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Even if you know a thing or two about games, shopping for a gamer over the holidays can be tricky. After all, some could play vintage games all day, while others thrive on anything cutting edge and brand new. But one thing's for sure — if the game is complex and challenging enough, it's sure to earn a place under the tree.

If you want to gift your favorite gamer with something fun this year, Borderlands 2 is sure to provide some thrills. A new era of shoot and loot, this game lets players take the form of one of four vault hunters who have to face a world of crazy creatures and an evil mastermind, fighting for revenge and redemption on a planet with twists and turns at every corner.

From the Siren and the Commando to the Gunzerker and the Assassin, Borderlands 2 gives players all-new characters to embody, each with a unique set of skills and weapons to choose from. We're talking dual machine guns, dual sniper rifles, and dual rocket launchers, just to name a few. There are multiple classes to choose from, giving each player plenty of fun options to work with.

In addition to the exciting cast of characters to choose from, players will also get lost in an exciting world-connected story, where you'll explore the frozen tundra of Pandora, exposing the insidious Hyperion Corporation as you take on the perpetrator of a universe-wide grand deception. And if that's not thrilling enough, the whole new slew of enemies, like gorilla-like bullymongs and vicious predatory stalkers, are sure to keep you on your toes.

Toting a rating of 4.5/5 on GameSpy and 90/100 on PC Gamer, it's clear that Borderlands 2 is a game worth exploring. Plus, players love that it's easily redeemable on Steam and exclusively Mac-compatible.

In honor of Black Friday, Borderlands 2 is just $7.99 with code BFSAVE20.

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How is it that you've blown through most of your holiday gift budget but you've still got at least five family members to shop for? Lucky for you, Black Friday is just around the corner, offering fantastic deals for everyone on your list, even that picky gamer in your life.

If you really want to leave something special under the tree this year, this heart-thumping horror game, Layers of Fear, is sure to do the trick. Not for the faint of heart, this one-of-a-kind game is filled with twists and turns sure to give players some serious chills as they dive deep into the mind of a mad artist, set in the fascinating, albeit creepy, Victorian era.

This psychedelic horror-themed game uses the art of suspense, keeping players on the edge of their seats with each move they make. Filled with loads of visually pleasing graphics and ornately decorated hallways, the game is filled with original eye-catching artwork and exciting music, helping players to really lose themselves in this eerie yet beautiful alternate universe.

As players explore the space, they'll learn more and more about the painter's dark, tragic past, helping him to finally finish his masterpiece. Unlike other games that are filled with violent themes and loud, over-the-top sound bites, Layers of Fear tests players' minds and creativity, all while providing just the right amount of thrilling scares.

With the game's deep themes, it's easy to understand why the game has earned tons of praise, both from players on Steam and popular gaming review sites, including The Escapist, who gave Layers of Fear a perfect score of 5 out of 5. Even popular Games Radar+ called the game "one of the best horror games ever made."

This Black Friday, get Layers of Fear for the discounted price of just $9.99 with code BFSAVE20.

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While so many new games come out every day, it's easy to forget how many great games from the past there are. It's risky to buy something new, a product you're not sure about the quality of, but if a game has stood the test of time and is still considered excellent today, you can be sure that you're getting something worth your while. But there's a lot of old games to choose from, so how can someone decide which one is the best?

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition is one of those classic games that should be in everybody's library. In this game, you are allowed to build your own theme park up from the bottom up, creating it from scratch and watching it develop. You are given control over every aspect of your park: finances, services, staffing, shops, and more, where your decisions will influence and impact your success. RCT3 has an 8.5 out of 10 rating from IGN, a critical acclamation that is matched by the audience which made the game a bestseller when it was first released.

The complete edition of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 comes with the Soaked! and the Wild! expansion packs, expansion packs that add a variety of new features into the game, such as waterparks and safari theme park versions. And this version of the game is able to be experienced in 1080p for the very first time, as well as being in remastered widescreen reoptimized for the PC. This new version is the best way to play the classic game, with every aspect finely tuned to ensure that your experience is the best Tycoon experience yet.

You can purchase the complete edition of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 for 20% off with the code BFSAVE20 (MSRP $10) for Black Friday. And you might as well get comfortable with these great deals on gaming chairs, too.

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Love the Civilization series and want more? Ever want to start a brand-new civilization, but in space? Now's your chance with the great sequel to Civilization V: the outer space strategy game Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth. Take your people to the stars with our great Black Friday deal on Beyond Earth, only $11.99 when you use the code BFSAVE20.

Set in a new world beyond our solar system, lead one of eight expeditions tasked with saving humanity from a climate change-ravaged Earth. Explore a new planet, conduct diplomacy, develop new tech, and watch out for alien monsters in this great twist on a traditional series. Every game starts with you assembling your ship, crew, and cargo through player-driven decisions, so each start is different. Build satellites to dominate the new Orbital Layer, research world-shaping discoveries with the non-linear Tech Web, and compete in multiplayer with up to 8 players on a single world! There are endless opportunities with robust mod support, so you can create your own scenarios and changes!

Well reviewed by fans and critics alike, IGN gave Beyond Earth a solid 7.9 out of 10 when it came out. Praising the developer Firaxis for their bold ideas and innovation, the review said, "this big collection of interesting experimental ideas definitely still kept me playing long after I should’ve gone to bed." The game has also gotten a "mostly positive" aggregate review from recent players on Steam. Considering it was released in 2014, Beyond Earth has held up as another strong installment of the Civilization series spin-off games.

Redeemable for Mac users on Steam, you can get Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth with a huge discount from the normal $39 price tag with our Black Friday sale and code BFSAVE20. Get sucked into a brand-new world and enjoy endless playtime for just $11.99.

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There has been something of a renaissance in the world of simulator and management games. Farm Simulator, Cities: Skylines, Stardew Valley, Football Manager, and now there's even Gas Station Simulator. If you're looking for something to reflect a similar experience, pick up Planet Coaster. It's on sale for only $15.99 when you use promo code BFSAVE20 today.

Normally $44, Planet Coaster is the next-gen theme park simulator that gives you unparalleled control over your rides and attractions. This Steam game will delight Mac users with its ingenuity, replayability, and freedom. Sculpt every piece of the landscape, lay every piece of the track, and control every aspect of your guest's experience as you create the greatest theme park of all time. You can play through the scenarios to test your park management skills, or you can work in a sandbox mode to build and tweak your world however you want. Endless hours of fun and creativity at your fingertips with Communal Creation, which lets you swap rides, attractions, and even whole parks with other players to develop the perfect fairground.

Developed and published by Frontier Games, Planet Coaster has a devoted fandom that loves its graphics, mechanics, and great sense of fun. The game has an outstanding "Very Positive" rating on Steam after more than 41,000 reviews from players. You'll be able to tap into a huge community that loves to mess around in a world that evokes the classic nostalgia of Roller Coaster Tycoon. Get that perfect park, create the zaniest ride, or just see what your guests will put up with for hours on end.

You can grab Planet Coaster for just $15.99 when you use the code BFSAVE20. You'll need to act fast on this sale though because like any great fair it will only be around for a couple of days.

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