ROG Ally
For a lot of, the Steam Deck opened a brand new avenue, capably bringing the PC gaming expertise right into a user-friendly handheld expertise. Since its launch, many rivals have joined the fray; ASUS makes a robust case for the following step ahead. Working on Home windows 11 makes it extra acquainted for a lot of, and the included tech, from the 16 GB RAM to the slick graphics supplied by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Sequence processor, results in a clean and pleasing play expertise. The Ally runs quietly and coolly and feels nice in hand. The Full HD 120 Hz show appears to be like stunning, whether or not you’re loading up Steam video games or tapping into your Xbox Sport Go titles. When you’re contemplating a bounce into handheld PC play to carry alongside to high school this yr, it’s nicely value a deeper look. $700
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Optimus Prime Rise of the Beasts Signature Robotic
Squarely focused on the most devoted collectors, Robosen’s dear robotic Transformers figures have set a brand new bar for authenticity. Way over a toy or statue, this illustration of the Autobot chief is an precise shifting and talking (however not reworking) robotic, able to swinging weapons, shifting into new poses, and responding to your voice. New dialogue recorded by Peter Cullen (the character’s unique voice actor) helps the determine tackle a lifelike cinematic presence, and you may management his actions via 16 distinct instructions or through a linked app. Standing at 16 inches in peak, Prime towers even greater when mounted on his stand as he shifts between completely different postures and scenes. If the live-action film characters aren’t your factor, take a look at Robosen’s takes on the unique G1 characters, together with Grimlock, Bumblebee, and a extra traditional tackle Optimus Prime. $900
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Foldable Gaming Chair
Whether or not you’re coping with a decent dorm room, or a front room couch that’s too removed from the TV, it’s not at all times straightforward to arrange a everlasting comfy seat near your gaming display. The foldable gaming chair goals to unravel these distinctive circumstances, with a design constructed round consolation and straightforward stowaway between play intervals. In follow, the chair appears like an exceptionally soft out of doors chair, however one that features a bevy of choices, together with a headphone hangar, a recessed controller area, a cupholder, and even a wine glass slot for the extra discerning grownup participant. $149
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Cyberpunk 2077: No Coincidence
Even because the long-awaited recreation enlargement prepares to roll out, CD Projekt Crimson is increasing the Cyberpunk fiction in new instructions. This new novel, by celebrated sci-fi writer Rafał Kosik, pulls collectively a tense and complicated heist plot that feels grounded within the neon-soaked trappings of Night time Metropolis. Whereas largely standalone, the storytelling additionally sheds some added mild on threads left behind from the sport. When you’re contemplating a return to the grim way forward for 2077 in your gaming display, this extra yarn is an ideal accompaniment. $19 (paperback)
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Marvel Legends Magneto Helmet
The grasp of magnetism boasts some of the iconic items of headgear within the comedian e-book canon. The model right here goals to emulate the outfit seen within the upcoming X-Males ’97 animated collection. The 1:1 recreation of the enduring X-Males villain’s telepathy-blocking helmet is placing, virtually reflective, and well-suited to some sensible lighting selections wherever you resolve to show. Alternatively, the piece contains delicate inside padding and an adjustable match in the event you choose to play faux. We don’t suggest sporting it as you stride via the halls of your college or workplace, loudly announcing requires mutant freedom, however you do you. $99
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D&D: The Legend of Drizzt Tabletop Companions Boxed Set
Again earlier than D&D had the large following it does in the present day, early heroes from the linked novels helped encourage numerous tabletop adventures. On the thirty fifth anniversary of the character’s first look, Drizzt Do’Urden and his most loyal associates are getting a boxed set of minis to rejoice. The venerable companions are wanting nice regardless of their age (drow are particularly long-lived in any case), arriving pre-painted and with a ton of tiny particulars. Drizzt and his loyal panther Guenhwyvar are current, alongside Wulfgar, Bruenor, Cattie-brie, and Regis. The elven ranger’s nemesis has additionally snuck into the field, so you possibly can enact duels in opposition to the treacherous Artemis Entreri. $50
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