This morning, PS5 owners booted up their consoles and (assuming they had auto-updates turned on) were greeted with a surprise: The original and iconic PlayStation 1 console boot-up logos and music. It’s all part of Sony’s ongoing 30 years of PlayStation celebration. And there’s more beyond the PS1 intro, though sadly, everything is only temporary. at Kotaku.com

With no official announcement yet in sight, hints at the upcoming Switch 2 continue to leak. The latest apparent indicators of Nintendo’s approaching console announcement are accessories that have appeared on the Chinese commerce site Alibaba, and point to a similar design and device dimensions from previous alleged leaks. at Kotaku.com

WWE’s 38th annual Survivor Series, held in Vancouver, was a perfect follow-up to last month’s Crown Jewel spectacle. It featured some incredible moments, such as Shinsuke Nakamura defeating the extremely popular LA Knight to capture the WWE United States Championship, at Kotaku.com

Sony’s big Black Friday sale has rolled into its PlayStation 30th anniversary sale without missing a beat. There are lots more games that are heavily discounted on PSN right now, from blockbuster PS5 exclusives to some equally amazing but lesser-known games that might not be on your radar. at Kotaku.com

The thick and rounded profile of the Joy-Con lines up with a previously alleged leak that appeared to show the Switch 2 mostly looks like an upgraded version of the existing conso at Kotaku.com

Here are eight Lego Cyber Monday deals to check out. And don’t wait, as once Monday’s over, the deals go poof and disappear. (Oh and be warned: If a set says its on “back order’’ you might not get it in time for Christmas.) at Kotaku.com

Did you know that Lindsay Lohan has a new Christmas-themed romantic comedy out on Netflix? It’s true. The movie is called Our Little Secret and is about Lindsay Lohan’s character Avery running into her ex-boyfriend during a Christmas gathering with her new boyfriend’s family, and the two of them keeping their past a secret. at Kotaku.com

Last month, GOG (once short for Good Old Games), which is owned by Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 maker CD Projekt Red, announced a new preservation program in which it promised to maintain old PC games and continually modify them to run on current hardware for the foreseeable future. at Kotaku.com

Sony released a new sizzle reel ahead of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary on December 3 that celebrates its biggest exclusives and most iconic franchise moments. “It’s about you,” the company posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Thank you for 30 years of play.” at Kotaku.com

The trailer doubles as both a launch trailer and a reveal of the final five heroes joining Marvel Rivals ’ launch roster. Iron Fist, Black Widow, Cloak and Dagger (think Ice Climbers from Smash Bros. at Kotaku.com

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