The 10+ best video game deals of the week

Gamers, start your engines – or crouch and weave your way through a desolate world. There are a lot of great deals not to be missed right now. Take advantage of big discounts on Nintendo Switch games such as Pokemon Violet. Explore the streets of New York City in Spider-Man: Miles Morales and save almost $30. And roll around at the speed of sound Sonic Frontiers, with almost 40% discount. Ready? Scroll to grab the best Nintendo Switch, Playstation and Xbox deals this weekend.

NBA 2K23 packs everything basketball fans know and expect into one compact, streamlined experience. You will feel the rush of sinking threesomes in the role of your favorite players. Play through Career Mode and forge a legend for yourself, or take part in the Jordan Challenge and follow MJ’s star-studded career from the ground up. It basically offers whatever you want to do and whoever you want to play.

This gift giver may actually have gotten more than she bargained for: “I was finally able to get my husband the PS5, so this game was one of the five I bought him… and I haven’t seen it since Christmas because he.” was hiding with this game LOL but he’s happy.”

if you binge The last of us (and who hasn’t?), you might feel the itch to play the game yourself. If you’ve never played it before, now’s a great time to jump on board – you can snag the sequel for just $25 at Walmart. And if you’re a mega fan, the original The last of us just re-released on PlayStation 5 with updated graphics.

“I absolutely love this game. I finished it in less than a week. Great gameplay, the graphics are fantastic. Although the ending shocked me a little but it makes me think there will be a part 3. That does it me happy,” said one player.

Like Lego? How War of stars? Then bringing the two together is a surefire win. Play through the story of war of stars and experience each planet in a whole new way. Explore different lands and drive all the different vehicles with one of literally hundreds of playable characters.

“Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is one of those games that you pick up and don’t want to put down…as always! The latest game in the long-running Lego series offers players the chance to play over nine war of stars movies. Travel across 20 iconic planets with hundreds of unlockable characters and vehicles, as well as action-packed battles and epic cutscenes!” said one delighted fan.

Starring Giancarlo Esposito as (another) unforgettable villain, Far cry 6 comes out swinging with a huge cast. It’s the greatest adventure yet and you can join the revolution to liberate the nation of Yara and fight against the forces of Anton Castillo, the man who rules the nation with an iron fist. Trust us, you won’t forget the experience – but parents, note that this absolutely is not for the kids.

“The best installment in a great franchise yet!” said one happy fan. “They’ve outdone themselves on this one, especially with Giancarlo Esposito serving as the main ‘villain’. I love this game!”

With nine characters to choose from, you can assemble a team of three to help you fight the forces of evil and save the galaxy by rescuing the scattered Sparks. Use cover, use unique abilities, and think about every move – you can be sure your enemies will too!

It’s impressive even for people who aren’t fans of strategy games. “This game was a lot of fun. I never played the first one and thought I was lost and clueless about certain aspects of the game, but it’s its own stand alone story. Each of the characters and Star Sparks have unique abilities, so playing is a breeze. Turn-based strategy usually bores me and feels like a drag, but this game was fun and easily accessible.”

just dance is an excellent game to play with the kids. Not only is it fun to get up and move (especially when it’s too cold to play outside!); It has some really amazing songs to dance to.

“Great family fun,” said one player. “This has a lot of great songs with the ability to sign up for a service that gives you access to even more songs. Everyone in the family from 5 year olds to adults have enjoyed playing this game. I love it doubles as a workout!”

Marvel’s Spider-Man was one of the best games of the year when it was released, so this “sequel” (we say in quotes since it’s sort of a spinoff) was highly anticipated – and it doesn’t disappoint! Swing through New York City and save it from a new and dangerous threat. This entry is a little shorter than the original, but has all the action-packed fun fans could ask for.

“This is the best game I’ve ever played in my life,” said one very impressed fan.”Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales has great graphics and a great plot. The game is really fun and I recommend it 100%.”

Anyone who is a fan of Fire Emblem: Three Houses can get more of the universe they love inside Musu-style interpretation. Fight your way across vast battlefields with action-adventure gameplay. But no worry; it does not completely eliminate this classic fire sign Strategy – with unique gameplay twists to keep you on your toes.

One player said: “This game is a fantastic addition to Fire Emblem: Three Houses lore. if you liked it Three houses and don’t mind a little mix of warrior gameplay, this is a must see. This game too would have been welcome as mainstream fire sign Title.”

This is a brand new interpretation of Sonic the Hedgehog in an open world environment. So if you are a fan of sound-style 3D platform, this is the game for you. If you are a fan of sound-like 2D platform game, this is the game for you too. There is something for everybody.

One fan called this a new era of sound. “I’m still in the middle of playing this game, but for the most part the level design is well thought out and the character interactions are so much better now than they have been in years. There are real connections from Sonic to each of the characters, and the boss fights are an interesting, offbeat take. However, it fits well with what this story conveys. We recommend!”

Start your engines! If you need a game that is accessible (and suitable) for all ages, look no further than Mario Kart 8 deluxe. Originally released on the Wii U, this hit cart racer is back with a massive amount of content. The bonus card packs bring back courses from a wide range of Mario Kart Play and make sure you don’t get bored anytime soon.

“This is by far my son’s favorite game on the Switch. The graphics are fantastic and the choice of cars and characters is fantastic. There are so many more courses and so many variations – it’s just great. I highly recommend this game,” said one dad.

Will you choose the Fire Croc Fuecoco, the Water-type Quaxley, or the Grass-type Sprigatito as your avatar? All three are adorable, and all three are viable options. Whichever you choose, you’ll have a similar experience with both Pokemon Violet And Pokemon scarlet. There are a few differences between the two, but that’s part of the fun!

“This new open world Pokemon game is awesome! I was so busy exploring that by the time I got my second badge my team was in their 60s 🤣. There are three storylines… I highly recommend this new generation,” said one player.

The reviews cited above reflect the latest versions at the time of publication.

Originally published Mar 9, 2023 2:22 p.m