Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Is Selling Really Well

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As Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order continues to win critics over with its excellent genre-blending, developer Respawn Entertainment and publisher Electronic Arts has announced that the third-person action-adventure title is doing well on the market. Jedi Fallen Order has become the fastest-selling digital launch for a Star Wars game in its first two weeks and EA’s top-selling PC Star Wars game in its initial launch window.

EA delivered the news in a press release, where the company said Jedi Fallen Order is “the highest-rated Star Wars game of this console generation.” For comparison, GameSpot sister site Metacritic says Star Wars Battlefront has a 73 average score, Star Wars Battlefront II is scored at about 66, and LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens hovers around 75. Jedi Fallen Order averages 81 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Respawn studio head Vince Zampella thanked everyone for their support and said Star Wars fans have a lot to look forward to. “Telling a story in the Star Wars galaxy is a dream come true and the reception from the fans has been incredible,” Zampella said in the press release. “With the launch of the game, the debut of The Mandalorian and the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan!”

EA acquired the Star Wars license near the beginning of the decade, when the company and Disney signed a 10-year deal in 2013 for EA to develop games within the Star Wars universe. EA has only released a handful of Star Wars titles: 2011’s Star Wars: The Old Republic, 2015’s Star Wars Battlefront I and Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, 2017’s Star Wars Battlefront II, and this year’s Jedi Fallen Order. While Battlefront I and II are both on PC via Origin and Steam, The Old Republic is the only PC-exclusive Star Wars title by EA and it holds an 85 Metacritic score.

In our Jedi Fallen Order review, we said, “But especially as it wears on, Fallen Order becomes perhaps the strongest conception of what playing as a Jedi Knight ought to really be like. Even with some rough edges, Fallen Order represents one of the most compelling game additions to the Star Wars franchise in years.”

With Black Friday steadily approaching, now’s a great time to pick up Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. There are a plethora of discounts on the game right now, from straight game deals to console bundles from retailers Best Buy and Target.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-is-selling-really-well/1100-6471737/

Bungie Detailing Destiny 2’s Season Of The Dawn Next Week

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Destiny 2‘s current content season, the Season of the Undying, is quickly drawing to a close. This week marks the final Iron Banner of Season 8, and there’s only two more weeks of Undying after that. And though we’re quickly barreling toward the conclusion of the Vex’s attack on the moon, we hadn’t heard anything about where Destiny 2 will be headed when its next season, the Season of the Dawn, kicks off in December–until now.

In an early This Week at Bungie blog post released ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Bungie finally made clear when Guardians will get some new details about what Dawn entails. The developer will drop info about the next season in a livestream set for 10 AM Pacific time on Wednesday, December 4.

When And Where To Watch Destiny 2 Season Of The Dawn Livestream

It’s somewhat atypical for Bungie to hold back info on its next season until so close to that season’s release, but it might speak to how things have changed in the third year of Destiny 2. The developer has made clear it intends to tell one long, overarching story with this year’s four seasons, starting with the events of the Shadowkeep expansion. Though we’ve apparently seen all the content Undying has to offer–last week saw the start of the Final Assault version of the Vex Offensive activity that has marked the season–it’s likely there’s a little more story coming that will lead from the end of Undying into the beginning of Dawn.

We’re also waiting to hear more about what the Season of the Dawn is all about. Bungie revealed a tiny tease in one of its Vidocs about Shadowkeep and the Season of the Undying when it showed a whiteboard on which developers were detailing the arcs of each of the upcoming seasons. Under the “Dawn” heading was one intriguing phrase: “Fix the timeline.” That suggests we’ll be seeing more to do with the Vex, Destiny’s time-traveling robot enemies, and we might even get a chance to revisit some past Destiny 2 events or story points when the next season rolls around.

We also know that the Season of the Dawn will be longer than the Season of the Undying, which was a bit truncated by the delayed release of Shadowkeep in October. Seasons usually run about three months, but Undying only lasted about two. The longer length of the rest of the three seasons this year may allow them to include more content, or at least, to stretch out content drops over a longer period.

There are a lot of unanswered questions about the Season of the Dawn, but hopefully Bungie plans to shed quite a bit of light on it come December 4.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-detailing-destiny-2s-season-of-the-dawn-nex/1100-6471736/

Persona 5 Scramble – 2nd Morgana Report Trailer reveals more gameplay features

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Persona 5 Scramble - 2nd Morgana Report Trailer reveals more gameplay features

A buff system that applies to all party members, and new attacks that are unlocked gradually.

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Pokemon Go Adds New Legendary Pokemon Today

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Pokemon Go‘s Supereffective Week is just about over, but Niantic still has a few other events lined up for the hit Pokemon mobile game this month. Before the first-ever Friend Fest kicks off tomorrow, November 27, a new Legendary Pokemon is making its debut in Raid Battles: Terrakion.

Like Cobalion, Terrakion is part of the Swords of Justice trio from the series’ Gen 5 games, Pokemon Black and White. The Legendary Pokemon will begin appearing in five-star Raids today at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET, and it will be available until December 17. As usual, you’ll first need to team up with other players in-person to battle Terrakion before you can catch it.

Like the other Swords of Justice, Terrakion has two types, in this case Fighting and Rock. That makes it vulnerable to Grass, Ground, Water, Psychic, Steel, and other Fighting Pokemon, so you’ll want to bring along monsters of those types like Rhyperior, Gardevoir, and Machamp for your best chance to defeat it.

As previously mentioned, the Friend Fest also kicks off this week. That event runs until December 2, and during that time, “family-themed Pokemon” such as Nidoran and their evolutions will appear more often in the wild. Additionally, Pokemon trades will require half the usual amount of Stardust, and you’ll be able to make two special trades per day. You can read more details on the official Pokemon Go website.

Shortly after the Friend Fest wraps up, Niantic will hold Pokemon Go’s December Community Day. Like last year, the developer is doing something a little different for next month’s event. Rather than taking place on a single day, December’s Community Day will occur on two days–December 14 and 15–and will give you another chance to catch all of the featured Pokemon from previous Community Days.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-adds-new-legendary-pokemon-today/1100-6471734/

Black Friday 2019 Best Controller Deals: Switch Joy-Cons, PS4 And Xbox One Controllers, And More

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There are dozens of sales happening this Black Friday, and many of them have excellent deals on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC controllers. We’ve combed through all of them to create a selection of the very best deals from Walmart, Amazon, and more.

Joy-Cons, the DualShock 4, and Xbox One’s wireless controllers are all on sale, but there are quite a few third-party options discounted too. Black Friday brings deals on the Poke Ball Plus, Logitech racing wheel and pedal sets, and PowerA Enhanced controllers.

For more Black Friday deals–including games and consoles–be sure to check out our platform-specific guides below.

Nintendo Switch controllers

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) Neon Red/Blue or Gray | $53.60 ($80)

Upcoming deal

Nintendo’s Joy-Cons are some of the most expensive controllers out there, which makes this deal particularly appealing. Amazon will have the Neon Red/Blue and Gray options for $53.60 for Black Friday.

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PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch Controllers | $29 ($45)

Upcoming deal

PowerA’s enhanced wireless controllers are a lot cheaper than Nintendo’s Pro controller, and while they don’t support features like HD Rumble and NFC reading, they do boast remappable back paddles. You can easily remap those back paddles to any button on the controller, giving you the freedom to keep your thumbs on the analog sticks for as long as possible–this feature is particularly great for games like Fortnite.

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PowerA wired controllers | $15 ($25)

Upcoming deal

If you prefer a wired controller, then PowerA offers one of those too. Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature back paddles or any of the other features the Switch Pro Controller offers like HD rumble, NFC reading, and more. However, these controllers are still excellent, affordable options for the Nintendo Switch.

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Poke Ball Plus | $20 ($50)

Upcoming deal

The Poke Ball Plus is a fun motion controller that works with the Pokemon Let’s Go games, in addition to the brand new Pokemon Sword and Shield–in fact, you need to own it if you want the classic mythical Pokemon, Mew. The best part is it’s going to be $20 for Black Friday on Amazon.

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PS4 controllers

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DualShock 4 wireless controllers | $39

Available now

There are a lot of different colours for the DualShock 4, all of which are discounted at Walmart to $39 for Black Friday. Even the latest colours–Electric Purple, Red Camouflage, Rose Gold, and Titanium Blue–are on sale.

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Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel (PS4/PC) | $200 ($400)

Available now

The PS4 has some great racing games, including GT Sport, Project Cars 2, and much more. This wheel and pedals set is perfect for any racing fan, and it’s on for $200 at Best Buy for Black Friday.

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Xbox One controllers

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Select Xbox One controllers | $39

Available now

Several Xbox One controllers are on sale at Walmart for Black Friday. The sale includes basic colours as well as special-edition pads like the Gears 5 limited-edition controller and the Sport Blue variation.

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Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel (Xbox One/PC) | $200 ($400)

Available now

The Xbox One has some of the best racing games out there right now, including Forza Horizon 4, Forza Motorsport 7, and more. Racing fans will have a great time with this wheel-and-pedals set that works on both Xbox One and PC. Best Buy’s selling it for $200 this Black Friday.

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More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-best-controller-deals-switch-joy/1100-6471655/

Amazon Prime’s Free Games For December 2019 Announced

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If you’re a member of Amazon Prime, you can look forward to another batch of free games and in-game loot to claim in the month of December. Twitch Prime, which is included in Amazon Prime, offers its own rotating spate of free games, similar to PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold. Next month’s inclusions have recently been announced so you can plan your playtime accordingly.

The five free games will be available starting on December 2. The headliner for the month is ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove. The retro throwback was just released earlier this year. The others for the month include Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter, Hover, When Ski Lifts Go Wrong, and Hue.

Until then, there’s still time to claim November’s free games through Twitch Prime, which include Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition and Planet Alpha, among others. Those games will be available for free until December 2.

In addition, Prime members will be entitled to some free loot throughout the month as well. That includes goodies for Sea of Thieves, PUBG, Magic the Gathering, Dauntless, and Rocket League, among others. Those freebies will appear throughout the month, so check the content calendar below for details on when to claim them. You also still have time to sign in and claim November’s free games.

Be sure to link your link your Twitch account to your Amazon Prime account to claim your free games and loot. An Amazon Prime account costs $119 / £79 per year, but includes some other benefits like free two-day shipping, Prime Video streaming and music, and more. You can also sign up for a 30-day free trial.

See free games and loot at Twitch Prime

Twitch Prime’s free games for December 2019

  • ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
  • Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter
  • Hover
  • When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
  • Hue

Free in-game loot schedule

  • Now Available: Sea of Thieves In-Game Loot
  • November 29: PUBG Mobile In-Game Loot
  • December 2: Free Games with Prime (listed above)
  • December 2: King of Fighters: ALLSTAR In-Game Loot
  • December 3: Magic: The Gathering In-Game Loot
  • December 4: Mobile Legends In-Game Loot
  • December 5: Dauntless In-Game Loot
  • December 9: Fortress M In-Game Loot
  • December 10: RuneScape In-Game Loot
  • December 12: Contra In-Game Loot
  • December 16: King of Fighters: ALLSTAR In-Game Loot
  • December 18: Mobile Legends In-Game Loot
  • December 19: Rocket League In-Game Loot
  • December 23: Fortress M In-Game Loot
  • December 30: King of Fighters: ALLSTAR In-Game Loot
  • TBD: League of Legends In-Game Loot
  • TBD: Teamfight Tactics In-Game Loot

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazon-primes-free-games-for-december-2019-announc/1100-6471728/

Steam’s Black Friday 2019 Sale Live Now

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The speedy approach of Thanksgiving can mean only one thing: Black Friday is up next. With several sales going live already and a handful of PC games getting some steep discounts, Steam’s Black Friday sale (officially known as the Autumn sale) is now live to increase the depths of your backlog.

Steam’s Autumn sale runs from November 26-December 3 and features discounts on a plethora of titles up to 90 percent off. Some noteworthy sales include deals on newer games like Code Vein ($42, down from $60), Gears 5 ($30, down from $60), The Surge 2 ($30, down from $50), Void Bastards ($22.49, from $25), and plenty more.

Post-apocalyptical first-person shooter Rage 2 has a pretty steep discount right now, going from $60 to $19.79, a total savings of 67 percent. Elsewhere, a bunch of indie games are up for grabs with some solid discounts. These include Dead Cells ($17.49), Forager ($16), Terraria ($5), The Escapists 2 ($6), and many more. A bulk of Rockstar Games’ library is also on sale, such as Grand Theft Auto V ($15 USD), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ($5.24), Max Payne 3 ($7), L.A. Noire ($7) and others.

Steam also has a smorgasbord of JRPGs on sale. The list is extensive, but some noteworthy titles are Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy XI, God Eater 3, Romancing SaGa 3, Tales of Berseria, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, and more.

It’s worth shopping around, though, as you may find better deals at places like Green Man Gaming and Fanatical. Further, some of those codes can sometimes be redeemed on Steam.

In conjunction with the Autumn sale, Steam has opened voting for its Steam Awards, which includes accolades like Game of the Year and Better With Friends. Winners will be announced on December 31.

Of course, Steam’s Black Friday sale isn’t the only stop to get discounts on some of this year’s best games. We’ve compiled Black Friday sales for all of this generation’s platforms: the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. In addition, we’ve also put together a list of retailers with incredible Black Friday deals, including Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, and more. Check below for even more deals, sales, and discounts.

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steams-black-friday-2019-sale-live-now/1100-6471730/

Pokemon Global Link Shutting Down, Free Pokemon Being Distributed To Users

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After nine years, the Pokemon Global Link is shutting down, The Pokemon Company has announced. Since the release of Pokemon Black and White on the original DS, the website has served as an online battling hub for the mainline Pokemon series, allowing players to join online competitions and view their rankings, but the latest entries, Pokemon Sword and Shield, have moved away from the service, making it no longer necessary.

In a statement on the Pokemon Global Link website, The Pokemon Company revealed the service will cease on February 24, 2020. After that point, players “will no longer be able to use any gameplay features that require a connection to the PGL” in either Pokemon Sun and Moon or Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. However, regular online features such as battling and trading will still be available in those titles.

Before the Pokemon Global Link shuts down, The Pokemon Company is giving away one final free Pokemon to Global Link users. From now until February 24, you can claim a free Fennel’s Munna in a Gen 7 3DS game. This Munna is modeled after the one owned by Fennel, the Dream World researcher from Pokemon Black and White.

To receive the Pokemon, log into the Pokemon Global Link and a personal notification about the gift will appear on the homepage. Click on the link within the notification to generate a download code. After that, you’ll need to go into Mystery Gift in your 3DS game of choice (either Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, or Ultra Moon) and go through the following steps:

  • Select Receive Gift
  • Select Get with Code/Password
  • Follow prompts to connect online
  • Input download code
  • Open your save file
  • Retrieve the Pokemon from the deliveryman in any Pokemon Center

While the Pokemon Global Link may be shutting down, its functionality still lives on in Sword and Shield’s Battle Stadium, which lets players compete in ranked online competitions. The upcoming Pokemon Home service will feature some PGL functionality as well. That is slated to launch sometime in early 2020 and will also allow you to transfer Pokemon from 3DS to Switch.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-global-link-shutting-down-free-pokemon-bei/1100-6471729/

Black Friday 2019 PC Deals: Sekiro For $36, Outer Worlds For $40, And More At Green Man Gaming

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Just a week before Black Friday 2019 properly kicks off, Green Man Gaming has opened the floodgates early for some new deals on games like Borderlands 3, The Outer Worlds, and even Red Dead Redemption 2. As a part of its extended sale, the digital games retailer currently has well over 40 games up for sale right now, and on Tuesday, even more games were added, including Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Mortal Kombat 11.

This sale features some recent releases, along with other games that have come out in the last few years. In addition to the games mentioned above, GMG’s sale also includes Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Grand Theft Auto V, Tropico 6, and Civilization VI.

What’s special about GMG’s Black Friday sale is that certain purchases will also add in the Intel Starter Pack, allowing you to redeem an additional five free games from a select pool of titles. Some of these games include Resident Evil 7, Evil Within 2, Dishonored 2. The GMG sale also includes some great deals on gaming memberships and premium services. Any game purchased on Green Man Gaming can be redeemed on their respective digital distribution service. For instance, purchasing The Outer Worlds will give you a code that can be redeemed on the Epic Games Store, while Red Dead 2 will be playable on the Rockstar Games Launcher.

This sale doesn’t just focus on PC games, it also includes deals on gaming memberships to premium services. Notably, a 12-month PlayStation Plus membership is available for just $42.74, which is better than Sony’s official PS Plus offer for Black Friday ($45). So if you’re looking to top off your membership or try out a brand new service, then now is a pretty good time to dive in.

The biggest game on this sale is easily Red Dead Redemption 2, which recently came out on PC. GameSpot editor Michael Higham recently did a deep-dive into the PC version, and he was quite impressed with how it turned out. “Red Dead Redemption 2 is a case where its visual prowess is inseparable from its identity, which the PC version delivers on, given the right specs and the overcoming of technical issues,” he wrote.

Games eligible for the Intel Starter Pack

Other deals:

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-pc-deals-sekiro-for-36-outer-wor/1100-6471668/

Black Friday 2019 Xbox Live Gold And Game Pass Deals

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Microsoft has hit a powerful stride this year off its subscription services, and Xbox Game Pass is leading the way. The service offers access to an enormous library of Xbox One or PC games for a flat monthly (or yearly) fee, making it one of the best ongoing deals in gaming right now. As Black Friday 2019, that deal is getting even better, as retailers offer big discounts on Game Pass and its companion service that lets you play multiplayer games online, Xbox Live Gold.

For those unfamiliar with the Xbox One’s subscription services, you can find more details on Game Pass for Xbox One and PC, Xbox Live Gold, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at the bottom of this article. As a reminder, these subscriptions stack, so even if you’re already a member and don’t need to renew quite yet, you can save yourself some money in the long-term by buying these subscriptions while they’re cheap.

Plus, catch up on more of Black Friday 2019’s best Xbox One deals so far, including great discounts on games as well as console bundles and accessories.

Best Black Friday deals on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold

3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for new members – $1

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Get 3 months for $1 (new subscribers only)

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate normally costs $15 a month, which adds up to $45 over three months, but this offer gets you a full three for only $1. This is the best deal we’ve seen for new subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate so far, and it’s available right now for a limited time.

3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – $2

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3-month membership | $24 ($45)

Newegg currently has three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions for $24 each with promo code EMCUUVB33. If you happen to miss out on the “buy three months, get three months free” deal at Walmart, then this is the next best thing–buy two, and you’ll have a six-month subscription for $48 (only $3 more).

Best Buy also has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on sale for about the same price. You can grab a three-month subscription for $25.

Xbox Live Gold 3-month membership — $13

Xbox Live Gold: 3-month membership | $13 ($25)

Newegg has 3-month Xbox Live Gold memberships on sale for $13 when you use promo code EMCUUVB32.

If the Newegg deal sells out, Best Buy is selling 3-month memberships for $15.

What is Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass for Console

Xbox Game Pass for Console provides access to over 200 Xbox One games. New games are added to the service every month, and users get special discounts on the ones that are leaving just in case players want to keep them. In addition to all this, first-party Xbox One games always launch on Game Pass day one–this has included games like Gears 5, The Outer Worlds, and Forza Horizon 4. It costs $10 a month to join Game Pass for Xbox One.

Xbox Game Pass for PC

Xbox Game Pass for PC provides access to over 150 PC games through the Xbox app on Windows 10. Like the console version, new games are added every month, and special discounts are available in case you want to keep any games on their way out. First-party Xbox One games launch on PC the same day as console, so you gain access to them as well. You can join Game Pass for PC at $1 for the first month, after which the price goes up to $5 a month.

What is Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Live Gold provides access to online multiplayer, exclusive discounts, and free monthly games. You can subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for $10 a month, $25 for 3 months, or $60 for a year.

What is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate packages the benefits of Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and PC with Xbox Live Gold. You can join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1 for your first month, after which the price goes up to $15 a month.

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-xbox-live-gold-and-game-pass-dea/1100-6471291/