Sonic X: The Complete Series (English) (Blu-ray)

$42 (was $70)

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Sonic the Hedgehog has been racing across TV for decades now, and not only in video games. Several animated series have popped up over the decades, and if you're a 2000s kid, Sonic X might have been your introduction to the Blue Blur. If you're feeling nostalgic, you can grab an early Black Friday deal on Sonic X: The Complete Series Blu-ray set at Amazon. There are two versions available, and the price varies between them--the English dub version is on sale for $42 (was $70), while the original Japanese dub is on sale for $54 (Was $60). Both discounts are only available for a limited time and will likely disappear fast.

Sonic X: The Complete Series (English) (Blu-ray) $42 (was $70)

The Sonic X: The Complete Series two-disc Blu-ray set includes all 78 episodes that first aired from 2003 through 2006 with English voice tracks. It also features a handful of extras, including Karaoke mode, storyboards for several episodes, and the original animated pilot episode. Note that the episodes are presented in standard definition and encoded at 480i, not 480p. This means that each episode uses interlaced scanning to create alternating lines for animation, unlike 480p, which uses progressive scanning. 480p is preferred for animation, so the 480i presentation might be jarring, especially in fast-paced scenes.

As noted above, there's also a Japanese dub version of the set, which contains the same 78 episodes and with Japanese voice tracks and English subtitles. There's no karaoke mode included with this release, but the bonus materials do include the storyboard deep-dives, op-eds, vintage commercials, and the pilot episode. This Blu-ray also runs at 480i, but without any of the edits made by 4Kids Entertainment.

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Sonic X sees the titular hedgehog accidentally teleported to Earth, alongside several of his friends. With Eggman working to seize control of the Chaos Emeralds, Sonic teams up with a human boy named Chris Thorndyke to thwart the doctor and his robotic minions. Like other dubs of Japanese anime from that time period, distributor 4Kids Entertainment edited the show to fall in line with US broadcast standards, but Sonic X received generally positive reviews for its animation and story.

As mentioned above, Sonic the Hedgehog has a long history of TV and film adaptations. The '90s saw two distinct animated shows introduce audiences to the Sega mascot, with the zany Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and the more serious Sonic the Hedgehog. The 2000s brought us Sonic Underground and Sonic X, while the CG-animated series Sonic Boom debuted in the 2010s. All three have seen various Blu-ray and DVD releases. The latest CG series, Netflix's Sonic Prime, is available in a new Blu-ray set that includes all 23 episodes of Sonic's multiversal adventures, bundled inside a sharp-looking steelbook case. It launched a few months ago for $50, but you can grab it right now for $27. And let's not forget the ongoing Sonic The Hedgehog live-action film series, which has so far spawned three films and the Knuckles TV Series spinoff--all of which are available on Blu-ray. Check out the list below for even more Sonic TV series and films available on Blu-ray and DVD.

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The nominations for The Game Awards are out, and among the titles to receive a nod was Larian's Baldur's Gate 3. The RPG scored a nomination for Best Community Support, and it's the second year running that the game has been nominated for it. In response to the news, Larian said, "What the f**k."

"Honestly, what the f**k thanks guys," the developer said on social media.

In another post, Larian said, "It's a complete honor to have been nominated for Best Community Support again this year, but really, this nomination is a testament to your continued passion and enthusiasm for Baldur's Gate 3."

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This was the Kirby Air Ride match where legends were born. Two players faced off on the streets of City Trial, each maneuvering Kirby with precision. One player had assembled what seemed to be an unstoppable, legendary machine--a combination of three difficult-to-collect pieces that granted a huge advantage. The other player gambled, taking a risky move in striking the machine and destroying it before the match ended. Against all odds, the underdog seized the win. It was a comeback rarely seen in the tight knit Kirby Air Ride community that's been riding Warp Stars for more than five years.

This wasn’t just a match--it was a demonstration of the skill, strategy, and intuition that fuels the Kirby Air Ride community. Now, with Kirby Air Riders on the horizon, that community is buzzing louder than ever. The promise of a new official release has fans analyzing trailers and previews, debating which abilities will dominate, and counting down the days until they can prove themselves within the City Trial.

"There was no easy way to play Kirby Air Ride competitively before 2017. Kirby Air Ride wasn't seen as viable," Kirby Air Ride caster Betokirby tells GameSpot. "Then you see UnclePunch working with others to make the HackPack. The HackPack is where competitive Kirby Air Ride started."

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Pokemon Pikachu Holiday Christmas Plush

$16 | Releases December 1

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The Pokemon Company is launching a new, winter-themed Pikachu plush wearing an adorable beanie cap and a pair of mittens. Preorders for the huggable pocket monster are live at Amazon ahead of its December 1 ship date, and you can secure your own for just $16.

Pokemon Pikachu Holiday Christmas Plush $16 | Releases December 1

Like previous Pokemon holiday plushies, the Pikachu Holiday Christmas Plush sports a unique winter hat and mittens--along with Pikachu's trademark lightning bolt-shaped tail, red cheeks, and trademark smile. The plush stands about eight inches tall and is made from super-soft materials. This is an officially collectible made by the Pokemon Company.

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Three other official plushies released earlier this year of the original Generation One starter Pokemon--Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle--dressed for winter, including a beanie for Charmander, earmuffs for Squirtle, and a Holly berry head decoration for Bulbasaur. All three Pokemon plushies stand eight inches tall, matching the upcoming new Pikachu plush. Each one is in stock and available at Amazon, in case you want to complete your plushie Pokedex (plushiedex?).

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Usually, Fortnite players like it when Epic Games offers a free skin. But that's not the case for Freediver, a new skin that's available for free only through the Priority app, which offers various deals and rewards to customers of UK mobile providers O2 and Virgin Media. O2 and Virgin members can use the Priority app to claim a code that'll let them unlock the skin by gaining a couple account levels.

O2 and Virgin Media customers in the UK can unlock the Freediver skin for free in the Priority app.

Having a skin locked to specific regional mobile providers means that most of the people in the world cannot get this skin. Not that they'd probably notice, since it's a fairly basic and not particularly interesting skin. But for folks who seriously collect Fortnite skins, that scarcity is a large part of its appeal--having this skin hypothetically offers a little bit of metaverse cred, since it's not something everyone can even get.

We'll probably be seeing more of this, however, because this is the second time this year Epic has done this exact thing. Back in August, Epic offered a purple version of this same skin--dubbed Thrilldiver--only to users of the Brazilian telecom company Vivo. It's likely that this free skin is part of Epic's renewed push for mobile players, and that more recolors of this skin will be offered to other groups of mobile customers.

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The Breakfast Club: Criterion Collection (4K)

$25 (was $50)

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The Breakfast Club: Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)

$19.45 (was $40)

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The Breakfast Club, one of the essential teen movies of the 1980s, finally got a Criterion Collection 4K UHD release earlier this month, and thanks to an early Black Friday deal at Amazon, it's already on sale for just $25 (was $50). That's a 50% discount just two weeks after launch. A similar deal is also available for the The Breakfast Club: Criterion Collection standard Blu-ray version, which is down to $19.45 (was $40). We're not expecting these discounts to last long, so grab them while you can.

The Breakfast Club: Criterion Collection (4K) $25 (was $50)

The Breakfast Club: Criterion Collection is available in 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray versions. The 4K version features a brand-new 4K digital restoration of the film with Dolby Vision, and the option to watch with an uncompressed monaural or 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Numerous special features are also included, such as an audio commentary with actors Anthony Michael Hall and Judd Nelson, interviews with cast and crew members, almost an hour of deleted and extended scenes, and more. This version also includes an essay on the film written by author and film critic David Kamp.

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In case the 4K version of this Criterion Collection sells out, you can get the standard Blu-ray of it for $19.45 (was $40). This edition uses the same digital transfer as the one sourced for the film's 30th anniversary in 2015, and it's also regarded as an excellent restoration. It comes with all the same bonus features as the 4K UHD version.

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As mentioned above, the 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray editions of the The Breakfast Club: Criterion Collection feature the same selection of bonus materials. Here's a look at what's included:

• Audio commentary with Anthony Michael Hall and Judd Nelson
• Interviews with actors Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy
• Interviews with other members of the cast and crew
• Video essay featuring director John Hughes’s production notes, read by Judd Nelson
• 50 minutes of deleted and extended scenes
• Promotional and archival interviews
• Excerpts from a 1985 American Film Institute seminar with Hughes
• Radio interview with Hughes
• Audio interview with Ringwald from an episode of This American Life
• Trailer
• An essay by author and critic David Kamp

The Breakfast Club is a1985 coming-of-age film starring Emilio Estevez as the typical jock, Molly Ringwald as the popular girl, Judd Nelson as the high school rebel, Anthony Michael Hall as the bookworm, and Ally Sheedy as the troubled outsider. The five students spend most of the movie stuck in high school detention for the day, and slowly discover find that they have more in common than they realize, despite coming from radically different cliques and social circles. The cult-classic film remains popular today thanks in part to several memorable scenes, its highly quotable script, and relatable premise.

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If Among Us players aren't too busy trying to root out imposters, the crewmates are getting a little taste of life on the farm in a new collaboration with Stardew Valley.

"The spacebeans yearn for the cozy charm of farm life, away from the sabotages of space," wrote developer Innersloth ​on the official site for Among Us. "They've gained inspiration from Stardew Valley--it has their two favorite things: tasks and NO Impostors. Unless...?"

From now until February 18, 2026, Among Us players can add the Stardew Cosmicube to their collection for free. And it comes with the following Stardew Valley-inspired cosmetics:

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Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Pro Controller: Donkey Kong Reveal

$49 (was $60) | Limited-time deal

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Turtle Beach's recently released Donkey Kong-themed controller is on sale for the first time in Amazon's early Black Friday gaming sale. The Turtle Beach Rematch Donkey Kong Reveal Edition launched last month with a $60 price tag, but Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners can snag the officially licensed wireless controller for $49 while supplies last.

Announced just a few days after Donkey Kong Bananza's July launch, the Donkey Kong Reveal Edition has lenticular artwork that changes when you tilt the controller. With the Switch 2 console and Donkey Kong Bananza sure to be a popular gifts this holiday, this Donkey Kong-inspired controller could be a great add-on present.

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Zombies mode returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with the brand-new Ashes of the Damned map. The roads of Ashes of the Damned are dangerous, so you'll want the map's new Wonder Vehicle in order to survive. Here we'll guide you through how to repair and upgrade Ol' Tessie to make the truck even more powerful. We'll also include some helpful tips for finding and respawning the truck.

The full upgrade quest requires the use of the map's unique Necrofluid Wonder Weapon, and you'll want to get started on these steps as soon as possible. You can refer to our guide on how to unlock the Necrofluid Wonder Weapon. There are also parts for later steps that you can collect early in your match, so it's best to read through the parts needed for Tessie's turret upgrade before getting started.

Completing all upgrades for Ol' Tessie will also unlock the Black Ops 7 trophy/achievement titled "I Heard You Like Upgrades."

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Disney's Stitch 17-inch Interactive Plush

$50 (was $70)

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Stitch Interactive Plush (14in.)

$30 (was $46)

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While Amazon's official Black Friday sale hasn't started just yet, we're already seeing early deals on everything from video games and hardware to movies and toys. One such deal is for the 17-inch interactive Stitch plush from Just Play, which is down to $50 (was $70) for a limited time. The 17-inch figure moves and speaks with over 100 voice lines, making for a life-like gift for fans of the movie. You can check out more info on the deal below, as well as see a few more Lilo and Stitch toys and collectibles that are on sale at Amazon.

Disney's Stitch 17-inch Interactive Plush $50 (was $70)

This life-sized interactive plush is inspired by the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch that premiered earlier this year. It comes with six AA batteries to power its over 100 sound bites and motion features, and can be activated in multiple spots: touch his nose, tongue, belly, and left hand to get him moving and talking.

A similar 17-inch interactive plush figure for Angel--the pink alien of the same species as Stitch who first debuted in the Lilo & Stitch animated series that ran from 2003 to 2006--is also available. This one isn't on sale, so expect to pay the full $70 for her, but she has all the same features as the Stitch figure, and is worth considering as a companion for Stitch in your collection.

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If the 17-inch version is a bit too expensive, there's also a 14-inch interactive Stich plush on sale for just $30 (was $46). This one features over 50 sounds and effects and light-up LED eyes that can be changed to different styles at the push of a button. The doll comes with three AA batteries.

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If your loved one still enjoys the movies and is more of a LEGO fan, they're in luck. LEGO has a handful of impressively detailed sets pulled straight from the films. The buildable Stitch and Angel figures are to-scale versions of the characters, complete with props and modular mobility. The Beach House set is a faithful recreation of the titular family's house made up of over 800 pieces. All three sets are also currently on sale for up to 20% off as part of Amazon's Black Friday deals. Check them out at the links below, and be sure to hit up GameSpot's Black Friday 2025 Deals Hub for even more early savings on figures, Lego sets, video games, and beyond.

Lilo & Stitch LEGO Sets

• LEGO Disney Angel Set (784 pieces) -- $52 ($65)
• LEGO Disney Lilo and Stitch Beach House (834 pieces) -- $80.59 ($90)
• LEGO Disney Stitch Set (730 pieces) -- $52 ($65)

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Amazon Early Black Friday Gaming Deals

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Nintendo recently revealed its Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 deals on Switch games and accessories, but you don't need to wait until November 23 to secure some awesome Switch and Switch 2 games at steeply discounted prices. Major retailers such a Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are hosting early Black Friday video game promotions filled with dozens of notable games and collections. We're keeping running lists of the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game deals you can buy now. Bookmark this page, because we'll be updating this roundup through Black Friday and Cyber Week.

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We separated Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games into two lists, but keep in mind that original Switch games are playable on Nintendo's new console. Some original Switch games have received free or paid Switch 2 upgrades, and others simply run better on the more powerful hardware by default.

Black Friday Nintendo Switch 2 Game Deals

The Nintendo Switch 2 list is, rather unsurprisingly, significantly shorter than the Switch list, but there are numerous titles on sale for all-time low prices. Multiple EA Sports and 2K Sports titles are at least 50% off. Madden NFL 26 and EA Sports FC 26 are down to $35 (was $70). Basketball fans can save even more by snagging NBA 2K26 fo only $30 (was $70). Outside of sports, you'll find the recently released Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for $50 (was $60), Hogwarts Legacy for $50 (was $60), and Sid Meier's Civilization VII for $45 (was $70).

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CD Projekt Red has reacted to The Witcher 4 receiving a nomination at The Game Awards, with the Polish studio saying it is "extremely humbled and honored."

The Witcher 4 was nominated for the Most Anticipated Game award, alongside titles like Grand Theft Auto VI, 007 First Light, Marvel's Wolverine, and Resident Evil Requiem.

"A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone in our community for your love and support," CD Projekt Red said.

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Peacock's Twisted Metal TV show, which is based on Sony's game series, is coming back for a third season, it seems. Variety reported that the show will get a third season, but showrunner and co-creator Michael Jonathan Smith will leave.

The Hollywood trade site reported that The Boys writer David Reed will replace him in that role, and will be an executive producer as well as part of a deal with Sony Pictures Television. Deadpool veterans Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are the other co-creators of Twisted Metal, and they are said to be returning for Season 3.

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One of the Game Awards nominees, the PC smash hit Megabonk, is not going to be part of the awards show after receiving a nomination this week for Best Debut Indie Game.

The game's developer said on social media that they are "withdrawing from The Game Awards" because Megabonk is not actually his first game.

"It's an honor and a dream for Megabonk to be nominated for TGA, but unfortunately I don't think it qualifies for the category 'Debut Indie Game' I've made games in the past under different studio names, so Megabonk is not my debut game," the developer said.

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If you've accepted the Our Presence Up There quest in Arc Raiders, you'll need to visit the Pattern House on Dam Battlegrounds and perform a few quick tasks. It's a relatively straightforward quest, but knowing where each objective is located can make things move much more quickly--which can be important in a high-traffic area like the Pattern House.

You don't need to extract to complete Our Presence Up There, but you'll be pretty close to an extraction point, so you might as well try to get out alive if possible. Additionally, the Pattern House is often home to a lot of really good loot (especially during a Night Raid), making it worth trying to haul some stuff back to Speranza.

When you're ready to get started on Our Presence Up There, follow the guide below.

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As of November 18, Fortnite Crew is now an included benefit with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That certainly appears, on its face, like a pretty solid deal, but on the other hand, Game Pass Ultimate got a significant price bump at the same time Fortnite Crew was added, so there are some other factors you might want to take into account before signing up.

Let's take a look at the details to see what kind of value this really is.

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• What you get with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Fortnite Crew

What you get with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Fortnite Crew

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes a large library of games for both Xbox and PC, including most titles published by Microsoft and its subsidiaries, which include Bethesda and Activision Blizzard. Yes, that includes the newly released Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The Ultimate plan is the only version of Game Pass that is guaranteed to include new games published under the Xbox banner on day one, and it's also the only tier to include subscriptions from two other publishers--Ubisoft Classics, and EA Play.

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Poppy Playtime Triple Pack (Nintendo Switch)

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October might be the month of Halloween, but let's be honest, November is much scarier. Thanks to Amazon's early Black Friday video game deals, you can indulge in the eerie long winter nights with a discount on the Poppy Playtime Triple Pack for Nintendo Switch, which is on sale for $30 (was $40). That's the lowest price we've seen for the episodic horror game collection in the last 30 days. While the collection is also available on PS5 and Xbox Series X, the discount only applies to the Switch version.

Poppy Playtime Triple Pack (Nintendo Switch) $30 (was $40)

The Poppy Playtime Triple Pack includes the first three Poppy Playtime episodes on the cartridge, plus a couple of extra physical bonuses. Here's everything you'll get in this collection:

• Poppy Playtime Chapter 1: A Tight Squeeze
• Poppy Playtime Chapter 2: Fly in a Web
• Poppy Playtime Chapter 3: Deep Sleep
• Reversible Cover Art
• Sticker Sheet

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Poppy Playtime is an episodic survival horror game that kicked off in 2021 with its first chapter, A Tight Squeeze. Since then, four chapters have been released, and this collection makes it easy to catch up on the first three, which should only take roughly six hours to complete a single playthrough. A fourth episode, Chapter 4: Safe Haven is also available, but is not included in this collection, and Chapter 5 is slated to release in 2026.

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Doom: The Dark Ages' latest update is making its Ripatorium horde mode even more customizable and the Doom Slayer even more powerful, with the ability to swap between melee weapons and Shield Runes on the fly.

The Ripatorium was introduced in August as a time-based horde mode that gave players the ability to customize enemy encounters. In Doom: The Dark Ages Update 3, the Ripatorium is now a round-based arena where players can fully customize how each round will play out.

Players can choose to have up to five rounds of enemy encounters, with up to 10 waves of enemies each. Other changes are relatively minor, like tweaks to line of sight in arenas and icons now appearing over the heads of the last few remaining enemies in a round. The addition of a passcode system for Ripatorium will make it so players can easily share their demonic arenas with others. Developer Id Software said it will be looking to curate some of the best custom encounters in order to make community-made Ripatorium presets.

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Switch and Switch 2 owners can now experience the start of Lara Croft's Survivor trilogy. Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition has not only been announced out of nowhere for Nintendo's systems, but the survival-adventure game is now available on both consoles, too.

Developer Aspyr is behind the Switch and Switch 2 ports for Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, according to the official Tomb Raider website. The game features everything from the original 2014 Definitive Edition release, including online multiplayer for up to eight people. Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition has a download size of 27.3GB on Switch 2 and 27.1GB on Switch.

Both versions of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition cost $20--there's no surcharge on Switch 2--and there's a special 10% launch discount through November 24. Not only that, but there's also a stackable loyalty discount for people who own the Tomb Raider remasters on Switch. So if you have Tomb Raider VI-VI Remastered, for example, you get an additional 10% off for 20% off total. And then another 10% can be added by owning Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

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A game industry legend, Rebecca Heineman, has passed away due to cancer on November 17, 2025. She was 62 years old. Friends of Heineman have mourned her across social media.

Heineman had a prolific career in the game industry that included both game design and high-level competitive play. She won multiple Atari 2600 Space Invaders tournament, including the Atari VCS Space Invaders National Championship held in New York. She became the first national video game tournament champion in the United States.

"I had two strategies. One was "slow and steady", which won the L.A. tournament, and the other was "kill everything on the screen ASAP," which won me the NYC finals," she said in a 2006 interview. "In the finals, I took an hour and 45 minutes to get the highest score. I lost one or two bases because my strategy was riskier, but faster. It paid off and I won."

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