Developer Psyonix has announced that Season 14 has started for Rocket League. That means a new battle pass, two car body additions, patch notes, and even a fresh arena called AquaDome (Salty Shallows) are now available in the free-to-play game that mixes cars with soccer.
The Admiral and Mako car bodies are part of the Season 14 battle pass. Psyonix notes that these rides will eventually be available in Fortnite as well, meaning your purchase would carry over to the battle royale game. The latest Rocket League trailer–seen below–showcases other new customization options for your vehicles, like an angry Octopus topper and purple coral wheels. The reaction to the video on YouTube is pretty negative, saying the arena is just a variant that adds grass.
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Two of the best Star Wars games in recent years are now cheaper than ever in celebration of Star Wars Day. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is down to just $15 at Best Buy, while the flight sim Star Wars Squadrons is down to $17. These deals are today only for Star Wars Day, along with the rest of Best Buy’s Deals of the Day. Check out our roundup of Star Wars Day deals for more.
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You can save up to 35% on select Pokemon building kits from Mega during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. The sets are all official Pokemon merch, and the pieces are compatible with certain other popular plastic brick-building brands, too.
The discounted kits include playsets like the 1362-piece Pokemon Jungle Voyage set, which includes mini Squirtle, Butterfree, Kabuto, and Rowlet figures for $71 (was $101). There’s also the Pokemon Jungle Ruins set that includes 464 pieces and mini Cubone, Charmander, and Omanyte figures for $27 (down from $42). Both sets feature fun details like hidden Pokeballs and can be combined to create bigger jungle scenes.
There are also posable figure sets on sale, including a four-inch Pikachu kit for $15.89 (was $22), a four-inch Eevee for $14.24 (normally $22), and an even larger 11-inch Jumbo Eevee for $40 (down from $50).
Each of these Pokemon Mega building kits are on sale for the r…
If you’re in the market for an affordable, customizable gaming controller that’s great for competitive gaming, you’re in luck–Amazon is currently discounting the Razer Wolverine V2 by $40, bringing its price to just $60. The wired gamepad with a unique D-pad and face buttons is offered in either black or white and is compatible with Xbox consoles and PC.
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If you’re looking to play the new Sonic X Shadow Generations in style, you should check out this Shadow the Hedgehog-themed PDP Realmz wireless controller for Switch. The gamepad is set to launch on December 7 for $65, and preorders are available now at Amazon.
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Halloween is still several months away, but it’s never too early to start planning for the spooky season. And if you’re a fan of the Scream franchise, you should think about preordering the upcoming Scream 3-Movie Collection, which arrives on October 3 and comes with the original trilogy on 4K Blu-ray. There’s also a steelbook version of Scream 3 arriving on the same date–giving dedicated Scream fans a collectible option.
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Current Ring of Honor Tag Team Champion and former World Champion Jay Briscoe died Tuesday after a fatal automobile accident, per a report from Yahoo and other outlets. He was 38. AEW and ROH owner Tony Khan announced the news on Twitter, assuring fans that the company will do whatever it cans to support Briscoe’s family during this time.
“Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to fans as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the first show until today,” Khan posted. “Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day.”
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Back in 2020, when Sony released the “Road To PS5” video describing the console’s technological advances, the console’s lead system architect Mark Cerny mentioned how players had to typically wait for “what is euphemistically called fast travel.” Insomniac Games apparently considered that a challenge, as the fast travel system in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has received some incredible praise leading up to the game’s launch.
Multiple videos have surfaced showcasing the game’s fast travel system, which can sometimes load up an entirely new section of the game’s map in mere seconds. Also, once Peter Parker or Miles Morales appears on-screen, they’re already in full swing, which lets the player assume control while in motion.
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The Split Pad Pro and Split Pad Compact are two of our favorite Switch controllers. Offering larger grips than the standard Joy-Con, conventional D-pads, bigger sticks, and additional buttons–all while retaining the console’s ability to be docked–they’re great options for players who often find themselves gaming away from their TV. The two devices come in a variety of designs–and the Pikachu and Sonic variants are currently seeing rare discounts. The Sonic the Hedgehog-themed Split Pad Pro and Compact editions, in particular, are more often out of stock than on sale.
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Target is discounting a wide range of Lego Star Wars sets right now, running the gamut from tiny playsets to gigantic dioramas. Many of the 20% off price cuts are also available at Amazon–giving you multiple places to shop if inventory starts running out. It’s unclear how long these deals will last, but since most include free shipping, this is a cheap way to stock up on Lego projects.
One of our favorite price cuts is for the Lego Star Wars Chewbacca Figure Set. It features a staggering 2,319 pieces, stands over 18 inches tall, and comes with a stylish Chewbacca minifigure and display stand. It’s currently listed for just $128 (was $160), which is the lowest price of the year. Be sure to give it a look if it’s been on your wishlist.
For a Star Wars project that’s a bit more affordable, check out the Emperor’s Throne Room Diorama. It’s discounted to $62 (was $77), features 807 pieces, and lets you recreate the iconic scene from Return of the…