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Ubisoft "Wouldn't be the Same" If Vivendi Took Over, Says Exec

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 24, 2016 11:38 pm

Ubisoft's vice president of live operations has weighed in on the publisher's potential takeover by Vivendi by saying, "It wouldn't be the same."

In an interview with PCGamesN, Anne Blondel states that the company's independence is what has made it successful. "I know for a fact, having been there for 20 years, that if you [separate] us from our independence, if you take away the way we like taking risks and inventing new stuff, well it's not going to be the same Ubisoft--for me, it wouldn't be the same.

"I know what made us so successful for 30 years, is being super independent, being very autonomous."

She goes on to say the company's independence allows it to take chances and create diverse experiences. "Sometimes we take a lot of risks, you think about The Crew, that was a risk. People would look at that like, 'Maybe it's not going to work, another racing game, what are you thinking?' Child of Light, Valiant Hearts, all those kinds of titles."

The possible takeover has been rumbling on for a while now, with Vivendi repeatedly buying up more stock. Ubisoft, which up to this point has always been a family-run company, has attempted to safeguard its independence by buying back more shares and appointing independent directors.

Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot, has said he would not continue to be CEO under a Vivendi-owned Ubisoft.

In lighter news, Ubisoft has revealed its 30 Days of Giveaways event, in celebration of both Christmas and its own 30th birthday. Check out the details, including the first free game on offer, here.


Ubisoft Giving Away Games and Goodies for 30 Days of Christmas

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 24, 2016 11:08 pm

Ubisoft is celebrating its 30th birthday by giving away goodies, including games, for the next 30 days.

The festive event starts today, November 24, with Rayman Classic going free on mobile. All you need to do to claim your free gifts is log into 30days.ubi.com using your Ubisoft account every day until December 23.

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The pressies will also include "free digital assets," as well as discounts for games on the Ubisoft store. Meanwhile a special, limited time only competition will be run where 300 people can win one of three select Ubisoft games. The publisher hasn't stated which games these might be, though they are among the company's "latest titles."

In other Ubisoft news, the publisher's latest big release, Watch Dogs 2, is not performing as well as expected, after UK week one sales were down 80 percent on the original Watch Dogs. That's despite an excellent critical reception--including an 8 from GameSpot.

In response to Watch Dogs 2's sales, Ubisoft said it remains "confident that millions of players are going to love [the game]."

For more information on the 30 Days of Giveaways, check out UbiBlog.


Black Friday UK: Best PS4, Xbox One Console and Game Deals [UPDATED]

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 24, 2016 10:36 pm

That's right! Everyone's favourite day of the year is rolling round once again! No, not Christmas; not Easter; not the one day a year the sun comes out--it's Black Friday!

Black Friday is a magical time. A time of loving, caring, and punching everyone in your way to get that sweet £5 discount on bargain bin DVDs.

Only joking, please don't punch anyone.

To help you get the jump on those going to bricks-and-mortar stores, take a look at this list of all the best UK Black Friday Gaming deals in 2016. Where possible, GameSpot has attempted to verify these prices are the cheapest available at the time of writing, but double check yourself for peace of mind.

Best Black Friday PS4 Console Deals, UK

Best Black Friday Xbox One Console Deals, UK

Best Black Friday 3DS Deals, UK

Best PS4 and Xbox One Black Friday Game Deals, UK

For US-specific stuff, take a look at the following retailer-specific round-ups:

Or, check out the following console-specific deal lists:


Molyneux Wants to Make Fable 4; Discusses Upsetting Microsoft

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 24, 2016 10:26 pm

Fable creator Peter Molyneux has said he wants to make Fable IV, and has also discussed upsetting the series' publisher, Microsoft.

"It's crazy that Fable IV isn't being made," he told OXM. "I would love to do Fable IV, and the studio tried to do it. You'd have to get the original team back together though."

Molyneux also mentioned how he and his team sometimes upset Microsoft with a their sense of humour, something he described as being part of a typically British studio.

"I think it was the sense of humour. You know the British, slightly politically incorrect sense of humour, especially with Fable, where we had prostitutes and same-sex marriage. Microsoft were appalled, you know, they were busily going around trying to rub all the nipples out of all the women just not to offend people.

"[The] things [Lionhead designer] Mark Healy would put in--if you play Black & White you notice that all the totems are completely phallic, just penises everywhere."

Other Fable developers have previously spoken about their battles with the publisher, most notably the eventually unsuccessful fight to put a black woman on Fable III's cover.

Molynuex left Lionhead in 2012 to found 22 Cans. The studio's latest project is The Trail, a mobile game released in September 2016. The future of the Fable franchise remains unclear, after Lionhead shut down earlier in 2016.


New Justice League Movie Images Feature Cold Aquaman

By Dan Auty on Nov 24, 2016 08:48 pm

The DC superhero team-up Justice League finished production last month, and will be released next year. Director Zack Snyder has posted a series of new set images, taken from the Icelandic location where the film finished its shoot, including one of Aquaman star Jason Momoa. Check them out below, via Batman-news.com:

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These are the latest in a series of images that Snyder has released from Justice League. In September he revealed a stylish black-and-white photo of JK Simmons as Commissioner Gordon, while this image from August suggested a different look for Superman.

Earlier this month it was reported that Ciaran Hinds had been cast as the villainous Steppenwolf in the film. Hinds, best known for the likes of There Will Be Blood, Munich, and Martin Scorsese's upcoming Silence, will perform as a motion-captured CGI character. Sources told The Wrap that "Steppenwolf's look will be upgraded" from the first time we saw the character in a Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice deleted scene.

Justice League also stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ezra Miller as Flash, Amber Heard as Mera, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, and Henry Cavill as Superman. It hits theaters on November 17, 2017.


Overwatch Christmas Jingle Found in Data Files, Hints at New Event

By Tamoor Hussain on Nov 24, 2016 08:44 pm

Although Blizzard is yet to officially announce a Christmas Overwatch event, data miners have all but confirmed it by posted a new festive take on the game's theme tune on Reddit. You can listen to the jaunty little ditty below.

The existence of a Christmas-themed Overwatch event isn't exactly a surprise, as Blizzard has previously celebrated the Summer Games and Halloween by giving its team-based shooter a makeover to suit these. It has also said it plans to release more Overwatch DLC and launch new in-game events.

Along with new decorations on maps, it is expected that a selection of Overwatch's heroes will have new skins for players to unlock, in addition to fresh sprays and player icons. As mentioned previously, this has not been officially confirmed and is speculation based on previous events.

The data miners have also uncovered new voice lines, mainly involving Sombra, the latest hero to join Overwatch's roster of characters. There's one in which Reinhardt sounds like he's celebrating an arm wrestling victory over Zarya.

On November 22, Blizzard released a new and improved version of Symmetra on the Overwatch Public Test Realm. She has undergone some drastic changes to make her a more viable pick. In addition to a few tweaks to her core abilities, she's become the first character in the game to have two Ultimate abilities.

Another feature, called 'Stay as Team,' is also live now in the Overwatch Public Test Realm on PC. It introduces the ability to group up with random players after a game is completed, if you think you work well as a team and want to stay together.

In related news, Blizzard is seemingly working on an "unannounced first-person project," which would be its second first-person project after Overwatch.


Beyond Good & Evil 2 a "Very Serious Development for Ubisoft," Says Creator

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 24, 2016 08:29 pm

Beyond Good & Evil 2 is "a very serious development for Ubisoft," says the game's creator, Michel Ancel.

Speaking to Kotaku, Ancel said his team have been working on the sequel properly since Rayman Legends' completion. He warned it's still a long way from release, and needs to be "more concrete" before a full reveal.

Beyond Good & Evil 2 was first announced in 2008, though went missing until September 2016, when Ancel began teasing the game by posting Instagram photos. The teasing continued, before an official re-announcement in October. "That was not a gimmick but a way to say 'Look. The game exists and we can do it,'" Ancel said of the cryptic images.

Ancel has previously explained why the game has been in development so long, with technological limitations bearing most of the blame.

"[We had] big questions that are so big you can't know the answers because no physics engine can handle all of the dimensions and speeds and things like that," Ancel said to Kotaku. "It's like 'Okay, if no physics engine can do it, how can we achieve that?'

"It's crazy and difficult to explain to people how technical making a game is. Now it's not anymore about polygons and things like that, it's about millions of behavioural AIs, systems, and giant spaceships crashing on big planets."

Alongside Beyond Good & Evil 2, Ancel is also leading development on Wild, the open-world survival game where you can possess eagles and ride bears, among other things. For more on Wild, check out our preview here.


Mass Effect: Andromeda "Biggest" BioWare Game Ever, Says Dev

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 24, 2016 07:59 pm

Mass Effect: Andromeda is the biggest game BioWare has ever made, according to the developer.

In an interview with Game Informer, the game's producer Mike Gamble claims, "This is the biggest we've ever gone, in terms of the number of pieces of content. There are combat-related encounters, puzzle-related encounters, narrative-related encounters, and a lot of things will happen that add more depth to the critical path."

The developer is aiming to make each and every area memorable, even if some planets are not in the main story. Side missions available to the player will include loyalty missions, returning from Mass Effect 2. These are optional, but offer a chance to get to know each of the game's cast of supporting characters a little better.

Depth is also added by fights breaking out between enemy factions, while whole-planet scans can give you clues about the world around you. "Scanning is one of the most important exploration tools you'll have in the game," explains producer Fabrice Condominas. "You're in a new galaxy; there are a lot of things where you just have no clue what's going on. The scanner is a way to capture what is in your environment, send the information back to the Tempest to analyze it, and find those clues."

We might be learning more about the game itself, but we still don't know Mass Effect: Andromeda's release date--though multiple retailer listings suggest it could be March 21. The game's director, Mac Walters, recently teased more games in the series, though we know Andromeda will not form part of a new trilogy.

For more on BioWare's latest space adventure, why not check out everything we know about Mass Effect: Andromeda.


Avatar 2 May Have a Release Date

By Dan Auty on Nov 24, 2016 07:01 pm

James Cameron has been talking about his Avatar sequels for a long time, but the first of these is yet to be given an official release date. While this still remains the case, Fox has now scheduled a movie from Cameron's production company that may be the follow-up to his 2009 sci-fi blockbuster.

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As Deadline reports, the studio has set a date of December 21, 2018 for a film from the director's Lightstorm Entertainment. Avatar 2 has been rumoured for Christmas 2018 release for some time, and Cameron himself has spoken about his hopes to have it ready by then.

In September, the director was asked about the movie arriving in December 2018. "We haven't moved that target yet," he told Variety. "The important thing for me is not when the first one comes out but the cadence of the release pattern. I want them to be released as close together as possible.

"If it's an annual appointment to show up at Christmas, I want to make sure that we're able to fulfill on that promise."

Earlier this month, Cameron revealed that he hoped to make Avatar 2 and the preceding three films in glasses-free 3D. "I'm going to push," he said. "Not only for better tools, workflow, high dynamic range and high frame rates--the things we are working toward. I'm still very bullish on 3D, but we need brighter projection, and ultimately I think it can happen--with no glasses. We'll get there."

The first Avatar earned $2.7 billion worldwide, making it the most successful movie ever made in terms of box office earnings.


Fox Gives Release Dates to New Marvel Movies, But Doesn't Say Which Ones

By Dan Auty on Nov 24, 2016 05:02 pm

The ever-expanding world of movie franchises and universes means that, inceasingly, release dates are set by studios before the the films themselves are announced. This is the case with Fox, which has confirmed the dates for two unnamed movies in its roster of Marvel superhero films.

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The studio has revealed that the Marvel movies will arrive on March 2, 2018 and June 29, 2018. This is addition to the previously announced dates of November 2, 2018 and February 14, 2019. The earlier date of October 6, 2017 no longer appears on Fox's schedule.

What these films will be is currently unknown, but there are various contenders. Deadpool 2 is sure to take one of the 2018 slots. This week the film's director was confirmed as John Wick's David Leitch, who replaces outgoing helmer Tim Miller.

Beyond that, it was recently reported that the teen X-Men spinoff New Mutants might start shooting early next year, with The Fault in our Stars director Josh Boone behind the camera.

The Channing Tatum vehicle Gambit has been much delayed, but it is still expected to start production next year. However, the movie is currently without a director, having lost both Rupert Wyatt and Doug Liman within the space of a year, and production put back several times.

Beyond that, a third Deadpool film is a possibility, as is the reboot of the main X-Men franchise that was reported earlier this month. Fox also own the movie rights to the Fantastic Four, but following the failure of last year's big budget reboot of that series, the studio's intentions for it are currently unclear.


Black Friday UK: Uncharted 4, Battlefield 1, and More Discounted on PSN

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 24, 2016 04:48 pm

UK PSN's Black Friday Sale is now live, with discounts to be found on big games like Uncharted 4 (£25), Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (£12), and FIFA 17 (£33).

There's also Battlefield 1 for £37, Titanfall 2 for £35, and Rainbow Six Siege for £16, plus many more.

We've already compiled a list of the best gaming Black Friday deals across all major UK retailers, and will continue to update that as we approach everybody's second-favourite sale period (Boxing Day sales are better do not even @ me). For now though, check out the best UK PSN Black Friday deals below, or the full list here. Please note: these aren't necessarily the cheapest prices available for the games listed--as always, shop around to get the best deal.

PS4 Deals

  • Batman: Arkham Knight--£12
  • Batman: Return to Arkham--£20
  • Battlefield 1--£37
  • Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy Edition--£55
  • Far Cry Primal Apex edition (includes all DLC)--£18
  • FIFA 17--£33
  • Hitman - The Complete First Season--£25
  • Infamous: Second Son--£8
  • Infamous: Second Son and Infamous: First Light bundle--£12
  • Infamous: First Light--£5
  • Just Cause 3--£15
  • Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens--£20
  • Lords of the Fallen--£6.49
  • Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes--£4
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience (includes The Phantom Pain and Ground Zeroes, and all their DLC)--£15
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain--£12
  • Need for Speed--£12
  • No Man's Sky--£30
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition--£25
  • Rainbow Six Siege--£16
  • Rainbow Six Siege season pass--£16
  • Rainbow Six Siege Gold Edition (base game including season pass)--£25
  • Star Wars Battlefront--£12
  • Star Wars Battlefront season pass--£25
  • Titanfall 2--£35
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End--£25
  • WWE 2K17--£35
  • XCOM 2--£31

PS3 Deals

  • Crysis--£2.49
  • Crysis 2--£3.29
  • Crysis 3--£4
  • Dragon Age: Origins--£4
  • Dragon Age 2--£4
  • FIFA 17--£25
  • Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens--£12
  • Mass Effect Trilogy--£6.49
  • Max Payne 3--£4
  • Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes--£3.29
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain--£8
  • The Last of Us GOTY Edition--£6

Alien: Covenant - Terrifying First Poster Released, Release Date Changes

By Dan Auty on Nov 24, 2016 01:52 pm

The first poster for Alien: Covenant is here. The latest movie in the long-running sci-fi horror franchise is set to hit theaters in May, which is three months earlier than previously announced, and the poster promises something seriously scary. Check it out below:

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The movie will now arrive on May 19, 2017. This is the second time the release date has changed--the movie was originally scheduled for October next year, before shifting to August.

Alien: Covenant is directed by Ridley Scott, who helmed 2012's Alien prequel Prometheus, as well as the classic 1979 original. It stars Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Demian Bichir, and Danny McBride.

Earlier this month, Fassbender revealed that he plays two roles--David, his robotic character from Prometheus, and a new version of the android. "I am allowed to say I am playing two robots: Walter and David," he said, via AvP Galaxy. "I think what's great about it is that Ridley has gone back to the original DNA of Alien, the horror element of that.

"But it also has the scope and the scale of Prometheus. Ridley has cut it already. He is a machine. He is an incredible human being, and he was in such good form. He is such an imaginative and mischievous figure."

In other news about Alien: Covenant, it is rumoured that Guy Pierce will reprise his role as billionaire entrepreneur Peter Weyland in the movie. Pierce appeared as an older Weyland in Prometheus, and according to AVP Galaxy will feature in the opening scene of the new movie. All will be revealed in May.


PlayStation 4 Pro Bundle With a Game and Headset for $399.99 at Newegg

By Jason Imms on Nov 24, 2016 10:57 am

Online retailer Newegg is offering the PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB, along with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and a Plantronics GameCom P80 wireless headset for a total price of $399.99 until Sunday 27th. This is the standard retail price for the PS4 Pro, meaning the game and the headset are being included for free.

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There are other retailers offering the PS4 Pro 1TB bundled with one game, but this is the only bundle we've found that includes anything else without an increase in bundle price.

Check out our PS4 Pro review to see whether the hardware refresh is for you, and keep an eye on our best Black Friday and Cyber Monday coverage to find the best deals.


Nintendo Switch Preorder Price Guaranteed by UK Retailer

By Jason Imms on Nov 24, 2016 10:49 am

UK retailer GameSeek is taking preorders for the Nintendo Switch with a guaranteed price of GBP£198.50 (USD$246.79).

Nintendo has yet to announce a set price for its upcoming portable console, so this UK retailer has either let the cat out of the bag, taken a big risk, or has something more nefarious in mind.

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According to the GameSeek website, preorder prices are guaranteed, meaning that if the price increases after you place your preorder, you'll pay the lower price. The unspoken threat in this is if the price decreases, you may be locked into the original listed price. The preorder price guarantee is not detailed in the company's terms and conditions.

According to a Facebook comment on the GameSeek store page for the Switch, one customer has spoken to their local GameSeek store, and was told that all customers that have placed a preorder for the Switch have had their money refunded.

We have reached out to GameSeek for comment, and will update this story as it unfolds.

In an earnings briefing yesterday, GameStop CEO called the Nintendo Switch a possible "game-changer," and hinted at it having motion controls.


Open Source Virtual Reality Platform Launches on Steam

By Jason Imms on Nov 24, 2016 09:10 am

Co-founders of the Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) consortium announced today that an upcoming Steam update would include support for open-platform VR content. This means that any game on Steam sporting the OSVR logo (below) should be compatible with whichever VR headset you connect to your PC.

Look for the OSVR logo on Steam.
Look for the OSVR logo on Steam.

"This is a great milestone for VR," said Christopher Mitchell, OSVR lead at Razer via press release. "Giving users access to more hardware and content and driving Valve's and OSVR's shared vision of totally open VR content to everyone."

Most people have heard of the three big players in VR: the HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, and the Oculus Rift. Each has a dedicated storefront that is capable of denying access to the games on offer for people with competing headsets. There is some crossover, and many VR titles are released on all three platforms, but it's true that we're talking about three walled-gardens, designed to keep the competitors out.

OSVR aims to change that. "OSVR is a movement founded to create a universal open source VR ecosystem for technologies across different brands and companies," reads the OSVR vision statement. "Giving you the freedom to combine different brands of HMDs and Controllers to experience VR the way they want to." OSVR is supported by Razer, Sensics, Leap Motion, Intel, Gearbox Software, amongst others.

The backbone of OSVR is its software development kit (SDK), which allows developers to build support for all of the VR headsets on the market into their games. The intention being to reduce the hardware fragmentation that is forming around the big three.

"We are delighted to announce support for OSVR titles," said Valve's Augusta Butlin. "Steam is an open platform for all developers, and adding support for OSVR further expands the massive content offerings for the millions of gamers on Steam."

The OSVR headset developed by Razer and Sensics.
The OSVR headset developed by Razer and Sensics.

OSVR and its Developer Fund program is offering up to $5m to incentivize developers to build games that support OSVR. Out of reportedly hundreds of applications, 38 games have been funded so far.

Read more about the new open VR platform over at the OSVR website.

Razer and Sensics have also released a low-cost devkit OSVR headset, in the hopes that other developers will take the concept and start developing their own VR headsets to work with the OSVR platform.


Mass Effect: Andromeda Side Activities Include Giant Bosses and Enemy Bases

By Chris Pereira on Nov 24, 2016 03:30 am

More details continue to emerge on Mass Effect: Andromeda, with the latest information regarding the types of missions you can find outside of the main storyline.

We've heard previously how loyalty missions are making a return, but they'll be less tied to the core story of the game--director Mac Walters has described them as "much more optional" this time around. And while BioWare has suggested those missions will now do more to mix up the standard Mass Effect formula, they'll hardly be the only side activity you can take part in.

Game Informer has now shared the details of some of those. There are the more expected options, like exploring worlds with Andromeda's new Nomad vehicle, as well as other things that you might not want to jump into haphazardly.

"On most planets there is some level of hostile force, and usually that will be represented by enemy bases or hideouts or whatever you want to call them specific to that planet," producer Mike Gamble said.

Walters added, "These bases are pretty lengthy to take out, so if you approach one, you want to be prepared before you into it. It's fun, because there's a combination of systemic and scripted stuff in there. If you tip off too many enemies, the alarms start going off and you have to shut them off. And there's usually narrative tied around it."

Another task that will require some level of preparation are giant bosses you can fight.

"You'll find creatures and encounters that are so far over-leveled to where you're at naturally on these areas and you can tell right away," Gamble explained. "We have a lot of other things like that, where you'll know that you're not ready for this, but you'll know you want to come back."

Elsewhere on planets, you'll find areas or objects you can scan, which sends information back to your ship to be analyzed. This can, in turn, be used to collect items that allow you to craft weapons and armor.

You'll also discover drop zones, which serve as fast-travel points and where you can tweak your loadout in the field. Finding these also provides points of interest on the map, though Gamble said BioWare doesn't "want to just give you map markers to follow."

More Andromeda news should be coming soon, as BioWare and EA will show gameplay during the Game Awards on December 1. Following that, it's due out sometime next spring--possibly on March 21.


Grab an Xbox One S and Gears of War 4 for $270 Right Now

By Chris Pereira on Nov 24, 2016 02:20 am

You have a lot of choices for Xbox One deals this week, but if you want to secure one right now, there's a solid offer available on eBay today.

The system's 1 TB Xbox One S Gears of War 4 bundle is currently going for $270, $80 less than it normally goes for. Most places are taking $50 off the price of 1 TB Xbox One S bundles, so this saves you an extra $30.

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It should be noted, this is $20 more than some of the the 500 GB bundles will be available for this week. But that hard drive space fills up quickly, and Gears of War 4 is definitely worth a look if you're a shooter fan.

This offer is available through antonline, which is a well-regarded eBay seller. Free shipping is available.

For more, check out our roundup of the best Xbox One Black Friday deals and the best deals overall.

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Get 150 Games for $20 (and Support a Good Cause) With This New Bundle

By Chris Pereira on Nov 24, 2016 02:17 am

While Steam has launched its latest big sale, over on Itch.io, there's a bundle that may be even more worthy of your attention.

A Good Bundle, as it's simply called, brings together games from 115 different developers for an enormous bundle to support charity. "A bunch of creators are sharing their works to combat some of the ugliness in our world," reads the description.

100 percent of the proceeds will be split evenly between the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Planned Parenthood, two worthwhile non-profit groups that have been in the spotlight since the recent US elections.

$20 gets you the complete DRM-free bundle, consisting of 151 titles in all (saving you $451 over their regular prices), including Gone Home, The Novelist, and We Are Doomed. Drop down to $8 and you get 125 of them (saving $114), while even just $2 gets you 89 of them. A number of them can be played in your browser. Many support Mac and Linux, though you'll want a Windows computer to be able to play them all.

The bundle is available from now until 12 PM PST on November 29.


Gears of War 4 Discounted to $35 Ahead of Black Friday

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 24, 2016 02:04 am

Only a month after it launched in October, Gears of War 4 can now be had for just $35. Amazon is offering the shooter's physical Xbox One version for that price right now in a pre-Black Friday offer.

If you're looking for a digital copy of the game, it's going for $36 right now on Xbox Live as part of the network's huge Black Friday sale.

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Another Microsoft-published game, Recore, is heavily discounted as well on Amazon. The game is currently available for $20, which is half off its normal $40 price. Best Buy has it for that price as well.

Gears of War 4 and Recore are Xbox Play Anywhere titles for Xbox One and PC, so if you buy the game digitally on one platform, you'll have access to it (along with saves and progress) on the other.

For more on both games, read GameSpot's reviews through the links below.

Black Friday proper is almost here. To help you prepare for the shopping bonanza, we've put together roundups of the best deals we could find. Hit the links below to see all the best deals.

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These 96 Games Will Be Playable at PSX, Keynote Time Confirmed

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 24, 2016 01:40 am

Sony's PlayStation Experience event takes place next week in Anaheim, California. Ahead of that, the company today announced that it's bringing more than 100 games to the show that attendees can play, including unreleased games like Horizon: Zero Dawn, Resident Evil 7, and The Last Guardian.

As Naughty Dog separately announced earlier this week, Uncharted 4's Survival mode will be playable as well, alongside Persona 5 and GT Sport. You can see a preliminary list of games below, spanning 96 games. In a PlayStation Blog post, Sony teased that the list contains the games the company is allowed to discuss, suggesting the four-plus others are unannounced.

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The PlayStation Experience keynote address will take place at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on December 3. Sony hasn't said what to expect, though new God of War footage has been ruled out. Presumably, the keynote will be livestreamed.

Sony also announced all the developer panels that will be held at PlayStation Experience. There will be three on the show's first day, December 3, though all of these are without details, suggesting they could be for unannounced games. On December 4, there will be three panels, the first of which (10 AM PT) is focused on Horizon: Zero Dawn. The developer will provide an "inside look" at the game during this talk, though no other specifics were provided.

Next up, at 12 PM, will be a live recording of the Kinda Funny: PS I Love You XOXO podcast, while the third panel that day (2 PM) is titled "Accessibiliy: Making Games for All Gamers." This panel will see some of the "top minds" from the accessibility community, as well as members of the PlayStation and Naughty Dog teams, discuss best practices for accessibility gaming features.

In other news, the Capcom Cup 2016 and Call of Duty World League professional gaming events will take place during PlayStation Experience. Go to the PlayStation Blog to see a rundown of events.

PlayStation Experience 2016 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can buy tickets right here. The Game Awards 2016 take place earlier in the week, on December 1.

PlayStation Experience Confirmed Games:

  • 2064: Read Only Memories
  • 3on3 Freestyle
  • Aaero
  • Ace Combat 7
  • Batman: Arkham VR
  • Bound
  • Boundless
  • Brawlhalla
  • Chasm
  • Cosmic Star Heroine
  • Cryptark
  • Death Tales
  • Death's Gambit
  • Destiny: Rise of Iron
  • Disc Jam
  • Divide
  • Drawn to Death
  • EarthNight
  • Eitr
  • Eve Valkyrie
  • Everything
  • Fallen Legion
  • Fantasy Strike
  • Farpoint
  • Flinthook
  • For Honor
  • Full Throttle Remastered
  • Future Unfolding
  • FutureGrind
  • Gang Beasts
  • Garou: Mark of the Wolves
  • GNOG
  • Graceful Explosion Machine
  • Gravity Rush 2
  • GT Sport
  • Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone
  • Heart Forth, Alicia
  • Here They Lie
  • Horizon Zero Dawn
  • Human: Fall Flat
  • I Expect You To Die
  • Jenny LeClue: Detectivú
  • Just Shapes & Beats
  • Killing Floor 2
  • Knights and Bikes
  • Let It Die
  • Loot Rascals
  • Mages of Mystralia
  • Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
  • MLB The Show (presumably 17)
  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
  • Monsters and Monocles
  • Mosaic
  • NBA 2KVR
  • Nidhogg 2
  • Night in the Woods
  • Nioh
  • Obduction
  • Orcs Must Die! Unchained
  • Persona 5
  • Plague Road
  • Pox Nora
  • Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin
  • Pyre
  • Rain World
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Randall
  • Ray's the Dead
  • Refactor
  • Resident Evil 7 biohazard
  • RIGS Mechanized Combat League (PS VR)
  • Robinson: The Journey (PS VR)
  • Salt and Sanctuary
  • Shadow Warrior 2
  • Shakedown: Hawaii
  • SmuggleCraft
  • Snake Pass
  • Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
  • Sonic Mania
  • Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: Scarif
  • Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: X-wing VR Mission
  • Statik
  • Street Fighter V
  • Sundered
  • The Church in the Darkness
  • The King of Fighters XIV
  • The Last Guardian
  • Tooth and Tail
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End: Survival
  • Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
  • VR Worlds
  • Watch Dogs 2
  • XING: The Land Beyond
  • Yakuza 0
  • YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
  • Yooka-Laylee

It Took 3 Years, But Saints Row 4 Finally Has Mod Support

By Chris Pereira on Nov 24, 2016 01:03 am

Being such a silly game, Saints Row IV would seem to lend itself to modding, and yet that hasn't been officially supported in the three-plus years since its release. That's no longer the case, with Volition announcing that mod and Steam Workshop support have been added to the open-world game.

"There were many challenges in implementing Steam Workshop support since the game was not originally designed to support modding," the company said in its announcement. "A handful of dedicated Volition devs worked on this in their free time to update the engine and remove memory restrictions, as well as finding a way for individual mods to interact and work correctly with each other without the need for running special tools. It was all a labor of love for our fans, and we're incredibly excited to see the crazy content you come up with!"

Amazingly, this screenshot doesn't include any mods
Amazingly, this screenshot doesn't include any mods

Given the feature hasn't been available for long, the mod selection is somewhat slim, though you can find a flamethrower guitar weapon, new clothing options, and additional companions to keep you from feeling lonely. As with other games that support Steam Workshop, the process of installing mods is incredibly simple.

Currently, Steam Workshop support is only available for the Windows version. Volition says it hopes to announce Linux support "soon."

Saints Row IV is currently discounted on Steam as part of the newly launched autumn sale. It costs $3.74, with its complete edition (dubbed the Game of the Century edition) going for $5.


After Strong Debut, Walking Dead Viewership Drops to Lowest in Years

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 24, 2016 12:58 am

The Season 7 premiere of AMC's The Walking Dead drew more than 17 million viewers, which came close to matching an all-time high for the show. Since then, however, viewership has dropped every week, with the latest chapter, Sunday's Episode 5, seeing the worst viewership since 2013's Season 3.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the viewership dropoff was followed this downward trend: Episode 2 (12.5 million), Episode 3 (11.7 million), Episode 4 (11.4 million), and Episode 5 (11 million).

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A strong start was expected for the season premiere, as the episode finally answered the Season 6 finale cliffhanger question of which character the evil Negan would murder with his barbed-wire baseball bat, Lucille.

While The Walking Dead's ratings may be on the decline this season, it's important to note that the show is still a ratings juggernaut. Episode 5 had an adult demo rating of 5.1, which was bigger than any other cable TV show that day.

An eighth season of The Walking Dead is on the way, scheduled to start in late 2017 with the show's 100th episode. Showrunner Scott Gimple is coming back for the new season.

Earlier this month, Robert Kirkman, who created the Walking Dead comics on which the show is based, revealed that neither executives at AMC nor the show's producers have any input in the direction that the comic book takes, even though it could affect the series

"So, they're kind of a hundred percent in the dark, which I guess is pretty remarkable, and I would probably say it's a testament to the trust that AMC has in me," he said. "I mean, I guess to a certain extent, at this point, the comic book is kind of a workshop of future seasons of the show, and it's fun to think that I can just completely torpedo the story if I wanted to."

As for Telltale's Walking Dead game series, the developer announced this week that Season 3, A New Frontier, will premiere on December 20.


Why Fantastic Beasts Is Getting 5 Movies

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 24, 2016 12:38 am

In October, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced that there will be at least five Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films. Now, producer David Heyman has confirmed the idea to tell the story across five films came from Rowling herself and explained why it was necessary.

"She has such a great knowledge and a deep knowledge of this world," Heyman told IGN about the wider Harry Potter universe. "Nothing happens by chance, as it were. One of the reasons for the success of the [Harry Potter] books is it's such a richly conceived world. So she knew Newt's story many years ago when she wrote the textbook. So she knew his history; knew what his story was; knew where he'd come from; knew the adventures that he went on. So it was [J.K. Rowling] who made the decision [to make five movies] and she told us a couple of weeks ago."

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The first film, which stars Eddie Redmayne as magizoologist Newt Scamander, opened in theaters last weekend and had a strong debut. The first sequel, due in 2018, will be set in Paris and feature Dumbledore and the evil wizard Grindelwald, who will be played by Johnny Depp.

Rowling herself revealed earlier this month to Variety (see the video below) that Fantastic Beasts was originally conceived as a trilogy. Though after fleshing out the script, she thought five movies might be better. Even five movies will apparently be a tight squeeze to tell the story she wants to.

"It's pretty ambitious to tell it in five to be honest because we're spanning 19 years, but I can see an arc to five--so that's how it happened."

The first Fantastic Beasts is set in 1926, which means the story will wrap up in 1945, at the end of World War II. Intriguingly, that's the year when Dumbledore and Grindelwald have their famous showdown (via Movie Pilot). This suggests that the fan-favorite character Dumbledore will have a major role to play in the sequels. Warner Bros. has not yet announced who will play the great wizard in the movies.

19 years may sound familiar to Harry Potter fans, as that's the same amount of time that existed between the end of the events of the Harry Potter series and the epilogue.

Harry Potter alum David Yates directed Fantastic Beasts. He is reportedly signed up to direct the sequel, though he may not make all five.

For more on Fantastic Beasts, check out GameSpot's review and what other critics are saying.


Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Gaming Deals 2016

By Justin Haywald on Nov 24, 2016 12:32 am

Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't really singular "days" anymore, they're more a week of deals spread out across the US Thanksgiving holiday period. If you're looking for a specific deal on a console or game, or just a general holiday gift, Black Friday weekend is generally the best time to buy.

To help you out, we've rounded up the various articles and highlighted some of the very best deals we've found so far. If there's anything we missed or that you think needs a special call out, let us know in the comments below!

And if you're in the UK, here's a list of some of the Best Black Friday deals specifically for the UK.

Nintendo Wii U and 3DS

$100 for the New Nintendo 3DS isn't a bad deal, but our list includes an assortment of both physical retail sales and digital discounts on the Nintendo eShop. A few highlights include:

  • Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright -- $25 (Best Buy)
  • Splatoon -- $35 (Walmart)
  • Super Mario Maker -- $40 (Toys R Us)
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PlayStation 4

The best PS4 deals this year knock the slim console down to $250. But a few highlights on the game side include:

Xbox One

The Xbox One is also going for $250 at several retailers, but Microsoft's console generally comes bundled with Battlefield 1. Check out the full list of game and console deals here. And the official Xbox store has a long list of discounted games. Some highlights from our lists:

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PC Gaming and Peripherals

Of course, GOG's sale and Steam's sale are the de facto place to buy all of your discounted games, but we've also rounded up some great deals on monitors, mice, and keyboards. Good deals here will depend on your budget and what kind of components you're looking to upgrade on your current rig, but if you want to start building a machine from scratch on a budget, Black Friday is a good day to start. Highlights include:

TVs and Entertainment

You can't game every waking hour, sometimes you need to take a break to watch some movies and TV shows. We've got you covered there with some Black Friday highlights on great entertainment deals.

Retailer Breakouts

If you already know where you're going to camp out this holiday, or you just want a store specific breakdown, here are our retailer-specific round-ups:


Xbox Exec -- "I'd Love to See Mario on Xbox"

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 23, 2016 11:59 pm

Microsoft and Nintendo worked together for Minecraft's Wii U version, and it's possible this relationship could lead to future partnerships between the rival companies. Xbox executive Phil Spencer said in a new interview that Nintendo's lineup of first-party franchises is second to none in gaming, and that he would "love to see Mario on Xbox" someday if that could be worked out.

"Nintendo has the strongest first-party of anybody," Spencer told AusGamers. "They're just fantastic and the memories that they have instilled in so many of us, who've played their games and had those delightful experiences, having those on Xbox would be great."

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Discussing the decision to bring Minecraft to Wii U, Spencer said some might have questioned the company's decision to launch a first-party franchise on a competing console. But, as Spencer has said in the past, he said that working with Nintendo has been "great," and he hopes their partnership can continue.

"Continuing to work with them on that and building a stronger relationship... I mean if that paid dividends down the road that lead to something else, that would be fantastic," Spencer said. "I know I get questions all the time on would I ever like to see Banjo in Super Smash Bros. And I'm like, 'Yes, I would do that in a second.' If we ever had a chance to work with them in the future, I would absolutely do it."

In April 2015, Spencer said he would support making Banjo a playable character in the new Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. This never happened, however, despite Spencer saying there would be "no issues" preventing it from becoming a reality.

There was a suggestion of Microsoft putting its Rare Replay 30-game package on Wii U, but the Microsoft-owned studio Rare later shut down these rumors.

Overall, Spencer said he thinks Nintendo is "incredibly" important for the gaming industry.

Microsoft acquired the Minecraft franchise in 2012, at a time when the game was already available on Xbox and PlayStation systems. After the buyout, some wondered how much support Microsoft would give Minecraft on competing platforms or if it would remove the game from sale altogether. That has not been the case, of course, though some Minecraft DLC launches first on Xbox platforms.


Steam's Autumn/Black Friday Sale Is Underway

By Chris Pereira on Nov 23, 2016 11:57 pm

As rumored, Steam's autumn sale is officially underway.

This is a mostly straightforward sale; like recent ones, there aren't any flash sales, daily deals, or other special promotions that require your frequent attention. You'll find Grand Theft Auto V for $30, Stardew Valley for $10, Dirt Rally for $30, Cities: Skylines for $7.49, Rise of the Tomb Raider for $30, and Inside for $15, among many other offers.

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Also during the sale, Valve is taking nominations for the first-ever Steam Awards, which are coming in December. You can nominate any game in a variety of unusual categories, such as "Whoa, Dude" and "I'm Not Crying, There's Something in My Eye." Taking part in the nomination process can earn you a special badge, with each level of it providing you with Steam XP.

Both the sale and nomination process run from now until 10 AM PST on November 29. For more offers, check out our roundup of the best Black Friday PC gaming deals. Some of the prices you'll find there beat what's available on Steam; for instance, Civilization VI will be $40 at GameStop, $14 less than the $54 it's going for on Steam.

Check out deals on other platforms through the links below:

For retailer-specific lists, check out these posts:


Best PC Black Friday 2016 Deals: Games, Monitors, Keyboards, Mice, and More

By Chris Pereira on Nov 23, 2016 11:56 pm

Updated November 23 with Steam's autumn sale.

Black Friday is later this week, and with numerous sales flyers in our hands, we know many of the deals you can expect. We've rounded up many of the best for PS4, Xbox One, Wii U/3DS, and entertainment, and now we're taking a look at all manner of things for PCs. What you'll find below is not entirely comprehensive; more deals will pop up later this week, especially once Amazon's offers go live.

As with all Black Friday deals, you'll want to check with each retailer for specific availability. Be sure to let us know what you plan on getting or if you've found any better deals in the comments below!

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Games

Steam's Autumn sale is now underway until November 29. [Full details]

GOG's Black Friday sale has already begun, offering DRM-free games on the cheap. [Full details]

The Xbox Store's sale began last week for Xbox Live Gold members and has since opened to all Xbox Live members. While it primarily consists of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games, there are some PC games in there too. They include Play Anywhere games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, and ReCore that get you access on both Xbox One and PC. [Full details]

GameStop's flyer mentions that its digital games store will offer up to 75% off PC game downloads, but we don't have a specific list yet.

Vive's Viveport app store is offering $10 in credit when you spend $30 or more between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. [Full details]

  • Overwatch -- $35 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop)
  • Civilization VI -- $40 (GameStop) / $45 (Best Buy)
  • World of Warcraft -- $5 (GameStop)
  • StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void -- $20 (GameStop)
  • StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm -- $10 (GameStop)Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty -- $10 (GameStop)

Monitors

  • 28" Samsung 1ms 4K Monitor (U28E590D) -- $250 (Best Buy)
  • 24" Asus 144hz 1ms TN 1080p Monitor (MG248Q) -- $210 after $20 rebate (Newegg)
  • 24" Asus 144hz 1ms TN 1080p Monitor (VG248QE) -- 180 (Best Buy)
  • 27" Acer 1ms TN 1440p Monitor (K272HUL) -- $210 (Newegg)
  • 24" Asus 2ms 1080p Monitor (VS247H-P) -- $140 (TigerDirect)
  • 24" AOC 5ms 1080p Monitor (E2425SWD) -- $112 (TigerDirect)
  • 24" AOC 5ms 1080p Monitor (E2470SWD) -- $85 (Staples)
  • 24" Dell 6ms IPS monitor (SE2416HSC1) -- $100 (Staples)
  • 23.6" Samsung 8ms VA 1080p Monitor (S24E310HL) -- $100 (Newegg)
  • 26.6" Samsung 5ms TN 1080p Monitor (LS24D300HL) -- $100 (Staples)

Peripherals

Best Buy is taking 50 percent off the price of all Logitech G-seies accessories, including keyboards, mice, and headsets, and 50 percent off some other Logitech accessories.

Keyboards

  • G.Skill Ripjaws RGB Mechanical Keyboard - Cherry MX Brown -- $90 (Newegg)
  • Corsair Strafe Mechanical Keyboard - Cherry MX Brown -- $70 (Newegg)
  • Corsair K70 RGB Mechanical Keyboard - Cherry MX Speed RGB -- $140 (Newegg)
  • Logitech G105 Keyboard -- $30 (Office Depot)
  • Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard -- $67 (TigerDirect)
  • Logitech MK520 Wireless Desktop Set (Keyboard/Mouse) -- $47 (TigerDirect)
  • Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo Bundle -- $25 (TigerDirect)
  • Devastator II Keyboard/Mouse Combo Bundle -- $20 after $10 rebate (Newegg)
G.Skill Ripjaws KM780
G.Skill Ripjaws KM780

Mice

  • G.Skill Ripjaws MX780 Wired Laser Mouse -- $36 (Newegg)
  • Razer DeathAdder -- $35 (Amazon)
  • Roccat Tyon USB Mouse -- $50 (Newegg)
  • Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball -- $40 (TigerDirect)
  • Logitech M325c Wireless Mouse -- $9 (Best Buy)

Components

CPU

  • AMD FX-8350 Black Edition -- $140 (Newegg)
  • Intel i7-6700K -- $300 (Newegg)
  • Intel i7-6800K -- $380 (Newegg)
  • Intel i7-6850K -- $500 (Newegg)

GPU

  • MSI GTX 1060 3 GB -- $200 after $20 rebate (Newegg)
  • Gigabyte GTX 1070 8 GB -- $400 (Newegg)
  • EVGA GTX 1070 FTW 8 GB -- $410 (Newegg)
  • Asus GTX 1080 8 GB -- $620 after $20 rebate (Newegg)
  • Sapphire Nitro R9 Fury 4 GB -- $260 (Newegg)
  • XFX RX 470/480 -- $50 gift card with purchase (Best Buy)

HDD

  • 1 TB Samsung 850 Evo SSD 2.5" -- $250 w/ free Watch Dogs 2 (Newegg)
  • 500 GB Samsung 850 Evo SSD 2.5" -- $180 (TigerDirect)
  • 960 GB SanDisk Ultra II SSD 2.5" -- $220 (Newegg)
  • 240 GB SanDisk SSD 2.5" -- $60 (Newegg)
  • 120 GB Kingson SSD 2.5" -- $35 (Newegg)
  • 3 TB Toshiba 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache 3.5" HDD -- $70 (Newegg)
  • 4 TB Seagate 5900 RPM 64 MB Cache 3.5" HDD -- $117 (TigerDirect)
  • 2 TB Seagate Backup Plus External HDD -- $70 (Best Buy)
  • 4 TB Seagate Backup Plus External HDD -- $110 (Best Buy)
  • 4 TB Western Digital MyBook External HDD -- $110 (Office Depot)

Everything Else

HTC is taking $100 off the price of Vive everywhere it's sold. [Full details]

  • Steam Link -- $35 (GameStop)
  • Steam Controller -- $35 w/ free case (GameStop)
  • Oculus Rift -- $100 Oculus Store credit with purchase (Best Buy)
  • i7 1 TB Alienware Steam Machine -- $375 (GameStop)
  • i3 500 GB Alienware Steam Machine -- $225 (GameStop)
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit -- $80 w/ promo code BFFLYER18 (Newegg)
  • Tek Republic USB 3.0 4-Port Hub -- $10 (Newegg)
  • Linksys AC2600 Gigabit Router (EA8500) -- $130 (Staples)
  • Netgear Nighthawk DST AC1900 Router (R7300DST-100NAS) -- $180 (Best Buy)
  • Logitech C920 Webcam -- $50 (Staples)
  • 256 GB Sandisk Cruzer USB Flash Drive -- $38 (Best Buy)

Check out deals on other platforms through the links below:

For retailer-specific lists, check out these posts:


Rainbow Six Siege to Receive Another Full Year of Content, Details Coming Soon [UPDATE]

By Array on Nov 23, 2016 11:38 pm

[UPDATE] Ubisoft has confirmed we'll be getting more information on year two of Rainbow Six Siege before the end of 2016.

In an interview with PCGamesN, Ubisoft's vice president of live operations Anne Blondel said, "We'll be announcing much more about year two in the weeks to come, but I would hate to spoil what they have in store for the game."

When asked specifically if we'll hear more details on the upcoming DLC plan before the year's end, she replied, "Yes, absolutely."

Original story follows.

Ubisoft confirmed via Twitter today that Rainbow Six Siege would receive another full year of content.

This is especially impressive given the game has already received three full expansions, in Operation Black Ice, Operation Skull Rain, and Operation Dust Line. The upcoming Operation Red Crow shown in the video above is due to arrive on November 17.

During a recent earnings call, Ubisoft confirmed that Rainbow Six Siege, The Divison, and The Crew each have more than 10 million registered players, and noted that Siege increased its daily active users by 40 percent after the launch of the Skull Rain expansion.

If you're still on the fence, check out our Rainbow Six Siege review.


Best Wii U/3DS Black Friday 2016 Game and Bundle Deals

By Chris Pereira on Nov 23, 2016 11:33 pm

Updated November 23 with details on Nintendo's eShop sale.

With Black Friday just days away, we already know many of the gaming deals you can expect to see this year. If you were hoping the combination of the Switch's announcement and Black Friday would drive some good Wii U system deals, it looks like you may be out of luck.

While there aren't quite as many deals of interest to Nintendo fans as those on other platforms, there are still some worthwhile deals for both Wii U and 3DS. We've rounded up some of the best for you below. Keep in mind that stock (and timing) may be limited, and that not every game on sale has necessarily been listed in the flyers. We also don't yet know what deals will pop up on Amazon and elsewhere.

Be sure to let us know what you plan on getting or if you've found any better deals in the comments below! And don't forget to check out our roundups of PS4, Xbox One, PC, and entertainment deals.

Hardware

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$100 New 3DS

Nintendo advertised this one well in advance of Black Friday, revealing it will offer two special-edition versions of the New 3DS for $100 at select retailers. Mind you, this is not the larger New 3DS XL, but it is the cheapest that this system has ever been offered for, and you get to choose from two exclusive designs. [Full details]

Software

Nintendo kicked off its eShop sale on November 23. It runs until December 5 and offers cheap prices on digital copies of games like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and Monster Hunter Generations.

Meijer is offering select 3DS games for $20-$30: Mario Kart 7, Super Smash Bros., Super Mario 3D Land, Kirby: Planet Robobot, and The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes.

Toys R Us has all games that cost $19.99 or less available 2 for $25.

Wii U

  • Splatoon -- $35 (Walmart)
  • Super Mario Maker -- $40 (Toys R Us)
  • Pikmin 3 -- $15 (Walmart)
  • NES Remix Pack -- $15 (Walmart)
  • Minecraft -- $20 (Toys R Us)
  • Pokken Tournament -- $35 (Target)
  • Disney Infinity Starter Packs -- $10 (Toys R Us)
  • Lego Dimensions Starter Pack -- $39 (Walmart) $40 (Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Toys R Us, Fred Meyer)
    • Lego Dimensions fun packs -- $10 (Target) / 3 for $20 (Toys R Us)
    • Lego Dimensions packs - $5 (Five Below)
    • Lego Dimensions team/level packs -- $12.49-$15 (Toys R Us) / $14 (Walmart)
    • Lego Dimensions team packs -- $15 (GameStop)
    • Lego Dimensions level packs -- $20 (GameStop)
  • Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- $20 (Overstock)
  • Just Dance 2017 -- $25 (Best Buy) / $25 (Walmart) / $40 (Toys R Us)
  • Mighty No. 9 -- $15 (GameStop)
  • Tumblestone -- $20 (Toys R Us)
Super Mario Maker for Wii U
Super Mario Maker for Wii U

3DS

  • Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright -- $25 (Best Buy)
  • Super Smash Bros. -- $25 (Target)
  • Pokemon X/Y -- $25 (Target)
  • Pokemon Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby -- $25 (Target)
  • Kirby Planet Robobot -- $25 (Target)
  • New Super Mario Bros. 2 -- $15 (Target)
  • Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice -- $30 (GameStop)
  • Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- $15 (GameStop)

Accessories

Buy one, get one 10 percent off eShop points cards at Target.

  • 8-Bit Mario Amiibo (Modern) -- $5 (Walmart)
  • 8-Bit Mario Amiibo (Retro) -- $5 (Walmart)
  • Action Replay Power Saves Pro -- $20 (GameStop)

Check out deals on other platforms through the links below:

For retailer-specific lists, check out these posts:


Nintendo's Black Friday Wii U/3DS EShop Sale Begins

By Chris Pereira on Nov 23, 2016 11:32 pm

With Sony and Microsoft's respective Black Friday digital game sales already underway, Nintendo today kicked off a promotion of its own.

Select Wii U and 3DS games are now on sale on the eShop, offering discounts of up to 50 percent. In terms of sheer quantity, the sale isn't a huge one, but it does offer some solid deals, particularly considering Nintendo's digital games don't often go on sale.

Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy 2

On the Wii U side, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and Star Fox Zero are $35 each, while Don't Starve: Giant Edition is $5. Backwards-compatible Wii games and Virtual Consoles titles are also included, dropping Super Mario Galaxy 2 to $10, Kirby Mass Attack to $5, and Kirby's Return to Dream Land to $10.

For 3DS owners, Hyrule Warriors Legends is $28, Monster Hunter Generations is $24, The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes is $24 (just make sure to bring a friend), SteamWorld Heist is $12, Fire Emblem: Awakening is $20, and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward is $12.49.

You can check out a full list of deals on Nintendo's website. The offers are available from now until 9 AM PT on December 5.

For more Wii U and 3DS deals, check out our roundup of all the best Black Friday offers, and the hit the links below for other platforms and specific retailers. If you're in the UK, we've got you covered as well.

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