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Why The Walking Dead’s Latest Twist Has Us Hooked Again

This post contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 9, episode 5, “What Comes After.”

AMC’s The Walking Dead unloaded quite a bit on us this past Sunday. Not just with Andrew Lincoln’s official exit from the series – which we all knew was coming – but with the news that Lincoln would be starring in three Walking Dead movies. On top of this, creating some non-Rick Grimes buzz, there was a huge time jump during the final moments of the episode.

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PS4’s Free PlayStation Plus November Games Now Available

November’s round of PlayStation Plus freebies is now available to anyone who has a subscription to the online service. This month adds a unique take on the first-person shooter, a detailed RPG set in modern-day Japan, and plenty of game-show and arcade action. They will be available through December 4 on the PlayStation Store.

As previously announced, the PlayStation 4 offerings this month include Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition and Yakuza Kiwami. Bulletstorm is a remastered version of the over-the-top first-person shooter, with a unique grapple mechanic that lets you yo-yo enemies to control the battlefield. Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the very first Yakuza game from 2006, following Kazuma Kiryu as he tries to find a load of cash stolen from his gang.

PS3 owners get Jackbox Party Pack 2, the party mini-game collection that links up with your smartphones to serve as controllers. The retro-styled Arkedo Series is also available on PS3 as well. Finally, the Vita gets throwback B-movie game Roundabout and the adventure game Burly Men at Sea. Both of those Vita offerings are also available on PS4 for good measure.

As always, these games will be linked with your PlayStation Plus subscription, and will be available as long as you have it. If you unsubscribe, you’ll also lose access to the games. If you’re in the market for more cheap games, meanwhile, keep an eye on our Black Friday round-ups.

Free PS Plus Games For November 2018

PS4

  • Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
  • Yakuza Kiwami
  • Burly Man at Sea (also on Vita)
  • Roundabout (also on Vita)

PS3

  • Jackbox Party Pack 2
  • Arkedo Series

PS Vita

  • Burly Men at Sea (also on PS4)
  • Roundabout (also on PS4)
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Microsoft Built Its New Campus in Minecraft to Introduce Employees

There seems to be nothing Minecraft players can’t or won’t build in the game. Case in point, Microsoft has now constructed its own corporate headquarters inside the game it bought for $2.5 billion in 2014.

CNBC reports that Microsoft hired Blockworks, a UK design studio that works in Minecraft, to give employees an advance look at a planned refresh of Microsoft’s Redmond, Washington campus. The 500-acre campus’ overhaul is scheduled to be finished in 2022.

Microsoft’s decision to preview the project in Minecraft came about when an employee saw his son playing the game. He realized Minecraft could be used to show employees the planned campus changes well ahead of their completion, and in a more immersive way than traditional building renders can.

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Black Friday 2018 Early Deals: All Games, Consoles, TVs, Movies, And More On Sale

Believe it or not, Black Friday 2018 is right around the corner. The end of the year is approaching, and the holiday season brings with it the biggest shopping day on the calendar in the United States, family time be damned.

Even with a couple weeks to go before Black Friday–it takes place on November 23–we’ve already begun to get a look at the deals that will be available. Most notably, we’ve gotten Target’s ad early, giving us a look at what will be on sale across games, tech, and entertainment. Sam’s Club is also have a pre-Black Friday sale that has some nice deals for game fans.

As always, tracking what’s on sale and where can be an overwhelming task, as can determining what the best deals are. We’ll be doing our best to help you stay on top of this so you can make the most of Black Friday (and Cyber Monday immediately after that) without having to drown in a sea of circulars and hastily scrawled post-it notes. Below, you’ll find our complete coverage of the event; be sure to check back as more ads are revealed in the lead up to the big day.

Platforms

PS4

All PS4 Deals

If you’re looking for all things related to PS4, we’ve collected every deal announced so far for the platform–including consoles, accessories, and games–in one story. Among the highlights is a $200 PS4 bundle that comes with Marvel’s Spider-Man at Target.

Xbox One

All Xbox One Deals

For a look at all things Xbox One, we’ve put together a roundup of every announced deal related to the system. That includes deals on consoles, games, and accessories. One of the best offers we’ve seen so far is a $400 Xbox One X bundle with a whopping $120 in Kohl’s Cash from (you guessed it) Kohl’s.

Stores

Target

Target Game Deals

Target was the first big store out of the gate to release its Black Friday ad early, and it included a ton of stuff of interest to game fans. You’ll find a PS4 with Spider-Man for $200, among other things.

Target Entertainment Deals

Alongside its game offerings, Target’s early Black Friday ad gave us a look at its many movies and TV shows that will be on sale, and it includes some great sub-$10 4K movies.

Target Tech Deals

Black Friday is always a great opportunity to pick up a new TV for relatively cheap, and 4K TVs are among the variety of tech items you’ll find discounted at Target.

Kohl’s

Kohl’s Game Deals

Kohl’s doesn’t sell many games, but it oftentimes has some excellent deals come Black Friday. 2018 is no exception, as it might be the best place to buy an Xbox One X.

Kohl’s Tech Deals

Kohl’s might primarily be a clothes retailer, but it does sell a limited number of electronics, like TVs. These are discounted in addition to netting you some Kohl’s Cash.

Tips And Previews

What To Expect

We should have a firm idea of everything that will be on sale well in advance of Black Friday, but while we wait for all of the ads to come in, we’ve previewed what to expect from this year’s big day. That may help you determine if you should buy something now or wait for a possible deal later this month.

Black Friday Tips

Anybody can walk into a story on Black Friday or browse to a retailer’s website, but there are tips and tricks to best approaching it. We’ve put together a guide to help you make the most of all the big sales.