Month: December 2019

Yet another popular video game is having its music transformed into soothing tunes to help you sleep, study, or just relax. The “Prescription for Sleep” lullaby series expands with a new album themed around Yacht Club Games’ side-scrolling platformer Shovel Knight due out on December 6.

The album, Prescription for Sleep: Shovel Knight, features calming, light, jazzy music performed by Metal Gear Solid and Bayonetta composer Norihiko Hibino (saxophone) and PersonaQ’s Ayaki on piano. They form the group Gentle Love, which also contributed to the previous Prescription for Sleep albums.

This album is notable for being the first time that Yacht Club has collaborated with an outside company for a licensed arranged album. The album also includes music for the new expansion, King of Cards, which launches on December 10. If you want to hear music from the new expansion, the new Prescription for Sleep album is the only way to do so right now.

You can buy the Shovel Knight album through Bandcamp and other digital stores like Spotify, Tidal, and Apple Music. The producers at Scarlet Moon Records are also creating 1,000 physical CDs featuring a number of extras including liner notes, interviews, and comics. Go to the Bandcamp page to learn more.

There are 20 tracks in all on Shovel Knight: Prescription for Sleep. You can listen to a teaser for track six, “Of Devious Machinations,” in the embed above.

Other video games to have Prescription for Sleep albums have included Celeste and Undertale. Scarlet Moon also released an album titled “Prescription for Peace,” which is an tribute to the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and renowned Japanese musician Eiki Oshimi.

The Shovel Knight, Celeste, and Undertale Prescription for Sleep albums are marked down 20 percent on Cyber Monday.

Prescription for Sleep: Shovel Knight

1. Steel Thy Shovel
2. Strike the Earth!
3. High Above the Land
4. An Underlying Problem
5. No Weapons Here
6. Of Devious Machinations
7. The Donor’s Despair
8. The Requiem for Shield Knight
9. A Cool Reception
10. End of Days
11. The Fateful Return
12. The Alchemist’s Haven
13. Waltz for One
14. Alchemy
15. Magic Mirror
16. La Danse Macabre
17. Cruise Control
18. Troops, Form Up!
19. Some Blasted Hill
20. A New Dawn

Kingdom Hearts III is due to receive a major piece of free DLC, called Re:Mind, before the end of February 2020. The new downloadable content will come with new playable characters, including Aqua, Roxas, and Riku, as well as new Keyblade transformations and fights. Now, thanks to one fan who attended the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra performance in Osaka, we have some more details about what the DLC will add.

These details, which were tweeted by a Twitter user called Melanie and then compiled by Eurogamer, are focused on some of the ephemera around the new playable content, including new difficulty options and photo modes. While the tweet below mentions a release new month, Melanie clarifies later in the thread that it might actually just be a trailer that’s being released in December, as a final release date cannot be nailed down just yet.

Photo mode lets you pose the characters from the game in any setting you want, adding props and changing backgrounds, which sounds like a lot of fun. Slideshow mode, apparently, will let you link photos together, complete with transitions and background music–what you’d expect from the name, basically.

Fast Pass Mode and “Black Code” both concern the game’s difficulty, with Fast Pass being designed to let you rip through the game as fast as possible. It lets you one-shot kill enemies and stack more attractions, so that battles end faster and you can play through the story quickly. Black Code gives you granular control over your difficulty, changing how much health you have and potentially making the game harder in numerous ways. Melanie does not have further details, as they apparently went by very fast.

Re:Mind will likely contain new boss encounters when it finally launches, and sounds substantial considering the fact that it’s free.

Frozen II opened last weekend to huge numbers, earning $127 million domestically and $350 million worldwide. The film has shown no signs of slowing down in its second weekend, posting record-breaking figures over the Thanksgiving break. It wasn’t the only film to find success this weekend, though, with Knives Out enjoying a huge opening, and Queen & Slim also turning in a respectable first weekend result.

Frozen II has broken the 3-day and 5-day records for Thanksgiving in its second weekend; according to Box Office Mojo, it made $85.2 million from Friday to Sunday and an enormous $123.7 million from Wednesday to Sunday. Frozen II has now made $738,573,344 worldwide, and is well on its way to topping $1 billion. The original Frozen made $1.27 billion over its run, and it’ll be interesting to see if Frozen II can top that. It will almost certainly retain the top spot next weekend too, with Playmobil: The Movie, the only wide release that will go up against it, having received terrible reviews.

In second place, Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson’s new film Knives Out enjoyed a huge opening. It pulled in $41.7 million over the five days, plus another $28.3 million internationally. With an estimated budget of around $40 million, fantastic word-of-mouth, and excellent reviews (we gave it a 9/10,) the film is likely to continue performing over the weeks ahead. 68% of the movie’s audience was aged over 25, suggesting that it played well as counter-programming to the younger-focused Frozen II.

The other new major release over Thanksgiving, Queen & Slim, brought in $15.8 million over the five days. The film, which stars Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) as “Slim” and Jodie Turner-Smith (The Neon Demon) as “Queen”, was written by Lena Waithe and made by first-time director Melina Matsoukas. It’s a strong debut for the low-budget romantic film, which sees a young couple going on the run after things go wrong on a first date.

Elsewhere in the charts, Ford v Ferrari made $19 million over three days, while A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as Mr Rogers, brought in $17.3 million in the same frame. Both films have held well since release. Charlie’s Angels, meanwhile, has dropped out of the top 10.

Here are the three-day box office figures for the weekend of November 29-December 1.

1. Frozen II — $85,250,000
2. Knives Out — $27,022,000
3. Ford v Ferrari — $13,221,000
4. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood — $11,800,000
5. Queen & Slim — $11,700,000
6. 21 Bridges — $5,820,000
7. Playing with Fire — $4,200,000
8. Midway — $3,957,000
9. Joker — $2,030,000
10. Last Christmas — $1,980,000

Amazon Cyber Monday 2019 Sale: Best Gaming Deals

Black Friday sales are winding down, but you’ll still be able to score great deals on consoles, games, tech, entertainment, and much more in the coming days thanks to Cyber Monday. Amazon, arguably the most convenient place to shop, kicks off its week-long Cyber Monday sale on December 2, but its Cyber Monday Countdown is live now with early deals.

Amazon had some of the best Black Friday deals, so you can bet the retail giant will carry that momentum into the next big round of holiday deals. Though Amazon’s Black Friday sale has ended, the company still has some deals available, which are conveniently located on its Cyber Monday Countdown page. Some of these deals are holdovers from Black Friday, while others are early Cyber Monday deals. Amazon also routinely price matches its competitors; as such, a bunch of Black Friday game deals are still available ahead of Cyber Monday.

We’re rounding up the absolute best Cyber Monday gaming deals at Amazon right here. You can also expect Cyber Monday deals across tech and entertainment, which we’ll highlight here as well. You’ll want to check back throughout the weekend and on Monday, as we’ll continue to add new Cyber Monday deals as they go live at Amazon.

Best Cyber Monday 2019 Amazon gaming and tech deals

• Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch — $699
• Xbox One S All-Digital Edition — $149
• Razer BlackWidow Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $140
• Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons — $67.50
• DualShock 4 PS4 controllers — $39
• Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville — $20

PlayStation VR with Blood & Truth, Everybody’s Golf VR, and motion controllers | $250

PlayStation VR with Blood & Truth, Everybody’s Golf VR, and motion controllers for $250

Now if you’re looking to get a pair of PlayStation Move controllers with your PlayStation VR headset, then this is your best option. This package comes with Blood & Truth and Everybody’s Golf VR (plus the headset, camera, and motion controllers) for $250.

Available now

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition | $149

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition — $149

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition does not include a disc drive, so you won’t be able to play any physical games or movies. However, it is $50 cheaper, and you can still play every digital game and stream any movie you want. This particular bundle comes with Minecraft, Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Edition, and bonus content for Fortnite.

Available now

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons (Gray or Neon Red/Blue) | $60

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons (Gray or Neon Red/Blue) — $60

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are expensive, so any deal is a good one, but this one is particularly great.

Available now

DualShock 4 | $39 each

Here’s a Black Friday deal that’s rolling over to Cyber Monday at Amazon, but we wouldn’t recommend waiting if you’ve got your eye on a specific DualShock 4 color. PS4 controllers are going for just $39 each–down from the usual $60-$65 range–during this holiday sale.

Available now

Xbox One wireless controllers | $39 each

Like DualShock 4 controllers, Xbox One controllers are also getting a big discount for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While pricing has gone back up on some versions, you can still find some Xbox One controllers for $39, an excellent price if you need an extra gamepad.

Available now

Razer BlackWidow Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard | $140

Razer BlackWidow Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $140

The BlackWidow is one of Razer’s best mechanical keyboards. It features a wrist rest, customizable inputs, and silent and clicky button options for $140 this Cyber Monday.

Available now

Fire TV Stick 4K And Echo Dot Bundle | $47

The Fire TV Stick is ideal for streaming certain apps through your non-smart TV if you don’t have a console that supports apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Funimation. With the Echo Dot, you can control your Fire TV Stick through voice commands, forgoing the need to get up and grab the remote. For Cyber Monday, the bundle has gotten a significant discount, saving you $53 USD.

Available now

Fire TV Stick 4K And Alexa Voice Remote | $25

If you don’t want or need the Echo Dot, you can save even more money buying this Fire TV Stick bundle instead. The remote still allows you to search for and use apps with your voice, but you need to be holding the device in your hand–you can’t just speak up like you would with the Echo Dot.

Available now

Fire TV Cube | $90

Fire TV Cube — $90

The Fire TV Cube offers everything that the Fire TV Stick 4K does but with the added benefit of the Alexa voice assistant, smart home control, and a built-in speaker. It’s available right now for $90.

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Fire 7 Tablet | $30

Fire 7 Tablet — $30

The Fire 7 tablet is Amazon’s least powerful tablet, but it’s still perfectly capable of streaming video and displaying ebooks. It comes with 1 GB of RAM in 16 GB and 32 GB storage options–it also features expandable storage via microSD.

Available now

Fire 7 Kids Edition | $60

Fire 7 Kids Edition — $60

The Fire 7 Kids Edition comes with the tablet, a kid-proof case, and a 12-month subscription to Free Time Unlimited, which features over a thousand books, movies, TV shows, apps, and games that are suitable to children.

Available now

Fire HD 8 | $50

Fire HD 8 — $50

The Fire HD 8 is nowhere near the power of a tablet, but for the price, it’s an excellent way to stream movies and TV shows, watch YouTube, and read books. It boasts 1.5 GB of RAM and comes in 16 GB or 32 GB storage options–it also features expandable storage via microSD.

Available now

Fire HD 8 Kids Edition | $80

Fire HD 8 Kids Edition — $80

The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition comes with the Fire HD 8, a kid-proof case, and a year’s subscription to Free Time Unlimited, which grants access to more than a thousand books, movies, TV shows, apps, and games that are suitable to children.

Available now

Fire HD 10 Tablet | $100

Fire Tablets are one of the better options for streaming video on the go. The Fire HD 10 is the strongest version of Amazon’s latest tablet, giving you the most bang for your buck. The tablet is about 33% off, knocking $50 USD off the total price.

Available now

Kindle Paperwhite | $85

If you’re looking for a tablet to use for reading instead of watching YouTube, TV shows, and movies, then consider going for the Kindle Paperwhite instead of the Fire HD 10. You won’t get as many features, but you’ll save more and feed your mind with the power of reading–the Kindle Paperwhite is $45 USD off on Amazon.

Available now

Echo Dot | $22

Echo Dot — $22

The Echo Dot is Alexa’s smart speaker that gives you the power to control your smart home, music, and more. You can also ask Alexa for the news, weather, and traffic as well as anything else it can learn from the thousands of available skills.

Available now

Echo (Gen 3) | $60

Echo (Gen 3) — $60

The Echo is slightly less compact than the Echo Dot, but that also means it boasts better speakers, so it makes for a great music player.

Available now

Echo Show 5 | $50

Echo Show 5 — $50

What if the Echo had a screen? That’s basically what the Echo Show is. It offers a five-inch screen that works as an alarm clock, video caller, music and video player, and so much more.

Available now

Echo Show | $150

The Echo Show is Amazon’s 10-inch smart display that offers everything the Show 5 does but with better speakers, a bigger screen, and more.

Available now

Google Pixel 3 (64GB) | $459

The Google Pixel 3 is almost half off on Amazon. The phone is sold unlocked, so you’re allowed to attach it to your service of choice.

Available now

MacBook Air 13-inch | $699

There’s no telling when this deal will sell out. You can pick up a 13-inch MacBook Air for $300 off right now at Amazon.

Available now

Dell 5680 Inspiron Gaming Desktop | $570

If you don’t have the technical know-how or, frankly, the time to build your own gaming PC, then the Dell Inspiron desktop series are some of the better pre-built ones to buy. For Black Friday, Amazon has one of the latest models for 29% off (that’s knocking off $230 USD). It’s a pretty good deal if you’re looking for something prebuilt–just don’t expect it to handle triple-A games on max settings.

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SanDisk Card 128GB | $20

Whether you’re looking for some more storage place for all your photos and videos or just need a way to free up some space on your Nintendo Switch, this SD card will do the trick.

Available now

Netgear EX6100 Wi-Fi Extender | $50 USD

Some of us actually use this extender–especially those of us who have apartments with multiple walls between the bedroom and living room. In a pinch, it’s a great way to improve your connection to your devices–and the ethernet port allows you to essentially move your desktop to any place you want.

Available now

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | $49.94

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched alongside the Switch in 2017 to critical acclaim, and it’s still hard to find below $50 these days. While physical copies are sold out, you can snag a digital code for $40 at Amazon, cheaper than what you’ll find in the Eshop’s Black Friday sale.

Nintendo Switch:

Shenmue III | $35

Available now

Shenmue III’s Black Friday discount was announced before the game even released on November 19, and it’s still on sale for just $35 right now at Amazon.

PS4:

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | $25

Available now

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a fantastically challenging game from Dark Souls developer From Software. Set in a fictional Feudal Japan, you are the Wolf, a shinobi on a quest to save his master. You have to fight giant demons, horrifying monsters, and more as you make your way across this dangerous land.

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FIFA 20 | $28

Available now

FIFA 20 has all of the same soccer gameplay fans love but also introduces the Volta mode, which is similar to the beloved FIFA Street series. Amazon has it for $27 all Black Friday.

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NBA 2K20 | $28

Available now

NBA 2K20 is this year’s entry in 2K’s popular basketball series, and while it retains most of what the franchise is known for, it attempts to create a more serious story campaign as opposed to the awkward attempts at humour found in past games.

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Borderlands 3 | $30

Borderlands 3 is the latest installment in the popular loot-shooter franchise, and you can snag it for just $30 on both PS4 and Xbox One at Amazon.

Available now

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Mortal Kombat 11 | $28

Available now

Mortal Kombat 11 is the goriest, most violent game in the series yet, but it also features the most refined fighting system that developer NetherRealm has ever created. On top of all that, it features a fantastic story mode with iconic characters like Scorpion, Sub Zero, and Raiden.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Switch) | $45

Available now

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the best games to ever be released, scoring a 10/10 in GameSpot’s The Witcher 3 review. It finally came to the Switch this year, and you can grab it for $15 off.

Switch:

Resident Evil 2 | $20

Available now

This remake of a horror classic was one of the hottest game deals on Black Friday, and it’s sold out most places. However, you can still find an Xbox One copy of Resident Evil 2 for just $20 during Cyber Monday.

Xbox One:

The Outer Worlds for Xbox One | $35

Available now

If you’re an Xbox One owner without Game Pass or a PS4 owner, this is an excellent deal on Obsidian’s new RPG, The Outer Worlds. If you do have Xbox Game Pass, this game is included with the service.

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The first trailer for the much-anticipated 25th James Bond movie, No Time To Die, is coming soon. Sony Pictures has announced that the action movie’s first trailer will arrive on Wednesday, December 3. “Bond is back,” the tweet says.

A teaser for the trailer shows everything you would expect from a Bond movie trailer: a moody-looking James Bond, cars flying through the air, gunfights, and one particularly incredible sequence that shows Bond on a motorcycle racing up a flight of stairs and launching over a barrier.

At around 10 seconds, a mysterious figure appears behind a glass door; their face is obscured. This could be a first look at Rami Malek’s villain character, but this is just speculation. The person appears to be wearing a mask, but it’s hard to say for sure.

No Time To Die picks up with Craig’s James Bond out of active service and living a peaceful life in Jamaica. Obviously, it doesn’t stay this way. “His old friend Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology,” reads a line from the movie’s description.

No Time To Die is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, who is best known for the first season of True Detective and the acclaimed drama Beasts of No Nation. Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, and Léa Seydoux all return to the roles of M, Q, Miss MoneyPenny, and Madeleine Swan respectively. The new cast members include the previously mentioned Malek, as well as Billy Magnussen and Ana de Armas. Check out some on-set footage here.

Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge was hired to add humour to the No Time To Die script. The movie hits theatres in April 2020.

It is expected that it will be the final James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig in the lead role. As it happens, it’s rumoured that Captain Marvel actress Lashana Lynch is taking over the 007 title from Craig in No Time To Die but whether or not this continues in the expected Bond 26–which hasn’t been announced–remains to be seen.

GameStop Cyber Monday 2019 deals

GameStop’s Black Friday 2019 sale is winding down, which means Cyber Monday is finally here. GameStop’s Cyber Monday deals will be live at 9 PM PT / midnight ET on Sunday evening and will run until midnight PT / 3 AM ET early Tuesday morning.

The Cyber Monday sale is bringing back a lot of Black Friday’s most popular deals, most notably the fast-selling PS4 Slim bundle with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us Remastered. If you’re itching to pick up a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite, you’ll get a $25 GameStop gift coupon with any new Switch console purchase. Some great Xbox One bundles will be back too, including the Xbox One S bundle with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition for $200.

The sale also includes some game deals, but from what we’ve seen, the console deals may be GameStop’s best offers from Cyber Monday, at least compared to other stores. Before purchasing, it’s worth checking out the Cyber Monday sales at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, for starters. You can see more of our Cyber Monday 2019 coverage below; plus, read on for more of GameStop’s best Cyber Monday 2019 deals and leftover Black Friday deals available right now.

GameStop Cyber Monday 2019 best deals, at a glance:

• PS4 Slim holiday bundle — $200
• PS4 Pro with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — $300
• Xbox One X bundles — $350
• Xbox One S with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order — $200
• Nintendo Switch Lite with $25 gift coupon — $200
• Sega Genesis Mini — $50
• Mortal Kombat 11 — $28
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition — $20
• Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition — $10
• NBA 2K20 — $28

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More Cyber Monday 2019 deals

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• Walmart Cyber Monday 2019 Deals
• Steam Cyber Monday 2019 Deals
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deals
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Deals

PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Bundle | $300

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1TB PS4 Pro has been one of the hotter PS4 bundles of this season, and GameStop’s got it in stock for $300. With the game selling for $38 and the console itself for $300, this is probably the best PS4 Pro bundle out there right now.

Available now

Nintendo Switch Lite + $25 Gift Card | $200

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a handheld-only version of the Switch.

GameStop isn’t offering a discount on the Nintendo Switch Lite, but it is bundling the handheld-only Switch with a $25 gift coupon, valid until January 31.

Available now

PS4 Pro Glacier White | $300

A special edition Glacer White PS4 Pro

If you’re looking to pick up the powerful PS4 Pro, you’ll find this stunning Glacier White version for just $300 at GameStop. It also comes with a matching DualShock 4 controller.

Available now

PSVR with two Move controllers, Beat Saber, and Borderlands 2 VR | $250

If you want some Move controllers with your PSVR instead, GameStop also has a bundle that includes a headset, two move controllers, Everybody’s Golf, and Blood & Truth.

Now available

DualShock 4 Wireless Controllers (various colors) | $39 each

Even the latest DualShock 4 colours are discounted.

DualShock 4 controllers can be pricey, so you may want to take this opportunity to stock up for when it’s time to break out some multiplayer. GameStop should still have them for $39 each through Cyber Monday.

• Titanium Blue
• Electric Purple
• Rose Gold
• Red Camo

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PlayStation Plus 12-month membership | $45

A full year of PlayStation Plus for $45.

Sign up for PS Plus (or renew) at a discount with this Black Friday / Cyber Monday offer. You’ll get the 12-month membership, which gets you free monthly games and exclusive discounts, for $45 rather than the usual $60. PS Plus memberships can be stacked as well, so there’s no point in waiting.

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Xbox One S bundle with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition | $200

This Xbox One S comes with the Digital Deluxe edition of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

This Xbox One S bundle is already cheap, but then it also throws in the very recent release Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the deal becomes even better. Fallen Order has gotten critical buzz as one of the best new Star Wars games in years, so you can embrace your Jedi fantasy while you prepare for Rise of Skywalker.

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Xbox One X special-edition bundle with NBA 2K20 | $350

The limited-edition Hyperspace console and controller look fantastic.

This Xbox One X bundle is already set at a great price, but then it stacks NBA 2K20 on top to make it even better. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your Xbox hardware, this is one easy way to do it–especially if you’re a 2K fan.

Available now

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition | $150

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition does not feature a disc drive.

If you’re ready to embrace the digital future, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is the way to go. It lacks a disc drive but sports a 1TB hard drive and also comes with a few games to get you started: Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, and bonus content for Fortnite (2,000 V-Bucks and the Legendary Rogue Spider Knight outfit). For Black Friday, it’s priced to move as a nice entry-level or second console.

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – 3 Months | $27

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate combines Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, in addition to Xbox Live Gold.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundles Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, in addition to Xbox Live Gold. It gives you a library of hundreds of games that you can download and play on your Xbox One or PC–and thanks to Xbox Live Gold, you can play multiplayer too. GameStop is selling three months for $27.

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Xbox Live Gold – 3 Months | $15

Xbox Live Gold grants access to online multiplayer and free monthly games.

A digital code for three months of Xbox Live Gold is going for $15 at GameStop right now. Xbox Live Gold gives you access to online multiplayer and free monthly games.

Available now

Gears 5 (Xbox One) | $30

Gears 5 continues the new trilogy, following Kait as she discovers her connection to the Swarm.

Gears 5 is another shockingly recent release that’s already on sale for just half off. Sure, it’s already part of Game Pass, but if you aren’t a subscriber or just want the game in your permanent collection, you can pick it up.

Available now

Borderlands 3 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) | $30

Borderlands 3 marks the return of the loot-and-shooter franchise.

Borderlands 3 marks the return of all of the series’ looting, shooting, and humour. If you’ve missed it these past few years, then you’ll be happy to know it’s all intact. GameStop is still selling it for $30.

Available now

Days Gone (PS4) | $20

Days Gone is one of the PS4’s biggest exclusives for 2019.

Days Gone was divisive upon release, which may have convinced you to wait on the open-world apocalyptic action game. It may be more tempting at a cool $20.

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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition (PS4, Xbox One) | $40

Iceborne is the long-awaited expansion for Monster Hunter: World.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne’s Master Edition combines both the base game and its expansion, Iceborne, which features new monsters, new areas, and more. GameStop has the Master Edition for $40.

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Need For Speed Heat (PS4, Xbox One) | $40

Need For Speed Heat is a big step up for the series.

Need For Speed Heat is the latest in EA’s racing series, and it’s a big step up from the last game. GameStop has Heat for $40.

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Judgment (PS4) | $30

Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku takes a stab at a new series.

Judgment is the new series from Yakuza developer, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. You play the role of a private investigator, solving crimes and fighting thugs. GameStop has it for $30 right now.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4, Xbox One) | $30

Red Dead Redemption 2 won GameSpot’s 2018 Game of the Year award.

Red Dead Redemption 2 won GameSpot’s Game of the Year 2018 for good reason. It’s an incredible story set in a huge, wild west open world, filled with tons of opportunities for action, hunting, and even quieter moments that’ll stick in your memory for a long time. Red Dead Redemption 2 is selling for $30 at GameStop.

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The Division 2 (PS4, Xbox One) | $12

The Division 2 has a long campaign followed by an engaging endgame.

The Division 2 features a huge campaign set in an open-world Washington, DC, after bandits and other ne’er-do-wells have taken over. You have to free the capital from the clutches of evil, by looting and shooting your way through excellent combat arenas. GameStop is selling it for $12.

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The Witcher 3: Complete Edition (Switch) | $50

The Witcher 3 is now on the Nintendo Switch.

The Witcher 3 is one of the best games from the last decade, offering a huge, sprawling RPG with amazing storytelling and fantastic quests. GameStop is selling the brand new Switch version for $50.

Available now

Mortal Kombat 11 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) | $28

Mortal Kombat 11 is the series at its best and most violent.

If you thought the last Mortal Kombat game was violent, then wait until you see Mortal Kombat 11. It ratchets up the gore and fatalities while improving on the series’ fighting gameplay. GameStop has it for $28 during Cyber Monday.

Available now

NBA 2K20 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) | $28

NBA 2K20’s story mode strives for more serious subject matter.

NBA 2K20 continues the series tradition of story-focused campaign modes, though this time it focuses on telling a story and not awkward attempts at humour. GameStop has it for $28 for Cyber Monday.

Available now

Madden NFL 20 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) | $28

Madden NFL 20 makes some impactful introductions to the football series.

Madden NFL 20 introduces new X-Factor abilities, week-to-week challenges, and more while keeping the football gameplay fans have come to know and love. GameStop is selling Madden NFL 20 for $28 during Cyber Monday.

Available now

Metro Exodus (PS4, Xbox One) | $20

Metro Exodus expands on the excellent post-apocalyptic, first-person shooter series.

Metro Exodus is the third in the Metro trilogy and features the same great combat in several different, post-apocalyptic open worlds. GameStop has it for $20.

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Resident Evil 2 (Xbox One) | $20

Resident Evil 2 reintroduces us to one of the best games of all time.

The Resident Evil 2 remake reintroduces fans to the halls of the Raccoon Police Department, which are filled with zombies and other monstrosities. You can fight your way through these creatures in two different campaigns, featuring different weapons in each. GameStop’s selling Resident Evil 2 for $20, but only the Xbox One version is in stock.

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FIFA 20 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) | $28

FIFA 20 introduces Volta, a mode similar to FIFA Street.

FIFA 20 retains the series’ excellent soccer gameplay while introducing Volta, a mode that some will recognize as similar to the beloved FIFA Street. FIFA 20 goes for $28 during Cyber Monday at GameStop.

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Concrete Genie (PS4) | $20

Concrete Genie just released, and it’s already on sale.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are known for deep discounts on older games, but it’s rare to see such a recent one make the cut. Concrete Genie just released in October, and it’s already 33% off.

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God of War (PS4) | $10

God of War was one of the best games of 2018.

If you missed out on one of the best games of 2018, now’s your chance to catch up with it for super cheap. For just 10 bucks, you can explore the rebooted God of War, which pairs an older Kratos with his precocious son Atreus.

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Horizon: Zero Dawn: Complete Edition (PS4) | $10

Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition bundles all of the DLC with the full game.

One of the great PS4 exclusives of the last few years is going for super cheap on Cyber Monday, and since this is the Complete Edition, it includes the Frozen Wilds DLC as well. If you haven’t played Horizon yet, this is an inexpensive way to experience it.

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Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox One) | $25

Forza Horizon 4 is one of the best racers in years.

Forza’s dual-track design has resulted in two very different series, but Horizon has come into its own as the arcade-focused, globe-trotting series. Forza Horizon 4 takes you to the UK and introduces seasonal weather effects that change on a regular schedule.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition (PS4) | $20

The best Spider-Man video game at a discount.

Another great release from 2018, the Game of the Year Edition for Marvel’s Spider-Man released this year and includes all DLC. You can get it for just $20 during Cyber Monday.

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch) | $40

Breath of the Wild won GameSpot’s 2017 Game of the Year award.

This Zelda masterpiece launched to critical acclaim in 2017, but it’s still rare to find it for cheaper than $50. GameStop has the Nintendo Switch game for $40 right now.

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Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting the final fighter in its second Fighter Pass this week, with Broly (DBS) arriving on December 5 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The second character DLC pack has so far delivered new fighters Jiren, Videl, Goku (GT), Janemba, and Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta, and the Dragon Ball Super iteration of Broly is the final character included. He will be available for everyone with the Fighter Pass, and for separate purchase, on December 5.

It’s not clear whether there will be a third Fighters Pass for the now nearly two-year-old fighting game; a total of 12 characters have been added since launch. You can check out Broly’s moves and techniques in the trailer below.

Broly has actually already come to the game as part of the first Fighter Pass, but this iteration is a slightly different take and design. It’s not unusual for Dragon Ball FighterZ to have multiple models of the same character, all with different move sets (Goku appears in four different iterations, not including fusions), but Broly is distinct because the Super version of the character is “canon” within the main series. The original Broly character introduced into the game only exists in the Dragon Ball Z movies, which are not considered canon. Dragon Ball Super: Broly presented a new take on the character and his backstory, and it’s from that film that this fighter’s moves and appearance have been pulled.

The next Dragon Ball game, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, will release on January 17, 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Whereas FighterZ is a fighting game, Kakarot will be an action adventure.

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Black Friday sales (and deals) are slowing down, but Cyber Monday savings are beginning to stack up, especially for HDTVs. It is an excellent time to shop for a new Samsung TV, and since Samsung is one of the premier TV manufacturers, we have gathered the best Cyber Monday Samsung TV deals for you. Read on to find whichever one is right for you.

Cyber Monday Deal: Samsung 55-inch QLED 4K HDR Smart TV for $698

• Get it at Walmart for $698

This excellent Samsung 55″ is normally $998, but right now you can save $300 and score it for just $698 at Walmart. Sporting a QLED 4K screen with HDR, Smart TV functionality, and four HDMI connections, you’ll get everything you need to watch and play in ultra high definition.

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