• The Best Cyber Monday Deals at GameStop

    Goodbye Black Friday, hello Cyber Week. If you happened to miss out on this year's Black Friday deals or are still looking for a great sale, you're in luck because Cyber Monday is right around the corner. Even though Black Friday is long gone, there's still no shortage of great deals to be had during this year's busiest shopping season. If you're looking to pick up some games or accessories for friends and family (or yourself, let's be honest), then you're in the right place. We've sifted through all of GameStop's Cyber Monday deals and hand-picked the best of the best. There's a lot, honestly, so this can save you loads of time.

    GameStop's Cyber Monday deals span everything from PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch games to gaming accessories, collectibles, and board games. Here are some of the top items available at GameStop for Cyber Week 2021.

    TL;DR – Best GameStop Deals

    Want a quick overview of the best GameStop Black Friday deals? These are them. If you're interested in deals for a specific game console, please keep reading.

    Free $50 Gift Card with Oculus Quest 2 Purchases

    Hands down, the most popular deal for IGN readers this Black Friday season has been this Oculus Quest 2 deal. Luckily, it's still in stock and on sale for Cyber Monday. Pick up the wireless VR headset, and you'll also get a free $50 GameStop gift card. That's the best deal we've seen on it yet.

    GameStop's Best Cyber Monday Deals on Nintendo Games

    GameStop has had some of the best Nintendo Switch game deals of all the retailers during this year's Cyber Monday. The problem is, they've been selling out and prices have been rubber-banding up and down as stock comes back in. So if you find a game deal you want that's no longer available, check other retailers, or check back here later.

    Must-Have Xbox Deals for Cyber Monday

    Xbox controllers normally cost $64.99, but they're on sale for $49 for Cyber Monday. That's the best deal you're likely to find all year long, so pick up one (or two) if you want to add a splash of color to your gaming life.

    The Best Cyber Week Deals on Xbox Games at GameStop

    Loads of Xbox games are on sale all weekend, including recently released games. For instance, Riders Republic just came out, is regularly priced at $59.99, and it's already on sale for $25. Incredible. Other standout deals are available on games like Far Cry 6, Back 4 Blood, and Tales of Arise.

    Top Cyber Monday PlayStation Deals

    Want a high-quality PlayStation-compatible headset? They're on sale now at GameStop. So is the racing wheel shown above.

    Cyber Week PlayStation Game Deals at GameStop

    Many of the same third-party games that are on sale for Xbox are also on sale for PS4 and PS5. Recent Ubisoft releases like Far Cry 6 and Riders Republic are on sale, as are loads of other games across all genres, from RPGs and racing games to sports games and action adventures.

    We have loads of other Cyber Monday coverage to point you toward the best deals on a vast array of product categories. You can find links to some of the articles below. Happy deal hunting and don't forget to treat yourself.

    All the Best Cyber Monday Deals and Sales

    Christi is IGN's Social Commerce Editor tracking sales for @igndeals and writing about all things shopping. You can find her on Twitter @caliatownsend.

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    Aussie Deals: GTA Trilogy and GotG Going for Cheap, $66 Deathloop, and More!

    Ah shit, here we go again. Rockstar Games has finally given us all a better look at its GTA remasters, and I for one like what I see. Get scrolling to score the cheapest prices on said trilogy, plus a really good price on something of a sleeper hit—Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy!

    Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch

    Purchase Cheaply for PC

    Exciting Offers for XO/XS

    Product Savings for PS4/PS5

    Adam's an Aussie deals guy who still owns an original banned copy of GTA III. You can pry it from his cold dead hands @Grizwords.

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    Sony Is Reportedly ‘Happy’ With Sales Numbers For Kena: Bridge of Spirits

    Mike and Josh Grier from Ember Lab have revealed that Sony is happy with the sales numbers of Kena: Bridge of Spirits and that the game has already recouped its initial development costs.

    In an interview with Bloomberg, the Grier brothers didn't provide a sales number, but they noted that they were pleasantly surprised at the sales so far. "It’s hard to tell what's a huge success. Sony's happy," said Josh Grier. Mike Grier also mentioned that Sony put plenty of effort into marketing Kena: Bridge of Spirits because of the large amount of attention it was getting. It was revealed alongside the PlayStation 5 back in June 2020.

    At game conferences, Ember Lab pitched earlier versions of the game. While there were lots of big publishers interested, the studio eventually closed a deal with Sony for both funding and marketing support. Additionally, Ember Lab was allowed to learn about the PS5 a year prior to its official announcement and was given development kits for the console.

    The team pitched early versions of Kena at game conferences and drew interest from several big publishers, then struck a deal with Sony for funding and marketing support. Working with one of the big console makers had some nice perks. They were briefed on the PlayStation 5 a year before its announcement and even received early development kits, much to the delight of everyone there.

    As for the studio's next project, the Grier brothers know that it'll be a narrative driven game. In IGN's Kena: Bridge of Spirts review, Mitchel Saltzman said, "Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a wonderful first game from Ember Lab, combining its outstanding pedigree in art and animation with some really solid combat, fantastic world design, and a great balance of action, platforming, puzzle solving, and exploration."

    Kena: Bridge of Spirits launched on September 21 for PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

    George Yang is a freelance contributor at IGN

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    Leaked Videos Appear To Offer the First Glimpse Of Facebook’s Oculus Pro

    New leaks from Oculus appear to show a first look at the rumored Oculus Pro VR headset, The Verge reports.

    Videos and images from the servers of Facebook, which owns Oculus, first leaked to Reddit before being downloaded by The Verge. The videos show CG characters interacting with a new, darker VR headset and participating in activities like meetings, character customization, and games like Beat Saber.

    Though the videos are CG, they show off what appears to be full body motion tracking, new Oculus Touch-style controllers (without the ring that goes around your hands), a charging dock, and the Horizon Workrooms app, where users will host meetings and use presentation tools like a 3D image of a building blueprint.

    If Facebook confirms the existence of a pro version of its Oculus Quest headset (something executives have previously teased), it'll likely be at the upcoming Connect conference, where the social media company has previously revealed VR hardware. Facebook is also reportedly gearing up for a big company name change that will reflect its work building a "metaverse," a particularly ambiguous term that tech leaders have used to define a future where brands, users, and tech share a single centralized, interconnected platform. Facebook and Oculus VR hardware, plus the more detailed avatars and functionality, will likely play a role in Facebook's plans for the metaverse.

    The only catch to the leak is that Facebook VP of Reality Labs, Andrew Bosworth, said in April that the company wouldn't have any Oculus Quest Pro news this year, The Verge reported. It's possible that Facebook's plans have changed in the subsequent months, though.

    The Verge also reported that YouTuber Basti564 told them that references to an "Oculus Pro" can be found in recent Oculus Software. According to BAsti564, the leaked videos will play upon the headset's initial setup.

    Meanwhile, Oculus Quest 2 just received a VR version of Resident Evil 4, which editor Taylor Lyles called "a fresh take" on one of the most ported games of all time.

    Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/VR fan for IGN

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    Halo 3’s Original Servers Shutting Down Along With the Rest Of the Series On Xbox 360

    343 Industries has revealed the date when the online multiplayer servers for several Halo games on Xbox 360 will close down: January 13, 2022. Back on December 18, 2020, the studio announced these servers would shut down no earlier than one year after it had posted the notice, but now a definitive date has been decided.

    "To date, we’ve juggled future-facing work and priorities with continued upkeep of Halo’s Xbox 360 legacy services. Maintaining these legacy services today requires significant time and resources which directly impacts the studio’s ability to support current and future projects like Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo Infinite," wrote 343 Industries in a statement.

    As the player base of these games on Xbox 360 dwindle more and more, the imbalance between maintaining the Xbox 360 servers and working on recent projects increases. Additionally, the digital sales of the Xbox 360 Halo games have greatly slowed down and new physical sales of them were halted back in 2018.

    The following games are affected: Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo Wars, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, and Spartan Assault. While the multiplayer functions of these games will be limited following the server closures in January, the games will remain playable offline. Along with finally deciding on a date for sunsetting the servers, 343 Industries also showed off some footage of Halo Infinite's campaign this morning.

    Halo Infinite launches on December 8 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

    George Yang is a freelancer writer for IGN

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