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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While Nintendo usually limits its Nintendo Switch Online drops to one platform at a time, today it is adding two new games each from two different classic platforms: Battletoads and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword Of Chaos for NES, and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters and Bionic Commando for Game Boy.

Of the new additions, Rare's 1991 NES beat-em-up Battletoads is remembered by gamers for being one of the most difficult games of the era, with many planning a rematch as the game comes to Switch for the first time.

These #NES and #GameBoy games are now available to play for #NintendoSwitchOnline members!
NES:
☑️ Ninja Gaiden II™: The Dark Sword of Chaos
☑️ BATTLETOADS™
Game Boy:
☑️ Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
☑️ BIONIC COMMANDO pic.twitter.com/Y6qkIiZcg2

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 26, 2025

The new drop of games also includes two sequels to games that are already part of the Nintendo Switch Online library. Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword Of Chaos is the second game in the franchise's NES trilogy, following on from the original Ninja Gaiden, which is already on Nintendo Switch Online. Game Boy title Kid Icarus: Of Myths And Monsters is also a sequel to the original Kid Icarus, which is also available in the Nintendo Switch Online's NES library.

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It appears the PlayStation 5 game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach from Hideo Kojima could be released on PC, just like the first game. A rating for the game on PC has popped up on the ESRB's database. Games typically receive ratings from various groups before they are released, suggesting the as-yet unannounced PC version could release soon.

The 2019 original Death Stranding released on PC in July 2020, which was about eight months after the game originally launched for PS4 in November 2019.

Sony owns the publishing rights to Death Stranding and decides when it's released on other platforms, and increasingly, PC is becoming a bigger revenue source for the company. A recent report said Sony's various PC releases thus far have brought in more than $1 billion collectively.

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