Guardians of the Galaxy has already been adapted into films by Disney and Marvel Studios, as well as a Telltale game series a few years ago, but Square Enix recently released a new video game based on comic books. The story and visuals of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy have gotten rave reviews, and the console editions of the game are now on sale for the first time at $30. That’s a 50% discount from the original price.

This is a third-person action-adventure game in which you play as Star-Lord, flying through the air with jet boots and firing elemental guns at bad guys. Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Drax the Destroyer also join you to assist you, each with their own special skill and ability. Even though there are some similarities to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy films, Square Enix’s take on comic books is a little different.

Critics and players have largely praised Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, with the PS5 version scoring an 80/100 on Metacritic. The game’s main strength is its story and dialogue, but it’s also a lot of fun to play. Battles can become a little repetitive later in the game, according to some reviews, but if you’re a Marvel fan, it’s well worth the $30.

If you haven’t already purchased it, Amazon and Best Buy are offering steep discounts as part of their Black Friday sales.

If you’re searching for a Switch-like device that’s also a full-fledged Windows 10 PC, it appears that One-Netbook has you covered with the OneXPlayer. It’s only 8.4 inches in size, yet it’s capable of more than just playing Nintendo Switch games. It’s designed to allow you to play AAA PC games on the go.

The OneXPlayer promises to achieve this using Intel’s 11th-generation CPUs. Iris Xe graphics are included, which are suitable for FHD gaming. Yes, AAA titles are included. The top-of-the-line ‘Ultimate Edition’ features a Core i7-1185G7 processor with 96EU Iris Xe graphics. The Core i7-1165G7 in the Pro Edition has 96 execution units, while there is also a Standard Edition with a Core i5-1135G7 and 80EU graphics.

Everything else appears to be fairly well-specced as well. The One XPlayer has 16GB of LPDDR4x 4266MHz RAM and a maximum storage capacity of 2TB M.2 2280 SSD. It will also feature two USB 4.0 Type-C connections and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port. While there is a controller built into the chassis in typical Nintendo Switch fashion, you may wish to use the kickstand to prop up the machine and connect a controller to the USB Type-A port. You may also use the Thunderbolt port to attach an external GPU, significantly increasing the power.

It also comes with an attachable magnetic keyboard, allowing you to use it for both gaming and productivity. There’s no reason you couldn’t use it for other things because it comes with Windows 10 and a ton of storage.

You’re probably wondering how thermals are going to work at this point. To try to keep things cool, it comes with two fans and two heat pipes.

There is a lot of beefy internals because the battery is 15,300mAh. The screen has a resolution of 25601600 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Still, with Iris Xe, Intel only guaranteed FHD gaming. If you attach an external GPU, you can always upgrade to a higher resolution.

Pricing and Availability

The OneXPlayer is a crowdfunding effort on Indiegogo that was launched months ago. The base model is $899, and in the Philippines, the console is priced at PHP 59,995. It is available to order via Datablitz.

A new real-time strategy game has arrived in town. Age of Empires IV is now available for Windows, bringing the main series back after a 16-year break. The game has a single-player campaign as well as multiplayer for up to eight players, developed by Relic Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios’ World Edge.

The game includes four single-player story campaign experiences totaling 35 missions that focus on different ages, countries, and historical people such as Genghis Khan and William the Conqueror. Eight civilizations are offered for cooperative and competitive multiplayer: Chinese, Delhi Sultanate, English, Mongols, French, Abbasid Dynasty, Holy Roman Empire, and Rus, each with unique skills and playstyles. In early 2022, the development team plans to release official modding tools.

Age of Empires IV is a $59.99 PC game that can be purchased on the Microsoft Store and Steam. The Xbox Game Pass for PC (or Ultimate) subscription, like other Microsoft first-party games, gives complete access to the experience at no additional cost.

The Digital Deluxe Edition costs $79.99 / £69.99 and is exclusively available through Steam. The base game is included, as well as a slew of exclusive digital extras like monuments, coats of arms, and a soundtrack.

The normal version costs $59.99 / £49.99 on Steam and the Microsoft Store, and it will also be accessible via Game Pass for PC, which allows you to download Age of Empires IV for free.