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Early Black Friday Apple Deal - AirTag 4-Pack For $70 Restocked At Amazon

Game News - 8 hours 43 min ago
AirTag 4-Pack at Amazon AirTag Singles for $19 See at Best Buy

Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale features the best-ever deal on the 4-pack of Apple AirTags, dropping the price from $99 to only $70. Amazon is matching this deal but has already sold out once (and fast). The AirTag 4-Pack was restocked at Amazon today, November 13. We expect this offer to continue to be popular, so snag it while you can.

If you don't need a 4-pack, you can buy single AirTags for $19 each at Amazon. This deal also sold out once already, so don't wait too long to grab it.

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Early Black Friday Apple Deal - AirTag 4-Pack For $70 Restocked At Amazon

Game News - 8 hours 43 min ago
AirTag 4-Pack at Amazon AirTag Singles for $19 See at Best Buy

Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale features the best-ever deal on the 4-pack of Apple AirTags, dropping the price from $99 to only $70. Amazon is matching this deal but has already sold out once (and fast). The AirTag 4-Pack was restocked at Amazon today, November 13. We expect this offer to continue to be popular, so snag it while you can.

If you don't need a 4-pack, you can buy single AirTags for $19 each at Amazon. This deal also sold out once already, so don't wait too long to grab it.

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Why Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Hair Looks So Darn Good

Game News - 9 hours 12 min ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has introduced some striking visual changes to the world of Thedas, and while the new art style has been met with mixed reception, there's one aspect of the game's aesthetic that most players seem to agree on: The hair looks really, really good.

EA and BioWare appear to share the sentiment, and have revealed the recipe for high-quality hair animations via a new blog post that examines every individual strand of The Veilguard's glorious collective locks. According to the post, each of the game's hairstyles--of which there are over 100--contain 50,000 individually rendered strands of hair. EA and BioWare credit the Frostbite engine for the high-quality results.

Frostbite has been working on realistic hair tech for a while now, but the engine's progress truly shines in Veilguard, and it's not simply due to the number of hairstyle options or the amount of hairs on each character's head--length plays a major role, too. The Veilguard features a number of waist-length hair options (curly or straight) that move in combat, realistically responding to momentum, wind, blasts of magic, changes in direction, and other variables. But getting there wasn't easy.

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Walmart's Exclusive Lego Gift Set Is The Perfect Gift For Young Star Wars Fans

Game News - 9 hours 21 min ago

Star Wars and Lego makes for a fine pairing, as these days you can pick up detailed replicas of spaceships, locations, and so much more for a fun afternoon build. And if you're shopping for a young Star Wars fan this holiday, you should definitely check out Walmart's exclusive gift set. Walmart has a Lego Star Wars 3-in-1 Gift Set available for only $50.

This isn't the first time Walmart has offered this deal, but it does tend to sell out pretty fast when it's in stock. The $50 Star Wars Lego Gift Set comes with three building sets that are usually sold separately with a total retail value of $85.

Lego Star Wars 3-in-1 Gift Set (Walmart Exclusive) $50

Here's what you get with this Walmart-exclusive Lego Star Wars gift set:

  • The Clone Wars: Yoda's Jedi Starfighter (253 pieces) -- $35 value
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter (282 pieces) -- $30 value
  • 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack (119 pieces) -- $20 value

All told, the gift set includes two buildable starships, an AV-7 anti-vehicle cannon, seven minifigures , and two droids.

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Lego Technic Cars Are 50% Off For Black Friday

Game News - 9 hours 29 min ago

Walmart’s Early Black Friday Sale runs through November 17, and until then, you can save on a long list of toys, games, and electronics. Several Lego sets are on sale, including three Lego Technic supercar sets for just $25 each.

The most complex of the three is the Bugatti Bolide, clocking in at over 900 pieces. The intricate model features a tiny replica of the real car's W16 engine and even some cool steering functions, along with the supercar’s iconic scissor doors that open upward. It makes for both a great piece of décor or toy, and now that it’s just $25, it’s a great time to add it to your collection.

Lego Technic Bugatti Bolide, NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro ZL 1, and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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Kids Wants Video Games More Than Money For The Holidays, Study Finds

Game News - 9 hours 39 min ago

It's not a big surprise, but a lot of children want video games for the holidays. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the US video game industry's interests in Washington D.C., has released the results of a study that says kids aged 10-17 overwhelmingly want video games for Christmas and the holiday season in general.

A survey found that 76% of kids plan to ask their parents or caregiver for video games, outpacing money (67%), clothes (66%), and general tech items like phones and smartwatches (62%).

Both girls (67%) and boys (87%) said they planned to ask for video games this holiday season. Breaking things down further, the top five game-related items that children want are consoles (47%), subscription services (43%), console games (41%), game gear (41%), and in-game currency (38%).

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Kids Wants Video Games More Than Money For The Holidays, Study Finds

Game News - 9 hours 39 min ago

It's not a big surprise, but a lot of children want video games for the holidays. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the US video game industry's interests in Washington D.C., has released the results of a study that says kids aged 10-17 overwhelmingly want video games for Christmas and the holiday season in general.

A survey found that 76% of kids plan to ask their parents or caregiver for video games, outpacing money (67%), clothes (66%), and general tech items like phones and smartwatches (62%).

Both girls (67%) and boys (87%) said they planned to ask for video games this holiday season. Breaking things down further, the top five game-related items that children want are consoles (47%), subscription services (43%), console games (41%), game gear (41%), and in-game currency (38%).

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Sonic 3 Will Tease New Character At The End Of The Movie

Game News - 9 hours 49 min ago

Sonic fans only have just over a month before the third film arrives in theaters on December 20. The threequel has Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles teaming up to take down the mysterious Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves. Sonic 3 also introduces Ivo Robotnik's father, Gerald, with Jim Carrey pulling double duty playing both father and son. However, director Jeff Fowler has confirmed that Shadow and Gerald won't be the only new additions.

Talking to Entertainment Weekly, Fowler says that continuing with a tradition set by the first Sonic movie, a new character will make a small cameo appearance at the end of Sonic 3. Although he didn't say who, deciding which character to bring in wasn't easy.

"It's fun to see the fan debates online about who's coming up next, who's going to be teased at the end of the film. We have a lot of the same conversations," Fowler said. "We've all got our favorites on the filmmaking side, and we're all making great cases for 'it should be this one or that one.' It is fun to keep that anticipation. This movie is no different in terms of teasing new characters."

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Sonic 3 Will Tease New Character At The End Of The Movie

Game News - 9 hours 49 min ago

Sonic fans only have just over a month before the third film arrives in theaters on December 20. The threequel has Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles teaming up to take down the mysterious Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves. Sonic 3 also introduces Ivo Robotnik's father, Gerald, with Jim Carrey pulling double duty playing both father and son. However, director Jeff Fowler has confirmed that Shadow and Gerald won't be the only new additions.

Talking to Entertainment Weekly, Fowler says that continuing with a tradition set by the first Sonic movie, a new character will make a small cameo appearance at the end of Sonic 3. Although he didn't say who, deciding which character to bring in wasn't easy.

"It's fun to see the fan debates online about who's coming up next, who's going to be teased at the end of the film. We have a lot of the same conversations," Fowler said. "We've all got our favorites on the filmmaking side, and we're all making great cases for 'it should be this one or that one.' It is fun to keep that anticipation. This movie is no different in terms of teasing new characters."

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Monster Hunter Outlanders Announced For Mobile

Game News - 10 hours 58 sec ago

While all eyes are on Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has unveiled a brand-new game for mobile devices (App Store and Google Play) in the franchise called Monster Hunter Outlanders. The company is teaming up with TiMi Studio Group, known for its work on Call of Duty Mobile and Pokemon Unite.

Monster Hunter Outlanders is being described as an open-world survival game, offering solo play as well as co-op for up to four people. The announcement trailer--seen below--interestingly enough doesn't showcase any combat for the title, instead focusing on mobility. The video sees a player paragliding across the map, swimming, sliding, utilizing a grappling gun, climbing a cliff, and even being shot out of a cannon-like device.

A core aspect of the Monster Hunter franchise is taking on giant creatures and then craving them up for parts to build new armor as well as weapons. Monster Hunter Outlanders will feature "the traditional hunting experience," per a press release, though this aspect isn't really shown in the debut trailer.

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Lego Horizon Adventures Brings Back Sylens With Help Of Star Trek Legend

Game News - 10 hours 13 min ago

Following the tragic death of actor Lance Reddick in 2023, Horizon fans were curious about what the fate of his character Sylens would be. With the release of Lego Horizon Adventures this week, it has been confirmed--in that spin-off game at least--that Sylens does appear and is voiced by Star Trek Voyager actor Tim Russ.

A deuteragonist in the games, Sylens is similar to Horizon's hero Aloy in several ways, as he also explores the secret history of the world following a cataclysmic event that saw machines rise to the top of the food chain. Russ is no stranger to the Horizon series, as he'd previously played the character Jetakka in Horizon Forbidden West. In Lego Horizon Adventures, he appears as "DJ Sylens" (via IGN).

Earlier this year, Horizon developer Guerrilla said that Sylens had been recast for Lego Horizon Adventures, but it wasn't ready to share details at the time. Several of the original Horizon voice actors are also in the Lego game, including Ashly Burch as Aloy, JB Blanc as Rost, and John Macmillan as Varl. In addition to Sylens, Reddick also voiced Zavala in Bungie's Destiny games.

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Lego Horizon Adventures Brings Back Sylens With Help Of Star Trek Legend

Game News - 10 hours 13 min ago

Following the tragic death of actor Lance Reddick in 2023, Horizon fans were curious about what the fate of his character Sylens would be. With the release of Lego Horizon Adventures this week, it has been confirmed--in that spin-off game at least--that Sylens does appear and is voiced by Star Trek Voyager actor Tim Russ.

A deuteragonist in the games, Sylens is similar to Horizon's hero Aloy in several ways, as he also explores the secret history of the world following a cataclysmic event that saw machines rise to the top of the food chain. Russ is no stranger to the Horizon series, as he'd previously played the character Jetakka in Horizon Forbidden West. In Lego Horizon Adventures, he appears as "DJ Sylens" (via IGN).

Earlier this year, Horizon developer Guerrilla said that Sylens had been recast for Lego Horizon Adventures, but it wasn't ready to share details at the time. Several of the original Horizon voice actors are also in the Lego game, including Ashly Burch as Aloy, JB Blanc as Rost, and John Macmillan as Varl. In addition to Sylens, Reddick also voiced Zavala in Bungie's Destiny games.

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Indiana Jones-Themed Menu Coming To IHOP, As Custom Xbox Series X Revealed

Game News - 10 hours 38 min ago

To promote the launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft has partnered with IHOP to create an Indiana Jones-themed breakfast menu and a custom Xbox themed around pancakes.

Starting November 18, people who dine at IHOP will find an Indiana Jones-themed menu that includes items like the "Fully Loaded French Toast" and drinks like "Explorer's Caramel Apple Butter Hot Chocolate" and the "Long-Lost Cookie Butter Milkshake." It's not clear what any of these things have to do with Indiana Jones or Xbox, but the food looks delicious.

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People who join IHOP's International Bank of Pancakes program can upload their receipt to earn "PanCoins" that can be redeemed for Xbox prizes like game downloads, merch, accessories, and Game Pass memberships. Some of the rewards will be revealed during an IHOP/Xbox livestream on November 18 through the Xbox Twitch and Xbox YouTube channels.

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Indiana Jones-Themed Menu Coming To IHOP, As Custom Xbox Series X Revealed

Game News - 10 hours 38 min ago

To promote the launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft has partnered with IHOP to create an Indiana Jones-themed breakfast menu and a custom Xbox themed around pancakes.

Starting November 18, people who dine at IHOP will find an Indiana Jones-themed menu that includes items like the "Fully Loaded French Toast" and drinks like "Explorer's Caramel Apple Butter Hot Chocolate" and the "Long-Lost Cookie Butter Milkshake." It's not clear what any of these things have to do with Indiana Jones or Xbox, but the food looks delicious.

Yum.

People who join IHOP's International Bank of Pancakes program can upload their receipt to earn "PanCoins" that can be redeemed for Xbox prizes like game downloads, merch, accessories, and Game Pass memberships. Some of the rewards will be revealed during an IHOP/Xbox livestream on November 18 through the Xbox Twitch and Xbox YouTube channels.

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Secret Level Trailer Shows Video Game Franchises Coming To Life From Deadpool Director

Game News - 11 hours 2 min ago

Prime Video has released a new trailer for Secret Level, its upcoming video game-themed anthology series from Deadpool director Tim Miller. The show features original stories set in the universes of popular video game franchises like Armored Core, Concord, Dungeons & Dragons, Honor of Kings, Mega Man, Pac-Man, The Outer Worlds, and various PlayStation games.

The show debuts December 10 on Prime Video, with episodes releasing through December 17. Prime Video also confirmed that it will debut sneak peeks at some of the episodes on November 18 through the Secret Level social media accounts.

The voice cast includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves, Ariana Greenblatt, Gabriel Luna, Merle Dandridge, Claudia Doumit, and Laura Bailey, among others.

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The Last Of Us Season 2 Tees Off In Spring 2025

Game News - 11 hours 26 min ago

While not a specific premiere date, HBO has announced a release window for The Last of Us Season 2. Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) are set to be seen together on the small screen again in Spring 2025.

IGN reports that HBO and Max content CEO Casey Bloys revealed the spring window for the video game adaptation during a presentation to journalists yesterday, November 12. Earlier this week, a Max trailer for 2025 unveiled new footage for The Last of Us Season 2. The clips hint at distance growing between Joel and Ellie, as well as an infected swarm charging what is likely the town of Jackson.

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Season 2 of the HBO Original Series #TheLastOfUs is coming to Max in 2025. pic.twitter.com/EeYvaRQkoa

— Max (@StreamOnMax) November 12, 2024

Previously, The Last of Us Season 2 was planned to launch in 2025--even before the historic Hollywood strikes last year. In September, Bloys hinted that the show would return in the first half of next year. The first season premiered in January 2023 on HBO (as well as streamed on Max).

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Stellar Blade Developer Expects The Game To Be Even Bigger On PC, Aiming For 2025 Launch

Game News - 11 hours 47 min ago

Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has revealed more details on the game's upcoming PC release, and it has high expectations for the platform. In the studio's Q3 2024 earnings report, Shift Up confirmed that Stellar Blade is "being considered within 2025" for a PC release--something it has spoken about in the past.

"Considering recent trends such as Steam's expanding market share in the AAA game sector and the global success of Black Myth: Wukong, we expect the performance on PC to exceed that on consoles," Shift Up said in its report. To put that into context, Black Myth: Wukong had a strong launch in August with 10 million copies sold in its first three days on PC and PS5, and within two weeks, that figure climbed to 18 million.

Black Myth: Wukong was developed by Chinese studio Game Science and one of the company's biggest external investors believes that it will sell 30 million copies over its lifetime, a figure that can potentially be reached with its upcoming expansion. In comparison, Stellar Blade reached 1 million sales on PS5 by the end of June.

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Next Halo On PS5? It's Too Soon To Say, Phil Spencer Says

Game News - 11 hours 51 min ago

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has commented on bringing more Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, saying he's not ruling anything out, and that includes the next Halo release.

Talking to Bloomberg, Spencer said, "I do not see sort of red lines in our portfolio that say, 'Thou must not,'" he said. For the next Halo game specifically, Bloomberg reported that Spencer said it was too early to make a decision about that.

In September, Microsoft announced that it was working on multiple new Halo games that are being made in Unreal Engine 5. None of the games have been officially announced, however. That being said, elements from the Project Foundry demo are likely to show up in future Halo titles, Microsoft has said.

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Next Halo On PS5? It's Too Soon To Say, Phil Spencer Says

Game News - 11 hours 51 min ago

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has commented on bringing more Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, saying he's not ruling anything out, and that includes the next Halo release.

Talking to Bloomberg, Spencer said, "I do not see sort of red lines in our portfolio that say, 'Thou must not,'" he said. For the next Halo game specifically, Bloomberg reported that Spencer said it was too early to make a decision about that.

In September, Microsoft announced that it was working on multiple new Halo games that are being made in Unreal Engine 5. None of the games have been officially announced, however. That being said, elements from the Project Foundry demo are likely to show up in future Halo titles, Microsoft has said.

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Pokemon Gets Denied Entry To Toy Hall Of Fame

Game News - 11 hours 51 min ago

Nearly three decades ago, Pokemon debuted in Japan and spawned a best-selling video game franchise that continues to this day. The Pokemania phenomenon has since grown to include multiple anime series, films, trading-card games, toys, and more. Pokemon was also one of the 12 finalists to make it into this year's inductees for the Toy Hall of Fame. However, Pikachu and his pals are going to have to wait until at least 2025 after being denied this year.

The National Toy Hall of Fame has released its new inductions for 2024, and Pokemon didn't make the cut. But at least Pokemon is in good company. The Choose Your Own Adventure books, remote-controlled vehicles, Hess Toy Trucks, trampoline, Apples to Apples, and Sequence were also denied the honor.

Hasbro was the big winner, as two of its 1980s franchises, Transformers and My Little Pony, earned their induction into this year's class at the Toy Hall of Fame. The Transformers toys debuted in 1984, and the franchise has largely endured for four decades. My Little Pony was originally launched as My Pretty Pony in 1981 before it became a hit toy line of its own. MLP went dormant for a few years before a 2003 revival proved to successful. The card game Phase 10 was the final 2024 inductee for the Toy Hall of Fame.

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