New Best Buy 3-Day Sale Discounts Games, Laptops, And 4K TVs

Best Buy has just kicked off a new three-day sale that runs through the weekend. If you’re looking for a new game laptop, or 4K TV, there are a number of deals worth checking out. You have until Monday, March 8, to snag any deals you’re interested in.

The three-day sale has discounted a huge number of games, including Nintendo Switch greats that rarely go on sale. Super Mario 3D All-Stars is currently $50, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate dropped to $50, and Ring Fit Adventure is down to $70–Super Mario 3D All-Stars is only available until March 31 on the eShop, so it may be difficult to find a copy in a couple months. There are also some deals on PS5 and Xbox Series X games, such as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for $35, Watch Dogs: Legion for $30, and Marvel’s Avengers for $30–Marvel’s Avengers’ next-gen upgrade is coming on March 18, so you can snag it now and be ready when it releases.

Check out more deals from this weekend’s Best Buy sale below. While these are our personal picks, there are a large number of other products on sale, including speakers, streaming devices, SSD storage, and much more.

The 25 Best Xbox One Games Of All Time

After seven years in the spotlight, the Xbox One is no longer on center stage thanks to the Xbox Series X|S. That said, it’s not quite time for the Xbox One’s curtain call yet, as Microsoft and third-party developers will likely support the Xbox One for at least a couple more years. Even Microsoft’s biggest exclusive of 2021, Halo Infinite, will appear on Xbox One when it launches. Still, it’s not a bad time to look back on the experiences that defined the Xbox One’s remarkable run. While the Xbox One is a tad light on exclusives, the library is still filled with a wonderful assortment of games that will stick with us for a while. Nearly every Xbox One game works on Xbox Series X–and some even have enhancements–so Series X owners should check out some of the gems from the last console generation while they wait for new experiences. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the 25 best Xbox One games of all time–in alphabetical order, not ranked.

From early hits such as Grand Theft Auto 5 and Sunset Overdrive to recent darlings like Hitman 3 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, our list hopefully has something for everyone. Some of these games–such as the first-party Microsoft titles–are even available to play for free if you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. If you also happen to own other consoles, make sure to take a peek at our picks for the best Nintendo Switch games and best PS4 games. Xbox One users should also look at our roundup of the best games to play with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. If you don’t already have Game Pass, keep in mind new subscribers can get their first month of Ultimate for $1.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League Gets Superman Character Trailer

Director Zack Snyder has released another teaser video for his upcoming cut of Justice League, this time focusing on Superman. Earlier this week, Snyder shared a similar clip looking to get fans hyped about Batman’s role and likely arc in the four-hour epic, which will arrive in theaters and on HBO Max on March 18.

Like the Batman trailer, this Superman trailer runs nearly a minute. One of the highlights in the 50-second video is easily when Henry Cavill’s Superman looks at multiple suits on his Kryptonian ship, ditching his famous red and blue threads in favor of the infamous black suit. This subtle wardrobe choice is actually a nod to eagle-eyed fans that they will indeed be getting the “Snyder Cut,” as the black suit was one of many points of contention between the director and Warner Bros. Check out the clip below and see for yourself.

Fans who are getting increasingly psyched about this long-requested new cut of the superhero film would likely be wise to pace themselves, as Snyder recently revealed that his version of Justice League will end on a cliffhanger. Where the story is left unresolved and whether there will be more films to continue it will likely largely depend upon ticket sales, streaming numbers, and fan response online–but Snyder has paced himself and stated he has made peace with the fact that the film’s loose threads will likely never be properly addressed.

At the very least, it’ll put Batman and Joker in scenes together, which the director said was important for his version of these characters.

CoD: Warzone Teaser Suggests Zombies Might Spread Across Verdansk

The Call of Duty Twitter account is seemingly teasing new content coming to Warzone–and it looks like it will be related to the newly released zombies plaguing a small part of Verdansk.

On Twitter, the Call of Duty account shared a “breaking news report” from the BCH4 newsroom. The video features a newscaster discussing the recent events occurring at the Shipwreck crash site, which “released hordes of zombies onto the shores of Verdansk.” The newscaster then throws it to fictional reporter Mike Field (in the field) before the helicopter he’s dropping in on gets shot down. The video feed subsequently cuts back to the newsroom.

Zombies are only on one part of Verdansk, the Shipwreck crash site. This locale on the map is a tiny portion of the expansive Verdansk, so the rumor is that zombies will spread across the region. March 10 marks Warzone’s one-year anniversary and thus players are assuming the zombie outbreak will continue to grow until then, at which point Verdansk is said to get nuked.

VGC reported that Verdansk getting blown up is to aid in ending Warzone Season 2. More specifically, it’ll transition the game from the Modern Warfare-era to Black Ops Cold War. This is said to happen narratively through the nukes players have discovered across Verdansk.

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Destiny 2: Trials Of Osiris Canceled This Week

Destiny 2 will not be holding a Trials of Osiris event this weekend due to an ongoing issue, which may be related to players who have begun cheating by trading wins with each other. The cancelation of this weekend’s event comes after Bungie was forced to disable Trials of Osiris last weekend, apparently because of the same problem.

Bungie’s help account referenced last week’s incident in its tweet on the cancellation, adding that it would provide information on the following week “as it becomes available.” This could mean we’re looking at another cancellation next week if the problem can’t be solved, but this remains to be seen.

As noted above, players have recently begun coordinating to essentially throw matches. This involves getting matched up with other willing teams and then having one side deliberately lose.

Trials of Osiris has players face off in Crucible matches for a chance at extremely powerful rewards based on the number of matches they’re able to win in a row. If you’re able to win seven matches in a row without a loss, you’ll get the best rewards for your “Flawless” run. Coins earned for participating can also be redeemed for rewards. It’s the top-tier PvP competition in Destiny.

Bungie recently delayed its Destiny 2: The Witch Queen expansion into 2022. The studio said it continues working on making systemic improvements to the game and doesn’t want to excessively pressure developers on delivering the new content, especially with COVID still forcing them to work from home. Players still have exciting content coming up, however, as the original game’s Vault of Glass raid is coming to Destiny 2 in Season 14.

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Smash Bros. Ultimate Has Bonus Spirits For Persona 5 Strikers, Ghosts ‘N Goblins Players

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s 11.0.0 update is now live, and it includes an extra bonus for certain players. Those who have save data for Persona 5 Strikers or Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection on their Switch will unlock a couple of bonus Spirits when they boot up Nintendo’s mascot fighting game.

Persona 5 Strikers players will receive a Spirit of Sophia, while Ghosts ‘n Goblins players will get a Spirit of Arthur. These Spirits will also appear in Smash Bros.’ in-game shop and on the Spirit Board at a later date, so you’ll still be able to get them even if you don’t have save data for either game.

Switch Online members can also grab a couple of free Spirits. Nintendo is giving away a free Spirit Set that unlocks one random Legend-class Support Spirit and one random Ace-class Primary Spirit. To claim the free set, you’ll need to have an active, paid subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online service.

Smash Bros. Ultimate‘s aforementioned 11.0.0 update released on March 4 and introduced a new DLC fighter to the game: Pyra/Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Like previous DLC characters, they arrive alongside a brand-new stage, a new Spirit Board, and a handful of new music tracks.

Additionally, the 11.0.0 update added four new Mii Fighter costumes. Each is available to purchase from the eShop for 75 cents. Finally, the update made a swathe of character balance changes and other adjustments; you can read the full patch notes on Nintendo’s support website.

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Hellsing Movie Adaptation Coming to Amazon from John Wick Writer

John Wick franchise writer Derek Kolstad is teaming up with Amazon Studios to develop a live-action Hellsing movie.

Deadline reports that the iconic Japanese manga series Hellsing is being given the live-action adaptation treatment, with Kolstad on board as the screenwriter and producer. The project’s other producers include Automatik’s Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger, Ranger 7 Films’ Mike Callaghan and Reuben Liber, together with Soluble Fish Productions’ Jason Lust.

Hellsing is an action-horror manga series written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano and published by Shōnen Gahōsha. The original run started back in 1997 and continued all the way through to 2008, with each new volume delving deeper into the story of Alucard, a powerful vampire who is bound to the mysterious Hellsing Organization, working to combat vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural threats.

Image credit: Kouta Hirano / Shōnen Gahōsha

“Ever since my brother introduced me to the Hellsing manga and anime some years ago, I’ve been obsessed with adapting it,” Kolstad said, referencing the forthcoming project. “And when Mike Callaghan and his team managed to secure the rights to then partner us up with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Amazon, I mean -damn, dude- this is a dream.”

“I’ve always loved the vampire genre, especially when a creator is able to put their own unique spin on it, so when Derek introduced me to Alucard and the Hellsing Organization, I knew we had something special in that tradition,” Callaghan added. “Kouta Hirano’s gonzo reimagining of the Dracula-Van Helsing mythology is an exhilarating, quirky mashup of action and horror that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. We are incredibly excited to partner with Brian and Fred at Automatik and that Amazon is on board to help us bring the wit and madness of Hellsing to life on screen.”

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As well as bringing Aculard to the screen, Kolstad recently penned the upcoming action-thriller Nobody starring Bob Odenkirk, and featured on the writing team for Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, coming to Disney+ on March 19. He is also returning to write the scripts for John Wick: Chapter 4 and 5, as well as the Paramount-set Dungeons & Dragons movie.

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Hogwarts Legacy Lead Designer Quits Following YouTube Controversy

Hogwarts Legacy lead designer Troy Leavitt has left developer Avalanche Software and quit the project, following controversy around his YouTube channel.

Leavitt became the centre of controversy two weeks ago, when journalist Liam Robertson pointed out that the designer had previously uploaded a number of videos in the past that, among other subjects, expressed support for the Gamergate movement and downplayed high-profile cases of sexual harassment.

Leavitt has now explained on Twitter that he has left Avalanche Software, adding that he has “nothing but good things to say about the game, the dev team, and WB Games.” In a follow-up, Leavitt says that he felt “absolutely secure” in his position at Avalanche, but made the choice to resign.

Neither Avalanche Software, nor WB Games, have commented on Leavitt’s departure at time of writing. IGN has contacted both for comment.

Hogwarts Legacy – scheduled for release in 2022 – has seen a number of controversies since announcement, primarily centered around J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views. Avalanche has previously explained that Rowling is “not directly involved” with Hogwarts Legacy (although she does earn money from WB’s use of the IP), and a recent report suggested the game will allow for transgender characters to be created by players.

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WB Interactive president David Haddad previously refused to criticise Rowling, saying that “she has the right to hold her opinions”. We’ve previously written about how Harry Potter fans are coping with Rowling’s views.

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Elden Ring Leaks Suck For Everyone | Console Crew

This week on Console Crew, the gang discuss why game leaks suck for everyone, what they’d like to see from a Switch Pro, and what the future of PlayStation handhelds could look like.

This week on Console Crew the gang finally get to talk about Elden Ring, because goodness knows they’ve never talked about a From Software game before on the show. We’re not going to show any footage of the leaked Elden Ring trailer, but we do discuss it–specifically, we talk about why video game leaks suck for everyone involved.

With numerous reports that the Switch Pro is on the way, they also talk about what improvements they’d like to see to the Nintendo Switch, including better performance and battery life. Finally, the PlayStation Vita is getting a new physical game for the first time since 2019, which begs the question: What does the future look like for Sony handhelds?

Console Crew is your weekly roundup of the biggest PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox news, hosted by Lucy James, Tamoor Hussain, and Jordan Ramée. Catch it every Friday at youtube.com/GameSpot.

FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 Standing Desk Review: A Pricey But Stylish Option For Work And Gaming

A standing desk is one of those neat pieces of equipment that I’ve enviously watched others use in corporate settings for years, but I’ve never had the fortune to use one myself until recently. And while I’ve always thought of a standing desk as something you use in an office environment, I’ve come to appreciate the major perks of having one at home. The particular desk I’ve been testing comes from one of the top makers of standing desks, FlexiSpot, which just released a new model: the Comhar EG8 All-in-One Desk. Sleek and stylish with a shiny glass top, the Comhar EG8 is by far the most expensive desk I’ve ever used at $500, but having used it for both working from home and PC gaming for a couple of weeks now, I can say that it’s a major upgrade that could be worth the high price tag if you’re someone who works from home full-time.

Design

At first glance, the FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 standing desk looks like one you’d find in an office setting, and I was worried it wouldn’t fit in with my cozy, cluttered living space (I received the all-white version, and I tend to prefer darker furniture). Its frame is made entirely of industry-grade steel, with the capability of supporting over 100 pounds of weight, and it has a shiny glass top that gives it a stylish, elegant look. On the front-facing side of the table, you’ll see “FlexiSpot” in small silver letters on the left, and on the right, there’s a control panel with several buttons and three USB ports. All in all, it looks expensive–it’s immediately clear the Comhar EG8 desk is a premium product.

The FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 desk (featuring Goku) | Photo via FlexiSpot
The FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 desk (featuring Goku) | Photo via FlexiSpot

After loading all of my equipment onto the desk, I was much happier with the overall look of the desk and felt that it gave my space a more polished, professional vibe without feeling out of place. At 48 inches wide and 24 inches deep, the surface offers ample space for my 32-inch monitor, keyboard, microphone, and MacBook Pro without feeling cluttered. Though you might be able to fit two small monitors, the Comhar EG8 is ideally a single-monitor desk with ample space for smaller peripherals as well.

The three USB charging ports (one USB Type-C, two USB Type-A) on the front of the desk are a particularly nice feature, allowing you to charge your phone or power other USB devices. This can help free up some of your USB inputs for other peripherals, like your keyboard or mouse, while letting you more easily charge items that get unplugged and moved around more frequently, like a phone or tablet.

My personal setup with the Comhar EG8 (in standing position)
My personal setup with the Comhar EG8 (in standing position)

A small drawer is built into the front of the desk, which is convenient for storing small items like chargers, a phone, glasses, or a notebook. Let me emphasize small here: At only 1 foot deep and 2 inches high (though over 2 feet wide), the drawer won’t fit larger accessories or even particularly thick books, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to have.

FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 key specs

Lifting mechanism: Motor
Weight capacity: 110 pounds
Height range: 28.3″ to 47.6″
Desktop size: 48″ (W) x 24″ (D)
Lifting speed: 1″ per second
Available colors: White and black

How the lifting mechanism works

Of course, what you’re really paying for here is the standing component, which works beautifully. The desk plugs into the wall in order to power the lifting mechanism, which is operated using the aforementioned control panel on the front-facing right side of the desk.

The control panel is straightforward and easy to use.

The first two buttons are arrows pointing up and pointing down–to raise the desk, you simply have to hold down the upward-facing arrow until it reached a suitable height for you. To bring it back down, you can press the downward-facing arrow. Conveniently, the desk allows you to save four different height presets so that you’re not constantly having to adjust and find your preferred desk height each time. This is a great option if multiple people in your household will be using the desk as well.

There’s a layer of safety built-in with the desk’s anti-collision function, which is designed to have the desk reverse directions when it detects an obstacle in its way. There are three sensitivity levels to this function, which can be turned off entirely as well, but how well it actually works is a bit unclear. I’ve been able to trigger the anti-collision function a few times, but other times, like when my chair’s armrests are underneath the desk while it’s moving downward, it simply won’t activate at all, even on the highest sensitivity setting. You should make sure the area is clear of obstacles in the first place when you set up this desk, but if you have kids or pets around, I wouldn’t completely rely on the desk to stop on its own.

That said, there’s another safety measure that I’ve found more reliable: the child lock button on the far right side of the control panel. If you have little ones or are prone to bumping into things like myself (I’ve accidentally hit the lift button a few times), you can lock the desk at its current height by holding down the circular button at the end of the control panel. This ensures the desk won’t be activated to lift up or down at an unsuspecting moment, which just adds another layer of stability to the overall setup. Overall, the Comhar EG8 standing desk is easy to use and highly effective, and I’ve experienced very few hiccups in the actual operation of the desk aside from the somewhat opaque anti-collision feature.

Assembly

Putting together an electric standing desk may sound intimidating, but I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the Comhar EG8 comes together. You’ll want a decent amount of space and a soft surface (like carpet) to assemble it on so you don’t scratch the glass top, but once you have the table face down, all you have to do is screw on the frame and legs and connect some wires for the motor. You’ll likely want someone’s help to move the table exactly where you want it to go, but the entire process of putting together the desk is quick and painless, with very few loose parts included in the box beyond some screws.

Another pro: The Comhar EG8 includes two cable clamps that can be attached to the underside of the table to help pull the cables out of view and avoid them looking messy. It would be even better if more cable clamps were included–I ended up using a Command hook in place of having more clamps–but the fact that the table is set up well to hide cables is definitely a plus.

Value

Full-sized standing desks tend to cost a few hundred dollars, so the FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 is on the pricier end of the spectrum; however, its added features and premium design arguably justify the cost. Its tempered glass top gives it a more elegant design, and other added touches, like the USB charging ports, pull-out drawer, pre-set height buttons, and child lock button, come together to make the Comhar EG8 a more fully featured option than some standing desks on the market.

An ultrawide monitor could fit on the Comhar EG8. | Photo via FlexiSpot

The bottom line

The FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 is not marketed as a gaming desk, so if you’re looking for a desk that can fit multiple monitors and comes with other gaming-centric quality-of-life features, like a headphones stand or cup holder, you should look elsewhere (like our best gaming desks guide). FlexiSpot also offers gaming-focused standing desks that are cheaper and offer those types of features, though we haven’t tested those specifically.

However, if you’re someone who mainly uses a desk for work purposes and also happen to play games at it from time to time, the Comhar EG8 is a great option to consider. You don’t need us to tell you that sitting all day is terrible for your health, and taking standing breaks (which the Mayo Clinic recommends doing every 30 minutes) is a great place to start. The Comhar EG8 makes taking standing breaks easier than ever, and its other features–from the ability to save height presets to its USB charging stations–only make it an even better purchase. Particularly if you’re someone who will be working from home for the foreseeable future, investing in a premium standing desk like the Comhar EG8 is definitely worth it.

The Good:

  • Assembly is a breeze with very few steps or loose parts
  • Lifting mechanism is quiet, easy to use, and moves at just the right speed
  • Tempered glass top gives the desk a stylish look and premium feel
  • Other quality-of-life features help justify the price, from the three USB charging ports to the four height preset options

The Bad:

  • Anti-collision function doesn’t always activate, so it’s unclear what counts as an obstacle

About the author: Jenae Sitzes has been using the FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 standing desk for both work and PC gaming over the past two weeks. FlexiSpot provided the Comhar EG8 for review.