LEGO is great. LEGO is also expensive, and though it’s pretty ubiquitous in its partnerships, not every single thing you could possibly imagine is available as an official set. So if you’ve been obsessed with Horizon: Zero Dawn for months, and you desperately want a giant LEGO Thunderjaw (the game’s iconic robot T-rex), what’s a LEGO nerd to do?
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Pretty much every game you play will have you make decisions about how to tackle a situation or what loadout will ensure victory—but some games take that idea to the extreme. The strategy genre is full of brain-testing titles loved by players young and old. And whether you’re a veteran of the genre or someone who’s interested in learning, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the best strategy games out right now.
Can you believe that it’s already Black Friday? Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Gamestop are running their best end-of-the-year deals this weekend, just in time for some hardcore Christmas shopping. So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and check out the hottest deals available on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020.
Holiday 2020: Gifts You Can Send Remotely, No Shipping Needed
Shipping items during the holiday season is hardly predictable. If you didn’t get your orders in early then you may be dealing with late shipments or items being out of stock. But why deal with all that? After all, there are plenty of useful or entertaining gifts you can purchase for your friends and family that are completely digital—no shipping or hassle required.
Gifting a Game Console? Don’t Forget the Subscription!
You were lucky enough to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch, a PlayStation 5, or an Xbox Series X/S. But before you call Christmas a wrap, you gotta grab a subscription for Switch Online, PlayStation Plus, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. These subscriptions are the key to playing games with friends, and they come with cool perks like free games and discounts on new titles.
Holiday 2020: The Best Home Arcade Cabinets
Who doesn’t love killing time in some classic arcade games? From Pac-Man to Marvel Vs. Capcom, these video games hold a special place in many people’s hearts. And while playing them on a console port is fine, playing them on a home arcade machine is so much better. So if you’ve got some arcade fanatics in your life, here are cabinets you can gift that don’t break the bank or eat up too much space. Plus, they look great anywhere—game room or otherwise.
When Buying Gifts, Don’t Forget the Batteries and Cables
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, but even if you were lucky to check off every item on your list, there are still a few accessories you might unwittingly be forgetting. Fortunately, we’ve rounded up a helpful list of the most common things you’ll need to power up your new electronics: batteries and cables.
Everything You Need to Automate Your Christmas Decorations
Sleighbells ring, are you listenin’? Want to automate the things that glistenin’? A beautiful sight is smart Christmas lights that you don’t need to turn on all by hand. Parody songs aside, plugging in your Christmas lights, blowups, and other powered-decorations to turn them on is annoying. Here’s what you need to automate all your Christmas stuff this holiday season.
Cosmo, the Adorable Programable Robot Tank, Is Back From the Grave
Back in 2018, Anki released an adorable tank-like programable robot named Cosmo you could bring home. It followed Cosmo up with Vector, a robot with more character. And then Anki went bankrupt, killing the two robot’s personalities. But good news, a new company named Digital Dream Labs brought them back from the dead, and now it’s ready to take pre-orders for Cosmo 2.0.
Awaken Your Avatar State With These Korra and Aang Bookends
If you have a loved one who’s obsessed with the Legend of Korra or Avatar: The Last Airbender, here’s something you can get for them. Dark Horse Direct is making Aang and Korra bookends available for pre-order. Priced at $79.99 a pop, these figurines are expected to ship sometime between April and June of 2021.
Nintendo Will Discontinue ‘Super Mario Maker’ for Wii U in Early 2021
Nintendo will be ending course uploads for the Wii U version of Super Mario Maker on March 31, 2021. On the same day, Nintendo will close the Super Mario Maker Bookmark website. The company will also be removing the game for the Wii U from its eShop on January 12.
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I Spent $350 on a Life-Sized Baby Yoda Replica and I Ain’t Even Mad
Last January, we told you about an upcoming The Mandalorian-inspired life-sized Baby Yoda (yes, yes, we know, The Child) replica from geeky collectibles maker Sideshow. At $350 (now $375), there was simply no logical reason to buy a mostly static figurine. But I did it anyway, and now that Baby Yoda is in my home, I have zero regrets.
Ask Google to Set a Turkey Timer for a Gobblin’ Good Surprise
Google is going all-in with its turkey-themed Easter eggs. The company has added a small surprise when you ask your smart speakers or display for a turkey timer. Google also features new Thanksgiving surprises in Google Maps, Duo, and Translate.
Microsoft Exec Says They’re Working on an Xbox Game Pass App for Smart TVs
Subscribers to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can play the collection on an Xbox One, Xbox Series S or X, or stream them to Android phones. That capability is soon coming to iOS, and possibly streaming to non-gaming Windows PCs, too. What’s next? According to a recent interview, a smart TV app, so you can ditch the console entirely.
The Best Outdoor Smart Plugs
Old-fashioned outlet timers allow you to run outdoor lights, pool filtration system, and Christmas decorations on a schedule. But why stick with old-fashioned? New outdoor smart plugs allow you to control lights and other outdoor electronics through voice commands, an app, or a complex weekly schedule.
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