Month: November 2020

Fortnite’s special Marvel season is finally coming to an end this week. Galactus, the destroyer of worlds, is coming to crash the party and change the map tomorrow afternoon. Here’s how you can take part in the battle royale’s special event.

Galactus will arrive in special event servers at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 9 PM BST tomorrow, December 1. You’ll need to arrive early and queue up for the event by selecting it in the game mode menu. Players have missed previous events due to server capacity, so don’t expect to get in if you arrive just before the event starts.

If you won’t be able to make it into the live server, you can watch a streamer take part of the season-ending event on Twitch. Nick “NICKMERCS” Kolcheff and Ali “SypherPK” Hasan are two of many popular streamers who will be attending the event and broadcasting it on their channels. You can browse through Twitch tomorrow to find other Fortnite streamers who’ll be there as well.

Fortnite players have been trying to predict what will happen at tomorrow’s event. There are a few theories, but no one is quite sure what Galactus will do once he arrives. Players, however, will be happy to be done with Season 4’s long grind no matter what happens.

Season 5 is right around the corner and Epic Games is now offering a monthly subscription model for Fortnite. Players can purchase it and receive the new battle pass and extra V-Bucks, although they can still pay for the battle pass individually if they’d like.

The Wonderful 101 Remastered is getting an extensive demo across all its release platforms, and it includes additional content and easy access to the Bayonetta-inspired character on all versions.

Titled the “Wonder-Sized Cadet Demo,” the free version features the entirety of the game’s prologue and all three acts of its first mission, giving you around two hours of play time to mess around with the game’s distinct combat system. Developer Platinum Games says that any progress you make in the demo will carry over to the retail version of the game should you wish to purchase it.

The demo will also give you easy access to Wonder-Bayonetta, an in-game homage to another Platinum-developed title that was previously difficult to obtain. The character will be available from the start of the demo along with other additional in-game items.

If you’ve already invested in the retail version of Wonderful 101’s remaster, then you can get the same in-game items using codes provided by Platinum Games. Using the code “UMBRANGIFT” will net you Wonder-Bayonetta and the same support items in the demo, while code “ANGELSLAYERS” will unlock both Wonder-Jeanne and Wonder-Rodin. Platinum Games has teased that it will be unlocking additional characters with similar codes in the future.

Originally released on the Wii U in 2013, Wonderful 101 still stands out with its frenetic combat and striking art style. It’s somewhat less impressive in 2020, however, with GameSpot’s Wonderful 101 Remastered review reading, “There’s a great concept and the good combat mechanics we know Platinum can achieve in there, but you’ll need a lot of patience to find them.”

Rainbow Six Siege’s latest season is about to hit, and it brings a variety of changes to the game. Titled Operation Neon Dawn, the update will add a reworked map and a new operator to the game. But in terms of immediate impact, some players might blanch at the hefty size of the patch itself, which comes in at 60 GB on PC and 35.90 GB on console. That’s in addition to the next-gen upgrade, which is 3.2 GB on Xbox Series X/S and 5.38 GB on PlayStation 5

To be fair, Ubisoft notes that the large patch size is due to the consolidation of data files that will make the overall data footprint of Siege itself smaller. That said, it’s still quite big for a patch. The update will introduce a major rework of the Skyscraper map, as well as the Thai operator Aruni. Aruni uses laser gates to defend vulnerable passageways or corridors from the attackers, though those gates can be disabled by any projectile in the game.

Neon Dawn will also come with many changes aimed at improving competitive play. According to the pre-season designer’s notes, the patch focuses on scrambling what Ubisoft calls the “heavy utility meta” through measures such as removing the amount of projectiles that catcher operators like Jager can deny per round. Hibana is also receiving a configurable shot that allows her to decide how many X-Kairos to shoot, which will give her some much-needed flexibility.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild posited a completely different blueprint for the open-world genre back in 2017, and it’s taken three years for the gaming industry to take those ideas and run with them. Immortals Fenyx Rising one of the biggest games yet to deliver its own take on many of Breath of the Wild’s most interesting ideas, and now that the reviews are out, check out the roundup below to see what critics think of this mythological adventure.

Heavily indebted to Greek mythology, Immortals Fenyx Rising is an open-world adventure game coming December 3 that’s based around exploration and combat. Overall, the reviewers praise the game’s artstyle and worldbuilding, while decrying its derivative puzzle design and focus on traditional open-world activities. While some reviewers clearly enjoyed the game, they opine that the game ultimately has more in common with Ubisoft’s usual open-world games than perhaps its developer would like to admit.

• Game: Immortals Fenyx Rising
• Platforms: Amazon Luna, PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
• Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
• Release Date: December 3
• Price: $60 / £50 / $80 AUD

Below are some choice excerpts from reviews to give you the full picture of what people think about the game. Head over to GameSpot’s sister site Metacritic for more reviews of the game.

GameSpot – 7/10

“Immortals Fenyx Rising is far from perfect–but it is good. It stumbles frequently as it explores Greek myths through a new lens, its best features are borrowed, and for as large and fun as its world is, it always feels like you’re on a guided tour instead of really exploring it. But even as it lives in the shadow of better games, its puzzles, combat, and open-world loop come together often enough for me to not only see it through for a few dozen hours, but also want to keep filling out its almighty checklist, even if it lead me by the nose most of the way through.” – Suriel Vazquez [Full Review]

Eurogamer – Unscored

“I feel for Immortals a bit. Blame Covid, blame budgets, blame Ubisoft, blame the paradoxically thrifty, endlessly repurposing way the publisher makes all its huge, expansive, generous games, but Immortals never really finds its own voice until the very end. It’s a skillful, lovingly made product, but it is unmistakably a product, and the best games in this genre all feel like genuine adventures.” – Christian Donlan [Full Review]

Game Informer – 9/10

“Immortals contains all the ingredients I want from an epic, open-world adventure steeped in mythology. With empowering combat, rewarding exploration, and a story that shines a spotlight on its characters through humor, Immortals Fenyx Rising leverages its myriad inspirations to discover its own identity and deliver an outstanding open-world experience.” – Brian Shea [Full Review]

PC Gamer – 72/100

Immortals is easy to like. It has an infectious energy, a great sense of humor, and a world that is full of colour and life. I just wish the mechanical stuff underpinning everything was more fine-tuned. The unsatisfying, weightless character movement is a real letdown, because there’s no getting away from it. This is a game where you’re constantly running, flying, climbing, and riding on horseback. But its unique take on Greek mythology, memorable characters, and fun quests do their best to make up for it, even if it doesn’t always pull it off. – Andy Kelly [Full Review]

IGN – 7/10

Immortals Fenyx Rising gives us a gorgeous world to explore, filled with mythological beasts, deities, and powers to wield. Its combat is satisfying, with plenty of choice in upgrades, while its central characters, comedic tone, and storytelling are a real highlight. Seeing Fenyx’s saga through to the end, with amusing commentary from Zeus, Prometheus, and other gods along the way, is a treat. Its Achilles Heel, though, is that so much of the puzzle gameplay feels like going through the motions instead of clever challenges. In the end, I wish Immortals Fenyx Rising had tried to soar just a little higher on the wings of ambition. – Cam Shea [Full Review]

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Cyber Monday deals on monitors carry over from Black Friday, with some extras going live along the way. You have to be pretty quick on the draw, though, because these monitors go through their stock very, very quickly. Some of the best deals on Black Friday have already expired, but we’re sure that some will come back on Cyber Monday.  There are still plenty of great deals on all kinds of monitors, but the best deals are on Alienware, Samsung Odyssey, and LG UltraGear gaming monitors. What makes a gaming monitor a gaming monitor? It’s a bit arbitrary, but in our opinion it must have at the very least a fast response time (4ms or less) and tolerance for higher refresh rates (100Hz or higher). Of course the more you spend, the more features you unlock like 240Hz refresh rate or G-SYNC compatibility.

Cyber Monday Dell and Alienware Gaming Monitor Deals

Dell has long been making some of the best monitors on the market. Their gaming monitors are heavily discounted on Cyber Monday but tend to sell out quickly as well.

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Cyber Monday Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitor Deals

At this point the best place to pick up a Cyber Monday Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor deal is from Samsung themselves. Due to super high demand, some of the monitors go in and out of stock frequently. If you see a monitor here that’s already out of stock, you can check back again.

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More Cyber Monday Gaming Monitor Deals

Alienware and LG UltraGear monitors are also on sale from various vendors. Check out the new 2020 LG 34″ 3440×1440 monitor on sale for the first time ever or the 2020 LG 27″ 1440p G-SYNC Nano IPS monitor that everyone loves. Alienware premium models are on sale too.

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Cyber Monday Workstation Monitor Deals

Just because these monitors don’t have gaming features doesn’t mean they are not good for gaming. I’ve personally used a “standard” monitor for years before switching over to a newer model and I was perfectly content playing games on it. That said, these monitors are considered “general purpose” monitors; good for games but even better suited for everything else you’d use your PC for.

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Cyber Monday has arrived, and with it a whole lot of deals are now available, particularly for anyone looking for all things Nintendo Switch. We’re talking big discounts on all kinds of Nintendo Switch games, accessories, and even Nintendo Switch Online. Below, we’re tracking all the best Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals you can scoop up before they vanish.

You can save big bucks on first-party Nintendo games that rarely go on sale. You can save on microSD cards to boost your Switch’s storage. Some retailers may even bring back the special Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle. Who knows, anything can happen!

So scroll on down to find out what deals are live now. We’ll be keeping this article up to date all week, because retailers have decided that Cyber Monday is now a week-long event. That’s good for deal-hunting Nintendo Switch owners, so you won’t find us complaining. These are just some of this year’s Cyber Monday deals, so click that link if you want to see more. Without further ado, let’s get to it.

TLDR; Top 11 Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday Deals

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• Amazon’s Switch Deals
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• Nintendo eShop’s Switch Deals

Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday Game Deals

Amazon’s Switch Deals

Some great deals are afoot on Switch games at Amazon, including $10 off Super Mario 3D All-Stars. You can also get pleasant $39.99 price points for games like Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Link’s Awakening, and many more.

Amazon’s Switch Game Deals

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Amazon’s Switch Accessory Deals

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Amazon’s Switch Console Deals

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Best Buy’s Switch Deals

Best Buy is offering up some great Cyber Monday discounts on Switch games. Scroll on down and grab anything you want before it sells out.

Best Buy’s Switch Game Deals

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Best Buy’s Switch Accessory Deals

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Best Buy’s Switch Console Deals

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GameStop’s Switch Deals

Of all the retailers, GameStop has the lowest prices on select first-party Nintendo games. They’re selling out pretty fast, but you can still get a discount on the used or digital versions. Note that some of the links default to the pre-owned or digital versions of the games, so click over to the kind you want before purchasing.

GameStop’s Switch Game Deals

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GameStop’s Switch Accessory Deals

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Walmart’s Switch Deals

So, Walmart’s Black Friday sale dropped prices on some first-party Switch games to $30, but they all sold out extremely quickly. They may be brought back in stock for Cyber Monday. If so, we’ll update the list below. If not, enjoy the deals that are still in stock.

Walmart’s Switch Game Deals

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Walmart Switch Console Deals

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Nintendo eShop’s Switch Deals

Nintendo has dropped prices on all kinds of digital games in the Nintendo Switch eShop. Seriously, over 1,000 titles got price cuts on the Nintendo eShop, so scroll down and see if any appeal.

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The IGN Store is overflowing with shirts based on Nintendo franchises, and right now everything in the store is 25% off for Cyber Monday. Whether you’re into Zelda, Mario, Animal Crossing, or more, you’ll find some gorgeous officially licensed T-shirts, sweat shirts, and long-sleeved T’s.

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Bundle (In and Out of Stock)

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Each year, Nintendo releases a Switch bundle for Black Friday. This year’s bundle is pretty great, but it sold out everywhere very fast. We’ll see if it gets re-stocked for Cyber Monday. This year’s Nintendo Switch bundle costs $299.99 (the regular price of a Switch alone), and includes the following:

• Nintendo Switch with Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con (“V2” version with better battery life)
• A digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online

It’s been tough to find in stock at any retailer, but perhaps you’ll get lucky.

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Chris Reed is a commerce editor and bonafide deals expert at IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

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Everyone knows Black Friday and Cyber Monday are good times to pick up electronics, video games, and other items. Turns out they’re also a great time to save money on streaming services. The best deal running right now gets you a full year of the ad-supported version of Hulu for just $1.99 a month. That’s a great deal, considering it normally costs $5.99 per month.

And while Disney isn’t offering any Black Friday deals, now is a good time to try the service out for a month, thanks to The Mandalorian’s second season, the finale of which falls within the current 30-day period. Here are the deals.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Streaming Deal

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The Hulu deal is the best of the bunch for anyone looking for a streaming deal. It gets you access to tons of shows, both old and new, with new episodes of current shows a day or two after they first air. A subscription also gets you access to a whole bunch of movies, as well as Hulu original series. There’s tons of content, and at $1.99 per month, it’s a ridiculously good deal.

Note that this deal is available for new subscribers or returning customers who haven’t subscribed in the last three months.

And while the Mickey Mouse (and Star Wars and Marvel) company isn’t offering any kind of Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal on Disney+, now is a great time to sign up for a month. That gives you plenty of time to binge through the entirety of The Mandalorian. The season two finale will air on Friday, December 18. As an added bonus, the live-action Mulan becomes free for all Disney+ members on December 4.

For more deal coverage, be sure to check out our Best Cyber Monday Deals mega-post, where we’re keeping up with the very best deals around the web.

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Chris Reed is a commerce editor and bonafide deals expert at IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

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Cyber Monday is here, and that means some repeated deals from Black Friday, some extended deals, and some brand new ones.

Right now, you can save a bit of cash on one of the best games available for Nintendo Switch; Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Play Nintendo’s classic brawler with every single character who has ever appeared in any version of the game.

For more of the best deals around, visit our Cyber Monday mega-post, which includes sales from every major retailer participating in the event.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sale

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