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• New Brandon Sanderson Sci-Fi Book Is 30% Off On Launch Day

  09-12-2025 23:09 via gamespot.com
  
  Brandon Sanderson - Tailored Realities (Hardcover)$21 (was $30)See at Amazon See at Walmart Fantasy and science fiction readers can add another Brandon Sanderson book to the to-be-read pile. Tailored Realities, a lengthy collection of novellas and short stories, is available now, and Amazon is offering a 30% discount on launch day (December 9). The hardcover edition of Tailored Realities is on sale for only $21 (was $30).. Walmart had the same deal, but the retailer is currently sold out of cop
  
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• Forest 3 Takes Sons Of The Forest To Space

  12-12-2025 03:53 via gamespot.com
  
  In a surprise announcement at The Game Awards, indie horror studio Endnight Games has revealed Forest 3, a follow up to The Forest and Sons of the Forest. In a major departure from the series' usual mutant-infested islands, Forest 3 seems to be taking the protagonist to another planet, with its trailer showing a malfunctioning spaceship crash-landing on an unknown (but still mutant-infested) world.Now for a completely unexpected world premiere. Here’s Forest 3! #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.c
  
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• The Villain In 007 First Light Is Played By Someone Totally Unexpected

  12-12-2025 03:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Following a leak for 007: First Light, it's now been confirmed that the game's villain, Bawma, will be played by Lenny Kravitz. This was confirmed tonight at The Game Awards.Kravitz is best known for his success in music, but he does have acting experience as well, appearing in The Hunger Games movies as Cinna. He also acts in his many music videos.Lenny Kravitz will star in the new James Bond game.Actor Patrick Gibson plays a young James Bond in First Light, which tells a new, original story of
  
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• Blizzard Announces Next Diablo 4 Expansion, Two New Classes

  12-12-2025 03:48 via gamespot.com
  
  The end of Diablo 4's Age of Hatred saga is nigh. Blizzard has officially announced the game's second expansion, Lord of Hatred, is coming April 28, 2026. The expansion marks the end of Diablo 4's ongoing story, culminating in an epic battle against the MMO-ARPG's biggest antagonist: Mephisto.Revealed as part of 2025's The Game Awards, Lord of Hatred sees players team up with an unlikely ally in an attempt to put an end to the Lord of Hatred's uprising. The expansion takes players to the fabled
  
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• Tomb Raider: Catalyst Revealed Alongside Original Tomb Raider Remake

  12-12-2025 03:46 via gamespot.com
  
  The Tomb Raider franchise is one of the most prolific and longest-running in all of gaming, and we got a tease of what's next for Lara Croft during The Game Awards on December 11. Surprisingly, there isn't just one game in production, but two. The new entry in the franchise is Tomb Raider: Catalyst, coming in 2027, while a total remake of the first title in the series arrives next year with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.Lara Croft's "Survivor" trilogy wrapped up in 2018 with Shadow of the Tomb
  
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• Solasta II - Early Access Date & Cast Reveal

  12-12-2025 03:45 via n4g.com
  This new look at Solasta II highlights the journey ahead for the Colwall siblings, whose lives are upended as they are pulled into an ancient conflict tied to the secrets their mother carried to her grave. Deorcas and Rickard, her biological children, find their fates entwined with the adopted siblings they grew up alongside, as forgotten powers awaken across the land of Neokos.
  
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• First Street Fighter Movie Footage Looks Bright And Colorful, And Then They Beat Up A Car

  12-12-2025 03:38 via gamespot.com
  
  The very first trailer for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie was shown at The Game Awards, which gives us our first proper look at the roster in action. And honestly? It kinda rules.The film, directed by Eric Andre Show and Twisted Metal alum Kitao Sakurai, appears to be far more colorful, stylized, and dialed into the wild side of this series than anyone expected. Suddenly, that wild, eclectic cast, which includes the likes of Cody Rhodes as Guile, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and David D
  
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• Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis - Announcement Trailer

  12-12-2025 03:34 via n4g.com
  As Lara Croft, harness your wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to timefrom the jungles of Peru to the ancient ruins of Greece, the deserts of Egypt, and a mysterious Mediterranean island shrouded in myth. Traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators as you hunt for the scattered pieces of the Scion, an artifact of immeasurable power.
  
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• Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Releases In May

  12-12-2025 03:34 via gamespot.com
  
  The Dark Knight returns next year with a new Lego Batman game, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and at The Game Awards, we got a fresh look at the next Caped Crusader adventure, along with a May 29, 2026 release date. The Nintendo Switch 2 version has been delayed, coming out sometime later in 2026.The new trailer also showcases not only more of the caped crusader in all of his Lego glory, but a glimpse at some of the other heroes lending him their talents, like Catwoman, Robin, Batgirl,
  
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• Next Invincible Vs. Character Is A Brand-New Hero from Invincible's Co-Creators

  12-12-2025 03:33 via gamespot.com
  
  In June, Skybound Entertainment and its new development studio Quarter Up announced Invincible Vs., a 3v3 tag-based fighting game starring the cast of the popular superhero series. Today at The Game Awards, the two companies revealed that Invincible Vs. will launch on April 30, 2026, and its roster will include an all-new original superhero--designed by the series's co-creators--named Ella Mental.Ella Mental can control earth, fire, wind, and water, and she uses all four elements in her offense.
  
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• Tomb Raider: Catalyst - Teaser Trailer

  12-12-2025 03:32 via n4g.com
  Get a fresh look at The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin in its new TGA trailer, featuring co-op raids, multiverse exploration, and PS5 gameplay powered by Unreal Engine 5.Travel across Britannia, glide between timelines, and take on massive bosses in this open-world action RPG inspired by the hit anime series.
  
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• Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Trailer | The Game Awards 2025

  12-12-2025 03:29 via n4g.com
  Whether you're jumping in for the first time and playing for free or adventuring in our recently launched sixth expansion, Visions of Eternity, the best time to play Guild Wars 2 is now! Join the millions of players in Tyria and experience the friendliest MMO community firsthand.
  
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• The Game Awards Amazon Sale Includes First Deals On Clair Obscur & Final Fantasy Tactics

  12-12-2025 03:23 via gamespot.com
  
  The Game Awards SaleSave on this year's nominees and winners for 24 hours. See all deals at Amazon Amazon is running a flash sale for The Game Awards nominees and winners for Prime members, and it includes discounts on games that had never dropped below MSRP until tonight. Most of the deals will be available until Friday, December 12, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET--or until they sell out--but one of the most notable promotions ends tonight at 9 PM PT / 12 AM ET: the first discount on Clair Obscur: Exped
  
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• The Free Shepherd - Announcement Trailer

  12-12-2025 03:17 via n4g.com
  Run fast and free as a sheepdog in a beautiful but troubled world. Herd masses of lost sheep to a secret refuge. Discover a mysterious calamity that only you can stop in The Free Shepherd. Coming to PS5 and PC in 2027.
  
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• Street Fighter Movie Cast Revives Mortal Kombat Rivalry For No Real Reason

  12-12-2025 03:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Like any awards show, there's bound to be a moment or two that leaves you perplexed about what's going on. The Game Awards had one such moment just like this, and it came during the reveal trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter film, which was quite chaotic and loud.Moments after Geoff Keighley introduced the Street Fighter trailer, the film's main cast took to the stage. Andrew Koji (Ryu), Andrew Schulz (Dan Hibiki), Callina Liang (Chun-Li), Cody Rhodes (Guile), David Dastmalchian (M. Bison),
  
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• Resident Evil Requiem - 3rd Trailer

  12-12-2025 03:14 via n4g.com
  Resident Evil Requiem is now available for pre-order! Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core.
  
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• CONTROL Resonant Announcement Trailer | The Game Awards 2025

  12-12-2025 03:14 via n4g.com
  Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.CONTROL Resonant arrives in 2026 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Mac via Steam and the App Store. Wishlist now.
  
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• Gang Of Dragon Is The New, Totally Not Yakuza Game From Ex-Yakuza Devs' New Studio

  12-12-2025 03:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Gang of Dragon, a new game from former Yakuza/Like A Dragon visionary Toshihiro Nagoshi, made its world premiere at The Game Awards, and it looks extremely similar to the Sega's own gangster franchise.The debut trailer shows a back-alley stabbing, a showdown in a bar, and plenty of action, with what appears to be South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok in the starring role. It all looked very reminiscent of the Yakuza/Like A Dragon franchise (and even has dragon in its own name). Gang of Dragon is said
  
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• Control Resonant Debuts At The Game Awards, And It Stars A New Playable Character

  12-12-2025 03:04 via gamespot.com
  
  At The Game Awards, Remedy shared more details on its upcoming Control sequel. The game is called Control Resonant, and it's set for release in 2026.In this sequel, both the genre and playable character are different than they were when 2019's Control introduced this branch of the Remedy Connected Universe. As you can see in the reveal trailer, there's an emphasis on melee combat rather than gunplay like many of Remedy's past games. Also, players won't be playing as Jesse Faden again, but instea
  
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• Next Free Game On Epic Is Out Now, And It's A Big One

  12-12-2025 03:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Epic Games has announced the next Epic Games Store freebie, and it's none other than Hogwarts Legacy. The 2023 game from Avalanche Software was a huge hit, selling more than 30 million copies and finishing the year as the No. 1 best-selling game in the US, even beating Call of Duty.You still have time to claim this week's free games, which are The Darkside Detective and The Jackbox Party Pack 4. See all free games at Epic Hogwarts Legacy was a smash hit, but the same could not be said for the fo
  
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• New Game From Left 4 Dead Designer Gives Off Edge Of Tomorrow Vibes

  12-12-2025 03:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Last week's announcement about the collaboration between J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Games and Left 4 Dead designer Mike Booth was sparse on details. However, the first official look at 4: Loop debuted at The Game Awards. In the trailer below, this co-op game leaves players hopelessly outmatched against alien invaders. The one advantage that the humans have is that they can die over and over again like Tom Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow, and awaken in 3D-printed bodies with the knowledge they need to suc
  
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• Leon S. Kennedy Is Back In Resident Evil Requiem, And Now He Has A Chainsaw

  12-12-2025 02:59 via gamespot.com
  
  A new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem has debuted at The Game Awards, confirming that Leon S. Kennedy will indeed make an appearance in the game.Sony spoiled the surprise earlier this week, as new key art featuring Grace Ashcroft--the daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft--also included longtime Resident Evil star Leon and his classic '90s hairstyle.The new trailer gives off serious Se7en vibes, starting with a wrinkly guy in goggles menacing Grace, before we get our first look
  
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• Leon Kennedy Is Back In Resident Evil Requiem, And Now He Has A Chainsaw

  12-12-2025 02:59 via gamespot.com
  
  A new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem has debuted at The Game Awards, confirming that Leon Kennedy will indeed make an appearance in the game.Sony spoiled the surprise earlier this week, as new key art featuring Grace Ashcroft--the daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft--also included Leon and his classic '90s hairstyle.The new trailer gives off Se7en vibes, starting with a wrinkly guy in goggles menacing Grace, before we get our first look at an older, more grizzled badass Leon
  
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• The Game Awards Officially Confirms What Mysterious Monolith Was Teasing

  12-12-2025 02:58 via gamespot.com
  
  The mystery of the monolith has been solved, in a reveal at The Game Awards that involved real-life actors and one of the goriest, most graphic trailers of the show. As hinted by a mysterious handful of trademark filings, the statue is promoting a new Divinity game from Larian, which appears to just be titled Divinity.Geoff Keighley also revealed that the statue itself, which made an appearance at the end of the trailer, is called the Hellstone. No doubt it will play a part in the upcoming game,
  
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• Exodus Looks To Fill The Space-Opera RPG Void Left By Mass Effect

  12-12-2025 02:53 via gamespot.com
  
  After debuting at The Game Awards last year, Exodus--the space-opera RPG developed by Archetype Entertainment and published by Wizards of the Coast--returned to the awards show with a new gameplay trailer.The trailer follows the hero, Jun, from humble beginnings and “salvaging scrap to survive” to becoming the fabled “Child of Orion.” We also see a few glimpses of Exodus’s third-person-shooter gameplay, as well as a few of the hulking brutes Jun will be facing off a
  
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• The Witness Creator's Order Of The Sinking Star Boasts “Over 1,000 Hand-Crafted Puzzles”

  12-12-2025 02:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Today at The Game Awards, after a brief tease earlier in the week, The Witness developer Jonathan Blow and his team at Thekla, Inc. revealed their next game, Order of the Shining Star, which is set to launch in 2026.Players will explore four distinct worlds in OSS, with a combined 1,000 puzzles to solve, according to the announcement trailer. Multiple characters will be encountered throughout the journey, including a queen, a knight, a wizard, and a talking boat.The TGA trailer highlights some o
  
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• Geoff Keighley Starts The Game Awards 2025 With Heartfelt Tribute To His Father

  12-12-2025 02:46 via gamespot.com
  
  It hasn't been an easy year for The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley. For his opening monologue, Keighley got candid and emotional talking about the death of his father, David Keighley, who was the first chief quality officer for Imax.In addition, Keighley experienced the loss of his home because of a natural disaster to start the year. "I don't usually open up about personal things on stage, but 2025 tested me in ways I didn't expect," Keighley said. "In January, my home burned down to nothing b
  
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• Divinity - Cinematic Announcement Trailer

  12-12-2025 02:40 via n4g.com
  The gods are silent. Rivellon bleeds.
  
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• Debut Title From Last of Us And Uncharted Co-Director Revealed

  12-12-2025 02:35 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the big reveals at The Game Awards today was the debut game from Bruce Straley's Wildflower Interactive, called Coven of the Chicken Foot. A single-player adventure about an elderly witch named Gertie and a peculiar creature, the game sees the two build a bond as they learn to work together to fulfill an oath. The big draw is the creature's technology, which will react dynamically to your actions, observing how you play and evolving its abilities to assist you.Set in a stylized fantasy wo
  
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• Next Star Wars RPG Returns To The Old Republic

  12-12-2025 02:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Announced via a cinematic trailer during The Game Awards 2025, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is an upcoming single-player RPG. We know next to nothing about the game save for the time period it's taking place in--the same as the original Knights of the Old Republic games--but it certainly looks cool.Fate is being developed by Arcanaut Studios with a team being helmed by Casey Hudson (yes, the same guy who was the game director of the first Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and then la
  
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