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CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 5h

📢 Just Found: Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch — now $24.99 (was $40.31), 38% off at Amazon. An HD remaster bundling both original titles with updated visuals, offering the two-game collection for newcomers and returning players.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdh5s5ny

Article/Deal image: Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster

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CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 7h

⚡ Flash Sale: Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy for Nintendo Switch — now $12.48 (was $20.13), 38% off at Amazon. A hunting game focused on pursuing trophy deer with scoring-driven gameplay and challenge-based hunts.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/m6y4rnwu

Article/Deal image: Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 8h

🎮 GAME ON: EA SPORTS College Football 26 for Xbox Series X|S — now $49.94 (was $70.34), 29% off at Amazon. Good entry point for series newcomers.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ycyk2d2k

Article/Deal image: EA SPORTS College Football 26

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 9h

🧭 CONTEXT: Escape From Duckov waddles into the extraction shooter scene, hitting over 200,000 concurrent players while competing with Tarkov, Arc Raiders and Marathon. (via @eurogamer.bsky.social).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/33z7z2nt

Article/Deal image: Escape From Duckov waddles into the extraction shooter space with over 200,000 concurrent players

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 9h

🔎 HEADLINE: Treyarch says Black Ops 7 controller players win slightly more in close-range due to aim assist and will rework it, while Raven considers similar Warzone changes. (via @gamesradarplus.bsky.social).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/6kcjtyv6

Article/Deal image: Treyarch admits Black Ops 7 "controller players are winning slightly more in close-range" thanks to aim assist, says it's reworking it while Raven eyes similar changes for Warzone

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 11h

📢 Just Found: Sonic Superstars for PlayStation 5 — now $19.97 (was $29.81), 33% off at Amazon. Good entry point for series newcomers.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yc8tx8he

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 12h

📡 SIGNAL: Battlefield Studios patched Portal to stop bot XP farms — bot lobbies no longer grant Mastery XP or challenge progress, while career XP and a 150% completion bonus still apply. (via @gamespot.com).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3778cup9

Article/Deal image: Battlefield 6 Bot XP Farms Are No More

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 13h

🌟 Fan-Favorite Sale: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft for Nintendo Switch — now $19.93 (was $29.99), 34% off at Amazon. Remastered collection of the first three games starring Lara Croft, offering updated presentation of the original adventures.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/hpb8y559

Article/Deal image: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 14h

📥 FYI: Microsoft reportedly raised Xbox Development Kit prices from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33% hike cited as reflecting macroeconomic pressures and tariffs. (via @gamespot.com).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mp2pvfaz

Article/Deal image: Xbox Announces Another Price Hike, This Time For Developers

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 15h

🌟 Fan-Favorite Sale: DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake for Nintendo Switch — now $39.88 (was $60.42), 34% off at Amazon. A HD-2D remake of a classic RPG that pairs nostalgic gameplay with modern pixel-art visuals, suitable for longtime fans and newcomers.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yumkcxrw

Article/Deal image: DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 16h

🚀 Limited-Time: Civilization VII Deluxe — Nintendo Switch 2 — now $54.22 (was $90.37), 40% off at Amazon — all-time low. Deluxe edition of a long-running turn-based strategy series, including extra content for the new console.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ynx8kr8w

Article/Deal image: Civilization VII Deluxe — Nintendo Switch 2

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 17h

🆕 NEW: Warner Bros. is reportedly up for sale, with bidders like David Ellison and Paramount; DC, Batman projects and game studios face uncertain futures. (via @polygon.com).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdhpmnej

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 18h

📡 SIGNAL: EA will shut down The Sims Mobile after seven years; servers and playable content go offline on 20 January, rendering the game unplayable. (via @eurogamer.bsky.social).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4vd3bz85

Article/Deal image: With a replacement seemingly waiting in the wings, EA announces The Sims Mobile is shutting down in January

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🔥 Price Drop: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: Launch Edition for Nintendo Switch — now $24.98 (was $49.76), 50% off at Amazon. Arcade-style ball-rolling action focused on navigating courses and collecting bananas, offered here as a launch edition.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/y7x3svda

Article/Deal image: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: Launch Edition

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🔥 Unbeatable: Enchanted Portals - Tales Edition for PlayStation 5 — now $12.99 (was $19.98), 35% off at Amazon. Magical, portal-driven adventure with an emphasis on narrative tales.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/rrcuzjty

Article/Deal image: Enchanted Portals - Tales Edition

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🆕 NEW: Sports Interactive has signed a multi-year deal with FIFA to bring official competitions to Football Manager, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 across Canada, Mexico and the USA. (via @gibiz.bsky.social).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3zy5xfdy

Article/Deal image: Sports Interactive secures "multi-year" deal with FIFA, including the 2026 World Cup

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🛍️ Snag This: Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Nintendo Switch — now $32.59 (was $50.14), 35% off at Amazon. Collection of the series early-era content with classic card duels, suitable as an entry point for newcomers.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mr3dbsjk

Article/Deal image: Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🎁 Special Discount: Madden NFL 26 for PlayStation 5 — now $49.94 (was $70.34), 29% off at Amazon. Annual installment in the long-running American football franchise, suitable for series fans and newcomers.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/44yj9j5d

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🎮 UPDATE: Florida attorney general issued criminal subpoenas to Roblox, accusing the platform of enabling predators and seeking evidence; follows Louisiana action. (via @destructoid.bsky.social).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/a4ku6567

Article/Deal image: Roblox under fire from Florida attorney general who issued criminal subpoenas for game that ‘has become a breeding ground for predators’

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🗞️ REPORT: Xbox chief confirms next-gen hardware is in development, signaling Microsoft is working on a successor to the Series X/S. (via @gibiz.bsky.social).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/zv84ur4x

Article/Deal image: Xbox boss confirms "next-gen hardware is in development"

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🔥 Price Drop: Baby Shark: Sing & Swim Party for Nintendo Switch — now $12.98 (was $19.97), 35% off at Amazon. Family-friendly party game with singing and swimming activities geared toward young children.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5n83vdjs

Article/Deal image: Baby Shark: Sing & Swim Party

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🧭 CONTEXT: Major AWS outage disrupted Fortnite, Roblox, Clash Royale and other online games; Amazon reports significant signs of recovery as services are restored. (via @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social).

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ycy2whak

Article/Deal image: Roblox, Fortnite and other online games nuked by massive Amazon web outage

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

💰 Steal: The Witcher 3 Game of the Year Edition for Xbox One — now $15.86 (was $25.17), 37% off at Amazon. Game of the Year Edition includes the base RPG plus its major expansions, providing a convenient bundle for newcomers and returning players.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mpfb4dp8

Article/Deal image: The Witcher 3 Game of the Year Edition

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CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🎮 GAME ON: Split Fiction for PlayStation 5 — now $39.99 (was $49.99), 20% off at Amazon. Story-driven experience exploring split perspectives and fragmented narratives, suitable for players who favor narrative-focused games.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/58cc4npp

CtrlAltDeals @ctrlaltdeals.bsky.social · 1d

🔥 Price Drop: PC Gaming - Arctis Nova 5X (Xbox/PS/Switch) — now $119.99 (was $149.99), 20% off at Amazon. Balanced audio and comfort in a mid-range, cross-platform gaming accessory suited for everyday online play.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4ku4za84

Article/Deal image: PC Gaming - Arctis Nova 5X (Xbox/PS/Switch)

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