Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated The Game Awards 2025, sweeping nine categories including Game of the Year, and delivering a breathtaking live performance that became the night’s centerpiece. Below is a full breakdown of winners and highlights from this historic ceremony. The Game Awards 2025, hosted at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, was a celebration of creativity, technical mastery, and the cultural weight of video games.

The Solo Leveling anime took the world by surprise, turning thousands into new fans and bringing back many who had abandoned the medium. With the wait for the third season growing, the community has split between those who want to avoid spoilers and those who already read the manhwa to see what’s coming next. Amid that hype, Netmarble saw an opportunity and launched a mobile game that recapped the entire story… although it was heavily criticized for its abusive gacha mechanics.

Beat’em Ups are forever linked to the arcade machines of the 80s and 90s a golden era that many players look back on with fondness. While the genre isn’t as frequent today, whenever a new entry appears, it delivers a powerful hit of nostalgia. In 2022, Tribute Games surprised with TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, a phenomenon that revitalized the style. This year, they return with…

After 18 long years waiting for a new Metroid Prime game,8 of those marked by torturous anticipation since its official announcement Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally here. The good news: it delivers on most of the fans’ expectations. The not-so-good news: it also introduces some questionable decisions that affect parts of the experience. The story follows the classic structure of the saga: Samus arrives on a mysterious planet, an explosion strips her of her abilities, and she must recover them one by one while learning about a fascinating extinct alien civilization.

Square Enix took a bold leap with the HD-2D visual style introduced in Octopath Traveler, and thanks to that success we’ve seen many classic JRPGs brought back to life with modern flair. After a sequel and a mobile spin-off, Octopath Traveler 0 arrives as a prequel to the original game while also reimagining Champions of the Continent. This new title removes nearly all the negative elements of the mobile version including the gacha system and preserves only its strengths.

For over a decade, Call of Duty relied on a predictable rhythm: alternating yearly releases between Modern Warfare and Black Ops. While this strategy kept the franchise on a steady schedule, it also led to player fatigue. Fans increasingly voiced frustration that each new installment felt more like a reskin than a reinvention. The December 2025 message from the Call of Duty team marks a…

Take-Two Interactive has officially established a new 2K studio, led by former Perfect Dark reboot executives Darrell Gallagher and Brian Horton, marking a significant reshaping of talent in the AAA gaming industry. The move comes after Microsoft’s cancellation of The Initiative’s Perfect Dark project, leaving its leadership team to seek new opportunities. 🎮 The Announcement Darrell Gallagher (former head of The Initiative) has joined 2K as…

In a rare and remarkable feat, Pokémon TCG Pocket has been named Apple’s Best iPhone Game of the Year for 2025—just days after Google Play bestowed the same accolade in its annual “Best Of” awards. This dual recognition cements the title as one of the most influential mobile games of the year, bridging two of the world’s largest app ecosystems with unanimous praise.

Bandai Namco has confirmed that Katsuhiro Harada, the iconic producer and public face of the Tekken franchise, will step down at the end of 2025. His departure marks the end of a three-decade journey that helped transform Tekken from a pioneering arcade experiment into one of the most enduring fighting game series in history. A Farewell Timed with Tekken’s 30th Anniversary…

The ongoing Netflix vs. Paramount Skydance bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery could reshape the future of WB Games, potentially redefining the gaming landscape with franchises like Mortal Kombat, Batman, and Hogwarts Legacy at stake. The Bid War Explained Netflix Deal (Accepted Initially): Netflix struck a $72 billion equity agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s film studios, HBO, and streaming assets.

Micron is officially winding down its Crucial consumer brand after nearly 30 years, a move driven by surging AI demand that has reshaped the SSD and RAM markets. Prices for memory and storage have skyrocketed in 2025, with RAM costs rising by over 600% in some cases and SSDs doubling in price, leaving DIY PC builders and gamers squeezed. For decades, Crucial was synonymous with accessible, reliable upgrades for PC enthusiasts.

Tencent has paused all testing and marketing of Light of Motiram as Sony’s copyright lawsuit over alleged similarities to the Horizon franchise heads to trial in January 2026. The dispute highlights one of the most high-profile intellectual property battles in modern gaming. 📌 The Current Situation Tencent has agreed to halt public testing and promotional campaigns for its upcoming open-world survival game…

Capcom’s latest mobile experiment has struck gold, with Resident Evil: Survival Unit achieving over 2 million downloads within just 10 days of its global launch. The milestone underscores both the enduring power of the Resident Evil brand and the growing appetite for mobile strategy-horror hybrids. A Record-Breaking Launch Released on November 18, 2025, Resident Evil: Survival Unit quickly climbed to the top of mobile charts across the US, UK, France, Japan, and Germany.

EA’s decision to open eight new accessibility patents is a landmark move that shows how open-sourcing assets can reshape the gaming industry for the better. By sharing these innovations freely, major companies not only empower developers but also expand inclusivity for players worldwide. 🎮 The Announcement Electronic Arts (EA) has added eight new patents to its Accessibility First Patent Pledge…

When indie studio Santa Ragione prepared to launch its unsettling horror title HORSES, the plan was simple: release across multiple storefronts, reach a wide audience, and let the game speak for itself. But less than 24 hours before launch, the rug was pulled out from under them. The Epic Games Store, which had already approved the release build, suddenly informed the developers that the game would not be distributed on its platform.

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