Cyber Monday Gaming Deals 2025: Alienware Desktops, Lenovo Legion Go, and Magic Puzzle Company Puzzles Go on Sale for Black Friday Weekend

Cyber Monday Gaming Deals 2025: Mechanical Keyboards, High-Quality Mice, and Immersive Headsets

PC Gamer highlights the best Cyber Monday deals for gaming keyboards, mice, headphones, graphics cards, monitors, and laptops in 2025, offering discounts on top brands like Majestic.

• Cyber Monday gaming keyboard, and controller mouse deals 2025: Majestic mechanicals and righteous rodents — PC Gamer
• Cyber Monday gaming headset deals 2025: Giving the gift of great audio this deals season — PC Gamer
• Cyber Monday graphics card deals 2025: The best prices on the best GPUs in the annual sales bonanza — PC Gamer
• Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals 2025: Cheap screens, OLED, ultrawide, or 4K, it’s all here — PC Gamer
• Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals 2025: The best discounts on gaming laptops, no matter your budget — PC Gamer

Alienware Desktops with RTX 5080 GPUs on Black Friday: Massive Savings Available

Rock Paper Shotgun reports that Alienware desktop computers equipped with RTX 5080 graphics cards are heavily discounted during the upcoming Black Friday sales, offering significant savings for gamers seeking high-performance PCs.

• Black Friday can help you save a bundle on Alienware desktops with RTX 5080 GPUs — Rock Paper Shotgun
• I Found Every Black Friday Board Game Deal Worth Buying in 2025 — IGN

Lenovo Legion Go S and iBuyPower RTX 5070 Rig Black Friday Deals

Save $250 on the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS during Black Friday, plus a $500 discount on an iBuyPower RTX 5070 Gaming PC.

• Save $250 on the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS this Black Friday weekend — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Save $500 on this iBuyPower RTX 5070 Rig for Black Friday — Rock Paper Shotgun

Fallout Co-Creator Tim Cain: Canon Defined by IP Owner, Interpretation Celebrated for Its Boundless Creativity

In a recent interview with PC Gamer, Fallout co-creator Tim Cain discussed the fluid nature of canon within the franchise. He emphasized that ultimate authority over Fallout’s lore and continuity rests with whoever holds the Intellectual Property rights. Cain humorously noted that this arrangement allows for flexible storytelling, where fans can enjoy diverse interpretations without fear of being factually incorrect. This perspective underscores the collaborative spirit of creative franchises, where interpretation remains a vibrant part of the fandom’s engagement.

• Fallout co-creator Tim Cain says canon is ‘whatever the owner of the IP says it is’ but that’s okay because ‘the best part of interpretation is you can’t be wrong’ — PC Gamer

The Long Dark: Wintermute’s Final Episode Delays but Secures Concrete Release Date

Rock Paper Shotgun reports that The Long Dark’s final episode faces a delay, but Rock Paper Shotgun confirms an official release date to compensate.

• The Long Dark: Wintermute’s final episode catches a delay but nabs a concrete release date to make up for it — Rock Paper Shotgun
• The Best Star Wars Unlimited TCG Black Friday Deals — IGN

PC Gamer Highlights Affordable Speaker Deals for Gamers

In a nostalgic nod to the past, PC Gamer revisits the era when PC gamers relied on compact speakers instead of RGB headsets. The article features two current speaker deals that offer great audio quality and value, perfect for gaming setups looking to enhance their setup without breaking the bank.

• We used to be a society in which PC gamers had little speakers on their desks instead of RGB headsets—here are 2 speaker deals that I like — PC Gamer

Magic Puzzle Company Puzzles Are Half Off for Black Friday Weekend

The Magic Puzzle Company is offering a significant discount on their puzzles during the upcoming Black Friday weekend, making them more accessible to puzzle enthusiasts looking to expand their collection.

• Magic Puzzle Company Puzzles Are Half Off for Black Friday — IGN
• Magic Puzzle Company Puzzles Are Half Off for Black Friday Weekend — IGN

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Expected to Win Game of the Year

Hollow Knight: Silksong developer believes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will win Game of the Year due to its exceptional and broadly palatable nature, despite differing from Hollow Knight in style.

• Hollow Knight: Silksong dev thinks Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will win Game of the Year: “It’s exceptional and broadly palatable” — Eurogamer
• However a non-Hollow Knight game from Team Cherry might look, there’s a particular through line you can still expect — Rock Paper Shotgun

This Minecraft Map Recreates Notorious Slum, Redefining 3D Level Design

The Minecraft map recreating a historic slum forces players to reconsider the importance of social context and community in level design.

• This Minecraft map that recreates one of history’s most notorious slums made me reconsider what’s important in 3D level design — PC Gamer

South Park Season 28, Episode 4: “Turkey Trot” Review

In the latest episode of South Park Season 28, Episode 4 titled “Turkey Trot,” South Park’s residents face off against a group of villains who threaten to ruin Thanksgiving. The boys and their friends must rally together to save the day and preserve the beloved holiday tradition.

• South Park Season 28, Episode 4: “Turkey Trot” Review — IGN

Silent Hill 2 Returns with a Brilliant Remake on Xbox Series X/S

The highly acclaimed Silent Hill 2 is finally available as a remastered version for Xbox Series X/S, offering the same exceptional experience that made it brilliant when first released.

• Last year’s brilliant Silent Hill 2 is finally on Xbox Series X/S and it’s exactly what a remake should be — Eurogamer
• I’ve returned to last year’s brilliant Silent Hill 2 now it’s finally on Xbox Series X/S, and it’s exactly what a remake should be — Eurogamer