Black Friday 2019 already some great deals on the PS4 PlayStation VR headset, but it's not the only headset with some discounts. The Facebook-owned Oculus has announced a new Oculus Quest Black Friday, as well as Oculus Go, Portal camera, and Oculus Rift S deals. After Valve announced Half-Life: Alyx (a new, VR-only game in the series set between Half-Life and Half-Life 2) is compatible with the Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S headsets, you might be more tempted to pick one up, which makes the timing of these minor deals fortuitous.Oculus is bundling its all-in-one Oculus Quest headset with all three episodes of its Star Wars VR series, Vader Immortal until January 31. You'll need to activate your Oculus Quest within 30 days of your purchase to get Vader Immortal for free, with March 2 being the last possible day to redeem the offer.While the Quest doesn't receive a special price, Oculus is discounting the rest of its VR headsets for Black Friday. Starting November 28 until December 2, the Oculus Rift S and both versions of the Oculus Go will be discounted by $50.Facebook also plans to discount its Portal devices, which are touchscreen displays that let you video call your friends and family, display photos, and control your smart home with built-in Alexa support, in addition to a lot more. The Portal, Portal Mini, and Portal TV are all discounted by $50, while the Portal Plus sees a price cut of $30. You can see the full list of deals below. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday Oculus Rift VR dealsOculus Quest 64 GB or 128 GB + Vader Immortal bundle | $400 or $500Oculus is bundling all three episodes of its Star Wars VR series, Vader Immortal, with every purchase of the Oculus Quest headset until January 31. The Oculus Quest is an all-in-one, completely cord-free VR headset--no PC required--that comes with 64 GB or 128 GB of storage. There's no discount, but you save $30 getting the Star Wars VR series for free. On top of that, Vader Immortal is a great way for Star Wars fans to experience virtual reality. See the 64 GB Quest at Amazon See the 128 GB Quest at Amazon Oculus Rift S | $350 ($400)Oculus Rift S is the latest revision of Oculus's PC VR headset. You'll need a PC with the hardware specs to run the VR headset and its software, but everything else comes with the package, including the Touch controllers. Starting on November 28, the Oculus Rift S will be $350. See at Amazon Oculus Go 32 GB or 64 GB | $150 ($200) or $200 ($250)The Oculus Go is a completely portable headset that's better used for movies, shows, and other media than gaming. It'll be available for $150 for the 32 GB version or $200 for the 64 GB version on Black Friday from November 28 to December 2. See the 32 GB Go at Amazon See the 64 GB Go at Amazon Portal | $130 ($180)Facebook's Portal is a 10-inch, touchscreen display that lets you video chat with friends and family through Facebook's Messenger and WhatsApp--thankfully, they can use any device they want to communicate with you. The cool thing about the Portal is that the Smart Camera automatically follows your position by panning and zooming to get you in the frame. On top of all that, you can control your smart home and listen to music with Alexa support as well as display photos while you're not talking to anyone. For Black Friday, the Portal will be $130 from November 28 to December 2. See at Amazon Portal Mini | $80 ($130)The Portal Mini is exactly like the regular Portal--except it's mini. The eight-inch Portal does everything the 10-inch does, including the Smart Camera movement, Alexa support, and photo display. From November 28 to December 2, it'll cost $80. See at Amazon Portal TV | $100 ($150)The Portal TV plugs into your television, turning your television into a Portal device. It also gives you the ability to watch and listen to streaming services like Prime Video, CBS Access, and Spotify. Like other Portal devices, it features the Smart Camera, Alexa support, and more. It'll cost $100 during Black Friday, from November 28 to December 2. See at Amazon Portal + | $250 ($280)The Portal Plus features everything the other portals do except with a much bigger, 15.6-inch 1080p screen. It also comes with two 20w speakers that offer richer sound than the other Portal devices. For Black Friday, it'll cost $250 from November 28 to December 2. See at Amazon Info from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Sword & Shield have not been out for long, but already dedicated players are starting to build up a full Pokedex and are hunting for rarer shiny Pokemon. As it turns out, there are actually two versions of each "shiny" Pokemon in these games--the regular shiny Pokemon that sparkle with stars when you encounter them or send them into battle, and a variant that sparkles with squares when you find them.As Polygon has reported, several players have reported spotting and catching these unique shiny Pokemon. One fan on Twitter has gone viral with footage of themselves encountering a shiny square Wooloo the very first time they enter long grass.UHHH SO THIS WAS LITERALLY MY FIRST CAPTURE OH MY GOD #PokemonSwordShield #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/c70VQhtzok — Tor (@torkirby) November 15, 2019The Pokemon community has been trying to figure out the distinction between the two different kinds of shiny critters, and why some have squares instead of stars. Initially, it seemed like square shiny Pokemon were much rarer, yet it seems as though a lot of people are finding and catching them compared to "traditional" shiny monsters; further digging is starting to suggest that there's a reason for that.Shiny Pokémon rarity has been split! Same 1:4096 odds to obtain a shiny, but there are two types of shiny. 15/16 show stars, 1/16 show squares. Square rarity is 1 in 65536!Basically, if your Trainer ID cleanly matches the PID (xor), it will be squares rather than stars. pic.twitter.com/Lerr23LtB7 — Kurt (@Kaphotics) November 20, 2019The simple version seems to be that squares are theoretically rarer, but are much more common if you are using certain methods to purposefully seek out shiny Pokemon rather than just stumbling across them. The community is continuing to dig into this, so there might be more specific details coming out down the track.In a surprising twist, it looks like chained shinies that are destined to be shiny are forced to be shiny in such a way that the xor results in 0 (squares). So, under certain conditions, you're more likely to get one than the other! pic.twitter.com/ZkjjivEwop — Kurt (@Kaphotics) November 20, 2019Meanwhile, the official Pokemon website has posted some insight into how to increase your odds of catching shiny Pokemon. The more of a single Pokemon you fight, the better your chances of eventually finding a shiny, increasing from the set odds of 1:4096. You can also encounter "Brilliant" Pokemon, which shows an aura of light when you encounter them in the grass, and rewards you with watts after you defeat or capture it. Battling a Pokemon once allows Brilliant versions to appear, and the odds of finding Brilliant Pokemon increase again after 20, 40, and 100 battles. They increase dramatically for shiny Pokemon as well--after 50 battles your odds double, after 100 they triple, and then at 200, 300, and 500 battles your odds multiply by 4, 5, and 6. Of course, the rarer a Pokemon is, the harder it will be to find a shiny version (although our guide to rare Pokemon should prove useful.)Pokemon Sword & Shield received a 9/10 in our review. Kallie Plagge wrote that "in collecting, battling, and exploring, Sword and Shield cut out the bloat and focus on what makes these pillars of the Pokemon games so captivating in the first place." Info from Gamespot.com

November is wrapping up, but Thanksgiving is still to come in the States. Nintendo Switch owners can be extra grateful this week, as the handheld console is getting ports of the infamous Five Nights at Freddy's series, Zelda-like adventure Decay of Logos, and survival game Pine. PS4 and Xbox One gamers can get their hands on The Escapists Double Pack, which includes The Escapists 1 and 2. Indie darling Where The Water Tastes Like Wine is also getting console ports this week. Sorry, PC gamers--things will pick up for you in December!Pine -- November 26Available on: SwitchPine is a survival game set in a world where humans are not at the top of the food chain. To protect your tribe, you'll have to craft weapons, trade goods, and befriend or betray other animal races as you journey to safety. Your actions have an effect on the world's ecology too. The Escapists Double Pack -- November 26Available on: PS4, Xbox OneBoth of The Escapists titles give you the same task: escape from prison. Doing so requires a combination of planning, crafting, sneaking, and working together with your fellow inmates. The second game lets you do all that with friends in co-op, too. It also goes beyond earthly prisons, asking you to escape your cell in crazy locations like a moving desert train, a snowy mountain, and even outer space.More Coverage:The Escapists Review The Escapists 2 - Multiplayer TrailerDecay of Logos -- November 26Available on: SwitchTaking cues from The Legend of Zelda series, Decay of Logos is full of dungeons to explore, puzzles to solve, and a variety of weapons and magic to try out in combat. As you journey to fight the Crimson Knights, you'll ride atop your elk companion. The more you learn about the world, the stronger the bond with your elk will grow.Five Nights at Freddy's 1-4 -- November 29Available on: SwitchThe Five Nights at Freddy's games are pretty ubiquitous at this point, but here's the elevator pitch: terrifying, malfunctioning animatronic mascots are out to get you. Thing is, they can't move if you're watching them. You'll have to juggle security cameras and lock the doors if you hope to survive the night. More Coverage: Five Nights at Freddy's Review Five Nights at Freddy's 4 - Official TrailerWhere The Water Tastes Like Wine -- November 29Available on: Xbox One, SwitchWhere The Water Tastes Like Wine is set in the United States during the Great Depression. As you travel around the country, you'll encounter a cast of intriguing characters--though not all of them are even human. Each has a story to tell, and the more you talk to them, the more they'll open up to you about their history. More Coverage: Where The Water Tastes Like Wine Review: Hard Travelin' PS4, Xbox One, And Switch Are Getting Indie Narrative Adventure Where The Water Tastes Like Wine Very SoonNovember is coming to a close, but 2019 still has one month left. The next episode of New Releases will be the final one of the year, and we'll take a look at some anticipated December games like SaGa: Scarlet Grace - Ambitions and Wattam.Info from Gamespot.com

Gris, which first launched on PC and Switch back in December 2018 and came to iOS earlier this year, is getting a surprise release on PlayStation on November 26 (or November 27, depending on your time zone). The impending release was announced on the PlayStation Blog, where programmer Roger Mendoza detailed what is different about Gris on PS4. Essentially, it'll be the same game but with higher quality assets.The team at Nomada Studio wanted to create "the absolute best version of Gris possible," and to that end the art team went over the game again to prepare it for 4K displays. According to the post, the art team has "revamped over five thousand unique assets", increasing the resolution by up to four times. This resolution bump will be possible for anyone playing the game on a PS4 Pro. The game's score will also be less compressed for the PS4 version of the game.This version of the game will also receive a physical release from Limited Run Games. The boxed copy costs $30, and pre-orders are open for the next five weeks. It comes with three reversible art cards and interior case art.And even more good news: @LimitedRunGames just opened a five-week preorder of the Playstation4 physical edition! You can check it out here: https://t.co/DwQ5dldsoW pic.twitter.com/sxiawMjeFW — Nomada Studio - G R I S (@nomadastudiobcn) November 22, 2019Gris received a 9/10 in our review of it, with Tom Mc Shea writing that Gris "understands intrinsically how magical video games can be and continually pushes your imagination until you’re almost bursting with joy." Earlier this month, the game made headlines after a wellness app was found to have plagarized artwork from it.Info from Gamespot.com

The Good Place is currently airing its fourth and final season, and fans are curious to see how the twist-filled NBC sitcom will end when the triple-length finale airs on January 30, 2020. We don't know what will happen when the show reaches its conclusion, but one of the main characters has given a statement in an interview assuring fans that the show will wrap up neatly and conclude well.Kristen Bell, who stars in the show as reformed hedonist Eleanor Shellstrop, told Collider that the finale is definitive and satisfying. "It's an incredibly worthy ending," she said. "I don’t know that the show will ever come back, because the ending is satisfying. It’s a variety of things. It’s also a punch to the gut, but it is satisfying and it feels like that’s where the story ends."While it might not seem like big news that the star of a show believes that the finale will be good, it's worth noting that actors often take opportunities to temper expectations before a show ends--Kit Harington warned that the end of Game of Thrones would not satisfy everyone before the final season premiered. It's also worth noting that the show is ending on its own terms, and is unlikely to ever come back, in an age where reboots and late revivals are common.The Good Place was one of our favorite shows of 2018, and has remained extremely engaging in its fourth season. Bell's voice can also be heard in Frozen II right now, which broke box-office records over the weekend.Info from Gamespot.com

Kojima Productions' Death Stranding released on PlayStation 4 this month, earning a 9/10 in our review and marking a new era for director Hideo Kojima, four years after his split with Konami. Before Death Stranding, Kojima was working on a new Silent Hill game called Silent Hills. A much-loved demo, P.T., was released, but Konami ultimately cancelled the game much to the chagrin of fans. Now, years later, it's starting to look like Kojima is thinking about horror again.On Twitter, Kojima has made reference to making "the scariest horror game," and he's watching horror movies to prepare. The film in question, The Eye, is not actually a Thai film, as Kojima claims--it's the work of Hong Kong directors the Pang brothers. Part of the film is, however, set in Thailand.As to make the scariest horror game, I’ll watch the scary movies in order to awaken my horror soul. THE EYE is the Thai horror movie I rent when making PT but was too scary to finish watching. The package is scary so I rented the disc only. Will I be able to finish watching? pic.twitter.com/BVwPruUAvt — HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) November 22, 2019From this, it's not clear whether Kojima is actually moving ahead with a horror game development, or just exploring the possibility. In 2017, Kojima said that he did not plan on returning to horror, but P.T. continues to be relevant, despite having been delisted years ago. Earlier this month actor Norman Reedus said that he was okay with Silent Hills not going ahead, as it meant that he was able to work with Kojima or Death Stranding instead. But since Konami holds the rights to Silent Hill, any horror game Kojima works on now would have to be different anyway.Kojima has not tweeted about the movie again since, so it's not clear whether he got through The Eye or not, and whether it has inspired him to return to horror, or awakened "his horror soul." Death Stranding Guides How Long Is Death Stranding? Death Stranding Walkthrough, Guides, And Tips Death Stranding BT Survival Guide: Early Tips For Overcoming These Dangerous Enemies Info from Gamespot.com

CD Projekt Red continues to speak about the unannounced Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer game. As part of an earnings presentation, management confirmed that the game is only in the "relatively early stage" of development and that it will feature some form of microtransactions, though the company isn't ready just yet to confirm specifics."We believe right now it is definitely too early to share any details on that or give guidance [as] the project is in the relatively early stage," management said about the Cyberpunk multiplayer game's microtransactions.The company added that it is continually experimenting with the Cyberpunk multiplayer game, which is in fact the first multiplayer game made by CD Projekt Red. For the business model specifically, the analyst who asked about it suggested it would be a free-to-play title supported by microtransactions. However, management wasn't ready to say one way or the other.That being said, CD Projekt Red wants to make sure it continues to be a consumer-friendly company as it relates to delivering content that feels valuable to players. The Polish studio is known for being relatively generous with its post-release content releases. For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the studio offered up more than a dozen pieces of free DLC."We keep experimenting. It's our first multiplayer game. We check different options and possibilities, and it's definitely not the time to point you to a specific direction on that. But you can expect that we won't change our general policy toward deals with gamers. So expect wise monetization and always value for money," the company said.Also in the presentation, CD Projekt Red said the Cyberpunk multiplayer game is a "smaller project" with "smaller staffing" compared to the main team working on the Cyberpunk 2077 single-player game.Cyberpunk 2077, which features Keanu Reeves in a big role, is set to launch in April 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The multiplayer title would presumably follow thereafter, though no official announcements have been made at this stage.Another hot-button topic touched on in the presentation was next-generation consoles. Management was asked if the company plans to support the upcoming PlayStation 5 and Xbox Scarlett, in the wake of rumours that Cyberpunk 2077 will come to these systems."Of course we do have insight into what's around the corner; what's happening with PlayStation and Xbox. We're watching it closely," CD Projekt Red said. "And one may safely assume that at some point we're going to do something with the next-gen [consoles]. However, we cannot really be very specific; what that might be, when exactly that might be. I would only safely assume that it's not going to be around the launch timeframe of those consoles."The company went on to say that CD Projekt Red is known for making games that play best on high-end PCs. And in that regard, the company is technically more prepared for the upcoming release of the PS5 and Scarlett, which have improved specs.In October, a CD Projekt Red developer said the studio might consider releasing Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 and Xbox Scarlett, but those consoles aren't a focus currently. Another developer, John Mamais, spoke about how excited he is about the prospect of new consoles."It's going to be awesome. It's always cool to have new consoles coming out and I can't wait to work on those things," Mamais said. "We'll see what we can do with those. It's fun watching games evolve; they're looking more and more realistic, which is--I like working on games like that. The more powerful the technology, or the consoles, the more it is [good] for me as a game developer."Read next: Cyberpunk 2077, Avengers, And Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Developers Talk Crunch CultureInfo from Gamespot.com

Joker movie director Todd Phillips is reportedly going to take home a huge payday in the wake of the comic book movie's massive box office success.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Phillips will make close to $100 million from the film thanks to how his contract was arranged. The report says Phillips declined being paid an upfront salary in exchange for earning a bigger piece of Joker's box office performance. With Joker making more than $1 billion at the box office, Phillips is getting paid big-time.THR noted that Phillips also had same deals with Warner Bros. for the first Hangover movie, which he directed. He earned a sizable payday from this as well given the movie made more than $467 million on an budget of only $35 million.This is not the first time we're hearing about Phillips' contract with Warner Bros. for Joker, as The Wall Street Journal was among the first to report on it back in October. This is, however, the first time that a major publication is putting a number to Phillips' reported earnings.Phillips was asked by IndieWire to comment on the reported $100 million payday for Joker, but he declined to say anything. For what it's worth, star Joaquin Phoenix also reportedly signed a "generous" profit-sharing deal with Warner Bros. for Joker, but there is no word on how much he might have made from the film. Warner Bros. agreed to the deals with Phillips and Phoenix because they reportedly did not see Joker being such a big hit.The same THR story said Warner Bros. is moving ahead with a sequel to Joker, but Deadline followed up with a report of its own saying no firm plans are in place yet. Phillips himself told IndieWire that he has spoken about ideas for a Joker sequel with Phoenix and executives at Warner Bros. However, there are no solid plans yet for a sequel, he said.When Phillips pitched Joker to Warner Bros. executives, he did so with the idea that it could be the first movie in a new series of "darker, more character-focused comic book films." However, Phillips said the executives said no to this idea, but decided to greenlight Joker anyway as a standalone movie.Joker has been in theatres for more than a month, and it continues to make money. This past weekend, the movie made a further $3 million to stay inside the Top 10. Joker Joker Review: The Antihero Comic Book Movies Need Info from Gamespot.com

We don't see deals for Nintendo games as often as we might like, which makes the times they do go on sale notable. Black Friday 2019 will some significant discounts on Switch games across several stores, and Nintendo's Black Friday page also says to "check back soon for more deals," which means more deals are on the way in the lead-up to the Black Friday. That said, the Switch (and newly launched Switch Lite) are selling so well we probably won't see too many deals on them, aside from the same Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle we saw last year, which is a bit of a bummer, admittedly.Still, we'll certainly be seeing an Eshop sale that will discount digital Switch games, presumably along with those for 3DS. In fact, Nintendo's Black Friday Eshop sale has already been previewed for Europe and includes the expected discounts on a mix of first- and third-party games. Among them are Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Cadence of Hyrule, and Dragon Quest Builders 2, all of which will be 30% off.Microsoft, Best Buy, and Target have also revealed the sales they'll have ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so make sure to check those out if you're shopping around. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More In terms of Nintendo's official lineup of deals, first up is an assortment of Nintendo Switch games. Normally sold for $60, the following games will be available for $40 (33% off) at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart starting Wednesday, November 27:Super Mario OdysseySuper Mario PartyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildSplatoon 2Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeMario Tennis AcesKirby Star AlliesOctopath TravelerWolfenstein II: The New ColossusWhile Nintendo's page says these games will be available for $40, Target's Black Friday ad claims the store will offer The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Tennis Aces, and Super Mario Odyssey for only $30 each as limited-time doorbuster deals. Also, please note that more games may be on sale as well, but the Nintendo website only confirms the above titles. Finally, if you prefer to buy games digitally, the Nintendo Eshop's deals will likely be revealed at a later date.Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers are also getting a discount during Black Friday. Normally sold for $80 a pair, you'll be able to pick up a new pair of either gray or neon red and blue Joy-Cons for $60 (25% off). This offer will be available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target starting Wednesday, November 27.For those who play Pokemon Go or the Pokemon: Let's Go Switch games, the Poke Ball Plus is a handy accessory for storing and catching Pokemon. It also comes with Mew, a mythical Pokemon that you can transfer into Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu or Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee. Normally sold for $50, the Poke Ball Plus will be on sale for just $20 (60% off) at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart starting Thursday, November 28.Finally, if you were hoping for a price drop on the Nintendo Switch itself, you might be out of luck. Nintendo is offering the Switch bundled with a free digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for its full price of $300. If you have a good memory, you might recall this is the exact same bundle offered during Black Friday 2018. The difference this year, however, is that an upgraded Switch model with better battery life has since been released, but this particular bundle includes the original model without that improvement.That said, if you're interested in Mario Kart and don't mind forgoing the extra battery life, this is still a solid deal. While not included in Nintendo's Black Friday game deals, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe usually goes for around $50 on Amazon and elsewhere, so you're saving a good wad of cash on this bundle. The console deal will be available at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart starting Thursday, November 28.Nintendo's Black Friday 2019 dealsSelect Nintendo Switch games -- $40 ($60)Joy-Con controllers (Gray, Neon Red and Blue) -- $60 ($80)Poke Ball Plus accessory -- $20 ($50)Nintendo Switch with free copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -- $300Info from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has received several patches since launch, a few of which have targeted the game's 725 double-barreled shotgun. Developer Infinity Ward has released yet another Modern Warfare patch aimed at improving stability, addressing bugs and balance tweaks, and more.Infinity Ward posted the patch notes on Reddit, where the studio outlined all the changes in the update that is available now on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The full patch notes can be viewed below.This new Modern Warfare patch makes a few adjustments to accessibility. You can now enable an "Always Sprint" option instead of holding the sprint button. Further, the studio tweaked the volume and sound type of footsteps while aiming down sights. The update also "fixes various exploits across all maps and modes," though Infinity Ward has not explained what these exploits are.Elsewhere in the patch, Infinity Ward made changes to killstreaks and the spawn camera, updates to various Challenge Mission descriptions, fixes to perks and thermal scopes, and much more. Call of Duty News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Update Out Now, Full Patch Notes Revealed Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Spec Ops Beginner's Guide Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Beginner's Guide - Essential Tips To Help You Succeed Unlike like patches before it, this Call of Duty: Modern Warfare update does not touch the 725 double-barreled shotgun. The first-person shooter's last three patches all tweaked the 725 in some respect, a shotgun that was capable of shooting and killing from across the map.Full Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Patch NotesWhat's NewSpecial Operations: “Harbinger” and “Brimstone” Classic Special Operations: “Door Kick”, 3-Star Rating System and Rewards 3-star rating system (based on time completed)XP & MP unlocks based on your star rating after finishing a game.Multiplayer: Realism Moshpit (Domination, Hardpoint, Headquarters, Kill Confirmed)Gun GameFix for a bug where a player could spawn without a character model when spawning in on a friendly vehicleFixes for various exploits across all maps and modesFix for an issue where copying an opposing players loadout was also copying their killstreaksFix for the After-Action report not displaying newly acquired awardsFix for player rank icons not appearing on the scoreboardShortened the amount of time an execution animation playsAccessibility: Added the option to Always SprintFootsteps: Adjusted volume and sound type played for crouch walk and walking while Aiming Down SightsDead Silence: Fix for the Dead Silence Field Upgrade not lasting the correct amount of time when CDL rules are enabledFix for nameplates being visible in a certain location on PiccadillyUpdates to the obituary (killfeed); removed “Avenged” and “Save Player”, play of the game owner, and player rank increasesFix for players being able to join a match even though they’ve been blockedPrivate MatchAdded the option to disable the spawn cameraFix for a bug where the ‘Starting Flags Captured’ private match option was not functioning as intendedFix for the bomb screen appearing blank when defusing or planting the bomb in Search and Destroy with Realism enabled. Added bomb carrier indicator.KillstreaksFixed an issue where selected killstreaks would revert to the previous selection mid-matchFix where players using the Shield Turret killstreak could see through smoke at certain angles with the side panels of the turretDead Silence: Fix for the Dead Silence Field Upgrade not lasting the correct amount of time when CDL rules are enabledThermal scopes are now able to see through smoke grenadesAdded the option to disable the spawn cameraFixed an issue where the mount interaction prompt was disappearing when planting or diffusing the bomb in Search and Destroy1 Life Mode FixesFix for camera getting stuck on the death location when transitioning to spectateFix for the weapon not animating when sprinting at the beginning of the roundInfantry Assault VehicleReduced damage radius and lethality of the turretProgression/Challenges/Missions FixesCleaned up and updated descriptions for various challengesOfficer Challenge: “Heads Up”“Destroy Vehicles with Launchers”“Doing Work”“Aggression”“Expert Gunsmith”“One Trick Pony”Lethals/TacticalsFix for Decoy Grenade showing a red blinking light for both allies and enemiesSlightly brightened the player outline when using the Snapshot GrenadeSingle PlayerFix for a bug that could cause an error when selecting a missionPerksSpotter: perk was not marking equipment, Field Upgrades, or Killstreaks through walls in FFA. Fix for Spotter perk not marking UAVs and slightly brightened outlinesE.O.D: Fix for players losing HUD elements after hacking an enemy claymore in certain scenariosFix for the “Quick Fix” perk not giving faster regeneration when earning kills with the throwing knife.Fix for the “Amped” perk not stowing the Riot Shield as quickly as it shouldFix for rocket launcher camos not unlocking or tracking properlyFix for the Model 860 camos not unlocking or tracking properlyFN SCAR 17: slight increase in ADS time, reduction to barrel and bipod grip penaltiesFix for a white placeholder box appearing when leveling up a weapon and unlocking new attachmentsAdded descriptions to all optics that have scope glintFixed an issue where the P90 + FFS Ring Sight would create a scope glintThermal scopes are now able to see through smoke grenadesFix for charms not appearing where they should on various weaponsLeaderboards/Combat RecordsFixed a bug where selecting “All” would sometimes kick the player back to the main menuAdded CTF and Hardpoint into Combat RecordsAudio: Voice chat optionsNo Effect – default voice chat. No additional effects or EQ adjustmentsStealth Comms – Bring the immersion of the Campaign into Multiplayer with added SAS radio effects to voice chatClassic Chatter – Feeling nostalgic? Coordinate with your team using classic Modern Warfare radio effectsSpecial OperationsAdded munitions drops. After various objectives, a care package will drop to provide you with much-needed munitions!Various exploit fixesFix for an issue where players could lose functionality after using the EMP Drone in Operation CrosswindFix for crashes that occur when viewing the scoreboard from the match summarySurvivalFix for enemies spawning out of bounds on PiccadillyNew FeaturesAdded an option to hide Friend requests and Party InvitationsAdded support for additional keyboard layouts on PS4StabilitySeveral fixes to prevent crashes and improve stabilityGeneral FixesFixed an issue where the boot-up sequence volume would be too loudVarious keybinding adjustmentsPlayers are now able to back out of the Gesture and Spray Wheel by clicking anywhereMore fixes to prevent hitching/stuttering during cutscenesFixed an issue where the Main Menu music would not play when users activated the Skip Introduction Movie optionFix for an error that could occur when attempting to manage a partyMultiple fixes for different Aspect Ratios on various menus/screens in the gameFix for a bug where the XP Token shortcut key would also open Nvidia Highlights feature simultaneously (Now on “F” key)Fix for a bug where some achievements would appear as completed even though they wereInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft has all kinds of deals on its official store for Black Friday 2019. The store has deals on Xbox One S and Xbox One X bundles, wireless controllers, and games. Many of its deals are live right now, but only if you're subscribed to Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (which bundles Gold with Microsoft's other service, Xbox Game Pass). To access these deals now, just log into the Microsoft store on any Xbox One or Windows 10 device. Everyone else will have to wait until Sunday, November 24 to start saving. Deals end December 2.Tons of games are on sale on Xbox Live, including Grand Theft Auto V, Castlevania Anniversary Collection, and Need for Speed Heat, as well as the full Assassin's Creed catalog.Black Friday Xbox One dealsWhether you're subscribed or not, Xbox One devices are getting discounts of up to $150 off. All Xbox One X console bundles will go for $350, while all Xbox One S bundles will be $100 off, with several of them now costing $200. This also means you can get the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition for $150--that system is bundled with digital codes for Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and bonus Fortnite content. Additionally, Xbox One controllers will see lowered prices with up to $20 off, while Design Lab controllers get a $10 discount.Thankfully, if you want to be eligible for the early deals that began on November 21, you can take advantage of a Black Friday offer that's available to new Game Pass Ultimate subscribers right now. Microsoft is currently offering new subscribers their first three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $1. Ultimate bundles Game Pass for console and PC, in addition to Xbox Live Gold. New subscribers will also get six months of Spotify, as long as they're not already subscribed to the music-streaming service. On top fo that, new and existing subscribers get a free month of EA Access and three free months of Discord Nitro--like Spotify, you must also be new subscribers to both services.Of course, a bunch of Xbox One games will be on sale, including first-party games like Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Edition. Third-party games, such as FIFA 20, NBA 2K20 Legends Edition, and Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition will also see discounts.Xbox All Access returnsMicrosoft also recently announced that the Xbox All Access program is back for another holiday season. Anyone who doesn't want to pay the full price for a console upfront can instead opt for a monthly payment plan. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition goes for $20/month, the Xbox One S for $23/month, and the powerful Xbox One X for $31/month. Each option runs for 24 months and comes with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the full duration of the plan.The best part of this round of All Access is that you'll have the option to upgrade to Project Scarlett, the new Xbox console that is scheduled to arrive next holiday. Xbox One X All Access members will be eligible to upgrade after 12 months, but Xbox One S members will have to wait 18 months. All-Digital Edition members will also have to pay a $20 upgrade fee.All upgrades must go through the retailer you purchased your original 24-month plan from, and you'll have to re-up to a new 24-month plan (with new terms and pricing). In the US, Amazon is currently the only retailer offering All Access--in the UK, customers can subscribe starting November 5 at Smyths and GAME. See all Black Friday deals at Microsoft Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Game dealsEarly access game deals are live now for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. You can check out the full sale at Microsoft and see some of the best discounts below. From November 24-December 2, all Xbox One gamers will have access as well.Update: Amazon is now starting to price-match some of these early Xbox One digital deals, giving you a chance to snag these games at a discount without a subscription.Ace Combat &: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition -- $40 (60% off)Anthem -- $12 (80% off)Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Gold Edition -- $25 (75% off)Battlefield V Standard Edition -- $20 (50% off)Borderlands 3 -- $40.19 (33% off)Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $24 (60% off)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Operator Edition -- $64 (20% off)Code Vein -- $36 (40% off)Control -- $39 (35% off)Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled -- $26 (35% off)Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe Edition -- $23 (67% off)Dragon Ball FighterZ -- $15 (75% off)Far Cry 5 -- $15 (75% off)Forza Horizon 4 -- $30 ($60)Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition -- $50 (50% off)Ghost Recon Breakpoint -- $30 (50% off)Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Online Edition -- $10 (67% off)Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice -- $15 ($30)Hitman 2 - Gold Edition -- $25 (75% off)Monster Hunter World: Iceborne -- $30 (25% off)NBA 2K20 -- $30 (50% off)Red Dead Redemption 2 -- $30 (50% off)Resident Evil 2 -- $20 (67% off)Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Edition -- $25 ($50)Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice -- $39 (35% off)Spyro Reignited Trilogy -- $20 (50% off)State of Decay 2 -- $15 ($30)Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition -- $4.49 (85% off)Tom Clancy's The Division 2 -- $15 (75% off) See more Black Friday game deals Console and accessory dealsXbox One X console bundles - $350.Xbox One X bundles | $350 ($500)The Xbox One X is the most powerful console on the market that allows for 4K resolutions in some games. It also has quite a few bundles available at the moment that include games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and NBA 2K20. All of them are on sale for $350 starting November 24 (November 21 for Game Pass Ultimate and Gold subscribers). See all Xbox One X deals at Microsoft Xbox One S bundles - starting at $150.Xbox One S bundles | up to $100 offThe Xbox One S may not have the power for 4K gaming, but it still has a huge library of fantastic games. There's also a big selection of Xbox One S bundles that pack in games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and Gears 5. Xbox One S bundles will be $100 off, dropping regular Xbox One S bundles to $200 and the Xbox One X All-Digital Edition to $150. See all Xbox One S deals at Microsoft Xbox One controllers - Starting at $40Xbox One Wireless Controllers | up to $20 offIf you're looking for an extra controller for a friend or just want a new colour, then the Microsoft Store is discounting its pads by up to $20. This includes Special Editions like the Night Ops Camo, Sport Blue, and Gears 5 Kait Diaz controllers. See all Xbox One controller deals at Microsoft The Xbox One Design Lab lets you customize a controller by changing its color and adding rubber grips for an additional fee.Xbox One Design Lab Controllers | $10 offFor a more personal touch, Microsoft offers its line of Design Lab controllers, which let you customize the color of pretty much every part of the pad. They cost a little more, but Microsoft is taking $10 off the price for Black Friday. Make a Design Lab controller at Microsoft Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 Headset + SuperAmp Pro Performance - Up to $125 off.Turtle Beach gaming headsets | up to $125 offMicrosoft has a selection of Turtle Beach gaming headsets discounted up to $125. If you're looking for one that works with your Xbox One, Turtle Beach makes some good quality headsets. These headsets go on sale starting November 28. See at Microsoft Western Digital Game Drive For Xbox One - $45.Xbox game hard drives | up to $20 offIf you play a lot of games and want to keep them ready to go on your Xbox One, then an external hard drive is absolutely essential. Microsoft has a couple of drives going on sale starting November 28. See at Microsoft More upcoming dealsLive nowNew Surface Pro 7 + Type Cover -- up to $230 offNew Surface Laptop 3 -- up to $300 offDell 24-inch Touch Monitor -- $100 offNovember 24Select Xbox One controllers - $20 offSamsung 49-inch QLED Gaming Monitor - $800 ($1,100)November 28Surface Book 2 -- $500 offSurface Go -- $150 offAsus ROG Strix G Gaming Laptop - $900 ($1,200)Acer Predator Triton 500 Gaming Laptop - $1,400 ($1,700)Lenovo Legion Y540 Gaming Laptop - $790 ($1,190)Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless headphones -- up to 50% offJBL Live 650 BT headphones -- up to 50% offBose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker -- up to 50% offInfo from Gamespot.com

Black Friday may be getting all the attention when it comes to finding the best gaming deals for the holiday season, but we shouldn't forget about Cyber Monday 2019! It's admittedly easy for the holiday to get lost in the shuffle; after all, it's become part of the increasingly long holiday shopping season. But that doesn't mean you won't find some pretty big deals for Cyber Monday this year, especially if you've got your eye on a new PS4, Turtle Beach headset, or other cool piece of tech and don't want to brave the cold to get them. Here's everything you need to know to prepare for Cyber Monday 2019 before all the good deals are gone. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More What is Cyber Monday?Cyber Monday is basically an extension of Black Friday, except you're sitting at a desk pretending to work while browsing deals instead of physically shoving your way through crowded stores (although many Black Friday deals are, thankfully, available online as well). The online shopping holiday is relatively new, dating back only to 2005, and it was created to encourage people to shop online and to compete with brick-and-mortar stores' sales on Black Friday.The online-only deals may not be as good as the doorbuster sales on Black Friday, but since those brick-and-mortar deals tend to have low stock and long lines, you really can't beat the ease and convenience of shopping on Cyber Monday (and online shopping in general).When is Cyber Monday 2019?Cyber Monday is always the Monday after Thanksgiving, and this year, that falls on December 2. Because of Black Friday, many sales will run that entire weekend and even into the following week, but certain deals will become available only on that Monday.Best Cyber Monday 2019 deals to expectMany retailers have released their Black Friday 2019 ads, giving us an overview of the best deals that'll be available Thanksgiving weekend. Unfortunately, those ads tend to focus on the weeks leading up to and during Black Friday rather than Cyber Monday. In our experience, we won't learn about the best Cyber Monday deals until days before it happens.Cyber Monday deals will be similar to what we see during Black Friday, and you can check out our full Black Friday 2019 guide for more information on those deals. That said, we don't recommend waiting until Cyber Monday if you see a good deal on Black Friday; it's highly unlikely any Cyber Monday deals will top those we see on that Friday. It's more likely that some of the best Black Friday deals will be restocked for Cyber Monday.Some of Cyber Monday's best deals will include the PS4 Slim holiday bundle with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us Remastered for $200. We expect this bundle will sell out fast, but it may see a restock on Cyber Monday. Nintendo's officially holiday bundle, the Nintendo Switch (old model) with a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $300, kicks off on November 28 and will likely be available until Cyber Monday. Otherwise, it's hard to say exactly which deals may continue into Cyber Monday. The new wave of deals for Cyber Week will probably be announced right after Black Friday, and we'll be ready to update this story with all the best deals when they're available.How to get the best Cyber Monday dealsThe same way you get the best Black Friday deals: by paying attention to what retailers announce the weekend before Cyber Monday and having a plan for what products you want. You can also use CamelCamelCamel to check the price history on products at Amazon and browser extension Honey to find coupons from across the web. Browser add-on PriceBlink will also let you know if a specific product is cheaper elsewhere.Of course, you'll want to stay tuned to GameSpot, as we'll be covering all the best deals for Cyber Monday 2019 once they're announced. And remember: If you spot a good deal, hop on it fast, as the hottest products will sell out in the blink of an eye. For the most up-to-date information, be sure to follow GameSpot Deals on Twitter--we'll keep you posted on the best deals in gaming and entertainment as we spot them. Plus, see our sister sites for more Cyber Monday tech deals, Cyber Monday kitchen deals, and Cyber Monday fashion and beauty deals.Info from Gamespot.com

Baby Yoda may have only just stepped onto our TVs and into our hearts three weeks ago, but it feels like he's been in our hearts and minds forever. So, naturally, it's been a struggle, given the secrecy that surrounded him prior to The Mandalorian's premiere, that there's been no official merchandise for him available. Three weeks was just three too many. But thankfully, that's all about to change and just in time for the holiday season. Baby Yoda merchandise is on its way.So far, the selection is still pretty limited. T-shirts are available--and extremely cute--but CNBC reports that merch of Baby Yoda, or "The Child" as he's currently officially known, will be coming to outlets like Amazon, Target, Macys, Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Zazzle. There will also be official apparel and merch at the Disney Store, shopDisney, and Disney Parks Resorts. And yes, don't worry, a plush toy is in the works and will be up for pre-order soon.Hopefully at least one of these future products will include a floating bassinette so we can tote our adorable green children around whenever we go. Star Wars News The Mandalorian Episode 3: 15 Easter Eggs And References You Might Have Missed The Mandalorian Episode 3 Review: "The Sin" Is The Best Episode Yet Star Wars Timeline: How To Watch It All In Order On Disney Plus The Mandalorian Schedule: When Does Episode 4 Release On Disney Plus? Star Wars: Everything We Know About Every Movie And Show Announced So Far While you're waiting for the official merch lists and pre-orders to go live, check out our breakdowns of The Mandalorian's many Star Wars Easter Eggs and catch yourself up on the latest news about Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, which hits theaters on December 20.The Mandalorian airs Fridays on Disney+. Info from Gamespot.com

Nintendo's new Switch and Switch Lite consoles aren't likely to see many major discounts this year, but there are other ways to save some money on Nintendo Switch stuff. The Nintendo Switch Online service is the company's new subscription plan, letting you play Switch games, like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 2 online and offering tons of classic NES and SNES games to play for as long as you're subscribed. The service is normally $20 (which is already fairly cheap), but you can find a deal for it this Black Friday over at Target. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Best Switch Online deals for Black Friday 2019Membership only dealsThe best (and only) Nintendo Switch Online subscription deal announced so far is at Target. You will be able to buy a 12-month subscription for $15, five bucks off the list price. That's a reasonably good deal, and it'd be surprising to see other retailers offer much better considering the relatively low price of the membership to begin with.If you're more interested in a Switch Online family plan, which normally go for $35 and support up to eight users, it's likely we'll see that discounted as well. Target has a track record of offering Switch Online family memberships for $28 during major sales, so it's possible that deal will make an appearance at Target or elsewhere during Black Friday weekend. Membership bundled with gamesWalmart will have the Overwatch: Legendary Edition on sale for $25, which comes with a three-month subscription of Switch Online. One other game to look out for that could be on sale is the retail edition of Tetris 99 (which comes with the paid DLC). The Switch Online exclusive comes with a 12-month subscription of Switch Online for $30. It's possible that bundle will get discounted on Black Friday too. Console bundles with Switch Online membershipGoogle Shopping will have a console bundle that comes with a Nintendo Switch Online 12-month family membership. Google hasn't announced when the deal will be available, but for $305 you'll get the Switch console with upgraded battery life, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and the 12-month family membership ($374 overall value). Where to find Switch Online deals during Black FridayWe'll be updating this article as more Nintendo Switch Online Black Friday deals are announced, but keep an eye on Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon, and the Eshop, the Switch's digital storefront.In addition to gaining access to online multiplayer, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can play dozens of classic NES games and 20 SNES games, including Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Metroid. Switch Online members also get cloud saves for most games, which is an incredibly convenient feature.Info from Gamespot.com

Black Friday is nearly upon us, and the Xbox One Black Friday digital games sale has gone live early. It brings enormous savings to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, who have access to this sale starting now; anyone without Gold or Ultimate will have to wait until November 24 to get their hands on these deals.There are some huge savings here on more recent games, including Resident Evil 2 at 67% off, a half-price NBA 2K20, and a much cheaper Red Dead Redemption 2. We've rounded up a selection of deals below, and we've also put together a more extensive look at the best Xbox Live game deals for Xbox One owners. While the majority of what you'll find are Xbox One games, there are also a bunch of high-quality backwards-compatible games for Xbox 360 and the original Xbox that you can play on One, including earlier entries in the Splinter Cell series.If you're picking up an Xbox One in a Black Friday sale, this is a good opportunity to build up your collection. Plus, be sure to check out all the early Xbox Black Friday deals available to you now. Stay tuned for the possibility of more deals being added. Sony's Black Friday PS4 PSN game sale has a staggered rollout, and while many of the games on sale are the same as on Xbox Live, we know that, for instance, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's base version won't be on sale until November 28. It's possible we could see the same happen on Xbox One, as only special editions of the game are currently on sale on Xbox Live.Update: Amazon is now starting to price-match some of these Xbox One digital deals, giving you a chance to snag these games at a discount without a subscription. See all game deals at Microsoft Ace Combat &: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition -- $40 (60% off)Anthem -- $12 (80% off)Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Gold Edition -- $25 (75% off)Battlefield V Standard Edition -- $20 (50% off)Borderlands 3 -- $40.19 (33% off)Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $24 (60% off)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Operator Edition -- $64 (20% off)Code Vein -- $36 (40% off)Control -- $39 (35% off)Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled -- $26 (35% off)Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe Edition -- $23 (67% off)Dragon Ball FighterZ -- $15 (75% off)Far Cry 5 -- $15 (75% off)Forza Horizon 4 -- $30 ($60)Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition -- $50 (50% off)Ghost Recon Breakpoint -- $30 (50% off)Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Online Edition -- $10 (67% off)Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice -- $15 ($30)Hitman 2 - Gold Edition -- $25 (75% off)Monster Hunter World: Iceborne -- $30 (25% off)NBA 2K20 -- $30 (50% off)Red Dead Redemption 2 -- $30 (50% off)Resident Evil 2 -- $20 (67% off)Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Edition -- $25 ($50)Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice -- $39 (35% off)Spyro Reignited Trilogy -- $20 (50% off)State of Decay 2 -- $15 ($30)Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition -- $4.49 (85% off)Tom Clancy's The Division 2 -- $15 (75% off)Be sure to look out for other bargains, digital or otherwise, during Black Friday, and check out our guides for the best deals on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Info from Gamespot.com