Earlier this year, Hytale was canceled after spending a decade in development and the studio behind it, Hypixel, was slated to be closed as well. Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme subsequently revived the company and purchased all of the rights for Hytale from Riot Games. Collins-Laflamme also reiterated his commitment to releasing Hypixel in early access. Now, we know how much the game is going to cost.

On social media, Hypixel revealed that Hytale will retail for $20. However, there will be more expensive editions with perks including cosmetics that fans can purchase in support of the team. After confirming the price, Collins-Laflamme noted that this decision puts him financially at risk because he's already committed to bankrolling his company and funding the game out of his own pocket.

"I'm pricing Hytale as aggressively low as possible," wrote Collins-Laflamme on X. "I'm taking on a considerable personal risk after repurchasing the game and getting it ready for early access for a growing team of now 50 talented individuals. I said I was all in, and I am delivering on that promise. The game is unfinished and runs on a build from over four years ago. Charging more didn't feel right. I don't think the game is good yet. My team and I will push hard to make it good, then great. The vision is clear and progress is fast."

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Atari 2600 Retro Smart Watch

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The Apple Watch might be the best-selling watch on the planet, but if you're seeking something more interactive, you'll want to check out these early Black Friday deals on watches inspired by classic gaming consoles and games like Atari 2600, Space Invaders, and Tetris. These officially licensed wearables come loaded with multiple classic video and arcade games you can play right on the watch's screen, and each device is on sale for $60 (normally $70) at Amazon. That's the lowest price we've ever seen for these retro gaming watches. Even better, some shoppers are also eligible for an even further discount plus an additional free watch band. Check out all the discounted models below.

Once you're checked out these deals, head over to GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub for the latest discounts on tech, video games, Blu-rays, and more.

Atari 2600 Retro Smart Watch $60 (was $80)

While these watches are labeld as "smart" watches, they're not smart watches in the typical sense of the word. Notably, they lack Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity, so don't expect to pair them with your smartphones or receive push notifications from mobile apps. It will, however, track your heart rate, steps, and calories burned, and you can play handful of retro games on each model. The action takes place on a 2-inch touchscreen, and it's completed by authentic sound effects. The watch is said to carry an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and it comes with two interchangeable bands.

Each model comes with its own set of playable titles. This Atari 2600 model includes:

• Pong
• Super Breakout
• Missile Command
• Centipede

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The Space Invaders Retro Smart Watch has the same specs as the Atari 2600 model, though it only includes Space Invaders as its sole playable arcade game. It's available in red or yellow watch face colors, and both versions come with two interchangeable bands.

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The Tetris Retro Smart Watch has the same core features as the other two models and comes with Tetris preinstalled. Its simple black-and-white color scheme is more minimalist than the other two models, and it ships with interchangeable white and black wristbands.

Some customers may also be eligible for a free 22mm Tetris-themed watch band. Add both products to your cart to see if the band's discounted at checkout. The Tetris-themed 22mm wristband normally costs $20 and is compatible with a variety of other smart watches, including the Google Pixel Watch 2 and select Samsung and Garmin models. It's also usable with the Apple Watch if you pick up a 22mm band adapter.

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Once Upon a Katamari (PS5, Nintendo Switch)

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Black Friday isn't technically until November 28, but plenty of early deals are available already, including numerous video game discounts. One of the most unique titles you can pick up for cheap right now is Once Upon a Katamari, which is discounted to $30 (was $40). The quirky roll-’em-up series has been a cult classic for decades, and the latest game in the franchise has earned positive reviews for its new spin on familiar gameplay mechanics. This limited-time deal is a great time to add it to your collection. The price cut applies to the PS5 and Switch and is available at Amazon and Best Buy.

Once Upon a Katamari (PS5, Nintendo Switch) $30 (was $40)

Like the other Katamari games, Once Upon a Katamari kicks off with the King of the Cosmos causing unintentional chaos. As the Prince, it’s up to you to clean up his blunder and restore the universe to its former glory. With over 50 levels spread across nine distinct eras, the Prince has his work cut out for him as he explores the Jurassic Era, Ice Age, historic Japan, and more major moments in history. Outside of the single-player campaign, Once Upon a Katamari also has a four-player mode called "KatamariBall," where everyone competes in a cosmic sports game.

The standard PS5 and Switch editions include the full base game. The physical Switch edition of Once Upon a Katamari is also backward-compatible with Switch 2.

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"Once Upon a Katamari is still a fantastic time and the new must-play title in the series. It manages to perfectly capture what has always made Katamari so charming and special--the writing, the humor, the music, the absurdity of it all--and refines it into the best way to experience the series, regardless of if it's your first time playing or if you're a long-time fan," Jessica Cogswell wrote in GameSpot's Once Upon a Katamari review.

One the hunt for more early Black Friday video game deals? Be sure to check out the links below. We've compiled lists of even more PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X games and accessories on sale right now. You'll also find the latest holiday price cuts for Blu-rays, Lego set, graphic novels, and more at GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub.

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Tales of Xillia: Remastered

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RPG fans looking to grab a classic fantasy game can check out this deal for Tales of Xillia: Remastered. Having just launched on October 31, the PS5 and Switch editions are on sale for $30 (was $40) at Amazon and Best Buy while supplies last.

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Tales of Xillia: Remastered is an upgraded port of the original PS3 action-RPG from 2011 that features numerous graphical and quality-of-life updates, as well as all the PS3 version's post-launch content included in one package. Some of the new features include higher-resolution visuals, a new auto-save system, and gameplay tweaks. The physical Switch and PS5 editions come with reversible cover art. The Switch version of Tales of Xillia: Remastered is backwards compatible with Switch 2.

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Tales of Xillia: Remastered follows dual protagonists Milla and Jude as they work to stop the Kingdom of Rashugal from unleashing a devastating weapon. Along their journey, the pair are joined by several allies, each with their own unique stories and combat abilities. If you're looking for even more Black Friday deals, you can also grab Tales of Graces f Remastered for $20 (was $40) on Switch and PS5 at Amazon. Released in January, Tales of Graces f Remastered has updated visuals, gameplay tweaks, and more. Next year will see Tales of Berseria Remastered launch for PC and console. The game will follow a new character, Velvet, on a quest of revenge following the murder of her brother. Like the Tales games listed above, you can expect graphical upgrades and updated gameplay, and for previously released DLC to be bundled into this new remastered version of the game. Preorders are available for $40 ahead of its February 27, 2026 release date. And for even more deals on PS5 games, Switch games, and more, be sure to hit up GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub.

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We are fast approaching the end to another Fortnite chapter, and that means it's nearly time for a huge live event that will introduce a new era for Epic Games' metaverse. It's Fortnite's biggest party, typically drawing its biggest concurrent player numbers by a wide margin each year. In 2023 it drew more than 11 million players, and 2024's event pulled more than 14 million.

And with this year's chapter finale, titled Zero Hour, looking like it's going to rope in every collab Fortnite had over the past 365 days while also picking up old storylines that Fortnite abandoned years ago, this one's looking like quite a doozie.

The Fortnite Chapter 6 finale event looks like it'll be quite a spectacle.When is Fortnite's Chapter 6 finale event going down?

The live finale event, which will only take place one time, will begin at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on Saturday, November 29.

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In October, Bethesda announced Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, an updated version of the game that was released 10 years ago this month. What was meant to be the definitive version of the game launched with numerous bugs and other issues that sparked a backlash against Fallout 4. Now, Bethesda is releasing an update for November and looking ahead to a December update as well.

Bethesda shared the patch notes on social media. The message didn't directly address the negative response to Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, but it did thank players for their "continued communication with us on your current Fallout 4 experience." The dev team notes that it's focused on DLC installation issues, occasional crashing, and general user experience in the patch.

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The team added that it still plans to add a mod storage expansion on Fallout 4's console versions. However, the devs state that more time is needed before that feature is ready to be released. Beyond that, the team promised to share details about the December patch in a few weeks.

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During an investor presentation earlier today, Ubisoft showed off Teammates, a new R&D game experience that utilizes generative AI. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot also described the advent of generative AI in games as "a revolution."

"Generative AI is as big a revolution for games as the shift to 3D," said Guillemot (via Game File). "We are making great strides in applying Gen AI to high-value use cases that bring tangible benefits to our players and teams... It's as big [of] a revolution for our industry as the shift to 3D. And we have everything to lead on this front."

Teammates was developed by the team behind Neo NPC. The company also said that the demo is meant to prove that "generative AI-driven gameplay can shape a new generation of more interactive and engaging games."

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Steam users can pick up the beloved Warhammer: Vermintide 2 at no cost this weekend, as part of a celebration thrown by developer Fatshark.

From now until November 23 at 9:59 PM ET / 6:59 PM PT, you can go to the game's Steam page and add Vermintide 2 to your library.

The title usually costs $30, but Fatshark is offering the game for free to mark 10 years of "Tide" games from the studio, beginning with Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide in 2015. The event also includes new content for both Vermintide 2 and its spiritual successor, Warhammer 40K: Darktide.

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Developer Roblox Corporation recently introduced a new face-scanning feature as a way to increase child safety protection on its game creation platform, Roblox. CEO David Baszucki is very excited about this initiative, giving some rather intense and questionable answers during a new podcast episode about the age-gating technology.

Baszucki sat down with The New York Times journalists Casey Newton and Kevin Roose for an episode of their Hard Fork podcast. Posted on November 21, the three engaged in a wide-ranging conversation that started with the face-scanning feature, moved to misnomers about data, and peaked at disgreements regarding the use of AI for moderation. Newtown opened with an inquiry about the problem with predators on Roblox, which Baszucki said is a good and bad dilemma.

"We think of it not necessarily just as a problem, but an opportunity as well," he said. "How do we allow young people to build, communicate and hang out together? How do we build the future of communication at the same time? So we, you know, we’ve been, I think in a good way, working on this ever since we started. And when we were--this was almost 18 or 19 years ago--when we first launched the company and we had just four of us sitting in a room, we were literally the moderators, like we would rotate all the time."

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The PS5 Pro is on sale for $100 off for the next few weeks thanks to PlayStation's Black Friday Sale, which is live now at PlayStation Direct, Amazon, and several other major retailers. Normally $750, PlayStation's most powerful game console is available for $649 through December 18. The $649 price matches the best price ever for the PS5 Pro. The only other time it received an official price cut was for PlayStation Days of Play in May/June.

If you're in the market for a PlayStation console this holiday but want a more affordable option, the promotion includes $100 discounts on the Ghost of Yotei PS5 Slim Bundle, a bundle with NBA 2K26, and two new bundles with exclusive in-game content in Fortnite.

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Six years ago, Fortnite introduced Stranger Things' Eleven, Sheriff Hopper and even portals to the Upside Down into the game. With the fifth and final season starting on Netflix next week, Stranger Things is returning to Fornite with a new set of heroes crossing over.

Epic Games has revealed that Stranger Things' Mike, Dustin, Will, and Lucas are coming to Fortnite's Blitz Royale mode. Max, Steve, Nancy, Jonathan, and Robin apparently didn't make the cut. The artwork below features the Stranger Things kids--or perhaps young adults is more accurate now--with a backdrop revealing portals to the Upside Down across Hawkins and appearance by Vecna, the show's primary villain.

The Stranger Things kids will get their own Fortnite skins very soon.

At least some of those Upside Down designs will be a part of the Stranger Things Fortnite Blitz Royale map and the Stranger Things skins will be released through the Fortnite store today. The older Stranger Things skins--Eleven, Jim Hopper, and a Demorgon--aren't currently available, but they seem like strong candidates to return.

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Treyarch has rolled out a new update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and the patch notes detail plenty of the changes discussed in the studio's recent Dev Talk video. This includes a buff for guns in the submachine class, a nerf for the powerful Drone Pod field upgrade, and adjustments to Black Ops 7's controversial aim-assist.

There's been plenty of community debate around Black Ops 7's aim-assist, which features greatly reduced rotational aim-assist compared to recent Call of Duty games. Black Ops 7 launched with a new right-stick aiming requirement for achieving maximum rotational aim-assist strength, meaning that when the right-stick isn't used or isn't tracking a target effectively, players experience minimal rotational aim-assist strength. This minimum aim-assist is a 35% reduction from what players experienced in the beta.

In the patch notes, Treyarch says the studio "slightly overshot" its target balance, and a small tuning change is made to reduce this aim-assist penalty from 35% to 25%.

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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault asks you to choose from four weapon options at the start of a new game. These are just the base versions of the four weapon types, but you'll be using whichever weapon you pick for several runs before you can unlock another one, making this choice one you'll want to think about. In this guide, we'll break down which weapon is best in Moonlighter 2, so you aren't stuck with the wrong one for a good while.

Merchant's Sword

The sword is considered a balanced weapon, offering a four-hit attack-pattern for its primary attack, with the final hit functioning as a finisher. The special move is a spinning attack, dealing damage in a circle around Will. If you use your special after three attacks, it transforms into a more powerful finisher.

Merchant's Large Sword

The Large Sword has a slow attack pattern, but it also has the strongest attacks. The primary attack has a three-hit pattern and uses sharpness on every attack. Your special is a quick jab attack that is much weaker but restores sharpness. The Sharpness meter is broken up by chunks, and for each missing chunk, you deal less damage.

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How many relics you can carry back to town is incredibly important in Moonlighter 2, the roguelike shop management game. The more relics you can bring back with you, the more items you have to sell in the shop, which means more money in your pockets. Before you can upgrade your inventory, you'll need to meet an NPC during a run.

How to expand your inventory space in Moonlighter 2

To expand your inventory space, you will need to purchase additional slots from Sliver, an NPC who will come to town in the western section. You can meet Sliver fairly early into Moonlighter 2, but there is one requirement to get him to come to town. You need to first encounter Sliver during a run in Kalina. This isn't too difficult, as Kalina is the first area you have access to. All you need to do is find Sliver at a "?" room during a run. It's not guaranteed to be him, but there are only a handful of possible characters who can appear.

You can unlock additional inventory slots, allowing you to carry even more relics.

Once you've encountered him during a run, he will be present in town, where you can purchase inventory slots. The first slot costs 4,000 gold, with the second costing 8,000, increasing from there. There is also another row that becomes available after the first, but that requires crafting materials not currently present in the early access version at the time of writing. While you're at it, you'll also want to be sure to get more potions in Moonlighter 2.

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is all about going on long roguelite runs to bring relics back to town to sell. One of the best ways to extend your runs is to get more potion uses, which can be unlocked by speaking with an NPC in town. You can have up to five total potions, along with other potions-related upgrades, like improved healing. Here's how to unlock more potions in Moonlighter 2.

How to get more potions in Moonlighter 2You can unlock up to five total potion uses for a single dungeon run.

Potion upgrades can be purchased from Eris the witch, who is found next door to your shop, just to the south. Eris' upgrades are divided into four sections, unlocked through various means. The first one is available immediately, with the second awarded for reaching the 50,000 coin milestone with the Endless Vault.

Once you have a panel unlocked, you need to spend both coins and various crafting materials, dropped by enemies in dungeons. The materials vary depending on the upgrades, although you typically unlock the area with the enemies you need to defeat before unlocking the new panel. Eris also offers other important potion upgrades, like increased healing and pedestals that restore potions during a dungeon.

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A new report has claimed that the supposed Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake will launch before March 31, 2026.

According to an Insider Gaming story (corroborated by Eurogamer), the information came to light after Ubisoft's earnings report was finally released. The report--which the company delayed at the last minute so it could "finalize the closing of the semester," per CFO Frederick Duguet--mentioned that one "unannounced game" will come out before the end of Ubisoft's fiscal year ending on March 31, 2026. Insider Gaming claims this blanked-out game in the report is the Black Flag remake and that it will release during the week of March 23.

Ubisoft hasn't commented on the report, nor has the company publicly announced anything yet, but there has been a lot of information about the game circulating since its apparent early leaks in June 2023. A Pure Arts livestream from March 2025 may have confirmed its existence, Edward Kenway voice actor Matt Ryan hinted at the game in June 2025, and whenever it does drop, it apparently won't feature modern-day sections but will include additional story content. The rumor mill is a-turning, and if accurate, it's only a matter of time before Ubisoft officially announces the game.

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Early into Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Eris will give you a quest to find a hidden treasure in Kalina, the first dungeon you have access to. While you are going to have to rely on RNG to find the hidden treasure, once you know where to look, it's actually easy to find. Your reward is a blueprint for a new large sword, The Vow.

Where to find the Hidden Treasure in KalinaAfter entering the Blacksmith room, head to the right immediately.

To find the hidden treasure, you will need to go to a Blacksmith room during a run in Kalina. The Blacksmith room is marked by a hammer icon on the room map screen, and typically appears about halfway through a run.

Once in the Blacksmith room, there will be a hidden path directly to the right, obscured by a rock formation. Follow the path to a green portal, which takes you to a trap filled obstacle course. This area features two kinds of traps, bear traps and wind traps. The bear trap can be rolled through, and since there isn't a meaningful cooldown for rolling, you can just fly through these without much worry.

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