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Many ****** Friday deals are already live at retailers, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find today. These include PlayStation 5 Consoles, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, Elden Ring, Astro ****, iPad (10th Generation), and more. PlayStation Console Deals Are Now Live There are many PlayStation 5 console bundles on ***** today, with the start of early ****** Friday deals, making this the best time of 2024 to pick up a new console. You can purchase a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for $374.99, saving $25 and scoring a free game at no extra cost. Or, you can opt for the PlayStation 5 Disc Console, which is priced at $424.99. Sony also has the PlayStation VR 2 on ***** today, with the Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle priced at $349.99 at Best Buy. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $39.99 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was one of 2024's biggest games, continuing the story from 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake. Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, and Red XIII begin their journey outside Midgar, meeting characters like Yuffie, Vincent, and Cid alongside the way. This experience offers well over 100 hours of content, with 36 sidequests and a main story over 40 hours long. Plus, there are dozens of minigames to discover. Metaphor: ReFantazio for $49.99 Metaphor: ReFantazio is the latest game from Persona 3, 4, and 5 Director Katsura Hashino and the team at Atlus' Studio Zero. For the first time since launch, you can score the game at a discount, saving $20 this ****** Friday. In our 9/10 review, we stated, "Refining the Atlus RPG formula of weaving tough turn-based combat into compelling social sim mechanics, Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn’t just send a powerful message across its political drama, it becomes a beautiful expression of the real impact storytelling can have on all of us." 50% Off SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Headset is perfect for any PC or PlayStation gamer. This model includes a wireless base station, which allows you to connect two devices at once and simultaneously switch between them. Additionally, the Arctis Pro Wireless supports hot-swappable batteries, so you can swap and continue playing with no downtime needed for charging. Elden Ring for $19.99 Elden Ring is on ***** for an all-time low price today at Amazon, with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox copies available for $19.99. Additionally, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition is $30 off. This package includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. In our 10/10 review, we said "Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path." Astro **** for $49.99 Astro **** is on ***** for the first time since launch, and there has never been a better time to pick up one of the PlayStation 5's best games. Building off Astro's Playroom, Astro **** features many new abilities and bosses to ******, with over 300 bots to rescue across the galaxy. You'll find planets modeled after beloved PlayStation games like Ape Escape and Uncharted, and even surprise third-party bots like Leon S. Kennedy from Resident Evil 2. Ghost Cipher Special Edition Xbox Controller for $49.99 Best Buy has the Ghost Cipher Special Edition Xbox Controller for just $49.99 today. This is one of the best Xbox controllers you can buy, as it offers a unique design and maximum comfort. Not only can you use this controller with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, but you can also pair it with a PC or mobile device. With its transparent design, this is sure to be a talking point for any Xbox fan. JBL Quantum 360 Headset for $59.95 Right now, you can save over 50% off the JBL Quantum 360 Wireless Gaming Headset. This headset features a detachable ***** mic, memory foam ear cushions, and a 22 hour battery life. Plus, there is a game audio / voice chat control on the side, allowing you to get a perfect balance between the two. Both the Xbox and PlayStation editions of the headset are available on *****, so you can pick accordingly depending on your console of choice. iPad (10th Generation) for $249.99 The Apple iPad can be an incredibly useful device if you're needing something ******* than a phone. Powered by the A14 Bionic, you can sketch, create presentations, and watch content all day long, with up to 10 hours of battery life supported. The 10th Generation iPad includes support for Touch ID, Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard Folio, and more. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Overwatch 2 recently teased future Overwatch: Classic game mode ideas, including one that could take hero balance back to where it was before the original game launched. If Overwatch 2 were to do this, players could try out hero abilities that never actually made it to the game, such as Bastions Configuration: Sentry shield or Remote Mine. View the full article

The Wild Area 2024 event is here, which means additional opportunities to catch rare and powerful Pokémon in Pokémon Go. There are certain Pokémon you’ll want to seek out, especially if you’re looking to complete the Electric and Poison Collection Challenges. These Collection Challenges are available during the Wild Area event, starting on Nov. 24 at 10am and ending Nov. 25 at 6:15pm in your local area. You can use this time to catch at least one of every Pokémon featured in these Collection Challenges, unlocking the fantastic rewards featured in their respective collections. The rewards are worthwhile for any Pokémon Go collector, as they feature some of the more elusive Pokémon Niantic has introduced to the mobile game. View the full article

Outside a plethora of bugs at launch, STALKER 2 is proving to be a success among fans. Of course, for those who played the original trilogy, especially at launch, bugs are not a surprise. However, for newer players who aren't accustomed to the haunting world of the STALKER universe, it may feel a little alienating. The harsh survival horror gameplay loop may seem appealing, but newcomers may be wondering whether it's accessible. View the full article

The Double Pump Shotgun is making a comeback once Fortnite's upcoming OG mode drops. There are various exciting developments underway for Fortnite players as the release of the next Chapter of the game gets closer. Many fans are excited to see what will change in the new update for modern Fortnite, which is rumored to feature traditional ********* theming, but players are also excited about Fortnite OG, which is set to be a nostalgic shakeup to what gamers have become familiar with. View the full article

Two of Pikachu’s iconic costume forms are returning in Pokémon Go for the first time since 2021’s Go Fest, and they are bringing their Shiny forms with them for the first time in the game’s history. Pop Star Pikachu and Rock Star Pikachu are set to re-debut during Pokémon Go Wild Area Global, but finding the pair of them is a lot more scarce than you might think. They are both incredibly rare spawns, which sucks if you are trying to get both of them as a Shiny to add to your ever-growing Shiny Pikachu collection. View the full article

Primal Kyogre is a rare Pokémon that occasionally appears in Pokémon Go, and you don’t have long to hunt it down. When you do catch it, the next step is figuring out which moveset to teach it so you can optimize it for raids and fighting Team Rocket. Because of Primal Kyogre’s impressive strength, it’s an ideal fit for nearly any raid encounter. Its best attacks are similar to Kyogre’s; if you already have a suitable Kyogre in Pokémon Go, its moveset will be good for Primal Kyogre and you shouldn’t have to change much at all. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

When it comes to taking on Primal Kyogre in Pokémon Go, several Pokémon are ideal for the job. It’s all about knowing which Pokémon are best to counter Primal Kyogre and its weaknesses. Although Primal Kyogre will be a tough ****** for any Pokémon Go player, having other players alongside you helps your chances. You should expect at least five other Pokémon Go players fighting with you to take down Primal Kyogre, especially if you’re trying to catch it before it disappears. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

In Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, players have the option of reclassing their party members into other Vocations. This is done so that players can experiment with new abilities and create incredibly strong characters. Multiclassing characters will make them much stronger than sticking with one Vocation the entire time, as they will have access to more abilities and have higher stats. View the full article

If you're a lover of expansive space games like Starfield or No Man's Sky, Star Citizen is probably going to be right up your street. Sure, the enormous MMO may have a bit of reputation to shake, and it's about ten years and hundreds of millions of dollars deep in development. But, there's still plenty to enjoy. If you've always wanted to give it a go, now's your chance - starting today, Star Citizen will be free-to-play for a limited time. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 shares an hour of new gameplay, aims for 2026 Star Citizen dev shares new update on the long-awaited Squadron 42 New Star Citizen engineering system will turn the space MMO into FTL View the full article

Five years since it was originally announced, Path of Exile 2 is finally a few weeks out from its early access launch. Developer Grinding Gear Games dumped four hours of information yesterday on a stream, including what classes you can play, the length of the campaign, and what you can do at max level in its meaty endgame... Read more.View the full article

Dragon Age: The Veilguard launched on October 31, and we've already got a tiny window into how well it's selling. It debuted at No.6 on Circana's report of the top selling games in the US for the full month, just after Metaphor: ReFantazio. But its placement on a single chart doesn't quite tell the full story. We reached out to analyst Mat Piscatella at Circana following the report to get a little more info on just how well Veilguard was doing, and he offered some context. Though it might look like Dragon Age is being soundly beaten by a number of other debut titles for the month of October, he notes that Dragon Age launched on October 31, and the chart tracks through November 2. So Dragon Age only had three days of sales reflected in the chart, while most other games on it had significantly more. Additionally, Piscatella pointed out that EA does not provide Steam data for the best-selling titles charts, so while other games (including Metaphor) had Steam digital sales reflected, Dragon Age's numbers are only for PlayStation and Xbox. "Were Dragon Age: The Veilguard's PC volume included it would have placed higher on the best-selling titles chart — perhaps as high as 3rd overall," he says. "Unfortunately, however, digital sales are included in these specific charts only at the discretion of the publisher." For more info, we asked Piscatella if there was any way to compare The Veilguard's launch sales to its Dragon Age predecessors, but Circana's weekly data only goes back to 2018, so no dice there. However, Piscatella did have some analysis to add about how things were going: "Just looking at the first days of sales and initial engagement levels via Circana's Player Engagement Tracker, it's been a good - but not great - launch," he said. "Dragon Age: The Veilguard did not reach the launch week sales levels of either Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth or Dragon's Dogma II, and it will be a bit of an uphill battle to reach Inquisition's lifetime sales. But again, it's very early and a lot of the story is left to be told. November will give us a much better read." Though we don't have sales numbers for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Square Enix has said they did not meet their internal expectations. Meanwhile, Capcom reported that Dragon's Dogma 2 was a success for them, having passed 2.5 million copies sold as of this past April. We do have a bit more comparison context through sales numbers in the ***, [Hidden Content]. Dragon Age: The Veilguard debuted at No.7 on *** sales charts, but its first week sales were over 18% lower than those of Dragon's Dogma 2 and nearly 21% below those of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth. We gave The Veilguard a 9/10 in our review, writing that it "refreshes and reinvigorates this storied series with enjoyable action combat, a fantastic cast of companions, and moving character writing." Opinions on it have varied, though, including among our own staff. You can form your own opinion if you haven't yet, as Veilguard is already getting a price drop for ****** Friday. Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Don’t be fooled by There is No Game’s shenanigans. There actually is a game, but to beat it, you’ll have to put on your thinking cap and get up to some tricks of your own. Like Trace, There is No Game is a point-and-click title on Cool Math Games, a site that hosts browser-based games. When you first load it up, you’re greeted with a short credits screen followed by a title card. A narrator will inform you there’s no game and that you should leave the screen. But don’t believe his deception: There’s more to this than meets the eye. View the full article

The Special Research for the Pokémon Go Wild Area event is available, and you’ll have a chance to catch several Electric and Poison-type Pokémon. This Special Research, An Accomplished Trainer, comes with various tasks and rewards you must complete before the event concludes. Grabbing this ticket for those who want to participate in the Wild Area 2024 event gives you several bonuses alongside the tasks and rewards you need to work on. It would be best to work through this during the event weekend, which means you have until Nov. 24 at 6:15pm in your local area to complete everything. These rewards are exclusive to those who complete An Accomplished Trainer, and we’ll be breaking down every task and item you get in Pokémon Go. View the full article

Blizzard has recently revealed the ****** Friday 2024 deals for Diablo 4, which include amazing discounts for the base game, the Vessel of Hatred DLC, and the entire expansion bundle with both. This is a great opportunity for fans of action RPGs who have not purchased Diablo 4 yet or want to upgrade and acquire the DLC. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

fter some confusion as to whether the storied "A-Life" simulation system was still present in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, GSC Game World has confirmed that it is—and also that, yes, it's got some issues, and also yes, they're working on it... Read more.View the full article

There are two choices you have to make during the Pokémon Go Wild Area event, and it comes with the Special Research you get for the event. Here, you’ll have to pick if you want to go down the Amped or Low Key path, which offer distinct rewards. These rewards are given to you throughout the event, which is what you’ll be working on throughout the weekend. You have until Nov. 23 at 6:15pm in your local area to complete all tasks. These vary in difficulty and reward, and the type of rewards and Pokémon you encounter can also be different. Knowing what you want to get from the Wild Area event is important, and that also helps you select the Electric or Poison path for the Special Research in Pokémon Go. View the full article

Pokémon Go‘s Wild Area Global event is now live, and with it, a host of new special research tasks and rewards are available for trainers to dig into. The tasks go live at 10am local time on Nov. 23, with one set of tasks in particular focusing on giving trainers the new GO Safari Ball. You’ll need to complete the Throw Wild quest to get access to the hourly restocks of GO Safari ******, so try to get them out of the way as soon as you can. The tasks, for the most part, are pretty straightforward, but be prepared to walk quite a bit. View the full article

The Storybook Vale has lots of unique recipes available for you to cook up in Disney Dreamlight Valley. You have to acquire unique ingredients from around the island to make them, and one of the trickier ones to find is Salt Crystal. Salt Crystal likely isn’t where you’d expect it to be, so tracking it down can be tough. Acquiring it is also dependent on luck which means it might take a while to obtain. If you’re struggling to find this item, here’s how to get Salt Crystal in Disney Dreamlight Valley. View the full article

It feels weird to say, , but the error texture on Valve's Source engine feels like an old friend to me. Its arresting, ****** and fuchsia checkerboard is a familiar face that shows up everywhere from Counter-Strike surf servers to bootleg Mario Kart maps in Team Fortress 2. It kind of rhymes with the similarly ugly-cute "FIREBLU" lava texture from *****, a cheeky reminder of a beloved FPS. Now, in the 20th anniversary developer commentary for Half-Life 2, Valve has explained some of the reasoning behind creating the now-iconic error visual... Read more.View the full article

Publisher astragon Entertainment and developer Stefan Kelnberger have announced Railroads Online will leave early access next month alongside console ports. Railroads Online is leaving early access and hitting full release on December 5th alongside a console release on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The railroad management simulator was originally released for Windows PC (via Steam) back in October of 2021. Here’s a […] Source View the full article

Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 is releasing its brand-new Zombies map, Citadelle Des Morts, on Thursday, December 5. Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 has enjoyed a great deal of success since its launch at the end of October. Developer Treyarch and publisher Activision have kept the game's momentum going strong with post-launch content like the return of the popular Nuketown map and the start of Season 1. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Gigantamax Toxtricity is on its way to Pokémon Go, and that means you’ll want to gather up your favorite local trainers to take it on. As you might expect, preparing for this battle is important, as is knowing Gigantamax Toxtricity’s weaknesses. Unfortunately, the team you want to use will be limited. Because this is a Gigantamax Max Out battle, only Dynamax Pokémon are viable choices. Not every Pokémon can use a Dynamax form yet, so you must carefully choose what Pokémon you want to use on your team. Understanding Gigantamax Toxtricity’s weaknesses makes it easier to get the job done, and we have a complete breakdown for eager Pokémon Go players. View the full article

When it come to defeating a Dynamax Pokémon in Pokémon Go, the next step is to figure out how to get the most from it. You can do that by teaching it the best attacks it can learn, and the same goes for Dynamax Toxtricity. You might not always use a Dynamax Toxtricity against other players or during raids, but making sure to give it the best moves it can learn is always important. What you can expect to do with it is use it in Max Out battles, facing off against other Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon that appear in special events. If you want to get the most from these battles, knowing the best moveset to teach Dynamax Toxtricity is vital in Pokémon Go, and we can help sort that out for you. View the full article

****** Ops 6 is barely a month old, and there’s already been several updates and additions to the newest Call of Duty game. Treyarch has definitely been cooking up some goodness behind the scenes as it worked on BO6, and the developer is already pushing out a new Zombies map alongside other multiplayer content for the game’s second major update since launch, Season One Reloaded, which is coming sooner than you may think. View the full article