Tech and Collectibles Deals Thrive During Early Black Friday Season, While PlayStation 5, Cricket, and Other Gaming Titles Gain Popularity Amidst Market Challenges
Top Deals and Discounts on Tech and Collectibles During the Early Black Friday Season
This roundup highlights key discounts from AliExpress’ early Black Friday sale, Lenovo’s significant price drop on a high-end gaming PC, top Xbox Ally accessories, recommendations for the best gaming PCs of 2025, must-have LEGO sets for adults before early sales end, and the latest issue featuring Captain Kirk in Star Trek: The Last Starship. These deals offer great opportunities for tech enthusiasts and collectors during this busy shopping period.
- The AliExpress Black Friday Sale Starts Now, Up to $100 off Coupons and 15% Cash Back at RetailMeNot — IGN
- The Decked Out Lenovo Legion Tower 7 RTX 5090 Gaming PC Drops to $3,600 for Black Friday — IGN
- The Best Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally Accessories Available Now — IGN
- The Best Gaming PC of 2025 — IGN
- The 5 Best LEGO Sets for Adults to Buy Before Early Black Friday Sales End — IGN
- The Resurrected Captain Kirk Takes Command in Star Trek: The Last Starship #3 — IGN
Best PlayStation 5 Console Deal for Black Friday 2025
IGN highlights the top PlayStation 5 console deal available during this year’s Black Friday, offering the best value and features to satisfy gamers looking for a premium gaming experience.
- This is The Best PlayStation 5 Console Deal for Black Friday This Year, Here’s Why — IGN
- This Disney Lorcana Bundle Is Absolutely Stacked, and Only $25 for Black Friday 2025 — IGN
- This Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller Black Friday Deal Lasts for One Day Only — IGN
- This officially licensed footwear from Crocs has been designed to look like an Xbox controller — Eurogamer
Battlefield 6 Free Trial Launched: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started
EA has launched a free trial for Battlefield 6, and PC Gamer explains how newcomers can get started. The article includes a comprehensive guide designed for players new to the series.
- The Battlefield 6 free trial is live, and if you’re new to the scene EA has a detailed guide to get you started — PC Gamer
- Battlefield 6 Free Trial Week Is Live – Here’s What You Need to Know — IGN
Steam Machine Market Challenges: RAM Costs and Indie Studio Struggles
The high cost of RAM has made predicting Steam Machine prices extremely difficult, while a major indie studio faces closure after being banned from Steam due to confounding issues.
- Predicting Steam Machine prices would be a lot of easier if RAM costs hadn’t gone horribly wrong — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Predicting Steam Machine prices would be a lot easier if RAM costs hadn’t gone horribly wrong — Rock Paper Shotgun
- “It’s extremely frustrating and also f*cked up” – one of the world’s best indie studios is facing shock closure following confounding Steam ban — Eurogamer
Cricket 26 Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Latest Cricket Sim
IGN’s review of Cricket 26 delves into its gameplay mechanics, graphics, and overall experience, highlighting what sets it apart in the competitive cricket gaming landscape.
- Cricket 26 Review — IGN
Walmart’s Black Friday Video Game Sale Surpasses Amazon
IGN reports that Walmart is offering better video game deals than Amazon for today’s early Black Friday sales, featuring discounts across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox games.
- Early Black Friday Deals Today: Gaming Deals Across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox — IGN
- Walmart’s Black Friday Video Game Sale Is Better Than Amazon So Far — IGN
Splitgate 2 Rebirth: A Humble Return to Growth
Following its ‘make FPS great again’ controversy, Splitgate 2 is set to relaunch with a more measured approach, aiming for steady growth rather than an immediate blockbuster launch.
Moonlighter 2: A Cozy Shopkeeping Roguelite with Hades-Inspired Depths
PC Gamer explores how Moonlighter 2 combines the addictive loop of a roguelike shopkeeper game with elements reminiscent of Hades, creating an unexpectedly cozy experience.
Writer Successfully Buys Back Co-Created Game from Blockchain Company to Prevent AI Degradation
A writer has acquired ownership of a game she co-created, purchasing it back from a blockchain company to ensure the project does not get turned into AI-generated content that dilutes its original vision.
Saturnalia Studios to Wind Down Operations After Valve Bans ‘Horses’ on Steam
Following a ban imposed by Valve, creators Santa Ragione behind the horror game ‘Horses’ announced they will wind down their studio operations. The unsettling indie title was set for release but faced distribution hurdles on the popular platform.
- Saturnalia creators Santa Ragione will “wind down operations” after Valve ban horror game Horses from Steam — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Saturnalia studio’s “deeply unsettling” horror Horses has a release date but there’s a significant hitch if you were hoping to play it on Steam — Eurogamer
Zootopia 2 Review: A Fresh Take on the Familiar
IGN’s review of Zootopia 2 praises its updated animation style and thoughtful themes, but notes that some familiar plot elements feel recycled. The sequel succeeds in expanding the universe while maintaining the charm of its predecessor.
- Zootopia 2 Review — IGN
Walmart’s 2025 Black Friday Sale Brings Giant Pokémon Plushies Down to $25
In Walmart’s 2025 Black Friday deal, giant Pokémon plushies are now available for just $25 each, offering a massive discount on the popular collectibles.
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