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15 Exciting New Games Released for Nintendo Switch in December 2025
A diverse lineup of 15 games launched on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 this month featuring major titles such as 'Metroid Prime 4', 'Assassin's Creed Shadows', and 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension DLC'. This includes both first-party and indie games that enrich the December catalog.
Windows PC Gaming Sees Significant Advances in 2025
Windows 11 gaming improvements feature faster load times up to 95%, new handheld devices like ROG Xbox Ally powered by AMD Ryzen, enhanced support for Arm-based laptops, and major DirectX updates boosting ray tracing by up to 2.3×. Microsoft and partners focus on portability, performance, and neural rendering innovation.
Final Xbox Game Pass Additions for 2025 Include Mortal Kombat 1 and Bratz: Rhythm & Style
NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 1 launched on Xbox Game Pass across Series X|S, PC, and cloud, introducing a new fighting system and modes. Bratz: Rhythm & Style arrives shortly thereafter, offering fashion battles and music-based gameplay. These mark the year's closing XGP updates.
Game Engines Market Forecast to Reach $7.7 Billion by 2030
The game engines industry is projected to grow at a 17.1% CAGR, driven by advances in real-time rendering, AI development tools, VR/AR integration, and cloud collaboration. Expansion into non-gaming sectors such as digital twins and industrial simulation also fuels growth.
Warhammer: Total War 3 Receives End Times Expansion and Free Update
Creative Assembly announced 'Lords of the End Times' DLC featuring four new legendary lords including Nagash, set to release summer 2026. A free update will reshape the Immortal Empires campaign map with apocalyptic events and new mechanics reflecting the End Times storyline.
Tekken Series Veteran Katsuhiro Harada to Leave Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco’s Tekken franchise lead and studio heart, Katsuhiro Harada, confirmed his departure at the end of 2025. He cited the 30th anniversary as the right moment to conclude his chapter with the series.
Dead Space Franchise Development Put on Hold Again
Sources report Motive Studios has shelved plans for a Dead Space sequel, marking a second pause for the horror franchise. No current development is underway.
Day of the Devs: Game Awards 2025 Edition Streaming Today
The Day of the Devs digital showcase premieres on Twitch and YouTube at 1 PM ET, ahead of The Game Awards 2025. It will feature game reveals and developer highlights, running over a full day of presentations.
Take-Two Interactive Forms New Studio Led by Perfect Dark Creators
Take-Two hired Darrell Gallagher and Brian Horton, from the Perfect Dark team, to lead a new 2K studio. This signals new project development under experienced leadership.
PlayStation Launches 2025 Wrap-Up Experience for PS4 and PS5 Users
Starting December 9, players can access personalized 2025 gaming summaries showing their top games, hours played, trophy milestones, and hardware usage. The Wrap-Up continues updating through early January 2026, with rewards for participation.