The December 9 episode of the long-running TV game show Jeopardy will feature a Pokemon-specific category, while every category is a Pokemon pun. In short, Pokemon is taking over Jeopardy, and that’s pretty great.

The show’s Twitter account posted an image of the board for the December 9 show, and the category names are delightful. They include “Peek A Choo-Choo,” “Geo, Dude,” “Odd-ish,” “Slowpoke,” “Nine Tales,” and then finally just “Pokemon.” Have a look:

This is not the first time Pokemon has featured on Jeopardy. In 2017, “Video Games” was a Final Jeopardy category. Host Alex Trebek asked, “The desire in his childhood to catch every insect inspired Satoshi Tajiri to create this 1996 game.”

The correct answer was “Pokemon,” but not every contestant got it right. It’ll be interesting to see how it all goes down tonight with Pokemon being a category of its own. We can only imagine how obscure the questions might become for higher point values.

We’ll update this post later today when Jeopardy airs.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-is-a-category-on-jeopardy-tonight/1100-6472043/

Overwatch is hauling out the holly and preparing for its annual Winter Wonderland event. Blizzard has announced the dates for the event and teased one of the new cosmetics that will come with the update.

In a tweet from the official account, the studio confirmed that Winter Wonderland will run December 10-January 2. It also showed a brief video clip of “Rime Sigma,” a new skin for the most recent addition to the game with a frosty makeover.

The tease didn’t detail any other skins or limited-time events that will be coming with the event. Last year’s Winter Wonderland included an asymmetric multiplayer boss brawl called Mei’s Yeti Hunt, as well as the second year of Mei’s Snowball Offensive Brawl. It’s a relatively safe bet that this year’s event will also include a limited-time mode, but we’ll have to wait until tomorrow to see exactly what it is.

Blizzard previously announced that the winter event would be coming this week, to clear up some misinformation about release timing that had been circulating. It will come alongside the 1.43 update, which includes some significant balance changes as well. Game director Jeff Kaplan has said that fans may expect fewer content updates while the team works on Overwatch 2.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-overwatch-skin-revealed-before-winter-wonderla/1100-6472039/

With the Christmas season upon us, plenty of retailers are getting in on their own 12 Days of Deals–unfortunately, not a single one of them is selling a partridge, a pear tree, or even a pear. Best Buy has its own deals, while Walmart’s sale is full of deals on the Nintendo Switch, PS4 Pro, and Xbox One X, in addition to 4K TVs, wireless headphones, and much more.

Like Best Buy, Walmart is offering a special bundle for the Nintendo Switch. You can get the updated Nintendo Switch model (with Mario Red Joy-Cons) packaged with $20 Eshop credit and a Mario-themed carrying case. Additionally, Walmart is offering special bundles and deals for Xbox One X and S consoles and the PS4 Pro.

Of course, there are plenty of other deals, and new ones will replace them every day. You can keep track of it all on Walmart’s website, but we’ll also update this article with the best daily deals, so you don’t have to.

This bundle comes with the rare Mario Red Joy-Cons

Nintendo Switch (with improved battery) + $20 Eshop credit and carrying case | $299

Available for pick-up only

The updated model of the Nintendo Switch comes with improved battery life, but this bundle also comes with $20 of Eshop credit and a Mario-themed carrying case. The Mario Red Joy-Cons are also a great addition, as they’re not very common–this bundle is also exclusive to Walmart.

An Xbox One X bundle for $280

Xbox One X 1 TB NBA 2K19 bundle | $280 ($500)

This Xbox One X bundle may come packaged with a previous year’s entry in the NBA 2K series, but $280 is an incredible deal for the console alone. It’s being sold through Walmart by Antonline.com, which is a very reputable third-party seller known for its great deals.

An Xbox One X bundle that comes packaged with a PowerA wired controller for $349

Select Xbox One X and S bundles with PowerA controller

Xbox One X bundles were going for $350 during Black Friday, but this deal actually manages to edge Black Friday out by offering a bonus PowerA wired controller. The offer is eligible with multiple different bundles, and you have a choice between three different colours for the controller–White, Black, or Wetlands Cloud Camo.

Xbox One X bundles

• 1 TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle — $349
• 1 TB NBA 2K20 bundle — $349

Xbox One S bundles

• 1 TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle — $249
• 1 TB NBA 2K20 bundle — $249

This PS4 Pro is going for $299 at Walmart

PS4 Pro 1 TB | $299

Reputable third-party seller Antonline.com is also selling a PS4 Pro for $300 through Walmart. It doesn’t come bundled with anything, but it’s still an excellent price for the more powerful PS4.

TV deals

• Sceptre 50-inch 4K TV — $190 ($400)
• RCA 65-inch 4K TV — $380 ($900)
• JVC 70-inch 4K Roku Smart TV — $530 ($900)

Laptop deals

• Motile 14-inch laptop — $245 ($600)
  • AMD Ryzen 3 with Radeon Vega 3 graphics
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 128 GB SSD
• EVOO 15-inch gaming laptop — $699 ($1,299)
  • Intel i7-9750H with GTX 1650
  • 256 GB SSD
  • 16 GB RAM
• EVOO 11.6-inch touchscreen laptop — $179 ($399)
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 32 GB hard drive

Headphones and speaker deals

• Beats by Dre – Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones — $89 ($119)
• Vizio 5.1 home theater soundbar system — $198 ($228)
• RCA Bluetooth home theater system — $128 ($198)

Other tech deals

• Jetstream Smart Home Kit (2 Smart Plugs + 4 Smart Bulbs) — $40 ($69)
• Jetstream Blizzard 4K Camera Drone — $70 ($80)
• Sharper Image Instant Print Camera — $40 ($90)
• Echelon Reflect 40-inch smart mirror — $899 ($1,099)

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-xbox-one-x-ps4-pro-and-more-featured-in-wal/1100-6472038/

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean the sales are. Best Buy has kicked off its 12 Days of Deals promotion, where it plans to offer new deals every day through December 20. These deals cover all manners of tech, including 4K TVs, soundbars, and laptops, in addition to smaller gadgets like wireless chargers and smart devices.

While it’s not a discount, Best Buy is also offering a deal on the Nintendo Switch. Every purchase of the new Nintendo Switch model (with improved battery life) gets you a bonus $30 e-gift card. You can’t apply the $30 to your Switch purchase, but it would go nicely towards a new game.

Every day of Best Buy’s sale has a new theme, with today’s being “Gifts for families.” Today’s deals last until 10 PM PT / 1 AM ET on December 9. You can expect days for “Gifts for gamers,” “Gifts for foodies,” and even “Gifts for Apple lovers” throughout the promotion period. You can see the full schedule at Best Buy, but we’ll make sure to update this article every day with the new deals.

The updated Switch model with improved battery life

Nintendo Switch (with improved battery) + $30 e-gift card | $300

If you didn’t grab a Nintendo Switch during Black Friday, then Best Buy is currently packaging the Nintendo Switch’s updated model with a $30 e-gift card. The updated model isn’t much different than the original launch model, though it does come with a slightly brighter screen and improved battery life.

TV deals

• Samsung 55-inch NU6900 4K UHD TV with HDR — $330 ($380)
• Samsung 55-inch 8 Series 4K UHD TV with HDR — $650 ($800)
• Samsung 82-inch 8 Series 4K UHD TV with HDR — $1800 ($2200)
• Epson Home Cinema 1080p Wireless Projector — $600 ($900)

Smartphone and tablet deals

• Samsung 9.6-inch Galaxy Tab E 16 GB — $100 ($200)
• Samsung Galaxy S8 64 GB (Unlocked) — $250 ($500)
• Samsung 9W Wireless Charger for iPhone/Android — $30 ($60)

Smart device deals

• Sonos One Smart Speaker (Gen 2) — $170 ($200)
• SmartThings WiFi Smart Plug — $16 ($18)
• SmartThings Hub — $60 ($70)
• SmartThings White A19 LED Bulb — $9 ($10)
• Samsung Multipurpose Sensor — $17 ($20)
• Samsung Motion Sensor — $22 ($25)
• Samsung Button — $12 ($15)
• SmartThings 1080p Indoor Security Camera — $80 ($90)

Soundbar deals

• Samsung 3.1.2-channel 330W soundbar with 8-inch subwoofer — $480 ($800)
• Samsung 2.1-channel 290W soundbar with 6.5-inch subwoofer — $120 ($280)

PC and laptop deals

• Samsung Notebook 7 Spin 13.3-inch touch-screen laptop — $550 ($900)
  • Intel Core i5-8250U
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 512 GB SSD
• Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB Internal SSD — $110 ($170)

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-4k-tvs-and-more-featured-in-pre-ch/1100-6472036/

Last week, product listings on the Microsoft Store made it pretty clear that both Vanquish and Bayonetta were coming to Xbox One, even if no official announcement was ever made. That changed today, as publisher Sega has revealed that a Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 18, 2020.

As the early product listings suggested, both of Platinum Games’ frenetic action titles have been remastered and will run at 4K 60fps on the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. The physical edition comes with a steelbook case and both games on a single disc, while the bundle will also be available to purchase digitally. The whole thing will set you back $40 and you can pre-order it now, but there’s no indication that you can buy each game separately.

If you previously missed out on two of the best action games of the last generation, this bundle is a perfect opportunity to jump in. Bayonetta is a fast-paced third-person action game that mostly revolves around defeating the titular heroine’s angelic foes with an arsenal of weapons, and mystical beasts summoned through her hair. Vanquish, meanwhile, redefined the cover-based third-person shooter, implementing elements from action games and beat ’em ups to create one of the most stylish and exhilarating games around.

The physical edition comes with a steelbook and some cool cover art.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bayonetta-and-vanquish-anniversary-bundle-confirme/1100-6472030/