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• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Hands-On Preview - The Second Round I The Koalition

  15-04-2025 17:59 via n4g.com
  
  Richard Bailey Jr. of The Koalition writes: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 was officially announced during a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase last August. After the overwhelmingly positive success of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Capcom would continue re-releasing some of the best fighting games theyve created.
  
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• The Thrill of the Fight 2 Review: Sequel Packs a Punch | XRSource

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  Last year saw the arrival of The Thrill of the Fight 2, focusing on multiplayer for its Early Access period. Now the official release brings a campaign mode.
  
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• The Rogue Prince of Persia Review - Twisted Voxel

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  The Rogue Prince of Persia successfully marries the franchise's acrobatic roots with the addictive loops of Dead Cells.
  
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• The Retro Gaming Fragrance Collection Is Far Better Than It Has Any Right To Be

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  The Retro Gaming Fragrance Collection promises perfumes based on... 8-bit computers. Is this a cynical cash-in or a genuinely good product?
  
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• The massive narrative puzzle adventure, Order of the Sinking Star, is coming to PC in 2026

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  "Arc Games, a leading publisher of premium and live service games, and Thekla, Inc. are today very excited and proud to announce that their massive narrative puzzle adventure, Order of the Sinking Star, is coming to PC via Steam in 2026." - Arc Games and Thekla, Inc.
  
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• The cataclysmic mecha-mayhem, TankRat, is coming to PC and the PS5 next Spring (2026)

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  "Alpha Channel today revealed TankRat, the bold evolution of their acclaimed vehicular-action odyssey TankHead. Revealed during The Game Awards in partnership with Kepler Interactive, TankRat delivers explosive combat and cataclysmic mecha-mayhem as it heads towards launch on Steam and PlayStation 5 in Spring 2026." - Alpha Channel.
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2: First Steps Every Player Should Take

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  Just unboxed a Nintendo Switch 2? Heres what to set up first to save time, protect your console, and get the best experience from day one.
  
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• Metroid Prime 4 Had Over Half An Hour Of Dialogue Cut From Its Final Release

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  Nintendo and Retro Studios' action-adventure game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, had over half an hour of dialogue cut from its final release.
  
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• I dont think prompting is art. The Last of Us director tees off on generative AI

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  Bruce Straley doesn't think gen AI has a place in game development.
  
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• COGconnected GOTY 2025 Most Disappointing Game

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  COGconnected's Game of the Year category for top 10 Most Disappointing Games from 2025, ranked from lowest to highest.
  
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• COGconnected GOTY 2025 - Best Surprise

  18-12-2025 10:20 via n4g.com
  2025 was the usual mix of gaming controversy, disappointments and successes, but it had more than its share of happy surprises, too.
  
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• Dbrand Killswitch Grip Case Bundle For Switch 2 Discounted At Best Buy

  18-12-2025 09:27
  
  Dbrand Killswitch Grip Case Travel Bundle for Switch 2$72 (was $80)Get deal at Best Buy See at Dbrand The best grip we've tried for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale at Best Buy as a last-minute holiday deal. Dbrand's Killswitch Grip Case Travel Bundle is discounted to $72 (was $80). Though it's pricier than many Switch 2 grips available on Amazon, the Killswitch has superb ergonomics, a clever dock adapter that works seamlessly, and a three-piece design that lets you use the grips for mouse mode an
  
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• Where To Watch The Indie Game Awards 2025 And All The Award Nominees

  18-12-2025 09:00
  
  The second annual edition of The Indie Game Awards is set to honor the realm of gaming beyond the AAA titles that dominate the industry. Unlike The Game Awards, the IGAs are an awards-only online ceremony that's dedicated to honoring its nominees rather than splitting the focus with game-reveal trailers. GameSpot is one of the partners for this year's IGAs, and below you can see .Where Can I Watch The Indie Game Awards?You won't have to go far to watch it. GameSpot will be livestreaming The Indi
  
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• Kriegsfront Tactics Shows Off Turn-based Mecha Action à la Front Mission

  18-12-2025 08:04 via n4g.com
  Kriegsfront Tactics is a spiritual successor to Front Mission. The trailer shows off turn-based mecha action with a word from Front Mission creator Tsuchida.
  
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• Kirby Air Riders Review | NoobFeed

  18-12-2025 08:03 via n4g.com
  Nusrat from NoobFeed writes: Kirby Air Riders is a thrilling new take on a Kirby idea that fans have been missing for a long time. It successfully combines racing, arena exploration, and ability-driven combat into one experience. It keeps the original idea but brings everything up to date, from physics to visual design. The game lets you play aggressively, defensively, or experimentally, depending on the machine and abilities you choose. It does this by combining freeform combat with competitive
  
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• Four Games Set to Leave PS Plus in January 2026

  18-12-2025 08:02 via n4g.com
  Four titles are scheduled to leave PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in January 2026, including Like a Dragon Gaiden and Sayonara Wild Hearts.
  
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• Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Comparison Favors Switch 2 Over Steam Deck

  18-12-2025 08:02 via n4g.com
  A new Final Fantasy VII Remake demo reveals how the Switch 2 version compares to PS4 Pro and Steam Deck, showcasing lighting upgrades and stable performance.
  
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• PS5 Sets New Record - Europe Hardware Estimates for November 2025

  18-12-2025 07:22 via n4g.com
  The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in Europe with 2,069,458 units sold for November 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The PS5 has sold 30.58 million units lifetime.
  The PS5 set a new record for the biggest November on record in Europe, according to our estimates. The previous record was set by the PS5 a year ago. The biggest month ever for Europe was set by the DS in December 2007 with 3.00 million units sold.
  
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• The survival adventure, Neolithic Dawn, is now available on Meta Quest

  18-12-2025 06:54 via n4g.com
  "Neolithic LLC are today very happy and proud to announce that their survival VR adventure, Neolithic Dawn, is now available on Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S." - Neolithic LLC.
  
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• The hand-drawn animated catventure, Stars in the Trash, is now available for the Nintendo Switch

  18-12-2025 06:54 via n4g.com
  "Valhalla Cats are today very happy to announce that their hand-drawn animated catventure, Stars in the Trash, is now available for the Nintendo Switch". - Valhalla Cats.
  
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• Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails Review - Jump Dash Roll

  18-12-2025 06:54 via n4g.com
  War Sails is the latest DLC for Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord but does it justify its price tag? JDR summons all hands on deck for today's review.
  
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• VGCs Game of the Year 2025 is Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

  18-12-2025 06:53 via n4g.com
  2025 saw Hideo Kojima deliver an all-time great sequel, and one of the generations defining titles.
  
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• Review: Strange Antiquities Is A Great Follow-up To Strange Horticulture Entertainium

  18-12-2025 06:53 via n4g.com
  Strange Antiquities takes the same blueprint of Strange Horticulture and nicely amends it to selling magical items instead of plants.
  
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• Review: STALKER 2: Shadow Of Chornobyl Is Definitely In The Zone On PS5 Entertainium

  18-12-2025 06:53 via n4g.com
  STALKER 2: Shadow of Chornobyl, the long in development sequel in the legendary franchise is easily one of the most engaging open-world adventures out there.
  
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• ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld Is On Sale For Only $489 For A Limited Time

  18-12-2025 05:40
  Asus ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld$489 (was $600)Get deal at Amazon See at Walmart See at Best Buy See at Target Asus ROG Xbox Ally 2-in-1 Premium Case (Official)$70See at Amazon See at Best Buy There's still time to save big on the first official Xbox gaming handheld. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally, which launched in October with a $600 MSRP, is on sale for $489 at Amazon and Walmart, $490 at Best Buy, and $520 at Target. It's still not entirely clear when this deal ends, but it's still available as o
  
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• Netflix Games Reveals Exclusive FIFA Game

  18-12-2025 05:32 via n4g.com
  Netflix Games has revealed a new exclusive FIFA game for the service.
  
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• Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is now available for the PS5

  18-12-2025 05:32 via n4g.com
  "Megagon Industries are today very thrilled to announce that Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is now available for the PS5 worldwide." - Megagon Industries.
  
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• Larian Reveals New Divinity Will Be Turn-Based RPG

  18-12-2025 05:31 via n4g.com
  Larian Studios shares new details on Divinity, confirming turn based gameplay, early access plans, AI usage limits, and a shorter development timeline than Baldurs Gate 3.
  
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• PS5 Best-Seller in the US in Worst November Since 1995

  18-12-2025 05:30 via n4g.com
  The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the US for November 2025 in terms of units sold and dollar sales, according to figures from Circana (formerly The NPD Group). Circana includes the dates for the four-week period of November 2 to 29.
  
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• Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Releases On Blu-Ray Next Month

  18-12-2025 04:26
  Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 2 (Blu-ray)$30 (was $35) | Releases January 27, 2026Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Crunchyroll Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 1 (Blu-ray)$19.50 (was $40) See at AmazonCastlevania fans will soon be able to complete their Castlevania Blu-ray collection. Season 2 of Nocturne releases on Blu-ray January 27, 2026, just over a year after its streaming debut on Netflix. Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 is available to preorder for $30 (was $35) at Amazon and $31.48 at Crun
  
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