Only a few years after Fallout 4's release, Bethesda surprised fans by officially announcing Fallout 76, the next entry in its beloved post-apocalyptic RPG franchise. The new game was revealed in a trailer after a series of teases, and Bethesda discussed it in more detail at E3 2018 and at QuakeCon 2018. We even got an opportunity to play the game at a recent hands-on preview event. But the game is out now, and we've only just began to make strides in Bethesda's sprawling adventure.To ensure you're kept up to date on everything there is to know about Fallout 76, we've compiled all the information we have on the game so far: the platforms it's on, its online functionality, its anti-griefing features, and where the game falls in the series' timeline.If you've been playing the beta, you'll be happy to know that the game is receiving a launch day update containing a ton of new content. In the meantime, be on the lookout for our full review, as well a slew of guides to help you get started in the game.Table of Contents [hide]What is Fallout 76?Who's Developing It?Is It An Online Survival Game?How Big Is The World?What Can You Do?How Does Character Creation And Progression Work?How Does PvP Work?How It Plays: Our In-Depth PreviewAny Voice Chat?Guides And What To Do FirstRelease DateWhat is Fallout 76?Fallout 76 is a prequel to all of the previous Fallout games. Set in 2102, you play an inhabitant of Vault 76 who emerges from the shelter 25 years after the bombs fell on America. Your task is simple: explore what remains of post-apocalyptic America and rebuild civilization.Longtime fans will likely recognize Vault 76; although it's not a place we've visited before, this isn't the series' first mention of it. Both Fallout 3 and 4 reference it and, according to the Fallout Wikia, this West Virginia-based vault was occupied by 500 of of America's best and brightest minds. Unlike the more grotesque experimental vaults in the Fallout universe, Vault 76 is a control vault intended to be opened 20 or so years after a nuclear war. But if the Vault was supposed to open 20 years after the bombs fell, why have 25 years gone by? The story has a few surprises in store for those willing to tackle its myriad challenges.Fallout 76 uses the Creation Engine, the same engine used to make Fallout 4, but it will purportedly feature much more graphical detail than its predecessor. Game director Todd Howard has said that Fallout 76 has new rendering and lighting technology, which allows for "16 times" the detail.Who's Developing It?Bethesda Game Studios, the Maryland-based developer responsible for the Elder Scrolls series and both Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, is at work on the game. In addition, Bethesda Game Studios Austin--formerly BattleCry Studios--assisted in fine-tuning the Creation Engine to support multiplayer functionality.Is It An Online Survival Game?Fallout 76 is a much different sort of game from its predecessors. It's "entirely online," but don't worry, you'll be able to play it solo too. According to Bethesda, the idea to take this approach to open-world survival came four years ago, when it started to work on building a multiplayer Fallout experience. Howard described the game's approach to survival as "softcore," which means death doesn't equal loss of progression.You can form a party with up to three other players. You won't be able to manage your placement in servers when you login, as you'll automatically be inserted into a session with others upon booting up the game. Of course, you also have the option simply join alongside your friends and play together.Howard commented that Fallout 76 will have dedicated servers that will support the game "now and for years to come." At launch, there will only be public servers, but Bethesda plans to introduce private servers that will allow players to invite friends to play in order to prevent undesirable behavior.Some classic mechanics from past games will be changing to accommodate the shift to online play. For example, V.A.T.S has been reconfigured to work in real time, while still allowing players to target specific enemy body parts. But this time around, it has been updated to be more of a tool that allows you to spot out dangers in the environment.How Big Is The World?According to Howard, Fallout 76's world is four times the size of Fallout 4. There are six different regions to explore, and each has its own unique style, risks, and rewards. Confirmed areas include the West Virginia State Capitol, The Greenbrier, Woodburn Circle, New River Gorge Bridge, and Camden Park. Contained within each area is a variety of new creatures to encounter, some of which are based on West Virginian folklore. You can take at the full map in the image below.What Can You Do?Like previous games, players spend the majority of their time exploring and completing quests. However, Fallout 76 does not feature any human non-player characters, as all surviving humans are controlled by active players. Instead, the game uses a combination of robot NPCs, collectible recordings, and environmental storytelling in order to give players what they need to piece together quests and the story at large.Given the game's premise of rebuilding the world, there's base-building elements similar to Fallout 4. You're able to set up a bases anywhere using an item called the Construction and Assembly Mobile Platform, or C.A.M.P. These can be placed down in the world and allow you to construct an impromptu camp. We got to see the player laying down walls and decorating the base with pool tables, toilets, and other household objects. As the "mobile platform" part of the name implies, your CAMP can also be picked up and relocated, allowing you to move your base anywhere in the world.While you can help build the world, you can also destroy it. If you have the necessary nuclear launch codes, it's actually possible to access a missile silo to fire a nuke at any point on the map. Doing so irradiates the chosen area, but it also allows for the opportunity to discover rare weapons, gear, and items. Be wary; nuking an area also causes more powerful enemies to show up, making it more difficult to survive. But don't be discouraged by this, the C.A.M.P. blueprint system makes it easy for players to quickly rebuild their homes, and if they're privy to an incoming threat, they can pack their things and move to a new location.As an online experience, player choice is incredibly important, going as far as giving players the freedom to choose who are the heroes and who are the villains. Early footage showcased multiple players engaging in combat and participating in friendly activities, which seems to indicate that players have the freedom to choose their paths in the world of Fallout 76.How Does Character Creation And Progression Work?There are similar character creation tools as Fallout 4. However, you're free to change your appearance at any point. In addition, you can also utilize the game's new photo mode during the creation process to better see how your character looks, as well as snap some shots you can share on social media.The SPECIAL system returns and it's a bit different. Like previous games, SPECIAL encompasses the following stats: Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, Luck. You're given one point to put into any of those stats every time you level up. The first thing you do when you emerge from the vault is pick a SPECIAL and then you pick a perk in that particular SPECIAL. Essentially, every SPECIAL is a pool of points for your perks.But unlike previous games, perks are now cards you can equip and unlock as you rank up in a given SPECIAL; though, you're free to swap cards out at any time if you want to alter your build. Each SPECIAL characteristic you develop has a perk card cap of 15. These perk cards can be enhanced further from one to five points to increase their power.You can obtain additional perk cards via Perk Card Packs (four random cards), which you earn every two levels initially (1-10), and then every 5 after that. You can also pick one perk card per level, usually from your SPECIAL choice. There are hundreds of Perks cards you can unlock, so naturally SPECIAL ranks cap out after a while (you gain a rank up in a SPECIAL each time you level up). At level 50, you'll stop increasing SPECIAL ranks, but you'll still get card packs.How Does PvP Work?When you shoot someone you do a little bit of damage, which can be equated to lightly slapping them in order to challenge them to a duel. In response to this, the other player can choose to ignore or engage. If they engage in a battle with you, they'll start to take full damage. The one who is killed in this consenting PvP match has the option to seek revenge. Doing so gives that person the opportunity to get double the rewards granted they're successful.If you'd rather choose to ignore a PvP match, there's no way to escape being killed--despite the small damage dealt to you during the initiation phases. However, if you are killed by a player under these circumstances, that player becomes a Wanted Murderer and will receive no rewards from having killed you.A Wanted Murderer is marked on the map as a red star and a bounty is placed on their head. Players looking to cash in on this bounty aren't visible on the Murderer's map. If the murderer is killed, the money from that bounty is taken out their stock.In order to give players time to properly acclimate to how Fallout 76 plays, PvP won't be available to players until level five. And if you perish from any PvP encounter, the only thing you'll lose is the junk you've been collecting, which can be reclaimed after death if not already picked up by other players. You can always store junk in stashes found around the world, so as to safeguard a portion of your stock. Armor and weapons are retained in your inventory after death.How It Plays: Our In-Depth PreviewWe recently got a hands-on with a build of Fallout 76. It plays similarly to Fallout 4, but it features some new additions that subtly shift the paradigm established by past entries in the series. We got to experience three hours of the game, exploring a decent chunk of the opening area while taking on quests and generally working cooperatively with the players around us. There's a lot to unpack about how the upcoming multiplayer open-world RPG, so be sure to watch the video above and read our full thoughts in our in-depth preview detailing what we got to play.Any Voice Chat?It's possible to chat with your teammates and even strangers you discover out in the world. It's area-based so your ability to hear other plays will vary. But if you want nothing to do with strangers, it's possible to mute their voices entirely.Guides And What To Do FirstFallout 76 is a massive game that just might overwhelm you right at the start. To help ease the pain of emerging from Vault 76, we've gathered together some recommendations of where to go first. But if you want a full rundown on stuff you should know before starting, check out our Fallout 76 beginner's guide. Release DateFallout 76 is being developed for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and is currently scheduled to be released on November 14. Unfortunately, there's no word about a Nintendo Switch release, which didn't seem out of the question after the Skyrim re-release made it to that platform.Info from Gamespot.com

Fallout 76’s new leveling system is very different from previous games. This time it's based around Perk cards, which you earn after leveling up or completing challenges. Every time you level up, you can put a point into one of the seven S.P.E.C.I.A.L. skills that make up your character's stats, and then pick a card to equip for the skill. The number of points you have in that skill determines how many cards you can have. For example, if you have four points in a particular skill, you can unlock four Rank 1 cards, or two Rank 2 cards, or one Rank 3 card and one Rank 1 card. A Perk card always starts at Rank 1, but if you want to upgrade its rank, you need to combine it with variable duplicates of the same card.There are a bunch of cards to collect, and you get them at random. What you get is more reliant on luck than anything, but if you're curious what's out there, we've got your covered. Below we've compiled every card we've earned so far and have broken them all down into their specific categories. Be sure to check back often as we update this feature with even more Perk cards.If you're hungry for more guides, check out our in-depth feature highlighting essential tips you should know before starting. You can also read our survival guide for details on locations to visit first, as well as a basic rundown of the game's systems. If you're curious about our thoughts on the game, be on the lookout for our review in progress in the days ahead.In the meantime, got any super useful Perk cards that don't see here? Be sure to tell us all about them and how great they are for your current character build in the comments below.Table of Contents [hide]StrengthPerceptionEnduranceCharismaIntelligenceAgilityLuckStrengthMany of the Strength Perk cards we've found help you dish out extra damage with the different weapon types, such as Slugger and Gladiator, which affect the damage of two-handed and one-handed weapons respectively. Others increase your ability to withstand the weight of your weapons and equipment. There's plenty for you to play around with if your objective is to utterly devastate enemies and players.PerceptionAccuracy, firearms damage, and environmental awareness is the name of the game for Perception. You'll want to net these bonuses if you're more an exploration-focused player whose also a fan of picking locks effectively and keeping your distance from enemies.EnduranceIt's not easy living out in the wasteland. Endurance Perk cards are going to increase your ability to resist diseases and radiation, as well as increase the effectiveness of your health items, and expand your repertoire of ways to get back into tip-top shape--for better or worse (refer to Cannibal).CharismaCharisma won't mean much if you're not the type to join up with friends. Most of the Charisma Perk cards we've found help heal teammates and offer bonuses to their statistics. But don't ignore Charisma Perk cards entirely, as there are some that help out solo players too, like Field Surgeon, which makes it so Stimpaks and Radaway work much quicker. There's also Bloocksucker, which makes drinking blood a totally viable way to quench your thirst! We're still debating on whether or not that's either creepy or charismatic..IntelligenceAs you'd expect, Intelligence Perk cards improve your ability to craft weapons and armor. They also offer bonuses to hacking, health gain, and explosives damage. There's plenty more that we've yet to find here, but these are the sorts of cards you'll want if you're more of a methodical tactician and tinkerer.AgilityAgility Perk cards add some finesse to your survival, offering you bonuses to Action Points and your overall physical ability. Whether it's reducing the weight of food and drink or just making you better at sneaking, you'll want Ability Perk card bonuses if you favor physical capability over strength and endurance.LuckLuck Perk cards often increase your ability to pick up more money or resources. Others just improve an incredibly specific characteristic, like Can Do!, which ups your chances of finding an extra canned good when searching a container. Not every card we've found so far is useful, but it certainly doesn't hurt to stat into Luck every once in a while to see what interesting bonus you might get.Info from Gamespot.com

It's hard to believe, but 2018 is winding to a close. November is now underway, and while many of the year's biggest releases arrived back in October, there are still a number of major games in store for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch this month, from the latest entries in the Battlfield and Fallout franchises to the first pair of Pokemon RPGs for Nintendo's hybrid console.On top of all the new titles, a handful of notable re-releases are set to arrive this month as well, among them the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which collects and remasters all of Spyro's PS1 adventures into one package. Blizzard's acclaimed dungeon crawler Diablo III also arrived on Switch, marking the developer's first release on a Nintendo system in over 15 years.That's only a small sample of the games coming out in November 2018. You can see all of the biggest releases on the way for each platform this month below. For a broader look at all of the other titles out this year, be sure to check out our complete list of game release dates in 2018.Spyro Reignited Trilogy (PS4, Xbox One) -- November 13Following the success of last year's Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy, Activision is dusting off another PlayStation 1 icon with the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Developed by Skylanders studio Toys for Bob, the collection launches for PS4 and Xbox One on November 13 and features all three of Spyro's PS1 adventures--Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon--all of which have received a significant audio and visual overhaul. The games also give you the option to choose between their new remastered soundtracks and the original ones if you ever get the urge to listen to the old tracks.Further reading:Spyro Reignited Trilogy Launch Trailer Lights It UpSpyro Reignited Trilogy Shows Why Remastering A Classic Isn't EasySpyro Reignited Trilogy Lets You Choose Between Original And Remastered SoundtracksFallout 76 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -- November 14Fallout 76, the latest installment in Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG series, arrives on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 14, and it takes the traditionally single-player franchise into entirely new territory: multiplayer. Unlike previous games in the series, Fallout 76 is an online-only RPG with no NPCs; rather, every human character you come across as you explore the irradiated wastes of West Virginia is another player, and your best hope for gathering resources and surviving against the hulking mutant creatures roaming about is to band together with others, making for a very different kind of RPG than the series is known for.Further reading:Fallout 76 Final Beta Dates And Times AnnouncedFallout 76 Is Filled With Other People, But It's A Lonely, Dead WorldHow Long Will Fallout 76 Servers Be Online? "Forever," Bethesda Boss SaysPokemon: Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee (Switch) -- November 16The Pokemon series makes its proper Nintendo Switch debut this month with Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. A reimagining of the classic Pokemon Yellow version for Game Boy, the Let's Go titles take players back to the Kanto region, where they'll face off against new and familiar trainers on a quest to capture the original 151 Pokemon and become Pokemon League Champion. The games also diverge in some dramatic ways, most notably by incorporating the capture mechanics from Pokemon Go and introducing new attacks, as well as an entirely new Mythical Pokemon named Meltan.Further reading:How Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee Update Pokemon Yellow For A New GenerationPokemon: Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee Make Some Welcome Changes, But Also Some Concerning OnesLet's Go Pikachu / Eevee's Big Challenge: Master TrainersBattlefield V (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -- November 20EA's Battlefield series returns to the conflicts of World War II with its latest installment, Battlefield V. Originally slated to launch back in October, the military shooter arrives on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 20 with a variety of maps and modes from the outset, and even more free content following in the months after its release as part of the Tides of War service. That includes new War Story missions and the battle royale-style Firestorm mode, in which 64 players divided into teams of four vie to be the last one standing on an ever-shrinking battlefield. Those who pick up the game during its launch week will also receive two free items.Further reading:Battlefield 5 PC System Requirements Revealed: Can You Run It?Battlefield 5 Microtransactions Won't Be Available At LaunchBattlefield 5's Firestorm Battle Royale Mode Coming Next YearFull November Release ScheduleGamePlatformRelease DateThe Quiet ManPS4, PCNovember 1Diablo III: Eternal CollectionSwitchNovember 2DéracinéPSVRNovember 6Overkill's The Walking DeadPS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 6World of Final Fantasy MaximaXbox One, SwitchNovember 6Ride 3PS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 8Tetris EffectPS4November 9Hitman 2PS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 13SNK 40th Anniversary CollectionSwitchNovember 13Spyro Reignited TrilogyPS4, Xbox OneNovember 13Fallout 76PS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 14Underworld AscendantPCNovember 15Civilization VISwitchNovember 16Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go EeveeSwitchNovember 16Battlefield VPS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 20WarframeSwitchNovember 20WreckfestPS4, Xbox OneNovember 20Darksiders 3PS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 27ArtifactPCNovember 28 Info from Gamespot.com

When transferring your Pokemon from Pokemon Go to Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee, make sure you don't do anything to interrupt the process, says Nintendo. Interrupting the transfer could result in you losing some of your Pokemon from Pokemon Go.To make sure the process isn't interrupted, Nintendo highlighted some best practices on its support site. When you decide to start moving your Pokemon from Go over into Let's Go, make sure to avoid clicking the home or power button on your Switch. You also don't want to press the home button, turn off Bluetooth, or suspend the Pokemon Go app on your mobile device. Nintendo also advises keeping your mobile device and Switch console close together during the process to ensure a smooth transition.Following this advice should prevent any problems when you transfer your Pokemon. If you notice that your transfer has somehow paused itself or did not completely move all your Pokemon over, Nintendo advises you turn off the Pokemon Go app and uninstall it. After reinstalling the game, you should be able to resume the transfer again. However, any Pokemon that were in between your mobile device and Switch may be lost for good, "as uninstalling and reinstalling the app would cause the transfer process to be stuck in limbo."If you're having trouble transferring any of your Pokemon from Go to Let's Go--including the Pokemon Go exclusive Meltan--check out our guide. For even more Let's Go tips, check out our list of 9 things you should know before starting and our guide to getting Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.In our Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu / Let's Go, Eevee review, Jake Dekker gave the two games an 8/10, writing, "...Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee are delightful reimaginings of the series' origins and a deep RPG in their own right. It makes a lot of smart improvements on the original Red, Blue and Yellow while holding on to what made them so special in the first place."Info from Gamespot.com

Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee are now available onSwitch, marking the series' proper debut on Nintendo's hybrid console. While not direct remakes of the classic Pokemon Yellow version, the pair follow its template very closely, featuring the same setting, story beats, and the original 151 Pokemon (plus their Alolan variants, which could be acquired either from certain NPCs or by transferring them over from Pokemon Go).Despite their many similarities to Yellow, Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee do introduce some new elements to the series--most notably Meltan, a brand-new Mythical Pokemon that hasn't appeared in any previous mainline Pokemon game. Fittingly for a Mythical Pokemon, Meltan can't be acquired through normal means, so we've put together a guide explaining just how you can add it and its evolved form, Melmetal, to your collection.How To Catch MeltanThe key to getting a Meltan in Let's Go involves connecting the games to Pokemon Go. As previously mentioned, you can link the mobile title to Let's Go via Bluetooth and transfer any Gen 1 Pokemon you've captured there over to the Switch games. The Pokemon you've transferred will then appear in the Go Park, a new facility that replaces the Safari Zone in Fuchsia City. See our full guide to connecting Go and Let's Go for more details.To begin a transfer, simply speak to the receptionist at the front desk of the Go Park and follow the on-screen prompts. This is a one-way process; any Pokemon you send from Go to Let's Go can't be returned to the mobile game. However, you'll need to complete at least one transfer in order to catch Meltan, as sending a Pokemon to Let's Go will reward you with a special item in Go: the Mystery Box.The Mystery Box is the key to summoning Meltan in Pokemon Go. Once opened, the Mythical Pokemon will begin appearing in the wild for a limited time, and you'll be able to capture it just as you would any other monster. However, you'll need to act quickly to catch as many as you can; the Mystery Box only remains open for 30 minutes, and you'll need to wait a full seven days before you can activate it again by transferring another Pokemon.While you can typically only transfer the original 151 Pokemon, Meltan is the sole exception. Once you've managed to catch one in Go, you'll be able to send it over to the Let's Go titles the same way you would any Gen 1 Pokemon. You'll then be able to recapture it in the Go Park to add it to your team.At the moment, this is the only way to obtain Meltan in either Go or Let's Go. You won't be able to find it in the wild in the Switch games, so if you're hoping to add one to your collection, you'll need to link the two titles together. However, The Pokemon Company has teased that a new Special Research questline revolving around Meltan will be available for Pokemon Go players sometime this winter, suggesting there will be other ways to acquire it in the future.Meltan is a pure Steel-type Pokemon that stands at eight inches tall, making it one of the smallest monsters in the Pokemon universe. While it may not look particularly intimidating, it does have a notable distinction: Meltan is the first Mythical Pokemon capable of evolving, and it's able to grow into a hulking monster called Melmetal.How To Evolve MeltanAs before, Pokemon Go is the key to obtaining Melmetal. In order to evolve Meltan, you'll need to feed it enough Candy in Go, just as you would evolve most other Pokemon in the mobile game. These are acquired each time you catch a Meltan or send one to Professor Willow, but be warned: you're going to need to capture a lot of Meltans if you're hoping to get its evolution, as the Mythical Pokemon requires a whopping 400 Candies to evolve.Given how long it takes to reopen the Mystery Box, amassing enough Candy to evolve Meltan is a daunting prospect. Fortunately, if you've stocked up on Rare Candies, you'll be able to use them to expedite the process. You can also feed Pinap Berries to Meltan during the capture phase, which will increase the number of Candies you receive if you successfully catch it. Once you've evolved Meltan, you can transfer your Melmetal to the Let's Go games and recapture it in the Go Park.Just as its base form, Melmetal is a pure Steel-type Pokemon. According to the series' lore, it was worshiped in ancient times because of its ability to create metal. It is also capable of learning a brand-new move called Double Iron Bash, a two-hit Steel-type attack that can make the opposing Pokemon flinch.Despite being more welcoming than other entries in the series, Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee are deeper than they may initially appear. Before you embark on your journey, be sure to check out our nine tips you should know. We've also put together a guide on how to get Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle in the Switch games. For more, read our full Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee review.Info from Gamespot.com

The latest pair of Pokemon adventures, Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, are now available for Nintendo Switch. Among other things, the new games feature connectivity with Pokemon Go, allowing you to transfer over certain monsters from the mobile title. In fact, doing this is quickest way to unlock the new Mythical Pokemon Meltan, but even if you don't own either of the Switch games, you'll have a way to get the new Hex Nut Pokemon in Go.A new Special Research questline centering around Meltan is now live. By completing the missions assigned by Professor Willow, you'll be able to encounter the new Mythical Pokemon in Pokemon Go, even without connecting it to either of the Let's Go titles. The new questline arrived much earlier than anticipated; The Pokemon Company had previously teased that Special Research related to Meltan would be available this "winter," although it hadn't provided a time frame.In addition to the new Special Research, Niantic is rolling out a few more special events to commemorate the launch of Pokemon: Let's Go. First, you'll be able to collect new Field Research tasks focusing on Gen 1 Pokemon at PokeStops from now until November 27. Niantic says these tasks feature monsters "not commonly found" in either of the Let's Go games, such as Kabuto and Omanyte, giving you a good incentive to catch and transfer them over.On top of that, new Raid Battles are slated to arrive in Go from November 23-26. During this time frame, you'll be able to encounter certain Eevee evolutions--Flareon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, Espeon, and Umbreon--as Raid Bosses. Raichu and Alolan Raichu will appear as Raid Bosses more commonly during this period as well.Unlike other Mythical Pokemon, Meltan is capable of evolving. Its second form is known as Melmetal, and it can learn an exclusive Steel-type attack called Double Iron Bash. Be sure to check out our guide on how to get Meltan and Melmetal. We've also put together nine tips to know before starting Pokemon: Let's Go and a guide on how to catch Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. Info from Gamespot.com

You might have already gotten yourself a new Exotic this week in Destiny 2. The weekly reset saw the completion of the Murder Mystery quest, whose final prize was the Destiny 1 fan-favorite Exotic machine gun Thunderlord. That was a pretty good prize, but if you need more Exotics--and who doesn't--Xur is back this weekend to quench your thirst for golden loot.This week, Xur is camped out on Titan. You'll find him on The Rig east of the location where you spawn in, toward the center of the northern edge of the area. Run to the far side of the area and when you come out from the covered portion, turn drop down and turn left. Xur is in the small square building waiting there.As always, Xur's bag of Exotics includes one weapon and one piece of armor for each of the three classes, specifically from Destiny 2's Year One batch. The weapon this week is Coldheart, a powerful trace rifle laser beam that was previously a preorder bonus for Destiny 2. Its Cold Fusion perk give it a steady beam, and the Longest Winter perk mean it does more and more damage the longer you hold the beam on your target.Knucklehead Radar is a favorite for Hunters--the helmet maintains your radar even when you're aiming down sights, which makes it great for the Crucible. Warlocks get Aeon Soul, which grant additional class ability energy to teammates when you use your own class ability, with the gains increased when more people on your Fireteam are also wearing Aeon Exotics. Finally, the Titan helmet An Insurmountable Skullfort start health regeneration when you kill enemies with Arc melee abilities, while also recharging your melee energy.Coldheart (Exotic trace rifle) -- 29 Legendary ShardsAeon Soul (Exotic Warlock gauntlets) -- 23 Legendary ShardsKnucklehead Radar (Exotic Hunter helmet) -- 23 Legendary ShardsAn Insurmountable Skullfort (Exotic Titan helmet) -- 23 Legendary ShardsAlongside the items above you can purchase directly, you can also shell out Legendary shards for Xur's Fated Engram. This engram is guaranteed to decrypt into a Year One Exotic you don't already own, making it a good way to fill out your collection if you find Xur's offerings lacking--provided you can afford it. Make sure you buy it on the character whose class you want the Exotic to match.Apart from finally taming Thunderlord (here's how if you haven't yet), you should be seeing Exotic drops in the world of Destiny 2 carry fewer duplicates. That's because of Bungie's last big update to the game, which weighted Exotics you don't own higher than ones you do for random drops in the world. Duplicates will still drop, but they should come less often. Bungie also has weighted armor duplicates over weapon duplicates, so if you do get an Exotic you already have, it'll be more likely to be a piece of armor with random perks, which might still be useful. Weapons don't carry random perks, so you can disassemble those dupes.There's also great non-Exotic loot to be grabbed this week in the Iron Banner. If you still need to earn Triumphs and Iron Banner armor and weapons from the event, best to get in there--Bungie has said that Season 4 is coming to an end at the end of November, which means your chances for this batch of Iron Banner stuff will end with it. Though Season 4 is ending, the start of Season 5 (known as the Season of the Forge) means another batch of new content as part of Destiny 2's overall Year Two plan. The next expansion piece is called Black Armory, and its due to drop on December 4. It'll come with new Year Two Exotics, as well as other new gear, a new Raid lair, and a new activity.Info from Gamespot.com

Hitman 2 is out now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The game's first Elusive Target, the first part of IO's free post-launch support plans, releases next week and features actor Sean Bean as an MI5 agent gone rogue named Mark Faba. Read on for our full review, originally published on November 8.Hitman is a game about killing people. Well, killing specific people and trying not to kill other people unless you really have to. But it's also a game about exploring large, real-world-inspired spaces, learning about how they operate, finding multiple solutions to problems, and using that knowledge to improvise and manipulate the environment to hit the people you're hunting. The episodic nature of the Hitman refresh in 2016 saw IO Interactive release one level every month--a contentious move at the time, but one that helped accentuate the potential in each mission. Hitman 2 ditches the episodic model and adds a few new minor mechanics, but the loop of continuously replaying a single location, slowly uncovering the wealth of possibilities, and being able to effectively draw upon that knowledge in new challenges is where Hitman is strongest.Hitman 2 takes you to six new locales, and each poses unique situations to overcome as you attempt to assassinate your targets. Mumbai is a standout with its densely populated streets and labyrinths of tenement buildings--a great environment that makes the most of a new Assassin's Creed-style crowd blending mechanic, allowing you to disappear into big groups of people. A mission in Miami, Florida takes place at an active raceway, a loud and vibrant stage that feels like a theme park with its swaths of attendees, distinct zones, and a concealed backstage underbelly.These levels are overwhelming in the best way possible, and it's exciting to begin peeling away the layers of these large, intricate areas--exploring the spaces, discovering routes, finding tools and disguises, and figuring out the best places to utilize them. If you're familiar with Hitman, you know that each stage and its AI inhabitants run on routines like clockwork, making Hitman a game that rewards social stealth and patience. Eavesdropping, tailing, and passive observation are good first steps to success. Even the Whittleton Creek stage, a small, sparsely populated suburban block in Vermont, feels like a mindmap of interconnected causality when you begin to dig deeper. Having the curiosity to uncover how things operate within levels, stumbling upon minor plotlines and amusing flavor dialog along the way, is interesting in its own right.Hitman does make an upfront effort to help focus your scope and give you some momentum toward your objectives, though thankfully your initiative is still necessary to solve some predicaments. Stumbling across a Mission Story (previously known as Opportunities) might lead you to a machine you can sabotage, for example, but you need to find the tool to do so and work out the best method of either distracting or dispatching the people around it.Mission Stories are a great first step, but Hitman becomes its best when you start to internalize the stages and uncover the more obscure ways things can unfold in subsequent playthroughs, be it through pursuing alternative Mission Stories, Challenges that ask you to perform specific tasks, or your own improvisation. There are few fail states other than your own death, and there are so many approaches and tools at your disposal that the path to victory can be as creative and elegant or as bumbling and messy as it needs to be. Completing a stage typically takes a long time, and there will be plenty of moments when a guard catches you doing something you shouldn't be doing and calls for backup. Unhinged gunfights still feel as futile as ever, but when things get out of control there's almost always the opportunity to escape to a less hostile part of the level, swap your disguises, and come up with an alternative "make do" approach. In fact, Hitman is sometimes more exciting when your initial plans fail.The only problem with being presented with such a staggering array of interactions is that the limitations of the sandbox will eventually reveal themselves if you push the wrong way. For example, while you can stash bodies in dumpsters and closets, I was disappointed to discover I couldn't stash them in one of many vacant portable toilets. While Agent 47 can leap tall fences and shimmy across daringly high ledges, he seemingly can't muster the courage to drop down from certain first-floor balconies. Guard AI behavior is stern but generous--if you're found trespassing in a restricted area they'll give you a chance to find the exit before reacting, but sometimes it's too generous. I was amused to see a target's personal bodyguard decide to go home for the day after his employer "accidentally" fell off a building, even though I was the only other person in the room.Hitman 2 continues to embrace a trial-and-error playstyle in its campaign. The levels are long, but autosaves are generous and manual saving is encouraged, which gives you the freedom to experiment with different ways of approaching a problem. And the closer you get to bending the systems in just the right way--trying to narrowly squeeze past a guard's sightline from different directions, or using coins and cheeseburgers to divert someone's attention--the more thrilling it feels, no matter how goofy it actually looks. Hitman 2's interstitial cinematics are as grim and dramatic as a British espionage drama, and it's hard not to let yourself buy into the clinical overarching conspiracy. But in the field, the series' tongue-in-cheek absurdity happily remains with ridiculous costumes, unlikely weapons, and Agent 47's self-aware deadpan acting, which perfectly accompanies any bumbling improvisation. Both exist distinctly, don't really compliment or detract one another, but are still enjoyable in their own right.Hitman 2 also boasts a few significant modes outside of its campaign, including Sniper Assassin, which adapts the design seen in the Hitman: Sniper smartphone game and tasks you with taking out a series of targets from a single vantage point using only a scoped rifle. It's a straightforward but enjoyable, low-stakes mode that allows for a surprising amount of creative freedom, and it can be played in two-player online co-op. But Hitman 2's most enticing bonus, at least if you own the previous Hitman, is the ability to download the original stages into Hitman 2, which gives you feature-complete versions of them with the addition of new mechanics like functional mirrors (which enemies can spot you in) and the briefcase (which lets you conceal and transport tools discreetly), among other things. These legacy stages are wonderful to revisit under a new light.It should also be mentioned that one of the most compelling elements of the 2016 Hitman was the continuous, free live content updates that occurred after the game's launch. Escalation Missions, where you're given specific conditional challenges of increasing difficulty, and Elusive Targets, limited-time events where you have only one chance to take out unique assassination targets, added tense trials that tested both your knowledge of levels and improvisational skills. IO Interactive has announced that these familiar features will be making a return, along with free content updates to Sniper Assassin and Ghost Mode. We obviously can't judge the quality of this content at launch, but it's surely something to look forward to.The addition of other minor mechanical changes--like concussive weapons, a picture-in-picture enemy activity alert, and visible security camera sightlines--help to improve Hitman 2 overall as a dense and accessible stealth assassination game. But the new locations are the real stars, impressive and inventive sandboxes ripe for picking apart with exciting experiments. Hitman is about experiencing the anticipation of seeing whether a plan will work when you try it for the first time. It's about feeling the tension of briskly walking away from a bad situation, hoping you can lose the suspicious guards. It's the satisfaction of knowing the machinations of a level so well that when a target moves into a particular place at a particular time, you have the perfect way to intervene. Hitman 2 is a familiar experience, but in the Hitman world, familiarity is an incredible strength. 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Video games are on the menu when it comes to Best Buy during Black Friday 2018. The big day--Black Friday is on November 23--is quickly approaching, and thanks to the release of its full ad, we know much of what to expect. In advance of that, Best Buy has a pre-Black Friday sale going on now through Saturday, November 17 that includes some games (such as God of War), albeit not for as cheap as they'll be once the real sale begins.Once next week's sale begins, there will be a ton of PS4, Xbox One, and Switch games, along with hardware and accessories. Best Buy's console deals are limited in number, but they present a good way to pick up any of the big systems. Many of them are similar to what you'll find at other stores, but it does have what might be the best deal on an Xbox One X. For $430, you get a special-edition Xbox One X that's bundled with November's Battlefield V, plus a second controller.Those looking for a PS4 can get one bundled with Marvel's Spider-Man, which just released in September, for $200. $200 can also get you an Xbox One S Minecraft bundle. If you're in the market for a Nintendo Switch, you'll get the same offer at places like Target, which is a $300 bundle (the standard price of the system) that includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.The bulk of the gaming offers are on specific games. Among the highlights is the recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for $45, God of War for $25, and PUBG (Xbox One) for $15. For $30, you can get Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Madden NFL 19, NBA 2K19, or Forza Horizon 4. Switch, which often doesn't get a lot of discounts, has a number of games on sale, including Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze for $40, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle for $20, and Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate for $35. 3DS owners can pick up Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon for $20 each.Outside of individual games, Best Buy has deals on a variety of accessories, including a 30% discount on all Astro headsets. But some of the best offers it has are for subscriptions: You can get 12 months of PlayStation Plus for $40 or 12 months of Xbox Game Pass for $70. Considering the latter gets you access to certain games you might be buying on sale (like Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves), it could be a preferable option.Best Buy held a pre-Black Friday sale until November 11, but its actual Black Friday offerings will be available beginning on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, at 5 PM local time. (Specific opening times may vary by state.) You'll also be able to shop online at Best Buy's website. Early access will be available beginning on Sunday, November 18 for My Best Buy Elite and Elite Plus members. Standard My Best Buy members get access on Monday, November 19; essentially, you can sign up for free and get access days ahead of time.My Best Buy members will get a chance to grab additional hot deals in the Black Friday ad before anyone else. Early Access sales are on Sunday, Nov. 18, for Elite Plus and Elite members and on Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20, for all My Best Buy membersRead on for the full list of game deals, and check out our roundup of all Black Friday deals for much more.PS4PS4 Console DealsPS4 1 TB with Spider-Man -- $200PS4 Game DealsAgony -- $20Ark: Survival Evolved -- no price listedAssassin's Creed Odyssey -- $30Assassin's Creed Origins -- $20Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection -- $15The Banner Saga Trilogy: Bonus Edition -- $20Battlefield 5 with steelbook & $10 off select games -- $60BioShock: The Collection -- $20Borderlands: The Handsome Collection -- $15Burnout Paradise Remastered -- $10Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Zombies Chronicles Edition -- $25Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $45Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered -- $15Call of Duty: WWII Gold Edition -- $25Carnival Games -- $25Conan Exiles -- $30Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy -- $25The Crew 2 -- $20Destiny 2: Forsaken Legendary Collection -- $35Detroit: Become Human -- $20Diablo 3: Eternal Collection -- $20Dissidia Final Fantasy NT -- price not listedDoom VFR -- $15Dragon Ball FighterZ -- $20Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age -- $30The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset -- $20The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition -- $20The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR -- $30The Evil Within 2 -- $20Extinction -- $20F1 2018 -- $30Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition -- $25Fallout 76 with free Vault Boy keychain -- $60Far Cry 5 -- $20Farming Simulator 17 Platinum Edition -- $30FIFA 19 -- $30Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition -- $20For Honor: Marching Fire Edition -- $30Friday the 13th The Game - Ultimate Slasher Edition -- $20God of War -- $25GTA V: Premium Online Edition -- $20Hello Neighbor -- $20Hitman: Definitive Edition -- $20Injustice 2: Legendary Edition -- $20Just Dance 2019 -- $25Kingdom Come: Deliverance -- $20LA Noire -- $15Lego DC Super-Villains -- $30Lego The Incredibles -- $20Madden NFL 19 -- $30Mega Man X Legacy Collection -- $25Metal Gear Survive -- $20Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition -- $20MLB The Show 18 -- $20Monster Energy Supercross -- $20Monster Hunter World -- $20Mutant Football League -- $20MXGP Pro -- $25Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker -- $30NASCAR Heat 3 -- $30NBA 2K19 -- $30NBA 2K19 200k VC -- $40NBA Live 19 -- $20NHL 19 -- $30Nickelodeon Kart Racers -- $30Nier Automata -- $20Onrush -- $20Overcooked 2 -- $20Overwatch: Legendary Edition Holiday Bundle -- $30Persona 5 -- $25PES 2019 -- $30Rainbow Six Siege Advanced Edition -- $25Red Dead Redemption 2 with free collapsible cup -- $60Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition -- $20Rocket League: Ultimate Edition -- $20Scribblenauts Mega Pack -- $20Shadow of the Tomb Raider -- $30Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn -- $15 or lessShining Resonance Refrain -- $25The Sims 4 -- $20Sonic Forces: Bonus Edition -- $20Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack -- $35SoulCalibur 6 -- $35Star Wars Battlefront II -- $8Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection -- $20Super Bomberman R: Shiny Edition -- $20Tennis World Tour -- $30Train Sim World -- $30UFC 3 -- $25Vampyr -- $30Watch Dogs 2 -- $15Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus -- $20WWE 2K19 -- $30WWE 2K19 season pass -- $24Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner -- $20PS4 Accessory DealsPSVR with Creed: Rise to Glory and Superhot VR -- $250PSVR with Astro Bot and Moss -- $200select DualShock 4 controllers -- $40PS Plus 12-month membership -- $40Turtle Beach Recon 150 Wired Headset -- $30PowerA DualShock 4 Charging Station -- $5 offPowerA Charging Station -- $5 offSave up to 30% on all Astro headsets: Astro A10 wired -- regularly $60Astro A20 wireless -- regularly $150Astro A20 wireless (Call of Duty)-- regularly $160Astro A40 wired -- regularly $250Astro A50 wireless -- regularly $300Xbox OneXbox One Console DealsXbox One S 1 TB Minecraft Creators Bundle -- $200Xbox One X Gold Rush bundle with free Battlefield V and select controller -- $430Xbox One Game DealsAgony -- $20Ark: Survival Evolved -- no price listedAssassin's Creed Odyssey -- $30Assassin's Creed Origins -- $20Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection -- $15The Banner Saga Trilogy: Bonus Edition -- $20Battlefield 5 with steelbook & $10 off select games -- $60BioShock: The Collection -- $20Borderlands: The Handsome Collection -- $15Burnout Paradise Remastered -- $10Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Zombies Chronicles Edition -- $25Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $45Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered -- $15Call of Duty: WWII Gold Edition -- $25Carnival Games -- $25Conan Exiles -- $30Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy -- $25The Crew 2 -- $20Destiny 2: Forsaken Legendary Collection -- $35Diablo 3: Eternal Collection -- $20Dragon Ball FighterZ -- $20The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset -- $20The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition -- $20The Evil Within 2 -- $20Extinction -- $20F1 2018 -- $30Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition -- $25Fallout 76 with free Vault Boy keychain -- $60Far Cry 5 -- $20Farming Simulator 17 Platinum Edition -- $30FIFA 19 -- $30Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition -- $20For Honor: Marching Fire Edition -- $30Forza Horizon 4 -- $30Friday the 13th The Game Slasher Edition -- $20GTA V: Premium Online Edition -- $20Hello Neighbor -- $20Hitman: Definitive Edition -- $20Injustice 2: Legendary Edition -- $20Just Dance 2019 -- $25Kingdom Come: Deliverance -- $20LA Noire -- $15Lego DC Super-Villains -- $30Lego The Incredibles -- $20Madden NFL 19 -- $30Mega Man Legacy Collection 1+2 -- $25Metal Gear Survive -- $20Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition -- $20Monster Energy Supercross -- $20Monster Hunter World -- $20Mutant Football League -- $20MXGP Pro -- $25Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker -- $30NASCAR Heat 3 -- $30NBA 2K19 -- $30NBA 2K19 200k VC -- $40NBA Live 19 -- $20NHL 19 -- $30Nickelodeon Kart Racers -- $30No Man's Sky -- $25Onrush -- $20Overcooked 2 -- $20Overwatch: Legendary Edition Holiday Bundle -- $30PES 2019 -- $30PUBG -- $15Rainbow Six Siege Advanced Edition -- $25Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition (backwards compatible) -- $10Red Dead Redemption 2 with free collapsible cup -- $60Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition -- $20Rocket League: Ultimate Edition -- $20Scribblenauts Mega Pack -- $20Sea of Thieves -- $25Shadow of the Tomb Raider -- $30Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn -- $15 or lessShining Resonance Refrain -- $25The Sims 4 -- $20Sonic Forces: Bonus Edition -- $20SoulCalibur 6 -- $35Star Wars Battlefront II -- $8Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack -- $35State of Decay 2 -- $15Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection -- $20Super Bomberman R -- $20Tennis World Tour -- $30Train Sim World -- $30UFC 3 -- $25Vampyr -- $30Watch Dogs 2 -- $15Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus -- $20WWE 2K19 -- $30WWE 2K19 season pass -- $24Xbox One Accessory DealsXbox Game Pass (12 months) -- $70Xbox One controllers -- starting at $40Turtle Beach XO Three Wired Headset -- $30$10 off Xbox Live Gold 3- and 6-month subsPowerA Dual Controller Charging Station -- $5 offPowerA Charging Station -- $5 offPowerA Charging Stand -- $5 offSave up to 30% on all Astro headsets: Astro A10 wired -- regularly $60Astro A10 wired (Call of Duty) -- regularly $70Astro A10 wired with MIXAMP -- regularly $100Astro A20 wireless -- regularly $150Astro A20 wireless (Call of Duty) -- regularly $160Astro A40 wired -- regularly $200Astro A40TR wired -- regularly $250Astro A50 wireless -- regularly $300Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch Console DealsNintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -- $300Nintendo Switch Game DealsBayonetta 2 -- $40Carnival Games -- $25Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy -- $25Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze -- $40Dragon Ball FighterZ -- $30Farming Simulator -- $30Fire Emblem Warriors -- $35FIFA 19 -- $30Hasbro Game Night -- $25Hello Neighbor -- $30Hunting Simulator -- $20Just Dance 2019 -- $25Kirby Star Allies -- $40LA Noire -- $20Legendary Fishing -- $15Lego DC Super-Villains -- $30Lego DC Super-Villains Deluxe Edition -- $55Lego The Incredibles -- $20Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle -- $20Mega Man Legacy Collection 1+2 -- $25Mega Man X Legacy Collection -- $25Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate -- $35Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition -- $20Namco Museum Arcade Pac -- $20NBA 2K19 -- $30Nickelodeon Kart Racers -- $30Overcooked 2 -- $30Payday 2 -- $30Portal Knights -- $20Rocket League: Ultimate Edition -- $20Scribblenauts Mega Pack -- $20Scribblenauts Showdown -- $20Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn -- $15 or lessShining Resonance Refrain -- $25Sonic Forces -- $25Sports Party -- $20Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack -- $35Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection -- $20Super Bomberman R -- $20Sushi Striker -- $35Tennis World Tour -- $30Undertale -- $25Valkyria Chronicles 4 -- $40Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy -- $20Nintendo Switch Accessory DealsSanDisk 64GB microSDXC card -- $18PowerA wired controllers -- $15 and upSave up to 30% on all Astro headsets: Astro A10 wired (Zelda) -- regularly $70Save up to 40% off on select accessories: RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Case for Switch -- regularly $20RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Case for Switch (Mario Kart) -- regularly $20PDP Screen Protector -- regularly $10Insignia Switch Go Case -- regularly $15PDP Starter Kit for Switch -- regularly $25Insignia Joy-Con charging station -- regularly $25Insignia Power Pack for Switch -- regularly $25DC car power adapter -- regularly $153DS3DS System Deals2DS Super Mario Maker Edition -- $803DS Game DealsAnimal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome Amiibo -- $15Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker -- $30Fire Emblem Warriors -- $25The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D -- $15Pokemon Ultra Sun -- $20Pokemon Ultra Moon -- $20Sushi Striker -- $25PCCall of Duty: WWII -- $25Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition -- $25Fallout 76 with Blackout Yeti mic -- $100The Sims 4 -- $20Info from Gamespot.com

Black Friday 2018 is going to be the ideal opportunity to grab yourself some video games that you can play with family and friends throughout the holiday season. Sports games are always a great way to pass some time, settle existing feuds, or start new ones, and if you're a fan of basketball, NBA 2K19 is probably something you'll want to consider grabbing.It seems that most retailers have reached the same discount price for NBA 2K19, with the game available for $30 at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart across both their PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. You can find links to them below.In GameSpot's NBA 2K19 review, Michael Higham said the "core NBA 2K mechanics are challenging and rewarding" and that it offers a variety of game modes to enjoy. "If you want to immerse yourself in the sport and culture, NBA 2K19 has you covered with a breadth of content," he continued. "But even that has its limitations after several years of iterations. Although those willing to grind for everything will eventually get rewarded, the system of VC still comes off as exploitative. But there's a lot of fun to be had in NBA 2K19 despite its flaws, especially if you have a strong love for the sport."NBA 2K19 dishes out what you'd expect from the franchise: accessible yet deep core mechanics that often work just right and occasionally falter. Beyond that, there’s a full roster of ways to enjoy the sport thanks to a robust package of game modes."NBA 2K19$30 - Best Buy (PS4, Xbox One)$30 - Target (PS4, Xbox One)$30 - Walmart (PS4, Xbox One)$30 - Xbox Store [digital]If you'd like to see more of the deals that Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have on offer, check out our full Black Friday 2018 roundup. Along with video game hardware and software, you'll also find some of the noteworthy discounts on TV sets and other entertainment equipment that we've seen in the lead up to Black Friday.Info from Gamespot.com

Black Friday 2018 is set to officially kick off on November 23 but retailers are getting people primed to spend their hard-earned cash by revealing their ads early. For those looking to drop some dollars on new entertainment hardware, games, or pretty much anything else, this is actually pretty helpful as you can compare prices to find the best deals ahead of time.Walmart's Black Friday ad is already available, and you can also get an early peek at Best Buy's and Target's too. Now, Sam's Club has also unveiled its ad a little early, and we've gone through to pick out everything that may be of interest to anyone that loves to park themselves in front of a screen to enjoy a movie, game, or TV show.As noted on the Sam's Club website, customers will need to return on November 22 for more event pricing, and many of the deals visible in the advert now may not be available until that date too. For someone looking to do a complete overhaul of their setup--and has a lot of cash to work with--the retailer is offering a 75" Samsung 4K TV along with an Xbox One S (1TB) for $2,280.In terms of console specific deals, you can get the PlayStation 4 1TB with Insomniac Games' Spider-Man for $199. It's worth keeping in mind that this is the slim version of the PS4, and not the more powerful PlayStation 4 Pro. If you're in the market for an Xbox One, the S model is available as part of the Minecraft Creators bundle for $199. Again, if you want the most powerful Xbox One on the market, you'll need to seek out deals on the Xbox One X instead.TVsSamsung 75" Class 4k (2160p) and Xbox One S (1TB) Game Pass -- $2,278.00VIZIO D-Series™ 65” Class 4K HDR Smart TV -- $679LG 70" Class 4K HDR Smart LED AI UHD TV w/ThinQ -- $969LG 86" Class 4K UHD HDR Smart LED TV -- $2,499VIZIO M-Series 55" Class 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV -- $599LG 43" Class 4K HDR Smart LED UHD TV -- $379ConsolesPlayStation 4 1TB Console with Marvel’s Spider-Man Bundle -- $199Xbox One S Minecraft Creators Bundle 1TB -- $199AccessoriesRespawn-110 Racing Style Gaming Chair -- $140Info from Gamespot.com

The deals for Black Friday 2018 keep coming in. We've gotten a glimpse of the upcoming sales that are planned for next week's big retail event on November 23. While it's still a ways out, you can still scope out any sales of interest to plan ahead. One of which we've highlighted here is for WWE 2K19 for PS4 and Xbox One.In various ads that the big retailers have released, including Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, we saw deals for games including God of War, PUBG, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. WWE 2K19 will also see a pretty significant discount during the retail event, going on sale for $30 across both platforms. However, Best Buy in particular is going the extra mile and will offer the game's season pass on both PS4 and Xbox One for $24 during Black Friday.Much like previous entries, WWE 2K19 brings together the roster of wrestling superstars to compete in exhibition matches and main events. In addition to the current roster of wresters, including Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, and Alexa Bliss, players will also be able to create their own crew of wrestlers with the game's in-depth create-a-wrestler--which can produce some surprising results. If you own the season pass, you'll be able to get instant access to new wrestlers from NXT and 205Live, such as Candice LeRae and Dakota Kai.In our review of WWE 2K19, Richard Wakeling stated: "Despite its flaws, WWE 2K19 is a step in the right direction for the long-running series. After two years toiling away with a dearth of interesting single-player content, the introduction of an engaging career mode is a welcome sight that finally captures some of the personality pro wrestling is partly built upon. The in-ring action is still inconsistent and will be as divisive as ever, but it's easier to stomach when the game surrounding the wrestling action gives you more reasons to play. WWE 2K19 might not reach the lofty heights of wrestling video gaming's heyday--or maybe that's just the nostalgia talking--but it's 2K's best effort so far. Maybe next year we'll be on to a true title contender."So far, these are the only deals for WWE 2K19 that we've found so far. However, there's still plenty of other sales and things to keep an eye on in the meantime. While these deals aren't active yet, looking through our roundups of the discounts will allow you to plan ahead and see what catches your interest ahead of the bid day. Be sure to keep track of our roundup of Black Friday deals on GameSpot.WWE 2K19PS4$30 -- Best Buy$24 -- Season Pass (Best Buy)$30 -- Target$30 -- WalmartXbox One$30 -- Best Buy$24 -- Season Pass (Best Buy)$30 -- Target$30 -- Walmart Info from Gamespot.com

Black Friday 2018 is almost here, and we're now seeing more games that will eventually be on sale during the big retail rush. With the release of Fallout 76, the series' first attempt as an online multiplayer action-RPG, it should come as no surprise that its predecessor will see some action during the upcoming Black Friday sale. On November 23, you can expect to see Fallout 4: Game Of The Year Edition on PC, PS4, and Xbox One go on sale.In addition to sales for Assassin's Creed Odyssey, SoulCalibur VI, and God of War, Fallout 4 is one of many games that you can find during the Black Friday 2018 sale. As of this time, these discounts aren't active yet, but this will give you plenty of time to plan ahead of the big November 23 retail event.For now, we've spotted discounts for Fallout 4: Game Of The Year Edition on Best Buy, Target, and Walmart--ranging from $25 to $30 for the Black Friday sale. In addition to the GOTY release, the base version of Fallout 4 is also on sale at Target for the low price of $12, making it a solid deal for anyone looking to get into the game for cheap.Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition is a collection of all the released content from the game, which includes major expansions Far Harbor and Nuka World. Much other Bethesda titles, Fallout 4 focused on allowing players to create their own story within an open world. Set in post-apocalyptic Boston, you play as the Lone Survivor of Vault 111, who must find his son after being in suspended animation for more than 200 years. In typical Fallout fashion, you'll explore a setting that shows off shades of 1950's sci-fi--post nuclear--and acquire a set of weapons that can vaporize or blow your enemies to pieces. Over the course of your adventure, you'll level up and make important decisions about which characters you should align with or go against.In our review of Fallout 4 back in 2015, managing editor Peter Brown stated: "In the grand scheme of things, Fallout 4's minor issues pale in comparison to its successes. When you put the controller down, you think about the friend you betrayed to benefit another, the shifting tide of an incredible battle, or the moment you opened a drawer and found someone's discarded effects, making you wonder how they felt before the bombs fell. In moments like these, Fallout 4 can be an intoxicating experience. You're often forced to sacrifice something--a relationship, a lucrative opportunity, or your health--to make gains elsewhere. And the deeper down the rabbit hole you go, the more you wonder: what if I chose a different path? You second guess yourself, not just because you had other options, but because you aren't sure if you did the right thing. The fact that your decisions stick with you after walking away from the game is a testament to the great storytelling on hand. Fallout 4 is an argument for substance over style, and an excellent addition to the revered open-world series."This deal is just one of many happening on Black Friday 2018. For now, be sure to keep track of the our round up for upcoming sales on our unique posts for each major retailer. And remember, these deals aren't active just yet, so keep track of the deals that stick out most to you. Be sure to to keep up with all of our Black Friday 2018 coverage on GameSpot.Fallout 4: Game of the Year EditionPC$25 -- Best BuyPS4$25 -- Best Buy$25 -- Target$25 -- WalmartXbox One$25 -- Best Buy$25 -- Target$25 -- Walmart Info from Gamespot.com

If you've been keeping track of our coverage ahead of Black Friday 2018, then you know there's plenty of deals to keep an eye on. We've got another tip for those looking to give Destiny 2 a chance, and after the recent Forsaken expansion, now is the best time to jump into Bungie's online shooter. At the beginning of sale, you can expect to find the Destiny 2: Forsaken Collection on discount from major retailers.During Black Friday 2018, you'll be able to find several games with solid discounts from several outlets including Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. These titles include Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. While you can see what will be able on sale once the retailer event begins, you won't be able to act on them at this time. For now, it's a good way to plan ahead and focus on what games and consoles you'll want to buy. With Destiny 2: Forsaken Legendary Collection, on sale for $30-35, you'll be able to get the entire package of the game, which including all previous expansions.Bungie's online game has seen a number of updates during its first year, and the recent Forsaken expansion is where it finally hit its stride. In addition to a brand new story where you'll have to exact revenge for the death of Cayde-6, you'll be able to acquire a new set of powers and gear for your character, while also exploring an entirely new setting in the form of the Dreaming City. Destiny 2: Forsaken has also increased the amount of weekly events you can take part in. Instead of the standard bounties and repeats of previous missions, unexpected encounters and new story events happen in much greater frequency--gradually expanding the universe. Recently, Destiny 2 saw the return of the exotic Thunderlord machine-gun, one of the more powerful weapons from Destiny 1.In GameSpot's Destiny 2: Forsaken review, reviews editor Kallie Plagge stated: "There is a lot to do in Forsaken, so much so that it can be difficult to see it all. That also means that, for the average player, this expansion has a much longer tail than previous iterations of Destiny 2. The variety and flexibility of activities established in the base game still work to make grinding a good time, and Gambit adds a consistently entertaining mode to the roster. The endgame, while difficult to reach, is also where the most satisfaction can be found."There's still plenty more deals to see with Black Friday 2018 on the horizon. At this time, deals won't be active until the sales kicks off, so make a note of which ones strike your fancy. Be sure to keep up with our deals page to see more of what's to come with big retailer event, and what deals we've added into our roundup.Destiny 2: Forsaken Legendary CollectionPS4$35 -- Best Buy$30 -- Target$35 -- WalmartXbox One$35 -- Best Buy$30 -- Target$35 -- Walmart$36 -- Xbox StoreInfo from Gamespot.com

Black Friday arrives in only a few more days, and if you're hoping to score some nice discounts on video games during the big event, there will be plenty of deals to go around. Many retailers have already given prospective shoppers a glimpse at their Black Friday 2018 sales, and they encompass a ton of new and recently released titles for nearly every platform.If you're shopping for a Pokemon fan in your life (or are simply looking to embark on your own monster-catching adventure this holiday season), there are quite a few Pokemon games to choose from between Nintendo's two platforms. While the series' newest installments, Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee for Switch, likely won't be on sale anytime soon, you'll be able to find the most recent 3DS entries, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, at a good price.So far, the only deal we've found on the pair comes from Best Buy, but it's a great one. You can pick up a copy of Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon for $20 each--half off their standard retail price. The Ultra games are expanded versions of 2016's Sun and Moon, featuring a tweaked story, several new Pokemon, and other enhancements. You can read more in our roundup of what's new in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.If you need a system to play the games on, Nintendo has announced a new, limited-edition 2DS bundle that will go on sale this Black Friday. You'll be able to pick up a yellow-and-red 2DS that comes pre-installed with Super Mario Maker for $80. The 2DS is compatible with most 3DS games, although it doesn't display them in stereoscopic 3D, making it a great entry point model.You can see all of the Pokemon game deals so far below. We'll continue to update this list as more deals are announced, so be sure to check back often for the best savings you can find on the biggest Pokemon titles for 3DS. For discounts on other games, TVs, and more, be sure to check out our Black Friday roundup.Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonBest Buy$20 -- Ultra Sun$20 -- Ultra MoonInfo from Gamespot.com