Maurice Verschuur
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🎮 Nerd doing geek stuff
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🎮 Nerd doing geek stuff
🤓 aka Denimco
🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/mauriceverschuur
Amid The Game Awards nominations, Xbox announced its next Partner Preview, airing Nov 20 at 10am PT. New reveals and updates from IO Interactive, Tencent, THQ Nordic, plus Game Pass news.
- A look at 007 First Light
- Gameplay from Tides of Annihilation
- New peek at Reanimal
- A look at 007 First Light
- Gameplay from Tides of Annihilation
- New peek at Reanimal
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Amid The Game Awards nominations, Xbox announced its next Partner Preview, airing Nov 20 at 10am PT. New reveals and updates from IO Interactive, Tencent, THQ Nordic, plus Game Pass news.
- A look at 007 First Light
- Gameplay from Tides of Annihilation
- New peek at Reanimal
- A look at 007 First Light
- Gameplay from Tides of Annihilation
- New peek at Reanimal
Expedition 33 is going to have a fun night at The Game Awards! So many nominations 🤯
#thegameawards
#thegameawards
November 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Expedition 33 is going to have a fun night at The Game Awards! So many nominations 🤯
#thegameawards
#thegameawards
Did not see this coming. Paradox Interactive and developer Colossal Order (CO) are parting ways. Paradox will move Cities: Skylines 2 development to Iceflake Studios (acquired by Paradox in 2020 and known for Surviving the Aftermath), while CO begins work on new projects. Which ones is unknown.
November 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Did not see this coming. Paradox Interactive and developer Colossal Order (CO) are parting ways. Paradox will move Cities: Skylines 2 development to Iceflake Studios (acquired by Paradox in 2020 and known for Surviving the Aftermath), while CO begins work on new projects. Which ones is unknown.
The price of the Steam Machine, aka the 'Gabecube', will reveal Valve’s whole strategy.
My opinion
~$1000: positioned as an entry-level PC for casual gamers.
~$600: treated like a console, going head-to-head with Xbox and PlayStation.
My opinion
~$1000: positioned as an entry-level PC for casual gamers.
~$600: treated like a console, going head-to-head with Xbox and PlayStation.
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The price of the Steam Machine, aka the 'Gabecube', will reveal Valve’s whole strategy.
My opinion
~$1000: positioned as an entry-level PC for casual gamers.
~$600: treated like a console, going head-to-head with Xbox and PlayStation.
My opinion
~$1000: positioned as an entry-level PC for casual gamers.
~$600: treated like a console, going head-to-head with Xbox and PlayStation.
There are already previews for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
✅ Positives
Classic Prime with gorgeous worlds, smart puzzles, and new psychic abilities. Combat feels fresh, exploration feels right.
❌ Negatives
Chattier companion and tone shift may not click with original fans.
#GameNews
✅ Positives
Classic Prime with gorgeous worlds, smart puzzles, and new psychic abilities. Combat feels fresh, exploration feels right.
❌ Negatives
Chattier companion and tone shift may not click with original fans.
#GameNews
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
There are already previews for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
✅ Positives
Classic Prime with gorgeous worlds, smart puzzles, and new psychic abilities. Combat feels fresh, exploration feels right.
❌ Negatives
Chattier companion and tone shift may not click with original fans.
#GameNews
✅ Positives
Classic Prime with gorgeous worlds, smart puzzles, and new psychic abilities. Combat feels fresh, exploration feels right.
❌ Negatives
Chattier companion and tone shift may not click with original fans.
#GameNews
Anno 117: Pax Romana is off to a strong start with an 8.5 Metascore and a 7.6 User Score. Nearly matching Anno 1800’s 8.1 critic score and 7.9 user score.
I've also made a video review of Anno 117: Pax Romana. Watch it here: youtu.be/Q4Eq8zmPCpo?...
#GameNews
I've also made a video review of Anno 117: Pax Romana. Watch it here: youtu.be/Q4Eq8zmPCpo?...
#GameNews
November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Anno 117: Pax Romana is off to a strong start with an 8.5 Metascore and a 7.6 User Score. Nearly matching Anno 1800’s 8.1 critic score and 7.9 user score.
I've also made a video review of Anno 117: Pax Romana. Watch it here: youtu.be/Q4Eq8zmPCpo?...
#GameNews
I've also made a video review of Anno 117: Pax Romana. Watch it here: youtu.be/Q4Eq8zmPCpo?...
#GameNews
Kirby Air Riders – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
It's also the second weekend of the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride.
15/11 (Sat) 09:00 - 15:00 CET
16/11 (Sun) 01:00 - 07:00 CET
16/11 (Sun) 16:00 - 22:00 CET
#GameNews #Nintendo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs6f...
It's also the second weekend of the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride.
15/11 (Sat) 09:00 - 15:00 CET
16/11 (Sun) 01:00 - 07:00 CET
16/11 (Sun) 16:00 - 22:00 CET
#GameNews #Nintendo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs6f...
Kirby Air Riders – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
The Kirby Air Riders game launches November 20, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.…
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Kirby Air Riders – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
It's also the second weekend of the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride.
15/11 (Sat) 09:00 - 15:00 CET
16/11 (Sun) 01:00 - 07:00 CET
16/11 (Sun) 16:00 - 22:00 CET
#GameNews #Nintendo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs6f...
It's also the second weekend of the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride.
15/11 (Sat) 09:00 - 15:00 CET
16/11 (Sun) 01:00 - 07:00 CET
16/11 (Sun) 16:00 - 22:00 CET
#GameNews #Nintendo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs6f...
Meet Noah G. MagMell in the new CODE VEIN II character trailer.
A former human-turned-Revenant and loyal protector of Valentin, Noah excels in fast Twin Blade combat, powerful Stagger tools, and team-boosting Support Formae.
A former human-turned-Revenant and loyal protector of Valentin, Noah excels in fast Twin Blade combat, powerful Stagger tools, and team-boosting Support Formae.
November 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Meet Noah G. MagMell in the new CODE VEIN II character trailer.
A former human-turned-Revenant and loyal protector of Valentin, Noah excels in fast Twin Blade combat, powerful Stagger tools, and team-boosting Support Formae.
A former human-turned-Revenant and loyal protector of Valentin, Noah excels in fast Twin Blade combat, powerful Stagger tools, and team-boosting Support Formae.
25+ mins of new The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay.
Rebel Wolves showcase updated combat flow, camera tweaks, improved mechanics and fresh lore as Coen investigates Svartrau Cathedral.
#GameNews
www.youtube.com/watch?v=arbN...
Rebel Wolves showcase updated combat flow, camera tweaks, improved mechanics and fresh lore as Coen investigates Svartrau Cathedral.
#GameNews
www.youtube.com/watch?v=arbN...
The Blood of Dawnwalker — Gameplay Overview (Part II) [4K] [subtitles available]
YouTube video by Dawnwalker
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November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
25+ mins of new The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay.
Rebel Wolves showcase updated combat flow, camera tweaks, improved mechanics and fresh lore as Coen investigates Svartrau Cathedral.
#GameNews
www.youtube.com/watch?v=arbN...
Rebel Wolves showcase updated combat flow, camera tweaks, improved mechanics and fresh lore as Coen investigates Svartrau Cathedral.
#GameNews
www.youtube.com/watch?v=arbN...
Over 200 Rockstar North staff delivered letters to management backing 31 fired IWGB union members, calling the dismissals “union-busting” and demanding reinstatement. Protests hit Edinburgh, London and Paris, with more planned on 14 and 18 Nov.
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/rock...
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/rock...
Over 200 Rockstar staff write to management in support of unfairly fired union members
220 letters signed by staff members at Rockstar, the studio behind the Grand Theft Auto series, were delivered to management at the company last week
iwgb.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Over 200 Rockstar North staff delivered letters to management backing 31 fired IWGB union members, calling the dismissals “union-busting” and demanding reinstatement. Protests hit Edinburgh, London and Paris, with more planned on 14 and 18 Nov.
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/rock...
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/rock...
Guerrilla and NCSOFT unveiled Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new mobile-first MMORPG set in the Horizon universe.
Also playable on PC via NCSOFT’s PURPLE platform. Surprisingly not for Playstation 5. #gamenews
youtu.be/bN-NNgWIyIQ?...
Also playable on PC via NCSOFT’s PURPLE platform. Surprisingly not for Playstation 5. #gamenews
youtu.be/bN-NNgWIyIQ?...
[Horizon Steel Frontiers] Announcement Video
YouTube video by Horizon Steel Frontiers
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Guerrilla and NCSOFT unveiled Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new mobile-first MMORPG set in the Horizon universe.
Also playable on PC via NCSOFT’s PURPLE platform. Surprisingly not for Playstation 5. #gamenews
youtu.be/bN-NNgWIyIQ?...
Also playable on PC via NCSOFT’s PURPLE platform. Surprisingly not for Playstation 5. #gamenews
youtu.be/bN-NNgWIyIQ?...
I’ve just posted my video review of Anno 117: Pax Romana.
As a fan of Anno 1800, I was eager to see where Ubisoft would take the series next — and it doesn’t disappoint.
It’s far more than a simple reskin; Anno 117 introduces major core gameplay changes.
Check the review youtu.be/Q4Eq8zmPCpo?...
As a fan of Anno 1800, I was eager to see where Ubisoft would take the series next — and it doesn’t disappoint.
It’s far more than a simple reskin; Anno 117 introduces major core gameplay changes.
Check the review youtu.be/Q4Eq8zmPCpo?...
Anno 117 Pax Romana Review: not just an Anno 1800 in Rome
▶️ Also watch Preview/Playthrough: The Last Caretaker Demo https://youtu.be/HKOTBhyqpyk?si=7PMg0mb6r73e3TYx
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November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I’ve just posted my video review of Anno 117: Pax Romana.
As a fan of Anno 1800, I was eager to see where Ubisoft would take the series next — and it doesn’t disappoint.
It’s far more than a simple reskin; Anno 117 introduces major core gameplay changes.
Check the review youtu.be/Q4Eq8zmPCpo?...
As a fan of Anno 1800, I was eager to see where Ubisoft would take the series next — and it doesn’t disappoint.
It’s far more than a simple reskin; Anno 117 introduces major core gameplay changes.
Check the review youtu.be/Q4Eq8zmPCpo?...
Valve announced three new hardware products.
- Steam Frame: a standalone VR headset
- Steam Controller: magnetic thumbsticks, High definition rumble, Grip-enabled gyro
- Steam Machine: a powerful PC, 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR
- Steam Frame: a standalone VR headset
- Steam Controller: magnetic thumbsticks, High definition rumble, Grip-enabled gyro
- Steam Machine: a powerful PC, 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Valve announced three new hardware products.
- Steam Frame: a standalone VR headset
- Steam Controller: magnetic thumbsticks, High definition rumble, Grip-enabled gyro
- Steam Machine: a powerful PC, 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR
- Steam Frame: a standalone VR headset
- Steam Controller: magnetic thumbsticks, High definition rumble, Grip-enabled gyro
- Steam Machine: a powerful PC, 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR
Age of Wonders 4: Thrones of Blood DLC Launch Trailer
Rise as a powerful Elder Vampire. Build your dark empire in the Sunless Lands where rivers of blood flow. Travel to Rued Drevenya in search of the Deathless God to ensure your eternal reign.
Rise as a powerful Elder Vampire. Build your dark empire in the Sunless Lands where rivers of blood flow. Travel to Rued Drevenya in search of the Deathless God to ensure your eternal reign.
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Age of Wonders 4: Thrones of Blood DLC Launch Trailer
Rise as a powerful Elder Vampire. Build your dark empire in the Sunless Lands where rivers of blood flow. Travel to Rued Drevenya in search of the Deathless God to ensure your eternal reign.
Rise as a powerful Elder Vampire. Build your dark empire in the Sunless Lands where rivers of blood flow. Travel to Rued Drevenya in search of the Deathless God to ensure your eternal reign.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC Launch Trailer.
A deadly plague spreads within the monastery walls, and only Henry can uncover its source. Question the brothers, follow the clues, and face the truth hidden in the shadows.
Out for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
A deadly plague spreads within the monastery walls, and only Henry can uncover its source. Question the brothers, follow the clues, and face the truth hidden in the shadows.
Out for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC Launch Trailer.
A deadly plague spreads within the monastery walls, and only Henry can uncover its source. Question the brothers, follow the clues, and face the truth hidden in the shadows.
Out for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
A deadly plague spreads within the monastery walls, and only Henry can uncover its source. Question the brothers, follow the clues, and face the truth hidden in the shadows.
Out for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
A dice-driven roguelike where you battle folklore monsters in blackjack-style combat. Pair dice with gear, shape your fate, and face The Lich himself.
Die For The Lich is now in Early Access.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/...
Die For The Lich is now in Early Access.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/...
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A dice-driven roguelike where you battle folklore monsters in blackjack-style combat. Pair dice with gear, shape your fate, and face The Lich himself.
Die For The Lich is now in Early Access.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/...
Die For The Lich is now in Early Access.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/...
PlayStation surges ahead: PS5 hits 84.2M sales, up 3.9M in Q2.
Sony’s Game and Network Services revenue jumps 5.2% YoY to ¥2.1T ($13.6B), driven by PS Plus and game software.
Ghost of Yōtei debuts strong with 3.3M copies sold in its first month.
Source www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-...
Sony’s Game and Network Services revenue jumps 5.2% YoY to ¥2.1T ($13.6B), driven by PS Plus and game software.
Ghost of Yōtei debuts strong with 3.3M copies sold in its first month.
Source www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-...
PlayStation experiences H1 sales increase, PS5 reaches 84m in lifetime sales
Sony increases full-year forecast for games revenue, Ghost of Yōtei sells 3.3 million copies in launch month
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
PlayStation surges ahead: PS5 hits 84.2M sales, up 3.9M in Q2.
Sony’s Game and Network Services revenue jumps 5.2% YoY to ¥2.1T ($13.6B), driven by PS Plus and game software.
Ghost of Yōtei debuts strong with 3.3M copies sold in its first month.
Source www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-...
Sony’s Game and Network Services revenue jumps 5.2% YoY to ¥2.1T ($13.6B), driven by PS Plus and game software.
Ghost of Yōtei debuts strong with 3.3M copies sold in its first month.
Source www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-...
A new State of Play running for more than 40 minutes, focusing on games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other updates.
I'm willing to bet (and hope🤞) Phantom Blade Zero gets a release date.
Airing on Nov 11 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CEST - Nov 12 at 7am JST.
I'm willing to bet (and hope🤞) Phantom Blade Zero gets a release date.
Airing on Nov 11 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CEST - Nov 12 at 7am JST.
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A new State of Play running for more than 40 minutes, focusing on games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other updates.
I'm willing to bet (and hope🤞) Phantom Blade Zero gets a release date.
Airing on Nov 11 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CEST - Nov 12 at 7am JST.
I'm willing to bet (and hope🤞) Phantom Blade Zero gets a release date.
Airing on Nov 11 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CEST - Nov 12 at 7am JST.
Still don't know what to think of Agefield High: Rock the School 😅 They dropped a new story trailer.
"A nostalgic, rule-breaking coming-of-age adventure set in the chaotic halls of 2002 suburbia. Fans of Bully and early 2000s teen movies will feel right at home."
#GameNews #IndieGame
"A nostalgic, rule-breaking coming-of-age adventure set in the chaotic halls of 2002 suburbia. Fans of Bully and early 2000s teen movies will feel right at home."
#GameNews #IndieGame
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Still don't know what to think of Agefield High: Rock the School 😅 They dropped a new story trailer.
"A nostalgic, rule-breaking coming-of-age adventure set in the chaotic halls of 2002 suburbia. Fans of Bully and early 2000s teen movies will feel right at home."
#GameNews #IndieGame
"A nostalgic, rule-breaking coming-of-age adventure set in the chaotic halls of 2002 suburbia. Fans of Bully and early 2000s teen movies will feel right at home."
#GameNews #IndieGame
Not to be negative about the nominees voor the Soundtrack in Games for the Grammys. And tastes differ. But how is Expedition 33 not nominated?
November 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Not to be negative about the nominees voor the Soundtrack in Games for the Grammys. And tastes differ. But how is Expedition 33 not nominated?
Last Caretaker just launched in Early Access and this game already looks great! I’ll do a video review after I cover Anno 117 next week 😁 I’m huge Anno 1800 fan so I’m excited.
Meanwhile check my The Last Caretaker demo preview I did earlier #IndieGame www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKOT...
Meanwhile check my The Last Caretaker demo preview I did earlier #IndieGame www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKOT...
Preview/Playthrough: The Last Caretaker Demo
▶️ Also watch Preview: Spacecraft brings Intergalactic factory and shipbuilding https://youtu.be/HruicyR3f2M?si=fPR4OiWpX69eVNmd
▶️ Also watch Preview: Seafarer brings new life in ship simulator…
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Last Caretaker just launched in Early Access and this game already looks great! I’ll do a video review after I cover Anno 117 next week 😁 I’m huge Anno 1800 fan so I’m excited.
Meanwhile check my The Last Caretaker demo preview I did earlier #IndieGame www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKOT...
Meanwhile check my The Last Caretaker demo preview I did earlier #IndieGame www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKOT...
A verified anonymous Rockstar Games employee has provided insight into why the company terminated more than 30 staff members, allegedly for union activity and what the internal state of Rockstar currently looks like.
Source: gtaforums.com/topic/100418...
Source: gtaforums.com/topic/100418...
November 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A verified anonymous Rockstar Games employee has provided insight into why the company terminated more than 30 staff members, allegedly for union activity and what the internal state of Rockstar currently looks like.
Source: gtaforums.com/topic/100418...
Source: gtaforums.com/topic/100418...
The news of GTA 6 being delayed again is not doing well for parent company Take-Two Interactive.
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The news of GTA 6 being delayed again is not doing well for parent company Take-Two Interactive.
Surprise, (not really) GTA 6 is again delayed.
"Extra months will allow us to finish with level of polish you have come to expect and deserve", says Rockstar.
- First release window late 2025
- Delayed until 26 May '26
- Now delayed until 19 Nov '26
Source www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...
"Extra months will allow us to finish with level of polish you have come to expect and deserve", says Rockstar.
- First release window late 2025
- Delayed until 26 May '26
- Now delayed until 19 Nov '26
Source www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...
Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026 - Rockstar Games
Hi everyone,
Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026. We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us...
www.rockstargames.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Surprise, (not really) GTA 6 is again delayed.
"Extra months will allow us to finish with level of polish you have come to expect and deserve", says Rockstar.
- First release window late 2025
- Delayed until 26 May '26
- Now delayed until 19 Nov '26
Source www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...
"Extra months will allow us to finish with level of polish you have come to expect and deserve", says Rockstar.
- First release window late 2025
- Delayed until 26 May '26
- Now delayed until 19 Nov '26
Source www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...