Two decades after it first launched on GameCube, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is getting a second life with a remake on Nintendo Switch. The remake doesn't release until May 23, but you can snag a physical preorder for just $50 (down from $60) at Geek Alliance. That's one of the best preorders we've seen for the popular upcoming title, and if you've yet to reserve a copy, this deal is definitely worth a closer look.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door $50 (was $60)

This deal is offered by GeekAlliance and includes free shipping along with worldwide delivery. Less than 500 copies are available at this price, so you'll need to move fast if you want to snag The Thousand-Year Door for just $50.

Note that the game will ship on May 23--so while you won't be playing it on May 23, you'll save a few bucks if you're willing to wait a couple extra days.

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door features enhanced graphics and what Nintendo is calling "a suite of additional changes," though the company has yet to elaborate on those updates. Regardless, it's shaping up to be a great remake that'll be popular among nostalgic players and RPG fans alike.

GeekAlliance has a few other great deals available right now, including another preorder discount for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD on Nintendo Switch. The game is an HD Switch port of the 3DS classic that launches on June 27, but preorders are discounted to just $50. Like Paper Mario, this one has less than 500 copies available at the price point and comes with free shipping.

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What's old is new again, as Luigi is making a return to a familiar haunted mansion with Luigi's Mansion 2 HD on Nintendo Switch launching June 27. If you haven't locked in a preorder yet for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, you can save $10 on the game by preordering at Geek Alliance. Like most first-party Nintendo games, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD has a $60 price tag, but you can get it for just $50 with this deal. The catch here is that your order won't arrive until after launch day, but Geek Alliance offers free shipping, and you will only need to wait a few extra days.

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First launched on Nintendo 3DS under the title of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD gives the game a new coat of high-definition paint similar to the third entry in the series. Alongside the refreshed visuals there are quality-of-life updates, but beyond that, all the same puzzles, enemies, and even the ScareScraper multiplayer mode has been retained in this ghost-busting game starring Luigi.

For more Luigi-themed deals, Amazon has some adorable First4Figures collectibles of the green-clad plumber available. The special edition features Luigi with his adorable trusty companion, Polterpup, and both editions come with bright LED functions installed in the Poltergust G-00 backpack. You can also grab the threequel, Luigi's Mansion 3, on Switch for $50 as well.

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With 4/20 right around the corner, GTA Online is aiming to celebrate the unofficial holiday of a specific plant. From April 20 - 24, players will receive double rewards and 4/20 freebies as long as they supply Street Dealers and complete Biker Sell Missions. They'll also receive double RP and GTA$ whenever they help Lamar's weed business via Short Trips.

As part of the celebration, all Biker Clubhouses, business properties, and upgrades will be 30% off. GTA+ members can stack the boost and receive 4X GTA$ and RP. Don't worry about needing to buy snacks because the second players log in this week, all of their snacks (heals) will automatically refill the second they load in.

Earn some clothes

• White High Brass Tee - Complete a single Biker Business Sell Mission
• Black High Brass Tee - Complete a single Short Trip
• 4/20 Cap / GTA$ 100,000 - Sell $100,000 worth of products in Biker Business Sales
• 4/20 Dress - Log into GTA Online anything during the week
• Coil Earth Day Tee - Log into GTA Online anything during the week

Earn extra XP and GTA$

• Earn 2X GTA$ and 4X RP when completing Lamar Contact Missions, which include Lowriders.
• 2X GTA$ and RP on Overtime Rumble

Premium Deluxe Motorsports and Luxury Autos Showroom

This week, players will be able to buy the following cars from the Premium Deluxe Motorsports and Luxury Autos Showroom:

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The gorgeous action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked launched today in Steam early access, letting PC players experience the dark fantasy adventure's first act plus a selection of side content. The game normally costs $40, but you can grab it for just $31.31 thanks to Green Man Gaming's launch deal on Steam keys.

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To get the full No Rest for the Wicked launch discount, you will need to be a GMG XP member. Signing up is free, but you also have to spend at least $1 to unlock permanent membership perks, including access to exclusive discounts like this one. All games purchased at Green Man Gaming are immediately delivered to your email as official product keys that unlock via Steam.

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Sony launched the Inzone Buds late last year, offering a sleek and small alternative to traditional gaming headphones. These earbuds are aimed at PC players, though they also work well on PS5. Since they're equipped with the same drivers as the popular WH-1000XM5 earbuds and utilize Sony's excellent noise-canceling tech, they're an easy recommendation for those who discerning listeners who prefer earbuds. Fast forward to today, and the Inzone Buds are getting their first discount, bringing the price down to $178 (down from $200). Yes, they are still pricey, but some users will be able to use the Inzone Buds as a high-end replacement for general, non-gaming earbuds.

Sony Inzone Buds $178 (was $200)

The Sony Inzone Buds are available in either a combo white/black color scheme or black. Both models are eligible for the current Amazon deal. Along with superb active noise cancellation and up to 12 hours of battery life (24 with the charging case), PC users will get access to the Inzone software to fully customize their performance. An AI-assisted microphone enhances your voice to help your words ring out clearly to your teammates.

The biggest downside to the earbuds is that you'll probably need to use the included USB-C dongle if you decide to use them with your phone, as its Bluetooth LE Audio connection isn't supported by many devices. Some newer Android phones have Bluetooth LE, but Apple's iPhones aren't part of that small ecosystem. iOS users with an iPhone 15 can simply connect the USB-C dongle for playback, but if you have an iPhone with a Lightning port, you'll need a Lightning to USB-C adapter that supports audio. (including iPhone). This $15 adapter works perfectly in our experience, but it obviously adds a dangling cord to your iPhone, which may bother some users.

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Aside from that caveat, there's not much to dislike about the Inzone Buds. Our Inzone Buds review found them to be a great alternative to many high-end gaming headsets on the market, and since they come with four different eartip sizes, you should have no trouble finding a comfortable fit. Note that, while the Inzone software is only available on PC, you'll still get support for all of PS5's built-in audio tech--such as Tempest 3D Audio and Dolby Atmos.

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Some of Bethesda's Fallout games have seen an uptick in sales recently in Europe, and a big portion of this could be attributed to the Amazon Prime Video Fallout series.

According to GSD data (via GamesIndustry.biz), sales for Fallout 4 have risen by 7,500% week-on-week across Europe. Sales include both physical and digital copies sold in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, and Germany.

It's worth nothing that these sales likely aren't all contributed to the show. All of the Fallout games are on sale right now, with massive discounts for each title. 69% of the sales reported this week were on PC (where the games are on sale), while the other 31% were on PlayStation and Xbox. As a result, it earned number one on the European Weekly Top 10.

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Baldur's Gate 3 creator Larian might not be making Baldur's Gate 4, but its next two games, which will be based on original IP owned by the studio, has Larian's CEO thinking it could be the studio's "best work ever."

In a community update posted to Steam, Larian outlined some of its plans for the future, reiterating that Larian will be leaving the world of the Forgotten Realms behind and focusing on new endeavors.

"As an independent studio since 1996, we value freedom to follow our creativity wherever it leads," the post reads. "In this case, after six years in the Forgotten Realms and much discussion and rumination, we've decided to seize this opportunity to develop our own IPs. We're currently working on two new projects and we couldn't be more excited about what the future has in store."

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Microsoft revealed that the Xbox Mastercard is now available to everyone in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The card was first introduced in September 2023 to Xbox Insiders.

With its availability expanded, there are now new perks that come with the credit card, including:

• When $7,000 or more is spent within first 12 months of opening the card account, both new and existing cardmembers can earn two three-month of Game Pass Ultimate to gift to friends or family.
• Owners are upgraded to Level 2 of Microsoft Rewards, and will start earning rewards faster with the credit card
• New Spotify Premium Individual users earn three free months on the service, applicable to both new and existing cardholders. Boost the volume with three free months of Spotify Premium Individual for new and existing cardmembers,
• Cardholders get access to Barclays Money Basics

Those who use the Xbox credit card will earn five times as many points on eligible products on the Microsoft store, and three times as many points on eligible streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, along with dining delivery services like GrubHub and DoorDash.

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If you're interested in the world of Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start, one beginner-friendly experience to consider is Dungeons & Dragons: The Yawning Portal. This tabletop strategy game tasks you and up to three friends with running a tavern to nourish weary travelers. Though it's certainly not as dynamic as D&D proper, this board game should scratch a similar itch for fans of role-playing strategy games. Plus, The Yawning Portal introduces players to a bunch of species and characters from the D&D world. Now is a great time to check it out, as D&D: The Yawning Portal is discounted to just $24 (down from $56).

Dungeons & Dragons: The Yawning Portal $24 (was $56)

Published by revered board game manufacturer Avalon Hill, The Yawning Portal includes everything you need to start playing. It comes packaged with 68 different heroes for you to serve, tons of cards and tokens to drive the action, and a well-designed board to contain all the action. Your core responsibility is serving up food that meets the preference of each of these visitors, though you'll encounter plenty of twists that impact how you play the game.

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The Yawning Tavern can be played solo or you can have three other people join in on the fun for some competitive action.

Keep in mind that this game is sold by a third-party seller, though it's shipped by Amazon. That means Prime members are still eligible for two-day shipping and free returns are included with your purchase.

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After an 11-year hiatus, there's another installment of Scary Movie in the works. And if Paramount is looking for a new lead actress, former Scream star Melissa Barrera is open for the chance to star in Scary Movie 6 and spoof her former franchise.

"I always loved those movies," said Barrera when asked about the possibility of jumping franchises by Inverse. "When I saw it announced, I was like, 'Oh, that would be fun. That would be so fun to do.'"

The original cast of the Scary Movie franchise included Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans. However, it's unclear if any of them will return for Scary Movie 6. But if the next sequel follows the example set by 2022's Scream and Scream 6, it could pair up any returning cast members with the next generation.

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Metroidvanias are everywhere these days, but if you're looking for a rock-solid fusion of that genre with Souls-like gameplay, then you can grab a preorder for the upcoming physical release of The Last Faith. While the game was released last year as a digital-only title for $28--you can get it for $21 at Fanatical--anyone looking to keep a physical collection can get their hands on a standard and special-edition release next month.

Arriving on May 24, the Nycrux edition of The Last Faith includes a softcover art book, a download key for the game's soundtrack, and several cards showing off some gothic concept art. This collector's edition is priced at $50, while the standard version without any of the extras will cost you $30.

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Essentially a retro-styled, side-scrolling Bloodborne, The Last Faith has a Metascore of 72 on GameSpot's sister site Metacritic. A challenging adventure with a dark design that pays homage to the games that inspired it, The Last Faith doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it's still a solid mix-tape of action-packed fun. It has a non-linear world to explore, cool weapons to collect, and moody pixel art. If you are a Castlevania fan or enjoyed the Blasphemous series, The Last Faith is worth checking out.

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The energy shot company 5-Hour Energy has announced its latest product, and it is geared towards gamers. The "Gamer Shot" lineup, as it's called, include three new flavors, and each has a whopping 230 mg of caffeine.

These shots are being sold under the pretense that they can "help gamers stay focused and energized during their gameplay sessions."

5-Hour Energy has a new gamer-focused line of shots

5-Hour Energy claims its products don't necessarily lead to "the jitters or the crash." Jeff Sigouin, the president of 5-Hour Energy owner Living Essentials, said creating a shot specifically for gamers "is a natural extension for us," and indeed, many might agree that it's surprising it hasn't happened until now.

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Bethesda Game Studios is planning to make Fallout 5 after it releases The Elder Scrolls VI, and as such, the next Fallout game is no doubt a long time off. Bethesda's Emil Pagliarulo, a veteran who has been with the company since 2002, discussed some of the factors that go into the development of a new Bethesda Game Studios title and why the process can take a while.

Responding to a fan on social media, Pagliarulo said--without being specific about any past or future game--that "development times can vary for a variety of reasons." As an example, he said Bethesda spent a good amount of time on Starfield "updating and developing" the underlying technology for the sci-fi game.

He also said Bethesda paused development on Starfield for a period of time to "assist with Fallout 76." As many will recall, the game had a rocky launch in 2018, and it sounds like Bethesda diverted some studio resources to that game to help get it back in shape.

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Minecraft is one of the wildest success stories in video game history. What started as a simple one-man project in 2009 ballooned into one of the best-selling games of all time that now ranks among the likes of Super Mario Bros., Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, and Pokemon Red/Blue as one of those rare generation-defining games for millions of players. An upcoming book, The World of Minecraft, will tell the story of the game's 15-year history, featuring art, development secrets, and interviews with Mojang developers, content creators, and notable members of the Minecraft community.

Preorder The World Of Minecraft $36 (was $40)

The World of Minecraft will cover behind-the-scenes insights on the creation of iconic Minecraft characters and creatures like Alex and the Phantom, as well as stories from the wider Minecraft community, including mods like Feed The Beast, popular servers like Hypixel, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast. The 224-page book will also include tons of concept art, high-resolution renders of in-game assets, and never-before-seen development materials.

The combination of rare production materials, in-game lore, and real-world history makes The World of Minecraft the most comprehensive source of Minecraft information and a cool addition to any fan's collection. The book will launch for $40 on September 3, but preorders are available now at Amazon for $36.

Amazon's preorder price guarantee ensures that you'll get the book for the lowest price offered between the time you order and when it ships.

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The World of Minecraft will launch just in time to catch up on your Minecraft history before the live-action Minecraft movie premieres in theaters next year. While we don't know much about the movie's plot, Jack Black will reportedly star as one of the main characters from the game, Steve. Emma Myers, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement are all confirmed to star in the movie as well. The movie recently wrapped filming this month, so we expect more news to be revealed soon. In the meantime, check our round-up of everything we know about the Minecraft movie for all the details shared so far.

The upcoming movie is far from the only piece of non-gaming media to tell a story within the world of Minecraft. The modern classic has also been adapted to the page. Multiple children's book series focused on Minecraft are available now. You can get the six-book Woodsword Chronicles box set for $35 at Amazon (down from $60). You can also preorder the Stonesword Saga six-book box set ahead of its May 7 release.

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Last week, Warhorse Studio posted a small teaser for its next game, which included a man sitting on a horse and nothing else. Today, Warhorse finally let us look that teased horse in the mouth, as the studio has unveiled Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, which will launch on consoles and PC later this year.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will pick up right where the previous game left off, with players assuming the role of Henry of Skalitz as he attempts to avenge those he's lost. The story will be told with over five hours of in-game cinematics mixed with first-person gameplay and a full cast of supporting characters.

Players can customize Henry's looks, abilities, and preferred equipment, with activities including blacksmithing and archery included in Henry's skill set. Choices play a key role in how the story unfolds, with the game remembering every action you take for as long as you're playing the game.

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Some games have vague and poetic titles, but not Squirrel with a Gun. It's exactly what the title suggests, a game wherein you take control of a fluffy rodent and unleash havoc around town with some serious heat. Originally announced for PC, console versions of the game were confirmed recently and preorders are now available. Look at this glorious cover art! If Squirrel with a Gun was a movie, Martin Scorsese would surely refer to it as, ahem, Cinema.

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Described as an open-world shooter in which you take control of the obnoxious park menace, Squirrel with a Gun isn't just focused on crime, chaos, and scoring a haul of nuts. The game also features puzzle-platformer levels where you can collect golden acorns. How do you get across a river of molten magma? By using the recoil of your weapons to propel yourself across the chasm in these delightfully weird sequences.

When it is time to throw down against secret agents sent to deprive you of your weapons, this squirrel packs a punch. Not content with just a regular handgun, our brave hero can add other weapons like Uzis and grenade launchers to their arsenal, upgrade them, and use the increased firepower to take on dangerous bosses. You can even fight a tank, if you're up to the challenge.

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After receiving a lifetime ban for gambling on NBA games, Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will no longer appear in NBA 2K24. The forward-center reportedly bet on his own team to lose at one point as well as revealed private health information to a bettor.

Earlier this week, ESPN detailed the lifetime NBA ban for Porter, with the league adding its sharing details of its findings with federal officials. An official 2K statement was released confirming that Porter would also be pulled from NBA 2K24: "To ensure NBA 2K accurately represents the current players in the league, we are removing Jontay Porter from the active Play Now roster."

NBA 2K24 was released last year and became one of the best-selling games in September and October 2023 in the US. However, Steam reviewers went after NBA 2K24 because the PC version was based on the Xbox One and PS4 editions of the game. At that time, NBA 2K24 was the second-worst rated title on Valve's service.

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The Season 3 Reloaded update should arrive to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile next month. Here is everything Activision announced for the midseason content drop, including a new weapon, additional multiplayer maps, more game modes, and a new Zombies story act.

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The midseason "Classified" sector of the battle pass unlocks on May 1, so this should be the date Season 3 Reloaded goes live. And if this update follows Call of Duty's past update times, Season 3 Reloaded will likely go live around 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST across all platforms.

What to expect from Season 3 Reloaded

Season 3's midseason update adds another gun with the BAL-27 assault rifle returning from 2014's Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Activision describes the BAL-27 as being "a prototype weapon designed to increase fire rate over time while the trigger is squeezed," with the gun's first four shots being slower to fire but highly accurate.

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World of Warcraft's The War Within expansion is set to officially introduce one new playable race, but dataminers think they've discovered a second, hidden Allied Race that could become playable in the future.

The War Within just launched its public alpha test, and the dataminers over at Wowhead have wasted no time combing through the game's files to discover new armor sets, ability changes, and more. One of the most interesting discoveries so far is a new NPC race, the Harronir. They look to be a "missing link" of sorts between Trolls and Night Elves, with some fans already referring to the race as Dark Elves or Dark Trolls.

The Harronir have a surprising amount of customization options for a simple NPC race, and even a set of armor that very much looks like it could be their unique racial Heritage Armor, something that Blizzard has worked on giving to each playable race over the last few years. Options for Harronir even appear in fields alongside other playable races in the game's files, certainly making them appear to be more than just NPCs.

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The Pokemon Trading Card game is gaining another expansion next month, with the arrival of Scarlet & Violet: Twilight Masquerade on May 24. It features over 160 new cards, including more than a dozen new Pokemon ex cards, new Ace Spec cards, over 30 new Trainer cards, and dozens of exclusive Pokemon and Trainer cards with special illustrations. Preorders are now open ahead of the expansion's launch--though some products are already selling out, so move fast if you want to be among the first to pick up the newest Pokemon TCG cards.

While you're preordering the new decks, be sure to take a look at Best Buy's daily deal (April 18), which is slashing prices on a variety of other Pokemon TCG packs, giving you an affordable way to add to your collection. This includes the Lost Origin Elite Trainer Box for $30 (down from $40) and Charizard ex Premium Collection for $30 (down from $40).

Twilight Masquerade Elite Trainer Box $50

Naturally, Twilight Masquerade has an Elite Trainer Box. Along with nine Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Twilight Masquerade booster packs, you'll also get the following:

• 1 full-art foil promo card (Teal Mask Ogerpon)
• 65 card sleeves
• 45 Pokemon TCG Energy cards
• Player's guide to Twilight Masquerade expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 plastic condition markers
• Collector's box
• Code card for Pokemon TCG Live

Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Amazon Twilight Masquerade 6pk Booster $27

Want to stock up on Twilight Masquerade cards fast without dropping too much cash? Take a look at this six pack booster, which (no surprise) gets you six booster packs. It doesn't come with any additional content, but if you already have everything you need to play the Pokemon TCG, this is a good way to get a sampling of the fresh expansion.

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The Pokemon Company is also releasing a $14 package containing three booster packs. In addition to the boosters, you'll get a new Snorlax or Revavroom card.

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Want to really load up on new cards? Then this massive booster box is for you, as it comes with 36 booster packs. That should be more than enough packs for you to pull your favorite Pokemon and completely revamp your existing deck. Note that Best Buy ran out of stock on the morning of April 18, and third-party retailers on Amazon are already inflating its price tag. We'd expect a restock at Best Buy in the coming weeks.

Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Amazon Twilight Masquerade Sleeved Booster $4.49

Pick up a single sleeved booster for $4.49 to add 10 new cards to your collection. Best Buy currently has this listed as "Coming Soon," so check back often to catch it when it comes back in stock.

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