Death Stranding $39.99, Outer Worlds $35, 20% off Apple iTunes Gift Cards

Today’s spotlight deal is the lowest price we’ve seen on two recently released titles, Death Stranding and The Outer Worlds. For those of you don’t want to worry about delivery by Christmas, Apple App Store & iTunes digital gift cards are discounted right now.

Death Stranding for $39.99

deathstrandingOne of the most anticipated PS4 games ever was finally released last month, and already we’re seeing a huge 33% off price drop. This is cheaper than on Black Friday, which had no price drop whatsoever. This is Kojima’s latest masterpiece and if you like the Metal Gear Solid series, you should definitely jump on this one. This isn’t the same kind of game, but it has Kojima’s signature touches all over it.

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What’s New To Netflix This Week? Movies, TV, And Originals

There is too much quality content releasing this week, and most of us don’t have time to watch it all. Between a new Star Wars movie, and all the content releasing on streaming services like Disney+, Hulu, and Netflix, there isn’t enough time to watch it everything you want to. Check out everything coming to Netflix this week below, along with a few recommendations.

One of the strangest titles arriving this week is the Netflix documentary Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer. The film, which arrives Wednesday, follows people trying to track down the maker of a mysterious online video that shows someone killing two cats, as well as more disturbing videos released afterwards. Netflix has done well with its true crime movies in the past, and while the title of this movie may be a bit silly, the trailer makes it seem very interesting.

On December 20, the TV shows you’ve all been waiting for comes to Netflix. The first season of The Witcher arrives. The show will follow monster hunter Geralt and other characters like Yennefer and Ciri. At this point, you know what The Witcher is because we’ve been talking about it for months. More recently, it was revealed that the show has been picked up for Season 2, so that’s something new.

Below, you’ll find everything coming to Netflix this week, and if you’re interested in more streaming news, check out what’s coming to Netflix in January.

What’s new to Netflix this week?

Sunday, December 15

  • A Family Man
  • Dil Dhadakne Do
  • Karthik Calling Karthik

Monday, December 16

  • Burlesque
  • The Danish Girl
  • The Magicians: Season 4

Tuesday, December 17

  • Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America!

Wednesday, December 18

  • Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer
  • Soundtrack

Thursday, December 19

  • After The Raid
  • Ultraviolet: Season 2
  • Twice Upon a Time

Friday, December 20

  • The Two Popes
  • The Witcher

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is $45 And Comes With A Neat Collectible Box

Even though Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order released just last month, it’s possible to find discounts on Respawn’s well-received action game. Multiple retailers have Jedi Fallen Order for PS4 and Xbox One discounted to $45 right now, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. If you’re going to pull the trigger, Walmart is your best bet. In addition to getting $15 off of the game, you’ll also get a free Star Wars: A New Hope collectible box.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order + A New Hope collectible box | $45 ($80)

The collectible box is really a classic metal lunchbox. Inside, you’ll find a small Death Star planter, a pair of socks, an art print featuring A New Hope’s movie poster, and a droid pin with buddies C-3PO and R2-D2. While the collectible box is normally sold for $20 by itself, Walmart currently has it for 50% off.

Overall, this is the best Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order deal we’ve seen since launch. GameSpot’s Phil Hornshaw awarded it an 8/10 in our Jedi Fallen Order review. He praised the balanced combat, which in many ways feels like Sekiro-lite in practice. The characters are well-developed and the overarching story does a great job at examining important Star Wars themes.

If you’re looking for more last-minute holiday deals, you’re in luck. Best Buy and Walmart are both running 12 Days of Deals sales that span across gaming, tech, and entertainment. Sony also has its own last-minute sale, which features Death Stranding for $40 and the return of the awesome PS4 Slim holiday bundle. Unsure of what to get the gamer or techie on your holiday shopping list? We put together a last-minute gift guide filled with ideas that are sure to be hits.

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Lucasfilm Head Says Future Star Wars Films Will Deviate From Trilogies

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has opened up about her plans to move the Star Wars franchise forward after The Rise of Skywalker, explaining how storytelling in this universe will no longer be restricted by a three-act structure.

In a new interview with Los Angeles Times, Kennedy discussed the forthcoming final act of the Skywalker saga, along with her plans for the future, as she emphasized the importance of breaking the formulaic mould of the previous Star Wars instalments.

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Will There Be a Watchmen Season 2? Damon Lindelof Weighs In

This story contains spoilers for Watchmen Season 1, episode 9 – the season (and possible series) finale.

Now that Watchmen Season 1 has aired its epic finale, titled “See How They Fly,” the most pressing question facing viewers is: will there be a Season 2 of Watchmen?

There’s certainly no shortage of plot potential for a second season of the HBO drama; while it’s fairly clear that Angela Abar now has Doctor Manhattan’s powers after consuming an egg that was strongly implied to transfer Manhattan’s abilities to his wife, it remains to be seen what Angela might do with them. (After all, the only reason Manhattan deemed her worthy of receiving said abilities was because he determined that Angela wasn’t the kind of person who would seek them out, unlike Ozymandias or Lady Trieu.)

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Apple Arcade Adds $50 Annual Subscription Option

Apple’s mobile game subscription service Apple Arcade now offers an annual plan, which can save you some money if you already know you want the service for a full year. The new plan costs $50 per year, which saves you about $10 off purchasing each month individually.

This is similar to the model Apple uses for its music and TV Plus services, giving a slight discount for committing to a full year. If you’re already a subscriber, you can change your subscription to an annual one. You can find that option by tapping on your profile, then going to Subscriptions > Apple Arcade.

Apple Arcade is an all-you-can-eat subscription service that offers access to roughly 100 games, some of them timed exclusives to Apple’s service. Plus Apple promises that the games curated for Arcade have no in-app purchases.

Arcade had a strong debut and has only added more since then. In fact, several of our picks for the best mobile games of 2019 are available through Arcade. Those include Mini Motorways, What the Golf?, Manifold Garden, and Grindstone.

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Save on MicroSD and Expand Your Nintendo Switch Storage

The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite are great little systems, with tons of awesome games. But Switch accessories can make a great system even better. For instance, check out this Pro Controller deal that drops the price to $55. Better yet for people who like their games in digital format, Amazon’s deal of the day focuses on SanDisk microSD cards compatible with Nintendo Switch. Let’s look at the discounts.

SanDisk 200GB microSD 15% Off

Two really spacious SanDisk Ultra microSD cards are on sale right now: the 200GB and the 512GB. For me, personally, I think the 200GB is the sweet spot between storage needs and price, but if you want to add an extra 512GB to your Switch then today’s a good day to do it.

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Journey to the Savage Planet Is an Experiment in Weird Game Science

I made a promise to myself: that I would try never to hurt a Pufferbird, the orb-ish, squeaking fowl that cover the Savage Planet. Their huge eyes and meek personalities were just too lovely for me to countenance the idea of harming them. On top of that, creative director, Alex Hutchinson (Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed) had told me that almost every puzzle in his game could be solved without violence. So, I decided, I will skirt round their flocks, trying to explore this planet – their planet – as delicately and respectfully as I could.

20 minutes later, I punted a Pufferbird into a bit of newly discovered fauna that acts like a meat grinder, just to see what would happen.

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The Best Nintendo Switch Deal Yet Just Went Live

UPDATE December 16, 10:23 AM ET: This deal is no longer available.

The best Nintendo Switch deal we’ve ever seen has just gone live. You get a Nintendo Switch console (the “V2” model with the better battery life), plus $30 Amazon credit. It’s a fantastic deal, one that was even better earlier this morning.

To take advantage, just go to the Switch product page on Amazon, click the $30 coupon on the page, and add it to your cart. Then enter promo code D3E2CDJ6GB6S at checkout. That’s it. That gets you the best deal we’ve ever seen on a new Nintendo Switch.

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No More Heroes 3 Trailer Accused of Plagiarism

The No More Heroes 3 trailer that debuted at The Game Awards has been accused of plagiarism. However, a deeper look into the situation has revealed that the people who made the trailer may not necessarily have known they were plagiarizing anyone.

Utrecht-based animation house Studio Plumeau posted a tweet on December 13, 2019 that said an FX animation it had created was used without permission in the No More Heroes 3 trailer shown during The Game Awards.

“Biggest surprise @thegameawards last night was seeing our fx animation pop up in the #NoMoreHeroes3 trailer. Who do I bill for this?” read the tweet before it was taken down (via NintendoEverything). Studio Plumeau tagged the game’s developer Grasshopper Manufacture, its publisher Marvelous Games, and Nintendo America in the tweet.

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