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Owlcat Releases December Hotfix for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Owlcat Games issued hotfix 1.5.0.320 for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, fixing crashes when opening Pascal's inventory after he joins the party. It also resolves Warp Surges triggering in the prologue and excessively loud sound effects like fire
. The update continues developer support for the cRPG
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The Exit 8 Receives Update on Multiple Platforms
The psychological horror game The Exit 8 got a fresh update on Android, iOS, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox Series X/S. The patch expands the list of supported platforms for the title
. This enhances accessibility for mobile and console players
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Games Industry Trends 2025 Reviewed in Mobile Games Podcast
PocketGamer.biz's Week in Mobile Games podcast episode 77 covers 2025 trends including Newzoo market data, highest grossing games, and top publishers per AppMagic. Topics include China's global influence, generative AI use, transmedia, legal battles, and apps overtaking games on App Store
. Hosted by Craig Chapple and Aaron Astle
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AI Reshapes Games Industry in 2025 with Divisions and Commitments
AI became central in 2025 game development, with publishers like Ubisoft, Epic, Krafton, and Nexon adopting tools for NPCs, voices, and content. QA automation raised job concerns, while voice actors struck for protections against AI replication
. Developers remain divided amid player backlash and legal uncertainties
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Nintendo's Metroid Prime Project May Expand Beyond One Game
Sources indicate Retro Studios worked on the next Metroid Prime game alongside the most recent one. This suggests Nintendo's plans for the series could be larger than a single title
. The news emerged on December 21
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Video Game Stocks to Watch: Turtle Beach, Motorsport Games, and More
MarketBeat highlights Turtle Beach, Alliance Entertainment, Motorsport Games, and Allied Gaming & Entertainment as top video game stocks for December 20. Motorsport Games offers titles like rFactor 2, NASCAR Heat series, and Le Mans Ultimate
. Allied Gaming focuses on esports venues and events
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2025 Game Awards Achieve Record 171 Million Livestreams
The 2025 Game Awards set a new record with 171 million global livestreams, up from 154 million in 2024. This milestone reflects growing popularity of the event
. Reported by Variety
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Publishers Commit to AI-Driven Strategies Amid Resistance
Major publishers like Roblox, Epic Games via Fortnite, and Japanese firms like Sega advanced AI tools in 2025. However, AI voices sparked SAG-AFTRA strikes and performer disputes
. Some studios opted out of AI assets for quality reasons
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Sword In The Stone Hosts Gaming Events on December 21
Sword In The Stone Games schedules events like Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play, Yu-Gi-Oh! duels, Pokémon League, and Magic: The Gathering Standard Showdown on December 21. D&D campaigns such as Relics of the Veiled Pact: Sword Coast Shadows are also featured
. Entry fees and prizes include booster packs
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AI in QA and Voice Acting Sparks Industry Job Anxiety
Quality assurance saw heavy AI impact in 2025, leading to automation and job losses. Voice acting controversies peaked with strikes for better protections
. Heading into 2026, AI expansion continues despite skepticism
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Mobile Games Sector Faces Regulatory and AI Shifts
2025 podcast discusses how legal battles and regulators drive direct-to-consumer changes in mobile gaming. Generative AI utilization and apps surpassing games on App Store noted
. China's influence on global market grows
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