Game Informer’s Spring Buying Guide 2023

We are always on the lookout for top tech toys and tabletop gaming gear. 2023 is a notable choice. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift for that special someone, we’ve got plenty of options.

Disclaimer:Independent of GameStop’s parent company, GameStop, the editorial team chooses products to be recommended.

Loupedeck Live

Loupedeck Live S, a control panel for workstations that allows you to make custom pages using streaming shortcuts, scene switching, contextual actions and desktop macros. This interface can be used with a wide range of programs including the Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Creative Suite), OBS Studio, Spotify and Streamlabs. While Loupedeck’s software needs more optimization, the Live S is a handy tool for content creators seeking to implement a touch-sensitive controller into their workflow. $190

Buy

Nerf Elite Jr. Explorer

Nerf blasters continue evolving designs in ever more extravagant directions, many of which aren’t suitable for younger enthusiasts. Elite Jr. is a simple, safe line that kids can enjoy. It has lighter weights and grips to fit smaller hands. The Explorer can blast out four darts before making you scramble around to find them, and includes eight darts in the pack – you know you’re losing at least a couple. $13

Buy

Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game

This cleverly constructed card game for two players has each side take control of the Empire or Rebels and work to take down their opponent’s bases. Each player draws cards from the same row to create a personal deck. While some cards can be used by all players, others may only be available to one faction. These cards can also be destroyed or bounty hunted in order to prevent their use. Easy to learn but deep in its strategic potential, it’s a worthy entry in a recent strong run of Star Wars tabletop games. $38

Buy

Immortal Hulk Gallery Diorama

Comic series Immortal Hulk explored the popularity of the character’s title in new directions. It focused on trauma and horror to introduce new aspects in its long-running character story. The diorama sculpture captures the uncontrollable beast at its most fierce and majestic. It is nearly a foot tall, making it a dominant presence in any display. $$125

Buy

Monaco 5.1.2 Surround Speakers

The Monaco all-in-one sound system offers a superb solution for a standout surround audio setup in your theater space, but with low complexity that won’t scare off relative newcomers to audio tech. WiSA SoundSend is used to send perfectly synced audio from the TV’s wireless speakers, except for power cords. The Dolby Atmos-enabled sound is lifelike, cinematic in scope, and rich in distinct sounds from onscreen action; it’s a particularly ideal match to a gaming setup. $1,500

Buy

BenQ X300oi Gaming Projector

The X3000i is a great example of a projector that can be used to show your favourite games. The 4K output and intense brightness rated at 3000 ANSI lumens help give great picture quality, and you’ll find the HDR performance impressive. You can differentiate your gaming experience by using dedicated gaming modes such as FPS, RPGs and sports games. However, incredibly low lag is a huge win in all cases. $2,000

Buy

Sega Genesis Mini 2

Sega has released the 2019 Sega Genesis Mini, a sequel to their mini-console trend. The new model features a 6-button gamingpad and an entirely new collection of obscure and classic games. $100

Buy

Coyote & Crow Core Rulebook

This new game, which draws inspiration from indigenous cultures and its creators, is a tabletop role playing game. It proposes an alternative history where the past 700 years of colonization have never occurred; instead, a mysterious mystical power has allowed for the development of a completely different civilization. A game of building legends and exploring alternate ways of resolving conflicts, it’s a fascinating twist on expectations for gaming groups looking to try something new – no matter your cultural background. $70

Buy

Cubendi

The Shashibo magnetic puzzle box has only gained in popularity since its release, so it’s no surprise that Fun In Motion Toys has a new follow-up rolling out. Cubendi, like its brother, is a puzzle box made from a foldable material that has internal magnets to create many different configurations. Part fidget toy and part puzzle, the arrangements and options are more complex and challenging this time – perfect for busy fingers and minds. $25

Buy

Ricoh Theta SC2

Don’t be put off by the SC2’s status as an “entry-level” 360-degree camera. This camera is a great value for money, with 14MP 360 images and 4K video. It allows users to experiment with different angles simultaneously. This camera is compact and simple to use, making it an excellent choice for those who want to explore the exciting world of videography and photography. $300

Buy

DualSense Edge Controller

DualSense, which came with the PS5, is already an excellent controller. The upgrade may be worthwhile for those who want more customization and input options. However, the upgraded version retains all the amazing features that the original has. Tweakable profiles and mappable button layouts, multiple stick caps, and two half-dome or lever back buttons – everything is presented to support flexibility and a premium feel. All the new features ding the battery life a bit compared to the original DualSense, but that’s the worst part about an upgrade to what many have described as the best first-party controller on the market. $200

GameStop: Purchase

Lego Lion’s Knight Castle

Longtime builders will appreciate this sprawling fortress’ many nods to the castle sets of yore and the possibility of instilling a love of the theme in a new generation of Lego enthusiasts. It is a long 4,500-piece building that uses innovative engineering techniques to create wall angles and rotates perfectly. There are many hidden rooms and secret passages that allow for storytelling, and the display of 22 mini-figs. $400

Buy

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