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 opponents have joined the fray; ASUS makes a powerful case for the subsequent step ahead. Operating 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 Collection processor, results in a easy and pleasurable play expertise. The Ally runs quietly and coolly and feels nice in hand. The Full HD 120 Hz show seems to be lovely, whether or not you’re loading up Steam video games or tapping into your Xbox Sport Cross titles. In case you’re contemplating a soar into handheld PC play to carry alongside to high school this 12 months, it’s nicely price 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 expensive 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’ll management his actions by 16 distinct instructions or by way of a linked app. Standing at 16 inches in peak, Prime towers even increased when mounted on his stand as he shifts between totally different postures and scenes. If the live-action film characters aren’t your factor, try Robosen’s takes on the unique G1 characters, together with Grimlock, Bumblebee, and a extra basic tackle Optimus Prime. $900
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Foldable Gaming Chair
Whether or not you’re coping with a good dorm room, or a front room couch that’s too removed from the TV, it’s not all the time straightforward to arrange a everlasting snug seat near your gaming display screen. The foldable gaming chair goals to resolve these distinctive circumstances, with a design constructed round consolation and simple stowaway between play intervals. In observe, the chair looks like an exceptionally comfortable outside chair, however one that features a bevy of choices, together with a headphone hangar, a recessed controller house, 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 Pink is increasing the Cyberpunk fiction in new instructions. This new novel, by celebrated sci-fi creator Rafał Kosik, pulls collectively a tense and complex heist plot that feels grounded within the neon-soaked trappings of Night time Metropolis. Whereas largely standalone, the storytelling additionally sheds some added gentle on threads left behind from the sport. In case you’re contemplating a return to the grim way forward for 2077 in your gaming display screen, this extra yarn is an ideal accompaniment. $19 (paperback)
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Marvel Legends Magneto Helmet
The grasp of magnetism boasts one of the vital 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 long-lasting X-Males villain’s telepathy-blocking helmet is hanging, nearly 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 when you choose to play fake. We don’t advocate sporting it as you stride by the halls of your faculty or workplace, loudly saying 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 at present, 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 have fun. 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 may enact duels towards the treacherous Artemis Entreri. $50
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