From Software is very careful about setting expectations when it comes to the DLC expansions for its games, favoring the underpromise and overdeliver approach. This much is reflected in the messaging around The Forsaken Hollows, Elden Ring Nightreign's first DLC expansion. When I pointed out a similarity I felt it had to Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the team made sure to clarify that the comparison was not quite apt and players shouldn't expect something on that level.

The Forsaken Hollows is billed as a couple of new Nightfarers for players to pick between, along with new points of interest to give players a reason to jump back into Limveld and take on the Nightlords. That's an accurate summation of it, but also somewhat undersells that the two new Nightfarers are very cool and create interesting new ways to think about and play the game; the new biomes come in the form of swamps (yes, they're back) that make the threat of status effects more prominent; and there are multiple new mini-bosses and third-day bosses to take on.

But the real underselling pertains to the new Shifting Earth event, which is essentially a brand new map that's distinct from Limveld, as opposed to a much smaller scale change in the environment that we're used to expecting.

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In late 2022, Splinter Cell Remake director David Grivel announced that he was leaving Ubisoft after 11 years and going on a "new adventure." That led him to work on Battlefield 6 for EA. Now that adventure has taken Grivel back to Ubisoft as he reclaims his old job as the director of the Splinter Cell Remake.

Grivel announced his return to the Splinter Cell Remake team on LinkedIn (via GamesRadar).

"Today, I am very, VERY happy to announce that I'm rejoining Ubisoft Toronto as Game Director on the Splinter Cell Remake!" wrote Grivel. "A very special team and project to me."

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All Razer Cyber Monday Deals

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Regularly refreshing your gaming accessories is never a bad idea. This is true whether you play on PC, PS5, Xbox, or Switch. Luckily, for Cyber Monday, you can save on Razer brand keyboards, gaming mice, controllers, headsets, and more. Many of these devices are cross-platform, and all offer Razer's signature matte-black style and high build quality. There are quite a few Razer products in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale, so we've gone ahead and rounded up our favorites in the lists below. Just note that they'll be on sale for a limited time, and we don't expect them to be available after Cyber Monday.

After you've browsed the Razer accessories deals below, be sure to also check out these Cyber Monday deals on Razer's gaming chairs. We also have a list of the best PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch 1/2 controller deals available in Amazon's event. For even more hardware deals, as well as last-minute price cuts on video games, Blu-ray, and beyond, head over to GameSpot's Cyber Monday deals hub.

Razer Gaming Headset Cyber Monday DealsBlackshark V2 Pro Wireless Headset

If you're looking for a headset, check out the deals on models like the Blackshark V2 Pro for PS5, which is on sale for $110 (was $200). While Razer's flagship Blackshark V3 Pro headset has succeeded it, the V2 Pro model still provides a comfortable, wireless fit thanks to noise-isolating earcups with soft memory foam cushioning, a bass-heavy profile fine-tuned for gaming, and a detachable unidirectional boom mic. The headset can run for up to 70 hours on a full charge and is compatible with PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Switch consoles.

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Humans aren't exactly on the top of the food chain in Squanch Games' High on Life 2. This first-person shooter takes place in a universe where aliens came to Earth to use humanity as ingredients for intergalactic pharmaceutical drugs. Now, a new trailer for the game facetiously markets itself to alien consumers as it encourages them to use Humanzapro, a new wonder drug made from humans.

The trailer is done in the style of pharmaceutical ads that typically run on American TV. All of the tropes of those ads are present, including the footage of happy aliens after they've taken the drug. Intriguingly, the ad warns humans that they shouldn't be taking Humanzapro because of side effects. That makes us wonder if this particular drug will be a power-up during the game.

High on Life introduced players to the Rick and Morty-esque talkative sci-fi weapons, which was fitting since the first game was produced by Rick and Morty co-creator--and Squanch Games co-founder--Justin Roiland, who also voiced a sentient alien weapon. Roiland was forced out of Squanch Games and Rick and Morty following a series of allegations.

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Zelda: Hyrule Crest Metal Puzzle

$12.86 (was $32)

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Zelda: Triforce Metal Puzzle

$21.36 (was $32)

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Zelda: Master Sword Metal Puzzle

$23.49 (was $32)

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The Legend of Zelda fans can score a great deal on officially licensed Hanayama metal puzzles themed around iconic symbols and gear from the Nintendo franchise. The Hyrule Crest Hanayama puzzle is on sale for only $12.86 (was $32) during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale. The other two puzzles in the Zelda collection aren't as steeply discounted, but Amazon's $21.36 price for the Triforce puzzle is the lowest it's been since the summer. The Master Sword-themed puzzle is $23.49, which matches the lowest price over the past six months.

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The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History Deluxe Edition

$38.75 (was $65)

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The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History Standard Edition

$27.39 (was $55)

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The biggest movies of the '80s were regularly adapted into animated TV series, and Ghostbusters was no exception. Harold Ramis' supernatural comedy spawned The Real Ghostbusters, which ran from 1986 to 1991, and is still considered a beloved part of the franchise nearly four decades later. If you've ever wanted to explore the creation of the show, you can save a whopping 65% on The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History thanks to Amazon's Cyber Monday sale. This deluxe book chronicles the cartoon series' production, with behind-the-scenes looks at the show's art and even its official toy line. The book is available in two versions, both of which are discounted: a Deluxe Edition for $38.75 (was $65) and a standard edition for $27.39 (was $55). Both discounts are limited-time deals that are only available during Cyber Monday.

The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History Deluxe Edition $38.75 (was $65)

The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History is a 248-page hardcover featuring behind-the-scenes content on the show. The deluxe version comes with several extras, including a slipcase inspired by the Ghostbusters Company 8 Firehouse headquarters, two replicas of animation cels, and a ribbon bookmark resembling the firehouse flagpole.

As for the book, it's packed with creator interviews, original animation scans, toy photography, and much more. It examines how the show became a hit with audiences and led to the creation of a successful toyline that included some of the weirdest collectibles ever made. There's also never-before-seen conceptual artwork, storyboards, script excerpts, internal memos, packaging art, unseen prototypes, and abandoned concepts from the toy line.

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The standard edition of the book is also available at a 50% discount, but it doesn't come with any of the extra content listed above. Considering these books were released only in July, this is a significant overall savings for a relatively new release and a great idea for a Christmas present for the Ghostbusters fan at home.

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You can also pair this with The Real Ghostbusters animated series on DVD. While this isn't the full run of the cult-classic show, you're still getting over 100 episodes for just $18.49. You can also pick up the movies on Blu-ray, including recent releases like Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The classic films feature 4K remasters that substantially improve on the original Blu-ray releases, along with a treasure trove of special features. Check the list below for all the Ghostbuster Blu-ray deals available during Cyber Monday, and don't forget to check out GameSpot's Deals Hub for the latest Cyber Monday discounts on Lego sets, video games, Blu-rays, and more.

Ghostbusters Blu-ray Deals

• Ghostbusters 1 & 2 (4K) -- $38.69 ($66) | Limited-edition reprint
• Ghostbusters (4K) -- $15 ($18)
• Ghostbusters 2 (4K) -- $18
• Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (4K) -- $18.82
• Ghostbusters: Afterlife (4K) -- $17 ($22.49)
• Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (4K) -- $18 ($25.87)
• The Real Ghostbusters: Volume 1-5 (DVD) -- $18.49

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The God of War TV show for Prime Video from Battlestar Galactica's Ronald D. Moore is moving ahead, with a new report from Deadline saying Emmy-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye has signed on to direct the first two episodes of the untitled show. The director is best known for Shogun and The Boys.

Moore, meanwhile, is the showrunner, writer, and executive producer. The report added that pre-production work for the God of War show is now underway in Vancouver and that casting is happening. However, there is no word yet on any names for actors who might land parts in the show.

Prime Video is also the home of the Fallout TV show, which returns for its second season this month. There are also Wolfenstein and Mass Effect shows in the works at Prime Video. Two seasons of the God of War TV show have already been ordered.

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Pokemon Go's new Precious Paths season is officially underway, and the mobile game is ushering it in with a variety of events and activities in December.

On top of new Raid bosses and Spotlight Pokemon, this month will see the arrival of a few new Pokemon like Nacli and Clobbopus, while every featured Pokemon from the past year is coming back for December's two-day Community Day event.

Pokemon Go is also getting into the festive spirit later this month with a big two-part Winter Holiday celebration, which will include a special Winter Weekend mini-event. And before December wraps up, the mobile game will hold a New Year's celebration to ring in 2026 in style.

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Paramount has announced yet another Sonic the Hedgehog movie, scheduling a "Sonic universe feature" for release in theaters on December 22, 2028.

The fourth entry in the main Sonic film series is scheduled for March 2027, and this newly announced film will follow the next year, according to Deadline. Exactly what the movie is, however, is unconfirmed. All that Paramount confirmed is that it exists in the Sonic universe.

The three Sonic movies thus far have together brought in more than $1.2 billion globally, so it's no surprise to see Paramount dig in for even more. A Knuckles TV show spin-off for Paramount+ was released in 2024. There is no word yet on if it will get a second season.

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Last month, word broke that Rockstar Games' seminal Western Red Dead Redemption is getting a modern update for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. It's going to officially launch on December 2, but the upgrade is already going live in different territories. Now, the first footage of Red Dead Redemption's new update running on PS5 is already online.

GameRiot shared the following video of the opening minutes of Red Dead Redemption running 60 frames per second on PS5. Rockstar says the update provides the game with "enhanced image quality, HDR support, and resolutions up to 4K."

According to PureXbox, the Red Dead Redemption upgrade for Xbox Series X|S for in New Zealand is already going for 50% off. Whether that discount will be offered in other territories remains unclear at the moment.

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Viture Luma Pro XR Glasses + 8BitDo Controller

$424 (was $499) | Valued at $538

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Viture Pro Mobile Dock for Switch 2 & Switch

$99 (was $129) | Includes free Switch mount

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Viture XR/AR Glasses are on sale for Cyber Monday at Amazon. This high-tech wearable is one of the coolest accessories for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The most notable deal is on the recently released Viture Luma Pro XR/AR. Released at the end of August for $499, the Luma Pro XR is on sale for $424 (was $499). As an added bonus, you'll get a free translucent black Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller ($39 value). Simply add the glasses and controller to your cart to get an additional $39 discount at checkout.

If you don't want to spend quite that much, Viture's last-gen Pro XR is available for $284 (was $459) with a free translucent clear 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Controller. Simply add the glasses and controller to your cart to get an additional $39 discount at checkout.

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Industry leaders in Japan recently gathered to honor Tomonobu Itagaki, the creator of Dead or Alive and the 3D Ninja Gaiden series, who passed away in October at age 58. The memorial venue was filled with heartfelt tributes, including copies of his games, artwork, swords, and pieces of his iconic clothing. Photos shared by attendees showed just how much he meant to the gaming community.

Itagaki was a major figure in Japanese game development. He founded Team Ninja in the late 1990s and helped shape modern action and fighting games. At the memorial, Koei Tecmo executive Yosuke Hayashi shared memories of meeting him in 2001. Hayashi recalled being assigned to Itagaki's team and being told there was no work for him.

早矢仕洋介氏弔辞
（コーエーテクモゲームス代表取締役社長執行役員CEO・コーエーテクモホールディングス取締役副社長）
『板垣伴信をヴァルハラに送る会』にて#itagaki https://t.co/HPmFpDXixg pic.twitter.com/az4Y2lTve0

— 勝田 晴美 (@katsuta_harumi) November 28, 2025

"I was assigned to your department as a game planner. You told me you had no work for me. That’s what you told me. Two weeks after I was assigned, I really had no work, haha. At the time, I lamented my bad luck, thinking it was the worst possible encounter," he said (via a Redditor translator).

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In the 21 years since World of Warcraft launched, one feature has been asked about and requested above all others: player housing. Despite being the premier MMORPG for over two decades, housing in WoW has always felt like a pipedream. Now, that dream is finally a reality, as an early-access version of player housing is launching December 2 for those who preorder WoW's eleventh expansion, Midnight.

It's been a long time coming. Housing as a feature was experimented with in WoW's earliest days but never came to fruition. In 2014, WoW's Warlords of Draenor expansion gave players a taste of what a full-fledged player housing system could be in the form of Garrisons. These large, base-like personal towns met nearly all of a player's needs in one location.

But Garrisons quickly became more of a lesson in what Blizzard shouldn't do when it came to player housing. Barely customizable, Garrisons were also extremely isolating. With access to so many amenities in one, private location, players didn't need to be out in the world or hanging out in one of WoW's capital cities. Garrisons whetted players appetites for housing, but whenever Blizzard was asked about when a proper housing system might arrive, it always replied that it wanted to do the feature justice and was waiting for the right moment to make it happen.

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Lego Jurassic World T Rex Fossil Set (577 pieces)

$25.10 (was $40)

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If you're looking for some last-minute Cyber Monday Lego deals, check out the Lego Jurassic World T Rex Skull set, which is down to $25.10 (was $40) at Amazon. That's just a few cents more than its best-ever price of $25--making this a great time to add it to your collection. More importantly, Lego will be retiring this T. rex set in the near future, and it's currently sold out at the Lego Store, so this is likely one of your last chances to pick it up. We've also listed several other Lego Jurassic World sets that are on sale for Cyber Monday below, so whether you're looking for something nostalgic or are just on a dinosaur kick from this summer's release of Jurassic World Rebirth, there's likely something that'll catch your eye.

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Arc Raiders players recently discovered an exploit that allowed them to loot locked rooms without needing a keycard. Naturally, the exploit quickly became popular--and frustrating for players who didn't use it--leading Embark Studios to apply a "hot" fix to this part of the game. If you now decide to cheese your way into one of these treasure rooms, you can now expect a toasty reception inside.

Using a keycard to access one of these rooms ties into the high-risk, high-reward nature of Arc Raiders, but the exploit essentially bypasses it. Players managed to break into the room, grab valuable gear without worrying about being ambushed, and pick the location clean. This meant that players who unlocked the room properly would find it stripped bare, leading to frustration within the Arc Raiders community.

To remedy this, Embark Studios made it so that the rooms automatically activate flamethrowers when you glitch into them. Players quickly found out that they would be caught inside this deathtrap, while other players with keycards would discover a room full of loot and a freshly cremated adventurer.

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Season 1 arrives to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone this week, and the first season of content adds plenty of new multiplayer maps. Activision has released a new Black Ops 7 video to showcase the four maps arriving with the launch of Season 1, including three brand-new maps and one remastered.

There are seven maps total for Season 1 of Black Ops 7. Four maps arrive with the season's launch on December 4, and three additional maps are included for a midseason update. As shown in the trailer above, Activision gives a flyover of each map, highlighting main points-of-interests for Fate, Utopia, Odysseus, and Black Ops 7's remaster of Standoff from Black Ops 2.

Utopia is a brand-new map set at a futuristic Guild research facility based in Australia. This is a medium-sized map for standard 6v6 modes.

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The Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks are happening again, but this time, the one currently circulating on the internet may actually be real--even if it doesn't include any new information or anything.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, hawkish Redditors noticed a demo reel posted by former Rockstar Games animator Benjamin Chue. The two-minute reel featured animations from games like GTA 5, Max Payne 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and, as spotted by IGN and VGC, three clips from what appears to be pre-alpha GTA 6 footage. The reel was quickly scrubbed off the internet, but Redditors found and posted mirrors of it. And as viewed by GameSpot, the clips do look like early GTA 6.

One clip shows a male character detach a "LomBike"--likely a parody of the IRL LimeBike rental service--from its docking station, turn it around, and sit on it. Seconds later, that same character returns the bike to its dock.

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Battlefield 6's testing program, Battlefield Labs, is back, this time for a short-notice test that will focus on improvements like better footstep audio and hit registration.

The official Battlefield Comms account laid out its plans for the December 2 test on X, writing that it will consist of a small, two hour window from 4-6 PM PT. The test will be a preview of what players can expect from a December 9 Battlefield 6 update and will be conducted on the Conquest and Escalation versions of the Eastwood and Operation Firestorm maps.

The test is to gather feedback on "combat improvements" like footstep audio updates that improve distance perception surface definition, and enemy audibility. Network and hit registration changes are also being tested that should result in "more consistent interactions and better responsiveness during close-quarters and higher-intestiy combat. Battlefield Studios also notes that there will be "broader adjustments across key combat systems."

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December 10 marks the fifth anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077, and developer CD Projekt is teasing something to mark the occasion. On its social media channels, the company posted a "Cyberpunk 2077 birthday and anniversary calendar" image alongside a cryptic message. "Secure comms channel established. Standby for incoming priority transmission," the message reads, with images of characters and dates accompanying it.

The tweet hints at something happening on December 10--the day Cyberpunk 2077 launched in 2020--and another on December 12 linked to Solomon Reed. On December 19, it looks like we'll hear from the songbird herself, Song So Mi.

SECURE COMMS CHANNEL ESTABLISHED.
STANDBY FOR INCOMING PRIORITY TRANSMISSION…
CYBERPUNK 2077 — 10.12
REED, SOLOMON — 12.12
SONG, SO MI — 29.12
END OF TRANSMISSION. pic.twitter.com/3PcagdOjlt

— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) December 1, 2025

So what's CDPR Red teasing? The studio has supported Cyberpunk 2077 extensively since its rocky launch, rolling out major updates to improve the game's quality. These fixes eventually led to the release of the critically acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion--from which both Reed and Songbird originate--and since then, CDPR has added even more content to the game.

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In 2022, Jennifer Hale was confirmed as the new voice of Bayonetta in Bayonetta 3, following the departure of the character's original voice actress, Hellena Taylor. The recasting of Taylor and the subsequent controversy dogged Hale during the production of that game, and it's an experience she didn't enjoy despite her love for the character.

During an interview with GAMINGbible, Hale indicated that she would "love to play Bayonetta again," but she wasn't happy about the situation she found herself in.

"I definitely got thrown under the bus by that whole thing, and I was unable to speak on my own behalf because I was under not one but two NDAs," recalled Hale. "Eventually, I was allowed to make a statement, which I appreciated, and I was able to present the facts.

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