CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller - Encore Edition

$97.49 (was $115)

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CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller - Pro Edition

$106.19 (was $125)

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Video game instruments are fashionable once again, thanks in part to Fortnite Festival and CRKD's officially licensed Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers. If you've been looking to get one for yourself, these are on sale for Black Friday, and currently, you can grab the eye-catching Blueberry Burst Pro and Black Tribal models at a low price. Switch owners can also rock out with a Linkin Park-themed take on the CRKD Neo S, a five-button fret attachment for Fortnite's Guitar Hero-inspired game mode that comes equipped with pro-style features. Amazon is selling both the Xbox and multi-platform versions of CRKD's guitar controllers, which might sound confusing. The multiplatform guitars are compatible specifically with PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2, and Android in both wired and wireless modes, while the Xbox-licensed version of this guitar controller supports Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Android. To make things easier, we've outlined all the discounted CRKD controllers below and have listed which platforms they support.

CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller - Encore Edition $97.49 (was $115)

The Black Tribal model features a simple yet elegant body design, focusing on a user experience very similar to the classic Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitars of yesteryear. The strum bar uses a Hall Effect sensor, the frets have rubber membranes, and you'll find traditional inputs like integrated analog sticks, a D-pad on the headstock, and an eight-button navigation hub. This controller also has a modular design, allowing you to swap out the neck for one with mechanical frets installed or up to five additional solo frets.

• Black Tribal (multiplatform) -- $97.49 ($115)
• Black Tribal (Xbox) -- $115 ($125)

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The Pro model of the Gibson Les Paul guitar costs a bit more, but it offers much more than the standard model. You'll get all of the core features listed above, as well as a Hall Effect strum bar with built-in haptic feedback. customizable sensitivity, and multiple actuation points. The fret buttons on the Pro models also utilize mechanical switches to provide faster movements and input recognition, and there's RGB lighting on the neck. The emphasis on mechanical buttons is to provide better controller feedback, greater precision when playing, and a longer shelf-life for regular rhythm game fans.

• Blueberry Burst Pro (multiplatform) -- $106.19 ($125)
• Blueberry Burst Pro (Xbox) -- $125 ($135)

See at Amazon CRKD Neo S Wireless Controller - Linkin Park Edition$45 (was $60)CRKD Neo S Controller: Linkin Park Edition

The Linkin Park-themed Neo S Wireless Controller from CRKD is a solid option for anyone looking for a compact way to play rhythm games. Borrowing several design elements from the band's new album, From Zero, the controller is on sale for $45 (was $60) and features high-quality construction. It can wirelessly pair to a Switch 1 console, PC, and mobile devices, and it has Hall Effect sticks and triggers, remappable back buttons, swappable stick caps, and adjustable settings.

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CRKD isn't the only third-party manufacturer with a Fortnite- and Rock Band-compatible guitar controller. PDP also offers the Riffmaster, which happens to also be on sale during Black Friday to $110 (was $150) at Amazon. Yu can pick one up for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, orPC. The Riffmaster has a strumming paddle and fret buttons on its neck, an analog stick, shoulder strap, and 3.5mm headphone jack. While it is limited in hardware compatibility, it connects to its chosen console seamlessly and offers up to 36 hours of battery life. The Xbox version also works on PC, while the PS5 version will require you to download some third-party drivers. For even more gaming deals, check out GameSpot's Black Friday 2025 hub.

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If you're looking for ways to learn more about the in-game worlds and real-world development history of your favorite video games, then you'll want to check out Amazon's Black Friday sale, which has discounts on dozens of video game art books, cookbooks, and more. Better yet, many are also eligible for the site's B2G1 Free promotion on books, Blu-rays, and more, which means you can score even bigger discounts by grabbing multiple books. To get the B2G1 Free offer, select three eligible items, and the price of the cheapest item in your cart will be subtracted from your order total.

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Many video game publishers have released books that show how the visuals of various video games were formed, and Amazon has several of them on sale. The art book for Assassin's Creed: Shadows shows just how Ubisoft brought feudal Japan to life for this game, The Art and Making of Arcane is a vibrant look behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed League of Legends animated series, and the Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-Speedia covers decades of games featuring the Sega Icon. JRPG games have some of the best art teams around, and you can pick up books dedicated to Bravely Default II and Octopath Traveler. We'd also recommend the God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective for a deluxe look at the popular action franchise, told through exclusive interviews with the creative teams behind the games.

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Lego DC Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile (435 Pieces)

$38.49 (was $60) | Retiring Soon

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Batman: The Complete Animated Series on Blu-ray

$28.49 (was $80)

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Batman fans who grew up watching the awesome early '90s animated series will want to check out Amazon's Black Friday deal on the Lego Batmobile from the show. The 435-piece Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile is on sale for only $38.49 (was $60). This deal is especially notable because Lego is retiring this Batman building set soon.

And if you'd like the perfect background noise while piecing together the Batmobile, the Blu-ray box set collecting all 85 episodes is on sale for only $28.49 for Black Friday.

Lego DC Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile (435 Pieces) $38.49 (was $60) | Retiring Soon

Lego released this particular Batmobile last June alongside a few other sets, including the Batman Mech Armor that's also featured in Amazon's Black Friday Lego sale.

The set is technically called Batman with the Batmobile vs. Harley Quinn and Mr. Freeze, so it won't surprise you that it comes with those three characters as minifigures. Harley Quinn wields a comically large hammer, while Mr. Freeze has a functional stud launcher. The Batman minifigure is based on his look in the show and has a molded cape.

The Batmobile is over 11 inches long and has removable stud launchers, a seat for one minifigure that is accessed by lifting the cockpit hatch. A detachable exhaust flame element twirls when the wheels spin.

It has everything that makes a Batmobile Lego model a playset for young Caped Crusader fans--it's recommended for builders ages 8 and up--but it doubles as a nice display piece thanks to the included 360-degree rotatable stand and information placard that's more commonly seen with Lego models designed for adults.

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Batman: The Complete Animated Series actually includes even more than just the 85-episode series that ran from 1992-1995. It also comes with all 24 episodes of The New Adventures of Batman, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and Batman and Mr. Freeze.

Fans should also check out the Blu-ray box set deals for three other animated series: Batman Beyond (1999), The Batman (2004), and the classic Adventures of Batman (1968).

• Batman: The Complete Animated Series (Blu-ray) -- $28.49 ($80)
• Batman Beyond: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $19 ($55)
• The Batman: The Complete Series (2004-2008) (Blu-ray) -- $29.49 ($70)
• The Adventures of Batman: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray) -- $11 ($30)

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• Lego Star Wars: Battle Droid with STAP (1,088 pieces) -- $90 ($140)
• Lego Star Wars: Tantive IV (654 pieces) -- $40 ($80)
• Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV (502 pieces) -- $38.49 ($55)
• Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $189 ($270)
• Lego Technic & Speed Champions McLaren Pack (2 Sets, 697 pieces) -- $54 ($77)
• Lego DC Batman Animated Series Batmobile (435 pieces) -- $38.49 ($60)
• Lego DC Batman Mech Armor (140 pieces) -- $12 ($15)
• Lego Disney Cruella De Vil's Car (378 pieces) -- $35 ($50)
• Lego Icons: Jazz Club (2,899 pieces) -- $160 ($230)
• Lego City Robot World Roller Coaster (986 pieces) -- $70 ($100)
• Lego City Yellow Delivery Truck (1,061 pieces) -- $70 ($100)
• Lego City Yellow Mobile Construction Crane (1,116 pieces) -- $77 ($110)
• Lego Technic: NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle (1,913 pieces) -- $154 ($220)
• Lego Technic: NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (1,132 pieces) -- $70 ($100)
• Lego Classic: Vibrant Creative Brick Box (850 pieces) -- $42 ($60)
• Lego Duplo Classic: Cars and Trucks Brick Box (80 pieces) -- $35 ($50)

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Lego Star Wars Battle Droid with STAP (1,088 pieces)

$90 (was $140)

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Star Wars fans can save on one of this year's 1,000+ piece Lego sets for Black Friday. As part of Amazon's Black Friday Lego sale, the the 1,088-piece Battle Droid with STAP, is discounted to only $90 (was $140) while supplies last. The $50 discount is the best deal on this cool Battle Droid since its debut in July. Up until now, the lowest price had been $130.

Star Wars Lego deals can sell out fast--especially ones that haven't received major discounts before.

Lego Star Wars Battle Droid with STAP (1,088 pieces) $90 (was $140)

A recreation of the Battle Droids introduced in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, this Lego set is a replica of the cannon fodder trooper and the STAP (Single Trooper Aeriel Platform) speeder. The fully assembled build features several screen-accurate details, movable limbs, and a blaster that can be held in its hands or attached to its back. For display options, there's a stand you can place the droid and the STAP on, and it comes with an information placard and a Battle Droid minifigure riding its very own tiny STAP.

The Battle Droid with STAP measures 11.5 x 5.5 x 15 inches.

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Amazon's Black Friday Lego sale includes a few other notable Star Wars deals. The 654-piece model of Princess Leia's Tantive IV transport vessel is 50% off, dropping the price to only $40 (was $80). You can also get the 502-piece Boarding the Tantive IV scene diorama for $38.49 (was $55). The scene comes with seven Lego minifigures and recreates Darth Vader's first appearance in Episode IV: A New Hope. Darth Vader fans can also get the 630-piece Executor Super Star Destroyer for $40 (was $70) in Walmart's Black Friday Lego sale.

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At the beginning of 2025, Hypergryph shared the first closed beta test for Arknights: Endfield, the free-to-play action-RPG spin-off from the Arknights franchise. Now, the second beta test has begun, and it appears to be a considerable upgrade over the game's previous state.

This work-in-progress build has "50-60 hours worth of polished content,"a rebuilt storyline, fresh cutscenes and more according to Hypergryph. The combat has also been refined and there's a new region, Wuling, that's now ripe for exploration.

The game casts players as the Endministrator, the leader of Endfield Industries who has no memory of the past. As the Endmin reclaims their life, they fight alongside companions and attempt to explore and exploit the wild planet Talos-II. Much like Satisfactory, players can extract resources from the planet and build factories to fully utilize the materials they have at hand.

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Schedule 1 is one of this year's biggest surprise hits among the indie crowd, especially since it's a life-sim game about building up your own drug empire. But if the game's subject matter kept it from being sold on Steam, Schedule 1 creator Tyler was going to pivot and make into a farming sim.

"Early during development, I had a plan where, if Steam wouldn't take it for whatever reason, I could just pivot it to be a farming game," Tyler told GamesRadar. "Just strip all the drug stuff out, make it a farming game--but thankfully, it was all right."

Tyler went on to note that a few other countries "don't love it," including his native Australia.

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After previously working with Bandai Namco's studio in Singapore on Splatoon 3, Nintendo has revealed that a deal has been struck to bring that developer in-house.

Nintendo made the announcement online, which notes that it will own 80% of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore by April 2026 per its agreement with Bandai Namco. The remaining 20% the Singapore studio will be purchased at a later date, "once the subsidiary's operations have stabilized."

The new name of the studio will be Nintendo Studios Singapore. Nintendo also noted that the studio was chosen for acquisition because it "has an ongoing business relationship with Nintendo" and the publisher wanted to "strengthen" its internal development structure.

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Last year's Game Awards featured the first look at The Witcher 4, which is now nominated for most-anticipated game at The Game Awards this year. But if you were hoping to catch a fresh glimpse at The Witcher 4 at the ceremony than you're going to be disappointed. CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has confirmed that the company isn't bringing any new to The Game Awards this year.

"We won’t be bringing any new content to TGA this year," wrote Nowakowski on X, as spotted by VGC. But we're, as always, excited to watch the show and celebrate this amazing industry's great night alongside all of you."

I’m very happy to see The Witcher 4 nominated in the Most Anticipated Game category at The Game Awards. Thanks to everyone who has already voted - your support means a lot of to us. We won’t be bringing any new content to TGA this year, but we’re, as always, excited to watch the…

— Michał Nowakowski (@michalnowakow) November 26, 2025

CD Projekt Red only put The Witcher 4 in full production late last year, and the game isn't expected to launch until 2027 at the soonest. The most recent look at the game was shared during State of Unreal in June. However, CDPR later explained that it was a tech demo set in The Witcher 4 rather than the actual game. The dev team has also noted that the upcoming game is being developed with a console-first approach.

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Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 Pieces)

$189 (was $270)

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If you've been waiting for a discount on Lego's Pac-Man Arcade, you're in luck: The 2,651-piece retro arcade cabinet model is featured in Amazon's Black Friday 2025 Lego sale. The nostalgic officially licensed Pac-Man Arcade is available for $189 (was $270). The $81 discount is the best deal yet for the Pac-Man Arcade, which launched in June 2023. This extremely cool Lego building set for adults almost always sells for full price, and the few deals we've seen over the past two-plus years have sold out fast.

Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 Pieces) $189 (was $270)

Part of the Lego Icons series, Pac-Man Arcade is a brick-built countertop machine model measuring 10 x 7 x 13 inches. Out of all of Lego's gaming system sets, Pac-Man Arcade is probably the most impressive from a design perspective. And it's definitely the coolest when it comes to interactive features. It has a movable four-way joystick, and you can press the two dome buttons. The crank on the side of the cabinet moves Pac-Man through the mechanical maze while Blinky and Clyde chase him.

The coin slot uses a light brick that makes it look like the real thing. In addition to the cabinet itself, it comes with buildable Pac-Man, Blinky, and Clyde figures that attach to a stand that connects to the top of the cabinet.

Rounding out the set is a minifigure-scale '80s arcade scene, complete with a tiny brick-built Pac-Man cabinet and a gamer minifigure wearing vintage clothes. You can store the scene inside the cabinet by removing the back panel. This also allows you to watch the mechanical components in motion while turning the crank.

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Amazon Black Friday Sale: Best Lego Deals (Nov. 28)

• Lego Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Battle Droid with STAP (1,088 pieces) -- $90 ($140)
• Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $189 ($270)
• Lego Marvel Spider-Man Daily Bugle (3,772 pieces) -- $245 ($350)
• Lego Speed Champions: Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack (10 Sets) -- $189 ($270)
• Lego Technic & Speed Champions McLaren Pack (2 Sets, 697 pieces) -- $54 ($77)
• Lego DC Batman Animated Series Batmobile (435 pieces) -- $34 ($60)
• Lego DC Batman Mech Armor (140 pieces) -- $12 ($15)
• Lego Sonic: Tails Adventure Boat (393 pieces) -- $38.49 ($55)
• Lego Disney Cruella De Vil's Car (378 pieces) -- $35 ($50)

• Lego Icons: Jazz Club (2,899 pieces) -- $160 ($230)
• Lego City Robot World Roller Coaster (986 pieces) -- $70 ($100)
• Lego City Yellow Delivery Truck (1,061 pieces) -- $70 ($100)
• Lego City Yellow Mobile Construction Crane (1,116 pieces) -- $77 ($110)
• Lego Technic: NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle (1,913 pieces) -- $154 ($220)
• Lego Technic: NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (1,132 pieces) -- $70 ($100)
• Lego Classic: Vibrant Creative Brick Box (850 pieces) -- $42 ($60)
• Lego Duplo Classic: Cars and Trucks Brick Box (80 pieces) -- $35 ($50)

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Outfight and outwit your enemies in this turn-based tactics game. Use each unit's unique abilities and the terrain around you to your advantage to thwart your opponent's plans and reign supreme! Push, pull, teleport, and displace your enemies onto traps to deal additional damage and apply status effects between rounds. If you are able to escape the trap before the new round starts, you can cheat fate! With 14 different unit roles to choose from, you can create your own unique combinations to build your own personal army! Experiment with different units to find synergies and force multipliers to improve your chances of victory.