As the holiday season brightens up like an illuminated home control button on an Xbox console, Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend marks the perfect opportunity to find exceptional gifts for avid gamers. I’ve curated a comprehensive collection of fail-safe gift ideas suitable for any gamer in your circle, regardless if they prefer Xbox, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or are devoted PC enthusiasts.
On November 20, 2024, STALKER 2 was released on PC and Xbox, receiving a multitude of accolades. Though it had some minor flaws, our review couldn’t help but acknowledge the exceptional craftsmanship that GSC Game World has infused into STALKER 2. The ambiance is incredibly immersive, standing out from the crowd of open-world games with a corporate feel that have been prevalent lately.
In STALKER 2, the game environment, known as ‘The Zone’, is brimming with perils. This open-world survival shooter is filled with potential dangers that can quickly lead to your demise. Among these hazards are bands of armed and armored non-player characters (NPCs) stalkers, lethal regions of mysterious supernatural occurrences called anomalies, but what could be most dangerous are the mutants – creatures that inhabit The Zone and frequently prey on stalkers, other mutants, and anything else they stumble upon.
8Bitdo, masters in vintage gaming equipment revivals, have unveiled a stunning announcement that’s halted our Black Friday specials focus – fans of the original Xbox with its iconic green crystal transparent design are about to be enthralled! The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Xbox Edition, officially licensed by Xbox and priced at $119.99, and the 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse for $59.99, will soon be available for pre-order, with shipping set for January 16, 2025.
Black Friday isn’t just for buying electronics like laptops, gaming consoles, and high-end gadgets; it’s also an excellent opportunity to get software and games at discounted prices. One of the best deals over the weekend is a $50 discount on Office 2024, which can be found through Best Buy. With Office 2024, you gain access to essential Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. This purchase permits installation on a single computer running either Windows 11, Windows 10, or macOS.
FTC Chair Lina Khan really doesn’t like Microsoft.