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Gran Turismo 7 Gets Big Black Friday Discount

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 19:00
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Gran Turismo has been PlayStation's premiere racing game franchise for decades, and if you haven't experienced it yet, you can get a Black Friday deal on Gran Turismo 7. Normally $70, you can get behind the wheel of the game for just $30 and burn some digital rubber in photorealistic races.

Gran Turismo 7 $30 (was $70)

One of the groundbreaking racing game franchises that emerged in the '90s, Gran Turismo focused on making the experience as realistic--and as good-looking--as possible. Gran Turismo 7 builds on that rich legacy, presenting a selection of finely tuned vehicles, circuits spread across the globe, and a layer of realism that will make you feel like you really are driving a vehicle that costs an obscene amount of cash in the real world.

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While the standard edition of the Gran Turismo 7 only includes the base game, now is a good time to pick it up, as a major update called Spec III will be added to the game in December. This will add two new tracks, eight new cars, a new circuit experience, and new features like the data logger to the game. If you want to go all in on the immersion, you can pick up a PlayStation VR2 headset to create a dynamic gameplay experience. The VR headset and controllers are on sale for $300 (was $500) and it also includes the Horizon spin-off bundle Call of the Mountain.

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Be sure to check out the many other discounts available in PlayStation's Black Friday sale. Physical edition games like find Astro Bot, Demon's Souls, and God of War Ragnarok are all on sale, as are several collector's edition games like Ghost of Yotei, limited-edition DualSense controllers, and even PS5 console bundles. Browse some the highlights below, then visit GameSpot’s Black Friday Deals Hub for even more savings on games, Blu‑rays, graphic novels, and more.

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God Of War Ragnarok Is Just $20 For A Limited Time

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 19:00
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the God of War franchise, and one of the best ways to celebrate is to grab the latest entry in the long-running series, God of War Ragnarok, which is down to its lowest price yet for Black Friday. You can grab the game for just $20 (was $70) at Amazon, PlayStation Direct, and Walmart for a limited time. If you want to go all out, you can pair the discounted game with the limited-edition God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense controller, which is also getting a Black Friday price cut to $65 (was $85).

God of War Ragnarok $20 (was $70)

The sequel to 2016's critically acclaimed God of War, Ragnarok continues the Nordic tale of Kratos and his son Atreus as they battle vengeful gods and explore the realms. Considered one of the quintessential PS5 games, Ragnarok combines cinematic storytelling with engrossing gameplay as Kratos carves a path forward to prove that destiny can be defied.

This deal is for the standard edition of the game, which includes the full base game on the disc. You can also access the free Vallhalla downloadable expansion, which adds a roguelite mode built around Ragnarok's action-packed gameplay that serves as an epilogue to the main game.

See at Amazon See at PS Direct See at Walmart God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense Controller $65 (was $85)

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the God of War franchise, Sony returned to the series' roots for this new DualSense controller design. It features a subtle homage to Kratos and his distinctive red facial tattoo that pops against the rest of the controller's white and gray color scheme.

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Many other PS5 games and DualSense controllers are discounted for Black Friday. Some notable offers include the massive Horizon Forbidden West Collector's Edition for just $30 (was $180) and the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Collector's Edition for $130 (was $230). You can also grab Astro Bot for $40 and Death Stranding 2 for $50. Both games also have their own special edition DualSense controllers that are discounted during Black Friday. Check out all these deals and more below, then head over to GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub to see even more price cuts to video games, Blu-rays, Legos, and more.

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Grab The Last Of Us Part 1 And 2 For Cheap Thanks To Black Friday

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 19:00
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The Last of Us has become one of the biggest franchises on PlayStation, and if you haven't checked it out yet, you can get the PS5 versions of The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered are on sale for $30 each during Black Friday. The Last of Us Part 1 normally costs $70 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered costs $50 at full price, meaning you're saving a total of $60 if you pick up both while they're on sale.

The Last OF Us Part 1 $30 (was $70)

The Last of Us Part 1 is a remake of the classic PS3 game that substantially updates its visuals while preserving its gameplay and story. While several quality-of-life features were introduced in this version, the core experience has been retained and is still an effective game that mixes action, exploration, and survival-horror themes together. In addition to the main campaign, this version of the game also includes the Left Behind prequel chapter, new weapons, upgrades, visual filters, and a Speedrun Mode.

See at Amazon See at PS Direct See at Walmart The Last OF Us Part 2 Remastered $30 (was $50)

The Last of Us Part 2 continues the story that began in the first game, and its PS5 edition is also a noticeable upgrade when compared to the original PS4 release. Graphical improvements and improved loading times on PS5 make for welcome improvements, and the game also features behind-the-scenes commentary from developers at Naughty Dog to show how several scenes were created, unlockable visual filters and cheat codes, Lost Levels that let you explore early-development versions of three levels not seen in the original game, and the fan-favorite Guitar Free Play mode for when you want to strum a few chords.

The other big addition was No Return, a roguelike survival mode that tests your skills against scavengers, bandits, and infected people in across a series of levels. The mode has since received several updates since it was first introduced, and it even includes an unlockable cosmetic inspired by Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

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If you've never played it, The Last of Us is set in a post-apocalyptic future, where society has collapsed after a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus has infected and turned most of the populace into rabid monsters. The first game explored themes of loss and redemption as protagonists Joel and Ellie trekked across the remains of the US, while the sequel is a brutal tale of revenge. Both games are among the most critically acclaimed titles on the PS5, thanks to their harrowing post-apocalyptic stories, which have been adapted into the ongoing The Last of Us TV series on HBO.

PS5 fans have plenty of other PlayStation Black Friday deals to take advantage of, including discounts on games, collector's editions, controllers, and more. You can even grab a PS5 Pro or PS5 Slim at decent discounts if you're looking to dive into the console's library for the first time. Browse a selection of the best PS5 Black Friday deals below, or head over to GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub to see the latest discounts on video games and other categories like Blu-ray, Legos, collectibles, and more.

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Marvel's Spider-Man Games Are Seeing Big Black Friday Discounts

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 19:00
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Insomniac Games' ongoing Marvel's Spider-Man games are among the best exclusives on the PS5, and for Black Friday, you can experience the entire saga for yourself at big discounts. There are multiple deals available, including Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition (which bundles both Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Spider-Man Miles Morales) for $40 (was $70) and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for $30 (was $70). Both deals are available at Amazon, PlayStation Direct, and Walmart The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Collector's Edition, which includes the game, a collectible statue, and bonus DLC, is down to $130 (was $230) at the PlayStation Direct online store.

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Ultimate Edition $40 (was $70)

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Ultimate Edition includes both the PS5 remaster of Marvel's Spider-Man and the standalone sequel, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, making this the definitive way to experience the first Marvel's Spider-Man game on PS5. The Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Ultimate Edition Black Friday deal drops the game to $40 (was $70) at Amazon, PlayStation Direct, and Walmart.

Marvel's Spider-Man originally released for PS4, but Insomniac gave it a substantial visual upgrade for PS5, and this version includes all three of the post-launch City That Never Sleeps story expansions. The second game in the collection,Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, is a standalone spin-off that launched alongside the PS5. As the title implies, players control Miles Morales this time around. While it's a shorter experience that sticks to the core gameplay established in Insomniac's first Spider-Man game, it also shakes things up by introducing new powers to the mix that are exclusive to Miles, allowing players to experiment with his optical camouflage and bio-electric abilities in battle.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 includes the full base game on PS5. It's on sale for $40 (was $70) at Amazon, PlayStation Direct, and Walmart.

The sequel introduces the sinister Venom symbiote and further develops the storylines from the first game, including Spider-Man's fragile relationship with his best friend Harry Osborn and Miles' coming to terms with a devastating loss. Compared to the first game, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fleshes out the gameplay with the ability to swap between Peter Parker and Miles Morales, both of whom have a suite of new powers to try out.

See at Amazon See at PlayStation Direct See at Walmart Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Collector's Edition $130 (was $230)

You can also save $100 on the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Collector's Edition exclusively through PlayStation Direct. This includes a digital download code for the PS5 game, a 19-inch statue of Venom alongside Peter and Miles, a steelbook case, and 10 bonus suits--five for Peter, five for Miles.

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All three games have scored highly at GameSpot, with Marvel's Spider-Man earning a 9 for its cinematic presentation and exciting gameplay, Miles Morales scored a 7, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 walked away with an 8 for its emotional story while sticking to a winning gameplay formula. These official Black Friday PlayStation deals are the perfect chance to catch up on the web-slinging saga--but they're far from the only PS5 games discounted right now. You can score deals on plenty of other PS5 titles, including 2024's The Game Awards winner for Game of the Year, Astro Bot, for $40 (was $60), as well as notable launch titles like Demon's Souls for $30 (was $70), and recent releases like Death Stranding 2 for $50 (was $70). Check out even more PS5 Black Friday deals below. And don't forget to keep an eye on GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub throughout the month to see the latest holiday shopping discounts.

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PS5-Exclusive Soulslike Stellar Blade Is Just $40

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 19:00
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PlayStation's Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off, and if you're looking to grow your PS5 library, then you'll want to check out this deal on Stellar Blade. Shift Up's action-RPG is on sale for $40, a big cut from its usual price of $70. The discount is available at Amazon, PlayStation Direct, Walmart, and Best Buy.

Stellar Blade $40 (was $70)

The Stellar Blade standard edition includes the full base game.

Set in a future where humanity has been driven from Earth by the emergence of the Naytibas--hyper-aggressive monsters that can evolve into powerful forms and infect technology--Stellar Blade puts you in control of Eve, the last survivor of the 7th Airborne Squad, which was decimated before their operation could properly begin. Eve sets out to destroy the Elder Naytibas and reclaim Earth, while also carving a path forward through the Alpha Naytibas and their minions.

Stellar Blade features many elements that are similar to the Souls-like genre--from challenging boss fights to campsites that respawn monsters when you rest at them--but it also merges those mechanics with more traditional action game ideas, allowing you to increase Eve's power and skillset steadily along the way. Since launch, Stellar Blade has received numerous updates. Eve's wardrobe has been expanded with several new outfits, and paid DLC expansions have seen the crossovers with Nier: Automata and Goddess of Victory: Nikke.

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If you're interested in checking out PlayStation's other Black Friday deals, be sure to check out the lists below. We've compiled a selection of our favorite deals--including discounts on PS5 console exclusives like Astro Bot, God of War Ragnarok, and Helldivers 2; big price cuts to Collector's Editions for Horizon Forbidden West, Death Stranding 2, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2; and price cuts for PS5 consoles, controllers, accessories, and more. And don't forget to check out GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub for even more holiday shopping sales beyond these PlayStation discounts.

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Snag A Black Friday Deal On Just Dance 2026 Limited Edition

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 19:00
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You can get Just Dance 2026 Limited Edition on the Nintendo Switchfor just $30 (was $50) as part of Amazon's Black Friday discounts. While this deal is for the boxed copy of the game, note that it's a download code instead of a cartridge. Nevertheless, this is still a great deal on the game for those who are interested. For more on the best video game and hardware deals, check out GameSpot's Black Friday Deals hub for seasonal savings on video games, anime, hardware, and much more.

Just Dance 2026 Limited Edition $30 (was $50)

While this is technically a physical version with a game box you can display on your shelf, the game itself is not included on a cartridge. Instead, you'll get a download code for the full game, so you'll have to make sure you have plenty of room on your Switch. With that said, this is still the Limited Edition of the game, which comes with the Dr. Gigavolt pack. This allows you to customize your Dancer card and scoring effects with items pulled from Party Mode.

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The Just Dance series has seen yearly entries since the original launched in 2009. Since then, we've had countless annual releases, spin-offs, and updates on pretty much every console available (there's even a VR version). Just Dance 2026 is the latest, having just released on October 14, making this new low price even more valuable. This version features popular songs from modern artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Tate McRae, Chappell Roan, and many more. You also get 1 month of free access to Just Dance+, which allows you to dance to songs from Just Dance 2023 and later, along with any other Music Packs you may already have on the subscription service.

Just Dance 2026 features two new modes you can try out. There's the co-op Party Mode, where up to six players can dance through a series of fun scenarios in Dr. Gigavolt's Lab. The Just Dance+ inclusions are compatible with this mode. Then there's Camera Controller Mode, which was beta tested for the 2025 edition of the game. This allows players to turn their smartphones into a camera that connects to the game, helping to track dance moves and improve precision. And of course, the classic Workout, Challenge, and Local Co-Op modes make their return.

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DualSense Limited Edition PS5 Controllers On Sale For Black Friday

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 18:57
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The PlayStation Black Friday Sale is live now at PlayStation Direct and select major retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon. It's once again time to take advantage of the rare opportunity to buy stylish new DualSense Wireless Controllers for well below retail price. And this year's iteration of the sale is unique thanks to flurry of limited-edition PS5 controllers introduced in recent months.

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You can also get the Ghost of Yotei editions with the PS5 Slim Ghost of Yotei Console Bundle, which is on sale for $100 off during the holiday sale.

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Save Big On 8BitDo's Stellar Ultimate 2 Controllers In Amazon's Black Friday Sale

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 07:49
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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players can get one of the most popular wireless controllers for the lowest price yet. As part of Amazon's Black Friday 2025 gaming sale, the black and white editions of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller are discounted to $56 (was $70). The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth is compatible with Nintendo consoles, PC, Apple devices, and Android.

If you don't need Nintendo compatibility, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is down to only $47.59 (was $60) in black, white, and purple color schemes. Alternatively, you can save on one of two special editions. The Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition is discounted to $52 (was $65), and the recently released Honkai: Star Rail Collector's Bundle is only $59.49 (was $70). Notably, the bundle comes with a matching hardshell travel case, themed joystick caps, and multiple collectibles.

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Battlefield 6 Redsec Is Getting A $1 Million Tournament Series From EA

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 07:14

Think you've got what it takes to climb the ranks of the Battlefield 6 Redsec competitive scene? EA has announced a new tournament circuit for the battle royale mode, titled the Battlefield Redsec Elite Series, featuring more than $1 million in prize money.

The Elite Series launches December 10 and will include 600 competitors, ranging from established pros to emerging talent looking to break into the shifting esports ecosystem. Fifty squads, handpicked by team captains who were invited by EA, from each of the three featured regions--the Americas, EMEA, and APAC--will compete across six Redsec battle royale matches online. The top eight squads will advance to a knockout-style elimination segment played within Redsec's Gauntlet mode, with the full format playing out over three days.

EA also announced an Open Series for anyone who wants to enter, beginning December 12. Successful squads in the Open Series will earn a chance to compete in the Elite Series alongside professional players. Registration is available through Repeat.gg. More details for both competitions are available on EA's official site.

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Nightmare On Elm Street 4K Box Set Price Slashed To New Low For Black Friday

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 06:51
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A Nightmare on Elm Street's recently released 7-Film 4K Blu-ray Collection is on sale for its best price yet for Black Friday at Amazon. This has been one of the most popular 4K Blu-ray box sets at Amazon since its reveal in July. It launched September 30 with a $105 MSRP, but Amazon's Black Friday deal slashes the price to $84.39. You're paying roughly 12 bucks per movie, which is a bargain--especially since six of the Elm Street films are only available on 4K Blu-ray in this collection. If you want to watch Freddy Krueger's slashing sprees in 4K UHD resolution, we'd recommend snagging this deal soon. It's prominently featured on Amazon's Black Friday Blu-ray page, so it could sell out before the promotion expires.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street's new collection comes with 4K Blu-ray and Movies Anywhere digital editions of the following movies:

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): Theatrical & Uncut versions
  • Freddy's Revenge (1985)
  • Dream Warriors (1987)
  • The Dream Master (1988)
  • The Dream Child (1989): Theatrical & Uncut versions
  • Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
  • Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)

The first Elm Street movie received a standalone 4K Blu-ray release last fall--Amazon recently restocked the Limited Edition Steelbook--but the other six made their 4K debut in this collection.

The original series technically ends with 1991's The Final Nightmare, but the set includes the satirical 1994 film, Wes Craven's New Nightmare, in which Freddy is a fictional villain from a popular movie franchise.

All seven movies in the collection are presented in native 4K (2160p) resolution with support for HDR10. On the audio side, the collection offers Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.

Inside the box, you'll find a pair of 3D glasses, which can be used for certain parts in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare.

As for bonus on-disc content, the uncut versions of the original and The Dream Child are included alongside all of the special features from the standard Blu-ray editions of each film. Two new featurettes are included on the last disc: Freddy's Footnotes and Boiler Room Confessional. It's worth noting that the bonus features are presented in 1080p resolution and do not support HDR.

See at Amazon A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Collection (Blu-ray) $18 (was $60)

Alternatively, you can pick up all seven films in a standard Blu-ray box set for cheap. A Nightmare on Elm Street's 7-Film Collection on 1080p Blu-ray is an absolute steal at $18. This box set comes with four Blu-ray discs and a bonus DVD with hours of bonus content. The Blu-ray discs are also jam-packed with featurettes, commentaries, interviews, and other behind-the-scenes content. Outside of the aforementioned pair of featurettes and the 3D glasses, the Blu-ray collection has all of the extras found in the 4K box set.

All seven films display in 1080p resolution and have DTS-HD surround sound and Dolby Digital Mono audio tracks. The first movie has DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, while the other six have Master Audio 5.1. In addition to the two English sound options, mono audio tracks are also available in French, German, and Italian.

The first movie gets its own disc, but the other three Blu-ray discs contain two movies each. You're already getting hours of special features on the Blu-rays, so this bargain is even better when you consider the bonus DVD has over three hours of extras, too. It includes the 2012 documentary about Freddy Krueger called Fear Itself, two episodes of the television anthology series Freddy's Nightmare, and two featurettes.

Fans should also check out this Blu-ray Triple Feature for $12, as it includes the 2010 reimagining of Elm Street, Freddy vs. Jason, and Friday the 13th's 2009 reboot.

For more Michael Myers, check out the fresh reprint of Friday the 13th 8-Movie Steelbook Collection for only $23 (was $38) before it's gone. The DVD box set and the complete TV series are also available for cheap.

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CoD: Black Ops 7 Aim-Assist Changes And Weapon Balancing Are Coming In Season 1 Update

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 06:46

Treyarch has released its first post-launch Dev Talk video to reveal some major changes the studio is preparing for the launch of Season 1 next month. This discusses the community feedback regarding Black Ops 7's aim-assist, weapon balancing, and more.

Black Ops 7's assault rifles feel really powerful in multiplayer, while most of the guns in the submachine class have struggled to feel viable. Treyarch associate design director Matt Scronce confirms that a buff is coming across the entire submachine gun class. Scronce says no plans are made for adjustments to the marksman rifles or snipers, but the team is monitoring the data.

"The overall goal with those weapons in Black Ops 7 is that they are a bit more present without being too dominant," Scronce says.

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Arc Raiders A Lay Of The Land Quest Guide

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 06:39

You'll need to take a trip to the Spaceport map to complete the A Lay of the Land quest in Arc Raiders. This quest tasks you with finding multiple items in a single trip to the map, so you'll want to come prepared to make a long trek and survive for quite some time. Let's take a look at everything you'll need to do to get this quest wrapped up.

Knowing that you'll have a lot of traveling and surviving to do on Spaceport for the A Lay of the Land quest, we'd recommend you bring guns you're comfortable with, as well as plenty of healing items. Additionally, it's a great idea to bring in an augment that has a safe pocket, as you'll need to extract with a specific item to complete the quest back in Speranza.

When you're ready to head out and begin A Lay of the Land, follow the guide below.

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This New Game Looks Downright Bizarre, And It's Launching On Game Pass Thankfully

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 06:37

As part of the November Xbox Partner Preview, developer Cybernetic Walrus announced that Roadside Research is coming to Xbox and will be a day-one release for Game Pass. What is Roadside Research? Few things in life are certain, but I feel confident in saying you probably won't guess the hook for this game.

What even is Roadside Research?

Roadside Research is a 1-4 player co-op gas station simulator. Simulator-type games are everywhere these days, but this one differentiates itself because you play as an alien. More specifically, you're an undercover alien who tries to act like a human and do human-like things that a gas station attendant would do like stocking shelves and assisting customers. "Just don't get caught," reads a line from the description.

All the while, players are trying to gather intelligence on humans in preparation for an upcoming alien invasion. "If you arouse too much suspicion, the government will show up, jeopardizing your Earthly mission," the description adds.

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Borderlands 4 Gets Free DLC Today

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 06:26

Gearbox's new content update for Borderlands 4 is getting into the holiday spirit by releasing Bounty Pack 1 for free. The first Bounty Pack, How Rush Saved Mercenary Day, is now available on consoles and PC. As the title implies, this is Borderlands' version of a Christmas story as filtered through the lens of the game.

The DLC allows players to team up with the leader of the Outbounders, Rush, for some holiday cheer by giving "the miserly Minister Screw" a proverbial kick in the butt. The DLC comes alongside new gear and cosmetics, as well as some fresh missions. Gearbox also explained why this update was released for free.

"As a holiday-themed Bounty Pack, it was important that players receive it by the end of the year," wrote a Gearbox rep. "However, with the continued efforts to improve the Borderlands 4 experience, the team ran out of time to stuff as much mayhem-fueled content into the Bounty Pack 1 stocking as originally planned."

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This $50 Transformers 4K Box Set Deal Includes Six Steelbook Cases

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 06:05
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Transformers fans can score an incredible Black Friday deal on a collectible 4K Blu-ray box set. The Transformers 6-Movie Steelbook Collection is discounted to only $50 at Amazon. This box set collects all five live-action films directed by Michael Bay as well as Bumblebee. With six steelbook cases and a fancy display box, the Steelbook Collection breaks down to $8.33 per movie. Needless to say, that's a pretty awesome deal.

Paramount just rereleased this box set on November 11 with a $79 MSRP. The original version of this set released in 2023 with a $154 retail price, so fans who waited have been rewarded for their patience.

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Vampire Survivors Dev Wants To Avoid GTA 6 With New Game -- "The Whole World Is Going To Compete"

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 05:45

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has announced a new game, Vampire Crawlers, and while it has no release date yet, one of the game's developers is keen for it to avoid GTA 6.

Poncle's Luca Galante told GameSpot that he originally wanted to launch Vampire Crawlers in 2025, but this proved unrealistic after the studio decided to add more deckbuilding elements. Adding this feature pushed the release of Vampire Crawlers to 2026, which is also when GTA 6 is launching.

Rockstar's highly anticipated open-world game debuts on November 19, 2026, and for now, Galante is "not 100% sure" when he wants to bring Vampire Crawlers to market. But he hopes to avoid releasing the game near the release of GTA 6.

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Vampire Crawlers Emerged Out Of Multiple Different Prototypes That Were Totally Different

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 05:44

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle just announced a new game, Vampire Crawlers, and it emerged after the studio tinkered around with multiple different ideas.

Poncle's Luca Galante told GameSpot that making Vampire Crawlers, a deckbuilding game, was not the team's first choice for a follow-up to Vampire Survivors. "We actually started off with a set of five different projects. We worked with several indie teams, experimenting a little bit, and what happened is simply that Vampire Crawlers was the game that immediately jumped out at us," he explained.

"From the initial prototype, the team just nailed it. It was great immediately. They immediately understood the idea, the concept, and so that's the one that progressed. It wasn't some kind of strategic decision; it's just the one that naturally, organically went faster than any other."

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Castlevania As A Vampire Survivors Metroidvania Would Make "So Much Sense," Poncle Says

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 05:43

Castlevania might not be cracking its whip in video games as often as it used to, but there's still a lot of love out there for the IP. One studio that has carried the torch for the cult-classic Konami series is Poncle, the developer behind the hit game Vampire Survivors and the upcoming Vampire Crawlers. Castlevania was a big influence on Vampire Survivors creator Luca Galante, and as he explained to us, it's one series that he'd love to revive if Konami ever handed him the keys to it.

Speaking to GameSpot, Galante explained how Poncle settled on Vampire Crawlers as its next game. While talking about Vampire Survivors, Galante also remarked how the game could have been a natural fit for not only the metroidvania genre, but for the Castlevania franchise.

"It just makes so much sense. It makes too much sense. It would almost have to be called Castlevania, right? If we were to do something like that--which I would love to do something like that, by the way--but if I were to do it, I would just go to Konami and ask for permission to use Castlevania at that stage. It just makes too much sense," Galante said. "That or, honestly, if I were to do a metroidvania, I would probably do one with the Legacy of the Moonspell characters and setting. Or Tides of the Foscari. I would try to move a little bit away from Vampire Survivors."

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Arc Raiders Ancient Fort Guide - All Battery Locations

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 05:43

Each Arc Raiders map has a few intriguing puzzles to figure out, and they'll usually provide you with some nice loot for solving them. For instance, if you've come across the Ancient Fort POI on the Blue Gate map, you may have noticed a cellar door and some electrical boxes scattered around. This puzzle is easy to complete in theory, but the random battery locations add a sense of randomness to the equation. Luckily, we're here to fill you in on where to look for them.

Once you solve the puzzle and get the cellar door open, you'll gain access to a room filled with loot. Not every run will net you excellent stuff down here, but it's always worth checking out if you're in the area. So, with that said, here's how to complete the Ancient Fort puzzle and open the cellar door.

How to open the cellar door at the Ancient Fort

If you visit the Ancient Fort and poke around a bit, you'll notice a cellar door on an outside wall. It's likely to be closed when you arrive, but note the three lights above it, as they're a key to how you can pop this sucker open. You guessed it--you need to power up some electrical boxes.

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Vampire Crawlers Is Ready To Become Your Next Obsession

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 05:42

In the years since Vampire Survivors first hit PC, Poncle Games has been busy. In addition to releasing numerous updates to its debut title, the company has expanded, entered into publishing, and paired up with other studios--including Vampire Survivors' biggest inspiration, Konami--to create a slew of fun collaborations. It's been an eventful few years for the BAFTA award-winning team and its simple-yet-utterly-engrossing "bullet heaven." And based on my time spent with Poncle a few weeks ago, that's just scratching the surface.

For the past year, Poncle Games has been hard at work on its next game, Vampire Crawlers. The dungeon-crawling deckbuilder is a notable departure from the simplistic gameplay of Vampire Survivors, and yet, after spending around half an hour playing the game, it's abundantly clear that it shares much of the same DNA and the same penchant for chaotic fun. Although Crawlers is, at least initially, slower-paced and less compulsive than its predecessor, it makes up for this with increased depth and strategy, all while incorporating elements that make the game delightfully unruly.

My first taste of Vampire Crawlers began with a fun cutscene--the same one seen in the game's announcement trailer--in which Vampire Survivors is transformed into a 2.5D experience. It's an exciting way to kick things off and conveys an important message: Vampire Crawlers, at its core, largely feels like a new way of playing Survivors. Though Luca Galante, the creative director behind Vampire Crawlers, said the team ultimately did go through and update most of Survivors' original assets for Crawlers, much of the series' visual identity remains intact. A cynic might call this lazy, sure, but I'd argue it comes across more as respect for Survivors' initial vision, and it ultimately works within the context of Crawlers. Furthermore, Galante said this was a very intentional choice that placed the company's stability ahead of a need to "create new things on purpose."

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