Shooters by nature are for older gamers, but that doesn’t mean they are all violence and no brains. Bioshock In-finite features an amazing story, biting social commentary, and off-the-rails action. While still strictly for adults, this is the rare shooter that will make you think as you’re mowing down enemies. INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US ULTIMATE EDITION Mortal Kombat is one of the best fighting games around, but its extreme level of violence makes it strictly an adults-only game. Fortunately, the same designers created Injustice: Gods Among Us, a fighting game featuring heroes and villains from the DC Comics universe. Best of all, the fighting action here is OK for anyone 13 and up. THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM Role-playing games allow players to immerse themselves in an alternate universe, and few are more successful than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. This epic adventure features a massive open world to explore and enough monsters to fill dozens of horror movies. While more family-friendly RPGs exist (this one is rated-M), those over 17 won’t find a better one.
SID MEIER’S CIVILIZATION V Civilization V is sure to satisfy players looking for a more thoughtful strategy game. Here, players control the fate of the human race throughout history. Take control of a historic leader and earn victory through diplomacy or war. Civilization V is the perfect thinking-person’s game for ages 10 and up. THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME Most LEGO games focus on licensed properties, but you shouldn’t overlook this awesome game based on the mega-hit movie. In addition to Emmett, you’ll be able to play as characters such as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. With great puzzles and some of the best humor in the series, The LEGO Movie Videogame is great for all ages.The Black Friday sales bonanza (which is now officially bleeding over into the surrounding days) is one of those rare times when game consoles, retail titles, and gaming accessories are available en masse at prices below the often-strict MSRPs set by the manufacturer. If you're not relishing the thought of sifting through dozens of advertisements to find the best deals, we're here to help with this handy primer on some of the best deals out there.
In every case, quantities will probably be limited, so be sure to get to the store (or Web browser) early if you want to catch the best deals, and be sure to call ahead or check the website to see when the doors are opening. Also note that some deals are only available in-store and not through the website: check with the retailer. Both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One are being offered at their lowest prices ever this Black Friday weekend. Starting Thursday and going through Cyber Monday, the 500 GB versions of both systems can be had for $299 at all major online and brick-and-mortar retailers, down from their normal prices of $350. At that price, the PS4 comes bundled with Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and the Xbox One with either Gears of War: Ultimate Edition or The Lego Movie Videogame. All other Xbox One bundles are also being offered for $50 less than their normal price during the promotion. If you pick the right retailers, though, you can get an even better deal on a new console.
Dell's website probably has the best bundle offer on the Xbox One: for $299 you get the Gears of War system bundle plus a copy of Fallout 4 and an extra controller. This deal is available in "limited quantities" as an "online doorbuster" starting at 6pm Eastern Thanksgiving Thursday on Dell's website. If you get in line early enough for Best Buy's 7am opening on Friday, you could even get a cheap HDTV with your Xbox One console. Best Buy's $500 doorbuster bundle comes with The Lego Movie Game and a 40-inch, 1080p Samsung HDTV. Best Buy will also have an Xbox One bundled with the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, as well as Rise of the Tomb Raider and an extra controller for $350 starting at 5pm on Thanksgiving Day. Other retailers are throwing in some free gift cards with their discounted consoles. Supermarket chain Meijer is offering a $50 gift card for your next visit if you buy either a PS4 or Xbox One bundle at $300. Target will throw in a $60 gift card with the purchase of an Xbox One bundle, while Wal-Mart is giving a $30 gift card with the Xbox One instead (Wal-Mart will also give rain checks for the gift card offer if they sell out within an hour of their 6pm opening on Thursday).
On the Nintendo side, Walmart, Target, Hastings, and Meijer all have the 32GB "deluxe" Wii U with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Splatoon for $249 (regularly $279)—and Meijer's deal comes with a $30 gift card, to boot. If you're in the market for a portable system, the New Nintendo 3DS XL will be available for $180 (regularly $200) at Toys R Us, Target, Best Buy, and Meijer (with a $20 gift card at Meijer). If you're OK with the "old" 3DS XL (which is missing some fancy new features), Amazon and Wal-Mart will have it bundled with the excellent Super Mario 3D Land for $129. If you have kids that are into games that utilize collectible figurines, Black Friday is your chance to get a big collection at a small price. Here are the best deals on a few major titles: Good deals on other console gaming accessories: Across the major retailers there are literally hundreds of games being offered at some discount over the Black Friday period. Here are just a few of the most compelling offers we found.
Target is offering a $15 gift card with the purchase of any one of seven games at their normal prices: Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Halo 5: Guardians, Super Mario Maker, Splatoon, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Forza Motorsport 6 and Rory Mcilroy PGA Tour. At Best Buy and Hastings, all pre-owned games will be sold at buy two, get one free pricing. At Toys R Us, a selection of over 200 games will be available at two-for-$25 pricing.Pick My Home Store Get access to great in-store deals and local pick-up Sign up for our email deals newsletter! 3DActionCasualCollectiblesDLCFightingMoveMovies & TVMusic & PartyPuzzle & CardsRole-PlayingShooterSimulationSportsStrategyStrategy Guides Audio & VisualBatteries & ChargersCables & AdaptorsCameras & WebcamsControllersFaceplates & SkinsGame SystemsGaming FurnitureGear & ApparelHeadsets & MicsInteractive Gaming FiguresKeyboards & MiceMounts & BracketsRepair & CleaningStorage & CasesVideo & Sound Cards Usually ships in 24 hrs