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HBO Max is top of mind these days. While Warner Bros. has now accepted Netflix’s acquisition offer, despite Paramount’s best efforts, we still don’t know what exactly that means for the future of HBO's streaming service. For now, any HBO Max subscribers can rest assured they’ll continue getting new content every month.
In February, the streamer will be picking up a wide spread of movies from across generations, including Insidious Chapter 3 and Paddington 2. While there aren’t any massive DC releases this month, there will be new episodes of the toddler-oriented Batwheels series. John Oliver will return to his talk show for a 13th season, and, perhaps most importantly, you’ll get exclusive access to this year’s Puppy Bowl.
Here’s the full lineup of what's coming to HBO Max in February.
HBO Max continues to be available as a standalone service, something that will not change until the Netflix deal goes into effect. Even then, there’s a strong likelihood HBO Max continues on its own under new ownership as a complementary service. Or, you know, maybe we get a super-streaming library. That’ll depend on the regulators.
For now, HBO Max with ads costs $10.99/month. Dropping ads increases that price to a somewhat awkward $18.49/month. It’s one of the few streaming services to offer a separate Premium subscription for 4K streaming, and otherwise continues to be available through streaming bundles with Disney+ and Hulu.
We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, January 31, below. Don't miss your chance to save on these deals!
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is just $27.99 at Woot today, marking the lowest we've seen this game yet. As one of the best Final Fantasy games ever, this remaster is the perfect way to experience the beloved classic with enhanced modern features like fast-forward, autosave, and more.
Amazon has the Asus ROG Xbox Ally on sale for $489.99, which matches the all-time low price we've seen before. You can save $110 on this portable PC equipped with everything you need to play or stream your Xbox games.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is up for pre-order, with a release date of April 16 revealed earlier this week. This highly anticipated game is playable on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, so you can play this copy on either console without issue. It's time to make your own island and build a paradise for your Miis!
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was only released in December, and today, you can save $5 off a physical copy of the Switch 2 Edition at Amazon. The latest adventure of Samus Aran takes place on the planet Viewros, and you're given new psychic abilities to utilize in navigating the secrets of the planet. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an excellent, if relatively uneven, revival that reaches heights worthy of the Metroid name in its best moments."
If you're looking for a game-themed coffee table book, A Handheld History is a wonderful option. This 272-page book contains a deep dive into portable gaming, with handhelds like the Game Boy, PlayStation Portable, and more included.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws is on sale this weekend for $29.99, which is a steal for one of the hybrid system's best third-party games. This version of Star Wars Outlaws is the Gold Edition, packing in all the DLC and updates that released.
This LEGO Icons set is perfect for any room in your home, recreating Poinsettia flowers. Normally priced at $49.99, you can save $10 off this set for a limited time at Amazon. At 608 pieces and 8 inches tall, this is a great choice for a gift or for an addition to your own collection.