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Sid Meier's Civilization® series is legendary, and the 5th installment is one of the best-loved entries in the franchise. For Black Friday, IGN readers can get Sid Meier's Civilization® V: Brave New World, the second expansion pack for Civ V, on sale for $11.99 (Reg. $29) with coupon code BFSAVE20.

Brave New World added a lot to an already dense game, but the additions still stand out as some of the best things Civ V had going for it. You get 9 new civilizations to play as with memorable leaders like Casimir III of Poland, Ashurbanipal of Assyria, Pedro II of Brazil, Shaka of the Zulus, and Maria I of Portugal, among others. As with other leaders and Civilizations, each comes with its own unique strengths, which is great if you want someone new to play as or some new lively opponents.

Brave New World also gives you 8 new wonders, 4 new gameplay systems, and dozens of new units, buildings, and improvements. You also get access to 2 new scenarios: the American Civil War and the Journey to the Heart of Africa. It’s enough to make Civ V feel fresh and new without changing the overall mechanics and playability of the game. Brave New World earned a 9.5 ranking on GameSpot because of the features it brings to the table and the variety it adds to the late game stages, and it still stands out as one of the best expansions in the Civilization franchise.

This deal on the legendary expansion is only redeemable on Steam for Mac gamers. For Black Friday, get Sid Meier's Civilization® V: Brave New World on sale for $11.99 (Reg. $29) with coupon code BFSAVE20. And if you’re looking for a new monitor to play on, check out these Black Friday Deals!

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Every year, Black Friday inspires a huge amount of sales and special opportunities. When exploring these bargains, we tend to get our loved ones the physical products that they love most. For gamers in your life, video games make great gifts. For the music lovers in our lives, a loud Bluetooth speaker or a stack of records might strike the right note. If you have a sports fan who is close to your heart, then you might opt for a jersey or a hat from their favorite franchise.

However, since all of that can get old, and there are shipping delays around the world, maybe this year you can get creative with a digital gift. When looking for a sprawling collection of gifts that don't need to be shipped or wrapped, consider The Black Friday Mega Lifetime Bundle: StackSkills + VPN Unlimited + Infosec4TC + Stone River is just $37.50 with code BFSAVE70 for Black Friday.

This bundle features a number of great memberships and subscriptions. At the top, an Infosec4TC Platinum Membership: Cyber Security Training Lifetime Access will give you self-paced, online courses centered around ethical hacking, GSEC, CISSP, and more. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on TrustPilot, this platform is super helpful for those who want a cybersecurity career.

It also comes with The Stone River eLearning Lifetime Membership, which features nearly 1,000 courses all things tech. With it, the person you're gifting this bundle to will get unlimited courses on tech, coding, design, and 3D animation. That tech background might also give them a better appreciation and greater use for the bundle's included VPN Unlimited: Lifetime Subscription, which is the best VPN of all time! The last resource and tool this bundle includes is a membership to StackSkills Unlimited, which features unlimited access to a library of over 1,000 courses on IT, development, graphic design, finance, and a whole lot more.

The Black Friday Mega Lifetime Bundle: StackSkills + VPN Unlimited + Infosec4TC + Stone River is just $37.50 with code BFSAVE70.

If you had the pleasure of seeing Dune in cinemas this year, then you'll definitely appreciate this stunning copy of Dune in hardback. It's also down to just £19.88 for Black Friday, so you're saving over £5 on the list price (see more).

Coming in a gorgeous purple hardcover, this would make the perfect Christmas present for anyone who enjoyed the sci-fi epic film in 2021. Otherwise, Dune and any other science-fiction fans should be all over this copy, it's incredible.

This Gorgeous Hardback Copy of Dune is On Sale

This is the perfect opportunity to read the book which inspired the Denis Villeneuve film adaptation, Dune, starring Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Josh Brolin. To be fair, the film was just Part One, and you'll be getting a lot more from the book, and it's pretty massive so be ready for that.

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Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

The Razer Iskur is one of the nicest gaming chairs to date. We should know, since we personally reviewed it. The only "problem" that keeps most us at bay? The $500 price tag. That makes it even more expensive than the very popular Secretlab Titan. Fortunately, this Black Friday deal fixes that by dropping by the price by a whopping $150. That's 30% off the retail price. It's also sold and shipped by Amazon and you'll get it by the end of November. Black Friday has passed, but this deal has decided to stick around for a little while longer.

Black Friday Deal: Razer Iskur Gaming Chair

For Black Friday, Amazon is discounting the Razer Iskur gaming chair from $500 all the way down to $350, a savings of $150 (30%). The Razer Iskur commands a high price tag for a reason; it's well-engineered with plenty of high quality materials and usable features. It's upholstered in either multi-layered synthetic leather that's more durable than PU leather or a spill-resistant ultra-soft densely woven yarn fabric. There's also plenty of high density foam cushioning for gaming marathons. The reticulating lumbar adjustment works well and looks really slick. It also boasts 4D armrests and the nicest rolling casters we've experienced.

SecretLab Black Friday Sale

If you're looking for other options for about the same price, Secretlab is another worthy alternative. The Secretlab Black Friday Sale has kicked off in earnest with up to $150 off select gaming chairs and desks. Save $30 off select TITAN Evo 2022 series gaming chairs, $40 off select TITAN 2020 series chais, and $150 off the TITAN 2020 series Napa Leather chairs. You can also save up to $60 off the ruggedly built and (optionally) RGB-lit MAGNUS series gaming desks. You also get free shipping.

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If you want a complete list of the best early deals that are live right now for Black Friday, check out or definitive roundup of the best Black Friday deals. We keep it constantly updated with the best Black Friday deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

All the Best Black Friday Deals and Sales

Let's keep things simple this Black Friday, there are already plenty of incredible Black Friday deals available this year, but not all of us have the time to explore hundreds of discounts every single time.

So we're smashing through the noise right now, and bringing you our top 10 absolute best Black Friday deals. We've even added a quick and easy TL;DR section for those who don't have the time to browse everything. These deals are all incredible, and definitely worth considering during the shopping event, so check them out now.

TL;DR – Our Favorite Black Friday Deals

1. Get a Free $50 Gift Card with Oculus Quest 2 Purchases

This is absolutely our top deal for Black Friday, and the perfect oppurtunity for anyone to get into VR gaming right now. All Oculus Quest 2 purchases at Amazon come with a $50 gift card, just use code OCULUS 50 at checkout. This is the perfect deal, especially if you're planning to do any more Black Friday shopping at Amazon.

2. Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells Now $299

One of the most popular deals running up to Black Friday is finally back, at least for a short while. The Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells have been marked down by $100 (25% off) only for Black Friday. It's available from our favorite mega-retailer Amazon and delivers by November 28 – December 1. Get it now or you'll most likely have to wait until next November to see another deal like this.

3. Ring Fit Adventure Down to $54.99 (was $79.99)

This remains one of the best Nintendo Switch deals of Black Friday. I can't think of a time when Ring Fit has ever been discounted. For a while there, you couldn't even find it. But right now, Ring Fit is marked down to just $54.99, saving you $25 on the list price.

4. Deathloop is Down to $25 for PS5

We're moving onto video games now, and this is a deal you won't want to miss. Deathloop was awarded our highest regards recently this year, getting a 10/10 in our review.

You can now pick it up for just $25 in the Black Friday sales, marking this as one of the very best deals of the year.

5. XPG 1TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink Now $130

Looking to expand your PS5 SSD storage? Well, look no further. This is the cheapest and best option for expanding your PS5's storage, with the XPG 1TB SSD including a heatsink built-in.

Considering Call of Duty Warzone seems to take up your whole storage on the PS5, this expansion is a smart choice, and incredible affordable.

6. Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor for $999.99 (Save $400)

The Samsung Odyssey G9 is one of the largest, most immersive gaming monitors on the market. It was a huge hit last Black Friday, and this time around it's even less expensive than ever. Amazon is offering the monitor for $999.99, this first time it's ever hit the $1K price point.

7. PlayStation Plus 12-Month for $39.99 (Save $20)

Everyone needs to top up their PlayStation Plus at least once a year, you might as well make it during the Black Friday sales with this deal. Or, if you want to take full advantage buy a couple of these codes and stack up your membership even further, maximising your savings.

8. Perfect PS5 or Xbox 4K TV: Up to $700 Off LG OLED c1

Looking for the perfect PS5 or Xbox 4K TV? Well, look no further. This Black Friday you can pick up an LG OLED C1 4K TV for at least $1096.99, an incredible discount. The 65-inch is also down to $1796.99 for Black Friday, over $700 off the previous list price. Sure, these TVs can be a little pricey, but the Black Friday discount certainly helps. Plus, you won't regret it, these sets will change your gaming experience forever, trsut me.

9. Guardians of the Galaxy is Down to $25 for Black Friday

Considering Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an entirely new game, this is an incredible price drop. It's not like the game is bad either, we scored it an 8/10 in our review.

In my humble opinion, this is a no-brainer, Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the best games of the year, it looks spectacular, and it's the perfect, fun, energy-filled experience to play on your on PS5 or PS4.

10. New Apple AirPods Pro for $169 (was $249)

Another incredible discount for Black Friday. The new Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging are down to just $169, saving you a massive $80 from the list price.

Spending $250 on a set of earbuds can be daunting, but thankfully this Black Friday deal makes these AirPods the perfect price.

All the Best Black Friday Deals and Sales

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Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.