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Do you need a rig with considerably more power? If you’ve been on the lookout for the extremely elusive RTX 3080 video card for your (up to 4K) gaming needs, then check out these ready-to-go prebuilt Alienware Aurora gaming PCs from Dell.

Alienware Aurora Ryzen 7 RTX 3080 PC for $1799.99

The RTX 3080 is way more powerful than the previous generation’s best video card, the RTX 2080 Ti, and is the best recommended video card for 4K gaming. The RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3090 are the only cards that are (very slightly) more powerful, but they cost hundreds of dollars more. The RTX 3080 is paired with an AMD Ryzen 7 5900 CPU, which is still one of the best processors out there, whether it be for gaming or for workstation purposes. It’s been upgraded with liquid cooling as well. The rig is ready to go out of the box with 16GB of DD4-3200MHz RAM and a generously sized 1TB M.2 PCIe NVME SSD. Don’t worry, even the power supply is up to snuff with an ample 1000W rating.

Alienware Aurora Ryzen 9 RTX 3080 PC for $1899.99

For only $100 more, you can upgrade that AMD Ryzen 7 CPU to a liquid cooled AMD Ryzen 9 5900 CPU, one of the best processors you can get for both gaming and workstation tasks.

Alienware Aurora R10 RTX 3090 PC for $2599.99

The RTX 3090 is one of the fastest video cards you can get. The only card faster is the RTX 3090 Ti, which commands an eye watering MSRP of $2000, if you can even find it at MSRP. It’s a bit faster than the RTX 3080 Ti in gaming, but it especially shines in graphics workstation performance, where its 24GB of VRAM pulls it away from the rest of the pack by a very significant margin. The PC also boasts a liquid cooled AMD Ryzen 9 5900 CPU, one of the best processors you can get, a generous 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Alienware Aurora R10 RTX 3060 PC for $1249.99

The RTX 3060 is no slouch; its performance is superior to the RTX 2060 SUPER and almost matches the RTX 2070 SUPER in some games. It will easily handle all of your games at up to 1440p. It’s paired with a liquid cooled AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 1000W power supply.

Alienware Aurora R10 RTX 2080 SUPER PC for $1399

The RTX 2080 SUPER might be a generation old, but it’s still a very competent video card. It compares roughly to the RTX 3060 Ti and supports both DLSS and ray tracing. It easily competes with RTX 30 series gaming PCs in the same price range. This PC also features liquid cooling for the processor and a generous 1000W power supply.

Alienware AW3423DW 34″ QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

The first QD-OLED panel on the market

After much anticipation, Dell is now offering the Alienware AW3423DW 34″ QD-OLED gaming monitor for $1299.99 on its website. Although by no means inexpensive, this is the first ever QD-OLED monitor we’ve seen and thus the price point is surprisingly reasonable for the new tech. Undoubtedly due to the hype, it has been going in and out of stock throughout the day, so don’t hesitate if you’ve been waiting for this release. The estimated delivery date has already been extended all the way out to April 30.

QD-OLED technology was a big hit at this year’s CES and Samsung earned the “Best of Innovation 2022” award for it. The QD OLED panel uses quantum dot technology to more efficiently produce higher peak brightness levels compared to traditional OLED TVs without losing the color accuracy and range and wide viewing angles that OLEDs are known for. Although Samsung is the one that publicized the new technology, it is Alienware that will be deputing it first to the consumer market with this AW3423DW monitor.

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In celebration of the theatrical release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Fortnite has announced that Scarlet Witch is now available in the game’s Item Shop.

Scarlet Witch, who is also known as Wanda Maximoff, joins Doctor Strange, who was introduced as part of Fortnite’s Chapter 3: Season 2 Battle Pass. She also comes complete with a new Back Bling, Pickaxe, and Loading Screen.

More details of Scarlet Witch’s arrival were revealed by The Fortnite Team, including that the Scarlet Witch Outfit comes packaged with Wanda’s Clock Back Bling. Both the Outfit and the Back Bling light up with Chaos Magic when you inflict damage on your opponents. If you aren’t a fan of the effect, you can always change it by switching to her alt style.

Her Chaos Hand Axe Pickaxe, which is described as a “tangible construct of magic energy,” is available as a separate purchase alongside the Psychic Energy Manipulation Emote. As always, even though these are meant for Scarlet Witch, they can be used with any Outfit.

While the items can be purchased individually, fans that wish to own all of them can buy the Scarlet Witch Bundle to gain access to all the items and the Through the Mirror Dimension Loading Screen.

As previously mentioned, Scarlet Witch joins Fortnite as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness arrives in theaters. For more, be sure to check out our review, Doctor Strange’s Story So Far, and our expainer of the post-credits and ending of the latest MCU film.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

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IO Interactive announced that Hitman 3’s Freelancer mode has been delayed to the second half of 2022 and will no longer launch this spring. To help with the wait, IO is releasing the brand-new Ambrose Island map in July, which is earlier than it was originally planned.

The Freelancer mode introduces rogue-like elements into the game’s various campaign missions and allows players to customize Agent 47’s new Safehouse. IO explains that the team wanted more time to work on the mode, and shared that it has been conducting internal playtesting and received insight from members of the community who were trusted with playable builds.

“The feedback from the playtests was largely positive and the mode is in very good shape. As we’ve said, we’re taking some extra time to tighten the mode up and improve several elements that we think will greatly improve the gameplay experience,” says IO Interactive. “Whilst we work on those improvements, we’re also preparing to dive deeper into the mode and share more of what you can expect.”

Hitman 3 also originally had an April patch in the works that included new content such as more Featured Contracts and Elusive Targets throughout May, but it is now being released on May 24.

The Ambrose Island map, which was codenamed “Rocky, will have an “intriguing narrative” as it is set before Hitman 3 and will explain a few narrative gaps within the World of Assassination trilogy’s storyline.

In our review, we said, “rich, rewarding, and highly replayable, Hitman 3 is one of the barcoded butcher’s best appearances.” If you have yet to try Hitman 3 out, the entire Hitman Trilogy recently became available for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @yinyangfooey

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Oh, boy! NBC’s Quantum Leap revival is officially making the jump from pilot to series, with Raymond Lee starring in the lead role.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has handed out a formal series order to the Quantum Leap revival, with a view to airing the new series as part of its 2022-23 fall schedule. The network released a photo from the sequel, which recently wrapped production, spotlighting the show’s new central character Dr. Ben Seong played by Raymond Lee.

Caitlin Bassett, Ernie Hudson, Mason Alexander Park, and Nanrisa Lee costar in the sequel series, which is said to follow “a new team that has been assembled to restart the Quantum Leap project in the hopes of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the accelerator and vanished.”

Original Quantum Leap star Scott Bakula is not currently attached to the revival despite the actor previously revealing that he had been involved in conversations about returning. He also said he had spoken to series creator Donald P. Bellisario periodically over the years and encouraged him to move forward with his ideas for the long-dormant series.

The revival was formally picked up to pilot in January, with Bellisario onboard as an executive producer. Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt serve as writers and executive producers alongside fellow executive producers Martin Gero and Deborah Pratt, who narrated the opening of the original show, which ran on NBC for five seasons, between 1989 and 1993.

The original series starred Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who created a time machine that allowed the user to travel through time within their own lifetime. After finding himself adrift in the Quantum Leap machine with no way home, Dr. Beckett resolved to put things right that once went wrong… hoping that his next leap would be the leap home.

Quantum Leap joins several other series to be given a second chance, though it seems that for every terrific and twisted Twin Peaks-level continuation, there’s a disappointing Heroes Reborn. The minds behind these projects continue to test the water with audience reaction to see what works and what doesn’t — and such will be the case again here.

Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.

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Apple isn’t known for discounting its own products, but Amazon pretty regularly offers sales on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and the like. What’s somewhat less likely to get discounts at any retailer, however, are the official first-party Apple accessories. Amazon’s correcting that issue; right now if you buy one Apple accessory, you can get a second one for 30% off. Not too shabby.

We’re talking items like Apple AirTags, MagSafe Chargers, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe Battery Packs, power adapters, and iPhone cases. Lots of items are eligible. Add any two you want to your cart, and if they’re eligible, you’ll see the discount at checkout.

Apple Accessories Deal

The AirTags are a particularly good buy with this deal. They rarely get discounted more than a few bucks off. Right now, the four-pack is available for $10 off to start with, then you get the 30% off deal on top of that.

But you can’t really go wrong with any of these accessories, if you could use them. Again, these aren’t off-brand accessories from companies you’ve never heard of. These are Apple-made accessories, which are always quite a bit more expensive than the third-party ones.

Many of these items rarely get discounts, so it’s definitely worth picking up an extra power adapter or MagSafe charger if you have devices that need them.

Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

Author: Chris Reed. [Source Link (*), IGN All]

Blizzard Entertainment has hired Jessica Martinez as its first Vice President, Head of Culture as part of its “ongoing initiative to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture where people at every level can learn, grow, and bring their most creative selves to their work.”

Blizzard shared the news in a blogpost, saying that Jessica and other members of the leadership team will be in charge of “implementing our culture strategy, ensuring alignment across all teams and functions, and revamping learning and talent development programs.”

“When you create a people-first environment where teams feel safe, valued, and work together toward a shared purpose, everyone thrives–the employees, the players, and the business,” Martinez said. “Making the values of our connections show up in what we do is how we bring humanity back to business.”

Jessica comes to Blizzard with more than 14 years of experience at The Walt Disney Company, where she was a leader in strategy, communications, operations, and employee experience. She served as Chief of Staff and was a key strategic advisor to both the Chief Security Office and the Chief Technology & Digital Officer for Disney Parks & Resorts.

She was also an integral part of Disney’s 21st Century Fox acquisition, and was a champion of “creating a values-driven culture that connected global teams and celebrated diversity.”

Martinez joins Blizzard as it is undergoing not only its planned acquisition by Microsoft, but also as the company and the larger Activision Blizzard deals with the fallout of a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing that alleged the company fostered a “frat boy” culture in which female employees were subjected to sexual harasssment, unequal pay, and much more.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

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Nintendo Switch Sports has come down to just £33 at Amazon and Currys. This is a great discount, and even includes the leg strap used to play some of the mini-games.

You can also get some amazing deals on Logitech PC gear and accessories right now, with mouses, keyboards, storage and more all on sale this week. There’s also stock available for the highly popular LEGO Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck set at the moment, which is up for £69.99 at GAME right now.

TL;DR – Our Favourite UK Deals Right Now

Nintendo Switch Sports for £32.99 (was £39.99)

LEGO Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck In Stock Right Now

Massive Sale on Logitech PC Gear at Amazon

My Favourite Deals: Even More Amazing Discounts to Check Out

Protect Your Data: 50% Off ExpressVPN Right Now

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

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Evil Dead: The Game is only about a week away from launch, and if rewatching all things Evil Dead hasn’t put you in the mood to blast apart Deadites with friends, the title has a new original song to treat your ears to. 

The Statik Selektah produced track is titled “Come Get Some” and features the vocal talents of Method Man along with PXWER and iNTeLL. In a nice touch, the beat samples Joseph LoDuca’s original Evil Dead score. The song will presumably appear somewhere in-game, but you can listen to it now in the video below or seek it out on your streaming app of choice, including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music. 

Evil Dead: The Game is our cover game for the month of May. The asymmetrical multiplayer title pits four players in the roles of Ash Williams and his allies against one player-controlled demon. It launches May 13 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Be sure to catch up on a month’s worth of exclusive features on the game by visiting our cover story hub.

Author: Marcus Stewart. [Source Link (*), Game Informer]

Editor’s Note: The views of the author of this piece do not reflect the views of the entire Game Informer staff. 

Build-A-Bear has revealed that you can now buy a plush of Grookey, the best Generation 8 Pokémon starter (easily and undeniably), in a new online exclusive bundle. 

This news comes by way of the official Build-A-Bear website, which reveals Grookey is now available to ship in the U.S. and U.K., as reported by NintendoLife. The bundle, which will cost you $65, includes a Grookey plush, of course, with a sound chip that includes the Pokémon’s cry, a matching “Leaf Shirt,” and a “Leaf Cape.” It’s basically a Grookey plush with a Hawaiian shirt on, and it looks awesome. 

“Get into the groove with Grookey,” the site’s description of this bundle reads. “This friendly Pokémon is sure to always stick by your side. The curious Grookey is a Grass-type Pokémon with green fur, large eyes and ears, and a curly brown tail. Pokémon trainers will love this exclusive Grookey plush toy bundle, which includes Grookey’s leaf print shirt, matching cape, and 5-in-1 sound chip.” 

There’s a limit of five of these bundles per customer, if you want to get close to having a full team of Grookey plushes, and Grookey as a plush cannot be purchased individually. If you want the plush, you have to buy the bundle online that includes the shirt, cape, and sound chip. 

As previously mentioned, Grookey is very much the best starter in Pokémon Sword and Shield, and you can read our thoughts on those games in Game Informer’s Pokémon Sword and Shield review. After that, read about Gen 9, which was recently revealed as Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Check out every confirmed Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet so far after that. 

[Source: NintendoLife]

Which Pokémon do you think is the best starter in Gen 8? Let us know in the comments below!

Author: Wesley LeBlanc. [Source Link (*), Game Informer]

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has officially been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame alongside Ms. Pac-Man, Dance Dance Revolution, and Sid Meier’s Civilization.

These games join 32 others that have been inducted since the World Video Game Hall of Fame began at New York’s The Strong National Museum of Play in 2015.

So far, the list includes such games as Grand Theft Auto 3, the original Legend of Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Bros., Tetris, Halo: Combat Evolved, Minecraft, Final Fantasy VII, Pokemon Red & Green, and many more.

The four winners of 2022 beat out a tough group of nominees that also included Assassin’s Creed, Candy Crush Saga, Minesweeper, NBA Jam, PaRappa the Rapper, Resident Evil, Rogue, and Words with Friends.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Ms. Pac-Man both made our list of the best 100 video games of all-time at spots #34 and #53, respectively. While Dance Dance Revolution and Sid Meier’s Civilization didn’t make our list (Civ IV did though at spot #35!), it’s hard to overstate their importance in the history of this medium.

For more, check out where Ocarina of Time ranks on our list of the best N64 games of all time, how a speedrunner beat the game in under 4 minutes… inside Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and details on how an early demo for OoT differed from the final version.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Author: Adam Bankhurst. [Source Link (*), IGN All]