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Nintendo has announced that more than 10 million NES Classic and SNES Classic units have been sold since both consoles released. First launching to high demand in November 2016, the NES Classic was cancelled in April 2017 and then re-released in June 2018. The SNES Classic released in September 2017.

During Nintendo’s financial results briefing, president Shuntaro Furukawa stated both Classic consoles’ success suggested there might be “even greater demand during the holiday season.” Furukawa did not discuss either unit’s future during the briefing, and did not remark whether this success might justify the creation of additional Classic consoles–for Nintendo 64 or GameCube, for example–or the addition of more NES games on Switch Online.

Nintendo has also released the updated list of the company’s global game sales data for both Switch and 3DS. The biggest change in the Switch list is Mario Tennis Aces, which shot up to the number six spot with 2.16 million copies sold, after being number 10 during the last update. The big four–Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Splatoon 2–remain in the top, while the rest of the list has shuffled around a bit. With Nintendo adopting a pay to play online model for the Switch, it will be interesting to see if Splatoon 2 can continue to remain in the top four, or if it will be knocked out by another game in the coming months.

The full list of the top 10 games on both Switch and 3DS are listed below.

Nintendo Switch Global Game Sales Data

1. Super Mario Odyssey — 12.17 million
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — 11.71 million
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — 10.28 million
4. Splatoon 2 — 7.47 million
5. 1-2-Switch — 2.64 million
6. Mario Tennis Aces — 2.16 million
7. Arms — 2.10 million
8. Kirby Star Allies — 2.10 million
9. Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze — 1.67 million
10. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — 1.53 million

Nintendo 3DS Global Game Sales Data

1. Mario Kart 7 — 17.04 million
2. Pokemon X/Y — 16.29 million
3. Pokemon Sun/Moon — 16.10 million
4. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire — 14.06 million
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 — 12.61 million
6. Super Mario 3D Land — 11.96 million
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf — 11.69 million
8. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS — 9.24 million
9. Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon — 7.51 million
10. Tomodachi Life — 6.20 million

November’s round of PlayStation Plus freebies is now available to anyone who has a subscription to the online service. This month adds a unique take on the first-person shooter, a detailed RPG set in modern-day Japan, and plenty of game-show and arcade action. They will be available through December 4 on the PlayStation Store.

As previously announced, the PlayStation 4 offerings this month include Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition and Yakuza Kiwami. Bulletstorm is a remastered version of the over-the-top first-person shooter, with a unique grapple mechanic that lets you yo-yo enemies to control the battlefield. Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the very first Yakuza game from 2006, following Kazuma Kiryu as he tries to find a load of cash stolen from his gang.

PS3 owners get Jackbox Party Pack 2, the party mini-game collection that links up with your smartphones to serve as controllers. The retro-styled Arkedo Series is also available on PS3 as well. Finally, the Vita gets throwback B-movie game Roundabout and the adventure game Burly Men at Sea. Both of those Vita offerings are also available on PS4 for good measure.

As always, these games will be linked with your PlayStation Plus subscription, and will be available as long as you have it. If you unsubscribe, you’ll also lose access to the games. If you’re in the market for more cheap games, meanwhile, keep an eye on our Black Friday round-ups.

Free PS Plus Games For November 2018

PS4

• Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
• Yakuza Kiwami
• Burly Man at Sea (also on Vita)
• Roundabout (also on Vita)

PS3

• Jackbox Party Pack 2
• Arkedo Series

PS Vita

• Burly Men at Sea (also on PS4)
• Roundabout (also on PS4)

Fortnite‘s 6.22 update has arrived, bringing a new weapon as well as two limited-time modes to the hit game. While the Fortnitemares event may now be over in Battle Royale, the Halloween spirit carries on in one of this week’s LTMs, a brand-new mode dubbed Team Terror.

Much like other team-based LTMs, Team Terror pits two teams of players (in this case, 32 vs. 32) against each other in a battle to be the last side standing. What sets it apart from previous modes, however, is the presence of Cube Monsters, the zombie-like creatures that first appeared during the aforementioned Fortnitemares event. These will spawn around the island as the match rolls on, adding a PvE element to the LTM.

Destroying Cube Monsters will cause them to drop weapons or ammo, giving you an incentive to take down any you come across. Resource and loot drop rates have also been adjusted for the new LTM. The likelihood of floor loot spawning has been increased by 15%, and farming resources have been increased by 75%. You can find more details on Team Terror in Epic’s patch notes.

In addition to Team Terror, Epic has brought back a previous LTM this week: Blitz. This is a much faster-paced version of a standard battle royale game; the match begins with the storm already closing in on the island, and the time between storm circles is much shorter than normal, so each match will last about 15 minutes at most. Loot is also much more plentiful in Blitz mode, further speeding the action up.

Beyond the new LTMs, the 6.22 update introduced a new gun to the game: the Heavy Assault Rifle. It’s available in Rare, Epic, and Legendary variants and can be found as floor loot or in chests, vending machines, and supply drops. Epic has also reverted the Pumpkin Launcher back to the standard Rocket Launcher and reduced the spawn rate of the new balloons.

Believe it or not, Black Friday 2018 is right around the corner. The end of the year is approaching, and the holiday season brings with it the biggest shopping day on the calendar in the United States, family time be damned.

Even with a couple weeks to go before Black Friday–it takes place on November 23–we’ve already begun to get a look at the deals that will be available. Most notably, we’ve gotten Target’s ad early, giving us a look at what will be on sale across games, tech, and entertainment. Sam’s Club is also have a pre-Black Friday sale that has some nice deals for game fans.

As always, tracking what’s on sale and where can be an overwhelming task, as can determining what the best deals are. We’ll be doing our best to help you stay on top of this so you can make the most of Black Friday (and Cyber Monday immediately after that) without having to drown in a sea of circulars and hastily scrawled post-it notes. Below, you’ll find our complete coverage of the event; be sure to check back as more ads are revealed in the lead up to the big day.

Platforms

PS4

All PS4 Deals

If you’re looking for all things related to PS4, we’ve collected every deal announced so far for the platform–including consoles, accessories, and games–in one story. Among the highlights is a $200 PS4 bundle that comes with Marvel’s Spider-Man at Target.

Xbox One

All Xbox One Deals

For a look at all things Xbox One, we’ve put together a roundup of every announced deal related to the system. That includes deals on consoles, games, and accessories. One of the best offers we’ve seen so far is a $400 Xbox One X bundle with a whopping $120 in Kohl’s Cash from (you guessed it) Kohl’s.

Stores

Target

Target Game Deals

Target was the first big store out of the gate to release its Black Friday ad early, and it included a ton of stuff of interest to game fans. You’ll find a PS4 with Spider-Man for $200, among other things.

Target Entertainment Deals

Alongside its game offerings, Target’s early Black Friday ad gave us a look at its many movies and TV shows that will be on sale, and it includes some great sub-$10 4K movies.

Target Tech Deals

Black Friday is always a great opportunity to pick up a new TV for relatively cheap, and 4K TVs are among the variety of tech items you’ll find discounted at Target.

Kohl’s

Kohl’s Game Deals

Kohl’s doesn’t sell many games, but it oftentimes has some excellent deals come Black Friday. 2018 is no exception, as it might be the best place to buy an Xbox One X.

Kohl’s Tech Deals

Kohl’s might primarily be a clothes retailer, but it does sell a limited number of electronics, like TVs. These are discounted in addition to netting you some Kohl’s Cash.

Tips And Previews

What To Expect

We should have a firm idea of everything that will be on sale well in advance of Black Friday, but while we wait for all of the ads to come in, we’ve previewed what to expect from this year’s big day. That may help you determine if you should buy something now or wait for a possible deal later this month.

Black Friday Tips

Anybody can walk into a story on Black Friday or browse to a retailer’s website, but there are tips and tricks to best approaching it. We’ve put together a guide to help you make the most of all the big sales.

If you missed out on the pre-order bonuses for WWE 2K19, you can pick them up as downloadable content. Two packs, one featuring Ronda Rousey and Rey Mysterio and the other featuring Ric Flair, are available for purchase separately.

The Ronda Rousey & Rey Mysterio Pack and the Wooooo! Edition Pack (featuring Ric Flair) are available across PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Previously Rousey and Mysterio were only available for pre-orders and Ric Flair was available in the Collector’s Edition for $130. 2K also recently teased an upcoming Titans Pack but hasn’t detailed a release date for it yet.

GameSpot’s WWE 2K19 review appreciated the engaging MyCareer mode and stories, and the various quality-of-life tweaks, but lamented its slow character progression and some notable absentees from the roster. In particular, critic Richard Wakeling said that players are out-of-luck for Rey Mysterio or Rousey, who is the current Raw Women’s Champion, unless they pre-ordered.

“Despite its flaws, WWE 2K19 is a step in the right direction for the long-running series,” Wakeling wrote. “After two years toiling away with a dearth of interesting single-player content, the introduction of an engaging career mode is a welcome sight that finally captures some of the personality pro wrestling is partly built upon. The in-ring action is still inconsistent and will be as divisive as ever, but it’s easier to stomach when the game surrounding the wrestling action gives you more reasons to play.”