The 8BitDo Ultimate was already one of the best third-party PC controllers on the market, and now it's grown more enticing with the addition of Hall Effect analog sticks to the 2.4GHz model. These drift-resistant sticks were previously only available on the Bluetooth model--but now they're supported on all wireless controllers in the Ultimate lineup. Along with new sticks, 8BitDo announced a new purple color for the Ultimate, and it might be the best-looking controller in its catalog.

8BitDo Ultimate Wireless Controller (2.4GHz) $50

The 2.4GHz version might have shiny new Hall Effect sticks, but it still only supports PC, Steam Deck, and mobile. The Bluetooth version adds support for Switch (and it also has 2.4GHz wireless). Beyond that, the two models are virtually identical. The controller has three custom profiles, two programmable back buttons, rumble support. With the Ultimate Software app, you can customize stick and trigger sensitivity rumble intensity, and remap the controls while setting up profiles. The controller also comes with a matching charging dock. Considering similar charging docks cost $30 or more, the inclusion of the dock really increases the value--especially since the controller on its own would still be an easy recommendation at this price.

The new purple model is the most exciting, though you'll also find pink, black, and white up for grabs.

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Also, note that the old ALPS sticks are still available for most models--though we'd recommend sticking with the superior Hall Effect ones since both models retail for the same price

If you're interested in using the 8BitDo Ultimate on Nintendo Switch, you'll want to pick up the Bluetooth model. There's nothing new about any of these (they've always used Hall Effect sticks), but they remain among the best Switch controllers of 2024.

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The annual CES event has come and gone, and like previous years, some tantalizing new pieces of PC hardware have arrived in its wake. Asus had plenty of gear to show off, and if you've been holding out for a new monitor, this new OLED display looks like a terrific option. For now, it's available exclusively at Newegg and priced at $1,300. It's worth pointing out that while Newegg has this monitor listed as a backorder item, it's expected to arrive tomorrow, January 18, and it shouldn't be long before your order arrives.

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Out of the box, this 34-inch curved monitor has some impressive specs to make your gaming sessions pop. It has a 3,440 x 1,440 resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time. It's G-Sync compatible so you won't have to worry about screen-tearing. It contains multiple input ports (DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C) as well as a built-in Smart KVM switch with USB 3.2. The other neat feature on this build is a custom heatsink, which helps lower operating temperatures and reduces the risk of burn-in.

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The panel has a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and is compliant with DisplayHDR True Black 400, so it should offer a vibrant picture with accurate light and dark colors.

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The Minecraft movie has added another cast member, with Jennifer Coolidge joining Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the upcoming video game film, according to Deadline. Coolidge was just in the news after she won her second Primetime Emmy for her role on HBO's The White Lotus.

The movie is filming now in New Zealand, and it also stars Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen. Jared Hess (Nacho Libre, Napoleon Dynamite) is directing.

Minecraft is an open-ended sandbox video game, so many are wondering what the story is going to be--and that remains a mystery. Hess recently discussed how Minecraft having no set story is a unique challenge, but one he's excited about taking on.

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Nvidia revealed the RTX 40 Super Series at CES 2024, and the first batch of products is officially on store shelves. The RTX 4080 Super releases on January 31 for $1,000 and the RTX 4070 Ti launches a bit earlier on January 24 for $800. But right now, you can snag the RTX 4070 Super starting at $600 at select retailers. The GPUs are as popular as you'd expect, as they've already sold out at Best Buy--so you'll need to move quickly if you want to snag one for your rig.

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• ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2505MHz) -- $600
• ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2550MHz) -- $610
• ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2550MHz, White) -- $630
• ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2670MHz) -- $760
• PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (1980MHz) -- $600

Nvidia RTX 4070 Super at Newegg

• MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2640MHz) -- $650
• MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2505MHz, White) -- $620
• Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2475MHz) -- $600
• MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2505MHz) -- $610
• Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2475MHz, Black) -- $650
• Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 12GB (2490MHz, Compact) -- $630

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• ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2505MHz) -- $600
• ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super OC Edition 12GB (2550MHz) -- $610
• ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB (2595MHz) -- $690

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Best Buy is currently sold out of all RTX 4070 models. However, we're hopeful that new inventory will arrive soon, so check back often if you want to beat the competition and get one.

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Nvidia says the RTX 4070 Super is great for gaming in 1440p at max settings, as it features 82 RT TFLOPS compared to the 40 RT TFLOPS seen on the RTX 3070. In other words, it's a major improvement compared to older models. Depending on the rest of your rig, you should easily be able to hit over 80fps when playing games like Starfield, The Witcher 3, and Forza Horizon 5.

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The creators of the Game of Thrones TV show have revealed one thing they would change about the fantasy series, but it's probably not anything you would guess. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, D.B. Weiss and David Benioff said they'd make a change related to the character Mord the Jailer, who was played by Ciaran Bermingham.

When Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) was locked up in the Sky Cells, he offered the jailer a bribe and eventually made good by giving him gold coins. As the saying goes, "a Lannister always pays his debts.

Weiss said, "It was a mistake not bringing Mord the Jailer back. "We always talked about doing it."

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It's hard not to like a dude who would have gone with Frodo to the end, into the very fires of Mordor. So it's understandable that Barbie star Margot Robbie pointed to Aragron, son of Arathorn, from the Lord of the Rings trilogy as one of her first cinematic crushes.

Speaking with W Magazine alongside Barbie co-star Ryan Gosling, Robbie revealed the 87-year-old Aragorn as her movie crush. This led to playful banter with Gosling, who asked whether she meant the book character. Robbie responded it was the portrayal of Strider by Viggo Mortensen in the film trilogy from the early 2000s.

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If you've ever wanted to transform a corner of your home into a shrine dedicated to your favorite Avatar character, then you're going to need to spend at least $5,850 on that project. Infinity Studio has unveiled its latest collectible, a life-size and incredibly realistic bust of Zoe Saldana's character Neytiri.

Because it's a 1:1 scale replica, it's naturally a very big recreation of the Na'vi warrior and it's constructed from several materials to make it look and feel life-like. Similar to its other busts, this Neytiri collectible has platinum silicone for its blue flesh, polystone materials for other elements, and fabric for some of Neytiri's clothing.

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The full bust hides Neytiri in some local vegetation and even features bioluminescent markings on her skin that'll glow once you turn the lights off. There's also a more affordable bust of Neytiri--relatively speaking in collector circles--being offered by Infinity Studio, but this $2,850 version has a very basic base to justify the $3,000 price difference.

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With the release of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, Naughty Dog has wrapped up work on the definitive version of what is considered to be one of the best games of all time. Some people have viewed the project as unnecessary, but according to Naughty Dog, this version of the game is ideal for anyone new to the series and looking to experience it in its best form possible. And for those people criticizing it, Naughty Dog doesn't quite understand why this approach has drawn harsh feedback.

"I don’t understand some of the consternation about what The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered offers, game director Matthew Gallant said in a VGC interview. "It's the best way to play The Last of Us Part 2, if you're a new PlayStation owner and new to the franchise we want to get you the best experience with all the hardware features on a PS5 native version of the game. My sense is there's an audience for this for whom the idea of a PS5 version is thrilling. I'm also speaking for myself, I'm excited we can bring this to the fans, and if it's not for everyone, that's fine."

The overall package is an impressive one, as alongside improved graphics, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered also packs in lost levels, hours of commentary from Naughty Dog developers, a free-play guitar mode, expansive accessibility features, and a fun roguelike mode called No Survivor. All of these improvements on top of the original 2020 game have been well-received, with many critics giving glowing reviews to the complete package.

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Actor Paul Mescal stars in the upcoming big-budget blockbuster Gladiator 2, and he's hopeful the role doesn't make him too famous. Speaking to The Times UK, Mescal said if his fame explodes after starring in the film, he won't be feeling too good about it.

"Is it just that more people will stop you in the street? I'd get profoundly depressed if that's so and hope it isn't true," he said (via Variety). "I'll have an answer next year, but if [the film] impacts my life in that way, I'll be in a bad spot. I'd have to move on and do an obtuse play nobody wants to see."

2000's Gladiator helped propel Russell Crowe to a massive new level of fame, and many are wondering if Mescal's star will similarly rise if Gladiator 2 is a big success as well.

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Larian Studios founder and CEO Swen Vincke has reacted to the news of Ubisoft telling fans they might want to get "comfortable" with the idea that people no longer own games but only license them. Posting on social media, Vincke said the rise of subscription services in games could have a negative impact overall. He didn't mention any game subscription services by name, but some of the most popular ones these days include Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nvidia GeForce Now.

"Whatever the future of games looks like, content will always be king. But it's going to be a lot harder to get good content if subscription becomes the dominant model and a select group gets to decide what goes to market and what not. Direct from developer to players is the way," he said.

If the video game industry becomes dominated by subscription models, the people in charge will inevitably try to make the most money possible and this might come at a quality cost, Vincke said.

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Recently, The Last of Us actor Nick Offerman said he pitched new ideas for how to further explore the lives of Frank and Bill. But now it's been revealed that Offerman was only joking and there are no plans to revisit Frank and Bill in Season 2, or ever.

Showrunner Craig Mazin told Deadline, "I'm very proud of the episode we did with Bill and Frank. There won't be more Bill and Frank."

Offerman played Bill in the "Long, Long Time" episode, which showed a flashback of how Bill met Frank (Murray Bartlett) and how they fell in love and eventually died together. Mazin wrote the episode, which was a fan-favorite in Season 1, prompting people to want to see more of Bill and Frank.

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HBO boss Casey Bloys isn't worried about The Last of Us Season 2 releasing in 2025. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bloys expressed that a two-year turnaround time is "standard for big genre shows," and that the fan base will be there regardless of the wait.

"One thing I'm not worried about with The Last of Us is keeping the conversation going," he said. "That show has a huge fan base and ended with 30 million viewers an episode."

During the interview, Bloys was also asked about the future of HBO after the final seasons of both Succession and Barry. He quoted the upcoming seasons of White Lotus, Euphoria, and House of the Dragon as the main focus alongside alongside The Last of Us.

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Billy Mitchell, the competitive arcade gamer and former Donkey Kong world record holder, has settled his feud with arcade scorekeeping website Twin Galaxies, with the latter reinstating his records--albeit as a "historical database."

Courthouse News Service reported last week that Mitchell's lawsuit against Twin Galaxies reached a confidential settlement, months before the case was set to go to court. Today, both parties released their own statements about Mitchell's contested records.

"Twin Galaxies has reinstated all of my world records from my videogame career," started Mitchell's statement, as posted to Twitter. He quoted part of Twin Galaxies' own statement, before concluding with: "I am relieved and satisfied to reach this resolution after an almost six year ordeal and look forward to pursuing my unfinished business elsewhere." Mitchell signs off his statement with "never surrender."

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered is almost upon us, bringing refinement and an array of additions to Naughty Dog's sequel. Releasing exclusively for PS5, this version tackles not only a graphical update across the board, but also expands the original. The standout features include accessibility settings, playable levels that were scrapped from the official release, as well as a roguelike survival mode called No Return.

Despite the original release's patch for the PS5, which unlocked the framerate to aim 60 FPS in Performance mode, The Last of Us Part II Remastered introduces itself as a more complete package for Sony's current-gen console. It currently has a metascore of 90 on GameSpot sister site Metacritic. This rating is the result of 76 critic reviews by the time of publication.

The remaster takes cues from Naughty Dog's revisit to the first game with The Last Of Us Part I. Mainly, featuring accessibility settings that were only introduced in said release, including cinematic audio descriptions and speech-to-vibrations, the latter which plays spoken dialogue through the DualSense controller using vibrations. The use of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense have been improved as well.

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Bad news for Call of Duty cheaters. If you're using aim assist while playing with mouse and keyboard, the Ricochet anti-cheat software will now close the game upon detection. This affects all current games in the ecosystem, including Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Modern Warfare II.

Announced on January 16 by the Call of Duty Updates account on X (formerly known as Twitter), the update says that "repeated use of these tools may lead to further account action," although it's unclear how many times you'd have to cheat to be penalized, and the severity of each instance.

This new anti-cheat method is merely the latest iteration of Ricochet's fight against aim botters. Back in November of last year, Activision promised a "stronger and faster process" to counter cheaters. This encompassed the use of machine learning, as well as a system called Splat where players will lose their parachutes and crash down onto the map to their death if Ricochet detects malicious activity.

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Dolph Lundgren has spoken out to say he is "disappointed" for fans because he claims Warner Bros. abandoned an earlier cut of the movie that was "really good."

Speaking to ComicBook.com, Lundgren said an earlier, unfinished version of the movie featured more of his character, King Nereus, and his daughter Mera (Amber Heard). But Lundgren said when a "corporate" decision was made to "try to limit Amber Heard," his character's screentime was scaled back as well.

"I was just disappointed for the moviegoers, because I thought the original script was great and the original cut--I saw a little bit of it, it was really good, so I didn't see any reason to start reshooting and reshaping the story, which obviously led to disappointment in the moviegoers and not just me," Lundgren said.

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