Halo: Reach For PC/Xbox One Will Have 6.2 Million Maps On Launch Day

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Following multiple testing periods, Halo: Reach is officially launching on PC and Xbox One on December 3, and it’s going to have a lot of multiplayer maps to choose from. Microsoft confirmed in a blog post that on launch day, Halo: Reach will have a pool of 6.2 million maps available to download and play.

The figure is so massive because it includes “legacy” maps made by the community for the original versions of Halo 3, Halo: Reach, and Halo 4 that have been brought over.

On Xbox One, Halo: Reach is joining The Master Chief Collection, and players will be able to find all of these maps through the file-finder. For PC, games within The Master Chief Collection are launching one-by-one, so these maps will live inside Halo: Reach alone.

It’s good news that all these maps are coming to Halo: Reach on PC at launch because, as announced earlier, the map-making mode, Forge, won’t launch on PC until 2020. The Theatre mode, which allows players to view recent multiplayer matches or campaign missions, will also be unavailable until 2020.

Forge and Theater will, however, be available on Xbox One at launch on December 13.

Also in the blog post, Microsoft confirmed a number of important particulars about Halo: Reach on PC based on feedback from the earlier testing periods. Here is quick rundown:

  • Overall mouse input quality has been “greatly improved” over the betas.
  • Variable frame rate (VFR) will be available at launch.
  • The audio encoding had to be changed for the PC release, and this means it will sound different compared to the Xbox 360 original. The team is working on addressing this.
  • Microsoft is planning to upgrade the servers in its data centers for launch to improve the matchmaking experience.
  • There is push-to-talk communication by pressing and holding the V key.

Go to the Microsoft blog post to see a full rundown of important things to know about the upcoming release of Halo: Reach on PC and Xbox One.

Halo: Reach costs $10 on Steam, while those who already own Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One can play the multiplayer, custom games, Forge, and Theatre for free. The campaign and Firefight modes will be available to buy for $10 USD. Xbox Game Pass subscribers, meanwhile, get everything for free.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-reach-for-pcxbox-one-will-have-62-million-map/1100-6471720/

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Update Adds New Gunfight Tournament Mode

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Infinity Ward is expanding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare‘s intense 2v2 Gunfight mode. With the November 25 update, the developer introduced a new single-elimination tournament variant for Gunfight where 16 teams (32 players in all) compete across eight rounds until one team claims victory.

This is the same Gunfight mode you already know–where players have one life and spawn with a random loadout. Teams that win advance to the next round (and earn XP and other rewards) while the losers go back to the lobby with nothing. The team that wins the entire tournament earns a “high-tier” cosmetic reward in addition to an allotment of XP.

Should your team perform well enough to win a round, you’ll enter a lobby to await the next match. Infinity Ward said in a blog post that players should be patient as wait times can vary as other teams finish their matches.

Infinity Ward’s blog post about Gunfight Tournament has loads more details and important things to know like tips and strategies–go read it here.

The new Gunfight Tournament mode is available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but it is available in beta on PS4, Xbox One, and PC for a limited time.

In other news, the most recent Modern Warfare update includes numerous fixes, changes, and improvements–check out the full patch notes here.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-update-adds-new-gunfig/1100-6471718/

Microsoft Store Black Friday Xbox One And PC Deals 2019

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Microsoft’s got some serious deals going on its official store for Black Friday 2019. The company has discounts on Xbox One S and Xbox One X bundles, wireless controllers (though the Elite Series 2 isn’t among them, sadly), and lots of games. All of its deals are live right now, so you don’t have to wait until Black Friday weekend begins to save big on Xbox One consoles, bundles, and more.

Tons of games are on sale on Xbox Live, including Grand Theft Auto V, Castlevania Anniversary Collection, and Need for Speed Heat, as well as the full Assassin’s Creed catalog. Make sure you browse Microsoft’s official site, the Windows 10 store on a PC, or your nearest Xbox to take a gander at all the savings.

Black Friday Xbox One deals

Xbox One devices are getting discounts of up to $150 off. All Xbox One X console bundles are going for $350, while all Xbox One S bundles are $100 off, with several of them now costing $200. This also means you can get the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition for $150–that system is bundled with digital codes for Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and bonus Fortnite content. Additionally, Xbox One controllers see lowered prices with up to $20 off, while Design Lab controllers get a $10 discount.

Microsoft is also offering new subscribers their first three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $1. Ultimate bundles Game Pass for console and PC, in addition to Xbox Live Gold. New subscribers will also get six months of Spotify, as long as they’re not already subscribed to the music-streaming service. On top fo that, new and existing subscribers get a free month of EA Access and three free months of Discord Nitro–like Spotify, you must also be new subscribers to both services.

Of course, a bunch of Xbox One games are on sale, too, including first-party games like Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Edition. Third-party games, such as FIFA 20, NBA 2K20 Legends Edition, and Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition will also see discounts.

Xbox All Access returns

Microsoft also recently announced that the Xbox All Access program is back for another holiday season. Anyone who doesn’t want to pay the full price for a console upfront can instead opt for a monthly payment plan. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition goes for $20/month, the Xbox One S for $23/month, and the powerful Xbox One X for $31/month. Each option runs for 24 months and comes with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the full duration of the plan.

The best part of this round of All Access is that you’ll have the option to upgrade to Project Scarlett, the new Xbox console that is scheduled to arrive next holiday. Xbox One X All Access members will be eligible to upgrade after 12 months, but Xbox One S members will have to wait 18 months. All-Digital Edition members will also have to pay a $20 upgrade fee.

All upgrades must go through the retailer you purchased your original 24-month plan from, and you’ll have to re-up to a new 24-month plan (with new terms and pricing). In the US, Amazon is currently the only retailer offering All Access–in the UK, customers can subscribe starting November 5 at Smyths and GAME.

Game deals

You can check out the full sale at Microsoft and see some of the best discounts below. These prices will last until December 2, or while supplies last.

Update: Amazon is now starting to price-match some of these early Xbox One digital deals, too, so if you prefer to shop there, make sure to head over to Amazon and compare prices.

Console and accessory deals

Xbox One X console bundles – $350.

Xbox One X bundles | $350 ($500)

The Xbox One X is the most powerful console on the market that allows for 4K resolutions in some games. It also has quite a few bundles available at the moment that include games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and NBA 2K20. All of them are on sale for $350.

Xbox One S bundles – starting at $150.

Xbox One S bundles | up to $100 off

The Xbox One S may not have the power for 4K gaming, but it still has a huge library of fantastic games. There’s also a big selection of Xbox One S bundles that pack in games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and Gears 5. Xbox One S bundles will be $100 off, dropping regular Xbox One S bundles to $200 and the Xbox One X All-Digital Edition to $150.

Xbox One controllers – Starting at $40

Xbox One Wireless Controllers | up to $20 off

If you’re looking for an extra controller for a friend or just want a new colour, then the Microsoft Store is discounting its pads by up to $20. This includes Special Editions like the Night Ops Camo, Sport Blue, and Gears 5 Kait Diaz controllers.

The Xbox One Design Lab lets you customize a controller by changing its color and adding rubber grips for an additional fee.

Xbox One Design Lab Controllers | $10 off

For a more personal touch, Microsoft offers its line of Design Lab controllers, which let you customize the color of pretty much every part of the pad. They cost a little more, but Microsoft is taking $10 off the price for Black Friday.

Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 Headset + SuperAmp Pro Performance – Up to $125 off.

Turtle Beach gaming headsets | up to $125 off

Microsoft has a selection of Turtle Beach gaming headsets discounted up to $125. If you’re looking for one that works with your Xbox One, Turtle Beach makes some good quality headsets.

Western Digital Game Drive For Xbox One – $45.

Xbox game hard drives | up to $20 off

If you play a lot of games and want to keep them ready to go on your Xbox One, then an external hard drive is absolutely essential. Microsoft has a couple of drives going on sale right now for slightly cheaper than normal.

More upcoming deals

Live now

November 28

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-store-black-friday-xbox-one-and-pc-deals/1100-6471091/

The Outer Worlds: Best Black Friday 2019 Deals (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

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The Outer Worlds is Obsidian’s last game as an independent developer, and by all accounts, it’s quite a finale. Released October 25 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the game pays homage to the studio’s past with a huge open-ended adventure full of humor and colorful characters as your space-hopping vigilante explores planets owned by corporations.

If you have an Xbox One or PC, the best Black Friday deal on the game is arguably through Game Pass, where it’s free to play. New subscribers can get a three-month Game Pass Ultimate membership–which includes Xbox Live Gold along with Game Pass for both console and PC–for just $1 as part of Microsoft’s Black Friday sale, and The Outer Worlds is part of the subscription’s collection. That should be more than enough time to play through the entire game. If you’re looking to add it to your library permanently, though, some stores have sale prices for cheaper.

The Outer Worlds (PS4, Xbox One, PC) Black Friday deals

The Outer Worlds’ Best Black Friday 2019 Deals

Surprisingly, the best deals on The Outer Worlds are actually for digital console versions and PC (usually physical copies will get markdowns first). For PS4, your best bet is to grab it in PSN’s Black Friday sale for $45 and download directly from the PlayStation Store. You can find it much cheaper on Xbox One–Amazon has a digital code available for just $35, which beats out the Xbox Store price.

Finally, for PC, you have several good options. The Outer Worlds is $44.39 as part of Fanatical’s Black Friday sale, but by using our exclusive promo code GAMESPOT11 at checkout, you can get it for just $39.51, which is technically the lowest price available. However, the best deal may actually be at Green Man Gaming. If you purchase certain games during the Black Friday sale, like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Outer Worlds, you’ll receive a code for the Intel Starter Pack, which lets you choose five free games from a selection of titles. You can find more info on that bonus at GMG.

The Outer Worlds PS4 deals

Best deal: $45 (digital)

The Outer Worlds Xbox One deals

Best deal: $35 (digital)

The Outer Worlds PC deals

Best deal: $40.49 (comes with five free games)

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-outer-worlds-best-black-friday-2019-deals-ps4-/1100-6471710/

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Patch Notes Released, Here’s What’s New

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The newest update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has arrived, and while it’s not the most substantial, it does include some notable changes and improvements.

Starting off, spawn cameras for the Headquarters and Hardpoint multiplayer modes are now turned off. Additionally, the patch fixes a problem related to how players could join a progress too late in a match in the free-for-all mode. On top of that, free-for-all mode is now located in the Filter menu, while four-player parties can now play together in Gun Game.

In terms of fixes, the new Modern Warfare update eliminates a bug that could cause laser sights on the P90 and MP5 to become “misaligned.” The update also removes some out-of-bounds and boosting exploits that some players were taking advantage of. For Spec Ops mode, the update includes a “minor adjustment” to difficulty, but that’s all that developer Infinity Ward had to say on the matter.

You can see the full November 25 patch notes down below, as posted by Infinity Ward on Reddit.

In other news, Infinity Ward has introduced a new variant of the 2v2 Gunfight mode. Players can now take part in a tournament to test their skills. In this single-elimination tournament for 16 teams, squads that win will keep moving through eight rounds until one is named victor. For lots more on the new Gunfight tournament mode, which is a beta that is only available for a limited time, head to Activision’s website.

Modern Warfare November 25 Patch Notes:

WHAT’S NEW:

  • Allowing up to 4-player parties in Gun Game
  • Moving FFA to the Filter menu
  • Fixing join in progress for FFA to prevent finding late-progress matches
  • Turning off spawn cameras for Headquarters and Hardpoint

GENERAL FIXES:

  • Removed infils for both teams when loading into Piccadilly, Search and Destroy
  • Fix for a bug where the thermal optic on the PP19 Bizon would appear white while ADS
  • Fix for the E.O.D. perk not allowing players to hack claymores in FFA
  • Fix for various boosting and out of bounds exploits
  • Fix for laser sights becoming misaligned on the P90 and MP5
  • Special Operations: Minor adjustment to difficulty

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-patch-notes-released-h/1100-6471717/

NBA 2K20 Black Friday Deals 2019

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Now that we know what all the major retailers have planned for Black Friday 2019, we can start confidently recommending you the absolute best deals on the year’s most popular games. That includes NBA 2K20, 2K’s annual sports juggernaut, which is seeing more than its fair share of steep discounts across PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. As we head into the proper Black Friday holiday this week, the best deal you’ll be able to get is currently over at Walmart.

NBA 2K20 (PS4, XBO, Switch) – $27 at Walmart

NBA 2K20 | $27 ($60)

See NBA 2K20 deals at Walmart

Walmart has the PS4, Xbox One, and Switch versions for $27. Walmart’s Black Friday sale kicks off on November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET online and in stores at 6 PM local time on November 28. Walmart’s early video game sale kicks off on November 23 at 9 PM PT / November 24 at 12 AM ET, but you’ll have to wait until November 27 for the deal on NBA 2K20.

Console bundles

Xbox One X bundle with NBA 2K20 – $350 at the Microsoft Store

Xbox One X – NBA 2K20 Hyperspace bundle | $350 ($500)

This Xbox One X bundle comes with a digital copy of NBA 2K20 and a special-edition Hyperspace Xbox One X and controller, which feature a unique paint splash design. The bundle also includes one-month trials for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. While the standalone game won’t have its major sales until later this week, you can get this bundle for $350 right now.

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Xbox One S bundle with NBA 2K20 – $200 at the Microsoft Store

Xbox One S – NBA 2K20 bundle | $200 ($300)

The Xbox One S bundle comes with everything the Xbox One X bundle does, except the special edition console. This bundle comes with a regular, white Xbox One S, but you still get the digital copy of NBA 2K20, a controller, and the one-month trials for Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. Microsoft is selling this bundle for $200.

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NBA 2K20 VC deals

NBA 2K20 VC Holiday bundle – $20 at Walmart

NBA 2K20 75,000 VC Holiday Bundle | $20

This special NBA 2K20 VC holiday bundle comes with 75,000 VC as well as in-game cosmetic items. Those include a Red Santa hat, Christmas backpack, Christmas-themed mural for your MyCourt, and an exclusive ugly sweater. Walmart has the bundle for $20 until December 31.

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NBA 2K30 VC Bundles | 10% Off

If you want a little more choice over how much VC you buy, GameStop is offering a 10% discount on all VC cards right now.

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In GameSpot’s NBA 2K20 impressions, critic Kevin Wong wrote about how the new game’s story mode attempts to have a social conscience, leaving behind the awkward attempts at humour and “hip” dialogue of previous entries. While it doesn’t quite stick the landing, Wong wrote that the basketball gameplay is still as great as it always is.

“Is it even possible to have a truly woke narrative in a game so relentlessly money and fame-driven? Perhaps not.” Wong wrote. “But NBA 2K20 asks you to accept this melding at face value. That’s impossible, but thankfully, there’s a legacy of NBA 2K quality that makes the reconciliation less important. The story and how it’s told don’t hold up to scrutiny. But the gameplay, honed from years of incremental development and effort, always does. NBA 2K20 is, even in its contradictions, an excellent facsimile of the NBA itself.”

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k20-black-friday-deals-2019/1100-6471584/

Madden NFL 20 Black Friday Deals 2019

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Madden NFL 20 is one of the year’s biggest games, and you can bet it’s going to be on sale for Black Friday 2019 this weekend. In fact, most places have already told us their deals on EA’s football game, and you can get it for as low as $27 over at Walmart in the coming days.

Walmart’s Black Friday sale kicks off on November 27 and includes many other games, in addition to Madden. Most of their prices edge out Best Buy, GameStop, and Target, though there are a few that are cheaper at other retailers. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date on the lowest prices right here on GameSpot.

Madden NFL 20 (PS4, XBO) – $27 at Walmart

Madden NFL 20 | $27 ($60)

EA’s latest football game received a score of 8/10 in our Madden NFL 20 review. GameSpot’s Eddie Makuch praised its new X-Factor abilities, week-to-week challenges, and on-the-sticks gameplay, the latter of which he says is “the best it’s ever been.” However, the story elements of the QB1 mode and the minimal changes to Franchise mode left him wanting.

“Madden NFL 20 is an improved version of the annualized professional football series that excels in some areas and leaves something to be desired in others,” he wrote. “The new QB1 career mode–which includes a barebones NCAA football experience–overall feels like a half-baked idea that doesn’t deliver anything meaningful or interesting. When it comes to the on-the-field action, however, the new X-Factor and Superstar abilities shake up the familiar gameplay formula to give seasoned players and newcomers alike a fresh way to scheme plays and orchestrate strategy on both sides of the ball.”

Madden NFL 20 Black Friday deals

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/madden-nfl-20-black-friday-deals-2019/1100-6471573/

Best Black Friday 2019 Deals Newegg: PC Gaming Laptops, PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, And More

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Newegg has finally kicked off its Black Friday 2019 sale, which is chock full of deals on gaming laptops, graphics cards, and more. PC hardware sees some major discounts, but there are a number of deals on other things as well.

Yes, in addition to gaming laptops, desktops, and graphics cards, there are a number of deals on games and consoles. You can see those under the PC hardware in our list below.

Newegg’s Black Friday deals are live now and end November 30. Quantity is limited, so if you’re interested in a specific deal, it’s a good idea to grab it early if possible. We’ll make sure to keep this article updated with any deals that show up later on in the sale.

Quick look at Newegg’s Black Friday deals:

Best Black Friday deals at Newegg

MSI GL65 15.6-inch GTX 1650 gaming laptop – $600

MSI GL65 15.6-inch GTX 1650 gaming laptop | $600 ($800) after $100 rebate card

Available now

This GL series laptop comes equipped with a GTX 1650 4 GB, an i5-9300H processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. Black Friday brings its price down to $600, starting from November 25-30.

MSI 15.6-inch GTX 1660 Ti gaming laptop – $800

MSI 15.6-inch GTX 1660 Ti gaming laptop | $800 ($1,150) after $100 rebate card

Available now

This GL65 comes with more powerful specs than the last, with a GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB, an i7-9750H processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. Starting on November 25, its price goes down to $800 for the duration of Black Friday.

MSI 15.6-inch RTX 2060 gaming laptop – $1,150

MSI 15.6-inch RTX 2060 gaming laptop | $1,150 ($1,400) after $100 rebate card

Available now

The third MSI laptop deal for Black Friday is another GL65, but this one is equipped with an RTX 2060 6 GB, an i7-9750H, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. If you want to run modern games at good-to-great settings, then this laptop is the one for you. Black Friday takes its price down to $1,150 from November 25-30.

Acer Predator Helios 15.6-inch GTX 1060 gaming laptop – $1,400

Acer Predator Helios 15.6-inch GTX 1060 gaming laptop | $1,400 ($1,700)

Available now

This Acer Predator laptop boasts a 144Hz screen with GTX 1060 6 GB, an i7-8750H processor, 32 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. If you’re into online multiplayer games–or you just like high frame rates–then this laptop is a good choice, thanks to that 144Hz refresh rate. For Black Friday, its price goes down to $1,400 from November 25-30.

Gigabyte 15.6-inch RTX 2070 gaming laptop – $1,600

Gigabyte 15.6-inch RTX 2070 gaming laptop | $1,600

Available now

This GIGABYTE laptop is stacked. It comes with a 144Hz, 1080p IPS screen; an RTX 2070 8 GB; an i7-9750H processor; 16 GB of RAM; and a 512 GB SSD. Its Black Friday price is set at $1,600.

Asus 17.3-inch RTX 2080 gaming laptop – $2,390

Asus 17.3-inch RTX 2080 gaming laptop | $2,390 ($3,500)

Available now

The most expensive laptop in Newegg’s Black Friday sale boasts a 17-inch 144Hz, 1080p screen with G-Sync; an RTX 2080 8 GB, an i9-8950HK, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. It goes on sale for Black Friday starting November 25-30 for $2,390.

Skytech AMD RX 580 gaming desktop – $640

Skytech AMD RX 580 gaming desktop | $640 ($750)

Available now

This AMD-based gaming PC comes with an RX 580 4GB, a second-gen Ryzen 5, 8 GB of RAM, and 500 GB SSD. Its Black Friday price goes down to $640 from November 25-30.

Asus GTX 1660 gaming desktop – $770

Asus GTX 1660 gaming desktop | $770 ($970)

Available now

This Intel-based gaming PC is equipped with a GTX 1660 6 GB, an i5-9400F, 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. Starting November 25, its price gets discounted to $770 for the duration of Black Friday.

Skytech RTX 2070 Super gaming desktop – $1,000

Skytech RTX 2070 Super gaming desktop | $1,000 ($1,280)

Available now

This Skytech gaming PC comes with an RTX 2070 Super 8 GB, an AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB of RAM, and a 500 GB SSD. For Black Friday, its price goes down to $1,000 from November 25-30.

ABS RTX 2060 Super gaming desktop – $1,200

ABS RTX 2060 Super gaming desktop | $1,200 ($1,450)

Available now

This ABS gaming PC boasts an RTX 2060 8 GB, an i7-9700K, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. Black Friday brings its price down to $1,200 from November 25-30.

Acer 24-inch 144Hz, 1080p, FreeSync monitor – $150

Acer 24-inch 144Hz, 1080p, FreeSync monitor | $150 ($200)

Available now

This Acer monitor is a great companion to a PC with an AMD graphics card, utilizing its FreeSync capability to make for a smooth, tearless experience. Paired with that 144Hz display, and your games are going to look fantastic in motion. Its Black Friday price will be $150 starting on November 25.

Pixio 27-inch 144Hz, 1440p, FreeSync monitor – $240 with code BLACKFR24

Pixio 27-inch 144Hz, 1440p, FreeSync monitor | $240 (promo code: BLACKFR24)

Available now

This 27-inch monitor boasts a 144Hz refresh rate and 2560×1440 resolution. On top of that, it features AMD’s FreeSync technology. Black Friday kicks its price down to $240 with the promo code, BLACKFR24.

Gigabyte Aorus 27-inch HDR Curved, 165Hz, 1440p, G-Sync monitor – $400

Gigabyte Aorus 27-inch HDR Curved, 165Hz, 1440p, G-Sync monitor | $400 ($460)

Available now

This Gigabyte Aorus monitor boasts a curved 27-inch, 165 Hz, and 1440p display. It’s also compatible with FreeSync and G-Sync technology, the latter of which is Nvidia’s version of FreeSync. If you have an Nvidia graphics card, it works with the monitor to create a smooth, tearless experience–and you don’t have to turn on the power-consuming Vsync in your games. Starting November 25, its Black Friday price is set at $400.

Gigabyte Aorus 27-inch 144Hz, 1440p, G-Sync monitor – $460 with code BLACKFR23

Gigabyte Aorus 27-inch 144Hz, 1440p, G-Sync monitor | $460 (promo code: BLACKFR23)

Available now

This Aorus monitor features a 10-bit IPS panel with HDR for deeper colours. It also boasts a 144Hz display and 1440p resolution, in addition to FreeSync and G-Sync technology. Black Friday takes its price down to $460 with promo code BLACKFR23.

Samsung 49-inch UltraWide, 144Hz, FreeSync monitor – $800

Samsung 49-inch UltraWide, 144Hz, FreeSync monitor | $800 ($1,000)

Available now

If you’ve wanted to get into UltraWide gaming, then this high-end monitor is worth taking a look at. With its 144Hz display, FreeSync support, and 3840×1080 resolution, games will look great. However, make sure your PC has the power to push out that kind of resolution that also takes advantage of the 144Hz refresh rate. Its Black Friday price is set at $800 from November 25-30.

MSI 32-inch Curved, 165Hz, 1080p FreeSync monitor – $230

MSI 32-inch Curved, 165Hz, 1080p FreeSync monitor | $230 ($330) after $10 rebate card

Available now

This 32-inch, curved 1080p monitor features FreeSync technology and a 165Hz refresh rate. Black Friday brings it down to $230 from November 25-30.

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB – $610

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB | $610 ($645) after $30 rebate card

Available now

Nvidia regularly runs promotions that bundle free games with specific lines of graphics cards, and at the moment, the company is giving away digital codes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare with its RTX line. And starting November 25, this MSI RTX 2080 gets the Black Friday price of $610.

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8 GB – $510 with code BLACKFR34

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8 GB | $510 (promo code: BLACKFR34)

Available now

This Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super comes with a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and its Black Friday price is set at $510 after promo code BLACKFR34.

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Super 8 GB – $690 with code BLACKFR35

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Super 8 GB | $690 (promo code: BLACKFR35)

Available now

This EVGA RTX 2080 Super comes with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and during Black Friday, it goes for $690 after promo code BLACKFR35.

Asus ROG Strix RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB – $1,110 with code BLACKFR36

Asus ROG Strix RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB | $1,110 (promo code: BLACKFR36)

Available now

The Asus ROG Strix RTX 2080 Ti is an extremely powerful graphics card, and with promo code BLACKFR36, its Black Friday price is set at $1,110. Nvidia’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare offer is normally eligible for any RTX graphics card purchase, but Newegg doesn’t make a point of listing it on the product page.

Sapphire Pulse RX 590 8 GB – $180

Sapphire Pulse RX 590 8 GB | $180 ($220)

Available now

AMD has a promotion going right now that gifts graphics card customers three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC and their choice of either Borderlands 3 or Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. This RX 590 8 GB’s price is getting knocked down to $180 for Black Friday.

ASRock Radeon RX 5700 8 GB – $370

ASRock Radeon RX 5700 8 GB | $350 ($410) after $20 rebate card

Available now

This RX 5700 comes with three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC and either Borderlands 3 or Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Starting November 25 and lasting for the duration of Black Friday, its price is going for $370.

PS4 Pro 1 TB Console & Controller | $300

Available now

Newegg has the PS4 Pro discounted to $300 for Black Friday. It can play enhanced versions of standard PS4 games, in addition to streaming 4K video. This deal is valid until November 30.

Xbox One X – Gears 5 Bundle | $350

Available now

This bundle comes with an Xbox One X and digital copies of Gears 5 and the rest of the series–Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3, and Gears of War 4. From November 25-30, its Black Friday price will be set at $350.

Xbox One X – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle – $350

Xbox One X – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle | $350 ($500)

Available now

This Xbox One X bundle comes with the console, in addition to the Deluxe edition of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Black Friday brings its price down to $350 from November 25-30.

Xbox One S – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle – $200

Xbox One S – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle | $200 ($300)

Available now

This Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle gets you the Deluxe Edition with the Xbox One S. For Black Friday, its price is down to $200.

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition – $150

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition | $150 ($250)

Available now

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition comes with digital codes for Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and bonus content for Fortnite–2,000 V-Bucks and the Rogue Spider Knight outfit. It’s important to note that the All-Digital Edition does not have a disc drive, so you’ll be restricted to digital games only. Black Friday knocks the price down to $150 from November 25-30.

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-black-friday-2019-deals-newegg-pc-gaming-lapt/1100-6471053/

Luigi’s Mansion 3 Black Friday Deals: Snag Luigi’s Latest Spooky Adventure For $48

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Nintendo’s released a surprising amount of first-part games this year, including Pokemon Sword and Shield, Astral Chain, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. You shouldn’t sleep on Luigi’s Mansion 3, either, which brings the beloved series back to consoles for the first time since the original Gamecube game. With it being a recently-released Nintendo game discounts are few and far between, but you can get it for under retail price ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, if you know where to look.

Luigi’s Mansion 3 Black Friday deals haven’t been announced, but you can still save by shopping at Walmart.

Luigi’s Mansion 3 — $49.94 (in-store only)

For most of the year, Walmart has routinely discounted new games, including Luigi’s Mansion 3, to $50 at launch. Unfortunately, the $10-off deal is usually only available in-store. If you click the link above, you’ll notice that Walmart’s website has Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the regular retail price of $60. Even though you have to go to the store to snag this deal, you can buy it now and avoid the Black Friday rush.

As far as online deals go, a large and reputable Ebay seller has brand new, sealed copies of Luigi’s Mansion 3 on sale for $48. You’ll get free shipping, guaranteed by December 2, if you order from Ebay. We should note that UK box art is shown in the listing, but orders ship from California. It seems likely that the box art is just a mistake. Even if it happens to be the UK version, it’ll still work in North American Switch consoles.

Outside of Walmart’s in-store price and the current Ebay deal, it’s not looking like any major retailers will have discounts on Luigi’s Mansion 3 this Black Friday. Walmart, Best Buy, and Target have already released their ads, and GameStop has revealed some early Black Friday deals. Luigi’s Mansion 3 hasn’t shown up in any of them. We don’t know the North American Eshop Black Friday deals just yet, but the UK Black Friday sale doesn’t feature Luigi’s Mansion 3 either.

We’d recommend keeping an eye on Amazon, as the retailer will likely have waves of deals throughout Black Friday weekend. But considering the fact that Amazon routinely copies other retailers when it comes to game sales, we wouldn’t say a Luigi’s Mansion 3 discount is particularly likely at Amazon.

The charming Switch adventure earned an 8/10 in our Luigi’s Mansion 3 review. Reviewer Kevin Knezevic called Luigi’s Mansion 3 “perhaps the best installment in the series yet,” praising it for the numerous new mechanics and more open structure. While the controls can sometimes get in the way of the joyous experience, Last Resort Hotel is filled with clever puzzles, fun ghost encounters, and a treasure trove of hidden collectibles.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/luigis-mansion-3-black-friday-deals-snag-luigis-la/1100-6471598/

Battleborn Is Shutting Down And Will Be Completely Unplayable

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Three years after launch and two years after going free-to-play, Gearbox’s Battleborn is officially shutting down. Publisher 2K Games announced that the servers will go offline in January 2021.

2K Games confirmed that it plans to “focus [its] efforts and resources on other projects” following the announcement. The company tweeted that it is “extremely proud of the work that went into the game [and] will continue to provide updates on the sunsetting of the title when appropriate.”

Until 2021, Battleborn will remain playable in some form. 2K Games clarified in a blog post that the game’s premium currency, Platinum, will no longer be purchasable after February 24, 2020. Any currency you have stockpiled can still be spent until the servers get deactivated in 2021. You will no longer be able to play Battleborn in any capacity once the servers go offline, including the game’s single-player campaign.

Battleborn has already been removed from digital storefronts like the PlayStation Store and Steam. However, the game can still be purchased from physical retailers such as Target and Walmart.

We gave the game a 7/10 in our Battleborn review, saying, “The varied cast of heroes adds longevity, but the game still feels relatively content light. With so many moving parts that never quite gel, I found plenty of things to love but just as much to feel confused by and ambivalent about.”

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battleborn-is-shutting-down-and-will-be-completely/1100-6471711/