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Razer Blade 15 | RTX 3080 Ti | Intel i9-12900H at Razer (opens in new tab)
This is the best gaming laptop on the market right now, but you’re going to be spending a lot to get it. If you’ve got the budget to play with we’d really recommend going to the top of this spec and packing an RTX 3080 Ti GPU with an i9-12900H processor and helping it all shine with a 144Hz 4K display. Of course, there are cheaper models out there, but if we’re really talking about the best of the best, this is where you should start your benchmarks.

Fire Strike: 20,171
Time Spy: 9,690
PC Mark 10: 7,340

We got our hands on a beast of a Razer Blade 15, but it showed us just how powerful gaming laptops can be these days. The RTX 3080 Ti / i9-12900H configuration I had on my desk was a true monster in its performance. However, this rig’s ability to offer such performance while keeping the slimline chassis we’ve all come to know and love really cemented its top spot among the best gaming laptops on the market.

Of course, this is no cheap machine. The 2022 Razer Blade 15 starts at $2,499.99 for an RTX 3060 configuration. You’re certainly paying for this luxury name here, but if you’re on the hunt for one of the most technically capable machines in one of the most portable form factors, the cash is well invested.

That does mean this isn’t necessarily the best gaming laptop for everyone – those playing lighter games won’t need the horsepower on offer here, and if you’re just after a machine you can sign into every now and then you won’t get solid value by going all out. However, if you’re interested in a top of the range rig (and have the budget to throw at it), our testing speaks for itself.

“In 2022, the Razer Blade 15 is still doing exactly what its ancestors did – leading in high-end components and luxury performance.”
Razer Blade 15 review

I managed to run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 74fps in 4K with everything turned up to 11 here. While more demanding titles still struggled in that UHD resolution, though, I was still impressed with the 60+ fps in 1440p on Red Dead Redemption 2 as well as the 78fps in the same resolution on The Division 2. I only needed to drop some more taxing visual effects to hit higher framerates in 4K, and everything looked incredible while doing so.

You can’t beat the Razer Blade 15 for performance, component horsepower, and portability. After all, the only other machines offering RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards at the time of writing still can’t compete with that 4K 144Hz display for the price.

Read more: Razer Blade 15 review

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2. Dell G15

The best gaming laptop under $1,000

Specifications

CPU: Intel i5-12500H / i7-12700HGPU: up to Nvidia RTX 3070 TiRAM: up to 32GBStorage: up to 1TB SSDScreen: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), up to 240HzPorts: 1x RJ45 Ethernet | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 / Thunderbolt 4 | HDMI | 3.5mm

Reasons to buy

+Solid performance+Sensibly priced+More powerful configurations now available

Reasons to avoid

-Gets hot under duress-Chassis is a bit lacking

Our favorite configuration:

Dell G15 | RTX 3050 | Intel i5-11260H at Dell (opens in new tab)
The Dell G15 works best when it’s super cheap, which is why this entry level RTX 3050 configuration is our favorite. Those on the hunt for a rig designed for lighter gaming and the odd Apex Legends session will find great value here, without needing to break the bank on gaming laptops over $800.

The Dell G15 isn’t going to light the world of the best gaming laptops on fire, but it is at least a dependable choice of gaming companion. Performance in both gaming and general tasks is good considering the price point, and all the features we’ve come to expect from gaming laptops are present and accounted for – apart from that bank-busting price tag. You’ll often find these models on sale with RTX 3050 / RTX 3050 Ti graphics cards for well under $1,000 – sometimes as low as $699.99.

The appearance of this laptop could be a point of contention, though, as we found the chassis to feel a bit old-fashioned for 2022. A dark iridescent finish and thick central hinge feel like throwbacks to a forgotten age of tech design that should perhaps have stayed in the past.

The G15 also runs fairly hot when playing more graphically demanding titles, although not to a worrying extent; we’ve certainly reviewed laptops with noisier fans than this. As it stands, the G15 is a great all-rounder, ideal as a gift for a kid looking to break into PC gaming or the office employee consigned to remote working – and playing.

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3. Alienware M15 R7

The best gaming laptop for most

Specifications

CPU: i7-12700H | i9-12900HGPU: RTX 3050 Ti | RTX 3060 | RTX 3070 Ti | RTX 3080 Ti RAM: up to 64GBStorage: up to 4TB SSDDisplay: FHD at 165Hz / 360Hz | QHD at 240HzPorts: 3x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 1x Type-C port with Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, and Power Delivery, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Killer E3100 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, 1x 3.5mm headset jack

Reasons to buy

+Incredible performance+Satisfying keyboard+Fast display+Some premium design features

Reasons to avoid

-Cheaper plastic body-Difficult to transport-Particularly loud fans

Our favorite configuration:

Alienware M15 R7 | RTX 3060 | Intel i7-12700H at Dell (opens in new tab)
We tested the Alienware M15 R7 with an RTX 3070 Ti GPU at the helm, but considering that configuration comes in at over $2,000 right now, you’re getting solid value for money with this RTX 3060 build. You’re still getting that uber powerful 12th generation processor, and 16GB DDR5 RAM in here. We’ve opted to keep the 360Hz panel we tested in this build – it’s only $100 more for the luxury and it really was an impressive display, well worth the cash.

Fire Strike: 24,894
Time Spy: 10,722
PC Mark 10: 7,623

The Alienware M15 R7 is here to bring the now mid-range line of luxury laptops into 2022’s standards. With Intel’s new 12th generation processors and Nvidia’s Ti GPUs at the helm, there’s some serious power up for grabs here. While prices are looking a little higher than those of the predecessor (especially now that discounts abound on the outdated model), you’re getting enough new tech under the hood to warrant the splurge.

We were blown away by the performance of this machine. Our test unit featured an i7-12700H processor and an RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and was easily sailing through our benchmarks and stress tests. This beast didn’t even flinch at heavier titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Metro Exodus – offering up 76fps in RDR2’s Ultra settings, and 72fps with all RTX set to max in Metro Exodus. Those are settings that would make the uber expensive RTX 3080 Ti Razer Blade 15 sweat.

Faster action titles ran without a hitch, with that 360Hz refresh rate display acting as the cherry on the stunningly powerful cake.
Alienware M15 R7 review

However, it’s worth noting that this machine is built purely for power. It’s a stocky design, and a particularly heavy one at that – the charging brick alone nearly runs the full length of the keyboard. So no, this isn’t going to be a gaming laptop you’ll easily throw into a backpack – and those fans can certainly scream – but if you’re looking for an all-rounder that can level with machines far pricier than itself, these are easy sacrifices to make.

Alienware is, after all, a luxury brand. With its M-series now falling to the middle of its range (thanks to the advent of the X-series last year), the Alienware M15 R7 is affordable by the brand’s standards. That means you’ll find far cheaper machines out there, but without that Alienware pedigree to speak of. Still, with performance to rival some of the best gaming laptops in the business, and only a few sacrifices to get there for a great price, this is an excellent option for most players. You could consider the X15 technically the best Alienware gaming laptop on paper alone, but when it comes down to price and the wider market, this is the winner.

Read more: Alienware M15 R7 review

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4. Asus TUF Dash F15

The best gaming laptop for value hunters

Specifications

Reasons to buy

+Great pricing+Slimline design +Solid performance

Reasons to avoid

-Soft membrane keys

Our favorite configuration

Asus TUF Dash F15 | RTX 3070 | Intel i7-11370H at Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Asus TUF Dash F15 manages to pack some incredible graphics into a much smaller MSRP than you’d usually find because it sacrifices a little processing power. That i7-11370H processor will remain whichever configuration you choose, but it chugs along nicely and we never experienced any slowdown during everyday play on medium settings. Not only that, but this spec also sends you home with a 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, and a 240Hz display to boot.

Fire Strike: 17,365
Fire Strike Extreme: 9,870
PCMark 10: 6,022

If you’re looking to grab an RTX 30-Series card but don’t want to break too far past $1,000 / £1,000, the Asus TUF Dash F15 is going to be your best bet. In our testing, we found this budget-friendly machine to charge through even some of the more demanding titles as if it sat in a much higher price bracket – despite the weaker 4-core i7-11370H processor at the helm. Plus, you’re still getting the super slimline form factor that has proven so popular over the last couple of years.

You’ll be hitting 60fps+ in most games as long as you’re happy not playing everything maxed out.
Asus TUF Dash F15 review

The key here is that you can outfit it with the full 11th generation i7 / 1TB / 32GB RAM suite of turbo power – or you can pick up a more conservative spec for a little less cash. That means you won’t need to spend on high-end gear that you might not even get to use if you’re running less demanding titles.

We were particularly impressed by how well those more power-hungry components played together in a cheaper chassis. We didn’t notice any over-heating issues here, and while we did have to make some sacrifices to more demanding titles, we still managed to hit 60fps+ on an RTX 3070 with consistency. We also tested an RTX 3060 unit and found similar performance levels when dropping a few sliders down a fraction as well, which means you’re sorted at all ends of the budget here.

As of CES 2022, there is a new Asus TUF Dash F15 on the way, featuring a larger touchpad, 12th generation Alder Lake processor, and a new cooling system. However, pricing and release date information is still unknown.

Read more: Asus TUF Dash F15 review

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5. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

The best 14-inch gaming laptop

Specifications

CPU: Ryzen 6900HSGraphics: Radeon RX 6700S / 6800SRAM: Up to 32GB DDR5Storage: 1TB NVMe SSDResolution: QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600)Refresh rate: 120HzPorts: 2x USB-A 3.2 | 2x USB-C Gen 2 | 1x HDMI 2.0 | UHS-II micro SD

Reasons to buy

+Clean, compact design+Gorgeous 16:10 display+High quality speakers+Speedy processor

Reasons to avoid

-Poor thermals-Ray tracing heavily impacts performance

Our favorite configuration:

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | Radeon RX 6700S | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
There is a more expensive RX 6800S configuration on offer, but it’s not going to fix the performance under ray tracing conditions and we were still getting some excellent performance out of our 6700S. That means the cheaper option is our go-to for the G14, especially considering you’re still getting the same Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU whirring away under the hood as well.

Fire Strike: 21,728
Time Spy: 8,644
PC Mark 10: 6,706

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 long reigned over the slimline gaming laptop world. It was one of the first easily portable machines, built with a form factor that respected your backpack and your desk top. 2022 heralds in a new AMD future for this fan favorite, and despite some thermal concerns and ray tracing throttling, the G14 is all the more impressive for it.

That’s a serious amount of power to pack into this super small form factor after all, and we managed to squeeze some impressive numbers out of this compact design as well. While it does feel built for 1080p (framerates do cliff-dive at the native QHD+ resolution), we were getting some excellent scores in Fire Strike and in-game benchmarking considering the stress this machine is under. Metro Exodus was flying at High settings, hitting 82fps consistently, and The Division 2 managed to hold onto 78fps in Ultra settings as well.

Whether trundling through Red Dead Redemption 2’s snowy landscapes or skimming webpages, everything feels sharp and snappy
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review

Not only that, but the new 16:10 display was a sight to behold. Crisp and clean, the extra height offered in the display was easily welcomed over the cramped feeling Alienware and Razer offerings. You’ll also find an improved LED display running along the back, with sharper customizable animations for an extra personal edge.

We did notice those temperatures creeping under intense workloads, though, so this will be one to keep on a desk rather than a lap. That said, not many 14-inch rigs can keep up with these specs, and even fewer can do so with the extra screen space afforded to you here. The G14 is the best 14-inch gaming laptop we’ve had our hands on so far.

Read more: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review

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6. Alienware X17

The best 17.3-inch gaming laptop

Specifications

Reasons to buy

+Fantastic gaming performance+Good keyboard and trackpad+Mechanical Cherry MX keyboard

Reasons to avoid

-More expensive than most-Gets hot

Our favorite configuration:

Alienware X17 R2 | RTX 3070 Ti | Intel i7-12700H at Dell (opens in new tab)
The X17 is a beast, so you might as well push your investment. This RTX 3070 Ti configuration nestles itself neatly between the extraordinarily expensive RTX 3080 Ti model and the only slightly cheaper RTX 3060. With 16GB of DDR5 4800 MHz RAM as a baseline, there’s plenty of room to customize here, but that i7-12700H processor will see you through heavy releases all the same.

Firestrike: 18,061
Timespy: 8,040

If you’re after a larger display panel, the merits of the 17.3-inch Alienware X17 are obvious, but under the surface there’s plenty more going on here. Although it might start at an already-whopping price and comes in models that go above the $3,000 / £3,000 mark, the Alienware x17 R1 works hard to earn its price tag and is one of the best gaming laptops to come out of 2021. The X-Series is Alienware’s latest and greatest selection of laptops, designed to appeal to the brand’s more premium customers looking for the very best gaming laptop money can buy.

Despite its noisy fans, the Alienware x17 R1 is a beast of a gaming laptop that will serve as an ideal desktop replacement for any serious gamer.
Alienware X17 review

A choice of 1080p or 4K display, a variety of RAM and storage specs, and either a membrane or compact mechanical keyboard makes it easy to tailor this laptop to your personal needs. One of the best things about larger 17.3-inch devices is that they can pack considerably more power under the hood, without overheating. While we did experience some considerable warmth (and noise in performance mode) in our testing, but we never neared dangerous temperatures.

With the ability to move up to an Intel i9 processor, 64GB RAM, 4TB of SSD storage and a 120Hz 4K display, it’s possible to create a real beast out of this machine. We tested an i7-11800H configuration packed with an RTX 3080 GPU and 16GB RAM, and even this more conservative spec managed to push 99fps on Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s Ultra settings, and 112fps with the same settings on The Division 2. Even more entry level configurations will still set you back a bit of cash, but that’s because of the premium additional features that make this one of the best rigs on the market.

A slimline design works nicely in this size, especially considering the additional bulk that a larger display usually brings with it. However, you’re also picking up a mechanical keyboard, plenty of ports, and a gorgeous display panel up top. If you’re looking to splash the cash on something that’s truly going to make a statement, the Alienware X17 is an excellent option.

Read more: Alienware X17 review

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9. Alienware x14

The best slimline gaming laptop

Specifications

CPU: i5-12500H / i7-12700HGraphics: RTX 3050 / RTX 3050 Ti / RTX 3060RAM: 16GB – 32GB DDR5Storage: : 512GB – 2TB SSDScreen:: 14-inch, 1080p, 144HzPorts: 1x USB Type-A | 1x USB Type-C | 2x USB Type-C / Thunderbolt | 1x 3.5mm | microSD

Reasons to buy

+Super slimline form factor+Impressive performance+More affordable than other Alienware rigs+Sleek aesthetic

Reasons to avoid

-Limited configurations available-Increased depth leaves larger footprint-Matte display can dull colors

Our favorite configuration:

Alienware x14 | RTX 3050 | Intel i5-12500H at Dell (opens in new tab)
The Alienware x14 holds most of its value in its super slimline form factor and flexible (though still incredibly luxurious) design. While cheap by Alienware’s standards, though, it’s still a costly affair. If you’re looking for that super thin profile above all else, we’d recommend taking a look at the base RTX 3050 configuration. You’re getting that luxury chassis with Intel’s latest processing chip and DDR5 RAM for $1,499.99 here, the best value out of all the options.

Fire Strike: 17,408
Time Spy: 7,807
PC Mark 10: 7,123

The Alienware x14 is the thinnest laptop we’ve had on our desks, and it delights in its performance relative to the lower mid-range components under the hood. Of course, Intel’s latest 12th generation processors are helping those RTX 3050 / RTX 3060 graphics cards (as is that DDR5 RAM), but all together these specs are working particularly hard to offer silky smooth framerates in even more demanding titles.

We found that the overall build quality was particularly impressive here, with the x14 shrinking exactly what makes the Alienware x17 feel so solid and premium down into a super flexible form factor. This thing is only 14.4mm thick, and if it weren’t for the glowing RGB alien head on the top panel you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a slick business ultrabook.

The Alienware X14 earns its place on the mid-range shelf but will appeal more to those after a premium feel than those chasing framerates.
Alienware x14 review

In fact, there’s some serious gaming chops under the hood. Of course, we didn’t get numbers to threaten RTX 3070 or RTX 3080-toting machines in our testing, but with the Nvidia optimised Shadow of the Tomb Raider hitting an average of 108fps on Highest settings, there’s plenty we shouldn’t take for granted here. The Alienware x14 did struggle under heavier titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, but we could still draw 55fps in High settings. With a little tweaking, these more humble configurations can easily soar thanks to the engineering under the hood.

During our testing, though, it quickly became obvious that the RTX 3050 / RTX 3050 Ti configurations would offer the best value for money here. We were a little disappointed by the 1080p 144Hz display considering the fact that our test unit was just knocking on the $2,000 price point. By contrast, this is a more than passable screen when placed on a $1,499 RTX 3050 rig. It feels like there’s diminishing returns heading up the price scale here.

Still, if you’re looking for a super slimline, easily portable machine, the Alienware x14 is an excellent premium option. Not only are you getting that backpack-friendly form factor, but the USB-C charging makes it particularly easy to juice up on the go as well.

Read more: Alienware x14 review

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8. Razer Blade 14

The best looking gaming laptop

Specifications

Reasons to buy

+Great components+Tangible benefits of a Ryzen CPU +Excellent compact build quality

Reasons to avoid

-A little small-Temperature can climb

Our favorite configuration:

Razer Blade 14 | RTX 3080 | Ryzen 9 5900HX at Razer (opens in new tab)
The Razer Blade 14 really needs a GPU that can put that screen to work. This RTX 3080 configuration comes in around $700 cheaper than the RTX 3080 Ti model, and strikes that perfect balance between power and value for money. In our testing, that RTX 3080 / Ryzen 9 5900HX offered an incredible performance in itself, but if you are interested in pushing this thing to the max, it’s worth noting that the Ti configuration does also come with a 6900HX processor and DDR5 RAM these days.

Firestrike: 21130
Timespy: 9432
PCMark 10: 6792

The Razer Blade 14 sold the idea of smaller, 14-inch gaming powerhouses to us in our testing last year. With some of the most powerful components on the market and an almost impossibly slim form factor, this is a rig to be reckoned with, and the best 14-inch gaming laptop on the market right now. That’s because you’re blending the best of both worlds here, with an AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU playing nicely together to create an incredible final experience.

It’s incredible to think that there’s so much oomph and beastly power in this tiny thing.
Razer Blade 14 review

The 1440p display and RTX 3080 GPU sung in our testing, blowing us away with impressive handling of High and Ultra settings across a range of games. We were especially impressed by just how much power was up for grabs considering the lightweight, slimline chassis.

The 14-inch form factor makes the power on offer all the more impressive, but we did notice ourselves wanting a slightly larger screen during certain moments, and having all that gear packed in did get a little warm at times. Still, we loved the 1440p / 165Hz pairing on the display – this machine doesn’t feel like it would benefit from a costly 300Hz panel and, considering the size, it’s easy to be blown away by the quality overall.

We managed to push Red Dead Redemption 2 to near-consistent 60fps on maximum settings in 1440p resolution – astounding considering the form factor here. While Metro Exodus did present more of a challenge (generally hitting 48fps with RTX Ultra settings), a few tweaks still saw us through to 66fps on High.

All of that means you’ll easily get a better response from the Razer Blade 14 than you would the similarly designed Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. However, this is certainly a model reserved for those willing to pay for that premium quality. If you don’t want to break $2,000 we’d recommend you head a little further down the page.

Read more: Razer Blade 14 review

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7. Acer Nitro 5 (2021)

The best gaming laptop for component value over aesthetics

Specifications

CPU: Up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / Intel i7-11800HGPU: RTX 3060 | RTX 3070 Ti | RTX 3080 TiRAM: 16GB | 32GB Storage: up to 1TB SSDDisplay: FHD at 360Hz | QHD at 240Hz | UHD at 144HzPorts: 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x HDMI, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x RJ45

Reasons to buy

+Good gaming performance at 1080p+Solid chassis and keyboard

Reasons to avoid

-Battery life is quite poor-Display is unexciting

Our favorite configuration:

Acer Nitro 5 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | RTX 3060 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Acer Nitro 5 provides plenty of balance in this configuration, and the best part is we often see this model on sale at Amazon as well. Balancing some solid components under the hood, and a 144Hz display up top, there’s some nice horsepower for your cash here. We often see it at between $1,049 and $1,329.

Firestrike: 17,524
Timespy: 7,456

It’s not about to blow anyone away with flashy features or top-tier performance, but the Acer Nitro 5 is a very respectable choice of gaming laptop for the busy gamer who doesn’t want to break the bank. A good full-scale keyboard with numpad makes this laptop appropriate for both work and play. That means it’s a great replacement for a full-tower desktop PC at home that also offers portability thanks to its relatively low weight as gaming laptops go.

All but the most demanding games should run comfortably above 60fps at maximum graphical settings
Acer Nitro 5 review

The RTX 3060 GPU paired with a Ryzen 5800H processor offered up strong performance in our testing, hitting 86fps in High settings on The Division 2, and only dropping to 77fps in Ultra. While the SSD could be a bit speedier, it’s not going to cause any major headaches. Most games will run above 60fps at maximum settings, and ray-tracing is also an option, though it does come with an associated performance hit.

We found the screen to be somewhat dull compared to other laptops in the same price range, and the battery life is decidedly unimpressive, but given the budget cost, these do feel like fair tradeoffs. Especially since the display does retain an excellent 144Hz refresh rate. At $1,129 (with other models varying from $700 to $2,100), the RTX 3060 Nitro 5 manages to pack some impressive components into a budget price tag by dropping nice-to-have features. That makes it perfect for anyone after raw power without all the fancy extras that can sometimes bloat gaming laptop costs.

Read more: Acer Nitro 5 review

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How we test gaming laptops

Every gaming laptop that we review is stress-tested against a series of benchmarking processes and everyday use. We run a standardised series of performance tests on each rig, benchmarking on both High and Ultra / Highest across:

Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Total War: Three Kingdoms (Battle)
Metro Exodus
The Division 2
Red Dead Redemption 2

We carry out these benchmarks at both 1080p and other native resolutions offered by each individual system.

We then test gaming laptops against 3DMark Firestrike and Firestrike Extreme (for 1440p rigs), using Firestrike Ultra for our 4K machines. We also use PC Mark 10 tests (including battery performance), as well as Sky Diver, Cinebench, and Crystal Disk Mark.

Of course, we also live with these machines. We find the best gaming laptops by playing, binge-watching, and working with them for as long as we can, using them as we would our own machines (while pushing them a little further for the sake of science).

Read more about how we find the best tech with our full Hardware Policy and find out exactly how we test gaming laptops.

How to find the best gaming laptop for you

Not sure what screen size you’d ideally want and what minimum spec you’d ultimately like to get in your search for the best gaming laptop? If you need help working that out, we’re here to help.

In our opinion, the key is to opt for something with a balance between performance, budget, and components – you want something that will play your favorite games now, but still have enough bandwidth to help you find a new favorite in the future.

So what’s your first step when you start browsing for the best gaming laptop? You can start by having a budget or total price ceiling in mind, but generally (and somewhat predictably), you’ll want to prioritize the hardware in the machine. As you’ve made it to this page, you’re looking for a gaming-focused portable powerhouse and, as a result, want to aim high in the graphics card department, like a GPU from the RTX family of cards from Nvidia.

This can be an excellent starting point to refine your search – but don’t forget to look at laptops with a 16-series card in too as they offer incredible value when complemented by other, well-balanced components. A quick note on components: availability, as everyone knows, has been incredibly unreliable and volatile in recent months. As a result, it might be that when you visit retailers or makers of these machines, only some configurations are available at the time.

If you’re unsure of which components you need, it’s wise to consider the CPUs and GPUs on offer in tiers. If you only play lighter games that aren’t too demanding, you might fall into the entry level tier, if you’re looking to hit High settings with a few tweaks and still hit 60fps, it’s worth looking in the mid-range. However, if you’re going all-in on Ultra settings for the most demanding titles, the best gaming laptop for you might be a more premium option.

Entry level Mid-range Premium 11th / 12th generation i5 | Ryzen 5 11th / 12th generation i7 | Ryzen 711th / 12th generation i9 | Ryzen 9Nvidia GTX 1650Ti – RTX 3050TiRTX 3060 – RTX 3070RTX 3080 – RTX 30908GB – 16GB RAM16GB – 32GB RAM32GB – 64GB RAM256GB – 512GB SSD1TB SSD1TB – 4TB SSD60-120Hz144-240Hz240Hz – 300Hz$600 – $1,000$1,000 – $1,800$1,800 – $3,000+

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]]> RTX 3050 laptop deals can save you some serious cash on starter rigs right now, and not only are there some excellent prices up for grabs this week, but we’re also starting to see Intel’s 12th generation processors coming into play as well. We often see cheaper rigs going for as little as $700 these days, which means those on the hunt for a starter model should absolutely be taking advantage of the latest price drops. With so many different models on the shelves – each offering a slightly different value proposition – it can be difficult to work out where to start.

That’s where we come in. We’ve been tracking gaming laptop deals for years now, so we know a good price when we see one. You’ll find all our top picks for the best RTX 3050 laptop deals just below, and we keep this page well stocked with new models every week. It’s important to note that picking up an RTX 3050 laptop means you won’t exactly be getting the best gaming laptop configuration on the market. This is Nvidia’s entry level card, so you won’t be getting the best possible visuals out of your games.

However, RTX 3080 laptops and RTX 3070 laptops can run up quite a bill, so if you’re happy with dropping your fps a little, you can find some excellent value a little further down the price bracket. Plus, you’re still picking up the latest generation here, so you’re future proofed for updates to come.

Best in the US: Gigabyte G5 | ~~$999~~ $699 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Best in the UK: Asus TUF | ~~£799.99~~ £649.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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Gigabyte G5 RTX 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~$999~~ $699 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $300 – You can save $300 on this Gigabyte G5 machine at Best Buy right now, a massive discount over the original $999 sales price. $699 is the cheapest price we’ve seen for an RTX 3050 laptop recently, and you’re getting a solid spec here indeed. These machines almost never offer up the 16GB RAM on offer here, or the 512GB SSD. You’ll also find a solid i5-11400H processor under the hood as well.

MSI Katana GF66 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~$799~~ $749 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $50 – The MSI Katana has taken a $50 discount at Amazon this week, which might not sound like much by itself but is in fact a record low price. You’re still picking up a 144Hz display, i5-11400H processor and 512GB SSD with this RTX 3050 laptop, but sticking to the entry level 8GB RAM.

Asus TUF 17.3-inch gaming laptop | ~~$999.99~~ $799.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $200 – There’s a $200 discount up for grabs on this massive 17.3-inch Asus TUF RTX 3050 Ti laptop at Best Buy this week. That’s excellent news if you’re looking for a little more grunt in your machine without breaking the bank. You’ll also find an i5-11400H processor, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD inside as well.

Dell G15 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~$1,168.99~~ $799.99 at Dell (opens in new tab)
Save $369 – This is one of the best RTX 3050 laptop deals we’ve seen at Dell recently, with the G15 offering a boosted Ti version of the card with a solid i5-11260H processor and 512GB SSD for just $799.99. That’s a total saving of $369 – perfect if you’re looking for a little more power in your starter rig.

HP Victus 16.1-inch gaming laptop | ~~$929.99~~ $839 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $90 – Amazon has a $90 discount on this slightly larger 16.1-inch HP Victus RTX 3050 laptop right now, bringing it down to $839. That’s slightly more than its $769 record low price but we haven’t seen that offer for a few months now. You’re getting an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD here.

Dell G15 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~$1,368.99~~ $849.99 at Dell (opens in new tab)
Save $519 – If you’re looking for a more sophisticated version of the Dell G15, you’ll find a $519 discount on this RTX 3050 Ti model. That brings the price down to $849.99 on this 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD model, sporting a speedy Ryzen 7 5800H processor.

MSI GF63 Thin 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~$1,056.99~~ $849.99 (with $100 rebate) at Newegg (opens in new tab)
Save $207 – Packing 16GB RAM and an RTX 3050 Ti GPU, this MSI GF63 offers a spec list that’s comfortable in the lower mid-range, but at an entry level price. If you’re after that MSI flair, with a 144Hz refresh rate and i5-11400H CPU no less, this is worth a look.

HP Omen 16.1-inch gaming laptop | ~~$1,329.99~~ $899.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $430 – Best Buy has a massive $430 discount on this 16.1-inch HP Omen this week – stunning value considering there’s a boosted RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and 16GB RAM under the hood. Not only that, but you’re also picking up an Ryzen 7 processor and 512GB SSD to boot.

Lenovo Legion 5 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~$1,199.99~~ $899.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $300 – Packing an RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, Ryzen 7 5800H processor, and a 512GB SSD, this Lenovo Legion 5 is looking particularly good value at just $899.99. You’re saving $300 at Best Buy here, from an original $1,199.99 MSRP.

RTX 3050 laptop deals in the UK

Asus TUF 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~£799.99~~ £649.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £150 – There’s an excellent £649.99 price tag on this Asus TUF gaming laptop at Amazon right now, all thanks to a £150 saving. You’re certainly not skimping on the specs here either, with a 144Hz display, 512GB SSD, and i5-11400H processor. Of course, at this price, that 8GB RAM is to be expected but will still see you through plenty of games.

Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~£849~~ £749 at Currys (opens in new tab)
Save £100 – We rarely see 16GB RAM in RTX 3050 laptops under £800, but this Gigabyte G5 model is doing just that this week at Currys. You can pick up this i5-11400H configuration, with 512GB SSD to boot, for just £749 right now – £100 down from the £849 RRP.

MSI Katana GF66 15.6-inch gaming laptop | ~~£1,199~~ £899 at Currys (opens in new tab)
Save £300 – This is one of the first RTX 3050 Ti laptop deals we’ve seen sporting the latest i7-12700H processor. That means you’re getting some serious value for money here, with a lightning fast CPU and turbo charged version of the 3050 card. All that grunt is supported by 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, and wrapped up with a 144Hz refresh rate display.

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UK RTX 3050 laptop retailers: Amazon (opens in new tab) | Currys (opens in new tab) | Ebuyer (opens in new tab) | Laptops Direct (opens in new tab)

While not as fierce around the RTX 3050, many are wondering where to buy RTX 3060 graphics cards these days, as well as where to buy RTX 3070 GPUs as well. RTX 3080 stock is particularly difficult to get your hands on.

That makes building your own machine a little tricky, which is why we’re also rounding up all the latest RTX 3060 PC, RTX 3070 PC, and RTX 3080 PC deals on the shelves right now. If you’re really looking to push the boat out, you’ll also find a selection of RTX 3090 PC deals up for grabs.

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]]> https://rb88betting.com/rtx-3050-laptop-deals/feed/ 0 Best Netflix comedies: 23 funny movies to stream right now https://rb88betting.com/best-netflix-comedies/ https://rb88betting.com/best-netflix-comedies/#respond Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://rb88betting.com/best-netflix-comedies/ If you’re searching for the best Netflix comedies around, it can be tough to decide where to look first. The streamer has a whole range of hilarious movies, from award-nominated satires like Don’t Look Up to family-friendly adventures like The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Netflix is also always adding new films to its platform, with …

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]]> If you’re searching for the best Netflix comedies around, it can be tough to decide where to look first. The streamer has a whole range of hilarious movies, from award-nominated satires like Don’t Look Up to family-friendly adventures like The Mitchells vs. the Machines.

Netflix is also always adding new films to its platform, with the action-comedy The Man From Toronto the latest to drop. However, while some viewers loved the John Wick-style movie, critical opinion was mixed so it doesn’t quite land a spot on our top list. Our comprehensive guide is reserved for the best of the best to make sure you enjoy whatever you select to stream.

So if you’re looking for the best Netflix comedies to stream right now, look no further. We’ve trawled the streaming platform to select 23 of its best side-splitting movies. And rest assured, it doesn’t matter if you’re watching in the US or the UK as all of these picks are available in both locations. Ready for some giggles? Let’s get stuck in…

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Jackass 4.5

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Sometimes, you feel like watching a comedy with a decent plot that’s going to draw you in, make you care for the characters, and leave your cheeks hurting and your heart all warm and fuzzy. Other times, you just want to see a bunch of grown-ups willingly put themselves into uncomfortable, often painful situations and laugh at their misfortune. Enter Jackass 4.5, which pulls together deleted scenes from Jackass Forever. Johnny Knoxville, Danger Ehren, Steve-O, Dave England, Rachel Wolfson, Zach Holmes, Chris Pontius, Jasper Dolphin, Eric Manaka, Sean ‘Poopies’ McInerney, Wee Man, and Preston Lacy all feature.

Don’t Look Up

The starry, Oscar-nominated dark comedy Don’t Look Up sees two astronomers trying to spread the message that a giant comet is going to wipe out life on Earth. Unfortunately, nobody seems to be listening.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence star as astronomers Randall and Kate, while Meryl Streep is President Orlean, and Jonah Hill is her son and Chief of Staff. Mark Rylance, Timothée Chalamet, Tyler Perry, Cate Blanchett, and Ron Perlman co-star. Adam McKay directs.

Inside

We haven’t included any of Netflix’s many stand-up comedy specials in this list of the best Netflix comedies, instead focussing on proper movies. However, Bo Burnham’s Inside falls into a very weird place of being both a comedy special, but also bordering on being a proper movie.

Made and released during the Coronavirus pandemic, Inside is unlike anything else made across the same period. It starts off laugh-out-loud funny, with some great songs about white women’s Instagram profiles and Facetiming with your parents. However, it soon looks inward, with Burnham addressing depression and a growing discontent with the internet. We won’t spoil anything more, but the overall experience is a thought-provoking film.

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

From the producers behind Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 21 Jump Street, The Lego Movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse… need we say any more? Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s fingerprints are all over this animated movie from Gravity Falls alumni Mike Rianda. The movie follows the titular family of four (plus pug), as teenage daughter Katie (Broad City’s Abbi Jacobson) prepares to leave home for film school. She’s content to fly, but dad Rick (Danny McBride) spies a chance to mend their ailing relationship by driving her, cross-country, to her dorm room, along with mum Linda (Maya Rudolph), and brother Aaron (voiced by Rianda).

While some gags will whoosh over the heads of younger audience members, but amid the apocalyptic chaos, there’s plenty that families will relate to, from dysfunctional disagreements to screen-time addiction to irritatingly perfect neighbors. Plus, there’s a genius use of a licensed product to rival anything in The Lego Movie. When it comes to The Mitchells Vs. The Machines, everyone’s a winner.

Moxie

Moxie is actor and comedian Amy Poehler’s second time in the director’s chair. The comedy-drama follows Vivian (Hadley Robinson), a shy 16-year-old, who’s fed up with the sexist and toxic status quo at her high school and decides to take inspiration from the rebellious past of her mother (Poehler). She anonymously publishes a zine that sparks a school-wide, coming-of-rage revolution as it condemns sexism and the behavior of the school’s boys.

There are jokes aplenty, but Moxie’s also a sweet story that, while maybe not having quite the satirical bite Poehler was after, is an uplifting, modern message. The Morning Show’s Marcia Gay Harden and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Clark Gregg also star in the Netflix release.

Deidra & Laney Rob A Train

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When Deidra and Laney’s mother, a frustrated box store employee, unleashes holy hell at work and winds up behind bars it’s up to Deidra to figure a way to feed them and their younger brother. The best caper comedies are born from dire situations such as these. That’s the burning idea at the heart of this warm chuckle fest from director Sydney Freeland and screenwriter Shelby Farrell. Deidra’s (Riverdale’s Ashleigh Murray) life is upended, making her typical schemes like flipping papers for cash seem humdrum in comparison.

Her ambitious mind now free to explore more extraordinary circumstances, the plot surges forward as she opts to loop her sister into the plan to rob not just a train, but several. What makes this such a winning pic is the sharp, snappy dialogue and its commitment to placing the story in the hands of a racially-diverse cast. Part of Netflix’s more recent foray into edgier teen content, Farrell’s script drops a slew of one-liners that make this comedy both sweet and sharp.

Set It Up

Part of Netflix’s comedy refresh, Set It Up twists every typical romcom trope into something new. Zoey Deutsch and Glen Powell star as Harper and Charlie, personal assistants to two of New York’s busiest execs, played by Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs. With no social lives, due to their hectic schedules, the underpaid and overworked duo concoct a genius plan; set their bosses up with the hopes of getting some time off.

We’re in the midst of a romantic comedy resurgence if you hadn’t noticed, and Set it Up is one of the very best to emerge. The plot may hit along similar beats – hey, that’s what you *want* from a rom-com – yet it pushes at the boundaries, and breathes some fresh air into the formula. Powell and Deutsch have ridiculous chemistry that’s easy to champion from the minute they join forces.

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

Part of ‘flix’s attempt to reboot the rom-com, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is a refreshing, lighthearted tale that revolves around the love life of one Lara Jean Covey (Lara Condor). After her older sister moves away to college, Lara Jean’s life changes when five secret love letters she had kept hidden somehow find their way into the hands of their recipients. One of the boys, Peter, enters into a fake relationship with Lara Jean – to wind up HIS ex, and to prove Lara Jean doesn’t fancy her sister’s ex. Confused? You won’t be, but you’ll love the optimism and John Hughes-esque atmosphere.

For a high school rom-com set in 2018, it’s surprisingly light on teen tech. The kids use their cell phones (obviously), but the central conceit here revolves around a surprisingly sweet one – handwritten love letters. The rest of the movie’s charm spirals off from that notion, making this a rom-com likely to leave a lasting impression.

The Edge of Seventeen

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Starring Hawkeye’s Hailee Steinfeld, The Edge of Seventeen follows Nadine, a high school student who struggles to see eye to eye with her mother and brother, and considers her father her only ally. Things in her life take a turn for worse, though, when her best friend, Krista, starts dating her seriously annoying sibling.

Haley Lu Richardson, Hayden Szeto, Kyra Sedgwick, Blake Jenner, and Woody Harrelson also star. Kelly Fremon Craig directs.

Bad Trip

Eric André and Lil Rel Howery star in this road trip comedy, playing two best friends traveling from Florida to New York City so one of them can confess his love for his high school crush (Michaela Conlin), all the while being chased by the other’s criminal sister (Tiffany Haddish), whose car they have stolen for the trip. The movie is filmed using hidden cameras and, like André’s previous work, there’s plenty of surreal comedy and absurd situations. Prepare to be surprised by some very funny and cringe-worthy skits.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams co-star as a pair of small-town Icelandic songwriters who go by the name Fire Saga. Clamoring for the fame and glory that comes from winning the titular music competition, they wind up representing their country through an amusing early sequence that wipes out the actual Iceland team. This hammy send-up of the Eurovision Song Contest plays like an extended Saturday Night Live skit. It manages to avoid the tedium you might expect from that setup by sharing its comedy gold throughout the cast. This isn’t JUST Ferrell’s show.

McAdams brings much merriment via her deadpan deliveries. Yet the best laughs hail from Dan Stevens, who deftly steals the entire movie as ostentatious Russian Alexander Lemtov, keen to sabotage and save the Fire Saga duo. This spoof is ridiculous, runs long, and is responsible for far too many memes yet you’ll be laughing along merrily and thoroughly warmed by the love story at its centre.

Always Be My Maybe

A trio of Asian American talent from Fresh Off The Boat join forces for a thoroughly refreshing love story. Ali Wong and Randall Park, who wrote and appeared in the aforementioned show respectively, co-star as childhood sweethearts who reconvene 15 years later under drastically different circumstances. The fact it’s also directed by Nahnatchka Khan, Fresh’s showrunner, is what shapes this Netflix Original into a feature that’s far better than you’d expect.

Always Be My Maybe skirts barfy saccharine territory despite the homeliness of its story. Wong’s character, Sasha, has struck it big as a successful chef who returns home to San Francisco to help open a new restaurant while Park’s Marcus has barely moved on at all. Despite the gap in their living circumstances, the pair rekindle their relationship, and comedy hijinks ensue. The warmth of the setup hails from the deeply-explored subtleties between Sasha’s Vietnamese upbringing and Marcus’ Korean-American family (it was his mother who taught Sasha to cook, after all). Throw in a dynamite A-list cameo, truly awful rapping from Marcus’ musical troupe, and Wong on top form, there’s plenty here to enjoy.

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Someone Great

Someone Great sounds like a sentimental romantic comedy you’ve seen countless times before. Heck, even the promo and marketing materials paint it as such. But despite its vague title it’s a sweet and funny farewell, as three friends spend one last day together in New York City. Eager to shed her Jane the Virgin persona, Gina Rodriguez snags the meatiest role as Jenny, a music journalist whose 9-year relationship with Nate (Lakeith Stanfield) ends the night before she leaves for a Rolling Stone job in California.

This prompts her two besties (DeWanda Wise and Brittany Snow) to blow off their workdays to help her source tickets for a must-see show before she departs. Thankfully, the film flits to and from the love story, instead of focusing mostly on the friendships The Someone Great of the title turns out to be the friends that help her through the hardest time in her life and the person that Jenny never believes herself to be when she’s beholden to Nate. Although the movie shines when Jenny’s off-screen and Wise and Snow’s hijinks take centre stage.

Monty Python’s Life of Brian

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Having recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, Life of Brian still stands as one of the funniest films ever made. To prove that Holy Grail wasn’t a fluke, and eager to craft a winning follow-up, the Monty Python crew got together and gave us Life of Brian. Another period film, another set of ridiculous circumstances blended together to be as offensive as possible. This time, the focus is on a young Jewish man named Brian, who, through an unfortunate mixup, is heralded as being the Messiah. But he’s not. He’s a very naughty boy.

Razor-sharp dialogue, witty one-liners, daft slapstick scenarios; there isn’t a type of comedy that Life of Brian doesn’t wrangle into its story. This is a classic comedy which will no doubt still be topping ‘best of’ lists in another forty years.

Werewolves Within

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Non-Netflix original available in UK

After proving his horror-comedy chops with 2020’s Scare Me, which starred himself, Chris Redd, and The Boys’ Aya Cash, filmmaker Josh Ruben released Werewolves Within last year – and it’s just as much of a hoot. Or should we say howl?

Featuring the likes of Harvey Guillen (What We Do In the Shadows), Anni Krueger, Milana Vayntrub, Cheyenne Jackson, and Sam Richardson, it follows forest ranger Finn, whose first few days working in a sleepy mountain town quickly become a nightmare when he and the other residents discover that a vicious creature is terrorizing the community. Due to a nasty snowstorm, hey can’t escape, or call for help… will they survive?

Dolemite Is My Name

Launching his career with raunchy standup, Eddie Murphy’s subsequent dive into family-friendly comedies didn’t exactly leave his hardcore fans pleased. When might we see the return of his no-holds-barred former self? His comeback movie, the Netflix Original Dolemite is My Name, is a damn fine start. While it might not pack quite the same R-rated punch as Raw it’s not supposed to.

Murphy stars as Rudy Ray Moore, an entertainer desperate to strike it rich. His humble musical beginnings soon make way for his foray into the movie business, where he charts his own path as blaxploitation icon, Dolemite. In the title role, Murphy excels, stealing every scene he’s in, proving that he’s got dramatic and comedy chops. His supporting cast, including Wesley Snipes, Tituss Burgess, Craig Robinson, and Keegan-Michael Key absolutely slay.

The Fundamentals of Caring

Based on the novel by Jonathan Evison, this buddy road trip movie walks the line between poignant drama and sharp, observational comedy perfectly. Paul Rudd stars as Ben, a failed writer who takes a wholly different approach to life after the tragic death of his son. He adopts a new livelihood as a caregiver which leads him to meet the brusque Trevor (Craig Roberts), a teen with muscular dystrophy who asks his new caregiver a simple request: to take him on a road trip.

The duo hit the road after convincing Trevor’s mom (the brilliant, and sadly underused, Jennifer Ehle) to let them visit “The World’s Deepest Pit”. Their jaunt is of course not about the destination. It’s about the gags – and revelations – they make along the way, many of which revolve around Ben having to help Trevor pee. Selena Gomez’s achingly-hip Dot jumps in on the action, with cheeky throwaway lines oozing crush-worthy cool, giving this fun, heart-warming comedy a little added bite.

Carrie Pilby

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Bel Powley continues her streak of compelling performances in this criminally-underseen New York City dramedy from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before director Susan Johnson. As the precocious Carrie, who graduated Harvard at the tender age of 19 and towers over those twice her age, Powley is, understandably, a tad bratty. Somehow her own preternatural thesp skills temper Carrie’s precociousness. While she echoes Woody Allen’s nervous Manhattanite nerds, she’s a wholly likable protagonist, a book smart woman who places her own value ahead of those in her orbit.

The movie opens with Carrie’s therapist suggesting that she craft a five-point plan. With no friends, no partner, and few interests, the goal is for her to integrate people back into her life. So begins her journey to open herself up to a world she believes herself superior to, which, understandably yields rather amusing results.

The Forty-Year-Old Version

Radha Blank’s own life is the inspiration for her directorial debut, The Forty Year-Old Version. She plays Radha, a woman whose biggest creative accomplishments lie nearly a decade in her past. Initially reluctant to change, she eventually snaps and decides she can’t trudge through more of the same. Emboldened, she hits up a local beat boy to support her rapping aspirations, while seeking a theatrical home for her new play.

Movies about the creative process can feel a little inside baseball at times, yet, Blank’s debut is more inclusive. Uproariously hilarious without being alienating, the concept of trying to making it against all odds is a universal one Blank handles with aplomb. The Forty-Year Old Version is an authentic and painfully-funny dive into how we handle dissatisfaction later in life, and the endless rewards that can bring if we’re willing to be brave and change our circumstances.

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The Lovebirds

One of 2020’s first big post-lockdown successes, The Lovebirds sees Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani play two lovebirds who are anything but. Their relationship is on the rocks and their breakup plans are interrupted by a car crash that spirals into a world of conspiracies and criminals. It’s a comedy, honest.

Following on from that climatic incident, The Lovebirds becomes pure farce, flitting between hilarious set-piece after hilarious set-piece, each designed to make you cringe and wince.

The Eternals fans could also do a lot worse than seeking out the film. With Marvel’s cosmic caper likely to flex Nanjiani’s dramatic (and very real) muscles, this is the perfect starting point for those looking to see what he has to offer.

The Lovebirds, like so many rom-coms, revels in the chemistry between the two leads as their situation slips further and further out of their control. No spoilers here, but let’s just say you won’t see a certain form of torture coming. It also cements Nanjiani as one of the most interesting and necessary actors when it comes to modern-day relationships. A perfect double bill with The Big Sick, if you ask us. One of the best Netflix comedies you can really laugh along with.

The Prom

One of Ryan Murphy’s many, many projects over the last few years at Netflix, The Prom is a Golden Globes-nominated, star-studded musical extravaganza that combines the talents of Hollywood leading lights such as Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in a comedy designed to bring a smile to your face.

Streep is joined by James Corden as a pair of Broadway stars fallen on hard times, perked up by a plan co-concocted by Kidman’s Angie and unemployed actor Trent (Andrew Rannells) that sees the foursome attempt to revive a schoolgirl’s prom night with her girlfriend.

What follows is a glitzy, cheesier-than-cheese romp filled with showtunes and all the trimmings of a big stage musical. The sort of scale and scope for something so niche is a Netflix hallmark at this point – and Ryan Murphy makes the most of the bigger budget with a series of showstoppers. At its heart, it’s ultimately a LGBTQ+ movie that brims with optimism and a sense of belonging. It may have divided critics, but you’ll be singing and dancing by the time the credits have rolled.

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

The Coen brothers bring their unique style to a series of short tales told throughout the Old West. Over the course of six stories, the American frontier serves as a backdrop for a range of characters to come to the fore, to reveal their own truths about life in the American West. Sharpshooters, bank robbers, prospectors, and more lay bare their lives in these wildly different stories.

Coen fans tend to vary wildly on which is their favourite movie from the duo – and that’s why Buster Scruggs is a winner. It steals from across their career, snagging bits and pieces from their entire repertoire, linking together the six-part anthology flick through their signature style of black comedy and compelling drama. And the cast? To die for.

The Incredible Jessica James

Another stand-out Netflix Original comedy that embraces the cliches and makes them palatable thanks in large part to its spot-on casting. Jessica Williams stars as Jessica James, a twenty-something New Yorker reeling from her split with Damon (Lakeith Stanfield, who, yes, is playing another ex-boyfriend). The movie opens as she launches back into dating, her scathing, take-no-prisoners schtick an apparent turn off from the get-go.

Enter Boone. Chris O’Dowd trots out his loveable Bridesmaids persona again as a fellow recent dumpee who immediately hits it off with Jessica. The fun explored between this pair is the shared heartache they each experience, that’s a neat story trick that works to unite them. Williams and O’Dowd’s chemistry is terrific, and their humour infectious.

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]]> https://rb88betting.com/rtx-3050-laptop-deals/feed/ 0 Best PS5 games to play right now https://rb88betting.com/best-ps5-games/ https://rb88betting.com/best-ps5-games/#respond Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://rb88betting.com/best-ps5-games/ The best PS5 games list has been pretty static of late as we’ve entered into the realms of slow summer months for game releases. However, with plenty of hotly-anticipated upcoming PS5 games dropping in the next few months, we imagine that this list may not look the same for long. The quality of the PS5 …

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]]> The best PS5 games list has been pretty static of late as we’ve entered into the realms of slow summer months for game releases. However, with plenty of hotly-anticipated upcoming PS5 games dropping in the next few months, we imagine that this list may not look the same for long.

The quality of the PS5 launch games that arrived with the console back in November 2020 definitely helped kick off the best PS5 games list with aplomb, and has been brilliantly aided by the quality of the PS5 exclusives released so far.

While finding any PS5 stock is still quite the challenge, this collection will do nothing apart from make you more focused to get your hands on one. Whether you want a shot of pure, extra-strength joy from Sackboy: A Big Adventure, a demon challenge from Demon’s Souls, or to feel like a hero in Spider-Man: Miles Morales you’ll find all that and more on this list of the very best PS5 games that are out now, including a good selection of the PS5 launch games.

15. Demon’s Souls

Demon's Souls PS5 — (Image credit: Bluepoint Games)

Dying horribly at the hands of a soulless monster has never looked so good. The 2009 cult classic, Demon’s Souls, has been completely remade for the 4K age, and is one of the best looking games on the new PS5. The motion capture, textures, and audio might all be new, but the hardcore action is utterly faithful to the original, offering the same brutal learning curve and sense of monumental achievement with every victory. FromSoftware’s original formula has been respected, but there are some new tweaks too, new items, armor and weapons to covet, a change to the amount of healing grass you can carry, and new consumable Grains that offer buffs as you adventure. Whether you’re a veteran warrior or visiting the land of Boletaria for the first time, there’s something special to discover in this iconic adventure.

14. Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Kena: Bridge of Spirits review — (Image credit: Ember Lab)

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a magical little adventure that’s sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a good platformer with layered combat elements and has a penchant for anything even vaguely adorable. You play as the titular Kena, a spirit guide who has arrived at a village to help those trapped there. You’ll be aided by some of the spirits themselves, but also by the soot sprite-esque Rot, who are not only some of the cutest game companions ever but also incredibly useful for solving puzzles and pulling off some killer moves in battle.

13. Astro’s Playroom

Diving into this little toy box of technical wizardry is a no brainer, it comes installed on your PS5 for free. Don’t discount it just because it’s free though, as well as being a great way to get to know the DualSense’s new adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, it’s a charming game in its own right. Pilot a glider, climb like a monkey, shoot ball guns in space, fight monsters and find collectibles, and enjoy some cheeky nods to PlayStation history along the way. Explore and you’ll find artefacts like UMDs and the original PlayStation, puzzle pieces, and collect coins to have fun with a gachapon machine. It’s a great showcase for the machine’s new technical highlights, and gives you something to do while the next game on your play list downloads.

12. Death’s Door

Death’s Door is a wonderful blend of elements from games like The Legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, and the entire Metroidvania genre. You play as a soul-reaping crow, who is tasked with gathering some of the hardest to reap souls to date. Thus, you’ll have to navigate an isometric world filled with beautiful, bizarre creatures and landscapes. With boss encounters that will hex you and stay with you, this is not one to be missed. The graphics are incredible too, with a lovely touch of Studio Ghibli to its design and characters.

11. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

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We didn’t think it was possible for Eidos Montreal to do its own take on the infamous Marvel space pirates, but with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy it has done just that. You play as Star-Lord, who is leading an early version of the Guardians, just a few years into the crew’s life together. In this version, they’ve all just survived an intergalactic war, with Groot, Rocket, Gamora, and Draxx all coming with their own tales of loss and woe, with almost alt-history backstories. At its heart, this single-player adventure is about learning to operate as a team, both in exploration and combat, and realising that friends can be just as close as family.

10. Hitman 3

The final entry in this arc of the Hitman story, Agent 47 is the most inventive in the series to date, where anything and everything can be used in your assassination mission. It’s hugely entertaining, with excellent level design, and locales that’ll take you from Dubai to the UK’s Dartmoor in one massive, murderous adventure.

9. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

The historical murder series is back with a bang with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, putting your in the fur-lined shoes of Viking clan leader Eivor. Build a new settlement in ye olde England, bring down kings to forge alliances, and travel with your longship crew to plunder the towns and monasteries of Mercia. This will stand as one of the great entries in the Assassin’s Creed series, thanks to complicated hero Eivor, the brutal combat, and the wealth of customisation options that cover everything from your fighting style to your face tattoo. There’s rarely been a better match for the universe’s lore than the Viking legends either, so you can expect some very interesting tangents as you explore the mysteries of Anglo Saxon England, try to appease the pagan gods, and go on special dream quests. There’s a reason the world has been obsessed with Vikings since they first went pillaging, and Valhalla only makes us love them more.

8. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut

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The PS5 release of the Ghost of Tsushima is well worth diving into, even if you’ve played it through on PS4. The PS5 version upgrades the game to offer 4K graphics running at 60fps, wonderful DualSense features, and 3D Audio support. The Director’s Cut itself, adds the new Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island expansion, which is a fantastic new side-story set in an entirely fresh location. You’ll learn more about hero Jin, meet new friends (and foes), and be able to engage with some new side content – including adorable critters. It’s quickly solidified itself as one of the best PS5 games.

7. Sackboy: A Big Adventure

A perfect platformer packed with delights and surprises, and absolutely stuffed with charm. In Sackboy: A Big Adventure our titular hero visits different planets – think themes like jungle or the sea floor – to foil the plans of the evil Vex (voiced by Richard E Grant) and has lots of fun along the way. As well as looking like a party in a craft store the game is packed with ingenious level design, giving you sticky feet so you can walk up walls, levels that move in time to music, and fun tools like boomerangs and grappling hooks. As a bonus you can collect bells in the game to buy new outfits for your Sackboy, from cute tigers to mix and match punk witch mountaineers. There’s no part of this game that hasn’t been built with buckets of love and a cheery smile, and it shows in every secret corner, ingenious enemy and piece of fluff. Whether you’re getting it for your child, or your inner child, it’ll make your day.

6. Returnal

Returnal certainly won’t be a game for everyone, but there’s no denying how well it demonstrates the technological and graphical capabilities of the PS5. This challenging roguelike looks – and feels – absolutely fantastic. Between the haptic feedback bringing the rain of Atropos to your very fingertips through the controller, or the visual splendor of neon against a monotone world, it’s all utterly gorgeous – if a little bleak at times. Like other roguelikes, the moment you die in Returnal, the loop begins again, with our heroine Selene trying to figure out exactly what’s going down on this alien planet. Gain new upgrades, discover new weapons and alien tech, and work your way through the various biomes to reveal some of the truths behind the loops.

5. Elden Ring

Elden Ring is one of those games where if you’re in, you’re in. This is the best game coming out of FromSoftware since the original Dark Souls, taking its particular brand of gameplay to an open world for the first time. It refines, it evolves, and it tweaks the formula to make sure that suffering in its very specific masochistic style has never been much fun.

4. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart - Ratchet riding a rail into a rift portal — (Image credit: Insomniac Games)

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is right near the top of our best PS5 games for two reasons. Not only is it the best Ratchet and Clank adventure yet, with our heroic duo taking us on an utterly memorable journey with some new friends, but it is also a powerful demonstration of what the PS5 can do. Doctor Nefarious has been at it again, stealing the Dimensionator and ripping holes between dimensions. Ratchet and Clank are split up, flung across the universe through time and space, and enlist the help of fellow Lombax, Rivet, to help stitch the universe back together. Flying through time rifts is utterly seamless, with not a loading screen in sight, and the haptic feedback on the DualSense, along with those adaptive triggers, are used brilliantly. Ratchet and Clank has never looked, played, or been better.

3. Deathloop

Arkane’s latest is another triumph, with Deathloop offering up a murderous puzzle box for players to break open and figure out. Launching as a timed PS5 exclusive, Deathloop is one of those rare games that surprises you, playing out nothing like any of us expected. Lose yourself trying to figure out the mystery of how to kill eight targets in a single day, where all move around the world of Black Reef living their lives – and rudely not just staying put so you can kill them. The more you play and experience the loop, the more you learn, and the more you understand about this strange little time-looping world.

2. Spider-Man: Miles Morales

The next generation of Spider-Man, both technically and narratively, is packed with comic book adventure, heart and soul, and plenty of that oh so satisfying swinging through New York. As the attention switches from Peter Parker to Miles Morales, so does the action, with focus moving to his home turf of Harlem, and a whole new set of teen turned superhero problems. Miles has some new powers this time around, like the bioelectric venom, and the haptic feedback of the DualSense makes them even more satisfying to dish out to criminals and ne’er-do-wells. Spider-Man: Miles Morales manages the tricky task of delivering a story that Venom punches you right in the heart, but is also a place that you want to escape to after a long day in the real world. Thanks mainly to Miles’ charm, and that sweet swinging, Spider-Man: Miles Morales pulls it off so well you’ll wish Peter Parker a happy retirement without even a tear in your eye.

1. Horizon Forbidden West

Screenshots from Horizon Forbidden West running on PS5 — (Image credit: Sony)

Horizon Forbidden West is such a confident sequel. It’s not reinventing the wheel – it’s another game about saving a world filled with giant robot dinosaurs – but it doesn’t have to. Aloy’s story is just as compelling as the first game, but with more human elements, interesting new character additions, and tonnes more personality than before. It’s got some of the best side quests in the gaming space right now too, and yes, even more robo-saurs. Plus, it’s an absolutely stunning showcase of the power of PS5.

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]]> https://rb88betting.com/best-ps5-games/feed/ 0 Sex Education season 4: Everything we know about the Netflix shows return https://rb88betting.com/sex-education-season-4-release-date-netflix-cast/ https://rb88betting.com/sex-education-season-4-release-date-netflix-cast/#respond Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://rb88betting.com/sex-education-season-4-release-date-netflix-cast/ Sex Education season 4 is due to start filming any day, so we’re one step closer to the hit comedy drama returning to Netflix. For now, though, details on the show’s next installment are being kept under wraps, but luckily we’ve got still got plenty of updates to tide you over. We’ve done our best …

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]]> Sex Education season 4 is due to start filming any day, so we’re one step closer to the hit comedy drama returning to Netflix. For now, though, details on the show’s next installment are being kept under wraps, but luckily we’ve got still got plenty of updates to tide you over.

We’ve done our best to predict when the new episodes might arrive on Netflix, for starters, as well as when a trailer for the new season might drop. We’re also keeping you up to date with all the confirmed casting information so far, and we’ve given you a recap of season 3 and theorized about what could be on the cards for the students of Moordale Secondary in the series’ fourth outing. So, for all that and more, keep scrolling to discover everything we know so far about Sex Education season 4.

Sex Education season 4 release date speculation

Gillian Anderson in Sex Education season 3 — (Image credit: Netflix)

Sex Education was renewed for season 4 in September 2021 and filming is set to begin sometime in summer 2022. Season 3 started filming in September 2020 and was released a year later, so it seems likely that season 4 will premiere next summer. Keep your eyes peeled for further updates in that department.

Sex Education season 4 trailer: When can we expect one?

Asa Butterfield in Sex Education season 3 — (Image credit: Netflix)

Sex Education season 3 was released in September 2021 and Netflix released the first full-length trailer two weeks before it hit the streamer. If season 4 follows the same time frame, we’ve got quite a while to wait before we get our first taste of the next installment of the show.

Sex Education season 4 cast

Aimee Lou Wood and Emma Mackey in Sex Education season 3 — (Image credit: Netflix)

No casting information for Sex Education season 4 has been confirmed yet, but we know that Simone Ashley is definitely not returning as Olivia – Ashley joined the cast of Bridgerton for the show’s second season as leading lady Kate Sharma, and she has since confirmed that she’s swapped modern-day high school for Regency high society once and for all.

Patricia Allison, who plays Ola, has also confirmed she “won’t be joining the team” for the new season, while Tanya Reynolds, who plays Ola’s love interest Lily, is also exiting the show. “I’m not [returning], actually, which is sad, very sad,” Reynolds told Radio Times (opens in new tab). “It’s just the natural progression of these shows – when you have such big ensemble casts and so many characters, I think you have to let a few older characters go to make way for newer ones, which is absolutely the right thing, the way it should happen.”

Ashley isn’t the only Sex Education cast member with a lot on her plate – Ncuti Gatwa, who plays Otis’ best friend Eric, was recently cast as the Doctor in Doctor Who, while Emma Mackey, who plays Maeve, has roles in upcoming movies including Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. While nothing has been said about whether or not Gatwa or Mackey are returning, it’s possible that they may have smaller roles in the next season to account for their busier schedules.

As for who else we predict might be returning, we’re pretty sure we haven’t seen the last of the Milburns, AKA Otis, played by Asa Butterfield, and his sex therapist mother Jean, played by Gillian Anderson. There are also series regulars and Otis’ fellow students Connor Swindells (Adam), Aimee Lou Wood (Aimee), Kedar Williams-Stirling (Jackson), and Mimi Keene (Ruby).

Sex Education season 4 plot

Connor Swindells in Sex Education season 3 — (Image credit: Netflix)

Warning: Sex Education season 3 spoilers ahead.

Sex Education season 3 concluded another chapter in Otis and Maeve’s will-they-won’t-they relationship – the season finale ends with the pair finally getting together before promptly parting ways, as Maeve heads off to the US for a study program over the summer. Season 4, then, will explore whether distance has made either of their hearts grow fonder.

Elsewhere in the season 3 finale, Eric and Adam break up, as Eric is struggling to be in a relationship with someone who isn’t comfortable with who they are. Plus, Jean gives birth and recovers from surgery after suffering a hemorrhage during labor. She also receives the results of the baby’s paternity test, so it’s likely that we’ll see the fall-out of that result in season 4.

And, in a move that will probably be the biggest plot point of the new season, the students of Moordale Secondary find out that their school is being sold to developers and are told that they need to find alternative arrangements to finish their education. According to The Hollywood Reporter (opens in new tab), the new season “will feature a mix of old and new faces as Sex Education moves on from the shuttered Moordale High in favor of a new school” and we can expect a “creative reset”.

Need more viewing inspiration? Check out our picks of the other best Netflix shows that are available to stream right now.

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]]> https://rb88betting.com/sex-education-season-4-release-date-netflix-cast/feed/ 0 Jujutsu Kaisen season 2: Everything we know about the new season so far https://rb88betting.com/jujutsu-kaisen-season-2-release-date-trailer-story-news-movie/ https://rb88betting.com/jujutsu-kaisen-season-2-release-date-trailer-story-news-movie/#respond Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://rb88betting.com/jujutsu-kaisen-season-2-release-date-trailer-story-news-movie/ Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is all set to air in 2023. Exciting, right? The breakout anime hit of 2020/21 is all set to enter its new arc and, hot off the heels of the wildly successful Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie, there are more eyes than ever on the adventures of Yuji and friends. Need a …

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]]> Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is all set to air in 2023. Exciting, right? The breakout anime hit of 2020/21 is all set to enter its new arc and, hot off the heels of the wildly successful Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie, there are more eyes than ever on the adventures of Yuji and friends.

Need a primer before then? Below, we run the rule over the next installment to tide you over until next year. We’ve also taken a look at the source material to speculate about what might come next. And that’s just the start – for all that and more, read on to find out everything we know so far about Jujutsu Kaisen season 2. For more from the medium, you can even check out our curated list of the 15 best anime series you should be watching right now.

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 will air in 2023

As confirmed during an event in Japan (H/T Crunchyroll (opens in new tab)), Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 will release in 2023. It could debut during one of anime’s three major release windows: Winter 2023 (starting January 2023), Spring 2023 (starting April 2023), or Fall 2023 (starting October 2023).

If we had to put money on it, we’d say a Fall 2023 release is most likely. Not only did the original season debut in the Fall window, but animation studio MAPPA has also spent time working on Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Attack on Titan, and the upcoming Chainsaw Man. That’s a busy schedule for any studio – and October 2023 onwards would give them enough time to deliver a second season that matches their absurdly high standards.

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 story: what chapters could it adapt?

Jujutsu Kaisen’s first season ended with the conclusion of the Death Painting Arc, which ran from chapters 55-64 in the manga. If the anime continues to adapt the manga in release order, then next up is the Gojo’s Past Arc, which covers chapters 65-79 in the manga.

That revolves around – you guessed it – Gojo’s past, specifically a mission involving Gojo and Geto escorting a Star Plasma Vessel to Tengen.

If that’s the case, the second season might be a patchwork of flashbacks to Gojo’s past, as well as setting up a major next arc: the Shibuya Incident (chapters 79-136). We’re not heading into spoiler territory here, don’t worry, but the Shibuya Incident Arc all revolves around a plan to seal away Goto, spearheaded by Gojo and his new cursed alliance.

That has more than enough material to last for a 25-episode second season and seems the most likely scenario. The first season’s ending may also indicate that’s the case.

Having defeated the Cursed Wombs Eso and Kechizu, Yuji and Nobara join back up with Megumi. However, Sukuna – using a mouth in Yuji’s hand, because anime – eats the finger and moves him one step closer to regaining his power.

Expect the new season to do with that encroaching evil, as well as that of the third Cursed Womb triplet, Choso, allying himself with series villains Geto and Mahito.

There’s also the small matter of a mole in Jujutsu High, with teacher Utahime very much on the hunt for the duplicitous sorcerer. That will also form a large part of the next season.

In a final season 2 setup, Yuji, Megumi, Nobara (as well as Maki and Panda) are recommended for a promotion to Grade 1 Sorcerers – and Gojo invites them to take part in a new mission…

Do I need to watch the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie before season 2?

We’d certainly recommend it, but – due to the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie being a prequel to the main series – it’s not essential.

The movie centers on swordsman Yuta Okkotsu, who will – mild spoilers – play a more prominent role in the Jujutsu Kaisen anime as it wears on. He’s also one of the most popular characters from the manga series, so you should really go and see what all the fuss is about.

There’s also a post-credits scene which sets up future events in the anime. It revolves around Yuta heading back to Japan and into the fold of the main series, though it’s not yet known if he’ll turn up in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2.

In completionist terms, it’s also worth seeking out – it fleshes out the world and the curse-heavy concept of the universe, all while making for a compelling story in its own right. It can likely be skipped if you’re pressed for time, but we really suggest you seek it out.

Where can I watch Jujutsu Kaisen before season 2?

If you need to catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen before season 2 then all 24 episodes of the first season are currently available to watch on Crunchyroll. Expect to be able to stream Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, Demon Slayer season 3, and other hit anime exclusively on the streaming service too – all thanks to the recent merger with Funimation.

Need something new to watch? We’ve picked out some of the best Netflix shows and best Netflix movies.

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]]> https://rb88betting.com/jujutsu-kaisen-season-2-release-date-trailer-story-news-movie/feed/ 0 Disney Plus gift cards – delivery, info, prices, and why you should buy one https://rb88betting.com/disney-plus-gift-cards-subscriptions/ https://rb88betting.com/disney-plus-gift-cards-subscriptions/#respond Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://rb88betting.com/disney-plus-gift-cards-subscriptions/ If you’ve left your present-buying to the last minute (don’t worry, your secret’s safe with us), Disney Plus gift cards will save your bacon. Because they’re online codes from the official Disney website (opens in new tab), they’ll arrive by email instantly. In other words, you don’t need to panic about delivery time. So long …

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]]> If you’ve left your present-buying to the last minute (don’t worry, your secret’s safe with us), Disney Plus gift cards will save your bacon. Because they’re online codes from the official Disney website (opens in new tab), they’ll arrive by email instantly. In other words, you don’t need to panic about delivery time. So long as the recipient doesn’t already have an account with the Disney streaming service, they’ll then be able to sign up whenever they want.

How much is this going to cost, though? We’ve gone into detail below, so click the relevant section to jump straight to that info (or if you’re feeling impatient, you can always check in with the Disney Plus website (opens in new tab) itself). However, be aware that Disney Plus gift cards always provide a full year of the service no matter where you buy it – there isn’t another option for a small period of time.

To get the full scoop on how Disney Plus gift cards work, keep on scrolling down the page – we have plenty more nuggets of wisdom for you here courtesy of our dedicated bargain-hunting team. Just remember, these cards can only be activated by new subscribers. That means recipients who already have a membership for Disney Plus will not be able to redeem any card you give them. With that in mind, we’d highly recommend checking before committing to a purchase.

Disney Plus gift card – USA

Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | $79.99 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
Want an easy but thoughtful present for a loved one? Disney Plus offers a digital gift card that can be delivered to any email address you like on the day of your choosing. That makes timing it for special occasions very simple, whether it’s a few weeks away or today. Just make sure the recipient doesn’t already have Disney Plus – otherwise they won’t be able to redeem the card.

Disney Plus gift card – UK

Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | £79.90 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
Got a loved one that adores Disney? So long as they don’t already have a membership to the streaming service, this is the perfect gift. Besides being delivered to an email address of your choosing instantly, it saves you around £16 compared to paying for a normal monthly subscription. Just make sure the recipient doesn’t already have Disney Plus, as they won’t be able to redeem the card.

Disney Plus gift card – Canada

Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | $119.99 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
It may have taken a while to arrive, but you can finally pick up a Disney Plus gift card in Canada. It’s got the same great value, too – you’re receiving 12 months for the price of 10 with this offer. Be sure they don’t already have Disney Plus, though, as existing members can’t use the card.

Disney Plus gift card – Australia

Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | $119.99 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
Although it took a while to arrive, Disney fans in Australia can now take advantage of the official gift card that offers a full year of the streaming service. Just remember, the recipient can’t already have Disney Plus – if they do, the card won’t work.

Disney Plus gift card – everything you need to know

Disney Plus gift cards — (Image credit: Disney)

Can you get a physical Disney Plus gift card instead of a digital one?

Hoping to pick up an actual Disney Plus gift card you can hold in your hands? That might be a little tricky. Physical cards are hard to come by, and they’re only available in select USA Disney Stores and the Disney Parks. Consequently, most of us will need to make do with the standard digital code.

Disney Plus gift card – worldwide deals

Unfortunately, Disney Plus gift cards haven’t been released everywhere the streaming service can be found. That means you’ll need to check and see if there’s an equivalent for your region.

If you don’t have any luck, be warned: you cannot use Disney Plus gift cards from outside of your country, as it won’t work and you’ll have wasted both your money and time.

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If your region doesn’t offer Disney Plus gift cards yet, don’t fret – there are plenty of gift ideas that can tide you over in the short term. We’d recommend starting with the excellent Disney Villainous board game, or The Haunted Mansion board game; they’re ideal for any Disney fan looking for something new.

More Disney Plus offers

Want to see what all the fuss is about yourself? While the Disney Plus free trial is sadly no more, the deals we’ve been left with are still aggressively reasonable. You’ll find the latest offers below.

As for more info on whether the streaming service is worth your time, be sure to check out our Disney Plus review.

Disney Plus + Hulu + ESPN Plus (USA only) | $13.99 per month (opens in new tab)
If you want the best-value option for Disney Plus, it’s this one. Despite being more expensive per month, it gets you three times the amount of content and fills out some gaps in Disney’s programming. Namely, Hulu offers mature dramas while ESPN throws in more sport than you’ll know what to do with.

Disney Plus + Hulu (no ads) + ESPN Plus (USA only) | $19.99 per month (opens in new tab)
The ads on Hulu can be a real nuisance, and this offer allows you to avoid them entirely. Mileage for this one will of course vary, but because interruptions seem to be more frequent on newer shows you’ll want to watch, it’s worth the extra few bucks so far as we’re concerned.

Disney Plus | $7.99p/m (USA) (opens in new tab) / £7.99p/m (UK) (opens in new tab) / $11.99p/m (CA/AU) (opens in new tab)
Looking for the cheapest possible option? It’s this one. The standard monthly membership for Disney Plus won’t cost you much more than a few coffees, and it can be cancelled at any time.

Looking to upgrade your setup and make the most out of Disney Plus’ 4K capabilities? Don’t forget to drop in on our guides to the best gaming TVs (available here for UK readers) and the best gaming sound system.

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]]> https://rb88betting.com/disney-plus-gift-cards-subscriptions/feed/ 0 Lego deals July 2022 https://rb88betting.com/lego-deals-and-sales/ https://rb88betting.com/lego-deals-and-sales/#respond Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://rb88betting.com/lego-deals-and-sales/ Good Lego deals are essential when you consider how budget-bustingly expensive some kits can be. More than a few popular sets hit triple figures without breaking a sweat, for instance. That’s why we’ve corralled the best Lego deals on the best Lego sets here. You’ll find everything from Star Wars to Super Mario in the …

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]]> Good Lego deals are essential when you consider how budget-bustingly expensive some kits can be. More than a few popular sets hit triple figures without breaking a sweat, for instance.

That’s why we’ve corralled the best Lego deals on the best Lego sets here. You’ll find everything from Star Wars to Super Mario in the offers below, and this list will be regularly updated with the latest price cuts as and when they appear. For instance, the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda BrickHeadz are enjoy a 21% discount at Amazon (opens in new tab), while the Classic Medium Bricks set has tumbled down to $28 at Amazon (opens in new tab), a saving of 20%. Similarly, the Millennium Falcon is just one cent off its lowest ever price at $128.99 via Amazon (was $159.99) (opens in new tab).

Not looking for any Lego sales in particular and just want to browse, on the other hand? No problem. There are plenty more discounts available at the bottom of the page, and our bargain-hunting software is always on the lookout for more.

Best Lego deals – USA

Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon (frustration free packaging) | ~~$159.99~~ $128 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 20% – Move quickly and you may just be able to pick up the latest version of the Lego Millennium Falcon for one cent off its lowest ever price. It’s currently on offer at Amazon with frustration free packaging, but it probably won’t last long. As such, we’d highly recommend checking the offer out if you’ve ever been tempted by this popular kit.

Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box | ~~$59.99~~ $28 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 20% – This build-your-own set hasn’t been cheaper since January, so it’s a good offer to snatch up if you were hoping to boost your bits box.

Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet | ~~$69.99~~ $55.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 20% – This deal is impressive… most impressive. The helmet of iconic villain Darth Vader has fallen back down to its lowest ever price, so now’s the time to channel the dark side and strike if you’ve ever wanted to pick up this set.

Lego BrickHeadz The Mandalorian & The Child | ~~$19.99~~ $15.78 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $4 – This isn’t the adorable set’s lowest ever price, but it’s not too far off. What’s more, that’s the cheapest it’s been since late 2021 so you’re getting good value for money in today’s Lego deals.

Lego Technic Formula E Porsche 99X Electric | ~~$49.99~~ $39.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $10 – The most recent wave of Lego deals is off to a strong start with this discount on the awesome but still affordable Technic Forumla E Porsche. Comprising 422 pieces, it’s a gorgeous recreation of the vehicle in miniature. That’s its lowest price, too.

Lego Star Wars Imperial TIE Fighter | ~~$39.99~~ $32 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $8 – The humble TIE Fighter is the workhorse of the Galactic Empire, and it’s one of the franchise’s most iconic starships. Which is why this discount is rather eye-catching – you’re saving 20% on the set in this week’s Lego deals.

Lego Harry Potter Fluffy Encounter | ~~$39.99~~ $32 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $8 – Sitting at a singular cent away from its lowest price, now’s as good a time as any to get this kit. Plus, it’s compatible with other Hogwarts sets to form a mega version of the wizarding school.

Lego Classic Around the World | ~~$49.99~~ $39.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $10 – These kits are ideal if you like the DIY approach to Lego, and that’s Around the World’s lowest ever price. That’s an excellent Lego deal no matter how you slice it.

Lego Disney Princess Jasmine and Mulan’s Adventure | ~~$39.99~~ $31.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $8 – You can pick up this sweet Disney Princess set for its lowest ever price as part of today’s Lego deals, and it’s themed to both Agrabah and the shrine from Mulan’s village. Raja the tiger and Mulan’s horse are also included, not to mention the ever-faithful Carpet.

Lego Star Wars Boba Fett’s Starship | ~~$49.99~~ $40 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $10 – Now that the bounty hunter has his own show, it’s no surprise to see a fresh avalanche of merch. The latest Lego version of his ship has been knocked back down to one cent off its lowest ever price, so take a look if you want a memento of the character for less.

Lego Technic McLaren Senna GTR | ~~$49.99~~ $40 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $10 – You can currently get this gorgeous set of wheels for a single cent off its lowest ever price, so now’s a good time to jump on it if you wanted an awesome Technic set to add to your collection.

Lego Disney Princess Rapunzel’s Tower | ~~$59.99~~ $47.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $12 – Tangled is an excellent film, so it stands to reason that any Lego kit based on it will be excellent too. If you’re a fan of the 2011 animated film or know someone who is, don’t miss this; that’s its lowest price.

Lego Technic Jeep Wrangler | ~~$49.99~~ $40 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $10 – On the road again… well, sort of. Here’s another Technic offer that’s just one cent off its lowest ever price. It yo-yos in terms of cost a lot though, so you might not want to hang about with this one.

Lego Star Wars Mandalorian Starfighter | ~~$59.99~~ $47.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $12 – The Clone Wars animated show is fantastic, so seeing more kits based on it is never a bad thing in our eyes. Because this set doesn’t often get a discount, seeing it reduced in this week’s Lego deals is a happy surprise. It’s also the kit’s lowest ever price.

Lego Minecraft The Sky Tower | ~~$59.99~~ $48 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $11 – Because it’s just one little cent away from hitting a record low price, we’re saying this qualifies as a good Lego deal. It comes with two Flying Phantoms on transparent mounts, a cat, and a Pilot minifig with elytra wings.

Lego Super Mario starter set | ~~$59.99~~ $47.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 22% – If you want to begin a Super Mario Lego collection, this is an essential purchase. The starter set is the only one to include the plumber himself, and the figure is compatible with everything else in the Lego Mario range. As an FYI, it’s only ever been $1 cheaper than this.

Lego Minecraft The Pig House | ~~$49.99~~ $39.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $10 – This set hasn’t shifted in price for a little while, but hey, a discount is still a discount. That’s its lowest ever price too, so it’s worthy of inclusion. And hell, it’s just plain bizarre. Want to live inside a giant pig? Here you go.

Lego Harry Potter Clock Tower | ~~$89.99~~ $72 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $18 – This set is constantly oscillating up and down in price, so the fact that it’s currently a cent off its lowest cost offers an opportunity we wouldn’t sleep on. Judging by previous trends, we wouldn’t be surprised at all if it leapt back up to its normal MSRP before long. In other words, act fast if you want this kit.

Lego Minecraft The Crafting Box 3.0 | ~~$69.99~~ $55.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $14 – Here’s another one that’s been discounted for a little while, but it’s still a lowest-ever price so seemed worthy of inclusion here. It’s an impressive kit to look at and features plenty of minifigs too, so that’s a plus.

Lego Harry Potter 4 Privet Drive | ~~$69.99~~ $56 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $12 – If you’d like to inject a little bit of magic into your life, it’s worth noting that this kit is still at its lowest price as a part of today’s Lego deals. Because that’s a saving of $14, it’s not an offer to pass up if you want something you can add to your Harry Potter collection.

Lego Ninjago Catamaran Sea Battle | ~~$69.99~~ $56 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $14 – Look out everyone, we’re staring down the barrel of yet another lowest-ever price. Because this one is always jumping back up and down in terms of cost, it’s a good idea to grab the set sooner than later if you want to avoid missing the discount.

Lego Luigi starter set | ~~$59.99~~ $47.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $12 – It hasn’t had much time on shelves just yet, so we’re surprised to see the Lego Luigi starter set holding firm at its lowest ever price (the discount came into action over Black Friday 2021). If you wanted to give Lego Mario a friend, today’s Lego deals offer a good opportunity as a result.

Lego Star Wars Attack of the Clones Yoda | ~~$99.99~~ $80 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $20 – It often feels as if the OG green frog alien thing has had his spotlight stolen by a certain ‘Baby Yoda’, so it’s nice to see him getting some of the limelight with a modest saving on this Attack of the Clones kit.

Lego Technic Ducati Panigale V4 R | ~~$69.99~~ $56 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $14 – This is probably the closest we’ll get to having a really cool motorbike, so we’re big fans of this offer. Seeing as it’s one cent away from hitting a record low price as well, this Lego deal is firing on all cylinders.

Lego Marvel’s Avengers Iron Man Hall of Armor | ~~$59.99~~ $47.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $12 – Show off Tony’s collection of Iron Man suits with your very own Hall of Armor. It comes complete with five mini-figs, rotating podium, a posable Igor Suit mech with minifigure cockpit and mobile robot toy. Of course, you’ve also got a little Tony Stark head and hairstyles to add to any of those suits too. That means you can put him in charge of whichever one you like best.

Lego Star Wars AT-ST Raider | ~~$49.99~~ $38.48 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $11 – The modified ‘chicken walker’ from season one of the Mandalorian was part of an early standout action sequence, and now you can get your own version for a lower price than normal in today’s Lego deals.

Lego DC Batman Cowl | ~~$59.99~~ $47.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $12 – Is there a cooler superhero costume than Batman’s? If you fall into the ‘no’ camp, you’ll be happy to hear that this Lego version of the Dark Knight’s cowl is just a few dollars off its lowest price.

Lego Minecraft The First Adventure | ~~$69.99~~ $58.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $11 – OK, it’s true that we’ve seen this kit hit a lower price before now (more specifically, it’s reached $56 in the recent past). But even so, that’s not a bad deal on this Minecraft mega kit. Besides being a rare saving that goes below $60, it provides you with an entire level and some of the game’s most iconic characters.

Lego Star Wars Imperial Probe Droid | ~~$59.99~~ $48 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $12 – This is one of those Lego kits that really doesn’t look all that different to the thing it’s trying to represent; this version of the droid is spot on. Seeing as it’s only ever been a single cent cheaper, it’s time to strike in today’s Lego deals if you’ve ever wanted to pick the set up.

Lego Star Wars The Child | ~~$79.99~~ $64 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $16 – At just a cent more than its lowest ever price, it’s the perfect time to grab this ‘Baby Yoda’ figure. An adorable rendition of everyone’s favorite green alien frog thing, this kit boasts moving ears and a posable head for maximum adorableness.

Lego Big Urchin Beach Ride | ~~$59.99~~ $47.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $12 – You can add a seaside level to your existing course in the latest Lego deals; this set has hit its lowest ever price. Featuring Cheep Cheep fish that leap out of the water to catch Mario, a yellow Yoshi, the Big Urchin itself, and a dolphin for Mario to ride, this pack is crammed with cool extras to spice up your collection.

Lego deals – UK

Lego BrickHeadz The Mandalorian & The Child | ~~£17.99~~ £13.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £4 – Seeing as it’s been hit with a 22% reduction as part of today’s Lego deals, this offer on a blocky version of Mando and Grogu is dangerously close to impulse-purchase territory. That’s almost its lowest price, too; with the exception of a one-off discount to £12 in September 2021 (which it hasn’t gotten anywhere near since), this is the cheapest it’s ever been.

Lego Star Wars Dark Trooper Attack | ~~£27.99~~ £19.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £9 – Luke’s magnificent entrance in The Mandalorian’s second season was a standout moment, and you can immortalize it for less with this particular Lego deal. At that price, you can’t really go wrong.

Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box | ~~£29.99~~ £12.50 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £17 – Here’s another blinder for you as part of the Lego deals this week; a hefty 58% reduction. It’s never been cheaper than this either.

Lego Big Urchin Beach Ride | ~~£54.99~~ £34.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £20 – Fancy cooling off from all this heat? Although we can’t get you to the beach, you can bring the beach to you with this kit.

Lego Star Wars The Child | ~~£69.99~~ £55.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £13 – This posable version of the adorable little alien/frog/thing has tumbled in price and stayed well below its list price so it’s worth taking a look if you want something Mando-related for your shelf. It won’t necessarily stay so low in price for long, so acting quickly before it vanishes might be a good idea.

Lego DC Batman Cowl | ~~£54.99~~ £45.95 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £10 – As is only right, this display piece comes in black… and sometimes very, very dark grey. That’s a good price overall for the helmet, and even though it’s not the cheapest we’ve seen the kit go for, it’s still pretty good on the whole.

Lego Star Wars Hoth AT-ST Walker | ~~£44.99~~ £39.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £5 – The Battle of Hoth was one of the coolest moments in the original trilogy (quite literally), and you can recreate a part of it with your own AT-ST model, which has an accessible cockpit, opening roof, shooters, and more. It also comes with Chewbacca, Hoth AT-ST pilot, and Hoth Rebel Trooper mini-figs.

Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon (reduced packaging) | ~~£149.99~~ £129.95 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £20 – That’s a pretty good price for one of the most sought-after kits around. Although it has been cheaper in the past, that’s not too common so we’d recommend jumping on this one if you wanted the galaxy’s fastest hunk o’ junk on your shelf. It’s a worth addition to today’s Lego deals.

Lego Technic Formula E Porsche 99X Electric | ~~£44.99~~ £29.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £15 – Got a need for speed? Not to worry, there’s a very respectable reduction on this Technic car. You’re getting a solid 33% off this recreation of the Porsche 99X, and that’s the cheapest it’s ever been.

Lego Star Wars Imperial Probe Droid | ~~£59.99~~ £54.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £5 – It’s not a massive reduction, but hey, we’ll take it. A fiver is still a fiver, right? This kit is cool enough to be worthy of attention at any kind of discount.