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Epic Games Store December 29 Free Game Predicted as Indie Hit
Predictions point to another well-rated indie title like 20XX or The Long Dark for today's Epic Games Store giveaway, following three indies in a row. Past December 29 freebies include Orcs Must Die! 3 (2024) and Salt and Sanctuary (2021), mostly indies or AA games. Claim SKALD: Against the Black Priory before 16:00 UTC today.
Electronic Arts Acquired in Record $55 Billion Buyout
A consortium including Silver Lake, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and PIF agreed to take EA private in September with $20 billion in debt, the largest leveraged buyout ever. This caps a transformative year for gaming with major deals shaking the industry.
Tencent Invests $25 Billion in Ubisoft, Launches Vantage Studios
Ubisoft received a lifeline from Tencent via a $25 billion investment and a new spin-off, Vantage Studios, amid ongoing challenges. This supports Ubisoft's recovery in a turbulent 2025.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed to November 2026
GTA 6 faces another delay, now set for November 2026 toward the end of current PlayStation and Xbox console cycles. Publishers eye next-gen launches amid shifting timelines.
Octopath Traveler Series Hits 6 Million Sales Milestone
Square Enix announced the Octopath Traveler series has sold six million copies, marking a major achievement this week. The RPG series continues strong performance into late 2025.
Cronos: The New Dawn Adds Easy Mode Soon
Bloober Team revealed an easier difficulty mode for survival horror Cronos: The New Dawn after feedback on its high challenge. The update aims to broaden accessibility.
Battlefield 6 Players Backlash Over Generative AI Concerns
EA faces player worries about generative AI in Battlefield 6 cosmetics, despite developer assurances it won't occur. Debates persist on AI's role post-EA's major deal.
007 First Light Delayed to May 27
IO Interactive pushed James Bond game 007 First Light from March to May 27 for more development time. The delay avoids clashing with other big releases like GTA 6.
Bethesda Assigns Full Team to Fallout Development
Todd Howard confirmed Bethesda has a full team on Fallout projects, in place for a long time. This signals ongoing major investment in the franchise.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tops 2025's Most Significant Games
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won over gamers and industry as 2025's top fact, alongside indie/AA resurgence. It highlights key trends in the year's gaming landscape.
Nintendo Announces New Donkey Kong Game for Switch 2
Nintendo revealed a new Donkey Kong-focused game exclusive to Switch 2, alongside other titles. Analysts note challenges in sustaining demand versus rivals.
NES Documentary Celebrates 40th Anniversary Impact
Video Game History Foundation released a documentary on how the NES defined gaming with D-Pad, Mario, and lockout tech post-1983 crash. It cemented Nintendo's global dominance.