Según varios comentarios publicados en Reddit y los foros de Steam, incluso por los mismos desarrolladores de Ubisoft, parece que muchos juegos del publisher están teniendo problemas con la actualización Windows 11 24H2 lanzada periódicamente desde principios de octubre para todos los usuarios del sistema operativo (previamente solo estaba disponible para PCs compatible con Copilot Plus).

Por esa razón, Microsoft está bloqueando la actualización de Windows 11 24H2 en computadoras con algunos instalados juegos de Ubisoft, como Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars Outlaws y Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, después de que los cambios en el sistema operativo provocaran que los juegos fallaran, se congelaran o tuvieran problemas de audio.

Desde que se lanzó Windows 11 24H2, los usuarios han informado en Reddit [1, 2] y en los foros de Microsoft Answers [1, 2, 3] que los juegos de Ubisoft ya no funcionan correctamente.

«¿Alguien más está experimentando un retraso extraño después de la última actualización de Windows? Puedo jugar durante algunos minutos y luego el juego se cierra. También se cuelga cuando viajo y cuando estoy en el menú de habilidades. Antes de la actualización, todo iba sin problemas», dijo un jugador de Assassin’s de Creed Origins en Reddit.

Los usuarios de Windows están particularmente frustrados porque informaron estos problemas en Reddit y en Windows Insider Feedback Hub mientras Windows 11 24H2 estaba en versión preliminar.

«Desde que se actualizó Windows 11 24H2, Star Wars Outlaws se cuelga repentinamente en el escritorio sin ningún mensaje de error. Varios usuarios informan que esto también sucede con el nuevo juego Avatar en las plataformas de Ubisoft. Hay un hilo con información sobre esto en Reddit», como Windows 11 usuarios de 24H2 publicados en el Feedback Hub.

Al jugar a los juegos afectados, los problemas son erráticos. Algunos usuarios afirman que los juegos se cierran inmediatamente después del inicio y otros dicen que se cierran, se congelan o muestran una pantalla negra unos minutos después de cargar un juego guardado.

Microsoft confirma el problema en Windows 11 24H2

Ayer, Microsoft confirmó que efectivamente que dichos juegos de Ubisoft tienen problemas Ubisoft después de actualizar Windows 11 a la versión 24H2.

«Después de instalar Windows 11, versión 24H2, es posible que encuentres problemas con algunos juegos de Ubisoft», explicó Microsoft.

«Estos juegos pueden dejar de responder durante el inicio, la carga o durante el juego activo. En algunos casos, los usuarios pueden recibir una pantalla negra».

Microsoft dice que los juegos afectados son:

• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
• Assassin’s Creed Origins
• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
• Star Wars Outlaws
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Sin embargo, otros jugadores informaron haber tenido problemas después de instalar Windows 11 24H2, incluidos Farcry 6 y algunos Call of Duty.

Ubisoft ha lanzado una hotfix temporal para Star Wars Outlaws mientras trabajan en una solución permanente.

«Además, acabamos de implementar una revisión temporal (v1.4.1) para los jugadores que tenían problemas para jugar en Windows 11 24H2», explica Ubisoft.

«Tengan en cuenta que pueden experimentar algunos problemas de rendimiento mientras trabajamos en una solución más permanente. Tan pronto como esté lista, se lo haremos saber. Gracias por su paciencia».

La compañía también publicó en el foro Steam Assassin’s Creed Origins que también están investigando el problema de ese juego.

Por ahora, si un juego ya no responde, puedes abrir el Administrador de tareas y finalizar el proceso asociado. Microsoft ahora ha bloqueado la actualización 24H2 de Windows 11 en dispositivos que ejecutan estos juegos de Ubisoft hasta que se pueda publicar una solución. La compañía también advierte a los usuarios que no actualicen manualmente el sistema operativo hasta que se resuelva el problema.

Star Wars Outlaws se lanzó para PC inicialmente a través de Ubisoft Connect y Epic Games Store el 30 de agosto, como también en Steam en donde se hizo disponible el pasado 21 de noviembre, recibiendo críticas variadas.

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Los editores DMM Games y Shiravune, y el desarrollador Aquaplus anunciaron hoy que lanzarán el juego de lucha en 2D AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match para PC a través de Steam en 2025. Tendrá voces en japonés y subtítulos en inglés, japonés y chino tradicional.

Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match (Akuapattsa Akuapurasu Dorīmu Matchi en Japón) es un juego de lucha arcade 2D de 2011 desarrollado por Examu. Es una colaboración conjunta entre Aquaplus y Leaf, quienes desarrollaron todos los títulos y personajes destacados. El «Dream Match» en el título hace referencia a los personajes del juego que se unen de varios títulos de Aquaplus, incluidos Utawarerumono, Tears to Tiara y To Heart.

El juego se lanzó en Japón el 22 de junio de 2011, y una versión para PlayStation 3 se lanzó más tarde el 30 de agosto de 2012, seguida de un lanzamiento en Estados Unidos el 19 de noviembre de 2013. Dos versiones actualizadas llamadas Aquapazza Versión 1.5A y Aquapazza Versión 2.0 agregaron varios personajes nuevos. Aquapazza y la Versión 2.0 estuvieron entre los títulos destacados en el torneo Tougeki de 2011 y 2012.

Acerca de AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match

¡26 personajes de las franquicias clásicas de AQUAPLUS se enfrentan en este juego de lucha lleno de acción! ¡Domina a tus héroes favoritos de juegos y animes, incluidos Utawarerumono, ToHeart 2, White Album y más!

Elija entre una lista de más de una docena de favoritos de los fanáticos. ¡Domina el campo de batalla con el conjunto de movimientos y movimientos únicos de tu personaje!

¡Lucha duro y realiza jugadas agresivas para mantener a tu personaje en plena forma con el Active Emotion System!

¡Acaba con tus oponentes con Splash Arts devastadores y poderosamente animados! ¡Trae nuevos amigos al sofá en cualquier momento con el esquema de control simple opcional!

No solo eliges un personaje para controlar: selecciona uno de una docena de personajes compañeros más y luego pídeles poderosas ayudas que pueden cambiar el curso de la pelea.

Lista de Personajes

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Paramount Pictures have released the newest trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and announced a special event where fans can see the movie before it releases for everyone else.

The Opening Day Fan Event, as it's called, takes place in theaters on Thursday, December 19, with screenings beginning at 3 PM local time. The catch here is that this early screening period is for premium formats only, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX, DBOX, and ScreenX. The movie releases in all formats for everyone else on December 20.

Fans can visit the "See It First" website to find a participating theater and buy tickets. Tickets for all showings are now on sale, too.

A successor (of sorts) to PlayStation Portable and PS Vita is reportedly in development at Sony. The company is apparently working on a handheld PS5 system that would seemingly compete with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck.

According to Bloomberg, the PS5 portable system is years away from hitting the market--if it does at all. There is still a possibility Sony decides to pull the plug on the handheld. The report states that the PlayStation Portal was originally planned as a similar product to Steam Deck before becoming dependent on streaming via a PS5 console. However, a new PlayStation Portal update has introduced a cloud-streaming beta for PS Plus Premium members. This means a PS5 isn't required to play games on the device.

Sony isn't alone in wanting to expand to the handheld market. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been very open about his desires for an Xbox handheld, though it, too, is "a few years out," if it ever releases. Meanwhile, Nintendo will likely unveil the Switch 2 in the coming months, and the company confirmed the upcoming system will be backward compatible with the current Switch earlier this month.

The PlayStation 5 Pro came out of the gate earlier this month with its $700 price tag and a list of PS5 Pro-enhanced game that was supposed to offer early adapters a peak gaming experience. However, players soon reported that Silent Hill 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and other games actually looked worse on PS5 Pro. Now, Konami and developer Bloober Team have addressed the issues on a new patch for Silent Hill 2.

Silent Hill 2's 1.06 patch wasn't just created for the PS5 Pro problems. It's also adjusting and fixing a few issues with the PC version on Steam, but the PS5 Pro fixes are the highlight here. Prior to this update, Silent Hill 2 players on PS5 Pro noticed a number of glitches and visual distortions that weren't happening to the game on standard PlayStation 5 consoles.

Ironically, this is not the first time a Silent Hill 2 update has led to more problems than fixes. Silent Hill 2's 1.04 patch was intended to improve the game's performance on Steam and cut down on crashes on PS5. Unfortunately, it also introduced a few game-breaking bugs that were meant to be dealt with as of the 1.05 patch. But that's when players noticed the issues with the game's performance on PS5 Pro.

2003's The Simpsons: Hit & Run is a beloved classic game that never got a sequel, and now another key detail has come to light that probably won't make fans very happy to hear.

Lead designer Joe McGinn said in an interview with Summoning Salt that Radical Entertainment wanted to make a sequel. In fact, McGinn said the studio had the rights for three sequels for no additional licensing fee.

"Gracie Films offered our publisher a deal to make three sequels, with all Simpsons rights and voice actors, for the preferred price of zero dollars (we wouldn't have to pay anything for the Simpsons license in other words)," McGinn said (via GamesRadar).

PowerA Wireless Switch Controller - Zelda: Sworn Protector

$25 (was $45)

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The Legend of Zelda fans can score a pretty sweet deal on a wireless Nintendo Switch controller themed around the iconic action-adventure series. As part of Amazon's Black Friday Sale, PowerA's Legend of Zelda: Sworn Protector Bluetooth Controller is discounted to only $25, which is the best price yet for the $45 controller.

PowerA Wireless Switch Controller - Zelda: Sworn Protector

$25 (was $45)

Officially licensed by Nintendo, the Sworn Protector controller design is themed around Link's best-known weapons. The Hylian Shield and Master Sword from Ocarina of Time are emblazoned on the left grip. The off-white base color is accented by blue face buttons and triggers that match Link's shield. The red Hylian Crest in the center of the controller is a nice touch.

As for its technical features, the controller has two back buttons that can be remapped on the fly, which is a nice perk, especially in this price range. Since it connects via Bluetooth, you can also use it on PC and mobile devices. The controller does have an unusual quirk, though: It's powered by AA batteries. Your first pair is included, and you should get roughly 30 hours of playtime before you need to swap them out. Plus, you could always opt for rechargeable batteries, such as this Energizer kit with four batteries included for only $15 (50% off).

Third-party Switch controllers don't have NFC readers for Amiibo or HD rumble--this controller lacks rumble altogether. And while some PowerA Switch controllers have motion controls, this one does not.

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If you want all of those features, you'll need to opt for Nintendo's Switch Pro Controller, which is on sale for $50 at multiple major retailers as part of Nintendo's official Black Friday deals. The Pro Controller is almost never discounted from its $70 price, so this best-ever deal is worth considering, too. You can also grab a pair of Neon Red and Blue Joy-Con Controllers for $60, down from $80.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

$50 (was $70)

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Neon Red and Blue Switch Joy-Con Controllers

$60 (was $80)

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Black Friday Zelda Merch Deals

The Legend of Zelda fans can also save on a wide variety of cool T-Shirts, hoodies, hats, and select collectibles. One of the standout deals is almost sold out: the Collector's Edition Hylian Shield statue from First 4 Figures. This 11.5-inch replica statue is made of PVC and comes with a magnetic display stand equipped with LED lights. This statue originally sold for $110, but you can add it to your display shelf for only $47.

Sonic X Shadow Generations

$30 (was $50)

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A new Sonic movie is racing into theaters soon, and the best way to prepare for it is with a Black Friday discount on the recently released Sonic X Shadow Generations. For anyone who grew up with Sonic games in the 2010s specifically, this is a lovely remaster of 2011's Sonic Generations coupled with a brand-new campaign starring Shadow the Hedgehog. Sonic X Shadow Generations cost $50 when it launched exactly one month ago, but you can score it for just $30 on Switch, PS5, or Xbox Series X.

And if you want to rewatch the first two Sonic films before heading to the theater, Amazon has Sonic's 2-Film Collection on Blu-ray for only $16. Alternatively, you can score 4K editions of each film with limited-edition steelbook cases for only $24.85. To round out your collection, you can get Paramount's Knuckles miniseries on Blu-ray with a steelbook case for $28.79.

Sonic X Shadow Generations

$30 (was $50)

Sonic X Shadow Generations includes two games. First is a remaster of Sonic Generations, which is a celebration of Sonic throughout the ages with a mix of classic 2D levels inspired by the Blue Blur's Sega Genesis days and fast-paced 3D levels that feel like they were lifted directly from the Sonic Adventure games on the Dreamcast.

The other campaign is an all-new storyline where you play as Sonic's anti-hero counterpart, Shadow. Similar to Sonic's campaign, Shadow's stages play out across 2D and 3D arenas, but they feel different thanks to the powers you can unlock to help you overcome various obstacles in your way. This Amazon Black Friday deal is a great chance to add the game to your library for cheap.

The $20 discount is available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target.

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Sonic the Hedgehog Black Friday Game Deals

A few other Sonic games are also on sale for Black Friday if you feel like building a small library of speedy adventures, including Sonic Frontiers, which is a massive open world game that gives Sonic a big playground to speed around in, titanic boss fights, and a soundtrack that is incredibly metal. For a more classic Sonic feel, check out Sonic Origins Plus and Sonic Superstars, or you can get both Sonic Mania and Team Sonic Racing in a bundle deal for Switch.

Xbox 360 Collector Building Set (1,342 Pieces)

$75 (was $150)

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Target's Black Friday Sale includes the best discount yet on its exclusive Mega Showcase Xbox 360 Collector Building Set. The 1,342-piece Mega Bloks kit normally costs $150, but you can get it for $75 during the sale (50% off).

This charming ode to the Xbox 360 has only been discounted a couple times since its launch last year. The previous low price of $100 was offered in early October for Target Circle Week, offered in early October for Target Circle Week. If you're interested in picking up this deal, you probably don't want to wait too long. At this low of a price, there's a good chance it'll sell out before Target's Black Friday Sale ends this Saturday, November 30.

Xbox 360 Collector Building Set (1,342 Pieces)

$75 (was $150)

The 1,342-piece building set is officially licensed by Microsoft and recommended for experienced Mega (or Lego) builders. It builds a 3:4-scale replica of the console. Specifically, the launch edition of the 360 debuted in 2005. The console comes packaged in an authentic replica of the console's original box.

Along with the console itself, you'll build a detachable hard drive, Xbox 360 controller, and Halo 3 game box. You can actually place the fake Halo 3 disc on the disc reader by popping off the side panel. With the disc loaded, the Cortana chip on the motherboard lights up. The Xbox Guide button also illuminates with a removable battery pack.

The power button on the front of the console lights up as well, but thankfully you don't have to worry about seeing the infamous Red Ring of Death.

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Check out the image below for a look at each interactive component featured on the Xbox 360 brick set.

Transformers Limited Edition Steelbook 6-Movie Collection

$59 (was $135)

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If you like steelbook cases and Transformers, Amazon has a Black Friday deal you probably won't want to miss. The Transformers Limited Edition Steelbook 6-Movie Collection is discounted to only $59. This set includes a steelbook case for each movie and a cool fold-out slipcase with a magnetic closure to keep them organized on your shelf. You'll also get the Autobot logo decal shown below.

Transformers Limited Edition Steelbook 6-Movie Collection

$59 ($135)

This 12-disc Transformers collection includes the following movies:

If you want to upgrade your home theater ahead of the holidays, both Best Buy and Amazon are offering great soundbar discounts for Black Friday. Whether you're searching for something premium or entry-level, there are some excellent deals to check out. One of our favorite deals is for the Samsung HW-C450 2.1 Channel Soundbar, as it’s listed for just $138 (was $198) and it should make a nice addition to most home theaters. Currently own a soundbar and want to make a serious upgrade? You’ll find a $600 Samsung soundbar discounted to $330.

Here’s a closer look at five of our favorite Black Friday soundbar deals, and for even more options, check out all the soundbar deals at Amazon and Best Buy.

After you've browsed the soundbar deals, take a moment to check out GameSpot's Black Friday hub for discounts on video games, anime, Lego sets, and much more.

Sony released a pair of new gaming monitors in its high-end Inzone series last month, and now they are on sale for the first time during Black Friday. You can save $100 on the Inzone M10S OLED Gaming Monitor or the Inzone M9 II 4K Gaming Monitor.

The M10S is designed as a premium, tournament-ready display--in fact, it was created in collaboration with esports team Fnatic to ensure it checked all the right boxes for professionals. The Inzone M9 II, meanwhile, is the successor to the M9 4K monitor that released in 2022. The Inzone series is primarily geared toward PC gaming, but the M9 and M9 II are great monitors for PlayStation 5, too.

PC and PS5 gamers should also check out Amazon's Black Friday deals on the Sony Inzone Buds and Sony Inzone H9 Wireless Headset.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

$40 (was $70)

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Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition Guide

$26.85 (was $45) | Eligible for Buy Two, Get One Free

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PowerA The Legend of Zelda Wireless Controller

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the Switch's must-play games, and now it's available for its lowest price yet at major retailers. Best Buy and Target have Tears of the Kingdom's physical edition for only $40, saving you $30. Tears of the Kingdom is part of Nintendo's official Black Friday lineup, but the expectation was that it would cost $50. Like many Nintendo games, Tears of the Kingdom is rarely marked down, so we wouldn't be surprised if retailers sold out before Black Friday sales end. Especially because it will be a popular choice for holiday shoppers who pick up a Switch console bundle for $75 off.

The extra $10 off is a nice surprise, though you could possibly save even more. Walmart will have Tears of the Kingdom for $30 tomorrow, November 25, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET. The deal coincides with the launch of Walmart's Black Friday week deals. The catch here is that the offer is exclusive to paid Walmart+ subscribers until 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. There's a very good chance it sells out before the deal opens up to everyone, but if you have a subscription already, make sure to check Walmart's listing when the sale begins to snag a copy.

It's worth noting Walmart+ is only $49/year right now thanks to a 50%-off promotion. Along with early access to sales events, subscribers get free two-day shipping on orders placed online, same-day delivery from your local store, a Paramount+ subscription, and other nice perks.

The finale of Spider-Man: No Way Home was one of the MCU's best battles, featuring three incarnations of the webslinging hero teaming up with Doctor Strange in an epic clash against numerous iconic villains. If you want to relive that multiversal team-up, you can get the Lego Spider-Man: Final Battle set for $88 (was $110) at Amazon during Black Friday.

The 900-piece set recreates the climactic battle scene that takes place on the Statue of Liberty's head, and includes cool details like a removable roof to reveal the Sandman's hand, soft webs to wrap the supervillains up with, and nine minifigures--including three Spider-Men, Mary-Jane, Doctor Strange, the Green Goblin, Electro, Doc Ock, and Ned Leeds.

If you're looking to pair this with another Spider-Man Lego set, the Spider-Man vs. Sandman and Electro kit is also on sale for $30.39 (was $38), the Iron Spider action figure kit for $25.49 (was $30), or the adorable Spider-Man advent calendar for $31.50 (was $45).

As leverless fight stick controllers have become popular among fighting game players, more companies have entered the market with their own all-button models. The newest challenger in the space is the upcoming Victrix Pro KO Leverless controller from Turtle Beach. Priced at $250, this will be released on December 20 in PlayStation and Xbox models, and preorders are available now.

Turtle Beach Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick

$250 | Releases December 20

While this isn't the first Victrix levelerless fight stick, the Victrix Pro KO is the thinnest and lightest model in the lineup. That said, it doesn't skimp on durability, featuring a high-quality aluminum top plate and swappable MX Speed Silver RGB button switches. The stick features 16 main buttons with a layout optimized by fighting game legend Momochi--though all inputs are remappable, and there are four extra button slots if you want to shift the layout.

The Victrix Pro KO comes in two models: A PlayStation version that supports PS5, PS4, and PC, and an Xbox model that works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Both launch on December 20 for $250--which is comparatively low for premium-level leverless fight sticks. Preorders are available at Amazon.

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Leverless fight sticks swap out a joystick for a set of four directional buttons. While it takes some getting used to for those who learned on a traditional fighting stick, leverless models are gaining popularity, as the dedicated directional keys make it easier to perform special moves and combos that require exact button inputs. Some players also find leverless fight sticks to be more comfortable and ergonomic, as there's reduced strain on your wrists when using one.

If you're interested in a leverless fight stick but don't want to wait for the Victrix Pro KO's December 20 launch date, you could opt for the Victrix Pro FS-12 instead, which is compatible with PC, PS5, and PS4. It has a bulkier design than the Victrix Pro KO and is more expensive at $400, but if you act fast, you can grab one for just $320, thanks to Amazon's Black Friday sale. If you'd prefer something more traditional, there is also a Victrix Pro FS model that includes a joystick. Both models are available in white or purple color options.

With cloud gaming increasing in popularity thanks to subscription services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, having a dedicated controller for your iPhone or Android phone comes in handy. For Black Friday 2024, the most popular phone controller is on sale for a steep discount. For a limited time, you can save $30 on the Backbone One at Amazon.

Black Friday: Backbone One Controller Deals

You can choose between white and black color options with PlayStation or Xbox button labels. The USB-C versions work with Android smartphones and iPhone 15 and 16. If you have an older iPhone, the Gen 2 Backbone is also available with a Lightning connector. The big draw of the revised, Gen 2 Backbone One is that it's compatible with many different phone cases, whereas the first iteration required users to remove their phone from their case before connecting to the controller.

Don't you dare mention 'showcase'.

We're now a couple of months removed from the last State of Play — the one with Ghost of Yotei — and so we're starting to see eager PlayStation fans clamouring for another event.

The good news is that we might be getting one. While there hasn't been any official word on the subject — what else do you expect from this generation's ultra-secretive Sony? — we do have a tease from one of the industry's most reliable insiders.

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Game creative staff, Wolf Team.

Wolf Team’s cult trilogy of Castlevania-esque side-scrollers El Viento, Earnest Evans, and Anett Futatabi will be re-released on the PS5 and PS4 next year.

The games, which originally deployed in the early 90s on SEGA CD and SEGA Genesis, are set to be redistributed as the Earnest Evans Collection, which is currently seeking crowdfunding in Japan. The target, at ¥5 million (~$32k), will likely be fulfilled, and has already raised more than 15% of its total.

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