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Today’s Top Deals: Back to the Future 4K Trilogy, Alienware Gaming Monitor, Resident Evil 3 for $3.59
Plus, Pokémon TCG Perfect Order is even cheaper than yesterday and Super Mario Galaxy for Switch.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 suddenly costs $650 more as RAMageddon lays waste to gaming hardware
$2,000 for a Z2 Extreme.
Every Mario Game on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026
Every Mario game you can currently play on Switch, plus the Mario games and upgrades coming to the Switch 2.
11 Games in the indie.io Franchise Sale on Steam
Indie publishing platform indie.io just launched a Franchise Sale on Steam, and there are a ton of games included in a variety of genres, from zombie survival to monster tamers to cozy farming sims.The sale will last until April 17 and includes new releases, bundles, and games with recent updates and new content. You can see all the games that are part of the sale on this page, but we picked out a selection of 11 to highlight some of the best deals and showcase the wide range of games on offer. Hopefully, there’s something that interests you regardless of your gaming tastes.Deep DiscountsHumanitZSale: 40% offIn this isometric open-world sandbox game, civilization has been wiped out by a zombie apocalypse, and you have one goal: survive. How exactly you do that is up to you. Will you risk raiding city centers that are teeming with both resources and zombie hordes? Will you stay out in the fields and try to build a self-sustaining farmstead? Will you live like a nomad, surviving off whatever you can find while staying on the move? It’s up to you, but you can’t dodge danger completely. Zombies and other hostile NPCs are always lurking. HumanitZ can be played solo, or in co-op, PvE, and PvP modes on dedicated and player-controlled servers.CoromonSale: 80% offThe game with the biggest sale on this list, Coromon is a monster tamer with turn-based combat that wears its inspirations on its sleeve. It recently dropped a massive update that upgraded and remastered the game, with improved visuals and performance, overhauled UI, streamlined navigation, and a bunch of quality of life adjustments. You can read all about these improvements in the patch notes if you want to get into the nitty gritty. The remaster was a free upgrade, so you’ll automatically get the updated version if you take advantage of this sale.Dark Deity 2Sale: 40% off (all-time low)If you’re a fan of classic turn-based strategy games, you’ll immediately recognize the inspirations for Dark Deity 2. It takes place 25 years after the events of the first game, but knowledge of its predecessor isn’t necessary to jump into the sequel. You lead a regiment of soldiers in a war against the greedy Asverellian Empire as it tries to expand its territory into your homeland of Verroa. You’ll recruit 20 heroes who have access to 45 branching classes with unique skills and abilities. Alongside the sale, Dark Deity 2 also added Chinese language (traditional and simplified) support on top of the languages it already supported: English, Korean, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.Symphony of WarSale: 70% offSymphony of War is also a throwback to classic strategy RPGs, but with larger scale squad-based battles. Up to nine warriors can be grouped together in a squad, and you can choose from more than 50 classes. That includes mainstays like heavy infantry, archers, and medics, as well as more unique ones like arquebusiers and dragons. Once you’ve set your units, you’ll lead them into operations where tactics are everything. Individual battles are handled automatically and you watch them play out, but you control how those battles begin. Move your units to capture and defend the high ground, ambush the enemy from forests, or place strong defences at chokepoints, and then watch your soldiers break the enemy’s morale.Everholm x Echoes of the Plum Grove BundleSale: 45% offIf you like cozy farming games with a twist, this is the bundle for you. Everholm is a minimalist RPG where a magical portal transports you to an island where everyone somehow seems to know who you are. In classic farming sim style, you’ll build up your homestead and build relationships with the locals, but something isn’t quite right. And you need to figure out why.Echoes of the Plum Grove puts its own unique spin on the farming sim genre by bringing you through multiple generations. You’ll start with a small homestead that you can expand over time. As you get to know your neighbors, you’ll form relationships with them, both good and bad. You can betray people, poison them, form an alliance with a witch coven, and these choices you make and relationships you build will shape the experiences of the descendants you’ll then control … if your family survives, that is.New Releases and New ContentSCP: Fragmented MindsSale: 30% off (all-time low)This is a first-person survival horror game set in the popular SCP universe, which is a massive fan-run writing collaboration that’s been going strong online for 18 years. You’ve been brought out of cryostasis in a facility on Mars that’s been overrun by reality-warping abominations, and it’s not for the faint of heart. You’ll need to use a combination of stealth, the environment, and direct combat to deal with the monsters that surround you. It’s intense and gory, and things only get worse the deeper into the facility you go. This sale coincides with the release of Chapter 02, which expands the story and lore with new audio logs, introduces well-known characters from the wider SCP universe, adds a guide character to help newcomers ease into the game, and adds 15 new areas, most notably in the North Wing, which dynamically changes depending on your progress and choices.Tomb of the BloodletterSale: 25% off (all-time low)Tomb of the Bloodletter is such a unique game that it’s kind of hard to describe succinctly, but if we had to, we’d call it a strategic word-based roguelike. “Word-based” is the part of that description that needs some context and is what makes this game so unique. Basically, you’ll make runs through a tomb, and the keys on your keyboard will get tied to certain Magicks. When you start a floor, you’ll be prompted to spell a word. You’ll only be able to use a certain number of letters, the ones you choose have to make up a word, and the rooms you get in your run will be determined by what letters you used, in what order you used them, and the Magick attached to them. When you get into battles, you’ll also need to craft words using letters that each unleash certain attacks. And the character class you play can introduce additional quirks and change how you approach combat. A new update just added the Dockhand class, which has a limited vocabulary but has a toolbox he can use to navigate the halls.AdaptorySale: 25% off (all-time low)Adaptory is a base building sim in Early Access where you’ve crash landed in deep space and you need to keep your team of four explorers alive long enough for them to rebuild your crashed ship and get back home. The four explorers are procedurally generated at the beginning of each game, with their own skills, traits, and opinions. You’ll need to figure out how to keep them fed, warm, healthy, and happy while they work. They’ll need to dig out new spaces to expand your base while managing temperature, plumbing, and connections. And you’ll need to use physics and chemistry systems to keep things running properly. The game just launched its first big update in Early Access, which added difficulty options, introduced refinement and smelting, and lots of other stuff. You can read all the details in the patch notes. Forgotten SeasSale: 55% off (all-time low)In Forgotten Seas, you’re a sailor in a strange realm where you can carry an armada of ships in your pocket. Dry land is hard to come by, but when you find it, you can build camps, go treasure hunting, and trade for goods to defend your fleet from pirates. You create ships by making them in a bottle, then throwing it into the sea, where it transforms into a fully fledged vessel. You can pop out a bunch of different types of ships if you want to run a whole fleet, or you can strategically hold onto some until the right moment. For example, you can wait until pirates attack, thinking you’re an easy mark. Then toss out a man-o-war that materializes instantly, taking the pirates by surprise. Speaking of surprises, the unexpected update Captain’s Quarters just shadow dropped, which allows you to decorate your ships with furniture items to create a living space for yourself, the captain.Subway InvasionSale: 20% offIn this newly released wave-based shooter, you’re a New York City subway security guard, and only you stand between a horde of invading aliens and a train full of innocent people. You start out with nothing but a basic pistol with limited ammo, but you can scavenge for more ammo and unlock upgrades, attachments, and subweapons. That includes things like scopes, thermal sights, flashlights, and grenade launchers. You’ll need them, since each wave will get progressively more difficult. Enemies get faster, stronger, and will gain weapons of their own. So you’ll need to make use of your upgrades and carefully manage resources to get to the end.Mini Worlds DioramasSale: 20% offMini Worlds Dioramas just launched, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a game where you build your own digital dioramas. It’s simple, it’s peaceful, and it lets you express your creativity. There are no quests or specific goals, you just get a blank canvas to create whatever you want. You use drag and drop tools to place objects, which can include people, animals, buildings, foliage, decorations, and lots more. And you can add weather effects or change the lighting to give your mini world the vibe you’re going for.Even this extensive list is still just scratching the surface of all the games being offered as part of the Franchise Sale. And on top of the sale, indie.io has other new releases and free demos to try out. Quirky roguelike deckbuilder Pluto just launched in March and its reviews stand at “Very Positive” on Steam. And the aptly named Cozy Builder, side-scrolling action RPG SoulQuest, management sim Esports Manager 2026, strategic city builder City States: Medieval, and gardening sim Greenhearth Necromancer all have free demos.To keep up with the latest news and info on indie.io’s always expanding stable of games, you can follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Discord.
The 27" LG UltraGear QHD 280Hz OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to $399.99 for This Weekend Only
Uses Tandem OLED tech found in the LG Gallery Series TVs and Apple iPad Pro.
The Alienware Aurora RTX 5080 Gaming PC Drops Below $2,000 at Dell Outlet
Same warranty as buying brand new.
Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Release Dates for 2026 and Beyond
Building up the Switch 2 library.
Opinion: Hardware Price Increases Have Video Games Facing an Existential Crisis
If the next generation of players can’t afford to play video games, then the next generation of gaming is no longer guaranteed.
Dell Has the Cheapest 32" 4K OLED Gaming Monitor With This $300 Discount
The S3225QC uses a Samsung quantum dot (QD) OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate.
Get a 2-Pack of 6.6ft Right Angle USB-C Cables for $5 (Just $2.50 Per Cable)
Universal cables perfect for your Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, or Apple iPhone 17.
Today’s Best Deals: Super Mario Galaxy for Switch, Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Boosters, and Project Hail Mary Bag Clip
You can still save big on PS5 games, Blu-rays, and more even after Amazon’s Spring Sale.
Remember the Switch 2's Mysterious C Button? Nintendo Is Trying to Tempt You With Platinum Points and User Icons Just to Press It, Now GameChat Is a Premium Feature
Nintendo seems keen for you to remember that the Switch 2's C Button exists, now GameChat is a premium feature.
Puma and Pokémon Team Up for a 30th Anniversary Collection, and It's Available From Today
The Pokémon 30th Anniversary tour is the gift that keeps on giving. Following February’s blowout celebrations - which saw the debut of the colossal 6,838-piece LEGO Kanto starter set, those viral cutesy Loungefly accessories, and even a high-end GRIND coffee line - The Pokémon Company is proving the party is just getting started.PUMA is the latest heavyweight to join the rotation. Dropping today, April 2, 2026, the PUMA x Pokémon “Sun and Moonlight” collection is a massive 51-piece capsule collection, perfect for the hoopsters among us. If you spent any time in Nimbasa City’s Big Stadium, you know the look.If you’re looking to cop this gear before it speeds out of stock (and there's already plenty that's now unavailable!), you’ll need to move quicker than a Regieleki. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest PUMA x Pokémon collaboration.All the power of the Pokémon world is channelled into this latest drop, with Pokémon designs taking adults and kids alike from day to night. It spotlights Umbreon and Espeon, perfect timing for anyone nostalgic for the Orre region, with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness having just joined Nintendo Switch Online last month. The Umbreon Fade Nitros are the undisputed MVPs of the footwear line. These black sneakers are accented with energizing yellow hits and - my personal favorite detail - the sparkly gold flecks in the sole that mimic Umbreon's glowing rings. PUMA has crafted distinct daytime and nighttime colorways for both Espeon and Umbreon, both with custom hangtags, and subtle but expressive Pokémon detailing. If you’re more into the Ace Trainer aesthetic, the Espeon PUMATECH-X (Alpine Snow) Track Jacket is another standout piece in the collection. This outerwear has minimalist psychic-type motifs running down the sides, and a clean, technical fit. It’s the kind of high-performance gear you’d expect to see a Trainer rocking at the end of Victory Road.But it’s not just these iconic Gen 2 Eeveelutions that are getting the love. Squirtle, Mew, Mewtwo and Mimikyu are all in the collection. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Pokémon celebration without the ultimate mascot - the lovable Pikachu, who’s stunting with two new sneaker designs and a very bright yellow hoodie with a bold, black silhouette on the back.Mimikyu fans get a gorgeous Inverse sneaker in Alpine Snow, while Mewtwo receives a spacey basketball jersey and shorts set. It’s a bold fashion choice - striking purple and black against a galaxy background - but it weirdly works.The rest of the collection has everything from relaxed everyday silhouettes like the T-shirt, hoodie, and shorts, all which have clean graphic treatments and minimalist Pokémon motifs created exclusively for the collection. Accessories like the Mew cap and cross body bags round out the PUMA offering, extending the theme through functional pieces designed for Trainers of all ages. What else could you want as you step off on your big Pokémon adventure?What really elevates this collaboration is how PUMA has balanced the "lifestyle first" approach. A lot of gaming merchandise can feel like a basic "logo slap," but this collection is a thoughtful blend of sport-driven details and subtle, but stylish, Pokémon motifs. Given how quickly the rest of the Pokémon 30th anniversary collaborations sold out, it’s best to act sooner rather than later and pick anything you like up at PUMA.com, flagship stores, and selected retailers now! These aren't likely to get a restock, so if you needed an excuse to update your wardrobe for the Spring, there you have it.Sara Heritage is a journalist and freelance contributor, with 8 years of experience in gaming journalism. When she's not gaming, you’ll probably find her building yet another LEGO set I absolutely did not need (yes, I’ve got thoughts on the Pokémon LEGO).
Razer gaming accessories include a $25 Taco Bell gift card at Best Buy
Dozens of accessories include a $25 Taco Bell gift card.
Apple TV Releases Trailer for Mysterious New 'Genre-Bending' Series
Apple today shared a trailer for Widow's Bay, a mysterious new "genre-bending" horror-comedy series set to premiere on Apple TV on Wednesday, April 29. Widow's Bay is described as a "quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England," but apparently "something lurks beneath the surface". Matthew Rhys stars as Mayor Tom Loftis, who is trying to revive the struggling community.
Jack Black Debuts New Super Mario Song — But Why Wasn't This in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
Jack Black has debuted a new song about Super Mario for the launch of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, following his previous viral hit Peaches. But why isn't this fresh tune actually in Nintendo's new film?
Apple Arcade’s April lineup adding two of the most acclaimed recent indie games
Update: Three more titles are now available on the service. Details below. Apple Arcade’s April lineup will introduce three new...
New Yoshi-Themed Merch Now Available for Preorder at My Nintendo Store UK
Hot off the heels of his introduction in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Yoshi-themed merchandise has just landed at Nintendo as part of its UK and Ireland pop-up store selection online.Releasing on September 10, 2026, preorders are now live and available via My Nintendo Store UK. The new additions include Yoshi Egg Soft Toys, Yoshi decorative cloth, and Yoshi tea cup and pot set. The Yoshi soft toys are 30 x 25 cm in size, and come in four different colour variants: green, yellow, blue, and pink. Nintendo's online pop-up store selection is already pretty stacked with great merch, and this is another wonderful addition for fans to consider.It comes at a great time as well, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie already breaking box office records following its explosive launch into theaters, despite middling reviews.Nintendo's blockbuster sequel earned $34 million in the U.S. on Wednesday, Deadline reported, making for the best opening day of any film released in 2026 so far.IGN's own appraisal was also mixed. "It’s OK, it really is," we wrote in our The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review, rating the film with a 6/10 score. "While it loses points for not engaging in a strong emotional core like its predecessor, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie racks up some extra lives by stuffing Easter eggs into the runtime to the point of bursting. It’s fun seeing all that stuff on screen, but without some kind of relatable story thriving underneath those references, it’s not as effective as it could be."Robert Anderson is IGN's Senior Commerce Editor and resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Bluesky.
GTA 5 Among a Handful of Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
Microsoft has confirmed the batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass this month, and among them is Grand Theft Auto 5.
Shigeru Miyamoto Admits 'There's Only So Many People' Who'll Play Nintendo Games, Which is Why It's Now Also Making Movies
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has said he's aware of a limit to the number of people who will play his games — which is one of the reasons why he's making Mario movies.
Loads of Great PS5 Games Just Dropped to £25 or Less in Brand New Sale at Amazon
Amazon has a bunch of great deals on PS5 games right now, with several top offers now under £25.