Category: Video Games
Daily Deals: Glorious GMMK 2, Apple Watch Series 9, Armored Core 6
The weekend is here, and there are loads of exciting deals you do not want to miss! This Saturday, new deals on some amazing video games, technology, and devices have appeared, and we’ve rounded up our picks. The best deals for Sunday, April 29, include the Glorious GMMK 2, Tekken 8, 2024 MacBook Air, Armored Core 6, Apple Watch Series 9, and more.
Glorious GMMK 2 Keyboard for $64.99
This keyboard from Glorious is one of the best deals you can find today. It’s a 96% full-sized keyboard that features a numpad and function buttons. Each of the switches is hot-swappable, which isn’t a feature you see too often on a keyboard at this price point. Additionally, the standard keycaps included with the GMMK 2 are double-shot and sit atop custom-made Fox linear switches.
Tekken 8 for $49.99
Tekken 8 is the latest major fighting game to be released for the current generation of consoles. Over 32 characters are already playable, far surpassing titles like Street Fighter 6 or Mortal Kombat 1. The online modes far surpass their predecessors, with good netcode and many different ways to play. In our 9/10 review, we stated Tekken 8 is ” an amazing new entry in the long-running series.”
Save 10% Off Apple 2024 MacBook Air
Amazon currently has the 2024 MacBook Air on sale for $989. This device utilizes the M3 chip, which is extremely powerful and features a 50% higher memory bandwidth compared to the M1. If you’ve been contemplating purchasing a 2024 MacBook, this deal makes today a great time to do so.
Armored Core 6 for $30
Amazon has the Xbox version of Armored Core 6 on sale for just $30. The latest title by FromSoftware is a return to the Armored Core series, with plenty of blitzing action to discover. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating it “lands direct hits where it counts.” This price matches the previous low, so it’s a great time to pick up the title if you haven’t already.
Save 37% Off Quest 2 + Active Pack
The Meta Quest 2 is still one of the best VR headsets you can buy in 2024. At just $200, the device includes 1832×1920 per eye resolution, in addition to the solid hardware on board. This deal includes the Active Pack, which packs in a wipeable facial interface that is easy to clean after workouts. Additionally, adjustable wrist straps for the controllers are included, so you can keep each device secure to your hand.
The James Bond Collection Blu-ray Set for $51.19
This James Bond Blu-ray set is a deal you do not want to miss. Currently 55% off, The James Bond Collection features 24 total films, which prices out to just over $2 a film. This set includes Spectre, which was one of the more recent films released in 2015.
Save 25% Off Apple Watch Series 9
Amazon currently has the Apple Watch Series 9 41mm model on sale for $299. Normally priced at $399, this is an excellent deal on the latest Apple Watch model. Series 9 includes new features such as gestures, a display as bright as 2000 nits, and on-device processing for Siri.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage for $20
Woot currently has Assassin’s Creed Mirage available for only $19.99. Ubisoft looked to take the series back to its roots for this release with a classic setting and refreshed gameplay mechanics. You can expect an action title with plenty of stealth abilities to sneak around its map. If you’re an Assassin’s Creed fan who has felt burnt out with recent entries, Mirage is a refreshing change of pace. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating the game is “a successful first step in returning to the stealthy style that launched this series.”
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $30
For just $30, you can own the first three Metal Gear Solid titles on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch. This package also includes Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Prior to the Master Collection, there was no method to play the Metal Gear Solid titles on most modern consoles, but you can now experience Hideo Kojima’s series from the very beginning anywhere.
Apple HomePod (2nd Generation) for $249.99
Best Buy currently has the Apple HomePod for $249.99. If you listen to music in your home using Apple Music, the HomePod is a great choice, as this is a device with high quality sound and audio tech. This is the lowest we’ve seen the 2nd Generation HomePod yet, so it might be worth your attention if you’ve been holding out on purchasing this device.
Star Wars: Heritage Pack for $39.99
The Star Wars: Heritage Pack is the perfect way to experience Star Wars classics on your Nintendo Switch. This collection includes Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, The Force Unleashed, Knights of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Republic Commando, and Star Wars: Episode I Racer. All games except KOTOR and KOTOR II are on the cartridge.
10th Generation iPad for $349
Amazon has the 10th Gen iPad for $349 right now, which is the lowest we’ve seen the device since it was launched. Powered by the A14 Bionic, this iPad packs a 10.9-inch display, 64GB of storage, Touch ID, and a long battery life. If you’re interested in purchasing an iPad but don’t want to jump to the iPad Air or iPad Pro, this is an excellent option.
Poll: What’s The Best SaGa Game? Rate Your Favourites For Our Upcoming Ranking
Romancing the polls.
The SaGa series is one of the most unique franchises to come from RPG behemoth Square Enix.
Often known as Final Fantasy‘s “weird” cousin — though that’s a little bit reductive — SaGa was created by Akitoshi Kawazu, one of the game designers on Final Fantasy II, which is often considered the odd one among the Final Fantasy titles. On the surface, Final Fantasy II is pretty similar to its predecessor, with one big exception — levelling. Instead of gaining experience points, your party improves depending on the actions they take. So attack will increase the more you attack, and depending on what weapon your character is attacking with, their proficiency with that weapon will improve.
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What’s on your bookshelf?: Citizen Sleeper’s Gareth Damian Martin
Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome to Booked For The Week – our new Sunday feature where we ask a selection of cool industry folks questions about books! You know books, right? They’re a bit like RPS articles, but heavier and smell a bit nicer. This week, it’s Citizen Sleeper and In Other Waters‘ creator Gareth Damien Martin! Cheers Gareth! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf?
What are you currently reading?
We thought Gareth had covered all the books already, but it turns out there’s loads of them, so pop back next week for another cool person telling us about their favourites. Book for now! (still working on that one.)
Review: Corn Kidz 64 (Switch) – A 64-Bit Throwback That Nails The Retro Vibe
Truly goated.
Though the peak years of the 3D platformer genre were in the late ’90s and early 2000s, there’s been a bit of a resurgence in interesting new genre entries in recent years. Titles such as Glyph and Lunistice have shown that smaller platforming projects can be just as compelling as the more well-known examples, and now we have BogoSoft’s Corn Kidz 64 continuing that trend with something decidedly retro. Following the adventures of a spunky goat named Seve, this title aims to emulate the spirit of an N64 platformer as accurately as possible. It largely succeeds; Corn Kidz 64 actually feels like a lost game from this era, and even though it has some notable shortcomings, this is overall an enjoyable and fun retro romp.
Corn Kidz 64 is a true collectathon at heart, tasking you with picking up various doodads squirreled away in every imaginable corner of these modestly-sized playgrounds. Your main collectible is a large collection of cubes that grant you “XP” for each one you grab—after getting enough of them, you’ll be able to unlock doors that gate access to harder challenges that hide even more cubes. Additionally, there are other things to do, like knocking over all the trash cans in a level or finding a small collection of bottle caps to exchange for corn syrup, which raises your max health.
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Poll: Box Art Brawl – Duel: Pokémon Yellow Version
And it was all yellow.
Pika, Pika, Pi! Sorry, we’ve been on Doduolingo for too long. Roughly translated, we said ‘Welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl!’
Last week, we creased up the competition as we put two covers for Paper Mario: Sticker Star head to head. It was a relatively close one, but Europe and Japan’s colourful box art walked away with the win, taking 58% of the vote compared to North America’s 42%.
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Knuckles Series Physical Pre-Orders Appear Online
It debuted on Paramount this week.
Paramount’s new Knuckles series launched this week and although this six-part adventure is just getting underway, it seems a physical release has already been confirmed.
As highlighted by multiple sources, pre-order listings for a steelbook blu-ray and DVD have surfaced on sites like Amazon and Walmart. There’s no release date but the price is $31.99.
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Rogue Legacy 2 Getting Limited Run Physical Release, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Deluxe edition confirmed.
After an eShop release in 2022, Rogue Legacy 2 will be getting a Limited Run physical release for the Nintendo Switch.
Pre-orders for the standard and deluxe edition will open next week on 3rd May 2024. The standard version of the game is estimated to ship at some point in October 2024 and the deluxe edition will roll out in December 2024.
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This farming sim sits at the bottom of your screen while you kid yourself you’re doing other things
Steam is lousy with farming sims that will absolutely destroy your productivity by ensnaring you within a compulsive loop of reaping and sowing. Rusty’s Retirement explicitly promises a less engrossing experience: it’s a farming sim that “sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.”
Escape From Tarkov studio head doubles down on belief new mode is not DLC, but says players can have it when the game is done
Escape From Tarkov‘s developer has responded to players having conniptions due to the release of a new $250 Unheard edition of the game. In an update shared on Reddit, Battlestate Games studio head doubled down on their view that a new co-op PvE mode is not DLC, but does say that other players can have it when Escape From Tarkov is finished… whenever that is.