Rockstar North, the developer of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, recently released Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, giving us a glimpse at what the team might be able to do with next generation technology. Now current job listing on their website suggests that they're looking into the next generation very seriously, as they're currently seeking a programmer that can assist in building animation systems for a next generation open-world game.The listing, spotted by PlayStation Universe, is for an Animation Systems Programmer. As part of the job description, Rockstar North states, "we are looking for an experienced, talented engineer to help us in developing advanced animation systems for large open world character-based games." Further down, under the subheading "What We Do," it says that Rockstar is "a global team of programmers and researchers who collaborate on pushing the boundaries of character animation on next generation hardware."This is the first explicit reference we've seen to Rockstar North working on something for next generation consoles. Their output has slowed during this generation: Red Dead Redemption 2 is the only completely original game that the developer has released for the PS4 and Xbox One, alongside an improved version of Grand Theft Auto V. Both titles feature online modes that have made Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, a lot of money from microtransactions.While it's feasible that Rockstar North is developing a next gen version of Red Dead Redemption 2, the language used in the job listing suggests that they're working on something entirely new. They're looking for someone to "develop, maintain, extend, and support an extensive high-level runtime animation system, pipeline, and tools," and to "implement well designed, robust, highly optimal new animation system features, integrating them into our existing animation, gameplay, and AI systems."The most likely next release from Rockstar North would be Grand Theft Auto 6. It's been five years since the PS4 and Xbox One release of Grand Theft Auto V, which arrived about a year after the Xbox 360 and PS3 version. Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 115 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games of all time--a sequel seems inevitable.Info from Gamespot.com

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, the latest release in the Zelda series, is a gorgeous Switch remake of one of the very best Game Boy games. The game, which released on September 20 2019, isn't likely to see a huge discount any time soon, as Nintendo games tend to hold their prices for a long time. But you can save $10 on the game right now, netting you the game at a lower price than usual.You can currently get a used copy of the game in like-new condition for $49.94 with Amazon, meaning that you can take home Link's latest adventure for under $50. The game carries a $59.99 price tag on the Nintendo eShop, but nabbing it from Amazon will save you some money. You can also trade your games in towards the purchase for a discount, if you've got any unloved games lying around.Alternatively, the game is retailing for $49 with Walmart, with free delivery. It's 94 cents cheaper, and this way you'll net a brand new copy, if Walmart can deliver to you. We wouldn't expect the price of Link's Awakening to drop much below this anytime soon, and now's a good time to buy games in anticipation for Christmas.We gave The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch an 8/10 in our review, praising it as "without question the best way to experience" Link's dreamy adventure. If you decide to take the plunge, make sure you check out the nine things we wish we had known when we started playing it.Info from Gamespot.com

The new trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog move is here. This isn't technically the first trailer--that appeared back in April--but it does give us the first look at the redesigned Sonic. That initial promo was met with much criticism for the way Sonic looked, so the filmmakers took the unusual step of delaying the film to give its Hedgehog star a complete makeover. You can check it out in both the trailer and new poster below.It's quite clear from the very start that the redesign has essentially made Sonic look way more like the familiar video game character, and less "realistic." While the initial design made Sonic seem more human, presumably to fit in better with the movie's real actors, this one has a pure comic book look, with much bigger eyes and mouth, and cartoonish limbs. As for the movie itself, it still looks like huge fun, and there's lots of footage that wasn't in the first trailer. Watch it here and then check out our side-by-side Sonic redesign comparison.Sonic the Hedgehog hits theaters on February 14, 2020, having been pushed back from this November. Sonic is voiced by Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation), with Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik (who's prominently featured in the poster below alongside Sonic). Westworld's James Marsden will feature as a state trooper who catches onto Sonic's super speed.Sonic The Hedgehog paints the town blue in the brand new #SonicMovie poster! #CatchSonic in theatres February 14! pic.twitter.com/qoWZlznxpS — Sonic The Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) November 12, 2019Director Jeff Fowler was very quick to address the criticism of Sonic's appearance after the first trailer. Within a day, he had tweeted that the character would be redesigned, with the date change announced soon after to allow for the extensive extra VFX work. Ahead of the reveal of the redesign, he tweeted in excitement about being able to show the world the hedgehog's new look.Today is the DAY! Could not be more excited to share our new Sonic with you. THANK YOU for your patience and support. This wouldn't have been possible without the fans. #SonicMovie — Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) November 12, 2019For more, check out GameSpot's guide to the biggest upcoming movies in the rest of 2019. Sonic the Hedgehog Movie News New Sonic The Hedgehog Trailer Reveals The Redesigned Sonic Sonic Movie: 9 Comparison Shots Of The Old And New Hedgehog Designs Side-By-Side Info from Gamespot.com

It's launch day for the most-anticipated streaming service release ever. Disney+ has arrived, and there is plenty of cool stuff to check out. The only problem is that many people can't access anything. Launch day for the streaming service is not off to a good start, with errors essentially rendering the app unusable.While you can download the Disney+ app and even open it up, you may not be able to do much more than that with Disney+. Many people--including myself--are reporting error screens for Day One, and it's been this way since the service launched around 12:30AM ET on Tuesday morning.If you planned to take the day off to binge-watch all of Disney+'s programming or maybe you're a journalist who started work early in order to pick through the contents of the service, you're more than likely landing on a page that says "Unable to connect to Disney+. There seems to be an issue connecting to the Disney+ service. Please try again later if the issue persists."Provided you can make it past that point, you may still encounter issues. When attempting to stream anything, you may be met with a black screen or an error simply stating, "Sorry something went wrong. Please try again later." Disney Plus News How To Get Verizon's Free Disney Plus 12-Month Subscription Promotion Disney Plus Streaming App: How To Watch On Consoles, Your TVs, And More Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Disney Plus: Every Marvel Movie & TV Show You Can Watch On Day One Disney Plus: Every Star Wars Movie And TV Show Available On Day One And yes, this is extremely frustrating when you just want to watch the brand-new Star Wars series The Mandalorian, which Chris E. Hayner got to review for GameSpot. In it, he said, "With its first episode, The Mandalorian has made a statement about what a live-action Star Wars TV show looks like. Now, with the remaining seven episodes in Season 1, it needs to make a statement about how a Star Wars plot should unfold over a longer form of storytelling." Thanks for rubbing it in that you got to watch it, and we didn't.Obviously, with any new streaming service, there are going to be speed bumps. With this many people jumping onto a service--at the same time--the servers may not be able to handle everyone. Disney is a very large company, so this problem should be worked out sooner rather than later, I hope.While writing this up, and refreshing on more devices than I'd like to admit, I got Disney+ to work on my Fire Stick and Android phone. I'm still having issues on my PC and iOS devices though. So for now, know the problem isn't just you, it will be resolved, and have patience.Beyond these server-based technical issues, other complaints have emerged--namely, that The Simpsons is displayed in widescreen, cutting off a portion of the frame. There's also been an unexpected change to Star Wars' "Han Shot First" scene.Good luck to you on Disney+ launch day.Info from Gamespot.com

Of all the many changes that George Lucas made to the original Star Wars trilogy over the course of its various reissues and rereleases, there are none as controversial as Greedo shooting first in his confrontation with Han Solo in the original 1977 film A New Hope. The film is one of many Star Wars movies now available in 4K on Disney+, and the scene has been changed yet again--and following some confusion, an explanation for this change (and the word "maclunkey") has potentially emerged.The moment comes towards the end of the iconic Mos Eisley Cantina sequence, when Greedo confronts Han about the money owed to Jabba the Hutt. In the original version, Han abruptly ends the discussion by shooting Greedo dead, before swaggering out of the bar. But when the movie was re-released as the Special Edition with various digital alterations in 1997, it was changed so that Greedo fires first and (somehow) misses, before Han shoots him, changing Han's motivation from murder to self-defence. The scene was changed yet again for the 2011 Blu-ray release, when the gap between the two shots was reduced to make them almost simultaneous. Disney Plus News How To Get Verizon's Free Disney Plus 12-Month Subscription Promotion Disney Plus Streaming App: How To Watch On Consoles, Your TVs, And More Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Disney Plus: Every Marvel Movie & TV Show You Can Watch On Day One Disney Plus: Every Star Wars Movie And TV Show Available On Day One With the movie now on Disney+, it hasn't taken fans long to notice that the scene has changed yet again. The time between blaster shots has been tightened even further, and before that, there's a newly inserted edit of Greedo saying something without subtitles (that appears to sound like "maclunkey"). It was first spotted by the Twitter account Star Wars Visual Comparisons, who captured it below:Oh my god. This is not a joke. pic.twitter.com/RMkh7Blg7D — Star Wars Visual Comparisons (@StarWarsVisComp) November 12, 2019Disney has reportedly confirmed that the change was made at the behest of George Lucas, with an agreement being made before Disney acquired the Star Wars franchise.As for the purpose of the change, CNET's Sean Buckley has done some sleuthing and determined the word or words Greedo says aren't entirely new to Star Wars. Sebulba appears to say it in Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, using it as a threat. Buckley suggests the addition of the line is meant to justify Han's actions, showing that he was acting in self-defence.There's more to #maclunkey than you think: @swankmotron remembered Sebulba using the word as a threat in Episode 1, so I did the homework -- he was right. The pronunciation is different, but Greedo's new last words were already established in Star Wars. That means a lot. https://t.co/pNwWPEqsiY pic.twitter.com/t2aJYzUT9V — Sean Buckley (@seaniccus) November 12, 2019If you want to check out the previous versions of this scene, the original is here, while the Special Edition version can be watched here. Fans can find a wealth of Star Wars content on Disney+--check out GameSpot's guide to everything available to watch right now. One of the biggest releases is The Mandalorian, the first-ever live-action Star Wars TV show. The first episode is available now, and you can read GameSpot's review here.However, it's possible you might be having trouble watching any content on Disney+. There are day one issues across the many devices that it can be watched on, with various reports of playback and loading problems.Info from Gamespot.com

Disney Plus is finally here, and Verizon customers can get a free year-long subscription to the streaming service right now. To take advantage of the offer, you need to either have a Verizon unlimited plan or set up new 5G home internet or Verizon Fios service. Either way, you'll be able to access Disney Plus right away and begin streaming, provided the launch day technical issues don't stand in your way. The process is fairly easy, but here's a quick rundown on the details and how to claim your freebie.How to get a free year of Disney Plus through Verizon See Disney Plus at Verizon After clicking on the button above, choose "Get started." You'll have four options to choose from. If you already have an unlimited plan, simply choose "Get Disney+" and log into your Verizon account. From there, you need to accept the terms and conditions before verifying that you want to enroll in the promotion.Once enrolled, your Disney Plus subscription will now be managed through Verizon. It's set to automatically renew after the promotional period, so if you decide you don't want it going forward, remember to turn off automatic renewal through Verizon.The subscription appears to stack with the one-week free trial offered through Disney. If you pre-ordered the three-year subscription from Disney or already purchased a monthly or annual Disney Plus plan, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to manage that existing subscription. The Verizon promotion will not cancel your original subscription, but it will delay billing until the free year is up.Keep in mind that if you change mobile providers or switch to a plan that isn't unlimited, the Disney Plus subscription will expire.For those who don't have Verizon unlimited plans but are interested in the promotion, you can choose one of the other three options: Change your (Verizon) plan, switch to Verizon, or sign up for Fios home internet.Not interested in Verizon but definitely interested in Disney Plus? No problem. You can start your one-week free trial at the link below. See Disney Plus Disney Plus News How To Get Verizon's Free Disney Plus 12-Month Subscription Promotion Disney Plus Streaming App: How To Watch On Consoles, Your TVs, And More Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Disney Plus: Every Marvel Movie & TV Show You Can Watch On Day One Disney Plus: Every Star Wars Movie And TV Show Available On Day One Info from Gamespot.com

This episode of New Releases is all about exploring new worlds, whether its the Galar Region in Pokemon Sword & Shield, a whole galaxy in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, or the entire space-time continuum in Doctor Who: The Edge of Time. There's also a pair of remastered games for those who missed out the first time around: turn-based RPG Romancing SaGa 3 and grand strategy title Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. There's a ton of stuff for sci-fi and fantasy fans!Romancing SaGa 3 -- November 11Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, VitaRomancing SaGa 3 is releasing outside of Japan for the first time since its 1995 debut. This RPG has been gussied up with better graphics, an extra dungeon, more story content, and a New Game Plus mode. You can choose from one of eight protagonists and start saving the world on the original game's 24th birthday.More Coverage:E3 2019: Two Classic Square Enix RPGs Headed To The WestRomancing SaGa 3 + SaGa Scarlet Grace Ambitions Trailer | Square Enix Press Conference E3 2019Doctor Who: The Edge of Time -- November 12Available on: PS4, PCWhile it is based on the super-popular BBC series, this VR game doesn't actually have you play as the Doctor herself. She's been kidnapped, so it's up to you, her companion, to rescue her. To do that, you'll have to pilot the TARDIS and confront classic Doctor Who bad guys like Daleks and Weeping Angels.More Coverage:Fire Emblem: Three Houses Pre-Order Guide: Special Seasons Of Warfare Edition, Pre-Order BonusFire Emblem: Three Houses Combat Gameplay | E3 2019Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition -- November 14Available on: PCThe PC strategy staple is back, sporting a lovely coat of 4K paint. This remaster also includes new content called "The Last Khans," which adds four new civilizations, bringing the total to a whopping 35. Couple that with three new campaigns, and you've got tons of possible war strategies to devise.More Coverage:E3 2019: Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Gameplay Trailer DebutsMicrosoft's New Age of Empires Studio Won't Develop GamesPokemon Sword & Shield -- November 15Available on: SwitchBy this point, you probably know what you're getting with a Pokemon game, but Sword & Shield are mixing things up. The new Galar Region has its own variants of classic Pokemon like Weezing and Ponyta, plus region-specific evolutions for Farfetch'd and Linoone. Sword & Shield also introduce new giant, kaiju-like monsters called Dynamax Pokemon, some of which can even change form, known as Gigantamax Pokemon.More Coverage:Pokemon Sword And Shield: Here Are The Different Exclusive Pokemon Confirmed For Each VersionPokemon Sword & Shield: Pre-Load On Switch NowStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order -- November 15Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PCIt might sound cliche, but Fallen Order's combat really does feel like the Dark Souls games. In fact, if you die, you'll have to defeat the last enemy you fought to regain your lost XP, a la Bloodborne. It's pretty fitting that this original Star Wars story is challenging, since protagonist Cal Kestis is one of the few surviving Jedi Padawans after Order 66.More Coverage:Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Pre-Orders Now Available On SteamStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Doesn't Break The Mold, But Could Still Be SatisfyingNovember has more video games to come. Next week, New Releases will take a look at the return of a cult classic with Shenmue 3 and the latest in tactical shooters with Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts.Info from Gamespot.com

Disney+ has now launched, and providing you can get the service to work, there are hundreds of movies and TV shows to check out on there. They span the many decades of the studio's output, with numerous classics dating back to the first half of the 20th Century. Of course, society's attitudes towards things like race, gender, and unhealthy lifestyle choices have progressed considerably over the years, and as a result, Disney has added new disclaimers to certain titles.The disclaimers appear ahead of some of Disney's much-loved animated movies, including Dumbo, The Aristocats, Jungle Book, Fantasia, and Lady and the Tramp. Following a general plot depiction, they state "this program is presented as originally created," then most cases, "it may contain outdated cultural depictions." The disclaimer on Pinocchio gets more specific: "contains tobacco depictions." Check it out below:While the disclaimers don't get into details about these "outdated cultural depictions," it’s not hard to guess what they are if you've seen these movies. Peter Pan features the notorious song "What Makes the Red Man Red," while the crows in Dumbo, the chopstick-playing Siamese cat in the Aristocats, and King Louis in The Jungle Book have all been accused of perpetuating racial stereotypes over the years. Disney Plus News How To Get Verizon's Free Disney Plus 12-Month Subscription Promotion Disney Plus Streaming App: How To Watch On Consoles, Your TVs, And More Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Disney Plus: Every Marvel Movie & TV Show You Can Watch On Day One Disney Plus: Every Star Wars Movie And TV Show Available On Day One However, although the Fantasia disclaimer states that it's the "original version," this isn't strictly true. The minor character of Sunflower the centaur was removed from the film in 1969 and has not been seen in any version since, due to her clearly racist depiction. As for the most notorious movie in the Disney vault--1946's Song of the South--you won't be surprised to learn that it's nowhere to be seen on Disney+.For more on Disney+, check out our guide to the best best movies from the 1980s and 1990s to watch on the service, plus a look at the cartoons from your childhood you can watch right now.Info from Gamespot.com

Although the launch of Disney+ has certainly had its fair-share of issues--like users not being able to log on--the new streaming service offers up plenty of content you'll want to check out, including the original Star Wars series The Mandalorian. The first episode of the show is available now to stream, and the final moments of Episode 1 have The Mandalorian looking into the adorable eyes of a baby Yoda. Well, it's not specifically a baby version of that character--as far as we know--but it is a younger version of that alien species.Warning: More spoilers for the final moments of Episode 1 of The Mandalorian ahead. Turn away now if you care.The first episode of The Mandalorian has the titular character on the hunt for a 50-year-old bounty. That's all the information he has. However, after teaming with IG-11--who is also after the same bounty--the two discover that their 50-year-old bounty is actually an infant, and it looks a whole lot like Yoda.As explained on the show, not all alien species age the same way, and a 50-year-old human isn't going to look as young as whatever Yoda's species does at that same age. When Yoda passed on in Return of the Jedi, he was 900 years old.What is this baby in Mandalorian and Yoda's species called? Well, it's never been given an official name, and to this point, there have only been two of this species to appear on the screen. Aside from Yoda, there was Yaddle, who appeared in Episode 1 and was part of the Jedi High Council. She met her end in a Star Wars comic after Darth Vader stuck a lightsaber into her.While little is known about this species as a whole, the two of the species we've seen have been force sensitive, so there's a good chance the baby alien--which people have been referring to as "The Asset"--could develop these powers, and that's why the remnants of the Empire want to get a hold of it so badly. Star Wars News Disney Plus: Han Shoots First Scene From Star Wars: A New Hope Has Been Changed Again Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Disney Plus: Every Star Wars Movie And TV Show Available On Day One Star Wars Episode 9: Everything We Know About The Rise Of Skywalker In his review of The Mandalorian, GameSpot's Chris E. Hayner said, "With its first episode, The Mandalorian has made a statement about what a live-action Star Wars TV show looks like. Now, with the remaining seven episodes in Season 1, it needs to make a statement about how a Star Wars plot should unfold over a longer form of storytelling."We'll learn more when Episode 2 of The Mandalorian arrives on November 15.Info from Gamespot.com

Disney+ has launched today, offering a wide variety of streaming movies and shows from Disney to Star Wars to Marvel and more. Thanks to the acquisition of 21st Century Fox, among that vast Disney+ library is all 30 seasons of the classic animated comedy The Simpsons, but some older episodes are suffering for the transition, and fans are not pleased with the end result.The streaming service presents The Simpsons in widescreen format, which works fine for newer seasons after the show adopted that aspect ratio. Older episodes, though, were built for a more squarish 4:3 aspect ratio, which means putting them into widescreen trims bits of the top and bottom. That can be a problem for a show like The Simpsons, which frequently puts visual gags in those areas. As shown in the tweet below, some jokes like this one from the Season 4 episode "Duffless" just go entirely missing when viewed on Disney+.All the classic Simpsons episodes on Disney+ are in cropped widescreen format -- this means you miss out on tons of great visual jokes, like how Duff, Duff Lite and Duff Dry all come from the same tube. pic.twitter.com/cTy9adulFl — Tristan Cooper (@TristanACooper) November 12, 2019There doesn't appear to be any way to change your format preference in the Disney+ interface, which means you may just have to miss out on jokes in older Simpsons seasons. There was a similar backlash when FXX aired episodes on its channel and app in widescreen in 2014. The app updated a few months later with an option to watch in 4:3 ratio. For now, if you want to watch our favorite family without the compromises, you can start about halfway through Season 20, when the show became natively presented in 16:9 aspect ratio.Other fans have noted that, much to their disappointment, the Disney+ versions of episodes are lacking the commentary tracks that were offered on the Simpsons World app through FXX. Also of note, but less surprising, is that one Simpsons episode is missing from Disney+--the one starring Michael Jackson.Of course, that assumes you can use the service at all. The launch day demand appears to be causing some technical issues. You may be eligible for a year free through Verizon, and you can check out how to watch on various platforms. Some fans who have been diving into the massive catalog have also noticed that Disney put up a disclaimer on older, possibly culturally insensitive films. Disney Plus News How To Get Verizon's Free Disney Plus 12-Month Subscription Promotion Disney Plus Streaming App: How To Watch On Consoles, Your TVs, And More Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Disney Plus: Every Marvel Movie & TV Show You Can Watch On Day One Disney Plus: Every Star Wars Movie And TV Show Available On Day One Info from Gamespot.com

Disney+ has finally arrived, and now you can stream all your favorite things like Star Wars, Marvel, The Simpsons, and more--if you can actually get the app to work. And speaking of The Simpsons, the first 30 seasons are available to stream right now, including everything up until the ongoing Season 31. However, there is one omission from those first 30 seasons, with an early-season episode being deliberately left out of the Disney+ lineup.If you're a Simpsons connoisseur, then you've probably guessed that Season 3, Episode 1 is missing from the service, for good reason. Titled "Stark Raving Dad," the episode follows Homer as he's sent to a mental institution by mistake, where he meets a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson--and is actually voiced by the singer. Homer doesn't know who Jackson is, and after being released, has Jackson come stay with the Simpsons. All of Springfield comes to the Simpson household to see the King of Pop, only to realize it's an impostor. Jackson and Bart collaborate on a happy birthday song for Lisa, and Jackson reveals his name is Leon Kompowsky and that talking like the singer made people happy, so he kept doing it.The episode was actually pulled from rebroadcast and streaming services earlier this year by Simpsons creators. It was the final decision of James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Al Jean after HBO aired its documentary Finding Neverland, which recounts the allegations of sexual abuse from the perspective of the victims."The guys I work with--where we spend our lives arguing over jokes--were of one mind on this," Brooks told the Wall Street Journal (via The Guardian). "This was a treasured episode. There are a lot of great memories we have wrapped up in that one, and this certainly doesn’t allow them to remain. I'm against book-burning of any kind. But this is our book, and we're allowed to take out a chapter." Disney Plus News How To Get Verizon's Free Disney Plus 12-Month Subscription Promotion Disney Plus Streaming App: How To Watch On Consoles, Your TVs, And More Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Disney Plus: Every Marvel Movie & TV Show You Can Watch On Day One Disney Plus: Every Star Wars Movie And TV Show Available On Day One It's not a complete loss though, as there are still hundreds of other episodes to watch. That's not all that's changed with America's favorite animated family. The Simpsons on Disney+ is widescreen only. Because earlier seasons were in the 4:3 aspect ratio, blowing it up to widescreen cuts off a lot of the jokes.Disney+ is available now.Info from Gamespot.com

The phrase "the early bird gets the worm" has never been truer than it is on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. During the insanity of those sales, it's not enough to know what the best deals will be--you also want to know exactly when those deals will be available so you can be among the first shoppers to claim an offer. Otherwise, you can almost definitely count on the best deals to be sold out by the time you look online or head to the store on Black Friday.To help you form your Black Friday shopping plan and ensure you don't miss out on the best doorbuster deals, we've gathered everything you need to know about the major retailers' store hours and online start times for Black Friday below, including stores like Best Buy, Amazon, Target, GameStop, and Walmart. Many retailers have started offering deals already in early access sales. Look for the bulk of Black Friday deals to go live on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day; however, some deals won't go live until Black Friday itself. Quite a few stores will open Thanksgiving evening (unless you live in Rhode Island, Maine, or Massachusetts, where opening on Thanksgiving is illegal).Please note that some stores haven't released the exact time their deals will be live, only the date. We've included the information available below and will continue to update this story as more retailers announce their store hours and start times. 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However, pre-Black Friday deals are already live on Best Buy's site.November 11-20: For 10 days throughout November, Best Buy will make one doorbuster available for purchase.November 28-December 1: All Black Friday deals and doorbusters will be available. Online deals start on Thanksgiving (unknown time)Best Buy store hoursThanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 5 PM - 1 AMBlack Friday, Nov. 29: 8 AM - 10 PMSaturday, Nov. 30: 9 AM - 10 PMSunday, Dec. 1: 11 AM - 8PM See Best Buy's Black Friday deals GameStopAt GameStop, online deals will go live beginning at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET on Wednesday, November 27. For brick-and-mortar GameStop stores, doors will open quite early on Thanksgiving Day, starting at 3 PM this year.GameStop store hoursThanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 3 PM - 10 PMBlack Friday, Nov. 29: 7 AM - 10 PMSaturday, Nov. 30: 10 AM - 9 PMSunday, Dec. 1: 11 AM - 7 PMGameStop's Black Friday 2019 deals haven't been announced yet.AmazonWhile Amazon has opened a small (but growing) number of brick-and-mortar stores across the US, the bulk of its Black Friday discounts will be available on Amazon.com. Because Amazon is primarily an online store, it's not waiting until the end of the month to start offering its Black Friday deals. Instead, Amazon launched its Happy HoliDeals sale on November 1 with discounts across gaming, tech, entertainment, and other categories. Then, starting on November 22, more deals will be available on Amazon, including a wide range of smart devices. Basically, Amazon will have deals going live all the time, so check back often.November 1-22: Pre-Black Friday deals available in Happy HoliDeals saleStarting November 22: More deals will go live every day up until Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and probably the week after Cyber Monday. See Amazon's Black Friday deals TargetOn the Wednesday before Black Friday, Target will have some special access deals for RedCard and Circle members. Otherwise, online deals will become available to everyone Thanksgiving morning, with brick-and-mortar stores opening at 5 PM on Thanksgiving Day this year.November 27: RedCard Early Access Sale runs all day, with select deals for Circle members available starting at 6 PM (online only)November 28-30: Black Friday deals and doorbusters available Online deals become available starting Thanksgiving morning through November 30 while supplies lastDecember 1-8: Cyber Week deals available (online only)Target store hoursThanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 5 PM - 1 AMBlack Friday, Nov. 29: 7 AM - 11 PM (normal closing time)Saturday, Nov. 30: 8 AM - 11 PM (normal hours) See Target's Black Friday deals WalmartWalmart hasn't yet revealed its Black Friday ad or store hours for 2019, but we expect it will soon. Last year, doors opened at 6 PM on Thanksgiving Day and stayed open through Black Friday. Meanwhile, early access holiday deals have been live on Walmart.com since late October. See Walmart's Black Friday deals MicrosoftMany of Microsoft's online deals will become available at midnight ET on Thanksgiving morning (or 9 PM PT on November 27); however, some deals are going live a bit earlier on November 22. It's unclear whether its brick-and-mortar locations will keep any special hours this year. See Microsoft's Black Friday deals EbayWhile Amazon may be a go-to source for many people's online shopping, Ebay has continued to surprise us with great gaming deals on a regular basis, especially when it comes to discounts on new games or subscription services like PS Plus. It also had some of the best deals around during Prime Day 2019, so be sure to keep your eye on Ebay during Black Friday this year.Ebay is offering a series of "Black Friday Drops" every Friday leading up the major event. So far, they've offered nice discounts on expensive tech like the Apple Watch Series 5 and Bose SoundTouch 10 wireless speaker, and on November 15, they'll have a deal on the Nintendo Switch Lite along with Pokemon Sword and Shield (the exact discount hasn't been revealed). Each Black Friday Drop goes live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET every Friday now through December 13. The spotlight deal for Black Friday itself, November 29, hasn't yet been revealed. See Ebay's Black Friday deals SteamFor PC gamers, Steam's Black Friday sale (or "Autumn Sale") will be a huge opportunity to snag games on their wishlist at a discount. Unfortunately, Steam doesn't release information about its sales ahead of time, and that likely won't change for Black Friday 2019. That said, we have a pretty good idea when Steam's Black Friday sale will start. According to a leak a few months ago, Steam's Autumn sale will go live on November 26 and run until December 3. This is a bit later than in previous years, but considering Black Friday is also happening later this year, the November 26 start date is believable. It's worth noting the leak also accurately predicted the dates for Steam's Halloween sale last month.November 26-December 3: Steam's Autumn SaleNeweggOnline store Newegg is another great source for tech and gaming deals year-round, and the website has been gearing up for Black Friday all month long. Newegg has opted to celebrate "Black November" rather than limiting its deals to Thanksgiving weekend, and you can already find great discounts on gaming laptops, desktops, graphics cards, and more.November 12-18: Deals on components and storage for PC buildersNovember 19: Black Friday pre-sale kicks offNovember 25-30: Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals available See Newegg's Black Friday deals CostcoIf you're someone who has a Costco membership, there are plenty of Black Friday gaming deals awaiting you this year. However, Costco will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so there's no beating the Black Friday rush if you plan to shop in stores. If you prefer to shop online, deals are already available, but some of the best deals will go live on Costco.com the Sunday before Thanksgiving.Live now: Early holiday deals available on Costco.comCostco store hoursThanksgiving Day: ClosedBlack Friday, Nov. 29: 9 AM - 8:30 PM (may vary by store) See Costco's Black Friday deals Kohl'sKohl's isn't usually a store you think of for tech and gaming deals, but the brick-and-mortar retailer is stepping up its game with some solid deals this year, including a nice Nintendo Switch bundle. Plus, the store is offering $15 of Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend from November 25-29, an excellent deal if you shop there regularly. On top of that, select products are eligible for an additional 15% off both in stores and online with promo code THANKS15.November 25: Online Black Friday deals become available at midnight CT / 1 AM ET (10 PM PT on Nov. 24)Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: Online doorbusters available at midnight CT / 1 AM ET (10 PM PT on Nov. 27) through 1 PM on Black Friday (or while supplies last)November 30-December 9: Customers who earned Kohl's Cash during Black Friday week can redeem it on anything online and in storesKohl's store hoursThanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: Doors open at 5 PM See Kohl's Black Friday deals Info from Gamespot.com

Developer Infinity Ward has released a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare update that addresses several issues relating to stability and playability, including adjusting the bugged double-barreled 725 shotgun. The full patch notes can be viewed below.According to a Reddit post, this new Modern Warfare patch is now live for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. While the headlining feature is a slight change to the 725 shotgun, the patch takes aim at preventing crashes across all modes and platforms, modifying the directional sound and speed of footsteps, fixing Mission Challenge descriptions, and more.A variety of weapons have been altered in this newly-released Modern Warfare patch. The 725 shotgun, capable of shooting and killing from across the map, has had its range reduced. Alongside the 725, the hip spread of assault rifles has been adjusted, the M4 has had its head damage decreased, and both the EB-14 and FAL saw an increase in their aiming down sights (ADS) speed.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has seen a few patches since its October 25 launch on consoles and PC. Apart from this new patch, Infinity Ward released its biggest update to the Modern Warfare reboot to date. The free 1.07 update added new content in the form of maps and an additional game mode, addressed some of the community's most-pressing complaints, and more.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Full Patch NotesGeneral FixesMore backend fixes to prevent crashes and improve stability across all modes and all platformsRiot ShieldFix for a bug where a player using the Riot Shield would not take explosive damage during certain situationsFixed an issue where the Riot Shield would stow on the players back when using Stim (Tactical)FootstepsAdjusted to always play walk footstep sounds when in ADS and crouch independent of speedIncreased the speed in which you can remain using the walk footstep sounds by slightly pressing on the movement stickChallengesGeneral fix for the UI and Challenge state getting out of sync. We'll continue to monitor and make additional fixes as needed in future updatesFix for a Challenge related error that could occur: DEV ERROR 5476Fix for Mission Challenge description, "Get Kills with a Burst Weapons" being too vaguePiccadillySpawn tuning while playing TDM and DominationDomination flag adjustments; B Flag is now near the busses instead of the center fountainWeaponsARs: Minor hip spread adjustment725: Reduce rangeM4: increase hip spread, decrease damage to the headFAL: Reduced recoil, increased ADS speedEB-14: Increase ADS speedMiscellaneous ammo reserve adjustments upon spawning to be in-line with other weapons of their classSpecial OperationsFix for a bug where a player using the Overkill perk with an SMG as their secondary would sometimes spawn without a primary weapon when joining a match in progress Call of Duty News New Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Update Addresses 725 Shotgun; 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 Info from Gamespot.com

A new limited-time event for Overwatch lets you earn your doctorate. The Mercy's Recall Challenge event runs from November 12 through December 2 and ties in with the short story Valkyrie, which Blizzard released this week. Participating in the event can earn you some cosmetic rewards, including a legendary "Dr. Ziegler" skin for Mercy.This isn't a surprise, as the Dr. Ziegler skin was showcased at the end of the short story itself. It features the familiar support character with a lab coat and stethoscope, but still sporting her futuristic Valkyrie boots.To earn the new skin, you just have to win a set number of games during the event period, which will also earn you sprays. For even more rewards, you can also watch Twitch streamers during the event period to get more sprays. Check out the rewards breakdown below.Notably, this story is about Mercy struggling with the decision of whether or not to answer Winston's call and rejoin the fight. We know from the Overwatch 2 trailer that debuted at BlizzCon that the group joining forces again is a major part of the story, so we may see more events laying the groundwork for that in the coming months. We'll also see redesigned heroes and some new faces in Overwatch 2.Overwatch Mercy's Recall Challenge RewardsWin 3 Games | 1 Player IconWin 6 Games | 2 New SpraysWin 9 Games | New legendary skin: Dr. Ziegler skinWatch 2 Hours | 1 New SprayWatch 4 Hours | 2 New SpraysWatch 6 Hours | 3 New SpraysInfo from Gamespot.com

The Star Wars movies and TV series have spent decades building a world and developing concepts like the Force and alien species and whatever Yoda is, but there's one thing that's never been covered, until now: Where do people poop? And is there one receptacle that can accommodate all the different anatomies? The original Disney+ series The Mandalorian finally has an answer to these burning questions.In the first episode of the new series, the Mandalorian captures his bounty in the bar, the two are aboard his ship. His bounty is a Fledgling Mythrol--played by comedian Horatio Sanz--has to "evacuate" his thorax, so he heads down to the space toilet on the ship, called the Vacc Tube.You can check it out below, and there is a whole lot going on in this fancy space toilet. However, this Vacc Tube is for a ship. How do toilets on planets differ?And in the photo above is the space toilet in all its glory. There's actually a lot going on with this device. There looks to be a shower head that hangs down, a toilet-like device, and two tubes facing it. There are even two bars to hold on to while you "exorcise your demons."As for where bodily fluids go after that, some ship captains just like to dump them on planets. After The Mandalorian captures the Fledgling Mythrol, their landspeeder driver--played by comedian Brian Posehn--says, "Be careful around the port. Everyone dumps their Gray Holds out. They think the whole entire planet is their own personal stink pit." Vacc Tubes and Gray Holds. We sure did learn a lot about pooping in space.Well, there it is. The most important Star Wars news of the week. We can all go home now. If you're interested in more, but you haven't picked up Disney+ yet, check out GameSpot's The Mandalorian review where Chris E. Hayner said, "With its first episode, The Mandalorian has made a statement about what a live-action Star Wars TV show looks like. Now, with the remaining seven episodes in Season 1, it needs to make a statement about how a Star Wars plot should unfold over a longer form of storytelling." Star Wars News Disney Plus: Han Shoots First Scene From Star Wars: A New Hope Has Been Changed Again Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Disney Plus: Every Star Wars Movie And TV Show Available On Day One Star Wars Episode 9: Everything We Know About The Rise Of Skywalker Episode 1 of The Mandalorian is now available on Disney+.Info from Gamespot.com