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Top New Steam Games Released This Week
This week features 18 new game releases on Steam including 'Skate Story' by Devolver Digital, 'Ashes of Creation' by Intrepid Studios, and 'Terminator 2D: NO FATE' by Bitmap Bureau. Titles span genres like action, adventure, RPG, and strategy, with releases scheduled from December 8 to 14, 2025.
Sega Confirms Selective AI Use in Game Development
Sega Sammy Holdings announced it will implement AI to boost efficiency amid rising development costs, focusing on appropriate use cases and avoiding creative areas like character design to reduce backlash. Upcoming titles like 'Yakuza Kiwami 3' and 'Football Club Champions 2026' will reflect this approach.
Fewer Major Releases Ahead of The Game Awards 2025
Publishers are easing off new game launches as the holiday season approaches, focusing on smaller titles such as 'RuneQuest: Warlords' and 'Death Howl' while gearing up for The Game Awards on December 11, which is expected to bring major announcements and previews setting the 2026 gaming agenda.
The Game Awards 2025 Set to Influence Early 2026 Gaming Landscape
Scheduled for December 11, The Game Awards 2025 will be a pivotal event with new reveals and platform updates anticipated to shape the upcoming year's gaming plans. Studios strategically hold back big launches to maximize impact at this ceremony.
Poland's Game Development Sector Sees Rapid Growth
A comprehensive Game Industry Report released on December 8 highlights significant expansion in Poland's game development, underscoring the country's rising role in the global gaming market.
Upcoming Game Releases Include 'Ultimate Sheep Raccoon'
'Ultimate Sheep Raccoon', a sequel to 'Ultimate Chicken Horse', is now set for release on December 9, 2025, following announcements from the Fantasy Critic League. Other anticipated titles have also been revealed, contributing to year-end excitement
Creative Assembly Confirms Total War Game Reveal for Game Awards
Creative Assembly announced it will reveal a new Total War game at The Game Awards 2025. They also confirmed future Total War titles may come to PlayStation and Xbox, expanding accessibility to their strategy series.
Rockstar Prepares Major GTA Online Update Featuring Michael
Ahead of the holidays, Rockstar Games teased a significant GTA Online update introducing a mission creator starring Michael, increasing content for GTA fans amidst ongoing promotions for GTA 6 and its related merchandise.
Controversy Surrounds Anti-Cheat Software Removal in Hi-Fi Rush
The controversial anti-cheat software Denuvo has been removed from Hi-Fi Rush to improve stability and service efficiency, though Krafton's anti-tamper protections will remain in place, reflecting ongoing balancing acts between security and player experience.
Gaming Preservation Highlighted by Reissues of Older Titles
Game preservation advocates celebrate re-releases of obscure and older games, such as Milano's Odd Job Collection, underscoring the importance of maintaining gaming heritage and broadening access for new audiences.