The Luigi shower gel is crisp, green apple, and the Mario shower gel is uh, cola-scented. It’s not exactly what first comes to mind when thinking of Luigi and Mario, but there is no game lore commenting on what the duo’s scents are–so really, who’s to say Mario doesn’t smell like cola?
Lush’s collaboration with The Super Mario Bros. movie
Other products include a Princess Peach body spray and jelly that are, fittingly, peach-scented with a hint of pineapple. Lush also made question block bath bombs, along with a soap bar shaped like a golden coin.
As of writing this, the Princess Peach body spray, Luigi shower gel, and the golden coin soap are all sold out. The stock situation is unknown, but if you really want to lather yourself in the smell of success (the golden coin soap bar), you can check the site again later to see if the products are back.
Nintendo’s colorful cast of mascot characters have, over the years, by and large all made the jump from 2D into 3D. Mario, Donkey Kong, Legend of Zelda’s Link, Samus Aran, and others who began in 2D environments all eventually made their way into fully 3D games. But there’s one Nintendo staple that took much longer than others: Kirby. And at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2023, HAL Laboratory expert director Tatsuya Kamiyama explained exactly why.
The short answer: It’s because Kirby’s round.
Okay, this is a bit of an oversimplification. As Kamiyama explained during his GDC panel and a subsequent interview with IGN, it’s not that HAL Laboratory has been sitting on a 3D Kirby game for years and was only just now able to get a 3D Kirby off the ground, so to speak. But once HAL decided that was a leap it wanted to make, a 3D Kirby action game presented a number of challenges for the studio that took considerable work to overcome. And many of them stem from the fact that our puffball friend is effectively a simple, pink sphere.
A slide from “The Many Dimensions of Kirby” at GDC 2023
“When you rotate a sphere, you can’t really tell that it’s being rotated,” he said. “Kirby has a simple, spherical design, so it’s difficult to tell which way Kirby is facing when seen from behind. For Kirby’s ranged attacks, it’s a significant issue if the player even slightly misjudges which way the character is facing. Kirby attacks by inhaling enemies and spitting them out. For this reason, if you miss, you have to look for another enemy to inhale, which is very frustrating.”
Because Kirby games are intended to be fun to play even for those with less gaming or Kirby experience, it was imperative to HAL Laboratory that players who struggled with 3D action games be able to enjoy Forgotten Land without the need for super precise aiming abilities.
A slide from “The Many Dimensions of Kirby” at GDC 2023
Kamiyama continued by explaining HAL Laboratory’s solution for the issue: giving players a little bit of help with aiming. Kirby’s ranged attacks in Forgotten Land will automatically target enemies if they meet certain criteria based on a points system. Enemies are assigned points if they’re already roughly in the direction Kirby’s facing (so Kirby obviously can’t hit enemies that are directly behind him, for instance), and receive more points if the enemy is dangerously close to Kirby, or important in some way (such as a boss). Additionally, attacks while Kirby is on the ground won’t target on airborne enemies, but airborne homing is stronger to account for how hard it can be to aim while in the air.
The actual homing itself is intended to be subtle, so that ideally players don’t notice it’s happening – otherwise, Kamiyama says, they might not be motivated to aim at all. Most of the homing takes place in the first frame of the attack, then significantly drops as the attack continues. And there’s additional corrections happening for depth, such as if Kirby is trying to hit an enemy that appears to be next to him but is really slightly behond or forward. This prevents attacks from missing in a frustrating way when the way the fixed camera was angled makes it look like they should hit.
A slide from “The Many Dimensions of Kibry” at GDC 2023
Later in the talk, Kamiyama also attributed the need for ease of access to new players as the reason for Forgotten Land’s fixed camera. For players new to 3D action games, moving a character and the camera simultaneously can be extremely challenging – a fixed camera solves this. It also allowed HAL Laboratory to use the camera in creative ways, such as stopping its movement short to hint to players which areas are out of bounds to the ever-hovering Kirby, or placing it off-center to focus on important gameplay objects or obstacles elsewhere in the environment.
All Mouthful Modes in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Fundamentally, Kamiyama emphasized, Kirby and the Forgotten Land was based on two pillars: creating a “fresh look” at Kirby, and making a game that “anyone can play.” Which explains why even when Kirby is fighting a biblically accurate space menace in an epic boss battle climax, players don’t have to worry about being overly precise in trying to knock it out of the sky.
In our review, we celebrated Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s successful warping of the series’ “already fun mix of ability-based combat, platforming, and secret hunting into the third dimension.” We spoke at length to both Kamiyama and HAL Laboratory executive director Shinya Kumazaki at GDC after their talk, so stick with IGN for more on our pink pal Kirby soon.
Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.
Today’s Daily Deals include a pair of restocked Link amiibo from Majora’s Mask and Twilight Princess. These Nintendo figures were previously very expensive on the secondhand market, so a restock feels like a big deal all on its own. Plus, a big discount on The Last of Us Part II, Forspoken for $20 off, the LEGO Toyota GR Supra for $16, and more. These deals and more are below.
Rare Link amiibo Are Restocked Ahead of Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo
Majora’s Mask Link amiibo
$15.99
Nintendo
Tears of the Kingdom Link amiibo
$15.99
Nintendo
Twilight Princess Link amiibo
$15.99
The Majora’s Mask and Twilight Princess Link amiibo have been very expensive since their original release a few years back, but fans who missed out during the Wii U/3DS era finally have a chance to get these awesome figures. The pair of amiibo are back up for preorder, along with the all-new Tears of the Kingdom Link amiibo. Who knows if they’ll ever be restocked again, making now the best time to pick them up.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is 32% Off
Nintendo Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
32% off $59.99
$40.99
Speaking of Zelda, the predecessor to Tears of the Kingdom is on sale now. We’re talking about Breath of the Wild, obviously! If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already played this Nintendo Switch masterpiece. But if you haven’t, it’s time to fix that immediately! Or, if you know someone that still somehow hasn’t experienced this magical Hyrule adventure, you can grab it on sale for them as a gift. Trust me, it’s absolutely worth it.
Continue the Story with The Last of Us Part II for 48% Off
PlayStation 4
The Last of Us Part II
48% off $39.99
$20.99
Do you miss The Last of Us airing every Sunday on HBO already? Well luckily for you, you can find out what happens next with Joel and Ellie’s story right now. The next seasons of the HBO show could be potentially years away, but we already know they will adapt the story found in Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II. If you just can’t wait to find out what happens, you can grab the second game in the series for just 20 bucks. Take it from a superfan of both Last of Us games, I like this one even more than the original, which I still adore. That may be a controversial take, but it’s a game you’ve got to just play and decide on for yourself.
Get the Original Resident Evil 4 for $8 on Switch
Nintendo Switch
Resident Evil 4
73% off $29.99
$8.00
PlayStation and Xbox players are hyped up for the forthcoming Resident Evil 4 remake, which earned a 10/10 on IGN. But what about Nintendo Switch players? Well, the original Resident Evil 4 is still a phenomenal action horror game, and the Nintendo Switch port is on sale today for just $8. This is still a top tier Resident Evil game, and one of the most important games ever made, and it’s worth checking out on Nintendo Switch at this price point.
Get Forspoken for $49.99
PlayStation 5
Forspoken
28% off $69.99
$49.99
Forspoken is on sale today for $49.99. This Square Enix title was divisive at launch, but it’s definitely got its fans out there! And, it’s always interesting to try out a new IP to get a fresh experience. Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XVI is still a few months away, and this is the company’s big 2023 release for the first half of the year leading up to that summer blockbuster.
A Plague Tale Requiem Is 33% Off
PlayStation 5
A Plague Tale: Requiem
33% off $59.99
$39.99
A Plague Tale Requiem is a great followup to the hit A Plague Tale Innocence, and you can save 33% on this horror sequel today. Story and gameplay aside, the game is absolutely gorgeous, giving you a visual showcase to show off to friends and family who want to see what the next-gen consoles are all about. The physical edition also includes The Protector Pack DLC, which comes with a special crossbow kin, exclusive cosmetics, and bonus crafting material.
Get Mario Party Superstars for $39.99
Digital Code
Mario Party Superstars
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Mario Party Superstars is one of the best entries in the series, and it feels especially great after years since the last great, traditional Mario Party. It includes five remade boards and dozens of classic minigames from across the GameCube and N64 eras of the franchise, making this a nostalgic party for the ages. You can get hours of fun with friends and family out of Mario Party Superstars, and it’s secretly one of the best games on Nintendo Switch.
LEGO Speed Champions Toyota GR Supra for $16
LEGO
LEGO Speed Champions Toyota GR Supra
20% off $19.99
$16.00
The LEGO Speed Champions Toyota GR Supra is a great starter set for younger LEGO builders. Coming in at just 299 pieces, it won’t take too long or be too frustrating to build. That being said, the set looks great, and it is a detailed recreation of the legendary Toyota GR Supra, and it comes with a racing driver minifigure.
More Deals From This Week
Samsung EVO Select 512GB Micro SDXC Card (Nintendo Switch Compatible) for $39.99
Amazon has the Samsung EVO Select 512GB Micro SDXC card for the lowest price we have ever seen. This card is 100% compatible for the Nintendo Switch console. The Switch only comes with 32GB of built-in storage, which is a paltry amount considering The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes up 14GB of storage all by itself. This card increases your storage by a whopping 16 times!
PS5 God of War Bundle with 2nd DualSense Controller
PS5 Disc Edition God of War: Ragnarok Console Bundle
9% off $559.00
$509.99
Dell is offering a PS5 Disc Edition console, bundled with the God of War: Ragnarok game and a second DualSense (Cosmic Red) controller, for only $589.99. If you were to buy the PS5 God of War bundle alone, it would run you $559. The DualSense controller in Cosmic Red costs an additional $75. That means instead of paying $634 for both, you’re paying $589.99. That’s a savings of about $45, or 7%.
Mario Day Deal: Buy a Nintendo Switch Console with Mario Red Controllers, Get Free Game of Your Choice
Mario Day Sale
Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle
$299.00
Mario Day is officially here! All the Switch video games might have gone on sale earlier, but the Switch console bundle exclusive to Mario Day just went live. Not only do you get the Nintendo Switch console with the rare Mario Red Joy-Con controllers, you also get to choose one game among these three: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, or Super Mario Bros U Deluxe. This is a more tempting deal than what we saw on Black Friday, which was a Switch with Neon controllers and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the same price.
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for PS5 for $122.99
Constantly going in and out of stock
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 6600Mbps)
62% off $319.99
$122.99
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 6600Mbps) with Heatsink
61% off $339.99
$133.98
Crucial’s newest M.2 SSD meets all the requirements for your PS5 SSD upgrade. It supports transfer speeds of up to 6,660MB/s which is well above the 5,500MB/s minimum threshold. Yes there are faster SSDs out there, but if your intention is to put this in your PS5, then that extra speed is worthless because you’re bottlenecked by the original PS5 SSD. If you’re worried about opening up your PS5 case, don’t worry it’s very easy. Crucial has an official YouTube PS5 SSD install guide to see you through the process.
PS5 Digital Edition in Stock on Amazon
PS5 Digital Edition Console
$399.99
PS5 Digital Edition Horizon Forbidden West Console Bundle
$449.99
PS5 Digital Edition God of War Ragnarok Console Bundle
$459.99
We’ve seen the $500+ PS5 Disc Edition consoles and bundles regularly available, but the $399 PS5 Digital Edition is definitely harder to find. The PS5 Digital is exactly the same as the $500 PS5 Disc Edition minus the Blu-ray drive. Unlike the gimped Xbox Series S, it has the same power and performance as its more expensive sibling.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset with ANC and Dual Swappable Batteries for $249.99
PS5 & PC
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset with Active Noise Cancellation and Dual Swappable Batteries
28% off $349.99
$249.99
Today Best Buy is offering the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset for $249.99, a hefty 30% off the original $350 MSRP. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for Steelseries’ top of the line wireless gaming headset. f you’re looking for the absolute best gaming headset and are willing to pay for it, I don’t think there is a better headset than this, and that’s coming from personal experience. Note that this model is compatible with PS5 and PC, but NOT the Xbox.
2nd Gen Apple AirPods Pro for $199.99
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Active Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Earbuds
22% off $249.00
$194.99
The 2nd gen Apple AirPods Pro truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds is back down to Black Friday pricing. Amazon currently has it for $199.99, a price drop of $50. The Apple AirPods Pro is one of the best sounding “truly wireless” earbuds you’ll find, especially at this price point. “Truly wireless” earbuds have no wires whatsoever, even to each other. In addition to the excellent sound quality, the AirPods Pro is the only AirPods earbuds with active noise cancelling technology.
Apple Watch Series 8 for $329
Midnight
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm GPS)
18% off $399.00
$329.00
(Product) Red
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm GPS)
18% off $399.00
$329.00
Amazon is offering the latest generation Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) in Midnight and (Product) Red for only $329. That’s $70 less than the retail price of $399 and $20 less than the best price we saw on Black Friday. At this price the Apple Watch Series 8 is only $80 more than the Apple Watch SE with a lot more features. We don’t expect the price to drop anytime soon… maybe when Apple announces the Series 9 or closer towards the 2023 holiday season. In any case, that’s several months away. If you need an Apple Watch Series 8 right now, this is going to be one of the best deals you can get.
Alienware Aurora RTX 4090 Gaming PC for $3299
Alienware Aurora R15 Intel Core i9-13900F RTX 4090 Gaming PC with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 1350W PSU
22% off $4,229.99
$3,299.99
The R15 is Alienware’s latest and top of the line gaming PC, equipped with a 13th gen Intel Core i9 Raptor Lake processor and an overpowered GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. Other specs include 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM and a 1TB SSD. It’s powered by a massive 1350W PSU that should handle anything you can throw at it, and a clear window side panel to show off your fancy RGB backlit internals.
The RTX 4090 is far and away the most powerful video card you can get right now, leaving competitors like AMD’s latest Radeon RX 7900 XTX in the dust. It’s also ridiculously more powerful than any of the RTX 30 series cards: it’s up to 90% faster than the 3080 Ti. The 4090 is the one and only solution to ray-traced 4K gaming at consistent 60+fps. If you’re still not convinced, check out our RTX 4090 review.
Sponsored by IGN Store
Gurren Laggann Bandai Shokugan SMP Model Kit
New from Shokugan Modeling Project (SMP) series, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the release of “Gurren Lagann” anime series. Assortment of 2 items in a box; Gurren & Lagann and Enki/Enkdu/Enkidu.
$40.00
HP ENVY RTX 3070 Gaming PC for $1229.99
HP ENVY Intel Core i9-12900 RTX 3070 Gaming PC with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
28% off $1,699.99
$1,229.99
Here’s a pretty nice deal on an excellent gaming PC for around $1200. This HP ENVY PC features a 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900 16-core Alder Lake CPU, GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. The Intel Core i9-12900 is one of the best CPUs available… you’d need to get an Intel Raptor Lake or AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPU to get anything as good or better. The RTX 3070 is a very solid video card for this price level; it will easily get you 60fps+ at up to 1440p gaming.
Alienware P4500 Gaming Chair for $249.99
Alienware P4500 Gaming Chair
50% off $499.99
$249.99
The Alienware P4500 gaming chair normally sells for $499.99 but today you can get it for $249.99, or a whopping 50% off in savings. This chair is made by Vertagear and is very similar to their PL4500 line which retails for $400. The P4500 features everything you’d want in a higher end gaming chair: adjustable seat height, backrest, and tilt (with tilt lock), adjustable 4D armrests, as well as removable memory foam neck and lumbar cushions.
Preorder and Save 11% Off the Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook
Out April 4
Preorder the Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook Hardcover
11% off $27.99
$24.99
This official Minecraft cookbook releases on April 4 for $27.99, but you can preorder it and get it for $24.99 (11% off) right now on Amazon. This hardcover book features 110 fully colored pages of tried and true recipes with iconic names like Suspicious Stew, Mooshroom Burgers, Nether Portal Rolls, Hoglins and Lava, and, of course, The Cake. We’ve had a chance to take a look at this book ourselves and it’s definitely a high quality production with plenty of Minecraft lore that should keep any fan satisfied.
Today’s daily deals include a rare PS5 discount, the Mario Day Nintendo Switch bundle, a 512GB Nintendo Switch memory card for only $39.99, a 2TB PS5 SSD for $123, $50 off a pair of the latest Apple AirPods Pro, and 10% off your Minecraft cookbook preorder.
Samsung EVO Select 512GB Micro SDXC Card (Nintendo Switch Compatible) for $39.99
Amazon has the Samsung EVO Select 512GB Micro SDXC card for the lowest price we have ever seen. This card is 100% compatible for the Nintendo Switch console. The Switch only comes with 32GB of built-in storage, which is a paltry amount considering The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes up 14GB of storage all by itself. This card increases your storage by a whopping 16 times!
PS5 God of War Bundle with 2nd DualSense Controller
PS5 Disc Edition God of War: Ragnarok Console Bundle
9% off $559.00
$509.99
Dell is offering a PS5 Disc Edition console, bundled with the God of War: Ragnarok game and a second DualSense (Cosmic Red) controller, for only $589.99. If you were to buy the PS5 God of War bundle alone, it would run you $559. The DualSense controller in Cosmic Red costs an additional $75. That means instead of paying $634 for both, you’re paying $589.99. That’s a savings of about $45, or 7%.
Alienware Aurora R14 RTX 3080 PC for $1499.99
Alienware Aurora R14 Liquid Cooled AMD Ryzen 7 5800X RTX 3080 Gaming PC with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
39% off $2,449.99
$1,499.99
This config is equipped with a liquid-cooled AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core processor, RTX 3080 GPU, 16GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The RTX 3080 is the best card you can get if you’re looking for a GPU that’s powerful enough to run games at 4K @ 60fps at the lowest price. I myself currently run an RTX 3080 equipped system paired with a 4K display and I can run Elden Ring, Genshin Impact, and Hogwarts Legacy just fine at a steady 60fps. Of course, an RTX 4080 or 4090 would allow you to turn on ray tracing while maintaing the same fps, but honestly, is that worth an extra $800-$1800? The liquid cooled Ryzen 7 5800X is a generation old, but it’s still an excellent gaming and workstation processor that pairs very well with the RTX 3080. Other features include an 80PLUS Platinum 750W power supply and a clear side panel to show off your interior components.
Mario Day Deal: Buy a Nintendo Switch Console with Mario Red Controllers, Get Free Game of Your Choice
Mario Day Sale
Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle
$299.00
Mario Day is officially here! All the Switch video games might have gone on sale earlier, but the Switch console bundle exclusive to Mario Day just went live. Not only do you get the Nintendo Switch console with the rare Mario Red Joy-Con controllers, you also get to choose one game among these three: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, or Super Mario Bros U Deluxe. This is a more tempting deal than what we saw on Black Friday, which was a Switch with Neon controllers and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the same price.
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for PS5 for $122.99
Constantly going in and out of stock
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 6600Mbps)
62% off $319.99
$122.99
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 6600Mbps) with Heatsink
61% off $339.99
$133.98
Crucial’s newest M.2 SSD meets all the requirements for your PS5 SSD upgrade. It supports transfer speeds of up to 6,660MB/s which is well above the 5,500MB/s minimum threshold. Yes there are faster SSDs out there, but if your intention is to put this in your PS5, then that extra speed is worthless because you’re bottlenecked by the original PS5 SSD. If you’re worried about opening up your PS5 case, don’t worry it’s very easy. Crucial has an official YouTube PS5 SSD install guide to see you through the process.
PS5 Digital Edition in Stock on Amazon
PS5 Digital Edition Console
$399.99
PS5 Digital Edition Horizon Forbidden West Console Bundle
$449.99
PS5 Digital Edition God of War Ragnarok Console Bundle
$459.99
We’ve seen the $500+ PS5 Disc Edition consoles and bundles regularly available, but the $399 PS5 Digital Edition is definitely harder to find. The PS5 Digital is exactly the same as the $500 PS5 Disc Edition minus the Blu-ray drive. Unlike the gimped Xbox Series S, it has the same power and performance as its more expensive sibling.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset with ANC and Dual Swappable Batteries for $249.99
PS5 & PC
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset with Active Noise Cancellation and Dual Swappable Batteries
28% off $349.99
$249.99
Today Best Buy is offering the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset for $249.99, a hefty 30% off the original $350 MSRP. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for Steelseries’ top of the line wireless gaming headset. f you’re looking for the absolute best gaming headset and are willing to pay for it, I don’t think there is a better headset than this, and that’s coming from personal experience. Note that this model is compatible with PS5 and PC, but NOT the Xbox.
2nd Gen Apple AirPods Pro for $199.99
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Active Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Earbuds
22% off $249.00
$194.99
The 2nd gen Apple AirPods Pro truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds is back down to Black Friday pricing. Amazon currently has it for $199.99, a price drop of $50. The Apple AirPods Pro is one of the best sounding “truly wireless” earbuds you’ll find, especially at this price point. “Truly wireless” earbuds have no wires whatsoever, even to each other. In addition to the excellent sound quality, the AirPods Pro is the only AirPods earbuds with active noise cancelling technology.
Apple Watch Series 8 for $329
Midnight
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm GPS)
18% off $399.00
$329.00
(Product) Red
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm GPS)
18% off $399.00
$329.00
Amazon is offering the latest generation Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) in Midnight and (Product) Red for only $329. That’s $70 less than the retail price of $399 and $20 less than the best price we saw on Black Friday. At this price the Apple Watch Series 8 is only $80 more than the Apple Watch SE with a lot more features. We don’t expect the price to drop anytime soon… maybe when Apple announces the Series 9 or closer towards the 2023 holiday season. In any case, that’s several months away. If you need an Apple Watch Series 8 right now, this is going to be one of the best deals you can get.
Alienware Aurora RTX 4090 Gaming PC for $3299
Alienware Aurora R15 Intel Core i9-13900F RTX 4090 Gaming PC with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 1350W PSU
22% off $4,229.99
$3,299.99
The R15 is Alienware’s latest and top of the line gaming PC, equipped with a 13th gen Intel Core i9 Raptor Lake processor and an overpowered GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. Other specs include 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM and a 1TB SSD. It’s powered by a massive 1350W PSU that should handle anything you can throw at it, and a clear window side panel to show off your fancy RGB backlit internals.
The RTX 4090 is far and away the most powerful video card you can get right now, leaving competitors like AMD’s latest Radeon RX 7900 XTX in the dust. It’s also ridiculously more powerful than any of the RTX 30 series cards: it’s up to 90% faster than the 3080 Ti. The 4090 is the one and only solution to ray-traced 4K gaming at consistent 60+fps. If you’re still not convinced, check out our RTX 4090 review.
Sponsored by IGN Store
Gurren Laggann Bandai Shokugan SMP Model Kit
New from Shokugan Modeling Project (SMP) series, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the release of “Gurren Lagann” anime series. Assortment of 2 items in a box; Gurren & Lagann and Enki/Enkdu/Enkidu.
$40.00
Dead Space (PS5 or Xbox) for $49.99
PS5
Dead Space
28% off $69.99
$49.99
This is the remake that was released on January 27 of this year, and an excellent remake at that. Not convinced? Check out our IGN Dead Space review. This is the biggest discount we’ve seen for the game and now it’s available for both PS5 and Xbox gamers.
HP ENVY RTX 3070 Gaming PC for $1229.99
HP ENVY Intel Core i9-12900 RTX 3070 Gaming PC with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
28% off $1,699.99
$1,229.99
Here’s a pretty nice deal on an excellent gaming PC for around $1200. This HP ENVY PC features a 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900 16-core Alder Lake CPU, GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. The Intel Core i9-12900 is one of the best CPUs available… you’d need to get an Intel Raptor Lake or AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPU to get anything as good or better. The RTX 3070 is a very solid video card for this price level; it will easily get you 60fps+ at up to 1440p gaming.
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio Video Card Now at Stock 4090 MSRP
$1,649.99
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming OC Video Card
$1,729.67
MSI Suprim Liquid GeForce RTX 4090 Video Card
$1,799.99
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 Video Card
$1,599.99
The GeForce RTX 4090 GPU is still a difficult card to find without a price markup. There’s a good reason for it, though. Despite the considerably higher price tag, the RTX 4090 is a beast of a card that dominates every other GPU out there, including the 4080. Amazon has steadily lowered the price of certain 4090 models over the past month and today, finally, there’s an RTX 4080 as the base stock price of $1599.99.
Alienware P4500 Gaming Chair for $249.99
Alienware P4500 Gaming Chair
50% off $499.99
$249.99
The Alienware P4500 gaming chair normally sells for $499.99 but today you can get it for $249.99, or a whopping 50% off in savings. This chair is made by Vertagear and is very similar to their PL4500 line which retails for $400. The P4500 features everything you’d want in a higher end gaming chair: adjustable seat height, backrest, and tilt (with tilt lock), adjustable 4D armrests, as well as removable memory foam neck and lumbar cushions.
Preorder and Save 11% Off the Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook
Out April 4
Preorder the Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook Hardcover
11% off $27.99
$24.99
This official Minecraft cookbook releases on April 4 for $27.99, but you can preorder it and get it for $24.99 (11% off) right now on Amazon. This hardcover book features 110 fully colored pages of tried and true recipes with iconic names like Suspicious Stew, Mooshroom Burgers, Nether Portal Rolls, Hoglins and Lava, and, of course, The Cake. We’ve had a chance to take a look at this book ourselves and it’s definitely a high quality production with plenty of Minecraft lore that should keep any fan satisfied.
The Best Deals of the Week
These deals are definitely worth your attention.
SanDisk 128GB Nintendo Switch Memory Card
53% off $34.99
$16.45
PS5, PS4, Xbox
Star Ocean: The Divine Force
50% off $59.99
$29.99
4-Pack Apple AirTags
10% off $99.99
$89.99
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm GPS)
18% off $399.00
$329.00
PS5
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
20% off $49.99
$39.99
Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Cooperative Deck Building Card Game
48% off $49.99
$25.89
Switch
Harvestella
42% off $59.99
$34.99
AVerMedia Live Streamer PW513 4K Webcam
50% off $199.99
$100.99
TCL 4-Series 75″ 4K Roku TV
10% off $598.00
$538.00
SanDisk 2TB USB Type-C Portable SSD
56% off $269.99
$119.99
PC
Hogwarts Legacy
15% off $59.99
$50.99
65″ Vizio 4K OLED TV
33% off $1,499.99
$998.00
4-Pack Kasa Smart Plug Mini with Energy Monitoring
22% off $49.99
$38.99
65″ Hisense R6 4K Roku TV
24% off $498.00
$378.00
Logitech G PRO Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Official League of Legends Edition
Are you looking to expand the storage of your Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck? Well, look no further than Samsung who has an incredible sale going on right now with some of their microSD cards. Currently, you can pick up a 128GB card for just $12.49 (originally $19.99) or a 512GB card for only $39.99, which is marked down over 50% from its usual price of $84.99! It’s a spectacular deal, and you can head to the links below to see their deals in full.
Samsung MicroSD Cards on Sale
SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 512GB
53% off $84.99
$39.99
SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 128GB
38% off $19.99
$12.49
Now is a great time to pick up one of these cards, especially with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom coming soon in May. Considering that the base file size of the game is a whopping 18.2GB (making it the largest first-party Switch game to date), it’s well worth grabbing a new microSD for the added space on your Switch. And, if you’re looking to pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom after picking up a new microSD card, you can find links to pre-order the game and the brand-new Link Amiibo right here.
In keeping with the Nintendo theme here, there are also some leftover microSD cards on sale from MAR10 Day! These range from 64GB cards to 512GB cards and are decorated to match some of the best Nintendo titles, including Zelda and Animal Crossing alongside Mario. For more deals going on today, you can visit our Daily Deals page. This includes an incredible Nintendo Switch bundle from MAR10 Day as well, where you can pick up the Mario red console and a Mario game of your choosing (between these three titles: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, or Super Mario Bros U Deluxe) for $299.99.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
In today’s daily deals, we’re keeping the Mario Day party going into the weekend. Check out deals on some of Mario’s best Nintendo Switch games, including Super Mario Odyssey, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and more. Plus, deals on Mario-themed Switch consoles, Super Mario amiibo, and more.
Beyond Nintendo’s mascot, we’ve got deals on Hunter x Hunter and Dragon Ball for anime and manga fans, discounts on games like Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Red Dead Redemption 2, and a lot more. Check out these deals and more below.
Mario Day Deal: Buy a Nintendo Switch Console with Mario Red Controllers, Get Free Game of Your Choice
Mario Day Sale
Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle
$299.00
Mario Day may have come and gone, but the deals are still here! With this bundle, not only do you get the Nintendo Switch console with the rare Mario Red Joy-Con controllers, you also get to choose one game among these three: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, or Super Mario Bros U Deluxe. This is a more tempting deal than what we saw on Black Friday, which was a Switch with Neon controllers and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the same price.
Super Mario amiibo Reprints Are Still In Stock
Bowser amiibo
$15.99
Mario amiibo
$15.99
Peach amiibo
$15.99
Donkey Kong amiibo
$15.99
The Mario Day celebrations just keep on rolling, this time with a restock of select figures from the Super Mario Bros. line of amiibo. Right now, you can grab Bowser, Mario, Peach, or Donkey Kong amiibo figures at Amazon. These originally released way back in 2015, and this reprint marks one of their only returns to shelves in the years since. Once they’re gone, there’s no guarantee they’ll ever be back at this price, so you’ll want to act now.
Mar10 (Mario) Day Sale Nintendo Switch Games
Several Nintendo Switch games have been discounted as part of the Mario Day Sale. Best Buy has discounted several AAA Nintendo games from $59.99 to $39.99. These include several must-have games like Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Odyssey, and more. Best Buy offers free shipping on all of these video games.
Switch
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Switch
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (Mario or Luigi Edition)
40% off $99.99
$59.99
Switch
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Switch
Super Mario Odyssey
38% off $59.99
$36.99
Switch
Mario Party Superstars
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Switch
Super Mario Bros U Deluxe
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Switch
Luigi’s Mansion 3
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Switch
Yoshi’s Crafted World
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Switch
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Switch
Mario Golf: Super Rush
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Switch
Super Mario Maker 2
33% off $59.99
$39.99
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Is 50% Off
Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
50% off $59.99
$29.99
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope somehow seemed to fly under the radar last fall despite its strong critical reception. Fortunately, it’s not too late to grab the sequel to Nintendo and Ubisoft’s XCOM-style game, as Sparks of Hope is 50% off today. If you’re still feeling that hype from Mar10 Day, this is technically Mario’s most recent outing on Switch, making it a great time to jump on board.
Get Red Dead Redemption 2 for $21.99
PlayStation 4
Red Dead Redemption 2
63% off $59.99
$21.99
What more is there to say about Red Dead Redemption 2? The game is a masterpiece, and if you somehow still haven’t checked it out in the last four years, you can grab a physical version on PS4 today for cheap. The game still looks amazing, and it feels great to explore the wild west as Arthur Morgan.
Nintendo Switch Sports Is 20% Off
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Sports
20% off $49.99
$39.99
The physical version of Nintendo Switch Sports is usually $10 more expensive than the digital version due to the included leg strap, but today, the prices are one and the same. You can grab the physical bundle for $39.99 and enjoy everything Nintendo Switch Sports has to offer, including golf, tennis, soccer, badminton, volleyball, swordplay, and of course, bowling.
Grab Marvel’s Midnight Suns Enhanced Edition for 43% Off on PS5
PlayStation 5
Marvel’s Midnight Suns Enhanced Edition
43% off $69.99
$39.99
Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a solid XCOM-like game starring Marvel superheroes, and the PS5 version is on a big discount today. You can grab the PlayStation 5 enhanced edition for $39.99, a whopping $30 of the original price.
LEGO Icons Atari 2600 for 12% Off
LEGO
LEGO Icons Atari 2600
12% off $239.99
$210.00
LEGO has been making some great sets for gamers lately. From the Nintendo NES and TV set, to the Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck, there’s never been a better time to be a video game and LEGO fan. One set you shouldn’t overlook is the LEGO Icons Atari 2600, which recreates one of gaming’s most vintage consoles in LEGO form. In addition to the console and joystick, it comes with three replicas of classic Atari games, including Centipede, Asteroids, and Adventure.
Dragon Ball Complete Box Set for 41% Off
Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball Complete Box Set
46% off $139.99
$75.83
It was an exciting week for Dragon Ball fans, as we learned that a new Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi game is in development. However, some fans really wanted a prequel to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, telling the original story of Dragon Ball in video game form. It seems like we’re not getting that for the time being, so for now, you can relive young Goku’s original adventures with the complete Dragon Ball box set. Containing 16 volumes, this set shows Goku’s initial training, and introduces classic characters from the Dragon Ball Z anime at their earliest.
Hunter x Hunter: The Complete Series for 28% Off
Hunter x Hunter: The Complete Series
28% off $141.11
$99.99
Hunter x Hunter is a classic anime, and you can own the entire series for yourself for 29% off today. Hunter x Hunter: The Complete Series includes all 148 episodes in one box set across 24 Blu-ray discs. The set includes English and Japanese audio, so you’ve covered whether you like the sub or dub. There are also a handful of special features, like cast interviews, art galleries, and more.
Get Hyrule Historia and Other Zelda Books for Cheap
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Creating a Champion
$27.12
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia
35% off $39.99
$25.83
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
37% off $39.99
$25.10
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
16% off $39.99
$33.79
Breath of the Wild: Creating a Champion is an amazing book with concept art, development details, and a lot more about Nintendo’s open world masterpiece. It’s an absolute steal at under $30, and something any Zelda fan should have. And that’s not the only Zelda hardback book on sale today. You can also get great prices on Art and Artifacts, the Zelda Encyclopedia, and Hyrule Historia, which contains the much-debated Zelda timeline.
More Deals from This Week
10% Off PS5 God of War: Ragnarok Console Bundle
Use code: “ZIPPIDY10” and Zip Checkout
Use code: ZIPPIDY10
PlayStation 5 Disc Edition God of War Bundle
Must use ZIP Checkout
Use promo code “ZIPPIDY10”
10% off $559.99
$503.99
So far we haven’t seen any discount on the PlayStation 5 console from an authorized reseller. That means any discount is worth mentioning, even if it requires a little bit extra legwork. Today, Newegg is offering 10% off the PS5 Disc Edition God of War: Ragnarok console bundle, or $503.99, after applying code: ZIPPIDY10 and checking out with Zip.
10% Off Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 5 Console Bundle
Use code: “ZIPPIDY10” and Zip Checkout
Use code: ZIPPIDY10
Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 5 Bundle
Must use ZIP Checkout
Use promo code “ZIPPIDY10”
10% off $559.99
$503.99
Newegg is offering a similar deal on an Xbox Series X bundle. Again, you’ll need to use Zip Checkout to take advantage of this deal. With the coupon code applied, you’re essentially getting Forza Horizon 5 and the Hot Wheels expansion pack for free.
LEGO Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck for $75.99
LEGO Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck 76989 1,222 Piece Building Kit
19% off $89.99
$73.00
The LEGO Tallneck is a really fun build because unlike some of the other newer LEGO sets, this model consists of a good variety of bricks in shape, size, and color. It’s also impressively sized at 15″ height. The 1,222 brick count means this build won’t take a huge chunk out of your time. At this price you’re only paying 6 cents a brick, which is an excellent deal as far as LEGO themed sets go. This discount doesn’t come around very often (it’s the first time in 2023) so don’t hesitate. We built this model ourselves and loved it.
This is definitely the best price we’ve seen for a PS5-compatible 1TB SSD. A PS5 “compatible” SSD is a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive with a rated 5,500MB/s read speed to match the PS5’s internal drive. That means, for better or for worse, picking a top-shelf SSD. Note that Sony recommends a heatsink attached to your SSD. The Acer Predator has a thick graphene thermal pad attached on top. You could probably use it as is but if you want a beefier solution, you can peel off the thermal pad and install your own heatsink (we recommend this one for $10).
2021 Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB for $269
Today Amazon has the 2021 Apple iPad 10.2″ Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $269.00, and 18% price drop from its $329 MSRP. Among all the iPad models, the 10.2″ iPad is the lowest priced. Even at MSRP, it’s $170 cheaper than the iPad Mini, $270 cheaper than the iPad Air, and $470 cheaper than the iPad Pro. Despite its low price tag, this is a capable and fully featured tablet. The Apple A13 Bionic chip offers very good CPU and GPU performance and the large 10.2-inch Retina display is bright and crisp. It’s a great option for school, work, or simply relaxing with your favorite movie, book, or streaming service. iPad also features both a front-facing camera for voice chat, and rear camera for taking photos and videos.
Dell G16 16″ Intel Core i9-12900H Alder Lake RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop for $1399.99
Dell is offering a Dell G16 16″ gaming laptop equipped with a 12th generation Intel Core i9 Alder Lake CPU and GeForce RTX 3070 GPU for only $1399.99 after $400 in instant savings. Dell’s G-series gaming laptops offer specs similar to Alienware laptops but without the higher Alienware price point.
HP OMEN 17″ RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop for $2399
HP OMEN 17″ 2560×1440 Intel Core i9-13900HX RTX 4080 Laptop with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
8% off $2,599.99
$2,399.99
HP is offering an HP ENVY 17″ gaming laptop equipped with an RTX 4080 GPU for only $2399.99. If you’re looking for an absolute monster of a gaming laptop, then the RTX 4080 or 4090 is the way to go. HP’s price is among the lowest you’ll find for an RTX 4080 laptop. RTX 4090 laptops are currenty selling for over $4000.
The RTX 4080 mobile GPU performs about 20%-35% faster than the RTX 3080 Ti mobile. Compared to desktop variants, the mobile RTX 4080 approaches a performance level similar to the desktop RTX 3070 Ti. It’s definitely more than enough power to run games on the native 1440p display at near maximum settings depending on the title.
HP ENVY RTX 3070 Gaming PC for $1229.99
HP ENVY Intel Core i9-12900 RTX 3070 Gaming PC with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
28% off $1,699.99
$1,229.99
Here’s a pretty nice deal on an excellent gaming PC for around $1200. This HP ENVY PC features a 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900 16-core Alder Lake CPU, GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. The Intel Core i9-12900 is one of the best CPUs available… you’d need to get an Intel Raptor Lake or AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPU to get anything as good or better. The RTX 3070 is a very solid video card for this price level; it will easily get you 60fps+ at up to 1440p gaming.
New Release: Gigabyte G5 15″ Intel Core i5-12500H RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop for $1099
The new generation of laptops is here! The Gigabyte G5 gaming laptop equipped with the new GeForce RTX 4060 GPU starts at an unbeatable price of $1099. That’s about the same price you’ll find an RTX 3060 equipped laptop, and this one is way faster. The RTX 4060 laptops are so new that there aren’t many reviews yet, but the first leaks show it performing better than a mobile RTX 3070, plus there’s the benefit of DLSS 3.0. This GPU should be able to run most games at 144fps on the native 1080p display. Note that there’s only 8GB of RAM included, which might be enough for you. If it isn’t, the RAM is user upgradeable.
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio Video Card Now at Stock 4090 MSRP
$1,649.99
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming OC Video Card
$1,729.67
MSI Suprim Liquid GeForce RTX 4090 Video Card
$1,799.99
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 Video Card
$1,599.99
The GeForce RTX 4090 GPU is still a difficult card to find without a price markup. There’s a good reason for it, though. Despite the considerably higher price tag, the RTX 4090 is a beast of a card that dominates every other GPU out there, including the 4080. Amazon has steadily lowered the price of certain 4090 models over the past month and today, finally, there’s an RTX 4080 as the base stock price of $1599.99.
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion for $24.49
Gloomhaven: Jaws of The Lion Board Game
51% off $49.99
$24.49
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is Celopahir Games’ followup release to the hugely successful Gloomhaven board game. It offers a similar gameplay experience to the original and far more daunting Gloomhaven but it’s been condensed to make the game more accessible to casual players; that means a simpler rule set, a more developed tutorial, and fewer overall pieces on the board. You’re still playing a cooperative campaign that emphasizes tactical combat and RPG-stye character building.
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for PS5 for $131.99
Constantly going in and out of stock
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 6600Mbps)
62% off $319.99
$122.99
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 6600Mbps) with Heatsink
61% off $339.99
$133.98
Crucial’s newest M.2 SSD meets all the requirements for your PS5 SSD upgrade. It supports transfer speeds of up to 6,660MB/s which is well above the 5,500MB/s minimum threshold. Yes there are faster SSDs out there, but if your intention is to put this in your PS5, then that extra speed is worthless because you’re bottlenecked by the original PS5 SSD. If you’re worried about opening up your PS5 case, don’t worry it’s very easy. Crucial has an official YouTube PS5 SSD install guide to see you through the process.
Mario has been chased by an army of Bob Bombs and he’s so desperate to get out from this situation, will Super Mario beat them all?
Animated by Pendx and produced by LOKMAN VIDEO
#Spritars #SuperMario #calamity
Special thanks to the members of Spritars! Your support is priceless:
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Lokman is ready for a new set of imitations, first is Captain Falcon, then Snake from Metal Gear Solid and for the final character we have Waluigi who is not very happy about Lokman’s performance…
#waluigi #metalgearsolid #shorts
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