1+ hour, 47+ min ago (368+ words) Cyber Monday has officially arrived, bringing a fresh wave of digital deals. Interestingly, Black Friday's numerous standout promotions are still active, with prices holding steady and popular items remaining in stock. Given this market stability, the holiday season's usual frenzy undergoes a significant change. So, what are the absolute best deals for a PC gamer right now? In a list compiling the top discounts, both the largest total savings and the most impressive percentage cuts are provided. For instance, the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i has dropped its price from $3,849.99 to $2,199.99. While the memory speed of RTX 5080 is a tad leisurely, it offers a solid build for smooth 4K gaming. Meanwhile, the Cobratype Venom with the RTX 5080 is now $2,399.99. For displays, the absolute marvel Samsung OLED G9, now halved to $899.9, offers a breathtaking gaming canvas. Alongside the RTX 5060, the HP Omen 16 is a surprising…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (320+ words) Nintendo is already cracking down on Kirby Air Riders" custom marketplace, pulling down player'made "bikini Chef Kawasaki" designs that shot to the top of the charts. The community barely had a day with the new tools before chaos set in'and Nintendo wasted no time stepping in. Kirby Air Riders launched with a Forza'style marketplace where players can share custom vehicle skins. Within hours, the creativity exploded'Pok'mon gliders, GameCube tributes, even meme logos. But it didn"t take long for the inevitable: scantily clad versions of Kirby"s iconic Chef Kawasaki flooded the listings. Masahiro Sakurai gave players a powerful customization suite, and the community immediately pushed it to extremes. The same thing happened with Smash Bros. Ultimate"s stage creator'remember "Mario Pissing"? As such, history repeats itself. The customization tools are robust enough to let fans recreate almost anything. That…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (266+ words) This strange marketing move has left the community scratching their heads and has done little to build confidence ahead of the game's release on the Switch 2. If the weird ad wasn't enough, the recent Global Test Ride demo for Kirby Air Riders has split the fanbase right down the middle. For a game that carries the legacy of the beloved GameCube classic, you'd think the reception would be overwhelmingly positive. Instead, it's been a mix of pure excitement and bitter disappointment. A poll over at Nintendo Life asked players if they planned on picking up the game, and the results were all over the place. While a small, dedicated group has already pre-ordered or plans to buy it on day one, a larger chunk of players are either on the fence or have completely written it off. The debate raging…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (916+ words) Another month, another dump of games onto the PlayStation Plus service. Sony has finally pulled back the curtain on November's lineup, and it's a weird, wonderful, and slightly confusing mix of blockbusters, indie darlings, and games that make you go, "Huh, neat." Whether you're a fan of sprawling open worlds, heart-pounding horror, or" whatever Thank Goodness You're Here! is, there's something here to clog your hard drive. Let's dive in and see what's worth your time. Just when you thought you'd escaped Los Santos, Sony pulls you back in. Grand Theft Auto V is making yet another triumphant return to PlayStation Plus. If you're one of the three people on Earth who still don't own this game, now's your chance to experience the chaotic lives of Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. It's a masterpiece, sure, but its reappearance on the service…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (392+ words) Nintendo has won a $17,500 judgment against steamer Jesse "EveryGameGru" Keighin for pirating and streaming unreleased games. The case highlights Nintendo's aggressive anti-piracy stance and the risks streamers face when flaunting copyright law. Nintendo has once demonstrated its uncompromising stance on piracy, this time targeting streamer Jesse "EveryGameGuru" Keighin. A federal court in Colorado issued a default judgment against Keighin, ordering him to pay $17,500 after he streamed pirated Nintendo titles, including the unreleased'Mario & Luigi: Brothership.' The case unfolded after Keighin not only broadcast pirated games but also openly mocked Nintendo's legal team on social media. According to court filings, he destroyed evidence, evaded service attempts, and taunted the company's lawyers. His actions left the court little choice but to rule in favor when he refused to respond to the lawsuit. While Nintendo could have pursued damages of $100,000, the company limited its…...

4+ week, 19+ hour ago (744+ words) October was an interesting month for Nintendo Switch Online. Those who still don't have a Nintendo Switch 2 got to enjoy some obscure Super Nintendo oddities, while those who have both a Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack also got a stone-cold GameCube classic added to the library. Let's take a look at the games that were added to the NSO retro collection in October. Luigi's Mansion'has become an iconic franchise over the years, and for Halloween, Nintendo released the original game onto the NSO's GameCube collection. Does it still hold up? It absolutely does. It's still a sheer delight to go exploring the haunted mansion with my man Luigi and suck up all manner of ghosts into the Poltergust 3000. Whether you're a millennial with fond memories of the GameCube or a younger gamer who enjoys the later…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (612+ words) The Steam Machine is officially making a comeback after a decade-long hiatus, with Valve planning to launch this console-like PC experience next year. However, its potential price tag is already causing a stir among players. So, now the question remains: will this be an affordable console competitor or a premium PC in a small box? YouTuber Linus Sebastian ignited this debate when he recalled suggesting a five-hundred-dollar price point to Valve. Unfortunately, this comment reportedly didn't go over well for many. Valve responded to this statement, clarifying that the price would align with current PC market trends. Today's rising costs for components like RAM may play a part in Sebastian's statement, as it suggests a significantly higher price than many gamers hope for. Furthermore, some industry experts have been puzzled by this strategy, especially for those who question why Valve…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago (311+ words) Sony's experiment with Steam has officially crossed the billion'dollar mark. According to reporting from Insider Gaming, PlayStation has made over $1 billion in revenue from its PC releases on Valve's platform. That's not just pocket change'it's proof that Sony's "console'first, PC'second" strategy is working, and working big. PlayStation's Steam portfolio isn't massive, but it's stacked with heavy hitters. Alinea Analytics broke down the top sellers, and the list reads like a greatest hits album: Together, these titles helped push Sony past the billion'dollar milestone, with God of War and Helldivers 2 standing out as the biggest drivers of revenue. Sony's approach is calculated. Instead of day'and'date PC launches, it's been porting proven console hits to Steam years later. That strategy minimizes risk, maximizes return, and keeps PlayStation consoles as the "first stop" for exclusives. By the time a game hits Steam, it's…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago (561+ words) Xbox has had a very strange year following its price increases, which may be actively convincing people not to buy its console. The company not only raised the price of the Xbox on two separate occasions, but it also increased the cost of Game Pass. Additionally, its biggest exclusive games were released on competing platforms. For gamers, finding a reason to purchase a console has become a real challenge. So, why would anyone buy one now? The Xbox console has already raised its prices from $500 to $650, which is a significant amount of money for a standard machine. Furthermore, this price change stands out even more when a more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro exists at a similar price. Unfortunately, the situation may worsen for players, as indicated by a new report. According to a tech insider known as Moore's Law is Dead,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (574+ words) Nintendo just unleashed some big news that has the Zelda fandom collectively losing their Kokiri hats. We finally have the first official images from the live-action Legend of Zelda movie! After what feels like a lifetime of leaks, fan casting debates, and "Please let it be good" prayers to the Goddess Hylia, we get actual photographic proof that this film isn't just a myth cooked up by mischievous Skull Kids. Nintendo shared these three reveal shots through the Nintendo Today app, and they're bringing cinematic Hyrule to life! The images feature Bo Bragason rocking the elven princess realness as Zelda herself, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth suited up as everyone's favorite silent protagonist, Link. Maybe we can get a "Well excuuuuse me, Princess" meme resurgence, because the cosplay game here is strong. Don't expect Nintendo to spill dungeon maps on which…...