Thank your own personal deity—possibly the Kuchisake—it’s Friday! Today, we’re going to round out the school holidays with some pretty sweet opportunities. The big one is the chance to add Ghostwire: Tokyo to your pile of shame for nothing (free sign up required). I’ve also scoured the online stores for the best prices on the hottest Q4 prospects, not to mention some old gold that’s going for dirt cheap!
This Day in Gaming
Aussie birthdays for notable games and hardware
– International Superstar Soccer 2000 (N64) 2000.
– Space Channel 5 (DC) 2000.
– Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (DS) 2005.
– Kirby: Canvas Curse (DS) 2005.
– Dark Souls (PS4,X360 2011.
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LEGO 2K Drive
One part The Crew 2, one part Mario Kart, and one thousand parts… LEGO parts, LEGO 2K Drive is a wild and whimsical all-ages kart racer that’s buried itself under my skin like the pointed edge of rogue plastic brick underfoot in a messy kid’s bedroom.
I enjoyed my 20 or so hours with Ghostwire largely because I found its world so immersive. The attention to detail in the city itself is hugely impressive. And hey—it’s free to keep forever if you sign up for a 30 day Prime trial.
The 8BitDo Arcade Stick offers style and convenient flexibility. It’s an affordable platform that works well and can be upgraded by anyone who demands higher-end components, though it doesn’t have a place in tournament play.
The Nova’s design is sleek, lightweight, and remains one of the most comfortable headsets ever. But it’s the harmonious pairing of hardware and software, through the Sonar platform, that allows you to experience the audio in your games like never before.
