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The LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Drops to $41.99 on Amazon After a Rare 30% Discount

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Par : Eric Song
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Nintendo and LEGO fans rejoice, because one of our favorite sets just got a major discount. Amazon has lowered the price of the LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant 71426 to just $41.99 with free shipping after a 30% off instant discount. The 18+ rating means this is relatively challenging build, but having built it myself, and I think it's a great set for builders of all ages with a little bit of guidance. It also happens to be the most affordable Mario-themed 18+ LEGO set you can get.

40% Off LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant 71426

The LEGO Piranha Plant measures 9" high, 4.5" wide, and 6.5" deep – about the size of a potted plant – and consists of 540 bricks. The Piranha Plant makes for a fantastic display; it has numerous articulation points located at the head, mouth, stalk, and each of its leaves, and the jaw is also hinged, all of which allow for myriad customizable poses. There's even a cool little easter egg: A piggy bank is built into the pipe with two golden coins included to get you started on your stash. Despite the small brick count, this set is intended for ages 18+, so novice builders may need guidance. Once completed however, this adorable looking set is sure to be a hit with people of all ages, even if they didn't join in on the build.

Kevin Wong built this set for IGN and wrote, "As far as LEGO builds are concerned, the new Piranha Plant is just about perfect – vibrantly colored, well-proportioned and sized, and reasonably priced. Whether you're new to bricks or you're a dedicated hobbyist, this set captures that signature Mario franchise whimsy – cute but not too cute, menacing but not too menacing, and imbued with lots of personality."

Check out the LEGO Game Boy set

Another excellent LEGO x Nintendo collab is the LEGO Super Mario Game Boy 72046. This is a near 1:1 replica of the original Game Boy released back in 1989. The set comes with two game cartridges: Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and even includes their respective lenticular screens. Seth Macy built this set and loved it.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Who Is the New Lady Whistledown? Bridgerton Cast Reveals Their Prime Suspects

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Par : Michael Peyton
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Full spoilers below for Bridgerton Season 4, now streaming now on Netflix.

Season 4 of Bridgerton just premiered on Netflix, and the final episode dropped a huge bomb on the audience: There’s a new Lady Whistledown, and we have no idea who she is. Departing from Julia Quinn’s books, the season finale revealed that there’s a new gossip maven in town, sure to torment, tease, and stimulate the Ton once Season 5 arrives.

For those unfamiliar, the original Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews and portrayed on screen by Nicola Coughlan) was one Penelope Featherington, a wallflower friend of the Bridgertons who used her quill to inform and scandalize the London upper class. Penelope’s identity was slowly revealed, first to us, then to the show’s characters, causing scandal and delight alike. In Season 3, Penelope publicly came out as Whistledown and married Bridgerton sibling Colin (Luke Newton), leaving a gaping hole in the show’s appeal.

Well, now Lady Whistledown is back. And this time, it’s not Penelope. I sat down with the cast of Bridgerton Season 4 who revealed their prime suspects for the show’s big new mystery.

Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton)

“It could be so many people. I don't know where it's going to go from there. We've only just discovered who [the previous Whistledown] is. And now we have to start all over again.

“It could be [Benedict].”

Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek)

“[We only had] one season to enjoy Penelope as Lady Whistledown. Back to square one. I kind of wish it was [youngest Bridgerton sister] Hyacinth or someone young trying to get their voice out into society.

“It could be Alice [Mondrich, the Queen’s lady-in-waiting]. It could be me. It could be Footman John.”

Hannah Dodd (Francesca Bridgerton)

“There's quite a few characters who I think it could be. We all came up with quite different names when we were chatting about it. But I don't want to know. So I'm trying not to give it too much thought. So I really want that moment, that payoff.”

Katie Leung (Lady Araminta Gun)

I was very, very surprised [at the Whistledown reveal]. And then obviously you start thinking, ‘Who is it? Who is it?’ I think it'd be really interesting if she were a he, because I feel like people might not expect that.

Isabella Wei (Posi Li)

“I was saying I'd love for it to be Eloise [Bridgerton. It would] bring a really interesting perspective. [But] I had no idea that was coming. I'm sure it was a surprise to most of us. So it was great.”

Victor Alli (Lord John Stirling)

“I love to go on that sort of hunt and I feel like I know who it is. I don't want to say.”

While the cast of Bridgerton has a lineup of suspects for the new Lady Whistledown, there’s one person who knows the character's identity for sure: Showrunner Jess Brownell. Brownell says that, even though the new mystery was a surprise reveal, it’s been in the works since 2024 and has been definitively planned out.

“[Lady Whistledown’s identity] has been decided,” Brownell says. [Executive Producer] Shonda [Rhimes] and I had a big conversation all the way back in Season 3 when we were [discussing] ‘What are we doing with Whistledown?’ Knowing that Penelope is coming out publicly. We knew we couldn't sustain that for too long, that there weren't as many stakes and there wasn't as much drama in that. So we thought, ‘Well, what will we do afterwards?’ And we went, ‘OK, Whistledown will come back.’ And then we developed our suspect.”

A second Lady Whistledown is a dramatic departure from the show’s source text: Julia Quinn’s series of novels. But Brownell says that’s a small price to pay if it means Julie Andrews can continue on the show.

“It's a departure from the books,” Brownell says. “But the voice of Whistledown and specifically the voice of Julie Andrews has become such a hallmark of the show. It's not only part of the style of the show, but it's also thematically really useful for us. The way that Lady Whistledown can provide a bit of conflict is really important. Now that Penelope has gone through an evolution in her character and is a better person, she’s a less incendiary Whisteldown. It makes sense for the character to move on to something else. And now we can have someone come in and stoke the fire a little bit more.”

Season 4 of Bridgerton is now streaming on Netflix.

Michael Peyton is the Senior Editorial Director of Events & Entertainment at IGN, leading entertainment content and coverage of tentpole events including IGN Live, San Diego Comic Con, gamescom, and IGN Fan Fest. He's spent 20 years working in the games and entertainment industry, and his adventures have taken him everywhere from the Oscars to Japan to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Follow him on Bluesky @MichaelPeyton

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Highguard to Permanently Shut Down on March 12, Wildlight to Release One Final Update With a New Warden, a New Weapon, Skill Trees, and More

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Par : Adam Bankhurst
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Wildlight has announced that it will be permanently shutting down Highguard on March 12. Before then, it will release one final update that adds a new Warden, a new weapon, account level progression, and skill trees for those who want to get their final matches in.

Wildlight shared the news on X/Twitter, saying, "Today we’re sharing difficult news. We have made the decision to permanently shut down Highguard on March 12.

"Since launch, more than 2 million players stepped into Highguard’s world. You shared feedback, created content, and many believed in what we were building. For that, we are deeply grateful.

"Despite the passion and hard work of our team, we have not been able to build a sustainable player base to support the game long term. Servers will remain online until March 12th. We hope you’ll jump in with us one more time to show your support and get those final great matches in while we still can.

"The team is excited to release one final game update to enjoy in the remaining life of the game. We'll be adding a new Warden, a new weapon, account level progression, and skill trees! Full patch notes are coming, and we're targeting tonight or tomorrow morning for patch release.

"From all of us at Wildlight, thank you for playing, for supporting us, and for being part of Highguard’s story."

Wildlight was first announced at The Game Awards 2026, and it was the big finale for the show. Geoff Keighley had enjoyed what he played of the game, and he then offered the coveted last spot to Wildlight for Highguard.

It didn't go quite as well as planned, and Josh Sobel, a developer who worked on Highguard before being let go from Wildgate, shared that the game, and by extension its team, "turned into a joke from minute one, largely due to false assumptions about a million-dollar ad placement."

"Within minutes, it was decided: this game was dead on arrival, and creators now had free ragebait content for a month," Sobel continued. "Every one of our videos on social media got downvoted to hell. Comments sections were flooded with copy/paste meme phrases such as 'Concord 2' and 'Titanfall 3 died for this.' At launch, we received over 14k review bombs from users with less than an hour of playtime. Many didn't even finish the required tutorial."

Highguard did launch on January 26, 2026, and the team at Wildgate stayed very quiet between The Game Awards and its launch day, but the game did start off strong with Steam concurrents reaching nearly 100,000. Unfortunately, it also had a "mostly negative" user review rating on Steam.

Wildgate was quick to address issues with the game, and even added a 5v5 game mode to counter the 3v3 complaints. Shortly thereafter, most of the studio was laid off, but the game kept on.

Reports kept coming out about the game, including how it came to be and that it was quietly backed by Tencent, and now its story will sadly come to an end after 45 days of being online.

We enjoyed what we played of Highguard, and scored it a 7/10.

"Highguard’s compelling gunplay, impressive pace of updates, and killer Raid mode have made its exciting attack-and-defend encounters quite memorable, even if the version we have right now feels a bit like a rough draft," IGN's Travis Northup said in his review. "The unique competitive matches definitely have room for improvement, with maps that can feel a little empty and rounds that are somewhat uneven between their slow looting lows and chaotic raiding highs.\

"Plus, with just nine characters, a handful of maps and bases, and only one game mode served up in a few different flavors, there’s not a lot of meat on this bone just yet. But what is here at the moment is still a lot of fun on its own, and I can already feel the makings of something that could be pretty stellar if it’s able to survive long enough to fully realize that potential."

Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst, Instagram, and TikTok, and listen to his show, Talking Disney Magic.

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Scott Pilgrim EX review

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The new golden age of beat 'em ups continues with a lighthearted, snackable brawler.

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AliExpress Has a 350W Adult Electric Scooter With a Top Speed of 19mph Starting at Just $109

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Par : Eric Song
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There are many reasons why an electric scooter might be a better fit for you than an electric bike. They're lighter, more compact, and usually less expensive. Electric assisted scooters give you more range and speed for less effort, and the brushless motor is pretty quiet. You'd think upgrading to one would cost you a lot of money, but that's not the case.

For a limited time, AliExpress is offering the very popular LADPED LP80 350W electric scooter with 10.5Ah battery for just $114.46 after coupon code "16USAFFS". Alternatively, the LADPED LP60 350W electric scooter with 5.2Ah battery is $109.01 after code "16USAFFS". Both scooters ship free from a local US warehouse.

AliExpress marketplace vendor AOVOPRO is the official manufacturer of these scooters and has plenty of reviews and sales to back up its reputation. Since they've already been shipped from overseas, any tariffs have already been paid for and you also don't need to worry about egregiously long shipping times.

Electric Scooter Deals Starting at $109

The LADPED electric scooters are solid entry level options for adults. Both models are equipped with a peppy 350W brushless motor that can push the scooter at speeds of up to 19mph. The LP80 is equipped with a 36V 10.5aH battery that lasts up to 18 miles on a single charge. The LP60 has a much smaller 36V 5.2AH battery that will give you half that range. Both scooters weigh about 34 pounds (the LP60 is a bit lighter because of the smaller battery) and can be folded for easier transport and storage. They're equipped with standard 8.5" maintenance free tires ideal for paved surfaces.

Other than that, there's not much more you could ask for from a sub-$150 scooter. More well-known scooter brands are a lot more expensive; the Segway Ninebot E2 and the Niu KQi 100P scooters both cost about $350, and they're also made in China (Segway was purchased by Ninebot in 2015, and is technically a Chinese company now). If cost was the reason that had been holding you back, than the prices on these LADPED scooters are a convincing excuse to get one now.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition for PS5 Has Hit a New Low Price at Amazon

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Par : Hannah Hoolihan
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The arrival of a new Remedy game this year is a great excuse to jump back into some of the studio's older releases. Alan Wake 2, in particular, is one we absolutely love (our favorite horror game of 2023, actually). If you haven't added it to your library yet, this is an excellent time to do it as its PS5 Deluxe Edition has hit a new low price at Amazon of $34.96 (see it here). Head to the link below to scoop it up at this price while it's still on sale.

Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition (PS5) for $35

There's quite a lot to enjoy with this Deluxe Edition as well. Not only does it come with the main game, but you'll also get the two expansions, Night Springs and the Lake House. It also comes with cosmetics and items for both protagonists, Alan and Saga, including the Nordic Shotgun Skin, Crimson Windbreaker, and Lantern Charm for Saga, and Celebrity Suit and Parliament Shotgun Skin for Alan. In addition, you'll even get the digital edition of Alan Wake Remastered, so you can play through Alan's complete story across both games. It's a real treat for just $35 with this deal.

As mentioned before, it took home our top prize as the best horror game of 2023. As for why it earned this acknowledgement, IGN's Matt Purslow said "On the surface, Alan Wake 2 looks like Resident Evil, but beyond that familiar over-the-shoulder perspective is a game with unmatched vision. Its confident direction, using all manner of visual and audio tricks, drags you into a creepy world that offers unexpected surprises in every chapter."

Of course, our review had very high praise for it as well. IGN's Tristan Ogilvie said it, "delivers one of the boldest and most brain-bending survival-horror storylines this side of Silent Hill 2, presents it with uniformly immaculate art direction and audio design, and reinvigorates the series’ signature light-based shooting as though it’s been locked and loaded with a fresh pack of Energizers."

Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.

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WWE 2K26 Gets PC Requirements, Will Be Using Denuvo

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Par : John Papadopoulos
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2K Games has shared the official PC system requirements for WWE 2K26. Moreover, the publisher revealed that the game will be using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech. So, let’s see what PC system you’ll need to run this new WWE 2K game. PC gamers will at least need an Intel i7 4770 or an AMD Ryzen … Continue reading WWE 2K26 Gets PC Requirements, Will Be Using Denuvo →

The post WWE 2K26 Gets PC Requirements, Will Be Using Denuvo appeared first on DSOGaming.

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This $19 Iniu 20,000 Power Bank Quadruples Your Nintendo Switch 2 Play Time

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Par : Eric Song
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If you're looking for a high-capacity power bank to extend your Nintendo Switch 2 or Steam Deck playtime on especially long trips, then this deal is perfect for you. Amazon is offering the Iniu 20,000mAh 45W Power Bank for just $18.86 after you clip the 45% off coupon on the product page. Any 20,000mAh power bank priced under $20 is a good deal, but this one is even better because of the higher 45W power output and the built-in USB cable.

Iniu 20,000mAh 45W USB Power Bank for $18.86

This Iniu power bank boasts a generous 20,000mAh, or 74Whr battery capacity. If you factor in 80% power efficiency, here are the approximate number of times you can fully recharge each gaming handheld:

  • Nintendo Switch (16Whr) about 3.7 times
  • Nintendo Switch 2 (19Whr) about 3.1 times
  • Steam Deck (40Whr) about 1.5 times
  • Apple iPhone 17 (14.3Whr) about 4.1 times
  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (19.8Whr) about 3 times

The Iniu power bank has three output ports: one built-in 45W USB Type-C cable, one 45W USB Type-C port, one USB Type-A port with up to 18W of power. The 45W of Power Delivery is enough to charge the Nintendo Switch 2 (19W) and Steam Deck (40W) at their fastest rate. This power bank is also a solid choice for charging your Apple iPhone 17.

The built-in cable is a popular feature on newer and generally pricier power banks because you no longer have to bring along your own USB Type-C cable. When you're on the go, the USB plug can be clipped onto the power bank to form a handy little lanyard. The cable itself is quite sturdy with a respectable break strength of 44 pounds and the lanyard loop when clipped to the power bank itself has a break strength of 13 pounds.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Today’s Top Deals: Free Tote with Pokémon Pokopia, LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant, Anno 117 for PS5

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Par : Danielle Abraham
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Pokémon Pokopia comes out on Thursday, and if you preorder it from Best Buy, you can get an adorable free canvas tote while supplies last. That’s not the only deal today, as the Ace Ventura Limited Edition Steel Book and Anno 117 for PS5 are both half off. Plus, score $200 on the Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine, and there are plenty more deals worth checking out below:

TL;DR - The Best Deals Today

Pokémon Pokopia Preorder Comes With Free Tote

Pokémon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 is set for release this week, and the preorders are up now at major retailers for $69.99. It even comes with an in-game gift with purchase if you get it from Amazon. But if you grab the preorder from Best Buy, you can score an awesome canvas tote.

In the game, you play as Ditto transformed to look more human-like as you rebuild a drought-stricken land with the help of Pokémon friends. In our review of Pokémon Pokopia, it earned a 9/10 rating, with Rebekah Valentine stating it’s “an enjoyable, personality-packed building simulator set in a surprisingly deep world.”

Pokémon Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box Drops to $115.99 on Amazon

Get the Pokémon Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box for $115.99 on Amazon. That’s Amazon’s lowest price ever. Admittedly, this isn’t the best deal, but it's cheaper than the $119 it was selling for last week and right around market value. It’s also shipped and sold by Amazon for added peace of mind, and it’s actually in stock. With the Trainer Box, you get 9 Ascended Heroes booster packs, a full-art foil promo card featuring N’s Zekrom, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, 6 damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, a collector’s box, and a player's guide.

Save 30% on the LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant

The LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant is down to $41.99 on Amazon for 30% savings. This fun 9-inch-high, 540-piece model is perfect for popping on a bookshelf or desk. The head, mouth, stalk, and leaves are all poseable too. Plus, it comes with two coins, which will be much easier to grab than when you’re actually playing the game. Just note that this set is best for adults.

Save 45% on Astro Bot

While the Astro Bot deal might be out of stock on Amazon, Walmart has price-matched it, so you can still grab this awesome PS5-exclusive title for only $32.99. That’s 45% off the list price. Earning IGN’s Game of the Year Award in 2024, this 3D platformer brings fun for the whole family and even a bit of PlayStation nostalgia. In our review of Astro Bot, Simon Cardy found that with the “collection of endlessly inventive levels and fantastically fun abilities, it delivers joy in spades, never once becoming even remotely dull or repetitive.”

Half Off Anno 117: Pax Romana for PS5

Anno 117: Pax Romana for PS5 is half off on the Amazon-owned Woot, and Prime members even get free shipping. The same game is currently $10 more on Amazon. This antique city-building game set during the Roman Empire in 117AD, hence the name, looks amazing. From building modest homes and planning out districts to naval combat and trade systems, there’s a whole lot of exciting possibilities. It even scored 9/10 in our review, and at this price, Anno 117 is definitely worth grabbing.

Preorder the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra "On Us" at T-Mobile

No trade-in or port-in required

Preorder the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB smartphone through T-Mobile and save $1,299.99 in bill credits over 24 months when you sign up for a new line on the Experience Beyond plan with AutoPay. Trade-in and port-in are not required to take advantage of this deal. Note that there is a one-time $35 connection fee.

The Experience Beyond plan costs $100 per month for a single line with AutoPay (plus taxes and fees). The plan gives you unlimited talk, text, and 5G premium data. Other perks include Netflix (Standard with ads), Apple TV, and Hulu subscriptions, unlimited mobile hotspot, full-flight texting and Wi-Fi with streaming where available, phone upgrade eligibility every year, and a 5 year price guarantee. International travelers can also benefit from unlimited text and 30GB of high-speed data in Canada and Mexico and unlimited text and 15GB of high-speed data in over 215 other countries.

Save $200 on the Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine

The Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine is down to its lowest price ever on Amazon. If you’re serious about espresso and want to pull the perfect shot, this semi-automatic machine can help. With auto grinding and dosing, the ideal amount of coffee will be ground into your portafilter with minimal effort on your part. Then, the water pressure and temperature gauge help extract a flawless espresso. Of course, it also comes with a milk streamer to make specialty coffee house drinks at home. I’ve played around with a similar machine, and it’s the ideal option for those looking to delve a little deeper into the world of espresso.

51% Off Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Limited Edition Steelbook

Jim Carrey has been all over my news feed this week after his honorary Cesar Award in Paris. While it was likely not his clone at those awards, Jim Carrey himself was definitely in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Right now, you can grab the Limited Edition Steelbook for only $21.99. That’s 51% off. Beyond the stunning case, it features a 4K transfer from the original 35mm camera negative, audio commentary with director Tom Shadyac, and more.

$15 Off MTG x TMNT Commander Deck

Ahead of its release on Friday, the Magic: The Gathering TMNT Commander Deck preorder is $15 off. The Turtle Power Commander Deck is down to $54.89 from the list price of $69.99, which is below the market price on TCGplayer. Best of all, if the price drops anymore before Friday, Amazon has an awesome preorder guarantee. With this Commander Deck, you’ll receive a 100-card deck with 43 new cards, 1 deck box, 10 double-sided token cards, a strategy insert, and a reference card.

Save $50 on the MTG x TMNT Collector Booster Box

If you’re after premium treatments, the Collector Booster Box is down to only $400.91. These awesome cards feature textured foils, alternate frames, and more unique art for an often stronger resale value and just all-around cooler deck. Thanks to this discount, 12 Collector Booster packs come out to just $33.41 each. Individual packs are selling for $37.99, making for one heck of a deal.

Be sure to check out some other MTG x TMNT preorders below, or pick up some of the MTG x Marvel Superheroes preorders, too.

Half Off the Anker 747 4-Port 150W GaN Foldable USB-C Charger

Top up all your devices quickly with the Anker 747 4-Port 150W GaN Foldable USB-C Charger. It’s an awesome deal on the Amazon-owned Woot today, costing just $49.99, and Prime members get free shipping. This exact wall charger is $99.99 on Amazon, so it’s one heck of a deal. It comes with two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports to charge up to four devices simultaneously. For top speeds when topping up laptops or the best handheld gaming PCs, plug your device into one of the two USB-C ports for up to 100W power delivery.

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Save 48% Off the Liquid Cooled Lenovo Legion RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC, Now $1,736.99 With Coupon

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Par : Eric Song
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Nowadays it's quite difficult to find an RTX 5070 Ti prebuilt for under $2,000, but not impossible. For a limited time, Lenovo is offering a Legion Tower 5 RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC for just $1,736.99 after coupon code "EXTRASAVEAFF". Note that this is technically an exclusive perks offer reserved for VIP members, but I've been able to proceed all the way through checkout without signing into an account.

Thinking of saving money by building your own DIY RTX 5070 Ti system? Think again. With the rising prices of GPUs, the RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is currently selling for at least $250 over MSRP. Other comparable options, such as the Radeon RX 9070 XT or RTX 5080, also have a steep markup.

Lenovo Legion Tower 5 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC for $1,737

This Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 10 configuration is equipped with a liquid-cooled Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GPU, 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Something to note is that this PC is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU on a customized Intel HM870 mATX motherboard. The 275HX is traditionally a laptop CPU, and laptop CPUs are permanently soldered onto the motherboard. That means you won't be able to swap out the CPU for a better one in the future. If you don't intend on swapping the CPU (and let's face it, most of us who buy prebuilts probably never will), then you'll get excellent performance out of this chip.

The RTX 5070 Ti offers the best bang for your buck amongst the new Nvidia Blackwell cards in terms of 4K gaming performance. It performs neck-and-neck with the previous generation RTX 4080 Super and pulls ahead in any game that supports multi-frame generation, especially with the recent DLSS 4.5 update.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Marathon Confirms Seasonal Resets, Which Means Everyone's Gear, Contract and Faction Progression, and Player Level Wipe Every Few Months

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Par : Wesley Yin-Poole
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Bungie has outlined what to expect from Marathon upon launch, and confirmed plans for seasonal wipes that mean all players lose their gear every few months.

Seasonal updates will introduce new gameplay, including gear, Runner shells, zones, events, and more, Bungie said, and they’ll be free for all players to access or earn, so there’s no expansions or DLC required.

Each season brings a “clean slate for the whole community,” Bungie explained, with progression resets that include everyone’s gear, contract progression, faction progression, and player level.

However, players will keep their achievements and cosmetics, titles, and other rewards from reaching milestones. Your Codex progression also carries over. Elsewhere, your liaison contract progression carries over, so you don’t need to unlock the factions every season.

“Seasonal resets mean that the game stays dangerous, loot feels meaningful, and there’s always a good opportunity to get back into the game or bring a friend in without feeling behind the curve,” Bungie said, explaining its decision. “It’s a way to say goodbye to the old, welcome the new, and kick off a journey from zero-to-hero with new ways to play, content to master, and things to discover.”

The extraction shooter launches on March 5 alongside Season 1, called First Step. This includes a community drive to unlock the way into orbit and the fourth zone, called Cryo Archive, although Bungie didn’t say what the community unlock will involve.

“Prepare your mind and shell to take on this end-game zone on the Marathon ship, where you’ll solve security puzzles, unseal frozen vaults, and come face-to-face with an entity even the UESC fears,” Bungie said. Then, during the second half of March, Ranked mode will unlock. We don’t have much information on how it will work, but Ranked mode will offer exclusive rewards.

Bungie also outlined the Marathon launch content:

  • Complete faction and contract progression
  • All six factions, including Sekiguchi Genetics
  • All six launch Runner shells, including Thief
  • Three zones, including Outpost
  • Outpost will unlock the day after launch, giving the community time to gear up and unlock the zone at Runner Level 12
  • 28 weapons, plus mods, implants, cores, and more to craft your perfect builds
  • Earnable cosmetics, achievements, and storytelling through the Codex

Bungie even went as far to reveal Season 2, called Nightfall, which will bring a nighttime version of Dire Marsh, a new Runner shell, and new weapons, mods, cores, and contracts. Nightfall will introduce the Cradle, a new system “designed to give you more autonomy over your Runner shell’s statistical strengths and weaknesses.”

“As we build upon each season, Marathon will continue to grow and evolve,” Bungie said. “The game and world today and a year from now should feel meaningfully different as we add new features and go on the journey of discovering what happened to the colonists of Tau Ceti... and what happens when you dig up secrets that are better left buried.”

We’ve got plenty more on Marathon, including one Bungie developer’s commitment to “fontslop.” Check out IGN's Marathon review so far to find out what we think.

Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

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Life is Strange TV Series Reveals Live-Action Max and Chloe

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The live-action Life is Strange adaptation in the works for Amazon Prime Video has found its Max Caulfield and Chloe Price.

Photography student Max, the protagonist of Life is Strange's original and beloved video game, will be played by TV newcomer Tatum Grace Hopkins, who previously has acting credits on Broadway. Max's rebellious blue-haired bestie Chloe, meanwhile, will be portrayed by Maisy Stella, who previously appeared in TV drama Nashville and the Aubrey Plaza-starring indie comedy My Old Ass.

The duo were first detailed on a poster for the series, published on social media:

First poster for the ‘LIFE IS STRANGE’ TV series.

Coming soon to Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/CLQM7B8Ofl

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 3, 2026

The Prime Video series is expected to adapt the original Life is Strange game's story, something that fans of the game have reacted to with intrigue, considering its various narrative choices.

TV showrunners will have to choose whether to flirt with Max and Chloe's popular romantic relationship or keep things platonic, and ultimately pick between one of the game's two divergent endings (although the franchise's upcoming video game finale, Life is Strange: Reunion, is set to nullify this choice to a large degree).

Amazon announced it had greenlit its long-awaited Life is Strange TV adaptation last September, almost a decade after plans to adapt the game were first announced. Charlie Covell, writer of Channel 4's The of the F***king World and Netflix's Kaos, will head the series as executive producer and showrunner, with video game publisher Square Enix and Amazon MGM Studios both on board.

According to an official blurb, the series will follow Max, "a photography student, who discovers she can rewind time while saving the life of her childhood best friend, Chloe. As she struggles to understand this new skill, the pair investigate the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student, uncovering a dark side to their town that will ultimately force them to make an impossible life or death choice that will impact them forever."

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

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Tales, Elden Ring Publisher Bandai Namco Teases New RPG Reveal

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Bandai Namco, the publisher behind FromSoftware titles such as Dark Souls and Elden Ring, as well as its own RPG series such as Tales, has confirmed plans to reveal a new role-playing game.

The announcement will premiere via YouTube later this week on Thursday, March 5 at 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern / 11pm UK. A description for the yet-to-be revealed trailer simply states: "A serenity soon to be disturbed."

Of course, there's already speculation over what this game might be — and yes, Elden Ring 2 was one of the first suggestions (to be fair, the announcement's lettering looks somewhat similar to Elden Ring's logo). But an announcement of that magnitude seems better suited to a major announcement showcase, rather than just appearing online on a random Thursday.

So what else could it be? There's a decent possibility this is the next game in Bandai Namco's venerable Tales series, following 2021's popular Tales of Arise. Five years on, it feels time for a glimpse at an all-new adventure.

Other possibilities exist too, though, including this being a new RPG for the Digimon franchise, which Bandai also owns the rights to. The company has also published FromSoftware's Armored Core. Then there's Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball games.

"With an excellent story and cast and a reinvigorated combat system, Tales of Arise is the shot in the arm the long-running Tales RPG series needed to recapture its best moments," we wrote in IGN's Tales of Arise review, which returned a 9/10. Is it finally time for another chapter? Stay tuned for more later this week.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

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