Black Friday Deals Galore: From Hytale Discounts to LEGO Bundles and Xbox’s Japanese Legacy

Black Friday Deals: The Dark Knight Trilogy, Icon PS5 DualSense, and More

The latest Black Friday deals include the The Dark Knight Trilogy falling below $30, a discounted brand-new Icon Blue PS5 DualSense controller, top Magic: The Gathering sales, the 20 greatest Xbox 360 games, and curated Star Wars gift ideas for adult fans.

• The Dark Knight Trilogy Falls Below $30 for Black Friday — IGN
• The Brand-New Icon Blue PS5 DualSense Is Already Discounted for Black Friday — IGN
• The Best Magic: The Gathering Black Friday Deals We’ve Found So Far — IGN
• The Top 20 Games That Defined the Xbox 360 — IGN
• The Best Star Wars Gift Ideas for Adult Fans of the Franchise — IGN

Hytale Launches with Reduced Price as Developers Still Refine the Game

The developers behind Hytale have decided to launch their game at a lower price point because they believe it is not yet fully polished. The decision comes despite early access plans originally slated for $20, but ‘charging more didn’t feel right’ according to the game’s honcho.

• Hytale gets a cheap price point, all because its devs don’t think the game is good yet — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Hytale honcho says early access will be $20 because ‘charging more didn’t feel right’: He doesn’t think the game is good yet, but ‘my team and I will push hard to make it good, then great’ — PC Gamer

Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Express Cards Go On Sale for Black Friday in the UK

Nintendo is expanding storage options for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 with MicroSD Express cards going on sale during the UK’s Black Friday weekend.

• Nintendo’s 2025 Black Friday Sale is Officially Live — IGN
• Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Express Cards on sale for Black Friday in the UK — IGN

Xbox’s Unwavering Dedication to Japanese Game Development During the 360 Era: A Forgotten Gem

Eurogamer highlights Xbox’s significant commitment to Japanese game development during the 360 era, showcasing titles like Lost Odyssey and Shenmue III that were often overlooked by Western audiences. The platform holder’s support for niche, narrative-driven games helped preserve a unique aspect of gaming culture.

• Xbox really committed to Japanese game development in the 360 era, and we didn’t know how good we had it — Eurogamer
• A building filled with dreamers: my favourite thing about the Xbox 360 — Eurogamer

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas’ Lost Character-Swapping System Finally Realized in Masterclass Mod

Nine years after GTA 5’s groundbreaking character-swapping system was introduced, a masterclass mod for the original San Andreas game brings this long-awaited feature to life. The mod allows players to seamlessly switch between characters across missions and storylines, recreating the immersive gameplay experience that GTA 5 fans have been eagerly anticipating.

• GTA 5’s character-swapping system was a stroke of genius that was supposed to feature in San Andreas 9 years earlier—this masterclass mod makes that dream a reality — PC Gamer

LEGO Insider Weekend: Early Black Friday Sale Highlights Exclusive Sets and Bundles

IGN reports on the LEGO Insider Weekend sale, offering early access to limited-edition sets and exclusive bundles ahead of Black Friday. The promotion includes rare collectibles like Star Wars Millennium Falcon minifigures and Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery playsets.

• LEGO Insider Weekend Is Live (Early Black Friday Sale) — IGN
• We Build LEGO One Piece: Battle at Arlong Park — IGN

PlayStation VR 2 and PS5 Deals Dominate Black Friday: PlayStation’s Dominance Continues

IGN reports the PlayStation VR 2 reaching its lowest ever price for Black Friday, highlighting Sony’s strategy of discounting PS5s to secure console sales dominance during the holiday shopping season.

• PlayStation VR 2 Is Back Down to It’s Lowest Price Ever for Black Friday — IGN
• PlayStation Is Winning the Black Friday Console War Simply By Discounting PS5s — IGN

AI Expert’s Mismatch: Why People Don’t Like AI and His Confusion

The head of AI at Microsoft struggles to understand why people are resistant to AI, suggesting a disconnect in his perspective. This article highlights the gap between expert viewpoints and public opinion on AI acceptance.

• Microsoft’s head of AI doesn’t understand why people don’t like AI, and I don’t understand why he doesn’t understand because it’s pretty obvious — PC Gamer

City on Wheels: A Strategic Roguelike Adventure

This brilliantly strategic roguelike challenges players to build and manage a city on wheels while fending off an endless horde of monsters, requiring clever planning and resource management.

• This brilliantly strategic roguelike challenges you to build a whole city on wheels and keep it one step ahead of an unending horde of monsters — PC Gamer