2018-11-16
Those who have finished the first chapter of Spider-Man's The City That Never Sleeps story, called The Heist, know it ended with a cliffhanger. Sony and Insomniac have now teased the second part of that continuing story with Turf Wars, coming on November 20. It packs the next chapter of the story and three more DLC Spidey suits.After being spoken about in hushed tones in The Heist, the mob boss Hammerhead takes center stage in Turf Wars. Here he's continuing his war on the other crime families, and he's brought some heavy-duty equipment left by Sable's mercenaries after her appearance in the main campaign. Turf Wars will include new story missions, bases to complete, crimes, challenges and trophies.The DLC will also introduce another set of Spidey suits. This time they include the Spider-Armor MK-I suit, the Marvel Mangaverse Spider-Clan suit, and the comic version of the Iron Spider Armor. The comics Iron Spider looks a bit different than the one presented in Avengers: Infinity War, which already appeared in the game.Turf Wars is available for $10 individually, or as part of the season pass for $25. That will get you access to all three packs--The Heist, Turf Wars, and Silver Lining, which is due in December.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-16
Gears Pop, the cute mobile spin-off from the usually grim and gritty Gears of War franchise, made a surprise debut at E3 earlier this year. Now with the game around the corner in some territories, The Coalition has shown the first gameplay footage.In an extended dev diary, studio head Rod Fergusson and game director Tyler Bielman explain that the game is preparing for a soft launch--the practice when mobile games launch in some individual territories to put a game through its paces on a small-scale, similar to a beta. Since word would be getting out regarding the game at that point anyway, The Coalition decided this was the time to show off footage. The result is an extended look at a single match, lasting about three minutes, with a striking resemblance to the mobile game Clash Royale.As Bielman explains, their goals in transitioning Gears to a new format was to deliver on a few pillars of the Gears universe: cover, so-called "explosive moments," and the familiar Gears characters. You can build a team of Gears heroes and villains for 3v3 matches in an arena setting.Gears Pop was one of three games that made its debut at E3 2018, alongside Gears Tactics for PC and Gears 5 for Xbox One. Gears 5 debuted a trailer along with its original announcement. Both Gears 5 and Gears Pop are scheduled for release in 2019, while Tactics doesn't yet have a release date.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-16
EA and DICE have issued patch notes for a day-one update to Battlefield V. It's out already for players who have gained early access through EA's subscription services or a special edition, and it's targeted mainly at a handful of stability issues and bugs.The change log details the fixes. It fixes an issue in which team sizes could be very uneven, makes improvements to matchmaking to reduce disconnects, and addresses an error that would make the revive functionality stop working, among many others. In particular, a few distinct Airborne issues have been addressed by this patch, along with one in War Stories that would prevent you from collecting Letters.The patch has a couple of platform-specific notes too. On Xbox One the patch improves how it resumes when you use the Instant-On function, while on PC it enables RTX ray tracing if your graphic card supports it. The studio also encourages feedback, which you can give through its forums or the Answers HQ.Battlefield V reviews have started to roll out in advance of its release next week. GameSpot's own early impressions suggest there's a lot more to explore before the final verdict, but it's off to a good start."As of now, it feels as if Battlefield V is a variation on a well-established theme. It maintains the series tradition of grand spectacle with incredible sound design, impactful weaponry, and large-scale multiplayer chaos," wrote Michael Higham. "There's a lot more to dig into, like the fortification system, squad reinforcements perks, and how destruction may change map dynamics, and spending more time with the game will paint a better picture. At the end of the day, it's still Battlefield, and Battlefield V is shaping up to be a good one at that."Change ListFixed an issue that could result in a very uneven number of players at the start of a round.Made improvements to matchmaking with a full squad which should result in less disconnects.In some cases, the revive functionality would suddenly stop to function for all of the players on a server. This has now been fixed.Further improvements to game client stability have been made.In the Airborne game mode, spawn protection has been added when attackers spawn into planes. The planes are no longer as vulnerable to AA fire as they used to be at longer distances.Fixed an issue in Airborne where the bomb carriers could finish arming the objective even though they were dead.Players can no longer shoot down airplanes too quickly in Airborne, which could result in the attackers not being able to spawn.In War Stories, players are no longer able to collect Letters while playing offline due to them not being able to update the persistence counters, which requires an online connection.Fixed an issue where a weapon would disappear on the weapon selection screen.Fixed an issue in Frontlines mode on Devastation where the bomb in some rare cases spawned inside a wall.Fixed an issue which made the menus unusable when cancelling a matchmaking session.Fixed an issue with the lens sight alignment on the MP34 weapon. Xbox One OnlyImproved how the game resumes when using the Xbox One Instant-On function. PC OnlyRTX ray tracing can now be enabled with graphics cards that support this function.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-16
Battlefield V is now going live for subscribers to EA or Origin Access, after a long wait punctuated by a last-minute delay. This one takes the series back to the iconic setting of World War 2, but does a return to the Greatest Generation make for a great game?While reviews are starting to roll in, some sites are publishing early impressions or reviews-in-progress, including GameSpot. And in a year when Battlefield's major competitor, Call of Duty, has eschewed a single-player campaign, the presence of one in Battlefield V seems to be standing out. The consensus agrees that the package as shipped already has a lot to explore thanks to the campaign and multiplayer, even knowing more is on the way. Its battle royale mode Firestorm is coming next year, and DICE has built a reputation for long-term support.GameSpot's Battlefield V early impressions found it maintained the scale we've come to expect from a Battlefield game. "There's a lot more to dig into, like the fortification system, squad reinforcements perks, and how destruction may change map dynamics, and spending more time with the game will paint a better picture," wrote critic Michael Higham. "At the end of the day, it's still Battlefield, and Battlefield V is shaping up to be a good one at that."Read on for more reviews from around the industry, or check GameSpot sister site Metacritic for more reviews.Game: Battlefield VPlatforms: PC, PS4, Xbox OneDeveloper / publisher: DICE / ActivisionRelease date: Out now (limited) / Wide release November 20Price: US $60 / £50 / AU $69GameSpot -- No Score"As of now, it feels as if Battlefield V is a variation on a well-established theme. It maintains the series tradition of grand spectacle with incredible sound design, impactful weaponry, and large-scale multiplayer chaos." -- Michael Higham [Full review]Gaming Trend -- 9/10"After spending quite a while with the game, I'm blown away that there's still so much to discover. With dozens of collectibles to find in the single player campaign, a seemingly-unlimited number of weekly challenges, and the Tides of War looming large on the horizon, Battlefield V is the best this series has ever been, and easily the best FPS of the season." -- Ron Burke [Full review]PC Games N -- 9/10"Battlefield V delivers the series' finest single-player campaign yet, painting the horror of war from rarely seen perspectives. That tension carries through to the multiplayer, which has been tuned to hammer home your vulnerability in a firefight." -- James McMahon [Full review]CG Magazine -- 8/10"Despite the bad press at the start, I have a lot of faith in DICE as a developer and they have delivered a fantastic shooter this year with Battlefield V after listening to their community and taking their feedback seriously." -- Cole Watson [Full review]Digital Trends -- 6/10"Battlefield V is a fine World War II shooter and it has the potential to turn into a great one with a few updates and the addition of its post-launch modes, but with Black Ops 4 providing such a rich and engaging competitive experience and last year's Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus offering a better (and more upfront) Nazi-shooting campaign, there's little reason for this game to be your first choice. That's partially a testament to the strength of its competition, but Battlefield V fails to impress the same way Battlefield 1 did. By all means, give it a try if you're a fan of DICE’s previous work, but know that you'll have to put up with some pretty glaring faults." -- Gabe Gurwin [Full review]Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-16
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee are gorgeous--albeit lean--reimaginings of one of the series' most beloved adventures. While some features fans have come to expect are missing--like abilities, breeding, and held items--Let's Go has an admirable amount of depth for a game aimed at a younger audience that has never played a Pokemon RPG. Both games may not have the same lasting appeal as previous entries, but revisiting Kanto and catching some of the series' most iconic creatures makes the journey worthwhile.Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee take you back to Kanto, the home of Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow. Not much has changed structurally, but the previously 8-bit region has been realized in vibrant detail. Revisiting some of the series' most memorable locations like Viridian Forest and Saffron City on a big screen is an absolute joy. Areas that were once composed of lines and simple shapes are now colorful forests and detailed cities. Pokemon both big and small roam the wilds, giving personality to the region--you can watch a tiny Horsea speed through the waves or a massive Onix slink through a dark cave. The catchy original soundtrack has also been remastered, and it sounds better than ever.Those familiar with the originals or their remakes, FireRed and LeafGreen, should have no trouble navigating the world. After you're introduced to your partner Pokemon (Pikachu or Eevee depending on the version you choose) you set out on an adventure to collect Gym badges, defeat the Elite Four, and put an end to Team Rocket. While there are a few surprises, the layout of the region and your progression through it is nearly identical to the originals. Fortunately, Let’s Go sheds some of Red, Blue, and Yellow's more archaic designs. For example, HMs--"hidden moves" that allowed you to get past certain obstacles--are replaced with "Secret Techniques" that fulfill the same purpose without taking up one of a Pokemon's move slots. As a result, you can focus on team composition and complementary move sets instead of figuring out how to divvy up HMs between your party Pokemon.Let's Go also does a much better job at guiding you through the world and story. After you made your way through Rock Tunnel in the originals, you had little direction through Lavender, Celadon, Fuschia, and Saffron and could do certain Gym battles and events out of order. It was easy to miss key items and wind up fighting Pokemon much stronger than your own, which led to frustrating backtracking with little idea of what to do next. While you still can complete certain beats out of order, Let's Go ensures you don't miss anything crucial. For example, after you beat Erika in Celadon City, a character gives you a key item that will let you enter Saffron City. Previously, you had to buy a drink from an inconspicuous vending machine on the roof of the department store and give it to a city guard, and if you failed to do so, you wouldn't be able to fight the sixth Gym Leader.One of Let's Go's most fundamental changes is how you catch Pokemon. Instead of the random encounters and wild Pokemon battles of previous mainline games, Let's Go adopts Pokemon Go's catching mechanics. Pokemon roam the wilds in real time, and you have to walk into one to initiate catching it. Then, rather than battling it to whittle down its health, you just have to throw a Poke Ball at it, and the timing and accuracy of your throw increases your chances of a successful catch.The new catching mechanics are a welcome change to the formula that breaks up the pace of traditional trainer and Gym battles. Although catching wild Pokemon doesn’t require as much strategy as it did before, the act of catching is far more engaging. You don't need to worry about accidentally defeating and therefore failing to catch a rare or one-time Pokemon, and if there's a Pokemon you don't want to catch, you simply avoid it. The absence of random encounters also makes traversing caves a lot less tedious. Yes, that means you can even avoid Zubats.Let's Go encourages you to catch Pokemon more so than any other mainline Pokemon game, and it's better for it. Sure, catching every single species has always been the overarching goal, but I've never felt more inclined to complete my Pokedex. Catching Pokemon is the most efficient way to level up; with each successful catch your entire team is awarded a generous dose of experience. This alleviates the need to spend significant amounts of time grinding and makes it easier to experiment with different party compositions.Let's Go also introduces Catch Combos, which occur when you catch the same species of Pokemon multiple times in a row. As you build your combo, your chances of running into rare and powerful Pokemon increase. You can even find Pokemon you typically wouldn't find in the wild. Catching repeat Pokemon is both useful and satisfying--it's great knowing that luck is not the only factor involved when trying to catch a rare Pokemon, and it's very hard to stop when you're deep into a combo, knowing something good could spawn.However, the new catching mechanics don't come without issues. The Joy-Con motion controls are inaccurate at best and unpredictable at worst. Over the course of my journey, I never found a reliable way to throw a Poke Ball to the right or left. In most cases, I would just wait for the wild Pokemon to return to the center of the screen before throwing a Poke Ball, and even then, the ball wouldn't always go where I wanted it to.The Poke Ball Plus controller, an optional Poke Ball-shaped accessory, is a bit more precise, but because there are only two physical buttons on the controller, navigating menus and interacting with the world can be a pain. As novel as it is to see Kanto on a big screen, handheld mode is the best way to catch wild Pokemon. You can either use the Switch's gyroscope sensor or the left control stick to line up a throw. It's far more precise than the other methods, but you do have to consider the Pokemon's size and distance.Despite changes that make the Pokemon experience more accessible than ever, Let's Go is surprisingly deep. It does an excellent job at easing new players into some of the more complex mechanics without being bogged down by tutorials. Each Pokemon still has six base stats and one of 25 natures, and the game seamlessly presents all that information to you. For example, whenever you switch Pokemon during a battle, you are shown its stats. You can get through the entire game without paying attention to a Pokemon's stats, but it's helpful to see that information presented clearly and often. Early on, you even get the ability to "judge" a Pokemon, which lets you see its base stats (also called IVs). While this may not be super useful for beginners, it's presented in a way that's easy to understand and it gives veterans the opportunity to check for Pokemon with good stats early on.Unfortunately, those invested in the competitive side won't have as much to sink their teeth into. The absence of abilities, held items, and breeding limits the potential for highly competitive play. You can farm for Pokemon with higher stats through the aforementioned catch combos, but even if you do manage to catch a Pokemon with the stats you want, you won't have much to do with it. The online features are limited, and there's no matchmaking or ranked battles where you can test your skill.The trading features are also limited. The Global Trade System is nonexistent, and there is no Wonder Trading; you can trade and battle online and locally with friends, and that's about it. The barebones trading features may be disappointing at first, but given the smaller roster of Pokemon, I never felt that I needed the GTS or Wonder Trade to complete the Pokedex. This is also true for the Pokemon Go-compatible Go Park, which allows you to transfer any first-generation Pokemon you have in Go to Let's Go.It's a useful feature--especially if you are having trouble getting version-exclusive Pokemon--but you can easily complete the Pokedex without it.Without the competitive mechanics fans are accustomed to and the limited Pokedex, it can be difficult to come back to Let's Go after the credits roll. While there certainly are reasons to revisit Kanto once you have finished the game, like completing the Pokedex and grinding for Pokemon with perfect stats, the pull isn't quite as strong. There aren't many surprises and what's there isn't all that enticing. The last thing I need to try is the Pokemon Go connectivity, which isn't available as of this writing.Despite changes that make the Pokemon experience more accessible than ever, Let's Go is surprisingly deep.Despite these concessions, 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. Fans of the series might be let down by the lack of features they've come to expect, but Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee take the Pokemon formula in some exciting new directions.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-16
Editor’s note: We are waiting to finalize this review until we are able to test Battlefield V’s server stability with more players and see if certain bugs persist after initial patches upon release. While the free Tides of War updates for Battlefield V are scheduled through March 2019, we are evaluating the game based on what is currently available as of its November 2018 launch. Look out for our final review in the coming soon.Chaos and scale have always been the foundation of the Battlefield franchise, and Battlefield V is no different. Squads of soldiers relentlessly push towards objectives with either sheer force or improvised tactics while gunfire and explosions ring throughout the beautiful, but war-torn landscapes. It's an overwhelming sensory experience and a fine execution of a familiar formula--if you play the right modes.Battlefield V goes back to where the franchise began by using World War II's European theater as the backdrop for first-person shooting and vehicular combat in large multiplayer matches. It's not too dissimilar to Battlefield 1, where every weapon has a distinct weight and impact that comes through vividly in both sight and sound. The core conceits of Battlefield remain mostly untouched, but small tweaks have been made to the formula, most of which are welcome.Ground troops are even more deadly this time around, with a revamped ballistics model (random bullet deviation is gone) that results in reduced time-to-kill for skilled players; floundering in open areas is now more dangerous than ever. Navigating the maps' messy terrain has a smooth, intuitive feel whether you're mantling obstacles or scrambling for cover. All players regardless of class can revive squadmates and highly encourages sticking together and alleviates the disappointment of dying without a medic around. Since it takes a few precious seconds to perform a revive and is limited to squadmates, it doesn't negate the importance of the Medic class' instant revive. The ability to spot enemies is now exclusive to the sniper-focused Recon class by using the manual spotting scope or having the subclass perk to reveal enemies you fire upon.As impactful as Attrition sounds, it's not so overbearing as to drastically shake up Battlefield's core, though it does make going rogue less viable.Class roles and teamwork are further emphasized by the Attrition system, which encompasses the changes made to resource scarcity and scavenging and affects nearly every aspect of the game. The fact you're not given much ammo at spawn makes the Support class's ability to dole out ammo pouches clutch when you survive multiple firefights, while the Assault class has a perk that grants more ammo upon scavenging dead players. Surviving with the game's health system, which is partially auto-regenerating, relies on having a medkit on hand, which can only be distributed by Medics. As impactful as Attrition sounds, it's not so overbearing as to drastically shake up Battlefield's core, though it does make going rogue less viable.Another new mechanic introduced in Battlefield V is Fortifications, which consists of building predetermined structures--like sandbag walls, barbed wire coils, and Czech hedgehogs--within the environment. There are no resources tied to your ability to construct them, though the Support class builds much faster than other classes and can prop up a stationary gun in certain spots. Overall, building fortifications feels a bit tacked on and inconsequential given the pace of some modes, but there's no denying their effectiveness in the right situations. Something as simple as improvised sandbags for a little cover can go a long way by turning a sitting duck into a well-positioned defender who can better hold down an objective when every other building's been reduced to rubble.The narrative dress-up is a nice touch, but the real reason Grand Operations works is because it keeps up the momentum from round to round and packages a variety of the game modes into one long match, encouraging you to see it through.Above all else, Battlefield V truly shines in Grand Operations, a series of three consecutive matches (or rounds) intertwined by brief narrative bits inspired by WWII events. Each round, presented as one in-game day in the same theater of war, is a specific game mode, and teams can earn reinforcement bonuses for certain rounds depending on the outcome of the previous one. The narrative dress-up is a nice touch, but the real reason Grand Operations works is because it keeps up the momentum from round to round and packages a variety of the game modes into one long match, encouraging you to see it through.The success of Grand Operations should be primarily accredited to the more focused, well-executed modes like Airborne, Frontlines, and Breakthrough. Frontlines in particular plays out like a tug-of-war; teams fight over varied objectives in sequential order within defined sections of a map, depending on the phase of the match. Teams will struggle to hold capture points in sequence to push the other back, and other phases may be demolition-style attack/defend skirmishes. The opportunity to push back a phase also makes it so you can regain ground if your back is against the wall; by the same token, you can't get too comfortable with a lead.These game types aren't entirely new; Frontlines was seen in Battlefield 1 DLC and borrows elements from Rush and Conquest, and Grand Operations is a variation--albeit improved--on the original Operations in Battlefield 1. However, the tools and mechanics built around Battlefield V along with how map dynamics shift at each phase make them an absolute thrill to play. It accentuates the best features of the map roster, and also makes the moment to moment firefights distinct since they're concentrated across different sections. The structure of modes like Frontlines naturally ushers a team's attention to a handful of clear objectives at a time and provides a method to the madness, creating a satisfying push-and-pull where success feels earned.As great as Grand Operations is, the series staple of Conquest has become the weakest link. This traditional mode has devolved into a match-long carousel of flag captures, easy kills, and cheap deaths. Maps like Twisted Steel and Arras function well enough for Conquest, but that leaves a majority of the eight available maps lacking. Narvik, Fjell 652, and Devastation feel too condensed for the high player count and mechanics of Conquest; the action hardly ever stops, but cramming everyone together in compact, circular maps means you're often caught from behind or flanked by enemies that simply stumbled upon that fruitful opportunity. It goes both ways, as you'll frequently find yourself catching enemy squads with their backs turned because you lucked into a certain spawn and ran off in the right direction.The success of Grand Operations should be primarily accredited to the more focused, well-executed modes like Airborne, Frontlines, and Breakthrough.Battlefield V is also rough in spots. A few bugs are forgivable, like wild ragdoll physics, but some are more problematic. On rare occasions, the map goes blank when enlarging it, or health packs just don't work. Very rarely would you have to revive a squadmate by a door, but when this happens, you're likely to only get the prompt to interact with the door, leaving your friend to die. Thankfully, these issues are not enough to overshadow the game's best parts.Regardless of your preferred mode of play, you'll be earning XP for a number of separate progression paths. There's overall rank, class rank, individual weapon rank, and for good measure, each tank and plane has its own rank as well. There isn't a whole lot to unlock for weapons given the WWII setting, but leveling up weapon proficiencies lets you customize them to your play style, like choosing greater hip-fire accuracy, faster reload, quicker aim-down-sights, or less recoil in ADS. Various weapons and pieces of equipment (such as the spawning beacon for Recon or the anti-tank grenade for Assault) unlock as you rank up classes. It's a fairly sensible system, though the same can't be said about vehicle progression. Vehicles are tough to come by in Battlefield V as it is and since each one ranks separately, it takes an extra-concerted effort to level them up. There are some useful perks to obtain for vehicles that can provide a slight disadvantage, but it can be a struggle to acquire them.The structure of modes like Frontlines naturally ushers a team's attention to a handful of clear objectives at a time and provides a method to the madness, creating a satisfying push-and-pull where success feels earned.Aside from weapon skins, you'll customize each class's appearance for both Allies and Axis. It's the cosmetic aspect where you can fit yourself with different parts of uniforms, though it doesn't bear much fruit since this is a first-person game that moves so fast, even your enemies won't really notice the 'rare' uniform you're wearing. Cosmetic customization is also how Company Coins, the in-game currency that you earn through completing challenges (daily orders or assignments) or completing matches, comes into play. Most cosmetics can be bought with Company Coins, which can be a grind to earn. You should note that unlocking weapon and vehicle perks are also tied to Company Coins, but at least they are relatively low-cost. There are no microtransactions at the moment, but they are said to coming in the future, and for cosmetics only.Battlefield V isn't solely a multiplayer endeavor. War Stories returns as the single-player component that attempts to present a brutal conflict with a more earnest tone. The campaign highlights lesser-known parts of WWII, like the Norwegian resistance, and the Senegalese Tirailleurs who fought for the French Army amid racial discrimination. The effort is admirable, especially when it comes to the Tirailleur campaign as it sheds light on piece of history that has nearly been forgotten; the scale of Battlefield comes through in and the story speaks to the horrors of war. However, the campaign doesn't quite stick the landing in the end. Nordlys boils down to a mix of stealth and combat that casts you as a one-person army that's enjoyable at times, but doesn't go beyond lone-wolf skirmishes--at least it showcases some of the game's best setpieces. And the Under No Flag campaign for the English side is an eye-rolling series of tedious missions that goes for a lighthearted note that doesn't work. War Stories has its moments but is all over the place in tone and style.The effort is admirable, especially when it comes to the Tirailleur campaign as it sheds light on piece of history that has nearly been forgotten.Currently, Battlefield V still has features to implement as part of its game-as-a-service approach (designated Tides of War), but there's enough to chew on for now given the quality of the better modes. It's an exciting prospect that there's more to come at no additional cost, but you can't help but feel that the launch package could've been a bit more dense considering there's only eight maps. Additional modes (including co-op), new maps, another Grand Operations mission, and the Firestorm battle royale mode will be rolling out intermittently between now and March 2019. All that could make for the most feature-rich game in the series; unfortunately, we won't be able to evaluate those parts of the game until they arrive.The Battlefield series has a winning formula that Battlefield V doesn't deviate far from, at least for now. Conquest and the map roster don't mesh well together, however, Grand Operations-- and the other modes within it--steal the show and foster some of the greatest moments the franchise has offered. You might be surprised by the impact of the slight changes made for Battlefield V, especially when you're deep into pushing objectives in Frontlines alongside teammates fulfilling their roles. That's when Battlefield is at its best.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
November has arrived, and it's time to plan out your Black Friday shopping. With the downtime you're more than likely to have this holiday season, wouldn't you like to have something to watch? Target has revealed its Black Friday deals, which includes video games and TVs, and the circular has plenty of huge deals on movies and TV series. You can check out Target's full ad here, but we've gone through and picked out some items that may be of some interest to you.Most of these items are available online as well as in the stores. If you're planning on making the journey with the masses to a local Target, the doors open at 5 PM on Thursday, November 22 and will stay open until 1 AM on Friday, November 23. During this time, Target will more than likely restock the shelves and its employees will try and regain their sanity. The store will re-open at 7 AM that morning on Friday. Hours may vary depending on location. It's first come, first served for the items and there will be limited quantities for everything in the Target ad, though you'll have other places you can also visit for Marvel movie deals.If you're one of the people that still buys physical copies of your movies and TV series, then this sale will be right up your alley. Target has plenty of new and old DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K discs on sale for $4 and $9 as part of the doorbusters promotion. Please don't take the term "doorbuster" literally though. That's destruction of property and totally illegal. Out of all these doorbuster sales, you'll probably want to pick up Spider-Man: Homecoming on 4K for $9 or Lego Batman on Blu-ray for $4.If you're looking for TV series to binge through, Target has full seasons on sale for $10. For Blu-ray, you can pick up Season 8 of The Walking Dead or Season 3 of Rick and Morty. On DVD, seasons of Game of Thrones, The Flash, and Westworld are all on sale for $10 as well.Check out the full list of Target's sales on movies and TV series below. More may be added to the Black Friday list, so we'll keep you updated if there are any changes. Best Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsDVDs:Movies:Spider-Man: Homecoming -- $4 [Doorbuster]Deadpool -- $4 [Doorbuster]Home Alone -- $4 [Doorbuster]Jurassic World -- $4 [Doorbuster]Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -- $4 [Doorbuster]Ocean's 8 -- $4 [Doorbuster]Dunkirk -- $4 [Doorbuster]Trolls -- $4 [Doorbuster]A Dog's Purpose -- $4 [Doorbuster]Peter Rabbit -- $4 [Doorbuster]Ferdinand -- $4 [Doorbuster]Hotel Transylvania -- $4 [Doorbuster]Bad Moms -- $4 [Doorbuster]Despicable Me 3 -- $6Fifty Shades Freed -- $6A Bad Moms Christmas -- $6Deadpool 2 -- $9The Greatest Showman -- $9Avengers: Infinity War -- $10Solo: A Star Wars Story -- $10Christopher Robin -- $10Westworld: Season 1 -- $10TV:Game of Thrones: Season 5 -- $10This Is Us: Season 2 -- $10Supernatural: Season 13 -- $10The Big Bang Theory: Season 11 -- $10Outlander: Season 3 -- $10Handmaid's Tale: Season 1 -- $10The Flash: Season 4 -- $10Blu-Ray:Movies:Super Troopers 2 -- $4 [Doorbuster]The Lego Batman Movie -- $4 [Doorbuster]The Peanuts Movie -- $4 [Doorbuster]Smurfs -- $4 [Doorbuster]Ready Player One -- $9 [Doorbuster]Tomb Raider -- $9 [Doorbuster]Rampage -- $9 [Doorbuster]Tag -- $9 [Doorbuster]It -- $9 [Doorbuster]Game Night -- $6Paddington 2 -- $6Justice League -- $6Wonder Woman -- $6Logan -- $6Peter Rabbit -- $6Blade Runner 2049 -- $6John Wick: Chapter 2 -- $6Lego Ninjago Movie -- $6TV:The Walking Dead Season 8 -- $10Rick and Morty: Season 3 -- $104K:Movies:Deadpool -- $9 [Doorbuster]Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle -- $9 [Doorbuster]Pacific Rim -- $9 [Doorbuster]Spider-Man: Homecoming -- $9 [Doorbuster]The Hitman's Bodygaurd -- $9 [Doorbuster]Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
It's that time again where we slowly round up the latest deals and discounts for many of the year's most impressive games. Though Black Friday doesn't kick off until November 23, we've already seen ads detailing the upcoming game discounts, including God of War. As one of the PS4's most impressive games of 2018, this reboot of the over-the-top and grand action-adventure series kicks off a surprising heartfelt new story.The Target ad for Black Friday 2018 led the way, confirming God of War will be on sale for $25. Since then, we've also gotten both Walmart and Best Buy ads, with both of those retailers offering the same discount. However, these sales won't be active until Black Friday, November 23. Still, it's good to stay up on the latest games now before the rush begins.Coming from Sony Santa Monica, the newest God of War game picks up many years after God of War III. Moving on from the setting of Ancient Greece, Kratos--the demi-god and son of Zeus--lives a life of solitude in a realm immersed in Norse mythology. As a single-player action-adventure game, it moved away slightly from the ultra-violence and schlocky style of the original games, telling a more personal story that dealt with fatherhood and coming to terms with your past--all while killing off monsters and other gods in gory fashion.In our review of God Of War, managing editor Peter Brown gave it a 9 and stated: "In many ways God of War is what the series has always been. It's a spectacular action game with epic set pieces, big-budget production values, and hard-hitting combat that grows more feverish and impressive as you progress. What may surprise you is how mature its storytelling has become. Like Kratos, God of War recalls the past while acknowledging the need to improve. Everything new it does is for the better, and everything it holds onto benefits as a result. Kratos is no longer a predictable brute. God of War is no longer an old-fashioned action series. With this reboot, it confidently walks a new path that will hopefully lead to more exciting adventures to come."If you want to see where you can find these deals for God of War, then check out our roundup below. Expect many more deals to pop up in the days approaching Black Friday. As a reminder, these deals aren't active yet, so stick with GameSpot to see when you can take advantage of them and if more deals from other retailers come up.God Of War$25 -- Best Buy$25 -- Target$25 -- Walmart$30 -- GameStopBest Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsInfo from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
While individual retailers continue to roll out their Black Friday preview ads, Sony has now outlined its official PlayStation 4 deals. These will be available at both retail stores and its digital marketplace this month. The discounts will be good from November 18-26 in the USA, or November 22-30 in Canada. Those include discounts on system bundles, accessories like controllers and PlayStation VR, and a subscription to PlayStation Plus. We've already rounded up all of the PS4 deals so far as well as the best place to buy a PS4, but read on for what Sony has officially shared.You can pick up a Spider-Man PS4 bundle for $200 US / $260 CAN, which nets you a 1TB standard PS4 system with a copy of the game from Insomniac. You can also pick up extra controllers for $40 US / $50 CAN, including some of the color variants like Blue Camouflage and Magma Red. The PlayStation VR has also been marked down to $200 / $250 CAN.The announcement also teased a deal on a PlayStation Plus 12-month subscription, along with discounts on various games through the digital PlayStation Store from November 16-27. While it didn't mention specific prices, it did tease a discounted price on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 coming to Plus subscribers starting today.Black Friday is a good time to pick up some deals on games across a lot of platforms and retailers, and some sales have already started. You can check out all of those and a lot more in our growing collection of Black Friday roundups.Best Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsInfo from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
Though Black Friday 2018 isn't here just yet, we've already caught wind of a number of planned deals. One of which we've highlighted here is for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the current game in the long-running series. In addition to featuring the traditional multiplayer and zombies modes, Treyarch's newest entry debuted the franchise's first jump into the battle royale craze with Blackout, which is among the game's most well-received offerings.We first saw Black Ops 4 pop up in the Target ad for $45, but it turns out it won't have the cheapest way to buy the game. Best Buy ($45) and Walmart ads ($40) have also been released, so it's currently Walmart where you can expect to get the price, pending any other deals that pop up. As of the time of this post, these Black Friday deals are not yet available, so going to these sites now will only show the current retail price. However, once Black Friday rolls around, you'll be able to claim these titles at a discounted price.Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is no doubt one of the more experimental entries in recent years, yet it still offered a satisfying package to dive into. While last year's World War II was well received, Black Ops 4 offered a larger focus on giving players new ways to experience COD gameplay across its key gameplay pillars, which includes multiplayer, zombies--featuring multiple storylines and levels--the new Blackout battle royale game type, and a light story mode focusing on each of the playable Specialists.Reviews editor Kallie Plagge gave the game an 8 in our review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and stated: "Black Ops 4 isn't short on content, and its three main modes are substantial. Multiplayer introduces more tactical mechanics without forcing you into them, and it largely strikes a good balance. Zombies has multiple deep, secret-filled maps to explore, though its returning characters don't hold up and prove distracting. Finally, Blackout pushes Call of Duty in an entirely new direction, making use of aspects from both multiplayer and Zombies for a take on the battle royale genre that stands on its own. Sure, there isn't a traditional single-player campaign, but with the depth and breadth of what is there, Black Ops 4 doesn't need it."Here are the links to the deals you can find on Target, and we'll update this post with any other deals that come in from other retailers. If you're at all curious about World War II, there is also a planned Target deal for Call of Duty: WWII as well for $25. Again, these deals won't go live till Black Friday, which takes place on November 23. Be sure to check back with GameSpot and other deals going live sometime later.Call of Duty: Black Ops 4PS4$40 -- Walmart$45 -- Best Buy$45 -- TargetXbox One$40 -- Walmart$45 -- Best Buy$45 -- Target$48 -- Xbox Store [digital]Best Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsInfo from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
Joining retailers like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, Microsoft has pulled the trigger early and announced many of the deals that will be available through the Microsoft Store on Black Friday 2018. While the official date for the shopping holiday is November 23, Black Friday prices begin online at 12 AM ET November 22 / 9 PM PT November 21.What kind of deals will we see? For starters, you'll be able to save money on Xbox One consoles. The Xbox One S Minecraft Creators Bundle will be $100 off, bringing it down to $200. If you have a 4K TV or plan to get one soon, you might be better off picking up an Xbox One X for $400 (also $100 off). Xbox One X and S bundles will be $70 off; these include pack-in games like Battlefield V, Fallout 76, NBA 2K19, and more.If you're in the market for services and you're not already a member, you can get a one-month membership to Xbox Game Pass for $1; that deal is actually live now and will continue through Black Friday. Xbox Game Pass lets you download and play a selection of over 100 games, including all games recently published by Microsoft, like Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 4. Starting November 15, new members can get a month's worth of Xbox Live Gold for $1 as well.Starting on November 22, you can save $10 off Xbox Design Lab wireless controllers, whose color combinations you can design yourself. If you're fine with the pre-made Xbox One controller designs, you'll be able to pick those up for $20 off (including Elite Xbox One controllers).No individual game discounts have been announced yet, but we've been assured we'll see price drops on at least a few games on Black Friday. You can see more items in Microsoft's Black Friday sneak peek, or check out all of the Black Friday deals announced so far.Xbox One S Minecraft Creators Bundle -- $200Xbox One X -- $400Xbox One S and X Bundles -- $70 offXbox Game Pass (one month) -- $1Xbox Live Gold (one month) -- $1Xbox Design Lab Wireless Controllers -- $10 offXbox One Wireless Controllers -- $20 offBest Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsInfo from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
A war is raging inside the hearts of American consumers. The only way to quench it is by crashing the gates of retail stores and spending their coin on precious legendary items at a deep discount. Don't worry, these feelings will all be purged from your system on November 23, Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving is when retailers across the country offer discounted prices on many items, including televisions, and Walmart is one of the big players during this event.Walmart recently revealed its deals in a circular that outlines what you can expect this upcoming Black Friday, which includes some deep discounts on games. If you're in the market for a new television, Walmart has a few brand-name and off-brand products at discounted prices. Both TCL and RCA have 65" 4K TVs available for roughly $400, but the RCA is not a smart TV. Luckily, you can make a quick upgrade by picking up the Google Mini and Chromecast bundle for $45. Additionally, this Walmart-exclusive bundle comes with a $15 credit to the streaming service Vudu, so you can rent a few movies or buy one as soon as everything is up and running.Walmart has some deals on tablets as well. If you're in the market for a new iPad, you can pick up a 6th Gen, 32GB one for $249. Also, a 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab will be on sale for $129. But if you're short on cash and really want a tablet, there is the 16GB RCA Voyager III for $28.Many deals will be available online on Wednesday, November 21 starting at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT, while the in-store shopping kicks off on Thursday, November 22 at 6 PM, locally. Make sure to check with your local Walmart as hours may vary. We've also rounded up when all the Black Friday sales start.Below you'll find the list of some of Walmart's best Black Friday deals in TV and tech. You can click the links for more information about most of the products. However, remember that it's first come, first served for these items, which are limited. So if you're planning on getting these deals, you may as well storm the gates with everyone else.Best Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday DealsTVs:Hisense 40" Class 1080p TV -- $99TCL 65" Class 4K Roku Smart TV -- $398RCA 65" Class 4K Ultra HD LED TV -- $399Samsung 32" Class Smart TV -- $178Samsung 55" Class 4K Smart TV -- $398Sharp 50" Class 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV -- $249Sharp 55" Class 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV -- $300VIZIO 60" Class 4K Smart TV -- $498TV Accessories:LG 37" 2.1 300W Sound Bar -- $99LG Smart Blu-ray Player -- $49ONN 37" 2.0 30W Soundbar -- $29ONN Full Motion TV Mount -- $27Samsung 38" 4.1 200W Soundbar -- $169TV Streaming:Roku Ultra with JBL Headphones -- $48Roku SE -- $20Tech:BeatsX Wireless Earphones -- $75Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones -- $99Fitbit Versa -- $149Pac-Man or Galaga Retro Arcade Machine -- $249Tablets:Apple iPad (6th generation) 32GB -- $249RCA Voyager III Tablet 16 GB -- $28Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" 16GB-- $129Smart Home:Google Home Hub -- $99Google Home Mini -- $25Google Mini and Chromecast Bundle (w/ bonus $15 Vudu credit) -- $45 Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
Black Friday is quickly approaching on Friday, November 23, the day after Thanksgiving in the US. Walmart has released its circular for the retail holiday, and it contains hundreds of physical copies of moves and television shows--along with TVs--for exceptionally low prices.There will be hundreds of movies on sale during the event. In the circular, Walmart only listed a small portion of what will be available in store. It states over 110 movies will be priced at $2, 180 at $4, 70 at $6, 30 at $8, 50 at $9, and 90 at $10. The selection will be very wide for the Black Friday event, but there is a limited stock, so you'll want to get to your local Walmart early to pick these up. Luckily, Marvel movies are on sale at a number of stores.From the $2 items listed on site, there isn't anything exceptionally notable, aside from the original Jumanji on DVD. There were, however, a couple decent selections on Blu-ray in the $4 category: Spider-Man: Homecoming and Home Alone. Walmart is also discounting a few movies in 4K to under $10 like Wonder Woman, Deadpool 2, and Rampage. You can also pick up this year's Mission Impossible: Fallout for only $8, but keep in mind, this is a digital code for Vudu and not a physical copy.Many of these deals, including games, will be available online on Wednesday, November 21 starting at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT, while the in-store shopping kicks off on Thursday, November 22 at 6 PM, locally. Walmart will not be closing during the early morning hours. However, make sure to check with your local Walmart as hours may vary.Below is the full list of the DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K movies listed in the Walmart Black Friday ad. This is not the complete list, but if more get added, this list will be updated.Best Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsDVDs:Movies:Hotel Transylvania 2 -- $2The Peanuts Movie -- $2Rio 2 -- $2Jumanji -- $2Smurfs -- $2Captain Underpants -- $2Fifty Shades Freed -- $2Jurassic Park -- $2The Secret Life of Pets -- $2Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip -- $2Jurassic World -- $2San Andreas -- $2It (1990) -- $2The Wizard of Oz -- $2Goosebumps -- $2Ice Age: Collision Course -- $2Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle -- $4Justice League -- $4Wonder Woman -- $4Ferdinand -- $4Hotel Transylvania 3 -- $4Despicable Me 3 -- $4How the Grinch Stole Christmas -- $4Spongebob Christmas $4The Greatest Showman -- $4The Fate of the Furious -- $4Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -- $4Deadpool 2 -- $6Miracle on 34th Street -- $6Annihilation -- $6Sherlock Gnomes -- $6Ice Age Movie Collection -- $6Solo: A Star Wars Story -- $8Avengers: Infinity War -- $8TV:The Flash: Season 4 -- $10Game of Thrones: Season 5 -- $10Rick and Morty: Season 3 -- $10The Big Bang Theory: Season 11 -- $10The Walking Dead Season 8 -- $10Blu-Ray:Movies:Mission Impossible: Fall Out -- $8 (Digital only through Vudu)Spider-Man:Homecoming -- $4Hotel Transylvania 2 -- $4Angry Birds -- $4Home Alone $4Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle -- $6The Greatest Showman -- $6Rampage -- $6Fifty Shades Freed -- $6Pacific Rim: Uprising -- $6The Fate of the Furious -- $6Split -- $6John Wick: Chapter 2 -- $6Justice League -- $6Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -- $8Deadpool 2 -- $8Hotel Transylvania 3 -- $8Ready Player One -- $9A Quiet Place -- $9Skyscraper -- $9Tomb Raider -- $94K:Movies:Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -- $9John Wick Chapter 2 -- $9Hotel Transylvania 3 -- $9Deadpool 2 -- $9Rampage -- $9Wonder Woman -- $9The Greatest Showman -- $9 Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
Everyone knows the biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday, and this year's monster sales event lands on November 23 (although some Black Friday deals will start earlier). It's the time when all the biggest retailers drop prices on items of all kinds--from video games and movies to TVs and furniture--in an effort to make a killing as the holiday shopping season officially begins.Just like with any situation that can put a hefty strain on your credit cards, it's best to go into Black Friday prepared. We've already covered what to expect from Black Friday 2018, but below we've compiled some of the smartest ways to save as much money as possible on the things you want, while still being financially responsible.1. Make a List BeforehandOnce the deals go live, it's easy to get swept up in the hype and go on a spending spree. When that happens, though, you'll often end up with a pile of items you don't actually need. If you make a list of what you really want before the Black Friday deals begin, you'll be better prepared to stick to the list and let the inessential deals pass you by, no matter how good the prices are.2. Check the AdsNearly all of the big retailers that participate in Black Friday release Black Friday ads in the weeks leading up to the big event. You can find these pretty easily on their websites, or you can see our roundups of things like Target's gaming deals (or its best gaming deals). Take a look at the ads and make a plan for which items you want to buy, and where. Because stock can run out fast on the best deals, prioritize your purchases and plan what you want to buy and when it will be available.3. Make a BudgetGetting great deals is a positive thing, but overextending yourself financially is not. If money is tight, a central part of your Black Friday planning should be making a budget and pledging to stick to it. Budgeting might not be the most fun or glamorous thing to do, but will help you out enormously in the long run.4. Use Social MediaFor real-time updates on when Black Friday sales go live, your best resource is social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. You can follow GameSpot Deals on Twitter to find bargains on video games, consoles, and accessories. Another great resource is SlickDeals, a sale-tracking site that surfaces the best deals in just about every product category (it has a Twitter account as well).5. Comparison ShopIf you see a deal you want, it's always a good idea to check the item's price at other retailers before you buy. The only potential issue on Black Friday is missing out on highly sought-after items because you spent too much time looking elsewhere. So unless the deal you're considering is a doorbuster, you don't have anything to lose by exercising due diligence and comparing prices.6. Check Price HistoryUnfortunately, not all of the deals you'll see on Black Friday represent top-of-the-line savings. To make sure the item you're about to buy is a good deal, it's wise to check a price history tracker like Camelcamelcamel. There, you can see how low the price has dropped in the past and how often it fluctuates, which can help you determine if now is a good time to buy.7. Don't Get Bummed If You See a Better Deal LaterOnce Black Friday rolls around, you'll see deals popping up left and right. Doorbusters will go in and out of stock, Amazon's Lightning Deals will flicker into existence before vanishing, and surprise deals will arrive at random. If you make a purchase and then see a better deal later, don't be too upset.For one thing, you might be able to return the item you paid a higher price for. Just make sure to look at the retailer's return policy before buying at the lower price, because you might have to pay a restocking fee or cover the cost of return shipping. At that point, the better deal might not actually save you money once all is said and done.Those are our Black Friday shopping tips. Let us know in the comments if you have tips of your own.Best Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsInfo from Gamespot.com
2018-11-15
Are you tired of looking at that tiny television sitting on that gross coffee table? How would you like a brand-new, large and in charge TV complete with a swiveling wall mount and a rad surround sound system? What if I told you that you can have all that for an unbelievable price? Well, you can have it all this Black Friday, the annual retail holiday taking place after Thanksgiving. Door-to-door salesman speech aside, Best Buy released its circular featuring a tsunami of deals on TVs, TV accessories, streaming devices, and more, and we have some highlighted deals you may be interested in.Best Buy's Black Friday sale kicks off on Thursday, November 22 at 5 PM, and hundreds of the deals listed in the circular are available in store, right now, until Sunday. Retail stores will close its doors at 1 AM on November 23 then reopen at 8 AM that morning. However, you may want to check with your local retailer for the hours, as they may vary.Additionally, My Best Buy members get access to these Black Friday discounts before anyone else. On Sunday, November 18, Elite Plus and Elite members of the service get access to the sales. And then on Monday November 19 and Tuesday, November 20, all My Best Buy members will be able to get the Black Friday discounts. You can sign up at Best Buy to prepare yourself for the holiday.There are plenty of doorbuster sales, so it's first come, first served for many of the items listed below. If you're in the new market for a TV, Best Buy will have you covered on the retail holiday. If you're planning on going big--or going home--there is an 82" Samsung 4K smart TV on sale for roughly $2500. If that breaks the bank, the cheapest large television you can get is a 65" 4K smart TV from Samsung for $600 or a 70" LG 4K smart TV for $700.Best Buy also has accessories for your living room as well. A 2.1 channel Sony soundbar with wireless subwoofer is priced at $149 and a full-motion TV mount from Rocketfish will be $100. Additionally, if you're in the market for a universal remote, there's a nice one from Logitech for $60.Beyond that, Best Buy has a sale on streaming and smart home devices as well as tablets and headphones. If you're looking for anything technology related at a discounted price, Best Buy may be the way to be. Check out some of the highlighted items below.Best Black Friday DealsThe Best Game Deals On Black FridayPS4's Best Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTarget's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart's Best Black Friday 2018 Game DealsAll The Game DealsBlack Friday 2018 DealsWhen The Black Friday Sales StartPS4 Black Friday 2018 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2018 DealsXbox One Black Friday 2018 DealsTarget Black Friday 2018 Game DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2018 Game DealsWalmart Black Friday 2018 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2018 Game DealsTVs:Insignia 32" LED 720p HDTV -- $90Insignia 32" LED 720p HDTV Amazon Fire Edition -- $130Insignia 39" LED 720p HDTV -- $130Insignia 50" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $280LG 43" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $270LG 55" OLED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $1700 [Doorbuster]LG 65" OLED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $2600 [Doorbuster]LG 70" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $700 [Doorbuster]LG 75" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $1000 [Doorbuster]Samsung 32" LED 1080p HDTV -- $198Samsung 43" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $278 [Doorbuster]Samsung 49" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $598Samsung 50" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $328Samsung 55" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $398 [Doorbuster]Samsung 55" LED 4K Premium UHD Smart TV -- $748 [Doorbuster]Samsung 55" QLED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $998 [Doorbuster]Samsung 65" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $600 [Doorbuster]Samsung 65" LED 4K Premium UHD Smart TV -- $998 [Doorbuster]Samsung 65"QLED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $1298 [Doorbuster]Samsung 75" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $1198Samsung 75" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $1598 [Doorbuster]Samsung 82" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $2498Sharp 40" LED 1080p Smart HDTV -- $150Sharp 55" LED 4K UHD Smart TV With Roku -- $250 [Doorbuster]Sony 65" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $1000 [Doorbuster]Sony 65" LED 4K UHD Smart TV w/ Google Assistant -- $1600Sony 75" LED 4K UHD Smart TV -- $1800TCL -- 32" LED 1080p Smart Roku HDTV -- $150Toshiba 43" LED 4K UHD Smart TV Amazon Fire Edition -- $130 [Doorbuster, in store only]Toshiba 55" LED 4K UHD Smart TV Amazon Fire Edition -- $350TV Accessories:LG Streaming Audio Blu-Ray Player -- $50LG 2.1 Channel 300W Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer -- $120LG Streaming 4K Hi-Res Audio Wi-Fi Blu-Ray Player -- $150Logitech Harmony Ultimate One 15-Device Universal Remote -- $60Rocketfish Tilting TV Wall Mount (32"-70") -- $40Rocketfish Full-Motion TV Wall Mount (40"-75") -- $100Samsung Streaming 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player -- $118Samsung Streaming 4K UHD Wi-Fi Blu-Ray Player -- $200Samsung 5.1 channel Soundbar w/ 6.5" Wireless Subwoofer -- $280Samsung 2.1 Channel 300W Soundbar w/ wireless Subwoofer -- $140Sanus Super Slim Fixed TV Wall Mount (32"-64") -- $30Sanus Premium Series Tilt TV Wall Mount (42"-90") -- $60Sonos Beam Soundbar w/ Amazon Alexa -- $350Sonos One Wireless Speaker w/ Amazon Alexa -- $175Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer -- $600Sony Streaming 4K UHD Hi-Res Audio Blu-Ray Player -- $150Sony 2.1 Channel Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer -- $149Sony 7.1.2 Channel Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer -- $1200TV Streaming:Amazon Fire TV Stick -- $25Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Voice Remote -- $35Amazon Fire TV Cube -- $60Apple TV 4K 32 GB -- $180Google Chromecast -- $25 (2 for $45)Google Chromecast Ultra -- $50Roku Streaming Stick -- $30Roku Ultra (4K) -- $50Tech:Beats by Dr. Dre - Powerbeats Wireless In-Ear Headphones -- $100Bose Soundsport In-Ear Headphones -- $50Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones -- $300Fitbit Versa Smartwatch -- $150Fitbit Alta HR Activity Tracker -- $80Fitbit Charge 3 Activity Tracker -- $120Garmin Vivoactive 3 Smart Watch -- $200Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch -- $200JBL Flip 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker -- $60SanDisk Clip Sport Plus 16GB MP3 Player -- $40Sony Portable Bluetooth Speaker -- $35Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones -- $100Sony 1000XM2 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones -- $200 [Doorbuster]Tablets:Amazon Fire 7" Tablet 8GB -- $30 [Doorbuster]Amazon Fire HD 8" Tablet 16GB -- $50 [Doorbuster]Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2015 release) -- $80Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 32GB -- $400Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" 16GB -- $160Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite 7" 8GB -- $70Smart Home:Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Generation) -- $20 [Doorbuster]Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation) -- $25Amazon Echo (2nd Generation) -- $70Amazon Echo Spot -- $90Amazon Echo Show -- $100Amazon Echo Show (2nd Generation) -- $180Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Generation) w/ Free Hue a19 white bulb -- $110Google Home Hub -- $100 [Doorbuster]Google Home Mini -- $25 [Doorbuster]Google Home -- $80Lenovo 8" Smart Display w/ Google Assistant -- $100Facebook 10.1" Portal w/ Alexa -- $150Ring Video Doorbell 2 (Free Amazon Echo Dot, 3rd Gen, with purchase) -- $140 [Doorbuster] Info from Gamespot.com