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15 Exciting New Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 This December
December 2025 brings a wealth of new games to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 including Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Metroid Prime 4, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC, with many titles launching throughout the month making it a busy period for Switch gamers.
Windows PC Gaming Advances in 2025 with Handheld Innovation and DirectX Improvements
Microsoft and partners introduced the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds powered by AMD Ryzen processors, boosting performance and portability of Windows gaming. Advances in DirectX enhanced ray tracing by up to 2.3×, with expanded Arm laptop gaming capabilities and local Xbox PC game installs refining the Windows gaming experience in 2025.
Microsoft Expands Xbox Titles to Rival Platforms and Launches Premium Handheld Devices
In 2025, Microsoft launched Xbox games such as Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds saw faster-than-expected sales despite high prices, while Microsoft hinted at future Xbox hardware adopting PC-like features.
Tencent Gaming Achieves Record Sales Despite Industry Slowdown
Tencent's gaming division reported record-breaking sales in 2025 fueled by international hits like Dying Light: The Beast, demonstrating resilience and strategic, hands-on development leadership under Michelle Liu.
Warhammer: Total War 3 To Get 'Lords of the End Times' Expansion in Summer 2026
Creative Assembly announced a new expansion based on Warhammer's apocalyptic End Times storyline, introducing four legendary lords including Nagash. This comes along with a free update to the Immortal Empires campaign, featuring a twisted map and new gameplay mechanics.
Tekken Veteran Katsuhiro Harada Announces Departure from Bandai Namco
Katsuhiro Harada, key figure behind the Tekken series, revealed he will leave Bandai Namco at the end of 2025, marking the close of a significant era for the franchise's development.
Dead Space Franchise Sequel Development Shelved Again
Reports indicate the Dead Space series is on hiatus again with Motive shelving plans for a new sequel, signaling uncertainty for the horror franchise's future.
Game Engines Market Forecasted to Reach $7.7 Billion by 2030
The game engine industry continues robust growth driven by cloud collaboration, VR/AR integration, AI, and real-time rendering, with expanding applications beyond gaming into architecture, film, and industrial simulations.
PlayStation Launches 2025 Wrap-Up Feature for PS5 and PS4 Players
From December 9, 2025, through January 8, 2026, PlayStation users can access personalized gaming summaries for 2025, highlighting achievements and gameplay stats as part of their yearly recap.
The Game Awards 2025 Scheduled This Week
The 2025 Game Awards event is live this week, showcasing major industry announcements and celebrations. Details on timing and viewing platforms are widely available to the gaming community.