Bungie settled a copyright lawsuit with writer Matthew Martineau over allegations of plagiarism in Destiny 2.

• Bungie settled a copyright lawsuit with writer Matthew Martineau over allegations of plagiarism in Destiny 2. Eurogamer (Nov 15, 2025)

Sony recorded a $204.2 million impairment loss due to Destiny 2 not meeting sales and user engagement expectations.

• Destiny 2 has not met Sony's expectations following the $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie due to lower sales and user engagement. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)
• Sony recorded a $204.2 million impairment loss due to Destiny 2 not meeting sales and user engagement expectations. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

CD Projekt feared that Batman: Arkham Knight would compete with The Witcher 3 for retail shelf space and marketing.

• CD Projekt faced skepticism from partners about The Witcher 3's open-world storytelling concept during development. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Swimming is absent in The Witcher 3 due to development decisions to avoid cutting other content. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Dark fantasy has become more popular in gaming, with The Witcher 3 exemplifying its successful transition from niche to mainstream. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• The Witcher 3 features a significant romance choice between Triss and Yennefer that was added late in development. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)
• The romance choice between Triss and Yennefer was added late in The Witcher 3's development. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)
• CD Projekt feared that Batman: Arkham Knight would compete with The Witcher 3 for retail shelf space and marketing. PCGamer News (Nov 15, 2025)

Salt 2: Shores of Gold has left early access.

• Salt 2: Shores of Gold has left early access. PCGamer News (Nov 15, 2025)

The Elden Ring: Reforged mod adds multiplayer support in its 2.0 update.

• Elden Ring Reforged 2.0 adds complete online multiplayer to the mod. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)
• The Elden Ring: Reforged mod adds multiplayer support in its 2.0 update. PCGamer News (Nov 15, 2025)

Capcom's Pragmata has been rated by the South Korean classification board.

• Capcom's Pragmata has been rated by the South Korean classification board. Eurogamer (Nov 15, 2025)

Bandai Namco released an update for Shadow Labyrinth to address player complaints and add a new easy mode.

• Bandai Namco released an update for Shadow Labyrinth to address player complaints and add a new easy mode. PCGamer News (Nov 15, 2025)

Brendan Greene is planning to create a 3D version of the internet with Earth-scale planets supporting millions of players through a series of games and open-source technology.

• Brendan Greene is planning to create a 3D version of the internet with Earth-scale planets supporting millions of players through a series of games and open-source technology. Eurogamer (Nov 15, 2025)

Developer Tonda Ros has no plans for a sequel to Blue Prince.

• Developer Tonda Ros has no plans for a sequel to Blue Prince. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

There are still unsolved mysteries in the game Blue Prince.

• There are still unsolved mysteries in the game Blue Prince. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Lag in the World of Warcraft: Midnight beta is caused by new fish-related NPC behavior.

• Lag in the World of Warcraft: Midnight beta is caused by new fish-related NPC behavior. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Combat addons are being disabled in World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion.

• Combat addons are being disabled in World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

World of Warcraft's Patch 11.2.7 introduces a prologue to the Midnight expansion and player housing.

• World of Warcraft is adding player housing in the Midnight expansion. PCGamer News (Nov 3, 2025)
• World of Warcraft's next expansion introduces player housing and a new premium currency called Hearthsteel. PCGamer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Blizzard is introducing a new premium virtual currency called Hearthsteel in World of Warcraft for buying housing items with real money. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 7, 2025)
• World of Warcraft's Patch 11.2.7 introduces a prologue to the Midnight expansion and player housing. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has been released and is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews.

• Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is a new fantasy soccer RPG game with over 5,400 recruitable characters. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)
• Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has been released and is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Fans suspect that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 includes AI-generated art in its calling cards.

• Players criticize the use of generative AI for in-game calling cards in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)
• Fans suspect that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 includes AI-generated art in its calling cards. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has the lowest launch day player count on Steam since the series returned to the platform in 2022.

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has the lowest launch day player count on Steam since the series returned to the platform in 2022. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

The Drone Pod is a field upgrade in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 that deploys explosive drones to chase and damage enemies.

• The Drone Pod is a field upgrade in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 that deploys explosive drones to chase and damage enemies. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

AMD's FSR 4 Redstone Ray Regeneration debuts in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for RX 9000-series graphics cards.

• AMD's FSR 4 Redstone Ray Regeneration debuts in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for RX 9000-series graphics cards. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Bungie admits that the Portal system in Destiny 2's The Edge of Fate expansion was a mistake.

• Bungie admits that the Portal system in Destiny 2's The Edge of Fate expansion was a mistake. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Paralives early access release has been delayed from December 2025 to May 25, 2026.

• Paralives delays its early access release to May 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)
• Paralives early access release has been delayed from December 2025 to May 25, 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)
• Paralives has been delayed to May 25th, 2026. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 14, 2025)

Misery has been relisted on Steam after resolving a DMCA dispute with GSC Game World by removing contested assets.

• The creators of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. have issued a DMCA claim against the game Misery for alleged copyright infringement. Eurogamer (Nov 9, 2025)
• Misery has been delisted from Steam due to a DMCA strike by GSC Game World. PCGamer News (Nov 8, 2025)
• Misery's Steam page was suspended due to a DMCA claim filed by GSC Game World. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Misery's developers removed specific assets and references at GSC's request after resolving a DMCA dispute. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 14, 2025)
• Misery has been relisted on Steam after resolving a DMCA dispute with GSC Game World by removing contested assets. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

In Arc Raiders, recycling a medium shield below 50% health is more efficient than repairing it to save arc circuitry.

• Players are discovering movement techniques like ledge grabbing in Arc Raiders. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Players can ride the enemy Arcs in Arc Raiders. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• In Arc Raiders, recycling a medium shield below 50% health is more efficient than repairing it to save arc circuitry. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Arc Raiders players unlocked the Stella Montis map through a community donation event in just one day.

• Embark Studios revealed the 2025 roadmap for Arc Raiders one day after its launch. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 1, 2025)
• Arc Raiders announces a 2025 roadmap with new maps, events, and updates. Eurogamer (Nov 3, 2025)
• Three new map conditions are arriving in Arc Raiders on Saturday. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Patch 1.1.0 for Arc Raiders introduces new map conditions and quality-of-life updates. PCGamer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Arc Raiders introduces new map conditions including a hidden bunker with an unsolved puzzle. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)
• The North Line update for Arc Raiders adds a new map called Stella Montis. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)
• A major update called North Line is launching for Arc Raiders, adding a new region and community events. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 12, 2025)
• Arc Raiders has released an update that unlocks a new map called Stella Montis through community participation. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)
• Arc Raiders developers increased the event requirements for unlocking the new map Stella Montis due to faster-than-expected community progress. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)
• Arc Raiders made its first community unlock event harder hours after launch because players were completing it too quickly. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)
• Arc Raiders' 1.20 update adds a new map and fixes desync issues in PvP. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)
• The Stella Montis map in Arc Raiders has been unlocked by the community in record time. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)
• Arc Raiders players unlocked the Stella Montis map through a community donation event in just one day. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)

In Arc Raiders, players can use a clipping exploit to access locked doors without keys.

• A bug in Arc Raiders that allowed barricades to open locked doors was fixed. PCGamer News (Nov 7, 2025)
• A bug in Arc Raiders allows players to defeat the Queen enemy with a single Blaze Grenade Trap. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)
• In Arc Raiders, players can use a clipping exploit to access locked doors without keys. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Arc Raiders nerfed the Security Breach skill to reduce valuable item drops from security lockers.

• Arc Raiders introduces permanent XP-based upgrades through a skill tree in the extraction genre. PCGamer News (Nov 5, 2025)
• In Arc Raiders, the Expedition Project is the only way to reset your skill tree by voluntarily wiping your progression. PCGamer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• The MK3 Survivor augment in Arc Raiders allows players to regenerate health while downed and stationary. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)
• Arc Raiders nerfed the Security Breach skill to reduce valuable item drops from security lockers. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Arc Raiders has a low PvP engagement rate, with players mostly avoiding combat.

• Players in Arc Raiders are surprisingly friendly and often choose communication over combat in this extraction shooter. PCGamer News (Nov 4, 2025)
• Players in Arc Raiders are forming vigilante groups to punish aggressive players and maintain peace in the PvP zone. PCGamer News (Nov 5, 2025)
• Players in Arc Raiders are protecting others at extraction points to counter camping and ensure safe escapes. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• In Arc Raiders, players are protecting extraction points to help others escape safely. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Arc Raiders players are increasingly punishing PvP behavior and favoring cooperation. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)
• Arc Raiders has a low PvP engagement rate, with players mostly avoiding combat. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Mansions are being added to GTA Online in an upcoming update.

• Mansions are being added to GTA Online in an upcoming update. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 14, 2025)

Cicadamata is a upcoming game that combines platformer, shooter, and speedrunning elements and is set to release in 2026.

• Cicadamata is a upcoming game that combines platformer, shooter, and speedrunning elements and is set to release in 2026. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 14, 2025)

A patch with over 350 fixes has been released for The Outer Worlds 2.

• Obsidian released patch 1.0.5.0 for The Outer Worlds 2, fixing various bugs including character appearance and companion issues. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 12, 2025)
• A patch with over 350 fixes has been released for The Outer Worlds 2. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

The Outer Worlds 2 features an interactive main menu with a Moon Man character that changes based on player choices and game progress.

• The Outer Worlds 2 features an interactive main menu with a Moon Man character that changes based on player choices and game progress. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

NCSoft's Horizon Steel Frontiers MMO is not coming to PlayStation, as the decision is not theirs to make alone.

• Guerrilla Games and NCSoft announced Horizon: Steel Frontiers, an MMO spin-off of the Horizon series for PC, Android, and iOS. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)
• Sony and NCSoft have fully revealed Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new MMORPG game. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)
• Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new MMORPG in the Horizon series, is announced for mobile and PC, skipping PS5 consoles. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)
• NCSoft unveils Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMORPG set in the Horizon universe for PC and mobile. Game Informer News (Nov 13, 2025)
• NCSoft's Horizon Steel Frontiers MMO is not coming to PlayStation, as the decision is not theirs to make alone. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)

Guerrilla Games has always thought of the Horizon franchise as a multiplayer game.

• Guerrilla Games has always thought of the Horizon franchise as a multiplayer game. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond features Samus with new psychic and telekinetic abilities alongside companion characters in its exploration and combat.

• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond features Samus with new psychic and telekinetic abilities alongside companion characters in its exploration and combat. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is the first version to feature in-game voice acting.

• Dragon Quest VII is being remade. Game Informer News (Nov 5, 2025)
• Dragon Quest VII is being reimagined with a streamlined story to make it more digestible and shorter. Game Informer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is the first version to feature in-game voice acting. Game Informer News (Nov 14, 2025)

The new Skate game automates clean landings, eliminating the sketchy and imperfect style from previous entries.

• The new Skate game automates clean landings, eliminating the sketchy and imperfect style from previous entries. Rock Paper Shotgun - Features (Nov 14, 2025)

A mod for Cyberpunk 2077 allows players to install Brendan the vending machine in V's apartment.

• A mod for Cyberpunk 2077 allows players to install Brendan the vending machine in V's apartment. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 14, 2025)

A new patch for Peak buffs the Scout Cannon and fixes various bugs.

• A new patch for Peak buffs the Scout Cannon and fixes various bugs. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Players have discovered an exploit in Peak that uses mushrooms to launch themselves high into the air.

• Players have discovered an exploit in Peak that uses mushrooms to launch themselves high into the air. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Players have discovered an exploit in Peak's Roots update that allows for extremely high jumps using mushrooms. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Crystal Dynamics announced layoffs affecting just under 30 staff members.

• Crystal Dynamics has laid off nearly 30 employees as part of a restructuring for future projects. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)
• Crystal Dynamics announced layoffs affecting just under 30 staff members. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 14, 2025)

Red Dead Redemption is being released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and mobile devices with enhancements starting December 2nd.

• Red Dead Redemption has been rated by the ESRB for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)
• Red Dead Redemption is coming to mobile devices via Netflix on December 4. Game Informer News (Nov 13, 2025)
• Red Dead Redemption is being released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and mobile devices with enhancements starting December 2nd. Eurogamer (Nov 14, 2025)

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is receiving Content Update 4 with new amphibian avatars and other features.

• Hello Kitty Island Adventure is receiving Content Update 4 with new amphibian avatars and other features. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Rockstar fired 31 employees at Rockstar North for allegedly leaking confidential information during union organizing.

• Rockstar Games fired 34 employees working on Grand Theft Auto VI for allegedly sharing confidential information. Rock Paper Shotgun - Features (Nov 7, 2025)
• IWGB union files legal claims against Rockstar Games for alleged union busting. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 12, 2025)
• Over 200 Rockstar North employees signed a letter condemning the firing of colleagues as union busting and demanding their reinstatement. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)
• Over 200 Rockstar North staff signed a letter calling for the immediate reinstatement of 31 fired colleagues accused of gross misconduct amid union busting claims. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)
• Rockstar fired 31 employees at Rockstar North for allegedly leaking confidential information during union organizing. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 14, 2025)

A Polish politician humorously addressed the delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 19, 2026, in parliament, calling it a huge scandal.

• Grand Theft Auto 6's release has been delayed to November 19, 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to November 19, 2026. Game Informer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• GTA 6 has been delayed to November 19, 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 6, 2025)
• Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to November 19, 2026. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed to November 19, 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed to November 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to November 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 7, 2025)
• Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed to November 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 7, 2025)
• Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to November 19, 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 7, 2025)
• GTA 6 has been delayed to November 19. PCGamer News (Nov 7, 2025)
• A Polish politician humorously addressed the delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 19, 2026, in parliament, calling it a huge scandal. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Where Winds Meet runs efficiently on budget hardware, particularly Intel Arc graphics cards, but experiences stuttering and bugs.

• Where Winds Meet runs efficiently on budget hardware, particularly Intel Arc graphics cards, but experiences stuttering and bugs. Rock Paper Shotgun - Features (Nov 12, 2025)

Where Winds Meet has reached 10 million pre-registrations ahead of its launch.

• Where Winds Meet has reached 10 million pre-registrations. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)
• Where Winds Meet has reached 10 million pre-registrations ahead of its launch. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Resident Evil Requiem is a new game set in Raccoon City with similarities to Resident Evil 2.

• Resident Evil Requiem is a new game set in Raccoon City with similarities to Resident Evil 2. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Enshrouded's new update adds water mechanics and fishing.

• Enshrouded's new update adds water mechanics and fishing. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core is set to launch next year.

• Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core is set to launch next year. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

The launch of Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core has been postponed to early Q2 2026.

• The launch of Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core has been postponed to early Q2 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

A Rust player built a trap base disguised as a club and killed participants during a fake party event.

• A Rust player built a trap base disguised as a club and killed participants during a fake party event. PCGamer News (Nov 14, 2025)

Facepunch Studios has implemented a blueprint wipe in Rust, resetting all player crafting unlocks.

• Facepunch Studios has implemented a blueprint wipe in Rust, resetting all player crafting unlocks. PCGamer News (Nov 9, 2025)

Last Epoch's head developer reassures fans that the game will be okay despite Krafton's shift to an AI-first company.

• Last Epoch's head developer reassures fans that the game will be okay despite Krafton's shift to an AI-first company. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Ambrosia Sky: Act One is a sci-fi game where players clean a fungus-infested space colony while exploring a story about death and personal loss.

• The first act of Ambrosia Sky is now available on Steam. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Ambrosia Sky: Act One is a sci-fi game where players clean a fungus-infested space colony while exploring a story about death and personal loss. Gamespot (Nov 13, 2025)

Age of Wonders 4 is available for free this weekend until November 17.

• Age of Wonders 4 is available for free this weekend until November 17. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Wildgate's Emergence update introduces two new modes to improve the new player experience.

• Wildgate's Emergence update introduces two new modes to improve the new player experience. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Euro Truck Simulator 2's Nordic Horizons DLC releases on November 27th.

• Euro Truck Simulator 2's Nordic Horizons DLC releases on November 27th. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)

Neowiz has revealed five unannounced PC games in development, including a Lies of P sequel.

• Neowiz has revealed five unannounced PC games in development, including a Lies of P sequel. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)

Immortals Fenyx Rising is free to claim on the Ubisoft store until December 2.

• Immortals Fenyx Rising is free to claim on the Ubisoft store until December 2. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Deep Rock Galactic season 6, titled Relics of Hoxxes, is scheduled for release in Q1 2026.

• Deep Rock Galactic season 6, titled Relics of Hoxxes, is scheduled for release in Q1 2026. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)

Bethesda's recent Fallout 4 update has broken mods and caused performance issues.

• Fallout 4's update on November 10th requires disabling mods that alter the main menu to avoid issues. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 5, 2025)
• Bethesda is releasing a Fallout 4 update that will break main menu mods. PCGamer News (Nov 5, 2025)
• Fallout 4's script extender and over 60 mods have been rapidly updated to support the anniversary update. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Bethesda is planning to release two patches for Fallout 4 to fix issues with the anniversary edition. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)
• Bethesda's recent Fallout 4 update has broken mods and caused performance issues. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Bethesda's Fallout 4 Creations Bundle is experiencing bugs and crashes upon release.

• Bethesda's Fallout 4 Creations Bundle is experiencing bugs and crashes upon release. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Bethesda learned that Fallout 4's cinematic dialogue system did not resonate with players.

• Bethesda learned that Fallout 4's cinematic dialogue system did not resonate with players. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Nell's Diner map has launched in Phasmophobia.

• A new map called Nell's Diner has been added to Phasmophobia. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Nell's Diner map has launched in Phasmophobia. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Kitten Space Agency is a new spaceflight simulator game being developed as a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program.

• Kitten Space Agency is a new spaceflight simulator game being developed as a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program. Rock Paper Shotgun - Features (Nov 13, 2025)

Nintendo revealed new forms for Pikachu and Snorlax in the Pokémon Pokopia trailer.

• Nintendo revealed new forms for Pikachu and Snorlax in the Pokémon Pokopia trailer. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)

Pokémon Pokopia is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, 2026.

• Pokémon Pokopia is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)

Sony has announced that Bungie's Marathon will release by March 2026.

• Bungie's Marathon is still set to release by March 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)
• Sony reaffirms commitment to launching Marathon by March 2026. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Sony has announced that Bungie's Marathon will release by March 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Bungie's Marathon is an extraction shooter, but a former developer wanted to rename the genre due to its vagueness.

• Former Bungie product manager Chris Sides criticizes the 'extraction shooter' genre name as flawed because it describes a mechanic rather than a genre. Eurogamer (Nov 12, 2025)
• Bungie's Marathon is an extraction shooter, but a former developer wanted to rename the genre due to its vagueness. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

The first two DLCs for Once Upon a Katamari have been announced, each adding remix tracks and accessories.

• The first two DLCs for Once Upon a Katamari have been announced, each adding remix tracks and accessories. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)

The writer of Dispatch regrets cutting sex scenes from the game.

• The writer of Dispatch regrets cutting sex scenes from the game. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)

Dispatch has sold nearly two million copies following the release of its final episode.

• Dispatch has sold over 1 million copies in just 10 days. Eurogamer (Nov 4, 2025)
• Dispatch has sold over 1 million copies in its first 10 days. Game Informer News (Nov 5, 2025)
• Dispatch has sold over a million copies in 10 days. PCGamer News (Nov 4, 2025)
• Dispatch sold one million copies in just 10 days. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Dispatch has sold nearly two million copies following the release of its final episode. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)

AdHoc Studios is considering a second season for Dispatch.

• AdHoc Studios is considering a second season for Dispatch. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)

A new patch for Silent Hill f adds a casual difficulty and reduces unskippable combat encounters to make the game easier.

• Silent Hill f update adds Casual difficulty option. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)
• A new patch for Silent Hill f adds a casual difficulty mode and makes New Game Plus easier by reducing forced combat and fixing bugs. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)
• A new patch for Silent Hill f adds a casual difficulty and reduces unskippable combat encounters to make the game easier. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 13, 2025)

The author of a Eurogamer articles breaks their lifelong no-New-Game-Plus streak with Silent Hill f due to its compelling narrative changes for each play-through.

• The author of a Eurogamer articles breaks their lifelong no-New-Game-Plus streak with Silent Hill f due to its compelling narrative changes for each play-through. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)

Hideo Kojima announced a new anime adaptation of Death Stranding titled 'Death Stranding Isolations' for Disney+ release in 2027.

• Kojima Productions announced the Death Stranding anime series for exclusive release on Disney Plus. Eurogamer (Nov 13, 2025)
• Hideo Kojima announced a new anime adaptation of Death Stranding titled 'Death Stranding Isolations' for Disney+ release in 2027. PCGamer News (Nov 13, 2025)
• Hideo Kojima announced a new anime series titled Death Stranding Isolation (working title) set to premiere on Disney+ in 2027. Game Informer News (Nov 13, 2025)

Exclusive gameplay trailer for RetroSpace immersive sim game revealed.

• Exclusive gameplay trailer for RetroSpace immersive sim game revealed. Game Informer News (Nov 13, 2025)

RuneScape is removing its Treasure Hunter microtransaction system after a player vote overwhelmingly in favor.

• Jagex is removing Treasure Hunter microtransactions from RuneScape 3. Eurogamer (Nov 12, 2025)
• Jagex is permanently removing Treasure Hunter microtransactions from RuneScape after a player vote. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 12, 2025)
• RuneScape is removing its Treasure Hunter microtransaction system after a player vote overwhelmingly in favor. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

A new patch for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 adds autosave to prevent progress loss when quitting the game.

• A new patch for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 adds autosave to prevent progress loss when quitting the game. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 12, 2025)

The Chinese Room has released a roadmap for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 with updates, bug fixes, and planned DLC.

• The Chinese Room has released a roadmap for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 with updates, bug fixes, and planned DLC. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Battlefield 6 developers are addressing player feedback on issues like the Redsec mode.

• A patch for Battlefield 6 is being released to fix several bugs. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• A Battlefield 6 update fixed a recon drone exploit that let players ride them into the sky. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)
• Battlefield 6 update 1.1.1.5 fixes several bugs and exploits. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Battlefield 6 developers are addressing player feedback on issues like the Redsec mode. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Battlefield 6 runs on a 2013 AMD FX-9590 CPU.

• Battlefield 6 runs on a 2013 AMD FX-9590 CPU. PCGamer News (Nov 9, 2025)

Battlefield 6 has a daily XP cap of 1.5 million, limiting how much experience players can earn.

• Battlefield 6 has a daily XP cap of 1.5 million, limiting how much experience players can earn. Eurogamer (Nov 9, 2025)

Agefield High: Rock the School is an upcoming spiritual successor to Bully set in a 2002 high school environment.

• Agefield High: Rock the School is an upcoming spiritual successor to Bully set in a 2002 high school environment. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Gambit has been added to Marvel Rivals as a Strategist character.

• Discord is preparing to sell Marvel Rivals skins in its shop based on API evidence. PCGamer News (Nov 5, 2025)
• Gambit and Rogue are spotted as upcoming heroes in Marvel Rivals. PCGamer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Marvel Rivals season 5 introduces new characters Gambit and Rogue along with a non-combat Times Square map. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Marvel Rivals is adding a new non-combat social map in Times Square for up to 100 players. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 12, 2025)
• Gambit has been added to Marvel Rivals as a Strategist character. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

A mod called Steve adds AI agents to Minecraft that can perform tasks based on player commands.

• A mod called Steve adds AI agents to Minecraft that can perform tasks based on player commands. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Minecraft is adding Netherite Horse Armor in the Mounts of Mayhem update.

• Minecraft is adding Netherite Horse Armor in the Mounts of Mayhem update. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

A custom Minecraft server is running on a modified smart bulb.

• A custom Minecraft server is running on a modified smart bulb. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• A custom Minecraft server is running on a modified smart bulb. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Konbini is a game where players simulate working in a 1990s Japanese convenience store and engage in meaningful customer interactions.

• Konbini is a game where players simulate working in a 1990s Japanese convenience store and engage in meaningful customer interactions. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Title Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds adds the Elder Dragon Gogmazios and performance improvements, releasing on December 16.

• Title Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds adds the Elder Dragon Gogmazios and performance improvements, releasing on December 16. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Coffee Talk Tokyo is announced to release on March 5.

• Coffee Talk Tokyo is announced to release on March 5. PCGamer News (Nov 12, 2025)

Winter Burrow, a rodent-themed survival game, is released on PC today.

• Winter Burrow, a rodent-themed survival game, is released on PC today. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 12, 2025)

Elden Ring Nightreign DLC is set to release on December 4th.

• From Software announced the Forsaken Hollows DLC for Elden Ring Nightreign set to release on December 4. Game Informer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• The Forsaken Hollows DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to release on December 4, 2025. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)
• FromSoftware announced the first DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign called The Forsaken Hollows, featuring Artorias of the Abyss as a new boss. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Elden Ring Nightreign DLC is planned for release in 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 8, 2025)
• Elden Ring Nightreign DLC is planned for release by March 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 9, 2025)
• FromSoftware plans to release the Elden Ring Nightreign DLC by March 2026. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)
• FromSoftware revealed a trailer for the Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC at Sony's State of Play. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)
• Elden Ring Nightreign DLC is set to release on December 4th. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 12, 2025)

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is set to release on March 5, 2026.

• Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is set to release on March 5, 2026. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is adding three new free characters.

• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is adding three new free characters. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is scheduled to launch on March 12, 2026.

• Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is scheduled to launch on March 12, 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is getting a second closed beta with Ghost Rider and Spider-Man playable.

• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is getting a second closed beta with Ghost Rider and Spider-Man playable. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)
• A second closed beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is scheduled from December 5 to 7 with new playable characters and features added. Game Informer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Warhorse Studios aims to become the new kings of RPGs with future immersive games similar to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

• Warhorse Studios aims to become the new kings of RPGs with future immersive games similar to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Scalpers are pre-selling the unreleased Mega Gengar ex card from the Pokémon TCG Mega Dream ex expansion on eBay for up to $800.

• Scalpers are pre-selling the unreleased Mega Gengar ex card from the Pokémon TCG Mega Dream ex expansion on eBay for up to $800. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Nintendo and Lego are teasing a new Lego set based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

• Nintendo and Lego are teasing a new Lego set based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is coming to PlayStation 5 in February.

• BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is coming to PlayStation 5 in February. Game Informer News (Nov 11, 2025)

PlayStation's use of CD-ROMs led FromSoftware to enter the video game industry.

• PlayStation's use of CD-ROMs led FromSoftware to enter the video game industry. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)

In Stray Children, a child enters a digital world to confront and pacify monstrous adults representing real-life traumas through bullet hell and puzzle mechanics.

• In Stray Children, a child enters a digital world to confront and pacify monstrous adults representing real-life traumas through bullet hell and puzzle mechanics. Rock Paper Shotgun - Features (Nov 11, 2025)

Tomas Sala criticizes AI as an inadequate creation tool in game development and expresses fears about its future societal impacts.

• Tomas Sala criticizes AI as an inadequate creation tool in game development and expresses fears about its future societal impacts. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)

Independent developer Tomas Sala has shifted from traditional game launches to focusing on sustainable development by building a community for his games.

• Independent developer Tomas Sala has shifted from traditional game launches to focusing on sustainable development by building a community for his games. Eurogamer (Nov 9, 2025)

Developers are giving free in-game rewards to skate. players.

• Developers are giving free in-game rewards to skate. players. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Karel Kolmann has joined CD Projekt Red as Senior Quest Designer for The Witcher 4 after working on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

• CD Projekt has recruited key talent from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to work on The Witcher 4. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)
• Karel Kolmann has joined CD Projekt Red as a senior quest designer for The Witcher 4 after working on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Karel Kolmann has joined CD Projekt Red as Senior Quest Designer for The Witcher 4 after working on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

CD Projekt is unlikely to repeat the branching narrative structure from The Witcher 2 in future games.

• CD Projekt is unlikely to repeat the branching narrative structure from The Witcher 2 in future games. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Kojima Productions and Dnsys have created a real-world exoskeleton based on Death Stranding 2.

• An officially licensed Death Stranding 2 exoskeleton has been released by DNSYS. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Kojima Productions and Dnsys have created a real-world exoskeleton based on Death Stranding 2. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Shuhei Yoshida credits Stellar Blade's success with boosting confidence among Korean game developers.

• Shuhei Yoshida credits Stellar Blade's success with boosting confidence among Korean game developers. PCGamer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Mixtape has been delayed to 2026.

• Mixtape has been delayed to 2026. Game Informer News (Nov 11, 2025)

Ghost of Yōtei sold over 3.3 million units in its first month.

• Ghost of Yōtei sold over 3.3 million units in its first month. Eurogamer (Nov 11, 2025)

Players are creating highly detailed custom items in Tavern Keeper using its in-game design tool.

• Tavern Keeper launched into early access and achieved an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' review score on Steam. PCGamer News (Nov 6, 2025)
• Players are creating highly detailed custom items in Tavern Keeper using its in-game design tool. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Path of Exile 2's Patch 0.4.0 is scheduled for early December.

• Path of Exile 2's Patch 0.4.0 is scheduled for early December. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Trap Plan admitted to conducting deceptive astroturfing on Reddit for the game War Robots: Frontiers.

• Trap Plan admitted to conducting deceptive astroturfing on Reddit for the game War Robots: Frontiers. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Shrimp Game is an upcoming action-adventure game where players pilot a shrimp mech to survive in a dangerous underwater world.

• Shrimp Game is an upcoming action-adventure game where players pilot a shrimp mech to survive in a dangerous underwater world. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Patch 4 officially implements a fan-improved Chinese translation.

• Hollow Knight: Silksong's Patch 4 officially implements a fan-improved Chinese translation. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Diablo 4 developers are teasing an announcement for the next expansion at The Game Awards.

• Diablo 4 is undergoing its second major facelift. PCGamer News (Nov 5, 2025)
• Diablo 4 developers are teasing an announcement for the next expansion at The Game Awards. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Naked Snake from Metal Gear Solid is being added to Delta Force as a skin with new voice lines by David Hayter.

• Naked Snake from Metal Gear Solid is being added to Delta Force as a skin with new voice lines by David Hayter. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

A mod by SlimX restores a cut dialogue scene between Arabella and Withers in Baldur's Gate 3.

• The alpha build of the Baldur's Gate 3 mod Path to Menzoberranzan is planned for release in the first half of 2026. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 5, 2025)
• A mod by SlimX restores a cut dialogue scene between Arabella and Withers in Baldur's Gate 3. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim is announced to launch on Steam on January 21, 2026.

• Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim is announced to launch on Steam on January 21, 2026. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold over 220 million copies.

• Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 220 million copies. Eurogamer (Nov 7, 2025)
• Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold over 220 million copies. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Blurbs created a Twitch-integrated mod for GTA 5 that simulates NPCs committing insurance fraud and chaotic courtroom trials.

• Blurbs created a Twitch-integrated mod for GTA 5 that simulates NPCs committing insurance fraud and chaotic courtroom trials. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Straftat's 1.4.0 update adds over 50 new maps.

• Straftat's 1.4.0 update adds over 50 new maps. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Helldivers 2 has no plans to add cross progression currently.

• Helldivers 2 has no plans to add cross progression currently. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)

A new mod expansion for Fallout: New Vegas called Fallout: Long 15 is set to release on December 12th.

• A new mod expansion for Fallout: New Vegas called Fallout: Long 15 is set to release on December 12th. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)

Final Fantasy 7 inspired Baldur's Gate 2's companion interactions and game structure.

• Final Fantasy 7 inspired Baldur's Gate 2's companion interactions and game structure. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

The Elder Scrolls 6 is currently the main focus of Bethesda's development efforts.

• Todd Howard states that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still a long way off but its development is an everyday focus. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)
• The Elder Scrolls VI is still a long way off from release. Rock Paper Shotgun - News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Todd Howard confirms that The Elder Scrolls VI is still a long way off from release. Game Informer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• The Elder Scrolls 6 is currently the main focus of Bethesda's development efforts. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Dune: Awakening now has fewer active players than Conan Exiles.

• Dune: Awakening now has fewer active players than Conan Exiles. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Dune: Awakening's player count has dropped below that of Conan Exiles. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Resident Evil: Survival Unit is set to release on 17th November.

• Resident Evil: Survival Unit is set to release on 17th November. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)

REPO launched a monster update adding ten new horrifying beasts.

• REPO launched a monster update adding ten new horrifying beasts. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)
• Preparations for REPO's next update are underway. PCGamer News (Nov 10, 2025)

Blizzard is introducing a real-money currency called Hearthsteel for purchasing housing items in World of Warcraft.

• Blizzard is introducing a real-money currency called Hearthsteel for purchasing housing items in World of Warcraft. Eurogamer (Nov 10, 2025)