{"id":36799,"date":"2022-11-03T14:10:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T12:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=36799"},"modified":"2022-11-11T14:29:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T12:29:23","slug":"pricecheck-buyers-guide-biggest-games-to-buy-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/pricecheck-buyers-guide-biggest-games-to-buy-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"PriceCheck Buyer&#8217;s Guide: Biggest Games to Buy this Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\nThe holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, there will be a host of new games on the market to indulge in. We&#8217;ve rounded up some of the biggest releases you&#8217;ll be wanting to spend your time with as December rolls around.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-pricecheck-visual-link-template\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/campaigns\/view-campaign\/487\/top-gaming-console-deals\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Find the Best PS5 Console Deals this Black Friday\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PS5-price.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PS5-price.jpg 800w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PS5-price-300x169.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PS5-price-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Find the Best PS5 Console Deals this Black Friday<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Shop our top Deals on Gaming &amp; Console deals<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">God of War: Ragnarok<\/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Release date:<\/strong> 9 November 2022 (PS5 | PS4) \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=god+of+war+ragnarok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best price for God of War: Ragnarok<\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-hfJ4Km46A-0\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hfJ4Km46A-0?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hfJ4Km46A-0?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOne of the biggest games of the year is undoubtedly that of <em>God of War: Ragnar\u00f6k<\/em>, the sequel to the 2018 soft-reboot\/sequel of the iconic Playstation series. The game picks up after the events of the first game, which saw\u00a0Kratos\u00a0and his son Atreus embark on an\u00a0adventure\u00a0to fulfil\u00a0Kratos\u2019 wife\u2019s last wish: to scatter her ashes at the highest peak in the nine realms. Ragnar\u00f6k then picks up where the father and son duo triggered Ragnar\u00f6k, the end of the world, meaning that there are going to be some seriously tough battles ahead for the two.\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need for Speed: Unbound<\/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Release date:\u00a0<\/strong>2 December 2022 (Xbox Series X\/S | PS5 | Xbox One | PS4 | PC) \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=need+for+speed+unbound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best price for Need for Speed: Unbound<\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-H2Y8XCe7F9E\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/H2Y8XCe7F9E?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/H2Y8XCe7F9E?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe <em>Need for Speed<\/em> franchise is back with <em>Unbound<\/em>, which is a stylish, reenvisioning for the series, adding in a huge dose of animated style that blends into some gorgeous visuals that the <em>NFS<\/em> games are known for. Customisation will be key to the experience, allowing you to tune up your car&#8217;s looks, performance, and even the graffiti effects generated by your racing. Of course, cops will always play a role in any mainline <em>NFS<\/em> game, and you&#8217;ll have to keep the heat off your back while working your way up the ranks.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=xbox+Series+console\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Find the best deal on an Xbox Series X\/S console on PriceCheck\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Xbox-Series-X-vs-S.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"Xbox Series X\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Xbox-Series-X-vs-S.jpg 800w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Xbox-Series-X-vs-S-300x169.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Xbox-Series-X-vs-S-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Find the best deal on an Xbox Series X\/S console on PriceCheck<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Click to find great deals on Xbox consoles | Compare Prices &amp; Shop Online | PriceCheck<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<h3>Evil West<\/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Release date:<\/strong> 22 November 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X\/S | PS4 | Xbox One | PC)\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=evil+west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best price for Evil West<\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-wOghxjtU4Y0\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/wOghxjtU4Y0?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/wOghxjtU4Y0?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<em>Shadow Warrior 3<\/em>\u00a0developer Flying Wild Hog are delivering\u00a0<em>Evil West<\/em> in November, which is a third-person shooter where you take control of a monster hunter in a cyber-punk Wild West setting. Much like the\u00a0<em>Shadow Warrior<\/em>\u00a0series, the game features brutal and visceral combat using an array of firearms, a lightning-fueled gauntlet and some death-dealing gadgets.\u00a0<em>Evil West<\/em>\u00a0includes a narrative-driven campaign with co-op play also on the cards.\r\n<blockquote><strong>PriceCheck tip:<\/strong> Find your new TV by checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/campaigns\/view-campaign\/183\/top-tvs-under-r5-999-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PriceCheck&#8217;s roundup of best TVs for under R5,999<\/a>.<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Callisto Protocol<\/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Release date:\u00a0<\/strong>2 December 2022 (Xbox Series X\/S | PS5 | Xbox One | PS4 | PC)\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-iGQTa16PqjE\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/iGQTa16PqjE?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;start=3&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/iGQTa16PqjE?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;start=3&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhile the\u00a0<em>Dead Space<\/em>\u00a0remake <em>is<\/em> on its way, gamers will get another sci-fi horror adventure with\u00a0<em>The Callisto Protocol<\/em>, which is actually being developed by Striking Distance Studios, founded by Glen Schofield, who had previously co-created the\u00a0<em>Dead Space<\/em>\u00a0series. The third-person narrative-driven horror is set in 2320 on one of Jupiter\u2019s moons, Callisto. The game revolves around\u00a0horrific creatures and a conspiracy unfolding on Callisto\u2019s dingy and dangerous Black Iron Prison. Dismemberment and environmental hazards also play a role here, which should make for an interesting (and terrifying) experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, there will be a host of new games on the market to indulge in. We&#8217;ve rounded up some of the biggest releases you&#8217;ll be wanting to spend your time with as December rolls around. God of War: Ragnarok Release date: 9 November 2022 (PS5 | PS4)<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"\/blog\/pricecheck-buyers-guide-biggest-games-to-buy-this-holiday-season\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[115],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36799"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36799"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36802,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36799\/revisions\/36802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}