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Mobile gaming PCs have taken off over the last couple of years, and if you've been holding out for an early Black Friday deal on one, you're in luck. The Lenovo Legion Go S has been heavily discounted, with prices ranging from $450 (was $650) for the Z2 model with a 512GB SSD and the version with the Z1 Extreme chipset, more RAM, and a 1TB SSD is available for $650 (was $900). These powerful portable gaming devices let you play the latest PC games on the go, making them an excellent gift for...
Sonic X Shadow Generations launched just over a year ago on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and recently got an official port to Switch 2 just a few months ago. The game features a remaster of 2011's Sonic Generations alongside the all-new Shadow Generations, offering fans two completely unique games in one package. And now, for Black Friday 2025, the game is discounted to its lowest price ever of just $25 (was $50) on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X. You'll...
If you're craving a big RPG for the winter months, you're in luck. Several of Atlus and Sega's best RPGs are up to 70% off at Amazon thanks to Black Friday. The deals include Metaphor ReFantazio--the recipient of GameSpot's 2024 Game of the Year pick--which is on sale for for $35 (was $70) for both PS5 and Xbox Series X. While Metaphor ReFantazio's sweeping fantasy story could easily keep you busy for 80 to 100 hours, there are also plenty of other epic RPGs on sale right now, including...
The 2026 Winter Olympics take place next February in Milano and Cortina, Italy, but you can get a head start with your own virtual Olympics thanks to a Black Friday deal dropping Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for Nintendo Switch down to $30 (was $60). That's just barely above its all-time low price of $29.53. While Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is focused on Summer Olympic sports, Amazon's 50% discount is a great way to get in the Olympic spirit a few months...
Nintendo's official Black Friday 2025 promotion on exclusive games has arrived with steep discounts on some of the best Switch games at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The sale features Mario games from a variety of genres, the latest mainline Zelda game, charming Kirby and Donkey Kong side-scrollers, and more. In the RPG and 3D platforming corners of the Super Mario franchise, two of the best Nintendo games ever made are on sale for 50% off: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Super Mario...
Sony has a month-long promotion running on its PlayStation games and hardware, just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season. One of the devices on sale is its handheld game-streaming unit, the PlayStation Portal, which is going for $179 (was $200). Available in two colors--Midnight Black and White--the handheld merges a sharp display with a DualSense Controller to let you stream games over Wi-Fi. While you originally needed a PS5 console to use it, a recent update unlocked full...
Earlier this year, Hytale was canceled after spending a decade in development and the studio behind it, Hypixel, was slated to be closed as well. Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme subsequently revived the company and purchased all of the rights for Hytale from Riot Games. Collins-Laflamme also reiterated his commitment to releasing Hypixel in early access. Now, we know how much the game is going to cost. On social media, Hypixel revealed that Hytale will retail for $20. However...
The Apple Watch might be the best-selling watch on the planet, but if you're seeking something more interactive, you'll want to check out these early Black Friday deals on watches inspired by classic gaming consoles and games like Atari 2600, Space Invaders, and Tetris. These officially licensed wearables come loaded with multiple classic video and arcade games you can play right on the watch's screen, and each device is on sale for $60 (normally $70) at Amazon. That's the lowest price we've...
Black Friday isn't technically until November 28, but plenty of early deals are available already, including numerous video game discounts. One of the most unique titles you can pick up for cheap right now is Once Upon a Katamari, which is discounted to $30 (was $40). The quirky roll-’em-up series has been a cult classic for decades, and the latest game in the franchise has earned positive reviews for its new spin on familiar gameplay mechanics. This limited-time deal is a great time to add...
RPG fans looking to grab a classic fantasy game can check out this deal for Tales of Xillia: Remastered. Having just launched on October 31, the PS5 and Switch editions are on sale for $30 (was $40) at Amazon and Best Buy while supplies last. Tales of Xillia: Remastered follows dual protagonists Milla and Jude as they work to stop the Kingdom of Rashugal from unleashing a devastating weapon. Along their journey, the pair are joined by several allies, each with their own unique stories and...
We are fast approaching the end to another Fortnite chapter, and that means it's nearly time for a huge live event that will introduce a new era for Epic Games' metaverse. It's Fortnite's biggest party, typically drawing its biggest concurrent player numbers by a wide margin each year. In 2023 it drew more than 11 million players, and 2024's event pulled more than 14 million. And with this year's chapter finale, titled Zero Hour, looking like it's going to rope in every collab Fortnite had...
In October, Bethesda announced Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, an updated version of the game that was released 10 years ago this month. What was meant to be the definitive version of the game launched with numerous bugs and other issues that sparked a backlash against Fallout 4. Now, Bethesda is releasing an update for November and looking ahead to a December update as well. Bethesda shared the patch notes on social media. The message didn't directly address the negative response to Fallout...
Developer Roblox Corporation recently introduced a new face-scanning feature as a way to increase child safety protection on its game creation platform, Roblox. CEO David Baszucki is very excited about this initiative, giving some rather intense and questionable answers during a new podcast episode about the age-gating technology. Baszucki sat down with The New York Times journalists Casey Newton and Kevin Roose for an episode of their Hard Fork podcast. Posted on November 21, the three...
During an investor presentation earlier today, Ubisoft showed off Teammates, a new R&D game experience that utilizes generative AI. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot also described the advent of generative AI in games as "a revolution." "Generative AI is as big a revolution for games as the shift to 3D," said Guillemot (via Game File). "We are making great strides in applying Gen AI to high-value use cases that bring tangible benefits to our players and teams... It's as big [of] a revolution for...
Steam users can pick up the beloved Warhammer: Vermintide 2 at no cost this weekend, as part of a celebration thrown by developer Fatshark. From now until November 23 at 9:59 PM ET / 6:59 PM PT, you can go to the game's Steam page and add Vermintide 2 to your library. The title usually costs $30, but Fatshark is offering the game for free to mark 10 years of "Tide" games from the studio, beginning with Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide in 2015. The event also includes new content for both...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's new version of Nuketown arrived on November 20, and one of the first things people tried on it was shooting off all the mannequin heads to unlock the long-running Nuketown Easter egg. Unfortunately, it doesn't work in Black Ops 7, at least not yet. This isn't a huge shock, though, as Black Ops 6's version of Nuketown didn't unlock the Easter egg right away, either. A popular video from the Detonated account shows that the mannequin heads on Nuketown 2025 cannot...
Six years ago, Fortnite introduced Stranger Things' Eleven, Sheriff Hopper and even portals to the Upside Down into the game. With the fifth and final season starting on Netflix next week, Stranger Things is returning to Fornite with a new set of heroes crossing over. Epic Games has revealed that Stranger Things' Mike, Dustin, Will, and Lucas are coming to Fortnite's Blitz Royale mode. Max, Steve, Nancy, Jonathan, and Robin apparently didn't make the cut. The artwork below features the...
Treyarch has rolled out a new update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and the patch notes detail plenty of the changes discussed in the studio's recent Dev Talk video. This includes a buff for guns in the submachine class, a nerf for the powerful Drone Pod field upgrade, and adjustments to Black Ops 7's controversial aim-assist. There's been plenty of community debate around Black Ops 7's aim-assist, which features greatly reduced rotational aim-assist compared to recent Call of Duty games...
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault asks you to choose from four weapon options at the start of a new game. These are just the base versions of the four weapon types, but you'll be using whichever weapon you pick for several runs before you can unlock another one, making this choice one you'll want to think about. In this guide, we'll break down which weapon is best in Moonlighter 2, so you aren't stuck with the wrong one for a good while. Merchant's Sword The sword is considered a balanced...
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is all about going on long roguelite runs to bring relics back to town to sell. One of the best ways to extend your runs is to get more potion uses, which can be unlocked by speaking with an NPC in town. You can have up to five total potions, along with other potions-related upgrades, like improved healing. Here's how to unlock more potions in Moonlighter 2. How to get more potions in Moonlighter 2 You can unlock up to five total potion uses for a single...