If you weren't happy with any of the headphone deals during Black Friday, Best Buy's new Flash deal might just change your mind. For tonight only, you can pick up a pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise canceling headphones for just $249. That's 42% off the retail price of $429 and $50 less than the best deal I saw during Black Friday proper. This is Bose's best (aka flagship) noise canceling headphone and competes with other top-end competitors like the Sony WH-1000XM6.
Today Only: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for $249.99
The QuietComfort Ultrais Bose's newest noise-cancelling headphone, released in late 2023. It is a significant upgrade over the standard QuietComfort headphones in audio and noise-cancelling performance and is easily comparable to other current heavyweights like the Sony WH-1000XM5/XM6 and the AirPods Max. The Ultra features redesigned ear cushions that are both more comfortable and provide a more secure seal, resulting in better passive noise isolation. It also supports spatial audio for better immersion, and it's updated with the new Bluetooth 5.3 protocol. Android users can rejoice in the fact that the Ultra supports Snapdragon Sound, a feature that offers optimized sound quality, connection stability, and latency for your streaming audio when the headphone is connected to an Android device.
Other features include an "Aware" mode that picks up ambient noises and amplifies them so that you can listen in on the outside world without having to take off your headphones, a respectable 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, an updated USB Type-C port, Bluetooth multipoint for simultaneous pairing with up to two devices, and a dual-hinge design that enables the headphones to fold up and flat for easier portability.
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.
HP is offering an outstanding Black Friday deal on its flagship gaming laptop. Right now you can score the powerful OMEN MAX 16 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop for just $1,299.99 with free shipping after $50 off coupon code "STUFFING50". The RTX 5070 Ti is a powerful mobile GPU that should easily handle the newest and most demanding games.
OMEN MAX 16 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop for $1,299.99
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" 1920x1200 display, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Both the memory and storage can be user-upgraded. I would recommend upgrading to the 16" 2560x1600 OLED display for an additional $190.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 255X is a top performing CPU
The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is a 20-core processor with a max turbo frequency of 5.2GHz. In terms of gaming performance, upgrading to an Ultra 9 would be a waste of money. Games are typically GPU-bound, so getting the best GPU within your budget should be the highest priority. Most games also can't utilize more than 4-8 cores, so the extra cores on the Core Ultra 9 are unnecessary. The Ultra 9 275HX does have a slightly higher clock speed (5.4GHz vs 5.2GHz) but that's just a 4% difference in performance, completely unnoticeable in actual gameplay.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU can handle the most demanding games
The RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU is comparable in performance to the previous generation's RTX 4080 and pulls ahead of it in games that support DLSS 4. It should be able to handle even the newest and most demanding games like Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, and Borderlands 4 on the native 1920x1200 resolution. It can also run the same games at 2560x1600 if you opt for the OLED upgrade, although you may have to minimally tweak some graphics settings to maintain 60fps.
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Amazon just beat its Black Friday deal on the massive 77" LG Evo C5 4K OLED TV. The price has dropped to $1,696.99 with free delivery. This TV normally retails for about $2,500 and the best price I saw on Amazon during Black Friday was a tad under $1,900. LG is the best selling OLED TV brand in the global market for a simple reason. It's just that good.
New Black Friday Deal on 77" LG Evo C5 4K OLED Smart TV
LG's OLED TVs have been our favorite TVs for console gaming for three years running thanks to their outstanding image quality, low input lag, and high refresh rate. The 2025 C5 uses LG's proprietary Evo panel, which is significantly brighter and offers a wider color gamut than traditional W-OLED TVs. Aside from higher production costs, there's no downside to this technology; the C5 boasts the near-infinite black levels, near-infinite contrast ratio, and near-instantaneous response times you'd expect from any OLED TV This is easily the best TV for streaming 4K HDR content in its intended glory.
The LG C5 has the necessary gaming features as well, including a native 120Hz panel that can be pushed to as high as 144Hz, HDMI 2.1 inputs for running PS5 games in 4K at up to 120fps, variable refresh rate (VRR) and auto low latency mode (ALLM). The C5 is also lightweight for its size because the rear cabinet housing is made of a composite fiber; for example, this 65" model weighs only 36 pounds without the stand, making it much easier to wall mount.
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.
The biggest and baddest gaming monitor you could possibly get (short of getting a TV) has finally dropped to a price low enough to recommend for Black Friday. eBay via Budyig is offering the massive 57" Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K UHD gaming monitor for $1,279.99 after 20% off coupon code "CYBERWEEK20". This monitor retails for $2,500 and most other retailers are currently selling it for about $1,500. Buydig is an authorized Samsung reseller.
57" Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K Monitor Deal
The 57" Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is one of few 57" dual 4K UHD monitors on the market, boasting an eye-watering 7680x2160 resolution, or the equivalent of two 4K UHD monitors stacked next to each other. Despite the display being so large, it has an above-average 140ppi pixel density, which is amazing considering the fact that in general the bigger the display, the lower the ppi. To put that into perspective, it's as sharp as a 32" 4K monitor. Wow.
The Odyssey Neo G9 is equipped with a Mini LED backlight paired with a quantum dot (QLED) panel. Like its namesake suggests, mini-LED panels have smaller LEDs than traditional LED LCD monitors, so you can squeeze in more lighting zones. Mini-LED monitors are also much brighter than OLED monitors, which is very important because larger monitors are generally dimmer than smaller ones to start. Local dimming combined with higher brightness improves contrast ratio and HDR and is also useful in overpowering glare and reflections.
The Samsung Neo G9 isn't a one-trick pony, and all the other specs live up to what we'd expect from a top-end gaming monitor. The display boasts an aggressive 1000R curve that practically hugs you as you play games. Curved panels are useless with small monitors but extremely helpful with super-wide ones. It also features a 1ms response time and 240Hz refresh rate. It is HDR1000 certified, which means that it can maintain peak brightness up to 1,000nits. It's FreeSync Premium Pro certified , which means it works with G-Sync in compatibility mode as well.
Obviously, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 isn't a monitor for everyone. You need a rather generous gaming budget. Also, not all games support this resolution and aspect ratio. Some games will have letterboxing to compensate. Finally, gaming at dual 4K UHD resolution is extremely GPU intensive. Make sure you have a good graphics card that can handle the load. We'd recommend something no less powerful than a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 9070 XT.
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.
Let's be honest; Black Friday has not been quite as exciting as prior years' sales overall, based on our own team's consensus, overall online chatter so far, and based on what our own followers have shared. Depending on what you are looking to get before the new year, what categories you're shopping within, and what you're willing to actually spend (in THIS economy?!) you have to be pickier now more than ever.
That said, there's no doubt this weekend is showing us the lowest prices we'll see on most products we've seen all year. IGN's readers, to nobody's surprise, have taken advantage of the best gaming sales that are live, and even some that weren't on sale at all (Switch 2 for example. SMH).
Either way, 'tis the season for shopping, holiday gift hunting, practical buying, and everything in between. Here's what our IGN audience ordered the most of (total quantity) on actual Black Friday from Amazon, still ahead of Cyber Monday. Please note the stock and prices are subject to change, as we've seen fluctuations throughout each day even. If you want something on sale, best to grab it now.
Top-Sellers Overall:
Highlight: Battlefield 6 has dropped to just $35 in the Black Friday and early Cyber Monday sales for both PS5 and Xbox. That's 50% off and going in and out of stock at Amazon, so be sure to check GameStop too for the same deal.
No matter what the overall lack of exciting deals are this year, there's a little something for everyone to shop still. I, myself will be shopping discounts on practical things I want to stock up on around the house, like toilet paper, dish soap, batteries, granola bars and things like that. Other than that, I will be looking into 4k Blu-ray sales of my favorite movies I don't own yet, any wishlisted games on Steam with steep discounts, and will casually browse gift ideas for my loved ones. Good luck out there and I'll see you on the other side!
Lindsey (she/her) is IGN's Director of Audience Development and Commerce. She's been at IGN since 2021 and has a background in SEO, especially in the gaming, entertainment, and tech media spaces.
Black Friday proper may be behind us, but the deals bonanza isn't over just yet. If you're looking to upgrade from your outdated gaming laptop, or you want to transition from a desktop computer to a more mobile setup, there are still plenty of excellent deals to choose from. In fact, there are deals that have actually lowered in price compared to Black Friday. Check out all of the deals below.
Best Buy has the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16s for $1449.99 after a $450 off discount. This laptop features an aluminum top lid and plastic composite chassis and weighs about 5.1 pounds. Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Walmart has the MSI Vector HX gaming laptop for $1299.00 after a $700 off discount. This is the lowest price I've seen so far for an RTX 5070 Ti equipped laptop. It weighs in at about 5.9 pounds. Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz IPS display, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 32GB of RAM. and a 1TB SSD.
Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptop Deals
Alienware's new mainstream gaming laptop for 2025 is dubbed the "Alienware Aurora" and it replaces the previous generation's x16 and m16 series of laptops. It comes in two models: the 16 and 16X. The 16 is the more economical model, but gamers should definitely opt for the higher-end 16X model. If you're looking for build quality and performance on par with the previous generation m16, then the 16X is its spiritual successor. It features an anodized aluminum lid and base, a higher quality display, a more powerful CPU, and a GPU that isn't throttled for maximum gaming performance.
Lenovo has several strong deals, string with this Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 for $1,753.74 after you stack two coupon codes "LEGIONKRAZE" and "LENCYBERDEAL" The Legion Pro 7 is Lenovo's highest end 16" gaming laptop, featuring a full metal chassis (both lid and body). It weighs approximately 5.6-6 pounds depending on the configuration. Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX CPU, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16" Gaming Laptop Deal (RTX 5080)
Lower than Black Friday price
Lenovo has the Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 for $1,999.99 after coupon "LENCYBERDEAL" Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD.
This Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 laptop deserves special mention because the 9955HX3D processor is the most powerful mobile gaming CPU on the market, easily besting anything that Intel has in its repertoire, thanks to AMD's 3D V-Cache technology. The rest of the specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, RTX 5080 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16" Gaming Laptop Deal (RTX 5090)
Lower than Black Friday price
Lenovo has the Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 for $2,963.49 after you stack two coupon codes "LENCYBERDEAL" and "EXTRAFIVE". This is the only RTX 5090-equipped laptop I've seen priced under $3,000. Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, 64GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD.
HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop Deal (RTX 5070 Ti)
Lower than Black Friday price
HP has the OMEN MAX 16 for $1,299.99 after coupon code "STUFFING50". New for 2025, the OMEN MAX 16 is almost entirely constructed of aluminum, including both the top lid and chassis. 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.
The laptop weighs in at about 6 pounds. Specs include a 16" 1920x1200 144Hz IPS display, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The laptop can be customized, and I'd recommend bump the display up to an OLED model for $150.
HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop Deal (RTX 5080)
Lower than Black Friday price
HP has the OMEN MAX 16 for $1,799.99 after coupon code "GOBBLE100". Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz IPS display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
HP OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop Deal (RTX 5060)
HP has the OMEN 16 for just $924.99 after coupon code "GRAVY25". The OMEN 16 is an entirely plastic composite chassis that weights in at about 5.1 pounds. Specs include a 16" 1920x1200 144Hz IPS display, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor, GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Deals
Alienware 18 Area-51 (18")
Alienware 16 Area-51 (16")
The Area-51 is Alienware's new flagship gaming laptop for 2025. It features an anodized aluminum shell for both the lid and bottom chassis with a gorgeous iridescent finish. The frame is made of a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy. Cooling has been upgraded with generous amounts of copper and a new thermal interface material to better transfer heat away from your hottest components as well as more fans and bigger cutouts for greater airflow. Dell claims that the laptop can handle a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without raising acoustics.
Design-wise, the Area 51 has a sleeker, more contoured shape compared to previous models, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the traditional squared off design. The hinges are internally positioned so that they're near invisible. There's a transparent window on the undercarriage to show off the internal components. As befits an Alienware laptop, there's plenty of RGB illunimation, although most of it can be turned off if you want your laptop to be a bit more subtle.
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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.
PlayStation was definitely one of Black Friday's biggest winners this year, as it had just about everything discounted. Although PlayStation's big sale is still continuing into Cyber Monday, we've already seen quite a few of the popular items sell out.
The most popular deal, by far, has been the PS5 console bundles, which are $100 off and include a pack-in game for added value. While the NBA 2K26 bundle is no longer available, you can still scoop up the Ghost of Yotei Black Edition and Fortnite PS5 bundles for a limited time. But, don't wait too long as these are likely to be the next bundles to sell out.
Every PS5 Bundle Still Available After Black Friday
As expected, PS5 consoles sold like hotcakes during Black Friday, with the bundles providing the best value overall. The best deal this year was the NBA 2K26 PS5 bundle since it effectively included an additional $70 in value with the pack-in game, although it has since sold out everywhere.
There are still a couple of PS5 console bundles hanging on, although they seem to be selling quickly. If you're looking for the absolute best price right now, then you can't go wrong with the Fortnite holiday bundle. The 1TB disc edition is on sale for $449 and the 825GB digital edition is $399, which is the same price as the bundle-less PS5s.
While Fortnite itself is free to play, the Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle includes some digital goodies that can be used in-game. In total, it's eight PlayStation-exclusive cosmetics (estimated to cost around 5,000 V-Bucks) plus an additional 1,000 V-Bucks to spend in the Fortnite shop. The included cosmetics are:
Florin Outfit (with LEGO style)
Blossom Backpack Back Bling
Floral Finisher Pickaxe
Blue Blossoms Wrap
Petal's Edge Guitar
Blue Bloom Mic
Petal Steppers Kicks
If Fortnite doesn't interest you, then your only other option is the Ghost of Yotei Limited Edition console bundle from PlayStation Direct for $499. While the Gold edition is sold out, the Black edition is still available. This console bundle includes a special edition console and matching controller, as well as a voucher for Ghost of Yotei.
Like most special edition consoles, the Ghost of Yotei edition isn't likely to stick around for long, so this may be your last chance to pick up that console before it's discontinued.
More PlayStation Consoles & Accessories on Sale
In addition to the standard PS5, the PS5 Pro is also $100 off this year, although there aren't any free games or bonuses included. This sale effectively erases the PS5 Pro's price increase from earlier this year, so it's still a great deal and likely the cheapest it's going to be for some time.
Black Friday may be over, but there are still sales happening at just about every retailer, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. Some of these deals are likely to carry on into Cyber Monday, but it's not a guarantee.
Matthew Adler has written for IGN since 2019 covering all things gaming, tech, tabletop games, and more. You can follow him on the site formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.
Now that Thanksgiving has wrapped up, it's time to start thinking about Christmas. More specifically, it's time to start thinking about Christmas gifts for everyone this year. The best Black Friday deals are all live this weekend and will probably remain through Cyber Monday. This is the weekend to do all of your Christmas shopping before prices start going up.
I myself am a bit of a known last-minute gift shopper. I need the pressure of Christmas being only a few days away to push me to really hunker down and think about what to buy everyone. And while I still haven't done my own Christmas gift shopping this year, I do have some gift ideas to share based on what's actually on sale.
The Best Gifts on Sale for Black Friday This Year
Illustrated Editions of Books Are Buy 2, Get 1 Free
I have a lot of people in my life that love to read and I've found that illustrated editions of their favorite series are often a top gift idea for readers. Of the illustrated editions that are on sale right now, I'd recommend The Lord of the Rings ones. They all include illustrations and maps from Tolkien himself and are arguably the best gift for any true Lord of the Rings fan. All three of these books are currently available in Amazon's buy 2, get 1 free sale so it's a great time to buy.
Another good option available in that same sale is the interactive illustrated versions of Harry Potter. There are a total of four books that have been converted to this style so far and they are actually cool. The "interactive" part is that they are designed to include papercraft alongside just illustrations. I've taken advantage of this same buy 2, get 1 deal on these before and it can save you quite a bit of money on a good Harry Potter gift.
AirPods Are Really Cheap This Year
AirPods are one of the most purchased items during every Black Friday sale. This has been true since the dawn of the AirPod and will likely remain true until the need for earpods becomes a thing of the past. This year we are seeing some really good deals on AirPods models. You can get a pair of the latest AirPods 4 for only $69 right now, which seems like a ridiculous price for Apple tech.
If you're looking to buy the new AirPods Pro 3 instead, those are also on sale for Black Friday. Amazon and other retailers have dropped prices to new lows and it's only been a couple of months since Apple first released these.
Both of these have been within our top ordered items from IGN's audience so far for Black Friday.
Everyone Wants a Nintendo Switch 2
One of the most popular items during Black Friday this year is the new Switch console. There aren't any actual Nintendo Switch 2 deals this year, but that hasn't stopped folks from buying the bundles that offer at least some savings. That's because the Switch 2 is probably never going to be discounted. If you don't buy a bundle now, they might all be gone before Christmas.
As someone who already owns a Nintendo Switch 2, some of the top things on my Christmas list are games and accessories for it. The Switch 2 Pro controller unfortunately isn't discounted yet either, but there are a ton of deals on Switch games and MicroSD express cards worth checking out.
Discounts on PlayStation Games and Accessories Are Great This Year
Some of the best video game deals we've seen so far for Black Friday have been on PlayStation stuff. The PlayStation Black Friday sale has some of the lowest prices we've ever seen on accessories like DualSense controllers and the PlayStation Portal. There are also price drops on the consoles themselves, but they haven't been as popular.
If you're looking for something cheaper, I'd suggest checking out the deals on physical PS5 games. There are a bunch of really popular games getting discounts this year, including new releases like Battlefield 6. There's also Elden Ring for only $15, which is a crazy good deal.
4K and Blu-ray Movie Deals Are Great for Collectors
There are some pretty good Black Friday deals on streaming services this year, but if you're looking for a gift for someone that already has a movie collection started then 4K is the way to go. We've been tracking some incredible 4K movie deals this year and the prices are so worth it.
If you're looking for something more substantial than movies, there are also some great deals on full collections of TV shows available. This includes favorites like Friends, Star Trek, and even Courage the Cowardly Dog.
The Best LEGO Deals of the Year Are Live Now
LEGO has been on fire this year with some of the coolest new sets I've ever seen. It was enough to even convert me into an adult fan of LEGO and I've already started a collection for myself. For 2025 we're seeing some incredible Black Friday LEGO deals with prices dropping to new lows all week. Here's some of the price drops I'd recommend checking out while stock remains.
LEGO also went all out this year with its Black Friday LEGO set. The new LEGO Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise set became available on actual Black Friday and has already completely sold out. The LEGO store has some backorder stock coming in and out, so it's worth a look for any of my fellow Star Trek fans out there.
When Do the Sales Actually End?
Black Friday deals have been going on for more than a week already, but a lot of the best discounts will have an abrupt end. You can expend most major sales to end when Cyber Monday ends, which for this year is December 1. Retailers like Amazon tend to keep sale prices live until 12 a.m. PT, so you'll still have all of Monday before prices go back up. Though some things will likely go out of stock by then.
There are usually follow-up "last-minute" sales that will arrive before Christmas still, but those discounts are never as good as they are during the peak Black Friday shopping window.
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that 10.5 million players just tuned in for Zero Hour, the highly-anticipated live event that featured heroes from the world's biggest franchises turning up Avengers: Endgame-style to save the day. Online, at least 3 million more watched the event via streaming platforms.
Iron Man, Superman, Godzilla and the KPop Demon Hunters were just some of the characters who made appearances within the event, as Fortnite's finest gathered to defeat the Dark Presence, the game's latest Big Bad. Many of the characters appearing in the event had been teased ahead of time, though exactly what would happen was left uncertain. And indeed, despite going multiple rounds with King Kong and a Star Destroyer, the Dark Presence was still left standing.
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the event was quite how much Fortnite celebrated its own beloved lore, with the Dark Presence finally defeated thanks to a last-ditch decision by Jonesy to call in the game's villainous Cube.
Full Fortnite Zero Hour live event gameplay! 🎬
Epic just pulled off its own version of Avengers Endgame 🔥
Fans are now sharing gameplay of the event and finding numerous Easter eggs, such as characters from Steal the Brainrot being featured in the background, and Hatsune Miku joining the battle while perched on Godzilla's head. I particularly love this fan creation, which overlays Avengers: Endgame's score on top of Zero Hour's "portals" sequence:
There's plenty here, too, for Fortnite lore fans to digest. As Hope herself questioned, who was piloting the Mecha Team Leader mech? (A member of the Seven?) Will the destruction of the Cube lead to its mothership reappearing? (Yes, see below!) And how is Epic Games going to top this next year?
With the event's gameplay portion complete, some players reported seeing their games abruptly crash as an unexpected cutscene began to air. The cinematic, which you can watch in full below, quickly sums up Fortnite's clearly now-revived original storyline and makes absolutely clear that the game is returning to its focus on its heroic Seven, and their battle against the Cube's civilization, dubbed The Last Reality.
After that, players were treated to a quick glimpse at what's next for the game (and yes, Epic Games couldn't resist making a 6-7 joke in the process). Fortnite Chapter 7 will begin with our heroes enjoying life on a new map themed around the southern US. There are Fortnite-y versions of Hollywood and Area 51 to explore, while fresh gameplay changes include wingsuits and drivable Reboot Vans. Everything seems pretty chill, until The Last Reality's mothership does indeed turn up (and promptly blows up Fortnite's beloved Battle Bus!)
And after that, for those still connected, Fortnite really did call it a day. The game is now offline for a number of hours, with the launch of Chapter 7 due as the game comes back online later tonight.
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
For Black Friday weekend, Lenovo just lowered the price yet again one of its best Black Friday gaming PC deals. Right now you can pick up a Legion Tower 7 RTX 5080 gaming PC for just $1,889.99 after you apply two stackable coupon codes "LENCYBERDEAL" and "EXTRAFIVE". This beats out the original Black Friday deal by $200. It's not the least expensive RTX 5080 prebuilt for Black Friday - the Alienware Aurora R16 just barely beats it at $1,815 - but it's arguably a better deal.
Black Friday Deal: Lenovo Legion Tower 7 RTX 5080 Gaming PC
The Legion Tower 7 is Lenovo's top-end desktop computer, boasting a well-ventilated chassis with a mesh front panel housing six total 120mm fans (including three fans for the 360mm liquid cooling system) and an 850W 80Plus Gold power supply.
This particular configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics card, 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz of RAM, and a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor has a max turbo frequency of 5.7GHz with 24 cores and a 40MB L2 cache. According to Passmark, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a better gaming chip than the previous generation's Intel Core i9-14900K.
The RTX 5080 is the second best Blackwell graphics card, surpassed only by the $2,000 RTX 5090. It's about 5%-10% faster than the previous generation RTX 4080 Super, which is discontinued and no longer available. In games that support DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation exclusive to Blackwell cards, the gap widens. This is an outstanding card for playing even the latest games at 4K resolution with high settings and ray tracing enabled.
Lenovo Legion gaming PCs and laptops generally feature better build quality than what you'd find from other prebuilt PCs. For desktop PCs in particular, people like the fact that Lenovo does not use proprietary components in its computer systems, so they're easier to upgrade with off-the-shelf parts. Although we haven't yet reviewed the new 2025 models, we have reviewed last year's Legion 7 desktop and really liked its build quality and performance.
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.
We have almost made it to the final month of 2025. Thankfully, a new batch of arrivals of all of your favorite streaming services should keep you busy between the holiday festivities and family events.
Netflix is the king of holiday rom-coms, and so of course we’ll see plenty of new (somewhat similar looking) additions to that list throughout the month. You’ll also get a spread of new documentaries, the third Knives Out movie, and, of course, the Stranger Things finale.
Without further ado, here’s the full list of everything coming to Netflix in December with recommendations from the staff here at IGN.
Everything Coming to Netflix in December
December 1
All The Empty Rooms
CoComelon Lane: Season 6
Love is Blind: Italy
My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler
Playing Gracie Darling
Troll 2
A League of Their Own
As Good as It Gets
Bad Teacher
Big Momma’s House
Big Momma’s House 2
This British historical drama series originally ran from 2016 to 2019 on ITV in the UK and on PBS in the US. Creator Daisy Goodwin's show chronicled the early years of the rule of Queen Victoria (played by Doctor Who's Jenna Coleman), who had been Britain's longest-reigning monarch until her great-great-granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II. The series premiered during the heyday of The Crown, similarly documenting the public and private lives of the British royal family with a degree of creative license. The heart of the show is the romance between Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert (Tom Hughes), while also taking a page from The Crown in depicting the queen's political mentorship by her respective Prime Ministers set against the backdrop of historic events like the Irish famine, the Anglo-Afghan War, and the Great Exhibition. Sadly, Victoria ended on essentially a cliffhanger, with a health crisis for Prince Albert, whose eventual death will devastate Queen Victoria and leave her garbed in black and in mourning for the rest of her life. At least The Crown allowed Queen Elizabeth II's story to play out to a proper conclusion. -Jim Vejvoda
Brightburn
Burlesque
Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Christmas Break-In
Downton Abbey
Godzilla
Hollow Man
Joy for Christmas
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 3
Little Women
Pulp Fiction
Stripes
The Ugly Truth
Victoria: Seasons 1-3
What Lies Beneath
The Wolf of Wall Street
Zero Dark Thirty
The first day of the month always leads to a big mix of new additions and departures on any streaming service. In terms of actual new releases, you’ll get a new iteration of My Next Guest featuring Adam Sandler and a new season of Love Is Blind Italy.
Otherwise, you’ll get access to classics from across eras like Zero Dark Thirty, Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, Pulp Fiction, and what I consider one of the best trilogies of all tim, Kung Fu Panda. Yes, I choose to ignore Kung Fu Panda 4.
December 2
Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches: Season 2
Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special
The second season of Mayfair Witches, an ongoing adaptation of the Anne Rice novel, is coming to Netflix after airing on AMC earlier this year. The streamer will also premiere a new comedy special from Matt Rife.
December 3
My Secret Santa
The Northman
Stranded with my Mother-in-Law: Season 3
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration
Robert Eggers’ The Northman, which IGN’s review describes as a “dreamlike viking revenge saga,” is coming to Netflix after a stint at Peacock. You’ll also see a new special from Meghan Markle’s reality series focusing on holiday traditions, recipes, and crafts.
December 4
A Lot Like Christmas
The Abandons
The Believers: Season 2
Forrest Gump
Fugue State 1986
I Wish You Had Told Me
Lali: Time to Step Up
Mean Girls (2004)
I mean, c’mon? Mean Girls and Forrest Gump, nothing short of classics. Subscribers will also get The Abandons, a new Netflix series from Kurt Sutter, the creator of Sons of Anarchy. The Western drama series stars Lena Headey, Gillian Anderson, and Lucas Till.
December 5
Jay Kelly
Love and Wine
The Making of Jay Kelly
The New Yorker at 100
The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2
The Price of Confession
Owning Manhattan: Season 2
Jay Kelly, directed by Noah Baumbach, stars none other than Adam Sandler as an aging movie actor whose existential crisis leads him to take a Europe trip with his manager. The movie will premiere on Netflix alongside a behind-the-scenes documentary.
The streamer will also premiere a documentary digging into the 100 year history of The New Yorker as well as Love and Wine, a good ol’ rom com from Netflix Africa.
December 7
Babylon
Cast Away
Damien Chazelle’s follow-up to La La Land and First Man released back in 2023 to mixed opinions. Matt Donato’s review of Babylon for IGN aptly sums some of them up: “Babylon is a magnificent disaster that'll be one viewer's favorite movie of the year and another's calamitous nemesis.”
December 8
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas
Mark Robert and Elmo work together to prepare holiday gifts for their friends in this Netflix Family special.
December 9
Badly in Love
Blood Coast: Season 2
Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within
The West Wing: Seasons 1-7
The world is healing and all seven seasons of The West Wing are coming back to Netflix. The streamer is also premiering Badly in Love, a new Japanese dating show, and Masaka Kids, a documentary about a killer dancing group from Uganda that went viral on TikTok.
December 10
The Accident: Season 2
Record of Ragnarok: Season 3
Simon Cowell: The Next Act
Simon Cowell will not rest until he has another boy group under his wing. That is quite literally the premise of his new Netflix series, The Next Act. Netflix will also be the exclusive streaming home for Season 3 of the Record of Ragnarok, which joins the service’s surprisingly solid slate of anime.
December 11
The Fakenapping
Had I Not Seen the Sun: Part 2
Lost in the Spotlight
Man Vs Baby
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft: Season 2
The Town
The second and final season of Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series is arriving toward the middle of the month. IGN’s review of the first season acknowledges that there “far better animated video game adaptations than this one,” but it’s still worth trying for any fans of the games.
As much as it might seem to be a new reality series about challenges against infants, Man vs. Baby is in fact yet another holiday-themed movie. You’ll also get the second part of the Korean thriller series Had I Not Seen the Sun.
December 12
The Amazing Digital Circus: Season 1 (Ep 5-7)
City of Shadows
Home for Christmas: Season 3
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out movie is coming to Netflix a couple weeks after its theatrical release. Carlos Moralos’s review for IGN takes the stance that it “may not be the best Benoit Blanc film, but it satisfies by playing along with genre expectations instead of trying to outsmart them.” This iteration’s cast features Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Josh Brolin, and Josh O’Connor.
December 13
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
December 14
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2024)
December 15
A Cowboy Christmas Romance
Christmas at the Chalet
The Christmas Classic
Christmas on the Alpaca Farm
The Creature Cases: Chapter 6
More Christmas! A lot of Christmas, in fact, including a cowboy-centered and an alpaca-centered rom-com. Netflix is also getting a new season of the animated children’s series The Creature Cases.
December 16
Castle Rock: Seasons 1-2
Culinary Class Wars: Season 2
If this year’s The Long Walk, The Running Man, and It: Welcome to Derry are anything to go by, there’s seemingly never enough Stephen King adaptations. Another of those adaptations, Castle Rock, ran for two seasons on Hulu and is now making its way to Netflix.
December 17
The Manny: Season 3
Murder in Monaco
What's In The Box?
Murder in Monaco is, you guessed it, a crime documentary, specifically about the mysterious death of the billionaire banker, Edmond Safra. What’s in the Box is a new Netflix game show hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.
December 18
10DANCE
Emily in Paris: Season 5
It’s time for a new season of Emily in Paris, which will be released all at once this time around.
The streamer will also premiere10DANCE, a new Japanese series about two rival dancers who try to master each other’s unique styles.
December 19
A Time For Bravery
Breakdown: 1975
The Great Flood
Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day
After a significant amount of build-up, the heavyweight Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight will stream live on Netflix toward the end of the month. Kim Byung Hee’s new sci-fi film The Great Flood will also land on Netflix after premiering at the 30th Busan International Film Festival.
December 22
The Closer: Seasons 1-7
Elway
Sicily Express
Sicily Express is a new Italian series about two friends who sleep in Sicily but work in Milan. Netflix will also host a documentary about NFL legend John Elway from Peyton Manning’s production company, Omaha Productions.
December 23
Eden
King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch: Season 3
Ron Howard’s Eden is a historical drama based on a true story about a group of settlers who land on an isolated island. The film is coming to Netflix after its theatrical release.
December 24
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Goodbye June
Tom Segura: Teacher
The second Downtown Abbey film is coming to Netflix several months after the third and final movie landed in theaters. You’ll also get Goodbye June, a new Netflix film directed by Kate Winslet and starring Helen Mirren.
December 25
Christmas Gameday: Cowboys vs. Commanders
Christmas Gameday: Lions vs. Vikings
Stranger Things 5: Volume 2
Merry Christmas! Netflix is celebrating by hosting two Christmas gameday matches and premiering the next part of the Stranger Things final season.
December 26
Cover-Up
This new Netflix documentary explores the life of Seymour Hersh, the investigative reporter who uncovered America’s war crimes during the Vietnam and Iraq wars.
December 29
Members Only: Palm Beach
Now this one’s for the reality fans. Members Only: Palm Beach is a new Netflix series that follows a group of affluent women dealing with ridiculous social hierarchies in Palm Beach County.
December 30
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
Ricky Gervais: Mortality
This wouldn’t be a Netflix list without some true crime. Evil Influencer digs into the relatively recent case involving social media personalities Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrant. The streamer is also getting a new Ricky Gervais special.
December 31
Sleeping with Other People
Stranger Things 5: The Finale
Last but certainly not least, the final part of the final season of Stranger Things will be dropping at 8pm ET on New Year’s Eve. We already know it runs for around two hours, so you’ll still have time to watch the ball drop. Be sure to check out some of our Stranger Things coverage below!
Black Friday Streaming Deals Are Live This Weekend
It just so happens to be Black Friday weekend, which unfortunately has never meant a discount on Netflix itself. If you’re not enticed by this month’s additions or are generally in the market for other streamers, now’s your best chance to scoop up some Black Friday streaming deals. Here’s the highlights we’ve seen so far:
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It's been a good time for PS5 deals during Black Friday, thanks in part some nice price drops on a variety of accessories. That includes cheaper DualSense controllers, discounts on headsets, and more – to keep things easy, below you'll find a few of our favorites still on sale as Black Friday sales start giving way to Cyber Monday deals.
A couple of these items have even landed in our roundup of the best gaming accessories for your PS5 or PS5 Pro. We consider the DualSense Edge to be the best controller for PS5, as it "features three types of changeable stick caps, mappable back buttons, and adjustable trigger lengths." And the PlayStation Portal is ideal for remote play on the console – and finally works on its own thanks to the addition of cloud streaming, making it an even more useful gadget for your PlayStation collection.
These deals aren't guaranteed to stay beyond Cyber Monday, either. So, if you've been hoping to upgrade your PS5 setup with some new controllers or extra storage, now's the time to buy.
TVs on Sale for Black Friday 2025
New accessories aren't the only way to improve your PS5 setup. A new, high-quality TV can make your PS5 games shine, and LG C5 OLED TVs are on sale for up to TK off. The LG C4 is our favorite TV for playing on PS5 and PS5 Pro, thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate and bright, yet contrasty OLED panel. The C5 is simply the latest in the line.
PS5 Games Are Also on Sale for Black Friday
Outside of accessories and shiny new TVs, we've seen some incredible PS5 video game deals over the course of the sale event as well. If you're filling up your library with some new picks to play over the holidays, you can still score discounts on Silent Hill f, Space Marine 2, Battlefield 6, and many, many more.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
While Black Friday is technically over, most Black Friday sales run through Cyber Monday. That means you still have tons of time to save big on all the best gaming gear, including gaming mice, some of which are up to 50% off. Below, I’ve highlighted seven options worth checking out:
TL;DR - Best Black Friday Gaming Mouse Deals
There's a wide variety on sale, from ergonomic and lightweight options to MOBA and FPS beasts. And as you'll see below, a lot of these on sale are our favorite gaming mice.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
Our favorite budget gaming mouse got its price slashed for Cyber Monday, making the already affordable option just $25 for a limited time. While it may be cheap, the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 is an accurate and responsive wired gaming mouse that nails the basics. The compact body is ideal for fingertip or claw grippers, and there’s even some flashy RGB lighting. In our review of the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2, we found some SteelSeries had meaningfully improved a few things. Versus its predecessor, the Rival 3 Gen 2 had lower click latency, smoother gliding across mouse pads, and a more tangle-resistant cable.
ASUS ROG Keris II Ace Wireless
The 54g ASUS ROG Keris II Ace Wireless is our top lightweight gaming mouse pick, and right now it's over 30% off. We like this right-handed mouse for its even weight distribution and its comfortable hold that's friendly to both palm and claw grippers. In our review, we thought the Keris II was great for precision aiming in Counter-Strike 2, a game where such sharpness is key. That’s in large part thanks to its up to 42,000 DPI ROG AimPoint Pro sensor and up to 8,000 Hz polling rate.
Razer Viper V3 Pro
In our review of the Razer Viper V3 Pro, reviewer Michael Higham found the mouse’s 8000Hz polling rate led to “smoother and snappier tracking” when playing at higher refresh rates and resolutions. It's our top FPS mouse, thanks to springy, rapid fire clickiness and ultra-smooth gliding. The V3 Pro is currently $30 off for Cyber Monday.
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro costs just $74.99 right now, a 50% discount from its usual $149.99. This esports-ready mouse is made for twitchy FPS gaming with its 30K optical sensor and ultra-low click latency. The tall, right-handed shape is perfect for both palm and claw grippers, while the PTFE feet ensure smooth gliding. Razer even includes grip tape to help you keep the mouse firm in the most intense gaming moments.
Logitech G703 Lightspeed
The Logitech G703 Lightspeed is a killer deal right now at 45% off. With that discount, you can grab it for just $54.99. Now, that’s a steal for what we consider the best overall wireless gaming mouse, thanks to a high-performance sensor and its ergonomic form factor. At 95g, it’s not the lightest mouse, but weight is evenly distributed, and rubberized grips ensure it stays in your hands during heated game moments. However, the standout feature is the Hero 25K optical sensor, which offers hard-to-beat tracking accuracy.
Corsair Darkstar RGB
The Corsair Darkstar RGB is currently $50 cheaper, bringing it just under $100 during Black Friday weekend. In our review, we found that “the response time is phenomenal, and each of the 15 buttons on the mouse feels fantastic while gaming.” All those extra buttons make it an exceptional MOBA mouse, but the quality sensor, supreme comfort, and nice hint of RGB lighting put it in the realm of top gaming mice in general.
Logitech G502 X Lightspeed
The Logitech G502 X Lightspeed is best in class for comfort. While testing the Logitech G502 X Lightspeed, reviewer Michael Higham found that the mouse is ideal for long gaming sessions thanks to “its deep thumb groove and curvy body suit any grip.” Beyond impressive ergonomics, the G502 X Lightspeed also features plenty of mappable extra buttons. Best of all, it’s $60 off its usual $159.99 price.
Check Out the Best Gaming Keyboard Deals
Gaming mice and gaming keyboards go hand in hand, so after you’ve chosen a gaming mouse, why not grab a gaming keyboard deal for an epic PC setup? Below are some of the best keyboard deals we've found for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You can save up to 50% on gear from top brands like SteelSeries, Corsair, and Razer.
Danielle is a Tech freelance writer based in Los Angeles who spends her free time creating videos and geeking out over music history.
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