Valve has had quite the video game history, having developed and published a bunch of incredible games. With the latest Steam Summer Sale underway, many of Valve’s games are hugely discounted in the Valve Complete Bundle. While this bundle doesn’t actually feature every Valve game, it boasts most of the company’s catalogue, from Half-Life and Team Fortress Classic to Left 4 Dead 2 and Portal 2—Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2 are included on the bundle page, but both of those games are already free-to-play.
The Valve Complete bundle currently costs $13.14, down from its full regular price of $145.82. Even better, the bundle gets even cheaper if you already own some of the games. As someone who already owns most of these games, my price drops to below $5 for the last six games I need to complete Valve’s library.
There are a ton of games discounted in this year’s Steam Summer Sale, but since there are so many, it can be hard to know which ones you should spend your money on. We’ve put together a list of some of the best Steam games out there, including the best Steam exclusives, the best games under $10, and our editors’ personal favourite titles.
Also, if you’re looking for more deals this weekend, there are a lot of July 4th sales going on right now. GameStop has some great deals on pre-owned games and controllers, while Best Buy has sweet discounts on games, arcade cabinets, and more.
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Byron Bernstein, the popular Hearthstone and World of Warcraft streamer who was better known by his gamer tag “Reckful,” has passed away, according to multiple sources. He was 31 years old.
A cause of death remains unconfirmed but a software engineer and friend of Bernstein’s, Blue, confirmed his death early Tuesday morning. Esports consultant Rod Breslau corroborated the report. Multiple memorials are now being held within WoW across multiple servers and locations to honor Bernstein’s legacy.
Reckful/Byron memorials are now being held inside World of Warcraft across multiple servers and locations to pay respects to a WoW legend pic.twitter.com/Nb4FHfwAvM
Bernstein rose to prominence in 2009 for being a top WoW player, where he claimed the highest-ranked spot in PvP for six consecutive seasons. He also won Major League Gaming’s WoW tournament in 2010, cementing both his talent and his career as a professional gamer. Following this, Bernstein transitioned to competitive Hearthstone play, participating in and casting professional matches for several years.
In 2012, Bernstein became a developer, operations manager, and concept designer at the gaming mouse company Feenix. He was also affiliated with the social MMO Everland, which has been in development since 2018. The game, slated to launch sometime this year, was a collaboration between Bernstein and his community following and was built as a tool to help people find friendship and a sense of camaraderie.
If you or anyone you know are in a crisis or need someone to talk to, please reach out and call the Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-8255.
An Apex Legends developer gave a thorough explanation of what’s causing an issue with Loba’s tactical on the World’s End map with the Lost Treasures’ patch. Loba’s tactical ability is a teleport that lets her throw her bracelet and travel to it once it lands.
Jason McCord, design director at Respawn, explained in a series of tweets why Loba’s ability is failing more frequently on World’s End than it should be. The game has triggers around cliffs on both maps to stop players from staying up there, which is why an out-of-bounds warning occurs when you land up there. Loba’s bracelet is designed to fail when thrown into these zones to stop her from going up there.
The issue on World’s End stems from a slight difference in coding from Kings Canyon, with the triggers being grouped more on World’s End than on Kings Canyon. McCord explained that Loba’s tactical is failing when passing through the grouped triggers instead of only when landing in them.
We are aware of Loba’s tactical not always being placed on Worlds Edge and we are currently testing a client side fix for it. For more info, @MonsterclipRSPN has given some additional insight on the issue. https://t.co/gVMbnp2PDz
It’s important to note that McCord said that isn’t the exact issue with the game and said “my brain exploded when the coder explained it to me,” but it’s an explanation that is far easier to grasp. Respawn is currently testing a fix and McCord said it would realistically go live sometime next week.
The Lost Treasures event is live now through July 7, featuring an abundance of limited-time cosmetics and the reworked limited-time mode Armed and Dangerous mode. EA recently announced that the game would be coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam later this year. Apex Legends has new competition in the free-to-play battle royale space, with Ubisoft’s recently announced first-person-shooter Hyper Scape.
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GTA Online is celebrating Independence Day with tons of red, white, and blue cosmetics, sales on some popular in-game items, and benefits for PlayStation Plus and Twitch Prime members. The sales will last through next Wednesday, July 8.
During the celebration period, you can get special rewards like the Statue of Happiness T-shirt and Supa Wet Beer Hat by taking part in Business Battles. The Missle Base Series will also reward you with double GTA$ and RP, so you can stock up on currency. Plus you can try the casino’s Lucky Wheel for a chance at a Western Sovereign with a new custom livery.
If you need something to spend your newfound riches on, several Independence Day sales are going too. You can take half-off items like the Liberator Monster Truck, Firework Launcher, Yachts, some vehicles, and Arcade Properties; 60% off Mammoth Avengers and customizations; and 70% off Bunkers, Hangars, and Facilities. You can check out the full sale list below.
Meanwhile, subscribers to a few services get special perks. PlayStation Plus members are still collecting their $1 million GTA cash bonus for logging in between now and August 5, and then another million each month until the launch of GTA Online on PS5. For Twitch Prime subscribers, playing by July 8 will get you $200,000, and you can claim discounts on Pixel Pete’s Arcade, the Molotok jet fighter, and Declasse Mamba.
It’s time to add vampire children to your phobia list. In Episode 5 of American Horror Story ‘Hotel,’ blood transfusions have been taken to a whole new level. We also find out what’s worse: bloodthirsty vampire kids or influencers demanding discounted hotel rooms.
Sure, Alex Lowe may have saved a child’s life but she also created an army of vampire children which cost a handful of lives. Meanwhile, her soon-to-be ex-hubby John Lowe hasn’t had it together since Holden was abducted and actually files an official police report about his Devil’s Night encounter at the Hotel Cortez? Why John, why?
But the best part of this episode when The Countess takes Nick Pryor under her wing and gives him the motivation to become the hotel goddess Liz Taylor. And now that Iris has joined the eternal life club alongside Donovan, she can finally make the best of her nights with a tall glass of blood and triple sec courtesy of Liz.
Niantic has a ton of events lined up for Pokemon Go this month. Ahead of Pokemon Go Fest 2020, the studio will host another Community Day on Sunday, July 19, and it has now shared some more details about the event.
Much like the last few Community Days, July’s event will run for six hours instead of the traditional three, from 11 AM to 5 PM local time. As previously revealed, this month’s featured Pokemon will be Gastly. Throughout the Community Day, the Ghost Pokemon will appear in the wild much more frequently than usual, and you’ll have a chance to catch a Shiny Gastly.
Niantic also reiterated that this month’s Community Day move will be Shadow Punch. If you can evolve Haunter–Gastly’s evolved form–into Gengar by 7 PM local time (two hours after the Community Day ends), it’ll automatically know Shadow Punch, which it normally cannot learn in Pokemon Go.
On top of that, a few bonuses will be available throughout July’s Community Day. First, eggs will hatch at a quarter of their normal distance. Any Incense that you use will also remain active for three hours instead of the usual 30 minutes, and a special Community Day box containing 30 Ultra Balls, an Elite Fast TM, two Incense, and two Super Incubators will be available to purchase from the in-game shop.
Finally, Niantic will offer a Community Day-exclusive Special Research questline called The Great Gastly during the event. The questline will require a ticket; those will go on sale in Pokemon Go’s in-game shop ahead of the Community Day and cost $1 USD. You can read more details on the game’s official website.
In the meantime, the first set of weekly Pokemon Go Fest challenges goes live this week. If enough players on each team complete the challenges, Niantic will unlock additional Pokemon during Go Fest weekend. The Legendary Kyurem is also making its debut in Pokemon Go this month, and there’s a new batch of Field Research tasks to complete.
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For Americans, Fourth of July weekend is nearly upon us, and while this holiday certainly won’t look like years past–everyone should still be social distancing, after all–we can still enjoy the barrage of online deals that are cropping up from retailers. From GameStop to Best Buy, July 4th sales are now in full swing, offering some remarkably good prices on gaming, tech, and more.
Quick look: The best Fourth of July deals
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If you’ve been on the hunt of a new gaming laptop, 4K TV, or gaming mouse, this is a great weekend to pick one up, as we’re seeing discounts on some of the top options from brands like Razer, Samsung, Apple, and Lenovo.
We’ve rounded up some of the best July 4th deals available now below. July 4th is this Saturday, so most of the deals are ending on Sunday or Monday. That means you’ll want to check out everything on offer and grab what you want before the weekend is over; fortunately, we’ve made it easier on you by curating some of the best Fourth of July deals floating around online.
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Discounts on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC games this weekend
DualShock 4 and Xbox One pre-owned controllers are going for $40 each today, although they were $30 yesterday in an early-access deal for PowerUp Rewards Pro members. That said, $40 is still a solid price, especially if you just need an extra controller for multiplayer or as a backup. The sale includes a wide range of colors for either controller, so it’s a good opportunity to snag a color you’ve been wanting.
Get 20% off Marvel, Star Wars, and My Hero Academia collectibles
Funkos, figures, and other collectibles for three mega-popular franchises–Marvel, Star Wars, and My Hero Academia–are getting an extra discount for Fourth of July weekend. You can grab select collectibles from these franchises, like this Star Wars “Encounter on Endor” Funko Pop, for 20% off. For all other toys and collectibles, you can get 15% off when you spend $75 or more or 25% off on $125 or more, so be sure to check out everything on offer.
$1,710 (down from $2,000)
One of the best gaming laptops we’ve used, the Lenovo Y740, is getting a nice discount in this weekend’s Fourth of July sale. While not as flashy as other gaming laptops on the market, the Lenovo Legion Y740 is an excellent gaming laptop that works well for business users, with large keycaps that curve nicely to fit your fingers. It comes with a 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, 16GB of RAM, and Nvidia Geforce GTX RTX 2070 graphics card.
$220 (down from $300)
If you’ve been looking at budget gaming monitors, this 27-inch Acer XF FreeSync monitor is a great option for getting into PC gaming and getting work done at home. It features a 1080p resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, and 1 ms response time along with four USB 3.0 ports for connecting devices.
$180 (down from $280)
If you’re looking to pay a little less and stay under the $200 range, this 24.5-inch HP display will get the job done nicely. It also features a 1080p resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, and 100mm range of motion so you adjust the screen to your comfort level. If you’re OK with a smaller screen size, this HP monitor will suit your needs just fine.
$2,800 (down from $3,500)
The 2019 15.4-inch MacBook Pro is available for a great price as part of Best Buy’s Fourth of July sale, selling for $2,800 instead of its $3,500 list price. Great for business users, students, and more, this particular MacBook Pro features 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processors with Radeon Pro 560X graphics and an ultra-fast SSD. It also maintains up to 10 hours of battery life for long sessions of use and four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports.
$600 (down from $900)
Best Buy’s Fourth of July sale features a fantastic discount on this 65-inch Samsung 4K UHD TV, which is a full $300 off its normal $900 price. The TV has a 2160p resolution and is HDR-compatible; it also includes all the major streaming services and has four HDMI inputs so you can hook up your consoles and more.
$300 (was $400)
One of our favorite Arcade1Up cabinets is a full $100 off this Fourth of July weekend, selling for $300 for the next couple of days. We wouldn’t wait too long, however, as the last time we saw this cabinet at this price, it sold out before the sale was over. The Golden Tee arcade cabinet features four classic Golden Tee titles, a light-up marquee, and a 12-inch riser to elevate the 17-inch LCD screen. The new Pac-Man Special Edition arcade cabinet, which just released this month, is also $50 off.
$30 (down from $80)
Logitech’s G502 Hero wired gaming mouse is always a popular option for PC gamers, which is clear from its five-star rating and over 1,600 reviews at Best Buy alone. Plus, you can’t beat its current price of $30; the G502 is normally priced at $80. It delivers precision tracking up to 16,000 DPI, 11 programmable buttons, and five different weights so you can personalize the mouse’s weight to your liking.
$50 (down from $80)
If you’re in need of a new gaming mouse, one of our favorite options is $30 off right now. The Razer Viper wired ambidextrous gaming mouse with Chroma RGB lighting is on sale for $50 for July 4th, down from its usual $80. Featuring a 16,000 DPI optical sensor for precise aiming and movements, the Razer Viper is lightweight, comfortable, and one of the best gaming mice you can buy. It’s on sale at Amazon now through July 4.
$70 (was $80)
Released earlier this year, the upgraded Razer Basilisk V2 wired gaming mouse features 11 programmable buttons, customizable scroll wheel resistance, and a 20,000 DPI optical sensor ensuring accuracy and precision. Like the Razer Viper, the Razer Basilisk V2 is lightweight, and it features a comfortable, ergonomic design to fit your hand perfectly. It’s discounted for the first time since its release this weekend at Best Buy.
$85 (was $130)
Razer’s Fourth of July deals include a 35% off markdown on its Thresher headset for PS4, which will also work with PC and Xbox One. While the Thresher isn’t the best gaming headset on the market, it’s a great budget choice that’s even more worth it for just 85 bucks (normally $130). You have the option to use it wired or wirelessly, and it has lightweight memory foam ear cushions for comfort.
$85 (down from $130) with promo code “july4thewin”
Already on sale for $100 (normally $130), the Whirlwind FX Element gaming keyboard is available for even cheaper with promo code july4thewin from now until July 6. The additional discount drops your price to just $85, and free shipping is included. The Element keyboard is great if you care about your gaming setup’s aesthetic, as it’s notable for its dynamic RPG lighting and effects. The keyboard is content-reactive, meaning the RGB lighting and effects will reflect what’s happening in the game, which is intended to increase immersion. Whirlwind has a video on its site demonstrating this in action.
$169 (was $200)
Amazon’s current deal on the Apple Watch Series 3 matches the best price ever for this model, according to CNET. The 38 mm version in Space Gray features a GPS, Retina display, swim-proof protection, an optical heart sensor, the ability to store music and podcasts, and more. It’s a great option for current Apple users.
Save up to 50% on the best party game bundles around
All six Jackbox Party Packs along with their standalone titles are seeing major discounts during Fourth of July weekend on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Amazon Fire TVs. From Quiplash and Trivia Murder Party to Tee K.O and Fibbage, these popular party games are super accessible to people who aren’t used to playing video games, as you can join in on practically any device including your phone. And while they were made for couch multiplayer, Jackbox Games has a handy guide for playing them online with friends and family remotely by using Zoom or Google Hangouts (or Remote Play Together if you buy on Steam).
Amazon Prime cardholders get 15% back until July 5
Amazon Prime cardholders can take advantage of a special offer that gives them 15% cashback on Nintendo Switch Eshop gift cards from now until July 5. Amazon Prime cards also give you 5% cashback on every Amazon purchase and has no annual fee, so it’s absolutely worth having if you shop on Amazon a lot. It ranks on our sister site CNET’s list of the best cash-back credit cards in 2020, so check that out for more info.
$60 (down from $120)
Let’s be real: The pandemic has forced a lot of us to start cooking at home more, and if you find cooking arduous, a multi-function pressure cooker is a real game-changer. This little machine includes a slow cooker, which lets you easily cook practically anything over several hours in a very hands-off fashion, great for prepping in the morning and enjoying for dinner. You can also cook rice in it, sauté vegetables, steam fish and veggies, and keep food warm in it. And with its 8-quart capacity, there’s enough for the whole family or ample leftovers.
$138.20 (was $238) with promo code “PLUS20”
Most of us have been spending a lot more time at home these days, and that might have you thinking a lot more about how to keep your home and family safe. The Google Nest outdoor security camera plugs directly into a power source so you don’t have to worry about batteries, and using an app on your phone, you can see everything going on outside your home in 1080p HD. You can currently get the security camera and two wifi smart plugs for $138.20 when you use promo code PLUS20 at checkout as part of Ebay’s July 4th sale. The deal ends July 6.
