Daily Deals: $25 Off Nintendo Switch V2, 44% Off Control and Borderlands 3

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We bring you the best deals we’ve found today on video games, hardware, electronics, and a bunch of random stuff too. Updated 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Today there’s a new price drop on the updated Nintendo Switch console!

$24 Off Nintendo Switch (New Gen 2 with Bigger Battery), Now $274.99

nintendoswitchnew2Given the Switch’s immense popularity, there’s no need to discount the console when seasonal demand is starting to reach its peak. That’s not stopping Amazon from dishing out a welcome $24 instant discount. It is SUPER rare to see a straight up discount on the Switch (it’s usually a gift card or a discounted game). Aside from the new packaging, the main difference is that the new Switch has a much more robust battery life. Expect 4.5-9 hours of charge versus 2.5-6.5 hours for the previous model.

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Venom Director Was “Really Bummed” By Bad Reviews

Last year’s Venom was the first of Sony’s Spider-Man spin-offs, and it was a big commercial hit, making a total of $856 million at the worldwide box office. But while audiences turned up for the movie, it wasn’t exactly a critical hit. Venom has a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 29%, and GameSpot’s review stated it lacked “charm, clarity, and ambition.” Now director Ruben Fleischer has commented on the bad reviews.

In an interview with Fandom to promote his new movie Zombieland: Double Tap, Fleischer was asked if there was anything he would change about Venom. There was–the reviews. “If anything, I would have changed the critics’ reaction to it,” he said. “I was really bummed that people didn’t like it because it’s a crowdpleasing movie and I’m not sure if there was just blowback against Sony or people just worship Marvel.

“But I was really surprised that the critics [were gunning for it] because audiences really enjoyed the movie. And so many people who’ve seen it just appreciated that it was a fun superhero movie. So I was a little surprised. I don’t know what they were expecting.”

But while Venom might not have found favor with critics, its box office success has ensured that a sequel is on the way. This week it was reported that the movie will feature two villains–Carnage, played by Woody Harrelson, and his love interest Shriek. Venom 2 will star Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock once more, with Andy Serkis directing. It releases on October 2, 2020.

As for Zombieland: Double Tap, check out GameSpot’s review here, and find what out the movie’s writer thinks about zombie movies.

Batman Beyond Preorder Price Is Now Even Lower Plus More Blu-ray Deals

You ready to party like it’s 1999? You’ll be able to time-warp back to that simpler time 20 years ago in a couple weeks, when Batman Beyond: The Complete Series lands on Blu-ray. Better yet, it just got a brand-new price drop, bringing it down 20% off its MSRP. That’s not the only Blu-ray collection that’s on sale right now, either, so strap in and let’s take a look at the deals.

Batman Beyond: The Complete Series is 20% Off

It’s not even out yet, but you can already save a cool $20 off the entire run of Batman Beyond on Blu-ray (a digital copy is also included). This collection comes with all three seasons (52 episodes) of the classic cartoon, plus the movie Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and lots of special features. On top of that, you also get four lenticular art cards and an exclusive Batman Beyond Funko POP. Dang.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC 4K Trailer Is Beautiful and Haunting

Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally coming to PC on November 5, and Rockstar Games just released a 4K, 60fps trailer to show off how the game performs on the new platform. Check out the trailer in the video above.

After almost a year of speculation, Rockstar Games officially announced Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC. Rockstar is promising a bevy of technical enhancements for the PC version, including plenty of visual improvements. You can see some of those impressive technical accomplishments in the new trailer.

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC boasts greater fidelity and new details in the world. There will be 4K resolution support, HDR, multi-monitor support, faster frame rates, and visual enhancements like better textures for snow, water, and flora.

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Are Cyclops, Jean Grey and Wolverine All in a Relationship?

X-Men fans are surely familiar with the love triangle that is Cyclops, Jean Grey and Wolverine. While Jean is in a steady relationship with handsome, dependable mutant leader Scott Summers, she can’t help but be tempted by the hairy Canadian bad boy with a mysterious past who lives down the hall. But thanks to Marvel’s new monthly X-Men comic, some fans are starting to suspect there’s much more to that relationship.

Are Scott, Jean and Logan carrying out a three-way romance? Read on to see the evidence, but beware of spoilers for X-Men #1!

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Red Dead Redemption 2 – PC Environmental Showcase Trailer

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC’s 4K / 60 FPS Gameplay Trailer Is So Very Pretty

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Rockstar has released a new trailer for the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2. The trailer showcases how RDR2 will look in 4K at 60fps, and is narrated by protagonist Arthur Morgan. You can watch it for yourself below–it’s quite stunning, showing off the game’s potential if you have the necessary hardware to run it.

In a press release, Rockstar said that the PC version of RDR2 will “include increased draw distances, improved shadows and lighting, new grass and fur textures, and much more–complemented by a host of exciting new content additions for the game’s Story Mode.” Your PC is going to need some impressive specs to run RDR2 in full 4K at 60fps though. Prior to the release of the trailer, Rockstar revealed the minimum and recommended specs for running the game on PC–both of which are listed below. However, it’s unclear what the requirements are for a 4K/60fps experience.

Minimum Specifications:

  • OS: Windows 7 – Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8GB
  • Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
  • HDD Space: 150GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Recommended Specifications:

  • OS: Windows 10 – April 2018 Update (v1803)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 12GB
  • Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
  • HDD Space: 150GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

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On PC, RDR2 will include added bounty hunting missions, gang hideouts, weapons, and “more.” Red Dead Online will also be included, and the PC version of the game will support the latest version of the online multiplayer mode. If you pre-order RDR2 prior to October 22, you’ll be able to pick two free Rockstar games to add to your Rockstar Games launcher library.

Red Dead Redemption 2 will release on PC on November 5, with a Stadia release to follow later in the month. A Steam version arrives in December.

Google Stadia Controller Won’t Work Wirelessly With Everything At Launch

Google has set a release date for its Stadia streaming platform, and at the same time outlined what to expect at launch. That includes the new revelation that wireless play with the first-party Stadia controller will be exclusive to the Chromecast Ultra that comes in the Founder’s Edition.

In a video that accompanied the announcement, the company included a disclaimer that read, “At launch, wireless play with the Stadia Controller is only available on TV using a Chromecast Ultra.”

The company further clarified the limitations in response to a question on the Stadia subreddit. A community manager said, “As for wireless gameplay, this is limited to Chromecast Ultra. When plugged in via USB cable, the Stadia Controller acts as a standard USB HID controller and may work on other platforms depending on the game and setup.”

Founder’s Edition owners will have both a controller and Chromecast included with their purchase, which is the only way to play Stadia this year. Google may expand the controller’s wireless options before its full launch next year. But that does mean that for early purchasers, you’ll need to tether your controller to your phones or tablets if you want to swap between devices.

The Stadia controller is touted as the best way to assure low-latency for playing through the streaming service, since it communicates directly to the Stadia service rather than passing through an intermediary device. The Founder’s Edition costs $130 and includes a controller, Chromecast Ultra, a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro, early access to a Stadia name, and a three-month Pro Buddy Pass. It launches on November 19.

New Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Image Features Mysterious New Character

While it’s always great to catch up with familiar faces in the Star Wars universe, every movie introduces new characters to the series. The upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is no exception, and one of the most fascinating new additions is the mysterious Zorri Bliss, played by Keri Russell. A new image of Zorri has now been released.

The picture comes via Entertainment Weekly. It gives us a close look Zorri’s distinctive helmet, as she looks at some sort of metal disc–could it be a storage disc, or perhaps a coin? Check it out below:

At Disney’s annual D23 convention in August, Russell spoke about her character. “I had this amazing costume and this helmet, which I actually loved to wear and didn’t take it off for the first two days,” she explained. “I found it strangely empowering and exciting. [Zorri Bliss is] very cool and a little bit shady. She’s kind of a criminal and sort of this old friend of Poe’s.”

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is directed by JJ Abrams, who previously helmed 2015’s The Force Awakens. It also stars Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, John Boyega as Finn, Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico, Lupita Nyong’o as Maz Kanata, Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, Mark Hamill as Luke, and Billy Dee Williams as Lando. Some new images from the movie were released earlier this month, and you can watch the latest trailer here. It hits theaters on December 20.

The Rise of Skywalker isn’t the only highly-anticipated Star Wars release due in the next couple of months. In November, the first ever live-action Star Wars show The Mandalorian will hit the streaming platform Disney Plus. The first episode of the show will be available on November 12, which is the day the service launches. Watch the first Mandalorian trailer here, and check out everything we know about every upcoming Star Wars movie and TV show.

These Free PC Games Will Help You Get In The Halloween Spirit

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With Halloween looming, it’s the perfect time to play horror and suspense games. If you don’t have anything spooky in your backlog to play, you’re in luck. Observer and Alan Wake’s American Nightmare are the latest free games at the Epic Games Store. Both games are available to claim now and will be free until October 24. Make sure to grab them before Layers of Fear: Masterpiece Edition and Q.U.B.E. 2 take their place next week.

All you need is a free Epic account to get each week’s free offerings at the Epic Games Store. After claiming a game, you’ll have it in your library forever.

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Observer

Created by Polish developer Bloober Team, psychological horror game Observer released in 2017. Set in the studio’s native Poland in 2084, Observer’s protagonist is a detective that solves cases by hacking into the minds of others to augment his vision. In our Observer review, critic David Rayfield praised the storytelling, sound design, and cyberpunk world, calling it “a haunting and remarkable achievement.” Rayfield gave Observer a superb 9/10 score.

Get Observer free at Epic

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Alan Wake’s American Nightmare

If you’ve been playing Control and want to check out more of Remedy’s games, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare is well worth playing. A spin-off set in the same universe as the original Alan Wake, American Nightmare is set up as an episode of the fictional TV show Night Springs that Alan watches in the first game. In American Nightmare, Alan goes on a journey that’s full of twists and turns to defeat his evil doppelgänger Mr. Scratch. Though not exactly frightening, the spin-off has great, suspenseful writing that carried it to a 7/10 in our Alan Wake’s American Nightmare review.

Get Alan Wake’s American Nightmare free at Epic

While you should definitely grab these two great games (for free!), you should also check out Fanatical’s large sale on Steam games that is currently live.