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Here are the video games you won’t want to miss this November

As the holiday season approaches video game developers are doing their best to add their major titles to the tops of wish lists everywhere. While we still have a month before the holiday frenzy begins, gaming fans can get a head-start on new releases this November. With major titles like FalloutTomb Raider and even Call of Duty making giant returns, this month is sure to be full of releases that you won’t want to miss.

In this video avid gamer Joshua Smith breaks down the top five major video game releases for November. Find out what’s new and when to expect titles like Star Wars: Battlefront and Need for Speed. There’s sure to be plenty available for PC, Xbox and Playstation fans alike, don’t miss out on a thing after watching this quick video.

Joshua Smith
Former Digital Trends Contributor
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A dragon in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

In the early days of gaming, you would take the blocky sprites you were given and you would appreciate them, darn it. These days? Character creators are practically a game in and of themselves (my wife usually spends the first couple of hours of any title making her player). Dragon Age: The Veilguard is no exception to this, but it's character creator is so robust that BioWare has dropped it as a standalone download.

The Veilguard's character creator is already live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PC access rolling out throughout the day, according to Dragon Age's post on X. Fans responded to the post with varying levels of excitement, and quite a few requested more character creation slots on consoles.

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There have been plenty of hit gacha games in the past few years, such as Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero, but none approach the open-world genre quite like Infinity Nikki. This cozy game swaps out magic and guns for adorable outfits and charming characters to meet. Just like the best free-to-play games, it is also available on multiple platforms. If this game is going to suck up as much of your time as those other games, you would hope it is also a cross-platform game so that you can continue your adventures no matter where you are, right? Let's put on our Sunday best and see if Infinity Nikki is cross-platform.

If this game isn't available on your platform, there are still plenty of upcoming Xbox Series X games and upcoming Switch games to look forward to.
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Whether building Legos is his or her creative outlet, a collectible hobby, or a brand new journey, there’s a perfect set for all. These Lego gifts include something for everyone—from nostalgic designs inspired by hit movies like Harry Potter, Encanto, or Wicked to innovative builds like Minecraft’s anniversary celebration (there's even a stunning bouquet of Lego flowers if you want to go romantic!). Don’t forget to consider the skill level of the person you're shopping for before making a purchase. While adults can dive into detailed, intricate models like the Home Alone McCallisters’ House or Star Wars Millennium Falcon, the littles can stick with sparking their imaginations with interactive playsets like the Gabby’s Dollhouse Garden Party or a novelty hot dog food truck.

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