As America heads into a long holiday weekend for Thanksgiving, one of the most popular games on the planet, Fortnite, is encountering some significant issues. Epic Games has acknowledged server struggles for Fortnite, with players unable to get into the game at all.

"Our team is investigating the issue and we'll follow up once the issue has been resolved," it said. GameSpot attempted to access Fortnite around 2:10 PM ET and could not get into the Epic launcher, let alone access Fortnite.

As usual with any outage, your mileage may vary. But the issues today with Fortnite were severe and prolonged enough for Epic to release a statement addressing the matter.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight, the eleventh expansion in the long-running MMO and the second chapter of the Worldsoul Saga, is set to launch on March 2, 2026. Positioned between The War Within (2024) and the future expansion The Last Titan, Midnight marks a major return to one of Azeroth's most iconic settings while pushing the overarching saga toward its cosmic climax. Revealed during this past summer and showcased heavily at Gamescom, the expansion signals a dramatic escalation in the war between Light and Void.

Set in a fully rebuilt and reimagined Quel'Thalas, Midnight centers on a massive Void invasion led by Xal'atath, whose manipulations during The War Within left Azeroth vulnerable to the voidlord Dimensius. The Void now seeks to claim the Sunwell--a source of potent magical energy--and plunge the world into terror. Players will work to reunite the fractured elven tribes, forge alliances with ancient powers, and ultimately join the Light's armies in a desperate effort to repel the Shadow once and for all. Zones such as Eversong, Zul'Aman, Harandar, and the Voidstorm will be heavily featured for the campaign.

Midnight introduces several major gameplay features and progression updates, including player housing, a long-requested addition to the game. The expansion also debuts a new Allied Race, the Haranir, an ancient, root-dwelling people from the hidden zone of Harandar whose flora-grown architecture evokes the natural magics of early Azeroth. Players will be able to choose their zone progression order after completing Eversong, offering additional flexibility in how the campaign unfolds. Alongside returning lore heavyweights such as Wrathion, Khadgar, and Alexstrasza, the story pushes deeper into the tumult of the Worldsoul Saga.

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Last week, Wizards of the Coast announced Secret Lair x Monster Hunter, a new slate of limited-run cards coming to Magic: The Gathering in collaboration with Capcom, would go live on December 1. Today, the company has announced that due to fan reaction after the reveal, the planned sale will be delayed until 2026 for what WotC is calling a "rework."

The official Magic: The Gathering website announced the delay in a new blog post, confirming that the cards would not release on December 1, and instead would instead release "in a few months."

Dual-Bladed Hunter (reprint of Grand Abolisher)

"Let's cut to the chase: the Secret Lair x Monster Hunter Superdrop we revealed last week fell short of expectations," the blog post reads. "We heard loud and clear that you were disappointed, and we believe we can do better. So, we're going to postpone this release and rework this Superdrop entirely."

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The list of complaints that players have with the current state of Destiny 2 is lengthy. Whether it be issues with the game's new activities hub--the Portal--an unfulfilling grind for better loot, the implied irrelevance of old gear, the quality of missions that are available, or progress-stalling bugs, the argument for this being the lowest point in Destiny's history is strong--despite some other periods that put up competition for that title.

While it's impossible to know how the playerbase at large will holistically receive the content I experienced at a two-day preview of Destiny 2's upcoming Renegades expansion, what I do know is that there is a lot there for the community to engage with, which already feels like a step up from the previous expansion The Edge of Fate.

When Renegades launches in December, the first thing players will encounter is its campaign, which is serving double duty. Its first responsibility is as a continuation of The Fate Saga, the multi-expansion story that kicked off with The Edge of Fate. At the end of that release, we learned of a vague prophecy that foretold the end of everything, lest our player Guardians "bind the Nine;" a group of primordial, fourth-dimensional beings who pull the strings of Destiny's universe. But what does binding the Nine actually entail? That's the million-glimmer question at the heart of the saga.

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If it ever comes out, Beyond Good and Evil 2 may take home the record for the longest development period in video game history. It's been 17 years and counting, but Ubisoft has sent out a job listing that suggests development on the follow-up to Beyond Good and Evil is still in progress.

Ubisoft has posted a job on Hitmarker for a technical sound designer for Beyond Good and Evil 2. The role calls for the person in question to have the duties of both a sound designer and an audio technical lead with an emphasis on creating audio assets, as well as proposing and integrating audio designs.

More intriguingly, the listing reconfirms that Beyond Good & Evil 2 will be a prequel to the original game that offers "a seamless experience of exploration and space piracy across a solar system full of exotic locations, colorful characters and mysteries to uncover, solo or with friends." That suggests the sequel will have multiplayer functionality.

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Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Trilogy (4K Blu-ray)

$39 (was $56)

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Lego Icons: DeLorean Time Machine (1,827pieces)

$170 (was $200)

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This year marked the 40th anniversary of the first Back to the Future movie, and if you're looking to celebrate the beloved sci-fi adventure films, you're in luck. The Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Trilogy 4K Blu-ray Box Set is on sale for $39 (was $56) for a limited time. The set includes 4K Blu-ray versions of all three Back to the Future films, plus a selection of extras and special features. This 30%-off discount is part of Amazon's early Black Friday deals, but is only available for a limited time, so if you're interested, be sure to pick it up before it's gone.

Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Trilogy (4K Blu-ray) $39 (was $56)

This release includes all three films and an extensive collection of bonus features spread across eight discs. You'll get 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and digital streaming codes for the trilogy, and the films all support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound. Once you're done watching the movies, you can sit back and enjoy over nine hours of special features, which include bonus materials from previous DVD and Blu-ray releases and brand-new featurettes. These include the location used to create the town of Hill Valley in the movies, cast and crew reflections on the production of BTTF, and a short feature on tracking down an iconic prop.

Back to the Future 40th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray Box Set Special Features

• 40 Years Later: Reflecting on Back to the Future
• Back to Hill Valley
• Untold Stories of Back to the Future
• TCM Classic Film Festival Panel
• A Mystery in History

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Back to the Future fans can also grab the recently launched 1,872-piece Lego Icons: DeLorean Time Machine set for just $170 (was $200). This kit lets you customize Doc Brown's DeLorean time machine with multiple accessory loadouts, including the rod and Plutonium chamber, a flight mode featuring the Mr. Fusion generator, or the whitewall tires, circuit board, and interchangeable license plates inspired by the third film.

There's also a smaller--and cuter--357-piece Lego Delorean set releasing on January 1, 2026 that will include minifigures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown. Preorders are available for $28 at Amazon.

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In case the 4K anniversary edition of the Back to the Future trilogy sells out, you can also pick up the older version of the Back to the Future Trilogy 4K Blu-ray Box Set for $39.39. This box set does not include any of the 40th anniversary bonus content, but you're still getting all three films in 4K quality and hours of legacy special features. The silver lining is that this release qualifies for Amazon's B2G1 Free promotion, so if you're shopping for Blu-rays, it's worth considering.

Check the links below for more Black Friday Blu-ray deals, or head over to GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub the see the latest discounts.

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Lego Ideas: The Insect Collection (1,111 pieces)

$40 (was $80)

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Amateur entomologists, take note--Lego Ideas: The Insect Collection is down to its lowest price ever for Black Friday. The set hasn't seen many discounts over the years, but right now it's just $40 (was $80) at both Amazon and Walmart. Lego says that this is one of its sets that'll be retired soon, so if you want to add it to your collection, the current deal is hard to pass up.

Lego Ideas: The Insect Collection (1,111 pieces) $40 (was $80)

This colorful set lets you build three different insects: a blue morpho butterfly, a Hercules beetle, and a Chinese mantis. All three are fully posable and come with a tiny display stand, making it easy to show them off in your home. The beetle might be the coolest of the bunch, however, as it comes with a pair of attachable wings that connect to its thorax, which makes for a pretty eye-catching display.

Since each insect comes with its own instruction booklet, you can build these solo or with a few friends. There are also digital instructions on the Lego Builder app if you'd like something more visual. Once completed, the insects are quite sizable. The Hercules beetle alone stands around 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide, so make sure you have plenty of space on your table or shelf to show off the trio.

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Cyberpunk 2077 had a disastrous launch in December 2020, but it's now sold more than 35 million copies, reaching that figure faster than The Witcher 3.

As part of CD Projekt's earnings report, the Polish company disclosed the new sales figure for Cyberpunk 2077 and the context around it. Joint CEO Michal Nowakowski said Cyberpunk 2077's strong sales are a testament to the "franchise's enduring power." The sales success also "enables us to be even more audacious about charting its future," he said.

VGC reminded us that The Witcher 3 needed about six years to achieve 30 million in sales, so Cyberpunk 2077 is selling at a faster rate. Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion, meanwhile, has sold more than 10 million units. The Witcher 3 went on to sell more than 60 million units to become one of the top 10 best-selling games of all time.

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A person residing in northern California was visited by police officers over the weekend after they received a call about possible gunshots and yelling. Instead of a dangerous situation, authorities discovered that someone was just playing video games too loudly with a window open.

Spotted by Kotaku, Action News Now reported on the Chico Police Department responding to someone notifying them about "threatening words" and "pop sounds" on November 22. The officers found out that a video game was the source of the noises. It's unknown exactly what game the person was playing and whether they could have been shouting in the middle of an online match.

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Riot Games recently launched Riftbound, a trading-card game based on the wildly popular League of Legends franchise. While the first thought that comes to mind when coming across a new TCG in an overcrowded market is usually “another one?” I’m here to tell you that not only does Riftbound have a strong foundation for a casual/competitive game, it actually improves and fixes many mechanics seen in other TCGs. Most notably, Riftbound addresses my biggest issues with Magic: The Gathering and its 30-year-old design that at times feels wildly outdated. Here’s a breakdown of just some of the many improvements I noticed while playing Riftbound as a seasoned Magic player.

Casual Yet Competitive

One of my least favorite aspects of Magic is having to juggle multiple decks for multiple situations. When playing Limited, I have to build a 40-card deck. When playing Pauper or Vintage, I have to maintain 60-card decks. When playing Commander with friends at the local brewery, I have to carry around a 100-card behemoth of a deck. The different formats all carry their own restrictions and decklists and it can be a lot to maintain for a single card game. This issue doesn’t exist for Riftbound, as any 40-card deck you buy or build is good for use in 1v1, 2v2, and three- or four-player Free-for-All. While any TCG can inspire the “grinding” mindset that comes with entering competitive play, I find myself regularly playing casual Riftbound matches simply because the game scales so well without deck modifications. It encourages the mindset of building a single deck and being able to play it in multiple formats, and means my Jinx deck that I’m so proud of can be shown off a lot more. To learn a bit more about this design choice of scalable formats, I talked with Nik Davidson, game design architect over at Riot Games.

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Update, 11/26/2025: Every post from Zap Actu GTA6 containing "leaked" gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 has been deleted, and the account holder has changed their name to "Actuzz MAG." Their handle is still Zap Actu GTA6, and they're still posting "news GTA 6," but there are no new posts since November 11 now.

Je tiens à préciser avant tout que je n’avais aucune mauvaise intention. Mon but n’était absolument pas de tromper ou de créer une polémique, mais simplement de proposer quelque chose de fun autour de GTA 6, dans un esprit de troll léger et crédible, comme cela se fait souvent…

— Actuzz MAG (@zapactugta6) November 26, 2025

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If you've spent any time on X in recent days, you may have seen some gameplay "leaks" of Grand Theft Auto 6. They've gone incredibly viral thanks to a poster named Zap Actu GTA6, who's admitted that the videos they've shared are all generated using artificial intelligence.

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PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim five games starting December 2: Lego Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality Echo of Ada, and Neon White. If you haven't claimed November's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday, December 2. PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can also get Skate Story as a day-one download through the Game Catalog, starting December 8.

Lego Horizon Adventures is the headliner of this batch, as the Horizon spin-off game launched not too long ago. A lighthearted retelling of the events of Horizon Zero Dawn--but with a Lego spin--the game follows Aly on her quest to uncover the lost history of the world, following a cataclysm that saw machines rise to the top of the food chain.

Killing Floor 3 is another recent release, and this multiplayer shooter sees teams of up to six players gear up to take down Zeds in stomach-churning combat. The Outlast Trials is also a grisly co-op game with terrifying elements woven into its design, as you'll need to complete grisly challenges to survive in this first-person psychological survival-horror game.

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Microsoft has released some new data points that highlight how Xbox Cloud Gaming is growing. The company said in a blog post that cloud gaming hours from Game Pass members increased by 45% compared to the same time in 2024. Additionally, Microsoft said cloud gaming users on console are spending 45% more time streaming games via the cloud and 24% more on other devices.

Microsoft did not provide anything in the way of specifics regarding the increase in Xbox Cloud Gaming usage. For example, with Xbox Cloud Gaming expanding to many more places around the world and devices, it wouldn't be surprising to see usage go up, too.

After years of existence as a beta product, Xbox Cloud Gaming launched its 1.0 version in October 2025. Also at this time, Microsoft announced improvements for Xbox Cloud Gaming, including better-quality streaming up to 1440p.

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Lego City Modular Space Station (1,097 pieces)

$60 (was $110)

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Thanks to Black Friday, the popular Lego City Modular Space Station is currently available for one of its best prices of the year. Head over to Walmart, and you'll find it listed for just $60 (was $110). The set is currently sold out at Amazon (it's only available from third-party retailers for around $100) and the official Lego Store, so if you're interested in snagging this as a gift for the holidays, now's a great time to pick it up.

Lego City Modular Space Station (1,097 pieces) $60 (was $110)

What makes this such a cool playset for kids is its reconfigurable, modular layout. The large space ring comes with a variety of docking stations, to which any of the modules can be attached, giving builders the freedom to find a layout they like best. Each of the modules includes a bunch of accessories and has its own purpose--for example, one serves as a workshop, while another is a kitchen.

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For something different, the pods can all be joined together to form a sort of interstellar train, effectively turning it into a whole new playset. Other accessories include a spaceship, a satellite, and a space bike. Six space crew minifigures are also included.

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A rare physical copy of Fortnite has sold at auction for $42,500. What made this copy so rare and valuable? The listing on the Heritage Auctions website said the sealed copy of the Xbox One version of the game with the Storm Master Weapon Pack was rated Wata 10 A++, and that's the highest grade possible.

This physical version of the game, which was published by Gearbox, came out in 2017 before Fortnite blossomed to become the massively popular game it is today thanks to its battle royale mode. Some may recall that when Cliff Bleszinski revealed Fortnite to the world in 2011, it was a scavenging and survival game. Now, it's a cultural behemoth and the dominant player in the battle royale space with crossovers and collaborations galore, including numerous more to come in the new Chapter 7 update.

The rare copy of Fortnite that was sold at auction on November 21 originally retailed for $60, so someone is probably making a nice return on this. Someone else on eBay is trying to sell a sealed copy of Fortnite on Xbox One for $7,000 right now. Another listing is asking $2,800.

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Monster Hunter Wilds

$30 (was $70)

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If you haven't yet jumped into the latest entry in the Monster Hunter series, now's your chance to check it out for cheap. Monster Hunter Wilds is listed for $30 (was $70) ahead of Black Friday, which is so far the lowest price we've seen for the game since its launch on February 28 this year. The discount is available at Amazon and Walmart, with both PS5 and Xbox Series X versions eligible for the savings. Just note that this is a limited-time deal and will likely disappear soon.

Monster Hunter Wilds $30 (was $70)

Monster Hunter Wilds includes the base game, and grants you access to all the free post-launch updates the game has received over the past few months, which include additional monsters, story missions, and craftable equipment, as well as a new social gathering hub area to meet up with other players online.

While at its core, Monster Hunter Wilds follows the core gameplay loop of its predecessors, it's also the biggest departure for the series yet. You'll once again be out to hunt massive beasts, fighting solo or with a small party by your side. However, Wilds offers the first narrative-heavy, cutscene-driven storyline for the mainline Monster Hunter series, and makes big gameplay changes like large, interconnected open zones to explore, streamlined (and, frankly, easier) combat and crafting systems, as well as some of the most graphically detailed monsters and environments yet. While audience and critical reviews have been uneven post-launch, Wild's baseline gameplay is still as fun as ever, and its heavier narrative focus and shifted gameplay priorities make for the most approachable Monster Hunter yet.

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While at its core, Monster Hunter Wilds follows the core gameplay loop of its predecessors, it's also the biggest departure for the series yet. You'll once again be out to hunt massive beasts, fighting solo or with a small party by your side. However, Wilds offers the first narrative-heavy, cutscene-driven storyline for the mainline Monster Hunter series, and makes big gameplay changes like large, interconnected open zones to explore, streamlined (and, frankly, easier) combat and crafting systems, as well as some of the most graphically detailed monsters and environments yet. While audience and critical reviews have been uneven post-launch, Wild's baseline gameplay is still as fun as ever, and its heavier narrative focus and shifted gameplay priorities make for the most approachable Monster Hunter yet.

Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a few discounts since launching earlier this year, but nothing as notable as this. Its price typically hovers around $45, making this a great time to add it to your collection finally. If you're playing on PC, you can grab a Steam version for $41.29 (was $70) at Fanatical. Note that this deal ends on Friday.

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If you've ever seen the mods that put Thomas the Tank Engine in Fallout 4, Resident Evil Village, and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, it was largely due to the work of modder known as Trainwiz‬. Now, Trainwiz has struck again by placing Thomas in The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, while hinting that he's been on the receiving end of Mattel's displeasure for his work.

Trainwiz‬ released the Really Useful Cliffracers mod on Nexus Mods, which swaps out the flying cliff racers with Thomas the Tank Engine. Trainwiz also left comments on the page that read like a direct challenge to Mattel.

"I made a mod that replaces cliffracers with Thomas the Tank Engine," wrote ‪Trainwiz‬. "I am incapable of learning lessons whenever it involves corporations, because I fundamentally do not view toy company CEOs or media CEOs as people."

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is quite fond of artificial intelligence, stating earlier this year that the controversial technology will help smaller teams thrive. Now, the billionaire tech mogul has claimed that AI will become so ubiquitous that any disclosures about its use in game development are no longer required.

Sweeney made the comment on X in a reply to motion capture designer Matt Workman. Workman said on November 13 that Steam and "all digital marketplaces" need to drop the "Made with AI" label, claiming it no longer matters. He went on to say that the label only exists because marketplaces "sell to artists who put up a stink initially," though he believes that it "looks ridiculous" and isn't enforceable.

Sweeney agreed with Workman, commenting on November 26 that the tag is only relevant to "art exhibits for authorship disclosure, and to digital content licensing marketplaces where buyers need to understand the rights situation." Otherwise, to Sweeney, AI disclosures "make no sense," particularly when it comes to digital game stores like Steam, because "AI will be involved in nearly all future production."

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Microtransactions have become a standard part of video games, albeit one that is still heavily criticized to this day. Cosmetics and new DLC form the bulk of these quick purchases, which are typically introduced as optional preorder and post-launch content that complements a video game. One such game that sells cosmetics is Assassin's Creed Shadows, and associate game director Simon Lemay-Comtois recently spoke about how these items have provided vital post-launch financial support.

"Microtransactions, for all the flak it gets, it allows us to do the Isu stuff, the quest stuff, the parkour updates, all of it," Lemay-Comtois said to IGN, arguing in favor for DLC. Assassin's Creed games don't operate in a vacuum when it comes to optional extras, as almost every AA and AAA released these days offers some form of additional content that you'll have to pay extra for. Call of Duty is notorious for its crossover skins, fighting games like Street Fighter 6 regularly release new characters to play as, and premium in-game currencies bought with real-world cash are very common.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has received substantial free content since its launch earlier this year, and it recently received a major update. This added a new crossover with the hit anime series Attack on Titan, a new quest titled The Puzzlement, and Corrupted Castles will offer more variety, all for free.

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Master Chief creator Marcus Lehto has recalled his initial design process for the now-iconic character, saying he and the team at Bungie "tried a lot of things" before settling on the look everyone now knows.

"The creation of the Master Chief is something that I went through so many ringers to try to find the right look, the right feel, the right stature for such a character," Lehto said in an interview with Kent State Magazine. Lehto attended Kent State.

The report said some of the early designs for Master Chief were "too slender, too stylized." To come up with the final design, Lehto said he look at a variety of things for inspiration, including an M1 Abrams tank, the line of an Apache helicopter, and a BMX helmet.

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