Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 was a hit out of the gate last fall, but that doesn't mean its most devoted players love everything about it. Many fans are especially vocal against the idea of Space Marines 2 turning into a live-service game, especially after Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive introduced community events seemingly as the only way to get desirable items that are only available for a limited time. This time, the pushback has been so intense that Focus has apologized to fans and assured them that a live-service transformation isn't in the cards for Space Marines 2.

In this week's community update, Focus Entertainment shared the following statement: "We have noted that the Community Events have received cold feedback since we introduced them as an additional way to unlock cosmetic items. We saw that many of you mentioned FOMO generated by the events. Rest assured, we are not looking to transform Space Marine 2 into a full live-service game. The items available through events WILL be available later, for everyone. We want Community Events to be a way to unlock the items in advance, for the most dedicated players, and not to be a source of frustration and stress for everyone.

"However, that means we must provide a smooth experience in unlocking said items, which has not been the case so far. We deeply apologize for the trouble, and are currently working on a simplified process to unlock the items, to make the experience less constraining."

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Fortnite fans can save on PowerA's new pro-style controller for Xbox and PC at Amazon. The limited-time deal on the Fortnite Special Edition Wireless Controller drops the price from $100 to $83.84. The controller released in October and is officially licensed by Xbox and Epic Games. It features a chaotic graffiti design and combines premium features such as Hall Effect sticks and four remappable back buttons with the traditional Xbox form factor.

PowerA Fortnite Special Edition Wireless Controller for Xbox and PC $83.84 (was $100)

In addition to anti-drift sticks and built-in back buttons, the controller has trigger locks with three stopping points and three custom profiles to save your preferred control schemes.

Inside the box, you'll find a voucher to claim the Tooth Pickaxe in-game item.

Here's a quick rundown of the controller's key features:

• Drift-resistant Hall Effect sticks
• Wear-resistant Hall Effect triggers
• Four remappable back buttons
• Trigger locks with three stopping points
• Three custom profiles that can be cycled through on the fly
• USB 2.4GHz wireless for Xbox and PC
• Profile and Share buttons
• Up to 30 hours of battery life
• 10-foot USB-C charging cable (also for wired play)
• Dial to adjust volume on wired headset
• Dual rumble motors
• Tooth Pickaxe in-game item

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A handful of Fortnite-themed officially licensed controllers have released over the past year for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. PowerA is the manufacturer behind several of the others, including the OPS V1 Wireless Controller for PC, which is on sale for $45 (was $55). Meanwhile, Peely fans can save over 20% on PowerA's very yellow Bluetooth controller with remappable back buttons for Nintendo Switch.

CRKD released a Fortnite Festival Edition wireless controller with a five-fret attachment in December. The unique pro-style gamepad costs $60 and is part of the manufacturer's Neo S series. The Neo S is one of the best compact controllers you can buy for Switch and PC.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Collector's Edition is on sale for nearly $30 off at Amazon. The deal specifically applies to the PC (Steam) version of the Collector's Edition and eligibility for the discount varies by region. If you're eligible for the deal, you'll see a clickable coupon code box on the store page that slashes 15% from the price at checkout. The discount is part of a wider "Midwest Video Game Accessories" promotion, so it's likely you need to live in the Midwest to get Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Collector's Edition for $161.50 (was $190).

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector's Edition $161.50 (was $190) for Steam

Here's what you get with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Collector's Edition:

• 11-inch The Great Circle Globe with magnetic airplane and secret compartment
• Jumbo Steelbook Display Case
• New Adventure Journal
• Allmaker Relic Replica with Digital Premium Edition code
• Digital Premium Edition content:
  • The Order of Giants Story DLC
  • Temple of Doom Outfit
  • Digital Art Book
  • Early access starting December 6
  • Preorder Bonus: The Last Crusade Pack

Since the Premium Edition retails for $100, the physical collectibles normally cost an additional $90. With Amazon's deal--if you're eligible--you're only paying $61.50 for the collectibles. The promotion only applies to the PC edition of the game, which includes a Steam key.

The Xbox Series X|S Collector's Edition, which also includes PC access via the Windows Store, is only available to purchase at high prices from resellers on Amazon. Over at Walmart, however, you can you can get the Xbox version for $200.43. This price is a bit odd considering your order is shipped and sold by Walmart, not a reseller.

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Steelbooks are pretty common these days, but Jumbo steelbook cases, well, leave it to Indy to unearth a rare find like this. And it's (the color) gold!

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PSVR 2 - Standard Edition

$400

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PSVR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle

$400

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PSVR 2 PC Adapter

$60

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Sony announced an official price drop for the PSV2, bringing the VR headset's base price to $400 starting in March. The change applies to both the PSV2 base model (was $550) and the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle (was $600) available at major retailers. While the price drop goes into effect soon, the rollout will vary between stores. Some retailers, like Amazon and Target, are already listing certain models for the new price online, while others are still selling the PSVR 2 at its launch price. Be sure to check the links below so that you'll catch when the new $400 PSVR 2 price is live.

PSVR 2 - Standard Edition $400

The PSVR 2 includes the PSVR 2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and a pair of stereo headphones--everything you need to connect and play on PS5. So far, we've seen the price drop already kick in online at Target. Other retailers should be updating their prices soon.

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This bundle includes everything in the base PSVR 2 package, plus a download code for the game Horizon Call of the Mountain, which is playable on PS5 with the headset. Since it costs the same as the base package, it's worth picking up if you can find it. It's available at the new $400 price online at Amazon and Target, and we expect more stores will drop their prices soon, too.

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While the PSVR 2 PC Adapter cable is not part of the price drop, it's still worth picking up if you plan to use the headset on PC. The only other thing you'll need is the PSVR PC app, which is available as a free download from Steam.

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Now that the PSVR 2 is more affordable, that frees you up to grab a few VR-compatible PS5 games to use the headset with. There are dozens of PSVR 2 games available, including VR-exclusive titles like Beat Saber, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and Metro Awakening VR, and PS5 games with dedicated VR modes like Gran Turismo 7, Tetris Effect: Connected, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 8, and No Man's Sky.

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I like robots--especially comically large ones armed with various weapons. When I received an invitation to visit Amazing Seasun Games' Irvine, California office to try out their latest title, Mecha Break, all I really knew going into it was that I'd be playing a game featuring really big robots armed with various weapons. I'm not quite sure what I was expecting (other than access to the aforementioned giant robots), but I certainly wasn't expecting to fall in love.

Most of Amazing Seasun Games' previous titles were unknown to me, and all I'd seen of Mecha Break were some impressive trailers. When I finally sat down to take the free-to-play mech-based third-person hero shooter for a test-fly, I was admittedly a bit apprehensive. The live-service hero shooter market is oversaturated enough as it is, and it's a tough genre to stand out in. Is Mecha Break up to the task? So far, the answer appears to be "yes."

Mecha Break is mech-nerd heaven.

The game features a cast of 13 different mechs--referred to in-game as Strikers--each with their own set of unique weapons and abilities. When selecting a Striker, players can look at a graph showing that particular mech's strengths and weaknesses. Some Strikers are great for lone-wolf playstyles, some are better at supporting or defending one's team, and some are a combination of both. Each Striker feels surprisingly well-balanced--while I quickly fell in love with a specific Striker that fit my preferred playstyle (more on that in a bit), I never felt that one Striker was too overpowered or underpowered.

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It's been almost five years since Islanders gave cozy-game lovers a casually engaging city-building experience. Now, Coatsink has announced that a sequel, Islanders: New Shores, is coming to consoles and PC this summer. In the first-look video below, New Shores retains the appealing aspects of the first Islanders while teasing some of the new features that will be integrated into the gameplay.

As in the first game, New Shores allows players to develop cities and structures on a series of breathtakingly gorgeous islands and transform them as they see fit. Each level begins with a number of buildings at players' disposal, but they also have consider where the structures should be placed in order to get the maximum amount of points during the stage. Earning those points allows additional buildings to be unlocked, which opens the door to even more options.

One of the new features introduced in New Shores is called boons. It's a one-time power-up that's unlocked on each stage as players collect points. Boons can allow players to perform some of the more difficult tasks in a single action, including the creation of duplicate buildings and the destruction of others to make way for something new. However, boons should be used sparingly, since some of the trickier levels may need them more than the earlier levels do.

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Dice Throne is a tabletop game that utilizes both dice and cards to pit heroes against each other in fast-paced turn-based combat, with additional options to face off in teams or have everyone band together in a cooperative adventure. It's a remarkably quick (and fun!) game to set up and play, making it an ideal choice for folks who don't have hours to devote each week to D&D, Pathfinder, or any system that similarly lends itself to a long-form adventure.

The Dice Throne team is set to soon release its long-awaited X-Men expansion, injecting more Marvel heroes to fight alongside Dice Throne's largely original cast of characters. This is the second expansion to add licensed characters to the game--Dice Throne added a bunch of non-mutant Marvel characters like Thor and Black Panther to its roster in a previous add-on. Speaking to Dice Throne co-creator and lead game designer Nate Chatellier and CEO Casey Sershon, I asked how this "Magic: The Gathering meets Yahtzee" game approached adding licensed characters to a game and whether more IPs are being considered.

Pyromancer was one of Dice Throne's first characters.

"When we started Dice Throne, I created this five-year plan," Chatellier told me. "I love long-term planning, and the plan back then was season one, season two, a solo and co-op mode--which ended up being Dice Throne Adventures--and then a Marvel edition. I thought it was a five-year plan, it took six years to do it, but we checked all the boxes, which I'm still very proud of. When we hit that Marvel edition, that was the end of the road map. It was like, 'Okay, where do we go from here and how do we feel about working with IP?'"

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Disney Lorcana's next big expansion, Archazia's Island, is slated to release on March 21. The seventh Lorcana expansion features cuddly creatures from The Aristocrats, Lady and the Tramp, Lilo & Stitch, Bolt, and more Disney films. Archazia's Island will also introduce a new twist with Dual-Ink cards--characters who can utilize moves from two of the trading card game's six elements. You can preorder Disney Lorcana: Archazia's Island products at Amazon and Best Buy, including a $30 Gift Set featuring Lilo & Stitch, the $50 Illumineer's Trove bundle, starter decks, booster boxes, and more.

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This gift set is packed with a variety of collectibles and accessories, along with plenty of new cards. The big ticket item is the Lilo - Escape Artist card, as the glimmer foil is bound to become the centerpiece of your deck. You’ll also get five booster packs (60 cards) from previous sets like Rise of the Floodborn, Into the Inklands, Ursula’s Return, Shimmering Skies, and Azurite Sea. The storage box holds up to 250 sleeved cards and three punch-out dividers, making it an affordable way to keep your new cards safe as you start your collection.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Disney Lorcana - Archazia’s Island Starter Deck $17

Don’t want the hassle of building your own deck? Pick up one of these Starter Decks to have a well-rounded set of cards that let you jump straight into battle. Along with 60 cards (including two foils), the Starter Deck includes 11 damage tokens, a rulebook, and a bonus booster pack of 12 random cards. As usual, there are two options, but this time each focuses on two ink types--Ruby and Sapphire or Amethyst and Steel--to show off the new Dual-Ink cards.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Disney Lorcana - Archazia’s Island Illumineer’s Trove $50

Similar to the Pokemon TCG's Elite Trainer Boxes, Illumineer's Trove offers a sampler platter of the new Lorcana cards for $50. Here's what you get with this box set:

• 8 booster packs (12 cards each)
• 1 card storage box
• 6 card dividers
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 lore counter

Unlike the Gift Set, which features boosters from past expansions, these boosters are from the Archazia’s Island expansion.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Disney Lorcana - Archazia’s Island Booster Pack Display (24 Packs) $135.63 (was $144)

Stock up on cards with ease, as the Booster Pack Display lets you unwrap 24 booster packs--each containing 12 cards from Archazia’s Island expansion. The 12 cards in each pack break down as follows:

• 6 Common
• 3 Uncommon
• 2 Rare, Super Rare, or Legendary
• 1 Random Foil

You won’t get any accessories or a storage box, but this is undoubtedly the best way to load up on cards as fast as possible.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Disney Lorcana - Archazia’s Island Booster Pack $6

Individual booster packs can also be purchased. These contain 12 cards each, and they’re a much more frugal option than the massive Booster Pack Display.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Disney Lorcana - Archazia’s Island Deck Box $6

Keep 80 sleeved cards safe in one of these stylish deck boxes. The compact design is ideal for travel, and the custom artwork makes it a cool way to store your collection if you're a big fan of Cinderella or Ursula.

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Pair your deck box with these card sleeves. Each pack includes 65 matte-finish sleeves, which are designed to protect your cards from fingerprints and glare. Like the deck boxes, the sleeves are themed around Ursula and Cinderella.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Disney Lorcana - Archazia’s Island Playmat $20

Two new playmats featuring Tigger from Winnie the Pooh and Big Hero Six are available to preorder for $20. These mats give you a comfortable playing surface and ensure your cards don't get damaged from rough surfaces.

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A bunch of other Lorcana cards and accessories are on sale at Amazon--give them a look if you want to round out your collection. There’s also a fun cooperative game up for grabs that’s set in the Lorcana universe, though it can also be played solo if your usual game night partner is busy.

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• Ursula’s Return Booster Pack Display (24 Packs) -- $85.41 ($144)
• Azurite Sea Booster Pack Display (24 Packs) -- $116 ($144)
• Illumineer’s Quest: Deep Trouble - Cooperative Adventure Game -- $51.24 ($60)
• Azurite Sea: Stitch Collector’s Gift Set -- $36.45 ($50)
• Azurite Sea Illumineer’s Trove -- $35 ($50)
• Ursula’s Return Illumineer’s Trove -- $42 ($50)

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Among all the options, we feel that the Guardian Ebony and Guardian Arkveld are the best armors in Monster Hunter Wilds. These are our picks for the Low Rank segment of the game, though you do need to spend several hours just to reach this part of the campaign. Our guide discusses everything you need to know about how to acquire these gear pieces.

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  • Guardian Ebony armor set
  Monster Hunter Wilds best armor guide - Guardian Ebony and Guardian Arkveld set

  Both the Guardian Ebony and Guardian Arkveld armor sets can be yours fairly late into the campaign (roughly after a dozen hours or so of playing). Prior to this part, we suggest doing the following:

  • Practicing a bit in the Training Area so you can determine the best weapons for your playstyle.
  • Crafting early-game items that should help you for the first few hunts.
  Guardian Ebony armor set

  Eventually, you should reach the Ruins of Wyveria, where you'll get to battle Guardian-type monsters. The key factor that differentiates these beasts from their normal counterparts is that they can channel energy to heal/close their wounds. This means you need to be quick in destroying their wounds so you can cause as much damage and grab as many materials as possible.

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Wondering about how to mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds? Terrifying beasts roam the countryside, and they're going to stomp on your character's head if you're not careful. However, if you manage to perform aerial attacks, you might be able to clamber on top of them and hang on for dear life. Our guide helps you with this particular mechanic so you can have an edge in combat.

How to mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

You can mount monsters by performing aerial attacks. First, make sure that you have a melee weapon equipped. Then, be ready to do either of these two maneuvers:

• Jump off ledges while a creature is below you.
• Jump off your Seikret mount while a target is at a lower height/lower stance.
• Use your Slinger to grapple onto floating contraptions, vines, or insects, then drop down a creature that's below you.

Then, while in mid-air, press the main attack button--i.e. Triangle on PlayStation 5, Y on Xbox Series X/S, or the left mouse button. If all goes well, your character should be able to cling onto a target's back, which leads to a minigame of sorts.

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Are you thinking about how to customize the Seikret in Monster Hunter Wilds? Your trusty raptor-bird hybrid mount should serve you well whenever you're roaming around regions or tackling quests. But you can also make a few changes to alter their looks. Our guide has all the details you need.

How to customize the Seikret in Monster Hunter Wilds - Seikret customization guide

You can customize the Seikret by interacting with your character's tent at any Base Camp. Go to the Appearance Menu tab and select Seikret Customization to get started.

This particular screen lets you make a few alterations to your Seikret's design, such as:

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Are you wondering about how to change your character's appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds well after you've started the campaign? Yes, it's quite possible to alter your character's looks so you can bring down beasts in style. We've got a quick guide to help you with this particular facet.

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  How to change appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds

  There are two ways for you to change the appearance of your Hunter, as well as your Palico companion:

  • Make alterations via your tent at a Base Camp.
  • Use a Character/Palico Edit Voucher from the storefront where you purchased the game.
  Changing appearance at your base

  If you just want a quick and easy way to change your character's appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds, simply interact with your tent at a Base Camp and go to the Appearance Menu tab. Select the Change Appearance option so you can tweak the following:

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Diablo 4 Season 8 will release "a couple of weeks" later than originally planned, but will feature the return of a familiar "friend."

That's all according to Diablo franchise general manager Rod Fergusson, who in a post on X explained the reasoning behind the delay.

"In the spirit of serving the game, not the plan, Season 8 will take a couple of weeks longer to bake than we initially anticipated," Fergusson said. "The team is hard at work on some great updates coming in the next season, so stay tuned. Looking forward to seeing an old 'friend.'"

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Following the events of Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online, Trevor Philips Enterprises is no more. But Trevor Philips' former associate, Oscar Guzman, isn't going let that keep him down in the next expansion for GTA Online. Rockstar Games has announced that Oscar Guzman Flies Again will come in for a landing on March 4 with some potentially lucrative opportunities for players.

As laid out on Rockstar's site, players can purchase McKenzie Field Hangar, an airstrip that's seen better days. It may not be much to look at, but Guzman plans to help players make a killing with new missions to sell and transport illegal arms. What McKenzie lacks in aesthetics, it more than makes up for as a staging ground where players can fly a Western Duster 300-H plane and the Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule helicopter. There will also be an opportunity to steal the Eberhard Titan 250 D, a state-of-the-art gunship that belongs to Eberhard Munitions, a multinational aeronautics and munitions manufacturer.

The current state of McKenzie Field Hangar in GTA Online.

Rockstar's description also hints at a larger conflict between Eberhard Munitions and the player's character, courtesy of Guzman's get-rich quick scheme. The good news is that owning McKenzie gives players additional storage areas for personal aircraft.

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4A Games and 4A Games Ukraine might sound like part of the same organization, but as the Metro developer recently clarified, that's not actually the case anymore. In an update, 4A Games explained that though the majority of its workers remain in Ukraine, the other studio 4A Games Ukraine (now known as Reburn) is now a completely separate entity.

In the update, 4A explains that the original founders of the studio formed 4A Games Limited to create a new HQ in Malta with 50 members of their team back in 2014. When Metro Exodus was released in 2019, 4A Games Limited created a separate studio in Kyiv and hired roughly 50 employees from their existing Kyiv office 4A Games Ukraine, which then spun off into its own separate studio no longer affiliated with 4A or the Metro franchise, now called Reburn.

This name and studio confusion stems from Reburn's recent announcement of its new project, La Quimera. It's described as a first-person shooter with a "heavy focus" on narrative, world design, and characters. The game's world and story have been created by Nicolas Winding Refn, best known for directing Drive and The Neon Demon, and it draws from Latin-American folklore.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is finally here, but one of its features has players scratching their heads: Players have to pay real-life money to edit their character if they decide they want to change up their initial look.

Players can create and customize their character for free at the beginning of the game, but if they decide they want to tweak that character later on, they'll have to cough up some real-world cash. This aspect of character customization wasn't shown in review copies of the game, so players weren't expecting to have to open their wallets every time they wish to change up their character's look.

The same also applies to re-customizing the Palico, a companion character who follows the main player-character throughout the game. On the bright side, this fee doesn't apply to changing up basic cosmetic features like hair, face/skin color, eyebrow color, makeup, or clothing. But making more in-depth changes will cost you.

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Super7 has announced a new wave of action figures for its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection, as it'll be adding several familiar allies and villains to the line. Last year, Super7 brought the 2003 TMNT animated series to plastic life with figures of the four turtle-brothers, and this year, fans can pick up Casey Jones, Master Splinter, the Shredder, and a Foot Clan ninja. Each figure is priced at $55 and comes with several accessories, but Super 7 will also be offering them as a bundle that comes with exclusive extras.

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Kicking things off is Casey Jones, New York's favorite sports-themed vigilante. Like his cartoon counterpart, Jones comes with sports gear like baseball bats, a hockey stick, and a golf club, as well as an unmasked headsculpt and one featuring his signature hockey mask. The figure has quite a bit of articulation, so if you want to strike a "Goongala" pose, you can do so easily.

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The Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper launched last April, and it’s been a hot commodity ever since. Retailers can’t seem to keep this humorous remote control "car" in stock; it sold for high prices over the holidays due to limited availability. If you're interested in picking one up, Amazon and Target have the RC Creeper in stock right now. Not only is it available, but it’s on sale. Head over to either storefront right now, and you can snag the Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper for just $36.79 (was $50).

Mattel Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper $36.79 (was $50)

Featuring movement that mimics its in-game gait, the Exploding RC Creeper is a cool toy for younger Minecraft fans. Along with the ability to move the mob with the wireless controller, there's a button that activates a variety of lights and sounds. Continue pressing the button, and the Creeper will explode, sending its head flying skyward and launching 10 explosion particles from inside its chest.

The Exploding RC Creeper comes with a code for an exclusive in-game item.

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You’ll need 3 AA and 2 AAA batteries to operate the RC mob, but you can stock up with this affordable combo pack from Energizer. It buys you 24 AA and 24 AAA batteries for just $29 (was $40).

There are plenty of other great Minecraft toys to check out, so if you’re excited about the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, here are some of our favorites. Also, note that a whole new lineup of Minecraft action figures and plushies is launching this spring.

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Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have enjoyed re-released games for a variety of retro consoles for years now, but it seems that the titles on the service are not necessarily permanent. That's because Nintendo has announced that it will remove the Super Famicom sports game Super Formation Soccer on March 28, better known as Super Soccer in the US. However, this removal only applies to Switch Online in Japan.

As spotted by VGC, this will be the first time that a game has been removed from the Switch Online retro library. However, it's worth noting that Nintendo has not announced plans to remove Super Soccer from the European or North American versions of the retro library, so you can still play it for now in those regions.

It's not immediately clear why the Japanese version of the game is getting removed from the service, or whether it's a sign of more delistings to come. However, it's worth noting that the Super Formation Soccer IP appears to be owned by Spike Chunsoft, whereas Super Soccer was published by Nintendo, indicating that there's likely a rights ownership disparity by region. In today's digital gaming climate, games are often delisted for a variety of reasons.

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Fortnite is more than just a battle royale nowadays, with Fortnite Festival serving as a bonafide rhythm game. And if you’re interested in the authentic Guitar Hero/Rock Band experience, the upcoming CRKD Gibson Les Paul Blueberry Burst Pro Edition needs to be on your radar. Developed by the team responsible for Guitar Hero and DJ Hero hardware, it looks like a premium accessory that could hit all the right notes. Preorders are now open ahead of its June release, and reserving a unit now gets you a free Purple/Orange Ombre Guitar Should Strap and an exclusive Collector’s Pin for free.

If you can’t wait that long, the PDP Riffmaster is already available. The Riffmaster offers the same core features and is currently on sale for $105-$110 (was $130), depending on your platform of choice. Notably, the Riffmaster has a PS5/PS4 model, whereas the upcoming Les Paul does not.

Gibson Les Paul Blueberry Burst Pro Edition (Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC) $130

Officially licensed by Xbox, this CRKD x Gibson guitar is compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and Android devices. You’ll most likely end up using it for Fortnite Festival, but it also works for titles like YARG and Clone Hero on PC and Rock Band 4 on Xbox.

Featuring mechanical buttons for reliable input, a Hall Effect strum bar with haptic feedback, and a gorgeous Les Paul design, it’s a pretty robust plastic guitar. It even supports both wired and wireless play thanks to a 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth.

All your face buttons and triggers can be found on a central hub, giving you a simple way to navigate menus without needing a standard Xbox controller, and a modular fret neck lets you swap it out for a new style. Of course, no premium controller is complete without a bit of RGB lighting, and you’ll find plenty of colorful lights scattered throughout the Gibson Les Paul guitar.

Preorder at CRKD Store Gibson Les Paul Blueberry Burst Pro Edition (Multi-platform) $130

This version offers all the same features as the above, though it’s instead compatible with Switch and PC, along with older consoles like PS3. Beyond those compatibility tweaks, you’re still getting reliable mechanical buttons, a Hall Effect strum bar, and both wired and wireless support via a 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth.

The multi-platform controller also offer support for rhythm games beyond Fortnite Festival, including old Guitar Hero and Rock Band games for PS3 as well as PC titles such as Clone Hero and YARG.

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Looking for something that won’t take up as much space in your game room? The CRKD Neo S Fortnite Festival Edition Controller for Nintendo Switch and PC is a unique option. It has a detachable five-fret module, allowing you a more natural way to hit the notes flowing down your screen compared to the standard face buttons. At $60, it’s also much more affordable than traditional guitar controllers. Along with a vibrant purple mode, a black edition is launching on March 1.

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