlocked (GCU), which offers 20% discounts on new games (and a bunch of other benefits) for two full years. Today, Best Buy announced that it’s officially dropping the price of GCU from $100 to $30 starting March 8, with membership to be available online and in stores. That matches the lowest GCU price Best Buy has offered.

Best Buy notes that Nintendo’s amiibo are also part of the deal: just like new games, 20% off an Amiibo on day one is probably the best deal you’ll find anywhere. See our amiibo guide for a list of the current and upcoming toys you’ll be able to get discounts on.

Many gamers will find that the $30 Unlocked membership pays for itself in one month, with 23 months of additional great deals. You save $12 every time you purchase a $60 game, and can get an additional $10 pre-order bonus for upcoming games including Batman: Arkham Knight, Halo 5: Guardians, and Mortal Kombat X, chopping their prices to $38 each. Read on for the other benefits of the Gamers Club Unlocked deal…

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We haven’t seen much in the way of major innovation when it comes to surveillance cameras, with Dropcam and Foscam pretty well dominating the space in recent years. Today, we’re seeing something new from Panasonic with its Nubo monitoring camera, which features 4G connectivity and a waterproof design. They proudly proclaim that this is the “world’s first” camera design to lean on a cellular connection instead of WiFi.

It’s chock full of features, head below for full details, pricing and availability.

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Just in time for the highly anticipated main console/PC release, today Warner Bros. and developer NeatherRealm have also announced a brand new Mortal Kombat X title coming to mobile platforms. While described as a “free-to-play fighting/card-battler hybrid”, the new iOS/Android title looks to bring the same “iconic visceral combat” and “vicious graphics” MK fans are used to.

Head below for a closer look in the announcement trailer, plus more details on which characters and gameplay features will be crossing over from the main console title:
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Update (3/3 2:37pm): Sony has just announced its free PlayStation Plus titles for March, which we’ve added below. The PlayStation Plus games will be available on the service later today.

Each month, Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold and Sony’s PlayStation Plus services give away a handful of free games to subscribers, adding value to each company’s multi-console online gaming service. Here are the titles from both services:

For PlayStation Plus, Sony is giving away two PlayStation 4-only games: Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee — New ‘n’ Tasty! (normally $30), the updated version of the classic side-scroller, as well as the cartoony World War 1-inspired game Valiant Hearts: The Great War (normally $15). It’s also offering two PlayStation 3-only titles, the adventure-puzzlers Papo & Yo (normally $10) and Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (normally $50). PS Vita owners get the skateboard game OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood (normally $15) and the adventure game CounterSpy (normally $15), both of which are also available for the PS4; CounterSpy is also free for the PS3. The total value of this month’s games alone is in excess of $130, and with new free games every month, a one-year PlayStation Plus membership ($50) or $18 three-month membership gives you a lot to play for a comparatively small amount of money.

This will be a great month for Xbox Live Gold members. Microsoft is giving away the 2D action-platformer Rayman Legends (normally $40) to Xbox One players all month long. From March 1 to the 15th, Xbox 360 players get the phenomenal 3D adventure game Tomb Raider (reg. $20) — topic of one of our Gaming For Couples articles — then the incredible first-person shooter Bioshock Infinite (normally $30) from the 16th to the 31st. A one-year Xbox Live Gold membership is normally $60, but there’s a “Limited Time Offer” direct from Microsoft: $39.99. Given the value of games given away each month, and the other benefits it offers (other discounted games, online multiplayer), Xbox Live Gold is now a no-brainer purchase for Xbox owners.

Full descriptions of this month’s titles are below.

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The prices of high-capacity hard drives have dropped so much recently that it makes sense to upgrade everything from desktop computers to laptops and game consoles. For iMacs, Mac Pros and MacBooks, my strong recommendation has been Solid State Drives (SSDs), which combine increasingly attractive capacities with super-fast speeds, but for game consoles, traditional hard disks are the right choice. Nintendo actively warns Wii U owners against using SSDs, while Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 provide little reason to prefer them.

Why the difference? Unlike Macs, where solid state drives deliver huge speed increases across OS X and apps, game consoles tend to achieve only modestly better loading times with SSDs — a few seconds here or there. Traditional hard drives also deliver much higher storage capacities, fixing an obvious issue with game consoles where 40-50GB patch downloads are becoming the new normal. A 500GB PlayStation 4 arrives with only around 400GB of free space, versus 360GB on a 500GB Xbox One, and a mere 25GB on a 32GB Wii U. Whether you’re updating Halo or downloading DLC for Mario Kart 8, you’re eating up a big chunk of your hard drive’s space.

What are the best hard drives for your console? Most of my top picks are currently available for $100 or less, and I tend to focus on great value for the dollar rather than cheap picks that will break quickly. I’ll run through the options below.

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Oceanhouse Media as kicked off its annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale offering as many 60+ book apps for up to 80% off across the App Store, Google Play, Amazon and the Nook marketplace. You’ll also find deals on subscriptions inside the Dr. Seuss Treasury app which includes up to 55 books in one as well as on collections/app bundles (iOS only).

This deal is set to run from now through March 9th, coinciding with Dr. Suess’s Birthday and Read Across America Day on March 2nd. Head below for a complete break down of all the available deals:
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Update (2/26 4:15pm): Apple has now selected Printer Pro as its Free App of the Week

Readdle, the popular iOS and Mac productivity app developer, is offering its highly rated Printer Pro app for free today. Regularly listed at $6.99 and sometimes discounted as low as $1.99, today is the first time we have seen the app go free on the App Store. It has received a 4.5 star rating from 11,480 ratings.

Printer Pro allows you to wirelessly print from your iOS devices to nearly any non-AirPrint equipped printer and more. Head below for more details and to see the app in action:

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Technology has created a much more accessible world, with nearly everything right at our fingertips. The thing is, sometimes we still just want easier access to a button, switch or that USB port in the back of your computer. Satechi has set out to solve this problem with three Bluetooth-enabled buttons meant to interact with a myriad of devices.

The BT Button Series is a trilogy of stick-on thin circles that pair with a device via Bluetooth and enables the user to complete certain tasks. They come in a slim circle design with an aluminum metal outer edge and are compatible with iOS devices and Android OS 4.4.4 or later. From selfies to Siri, these products have an eye for making digital life just a touch more accessible – head below to find out how.

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To celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of Furious 7 this April, the latest in the long-running Fast & Furious film franchise, Microsoft is teaming up with Universal to “ bring a unique, interactive, and exclusive experience to millions of Xbox fans worldwide.” That experience is coming in the way of a new standalone expansion pack for Forza Horizon 2, that puts players into the world of the upcoming film.

Better yet, you won’t need to own the main Forza 2 game to get it, and you won’t need to shell out a dime to play it. Head below for a brief teaser video and details on how to get the new expansion for free…
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We created the weekly column Gaming For Couples to help you find excellent games to play with your significant other — someone who might not yet be into gaming as much as you, but could be won over with the right game picks. Here’s a roundup of our past nine columns, which contain a bunch of great games, plus recommendations of the best console bundles, demos, and accessories to pick!

Column 1: Our first Gaming For Couples piece looked at super-fun casual games Peggle, Peggle 2, and Peggle Blast, plus the incredible classic rock music game The Beatles: Rock Band.

Column 2: A column focused on Fireproof Games’ iOS and Android steampunk puzzle games The Room, The Room Pocket, and The Room 2.

Column 3: Focused on the console edition of board game Monopoly Plus, this column discusses what happens when you choose the wrong game to play with your significant other; “if at first you don’t succeed, try again”

Column 4: A top pick for couples and families, this looks at the best Nintendo Wii U bundle, games, demos and accessories, including the awesome Super Mario 3D World.

Column 5: A guide to the best Microsoft Xbox One bundles, games, demos and accessories, such as Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.

Column 6: Our look at the best Sony PlayStation 4 bundles, games, demos and accessories, including The Last of Us: Remastered.

Column 7: We look at the better-than-movie-quality multi-console game Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, and NES Remix Pack for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

Column 8: Featuring multi-console cartoony platformer Rayman Legends, this edition also looks at Amiibos and the PlayStation 4 Camera — some Valentine’s Day picks for gamers.

Column 9: Two budget-priced Nintendo Wii U titles — Captain Toad Treasure Tracker and Kirby & The Rainbow Curse — plus related Nintendo 3DS games and Amiibo figurines.

Some of my other gaming columns include budget PlayStation 4, Wii U, and Xbox One games worth second looks, and a guide to the entire lineup of Nintendo Amiibos, Enjoy!

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As I’ve said in a prior Gaming For Couples column, Nintendo’s Wii U is “the best current-generation console for couples and families, hands-down.” If you’re trying to convince your significant other to pick up a controller, the games that are most likely to make that happen are on the Wii U, and many of them come from Nintendo itself.

Today’s Gaming For Couples looks at two affordable Nintendo releases, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and Kirby & The Rainbow Curse. Each one features one of Nintendo’s cutest characters, and is designed to appeal to casual gamers with bunches of easily digestible levels. Rather than selling them for $60 each and then discounting them, Nintendo launched both games at $40 — bargain day-one pricing for current-generation console games — and plans to keep them there. Below, I’ll discuss the games, the Amiibo figures that work with them, and some earlier titles featuring the same great characters.

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Rovio, creators of the hit game Angry Birds, has announced its latest iOS and Android offering ‘Jolly Jam’. Playing off the popular connect-three matching style of gaming, Jolly Jam has visual cues that will remind gamers of Candy Crush.

This puzzle based game focuses on matching like colors from corner to corner using a drag and highlight style of play. The idea is for users to draw boxes around matching jellies to complete levels with combo attacks and special jellies releasing colorful explosions. With ‘endless’ levels of play, Jolly Jam is highlighted by bright colors and sounds through gameplay.

Jolly Jam is available now for free on iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

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Apple has selected Duet Game as its Free App of the Week. Sitting with 5 stars from nearly 7,000 reviewers and regularly listed at $2.99, this is only the second time we have seen the minimalistic puzzle platformer go free.

Head below for more details on the game and what to expect from the latest content update:
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In today’s best game/app deals, we have a number of iOS price drops including Table Tennis Touch for $1. Regularly listed at $4, this is matching the best price we’ve seen the 3D Retina tablet tennis game go for. It features:

…three epic career levels, earn Reputation to unlock tournaments, leagues, throwdowns and insane mini-games…32 unique players in seven stunning arenas. Table Tennis Touch is fast, really fast – prepare yourself!

In today’s also spotted a nice deal on a boxed copy of Hitman Absolution for Xbox 360 or PS3 for under $6 with free in-store pickup at Walmart right now (Reg. $20, current low) and Amazon has the Plantronics GameCom 780 Gaming Headset with Surround Sound (USB Compatible with PC) for $39.99 shipped (orig. $80, current low).

In case you missed it yesterday, Amazon is now offering Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (boxed) for $19.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $30, matching low), but you can also grab the game digitally via PSN right now for $18 ($14 for PS Plus members) along with a number of other discounted titles from now through February 24th.

Head below for the rest of today’s best iOS/Mac deals including Sticky Notes HD: FREE (Reg. $1), Outline+ (with OneNote Compatibility): $6 (Reg. $12), Warlords Classic – official port from Mac/PC/Amiga: $3 (Reg. $5) and more:

Ongoing game deals/promotions:

• 12-month Xbox Live Gold with free shipping for $35.99 (Reg. $60)
• Metro Redux on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $24.99 (Reg. $40)
• Tomb Raider (boxed) for PS4 $19.99 (Reg. $30, $18 on PSN digital)
• Elder Scrolls: Skyrim/BioShock Infinite Bundle on PS3 for $16.99 (Reg. $30)
• Destiny (all platforms) $29.99 with free Prime shipping (Reg. $40+)
• Nintendo amiibo figures from $9.99: Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart
• Toys R Us Buy 1 get 40% off Nintendo amiibo and Skylanders figures
• Dragon Age Inquisition on Xbox One and PS4 $39.96 shipped (Reg. $60)
• iTunes Free App of the Week: Dr. Panda’s Restaurant 2 ($2.99 value)
• Mass Effect Infiltrator is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)

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You can save hundreds with MacUpdate’s RapidWeaver 6 Mega Bundle for only $79.99. That’s 89% off the retail price and it includes hundreds of dollars worth of extras. It also has themes, stacks, and plug-ins that help you easily layout your entire site without getting too technical.

“RapidWeaver 6 is one of the leading Web design solutions for Mac, empowering anyone to quickly and easily develop an attractive Web site without any knowledge of code.”

Sale ends tonight.
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Gameloft’s Call of Duty-like military shooter, Modern Combat 5: Blackout, has hit its all-time lowest price ever on the App Store. Usually listed at $3.99 (and regularly as high as $7), you can pick up the game on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch for just $1. It has received 4/5 stars from 7,104 ratings and is listed as the “App Store’s Best of 2014 in 28 countries!”

Along with a series of updates over the holidays, Blackout features squad-based multiplayer with 4 customizable classes, chat, leaderboards and “limited time events”. There is also a full single player campaign here with light XP and weapon tier systems that takes you from Tokyo to Venice “to expose a lunatic who’s trying to tear the world to shreds.”

Head below for a quick look and more details:
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Most of my earlier Gaming For Couples articles have focused mostly on specific game recommendations to bring gamers and non-gamers closer together. Since Valentine’s Day is only two days away, I’m changing it up and focusing on some fun (and safe) gaming-related gifts for your significant other.

I’ve kept all of the options super-affordable, but if you like several of them, you can bundle them together as a big treat for the gamer (or soon-to-be-gamer) in your life. There are individual selections for people with Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles, as well as some picks that overlap all of the platforms (and others). Read on for some great gifts!

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Apple has chosen Dr. Panda’s Restaurant 2 as its Free App this week. Regularly listed at $2.99, you can now download the “Best kids app in more than 50 countries” for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch for free. This is the first time the game has gone free since it released on the App Store, where it has garnered a 4.5 star rating from over 500 reviewers.

Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:
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Toy Fair 2015 has already had a big product announcement and it hasn’t even began yet. Anki, makers of smartphone connected toy racing cars, has announced its latest model with the OVERDRIVE. Built upon the success of the previous generation DRIVE, this newest model has fresh features and a large selection of expansion track options.

Head below for a video trailer, release date and pricing.

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IGN is now offering EA’s MASS EFFECT INFILTRATOR as its free game of the month.  Regularly listed at $4.99 and with 4 stars from 3,071 ratings, you can now download the game for free on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch for free via IGN’s deal page. We have seen the game go down as low as $1 several times on the App Store, but never free.

This is an all-new Mass Effect story set in the same universe as the events we remember from the main console titles. “As Commander Shepard battles Reapers across the galaxy, veteran Cerberus agent Randall Ezno procures aliens for illicit experiments at a secret facility. But when the Director of the facility goes too far – Randall fights back and vows to bring Cerberus down!”

Head below for more details and some brief gameplay footage:
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There are a plethora of ways to control media on your Mac, and now developer eyeSight is leveraging your built-in iSight cam to offer gesture controls for free.

Head below for more details and to see the new ControlAir app in action:
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Apple has selected Angry Birds Seasons (and Angry Birds Season HD) as the Free App of the Week. Typically going for up to $2.99, you can now download both the iPhone and iPad version for free. Outside of a one-time freebie sale sometime ago, this is the only other time both titles have gone free for iOS. Both versions of the app combined have received a 4+ star rating from over 300,000 reviewers

As mentioned in this morning’s game/app roundup, Rovio recently updated the game with 15 new NBA All Star levels, 1 new golden egg level and more. Head below for more details and gameplay footage:
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UPDATED! Ever since Nintendo released the hit game Super Smash. Bros for the Wii U, demand for Nintendo’s classic GameCube controllers (and adapters to use them) has surged. Nintendo’s official GameCube to Wii U controller adapter remains hard to find and subject to price-gouging at $70-$100 through resellers, so third-party options have popped up at more reasonable prices. Since our readers and editors alike are Smash Bros. fans, we wanted to quickly point out some of the most popular GameCube adapters and controllers that are currently available, and much more affordable at $25-$30…

Update February 17, 2015: Gamestop is currently offering a $50 bundle of a Wii U GameCube Adapter and one GameCube controller, to ship May 1. If you’re holding out for the official Adapter, this is the easiest way to guarantee you’ll get one.

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Over the last few weeks, Gaming For Couples has spotlighted the best PlayStation 4 bundles, best Wii U bundles, and best Xbox One bundles — now we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming, looking at great games for couples (including gamers and non-gamers) to play together. This week, we’re featuring two very different titles: a retro game that even casual players will enjoy actively exploring, and the other a modern game more impressively cinematic than the movies that share its name. Each can be had for under $30.

Our Gaming For Couples selections are Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition by Square Enix for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and NES Remix Pack / Ultimate NES Remix for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Here’s why we think they’re worth your time…

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Club Nintendo, the rewards program for Nintendo Wii U, Wii, and 3DS users, today posted its final Rewards Catalog to let members redeem coins collected before March 31, 2015. There are 42 Wii U titles, 28 Wii titles, and 48 3DS downloads to choose from with coin values ranging from 150 to 850 coins, plus a collection of 13 physical items ranging from greeting cards and posters to t-shirts and bags. Additional final gifts not requiring additional coins will be announced for Gold and Platinum “Elite” members on April 1, and redemption of coins will end on June 30, 2015.

Coins for the Club Nintendo program primarily stacked up with 16-digit codes found inside Nintendo game packages, but also came from eShop downloads, Nintendo console registrations, and completing Nintendo surveys. If you haven’t yet checked your Nintendo Wii U, Wii, or 3DS titles for these codes, now would be a good time to look for them inside the front lids of game boxes, and redeem them at club.nintendo.com.

Some of the numerous downloads now available can be seen below…

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Designed to help mobile photographers take higher quality long-exposure and moving object shots, Slow Shutter! for iOS is now available for free inside the Apple Store app for iPhone (US only). While we have have seen the app listed as free a few times in the past, it typically goes for $1.99.

Do not navigate to the Slow Shutter! listing on the App Store, head below for instructions on how to redeem your freebie:
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Each month, Sony’s PlayStation Plus and Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold services give away a handful of free games to subscribers, adding value to each company’s multi-console online gaming service. February’s games have been announced, including the following free titles:

For PlayStation Plus, Sony is offering the futuristic PS4 action/strategy RPG Transistor and PS4 ancient Greece-themed action-platformer Apotheon. PS3 owners get the Japanese sandbox action/RPG Yakuza 4 and first-person action/stealth game Thief. PS Vita users get Rogue Legacy and Kick & Fennick; Rogue Legacy is also available for the PS3 and PS4. All of the titles become free to PS Plus users on February 3. Transistor regularly sells for $20, Thief for $40, and Yakuza 4 for $50, making a one-year PlayStation Plus membership ($50) or $18 three-month membership a no-brainer alternative.

For Xbox Live Gold members, Microsoft is giving away the 8-bit-inspired future arena ball game #IDARB (reg. $15) for the Xbox One, as well as the action/RPG/puzzler Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (reg. $15) and Sniper Elite V2 (shown above, reg. $30) for the Xbox 360. A one-year Xbox Live Gold membership is normally $60 and a three-month membership is normally $25, but you can grab the biggie for only $40 on Amazon right now!

New games are typically offered at the beginning of each month, with old games disappearing from the “free” lists above. Full descriptions of this month’s titles are below.

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Apple has selected ProCam 2 – Camera and Photo / Video Editor as the Free App of the Week. Typically going for $1.99, you can now pickup the app for free on iPhone and iPod touch. You can also grab ProCam XL 2 on iPad for free (Reg. $1.99) as well. Based on previous pricing data, this is matching the lowest we’ve have seen the apps go for. Both version combined have received a 4+ star rating from over 1600 reviewers.

Head below for a closer look and feature details:
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