Target: Best Black Friday 2018 Gaming Deals For PS4, Xbox One, And Nintendo Switch

Target’s Best Black Friday 2018 Game Sales

Target has already released its Black Friday 2018 ad, and we’ve rounded up all of its deals in various categories, as listed below. But just what is worth heading out to Target (or browsing over to its website) for during Black Friday 2018? We’re highlighting what we think are the retailer’s best game deals this year to help you more easily plan ahead. We’ll be doing the same with other retailers as their deals are revealed, along with a broader look at all the best deals to make shopping as pain-free as possible for you.

Most of Target’s gaming deals involve PS4 and Xbox One, with individual games (rather than accessories or consoles) representing the bulk of the offers. Still, there is a nice mixture of things, including a great doorbuster deal on a PS4 bundle with Spider-Man, as well as a free game for buying a Nintendo Switch. And while not every big fall release is on sale–you’ll be paying full price for Red Dead Redemption 2, at least at Target–many others are discounted. Among others, those include:

  • NBA 2K19
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
  • Forza Horizon 4

Black Friday this year takes place on November 23, although Target’s deals will be available from November 22-24. Specific store hours on Thanksgiving Day will vary by location, as some states have previously banned stores from opening on Thursday. You can see the store’s full ad on its website.

Read on for all the best gaming deals at Target (in no particular order), and see all of our coverage in our Black Friday deals roundup.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey — $35 (PS4/Xbox One)

The newest game in the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey series is a good one, embracing the foray into Witcher-style RPG gameplay that 2017’s Origins experimented with. It boasts a huge map, some fun naval gameplay, and a ton to do. It only just released in October, so $35 is a nice price to see so soon.

Buy at Target: PS4, Xbox One

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 — $45 (PS4/Xbox One)

Call of Duty games tend to hold their value for a long time, and significant discounts are uncommon. $15 off for a game that launched just last month represents a solid deal, and perhaps makes the asking price a bit more palatable if you’re upset over the lack of single-player or only care about a single one of its modes (such as the new Blackout battle royale).

Buy at Target: PS4, Xbox One

See all the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Black Friday deals

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God of War — $25 (PS4)

One of the standout games from the first half of the year is God of War. The series formerly known best for its violence returned with a surprisingly touching father-son story–paired with some excellent combat featuring Kratos’s new axe weapon, which works a lot like Thor’s hammer. Familiarity with the franchise helps, but this is certainly a game you can jump into without having played the previous ones.

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Read our God of War review

NBA 2K19 — $30 (PS4/Xbox One)

NBA 2K is routinely considered the best NBA sim series around, and this year is no different. While its microtransactions remain a sore spot for some players, $30 gets you a lot of game here, as you can focus on running a team, managing your own created character, or any number of other modes.

Buy at Target: PS4, Xbox One

Read our NBA 2K19 review

SoulCalibur VI — $35 (PS4/Xbox One)

Another recent release, SoulCalibur VI released in late October and represented a welcome return for the weapons-based fighting game series. Alongside a robust character creator, it continues the series’ proclivity for including fighters from other franchises–in this case, The Witcher’s Geralt.

Buy at Target: PS4, Xbox One

Read our SoulCalibur VI review

PS4 with Marvel’s Spider-Man — $200

Although Target isn’t selling Spider-Man itself at a discount, those who don’t yet have a PS4 are in for a nice bundle. $200 for a PS4 on its own represents a decent deal, but Target is throwing in a free copy of Insomniac’s fun open-world take on the webslinger to sweeten things.

Read our Spider-Man review

Forza Horizon 4 — $35 (Xbox One)

Forza’s alternating release schedule continued this fall, with its Horizon sub-series of open-world games seeing the launch of Forza Horizon 4. It’s an incredibly fun game that offers a surprising amount of variety for a racing game. One thing to be aware of before buying it is that, like all first-party Xbox One games, it’s available through Xbox Game Pass, meaning you get complete access to the game for as long as you’re a subscriber. If you want to own a copy, $35 is easily the cheapest price offered so far.

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Xbox One S Minecraft bundle with $20 Target gift card — $200

Those in the market for an Xbox One have a variety of options at Target this Black Friday. While this specific bundle includes Minecraft and a Target gift card, the store’s ad says all Xbox One consoles will be $70 off, potentially letting you get any pack-in game you want.

Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — $300

While this doesn’t represent a discount over Switch’s standard price, we don’t tend to see the system go on sale often (and certainly not outside of places like Ebay). As such, getting a $60 game (which itself, like most Nintendo games, is rarely discounted by much) for free by picking up the system isn’t half bad, especially considering that Deluxe is a great package of Mario Kart content.

Read our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle — $25 (Nintendo Switch)

When Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle first leaked, it looked like a joke of an idea. In fact, it turned out to be a truly pleasant surprise, offering a take on XCOM-esque tactics gameplay that filled a void which otherwise still hasn’t been well addressed on Switch. Kingdom Battle hasn’t been discounted steeply often, so getting it for $25 is a bargain worth considering.

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Read our Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle review

Doom — $15 (PS4/Xbox One)

If you’re looking for a new game on the cheaper end of the spectrum, you could do far worse than Doom. The reboot offered a stellar blend of intense shooter gameplay and extreme violence, complemented by a great soundtrack.

Buy at Target: PS4, Xbox One

Read our Doom review

PS4/Xbox One controllers — $40

Whether you already own a PS4 or Xbox One, or you’re getting one for the first time this Black Friday, you may want to pick up extra controllers for some local multiplayer action. Regular prices on controllers are steep, but $40 is close to as cheap as we ever see official controllers go, so this represents a good opportunity to stock up on what you need.

10 Best English Dubbed Anime Series

Whether you’re new to anime and seeking an accessible entry point, a longtime fan who could use a break from reading subtitles, or just looking for an excuse to revisit a classic show in a fresh way, a quality English dub has a lot to offer. As such, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite anime dubs. Please note we opted to keep movies off this list in favor of specifically highlighting the best English dubbed shows.

Check out our picks for the 10 best English dubbed anime series in the slideshow below, or scroll down to see the list.

Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball is without question one of the most popular and recognizable anime franchises outside of Japan, and Funimation’s spectacular English dub of Dragon Ball Z is a huge reason why. Centered around Goku, who’s voiced by the wildly talented Sean Schemmel, DBZ chronicles the adventures of the aforementioned super powerful Saiyan and his friends as they fight to protect humanity from various alien threats. While yes, Dragon Ball Z is known for its crazy, over-the-top action, its beloved cast of eccentric and unforgettable characters is what has truly made Dragon Ball the phenomenon it is today. This is due in no small part to the involvement of one of the most prolific and talented voice actors ever, Christopher Sabat, who does an unbelievable job bringing multiple characters from the series, including Vegeta and Piccolo, to life. — Alex Osborn

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Kingsman 3: Taron Egerton Reveals He Won’t Be Back as Eggsy

Taron Egerton won’t be back for the third Kingsman movie as Gary “Eggsy” Unwin, the actor has revealed.

In an interview with Yahoo! Movies, Egerton broke the news while discussing his upcoming film Robin Hood. The reason for Eggsy not being in the third film appears to be a narrative choice that director and scriptwriter Matthew Vaughn is taking. It’s currently not known if other main characters and actors from the previous two entries will be absent from the film.

“I’m not in the next Kingsman,” said Egerton. When asked why, he responded, “I don’t know if I’m allowed to tell you. That doesn’t mean I won’t be a Kingsman ever again. I was with Matthew

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