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The HP OMEN MAX 16 Ryzen Edition RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop Drops to $1,699.99 for Black Friday

HP just unloaded a last minute Black Friday deal on one of its most powerful gaming laptops. The OMEN MAX 16 RTX 5080 gaming laptop has been lowered to just $1,699.99 after a $1,300 off instant discount and an additional $100 off coupon code "GOBBLE100". This is indisputably the least expensive RTX 5080 equipped laptop for Black Friday. The RTX 5080 is an absolute monster of a mobile GPU that surpasses the previous generation's top performer, the RTX 4090.

HP states on the page that this "Flash deal" ends tonight at midnight PT.

OMEN MAX 16 RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop for $1,699.99

New for 2025, the OMEN MAX 16 is an upgrade to the OMEN 16 both in terms of build quality and cooling potential. Unlike the OMEN 16, the OMEN MAX 16 is almost entirely constructed of aluminum, including both the top lid and chassis. The exception is the palm rest, which is still plastic so that it doesn't get too toasty for your hands. The OMEN MAX 16 also features a new OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro design that combines vapor chamber cooling, redesigned fan configuration, and an improved thermal interface material to maximize heat transfer. Not only does this keep the OMEN MAX 16 cooler during gaming marathons, it also allows for the current-generation graphics cards to perform optimally without throttling.

This particular configuration features a 16" 2560x1600 display, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 CPU, GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Both the memory and storage can be user-upgraded. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen5 CPU with a 5.1GHz max boost clock. It's a great chip for gaming, although gamers can largely ignore the dedicated NPUs that are used to boost AI productivity (hence the Ryzen "AI" name).

The GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU is better than the RTX 4090 mobile

The OMEN MAX 16 can accommodate an RTX 5080 mobile GPU without throttling it. The RTX 5080 is roughly 15%-20% more powerful than the RTX 4080 GPU that it replaces. In fact, it's slightly more powerful than the RTX 4090, which was the previous generation's flagship card. It will run even the newest demanding games like Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, and Borderlands 4 at frame rates of 60fps or higher on the 1600p display. You could even enable ray tracing and still get playable frames, something that was unheard of in laptops just a few years ago.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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This Black Friday Nintendo Switch 2 Case Deal Will Have You Carrying Around Your Console With Style

The Tomtoc Slim is one of the best compact Nintendo Switch 2 cases you can get and, of course, it has dropped to the lowest price ever for Black Friday. Amazon is offering it in your choice of black, white, or gray for just $25.89 after a 30% off instant discount. This is a much better deal than the official Nintendo Switch 2 case which currently sells for $39.99, and Nintendo hasn't even discounted it on the most prestigious of deal days.

Black Friday Deal: 30% Off Tomtoc Slim Switch 2 Carrying Case

Tomtoc has a history of making great cases for mobile electronics, including most current gaming handhelds like the original Switch and Switch Lite, Steam Deck, and Asus ROG Ally. Its signature trademark is the raised indent patterning for each handheld's unique analog joystick and button layout. This is mostly an aesthetic touch, but it helps set Tomtoc cases apart from the boring monochrome design you'll see for nearly every other case out there including the official case.

Material-wise, the Tomtoc is a hardshell case with a felt inner lining. It has an interior flap that can fit up to 12 game cards, a buckle strap, and durable YKK zipper that's smoother and easier to use than the Genki Sleeper case. Since this is a slim case designed for as minimal of a footprint as possible, there's no room to fit a charger.

Need something bigger?

If you're looking for something roomier, Tomtoc also has a sling-style case that's specifically made for portable gaming handhelds including the Switch 2. The padded compartment is shaped like a "W" to make room for a wide range of handhelds that have dual analog joysticks. It's not specifically designed for the Switch 2, so don't expect a molded fit, but there's plenty of room here to fit extra controllers, a charger or power bank, and more.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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This Black Friday Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Protector Deal Is Cheap Insurance for Your $450 Console

Did you treat yourself to a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 console this holiday season? If so, you certainly don't want to scratch it up as soon as you start playing on it. Why not get some cheap insurance with a screen protector to protect the fragile display. For the remaining hours of Black Friday, Amazon is offering a two-pack of amFilm Nintendo Switch 2 Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for just $5.24 after you apply coupon code "FEPXXLZY".

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Protector Black Friday Deal

You probably paid at least $450 (plus tax) for your Nintendo Switch 2, so a $5 screen protector is only about 1% of that cost, and there's two of them in a pack. For me, a screen protector is an absolute necessity. My young kids have their own Nintendo Switch consoles and I need to change out screen protectors every 3 months or so. Thanks to the protection, the screens themselves are still in perfect condition.

These screen protectors are perfectly sized to fit your Switch 2 console. They're made of 0.3mm thin tempered glass with 99.9% transparency. They're scratch resistant with a 9H rating with an oleophobic coating and a matte finish to reduce fingerprints. They also don't interfere with touchscreen sensitivity. What more can you ask for?

There's still time to get in on some last minute Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday deals.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Amazon's Book Nook Deals Are an Awesome Gift Idea for Black Friday

Amazon has some of the best DIY book nooks on sale during its massive Black Friday sale. There are seemingly endless themes to slot onto your bookshelf, each perfect for fans of specific genres and aesthetics. Brands like Funpola and Cutebee have their buildable nooks on sale for between 15% and up to 40% off, so if you've been looking for a way to add some style to your bookshelves, now's the time to do so on the cheap. You can also check out the Black Friday book deals going on at Amazon while you're at it.

Book Nooks On Sale For Black Friday

Book nooks function similarly to book ends, in that they can slot in between books on your shelf to fill gaps and keep your books upright. But unlike bookends, most book nooks are buildable model kits that are a blast to put together if you like working with your hands. The book nooks on offer at Amazon for Black Friday come in all kinds of sizes and themes, so if your collection is mostly sci-fi, the Funpola Endless Dimensions book nook would look pretty awesome slotted in with your favorite series, and so on.

There are also currently four LEGO book nooks featuring iconic scenes from The Lord of the Rings, Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter, and Wicked, but unfortunately they are not on sale for Black Friday like other LEGO sets. If you're still curious about them, we built the LEGO Lord of the Rings book nook set, and it was an awesome build that includes a to-scale buildable Balrog figure.

LEGO Book Nooks

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MindsEye Title Update 6 Released – Full Patch Notes

Build A Rocket Boy has just released Title Update 6 for MindsEye and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table. Patch 6 comes with a number of visual, performance, and combat tweaks. It also packs numerous bug and quest fixes. In total, we’re looking at more … Continue reading MindsEye Title Update 6 Released – Full Patch Notes

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I Made a List of the Best D&D Deals You Can Get For Holiday Gifting on Black Friday

Do you have someone who loves diving through dungeons, exploring magical worlds, doing random voices, or just wants something you can do with your family and friends this holiday? Luckily for you, there are some great Black Friday deals going on right now on Dungeons & Dragons goodies, and get ready for that special holiday one-shot with your friends or just to give your family something to play and do instead of talking about politics and all those other awkward conversation topics.

TL;DR - Top DnD Deals Right Now

  1. DnD Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands
  2. Dungeons & Dragons Stranger Things: Welcome to The Hellfire Club Adventure Game
  3. DND Spinner Dice DNDND 7-in-1 Fidget Spinner Metal D&D Dice Set
  4. DnD Handbook Bundle
  5. Dungeons & Dragons Icewind Dale: Rime of The Frostmaiden (D&D Adventure Book)
  6. Dungeons & Dragons Eberron Bundle
  7. Curse of Strahd Campaign Book
  8. DnD Tomb of Annihilation
  9. 7 Sets (49PCS) Polyhedral Dice sets
  10. Limited 50th Anniversary Edition Strongheart Figure

'Tis the season for great deals and bundles, and Dungeons & Dragons has some great ones. For brand new DnD players, or a group that has been showing interest in trying out the game, there is no better gift than the brand new Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set that was released earlier this year. With a bunch of dice, an easy-to-understand card-based gear system, and three distinct types of adventures (one focusing on combat, exploration, and roleplaying) this is a wonderful jumping-in point and is on sale now!

Shop Top DnD Deals

For folks that simply want to upgrade to the new 2024 version of 5th Edition, Wizards of the Coast is offering a bundle that includes the brand new versions of the Monster Manual, Player’s Handbook, and Dungeon Master's Guide. With enhanced monster stat blocks, reworked classes, and new tools for the DM, these books are great to add to your shelf, and all three still work with all existing 5th Edition books as well.

For experienced players and DMs, there are sales on some truly classic adventure modules, including the Tomb of Annihilation and the Curse of Strahd, both of which every D&D group should experience at least once in their lifetime, as both are such quintessential stories for the game. If a more modern and topical quest is more your and your friends’ style, then the Stranger Things: Welcome to The Hellfire Club Adventure Game is also on sale. This special box, featuring the heroes that the characters from the Stranger Things series play as, will let you finish the campaign that Eddie never got to back in the last season.

Of course, to play those games, you will need some dice too, and thankfully, some dice are also on sale. Grab yourself multiple sets of dice so you and your friends can all start new characters with fresh, untainted new dice, or grab that special player in your life a sweet metal spinning dice. This nifty contraption is all your dice in a single, pocket watch-like package that spins and gives results.

What makes a good D&D Gift?

When it comes to my general philosophy and approach to getting a TTRPG gift for a friend, there are three things I consider. First, is the person a Game/Dungeon Master (the person who does the actual running of the game, aka GM or DM) or are they a player (someone who takes part in the story)? Lastly, I try to figure out how they play, asking myself “do they play online with folks,” or “do they get together in person with a regular group to play”?

For the Dungeon Masters

For the GMs, I would look toward campaign or adventure books, like the Curse of Strahd and Tomb of Annihilation books. These are self-contained stories that provide the person running the game with all they need to run a great multi-session story for their players.

If you know they run a bunch of games in person, then surprise them with a really nice GM Screen (a divider that separates the players from the GM and their notes), such as the Wymwood DM Screen.

Another solid option for your GM friends is a nice dry-erase grid rollable map and markers. These are powerful tools to allow them to quickly draw out the dungeon of the week or dense forest that they are sending their players into that night during the game.

Or if they already have all of that, then giving them some sweet new miniatures to send at the heroes is a great last option, and WizKids has an incredible line of D&D-specific colored miniatures you can get, and currently has a holiday bundle available too!

Gifts for Heroes

If you are looking for gifts for the heroes themselves, I have some general suggestions for you, too. For the newer releases like the Heroes of Faerun, Wizards of the Coast is making it easier to tell which books are more geared towards DMs and which ones are for players, and in the player’s cases, you will want to seek out ones with either the “Player's Expansion" label or “Rules Expansion” found on books like the upcoming Eberron: Forge of the Artificer book releasing in December. These books add new classes, spells, feats, and more for players to try out and make characters with.

If you are looking for a more personal touch though, a fun gift idea for that special D&D player in your life may be a gift card to heroforge.com, a site that allows you to build a custom small character miniature and either buy a physical version of it (including a fancy metal version) or the 3D file so they can print it themselves on their own 3D printer at home.

Roll the Dice

Finally, if none of those ideas are speaking to you, then you can always get the person dice. Us folks who play TTRPGs will never have enough dice (don’t listen to us if we say we don’t). It seems like nowadays, with the hobby's explosion in popularity, you can find whatever sort of dice you want, be it any color, aesthetic, theme, shape, or whatever you could imagine. Want a set of dice with little ice cream cones in them? You can buy them. What about dice cut from Amethyst – yes, the gemstone kind of Amethyst. Those are out there too!

Handcrafted Dice Brands

A whole industry has rolled out from the shadows based completely around luxury and handcrafted dice such as Dispel Dice, Baron of Dice, Artisan Dice, and Die Hard Dice just to name a few, with most of them hosting their own holiday deals right now. Pretty math rocks will always be a great gift for players and game masters alike.

See more Dice we rounded up in our DnD Holiday Gift Guide below:

Hopefully, with these recommendations, you’ll find your inspiration and the perfect gift for that role player in your life. If all else fails, you can always just offer to play in a one-shot with them or run a one-shot for them, too!

Scott White is a freelance contributor to IGN, assisting with tabletop games and guide coverage. Follow him on X/Twitter or Bluesky.

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TCGPlayer's Cyber Sale Has 10% Cashback on All Pokémon Cards This Weekend

TCGPlayer is joining in on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday fun with their Cyber Weekend event.

Starting on November 28 at 9 am ET, trainers will get 10% back in store credit on their TCGPlayer account from whatever they buy.

This promotion will be running until December 1, 11 pm ET. So if you've been waiting for your favorite chase cards to go down in value to snap them up, this is it.

TCGPlayer does these promotions once or twice a year for a big holiday like Black Friday and Halloween, but this 10% credit offer comes while Pokémon TCG is finding a new floor.

That much is clear just by looking at the most recent Pokémon TCG set, Phantasmal Flames. But more on that later, long story short, this is a great time to pick up chase cards.

But which chase cards should you buy on TCGPlayer's Cyber Weekend? Well, I've handpicked some of the best cards from Mega Evolution, Scarlet and Violet, and the Sword and Shield eras of Pokémon TCG for you to catch.

The Best Modern Chase Cards to Look Out For

Scarlet and Violet has been one of the best era's in recent memory for chase cards with multiple banger sets, and yes I know Evolving Skies from Sword and Shield was insane, more on that later. 151, Black Bolt/White Flare, Destined Rivals, Prismatic Evolutions and Twilight Masquerade collectively hold the most expensive chase cards of this era.

That's great and all, but it means more money spent on catching the best cards going. Then the latest era, Mega Evolution is off to a flying start with its base set and Phantasmal Flames expansion bringing back Pokémons most popular gimmick from the main games. There's a lot to focus on, just the carousel above will proove that much, but just focus on what stands out to you and what fits into your budget.

So the top 5 cards here value wise are Umbreon ex SIR, Mega Charizard X ex SIR, Mega Charizard X ex Gold Hyper Rare, Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR and Mega Lucario ex Gold Hyper Rare. Even though Mega Evolution sets have dropped in value significantly since launch, they're still putting out some of the most valuable cards in modern Pokémon TCG.

Umbreon is never going to be knocked off the top spot, not even Charizard can do that, but it's going to be the best time to snap it up on TCGPlayer. Let's do some quick math; 10% of $1,294.99 is $129.49, which is going to be the minimum cashabck you'll recieve after purchasing Sunbreon. That means you could put that credit towards Roaring Moon ex SIR from the same set and grab it for $42.14 instead of $171.63. Oh, then you'd also get another 10% cashback from that purchase which is $17.16. It's the best kind of snowball i've ever seen.

But even with the cashback, Sunbreon will still cost a fortune regardless of how good the deal is, so let's pick out something that you're other half won't kill you (as much) for. Greninja SIR ex from Twilight Masquerade absolutley pops and is easily one of the best artworks in the Scarlet and Violet era. Whilst you might think $325 is steep, this card was touching $380 just a week or two ago. So getting $32.50 back as 10% cashback to effectively get this card for $292.50. Now that's a great investment, which is also the near-mint price.

The Best Scarlet and Violet Promo Cards To Catch

The Scarlet and Violet era has also been a very strong era for promo cards. This means anything from a STAFF stamped card to a Pokémon Center stamped card found inside Pokémon Center-exclusive Elite Trainer Boxes.

One of my favorites from the Scarlet and Violet era is the Paldea Evolved Pokémon Center exclusive Elite Trainer Box (Takes a deep breath). It features Pikachu alongside the Paldea starter Pokémon in a "Let's go suit shopping" pose that has the power to cause genuine cardiac arrest. A stunning card.

Now considering the exclusive Elite Trainer Box is currently going for $500 sealed right now, the $119 price tag for the card is actually quite cheap. And when you consider the $11.90 cashback you'd get off buying the card, that's not a bad deal at all.

Keeping in with the Pikachu theme, one of my favorite promos from Scarlet and Violet that I actually own is Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat. This costs even more than the ETB at $547.99 right now, which is a big drop from around $647 just days ago. I've written about the full story behind this infamous card previously, but this is a fantastic time to get this card thanks to the extra $54.79 you'll get in cashback this weekend.

The Best Sword and Shield Chase Cards You Can't Miss

Yes, we're about to talk about Evolving Skies, well done for waiting until the end of the article. I remember walking into stores on release and not being able to move for Evolving Skies boosters, premium collections and Elite Trainer Boxes, often below MSRP. It's frankly insane how much this set it worth compared to how available it used to be.

It's the home of the most valuable Sword and Shield era chase cards for the most part, including Moonbreon, Rayquazza VMAX Alt Art, Umbreon V Alt Art, Dragonite V Alt Art, most of the Eeveelution VMAX Alt Arts and the stunning Rayquaza V Alt full art.

Apologies for just going mad listing cards, but this is why it's costing north of $2,000 just for a Booster Box. Of course you'd also get $200 in cashback which is awesome, but just wow. If you're looking to get some big chase cards for a steal in TCGPlayer's Cyber Weekend, start with Evolving Skies.

Sword and Shield isn't just about one set though, Fusion Strike, Lost Origins and Silver Tempest also have some god tier level grails. The Secret Alt Art of Gengar VMax for example is currently $730, which is over double the worth of the next Fusion Strike chase card down the line, Espeon VMAX Secret Alt Art, running at $329.58 right now.

If you're looking for an amazing chase card that isn't going to require a remortgage, Lugia V Alt Full Art from Silver Tempest is a banger. Other than me being really proud of myself getting it for under $150 earlier this year, the mood in this card thanks to Lugia jumping out of the ocean in the middle of a storm over a fisherman is stunning. Hands down the best Lugia Pokémon Card ever printed.

TCGPlayer Subscription

If you're planning on snapping up quite a few Pokémon cards in the sale, this is a great time to become a TCGPLayer subscriber. It costs $8.99 a month and gives users free delivers and 1% cashback regardless of the time of year.

Whilst this climbs to 3% after a years membership, subscriber will get a boosted 13% cashback over cyber weekend on top of their usual cashback. For longtime members, this could equate to 16% cashback, which is frankly insane.

For even more card recommendations in TCGPlayer's Black Friday/Cyber Weekend sale, check out our brand new Riftbound and Magic: The Gathering roundups as well.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.

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Get Nintendo Switch 2 Games as Low as $48 in Woot's Black Friday Sale

Woot has dropped its own Black Friday sale, offering discounts on Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories, plus an extra 20% off to those who use the Woot app to make their purchase. So you can save even more on the Switch games that catch your eye.

This 20% off bonus only lasts through Black Friday today, November 28. You won't see that extra 20% discount until the final checkout screen, and you can lose the discount if the game sells out before you've checked out. Right now, you can get Switch 2 games like Donkey Kong Bananza for just $55.20, or original Nintendo Switch games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $37.59, and Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for $55.20.

Switch Games on Sale at Woot

To make use of this bonus offer while it's available, follow these steps:

  • Visit the Woot deal page for the game you're hoping to buy from the links above
  • Add it to your basket with the initial discount
  • Log into your Woot account to sync your basket
  • Log into Woot app to check out for your extra 20% off

These games aren't the only Switch-related items that Woot's offering at a discount, either. Right now you can also grab a pair of Switch 2 Joy-Cons for just $72 thanks to this 20% off bonus offer, which is well below the $99.99 Nintendo charges for them.. These are just the beginning of what Woot's offering, though. Make sure to have a look at the full 'Video Game Mega Sale!' here to see what else is on offer. If you've already gotten a great deal on a Switch 2 console, now's a great time to save on some games for it.

For even more video game deals available during Black Friday this year, have a look at our individual roundups for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo's Black Friday sales to see what deals have caught our eye for each platform right now.

Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.

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Aussie Streaming Guide: The Best TV & Movies for December 2025

Seems I blinked too hard and whoops, suddenly we’ve speedrun from the start of 2025 to the final boss fight of December. If you’re a fellow TV binger like me, you already know this month is peak season for planting your butt in your couch groove and letting the remote do the heavy lifting. To support that noble quest for maximum loafing, I’ve whipped up a curated hit list across the six big streaming services.

So without further faffing about, here’s every festive flick, binge-worthy series, and sneakily brilliant original you can throw on. Pick your provider, press play, and treat yourself to a well-earned holiday hibernation.

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New in December on Foxtel and Binge

TV litter pick: The Copenhagen Test S1 – 27 Dec : A spy-fi drama about intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Simu Liu) who discovers his brain has been hacked, giving an unknown enemy access to his senses.

Movie litter pick: It’s A Wonderful Life – 1 Dec : An oldie but an absolute Christmas classic about a guardian angel showing a hope-challenged man what life would be like without him.

What notable movies are coming to Binge?

  • It’s A Wonderful Life – 1 Dec
  • How To Make Gravy – 1 Dec
  • Beverly Hills Ninja – 1 Dec
  • Desperado – 1 Dec
  • Robin Hood: Men in Tights – 1 Dec
  • The Great British Bake Off Christmas – 1 Dec

What notable series are coming to Binge?

  • Spaced S1-2 – 1 Dec
  • Gold Rush S16 – 5 Dec
  • Scrubs S1-9 – 5 Dec
  • Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S15 – 5 Dec
  • The Game S1 – 8 Dec
  • Celebrity Pottery Throw Down Festive Specials – 16 Dec
  • Amadeus S1 – 21 Dec
  • The Copenhagen Test S1 – 27 Dec

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New in December on Netflix

TV litter pick: Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 – 26 Dec : No spoilers here. After an unwieldy, exposition-heavy first episode, the Duffers found their groove again in Vol. 1. I, for one, can’t wait to see where the fight against Vecna heads to next.

Movie litter pick: Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out – 12 Dec : Rejoin detective Benoit Blanc as he investigates a "perfectly impossible crime" at a small-town church alongside an earnest young priest, Jud Duplenticy.

What notable movies are coming to Netflix?

  • Troll 2 – 1 Dec
  • Love Actually – 2 Dec
  • Top Gun – 2 Dec
  • The Holiday – 2 Dec
  • My Secret Santa – 3 Dec
  • Jay Kelly – 5 Dec
  • Dr. Seuss' The Lorax – 7 Dec
  • The Fakenapping – 11 Dec
  • Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – 12 Dec
  • Us – 25 Dec
  • Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – 31 Dec
  • Jurassic World – 31 Dec

What notable series are coming to Netflix?

  • My Next Guest with Adam Sandler – 1 Dec
  • The Abandons – 4 Dec
  • Owning Manhattan: S2 – 5 Dec
  • Man Vs Baby – 11 Dec
  • Stranger Things 5: Vol. 2 – 26 Dec
  • Yellowstone: S3 – 27 Dec
  • Rick and Morty: S1–S8 – 31 Dec

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New in December on Disney+

TV litter pick: Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures: S3 – 8 Dec : Follows the young Jedi Kai, Lys, and Nubs as they team up with new droid companions, Beepers, Dozer, and Gigi.

Movie litter pick: Back to the Future – 1 Dec : An oldie but a goodie. Back to the Future is a masterclass in tight, efficient storytelling where every detail serves a purpose, from the opening scene to the final payoff.

What notable movies are coming to Disney+?

  • Shrek – 1 Dec
  • Shrek 2 – 1 Dec
  • Shrek the Third – 1 Dec
  • Back to the Future – 1 Dec
  • Back to the Future Part II – 1 Dec
  • Back to the Future Part III – 1 Dec
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw – 5 Dec

What notable series are coming to Disney+?

  • Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures: S3 – 8 Dec
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians: S2 – 10 Dec
  • The End of an Era – 12 Dec
  • Mad Men: S1–S7 – 14 Dec
  • Bob's Burgers: S16 – 17 Dec
  • Abbott Elementary: S5 – 17 Dec

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New in December on Apple TV+

TV litter pick: Born to be Wild – 19 Dec : Follows six endangered young animals—an elephant calf, two cheetahs, a ring-tailed lemur pup, a moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kittens, and rescued African penguins—from their early stages of life through their eventual release back into the wild.

Movie litter pick: F1 The Movie – 12 Dec : Former Formula One driver Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), is pulled out of retirement 30 years after a career-ending crash to mentor a talented young rookie.

What notable movies are on Apple TV+?

  • The First Snow of Fraggle Rock – 5 Dec
  • F1 The Movie – 12 Dec

What notable series are coming to Apple TV+?

  • Born to be Wild – 19 Dec

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New in December on Amazon Prime Video

TV litter pick: Fallout S2 – 17 Dec : Lucy journeys to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas. This new season will delve deeper into pre-war events, character backstories, and introduce new factions and conflicts in the Mojave Wasteland.

Movie litter pick: Merv – 10 Dec : A contemporary comedy about ex-couple Russ and Anna, who discover that Merv - the dog they share custody of - has become depressed and needs a road trip to recover.

What notable movies are coming to Prime Video?

  • The Merchants of Joy – 1 Dec
  • Oh. What. Fun – 3 Dec
  • Merv – 10 Dec
  • The Home – 10 Dec
  • Trap House – 31 Dec

What notable series are coming to Prime Video?

  • Fallout S2 – 17 Dec

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New in December on Stan

TV litter pick: Sunny Nights – 26 Dec : A comedy drama series centred on siblings Martin and Vicki Marvin, an American brother-sister duo who relocate to Sydney hoping to establish a spray tan business.

Movie litter pick: Minari – 28 Dec : A Korean-American family that moves to a farm in rural Arkansas in the 1980s to pursue the "American Dream". But the arrival of a problematic grandmother from Korea adds another layer to the family's dynamic and their struggles.

What notable movies are coming to Stan?

  • Animal Kingdom – 4 Dec
  • Master And Commander – 6 Dec
  • The Shining – 10 Dec
  • Doctor Sleep – 10 Dec
  • Evita – 11 Dec
  • Joy – 13 Dec
  • Wonder Woman – 14 Dec
  • Wonder Woman 1984 – 14 Dec
  • Romy And Michele's High School Reunion – 20 Dec
  • Erin Brockovich – 27 Dec

What notable series are coming to Stan?

  • Animal Kingdom – 4 Dec
  • Revealed: Death Cap Murders (Parts 2 & 3) – 7 Dec
  • Irish Blood: S1 – 11 Dec
  • Young Sheldon: S1–S7 – 12 Dec
  • CoComelon: S1–S4 – 18 Dec
  • Top of the Lake: S1–S2 – 18 Dec
  • Adventure Time: S1–S8 – 22 Dec
  • Spartacus: House of Ashur: S1 – 26 Dec
  • Sunny Nights – 26 Dec

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Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Collector Booster Boxes Are $100 Off For Black Friday

Amazon is offering Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Collector booster boxes (12-packs) for just $349.99 (originally $455.88), saving you over $100 for a chance to crack open some of the hottest Magic cards in awhile. The Spider-Man expansion isn't the only set getting a price drop on Amazon either; Avatar: The Last Airbender and Tarkir: Dragonstorm sealed products are on sale, as well.

Spider-Man Collector Booster Box Discounted For Black Friday

While the MTG Spider-Man set wasn't the most well-received in terms of mechanics and playability, collector booster packs like this offer a nice chance to open some expensive chase cards. These packs, which contain 15 cards just like a regular booster pack, may seem pricey, but compared to normal booster packs, they tend to come with with more foils, which are shiny, holographic versions of every card available in the set. They also often come with very sought-after alternate prints of existing cards and a higher chance for Rare or Mythic Rare cards.

For individual cards, I'd recommend checking out online card retailer TCGPlayer. From today until December 1, it's running a Cyber Monday deal on everything it sells – for every purchase you make, you get 10% cashback in store credit, or 13% back if you're a subscriber. So if you're a long-time player looking for metagame staples, this is a good opportunity to get more than you were expecting to finish some decks.

More Magic: The Gathering Items On Sale

Be sure to have a look at our handy Magic: The Gathering gift guide for more deals and inspiration for that card player in your life. In it we cover everything from accessories, playmats, dice, sleeves, and so much more. And if you're a big fan of the Final Fantasy expansion, Amazon's Black Friday sale on playmats has some of the most iconic character mats at discounted prices as well.

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This Sonos Arc Soundbar Costs $500 Less Than the Arc Ultra for Black Friday

Sonos doesn't discount its popular speakers very often, so it's a wise investment to jump on a good sale when you see one. The Sonos Arc was discontinued last year to make way for its successor, the Arc Ultra. It's no longer available new at Sonos direct, however for Black Friday you can pick up a certified refurbished model for just $399. That's $500 less than its original retail price of $900. It's a heck of a better value than picking up the Arc Ultra, currently "on sale" for $879.

Sonos refurbished products go through rigorous testing; they come with all accessories, manuals, and documentation and are reshipped in "pristine" packaging. Most importantly, Sonos includes the same 1-year warranty as buying new. I like when retailers offer the same warranty as new because that means they have faith in the reliability of their refurbs.

Sonos Arc Soundbar (Refurbished)

The release of the Arc Ultra doesn't make the Arc any less of an outstanding speaker. The 45" soundbar houses eleven precisely engineered internal speakers, including three tweeters and eight midwoofers each paired with Class-D amplifiers. It's capable of room filling audio by itself, but you'd still benefit from a separate subwoofer to round out the low end. Unlike the Sonos Beam, which only has virtual height channels, the Arc has two physical height channels for true Dolby Atmos support. The Arc also has a built-in microphone for smart assistant compatiblity, including voice control.

Save $120 off the Sonos Arc Ultra for Black Friday

If you care more about getting the superior speaker, even if it might not be as cost-efficient, then the Arc Ultra might bhe the soundbar for you. This imposing 46" soundbar houses 14 total speakers, including five tweeters (plus two upward-firing speakers for Dolby Atmos supported height channels), six midwoofers, and a four-motor, dual-membrane Sound Motion woofer for impressive low-end that the original Arc lacked. The Arc Ultra uses AI enhancement technology to isolate and boost the clarity of dialogue and voices. It also has a built-in microphone so that it can be controlled using voice commands from the Sonos app or your favorite smart assistant. Check out our own Sonos Arc Ultra review.

This deal is part of a greater Sonos Black Friday Sale that starts now. Check out more deals on soundbars, speakers, and headphones, including the lowest prices of the year on the Sub 4 and Sub Mini to complement your soundbar.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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The Best Star Wars Unlimited TCG Black Friday Deals

The force is strong this Black Friday, and I've managed to force grip the best prices for Star Wars: Unlimited TCG moving into Cyber Weekend for young apprentices and masters (Not acolytes, we don't talk about that in my articles).

TL:DR: Star Wars Unlimited Black Friday Deals

The fight for the best deal isn't in a galaxy far far away though, it's on Amazon and TCGPlayer, and I've compared deals on sealed products from the two so you have a good idea on what this trading card game is running you right now.

With TCGPlayers Cyber Weekend cashback event going live starting Black Friday, it's also going to be the best time of year to snap up your favorite chase cards from Star Wars: Unlimited. More on that below,so let's get into it:

10% Cashback TCGPlayer Cyber Weekend Event

If you're going to start destroying opponents bases like an absolute Sith or Rebel, you're going to need to build out your deck with the best leader and aspects that match your base. Of course there's flashier variants such as Serialized cards, which can get really expensive. But if you're look to turn you deck into something flashier or just fancy having come chase cards graded or in your binder, it's nearly the best time of year to do so.

Starting from from 9 a.m. ET on November 28 to 11 p.m. ET on December 1, you can get 10% cashback as in-store credit on anything on site, not just Star Wars: Unlimited. If you're a TCGPlayer subscriber, this bumps up to a maximum of 16%, 13% if you're a new sign up plus free delivery.

Legends of the Force Sealed Deals

This is the third set for Star Wars: Unlimited following Sparks of Rebelion and Shadows of the Galaxy, which suprisingly is based around Jedi and Sith including legends characters. There's plenty of top-tier duels from animation and cinematic Star Wars stories, alongside fan-favorite force abilities details in card mechanics. Naturally this set is packed with force-based synergies, combat manipulation and leader strategies.

TCGPlayer looks the cheapest across the board with the exception of the Darth Maul and Qui-Gon Jinn decks. Amazon also has a good deal on the Intro Battle Hoth set, which is great for begginers to live out the opening of The Emwpire Strikes Back.

Top LOTF Chase Cards

Anakin Skywalker - Champion of Mortis is naturally going to be one of the most expensive cards in the set, and quite a deep cut from The Clone Wars series. It's also a high-impact card once deployed, naturally an aggressive light side leader and unit.

Grogu - Mysterious Child is more of a support unit for light-side decks, focusing on healing, defense and synergy with other force users. It's best played in control decks, and Grogu cards in general will likely spike with the release of Mandalorian and Grogu film dropping next year.

Baylan Skoll - Enigmatic Master makes for a solid midrange or control Darkside lewader and unit. It's good at resource manipulation, efficient dueling and board stabilization. Want to put a tactical edge to your dark side deck? Baylan is your man.

Ezra Bridger - Attuned with Life pushes card advantages and focuses on Force synergies and flexibility. Force-user tempo and value-based decks will make Ezra feel right at home. Plus with Ashoka Season 2 coming, there's every chance we'll see a spike in Ezra Bridger card values.

I don't really need to explain why a serialized Yoda card is worth $500, but in terms of gameplay, Yoda - My Ally is the Force is a great card. It's a classic control/value Light-side Force user that's great for dueling and has fantastic synergy with Force and upgrade cards.

Secrets of Power Sealed Deals

Secrets of Power is the latest Star Wars Unlimited set, with over 260 new cards and a general theme around political power struggles, espionage and manipulation. In this set, starfighters and Force users are overshadowed by spies, schemers, saboteurs and politicians. The new "Plot" keyword mechanic can be played once your leader deployed and pretty much turn resources into extra cards in your hand. Play's like Deploying Palpatine at 7 resources to bring out multiple units and extra plot cards that have been panked is a powerful tempo strategy.

TCGPlayer is cheaper across the board here with the booster box, Padmé and Chancellor Palpatine decks.

SoP Top Chase Cards

Queen Amidala — Championing Her People focuses on hand manipulation, specifically revealing or discarding an opponents hand. it has great synergy with the Padmé Amidala leader card by being solid at revealing command and heroism cards.

Cassian Andor — Climb! focuses on Stealth, Sabotage, tactical manipulation and repositioning, with some great synergy when it comes to other cards based on the Andor series.

Karis Nemik — Freedom is a Pure Idea is a good engine and support unit and works great with small rebel unit. The main play here is buffing combo-heavy deck and helping win over time by building value.

Zam Wesell - Inconspicuous Assassin is a ground unit, and when upgraded she gains Grit, which equates to a +1/+1 for each damage on her. Jar Jar Binks - Mesa Propose... is one of the new Plot cards in Secrets of Power that gives another friendly unit +2/+2 for a phase.

Spark of Rebellion Sealed Deals and Top Chase Cards

Spark of Rebellion was the launch set for Star Wars: Unlimited and is still ridiculously proper for it's easy-to-learn gameplay mechanics, making it ideal for newcomers to the trading card game. It focuses on the original Star Wars trilogy, Rebels vs. Empire and also features Jedi Survivors whilst going deep into Imperial Special Forces.

Once again TCGPlayer is the cheapest for sealed product, with the chase cards being showcase cards of fan favorite characters Boba Fett, Leia Organa, Emperor Palpatine, Sabrine Wren and Han Solo. It's simply a banger of a set that brings original and new fans together by addressing everything that's going on around the time of A New Hope.

Jump to Lightspeed Sealed Deals

Jump to Lightspeed is focused on starfighter combat and pilots, with the latter being a central game mechanic. They're used to attach to ships, boost ship performance, enable special actions whilst flying and trigger new keyword interactions. It expands Star Wars: Unlimited without bloating overall gameplay.

In a shock to absolutley no-one, TCGPlayer is the cheapest place to pickup Jump to Lightspeed sealed product during Black Friday.

Top JtL Chase Cards

Of course Boba Fett is one of the most valuable Pilots here, I love to see it. It's just a shame Slave 1 didn't rock up in the top 5 chase cards of Jump to Lightspeed. However there's two Millenium Falcons, because of course their is. We've also got Grand Admiral Thrawns Chimaera Star Destroyer, which is an absolute vibe in itself.

Shadows of the Galaxy Sealed Deals and Top Chase Cards

If you're more into the dark underbelly of Star Wars, this set is for you. It focuses on bounty hunters and the criminal underworld set in the Star Wars Galaxy, with a big focus on the Outer Rim. Specifically you can expect cards to be themed around appearances from The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Solo: A Star Wars Story and the underworld storylines from Rebels.

Amazon is the best place to buy the booster display box and starter set with Shadows of the Galaxy, with top chase cards including Cad Bane and Han Solo.

Twilight of the Republic Sealed Deals and Top Chase Cards

Twilight of the Republic focuses on the Clone Wars era, bringing in Ashoka Tano and General Grevious as new leaders to Star Wars: Unlimited. There's new keywords too such as "Coordinate", with new token units like Battle Droids and Clone Troopers (also known as canon fodder). The sets starter set is a good way to jump into the TCG whilst learning some of the newer mechanics over Sparks fo the Rebellions basic gameplay.

Amazon is the place to go for Twilight of the Republic sealed product this Black Friday. Yoda, Anakin Skywalker and even Quinlan Vos rock up in the top 5 chase cards in Twilight of the Republic, with welcome additions such as Cancellor Palpatine and Captain Rex all recieving their own showcase cards with a nod to The Clone Wars animated series art style.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.

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Who Needs 'Essentials,' I'm Getting All of My Favorite Anime on Blu-ray for Black Friday

Black Friday sales are well underway, with every retailer competing for the attention of physical media collectors. Amazon is running its usual '3 for 2' sale on books and movies, while the Crunchyroll Store has launched a 40% discount across most home video releases. Between the two, there are some pretty ridiculous discounts on anime Blu-rays.

Amazon has more offers, sure, but even Bezos can't match Crunchyroll's discounts on exclusive releases, like the incredibly overpriced Blu-ray release for Cyberpunk Edgerunners. After scrolling through all of the Blu-ray sales I could find, I can now report back with the best anime deals for Black Friday 2025.

Anime Blu-ray Deals Actually Worth Getting

The best deals are split between full collections of older classics and individual seasons of newer releases. I prefer the big collections, but that might be because I’m reaching unc status in my anime taste. Along those lines, we’re seeing all-time low prices on the OG Naruto series, Ouran High School Host Club, Soul Eater, and Samurai Champloo.

If there’s one series I check any time there’s a sales event, it’s the 1997 adaptation of Berserk. Life-changing stuff, I know. Amazon has knocked a couple dollars off the standard Blu-ray, but the better deal is actually the Crunchyroll-exclusive version of the Blu-ray steelbook (particularly if you tack on the Crunchyroll member discounts).

On the newer wave, the collector’s editions of both Chainsaw Man and Dan Da Dan, which include tons of extra merch, have reached new all-time low prices. The Cyberpunk Edgerunners Blu-ray is still ridiculously overpriced in North America (and not even available on Amazon), but if you're desperate for those storyboards, the Crunchyroll Store has given it a 20% discount.

Anime Movies Hitting All-Time Low Prices

While there aren't quite as many doorbusting discounts, at least some anime movies are included in the Blu-ray deals. New all-time low prices are limited to a spread of Studio Ghibli movies, Naoka Yamada's The Colors Within, and, for whatever reason, most of the Evangelion Rebuild movies. Many tears have been shed across this group.

Crunchyroll Knocked $20 Off Annual Mega Fan Subscriptions

If you’re also on the streaming wave, Crunchyroll dropped a Black Friday deal seemingly out of nowhere. $20 off a full year of Mega Fan Crunchyroll is pretty much nothing, I know, but it does give you access to the extra 15% discount in the Crunchyroll Store as well as 12 months of unlimited anime streaming. If you’d already pay for it, might as well get it for cheaper.

For more guidance through the deals chaos, check out the rest of this year’s streaming deals or our full breakdown of Black Friday 2025.

Blythe (she/her) is an SEO Coordinator at IGN who spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.

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