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As part of a greater Amazon ****** Friday *****, you can score an Anker PowerCore 737 24,000mAh 140W Power Bank for only $79.99 after a nearly 50% off discount. This is the best price we've seen for one of our favorite Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally X chargers. I have owned this power bank for over a year now for my Aus ROG Ally gaming handheld PC and my kids' Switches; it has been on multiple flights and road trips and is still lasting strong. Anker 737 24,000mAh 140W Power Bank for $79.99 The Anker 737 is a hefty power bank, measuring 4.6"x2.2"x2" and weighing in at 1.4lbs. This is something you'd put in your travel bag or backpack instead of your pocket. It has two USB Type-C ports and one USB Type-A port. The USB Type-C ports support a maximum of 140W of power delivery. That means a single port could deliver 140W, or both ports will deliver a combination of 140W depending on which devices are plugged in (for example, 70W + 70W or 100W + 40W). In terms of gaming handhelds, the Steam Deck supports up to 38W of charging, the Asus ROG Ally up to 65W, the Asus ROG Ally X up to 100W, and the Nintendo Switch up to 18W. That means the Anker Prime can easily charge all three gaming handhelds – even the ROG Ally X – at their maximum rate; you'll even be able to play and charge simultaneously. A 20,000mAh battery equates to a 74Whr capacity. An 80% power efficiency rating (which is about standard for power banks) gives you about 59Whr of available charge. That means this power bank will charge a Steam Deck (40Whr) or Asus ROG Ally (40Whr) from empty to completely full 1.5 times, an Asus ROG Ally X (80Whr) 0.75 times, and a Nintendo Switch (16Whr) about 3.7 times. You can see here why we think a 20,000mAh capacity should be the bare minimum for more power hungry gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally (and especially the Ally X). The Anker 737 is TSA-approved TSA states that power banks must be under 100Whr in capacity for carry-on (check-in is not allowed under any circumstances). This Anker Prime is safely under that at 74Whr. You might get checked simply because the Anker 737 is a hefty-looking power bank, but you shouldn't have any problems getting it cleared. I've gone through plenty of airport checkpoints and have only been checked once – at Tokyo NRT – and cleared without a problem. Alternative Deal: Anker Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank Amazon is also offering the Anker Prime 20,000mAh USB Power Bank for only $77.99 after you clip the 40% off coupon on the product page. This is the best price we've seen for 2024 (the previous lowest price was $89.99 on Amazon Prime Day). The Anker Prime is the successor to the Anker 737 with a couple of noticeable upgrades like a higher power delivery output (200W vs 140W) and a higher charging rate through USB Type-A (65W vs 18W). This Anker Power Bank Is Better for the Nintendo Switch Amazon is also offering the Anker Zolo 10,000mAh 30W USB Power Bank for $12.94 after you clip the 17% off coupon on the product page. They're currently available in your choice of ******, Blue, Pink, and White. The Zolo power bank is compact, can completely recharge a Switch console more than once, and has a couple of unique nifty features, like a built-in USB cable and a discrete digital display. Plus, it's decked out in a rare pastel blue or pink ****** scheme if you *******. There are two reasons why this power bank is a great battery backup for your Nintendo Switch console: capacity and charging rate. A 10,000mAh (37Whr) power bank can charge a Nintendo Switch OLED from completely empty to full about 1.9 times. Provided you fully charge your Switch from the get-go, that nearly triples your total playtime. At the same time, a 10,000mAh power bank still maintains a pretty small footprint; for example, this particular model is about the size of an iPhone and weighs under 8oz. The Anker Zolo power bank also boasts a 30W charging output over USB Type-C. The Nintendo Switch console accepts a maximum charging rate of 18W. That means this power bank will be able to charge your Switch at the same rate as the official Nintendo charger. The Asus ROG Ally X Is the Best Windows Gaming Handheld The Asus ROG Ally X was just released this past summer and has claimed the title as best Windows-based gaming handheld. It improves on the original ROG Ally in several ways, the biggest upgrades being a much ******* 80Whr battery with nearly the runtime, more RAM, a beefier cooling system, double the storage capacity on the base model, and better controls. It's not inexpensive starting at $799.99, but it's definitely an incredible piece of hardware. Should You Buy Now or Wait for ****** Friday? ****** Friday is only about a week away and in most cases it's better to wait to buy tech accessories. However, it's very unlikely that these two specific deals will get any better. Both the Anker 737 and the Anker Prime are already at their lowest historical prices, so we don't expect any further discounts to happen this year. However, if you're looking for a slimmer, smaller capacity power bank for travel, then you should definitely wait for more deals to drop on ****** Friday. Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Yes, Arcane is over now, but for Riot and Fortiche there's plenty of work to be done on future shows set in the world of League of Legends. Read more View the full article

Ashes of Creation alpha two is rolling on unabated, as Intrepid Studios continues its weekend testing for the ambitious, long-awaited MMORPG. After a recent change introduced the ability to make duplicate items, creative director Steven Sharif has delivered a response. In particular, he notes that egregious bad actors have seen all their materials wiped or reset, with some particularly severe cases leading to character deletion. He cautions the community to "let this serve as a warning" for the game's future. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ashes of Creation director fights players as a PvP 'raid boss' in his own MMORPG Ashes of Creation dev shows off anti-griefing tools as Alpha Two finally begins Ashes of Creation Lionhold preview shows off the MMORPG's opening area View the full article

The road to Stalker 2's launch has been paved with hardship. Developer GSC Game World moved from Kyiv, Ukraine after Russia invaded the country in 2022, then the studio was hit with a barrage of cyberattacks, and the new Prague office even suffered a *****. Despite all that, GSC persevered and Stalker 2 is here, even if the game is fraught with technical issues. The launch isn't the end of the story, however, as GSC details what we can expect from the first patch of many. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dishonored director says Metacritic lifts up "boring games" as Stalker 2 suffers Best Stalker 2 mods Grab Stalker 2 with a bundle of eight free games View the full article

The nominees for The Game Awards were revealed earlier this week, and some Palworld fans are upset that the game didn't nab a single one. Read more View the full article

A lot of big, excellent, high-scoring games have come out this year, so it’s perfectly understandable if you haven’t played them all. If you’ve been holding off on picking up Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, now is a good time to grab a copy: It’s on ***** for a new all-time low price at Amazon. You can snag it on PS5 or Xbox Series X for $49.99 at Amazon, a healthy $20 discount. And if you like shooters, you should absolutely pick it up, because it’s excellent. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has a phenomenal campaign that you can play either single-player or with up to three friends. The story is nice and twisty, pitting you and your fellow futuristic military men against the alien Tyranid forces. Once you’re done with the campaign, there’s a whole lot of cosmetic gear and armor colors you can collect by playing co-op missions or online multiplayer matches. The whole game is just a great shooter that delivers on the fundamentals. Plus, it looks fantastic, having left behind the previous generation of consoles. You can read my Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review for more details to see whether it’ll appeal to you. I loved it, though, giving it an 8 out of 10. Here’s the summary: “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a terrific third-person shooter with a compelling story, loads of weapons that are a blast to use, and a healthy variety of enemies to use them on. It once again borrows many of its ideas from the Gears of War series, but they’re good ideas, and Space Marine 2 does a fine job of making them its own. And while the Operations PvE mode that accompanies it doesn’t currently offer enough to keep me coming back, the deep customization options for your Space Marine do look promising if it’s supported in post-launch updates as planned. Besides, when you’re eviscerating aliens on planets as pretty as these, it’s hard not to leave satisfied. “ More ****** Friday Game Deals We've Found So Far For more ****** Friday discounts, check out our roundups of PS5 deals, Xbox deals, and Nintendo Switch deals. Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky and Threads. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will bring players back to the beginning of the popular MMO, just not the beginning some of you might be after. Read more View the full article

Have you tried Sonic X Shadow Generations yet? If not, now’s the perfect time. It's down to $29.99 / £27.99 for ****** Friday – $20 off the price it launched at just over a month ago. This isn’t a sign of trouble; ***** often discounts even its top-performing games during ****** Friday sales. Instead, this is simply one of the season's best gaming deals. Sonic x Shadow Generations - Amazon ***, £27.99 For $30, you’re getting Sonic Generations remastered, paired with the ultimate Shadow experience in Shadow Generations. It’s an incredible package and a contender for game of the year in my opinion. Whether you're a Sonic fan or not, this is a must-play experience and a bargain at this price. IGN’s Jada Griffen reviewed the game, awarding it a 9: “Sonic X Shadow Generations takes an already excellent game and spring jumps it to new heights at a blistering pace by doubling up the campaign length with creative level design, fantastic bosses, plenty of collectibles, and an appreciable graphical upgrade.” “While the brand-new Shadow content isn't necessarily long on its own, it adds a nice change of pace to the collection of all-time great Sonic stages Generations already contained, and there’s an exciting new story that’s filled in as you explore the overworld for collectibles, activities, and challenges.” “This bulked-up remaster soars far and above previous enhanced versions we've gotten in the Sonic franchise, and hopefully will be the gold standard ***** holds itself to when it decides to bring back other Sonic games from the past.” More Switch ****** Friday Deals When Is ****** Friday 2024? The actual date of ****** Friday in 2024 falls on November 29, but the holiday deals season starts a lot earlier than that. Plenty of retailers have already been dropping deals online. More and more deals will roll out leading up to the event, which culminates in massive discounts on ****** Friday. Retailers will not reveal their biggest ****** Friday deals until the big day, but most general deals will be available well in advance, such as the impressive Sonic deal. Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

In this episode, we review Heaven Burns Red, take a look at the VR version of Triangle Strategy, and test out the demo for Dynasty Warriors: Origins. View the full article

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has plenty of enemies for you to ******, but the ***** and Electric Poltergeists are some of the hardest to beat. The elemental attacks of these ****** of pure energy are devastating, capable of ******** you quickly if you aren't prepared. However, with the right strategy, you can take down these creatures easily every time they appear. View the full article

Every character in your Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake party needs strong equipment to grow stronger, but the best gear for each Vocation class varies. Nearly every piece of equipment is restricted to which archetypes can use it. Some items may have strong effects that support a Vocation's strengths, while another may simply be the greatest buff to that class' offense or defense. View the full article

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the highly anticipated sequel to GSC Game World's STALKER series. Despite this, the game is standalone and can be played without familiarity with the initial trilogy. Set in the "Chornobyl Exclusion Zone," players navigate a post-apocalyptic world as the protagonist, Skif, where their choices shape a non-linear story and determine the Zone's fate. One of these choices may come with the "King of the Hill" quest, which is obtained rather early on in the game, and involves making a deal with Varan. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

While Bloober Team's remake of the classic wifeguy survival horror game Silent Hill 2 follows the original text fairly closely, it does include some extras. For instance, if you visit areas where puzzles or other events were in the original, you can find echoes of them distorted by VHS static. And if you collect all the hidden Polaroids, you'll have the pieces you need to decode a hidden message... Read more.View the full article

A prominent leaker has teased that Fortnite could be crossing over with the Avatar movie franchise in the near future. The first film in the blockbuster franchise was directed by James Cameron and debuted in 2009. Fans had to wait for quite a while before the sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, was finally released in 2022. Given the intense popularity of the movies and the iconic design of their characters, a collaboration with Fortnite seems like a natural fit. View the full article

2024's The Game Awards nominees have already been announced, with some of the runner-ups having the potential to smash years-long traditions. So far, Astro **** and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are leading the categories with seven nominations each, but they have fierce competition from other nominees. While there are plenty of traditional AAA games on display this year, what has most fans buzzing is the inclusion of a DLC and popular indie game making its way onto the coveted GOTY nomination slots. View the full article

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is finally here, and it's raised some very exciting possibilities for what the next entries may bring to the table. Though the remake largely ******** faithful to the original NES game in terms of content, DQ3 HD-2D does contain some new additions to the story that help set the stage for the next games in the remake series. View the full article

I won't sugarcoat it - STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a difficult game to play. The series is quite literally known for its glitches, and the latest installment is no exception. Even with a 130 GB day-one patch, STALKER 2 launched with several key features broken (although GSC Game World is working on it). View the full article

World of Warcraft is one of the only highly populated MMORPGs that does not have any sort of housing system for players, but that is changing next year. The latest expansion pack, The War Within, is to be the first installment of a trilogy of upcoming World of Warcraft expansions that follows some main story character favorites, like Alleria Windrunner and Prince Anduin Wynn. Set for the end of the summer in 2025, World of Warcraft: Midnight is set to be revealed after the end of Season 3 of The War Within. View the full article

In addition to Disney Dreamlight Valley's enjoyable story, perhaps one of the most important features for players is the ability to completely customize their world. Unfortunately, one common eyesore for players is the way they've been forced to organize their item collection, but one Storybook Vale item may have just solved that problem. View the full article

Paladins in Baldur's Gate 3 are bound by certain rules and tenets corresponding to their values. Depending on the subclass choice players make at level one; they will need to adhere to certain morals if they want to keep their oath and the powers it grants. Since many of the paladin's abilities are oath-based, it is fairly significant if they are lost, which is a very real possibility given all the moral choices the game gives players. View the full article

Diablo 4 will add explosive frogs with the start of the seventh season. Following the broadcast of yet another Campfire Chat, the Diablo 4 devs confirmed a plethora of content coming to the game in the coming months, including the introduction of witchcraft powers. View the full article

A Honkai: Star Rail ***** revealed the rumored release schedule of the new characters from Amphoreus. This comes after Honkai: Star Rail's recent Special Program stream, which teased some details about the fourth planet that's launching next year. View the full article

Microsoft confirmed that some Ubisoft PC titles, including Star Wars Outlaws and three *********'s Creed entries, have crashed on Windows 11 PCs that were updated to version 24H2. Microsoft and Ubisoft stated that fixes for each affected game are in the works, with Star Wars Outlaws already receiving a temporary workaround. View the full article

GSC Game World posted a message today thanking everyone for buying Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and also letting us know what we can expect from the patch that will release "during the week to come.".. Read more.View the full article

The launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 hasn't been without issue, but the developers have released a patch that'll fix some ****** problems. Notably, and most importantly, there's a tweak to make if you're playing on PC... Read more.View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]