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• Alpha Response preview - ChristCenteredGamer

  13-12-2025 05:20 via n4g.com
  CCG writes - "Overall, Alpha Response is a fun game in the vein of Payday 2 and Goosemans earlier games like Tactical Intervention and Counter-Strike. There is a good foundation hamstrung by presentation issues, bugs, and a lack of polish, but my hope is with time these may be ironed out. Its obvious this is a passion project mostly done by Gooseman, and as such is being built on a limited budget and should be approached as such. If you enjoy these types of games, you can probably find a fair bi
  
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• AC Shadows Title Update 1.1.7 - Release Notes

  16-12-2025 09:39 via n4g.com
  Ubisoft: "Tomorrow, December 16th, we will be releasing Title Update 1.1.7 for Assassin's Creed Shadows @ 14:00 UTC / 9:00 AM EST / 6:00 AM PST on most platforms.The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the update will be released on December 17th @ 14:00 UTC / 9:00 AM EST / 6:00 AM PST on most platforms. "
  
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• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 drops a free story and content update on Dec 16

  16-12-2025 08:44 via n4g.com
  New quests, areas, characters, and features on the way.
  
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• 2017's Divinity: Original Sin 2 receives current gen upgrade for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

  16-12-2025 08:44 via n4g.com
  Divinity: Original Sin 2 now has current gen versions available for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
  
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• iRacing Previews New Season 1 Content, Hires Veteran Devs Laid Off by "Prominent West Coast Studio"

  16-12-2025 08:43 via n4g.com
  Today, iRacing provided an interesting video showcasing the content and innovations coming with 2026's Season 1 update.
  
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• Deltarune Chapters 1-4 review - ChristCenteredGamer

  16-12-2025 08:43 via n4g.com
  CCG writes - "Despite its myriad moral issues, Deltarune is, so far, an absolute blast of a game. The characters are colorful, the writing is funny, the gameplay is fun, the story is intriguing, and the themes are engaging. Like Undertale, the main game won't be too difficult for most players, but there are plenty of secret bosses that will be a challenge for all but the most expert of gamers. The new chapters perform well on the Switch 2 and are even longer than the first two chapters. In terms
  
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• Baldurs Gate 3 PS5 Pro Review - The Best Way To Play It On Console

  16-12-2025 08:42 via n4g.com
  Our Baldurs Gate 3 PS5 Pro review covers performance modes, PSSR 4K, split screen, cross play and value, and explains why Sonys upgraded hardware is the best place to play this RPG on console.
  
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• Ubisoft Acquires March of Giants From Amazon

  16-12-2025 02:01 via n4g.com
  The Montreal-based team behind March of Giants joins Ubisoft to continue development on the free-to-play 4v4 MOBA game where players take on the role of giant combatants.
  
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• Capcom Shows Off Monster Hunter Wilds Performance Gains in New Videos

  16-12-2025 00:10 via n4g.com
  Capcom released two gameplay comparison videos that show off the performance improvements to be introduced in the patch. The videos show the game running on a budget and a lower-mid machine on medium settings at 1080p. Both rigs showed roughly 25% higher framerates than in the current patch, though neither managed a consistent 60 frames per second.
  
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• Mario + Rabbids 2-Game Switch Collection Is Only $15 At Amazon

  15-12-2025 23:25
  
  Mario + Rabbids Dual Pack (Code in Box)$15 (was $30) | Amazon Exclusive See at Amazon If you're looking for a budget-friendly Switch game to buy as a gift this holiday, you can snag not one, but two Mario games for $15 total. The Amazon-exclusive Mario + Rabbids Dual Pack is on sale for only $15 (was $30) for a limited time. Released in September, the collection comes with digital versions of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Both games were developed by Ubisoft
  
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• Fallout Season 2 Episode Release Date Schedule And Where To Watch

  15-12-2025 22:12
  
  Fallout Season 2 premieres on December 16, and in a big change from Season 1, episodes will be released weekly instead of all at once. Prime Video has now published the full release schedule for Fallout Season 2, so you can plan and prepare for all eight episodes.Episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays at midnight PT, and the sophomore season will run through February 4, 2026. Fallout Season 1 also had eight episodes.The Season 2 schedule includes an update to the premiere, which is now c
  
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• Vision of Marathon: New Gameplay, Dev Insights, & More

  15-12-2025 22:08 via n4g.com
  Bungie: "Since the Alpha playtest in April, weve been quietly iterating on Marathon alongside a dedicated community of players. Every closed playtest was a chance for us to hear candid feedback about whats working, what needs work, and where Marathon can shine.Today were sharing a new look at Marathonand the impact of the fusion between the communitys feedback and our vision for Marathon."Marathon releases March 2026, targeting a price of $39.99/39.99/£34.99. Well announce additional regio
  
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• Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Brings Back Everyone's Favorite "Hot Mom," Amazons, And Lorath

  15-12-2025 21:41
  
  After two and a half years, eleven seasons, and one massive, game-changing expansion, Diablo 4's Age of Hatred is finally coming to a close. Announced as part of 2025's The Game Awards, Diablo 4's next expansion, Lord of Hatred, marks the end of the game's ongoing saga--one which has seen Lilith, Inarius, Mephisto, and the humans of Sanctuary engage in an epic struggle to gain control of the world and its future. But while the upcoming expansion promises a "satisfying" conclusion and an "epic, f
  
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• Xbox Elite Series 2 Controllers On Sale For Even Better Prices Than Black Friday Deals

  15-12-2025 21:36
  
  Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller$135 (was $200)See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Target Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller$110 (was $150)See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Target Xbox and PC gamers can score excellent deals on Microsoft's Elite Series 2 and Elite Series 2 Core Controllers at Amazon, Walmart, and Target. The standard Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is on sale for $135 (was $200), which is five bucks lower than its Black Friday/Cyber Monday price. The Elite Series 2 Core is
  
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• Stalker 2 Is Getting A Major, And Free, Story-Content Update Tomorrow

  15-12-2025 21:28
  
  Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is receiving a major free update on December 16--one that adds new story content and even a new weapon to developer GSC Game World's open-world shooter.As detailed in a new PlayStation Blog post, the Stories Untold content update will see players head to the western part of the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone after picking up an emergency transmission. The new area will feature seven new locations, six new characters, and several hours of new content, GSC Game World said.G
  
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• The Saros Digital Deluxe Edition Lets You Play The Game 2 Days Early

  15-12-2025 21:16
  
  Saros standard edition$70 | Releases April 30, 2026Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStopOne of the exciting games arriving early in 2026 is Saros, the new PlayStation 5-exclusive roguelite third-person shooter from Returnal developer Housemarque. Preorders are now live for the game ahead of its new release date of April 30, with multiple versions available along with a few bonuses for securing an early copy. The $70 standard edition is getting a physic
  
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• Lost Sega Channel Games Saved In Latest VGHF Project

  15-12-2025 20:47
  
  Over 140 ROMs from Sega's long defunct Sega Channel, including service-exclusive games that were thought lost to time and never-before-published prototypes, have now been recovered thanks to the latest efforts of the Video Game History Foundation.Sega Channel launched in 1994 and was one of the first subscription-based, digital game services, beaming new games and content directly to players' consoles through a television cable. The service shut down in 1998, and since then many of the exclusive
  
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• It: Welcome To Derry Limited Edition Steelbook Is Up For Preorder

  15-12-2025 20:39
  
  It: Welcome to Derry - Season 1 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)$40 | Releases May 5, 2026Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Gruv It: Welcome to Derry - Season 1 (Blu-ray)$35 | Releases May 5, 2026 Preorder at AmazonSeason 1 of HBO Max's It prequel series dances its way onto 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 5, 2026. Preorders for the It: Welcome to Derry Limited Edition Steelbook sold out within an hour at Amazon, but you can still secure a copy for $40 at Gruv. We also expect Walmart to open preo
  
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• New Assassin's Creed Shadows Update Will Add Some Truly Grisly Finishers

  15-12-2025 20:10
  
  You would think stabbing a foe with a sword was enough. But a new update for Assassin's Creed Shadows will let you twist the weapon, elbow the enemy in the face, and then stab them again in the head. It's pretty gnarly, and it's part of title update 1.1.7, which is planned to start arriving December 16.On the Ubisoft website, the patch notes highlight the bloody new finishers, saying they "bring more flair to your encounters." The official Assassin's Creed account on YouTube shared a video--seen
  
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• One Of Steam's Most-Wishlisted Games Gets A Movie Deal Before It's Even Out

  15-12-2025 19:41
  
  Yet another video game is getting a movie deal, as a report today states that Netflix has bought a movie idea for a film based on the upcoming game Kingmakers. For anyone unaware, Kingmakers is an action-strategy game set in medieval times that allows players to use AK-47s, grenade launchers, and attack helicopters in battle.The game is developed by Redemption Road Games and published by tinyBuild. It was due to launch in October this year before being delayed indefinitely due to its "incredibly
  
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• Diablo 4 Paladin First Impressions: Much More Than A Diablo 2 Copycat

  15-12-2025 19:30
  
  Paladin is finally playable in Diablo 4, and after a weekend with the ARPG's newest class, it's clear the holy-magic wielding warrior is a force to be reckoned with and more than just a copycat of its Diablo 2 counterpart, even if I personally wished it leaned into its namesake a little more.After two and a half years of waiting, Blizzard shadowdropped Paladin for Diablo 4 during a reveal for the game's new Lord of Hatred expansion at The Game Awards. Preordering the expansion grants early acces
  
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• Marathon Release Timing And Price Announced

  15-12-2025 19:08
  
  Bungie's new game, Marathon, will launch in March 2026, priced at $40 USD. The game's release timing and price were two of the biggest unanswered questions, with many speculating that Marathon would be priced less than $70. In the end, Bungie chose $40, the same price as Arc Raiders.Buying Marathon provides "full access to the game," along with its free updates, including new maps, Runner shells, events, and other content. Season 1 will introduce UESC Marathon's Cryo Archive, Bungie said."We als
  
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• Legendary SR-71 Blackbird Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Next Week

  15-12-2025 19:07 via n4g.com
  Blackbird Simulation shared its plans for multiple aircraft, including the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
  
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• Resident Evil Requiem Visual Cues Might Signal Leon's Last Outing

  15-12-2025 18:54 via n4g.com
  Visual cues found in the Resident Evil Requiem TGA trailer hints that this might be Leon's last outing.
  
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• PlayStation on AI, Mobile Gaming, and Why Human Stories Still Matter

  15-12-2025 18:50 via n4g.com
  Sony Interactive Entertainment Senior Vice President Eric Lempel talks about PlayStation's thoughts on AI, mobile gaming, and why human stories still matter as the industry keeps changing.
  
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• Toxic Commando PC Gameplay - IT'S LIKE LEFT 4 DEAD, BUT WITH CARS (PLUS MEGA CHAOS!)

  15-12-2025 18:31 via youtube.com
  
  
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• These Four Bleach Characters Are Coming To Fortnite This Week

  15-12-2025 18:29
  
  Epic Games loves collaborating with anime series for Fortnite, and it's no mystery why to anybody who's been constantly battling Gokus, Narutos, Gojos and All Mights in Battle Royale for years. Anime skins are clearly popular, so it makes sense that more are coming. Next up is Bleach, the beloved show that began in the 2004, and which is currently running a revival series to finish telling the manga's story, called Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.This first collaboration with Bleach will, accord
  
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• It's Spooky Update Season For Megabonk, Even Though It's Technically The Festive Season

  15-12-2025 18:10
  
  Developer Vedinad has released the Spooky update for Megabonk, bringing a new map, character, and bosses. The patch notes also point to a laundry list of bug fixes and balancing adjustments.The Spooky update was initially "going to be a small Halloween update," according to Vedinad on Steam. That checks out, per the free DLC's name, but the developer added the desire "to make it a bit bigger." As such, the update is arriving for the festive season, with the Megabonk account on X promising a "new
  
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• Exodus Is Using Matthew McConaughey's Real Voice, Not AI

  15-12-2025 18:10
  
  Last month, Matthew McConaughey became one of the most prominent actors to endorse artificial intelligence by signing a deal with AI company ElvenLabs that will allow it to utilize his voice. McConaughey is also lending his voice to Exodus, an upcoming sci-fi title from BioWare veterans at Archetype Entertainment. But given the timing of McConaughey's new deal, Archetype co-founder Chad Robertson wants players to know that the actor really is lending his voice to the game."Everything that's in E
  
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• Fallout Season 2 Is Now Coming Sooner

  15-12-2025 17:33
  
  Prime Video's Fallout TV series will no longer release its second season on December 17--but it hasn't been delayed. The streamer has announced that Season 2 will now premiere on Tuesday, December 16, which is one day earlier than expected, and it will debut at a different time of day.Season 2 will now premiere on December 16 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. It was previously set to debut at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET on December 17. Whether or not the scheduling update for the Season 2 premiere has any effect on
  
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