Best Buy is running a three-day sale this weekend, offering big discounts on video games, laptops, PC hardware, audio equipment, and more. There are hundreds of deals available, but they're only sticking around through Sunday, April 28. To help navigate the listings, we've put together a quick roundup of some of the noteworthy deals available in Best Buy's three-day sale.
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Lego has revealed the latest character to join the Animal Crossing collaboration. Starting on August 1, people will be able to collect the legendary artist known as K.K. Slider.
The news comes the official Lego X/Twitter account where it posted a video of Slider jamming out, and it reads:
"K.K. is bringing some extra groove to the LEGO Animal Crossing range from August 1!"
Continue Reading at GameSpotIt makes sense that a long-running franchise like Final Fantasy would have plenty of merch for fans to buy. But while a lot of it is just for show, there's plenty of more practical stuff available as well, like these cute tote bags, small pouches and a shoulder strap for your phone that are now available to preorder. All of these items are adorned with iconic Final Fantasy critters like cactuars, tonberries and moogles. The designs are understated and charming, without any particular frills,...
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From the moment Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo slid into their matching overalls and unleashed Super Mario Bros. on to the world back in 1993, video game fans have wondered: can video game adaptations ever be... good? For years, it seemed as if the answer was a resounding no. While some films were decent, the vast majority left a lot to be desired--such as good dialogue and storylines that, you know, made sense. Recently, however, everything has changed.
In the past few years, Netflix has...
Mojang has revealed the name of its much-anticipated 1.21 update. Tricky Trials, as it's named, will come with a host of new content, some of which the studio has shared alongside the name reveal.
But players don't have to wait until Tricky Trails to see some new content in the game. As explained in a Minecraft Monthly video, players are now able to give their wolves armor, which can be crafted by Scutes dropped by armadillos as a part of the Armored Paws update. On top of that, players will...
One of the strangest games of 2022, High on Life, will receive a physical release for the first time on September 19. This physical edition of a shooter starring obnoxious talking guns extends its humorous creative liberties to its cover art. Along with a half-peeled alien "sticker," the phrase "Game of the Year" is hastily scrawled on a faux duct-taped label. From a player interest perspective, High on Life essentially was the GOTY on Xbox Game Pass. At the end of 2022, Microsoft confirmed...
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The Shakespeare-inspired rom-com finally comes to streaming
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So, you've decided to play Manor Lords. This strategy game from Slavic Magic sees your character grow a village from humble beginnings to economic and military powerhouse. Still, you might be wondering about the ideal options when starting your playthrough. Here's our guide on the best difficulty options and game setup for Manor Lords.
Table of Contents [hide]What are the difficulty options and best game setup in Manor LordsGame setup optionsWhat are the difficulty options and best game setup...Manor Lords, the medieval strategy game developed by a single person, is out now on PC after much anticipation, and the game is putting up big numbers, even in its unfinished state.
According to Steam's publicly available data, the game has reached nearly 160,000 concurrent users, putting it inside the top five for Steam's most-played games today. Only the free-to-play games PUBG, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2 have reached more players on Steam today.
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While Andy Serkis' Caesar was last seen in 2018's War for the Planet of the Apes, he's been gone a much longer time in the upcoming sequel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Nearly 300 years have passed since Caesar's death, and apes are now the dominant species on Earth. However, Caesar would probably be horrified by his self-proclaimed successor, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). Especially since Proximus twists and perverts the meaning of Caesar's teachings while enslaving apes and humans...
As the number of video game remakes, remasters, and spiritual successors grows, so does the hesitation surrounding these projects. Though some might see these games as loving homages to the art and stories that made us who we are, it's just as easy to see them as attempts to bottle lightning--or perhaps, more accurately, nostalgia. So, how do these games set themselves apart? Well, as Rabbit and Bear Studios' debut title Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes--a spiritual successor to legendary...
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Supergiant Games has hinted that Hades II might be hitting early access sooner than we may have though. The developer also said that the technical test will start to wind down on April 29.
Once the the technical test is over, it will no longer be available to access through Steam libraries. it's not all bad news, though. "However, we plan to launch Hades II Early Access relatively soon after, so please stay tuned," Supergiant Games said in an updated Steam post. "We hope you share our...
Stellar Blade stars Eve, a warrior with killer moves and looks. Still, given all the fan service this game has to offer, it's no wonder that a particular reward awaits those who are completionists at heart. Here's our guide on how to get the Black Pearl lingerie in Stellar Blade.
How to get the Black Pearl lingerie in Stellar BladeThe Black Pearl lingerie is the final reward that you can obtain once you've acquired all 49 can collectibles. This is no easy feat given the sheer number of items,...
Bitmap Books is a publisher dedicated to giving readers an in-depth look at the history of gaming and the franchises that have left a lasting impact. Its titles encompass everything from a look at SNES artwork to the complete history of Metal Slug--though they're often sold out at Amazon or marked up by resellers. Thankfully, a two of the publisher's most popular and gorgeous books are getting reprints, with preorders now open ahead of their September 3 launch.
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Sometimes flexible plots are too clever for their own good
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