Grand Theft Auto is celebrating its 25-year anniversary today, November 28, 2022. Below, we examine how the tools in Grand Theft Auto Online has expanded the series' scope and helped players push the boundaries.
One floating platform. Two teams, including six snipers and six stunt car drivers. One team has to shoot drivers out of their seats while the others need to knock the riflemen off the platform with wild jumps. The last team standing wins.
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The NFL's Philadelphia Eagles are the best team in the league right now, boasting a record of 10-1. What's the secret to their success? Lots of hard work and dedication to their craft, of course, but also a healthy amount of Grand Theft Auto.
CJ Gardener-Johnson, a safety for the Eagles, told The New York Times that he and his teammates play GTA Online during their downtime and it helps improve chemistry. "It's kind of like our secret sauce," he said.
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Having recently been appointed to co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, filmmaker James Gunn has provided a brief update on how future DC Comics video games will help form part of a larger connected universe alongside other multimedia projects. Over on Twitter, Gunn confirmed that the new DC Universe "will be connected across film and TV," and when asked if this strategy would include video games, Gunn gave a quick "yes" reply.
This ties into Warner Bros. Discovery head David Zaslav's...
Logitech’s new G Cloud portable gaming device is marked down to $300 (normally $350) as part of Amazon’s Black Friday gaming sale.
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This tiny portable gaming console sports a 7-inch 60hz 1080p display, up to 12 hours of battery life, 1TB storage space, and only weighs 463g--figures that eclipse similar devices like Nintendo’s Switch lineup or Valve’s Steam Deck.
However, true to its name, The G Cloud is a cloud-only gaming device; it doesn’t run games...
HORI’s unique 3D Surround Gaming Neckset for PlayStation 4 and 5 is almost 50% off for Black Friday. You can grab it right now for just $62 (down from $120) at Amazon.
There’s also an Xbox model that works with Xbox One and Series X, though it’s only discounted to $80 (normally $120). Aside from the prices and platform compatibility, the only other difference between the devices is the PlayStation model is white and Xbox model is black. Both are also Windows-compatible.
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A good gaming headset can immerse you into the gameplay and let you communicate with other players clearly, but they can be expensive. Luckily, Logitech’s G435 Lightspeed gaming headset is down to just $50 at Amazon (normally $80) thanks to Black Friday.
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The G435 Lightspeed is a lightweight, over-ear headset that connects wirelessly to PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices via an included Bluetooth dongle. It also supports Dolby Atmos and Windows Sonic surround...
If you’re looking for a new Nintendo Switch controller but long for color options beyond the standard black Switch Pro controller, NexiGo’s colorful gamepads might be the pop you’re looking for, and several are on sale at Amazon for Black Friday.
First, there’s NexiGo’s NS32 Bluetooth Switch controller. The design is very similar to the Switch Pro, featuring the same button layout, motion control, rumble support, and Switch-style button labels, plus a turbo button and programmable LEDs...
Battlefield 2042 is down to just $10 (down from $20 for current-gen and $16 for last-gen) on Amazon for Black Friday. You can grab the PS5, PS4, or Xbox versions at this super low price for a limited time.
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The PC version (either Steam or EA Origin) is also on sale at Amazon, though it’s only discounted to $19.80 (normally $60).
Battlefield 2042 originally launched in November 2021, garnering a mixed reception due to the poor performance and slimmer content compared to...
One of the best Nintendo Switch video games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is on sale for only $29 for Black Friday. This deal is only available at Walmart at this time, and it just came back in stock today (November 25). It was on sale for this price earlier this week at Walmart and Amazon, but both retailers sold out. It's possible Amazon will have its own restock soon. That said, Walmart definitely could sell out again.
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It might be a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend in Destiny 2, but Xur isn't taking a break. Everyone's favorite Agent of the Nine has touched down, and as usual he has a new selection of sought-after weapons and rare armor sets for sale. Here's where you can find Xur and what Exotics he's selling this week.
This week you can find Xur in the Tower, in the Hangar area. For his weapon, Xur is offering the Wardcliff Coil rocket launcher. Hunters can pick up the Celestial Nighthawk helmet, Titans...
Metroid Dread was one of the best Nintendo Switch games of 2021, but despite being more than a year old, it's rarely on sale at major retailers. Well, now's your chance to snag a physical copy of Metroid Dread for its best price yet. Amazon is selling the stellar Switch exclusive for only $40 as part of its Black Friday sale. This deal already sold out once, so you'll want to pick it up quickly if interested. Metroid Dread would make for a great gift this holiday, especially at this price...
You might be full of Thanksgiving turkey right now, but if you've still got an appetite for destruction, then Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris is the place to be for the next few days. As usual, it'll be another weekend of intense PvP action as players battle it out for a chance to go flawless and earn some of the best loot in the game. Here's where you'll play Trials of Osiris this weekend and what weapons you can earn.
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Mobile gaming is bigger than ever, and the best way to experience your favorite titles on the road is with a good controller. The Backbone One managed to find a spot on our best phone controller list, although its $100 price tag could put it out of reach for some shoppers. That’s not the case on Black Friday, as right now you can snag the Backbone One for just $63.69--the lowest price we’ve seen all year.
Backbone’s elegant design also provides you with passthrough charging and a 3.5mm...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of the best Nintendo Switch games of the year. Unfortunately, it has rarely been discounted since launching back in March. If you've been waiting for a decent discount for yourself or want to buy it as a gift this holiday, Amazon is currently selling Kirby and the Forgotten Land for $45 as part of its Black Friday sale. Though not a massive discount, this is the best price we've seen since launch.
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It's worth noting that Amazon already sold...
PS5 owners can get Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for only $39 thanks to GameStop's Black Friday sale. At this time, GameStop is the only retailer offering the game for this price. Amazon and Walmart were selling it for $35, but both retailers are sold out. If you prefer to shop at Best Buy, you can snag the Ultimate Edition for $40.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition The Ultimate Edition comes with 2020's Miles Morales and the remastered version of...
It's always handy to have a wired controller on standby, and for Black Friday, you can grab a great backup peripheral that also has a competitive edge to it. The PowerA Fusion Pro 2 for Xbox Series X|S normally sells for $90, but at Amazon, it's available for just $50.
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The controller can also be used on PC thanks to the USB-C connection, and it features the usual array of buttons that you'd expect for an Xbox device, including the always useful Share button.
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There are a ton of big discounts on games right now for Black Friday, but you can't beat the price of absolutely nothing when it comes to scoring a new game for your collection. Right now, everyone's favorite kart-racing game, Garfield Kart: Furious Racing, is available for free on PC through Fanatical.
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Though "favorite" might be a strong word here, you can't argue with the non-existent price for this deal. If you're looking to entertain your kids, then...
One of the best and easiest gifts that you can grab during Black Friday is a microSD card with a large amount of storage space. Available at Amazon, the SanDisk 400GB microSD card is just $31 right now.
Alternatively, you can also drop a bit of extra cash on the newer SanDisk Ultra microSD card, which bumps the storage capacity up to an impressive 512GB for $40.
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SanDisk 400 GB micro SD card
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At 400GB, there's plenty of potential...
For Black Friday this year, there has been no shortage of great discounts on cutting-edge technology. For those of you looking for a more simple plug-and-play monitor for your PC, that option is also being catered to with this Acer monitor that has been discounted by 20% to just $80.
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Normally going for $100, this monitor is pure utility and nothing more. It's moderately sized at 21.5 inches, but it does provide a full high-definition image, a respectable 75Hz refresh rate...
We're seeing a number of recent games get sizable discounts for Black Friday, and if you've been looking for a JRPG title to invest in, the good news is that Star Ocean: The Divine Force just joined in on the discount fun as well. Released only a few weeks ago, you can grab the game on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, or Xbox One for $39 from GameStop and Amazon, which works out to a 35% discount.
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If you're unfamiliar with the Star Ocean series, The Divine Force...