Latest Gaming News

đź“…December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Gaming news highlights SOFTSWISS's 2025 expansions, new Steam releases, Kojima's AI game vision, cashless tech advances, and industry collaborations amid year-end trends.
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SOFTSWISS Achieves 45% Game Portfolio Growth in 2025

SOFTSWISS expanded its iGaming content by 45% across 24 regulated markets, including Brazil and Peru, with over 40,000 games from 300 providers and 99.999% uptime.Source 1 The company released its fourth iGaming Trends Report, hosted its first industry conference at SiGMA Central Europe, and saw Jackpot Aggregator record a €1.4M win.Source 1 Founder Ivan Montik highlighted global expansion in Europe, Africa, and Latin America with fully compliant tech.Source 1

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Gaming in Finland Event to Launch at ICE 2026

Gaming in Europe series will launch 'Gaming in Finland' at ICE 2026 amid Finland's upcoming iGaming re-regulation.Source 2 This follows events for Holland, Spain, and Germany, focusing on regulatory changes.Source 2 The event aims to address Finland's evolving iGaming landscape.Source 2

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Five New Steam Games Spotlighted for December 22

PC Gamer highlights overlooked Steam releases including Mon Bazou, a car sim with maple syrup racing now at 1.0 version boasting 10,000 positive reviews.Source 3 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy, a Fallout-inspired CRPG with real-time pause and turn-based combat, exited early access.Source 3 BioMenace Remastered revives an Apogee platformer.Source 3

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Hideo Kojima Plans Game Exclusively for AI Players

Visionary designer Hideo Kojima aims to create a game not for humans but specifically for AI to experience.Source 4 This unique project explores new frontiers in game design beyond human interaction.Source 4 It reflects Kojima's innovative approach to gaming's future.Source 4

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Koin's Cashless Gaming App Debuts in Las Vegas

Koin partners with ECL Gaming for cashless payments at over 36 Las Vegas Valley locations like Jackpot Joanie’s, enabling digital slot play via app.Source 5 Previously deployed at Casino Pauma in California for instant crediting without kiosks.Source 5 Koin differentiates as universally accepted across multiple venues, unlike casino-specific rivals.Source 5

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Call of Duty Suffers Major Setback in 2025

Call of Duty officially underperformed in 2025, marking one of the biggest stories shaping the industry's 2026 outlook.Source 8 This decline highlights challenges for the franchise amid broader gaming trends.Source 8 Analysts note it as a pivotal moment for Activision's flagship series.Source 8

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Razer Collaborates with BLACKPINK on Pink Gaming Gear

Razer teams with K-pop group BLACKPINK for limited-edition gear blending high-performance tech with bold pink aesthetics.Source 10 The collection celebrates individuality, with pop-up activations during BLACKPINK’s World Tour in Hong Kong.Source 10 It merges gaming and music cultures for fans to express style in-game and off.Source 10

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SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator Hits Record €1.4M Win

SOFTSWISS's Jackpot Aggregator recorded a prime network win of €1,400,000, with over 500 campaigns and 70,000 hits in 2025.Source 1 New features include customizable widgets and multi-prize mechanics for player engagement.Source 1 This boosts operators' retention tools in iGaming.Source 1

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SOFTSWISS Casino Platform Scores High Client Satisfaction

The 12-year-old SOFTSWISS Casino Platform achieved an 8.3/10 satisfaction score per Kantar research, with upgrades in stability and compliance.Source 1 Affilka by SOFTSWISS surpassed 500,000 affiliate accounts and 122M players with new analytics tools.Source 1 These advancements solidify its market position.Source 1

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2025 Gaming League Wraps with Tight Podium Race

The 2025 gaming league ends with Bhagpuss winning, Octopath Traveler 0 taking bronze over Cyanbane in final reviews.Source 7 Projections were close, with Ultimate Sheep Raccoon at zero reviews in seventh.Source 7 2026 league prep begins with auto-draft for unsigned publishers on January 3.Source 7

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Mon Bazou Exits Early Access as Cult Car Sim

Mon Bazou, a life sim blending maple syrup sales with car upgrades and racing, reaches 1.0 after 2021 early access.Source 3 It features detailed vehicle reconstruction and tracks like drag strips, earning 'overwhelmingly positive' Steam reviews.Source 3 Ideal for car enthusiasts despite retro graphics.Source 3

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Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy Brings CRPG Revival

AtomTeam's Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy, inspired by Baldur's Gate, exits early access with real-time pause and turn-based combat.Source 3 It offers controller support for Steam Deck and draws from Infinity Engine classics.Source 3 A tempting fantasy RPG for post-Fallout fans.Source 3