We’ve curated the best retailer sales here. I’ve been covering Labor Day sales for most of my career, and I’m always surprised at some of the deals I find. It may not be as big as Black Friday or Prime Day, but Labor Day weekend is still one of the best times to shop every year. Whether you’re looking for back-to-school savings on laptops or just want to save some money on everyday essentials, Labor Day sales are a great opportunity to do so right now.

Jump Up, Super Star! Super Mario is one of the biggest gaming properties ever created, with hundreds of games since the Nintendo Entertainment System. 20 different Mario games have released for Nintendo Switch, with more on the way later this year. As part of Walmart’s Labor Day sale, you can save on some of the biggest Mario titles available on Nintendo Switch. While Labor Day isn’t considered one of the best times to buy video games, there are still some great deals here that are worth looking at.

Still our favorite gaming chair Secretlab has just kicked off its Black Friday in August Sale ahead of Labor Day with savings of up to $109 off their popular gaming chairs and gaming desks. Secretlab sales only come around a handful of times per year, so here’s your chance to score a very welcome discount. It’s no secret that we love our Secretlab gaming chairs. We’ve consistently rated them as the best high-end gaming chair on the market, as well as the best gaming chair for “big and tall” gamers.

The Force is with him. Star Wars’ actor Manny Jacinto has said making Season 2 of The Acolyte is now his personal life goal. Digital LA shared a video of Jacinto at Atlanta Dragon Con where he was asked what he wants to achieve before dying. “Season 2 of The Acolyte,” he replied, to cheers from the audience. The Disney+ show was cancelled just a month after its finale was released, following middling viewership numbers and critical reception.

They choose the wisest person present to speak to. Ian McKellan has been asked to return as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The famed actor told Big Issue that Warner Bros. is not only putting Gandalf in its 2026 film, obviously centred around Gollum, but that it wants him to return to the iconic role for a third time. “I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him,” McKellen said.