Splitgate 2 is finally getting out of its long beta phase. The developers confirmed that the beta will end on December 4, when the servers will shut down so they can prepare everything for the full launch later that month. When this happens, the Beta Season, all active battle passes, and everyone's seasonal ranks will come to an end.

"Since launching the beta in May, this game has majorly transformed," the team said about how much the game has changed. "We started with factions and abilities, and we've rebuilt the entire foundation about what makes Splitgate special: portals, movement, and pure gameplay."

Splitgate's world is basically a futuristic sport where combat arenas are set up for high-tech portal battles. Players are dropped into zones with weapons scattered around, and the whole point is to outplay people using smart portal tricks, quick movement, and good aim. The gameplay feels like a mix of classic arena shooters and mind-bending portal tactics, where you can surprise enemies from almost any angle.

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That new Hyrule Warriors game, Age of Imprisonment, will get a free update this week that adds new content, such as challenges to complete and weapons to unlock.

Nintendo of America posted about the free update on X on November 25. Landing in the game on November 27, you'll be able to battle against enemies for "additional in-game rewards." This includes two new weapons, a new Sync Strike for Zelda and Calamo, and more.

Unlock new challenges in a free update for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Nov 27. Take on fearsome enemies to earn additional in-game rewards including two new weapons, a new Sync Strike for Zelda and Calamo, and more! pic.twitter.com/ADRlQJBu5E

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 25, 2025

According to Nintendo Everything, you'll get access to multiple Battle Challenges and Hyrule Challenges after you've cleared the main campaign, alongside new enemy types for you to fight. There's a Greatsword of Light and a Spear of the Upper Guard you can equip to the mysterious golem and warriors of various races. And you have Zelda and Calamo's new Sync Strike, which apparently sees Calamo throw a boomerang that Zelda will call back with the power of time, as well as a Sync Strike with the Block Golem, which is this powerful spinning attack that knocks down weak enemies.

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A new Nintendo Switch 2 software patch is out, and besides the usual stability improvements, it addresses some small but noteworthy problems.

Nintendo says that the version 21.0.1 update fixes two error codes that occur on a Nintendo Switch 1 when attempting a system transfer to a Nintendo Switch 2 through local communication. The more prevalent note is a fix for when "wireless controllers or Bluetooth audio devices were unable to connect" after waking a Switch 2 up from Sleep mode or turning off Airplane mode.

While the Bluetooth wireless connectivity problem was not widely reported, several users on Reddit shared that they experienced issues with their Bluetooth headsets and expressed joy over the patch. Switch 2 owners also pointed out that after the 21.0.1 patch, the Switch 1 version of the fan-favorite Nier: Automata now functions properly on Switch 2 after having compatibility issues.

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One of the biggest year-end questions people have about the gaming industry this year is whether or not Battlefield 6 will outsell Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a feat that would end a 20-year run of Call of Duty's dominance. It remains to be seen if that will happen, and while we wait for the data to come in, Circana's Mat Piscatella has shared some data points about the shooter category in the US.

To begin with, Piscatella pointed out that the last shooter game to outsell a Call of Duty title in the US over a full year was Gears of War in 2006. The last FPS to beat Call of Duty was Star Wars: Battlefront II in 2005.

Call of Duty has reigned supreme in the US not just in the shooter and FPS categories, but generally as well. A Call of Duty game has finished the year as the best-selling title for 13 of the past 16 years, the exceptions being 2013 (GTA 5), 2018 (Red Dead Redemption II), and 2023 (Hogwarts Legacy).

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Disney+ and Hulu Bundle (With Ads)

$5/month (was $13/month)

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Black Friday sales are officially here, and while the shopping event brings great deals on video games, Blu-rays, and books, you can also save on streaming subscriptions with this limited-time Black Friday deal on the Disney+, and Hulu (With Ads) bundle, dropping the price to just $5/month (normally $13/month) for 12 months. The discount will save you $96 over the course of the year--so if you've been looking for a cheap way to watch Hulu exclusives or your favorite Disney movies, this is a pretty great time to sign up.

Disney+ and Hulu Bundle (With Ads) $5/month (was $13/month)

This deal is only available to new and eligible returning subscribers, but if you qualify, it's a cheap way to take care of your streaming needs for 2026. For the holidays, you'll get access to hits like Home Alone, A Christmas Story, The Polar Express, and The Santa Clause. And if you have kids at home, they can look forward to upcoming shows like the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. There are also two Taylor Swift releases coming to the platform, including a docuseries and a film covering the final concert of The Eras Tour. Check out the list below for a few more notable films and series available on Disney+ and Hulu.

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• Andor
• Bob's Burgers
• Frozen
• The Handmaid's Tale
• Lilo & Stitch
• The Mandalorian
• Moana 2
• Mufasa: The Lion King
• One-Punch Man
• Weapons

Beyond all the shows on Disney+ and Hulu, folks who subscribe can access a variety of secondary perks. On December 1, Disney+ is rolling out its annual 12 Days of Disney+ Perks program, which sees a variety of limited-time offers each day, and joining now means you're eligible for all the special offers. While the list of perks is a mystery until each one is revealed, previous years have included discounts on DoorDash Dashpasses, Disney merch drops, coupons for Disney Parks & Resorts, and more. Hulu is running a similar promotion, though specifics are yet to be announced.

The Disney+ Hulu (With Ads) discount runs until December 1, so you only have a few days to sign up at this discounted rate. Note that once the promotional period is over, your subscription will automatically roll over to the full $13/month price, unless you cancel ahead of time.

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Anime is real in Assassin's Creed Shadows' version of feudal Japan, with the game's latest free title update introducing a quest based on Attack on Titan. Players only have a limited time to experience the eerie Crystal Cave and discover its secrets, however, as the AoT quest is only available from November 25 to December 22.

The new mission brings protagonists Naoe and Yasuke to the mysterious Crystal Cave, where dark experiments threaten to unleash a new type of threat on feudal Japan. Explore the cave's depths and stop a mysterious cult from turning their kidnapped Titan-Shifter into a major problem.

The new quest is available to all players who have unlocked Yasuke as a playable character, and can be unlocked by talking to quest-giver Ada in the Yamashiro region, North of Hanazo Tower. Players will be able to loot new cosmetics for their hideout throughout the quest, and will be rewarded upon completion with a new crystal katana for Naoe.

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When Fortnite dropped its Simpsons mini-season earlier this month, dataminers discovered evidence that a SpongeBob collaboration was also on the horizon. Now, reports suggest Fortnite's plans with Paramount go beyond just SpongeBob, with "many" other Paramount franchises lined up for the battle royale game.

Alongside the Simpsons season launch on November 1, Epic introduced the new Sidekicks feature to Fortnite--small pet or minion creatures that follow players around. Regular Fortnite leaker SamLeakss has now reported that "many" Paramount-owned characters will soon be coming to the game as Sidekicks.

There's no information yet on the characters or series that might be included, but Paramount has a huge roster of popular franchises, with its portfolio including both Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. Some of its biggest series include SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, South Park, Dora the Explorer, and Paw Patrol--though it seems unlikely that the franchises aimed at younger kids will be added to a video game like Fortnite.

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It's coming up to a decade since Nintendo released Star Fox Zero for the Wii U in 2016. But if Nintendo won't get around to it, someone else has something very similar. Giles Goddard--one of the programmers of the original Star Fox--is working on Wild Blue Skies, a new on-rails sky shooter that looks and feels a lot like his former franchise.

IGN debuted the new gameplay video for Wild Blue Skies, which covers the entirety of the second stage, Hurricane. It's enough to give you Star Fox 64 flashbacks as Bowie Stray, an anthropomorphic pilot dog, leads his squadron--Chuck, Roe, and Thorne--into battle during a raging storm. And it gives us enough of the new team's personalities that we can say Thorne is definitely the Slippy Toad of this group.

Goddard and his team at Chuhai Labs keep up the banter between Bowie and his group throughout the stage. And when Boss--that is his name--shows up to fight them at the end of the level, even he gets in on the chatter. The final version of the game will feature multiple biomes for the team to fly over, and Bowie can already do a Fox McCloud-style barrel roll.

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Silent Hill f Day One Edition (Amazon-Exclusive)

$50 (was $70)

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Silent Hill f Standard Edition

$50 (was $70)

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The Silent Hill series saw its first all-new entry in the series earlier this year with Silent Hill f. The game expands the series' narrative scope with a new setting, new characters, and overhauled gameplay systems that make of one of the scariest games of the year. And while the game only recently launched back in late September, it's already on sale thanks to early Black Friday discounts at Amazon and Best Buy. You can pick up the Amazon-exclusive Silent Hill f Day One Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for $50 (originally $70), which includes with a double-sided poster featuring art from the game and some digital bonuses. Meanwhile, at Best Buy, you can pick up the Silent Hill f standard edition, which is also down to $50 (was $70).

Silent Hill f Day One Edition (Amazon-Exclusive) $50 (was $70)

The Day One Edition is exclusive to Amazon and includes a physical poster and a handful of extra in-game items. The cover art also features an emblem in the upper left denoting it's the Day One Edition. Here's what you'll get:

• Silent Hill f base game
• A double-sided poster featuring protagonist Shimizu Hanako
• White Sailor School Uniform
• Peony Umamori
• Item Pack: Shriveled Abura-age, Divine Water, and First-aid Kit

Amazon's deal applies to the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game.

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The Silent Hill f standard edition doesn't include the bonuses from the Day One Edition, but you're at least getting the full game at a $20 discount thanks to Best Buy's deal, which applies to both the PS5 and Xbox Series X physical versions. Since it's the same price as the Day One Edition, we recommend going for the standard edition only if the Day One Edition sells out at Amazon.

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Silent Hill f captures the challenging, claustrophobic gameplay and dreary, macabre settings the series is known for, but moves the horror from the U.S. to Japan for the first time. With a new story, setting, and combat mechanics, Silent Hill f is both a good place to start if you're new to the series, and a benchmark moving forward, according to GameSpot's review by Jessica Cogswell.

If you're looking for more survival horror deals, you can also grab the Silent Hill 2 Remake on PS5 for $30 (was $50) at both Amazon and Best Buy. Silent Hill titles are known for their deep exploration of human trauma fear, and Silent Hill 2 is the series' most apt example of this. As part of our best games of 2024 list, it expertly recaptured the original version's harrowing story, but with higher fidelity visuals, new voice acting, overhauled and expanded gameplay, and modern quality-of-life features.

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