It's not every day I can write about Pokémon TCG sealed product selling at MSRP, but today is the day. Tomorrow, Walmart is launching its Black Friday Pokémon TCG offering with three ex Premium Collection boxes containing 8 boosters for $24.99. The good news is if you're a Walmart+ paying member (Free trials excluded), you'll get in five hours early to make your purchase.

TL;DR: Deals for Today

After some new gubbins for your Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5? Black Friday deals are coming in hard and fast on controllers, games and other peripherals, so don't miss out. Let's get straight into todays deals:

Sign Up for Walmart+ For MSRP Pokémon TCG

Want to make sure you get one of these on the day? Well the max buy limit is 5, and Walmart+ is half price until 2nd December, so it's the perfect time to get signed up and make sure you're ready for tommorow, 13th November at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET (or five hours before for Walmart+ members). One things for sure, 8 booster packs for $24.99 is a great deal in this climate.

Xbox Early Black Friday Deals

These deals are Black Friday level bargains. $60 off an Elite Series 2 Core controller? Bargain. A cheeky 512GB of extra storage for $10 and change off? Believe it. Even if you don't have an Xbox, the Xbox Controller, Fire Stick and Game Pass Ultimate bundles are heavily discounted too.

PlayStation 5 Early Black Friday Deals

You can actually buy a PS5 Pro for around the same price as a standard Xbox Series X right now, let that sink in. Already got a PlayStation 5? Some of the best games on the console are marked down right now. Even newer releases such as Rise of the Ronin is down to $44.70. Don't miss out on these early Black Friday deals.

Electric Scooter Deals Starting at $109

60% off Samsung S90D 65" and 77"

144hz refresh rate screams gaming TV to me, especially when it's on a quantum dot OLED screen. That 144hz refresh rate is supported on all four of its HDMI 2.1 ports, which is insane. There's no worries about getting the best performance from your Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and even gaming PCs.

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Up To 50% off Pokémon TCG

You might want to check if your AMEX and Discovery is eligible for up to 50% off Pokémon TCG on Amazon right now. All you have to do is add a sealed product to your basket sold directly by Amazon, use your AMEX or Discovery and pay either $1 or use 1 loyalty point to apply the discount. You could also be extra savvy and get a $60 Amazon gift card by being accepted for an Amazon Store Card. Of course, none of this is financial advice, and if you're going to struggle not spending on credit and store cards, make the right choice.

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Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PCs

Here's two 4K gaming beasts that will stay that way for a long time. If you're just focused on having a RTX 5080 for now with a view to upgrade in the future, go for the $2,099.99 build. If you can stretch the extra $650, you're getting a far better processor, double the DDR5 RAM and double the M.2 SSD space. Either way, you win with a cheeky 14% off.

LG Evo C5 4K TV Bundle Deal

Need a beast of a TV that can handle proper gaming performance and the Thanksgiving football game in style? 77" should do the job, and this is LG's C5 4K 2025 model that's half-price. You'll also save over $300 snagging the S40T Soundbar and Subwoofer combo alongside a slim wall mount. This is one of the best early Black Friday deals.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Console Bundle

Predator: Badlands just hit theaters, and already the film is a hit, enjoying the biggest opening weekend in the franchise's history. Who knew there was so much potential in making a Yautja the hero of the story for a change?

If Badlands leaves you wanting more of Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi's character Dek, Marvel has you covered. Last week, we brought you an exclusive preview of Predator: Badlands #1, a one-shot prequel to the film focused squarely on Dek. Now we can follow up that preview with an interview with writer Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters). Read on to learn more about how director Dan Trachtenberg helped guide the comic and how working in the Predator universe compares to Star Wars.

With Badlands being Trachtenberg's third Predator film so far (and the second one released in 2025), it goes without saying that he's a busy guy. But that doesn't mean the director took a hands-off approach to this comic book tie-in. Sacks reveals that Trachtenberg was closely involved in consulting on the story and helping ensure that the comic and the movie weave together effectively.

I actually met Dan almost a decade ago, before I was in comics, when I interviewed him about 10 Cloverfield Lane for the New York Daily News. Even back then, I could tell that I was seeing an exceptional talent that could blend sci-fi, horror, and intimate dramatic moments," Sacks tells IGN. "What I didn't know is that Dan is a huge comic fan, and a Marvel fan in particular. He and the producers carved out time from their busy production schedules on Predator: Badlands to hold video meetings with me to explain the characters and their plans for the Yautja. The level of cooperation and collaboration made all the difference in the world. His passion and level of detail is infectious, and I like to think we channeled it in this comic."

Sacks continues, "Our story directly ties into Dek's journey in the film, and I approached it in a similar way to how I approached Old Man Hawkeye, the prequel to Old Man Logan. I wanted the story to feel like a unique and interesting puzzle piece that could slide right in and connect seamlessly with the beloved original."

As for the plot of Predator: Badlands #1, the comic takes place shortly before the events of the film and adds insight into Dek's family dynamic. The story represented an interesting challenge for Sacks. What does a Predator comic look like when the Predator himself is the main protagonist?

"Without spoiling anything from the amazing film, having a Yautja protagonist that an audience can care about is the direct result of what Dan and screenwriter Patrick Aison achieved with Predator: Badlands," Sacks says. "Our goal with the prequel was to set up Dek’s backstory and his relationship with his family/clan that pays off so well on screen. It's the next step in the evolution of our understanding of this species, their culture, and their motivations. We also got to show how tenacious and resourceful Dek can be. There's a new alien species in this prequel as well, along with an interesting antagonist, and as with Star Wars: Bounty Hunters, I get a bit of a cruel glee in trying to break readers' hearts while ratcheting up their adrenaline."

Get your popcorn early — and don’t forget to hit the bathroom pre-show. It looks like James Cameron’s next Avatar film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, will be clocking in over three hours long.

According to an AMC landing page for the movie, Fire and Ash will officially run three hours and 15 minutes long. So, needless to say, this is going to be a whole lot of Avatar, and fans of the franchise are going to be excited to spend so much time on Pandora.

In a recent interview with IGN, Cameron opened up about how Fire and Ash plays into the franchise and revealed that this new film and the previous film, 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water, make up what he considers to be a “complete story.”

“I think it's important to think of [The Way of Water] and [Fire and Ash] as a complete story that fully resolves. [They] form one complete story arc,” he told us last month. “For me, these films are about the darkness and the light that exists within us. It's not about humans versus Na’vi. The Na’vi represent our better nature and the humans in the story represent our more venal and greedy and less empathetic nature. You see that in [The Way of Water], you'll see it again in [Fire and Ash].”

There’s clearly a lot to look forward to in this franchise — but only if fans show up at the theater for Fire and Ash. “If we get to movie 4, if. I want to emphasize that,” Cameron explained in his chat with IGN. “It all depends on whether we're successful this time. It's always conditional. So [Avatar] 4 and 5 are kind of their own story, and we'll make those films together if we make them.”

This is the third installment of the Avatar film series and a sequel film to The Way of Water. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Signourney Weaver, Kate Winslet, and Stephen Lang are all set to return and reprise their roles from the previous installments.

Avatar: Fire and Ash is set to arrive in theaters on December 16, 2025.

Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.

Battlefield 6 is set to receive what could be its biggest update yet, including reverted aim assist and additional weapon bloom tweaks, as soon as November 18, as work on Season 1 continues.

EA and Battlefield Studios outlined the past, present, and future of its Battlefield 6 and REDSEC post-launch plans in an update posted online today. It comes with a list of headlines for ongoing issues players can expect to see addressed when Season 1’s next chapter, California Resistance, launches November 18, as well as some of the content set to arrive with Winter Offensive come December 9.

“For our teams across Battlefield Studios, this is just the start,” a message from the team says. “We’ve been watching, reading, listening, and we’re hard at work on how we will evolve the experiences for you all. We’re focused, fired up, and getting it done because Battlefield has always been at its best when we build it together, as we have done on our journey through Battlefield Labs, our Open Beta, launch and the current Season 1.”

BF Studios has teased that the Battlefield 6 California Offensive update will bring a new map, called Eastwood, alongside new weapons and a new mode. We now know the mid-season update will also tackle five key elements across the experience: Weapon dispersion/bloom, lighting adjustments, challenge clarity, Fort Lyndon in Portal, and aim assist.

Weapon dispersion and weapon bloom remain one of the hottest topics among Battlefield 6 players online, as they affect each weapon’s accuracy depending on a variety of in-game factors. BF Studios says it’s made a “small tuning pass that reduces how quickly dispersion and recoil build up during sustained fire.” These tweaks apply to all weapons, with most also benefiting from recoil refinements, with the developers hoping players’ weapons “feel smoother and more consistent, especially at longer ranges” going forward.

Lighting and visibility changes target soldier visibility, while challenge requirements, something BF Studios already began tackling in a recent update, should be clearer starting with the November 18 update for Battlefield 6. Portal players can also expect to take advantage of more from Fort Lyndon as they continue building out their ideal Battlefield 6 maps and modes. As promised, aim assist settings will also be reverted to fall more in line with what players experienced during the open beta tests a few months back.

“We’ve adjusted Aim Assist to make aiming feel smoother and more predictable, helping players build stronger muscle memory,” a message from the team says. “Tuning is now similar to the Open Beta experience. As a result, Infantry Aim Assist and Infantry Aim Assist Slowdown have been reset to match the new values, so try the update before making changes.”

Battlefield 6 is set to receive major changes when California Resistance launches November 18, but the December 9 update could also deliver some game-changing adjustments. Vehicle balance tweaks are one thing BF Studios has planned for next month, with fixes for some Breakthrough and Rush maps also on the way.

Finally, while no concrete plans are in the pipeline yet, BF Studios has outlined a number of community talking points that it is looking into for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. These include additional challenge adjustments, UI and menu improvements, player stats, social play, hit registration/netcode, the overall vehicle experience, and, yes, even map sizes.

“We have seen your comments about map size and pacing. Battlefield is at its best when maps offer different ways to play and constant action around every corner. Striking that balance is always a priority, and we are committed to a variety of map types across future Seasons. With Eastwood arriving in the California Resistance Update, we will continue monitoring existing maps and modes for targeted adjustments (like what’s planned in Winter Offensive) while also learning from community creations in Portal.”

Portal players have famously used the community tools it offers to build not only wacky creations but some of the bigger maps players are looking for, too. IGN recently spoke with creative director Thomas Andersson about the future of Portal, and we learned that BF Studios has more in store when it comes to fleshing out that mode.

“There’s always been the plan to add features and add new content as we go to Portal and make that available for people to create new, impressive experiences,” Andersson said. “The stuff they’ve created so far is just mind-blowing, some of it. It’s like, ‘Oh, how do you guys think of this?’ It’s crazy. It’s been a joy to watch, and I think it will keep getting better and better as they get more comfortable with the tools, as we give them even more things to play with.”

A number of topical REDSEC elements are also under review, including audio performance, a casual battle royale mode, armor plating, and tank availability. Another option BF Studios is looking into revolves around a solo battle royale experience and how such an option could work for Battlefield 6 and its battle royale offshoot.

"We’re just getting started, and there’s more to come," BF Studios' message signs off. "Following the California Resistance Update on November 18, Winter Offensive arrives December 9, with Season 2 launching in early 2026. Thank you for continuing to shape the future of Battlefield with us."

For more on Battlefield 6 and what’s to come with Season 1, you can read more from our interview, including more insight into what solos could look like, as well as the team’s response to the recent REDSEC review-bombing campaign. You can also read about the the 1.1.1.5 update, which launched yesterday.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

November's list of PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles has been confirmed by Sony and, as expected, it includes a welcome return for Grand Theft Auto 5.

Just in case you're one of the few people that doesn't already own Rockstar's open-world epic already, the game is once again part of PlayStation Plus for the month of November. It's a timely addition, too, and almost like publisher Take-Two knew it was about to once again delay Grand Theft Auto 6, which will now launch on November 19, 2026.

A bumper month of other additions also includes enjoyably creepy Scottish oil rig horror game Still Wakes the Deep, made by Everybody's Gone to the Rapture studio The Chinese Room, and the critically-acclaimed first-person automobile-based survival game Pacific Drive.

Also included are brain-teasing first-person puzzler The Talos Principle 2, and delightfully British comedy platformer Thank Goodness You're Here! Both of those are well worth a look. Other titles this month include multiplayer shooter Insurgency: Sandstorm, arcade truck demolisher Monster Jam Showdown, and yet more cars in MotoGP 25.

If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium subscriber, you'll also gain access to the Tomb Raider: Anniversary collection, which emulates the PS2 version of the original Tomb Raider title. Here's the full list of everything available:

PlayStation Plus November 2025 Games:

PlayStation Plus Extra:

• Grand Theft Auto 5 (PS5, PS4)
• Pacific Drive (PS5)
• Still Wakes the Deep (PS5)
• Insurgency: Sandstorm (PS4, PS5)
• Thank Goodness You're Here! (PS4, PS5)
• The Talos Principle 2 (PS5)
• Monster Jam Showdown (PS4, PS5)
• MotoGP 25 (PS4, PS5)

PlayStation Plus Premium:

• Tomb Raider Anniversary (PS4, PS5)

So, anything take your fancy?

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

The Nintendo Switch is going out in a blaze of glory, with some exciting games launching to make way for the console's successor, the Switch 2. Whether they’re exclusively developed for the Switch or ported over from other platforms, these upcoming Switch games will likely wrap up the Switch era while also being compatible with the Switch 2.

In the second half of 2025, we'll hopefully be getting our hands on well-known in-development titles as well as a host of new games announced at the most recent Nintendo Direct. Here are all of the new Switch games we can look forward to this year.

All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game (November 21, 2025)

One of the newest horror icons is getting his own arcade game. The Terrifier series has climbed into horror acclaim across three movies, with IGN's review of Terrifier 3 describing it as as "beloved, slaughterhouse-scrappy franchise that nails the art (heh) of the kill." Now, you get the chance to be Art the Clown in a gory, pixel-art beat-em up. If it wasn't clear, this one's definitely not for the kids.

BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons (November 26, 2025)

Definitely a vibe shift here. The newest game in the Bubble Bobble action series lets you use the power of bubbles to traverse dungeons, gather treasure, and level up your abilities. The game offers a two-player co-op mode and also comes with a port of the OG 1997 game Bubble Symphony.

Los Pingheros (December 1, 2025)

The multiplayer brawler is making its way to Switch after releasing on PC earlier this year. Up to eight players can battle it out in a penguin showdown across maps inspired by the vibrant colors of Mexico. Learn secret penguin techniques, customize your penguin, and explore a spread of brawl modes.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion (December 1, 2025)

Marvel Cosmic Invasion was one of the biggest announcements from the 'Switch 1' Nintendo Direct back in May. Now, we finally have a release date. The game will launch with 15 heroes you can choose from to build a beat 'em up tag team. It also features a pretty stacked voice cast, and IGN's early preview describes it as "exactly what 90s kids want it to be."

Octopath Traveler 0 (December 4, 2025)

The "final announcement" from the most recent Nintendo Direct was a new Octopath Traveler game from Square Enix. For the first time in the series, you'll be able to customize your own character, who is tasked with rebuilding the town of Wishvale while also seeking vengeance against its destroyers. Of course, you'll have plenty of party members to recruit for help.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (December 4, 2025)

Yes, it’s real. We finally got a release date for Metroid Prime 4. Now available to preorder, the game sees Samus arrive on a planet where she discovers a new slate of psychic powers and a bounty hunter dead set on taking her down. You can learn more about this one in our hands-on preview.

We've seen some amazing Pokémon TCG deals in the run-up to Black Friday so far, but this one might just take the pickle.

If you've got an AMEX or Discover card, you could potentially snag up to 50% off the elusive Pokémon TCG: Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection, just by spending $1 or a loyalty point with either card at Amazon.