It all goes down TONIGHT ( December 5th at 9p ET/6p PT. You can also watch it on your Xbox (look for the link on the dashboard about an hour before the show) and pretty much everywhere else on the internet.
Follow the Game Awards on Twitter or hit their website for more information.
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Game Description: Threes is tiny puzzle that grows on you. ³ Apple Design Award 2014 Winner ³ Honorably mentioned for Excellence in Design by the Independent Games Festival “It’s surprisingly adorable, for a game starring numbers.” ~ Joystiq “It’s the kind of game that embosses the rules on your brain within 30 seconds, but then compels you to spend the next two hours playing.” ~ Pocket Tactics Explore our little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination. ³ Endless challenge from one simple game mode ³ An endearing cast of characters ³ A heart-warming soundtrack Threes! is also one of the first games that can be played in Snap Mode! Try it out! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ ³ Designed by Asher Vollmer (Puzzlejuice, Close Castles) ³ Illustrated by Greg Wohlwend (Puzzlejuice, Ridiculous Fishing, Hundreds) ³ Scored by Jimmy Hinson (Puzzlejuice, Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 2) ³ Xbox One version by Hidden Variable (Bag It!, Tic Tactics) ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Threes grows with you and you’ll grow with Threes. The downloadable version of this game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.
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Game Description: Download Episode One of Game of Thrones: Season One, a six part episodic game series set in the world of HBO’s groundbreaking TV show. This new story tells of House Forrester, a noble family from the north of Westeros, loyal to the Starks of Winterfell. Caught up in the events surrounding the War of the Five Kings, they are thrown into a maelstrom of bloody warfare, revenge, intrigue, and horror as they fight to survive while the seven kingdoms tear themselves apart.
Here are this week’s games and add-on deals on the Xbox Games Store. Discounts are valid now through 8 December 2014.
| Content Title | Content Type | Discount % |
| Metro 2033 Redux | Xbox One Game | 33% |
| Metro Last Light Redux | Xbox One Game | 33% |
| Metro Redux Bundle | Xbox One Game | 33% |
Please note: prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by region. Deals with Gold are valid for Xbox Live Gold members.
| Content Title | Content Type | Discount % |
| Pac Man CE DX | Arcade | 50% |
| Pac Man Museum | Arcade | 67% |
| Pac Man and the Ghostly Adventures | Games on Demand | 75% |
| Cars 2: The Video Game | Games on Demand | 50% |
| LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Pure | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Split/Second | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Toy Story 3 | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Ducktales | Arcade | 50% |
| Red Faction Armageddon | Games on Demand | 67% |
| Cars | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Cars: Race-O-Rama | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Disney Universe | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Disney/Pixar: Brave The Video Game | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Disney Bolt | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Disney Sing It HSM3 | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Meet the Robinsons | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Narnia: Prince Caspian | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Ratatouille | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Castle of Illusion | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Risen 3 Titan Lords | Games on Demand | 33% |
| Sacred 3 | Games on Demand | 33% |
| Dead Island Riptide | Games on Demand | 80% |
| Metro: Last Light | Games on Demand | 67% |
| Metro: Last Light Season Pass | Add-on | 50% |
| Metro 2033 | Games on Demand | 75% |
| Saints Row IV | Games on Demand | 70% |
| Saints Row IV Season Pass | Add-on | 50% |
| Risen | Games on Demand | 75% |
| Risen 2: Dark Waters | Games on Demand | 75% |
| Winter Stars | Games on Demand | 67% |
| Catherine | Games on Demand | 75% |
| Who Wants to be a Millionaire | Games on Demand | 67% |
| Killer is Dead | Games on Demand | 50% |
Please note: prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by region. Deals with Gold are valid for Xbox Live Gold members.
*These deals are available for Xbox Live Gold & Silver members.
Updated for accuracy
You are cordially invite to join us (e, lollipop and me – Jeff is on vacation) Tuesday night, December 2nd at 9p ET/6p PT for the first annual Major Nelson Holiday Hangout. Think of it as a podcast but, for better or worse, you can see us.
We’ll answer some of your questions, talk about the latest game releases, as well as other random topics. We’ll have some game codes to giveaway, plus Geoff Keighly will be joining us live from Las Vegas to talk about the The Game Awards.
I’ll also talk about the free community event I am hosting this Thursday in Las Vegas where you can win ticket to The Game Awards.
Click here to find out what time the Hangout starts in your time zone.
As mentioned earlier in the week, here are the second batch of Black Friday 2014 deals, which kick in tomorrow. Discounts are valid 28 November through 1 December 2014. These discounts are in addition to the week-long deals which also continue through Monday. Find that list here.
For a full list of retail Black Friday deals, click over to the official Xbox Black Friday site here.
| Content Title | Content Type | Discount % |
| NHL 15 | Xbox One Game | 45% |
| Madden 15 | Xbox One Game | 45% |
| FIFA 15 Holiday Edition | Xbox One Game | 45% |
| Watchdogs | Xbox One Game | 33% |
| Titanfall | Xbox One Game | 75% |
| Titanfall (Bundle) | Xbox One Game | 75% |
| Titanfall Season Pass | Add-on | 75% |
| Battlefield 4 | Xbox One Game | 50% |
| Battlefield 4 Premium | Add-on | 50% |
| Wolfenstein | Xbox One Game | 50% |
| Ryse (Legendary Edition) | Xbox One Game | 50% |
| The Evil Within | Xbox One Game | 50% |
| The Walking Dead Season 1 | Xbox One Game | 40% |
| The Walking Dead Season 2 | Xbox One Game | 40% |
| The Walking Dead Season 1 + 2 bundle | Xbox One Game | 50% |
| Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Digital Pro | Xbox One Game | 10% |
| Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor | Xbox One Game | 50% |
| Destiny Digital Guardian Edition | Xbox One Game | 10% |
Please note: prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by region. Deals with Gold are valid for Xbox Live Gold members.
| Content Title | Content Type | Discount % |
| NHL 15 | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Madden 15 | Games on Demand | 50% |
| FIFA 15 | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Need for Speed Rivals Complete Edition | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Battlefield 4 Premium | Add-on | 50% |
| Borderlands: The Pre-sequel | Add-on | 33% |
| Grand Theft Auto San Andreas | Games on Demand | 75% |
| Watchdogs | Games on Demand | 42% |
| The Evil Within | Games on Demand | 50% |
| Payday 2 | Games on Demand | 75% |
| Terraria | Arcade | 75% |
| Destiny | Games on Demand | 17% |
| Dark Souls II | Games on Demand | 40% |
Please note: prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by region. Deals with Gold are valid for Xbox Live Gold members.
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Game Description: Boom Ball is a lighthearted, full-body Kinect game that mixes tennis, breakout and gratuitous explosions. Throw and bounce balls to smash all the cubes and blow up all the bombs in 55 different levels. Guest starring: Explosions! Portals! Multiballs! Explosions! Ducks! Join the fun and go ballistic with Boom Ball for Kinect!
