For the remaining hours of October Prime Day, Amazon is taking 40% off the highly rated SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7p wireless gaming headset, now only $109 after you clip a $34.98 coupon. This is the best deal of the year on one of the best wireless PS5 gaming headsets (it’s also compatible with PC) and at this price there’s really nothing else that can even remotely compare. You shouldn’t hesitate though, because we expect this deal to go kaput at midnight PT.
40% Off the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7p Gaming Headset
IGN writer Matthew Adler reviewed the PC version of the Arctis Nova 7. He writes “SteelSeries continues to push the boundaries of what a headset is capable of. With the addition of simultaneous Bluetooth audio, you can enjoy music, podcasts, or just chat with your friends without losing your game audio – all with a single pair of headphones. The Arctis Nova 7’s new design is sleek, lightweight, and still remains one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve ever used.”
The SteelSeries Arcis Nova 7p is the latest successor to the highly rated Arctis 7 series of headsets. This is a sturdy and comfortable headset; the headband has a flexible metal core that can be twisted without snapping and, in my opinion, the AirWeave memory foam earcups are more comfortable than the pricier Arctis Nova 7 Pros. It’s every bit as good as its predecessor but with some welcome upgrades like a USB Type-C charging port, longer 38-hour battery life, fast charging (6 hours of battery with just 15 minutes of charging), simultaneous wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, and multi-platform compatibility. It’s also fully compatible with the PlayStation 5’s Tempest 3D Audio.
If you’re looking for deals on other PS5 accessories, check out the best Prime Day PS5 deals going on right now. 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 more general Prime Day related content, head over to our Prime Day megapost to see our cherry-picked list of all of best deals. You better hurry, though, because we expect most of these deals to go back up in price after midnight.
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For the final hours of October Prime Day, Amazon is offering an excellent deal on the best gaming SSD. Right now you can get the blazing fast Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 solid state drive (SSD) for only $139.99. This is the lowest price we’ve seen this year, but you better jump on this deal soon because we expect it to expire at midnight PT tonight. 4TB and 1TB models are also on sale. The 990 Pro is one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSDs on the market. It’s compatible with the PlayStation 5 console and it comes preinstalled with a low-profile heatsink.
Prime Day Deal: Samsung 990 Pro PS5 SSD with Heatsink
The 990 Pro is Samsung’s fastest PCIe 4.0 M.2 solid state drive. Compared to the 980 Pro that it replaces, the 990 Pro has been updated with Samsung’s newest Pascal controller and 7th gen TLC NAND flash chips which are manufactured in-house. It boasts sequential speeds of 7,450MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write and random speeds of 1400K read and 1550K IOPS write, which is up to 50% faster per watt than the 980 Pro. The 990 Pro will be one of your best options as a boot drive for your gaming PC, and the 2TB model is currently the best compromise between capacity and price point.
For console gamers, the Samsung 990 Pro also happens to be one of the best SSDs for the PlayStation 5. In fact, performance-wise, it’s overkill since the stock PS5 SSD only has speeds of up to 5,600MB/s. This 990 Pro comes pre-equipped with a low-profile aluminum heatsink that’s guaranteed to fit in both the PS5 and PS5 Slim consoles. It’s also backed by a 5 year warranty; by the time your warranty runs out, you might have already moved onto the PS6.
If you want to compare this deal with other PlayStation 5 compatible options, here’s a list of our favorite PS5 SSDs. If you’re looking for deals on other PS5 accessories, check out the best Prime Day PS5 deals going on right now. 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 all other deals, head over to our Prime Day megapost to see our cherry-picked list of the best deals we’ve found. You better hurry, though, because we expect most of these deals to go back up in price after midnight.
Are October Prime Day Deals as good as Black Friday?
Although Black Friday is still the overall best time to buy just about anything every year, October Prime Day is just as good as Black Friday for many different items. Amazon’s own devices that are currently on sale likely won’t go much lower in price. The same goes for most of the deals we’ve featured on this list, which are at some of their lowest prices of the year so far. If you are unsure whether or not you’re getting a good deal on anything, you can reference specific products on the CamelCamelCamel website to see historical Amazon pricing.
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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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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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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the first game in the fantasy action role-playing game series not to feature spiders, developer BioWare has confirmed.
Fans had wondered about the lack of an arachnophobia mode after BioWare revealed The Veilguard’s accessibility options without one, but it turns out it’s not needed because there are no spiders in the game.
“No arachnophobia mode because there’s no spiders!” posted associate community manager blackhairvioleteyes in the Dragon Age subreddit.
Reaction is mixed. Dragon Age is known for its creepy spiders, which are common throughout all the games. There are even mods that turn the spiders into other animals to help those with arachnophobia. But while some players have said they’re surprised by the omission, others have welcomed it.
And as some have pointed out, this suggests that the creepy spider with human hands creature shown off as part of a behind-the-scenes trailer released in 2020 may not have made the cut. You can see this nightmarish monstrosity in the video below (skip to 3:17 if you dare).
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October’s Prime Day has given us a wide variety of discounts to check out at Amazon, but a couple of other retailers are jumping in on the action with their own rival sales. Best Buy is one such place giving Amazon some competition. They currently have a great Xbox Series X deal running for a limited time.
At the moment, you can save $50 on an Xbox Series X console there, dropping its price to $449.99, but that’s not all. Best Buy’s also throwing in a free $25 gift card with your purchase. That’s a nice little bonus on top of the discount, and one you can use towards a game for your new console, if you wish. This deal is only running today, so you’ll have to act fast to pick it up!
Best Buy’s Offering an Xbox Series X Deal in Prime Day Counter-Sale
While this October sale event ends after today, there’s still plenty more to look forward to as we near the holiday season. Mainly, Black Friday is on the horizon, which is when these retailers will really ramp up their sales. The biggest difference between Prime Day and Black Friday is that more retailers get involved, so there’s plenty more to look through. If you miss a deal during this sale event, it’s likely to pop up again later on. To learn more about these sale events and which is the best one to watch out for, have a look at our breakdown of Black Friday vs. October Prime Day.
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