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Halloween was almost a month ago, but you can rekindle the spooky season vibes with this sale discounting Luigi’s Mansion 3 to just $42 (normally $60) at Amazon as part of the retailer's Black Friday sale. See at Amazon Like many other first-party Nintendo Switch titles, it’s rare to see Luigi’s Mansion on sale, making this the perfect opportunity to pick up one of the system’s best games. The third entry in the Luigi’s Mansion series once again sees Mario’s green-clad brother, Luigi...
Who doesn't enjoy a little Thursday Wordle action every now and again? We're back with another edition of our Wordle guides, this time on November 24, which is Thanksgiving in the United States. The Wordle answer today is especially appropriate, especially for those living in the United States or those that celebrate Thanksgiving. However, it's not a freebie answer, so some players could still struggle with their guesses. If you haven't started the Wordle just yet, then you can check out...
In one of its latest CMA responses to Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard (spotted by games industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls), Sony has mentioned its next generation of PlayStation consoles and how potentially losing access to the Call of Duty franchise would have major repercussions on its profits. While the brief line of text doesn't mention an exact date due to a redaction in it, it does confirm that Sony has a new PlayStation planned for a future release, possibly...
Bayonetta 3, one of the newest high-profile Nintendo Switch releases, is on sale ahead of Black Friday. The game is currently marked down to $45 on Amazon. It's the lowest price we've seen so far since the game launched in late October. Bayonetta 3 comes highly recommended from reviewers across the board, including here at GameSpot. Our Bayonetta 3 review scored the game a 9/10, calling it a "show-stopping spectacle." See at Amazon Bayonetta 3 was developed by Platinum Games and launched...
Celebrate the release of Sonic Frontiers by getting a discounted limited edition Sonic the Hedgehog wireless Xbox controller, made by Razer, for $180--$20 off the original price of $200. The product comes with a charging stand, and the controller is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Sonic the Hedgehog limited-edition Razer Xbox controller See at Amazon Note that it does require an Xbox Wireless Adapter, which is sold separately, for use on PC. If you're looking for a...
Budding YouTube star and occasional game developer Masahiro Sakurai has posted another insightful video to his channel, which focuses on the difficulty system in 2012's Kid Icarus: Uprising for the 3DS… but not without throwing in a potential hint regarding the game's future at the end. After explaining his thought process behind Uprising's difficulty feature--which was called The Fiend's Cauldron, hence the name of the video--Sakurai signs off with the following: "It sure would be nice to...
Call of Duty's latest patch is here, and as usual, it impacts both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and the free-to-play battle royale Warzone 2.0. The patch decreases the power of armor-piercing ammunition and revamps some of the game's menus to make things easier to navigate. As a whole, this patch is mostly focused on bug fixes. It tackles multiple issues related to content unlocks, from gunsmith upgrades to battle pass progression, as well as a bevy of audio problems that led to confusing...
Razer Blade 14" Gaming Laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is currently on sale for $2,000, down from $2,800, at Amazon for Black Friday. Price: $2000 ($2800) Display: 14 inches CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 8 Core GPU: ‎NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 RAM: ‎16 GB DDR4 Storage: 1 TB SSD See at Amazon This is definitely a high-end gaming laptop. There are cheaper options for those who want to do casual on-the-go gaming, but as a splurge option for heavy duty gaming--Razer's 14" gaming laptop with RTX...
Sony's God of War Ragnarok is a record-breaker for PlayStation. The game sold 5.1 million copies during its launch week to set a new record for the "fastest-selling first-party launch game in PlayStation history," the company announced on social media. This covers combined PS4 and PS5 sales through November 13. For comparison, The Last of Us: Part II was previously the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever, moving 4 million copies in three days. Marvel's Spider-Man sold 3.3 million copies...
Pokemon Go's next major event, Astral Eclipse, starts this week on November 23, bringing with it Cosmog's final branching evolution into either Solgaleo or Lunala. The event will see cosmic Pokemon spawning more often in the wild, as well as Ultra Beasts appearing in raids and research tasks, with the Ultra Beast Arrival event on November 27. The Astral Eclipse event starts at 10 AM in trainers local time on November 23, and ends on November 28 at 8 PM, making it the last major event of the...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's first week of release has been plagued with bugs, glitches and performance issues--some frustrating, some fun, and others proving useful to creative players. Two new exploits have been discovered that maximize a player's chance of encountering shiny Pokemon--one that allows you to duplicate a shiny spawn, another that increases the chances of a shiny spawning. The first, as picked up by Video Games Chronicle, was discovered by YouTuber Austin John Plays, and...
Onoma Studios, previously known as Square Enix Montreal, is shutting down this week and some of its mobile titles will be going with it. Ahead of the studio's last day on November 24, Onoma announced that Deus Ex Go, Hitman Sniper: The Shadows, Arena Battle Champions, and Space Invaders: Hidden Heroes will be shutting down for good on January 4. The games will be taken off the App Store and Google Play Store as of December 1, and players who already have them downloaded will be able to...
The latest trailer for The Invincible, the upcoming game from Starward Industries and 11 Bit Studios, has shown off more of the mysterious planet of Regis III. An unusually calm planet that appears to be devoid of life, Regis III has become the focus of a new space race that has seen science crews land on the world and begin researching scientific phenomena. When one of those recon teams goes missing, it'll be up to you to uncover what happened to your lost crewmates and set off on a...
Elder Scrolls Online developer Zenimax Studios has been working on new intellectual property for around four and a half years. The news was spotted by Twitter account Klobrille, a video game commentator who focuses on Xbox Game Studios and Bestheda. They posted a screenshot of what appears to be an internal slide deck at Xbox showing basic facts about Zenimax Studios. The slide lists "new IP" alongside Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. Official details about the game or its setting are scarce...
There are dozens upon dozens of resources out in the world of Frozen Flame. While most of these might seem insignificant to start with, you will slowly realize that you need a majority of the items that you come across--some of them especially. In the game's early access period, players don't have access to many areas. However, in those areas, you will be able to find all the materials to craft some high-end weapons, armor, and other items. In most of those recipes, you will need an item...
Warzone 2.0 is live with the new Al Mazrah map, and the battle royale has added Call of Duty's iconic Tactical Nuke killstreak to the game. Earning something as powerful as a game-ending nuke is a powerful reward, so this is a pretty difficult goal to obtain. Here we'll guide you through all the steps needed to nuke Al Mazrah for yourself. How to earn a nuke on Al Mazrah Al Mazrah Warzone map Before you can even start the complicated steps to earning a Tactical Nuke killstreak, you first...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are all about the new collection of Pokémon to catch, themed after the Spain-inspired Paldea region. In traditional Pokémon fashion, the three starters Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are built around their respective elemental type: Grass, Fire, and Water. However, venturing beyond the opening area of Cabo Poco will quickly introduce you to a number of new Pokémon that you can battle and catch in your journeys, allowing you to quickly come into contact with all 18...
Arc System Works has announced that Sin Kiske will be joining Guilty Gear Strive as part of Season Pass 2, set to launch on November 24. Sin is the child of Ky Kiske, the Allied King of Illyria, and Dizzy, a half-Gear woman. Ky handed over Sin when he was a child to Sol, Ky’s rival. Due to Sin’s Gear blood, he grows up at an accelerated rate. While he is muscular and looks like an adult, he isn’t even 10 years old yet. Guilty Gear Strive’s Season Pass 2 will include two more characters and...
Getting Palafin in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet takes a bit more effort than usual, since the process of evolving Finizen involves going online, but if you can hop online or join a local session, it’s absolutely worth your time. Palafin is one of Scarlet and Violet’s most powerful Water types once you learn how to use them. How to get Finizen in Scarlet and Violet Finizen is a bit tricky to find. You have a random chance of encountering them in any of Paldea’s seas. Your Koraidon or Miraidon...
A Dunsparce evolution finally exists, though how to get Dundunsparce in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet isn’t the clearest process if you don’t already know what you’re doing. The hardest part, however, is actually finding Dunsparce in Paldea. They’re technically common across most of the region, but a quirk in their nature means getting close enough to capture one takes some extra work. How to get Dunsparce in Scarlet and Violet Dunsparce have a low chance of appearing across more than half of...