DualShockers - Culture

Rockstar And Insomniac's Big Leaks Are Doing Fans A Disservice

Evan J. Pretzer — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:13 GMT

You would not think the games industry has much in common with the United States government, but it is nearly as secretive, and just as obsessed with guns and explosions. However, unlike when secrets come out of Washington, recent leaks from Rockstar and Insomniac Games are a public disservice and something I hope does not end up as an irreversible trend.

These Baldur's Gate 3 Pop Figures Come In Seven Magical Editions

Rachael Fiddis — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:16:58 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has taken over, truly. Not only did it win the DualShockers GOTY award, but we've also seen a rather lustful figure of Astarion available to pre-order and if that wasn't enough, you can also get body pillows of the entire cast!

Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion The Pale Elf Figure Pre-Order Comes With Three Lustful Versions

Rachael Fiddis — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:31:54 GMT

One of the most popular characters in Baldur's Gate 3 has been immortalized as a 1/4-scale statue. Yes, that's right - if you're a fan of the vampire pale elf himself, Astarion, you can now own him for yourself. We've already seen our most beloved BG3 characters get turned into body pillows, so who knows what's next for our lovable adventures? One thing is for sure, fans are crying out for every little bit of merch they can get their hands on and, obviously, we at DualShockers wouldn't want to disappoint!

Pokemon Charizard Collector's Statue With Fiery Light-Up Action Is A Must Have For Fans

Jo Craig — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:00:19 GMT

Thanks to the fire Pokemon’s popularity during the trading card game’s debut in the 90s, Charizard has contested Pikachu for being the face of the franchise over the decades - especially when the dragon’s base set foil card sells for an eye-watering amount these days.

This Four Feet Tall Witcher 3 Geralt Statue Is Available To Pre-Order At Eye-Watering Price

Rachael Fiddis — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:17:41 GMT

Christmas has just happened and many people are heading into a dry January, but in the world of gaming, it never sleeps, tempting us to buy video games, figures, and merchandise that we never really need. Of course, that's until the tall and mysterious monster hunter that is Geralt from The Witcher 3 comes in as a 4-foot statue crosses our paths and everything goes out the window.

Baldur's Gate 3 Fans Can Now Pre-Order Body Pillows Of The Cast

Rachael Fiddis — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:23:57 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has been the game on the tip of everyone's tongue throughout most of 2023, and it doesn't look like it'll stop anytime soon as we head into 2024. Beneath the incredible narrative and stunning environments lies, essentially, a very thirsty game where you can get frisky with BG3 characters left, right and center until your heart is content, so it should come as no surprise that fans are now being treated to body pillows of the cast that they can cuddle up with when not playing the game. I mean, it just had to happen, didn't it?

GameStop Pro Members Can Bag Holiday Merch For Up To 50% Off

Jo Craig — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:04:44 GMT

Christmas is a stellar season to wind down from the past year and recharge for the next one, and aside from overindulging in rich food, taking a few pajama days, and building Lego sets until sunrise, December is also prime time for deals and discounts on merchandise from your favorite stores or franchises.

Squishmallows Are Up to 50% Off, They'll Even Arrive By Christmas

Rachael Fiddis — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:30:21 GMT

Christmas 2023 is right around the corner (how did that happen so fast?) and if you're anything like me, leaving gift buying until the last minute never changes year in and year out. But don't activate your panic mode just yet as we have some amazing deals on adorable Squishmallows that will settle your nerves before you reach for that third glass of eggnog.

Squid Game: The Challenge Reminds Me Of Online Gaming At Its Worst

Evan J. Pretzer — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:01:21 GMT

It has only been a few days since Squid Game: The Challenge aired its first season finale on Netflix. The divisive non-lethal take on the Korean dystopian drama about the horrors of capitalism and the depths the desperate will go to in a crushing financial system is getting a second season, and, for me, one of its worst horrors was recalling online gaming’s evils.

The Coolest Gaming Stocking Stuffers This Christmas 2023

Rachael Fiddis — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:31:22 GMT

We all know how stressful and expensive Christmas is and with the big gifts out of the way, knowing what to put in those traditional stockings can be a bit of a challenge. Thankfully, gamers love a variety of geeky little stuffers for their stockings, and there are plenty to choose from, so if you're struggling, you've come to the right place.