Black Friday 2019 Deals: Pokemon Sword And Shield Switch Lite Bundle, Luigi’s Mansion 3, And More At Ebay

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means we’re now in the thick of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 deals. We got advance notice from a number of retailers on what they’ll have on sale during the shopping holidays, and Ebay has its own share of great deals on games, consoles, and more.

Ebay’s Black Friday plans include a series of Black Friday “drops” every Friday at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, from now through December 13. These include “a limited quantity of trending items,” such as the Nintendo Switch and Bose headphones. The retailer will also be offering major deals on its Brand Outlet page, which features items from major brands like Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and Nintendo. This week’s drop was for an iPhone 11, but that one sold out fairly quickly.

One deal Nintendo fans should take note of: Ebay currently has the Nintendo Switch Lite bundled with Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield for $230. The Switch Lite normally sells for $200, and we don’t expect many discounts on it for Black Friday, so if you’re interested in both the console and the game, this is an excellent deal to jump on. One of the only others we’ve seen drops the Switch Lite to $175.

Ebay Black Friday 2019 deals come with free shipping and the store’s best price guarantee, which means you’ll receive 110% of the price difference on eligible deals and top products if you find the same item for less on a competitor’s website. The best price guarantee is available at Ebay year-round, but it’s sure to be particularly handy during Black Friday.

We’ll keep this article updated as more gaming, tech, and entertainment deals go live, but for now, check out an overview of the best deals available now below.

Black Friday Deals

You can browse some of the best deals already available at Ebay below.

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-deals-pokemon-sword-and-shield-s/1100-6471030/

Death Stranding (PS4) Black Friday 2019 Deal: Game Plus $20 PSN Card

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Death Stranding is Hideo Kojima’s latest game and his debut project as an independent developer. The renowned producer has been known for his heady topics and unique gameplay systems, and Death Stranding appears to earn that reputation with an adventure that’s experimental and, for some players, divisive.

The best way to come to your own conclusions is to try the game for yourself. It’s a PS4 exclusive for now, though a PC version will be coming next year. GameSpot’s review awarded it a 9/10.

“It’s positive without ignoring pain; in fact, it argues in both its story and its gameplay that adversity itself is what makes things worth doing and life worth living,” wrote Kallie Plagge. “It’s a game that requires patience, compassion, and love, and it’s also one we really need right now.”

Best Black Friday deal on Death Stranding

If you already own a PS4 and you’re looking for a good deal on Death Stranding, the best one we’ve seen is through Ebay, which is offering a brand-new copy of the game plus a $20 PSN gift card (email delivery) for $60, free shipping included. With that offer, you’re effectively getting the game for just $40, which is by far the best discount you’ll find on it this holiday season.

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A GameStop flash deal was offering the limited-edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro, which includes the game, for $300, but it’s sold out. We’ll be keeping an eye out in case the deal, or a similar one, comes back.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/death-stranding-ps4-black-friday-2019-deal-game-pl/1100-6471727/

Black Friday 2019 Best PS4 Deals: PS4 Pro And Slim Bundles, DualShock 4 Controllers, PS Plus

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Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Monday 2019 are hosting some pretty excellent PlayStation deals, especially if you don’t own a PS4 yet or if you want to pick up another one. Sony is offering a fantastic PS4 Slim bundle, and is even discounting the more powerful PS4 Pro at a $100 discount. Stores are having their own promotions, too–Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart have ongoing sales. Let’s take a look at the best PS4 console and accessory deals retailers have right now.

You’ll want to hurry if you’re looking for the best deal on the PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim. The best bundles are selling out pretty quickly.

Black Friday 2019 Best PS4 Deals

Best Black Friday PS4 console deals

Death Stranding PS4 Pro Limited Edition — $300

PS4 Pro – Death Stranding Limited Edition | $300 ($400)

The Death Stranding Limited Edition PS4 Pro bundle comes with a unique console design that features handprints with a map of the world. It also includes a special edition controller that resembles the BB pod and a physical copy of the game itself. It was available for this price at multiple retailers, including GameStop and Target, but it sold out extremely quickly. Nevertheless, it’s worth checking back to see if this awesome console bundle becomes available again.

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PS4 Slim 1TB bundle with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and The Last of Us Remastered – $200

PS4 Slim (1TB) with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us Remastered | $200 ($300)

The 2019 PS4 Slim holiday bundle features God of War, The Last of Us Remastered, and Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition. That’s quite the haul of PlayStation exclusives. At $200, this is likely the best PS4 deal you’ll find, but retailers have sold out rather quickly. Hopefully it’ll be available again over the weekend.

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PS4 Pro bundle with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — $300

PS4 Pro (1TB) with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | $300 ($400)

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 Pro bundle is discounted from $400 to $300 at a number of retailers, but it’s selling out fast. It’s on sale at Best Buy and GameStop.

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PS4 Pro Glacier White — $300

PS4 Pro (1TB) Glacier White with $25 gift coupon | $300 ($400)

The Glacier White PS4 Pro is on sale at GameStop for $300. In addition to the 100 bucks you’ll save, you’ll also get a $25 gift coupon to spend at GameStop.

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PS4 Pro bundle with Marvel’s Spider-Man GOTY — $289

PS4 Pro (1TB) with Marvel’s Spider-Man Game of the Year Edition | $289 ($440)

Google Shopping has this stellar PS4 Pro bundle for $289 right now for its Black Friday sale. You’re essentially getting the PS4 Pro for $111 off with Marvel’s Spider-Man Game of the Year Edition thrown in for free. Use promo code 19CYBER12 when checking out to get this awesome sale price.

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PS4 Slim 1TB bundle with Fortnite Neo Versa bonus and $60 Kohl’s Cash – $200

PS4 Slim (1TB) Fortnite Neo Versa Bundle with $60 Kohl’s Cash | $200 ($300)

Make no mistake, the holiday bundle is definitely better than this one. But it’s also a safe bet that the holiday bundle will sell out quickly at a lot of retailers. Kohl’s has the Neo Versa bundle, which includes a few pieces of Fortnite DLC, for $200 as well. You’ll also get $60 Kohl’s Cash to sweeten the pot.

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PS4 Pro 1TB console – $300

PS4 Pro (1TB) | $300 ($400)

The PS4 Pro is currently $100 off at participating retailers until December 2. That means if you’re looking to pick up the more powerful PS4, you can do so at a discount before Black Friday even begins. However, you won’t want to grab this deal if the Call of Duty PS4 Pro is still available.

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Retailers: Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target

Best Black Friday PSVR deals

PSVR Mega Pack bundle with camera and give games – $200

PlayStation VR Mega Pack bundle with camera and five games | $200 ($300)

Talk about an awesome deal. For just $200, you get the PSVR headset, the PlayStation Camera, and five great VR games: Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, Everybody’s Golf VR, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR, Resident Evil 7 (playable in and out of VR), and PlayStation VR Worlds.

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PSVR bundle with camera, two Move controllers, Everbody’s Golf, and Blood & Truth – $250

PSVR with camera, two Move controllers, and Everybody’s Golf/Blood & Truth | $250 ($300)

While the Mega Pack is the best bundle when it comes to games, this PSVR bundle includes two PlayStation Move motion controllers, the PlayStation Camera, and two games: Everybody’s Golf VR and the well-realized cinematic shooter Blood & Truth. It’s also an excellent deal at $250.

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PSVR bundle with camera, Trover Saves the Universe, and Five Nights at Freddy’s – $200

PSVR with camera and Trover Saves the Universe/Five Night at Freddy’s | $200 ($300)

For $200, you get the headset, PlayStation Camera, and a pair of games: Trover Saves the Universe and Five Night at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted.

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PSVR bundle with camera, Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, and Moss – $200

PlayStation VR Astro Bot and Moss Bundle with $60 Kohl’s Cash | $200 ($300)

This PSVR bundle could be viewed as a second option for some; for others, it may be the best available. The Astro Bot/Moss PSVR bundle was available on Black Friday last year. This year, Kohl’s will have it for $200, and you’ll also get $60 Kohl’s Cash.

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Best Black Friday PS4 accessory deals

DualShock 4 Electric Purple controller – $39

DualShock 4 wireless controller (in-stock colors) | $39

Walmart has a ton of DualShock 4 controllers on sale. Every color the store has in stock–Electric Purple, Rose Gold, Red Camouflage, Magma, Crystal, etc.–is discounted to $39, regardless of whether they’re normally $60 or $65. GameStop also has the same deal.

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PlayStation Gold Wireless headset with Fortnite Neo Versa bundle – $70

PlayStation Gold Wireless Headsets | $69 ($100)

Sony’s PlayStation Gold wireless headsets is $30 off on Black Friday at most major retailers. Gold headsets come in white, black, and rose gold.

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Logitech G29 PS4 Driving Force Racing Wheel – $200

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

The Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel creates a more authentic and immersive experience while playing racing games. The highly-rated wheel is normally really pricey at $400. It’s on sale at Best Buy for $200.

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PlayStation Plus 12-month membership — $45

PlayStation Plus 12-month membership | $36

PlayStation Plus is on sale for $45 as part of Sony’s official Black Friday deals, but you can find it much cheaper elsewhere. Yearly memberships are discounted to $36 at Rakuten using promo code BF20 at checkout.

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-best-ps4-deals-ps4-pro-and-slim-/1100-6470964/

GameStop Black Friday 2019: Store Hours Friday, Saturday, And Sunday

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GameStop is swinging big for Black Friday 2019, offering some of the best deals of the season and keeping plenty of stock on some of the best nationwide console bundles over the holiday weekend. If you want to shop at the United States retailer this weekend, it’s open during the holiday, and will keep fairly regular hours tomorrow and Sunday. Stores close at 10 PM today and open tomorrow at 10 AM.

GameStop’s Black Friday are already live online, so if you don’t mind waiting a few days for your goodies, you’re all set to start shopping now. You can see GameStop’s full Black Friday store hour schedule below.

GameStop Black Friday 2019 Deals

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  • Online deals are live now.

GameStop Black Friday Weekend Store Hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The company has some enticing discounts to get you in the store and shopping online. Take a look at all the GameStop Black Friday deals.

Recently the retailer has been struggling, with its stock price currently sitting at a near all-time low.

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-black-friday-2019-store-hours-friday-satu/1100-6471185/

NBA 2K20 Black Friday Deals 2019 – 50% Off Deal, Great Console Bundles, And More

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Black Friday 2019 brings with a ton of major deals on most of the year’s biggest games, and NBA 2K20, 2K’s latest version of the basketball sim, is no different. We’re seeing discounts of over 50% over the Thanksgiving weekend, and you can get in on the deal on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. The lowest price we’ve seen is currently at Walmart. There are also some cool console bundles you might want to get in on.

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

NBA 2K20 | $27 ($60)

Walmart has the PS4, Xbox One, and Switch versions for $27, which is the lowest price we’ve seen on the game so far.

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.

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.

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.”

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k20-black-friday-deals-2019-50-off-deal-great/1100-6471584/

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

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One of Nitendo’s major first-party games for 2019 is Luigi’s Mansion 3, which brings the franchise back to a Nintendo console for the first time since the original Gamecube game. It, along with Pokemon Sword and Shield, Astral Chain, Super Mario Maker 2, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses round out Nintendo’s lineup, most of which are hard to find for cheap. That said, you can save some cash on Luigi’s latest adventure at Ebay and Walmart right now.

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

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, so you’ll have to brave a trip to a physical store to pick up your copy.

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.

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

Madden NFL 20 Black Friday Deals 2019 – Walmart, Target, Best Buy, And More

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Madden NFL 20 brings the franchise into a new decade, and it’s proven to be one of the most popular games of 2019. It came out in June, which makes Black Friday 2019 a prime time to get it for cheap in time for Christmas. Lots of stores have the game for half-off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but Walmart currently has the absolute best deal on it–it’s just $27 there right now.

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-walmart-targ/1100-6471573/

Black Friday 2019: Google Stadia Alternative Gets Huge Discount

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Although Google Stadia is getting all of the game streaming attention right now, there’s another streaming service that’s getting a Black Friday deal. The service is called Shadow, and it’s been around since late 2018, but costs a monthly fee to access its date centers, which lets you stream games through a high-end Windows 10 PC. A year-long subscription averages out to $25 per month, you can get the Shadow streaming service it for a only $13 a month for Black Friday.

Since you’re accessing a remote, high-end desktop PC, you’ll be able to sign in to your own digital store accounts. Be it Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, or anywhere else, you’ll have access to their storefronts and your library. Google Stadia is a closed platform with its own store and titles, so you won’t be able to play any of the games you already own. However, Stadia doesn’t require a subscription if you’re okay with streaming your games in 1080p with stereo sound. An optional Stadia Pro membership is available for $10 a month and gets you 4K streaming, surround sound, free games, and special discounts.

Shadow lets you stream a gaming PC to any compatible device with a decent internet connection.

Shadow streaming service | $13 per month

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You’ll also have access to the internet speeds of Shadow’s data centers to download content and game online, which is rated at about 800 Mbps down with 1ms latency–remember, you’re only using your internet connection to view your remote PC. Currently, Shadow’s specs are made up of the following:

  • OS: Windows 10 Home Edition
  • CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 @ 2.5GHz
  • GPU: Nvidia Quadro P5000
  • Memory: 12 GB
  • Storage: 256 GB QEMU Drive

With Shadow, you’ll be streaming a video feed of your virtual desktop, and like Stadia, data consumption and internet speed will be part of the equation. Shadow’s app is compatible with any Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 or MacOS computer and certain Android and iOS versions (controlling Shadow between different platforms will vary).

The app lets you set your bit rate between 5 Mbps to 70 Mbps at 5 Mbps intervals, giving you some control over image quality and data usage. It’s recommended you have at least 15 Mbps down and connect via wired Ethernet or 5GHz Wi-Fi; Shadow consumes between 5 Mbps to 25 Mbps depending on settings and conditions.

Like many other cloud-based game streaming services, Shadow has its ups and downs–we reviewed the service and its separate set-top box earlier this year, so be sure to check out our Shadow Ghost and Shadow cloud gaming service review. For more on Black Friday 2019 sales this year, check out some the early and upcoming deals you can take advantage of.

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-google-stadia-alternative-gets-h/1100-6471571/

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Patch Adds More Customization, Gender Swapping, And More

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Ghost Recon Breakpoint has received another major patch, less than a month after update 1.0.3 released. If you’re logging in for the new raid, you’ll find that there’s a big new download to get through. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One the 1.0.3.1 update weighs in at 11.3 GB, whereas PC players will have to download 8.5 GB. Once they do, they’ll find that there are now more customization options in the game than ever before–and new players will especially feel the benefits.

At the beginning of the game, post-patch, players will have 40 more items unlocked by default than they did before. This means that there will be more customization options than before, as you’ll be able to kit your Ghost out with the following items right away:

  • 5 vests (5.11 TACTEC Plate Carrier, 5.11 VTAC LBE, Blackhawk STRIKE Cutaway, Crye AVS1000, Blackhawk Strike Shoulder Pad)
  • 5 pants (5.11 Apex, 5.11 Tactical Stryke Pant, Jeans, Cargo, Chino)
  • 5 headgear (Crye Airframe, Reversed Cap, Military Cap, Berret, ACH Helmet)
  • 2 gloves (S&S WetWorX, S&S WetWorX Assault)
  • 4 boots (Under Armour Alegent, Under Armour Valsetz RTS, Under Armour Speed Freek, Under Armour Shoes Infiltrator)
  • 4 gear paints (Gray Solid, Red Solid, Blue Solid, Coyote Brown Solid)
  • 1 shirt (Vasily Sniper)
  • 1 eyewear (Gatorz Magnum Sunglasses)
  • 1 karambit (Casper)
  • 4 emotes (Shotgun, Pistol, Rifle, Sniper)
  • 4 emblems (Red Fox, Lion, Grizzly Bear, Golden Eagle)
  • 4 card banners (Urban Tech, Mountain, Swamp, Coastal)

Additionally, players can now change the appearance of their face, as well as their gender, at any time from the menu. This will allow for a greater level of customization, and it means that you’re not stuck if you decide, a few hours in, that you don’t like your character. This is, thankfully, a far cry from the Ubisoft that once argued that letting you play as a woman in Assassin’s Creed Unity would double the amount of work involved for the animation team.

Beyond this is a huge list of bug fixes and additions, including improved physics and handling for the Spider vehicle, a fix for an issue that was causing players to lose items when switching from PvP to PvE, and improvements to adaptive magazine pouches on tactical vests.

Ghost Recon Breakout is discounted during a few Black Friday sales. You can get the game digitally on both the Xbox Store and Ubisoft Store for 50% off, and it’s also discounted on PlayStation 4.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-recon-breakpoint-patch-adds-more-customizati/1100-6471803/

Tencent Buys A Stake In Yet Another Game Studio

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Tencent, the Chinese internet giant, has invested in yet another video game studio. The company’s latest investment is in the big British game developer Sumo Digital’s owner, Sumo Group. According to GI.biz, Tencent has acquired 15 million shares of the company.

Tencent did so through a deal with the investment group Perwyn, which sees its ownership of Sumo Group fall to 17.38 percent. Tencent owns 9.96 percent of Sumo Group as part of this deal. Terms of the investment were not disclosed any further.

“We are glad to invest in Sumo Group, a leading independent co-development studio,” Tencent Games boss Steven Ma said. “We look forward to supporting Sumo’s growth and exploring collaborations with the Company to bring more interactive entertainment experiences to global audiences.”

Sumo Group CEO Carl Cavers said, “We are delighted that Tencent have chosen to acquire a shareholding in the company, and we look forward to working with Tencent to explore co-development opportunities.”

This is just the latest gaming investment from Tencent. The company already completely owns or has a controlling interests in League of Legends studio Riot Games, Path of Exile creator Grinding Gear Games, and Clash of Clans developer Supercell. Tencent has minority investment stakes in numerous other companies, including Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Paradox, Funcom, Bluehole, Frontier Developments, and Glu Mobile.

Sumo Group has been growing a lot lately. Following Perwyn’s initial investment in the company back in 2016, the company is growing in numerous ways. It now operates 10 studios in three countries and posted £38 million ($49 million USD) in revenue for the latest year.

Sumo Digital, which employs around 600 people and is among the largest development groups in the world, has worked on numerous high-profile projects over the years. In the past two years alone, it has contributed to the development of Hitman 2, Forza Horizon 4, Team Sonic Racing, and Crackdown 3. It is currently working on Dead Island 2, among other projects.

Sumo owns seven studios in the UK in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle, Leamington Spa, Warrington, Brighton, and Leeds. The company also has an office in Pune, India.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tencent-buys-a-stake-in-yet-another-game-studio/1100-6471802/