Mar 11 2019
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Mario Day

Celebrate Mario Day with Nintendo Switch Mario Bundles

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Yesterday, March 10, is also known as Mario Day. Mar.10 – get it? Nintendo is celebrating this year with special Nintendo Switch bundles featuring the mustachioed plumber. Thankfully the sale extends beyond the day, ending next Saturday, March 16.

The Mario Day promotion bundles digital downloads of Mario games with a Nintendo Switch purchase. It’s only available at participating retailers: Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. The suggested bundle price is $329.99. The normal cost of a Switch by itself is $299, so it amounts to a 50% savings on a full priced Mario game.

To qualify for the promotion, add the Switch console and any one of the below Mario games to your shopping cart, and you should see the savings applied.

One of five Mario games can be selected from the following:

  • Super Mario Party
  • Super Mario Odyssey
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Mario Tennis Aces
  • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Note that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle has previously been available.

If you already own a Switch you can still take advantage of the Mario 10 promotion. Digital download Nintendo eShop codes sold at retailers and retail websites can be redeemed for those same Mario games for $39.99 each.

“What better way to celebrate Mario Day than by playing some of the most popular Mario games on Nintendo Switch,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior VP (and soon to be President and COO) . “This promotion is a great option for consumers who want to pick up Nintendo Switch and some hit games at a value price.”

The Switch bundle promotions are available both in store and online. The digital Mario sale by itself is only available at retailers who sell digital codes. The Mario Day sale ends March 16.

Mar 07 2019
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ea publisher sale

Save Up to 85% In the EA Publisher Sale on PC and Xbox

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Apex Legends may be free but for most EA games you’ll need to pay up. The EA Publisher Sale is here if you want to load up on other EA games like The Sims 4, Titanfall 2, Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Battlefield 5. The digital game sale is currently available for PC (via Origin) and Xbox One.

There are some really solid discounts on recent releases. The discounts are slightly deeper on PC versus Xbox (around 5%), but either way it’s worth checking out some of the biggest games from the last few years.

Hear are some highlights (prices listed from Xbox’s digital game store):

  • Battlefield 5 – $30 (50% off)
  • Star Wars Battlefront 2 – $6.25 (75% off)
  • The Sims 4 – $8.00 (80% off)
  • Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition – $7.50 (75% off)
  • Madden NFL 19 – $15.00 (75% off)
  • Need for Speed Payback – $6.60 (67% off)
  • A Way Out – $17.99 (40% off)
  • Fe – $5 (75% off)

On Origin you can also find The Sims 4 expansions on sale, such as The Sims 4: Seasons ($19.99, 50% off) and The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs ($19.99, 50% off).

The EA Publisher Sale runs until March 19 at 10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern.

 

Jan 04 2019
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mario + rabbids

Nintendo New Year eShop Sale

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If you received a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo 3DS this holiday season (or your already have one), you’ll want to head over to the Nintendo eShop for the New Year’s Digital Sale. From now until Jan. 10 you’ll find Switch and 3DS games up to 50% off. Hopefully you saved those Nintendo eShop gift cards!

Highlights include Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (25% off), Octopath Traveler (30% off), and Starlink: Battle for Atlas Digital Version (50% off).

Here are the biggest deals:

Switch

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe $41.99 (30% off)

ARMS $41.99 (30% off)

Splatoon 2 $41.99 (30% off)

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition $41.99 (30% off)

Octopath Traveler $41.99 (30% off)

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI $44.99 (25% off)

Starlink: Battle for Atlas Digital Version $29.99 (50% off)

Wizard of Legend $12,79 (20% off)

Mega Man Legacy Collection $11.24 (25 % off)

LEGO DC Super-Villains $29.99 (50% off)

Golf Story $9.89 (34% off)

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Gold Edition $26.39 (67% off)

LEGO Harry Potter Collection $24.99 (50% off)

Nintendo 3DS

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon $27.99 (30% off)

Pokémon Battle Trozei $5.59 (30% off)

Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido $27.99 (30% off)

Fantasy Life $27.99 (30% off)

Kirby: Triple Deluxe $13.99 (30% off)

Super Mario 3D Land $13.99 (30% off)

Yoshi’s New Island $13.99 (30% off)

Mario Party: The Top 100 $27.99 (30% off)

Final Fantasy Explorers $19.99 (50% off)

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy $11.99 (60% off)

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call $19.99 (50% off)

Culdcept Revolt $20.99 (30% off)

The New Year sale overlaps with a 25% off sale on Nickelodeon Kart Racers, which ends Jan. 9. The New Year Digital Sale ends Jan 10 at 9 am Pacific/12 pm Eastern.

Jun 08 2018
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Subnautica

Subnautica Sale Celebrates World Oceans Day

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Digital games on Steam are given sales all the time, but rarely is it for a good cause. The indie developers behind underwater survival game Subnautica, Unknown Worlds Entertainment, are hosting a weekend sale to raise funds for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC). The sale ends June 11.

With the sale, Subnautica is currently 20% off, down to $19.99. The developers will donate 15% of the profits to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation. The WDC works to keep whales and dolphins free from human-based threats, such as whaling and pollution. Aquatic mammals are among the most intelligent creatures on the planet, capable of complex social behaviors and self-awareness.

“Subnautica has been incredibly popular with our supporters in the gaming community and the broadcasters and fundraisers who have taken part in our Gamers for Orcas fundraisers, so we are delighted to be working with the team behind Subnautica on a special promotion this World Oceans Day,” said Abbie Cheesman, manager at WDC. “We are so grateful for their generous support of our vital work to help protect our oceans and the amazing marine wildlife that call them home at such a critical time for many whale and dolphin species.”

Subnautica originally launched on Steam Early Access back in late 2014. A little over three years later it emerged with a full release earlier this year to positive reviews. It still boasts thousands of players at any one time on Steam. It’s also available via Xbox Games Preview on Xbox One, and coming to PlayStation 4 later this year.

The WDC sale ends June 11.

May 04 2018
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star wars

Save on Star Wars Games During May 4th Sales

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Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth may be one of the punniest ‘holidays’ of the year, but it also brings deep discounts on Star Wars games for PC and consoles. Sadly it’s also a reminder that despite the recent resurgence in the Star Wars brand thanks to the new trilogy, there aren’t many recent Star Wars games to get excited about.

Steam

If you’re looking for older Star Wars (like 10-20 years ago), the Star Wars Complete Collection has just about everything you need. It includes over 20 games, from beloved BioWare RPG Knights of the Old Republic to the classic flight sim TIE Fighter and co-op LEGO action games. The bundle has been discounted by 72%, bringing it down to $76.16. Or you could pick and choose your favorites. Each game is individually discounted by 66%.

One of the few Star Wars games not included in the Complete Collection is the more recently released LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Oddly the Deluxe Edition (75% off), which includes the Season Pass, is cheaper than the base game (66% off).

GOG

As always GOG is your destination for DRM-free PC gaming. Their Star Wars sale is pretty much the exact same as Steam’s, though they do have one recent arrival: Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer from 1999. It just arrived a few days ago and as a new game on GOG it is discounted by 15%.

GOG is also hosting a weekend sale to celebrate Interplay’s 35th anniversary, which ironically includes a bunch of Star Trek games.

Origin

Since EA has the exclusive rights to the Star Wars license, you’ll find more modern Star Wars PC games on Origin. That consists of the much-maligned Star Wars Battlefront II, which launched last fall amidst controversy surrounding its loot boxes and microtransactions. You can pick it up now for 60% off.

PlayStation

With the exception of Battlefront II and LEGO Force Awakens it’s mostly older Star Wars games and FX Pinball tables on the PSN May the 4th Sale. Notably you can actually purchase play the old SNES Star Wars platformers on PS Vita, which are also part of the sale.

Xbox

Microsoft’s store includes May 4th sales on both XBox One and Xbox 360 Star Wars games: Battlefront 2, The Force Unleashed, LEGO Force Awakens, and Star Wars Pinball.

Mobile

Various ongoing free-to-play Star Wars games have deals on in-app purchases, including Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and Star Wars: Commander. You can also snag Star Wars Pinball 6 for Free, and the mobile version of Knights of the Old Republic for 50% off on both iOS and Android.