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Best Buy flash sale brings a rare discount for the PS5

While the latest generation of consoles got off to a slow start due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re finally seeing stock get back to a normal level, and that includes the PlayStation 5 Pro as well, so if you’re looking for a disc version, you’re in luck! Even better, Best Buy has this excellent PS5 bundle that includes God of War Ragnarök, and the whole thing is going for $510 rather than the $560 you’d usually find it for. Why you should buy the PlayStation 5 God of War Ragnarök Bundle The PlayStation 5 is a…

Xbox made a controller out of recycled plastics for Earth Day

Microsoft is celebrating Earth Day with a new, environmentally-friendly Xbox controller. Dubbed the Remix Special Edition, the gamepad is largely made up of recycled plastics and other reclaimed materials. The Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition will launch on April 18, just a few days ahead of Earth Day on April 22. It wil retail for $85, which is significantly more than a standard Xbox controller. However, it comes with some extras that might make that price tag sound more reasonable. The main…

The best Hogwarts Legacy pre-order deal for PS4 and Xbox One

Fans of the Harry Potter series of books and movies will likely love becoming part of the Wizarding World in Hogwarts Legacy. And while the game has been out for PS5 and Xbox Series X for a little while, PS4 and Xbox One owners can finally get in on the gameplay, as pre-orders are now available for the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition at Best Buy for each platform. Pre-ordering costs $70, and Best Buy is even offering a free $10 gift card with your purchase. Free shipping is also available, as is free in-store pickup…

The best video games of March 2023

It’s not October, but we just had a very good month for horror games. From the indie scene to AAA and from VR to a traditional gaming experience, fans of scary games had a lot to enjoy in March 2023. Of course, there was the highly anticipated remake of Resident Evil 4, one of the best horror games of all time, and it didn’t disappoint. Keeping up the scares were experimental horror games like Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and Dredge, while The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR affirmed why virtual…

This Xbox Series S bundle just got a rare price cut

It’s not often that Xbox deals involve a great discount on an Xbox Series S bundle but that’s exactly what Dell is offering right now. Today, you can buy the Microsoft Xbox Series S — Fortnite & Rocket League bundle with nine in-game cosmetics and virtual currency for Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys, all for $270. A saving of $30, 10% off may not be the biggest discount but it’s an unusual one for one of the more sought-after consoles right now. Odds are you already know you want it but if you haven’t…

April’s PS Plus games include PS5 launch title, new release

Sony has revealed the games that are going to be part of April’s batch of PlayStation Plus Essential titles, and it includes a game that was a PS5 launch title, as well as a brand new game from the developers of Dead by Daylight. Specifically, the three games that will be available starting April 4 are the PS4 and PS5 versions of Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Meet Your Maker, and Tails of Iron. Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a 3D platformer spinoff of Media Molecule’s LittleBigPlanet series that launched…

7 games to play after you watch John Wick: Chapter 4

John Wick: Chapter 4 is currently in theaters, and it impresses with its bombastic action, emotional story, and clever world-building. Watching the film gets you in the mood for more action-heavy experiences, so what better way to get that fix than by checking out some video games? It certainly helps that a lot of video games feel a lot like, or are even directly tied to, the John Wick films. So, if you just got out of the theater after seeing John Wick: Chapter 4 and are wondering what games you should play before…

The First Proper PS5 Deal is Here — Save $50 on This Bundle

After all this time, we’ve finally seen an actual discount on the Sony PlayStation 5. Over at Best Buy, you can buy the PlayStation 5 God of War Ragnarok bundle for $510 saving you $50 off the usual price of $560. Sure, that’s just under 10% off but such deals simply haven’t happened before. With stock being so limited in the past, it’s huge news to see such a big saving on the PlayStation 5. This is your chance to save or use that money on one of the many PS5 game deals going on. Not entirely sold on the PS5? Let’s…

Resident Evil 4 is one of the PS5’s best DualSense showcases

Capcom’s excellent Resident Evil 4 remake is out now, making one of the best games of all time even better. If you’re on the fence about what platform to buy it on, I’ve got a firm recommendation for you: PS5. That’s because the remake takes full advantage of Sony’s unique DualSense controller to make the horror game even more immersive. Ever since the PS5’s launch, developers have been a bit hit-and-miss with integrating the DualSense’s features into their games. Launch game Astro’s Playroom is a fantastic showcase…

Resident Evil 4’s Mercenaries DLC is coming sooner than you think

Capcom has revealed when it will add The Mercenaries to its remake of Resident Evil 4. Fortunately, the wait isn’t that long, as the free DLC will drop on April 7. We learned that The Mercenaries was coming in two weeks thanks to a tease at the end of the Resident Evil 4 remake’s launch trailer. It doesn’t show any new gameplay or give more details about the mode, simply showing a piece of key art with the free DLC’s release date. The mode was first teased at the end of Resident Evil 4’s trailer during the February…