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The Best Deals Today: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we’ve rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for April 13 below:

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii for $49.99

The latest Like a Dragon game stars everyone’s favorite ex-yakuza, Goro Majima, on an adventure to sail the seas as a pirate. When Majima wakes up unable to remember anything about himself, he embarks on a quest to regain his memories, and of course, in true Like a Dragon fashion, things get crazy. This is the lowest we’ve seen this game so far, so be sure to pick up a copy while you can.

Save 55% Off The 4K Middle-Earth 6-Film Collection

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is simply one of the greatest experiences you will ever have. I try my best to watch through the extended editions once each year, but the fun doesn’t stop there. There’s also The Hobbit trilogy, which is another incredible set of films. This weekend at Amazon, you can score all six films in beautiful 4K for only $94.68. Previously, both trilogies were priced just below this separately, so this is a great deal.

$400 Off Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop

Gaming laptops can be tricky to buy, as there are many different factors you have to consider. With more power comes worse battery life, and you also have to think about the screen since you won’t need a monitor. If you’re in the market for a new laptop, this Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is an incredible choice. You can save $400 off this weekend, scoring a device packed with a Ryzen 9 8945HS, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, a mobile RTX 4060, and even 1TB of SSD storage. Plus, did I mention this laptop has an OLED display?

Super Mario Party Jamboree for $44.99

With the recent reveal of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, it’s no question that you are going to want to save anywhere you can. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Party Jamboree is set to cost $79.99, but you can upgrade from a Nintendo Switch copy for presumably $20. This weekend, save your cash and pick up a copy of Super Mario Party Jamboree from Woot for only $44.99.

Save on Gaming Monitors at Best Buy

This weekend, Best Buy has quite a few gaming monitors on sale. You can save anywhere from $50 to $200, depending on the model. Whether you’re searching for a higher refresh rate, brighter screen, or bigger display, there are options here. If you’re on the hunt for an upgrade to your setup, today is a great day to score a discounted monitor at Best Buy.

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection for $39.99

The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection has hit a new all-time low at Woot, priced at just $39.99. The first six Final Fantasy titles paved the way for the series as we see it today. Many fans still regard both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI as some of the best that Final Fantasy has to offer, with gripping narratives and engaging gameplay. This package includes all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, which feature updated graphics, soundtracks, font, and more.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy for $34.39

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy combines Ace Attorney 4-6 into one package! This collection features 16 episodes in total, which can easily provide dozens of hours of fun. Some of the new features exclusive to this remastered collection include the Orchestra Hall to listen to in-game BGM, the Art Library to view illustrations, and the animation studio, where you can utilize character animations to create your own scenes!

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Deluxe Edition for $50.39

The Legend of Heroes, mostly referred to as the Trails series, is growing immensely with each passing year. It’s a rarity in the JRPG world, as each entry is directly connected to one another. As of 2024, the series has sold north of 8.5 million copies across its 13 entries. If you’re patiently awaiting Trails beyond the Horizon this fall, don’t miss out on picking up its prequel at a discount.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble for $19.99

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is the return to form many Monkey Ball fans have waited years for. You’ve got over 200 courses, tons of guest characters, and all sorts of modes—what’s not to love? In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is a brilliant return to form. Monkey Ball has finally found its way home again with a set of 200 fantastic courses that range from delightfully charming to devilishly challenging, backed up by tight mechanics and predictable physics that put me in total control of my monkey’s fate.”

Pre-Order the Dan Da Dan Season 1 Blu-ray for $24.49

Dan Da Dan was one of my favorite anime series of 2024, and the fact that you can take home all of Season 1 for just $24.49 is an absolute steal. Following Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura, Dan Da Dan is a comedic adventure that throws together aliens, spirits, and so much more.

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven for $29.99

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is arguably the best entry point into the SaGa series at this time, and you can score a PS5 or Switch copy for a new all-time low of $29.99. Acting as a full 3D remake of the 1993 release, this game features English and Japanese voiceovers, rearranged music, retooled gameplay, and more. If you’re still unsure about Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, you can check out the free demo across all platforms!

EA Sports Games For Switch 2 “Are Being Built Specifically For The New Handheld”

“We look forward to sharing more soon”.

Both Madden NFL and EA Sports FC have been locked in for the Switch 2, so what can sports enthusiasts expect when they kick off?

EA has recently told Eurogamer how “both experiences are being built specifically for the new handheld platform”. As for how exactly this translates in terms of feature and visual parity – while not a direct answer, EA says its general aim across platforms is to “always” deliver a consistent player experience “as much as the hardware allows”.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

What’s on your bookshelf?: Mouthwashing’s Johanna Kasurinen

Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week – our regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books! While cleaning under my bed recently, I once again discovered my copy of the smallest physical book I have ever owned. It’s a tiny handheld edition of the I Ching. What a wonderful thing. I mean, I haven’t actually read it, but wisdom is owning at least one very small book, is what I assume the gist is.

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Round Up: The First Impressions Of ‘Drag x Drive’ For Switch 2 Are In

“A showcase for dual-mouse mode”.

One of the many games revealed alongside the Switch 2 was Drag x Drive. As Nintendo describes it, this is the “next-generation of 3-on-3 sports” utilising the new Mouse Mode feature on the Joy-Con 2.

Multiple outlets have now had the chance to go ‘hands on’ with this upcoming release – so first up are our thoughts, including our impressions of the new control method:

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Poll: Box Art Brawl – Duel: Survival Kids (GBC)

Which box art will survive?

Howdy folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!

We’re still thinking about the Switch 2 , which was the subject our big bumper BAB last weekend. We compared all of Nintendo’s first-party titles with box art for the new console, and just barely squeaking out a win with 42% of the vote was Donkey Kong Bananza! Mario Kart World was extremely close however, and at the time of writing this, is sitting at 41%. Both are excellent.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Gallery: Here’s A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online App For Switch 2

Take a look.

In case you didn’t already know, the Nintendo Switch Online app will carry over to the Switch 2 when it launches this June.

If you are wondering what the UI might look like when it eventually shows up on the new hybrid system, Nintendo’s official Japanese website has now shared a sneak peek. As you can see, there’ll be a huge “welcome” banner with Mario and the gang on bootup and the usual options lined up down the side.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

V Rising’s first big post 1.0 update brings a bevy of additions, combat reworks, and Steam Deck support later this month

It’s coming up to a year since V Rising received its 1.0 release, and ahead of that anniversary developer Stunlock Studios shared a trailer earlier this week for the game’s first big update, Invaders of Oakveil. The update itself will be free (nice!), and introduces a whole new area to explore, the titular Oakveil Woodlands, a woodsy area where “corruption” is spreading (not nice).

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Elden Ring Nightreign? The Duskbloods? Who needs them, now that Dark Souls’ seamless co-op mod is here

You can cancel your Elden Ring Nightreign pre-order, you can hold off on picking up a Switch 2 for that inevitable The Duskbloods release, because there’s a pretty good reason to return to the original Dark Souls. Earlier this week, modder extraordinaire Yui released the Dark Souls Remastered seamless co-op mod, which, if you can believe it, allows you to play through the game in online co-op with minimal interruptions.

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How to Watch The Last of Us – Season 2 Release Date and Streaming Details

As one HBO primetime show ends (farewell, The White Lotus), another must rise to take its spot. Two years after The Last of Us first aired on Max, the video game adaptation starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey is returning for a second season.

The Last of Us game and the first season of the show both end with a cliffhanger that has… consequences. Anyone who’s already played The Last of Us Part 2, myself included, is probably feeling as much terror as excitement at the thought of witnessing what comes next on screen. In IGN’s review of Season 2, Simon Cardy acknowledges that it was “always going to be a challenge to adapt The Last of Us Part 2’s sprawling, twisting story into a television show,” so it makes sense that the story will continue over a third season.

If you’re planning to tune in for the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2 or still need to catch up on Season 1, check out the details below.

How to Watch The Last of Us Season 2

The Last of Us Season 2 premieres on Max on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Standalone Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Hulu and Disney+.

Season 2 Episode Release Dates

The Last of Us Season 2 will run for seven episodes total, two fewer episodes than Season 1. New episodes will be released on Max every Sunday at 9pm EST/6pm CST. Here’s the full release schedule:

  • Episode 1: “Future Days” – April 13
  • Episode 2: TBA – April 20
  • Episode 3: TBA – April 27
  • Episode 4: TBA – May 4
  • Episode 5: TBA – May 11
  • Episode 6: TBA – May 18
  • Episode 7: TBA – May 25

Catch Up on the First Season

The entire first season of The Last of Us is streaming on Max, with individual episodes available to rent or purchase through Prime Video. HBO also released a limited edition 4K steelbook of Season 1:

The Last of Us Season 3 Has Already Been Confirmed

Sony and HBO have already confirmed that The Last of Us has been renewed for Season 3. There’s no official word on a release date, but production on the next season kicks off this summer. The studio has also reminded viewers that this does NOT mean there will be a third Last of Us game. As far as we know, Naughty Dog is wholly focused on its next project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Adapting The Last of Us: Part 2

The first season of The Last of Us show adapted the entirety of the first game with some creative liberties. Season 2 brings us to the storylines of The Last of Us sequel, which will be split up across the next two seasons.

Both Naughty Dog games have been remastered, with new edition of The Last of Us Part 2 arriving on PC just last week. This is Naughty Dog, so a new “Complete” edition of both games has also been announced, with a physical release arriving this summer. Aside from the games themselves, Sony also released a special edition DualSense controller to celebrate the series.

The Last of Us Season 2 Cast and Crew

The Last of Us Season 2 is led by the original game’s creator, Neil Druckmann, and Craig Mazin (Chernobyl), both of whom feature as writers alongside Haley Gross, who co-wrote The Last of Us Part 2 game. Each individual episode has its own director, with the full list including Mark Mylod (Succession, The Menu, Game of Thrones), Peter Hoar (It’s a Sin, Daredevil, Doctor Who), and Stephen Williams (Lost).

Here’s the main cast starring in the new season of The Last of Us:

  • Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller
  • Bella Ramsey as Ellie
  • Gabriel Luna as Tommy
  • Rutina Wesley as Maria
  • Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
  • Young Mazino as Jesse
  • Isabela Merced as Dina
  • Danny Ramirez as Manny
  • Ariela Barer as Mel
  • Tati Gabrielle as Nora
  • Spencer Lord as Owen
  • Catherine O’Hara as Gail
  • Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon
  • Joe Pantoliano as Eugene
  • Alanna Ubach as Hanrahan
  • Ben Ahlers as Burton
  • Hettienne Park as Elise Park
  • Robert John Burke as Seth
  • Noah Lamanna as Kat

Don’t be surprised if you don’t recognize some of these names; several original characters are being introduced in the new season. You can check out our full breakdown of which characters are new or returning for more details.

Marathon Comes to Xbox This September, and Here’s What We Know So Far

Marathon Comes to Xbox This September, and Here’s What We Know So Far

Summary

  • Bungie has shared new gameplay for Marathon, a new team-based FPS extraction shooter.
  • Players work in crews of three to take down rival Runner teams, scavenge for resources and gear, and extract safely.
  • Marathon launches on Xbox Series X|S on September 23, 2025.

Bungie has unveiled a first look at Marathon, its upcoming sci-fi extraction shooter, as well as some brand-new details about the game. In a showcase today, the studio debuted gameplay, as well as a stylish cinematic short about the Marathon universe.

Even better – Bungie shared that there’s not much longer to wait – Marathon releases on Xbox Series X|S on September 23, 2025.

Become a Runner

In Marathon, you are a Runner, a mercenary who has traded your human form for a host of enhanced cybernetic abilities. Each playable Runner features a loadout of unique skills to compliment how you play – whether you want to run in guns blazing or take a more tactical approach. You’ll also be able to customize your Runner with implants and weapons at the start of the game, and with resources you’ll find during runs.

In teams of up to three players, you’ll drop into a zone where the goal is to loot as much as possible and get out alive. You’ll be up against several threats, including AI security forces and other teams, that you’ll need to deal with in some way. If you survive, everything you’ve collected is yours to keep for future runs. For extra challenge seekers, there’s also an option to run a match solo, take down teams alone, and extract with all the loot by yourself.

Bungie brings decades of satisfying FPS shooter experience to the table in Marathon from its previous work on Halo, and its ongoing work on Destiny 2. Marathon seeks to blend a dynamic, tactile FPS experience with seasonal content, giving you and your friends new mysteries to unravel about Tau Ceti IV and the abandoned Marathon ship that hangs above.

The World of Marathon

The studio also shared a cinematic short that gave us a deeper look at the cutthroat world of Tau Ceti IV where Marathon is set, directed by award-winning director Alberto Mielgo (“Love, Death & Robots”, “The Witness” episode). The short features several playable characters from the Marathon roster and sets the stage for the lost colony where your runs will take place. Check out the short here.

Marathon is heading to Xbox Series X|S on September 23, and you can wishlist it today. To keep up to date on news and  sign up for your chance to join the Closed Alpha Test this April, head to the official Marathon community Discord server.


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From the creators of Halo and Destiny…

A massive ghost ship hangs in low orbit over a lost colony on Tau Ceti IV. The 30,000 souls who call this place home have disappeared without a trace. Strange signals hint at mysterious artifacts, long-dormant AI, and troves of untold riches.

Become a Runner in Bungie’s upcoming sci-fi PvP extraction shooter, Marathon. You are a cybernetic mercenary venturing into the unknown in a fight for survival and fortune where any run can lead to greatness.

Add Marathon to your wishlist now to get the latest updates and news.

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