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Star Wars: Hasbro Recreates the Siege of Mandalore in Toy Form

Hasbro has revealed a new wave of six-inch Star Wars: The Black Series action figures inspired by the final season of The Clone Wars. Based on the climactic Siege of Mandalore storyline, this wave features a new rendition of Ahsoka Tano along with a 332nd Legion Clonetrooper and two types of Mandalorian warriors.

All four figures are exclusive to Walmart and were revealed as part of the Walmart Collector Con 2020 promotion. Check them out in the slideshow gallery below:

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These four Clone Wars figures are priced at $25 each and are on sale now for a Fall 2020 release. Unfortunately, all four sold out on Walmart’s website within minutes of going live. But just in case Walmart adds new stock in the weeks ahead, here are the links for all four figures:

It’s hardly surprising Hasbro would devote an entire wave of Black Series figures to the Siege of Mandalore storyline. IGN recently rated those four episodes as the #1 best Clone Wars story of them all. We can only hope Hasbro eventually reveals a Clone Wars-inspired Darth Maul figure to go along with this quartet.

The good news is that even if this particular Ahsoka figure remains elusive, there is another. Recently Hasbro unveiled an entire wave of Star Wars Rebels-inspired figures, including all the members of the Ghost crew and Ahsoka herself. Like these Clone Wars figures, the Rebels wave will feature redesigned packaging with a montage image printed on the sides of each box.

This is just the latest big toy announcement from Hasbro. We also recently got a look at an enormous Marvel Legends Sentinel figure, a series of movie-inspired X-Men figures and a Top Gun-inspired Transformer called Maverick.

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Daily Deals: Save On an RTX 2060 at Newegg, Huge Preowned Game Sale at GameStop

We made it to Friday! The deals are wild and varied today, so let’s get into it. Newegg has a great deal on an RTX 2060, bringing the price down to nearly $300, but that’s not all. You also get a copy of Death Stranding with the purchase, which is an amazing deal on top of some already great savings. If that’s not for you, how about picking up some discounted Amiibo at Best Buy, or checking out the giant cataloged of pre-owned games on sale at GameStop.

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GameStop Stores in the US Make Face Coverings Mandatory

GameStop has made the decision that all of its stores in the U.S. will require customers to wear face coverings as of July 27, 2020, due to the “growing spread of COVID-19.”

GameStop announced the decision 10 days before it will begin enforcing the new rule to give the company time to “inform customers of the change, post signage in stores and train associates on the new protocol.”

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“We believe this is the right thing to do to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our associates and customers from the growing spread of COVID-19,” said George Sherman, chief executive officer for GameStop. “Providing a safe environment in our stores for all customers and store associates continues to be our top priority and wearing a face covering is a simple step every one of us can take to ensure the safety of others in our stores.”

GameStop also mentions that any customers that have concerns or health-related issues in wearing a face covering can always shop online at GameStop.com or its mobile app. Both will allow for customers to utilize GameStop’s Buy Online Pickup at Store and contactless Delivery@Door curbside service.

This response is of a different tone from its original decision to consider itself an “essential” business during the earlier stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. It came under pressure following its move, and decided shortly after to close all of its U.S. storefronts.

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As GameStop began re-opening its stores in late April 2020, it also announced that it would be cutting some of its executive’s salaries in response to the pandemic.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN who encourages everyone to wear a mask. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

GameStop Will Require Face Masks In All US Stores

Update: GameStop employees will not be allowed to enforce the mask policy, according to Vice Games. In an internal memo employees were told, “Do NOT refuse service to a customer that refuses to wear a mask/face covering. Do not ask a customer to leave the store if they are not wearing a mask/face covering.”

When dealing with a customer without a mask, employees are to assist them and complete their transaction as quickly as possible. The memo states that employees can inform the customer of the mask policy and even offer a complimentary mask, but ultimately they cannot refuse service.

Original story: GameStop will require all customers to wear face masks in US stores effective July 27, the company announced. This announcement comes shortly after other retailers, like Walmart, have started requiring masks in stores.

“We believe this is the right thing to do to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our associates and customers from the growing spread of COVID-19,” said George Sherman, chief executive officer for GameStop. “Providing a safe environment in our stores for all customers and store associates continues to be our top priority and wearing a face covering is a simple step every one of us can take to ensure the safety of others in our stores.”

GameStop also offers a pick-up in store option when purchasing online and offers a contactless option for picking up.

When shutdowns began occurring in the US at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, GameStop attempted to argue that its stores were “essential business” and even defied state closure orders before eventually closing their retail stores. The company also announced the closure of over 300 stores during 2020 in March. US businesses have started reopening in recent weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases have spiked across the country.

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Surgeon Simulator 2 Turns The ER Into A Funhouse In August

Surgeon Simulator 2 is getting even weirder with new co-op gameplay and a suite of options for custom levels. It’s also not far from launch either, with Bossa Studios announcing an August 27 release date for their trauma center sequel.

Surgeon Simulator 2 expands on the original game’s scope by opening the operating room doors and letting you interact with other wings of the hospital. New challenges will require you to ferry objects between rooms, now with the help of up to three friends in increasingly complex operations. It has retained its wacky humor and charm too, spreading to the entirety of the ER.

The game’s latest trailer doesn’t focus on campaign content, but rather user-created modes that you’ll be able to play alongside it. Surgeon Simulator 2 will include the same level-design tools that Bossa uses internally, letting you create and share new challenges for like-minded surgeons to undertake. The suite looks extensive in the footage above, letting you craft experiences well beyond the premise of Surgeon Simulator.

Surgeon Simulator 2 will launch exclusively on the Epic Games Store on August 27 for $25. Pre-orders will earn you access to the pre-launch beta, which takes place between August 7-9.

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Save Big on Dungeons and Dragons Books and Bundles

If you want to experience the unparalleled freedom, creativity, and adventure of Dungeons & Dragons, now is an excellent time to jump in.

While you may not be able to visit your friends in person, you can hop on your favorite video conferencing software with your friends and have deep adventures set in a world of your choosing, and save some cash while you do it. Right now Amazon is having a sale on the core rulebooks, including a bundle that has everything you need to get started.

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Brian Barnett writes wiki guides, deals posts, features, and much more for IGN. You can get your fix of Brian’s antics on Twitter and Instagram (@Ribnax).