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These Are the Best Black Friday Board Game Deals on Amazon (Updated)

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Amazon Black Friday has started in earnest. Most of the deals aren't available yet (more will be released each day), but the one exception is the board games category. Amazon has dropped the price on dozens of popular board games and board game expansions. These include favorites like Pandemic, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Carcassonne, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Azul, Wingspan and more. However, there are also several more niche games that we've rarely seen discounted, like Everdell, Agricola, Pandemic Legacy, Paleo, and more. So if your board game collection could use some freshening up, then peruse the list right here. We'll add more deals as we see them go live. Ark Nova Board Game for $58.99 Ark Nova is a recently released (April 2022) board game. Ever since its release, it has climbed the ranks and garnered a reputation of being one of the best strategy board games. The premise of Ark Nova seems simple enough. You are in control of a modern zoo and it's you...

Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Review

Like the four Ultimate Ninja Storm games before it, Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is a comprehensive ode to the world and characters created by Masashi Kishimoto. Its immense cast of playable characters, each with exceptionally well-animated movesets, and a heaping handful of maps ripped straight from the anime with loving detail look better than ever before. But no level of source material accuracy can save this absolute mammoth of a game from hollow single-player content and a stale combat system that hasn’t meaningfully changed in fifteen years. As far as Naruto fans go, I’m a bit of a weirdo. I was actually first introduced to the series ten years ago through Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 , and I still vividly remember marveling at that entry’s shockingly big roster compared to most fighting games. That spurred me to get caught up with the show, and then I found myself further hooked thanks to the story mode’s faithful recreation of that fictional world. But while I ...

Score Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope for $15

A huge discount on a popular Nintendo Switch game has hit Amazon and Best Buy for Black Friday . That game is none other than Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope , the turn-based adventure that throws the characters of Super Mario together with the Rabbids. Sparks of Hope is available for $14.99, which is a 75% discount off of its standard price. If you've been waiting on a blowout sale, this is the lowest this game will probably get. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope On Sale for $14.99 During Black Friday Also at Best Buy If you've never heard of the Mario + Rabbids series, it is a turn-based collaboration that combines the worlds of Super Mario and the Rabbids. The first game in the series, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2017. Last year, Sparks of Hope was released for Switch as a sequel. You play as Mario, Luigi, Peach, and the familiar cast of Mario characters. However, you also have the ability to play as Rabbid versions of Mario ch...

Xbox Black Friday Deals: Early Discounts and Sales to Expect in 2023

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We're a week out from the official day, but Black Friday 2023 sales are very much live right now. If it's Xbox deals you're after, you can already save some serious cash on Xbox Series X and S bundles. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is also on sale for a steep discount. And as the official Black Friday sales start, you can absolutely count on saving even more. Microsoft has a reputation for offering substantial discounts on its first-party games and hardware during the holiday season, making this Black Friday a treat for all Xbox fans. Black Friday is the golden moment of the year when Xbox lovers can dive headfirst into a world of incredible deals. From first-party titles to accessories and even console discounts, the holiday season is brimming with opportunities to snag your favorite Xbox products at a fraction of their regular price. We'll be getting even more Xbox deals on Friday (November 17) , which Microsoft has confirmed when the Xbox Black Friday deals will begin....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies Review

This is our Zombies review for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Check out the single-player review for our thoughts on the campaign or the multiplayer review for our thoughts on PvP. Like a lot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, this year’s Zombies mode has undergone what might be described as a "Warzone-ification," forcing its traditional PvE elements into a larger, more open map. But as popular as the Warzone side of Call of Duty (or in this case, the extraction shooter mode, DMZ) might be, mixing it together with Zombies has had the effect of diluting both. This is less a new take on Zombies than it is a DMZ reskin, with disparate elements cherry-picked from both modes mashed against one another and made to kiss. If you can stick with it long enough to reach high-difficulty areas and top-level content, it can take you to some excellent, intense moments. But its huge size, and the slow pace created as a result, often makes it feel at odds with what was fun about Zomb...

The 10 Best Soulslike Games

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Editor's note: This list was originally published in February 2021 and last updated November 16, 2023. Changes included replacing Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order with Jedi Survivor, adding in three newer releases and bumping Lords of the Fallen, Code Vein and Darksiders 3 off of the list. The legacy of FromSoftware’s Souls series isn’t just defined by the amazing games that it’s made up of, but also the subgenre that’s been given life thanks to its very existence: The soulslike. We last updated this list back in February of 2021, and since then there have been all sorts of new and exciting additions to the genre that have shaken things up. So with that said, let’s take another look at our picks for the 10 best Soulslikes – specifically, the ones that aren’t developed by From Software themselves. Now, defining exactly what constitutes a soulslike is a bit tricky because there’s a lot of core elements of Souls games. But for the purpose of this list, here are the key things that a g...

Fortnite Leak Reveals Skins for Invincible, Omni-Man, and Atom Eve

Invincible, Omni-Man, and Atom Eve may be swooping into Fortnite soon, according to leaked images. Fortnite dataminer Shiina shared images on X/Twitter showing off the skins for the three characters, although Epic has not yet officially confirmed what would be yet another high-profile IP collaboration. The superheroes of Robert Kirkman's comic books and hit Amazon animated series look sharp in their cel-shaded forms, just like the other licensed characters that came before. In-Game look at "Invincible" #FortniteOG pic.twitter.com/51tXragt77 — Shiina (@ShiinaBR) November 16, 2023 In-Game look at "Atom Eve" #FortniteOG pic.twitter.com/rcfcN1i0yZ — Shiina (@ShiinaBR) November 16, 2023 In-Game look at "Omni-Man" #FortniteOG pic.twitter.com/bmkQom4vWh — Shiina (@ShiinaBR) November 16, 2023 Shiina showed off accessories associated with the Invincible skins on YouTube that can be used by other characters, including their capes, the Reanima...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Review

This is our multiplayer review for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Check out the single-player review for our thoughts on the campaign or the Zombies review for our thoughts on PvE. I love pasta. I love classic pasta with red sauce and I also very much enjoy white sauce or buttered noodles – I’m really not picky. However, when I order a supposedly new and exciting dish on a fancy plate covered in garnishes, only to find I’ve actually just been served last week’s reheated leftovers, I’m less than impressed. In that same vein, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer modes are fun comfort food gaming and I am enjoying the mayhem with the return of some classic maps like Highrise, Rust, and Afghan. But I cannot get over the feeling that it’s more of a map pack for Modern Warfare 2 than its own spin on the series’ ideas, and that’s a letdown compared to what Call of Duty has spent years training us to expect from a full sequel. Sure, there are some quality of life changes in g...

The Best Pokemon Card Packs to Buy in 2023 and Beyond

The Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) is one of the most popular collectible card games in the world, and has seen a massive resurgence over the past few years as many (including myself) have unearthed their original collections and found themselves knee deep in the hobby once again. 2023 has been a great year for collectors and players of the trading card game as the Scarlet & Violet era has shaken up the meta and introduced some fantastic cards to chase for your collection. With standout expansions such as Obsidian Flames, the recent Paradox Rift, and the special edition 151 set featuring all of the original Kanto-era Pokemon, there's no better time to jump in and start collecting. Thankfully, we've broken down the best products to pick up this year to begin — or continue building — your Pokemon TCG collection. Scarlet & Violet 151 - Ultra Premium Collection Model Number : 290-85541 Dimensions : 3.5 x 14.6 x 8.5 IN Price: $119.99 Age Rating : 6 and up One ...