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• Black Friday Deal: Metroid Dread Is $39.99

  25-11-2022 20:20
  
  It's rough out there today. There are a lot of Black Friday sales going on, so it can be hard to sift through it all to find the goods. If you're a Nintendo Switch owner who hasn't picked up Metroid Dread for whatever reason (no judgement!) now's a good time to correct that minor error. Amazon has Samus Aran's latest mission, a.k.a. Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch, on sale for $39.99 for Black Friday. That's the best price we've seen yet on this game. Metroid Dread Black Friday DealEschewing t
  
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• Here's Where to Get PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch This Black Friday

  25-11-2022 19:21
  
  Black Friday is a great time to grab deals on video games, consoles, and accessories, but if you don't have a Switch, PS5, or Xbox Series X or S, you may be caught up in the scramble to secure one. We've got you covered. Below are all the places you can pick up consoles right now, whether they are discounted or simply available. Good luck!Black Friday 2022 Deal: Where to Buy a PS5Get a PS5 Right Now at WalmartPS5 God of War: Ragnarök Bundle for $559.99PS5 Digital God of War: Ragnarök B
  
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• Nubia Queen of the Amazons joins the Justice League ... but is there a Justice League?

  25-11-2022 19:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  The newly-returned Justice League will get a new member this month: Nubia, Queen of the Amazons. If they'll even be a Justice League, that is...To celebrate Nubia's 50th anniversary, DC is changing her status quo by having her apparently join the most powerful team in the DC Universe. Nubia and the Justice League Special #1 is a 48-page one-shot exploring the character's reintegration into Man's World as she learns how to work with various members of the JLA.There's no indication whether Nu
  
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• Our 10 favorite PS5 accessories on sale for Black Friday

  25-11-2022 18:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  In among the never-ending sea of bombastic discounts, sales, and price reductions that we're seeing today across the mega products, it can sometimes be hard to focus, or re-focus, on those smaller things that will accentuate setup for less - that's where things like these Black Friday PS5 accessory deals come in.Such is their spread, depth, and variety, there's plenty to be had among the Black Friday PS5 deals when it comes to accessories - both official and third-party. We've narrowed it down t
  
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• Doctor Strange is back from the dead but Clea isn't happy in Strange #8

  25-11-2022 18:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been almost a year since Doctor Stephen Strange bit the bullet in the limited series The Death of Doctor Strange, only to be replaced by his ex, Clea, as both the Sorcerer Supreme and the star of the ongoing Strange title. But Stephen Strange has actually been in the title the whole time, secretly operating as the Harvestman, an agent of Death who acts as Death's Sorcerer Supreme. Now, Stephen Strange's identity as the Harvestman has been exposed. But rather than setting up a happy reu
  
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• The Sony Inzone H7 is finally down to a reasonable price for Black Friday

  25-11-2022 18:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Amidst the chaos of Black Friday, we're currently reviewing the Sony Inzone H7 headset. While it's proving to be a fantastic all-rounder that truly sets itself apart from other mid-range headsets, its high price ultimately lets it down.Luckily for you, though, Black Friday gaming deals have arrived. To our surprise, all three of the Sony Inzone headsets, as well as the M9 monitor have all seen price reductions. Of all of them, we'd argue that the Inzone H7 Black Friday offer is the best to go fo
  
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• 7 new Netflix, Amazon, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, and Paramount Plus movies and shows to stream this weekend

  25-11-2022 18:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Wondering what to stream this weekend? Whether you're enjoying an extended break over Thanksgiving or it's just a regular couple of days off for you, there should be something here that takes your fancy. If you're already in the mood to get festive, 'tis the season on Disney Plus with the arrival of the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Over on Netflix, we're still in Halloween mode – Wednesday, Tim Burton's take on the Addams Family, starring Jenna Ortega, is now available to
  
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• Watch one of God of War Ragnarok’s hardest bosses get shredded in seconds

  25-11-2022 18:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Reddit user has posted a clip of themselves tearing apart one of God of War Ragnarok's toughest endgame bosses ridiculously quickly. Be warned: there are minor spoilers for God of War Ragnarok here!Reddit user NobelRez uploaded his impressive achievement to the God of War subreddit, showing him killing King Hrolf Kraki in just 25 seconds in an impressive display of mastery over the game’s systems. The boss is available in the endgame as part of a quest to clear berserkers from the l
  
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• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Maushold will mess you up

  25-11-2022 18:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Maushold in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet might look cute, but it will well and truly wipe the floor with you.Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have their fair share of cute creatures, but Maushold may well be the most adorable of them all. An evolution of Tandemaus, Maushold starts off as a pair of hand-holding mice, and evolves into a sweet little mouse family, complete with two teeny-tiny mouse children, when it reaches level 25. The design of each mouse is delightful, too; their cute little faces and
  
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• DC introduces new superhero City Boy in the Wildstorm 30th Anniversary Special

  25-11-2022 18:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  DC is smack dab in the middle of its latest Wildstorm revival, announced at this past summer's San Diego Comic-Con.The publisher already launched the new WildC.A.T.s ongoing series earlier in November and the Waller vs. Wildstorm limited series will be published in 2023.
  Wildstorm 30th Anniversary Special #1 cover (Image credit: DC)
  So next up on Tuesday, November 29 is the Wildstorm 30th Anniversary Special #1, a 100-page anthology that reprints short stories by imprint founder Jim Lee and stud
  
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• Wednesday season 2 will feature more of the Addams Family, say co-showrunners

  25-11-2022 18:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Wednesday may not have been renewed for a second season yet, but the creators of the Netflix series already have ideas when it comes to new episodes. One of those ideas, it turns out, is to have the titular character share more scenes with the rest of the Addams Family.In a new interview with TV Line, co-showrunner Miles Millar revealed that he and Alfred Gough feel like they "just touched the surface" when it comes to Wednesday's parents Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez (Luis Guzm&aacu
  
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• Black Friday PS5 and Xbox Series X TV deals 2022: the best prices right now

  25-11-2022 17:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Friday PS5 and Xbox Series X TV deals are here! The Big Day has arrived, which means there are some fantastic sales waiting for you if you're looking to upgrade your gaming setup. With more time between the PS5 and Xbox Series X's launch, there are a few more TVs to choose from. All the big – and smaller – names in the TV game have upped the ante in the last year: from those that have gaming at the very forefront of their feature set, to those more entry- or mid-level screens t
  
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• The Witcher 3 is going for cheap ahead of its free PS5/Xbox Series X upgrade

  25-11-2022 17:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Witcher 3 has been reduced by a whopping 80% ahead of its free new-gen upgrade for existing players next month.Earlier today on November 25, CD Projekt revealed that The Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition was officially 80% off across all platforms for Black Friday. That means you can pick up the mega-hit RPG for 80% off on your platform of your choice, and then bag the new-gen upgrade for free when it drops next month.
  Happy (Black) Friday!If you buy The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Game o
  
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• Black Friday RAM deals 2022: all the offers happening now

  25-11-2022 17:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Black Friday RAM deals happening right now are seeing some good discounts on trustworthy names like Corsair and Kingston. If you've been thinking about upgrading your PC memory then you really might want to check what's happening before things sell out. Our best RAM for gaming list can help you do a little research on what we think is worth getting if you're not sure. Although you won't see anything on the list below that isn't both a good deal and a good option. Both DDR4 and DDR5
  
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• Avengers Assemble Alpha starts bringing together every Avenger ever in new preview

  25-11-2022 17:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Writer Jason Aaron's Avengers run is heading toward its conclusion with a massive final story titled 'Avengers Assemble,' which consists of a crossover between the core Avengers title and its Multiversal spin-off Avengers Forever.Check out the trailer above and new Avengers Assemble '70s connecting variant covers by Phil Jimenez below, along with a new preview of interior pages.
  Since his run began on the core Avengers titles and its spin-offs in 2018, Aaron has spoken of a multi-year roadmap f
  
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• The best Black Friday toy deals live 2022: save on Squishmallows, Nerf, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Funko, and more

  25-11-2022 16:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Friday toy deals are pouring in, and it presents the best opportunity of the year to snap up gifts while they're at a drastic mark-down. Because this sales event isn't just about tech like laptops and TVs; action figures, plushies, Lego, and more get huge discounts as well.That's why we're on hand to take you through the best Black Friday toy deals we've found so far. The degree of choice can be overwhelming, so our team of hardened, butt-kicking bargain-hunters have narrowed things down t
  
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• Splinter Cell is coming back - as a BBC radio play

  25-11-2022 16:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  The BBC and Ubisoft are working together on an audio version of the latest Splinter Cell book, documenting Sam Fischer’s newest outing. According to the BBC, the adaption will be airing during December as an eight-part series that will follow the events of Splinter Cell: Firewall, the latest book in the series. The novel was penned by James Swallow and released in June 22, where it chronicled the newest adventure of Fischer.Sadly, the special agent’s iconic voice, as portrayed b
  
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• Yakuza studio has "lots of other not-announced" games that aren't related to Yakuza

  25-11-2022 16:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Yakuza's developer has "lots of other not-announced" games in development, and some aren't related to the Yakuza franchise.In a new interview with Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio heads for Game Informer, studio lead Masayoshi Yokoyama briefly touched on future endeavours for the developer. "We have lots of other not-announced titles," Yokoyama said. "Things outside the same Ryu Ga Gotoku universe that we're working on."Shortly after the interview with Game Informer took place, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio unveiled
  
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• The White Lotus season 3: everything we know about the HBO show's return

  25-11-2022 16:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  The White Lotus season 3 has officially been announced by HBO, so we're definitely returning to another luxury resort with obnoxiously wealthy guests sometime soon. While there isn't much official information out there about the next installment of the hit comedy-drama, we've done our best to predict what might be to come. Season 2 is still in full swing, with plenty of threads left to tie up (and some dead bodies to identify), so we'll be able to tell you much more once that's wrapped up.
  
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• Genshin Impact update 3.3 adds an entire trading card game

  25-11-2022 16:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Genshin Impact's new 3.3 update launches next month on December 7, and the highlight is a brand new, fully-fledged trading card game.Earlier today on November 25, HoYoverse pulled back the curtain on Genshin Impact 3.3 with the trailer below. One huge feature of the new update is the Genius Invokation trading card game, allowing players and NPCs alike to face off against one another.In Genius Invokation, two competitors play Character Cards against another another. The aim of the game is to defe
  
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• James Cameron reveals how he tricked Sigourney Weaver into starring in Aliens

  25-11-2022 16:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Aliens, the follow-up to 1979's Alien, is one of best sequels in movie history, with many claiming it's even better than the original. However, its star, Sigourney Weaver, wasn't originally keen to return as Ellen Ripley. James Cameron, who took over the directing reins from Ridley Scott for the sequel, therefore resorted to deception to get her on board – and pretended he was going to rewrite the movie's script with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the lead."I called up Lou Pitt, Arnold [Sch
  
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• This Pokemon Scarlet and Violet picnic trick makes it much easier to collect shiny Pokemon

  25-11-2022 15:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  A player has discovered an exploit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that makes it much easier to collect shiny Pokemon.Much has changed in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but the series' first open-world entries continue the tradition of hunting for shiny Pokemon. If you're unfamiliar with the concept, these aren't actually shiny creatures; instead, they're regular Pokemon that come in different colours to their usual forms. They're pretty rare, and you can spend a long time wandering around Paldea bef
  
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• Stranger Things season 5 will build on storylines set up in the show's second chapter, tease the Duffer brothers

  25-11-2022 15:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Stranger Things season 5 is still a long way off, given that the writers only started penning the scripts three months ago. With that, we predictably don't know much about what's in store for Eleven and the gang, but thanks to a recent tease by the Duffer brothers, we do know that the fifth and final installment will follow directly on from narratives set up in season 2."The success of season 1 freaked us out and then we knew we needed to build up this bigger world, that this was going to be ong
  
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• Have you tried... puzzling your way to the afterlife in How to Say Goodbye

  25-11-2022 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Some Indians believe souls of the deceased hover about their house for a while after they die. They’re looking down to keep an eye on things, basically, to see if everything’s all going ship shape and everyone’s coming together. That might sound weird to the average person - and I couldn’t blame you - but it’s a given for so many people, a point of natural assumption. One might feel a similar way about How to Say Goodbye’s starting point. The indie game b
  
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• Grab a Total Film or SFX magazine subscription for over 50% off this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 13:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Total Film, AKA the smarter movie magazine, has been bringing you the latest and most-respected news, reviews, and exclusive interviews since 1997. A subscription to Total Film and SFX magazines gives you an all-access pass to the world of movies and TV, with every page giving you a passionate and authoritative look at everything from Hollywood blockbusters to arthouse hidden gems. And if you're not a subscriber yet, you're in luck – you can get over 50% off both Total Film and SFX su
  
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• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's hottest new battles involve massive bacon towers

  25-11-2022 13:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players are battling each other - but not in the way you think.As reported by Automaton Media, the latest craze to sweep across the Pokemon scene is, in fact, bacon battles. That's "Bacon Tower Battles," to be precise, and it sees up to four players attempting to stack strips of bacon using Scarlet and Violet's cooking mode.In particular, the Bacon Tower Battles stem from the game's Creative mode for cooking, which lets players freestyle their ingredients and placement
  
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• Mass Effect 3 dev shows what it would look like if Shepard and the Illusive Man literally just kissed and made up

  25-11-2022 13:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Mass Effect developer has shared a very fun video, showing two unlikely characters sharing a kiss that was made when Mass Effect 3 finished production.Ex-Bioware dev Violet McVinnie took to Twitter to share a video of a unique tradition she used to have at the developer when production on a game finished. McVinnie said she’d throw a video together of what the game would look like if the characters would 'kiss and make up.'And that’s just what the video shows, too. In an animation m
  
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• Activision Blizzard exec says they "won't hesitate to fight" any challenges to Microsoft's acquisition

  25-11-2022 13:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  An Activision Blizzard executive has stated the company "won't hesitate to fight to defend" Microsoft's planned acquisition, following a report of a forthcoming FTC lawsuit.Earlier this week on November 23, a report claimed knowledge of the Federal Trade Commission's plans, stating that the agency would likely file an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Now though, Activision Blizzard executive vice president of corporate affairs, Lulu Cheng Meserve
  
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• Marvel fans gush over "hilarious" and "heartwarming" Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special as it lands on Disney Plus

  25-11-2022 13:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special might have only just landed on Disney Plus but, already, everyone is gushing over the James Gunn-directed flick. In reviews, critics have called the TV movie "hilarious", "moving", and a "real festive treat", while Twitter is full of Marvel fans describing it as "very sweet" and "a delight". It should come as no surprise that the soundtrack is getting a lot of love, too, given how the first two feature-length films were chock full of great tunes.
  
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• Hurry - Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series S hit record low prices in Woot Black Friday deals

  25-11-2022 13:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Woot's Black Friday deals are soaring right now, and we've spotted some incredible discounts on both the Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch OLED. Both of these consoles have just hit brand new record low prices in the Amazon brand's sales, offering up the best discounts we've seen on each. Diving straight in, you'll find the Xbox Series S available for just $219.99 right now - that's $80 off the $299.99 MSRP and an extra $30 off the $249 sales price the vast majority of other retailers are o
  
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• Disney Plus removes two episodes of Marvel Legends after they spoiled Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special reveal

  25-11-2022 12:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Two episodes of Marvel Studios: Legends have been removed from Disney Plus because they spoiled a plot reveal in the newly released Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Marvel Studios: Legends is a series consisting of short five to 10-minute episodes focusing on a specific character, object, or moment from the MCU that has a role to play in an upcoming Marvel Phase 4 project, with clips from previously released movies and TV shows. The episodes in question, one of which focused on
  
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• Masahiro Sakurai says a console port of Kid Icarus: Uprising “sure would be nice”

  25-11-2022 12:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Masahiro Sakurai really wants a console port of Kid Icarus: Uprising.Sakurai, best known as the creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., has just released a new video in his 'Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games' YouTube series. The series is dedicated to discussing game development and what makes the virtual pastime fun, and in his latest video, the game developer tackles the topic of difficulty options in games, focusing primarily on Kid Icarus: Uprising.As Sakura explains, the 3DS action title u
  
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• The Witcher 3's PS5 and Xbox Series X ports won't transfer Trophies when you bring over save data

  25-11-2022 12:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Witcher 3's new-gen upgrades won't carry over Trophies or Achievements that you've already unlocked.As much was revealed by CD Projekt global community director Marcin Momot earlier today on November 25, when responding to a fan query about the matter. Momot responded that Trophies and Achievements won't automatically 'pop' when transferring your save over to the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of The Witcher 3.
  Seeing a lot of questions about this one. Achievements are platform-specific, mea
  
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• Destiny 2 players think a character embezzled money from a community event

  25-11-2022 12:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Destiny 2 community event has been mired in questions after concluding, with many wondering if there is some in-lore embezzlement going on.Earlier this week, Bungie launched a new community event to ‘clean up’ the Eliksni quarter, a non-combat zone where allied Fallen have moved in under the protection of the Guardians. It was looking run down, so the idea was for Guardians to pitch in Treasure (Destiny 2 is currently going through a pirate-themed season). Together, Bungie was look
  
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• Someone predicted God of War Ragnarok's biggest plot point over a year ago

  25-11-2022 11:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  One God of War Ragnarok fan predicted the sequel's huge twist over a year before the game launched.Be warned: there are huge spoilers for God of War Ragnarok from here on!Back in September 2021, Sony Santa Monica debuted the story-centric trailer for God of War Ragnarok, seen just below. At about the one minute 15 second mark in the trailer, Mimir mentions that "Odin's got tricks up his sleeve we haven't dared to consider," before we flip to a scene with Atreus and Kratos discussing Tyr.At the t
  
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• Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals live: save big on games, accessories, and consoles

  25-11-2022 11:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are flying in at the moment, and we're catching them all right here. Whether you're after a new console with a solid discount, or you're stocking your library with the latest and greatest titles, there's a saving out there for everyone. We're bringing you all our favorite deals as soon as they hit our desks right here, weeding out the offers that aren't worth your time in the process. That means you can sit back and relax - we're doing all the graft for you.&nb
  
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• Black Friday Xbox deals live: The biggest savings available now

  25-11-2022 11:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Friday Xbox deals are here! The main event is truly underway and we're seeing some of the biggest and best deals ever on Xbox. And whether you're looking for an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console this Black Friday, fantastic discounts on great games, peripherals, or something else entirely, GameRadar+ has you covered. We are tracking all of the major Black Friday gaming deals, but what you'll find right here are the biggest and best Black Friday Xbox deals as soon as we find them.
  
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