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I'm back from my holiday hiatus to cover my favourite time of year: the ****** Friday sales *******! Exactly like you, I'm on the prowl for bargains. I want games and peripherals actually worth owning, if not for me, for somebody else these holidays as a pressie. (But mostly just me.) For the smoothest shopping experience, be sure to make a bookmark and (freely) sign up for Amazon Prime. Said retailer started their festivities a few days ago and the really good bargains are now here (but for how long is anybody's guess). For now, let's hook you up with the best deals of the year on games, controllers, monitors, wireless headphones, SSDs, and much, much more. One quick note: to get the most out of this event, you'll probably want to use Amazon Australia's free with a 30-day trial membership. Free shipping is always worth the extra clicks and typing. It can also be easily cancelled for no cost once you've had your fill. Deal of the Moment Table of ContentsNintendoPlayStationXboxPC PeripheralsPC GearAudioLEGOSmart Home4K TVWireless Earbuds ****** Friday Nintendo Switch DealsPokémon Legends: Z A NS2 (-28%) – A$79Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (-23%) – A$69Civilization VII (-46%) – A$49Prince of Persia The Lost Crown (-70%) – A$24Pokémon Legends: Arceus (-20%) – A$64Raidou Remastered NS2 (-51%) – A$49NBA 2K26 (-63%) – A$44Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots (-30%) – A$49****** Team Racing Nitro Fueled (-29%) – A$49.90Dragon Ball FighterZ (-46%) – A$48.60Minecraft Dungeons Ult. Ed. (-67%) – A$20Mortal Kombat 1 (-35%) – A$39Cyberpunk 2077 Ult. NS2 (-26%) – A$89 Games of the Moment What's flying off shelves? LEGO Party - A$71Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - A$89EA Sports FC 26 (-51%) - A$44 Banger Must-owns Bucketlist stuff Zelda: Breath of the Wild (-12%) - A$79 / $99 (NS2)Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (-13%) - A$78 / $99 (NS2) Switch Accessories Cheap JoyConsSwitch 2 Pro controller - $109.95JSAUX Switch 2 Charging Grip (-15%) - $21.24Reduced Carry Cases Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top ****** Friday PlayStation DealsGhost of Yōtei (-21%) – A$99Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-71%) – A$29Star Wars Outlaws (-78%) – A$24Elden Ring (-55%) – A$45Rise of the Ronin (-53%) – A$59Dead Space (-75%) – A$27Darksiders II Deathinitive Ed. (-52%) – A$19Battlefield 6 (-37%) – A$69******: The Old Country (-34%) – A$59Red Dead Redemption (-57%) – A$32.40Civilization VII (-59%) – A$49Stellar Blade (-37%) – A$79Prince of Persia The Lost Crown (-70%) – A$24Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (-44%) – A$60Assassin’s Creed Shadows (-46%) – A$59Borderlands 4 (-42%) – A$69GTA: The Trilogy (-79%) – A$20.70Sniper Elite 4 (-68%) – A$32.30 Games of the Moment What's in high demand? EA Sports FC 26 (-55%) - A$49Ghost of Yōtei (-21%) - A$99Silent Hill f (-16%) - A$109COD ****** Ops 7 - A$89Borderlands 4 (-42%) - A$69 All-Timers Worth Tracking Not current, but amazing Elden RingBaldur's Gate 3Astro Bot PlayStation Accessories DualSense Fancy Colours - A$98Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB – A$215.32 Or purchase a PS Store Card. PlayStation Console Prices What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top ****** Friday Xbox DealsDoom The Dark Ages (-59%) – A$49Shovel Knight Treasure Trove (-52%) – A$27.50Red Dead Redemption 2 (-77%) – A$20.70Star Wars Outlaws (-78%) – A$24Grand Theft Auto V (-60%) – A$24Split Fiction (-57%) – A$30WWE 2K25 (-72%) – A$34Prince of Persia The Lost Crown (-70%) – A$24******: The Old Country (-34%) – A$59Battlefield 6 (-37%) – A$69 What's Big on the Radar? Headed out the door quick Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - A$89Borderlands 4 (-17%) - A$99EA Sports FC 26 (-23%) - A$85Silent Hill f (-16%) - A$109 Must Plays to Own Timeless crown jewels Elden Ring - A$63Persona 5 Royal - A$84 Xbox Accessories Fancy official controllersGame Pass Ultimate 3 Month - $68.95 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top ****** Friday PC Deals Mice Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless (-48%) – A$88SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless (-41%) - A$135Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 (-40%) - A$169Corsair Scimitar Elite (-36%) - A$89Logitech G502 X PLUS (-18%) - A$165Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic (-39%) - A$79Razer DeathAdder Essential - A$39Razer Viper V3 (-21%) - A$99 Keyboards Corsair K70 RGB PRO (-36%) - $159Razer BlackWidow V4 X (-33%) - A$199HyperX Alloy Origins 60 (-33%) - A$120 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card. PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Back to top Laptop DealsASUS 14" Chromebook (-47%) – A$229HP OmniBook X Flip (-39%) – A$1,899HP Envy x360 16" (-45%) – A$1,099Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (-30%) – A$919Desktop DealsHP OMEN 35L (-41%) – A$4,099Lenovo ThinkCentre neo (-27%) – A$1,479Monitor DealsKTC 27” 180Hz, QHD (-31%) – A$212MSI PRO MP273A 27" (-42%) – A$139Samsung S36GD 24-inch Curved (-41%) – A$135Component DealsAMD Ryzen 5 7600X (-36%) – A$322AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-18%) – A$629Storage DealsSeagate 5TB External HDD (-33%) – A$199SanDisk 512GB Ultra microSDXC (-48%) – A$78 Back to top ****** Friday AudioGaming HeadsetsSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (-35%) - A$479Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (-20%) - A$279Razer Barracuda X (-41%) - A$91HyperX Cloud III (-39%) - A$97EarbudsBose QuietComfort (-32%) - A$198Soundcore C30i by Anker (-40%) - A$59 Back to top ****** Friday LEGO DealsTypewriter (-27%) – A$290Darth Maul Mech (-60%) - A$17Tow Truck and Sports Car (-27%) - A$22Cherry Blossoms (-35%) - A$15Ninja Combat Vehicle (-37%) - A$95Star Wars Home One (-45%) – A$60Icons Fountain Garden (-44%) – A$100Mario Kart: Toad’s Garag (-43%) – A$33.90Fortnite Durrr Burger (-39%) – A$55Da Vinci’s Flying Machine (-38%) – A$62Batman Forever Batmobile (-37%) – A$94 Back to top ****** Friday Smart Home Deals How is making life easier around your house related to gaming? Because it creates more hours for gaming. Ring Battery Video Doorbell (-50%) - A$75Amazon Fire TV Stick (-50%)Kindle (-23%)Ring Doorbell (-40%)Echo Spot (-34%)Echo Pop (-42%)Echo Hub (-50%)Blink Outdoor. (-50%)Philips 7000 Series Air Fryer Combi XXXL (-51%) - A$227 Robo Vacs DEEBOT T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum/Mop (-20%) – $1499ECOVACS WINBOT W1S (-37%) – $379 Back to top****** Friday 4K TV Deals Where to get the rare discount on a better / ******* TV.KTC 32" 4K (-20%) - A$424 Back to top Who's doing the recommending here? Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). Better yet, he worked bloody ages in gaming retail, so he's basically had his finger on the pulse forever.[/url] View the full article

The beloved farming life simulation game Stardew Valley is officially teaming up with the hit social deception game Among Us for a limited-time collaboration that will introduce exclusive character skins, pets, and cosmetics to the world of Crewmates and Imposters. Stardew Valley has garnered a dedicated audience and spurred the modern popularity of cozy gaming, while Among Us kickstarted an ongoing trend of multiplayer titles that place deception and cunning at the forefront of gameplay. Despite their drastic differences, Stardew and Among Us have combined their "indie darling" powers to bring fans of both titles a unique crossover experience. View the full article

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed intermittent Steam client reload triggered when continuing after entering payment details in Steam store checkout Fixed spelling suggestions not appearing in context menu for highlighted words on Windows View the full article

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Fixed intermittent Steam client reload triggered when continuing after entering payment details in Steam store checkout View the full article

EA has today announced that the 2026 Formula One World Championship will be coming as a paid expansion for the existing F1 25. The content update is set to reflect all the sport’s upcoming changes next year, with new cars, new drivers, and the new regulations. The next full game in the series will be delivered in 2027. It will be “reimagined into a more expansive experience with new ways to play for fans around the world,” according to today’s statement. EA explained this plan comes as part of a “multi-year strategic investment” in the publisher’s F1 franchise. “F1 25 has been an incredible success, fueled by the passion of fans and the energy of the sport,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “With Formula 1’s momentum on and off the track, now is the perfect time for us to look ahead and build for the future. We’re fully committed to the EA Sports F1 franchise. Our multi-year plan extends this year’s excitement with the 2026 expansion and reimagines the F1 experience for 2027 to deliver even more for players at every level around the world.” IGN’s F1 25 review described it as a far broader and better package than last year’s installment, and “comfortably the strongest the series has been since the fan favourite F1 2020.” Codemasters has been building Formula One games since F1 2009 for Wii and PSP, although EA also had its own history with the sport in the early 2000s, beginning with F1 2000 on PS1 and PC. Luke is a Senior Editor on the IGN reviews team. You can track him down on Bluesky @mrlukereilly to ask him things about stuff. View the full article

Drifter is one of the two new characters added to Risk of Rain 2 as part of the Alloyed Collective DLC, and you'll have to unlock her before being able to use her in a battle. The exact unlock process isn't simple, and it has multiple steps. You'll also need to own the DLC first. This guide will tell you the exact steps required to unlock and add her as a playable character. Table of contentsAll Drifter skills in Risk of Rain 2How to unlock the Drifter in Risk of Rain 2 Alloyed Collective Complete the following steps in the same order to unlock the Drifter. Reach Solus Wing, who is the final boss of Alloyed Collective. This is the hardest fight in the entire expansion, so keep that in mind.Once you defeat Solus Wing, you can explore the remains of the Solutional Haunt. There will be an open portal. Image via Gearbox Publishing Don't enter the portal, and instead go to the top area using zip lines. You'll get the remains of two Alloyed units on two separate platforms. Interact with both and you'll get Prison Matrix.When you grab the Prison Matrix, there will be enemy spawns, and you'll have to kill them all.Take the two Prison Matrixes in the Vault, and offer them both to unlock Drifter. This will complete the Lost in Transit challenge and add Drifter as a new playable Survivor. All Drifter skills in Risk of Rain 2 Here's a quick rundown of Drifter's skills in Risk of Rain 2. SkillsHow they WorkTrash to TreasureRecycle. Gain stackable buffs by carrying Item Scrap.Blunt ForceBash enemies for 170% damage. The third hit deals 350% damage and stuns enemies. Has a chance to drop Junk.Junk CubeSlam down a Junk Cube for 400% damage. Hitting a Junk Cube will launch it, impacting enemies for 400% damage up to three times before exploding for 800% damage. Can consume four Junk to bypass the cooldown.RepossessLeap forward and bag a monster or interactable. Use again to throw your bag’s contents. Captured objects are Bludgeoned.SalvageConsume eight Junk to spawn four temporary items. The post How to get the Drifter in Risk of Rain 2 Alloyed Collective appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Вслед за раллийными симуляторами разработчики из принадлежащей издательству Electronic Arts британской студии Codemasters приостанавливают выпуск симуляторов «Формулы-1». Правда, ненадолго.View the full article

The 3 LP vinyl release for Lies of P: Overture will ship in Q1 2026 from iam8bit. View the full article

This trailer covers improvements made from the first trailer that appeared last June. View the full article

While players weren't happy with things being left out of EA's remaster of Plants vs. Zombies, post-launch support has since restored the dynamic audio and made a few other improvements. In the most recent update, which brings it to version 1.4, the sun vacuum from the console versions finally arrives on PC—as do more hotkeys, bug fixes, and Remote Play Together... Read more.View the full article

Epic Games has officially announced a new event coming to Fortnite on November 19 called Party Up Winter Rush, which will encourage players to link up with friends in a wide variety of game modes to earn XP and free cosmetics. Fortnite is currently preparing to launch Chapter 7 of the popular battle royale, an event that will likely introduce players to a whole new map and fresh gameplay features. View the full article

A portable USB monitor has many practical uses, such as a secondary display for your laptop or a travel-friendly screen for your Switch or Steam Deck handheld gaming PC. Ahead of ****** Friday, Arzopa is hosting some big markdowns on its popular lineup of portable USB monitors via its official AliExpress storefront. Combined with some general AliExpress coupon codes, these deals are the lowest prices I've seen all year long. All of the portable monitors listed ship free from the United States, which means you don't have to worry about tariffs or long shipping times. Keep reading to find out what you need to know before you buy. ****** Friday Arzopa Portable Monitor Deals at AliExpress Compatible with Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck These monitors can be used as an external display for a gaming handheld like the Nintendo Switch 2 or Steam Deck, although you may have to use a two-cable setup: one USB Type-C or mini HDMI cable for video output to the monitor, and one USB Type-C cable to a wall charger to power the display. The Switch supports 720p @ 60fps. The Switch 2 supports 4K @ 60fps or 1080p @ 120fps. The Steam Deck can support higher resolutions and refresh rates, but at that point you're really taxing your system, and 1080p @ 60fps is an ideal balance between visual fidelity and playability. [/url]Arzopa Z1FC 16" USB-C Portable Monitor for $70.11 TL;DR: $109.99 on Amazon16.1" 1920x1080 1080p FHD displayIPS panel with 106% sRGB gamut144Hz refresh rateMini HDMI, 2 x USB Type-CBuilt-in speakersArzopa Z1RC 16" USB-C Portable Monitor for $74.64 TL;DR: $129.99 on Amazon16.1" 2560x1660 QHD+ displayIPS panel with 100% sRGB gamut60Hz refresh rateMini HDMI, 2 x USB Type-CBuilt-in speakersArzopa Z1C 16" USB-C Portable Monitor for $60.93 TL;DR: $85.49 on Amazon16.1" 1920x1080 1080p FHD displayIPS panel with 100% sRGB gamut60Hz refresh rateMini HDMI, 2 x USB Type-CBuilt-in speakersArzopa A1 15" USB-C Portable Monitor for $52.65 TL;DR: $79.99 on Amazon15.6" 1920x1080 1080p FHD displayIPS panel with 65% sRGB gamut60Hz refresh rateMini HDMI, 2 x USB Type-CBuilt-in speakersArzopa A1M 17" USB-C Portable Monitor for $83.50 TL;DR: $123.49 on Amazon17.3" 1920x1080 1080p FHD displayIPS panel with 103% sRGB gamut60Hz refresh rateMini HDMI, 2 x USB Type-CBuilt-in speakersArzopa A1S 14" USB-C Portable Monitor for $48.72 TL;DR: $66.49 on Amazon14" 1920x1080 1080p FHD displayIPS panel with 65% sRGB gamut60Hz refresh rateMini HDMI, 2 x USB Type-CBuilt-in speakers If you're looking for other USB monitor options, here are our top picks for the best portable monitors of 2025. For other gaming peripherals, check out the best Nintendo Switch deals and best Steam Deck deals. How to Follow IGN Deals Recommendations The IGN Deals team has over 30 years of combined experience finding the best discounts and preorders available online. If you want the latest updates from our trusted team, here’s how to follow our coverage: Sign up for our IGN Deals NewsletterSet IGN as a preferred source in GoogleFollow us on social mediaIGN Deals on XIGN Deals on InstagramIGN Deals on FacebookIGN Deals on Tiktok[/url] Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time. View the full article

Early Access for DLC1 is also slated to begin soon. View the full article

"We need the community to help us move forward"View the full article

Ahead of its launch tomorrow, you can read our Demonschool PS5, Switch 2, Switch, Steam Deck, and PC impressions going over load times, visuals, and more. View the full article

Half-Life 3 fever has once again broken out across social media, and the Half-Life subreddit is full of both earnestly hopeful and sarcastically dismissive posts about the supposedly imminent announcement of a sequel to Valve's landmark 2004 shooter—probably the most speculated-about game ever not to exist... Read more.View the full article

На прошлой неделе компании публиковали свои финансовые отчёты за четвёртый квартал 2025‑го финансового года. Однако в разгар общения с инвесторами была зафиксирована аномалия. Дело в том, что французское издательство Ubisoft в последний момент перенесло публикацию отчёта и попросило приостановить торги своими акциями. Это вызвало оживлённую дискуссию на рынке. View the full article

Компания «Яндекс» опубликовала геймплейный тизер-трейлер игры «Киберслав: Затмение» для ПК и консолей. За разработку проекта отвечают «Студия Плюс» в сотрудничестве с Game Art Pioneers. View the full article

Компания Microsoft представила вторую волну игр из ноябрьской подборки Game Pass. Хедлайнером линейки стала Marvel Cosmic Invasion, попадающая в подписку на релизе. Одновременно с этим библиотеку сервиса пополнят Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden и Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, также пользователи ПК смогут ознакомиться с Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault и Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road. View the full article

Истории долгостроев из мира видеоигр редко заканчиваются счастливо. Разработчики переживают производственный ад, бюджеты раздуваются, изначальная концепция теряет стройность формы, а издатель терпение. В итоге такие игры либо беспощадно отменяют, либо они доходят до аудитории в урезанном виде. В случае с продолжением знаковой «метроидвании» Hollow Knight, получившей поэтичное название Silksong («Шелковая песнь») ситуация получилась практически прямо противоположной. Независимые геймдизайнеры из австралийской студии Team Cherry были хозяевами своего счастья. View the full article

Генеральная прокуратура России приняла решение признать нежелательной на территории страны деятельность украинской студии GSC Game World. Об этом заявили официальные представители ведомства. View the full article

This Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road update has major adjustments and fixes for all platforms, but it is not live on Switch and Switch 2 yet. View the full article

Defying conventional wisdom, ARC Raiders is only getting more popular as weeks go by following its release. Embark Studios' extraction shooter had a significant amount of excitement behind it from those who played in pre-release technical and server tests, but it was set to release into what was still considered a fairly niche genre that is notoriously unfriendly to casual players. A core audience was clearly anticipating ARC Raiders, but a perfect storm seems to have given the game an opportunity to become a smash hit. View the full article

Facepunch demanded that Rust players 'Pivot or Die' with its latest update to progression changes this month, and it's not lookin' too hot for solo survivors or small groups trying to pivot. Opting out of big clans on official servers has never been the easiest way to play Rust, but recent monument, scrap, and blueprint reworks have turned the island into a real bloodbath—moreso than usual... Read more.View the full article

An indie developer has taken the unprecedented step to withdraw their game from The Game Awards, after they said it was incorrectly nominated for Best Debut Indie Game. Vedinad, solo developer of Vampire Survivors-style rougelike, Megabonk, shared the news on the game’s social channels on Tuesday, noting that they’d previously worked on games under a different name, so they feel their nomination shouldn’t qualify. “I’m withdrawing from The Game Awards,” they wrote. “It’s an honor and a dream for Megabonk to be nominated for TGA, but unfortunately, I don’t think it qualifies for the category ‘Debut Indie Game’.” Read More... View the full article