• Govee LED Lights Are on Sale Today Only

    Today's Amazon Deal of the Day puts (I'm so sorry) the spotlight on Govee LED lights. You can save up to 40% off all kinds of energy-efficient options, from neon light bars to strip lights to tasteful outdoor solutions, and even lights for your car.

    So whether you want to create a colorful backdrop for Twitch streaming or you want to string up some patio lights for outdoor gatherings, you can save up to 40% off right now. But as with all deals of the day, the prices go back up at midnight. Let's take a look at what's on sale.

    Govee LED Light Deals

    The lights support Bluetooth so you can control them from your phone, dimming them or changing colors or making them pulse. The outdoor ones are weatherproof and shatterproof, so they should hold up even in bad weather conditions.

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

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    Daily Deals: Score an Alienware Aurora RTX 3060 Ti Gaming PC for $1328 (RTX 3080 for $1719, RTX 3080 Ti for $1967)

    Last week Dell launched a 17% off "sitewide" coupon that, unfortunately, excluded all Alienware Aurora gaming desktop PCs. Today, that's changed. Almost every Alienware desktop is now eligible for the 17% off code, and better yet it stacks with any instant discounts. If you've been hunting for an RTX 30 series video card, buying a prebuilt PC is pretty much the only way to score one. With this coupon, Alienware's prices are probably the cheapest that you're going to find right now.

    Dell's Extra 17% Off Coupon Code Now Works on Alienware RTX 30XX Gaming PCs

    Alienware gaming PCs equipped with the latest RTX 30 series video cards are not as expensive as you think. In fact, if you opt to buy a config without adding any unneeded upgrades (and swapping components yourself), you'll actually pay a price that's less than what you'll find almost anywhere else. For example, an RTX 3080 desktop PC would run as low as $2070. Check out all of the options below, from an RTX 3060 all the way to an RTX 3090.

    Upgraded Alienware Aurora Gaming PCs Available

    If you don't want to deal with the hassle of upgrading computer components yourself, you can customize the configs above. Alternatively, Dell offers some configs that are already upgraded out of the box. There are some AMD options here as well.

    Dell XPS Intel Core i7 RTX 3060 Ti PC for $1369

    Enjoy high end PC gaming on a budget. There is one of the best deals we've seen for an RTX 3060 Ti equipped PC and handily beats out a similar deal we saw on Labor Day by over $100. The RTX 3060 Ti is a very powerful video card; it's better than the previous generation's RTX 2080! It's a big upgrade from the 3060 non-Ti model and the one to get if you're going to play games at resolutions of 1440p or higher. This particular deal is found on the Dell Small Business site, but anyone can purchase there just like on Dell's regular site; you can treat Dell Small Business as exactly the same as Dell Home.

    Buy an Oculus Quest 2, Get a 2nd for $100 Off

    The Oculus Quest 2 had always been an attractive purchase from a VR standpoint. At an MSRP of $299.99, it's far cheaper than the alternatives from HP, HTC, and Valve. Oculus also recently doubled the amount of storage on the base model (from 64GB to 128GB). Well if that wasn't enough, Oculus is throwing in yet another fantastic discount. From now until September 27, if you buy two Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets, you get $100 off. Split the deal with a friend! That's essentially paying $249.99 per headset.

    New 2021 Apple iPad on Sale

    The recently announced 2021 Apple iPad goes up for sale on September 24, but you don't need to wait that long to get a discount. Amazon is already offering $30 off this iPad Mini when you preorder it from their site. The new iPad is the least expensive model in Apple's 2021 iPad lineup and features a 10.2" Retina display with TruTone and the A13 Bionic chip.

    New 2021 Apple iPad Mini on Sale

    The new 2021 Apple iPad Mini is also up for preorder, and Amazon is offering $40 off. If you need a tablet that has a much easier-to-transport footprint than your typical iPad, the iPad Mini is definitely the one to get. The iPad Mini is actually more powerful and has a better screen than the full-sized iPad. It features an 8.3" Liquid Retina display with Tru Tone, the Apple A15 Bionic chip, WiFi 6, USB Type-C charging, and more.

    Arcade1Up Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet

    The classic Arcade1Up Pac-Man cabinet dropped to a new historical price low today, plus you're getting free shipping from Walmart. The Pac-Man arcade cabinet is a 3:4 scale replica that measures 4 feet tall. A themed riser is also included that raises the cabinet by an extra 1 foot, so you can choose to play comfortably while sitting or standing. The included games are Pac-Man, Pac-Land, Pac-Man Plus, Super Pac-Man, Pac-Mania, Galaxian, Galaga, Dig Dug, Dig Dug 2, and Mappy Rompers. The entire package comes flat packed, but it is very easy to assemble and should take you less than one hour.

    50% Off 6 Months of Ad-Free HBO Max

    HBO Max is taking 50% off your first 6 months of its ad-free streaming service. That drops the price to only $7.49/mo. HBO Max hosts some of the biggest recent releases like Malignant, Suicide Squad 2, Mortal Kombat, Godzilla vs Kong, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Tenet, and more. You'll look forward to watching Dune on October 22 and Matrix 4 on December 22 with your HBO Max subscription as well. You also have access to some great TV shows like Lovecraft Country, Friends, Rick & Morty, and South Park. This is one of the best streaming services around and at this price it's a steal.

    Back in Stock (Including 1TB Model): WD Black SN850 M.2 SSD with Heatsink

    The Western Digital official storefront has all models of the SN850 SSD with heatsink in stock right now, and that includes the extremely hard to find 1TB model. This is currently the most popular (and probably the best) SSD to get for your PS5 storage upgrade. It's blazing fast drive with transfer speeds rated at up to 7,000 MB/s and a PCIe Gen4 interface and it comes preinstalled with a heatsink. It's also confirmed by Western Digital themselves to be compatible with the PS5.

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    Hot Toys Spider-Man Figure Showcases No Way Home’s Black and Gold Costume

    Spider-Man: No Way Home looks to be introducing multiple new costumes to Peter Parker's ever-growing wardrobe. While his new black and gold costume is only briefly glimpsed in the first No Way Home trailer, Hot Toys is giving MCU fans a much closer look at the suit.

    While Hot Toys teased this figure earlier in 2021, it's since been tweaked to more closely resemble the design seen in the film (including removing the red costume elements). Get a closer look at Spidey's new duds in the slideshow gallery below:

    Interestingly, the new costume is more reminiscent of the symbiote costume worn by Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker in 2007's Spider-Man 3. The figure does include an unmasked Tom Holland head sculpt, but given Marvel's ironclad secrecy these days, we wouldn't entirely rule out the idea that Holland isn't the one wearing this costume in the film. Both Maguire and Andrew Garfield are heavily rumored to be reprising their roles in No Way Home.

    These new images also hint at a possible magical upgrade for Spidey. The gauntlets resemble those worn by Doctor Strange, and the figure includes several mystical energy accessories. Will Peter be forced to augment his high-tech costume with magic this time around? There's already a precedent for this, thanks to the animated series Marvel's What If? (coincidentally, Zombie Hunter Spider-Man is also getting the Hot Toys treatment).

    The Spider-Man: No Way Home Black & Gold Suit figure is currently available to preorder through Sideshow Collectibles, Big Bad Toy Store and various other retailers, with an estimated release window of Q1 to Q2 2022.

    Spider-Man: No Way Home hits theaters on December 17. Fans are already speculating Tom Hardy's Venom will make an appearance, following a deleted photo of Hardy wearing a No Way Home hat.

    Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

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    Nickelodeon’s Rugrats Reboot Renewed for a Second Season at Paramount+

    Nickelodeon's Rugrats reboot has been renewed for a second season, with all-new episodes of Season One heading to Paramount+ on October 7.

    You better continue to hang on to your diapers, babies, because the CGI reboot of Rugrats has just been renewed for a 13-episode second season in the U.S., Latin America, Australia and Canada. The news of the renewal arrives right ahead of the next eight episodes of Season One.

    "Kids series' are a key driver of engagement for Paramount+," Tanya Giles, Chief Programming Officer at Paramount+, said of the announcement. "With the renewal of Rugrats for a second season, we look forward to bringing even more adventures with Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica and the rest of the Rugrats for kids and families to enjoy."

    "This next season of Rugrats will dive even deeper into the secret life of babies and their unsuspecting parents, while continuing to highlight the main themes of friendship and family," added Nickelodeon Animation President Ramsey Naito, who also highlighted that the renewal comes in tandem with the iconic series celebrating 30 years since its original launch.

    The new Rugrats is based on the original '90s hit, created by Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, and Paul Germain. The reimagined series will return with new episodes in October, including a half-hour Halloween special where Tommy and his friends try to save Angelica after she turns into a werewolf at a scary party and their parents seemingly disappear one by one.

    The series stars EG Daily as Tommy, Nancy Cartwright as Chuckie, Cheryl Chase as Angelica, Cree Summer as Susie, and Kath Soucie as Phil and Lil, together with a whole new voice cast featuring the likes of Ashley Rae Spillers, Tommy Dewey, Tony Hale, Natalie Morales, Anna Chlumsky, Timothy Simons, Nicole Byer, Omar Miller, and Michael McKean.

    The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and is overseen by Mollie Freilich, Senior Manager of Current Series Animation at Nickelodeon. Kate Boutilier and Casey Leonard are executive producers alongside co-executive producers Dave Pressler and Rachel Lipman, with Kellie Smith as line producer on season two. Charlie Adler is the voice director.

    IGN's review of the Rugrats reboot series premiere concluded that the show makes for suitable family-friendly viewing, with its "fantastical adventures, low-brow silliness, and a sprinkling of observational wit," however, "the CG look feels like a fresh coat of paint intended to make a house blend in on the block instead of standing out."

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

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    New 2021 Kindle Paperwhite eBook Readers Are Up for Preorder

    It's been a while since Amazon last updated the Kindle Paperwhite, the company's flagship ebook reader. But the time has come. Amazon has announced a new 2021 version of the Kindle Paperwhite, alongside a premium model called Paperwhite Signature, as well as a bundle geared toward kids.

    These new models are available to preorder now starting at $159.99, with a shipping date of October 27. Let's look at the details.

    Preorder New 2021 Kindle Paperwhite Ebook Readers

    If you're interested in preordering any of the new Kindle Paperwhites, click the links above.

    Kindle Paperwhite 2021 (11th Generation)

    The new Kindle Paperwhite features a handful of new features to set it apart from the previous 2018 model, the biggest of which is probably screen size. While the previous model had a 6-inch screen, this new one sports thinner bezels, allowing for a 6.8-inch display. It offers better battery life (Amazon says you can go 10 weeks between charges), plus 20% faster page turns.

    You can now adjust the color temperature of the display as well, and the charging port is USB-C. Aside from those upgrades, it still offers same glare-free, pixel-dense 300ppi reading experience. And it's still waterproof, so you don't have to worry about dropping it in the pool or bath if that's where you like to do your reading.

    The 2021 Paperwhite is available with ads for $139.99 or without ads for $159.99. If you buy the version with ads and have regrets, you can pay $20 later to get rid of them.

    Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

    The Paperwhite Signature Edition is basically the same as the new Paperwhite, but with a few additional upgrades. For starters, it comes with 32GB of storage instead of 8GB. It also automatically adjusts the brightness based on the lighting conditions where you are. Finally, it's compatible with wireless Qi chargers, so you can set it down to charge rather than having to plug in a cable.

    The Signature Edition is only available without ads and costs $189.99.

    Kindle Paperwhite Kids

    This kid-friendly Kindle Paperwhite bundle includes a new 2021 Paperwhite, your choice of three covers, a year's subscription to Amazon Kids+, and a 2-year warranty that gets you a replacement with no questions asked if your Kindle breaks.

    Amazon Kids+ gets you access to thousands of kid-friendly books and hundreds of audiobooks through Audible. Note that your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it.

    The cover options include an all-black one, a colorful one called "Robot Dreams" one, and "Trees," which is green and features stylized nature art. Kindle Paperwhite Kids costs $159.99.

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