Alongside Prime Big Deal Days, other retailers, like Best Buy, are offering competing discounts and sales. Today only, you can save on select PlayStation 5 video games at Best Buy, with some of the biggest games of the past few years available at a discount.
This includes major 2024 titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and even major PlayStation Studios games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarok. Since this sale is not exclusive to paid members like Prime Day, you do not need to be a My Best Buy member to score these deals. If you’re looking for other Best Buy gaming deals, be sure to check out the discounted Xbox Series X.
Popular PlayStation 5 Games Are on Sale at Best Buy
We’ve collected the best video game deals at Best Buy today above, which includes mostly first-party PlayStation Studios titles and a few third-party games. With these discounts, you can opt to either ship the item to your house or pick it up in store. It’s likely that these discounts will end as the Best Buy sale wraps up tonight, so make sure to pick up these games before midnight. You can also check out our larger list of the best PlayStation deals happening for October Prime Day.
Should You Buy Now or Wait for Black Friday?
While these are solid deals, we do recommend that you wait for Black Friday for better prices if you can. Generally, Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer much better deals for video games than Prime Day, so you can expect to see the best discounts for the year there. Titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth just recently hit $49.99, but we do expect to see games like Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarok potentially hit all-time lows during Black Friday.
Additionally, dozens of more games will be available on sale during the event, so you can purchase items in bulk. These Best Buy deals are solid discounts and well worth the price, but keep in mind that prices will likely drop come November if you can wait. Black Friday is still the best time to buy video games.
The Nintendo Switch is perfect if you’re traveling on the go, as you can play games outside of your home with no issues. However, if you are out in public or in a remote location, you likely do not have access to power, and you can quickly run out of battery when playing games in handheld mode. While the Nintendo Switch has a limited battery capacity, you can extend this with a battery case. This is where the Newdery External Battery Station comes in.
For a limited time during Prime Big Deal Days, you can save 20% off the Newdery External Battery Station. This deal is exclusive to Prime members, but you can sign up for a free trial if you do not currently have an Amazon Prime membership. This deal is set to end at midnight tonight as the sale comes to an end.
The Newdery External Battery Station Is On Sale for Prime Day
The Newdery External Battery Station is currently IGN’s pick for the overall best battery case for Nintendo Switch. This case provides a 10,000mAh battery in addition to the Switch’s built-in battery, allowing for up to eight hours of additional playtime in handheld mode. This extra battery can make a huge difference, as you can play some games for up to 14 hours.
Beyond battery life, the Newdery External Battery Station is comfortable to hold. The grip behind the Joy-Cons is extended, allowing all players to be comfortable during long play sessions. While some might find the Nintendo Switch uncomfortable, the Newdery External Battery Station alleviates that.
Additionally, the case features a built-in kickstand, which reveals a compartment to store extra game cartridges on the go. If you’re someone who buys most of your games physically, this can allow you to bring up to three physical titles with you on the go without the need for a storage case. This is a great alternative to purchasing a power bankand a Switch carrying case.
Is this Case Worth Buying at This Price?
Overall, we absolutely recommend picking up the Newdery External Battery Station while it is 20% off. This is the lowest we’ve ever seen the accessory on Amazon, and we do not expect to see any further discounts for Black Friday or Cyber Monday. While both Prime Day and Black Friday offer similar sales, the October Prime Day often serves as a tease of Black Friday’s offerings. You should plan to see a similar 20% discount during the major sales event next month.
Genshin Impact’s version 5.1 update lacks English voice acting in some areas due to “recording arrangements,” developer HoYoverse has said.
Though the patch notes detailing the missing content don’t give a more explicit reason, the lack of English voice over is like due to the ongoing American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) video game voice actor strike.
“Due to recording arrangements, some content in version 5.1 does not have English voice overs,” HoYoverse said. “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.”
Myriad voice actors have commented on the threat of AI, including Metal Gear Solid and Mass Effect actress Jennifer Hale. “The truth is, AI is just a tool like a hammer,” she said. “If I take my hammer, I could build you a house. I can also take that same hammer and I can smash your skin and destroy who you are.”
For October Prime Day, Amazon has dropped the prices on all three of its mainstream Logitech racing wheels: the Logitech G29 for PlayStation 5 and PC and the Logitech 920 for Xbox Series X and PC includes the racing wheel and pedals. The newer Logitech G923, which is compatible with both Xbox and PS5, also includes a shifter.
37% Off Logitech G29 and G920 Driving Force Racing Wheels
The Logitech G29 and Logitech G920 were already some of the best racing wheels under $300. If you’re a big fan of racing games like Gran Turismo 7 or Forza Horizon 5 and you’ve been using your standard PS5 or Xbox controller this entire time, then this sale might be the excuse you experience greater immersion in racing games for the first time.
Standout features include a gorgeous hand-stitched leather racing wheel with 900 degrees of rotation, sturdy metal base, durable steel ball bearings in the shaft, gear-driven dual-force motor feedback, stainless shifter and pressure sensitive pedals. The force feedback does an excellent job of simulating providing force and resistance and certain adds to the immersion; if you want something better than this, you’d have to shell out a lot more money for a direct-drive or belt-driven wheel, like Logitech’s own $1,000 G Pro direct-drive racing wheel we reviewed.
The G29 is a bit nicer than the Xbox’s G920 variant. The G29 has LED shift lights located on the top of the wheel’s spokes. These LEDs light up progressively as the car’s RPMs rise in-game. The G29 also has a rotary knob on the wheel that can be customized to different functions, like traction control, brake bias, or split differential.
20% Off Logitech G923 TRUEFORCE Racing Wheel
The Logitech G923 (one of the best accessible racing wheels for both the Xbox and PS5) is a newer model released in 2020 that is based off the G29 wheel. The biggest upgrade of the G923 over its predecessors is its TRUEFORCE technology. New vibrational motors built into the wheel adds haptic feedback on top of the DRIVING FORCE force feedback. Since immersion is the name of the game (and a big reason why many higher-end wheels cost hundreds more), this is a more significant change than it sounds on paper. In his Logitech G923 review, Luke Reilly writes “The Logitech G923 is a great option for new racing game players who want a wheel that’s a step up over the budget option… For a budget-friendly price, this wheel with a full metal pedal set lets you feel the intricacies of the road thanks to geared force feedback and Trueforce technology.”
If you’re looking for deals on other PS5 accessories, check out the best Prime Day PS5 deals going on right now (we update it often). If you don’t yet own a PS5 console, you’re in luck. The PS5 Slim is currently on sale for Prime Day, and Sony recently announced a more powerful PS5 Pro that is currently up for preorder and ships out next month.
For Xbox accessories, check out the best Prime Day Xbox deals. There aren’t any great Xbox console deals going on right now, however there is a pretty amazing deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which itself is a great value since you won’t have to pay for every new release game in order to enjoy them on launch day. For all other deals, head over to our Prime Day megapost to see our cherry-picked list of the best deals we’ve found.
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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.
Former Halo developer Bungie is facing a new lawsuit after a Louisiana man claimed the studio stole plot elements from his story and used them for content in Destiny 2.
As first reported by The Game Post, the suit (available to see in full via Scribd) accuses the game company of copyright infringement related to Destiny 2’s 2017 storyline, The Red War. Plaintiff Kelsey Martineau, who in 2013 and 2014 created work under the pen name Caspar Cole, alleges that Bungie lifted elements from a story he published on WordPress.com.
“Defendants have deliberately and intentionally copied the characters, storyline, and other protectable expression from Martineau’s works in the Infringing Game,” claims the suit filed on October 2, 2024. “Martineau has never authorized or given consent for Defendants to use their copyrighted works in the manner complained of herein.”
Martineau’s suit is aiming to halt the distribution of all content related to the storylines in question. The plaintiff is demanding a jury trial.
The claim includes a laundry list of examples from both Martineau’s work and Destiny 2 that the plaintiff claims is proof of Bungie’s wrongdoing. Included in each story are mentions of groups known as the Red Legion, with the suit pointing to character similarities between Destiny’s Dominus Ghaul and Martineau’s Overlord Yinnerah. The document goes as far as to say that both Red Legion factions “mimic one another” and that their “goals directly overlap.” It also touches on broader narrative connections, suggesting that both works “detail the rise of a young and ambitious alien with the intent of dividing and conquering Earth in order to gain strategic asset(s).”
“The creators of Destiny 2 did not independently create their version of the Red Legion but instead of have wrongfully copied Martineau’s original creation,” the suit alleges.
The Red Legion stems back to the early days of Destiny 2, which launched in 2017. In our original 8.5/10 review of Bungie’s sequel, we said, “Destiny 2’s excellent co-op and competitive shooting, rewarding loot, and strong social elements will keep us playing.”
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Sony has revealed the full line-up of PlayStation Plus Games Catalog additions for October 2024, which includes Dead Island 2, Two Point Campus, and more.
Announced on the PlayStation Blog, a total of 14 games are joining the library, 10 on the PlayStation Plus Extra tier and four on the PlayStation Plus Premium Tier through the Classic Games Catalog and PSVR2 offerings. They’re available October 15.
Embracing spooky season ahead of Halloween, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me and Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed also arrive alongside the headlining horror title Dead Island 2.
PlayStation Plus Games Catalog Additions for October 2024
Dead Island 2 is the long awaited sequel to the zombie smashing game that finally arrived in 2023. Players rampage around a post apocalyptic version of Los Angeles in a first person action role-playing game where killing zombies as creatively as possible is encouraged. “Dead Island 2 is a hilarious gore-fest and a competent zombie-slaying adventure, but lacks creativity outside of its great sense of humor,” IGN said in our 7/10 review.
Two Point Campus is a college simulation game with an attitude, where players can build their perfect campus and hire their dream team of staff to run it. “The wacky humor might be hit or miss, but as a management sim, Two Point Campus graduates with honors,” IGN said in our 8/10 review.
The Devil In Me arrived as the final game in Season 1 of The Dark Pictures Anthology from Until Dawn and The Quarry developer Supermassive Games. While the studio is seemingly forever seeking a return to form that was Until Dawn (and even its remake has gone down poorly), The Devil in Me couldn’t quite fill its shoes. It earned just a 5/10 in IGN’s review.
Gris aims to be as much an art piece as a video game, describing itself as a “serene and evocative interactive” where players “explore a meticulously designed world brought to life with delicate art, detailed animation, and an elegant original score.” In our 6/10 review, IGN said: “Gris’s beautiful exterior hides a simple, at times confusing, platformer.”
Return to Monkey Island is the highly anticipated follow-up to the beloved Monkey Island series. It earned an impressive 9/10 in IGN’s review. “Return to Monkey Island expectedly comes packed full of smartly crafted puzzles, funny dialogue, and memorable characters,” we said. “But as series creator Ron Gilbert returns to the series’ director’s chair for the first time since 1991, it unexpectedly offers a lot of heart, too. It is an adventure gamer’s delight.”
A multiplayer game with as much substance as one of its ghostly adversaries, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed arrived in 2022 as another in the four versus one formula. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an asymmetrical multiplayer game that’s mostly enjoyable, but badly needs more content,” IGN said in our 6/10 review.
Firefighting Simulator: The Squad lets players join a major U.S. city’s firefighting team and discover over 40 diverse deployment locations in an environment inspired by the North American west coast. “Equip yourself with authentic firefighting gear such as helmets, firefighter boots, and a breathing apparatus model by well known North American firefighting equipment manufacturers,” reads the synopsis.
Off road racing game Overpass 2 has players compete in races and try to set the best time on extreme tracks behind the wheel of powerful and officially licensed ATVs and UTVs. Overpass 2 features 37 vehicles in three different categories, five environments, 31 circuits, and multiple race modes.
On yer bike. Tour de France 2023 is the video game version of, well, the Tour de France 2023. Players can pedal alongside the best cyclists, test their endurance, and show their panache to triumph on the Champs-Elysées.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands is the open world action game that Ubisoft released in 2017. It has been in the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog before too. “Ghost Recon: Wildlands has issues with repetition, but its co-op antics make it an entertaining military shooter,” IGN said in our 7/10 review.
Virtual reality charmer The Last Clockwinder is a whimsical puzzle game about automation, where players must repair the Clocktower: An ancient haven for the galaxy’s plants and seeds built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Special Clockwinder gloves let players turn every simple task into a looping clockwork automaton.
The headlining game in the PlayStation Plus Classic Games Catalog is beloved 1999 title Dino Crisis. With a modern attempt apparently shut down because of Monster Hunter, the original is players’ best bet for a shot in 2024. “Dino Crisis brings back the stylistic still camera angles, the multi-level labyrinthine structures, and the gallons of blood and gore with all of the shock and suspense that Resident Evil 2 delivered,” IGN said in our 9/10 review from 1999.
In the same month Silent Hill 2 remake was released, players can dip into more classic Japanese horror thanks to Siren also launching into the PlayStation Plus Classic Games Catalog. “A siren calls and a sea of red water mysteriously surrounds the mountain village Hanuda,” reads the synopsis. Originally released on PlayStation 2, Siren is now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
Finally, R-Type Dimensions EX is the collection of coin-op classics that has players fight through all 14 Bydo-infested stages in retro 2D graphics or shiny 3D graphics – and swap back and forth with the touch of a button on the fly.
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We’ve all used a Steam Deck, so we all know how poor the battery lifecan be when playing a more graphically extensive game like God of War: Ragnarok, or Cyberpunk 2077. Here’s the trick, you need a good power bank to accompany your portable PC adventures.
Good grief, first alarm clocks and now this… Rock band Green Day has announced that it is releasing ‘Dookie Demastered’, a collection of extraordinarily unique items that play individual tracks from the band’s iconic 1994 album Dookie.
The items are available to purchase in the US, but only via a limited draw; so essentially you’re free to order however many you like, but you could very well end up with none. Items include a floppy disk (Having a Blast), a doorbell (Longview), and a Big Mouth Billie Bass (Basket Case), but what really caught our attention is a genuine Game Boy cartridge that plays the entirety of Welcome to Paradise.
“There are no songbirds in the palace of the king”, it says this when you boot up Bulwark, an unconventional quote for an unconventional game and world. Because in this world there are giant warbirds ridden by mounted warriors called Falconeers. The palaces in this world also are rarely places of beauty but bastions of violent subjugation and factional strife. Something I as the solo developer of The Falconeer first explored in 2020 in the Series X/S launch title The Falconeer – a retro air combat game in the vein of Crimson Skies but set in this hauntingly bleak yet beautiful world called the Ursee.
Bulwark : Falconeer Chronicles saw me return to this world but with a more upbeat creative city builder. Allowing anyone to design and grow a small settlement into a massive fortified palace rising into the skies. But of course, there are no songbirds in those palaces, and this is the Ursee, so that meant inevitably I would have to expand the game to fully make use of the more violent and bleak aspects still very much party of this world and universe. This meant evolving the game, which is what has happened with the release of Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles.
Evolution is the next step in the continuing growth of Bulwark, it expands the world and adds strategy and economics that make war something more meaningful. And this comes with two major areas of expansion. The most obvious addition is a new game mode called “total conquest” and secondly is a complete overhaul of the game with a special focus on making combat more meaningful.
The Total Conquest game mode is the obvious new addition. Start building your empire but in a scenario where everyone is against you. Your enemies will start throwing waves of units at your settlements just about as soon as you get it up and running. Survival means properly defending yourself before you can go on the offensive.
Luckily the second part of Evolution is a bevy of new content to help you accomplish this. From new fortress elements that add gigantic naval batteries to being able to set different stances for your commanders, have their units defend, escort or assault based on your commands.
There is also a surface flagship you can unlock as a freehouse wonder that will allow you to sail the Ursee yourself, just like you can already fly. No system has been left untouched and you’ll find a deeper economy but also a price to losing units in battle. But this doesn’t mean only combat and strategy have been improved, the actual world of the Ursee has been filled with new content to explore, new locations to acquire new commanders and captains to enlist
All in all this update has been powered by the community and feedback from players, with nearly every aspect being in some part improved from the game having been played by so many of you and the feedback it’s been lucky to receive.
In closing I’d recommend any existing player to at least once play with a clean start to experience the hopefully more balanced and meaningful growth and also use some of the new building blocks that can be found in the design of their settlements. Explore some of the mechanics you already know and you’d be surprised to find some nifty new improvements you didn’t expect but hopefully will love. Play Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chroniclestoday on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Bulwark is about designing your fortress and expanding it into an empire.
I hope you enjoy my attempts to experiment and evolve this game into something enjoyable and fresh.
Bulwark also continues to evolve with each passing update, based on your feedback.
So positive or negative comments are welcome. If it’s intended to help then it’s all appreciated!
Story:
You are in charge of the last remnants of free people on the Ursee, tasked with building a new home. Carve your path onto a world, tower by tower, wall by wall, sculpting from the daunting cliffs and perilous waters of an unforgiving landscape that refuses to be tamed.
Game goals:
Design fantastic ocean fortress settlements. Progress is simple, grow the populations of various factions and you will progress on their Soultrees. Unlocking commanders and captains that may work for you, unlocking new ships, units and abilities.
Play Your Way:
Bulwark – Explore the Great Ursee as you build your grand civilisation. Scavenge for resources,create trade routes and strike alliances with other factions scattered across the waves as you balance negotiation and conflict to grow your settlement.
Freebuild – Enjoy a cosy ‘Freebuild Mode’, devoid of the conflict and challenges present in standard play, you can sketch and experiment without the need for resources, building without limits.
Total Conquest – War has come to the Great Ursee. You start at war with every faction, diplomacy is disabled and the frequency and scale of raids is ramped up. It is no longer enough to just build – now you must survive.
Building Resources:
Wood, stone and Iron aren’t stored or tallied up, the only thing that counts is distance, not cost. You transport resources along your network of towers as well as trading routes over the sea. Towers and walls within range of the resource can be upgraded and built for free, those out of range cannot.
Splinters :
The currency that powers diplomacy, army building, buying new locations and unique buildings is separate from resources, it runs on a currency called, Splinters. You gain these through population growth, trade with other factions or as rewards from combat.
Challenge:
The game challenges you to design and grow grand fortresses, often at little cost other than setting up trade routes for resources. As you grow you may invite in populations from other factions which unlock faction unique content from their “soultree”.
But everybody hates everybody on the Ursee and doing so might lead to war or to loyal allies that merge with your empire. This sandbox builder has consequences!
