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Metroid: Samus Returns' Black Friday Price Is as Low as You're Ever Likely to See

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 10:47 AM PST

Now, this is going to be a very tentative article, because there's a good chance this deal will expire before I even finish this sentence. But, Metroid Samus Returns on the 3DS is available for just $41.25 at Amazon (see here).

Yes, I know this is a four-year-old game, but the resell value for Metroid Samus Returns on eBay is currently between $50-60. This is a rare game, and I'm pretty sure copies are no longer in production. If you're a collector, and you want to have this game on your shelf, I'd buy this quick, before the price shoots back up again.

Metroid Samus Returns Down to $41.25 for Black Friday

Sure, the Special Edition of Samus Returns is definitely worth a lot more. But, having the standard edition as a physical copy will also have its merits, especially at this price.

If you want to play the game after experiencing Metroid Dread, this is the perfect opportunity. Otherwise, consider this deal an investment into your gaming collection. Honestly, I half-expect to log on tomorrow to see this out of stock, or listed for $60-70, we'll just have to wait and see.

All the Best Black Friday Deals and Sales

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

10 Absolute Best PS5 and PlayStation Black Friday Deals

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 08:56 AM PST

PlayStation fans, it's time to keep things simple this Black Friday. There's already a lot of incredible PS5 and PlayStation deals right now, but if you're looking for a quick bitesize guide to PS5 discounts this Black Friday, then look no further.

This is a no-nonsense zone, just pure deals for the best PS5 and PlayStation games, accessories, memberships, and more. We've even included a quick TL;DR for those who don't always have the time to browse the whole article.

TL;DR - 10 Best PS5 Deals

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

It's the clear favorite for PS5 and PlayStation users this Black Friday. We all need to extend our PS Plus membership every year, and there's no better time to do it than during the Black Friday sales.

PlayStation Plus gives you access to brand new games for free every single month, such as Knockout City, First Class Trouble, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning in November. It also provides access to cloud-saves, and online multiplayer access for games like Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, and more.

2. Deathloop for $24.99 at Amazon (Save $35)

Deathloop is absolutely one of the best games of the year, we even gave it a 10/10 in our review. Considering how well well-reviewed the game is, this is an absolute bargain and well worth picking up for your PS5.

This discount has also become one of the most popular deals this Black Friday - and it's a discount you do not want to miss out on.

3. Perfect PS5 SSD 1TB with Heatsink for $129.99 (was $159.99)

Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your PS5's storage. Thankfully, upgrading is easily done, and you can install a new M.2 2280 SSD straight into the console (see our guide here).

Our favorite deal right now for PS5 SSD storage is the XPG 1TB with Heatsink, down to just $129.99, an incredibly affordable price considering close competitors will sit around $250 for an SSD with Heatsink included.

4. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy for $24.99 (Save $35)

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.

5. FIFA 22 Down to $34.99 for Black Friday (Save $35)

This is an incredible deal for the brand new iteration of FIFA 22, dropping down to just $35 in the Black Friday sales. That's $35 off the original list price. This is the perfect time sinker for the holidays for any sports fan, and you'll be thanking yourself that you waited until Black Friday to pick up a copy on PS5 or PS4.

6. DualSense Wireless Controller + NBA 2K21 Jumpstart Bundle for $55

We're not seeing many DualSense deals this Black Friday, so this seems to be the best we're getting. To be fair, it's actually quite a good deal, which is why we're including it in our top deals list. $54.99 for a new controller, not bad at all on Black Friday.

7. Resident Evil Village Down to $19.99 (was $59.99)

Another incredible game from 2021 has seen a massive reduction for Black Friday, with Resident Evil Village dropping down to just $19.99 for PS4 and PS5. Village is one of the most critically acclaimed games of the year, and definitely worth you dropping $20 on it.

8. WD_Black 850 1TB SSD for PS5 Now $149.99 (was $229.99)

Another incredible SSD deal for your PS5, this time it's the WD Black 850 1TB. This is a fantastic SSD expansion drive, and it will work wonders with your glamorous PS5. One thing, just make sure you pick up a heatsink separately, as this SSD doesn't include one.

9. Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Now $49.99 (Save $20)

Absolutely one of the best games of the year has dropped down to just $50. Considering this was $70 at launch this year, this is an incredible deal and well worth considering for your PS5 haul over the holidays.

10. NBA 2K22 Down to $34.99 for PS5 (or $24.99 for PS4)

Another outstanding deal for PS5 and PlayStation users, with one of the biggest games of the year NBA 2K22 now down to just $34.99 on PS5 for Black Friday. Or, if you're looking for a PS4 copy, you can pick it up for just $24.99 instead. What a deal!

All the Best Black Friday Deals and Sales

There you have it, those were our top 10 absolute best PS5 and PlayStation deals for Black Friday 2021. I hope it broke through some of the those of this shopping event, and helped keep things calm and clear for you.

If you're interested in any of our other Black Friday content, check it out through our links below. Find anything you like from this article? Make sure to let us know down in the comments.

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

Cricket 22 Delayed Because of Sex Scandal

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 08:43 AM PST

Developer Big Ant has delayed Cricket 22 to swap out one of the game's cover stars, following a sex scandal involving the athlete.

As reported by Kotaku, the sports game developer was set to include Australian Cricketer Tim Paine on the cover of this year's cricketing title but has taken the decision to remove his image following the emergence of a sex scandal, after the star was revealed to have sent "lewd messages" and a picture of his genitals to a former female colleague.

Big Ant posted a statement to Twitter earlier this week confirming that it was delaying the game from November 25 to December 2. "Unfortunately, factors beyond our control have meant that we need to update the game's cover art, other visuals, and team lists," the studio confirmed on Twitter before confirming the game's new release date.

The incident between Paine and his former female colleague is reported to have taken place back in 2017. Following an investigation in 2018, Paine was cleared of wrongdoing by cricketing authority Cricket Tasmania, which determined that the incident involving the cricketer and his colleague had been "consensual". However, after it emerged that the texts were due to be revealed publicly, Paine stepped down as captain of the Australian men's cricket team last week.

Per the BBC, Paine subsequently said, "Although exonerated, I deeply regretted this incident at the time and still do today." Despite Paine no longer captaining the side, he is set to play in the team's upcoming Ashes test series against England in December.

Following the announcement of the game's delay, Big Ant has confirmed that fellow Australian Cricket star Pat Cummins will replace Paine on the cover. Cummins will be joined alongside Australian woman's team captain Meg Lanning, who was already set for the cover.

For more on Cricket 22, make sure to check out this article detailing the different tournaments coming to the series this time around.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Halo Infinite Multiplayer Will Add More Weapons Over Time

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 06:39 AM PST

343 Industries Head of Creative, Joseph Staten has confirmed that Halo Infinite's multiplayer will add more weapons over time.

During a recent quick-fire interview with Game Informer, Staten recently spoke about the number of weapons in Halo Infinite's current multiplayer mode, confirming to fans that more weapons will be coming to the game in due course.

When asked whether or not Halo fans have seen everything there is to see from Halo Infinite's armory, Staten's response was pretty definitive. "The answer is a resounding 'no you have not'," he confirmed before stating that it was a "pretty safe bet" to assume that more weapons would be coming to the game as time goes on.

Unfortunately, due to the rapid-fire nature of the interview, Staten's answers on the topic were brief and gave little other details away. While it may come as little surprise to fans that Infinite's multiplayer will expand upon its selection of weapons moving forward, Staten also hinted that the game may feature a number of secret weapons similar to that of Halo 2's Scarab gun moving forward. "If I told you, they wouldn't be secrets now would they?" said the 343 partner when questioned on the topic.

Elsewhere in the interview, Staten said that the team planned to add more content to the game season-by-season, aside from quick fixes. That means the earliest we can expect new weapons to play with in multiplayer to be with Season 2, starting in May 2022.

It's not clear what weapons could be added to multiplayer from here on out – although the game is missing some from previous Halo entries. There's also the possibility of seeing weapon variants appear, given that we've already seen them in the Campaign mode. During our hands-on preview, we were able to find rare and unique weapons such as the Backdraft Cindershot - a slight variation on the regular Cindershot launcher - hidden away in secret rooms guarded by the Banished, or held by open world bosses. It would be interesting to see some of those pop up in multiplayer modes too.

Elsewhere in the interview, Staten spoke briefly about the unfortunate Brute, Craig, who last year became a meme following his brief and ungainly cameo in a Halo Infinite gameplay trailer. "Craig has gone through what you might call a glow-up," he says. "If you play Infinite, you might realize that Craig has gone in a different career direction." To find out more about Craig's new career path, make sure to check out this article detailing the first Halo Infinite Craig Easter Egg to be found within the game.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Best Oculus Quest Black Friday Deal in the UK: Free Amazon £50 Gift Card

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 12:30 AM PST

This is an absolutely incredible Black Friday deal. Oculus Quest VR Headsets Black Friday sales at Amazon now come with a free £50 Amazon gift card alongside (see here).

We love this Oculus Quest 2 deal, and it's available for Black Friday now. A free £50 gift card offer is truly a supreme-combo, especially if you were already planning to do some Black Friday shopping.

Incredible Oculus Quest 2 Black Friday Deal: Just Announced

That means you can purchase the 128GB VR headset for £249, and get a £50 Amazon gift card to go towards all your other shopping this week and beyond. £50 gift cards are available on both the 128GB (£299) and 256GB (£399) models, making this one of the best deals of the year for bargain hunters.

VR is coming back in a big way recently, especially with the likes of Resident Evil 4 VR reviewing well. In my opinion, this is the perfect gift for a loved one, and you can either consider the Oculus costing £249, as you'll use the £50 at Amazon anyway. Or, use this as an excuse to go mad this Black Friday, it's up to you.

Other retailers like Currys and Argos still have Oculus Quest at £299, so this deal is currently exclusively at Amazon. We're expecting a price elsewhere soon, however.

Editor's Note: Oculus Quest 2 is also on sale for Black Friday in the US.

More Black Friday Deals in the UK

While you're here, why not check out some more Black Friday deals in the UK. Guardians of the Galaxy has also dropped to £34.99, Far Cry 6 is now £39.99, and 12-Months of PlayStation Plus is now £32.99. We've also included some of our favourites below for your convenience.

More Black Friday Deals

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

Best PS5 SSD Black Friday Deals in the UK

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 12:30 AM PST

Storage issues are a fairly common complaint among next-gen console owners. The 825GB of storage that comes with the PS5 can get eaten up pretty quickly by even a medium-sized collection of games. If you're looking to bolster your PS5 storage space, then Black Friday is the time to do it.

Amazon is offering decent savings on a range of PS5 SSDs and heatsinks this Black Friday. Cash in on these deals now and never worry about having to make room on your PS5 again. For more PS5 and PlayStation deals, you can check out our full round-up.

Top Deal: Top Up £50 Amazon Credit and Get £6 Free

Before you buy anything at Amazon, make sure you've taken advantage of this Black Friday offer. Top up your Amazon account £50, and you'll get £6 in extra credit for free. This is a perfect way to save some extra cash in the sales.

Top Pick: WD SN850 1TB SSD for PS5

Our top pick for the best PS5 SSD deal going this Black Friday is the WD SN850, you can currently grab it for just £119.99. The drive utilises PCle Gen-4 technology and boasts very impressive read speeds of up to 700mbp/s.

Savings on Heatsinks

As you may or may not know, you'll need to grab yourself a heat sink if your PS5 SSD doesn't come with one built-in. We've rounded up some of the best deals you can find on these too.

More Great PS5 SSD Deals

Out of Stock: ADATA S70 BLADE 1TB with Heatsink

Update: This deal is currently expired, but we'll update you if it comes back for Black Friday.

Another incredible deal this Black Friday is on the ADATA S70 BLADE 1TB with Heatsink, now down to just £105.77 at Amazon (was £179.99). This makes it the most affordable option when expanding your PS5 SSD storage, as it even comes ready with a convenient heatsink.
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