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• The Division 2 Update 12 Now Live On PC PTS, Full Patch Notes Detailed

  27-11-2020 21:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft has opened up Phase 2 of Title Update 12 for The Division 2 on the PC Public Test Server until Wednesday, December 2. The new phase will bring about a number of changes, including buffing some weapons and addressing bugs. Check out the patch notes below.The PDR assault rifle saw a damage buff to make it a competitive option when stacked against other assault rifles. The Exotics Bighorn and Capacitor have had their magazines increased, while the Exotic Scorpio saw some PvE and PvP debuffs
  
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• Apex Legends Glitch Lets You Lob Vehicles Across The Map

  27-11-2020 21:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Apex Legends recently added a lot of new content to the game to accompany the launch of Season 7, including the gravity-defying new Legend Horizon and a fresh map in the airborne city of Olympus. While Olympus is certainly focused on verticality, players have figured out a new way to take advantage of the map's exclusive vehicles in the form of a glitch that launches them across the map.To be clear, this glitch seems to have dubious tactical value, since you have relatively little control of the
  
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• Oculus Quest 2 Black Friday Sale: Get Superhot VR, Moss, And Tetris Effect For Less

  27-11-2020 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday is in full swing, and if you're feeling sluggish after yesterday's big meal, you might be looking for some new VR games to help you get up and moving again. Thankfully, Oculus has you covered with its Black Friday sale, which has brought deep discounts on titles for the new Oculus Quest 2 as well as the Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S. And while the Oculus Quest 2 isn't discounted for Black Friday, it's back in stock at Amazon and a few other stores like Walmart and Best Buy.Oculus Q
  
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• Bungie Cancels Destiny 2's Trials Of Osiris Again

  27-11-2020 21:02 via gamespot.com
  
  If you were looking forward to taking part in Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris this week, Bungie has some bad news for you. The multiplayer tournament is again postponed, thanks to some unnamed issue Bungie discovered with the mode.Bungie said on Twitter that the weekend Trials of Osiris mode wouldn't go live as planned today, November 27. The tweet says also says that Bungie isn't sure exactly when Trials will come back to the game.Due to a recently discovered issue, Trials of Osiris has been disab
  
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• Godzilla vs Kong: Everything We Know About The Upcoming Monster Movie

  27-11-2020 21:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Two of the most famous movie monsters of all time are getting ready to throw down in 2021. Godzilla vs Kong is the fourth movie in Legendary Picture’s MonsterVerse, a franchise of big monster movies that kicked off with 2014's Godzilla, and was followed by 2017's Kong: Skull Island and 2019's Godzilla: King of the Monsters.Of course, both Godzilla and King Kong have been around for a lot longer than seven years. The fearsome giant ape Kong first appeared way back in 1933, in the classic m
  
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• Destiny 2: Where Is Xur This Week? Exotic Items / Location Guide (Nov. 27-Dec. 1)

  27-11-2020 19:53 via gamespot.com
  
  You've still got a few days to defeat the Deep Stone Crypt in Destiny 2 and its new expansion, Beyond Light. Finishing the raid by December 1 will earn you the right to buy an exclusive, custom raid jacket from the Bungie store--if that's your thing. To help you take down the raid, Xur is back in the solar system this weekend with a new batch of Exotics to sell. Head to The Tower, to Hangar area, to find Xur this week. For his weapon, Xur is offering Hard Light. Hunters can pick up the Khepri's
  
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• Black Friday 2020: $3 Funko Pops Plus B2G1 Free Deal At GameStop

  27-11-2020 19:50 via gamespot.com
  
  It's Black Friday, which means it's time to stock up on everything from deeply discounted games over on Steam to the Blu-rays you've been searching for to complete your collection at a steal. Major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy are all getting in on the price-slashing action. But games and electronics aren't the only things having their prices slashed. GameStop is currently running a sale on Funko Pops--and it's one you won't want to miss. Pops that were priced at $9 have been bro
  
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• Amazon Black Friday Card Game Sale Is Live: Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens, And More

  27-11-2020 19:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Since everyone is still stuck at home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is hosting a Black Friday sale on card and tabletop games. This is a great opportunity to pick up some new games to play with the family or with friends over the holidays while we're all stuck indoors.The sale, which ends today at around midnight your local time, features huge discounts on family games like Cards Against Humanity and Exploding Kittens, two very popular card games. This includes the main Explodi
  
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• Microsoft Flight Simulator's Next World Update Focuses On The UK

  27-11-2020 19:04 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft Flight Simulator developer Asobo Studios has revealed plans to tweak the United Kingdom in its next World Update for the flight sim. Japan was the first area to receive a new lick of paint back in September, while a number of new airports and points of interest were added to the USA earlier this week.In a recent Twitch stream, Asobo laid out its roadmap for future updates, and the UK is next on the list with World Update 3 due out on January 28. The British Isles are set to be spruced
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077's DLC Will Be Revealed After Launch

  27-11-2020 18:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Cyberpunk 2077 is nearly upon us. After an exceedingly long wait--elongated by numerous delays--CD Projekt Red's ambitious RPG is set to launch on December 10. While we're busy tucking into our first playthrough after launch, however, the Polish developer has plans to reveal more details about the game's upcoming DLC.CD Projekt Red president Adam Kiciński announced the news in a recent third-quarter earnings call (transcribed by Seeking Alpha). The initial plan was to announce the game's DL
  
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• Heroes Of The Storm Adds New Hero To Public Test Server

  27-11-2020 18:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Heroes of the Storm's public test realm has a new update, and it brings some major changes to Blizzard's MOBA, including a new character, the removal of a key item, and several major balance shifts. That new character is Hogger Terror of Elwynn, a character from World of Warcraft that has long been rumored as a potential addition to the game.Since these patch notes reflect the current state of the game's public test realm, it's important to note that they are subject to change in their final imp
  
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• How Cyberpunk 2077 Cross-Saves Work On PS5 And Xbox Series X/S

  27-11-2020 18:49 via gamespot.com
  
  Developer CD Projekt Red has outlined the way Cyberpunk 2077 players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can transfer their saves to their respective next-gen consoles.PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players who upgrade to the next-gen system in their respective console family can pick up their Cyberpunk 2077 save file on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S / Series X from where they left off when the game drops on December 10. As you'd expect, the process of transferring saves from one console to the other is
  
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• 10 Minutes Of Brand-New Immortals: Fenyx Rising Gameplay

  27-11-2020 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Check out 10 minutes of brand new Immortals: Fenyx Rising gameplay, where wefight the legendary Lieutenant Briareos before embarking on the Life & Death Quest line.
  
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• People Are Camping Outside GameStop For A Chance To Buy A PS5 Or Xbox Series X

  27-11-2020 17:21 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the most sought-after items this festive season could be a next-gen console, as stock of the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X has been extremely limited.From online retailers the consoles have sold out almost instantly, but physical stock available at GameStop stores did arrive in time for Black Friday. The only way to guarantee a purchase of one of the new consoles was to wait in line early, and for some dedicated gamers that meant securing their spot several hours -- and in some case
  
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• Unto The End Is Launching on Xbox Game Pass in December

  27-11-2020 17:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Unto the End, a cinematic 2D platformer about a father's desperate journey home, is coming to Xbox Game Pass on PC and Xbox One. Published by Big Sugar and developed by 2 Ton Studios, Unto the End is set to hit PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Stadia on December 9, with the Nintendo Switch version launching a little later on December 17.According to the game's press release and Steam page, Unto the End's one-of-a-kind combat is focused on skill and mastery, as you embark on a challenging adventur
  
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• Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Gets Black Friday Deal For Xbox Series X

  27-11-2020 16:58 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is the latest installment of Activision's flagship FPS franchise. It features a brand-new campaign, suite of multiplayer modes, and the iconic Zombies co-op mode. The Xbox Series X/Xbox One Cross-Gen Bundle of Black Ops Cold War is on sale for $60 this Black Friday at Newegg. This is the first deal we've seen since the game launched earlier this month.Newegg's deal knocks $10 off the price of the Cross-Gen Bundle. This deal is only available for the digital versi
  
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• MechWarrior 5 Steam Release Delayed To 2021 To Avoid Cyberpunk 2077 Clash

  27-11-2020 16:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Originally an Epic Games Store timed exclusive, Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries would have been available on other PC digital distribution platforms from December 10, but developer Piranha Games has decided to delay the game's launch to 2021.The date coincides with possibly the biggest game of 2020, Cyberpunk 2077, and the studio has admitted that it doesn't want its own release eclipsed by developer CD Projekt Red's long-in-development game."Any developer wants their titles to get as much attention
  
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• Big Final Fantasy XIV Event Set For February 2021, Possible New Expansion Reveal

  27-11-2020 16:24 via gamespot.com
  
  During the latest Final Fantasy XIV producer livestream stream, which outlined the wave of content coming for the 5.4 update, it was revealed that a major event is planned for February next year: the FFXIV Announcement Showcase. While it was not explicitly stated what would be at the event, it's likely to include the first reveal of FFXIV's next expansion.The FFXIV Announcement Showcase will be a live broadcast taking place on February 5, 2021 starting at 5:30 PM PST (February 6, 1:30 AM GST), a
  
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• Best Black Friday Microphone Deals For Streaming And Working From Home

  27-11-2020 15:33 via gamespot.com
  
  JLab Audio Talk USB microphone $70 (was $100) See at Best BuyShure MV5 USB microphone $79 (was $99) See at AmazonMaono USB microphone kit $49.71 (was $62) See at AmazonElgato Wave 3 USB microphone $159 (was $160) See at AmazonThis year has been a weird one, with most people stuck working from home during the current pandemic. This has pushed many toward Zoom calls or even streaming on Twitch to interact with friends and family. With Black Friday 2020 in full swing, there is a selection of great
  
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• Final Fantasy XIV 5.4: Release, Trailer, Story, Raid Content, And Changes Revealed

  27-11-2020 15:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Final Fantasy XIV keeps on rolling with patch 5.4 launching on December 8 this year. The update for Square Enix's MMORPG comes with a ton of new content and gameplay changes, and a heavy-hitting trailer teases where its several story branches are going (you can watch below). The new content reveal came via the normally scheduled Live Letter From The Producer stream, which was presented in Japanese by director/producer Naoki Yoshida and community manager Toshio Murouchi.Keep in mind that spoilers
  
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• Black Friday PC Game Sale Discounts More Than 2,600 Titles

  27-11-2020 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Though physical game deals tend to get the most love during Black Friday sales, there are tons of stellar digital game deals to snag as well. Both Xbox Live and PSN have kicked off massive sales, and PC gamers can take advantage of deals at Fanatical and Green Man Gaming. Now, CD Projekt Red's PC games storefront GOG has joined the party. From now until December 1 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET, you can save on more than 2,600 games.GOG's sale features a wide variety of games, and the best part is that al
  
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• The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 5: 13 Things We Learned In "The Jedi"

  27-11-2020 10:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Baby Yoda's backstory wasn't the only thing this episode revealed.Say what you want about The Mandalorian, but no one can deny that it's full of fan service. With Season 2, Episode 5, "The Jedi," that got ramped up several notches: The Mandalorian introduced the first ever live-action incarnation of Ahsoka Tano, explained Baby Yoda's backstory and revealed his name, and name-dropped several other important things from Star Wars lore, including Grand Admiral Thrawn and the ancient Jedi planet Tyt
  
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• The Mandalorian Just Did A Major Baby Yoda Reveal

  27-11-2020 09:53 via gamespot.com
  
  The Mandalorian often sends its characters, Din Djarin and The Child, down side quest after side quest without revealing much about the core story--namely, the mysteries surrounding the character that has come to be known among fans as "Baby Yoda." That changed this week when Mando encountered a character who Star Wars fans know well--the Jedi Ahsoka Tano (played for the first time in live action by Rosario Dawson, as the rumors claimed)--and she finally dropped some major revelations about Baby
  
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• Best Black Friday Gaming Headset Deals (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)

  27-11-2020 03:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Razer Kraken Tournament Edition $55 (was $100) See at AmazonSteelSeries Arctis 5 $70 (was $100) See at Best BuyHyperX Cloud Alpha Pro $70 (was $100) See at Best BuyAstro A40 TR Wired Headset $120 (was $150) See at AmazonLogitech G935 Wireless Headset $120 (was $170) See at AmazonTurtle Beach Recon 200 $30 (was $60) See at AmazonA gaming headset is one of the first accessories you should grab when you get a new console. Headsets are practically a must for multiplayer games, but they're also great
  
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• AOC Is Wrapping The Week Up With Another Among Us Stream

  27-11-2020 02:28 via gamespot.com
  
  When US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took part in a record-breaking stream of Among Us earlier this year, there was some suggestion it wouldn't be a one-off event. Sure enough, AOC has announced plans to take part in another Among Us stream, and it's coming quite soon. This time, she'll play the hit deception game in a stream organized by Jagmeet Singh, leader of the Canadian New Democratic Party.Singh tweeted out an apparent invitation for AOC to take part in the stream, with Ocasio-C
  
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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Wrapping The Week Up With Another Among Us Stream

  27-11-2020 02:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history earlier this year with a record-breaking stream of Among Us, and now she's gearing up for another round. This time, AOC will play in a stream organized by Jagmeet Singh, leader of the Canadian New Democratic Party.Singh tweeted out news of the stream, which is set to happen on Friday, November 27 at 4PM PT (7PM ET). Streamers Ryan Letourneau and Hasanabi will also be taking [email protected] are you [email protected] @hasanthehun pic.twitter.com/k0yHJy
  
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• Pirate RPG Greedfall Will Get A PS5/Xbox Series X Update With New Content

  27-11-2020 01:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Greedfall has been a big success, and now developer Spiders is looking to upgrade the game for the next generation of consoles. Greedfall will receive an update for PS5 and Xbox Series X, complete with new content.In a tweet, the official Greedfall account announced that the game is coming to next-gen after selling over 1 million copies. This is a major milestone for the game, which has been so successful that it greatly boosted publisher Focus Interactive's profits.GreedFall has sold over one m
  
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• Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is On Sale For Black Friday 2020

  27-11-2020 01:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday 2020 has brought plenty of deals on games that released within the past month or so, including Watch Dogs: Legion, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Gears Tactics. But the latest Black Friday deal we've stumbled across is on a game that launched just last week. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is available at Ebay for $50, which is a nice $10 savings off the price of the brand-new Nintendo Switch exclusive. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity $50 (was $60) This deal is sold by reputable E
  
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• Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Writer David S. Goyer Talks About Giving Players Choices

  27-11-2020 00:40 via gamespot.com
  
  David S. Goyer has been attached to some major films over the last 20 years--including the Dark Knight trilogy, Batman v Superman, and Terminator: Dark Fate--but in games, he's best known for his work on the Call of Duty: Black Ops series. Goyer has story credits on Black Ops and Black Ops II, and he was brought back for Black Ops Cold War, the latest game in the series. Now, in an interview on the official Call of Duty blog, Goyer has explained some of the philosophy behind his work on the seri
  
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