For years, Sony focused almost exclusively on releasing its games for PlayStation platforms, and while the company's focus remains in the console market, it has expanded to PC in recent years. A new report says Sony is having plenty of success with these efforts, with its PC releases thus far collectively bringing in more than $1.2 billion in revenue.

A report from Alinea Analytics put forth this number, based on its own research. The best-selling PlayStation game on PC is Helldivers 2, the report said, selling more than 12.7 million copies.

In total, the report said Sony's five top-selling PC releases on Steam have passed 43 million copies sold collectively. The gross revenue from these sales reportedly amounted to $1.5 billion. This includes $1.2 billion for Sony and Valve's cut of $350 million or more. Valve takes a 30% cut of PC game sales on Steam, falling to 25% after $10 million in revenue and $20% after 50 million.

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PlayStation Direct's early Black Friday sale is live, bringing big discounts on several Collector’s Editions of PS5 games, including Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Each Collector's Edition includes physical extras such as figurines, art cards, and other unique collectibles, as well as bonus DLC that adds in-game items, cosmetics, or story content. These deals are part of PlayStation Direct's sale, which runs through December 19. However, since Collector’s Editions often sell out quickly--the Horizon Forbidden West Collector's Edition sold out within minutes of the sale going live, for example--it's best to grab these while they're still available. You'll find a list of all the PS5 Collector's Edition games that are discounted and in stock below.

Alongside the discounted Collector's Edition PS5 games, PS5 fans will find plenty of other Black Friday offers at PlayStation Direct, such as limited-time price cuts official PS5 and PS5 Slim faceplates and DualSense controllers, including the Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition DualSense and Ghost of Yotei Limited Edition Black DualSense, both of which are down from their normal $85 price tags to just $65 each. You can even score a deal on Special Edition Ghost of Yotei PS5 Slim bundles that include the console plus unique faceplates and DualSense controllers themed after the PS5-exclusive game.

Ghost of Yotei: Collector's Edition $170 (was $250)

Just released on October 2, this massive bundle is packed with both physical and digital extras. Here's a look at everything included:

• Ghost of Yotei base game (digital code)
• Ghost Mask
• Sash
• Tsuba
• Papercraft Ginkgo Tree
• Art Cards
• Zeni Hajiki Coin Game and Pouch
• Digital content:
  • The Snake Armor
  • Digital Deluxe Armor Dye
  • Digital Deluxe Horse & Saddle
  • Sword Kit
  • Traveler's Maps (Early Unlock)
  • Charm

As mentioned above, you can also pair this with the Ghost Of Yotei PS5 Slim Limited Edition console bundles which are also on sale at PlayStation Direct.

See at PS Direct Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Collector's Edition $130 (was $230)

Launched this summer, Death Stranding 2 continued Hideo Kojima's haunting post-apocalyptic adventure. This Collector's Edition includes two figures, art cards, a letter from Hideo Kojima, and more. Here's a look at the full contents:

• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach base game (digital code)
• Collector’s Edition Box
• 15-Inch Magellan Man Statue
• 3-Inch Dollman figurine
• Art cards
• Letter from Hideo Kojima
• Bonus in-game content:
  • Machine Gun MP Bullets LV1 early unlock
  • Quokka Patch
  • Chiral Feline Patch
  • Why Me? Patch

See at PS Direct Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Collector's Edition $130 (was $230)

This is the oldest collection of the bunch, but it might also be the coolest, as it includes a highly detailed 19-inch-tall display of Venom battling Peter Parker and Miles Morales, along with a few extra goodies and tons of digital content. Here's everything in the Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Collector's Edition

• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 base game (digital code)
• Steelbook game case
• 19-inch Venom vs Peter Parker & Miles Morales statue
• Digital in-game content:
  • Arachknight Suit for Peter early unlock (includes three color variants)
  • Shadow-Spider Suit for Miles early unlock (includes three color variants)
  • Web Grabber gadget early unlock
  • Bonus Skill Points
  • 10 unique suits (listed below)
  • Additional Photo Mode items

Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Collector's Edition bonus suits:

• Peter Parker:
  • Aurantia Suit designed by Raf Grassetti.
  • Apunkalyptic Suit designed by Jerad Marantz.
  • Tactical Suit designed by Joel Mandish (Bend Studios).
  • Stone Monkey Suit designed by Victoria Ying.
  • 25th Century Suit designed by Anthony Francisco
• Miles Morales:
  • EnCOded Suit designed by Kris Anka.
  • Biomechanical Suit designed by Jerad Marantz.
  • Tokusatsu Suit designed by Julia Blattman.
  • Agimat Suit designed by Anthony Francisco.
  • Red Spectre Suit designed by Sweeny Boo

See at PS Direct Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition DualSense Controller $65 (was $85)

As mentioned above, several DualSense controllers are seeing Black Friday discounts at PlayStation Direct, including selection Limited Edition models like this one based on Death Stranding 2, which is just $65 (was $85). The gamepad has all the same features and buttons as the standard DualSense, but sports a sleek black and orange design with various Death Stranding iconography throughout (including a cool Drawbridge logo).

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The Ghost of Yotei Limited Edition DualSense Controller is available in two colors--Gold and Black--and this Black model is on sale exclusively at PS Direct. The controller features a white-and-gray color scheme on the chassis and stylized sumi-e ink art decals across the face and touchpad, including a silhouette of the game's protagonist, Atsu. There are also subtle katana slashes molded into the plastic on the underside of the controller.

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If you've been holding off on checking out Funcom's Dune: Awakening, the game is currently free on any server until November 27. And to entice players to stick around, Funcom is also offering a 25% discount until December 1.

Players who take part in the free trial will be allowed "to taste the spice and explore the vast Hagga Basin map in search of the Fremen" for up to 10 hours during the trial period. Funcom also notes that this trial allows newcomers to play on any server in the world with existing players. Any progress made in their exploration will carry over if players ultimately buy Dune: Awakening.

Last summer, Funcom shared a glimpse of Dune: Awakening's ambitious roadmap of free and paid DLC. Chapter 3's free update will feature a revamped endgame, and there haven't been any specific details about what will be included with Chapter 4. However, Funcom has already made some of the fan-requested changes to Awakening, including endgame changes, improved player logging and deep desert loot, as well as a way to locate or salvage lost vehicles. Chapter 3 will debut between January 2026 and March 2026, while Chapter 4 will follow between April 2026 and June 2026.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 only launched a week ago and delivered the largest round-based Zombies map of all time, but the Astra Malorum map is already scheduled to arrive for Season 1. Treyarch has released the cinematic intro trailer for the brand-new Zombies map, which takes the characters to a floating rock in space as the fight for their souls continues.

Following the events of Ashes of the Damned, the characters must continue their search for the powerful Dark Aether creatures being controlled by the Warden, as they work to free the Shadowsmiths and regain their souls.

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Battlefield 6's new California Resistance update is out now, adding a range of new things for players to experience, including a brand-new map, Eastwood. The map is hiding a Breaking Bad Easter Egg, players have discovered, and it's one of the best-known Breaking Bad references from the show.

One of the buildings on the new Eastwood map has a pizza on the roof of its garage--this is pretty clearly a reference to the show's 2010 Season 3, Episode 2 episode, "Caballo sin Nombre." In this episode, Walter (Bryan Cranston) tosses an entire pizza onto the roof in a fit of rage. Now, you can see that pizza in Battlefield 6, or something like it.

This scene became an internet meme, and other games, like High on Life, have referenced it as well.

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We already know Resident Evil Requiem will focus on Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft. But the new protagonist will come across other returning characters from the franchise, too, according to producer Masato Kumazawa. However, the developer wants to manage expectations, as rumors mount about Resident Evil 2 and 4 protagonist Leon Kennedy appearing in the game.

Speaking with Well Played (via Eurogamer), Kumazawa was asked about more Resident Evil Outbreak characters popping up in Requiem. "I would say that yes, there are going to be some characters from the past series to come in, but don't over-expect or hype it," the producer said. "We can't promise you anything about that, but the only thing I can say is that there will be characters that have been involved in the Raccoon City incident involved in the game."

Leon starred alongside Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2, which was set in Raccoon City. So he definitely fits the criteria teased by Kumazawa. On the flip side, Capcom explained why Leon was a "bad match" for Resident Evil Requiem earlier this year. The caveat and wiggle room here for Capcom is that Leon was discussed as the protagonist in this light, meaning that he could still show up as an NPC. That said, Kumuzawa is clearly trying to temper expectations.

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Rockstar's highly anticipated open-world game GTA 6 was supposed to be released around right now, in Fall 2025, but the game has seen multiple delays since it was originally announced. Now, the game is slated for release in about a year on November 19, 2026, following a pushback from May 26, 2026.

Why was GTA 6 delayed a second time? And how does the delay pattern for GTA 6 line up with Rockstar's previous releases? We're breaking down all the key things to know in this post.

Rockstar's rationale for delaying GTA 6

In early November, Rockstar announced that GTA 6 was being delayed by 5 months and 24 days, from May 26 to November 19. But why did Rockstar make the decision to delay the game once again? The company said it came down to quality. "These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve," the studio said.

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The PUBG: Battlegrounds franchise is about to expand with the debut of a new extraction shooter, PUBG: Black Budget. Krafton has also announced that PUBG Studios will have a closed alpha test for Black Budget in December on PC.

PUBG: Black Budget is introducing more sci-fi and fantasy elements by setting the action on Coli, an island that is locked in a repeating time loop while under threat from the Anomaly, a supernatural phenomenon of unknown origin. The game will also place an emphasis on "exploration and discovery" instead of relying on non-stop combat. Players are tasked with finding "top-secret technology" while attempting to learn more about SAPIENS, a black-budget initiative. The matches will will consist of PvPvE battles.

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Info about signing up for the closed alpha test is already on Steam, and the event will last for six days spread across two weeks. The first test period will be held from December 12-14, with the second following on December 19-21.

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Europe's law enforcement agency is taking a closer look at online multiplayer games and gaming-adjacent platforms as the fears that criminals could be grooming, manipulating, and weaponizing children to commit violent crimes rise sharply in European society.

Europol (or the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation) partnered with eight countries to identify and remove thousands of incidents of hateful rhetoric shared on gaming and gaming-related platforms. Conducted on November 13 and in partnership with Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom, Europol's Referral Action Day program reportedly uncovered around 5,408 links to jihadist content, 1,070 links to violent right-wing extremist and terrorist content, and 105 links to racist and xenophobic content on a variety of unnamed gaming platforms.

Europol's executive director, Catherine De Bolle, spoke to Politico on November 21 about her fears following the findings by that joint committee dubbed the European Union Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU). De Bolle said that, through these gaming platforms, criminal networks are recruiting children to engage in torture and murder.

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In February 2023, Wizards of the Coast closed an internal game development studio, and with it cancelled multiple unannounced titles, one of them being Whimpact!, a "Pokemon meets Fall Guys" online multiplayer game. Rather than let it die, Leah Hoyer, who was at the time VP of creative for WotC, opened her own studio called Level Headed Games, acquired the rights to Whimpact!, and continued development--and it's set to release in early access soon.

Whimpact! drops players into the world of Whims, cute little creatures that pass along magical powers to those who collect and care for them. The more they're cared for, the stronger those powers will be. Up to eight players will be able to join together in co-op arena-style gameplay as they collect Whims, gather mystical energy called Starcane, and navigate obstacles while fighting hordes of robotic invaders trying to steal the energy for themselves.

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There are seven different types of Whims to collect, each with six different color variants. The power each Whim gives the player will depend on its color, with powers including increased speed, increased strength, high jumping ability, longer jumping ability, and more. Players will be able to mix and match powers, including swapping Whims on the fly, during a match as well.

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Last year, indie game publisher Humble Games went through what it called a restructuring, a process that resulted in mass layoffs. Not only were various staff members affected, but also several games under the publisher, including Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus. Developed by the small team at Squid Shock Studios, the colorful platformer inspired by Japanese folklore would turn out to be the final title published by the in-house team at Humble Games.

Fast-forward to November 2025, and Squid Shock Games is still hard at work on Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus. The team has just released the free Tanuki Kabuki update for the game, a major content drop that adds new post-game challenges, gameplay options, and collectibles to the game, with one of the highlights being a Kabuki-style Boss Rush mode where players battle in front of an audience that reacts to each clash. A new Gauntlet Mode has also been added, and this is a curated selection of challenges that also features customizable difficulty options.

Getting here wasn't easy for Squid Shock Games, as following the restructuring of Humble, the team had to fill multiple roles that the publisher had previously handled. We spoke to creative director Chris Stair about how the studio bounced back, was forced to adapt at the 11th hour, and the lessons learned from this ordeal.

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Hitman developer IO Interactive, which has a new game--007: First Light--coming out in March 2026, has commented on Rockstar's decision to delay GTA 6 from May 2026 to November 2026.

IO CEO Hakan Abrak was asked by GI.biz if he feels pleased that GTA 6 moved further away from 007: First Light. "It would be a lie not to say that obviously spring looks really good," he said of 007: First Light's release window.

The game launches on March 27, which was about two months before GTA 6's May 26 release date before Rockstar pushed the game to November 19, 2026.

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For the first time, CloverPit is available on console after surprise-releasing yesterday on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass (Ultimate and Premium tiers). The slot machine roguelike takes inspiration from Balatro and Buckshot Roulette, even featuring Jimbo from the former in the new Xbox launch trailer seen below. Players are tasked with paying off their gambling debt from inside a disgusting cell, and if they can't, they take a terrible tumble.

CloverPit originally came out on Steam on September 26. It was one of the games that actually delayed its release to avoid Hollow Knight: Silksong on September 4. CloverPit planned to launch September 3 initially. That change of course seems to have played out favorably for the roguelike, as publisher Future Friends Games and developer Panik Arcade have stated CloverPit has sold over 1 million copies on Steam so far.

Panik Arcade teased new DLC for CloverPit in the Xbox launch trailer as well. On X, the developer notes that the add-on will be named Unholy Fusion and will release on PC and Xbox. However, it's unknown at this time if it will be free or paid DLC.

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The Xbox Partner Preview showed off a bunch of cool and interesting projects coming to Xbox consoles and PC in the future, including Armatus, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, and Raji: Kaliyuga. However, the event itself bucked an annoying trend that other trailer showcases continue to follow, as each trailer that aired during the event showed the logos for every console the game will launch on, not just Xbox.

Traditionally, when a game makes an appearance during one of these events, the final shot confirms the game for the host company's consoles--PlayStation consoles for Sony, the Switch or Switch 2 for Nintendo, and so on. However, in yesterday's event the PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 logos appeared multiple times throughout the showcase.

The final shot from the Armatus trailer that aired during the Xbox Partner Preview.

Of the 16 titles shown during the Xbox Partner Preview, 13 of them included either a PlayStation or Nintendo Switch logo in their ending graphic. The three exceptions were Echo Generation 2, Roadside Research, and Cloverpit, but all three of them are, as of this writing, only coming to Xbox consoles.

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If you're looking for information on the next Blox Fruits update, you have come to the right place. One of Roblox’s most popular and most entertaining games, Blox Fruits is a seafaring adventure that pulls inspiration from the iconic anime franchise One Piece.

Since launching in 2019, this swashbuckling experience has remained at the top of the charts and received a steady stream of updates to refine and improve the title. With such a large and fervent playerbase, there’s little surprise that the demand for updates is huge.

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If you are an ardent Blox Fruits player, the ocean-faring Roblox experience that has taken the world by storm, then you will want to keep a keen eye on the many stock options scattered around the Blox Fruits seas. Those titular fruits are the keys to success, but not only are some rarer than others, but vendors constantly change their wares, so we’re here to explain everything you need to know about the Blox Fruits stock as well as restock times.

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• What is the Blox Fruits Stock System?

What is the Blox Fruits Stock System?

The most important part of Blox Fruit is, unsurprisingly, those titular Blox Fruits. If you want to expand your collection, you will need to amass some money through regular gameplay and then head to a vendor to buy Blox Fruit.

Sadly, not all of the Blox Fruit are available at once, and their appearance is dictated by their rarity. So, you’re much more likely to see common Blox Fruit than you are rare ones. Anyone wanting to expand their abilities or collect all of the Blox Fruit will need to routinely visit the in-game vendors with the hopes of eventually finding and purchasing every Blox Fruit in the game. Regular vendors have at least three Blox Fruit, while the Advanced Fruit Dealer on Mirage Island holds five.

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In late September, HoYoverse announced its new cozy life simulator, Petit Planet. The developer behind gacha games such as Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero has never ventured into the life-sim genre before now, but from my time during its adorably named Coziness Test, it's certainly learned some lessons from its biggest competitors.

Given the responsibility of nurturing your own planet, you'll plant crops, chop trees, mine stone, and upgrade buildings all while collecting fish and insects to research and display in the nearby Omni-Gallery. Sound familiar? It's true that Petit Planet mirrors a lot of Animal Crossing's gameplay mechanics, and it might just have the potential to take the crown for the coziest life simulator when it releases.

Adding a Luca Fruit to the Luca Arbor can customize your planet's aesthetic.

There's even a lighthearted jab at Animal Crossing's Tom Nook--the tyrannical tanuki who hands out loans like candy, getting players into debt from their first moments in the game if they want to own a house. "By the stars--what've you been through in the past?" questions Mobai, your canine mentor through the initial quests in Petit Planet. "Mo worries, there won't ever be any loans."

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The era of console wars seems to be nearing its end, but one of its key players, Peter Moore, who led the charge during the launch of the Xbox 360, is sharing his memories of his time on the gaming frontlines. When it came to pitting the Xbox 360 against the PlayStation 3, Moore says 10 million was the magic number--"You've got this flywheel effect ... of [if] your mate in the school yard's got one, you better get one."

Speaking to Eurogamer, Moore explained that getting the Xbox 360 into the market ahead of the PS3 was key to its strong performance, saying that the first 10 million sales were vital. "I think it was really important to get it out first," Moore said. "Get going, get momentum, and aim for that 10 million installed base that I felt that would give us an amazing advantage over whatever Sony could do to catch up."

He explained that having the 10 million install base creates a network effect where a sense of social pressure could drive sales--"All of a sudden you're out of place and you're on the outside if you're not coming to school, or going to class in college the next day, or even coming to work, and saying what a night we had playing Halo, or whatever game it happened to be."

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After a short delay, Ubisoft has posted its first-half earnings figures for 2025-2026. The company says that its Q2 net bookings exceeded expectations and its deal with Tencent to invest $1.2 billion in Vantage Studios--a new subsidiary focused on its three main franchises--is expected to close within a few days.

Ubisoft says that its Q2 net bookings were up 39% year-on-year, driven by stronger-than-expected performance across its games catalogue and TV projects. The company had initially predicted that it would reach $520 million for its quarterly books, but this figure increased to $566.7 million.

"Our portfolio showed contrasting dynamics this quarter, with softer trends for Rainbow Six Siege, reflecting a phase of evolution for the game in an intense FPS environment, offset by strong performances across the rest of the catalog. The Assassin’s Creed franchise exceeded our expectations, confirming its positive momentum and ability to engage players over time. The Division 2 also continued to perform strongly, benefiting from the momentum of the Battle for Brooklyn DLC," Ubisoft Yves Guillemot said in a press release.

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Collector's Edition

$130 (was $230)

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Standard Edition

$50 (was $70)

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach DualSense Controller

$65 (was $85)

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Several of the biggest PS5 games are on sale for Black Friday, with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach being one of the big highlights. Fans can save $100 on the Death Stranding 2 Collector’s Edition, which is down to $130 (was $100) has also gotten a big price cut and is on sale for $130, down from $230. This bundle gets you the full game, a selection of bonus digital content, and several physical collectibles including figures of Magellan Man and Dollman, a letter from game director Hideo Kojima, and more. If that's too expensive, you can also grab the physical Death Stranding 2 standard edition for just $50 (was $70). In addition to these game deals, the Death Stranding 2 Special Edition DualSense PS5 controller is also discounted to $65 (was $85).

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Collector's Edition $130 (was $230)

The Collector’s Edition for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach features a selection of digital and physical items. It comes with a digital download code for Death Stranding 2, a 15-inch statue of Magellan Man inside the collector’s box, a three-inch Dollman figurine on a keychain loop, art cards, and a letter with a message from Hideo Kojima. The digital extras include early in-game unlocks for weapons, equipment, and cosmetics.

See at PS Direct Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Standard Edition $50 (was $70)

The standard edition of Death Stranding 2 doesn't include any extras, but you at least get the full game on the physical disc. This Black Friday discount drops the game to $50 (was $70) at Amazon, PlayStation Direct, and Walmart.

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The Death Stranding 2 DualSense controller is also on sale, and this was designed in partnership with Kojima Productions. It has a sleek black finish and insignia based on the fictional Drawbridge company that appears in the sequel, orange accents, and the “Death Stranding 2” logo on the back. On the controller touchpad you’ll find the motto of Drawbridge: "Both stick and rope, to protect and connect. Together, from tomorrow."

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A direct sequel to 2019’s Death Stranding, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach continues the story of Sam Porter Bridges as he works to reunite the scattered cities of Earth following a cataclysmic event that left humanity on the edge of extinction. Directed by Hideo Kojima, the game also features a cinematic presentation, with several characters modeled on and voiced by Hollywood celebrities, including Norman Reedus, Guillermo del Toro, and Elle Fanning.

If you're looking to fill out your PS5 collections, you'll want to check out the many other PlayStation Black Friday deals available now. You can grab big discounts on standard editions of PS5 exclusives like Astro Bot, God of War Ragnarok, and Gran Turismo 7, or pick up Collector's Editions of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and Ghost of Yotei, all of which are at least $100 off. You'll also find deals on limited edition DualSense controllers based on many of these games, including Astro Bot, God of War Ragnarok, and Ghost of Yotei. We've collected some of our favorite PlayStation Black Friday deals in the list below. Once you've checked those out, give GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub a look to see even more holiday discounts on everything from video games and Blu-rays to Legos, figures, and beyond.

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