You are a hungry mouse, scrounging for scraps in the sewers, when you meet a magical sentient fatberg who teaches you to transform into a mighty little Morsel. With your new powers, set off to dangerous upper worlds where you battle against the cats' oppressive forces and collect new Morsels, strategically swapping as you go. From developer Furcula, Morsels is an oddball top-down, creature collector roguelite with a rotating roster of playable characters you switch between at will. Packed with frenetic action and personality, players use magical cards to transform into little monsters, collect and nurture a troop of your own monster friends to battle cat dominance, and persist at all costs to survive.

8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller

$25.53 (was $40) with coupon

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The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is on sale for only $25.53 (was $40) at Amazon. To get the full discount, you'll need to click the coupon box on the store page. Only the white edition is available for this price; the black edition has remained close to full price since the controller's July launch.

8BitDo designed its reimagined N64 controller in partnership with retro hardware manufacturer Analogue. Revealed last October alongside the Analogue 3D, the controller wound up launching before the system. But with Analogue 3D preorders finally shipping this week (starting November 18), now's a great time to pick up the 8BitDo 64 if you haven't already.

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In June, Hypixel and its parent company, Riot Games, announced that the Minecraft-inspired adventure game Hytale was canceled after 10 years of development. At that time, Hypixel was set to be shuttered as well. But now, the founders of Hypixel have rescued the studio with plans to finally bring Hytale into early access.

Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme announced the news on social media that his studio has repurchased the rights for Hytale from Riot Games and plans to release it as soon as possible. However, he cautioned fans to temper their expectations as the game remains unpolished. While Collins-Laflamme acknowledged that "there's a lot of work to be done," he added that there will be, "No more waiting. You'll get to play it, rough edges and all. It won't be perfect on day one. My hope is that together, we'll shape it into something truly special."

We did it. Hytale is saved. We have acquired Hytale from Riot Games.

— Simon (@Simon_Hypixel) November 17, 2025

In a lengthy post on Hytale's official site, Collins-Laflamme noted that he and his Hypixel co-founder Philippe Touchette are co-funding the resurrected Hytale, with Kevin Carstens as the technical lead and Patrick Derbic as the management lead. They also announced that 30 developers who previously worked on Hytale have been hired to return.

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The city-building RTS Anno 117: Pax Romana had barely been released when sharp-eyed fans noticed the tell-tale signs of AI artwork in one of the loading screens. But rather than deny it, publisher Ubisoft has promised that it will replace the artwork in an upcoming update.

The image in question was first spotted by a user on Reddit, as seen below. The scene is set at a Roman banquet, and the background elements and characters feature some common AI mistakes including misshapen faces and bodies that don't line up to human physiology. It may not even be the only AI pic in the game, as Kotaku has pointed out another image that has a pair of Roman senators who are missing their heads.

An Ubisoft spokesperson told IGN that the initial version of the banquet art was meant to be replaced in the final version of the game.

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Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition

$40 (was $60)

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The physical versions of Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition are discounted during Amazon's early Black Friday offerings. You can pick up either the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X versions for $40, saving you $20 off the original price of $60. This version includes the base game, all the post-launch story DLC expansions, and a selection of bonus digital content.

Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition $40 (was $60)

Alan Wake II first launched in 2023 as a digital-only title, but finally received an official physical release in Fall 2024 with this Deluxe Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Along with the physical box and game on disc, you also receive a selection of bonus content, including The Lake House and Night Springs story expansion DLC packs. Here's everything included in the Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition:

• Alan Wake Remastered Digital Edition Download Code
• Night Springs DLC
• The Lake House DLC
• Crimson Windbreaker Saga Anderson Skin
• Celebrity Suit Alan Wake Skin
• Parliament Shotgun Skin
• Nordic Shotgun Skin
• Lantern Charm

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Alan Wake 2 was the sequel over 10 years in the making. When it finally released in 2023, it was one of the year's best games, earning a coveted 10 out of 10 from GameSpot's Mark Delaney in his review. In it, players once again assume the role of titular troubled writer Alan Wake, who has been trapped in the Dark Place since the end of the first game. This time, however, you also play as FBI Agent Saga Anderson, who's been sent to Bright Falls, Washington to investigate mysterious and gruesome ritualistic murders. The game features stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, great writing, and plenty of jump scares, perfect for fans of the survival horror genre.

If you're looking for something less spooky, there are still plenty of other games getting early Black Friday price cuts. The Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remasters Collection is at its lowest price ever, going for $40 (was $75), and the recently released Borderlands 4 is at a steep discount by new game standards. Whatever the genre, there are great video game deals to take advantage of this Black Friday. Check the links below for a few more noteworthy early price cuts, and be sure to check out GameSpot's Black Friday deals hub throughout the month for the latest holiday shopping discounts.

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Fast food and video games come together every so often, in a myriad of ways. Most of the time, we're talking about new toys or Pokemon Cards in a kid's meal, but Popeyes has decided to celebrate the upcoming release of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 in theaters with a new meal offering.

The meal, called the Freddy Fazbear Deluxe Box, packs two new menu items, along with a new way to taste a long-standing classic, for $13. We put the meal to the test thanks to a sample meal sent by Popeyes, and truth be told, we may go back for seconds.

The Popeyes Freddy Fazbear Deluxe Box, as it arrived at the door.

The Freddy Fazbear Deluxe Box contains the following:

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Lego Super Mario - Soda Jungle Maker Set (598 Pieces)

$25 (was $55) | Retired

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If you're shopping for a Lego Super Mario fan this holiday season, check out Amazon and Walmart's deal on the adorable Soda Jungle Maker playset. Normally $55, the 598-piece building set is down to just $25 at both retailers as part of early Black Friday sales. It's extremely rare for a Lego Mario set to receive a discount of this size. We can't recall the last time a retailer sold one of the Mario playsets for over 50% off its MSRP.

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Battlefield Studios has outlined the many changes coming to Battlefield 6 this week with the launch of the new 1.1.2.0 update on November 18, including the promised changes for aim-assist. You can see the full patch notes down below.

Aim-assist is also seeing changes that will make it feel more similar to the game's open beta. That should make aim-assist "feel smoother and more predictable," according to Battlefield Studios. The aim-assist changes apply to "all input types," including controller and mouse-and-keyboard setups.

"As we got closer to launch, we revisited aim-assist tuning based on internal testing and the full range of maps and combat distances coming with release. Our goal was to make aim-assist feel more effective beyond mid-range fights which was one of our focuses within Battlefield Labs and open beta," the developer said. "At launch, we increased slowdown at longer ranges, but once the game went live, we saw that this made high-zoom aiming feel less smooth and harder to control.

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Hot off the heels of its introductory set Origins, Riot Games is already expanding on their popular League of Legends trading card game Riftbound with a new set. The set, titled Spiritforged, is set to expand the mechanics of the approachable yet deep card game in new and exciting ways.

Glorious Executioner and Spinning Axe cards.

First up, are the new Equipment cards. These are a new subtype that can be attached to units to make them even more powerful. The best part about Equipment? Even if your unit is killed in battle, they stay in play for you to equip another unit providing a great deal of value.

One of the most exciting new pieces of Equipment is Draven’s signature Spinning Axe. This piece of equipment can be played as a Reaction instantly, and provides a +3 bonus that’s sure to catch opponents off guard. Combine this with Draven, Glorious Executioner's effect to draw a card every time he wins a combat and your opponents won't know what hit them.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 developer Treyarch is reminding players what playlists do and don't have skill-based matchmaking (SBMM), stating it's "committed" to its current approach.

In a post on X, Treyarch said it was following discussions surrounding Black Ops 7 multiplayer, and wanted to "assure everyone of a few things." Those few things are that the game's Open playlists and Quick Play use what Treyarch calls "open matchmaking," where skill is "minimally considered."

They also feature persistent lobbies from match to match that, when combined with Quick Play, results in what Treyarch states are "unique interactions that we are monitoring to improve over time."

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Last month Xbox president Sarah Bond confirmed that Microsoft is developing a next-gen Xbox console. Bond has reiterated that statement several times as Microsoft faces rumors that it's getting out of the hardware business. Now, Bond is once again hyping up the next incarnation of Xbox by calling it "a powerful experience."

While speaking with Fortune, Bond said, "Hardware is absolutely core to everything that we do at Xbox, because we know that our most valuable players, the people who love Xbox, love the hardware experience. That's why we’re working on our next-generation hardware. It's going to be a powerful experience, and one that also enables people to take their library with them."

Bond shared her belief that players want the freedom to choose to play their games on Xbox, PC, or the cloud, and that the next Xbox will give them the option to do so. She made similar comments while promoting the ROG Xbox Ally in October.

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Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo (387 Pieces)

$23.10 (was $35) | Retiring Soon

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Donkey Kong fans can score a bananas deal on DK's Lego Mario Kart playset at Amazon. As part of the retailer's early Black Friday 2025 sale, Donkey Kong and DK Jumbo is on sale for only $23.10 (was $35). This is a new all-time low price for the 387-piece Lego Super Mario set. Over 60% of available units have been claimed at the time of writing, so this deal is unlikely to be available beyond today (November 17).

Donkey Kong and DK Jumbo was one of five playsets released in January to kick off the Lego Mario Kart series, but it will be the first one to leave the race. Lego is officially retiring DK Jumbo, so Amazon's Lightning Deal could be the last big discount for the figure and kart building set. It's also the only Donkey Kong Lego set still in print (for now).

Donkey Kong and DK JumboAll Donkey Kong Lego Sets:

• Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo (387 pieces) -- $23.10 ($35) | Retiring soon
• Dixie Kong's Jungle Jam (174 pieces) -- $16.50 ($27) | Retired
• Donkey Kong's Tree House (555 pieces) -- $60 | Retired
• Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride (1,157 pieces) -- $90 ($110) | Retired
• Rambi the Rhino Expansion Set (106 pieces) -- $11 | Retired

Dixie Kong's Jungle Jam

Lego discontinued the original four Lego Super Mario Donkey Kong expansion sets last November. They were sold out for months at all major retailers before Amazon randomly restocked the series a few months back. The discontinued Donkey Kong sets have effectively become exclusive to Amazon. While you're picking up the DK Jumbo deal, check out Amazon's discount on Dixie Kong's Jungle Jam. The 174-piece playset is on sale for only $16.50 (was $27). Interactive Lego Mario, Luigi, and Peach figures from the Super Mario starter sets play Donkey Kong music when on stage with Dixie Kong.

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The legal battle between the former leaders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton has taken another turn. In new documents filed with the court, Subnautica director and designer Charlie Cleveland, Unknown Worlds co-founder Max McGuire, and ex-CEO Ted Gill allege that Krafton executives turned to AI as part of a bid to get out from under a $250 million bonus that would have been due if Subnautica 2 met certain financial goals.

At the heart of the latest filings are exchanges between Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han and the company's head of global operations Richard Yoon that were obtained via discovery. As reported by Kotaku, the documents allege "Kim turned to artificial intelligence to help him brainstorm ways to avoid paying the earnout. ChatGPT likewise advised that it would be 'difficult to cancel the earn-out.'"

The founders also alleged that Krafton refused to produce those ChatGPT conversations and stated that they no longer exist. However, there is a series of messages between Kim and Yoon that appear to suggest that Krafton's inability to renegotiate a lower payout for the bonus led Yoon to say "it might be easier to take over [Unknown Worlds]," than to obtain better terms.

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Indie MMORPG Ashes of Creation, first announced in 2016, is finally coming to Steam. While the game once it fully launches won't have an upfront box cost, developer Intrepid Studios announced it will begin selling access to the game's alpha and beta tests for $50.

That's actually a discount, as alpha access currently costs $100 on the official Ashes of Creation website. Come December 11, however, that price will go down to $50 to coincide with the game's arrival on Steam.

Intrepid makes clear it doesn't have a specific end date for early access, but that following alpha testing, the game will move into two beta periods before releasing in full. Following early access, Ashes of Creation will require a monthly subscription to play.

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Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition

$40 (was $75) for Nintendo Switch 1/2

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Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition

$40 (was $75) for PS4/PS5

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Some of Square Enix's best JRPG remakes, remasters, and retro compilations are featured in Amazon's early Black Friday video game sale this week. Most notably, Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition is on sale for only $40 on Nintendo Switch and PS4. The $35 price cut is the biggest discounted yet for Square Enix's stellar Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters. The Anniversary Edition comes with a Final Fantasy character sprite sticker sheet.

The six-game Final Fantasy compilation has been one of the most popular Switch and PlayStation game deals during major sales events since its launch last fall. If you're interested, we'd recommend snagging this deal soon; the Switch version, in particular, tends to sell out during promotions.

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Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees (709 pieces)

$45 (was $65)

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Lego Icons Fountain Garden (1,302 pieces)

$70 (was $100)

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We're inching closer to Black Friday, but you don't have to wait until November 28 to start shopping. Several retailers are already slashing prices on popular items, including plenty of Lego sets. Two of the most enticing offers for the Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees and Lego Icons Fountain Garden sets, which are seeing limited-time deals at Amazon. With Amazon's discount, you can gab the Mini Bonsai Trees set for $45 (was $65) and the Fountain Garden display for $70 (down from $100)--though these are selling out fast, and inventory likely won't last until Black Friday.

Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees (709 pieces) $45 (was $65)

This set is listed at its lowest price ever. You'll get to build three miniature trees--a ginkgo bonsai tree with yellow leaves, a black pine bonsai tree with green needles, and a wisteria bonsai tree with lilac flowers. The trees are quite tiny (standing around seven inches tall and just a few inches wide), which should make it easy to fit them onto your desk, bookcase, or other shelf or end table around your home.

Foliage bricks are interchangeable in this set, allowing you a bit of freedom to customize their appearance. And to help you display the set, you'll get to build two display stands of varying height, adding some verticality to the otherwise tiny trio of plants. Instructions are included with the set, though it's also compatible with the Lego Builder app if you'd prefer a more detailed walkthrough.

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For something that'll take a bit longer, the Lego Icons Fountain Garden is a better fit. It clocks in at over 1,300 pieces, and once completed, you'll have a tiny diorama featuring trees, shrubs, a fountain, and a few elegant structures scattered throughout a verdant garden. It's slightly customizable, thanks to slots in the diorama base that let you swap out various components, so you can decorate as you see fit.

All in all, the set includes a two-tiered fountain, two cypress trees, grape vines, four pergolas, tiled pathways, a luna moth, a bird, and a frog figure. It's about 11.5 inches wide when completed, which could make it a fun piece of decor for a table or bookcase.

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Of course, these are far from the only two Lego sets on sale ahead of Black Friday. A long list of others are seeing generous price cuts, including everything from the Lego Christmas Tree and Mini Orchid to the Japanese Zen Garden and Lotus Flowers. We've put together a long list of our favorite deals below--but if nothing catches your eye, be sure to check back closer to Black Friday. More discounts are bound to spring up in the coming days, and we're likely to see some of the best prices of the year.

Best Lego Black Friday Deals 2025

• Lego Botanicals Bonsai Tree (878 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
• Lego Botanicals Chrysanthemum (278 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
• Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet (756 pieces) -- $48 ($60)
• Lego Botanicals Happy Plants (217 pieces) -- $18.39 ($23)
• Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (474 pieces) -- $60
• Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees (709 pieces) -- $45 ($65)
• Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid (274 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
• Lego Botanicals Orchid (608 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
• Lego Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet (373 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
• Lego Botanicals Plum Blossom (327 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
• Lego Botanicals Succulents (771 pieces)-- $40 ($50)
• Lego Botanicals Tiny Plants (758 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
• Lego Botanicals Wildflower Bouquet (939 pieces) -- $48 ($60)
• Lego Cherry Blossom (430 pieces)-- $13 ($15)
• Lego Christmas Tree (784 pieces) -- $27 ($45)
• Lego Creator 3-in-1 Flowers Watering Can, Rain Boots, Birds (420 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
• Lego Daffodils (216 pieces) -- $12.74 ($15)
• Lego Disney Encanto Isabela's Flowerpot (641 pieces) -- $24 ($40)
• Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece (812 pieces) -- $44 ($50)
• Lego Icons Fountain Garden (1,302 pieces) -- $70 ($100)
• Lego Icons Poinsettia (608 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
• Lego Icons Tranquil Garden (1,363 pieces) -- $88 ($110)
• Lego Ideas Insect Collection (1,111 pieces) -- $64 ($80)
• Lego Lotus Flower (220 pieces) -- $13 ($15)
• Lego Roses (120 pieces) -- $10 ($15)

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