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Happy weekend, everyone! Sunday is here, which means the weekend is set to come to a close once more. But before it does, it's time for you to kick back and check out the best deals available this weekend. Whether you're searching for new games, technology, or accessories, we've got you covered. The best deals for Sunday, March 31, include Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario RPG, NHL 24, Horizon Forbidden West, and more. Resident Evil 4 for $29.99 2023's Resident Evil 4 is one of the best titles Capcom has ever released. With its revamped action and gorgeous environments, each minute of Resident Evil 4 (2023) is captivating like never before. For $29.99, this is a must-play title if you're a fan of action, survival, or horror titles. Additionally, it's perfectly acceptable to start with Resident Evil 4, even if you've never played a Resident Evil title before. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Amazon has the SteelS

As it says in the Bible, “I want to be the very best, like no one ever was.” Could there be a more true passage? I don’t know; I didn’t look. But if you’re here reading this site of tips, tricks, and reviews, you’ve probably felt the urge in your soul to become a champion. There may be billions of people playing video games around the world, but haven’t you ever wondered what it would be like if you - yes, you! - were the best at a game? I’m not talking about getting a high score at a laundromat that resets its Ms. Pac-Man machine every night. I’m talking about being the best in the entire world. The greatest gamer on all of Super Earth. When other players get cute and think they’re putting up numbers, they see your score and weep knowing they’ll never overcome your spot on the leaderboard. That’s the sweet stuff, baby. Put it straight into my veins. Being so good at a video game that it breaks something in a total stranger. You want to lock down your place in high score history so

Happy weekend, everyone! It's finally Saturday, which means it's time for you to kick back and check out the best deals available this weekend. Whether you're searching for new games, technology, or accessories, we've got you covered. The best deals for Saturday, March 30, include Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Resident Evil 4, Horizon Forbidden West, and more. Persona 3 Reload for $39.99 Persona 3 Reload is already one of the biggest 2024 releases so far. The remake brings in new gameplay features, new voice actors, and an impressive slew of technology, including ray tracing. It's on sale right now at Amazon for $39.99, which marks a new all time low for the title. If you've never experienced the story of Persona 3, this is the definitive way to do so. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $39.99 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a

Reviewed on: PC Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Publisher: Annapurna Interactive Developer: Open Roads Team Release: March 28, 2024 Tess and her mother, Opal, have a lot on their plates. In addition to losing their grandmother/mother, they must quickly move out of her now-foreclosed home. Tess is graduating high school and is conflicted over whether to go to college or pursue her personal web design business. Opal is cross at her sister August’s refusal to help with the move. She also finds herself playing the “bad cop” in the complicated relationship between Tess and her father. And if that wasn’tenough, they also discover a secret surrounding their grandmother that could change everything they thought they knew about their family. Compelled to learn more, Tess and Opal embark on a road trip to learn the truth. I was as captivated by the mystery as the characters at the start, but this road trip peters out after a few miles.  O

In remembrance of the late Dragon Ball creator, Akira Toriyama, Xbox is celebrating the mangaka's legacy with a free, dynamic dashboard background of his character designs for Xbox 360's fantasy RPG Blue Dragon. The legendary Akira Toriyama, who was also the creator behind beloved manga like Dr. Slump and artwork for games like Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger, passed away on March 1 due to an acute subdural hematoma. Since his passing, the anime community and manga creators behind series like Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece celebrated Toriyama's undeniable impact on pop culture. Now, Microsoft is joining in celebrating Toriyama's legacy with a free dashboard background for one of his most slept-on hits, Blue Dragon. Honoring a true legend. We’ve added a new dynamic dashboard background featuring Xbox 360's Blue Dragon, with art and character designs by Akira Toriyama. pic.twitter.com/ZFj20fX2ed — Xbox (@Xbox) March 29, 2024 "Honoring a true legend,&qu

XDefiant has been delayed again as it was previously scheduled to be released by the end of March 2024. Now, Ubisoft is aiming to "lock" down a release date after a short test period. In an update from Ubisoft San Francisco, the studio said that there are still some improvements that need to be tested before XDefiant can launch. The team is also preparing for a 12-hour server test session that is going to be on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The goal for the test is to see how much stress the servers can handle. Ubisoft San Francisco expects to be able to decide on a launch date soon after the test concludes. Update on XDefiant- pic.twitter.com/kVBt9GlQvn — XDefiant (@PlayXDefiant) March 29, 2024 According to Ubisoft’s latest financial report , XDefiant fits into Ubisoft’s catalog as another free-to-play game as it continues to strengthen its position in live services and increases the recurrence of its business. Ubisoft originally hoped to release the game back in Oct

Developer Maddy Thorson acknowledged that it's time to "face the music" in a blog posted on Thursday, announcing that Earthblade — the next game from the team behind the acclaimed platformer Celeste — won't be making its 2024 release date. In her detailed update , Thorson acknowledged some of the hurdles that the project has faced, at one point admitting that she apologized to the team as she dealt with challenges in her personal life. She also recevealed that her studio, Extremely OK Games, has hired veteran indie developer Kyle Pulver, who among other things is the "world champion of Towerfall." "Kyle quickly approached us with big ideas, which can be scary for everyone involved. But it was clear that he's not here to derail the project. He's identifying our vision and the problems preventing the game from living up to it, and working with us to pinpoint solutions. Plus his fresh eyes have inspired all of us to see things anew," Tho

Marvel leapt from comics to film, becoming the highest grossing film franchise of all time. It should come as no surprise that it has similarly jumped to the tabletop, garnering a massive amount of attention and money. These stories and characters translate well to board gaming. They allow for bombastic expression and tense drama. The diversity on offer is strong. There are smaller and more accessible games, larger and more heady ones, and plenty of titles with attractive miniatures and gorgeous illustrations. This list includes 8 of the top Marvel games on the market. There is something here for nearly anyone. | TL;DR: The Best Marvel Board Games Marvel United: Spider-Geddon | See it at Amazon Marvel: Crisis Protocol | See it at Amazon Marvel Champions | See it at Amazon Marvel: Remix | See it at Amazon Marvel Dice Throne | See it at Amazon Marvel Zombies - A Zombicide Game | See it at Amazon Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R. | See it at Amazon Unmatched: Marvel | See it at Ama

Successfully bringing well-known console video games to phones and tablets requires hitting a very specific balance. You want the mobile version to feel like the same game people already like, while acknowledging that using a touchscreen device usually means playing for a short period of time on something that's not designed for games. Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is a pretty ideal demonstration of hitting that balance — it maintains all the most important elements of the PC and console Warzone 2.0 experience, while tightening everything about it to be quicker and more concentrated. This is, essentially, a sped-up version of the Warzone fans already know and enjoy. Mobile Royale, the main mode of six available at launch, looks and feels almost exactly like its PC and console counterpart but on a slightly smaller scale. Matches are only 10 minutes long, squads are locked at three players, and a lot of the loot you find is generally of a higher quality so you can get effective gu

Congratulations - you have decided to take off those training wheels, put down that deck of Uno cards, and dip your toe into the exciting hobby world of board games! Now, before you reach for that box of Twilight Imperium or put your investigator pants on to trot around the city of Arkham (the Cthulhu one, not the one with Batman), it’s important to work up that level of game complexity. There are a ton of great games that are far more welcoming to learn and play, to help ease you into things, but a lack of complexity doesn’t mean a lack of fun The following games on this list were compiled to point new players towards experiences that, first off, won’t break the bank, secondly, give you a good foundational understanding of some popular mechanics and game types, and finally, be a blast to play, whether that's with your friends, partner, or a random person at your local game shop. Best Board Games for Beginners Azul Azul Quick Facts MSRP: $39.99 2-4 Players Age 8+ 30-45

In 2020, indie studio Yellow Brick Games was formed by a collection of industry veterans with experience on triple-A franchises such as Dragon Age, Assassins’ Creed, and Mass Effect. After quietly working on its first project, the team is ready to show the world what it’s been cooking up. The studio released a brief teaser of their yet-to-be-titled first game. A press release states that this mysterious project is a fantasy action-adventure title targeting a 2025 release. We won’t find out more until April 2, when IGN will reveal the game as an IGN First.  The studio also included two pieces of concept art, which you can view in the gallery below.   Yellow Brick Games was founded by Thomas Giroux (co-founder/CEO), Jeff Skalski (co-founder/COO), Frédéric St-Laurent B (game director), and Mike Laidlaw (chief creative officer). The team has offices in both Montreal and Quebec City and currently consists of 68 employees. The studio was founded to foster a "people first"

With few major games on the horizon and the Switch 2 seemingly delayed , Nintendo of America's testing department is undergoing major changes, according to a new report from Kotaku that includes a statement from Nintendo. In its statement, Nintendo acknowledged that it is restructuring its internal testing, which will "involve some contractor assignments ending, as well as the creation of a significant number of new full-time employee positions." "For all assignments that are ending, the contractors’ agencies, with [Nintendo of America's] support, will offer severance packages and provide assistance during their transition," Nintendo said in its statement. "For those contractor associates who will be leaving us, we are tremendously grateful for the important contributions they’ve made to our business, and we extend our heartfelt thanks for their hard work and service to Nintendo." According to the contractors in the report, the restructuring

One of the best trends in games in recent years has been a greater thoughtfulness in how diverse characters and stories are portrayed. While that work takes a number of different forms, one critical way developers are making this happen is through improved technology, specifically around animation and motion capture. One key example is Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which saw Insomniac Games take advantage of a group of talented actors, consultants, and lots of fun little motion capture sensors to bring the Deaf character Hailey Cooper and her use of American Sign Language (ASL) to life. Last week at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), a group of animators on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gave a talk entitled ‘Thwips and Hugs: The Animation of 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2.’ In it, the group discussed the intricacies and challenges of animating elements of the game such as the Sandman fight and various QTEs. But they kicked off with the story of Hailey, whose portrayal may be one of Spider-Man 2

Outward 2 picks up 50 years after the events of the first open-world survival RPG; developer Nine Dots tells me that “The difference in production value is significant.” Again, you’ll play a nobody of an adventurer, just a regular ol’ human against a world rife with danger. I went hands-on with a PC demo, and it felt like a hyper-polished slice of gameplay – but a rather thin one. It evinced no details of Outward 2’s story or scale, but I sure felt the series’ famously difficult combat. It left me ultimately unsatisfied, desperately wishing to learn and experience more. I started my playthrough in a quarry, having been dropped unceremoniously into the world with no preamble. The environment is very detailed, colourful, and almost cute in a low-levelled World of Warcraft dungeon kind of way. In other words, not very threatening – but I was very quickly taught otherwise. Along with my starter gear, I put on my backpack – a bulky thing that you’ll literally need to remove before com

Dragon's Dogma 2 is simply enormous, and players are still discovering wild secrets days after launch, such as a terrifying Pawn plague that makes your minions murderous . But on the slightly goofier side, the community has recently figured out how to use the numerous catapults scattered around the world, and some of them are useful for revealing secret areas. Just today, X/Twitter user @Peppo_LS shared a clip where they used a catapult in Dragon's Dogma 2 to successfully tear down a massive rock wall and unlock a new path far in the distance. Their clip has gone viral, likely because it's not immediately obvious that catapults are usable and Dragon's Dogma 2 doesn't tutorial them in any way. You have to find a working one in the world (many are broken), pick up a rock nearby, heave it over, and set it gently down for a small cutscene where the catapult flings the rock away. Your Pawns will then reset the catapult for you so you can give it another shot. Curio