Cyber Monday Gaming Deals and Exciting Announcements Dominate 2025: From New Console Offers to Leaked RPGs and Surprising Releases

Cyber Monday Deals: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and 4K Blu-ray Offers

Explore the best deals across PlayStation PS5 discounts, Xbox controller price drops, Nintendo console and game offers, plus the top 4K movie deals for Cyber Monday 2025.

• These PlayStation Cyber Monday Deals Are Selling Out Fast as Sales Come to an End — IGN
• I Found All of the Best 4K Movie Deals for Cyber Monday 2025 — IGN
• The Heart Breaker Xbox Controller Dropped to a New All-Time Low Price for Cyber Monday — IGN
• The Best Nintendo Deals for Cyber Monday 2025: Discounts on Switch Consoles, Games, and More — IGN
• As a PS5 Gamer, I’d Hate to Miss These PlayStation Cyber Monday Deals, and Time’s Almost Up — IGN

GTA 6 Leaks and Official Reveals: Boris Bike Docking and Animation Surprises

Multiple sources reveal GTA 6 development details, including a Boris Bike docking scene in an alleged Rockstar portfolio video, animation leaks via employee demos, and the scrubbing of leaked footage from online platforms.

• GTA 6 Development Footage Leaks Online Before Being Scrubbed From the Internet — but It Didn’t Reveal Much at All and We’ve Even Seen Part of It Before in an Official Screenshot — IGN
• GTA 6’s wholesome Boris Bike docking revealed in alleged WIP Rockstar portfolio video — Rock Paper Shotgun
• GTA 6 animation seemingly leaks via employee’s demo reel, and Rockstar is now trying to remove it from the internet — Eurogamer

Ron Gilbert’s Zelda-like, Diablo-inspired RPG Project Cancelled Due to Funding Challenges

Renowned game designer Ron Gilbert has announced the cancellation of his planned 2D pixel art Zelda-esque RPG, citing struggles securing adequate funding for development. The project, which was inspired by both Zelda and Diablo elements, aimed to blend adventure gameplay with a nostalgic pixelated aesthetic.

• That Zelda-ish, Diablo-ish RPG Monkey Island designer Ron Gilbert was working on has, unfortunately, been canned — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert cancels 2D pixel art Zelda-like RPG after struggling to secure funding — Eurogamer

Paralives: A Human Overview

An introductory guide to the upcoming indie life simulation game Paralives, covering key features and gameplay mechanics.

• A human overview of Paralives: what you need to know about the upcoming indie life sim — PC Gamer

Styx: Blades of Greed Finally Gets a Release Date Despite Delay

The highly anticipated game Styx: Blades of Greed has been delayed beyond the originally planned 2025 release, but now boasts a firm new launch date in 2026. The announcement brings clarity to developers and fans alike.

• Styx: Blades of Greed isn’t releasing in 2025 after all, but that’s okay, because it’s got a firm release date now — Rock Paper Shotgun
• The new game about the loathsome ancient goblin who kills people for fun and profit is delayed into 2026 — PC Gamer

CD Projekt Announces Plan to Release New The Witcher Trilogy Games Over the Next Six Years

Following CD Projekt’s recent announcement, it has been confirmed that they are planning to release The Witcher 4, The Witcher 5, and The Witcher 6 within a six-year span. This ambitious timeline includes Ciri-centric installments in the trilogy.

• CD Projekt plan to release The Witcher 4, 5, & 6 within six years of one another, and oh, are those pigs flying? — Rock Paper Shotgun
• CD Projekt Still Plans to Launch All 3 Games in the New Ciri-fronted The Witcher Trilogy Within a 6-Year Period — IGN

Dispatch’s Live-Service Success Sparks Caution Against Direct Copying

The PC Gamer article highlights Dispatch’s unexpected success akin to a live-service game, but emphasizes that direct replication of the model may not yield similar results due to unique circumstances surrounding its development and launch.

• Dispatch being ‘basically a live-service game for a month’ did gangbusters, but leads say don’t expect to copy it and get the same result — PC Gamer

Marty Supreme Review: Timothée Chalamet’s Enthralling Performance

IGN delivers a comprehensive Marty Supreme review, praising Timothée Chalamet’s standout performance in this compelling coming-of-age drama set against the vibrant backdrop of Los Angeles.

• Marty Supreme Review — IGN

Top PC Games of All Time: A 2025 Retrospective

A curated list of the best PC games from all eras, highlighting iconic titles that have stood the test of time and continue to captivate gamers in 2025.

• The best PC games of all time in 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
• The Best Magic: The Gathering Commander Deck Deals for Cyber Monday — IGN

New KPop Demon Hunters Art Book Confirms Major Fan Speculation Is Canon — And That’s Just One Part of the Twist

The new art book for the KPop Demon Hunters game confirms major fan speculation that certain characters are canon, including a surprising twist involving a beloved character returning.

• New KPop Demon Hunters Art Book Confirms Major Fan Speculation Is Canon — And That’s Just One Part of the Twist — IGN
• New Elden Ring: Nightreign statistics prove people still love Artorias ahead of his appearance in upcoming DLC — Eurogamer

Where Winds Meet: Players Trick AI NPCs to Skip Sidequests Using ‘Solid Snake Method’

Players of Where Winds Meet are using the controversial ‘Solid Snake Method’ to deceive AI chatbot NPCs and bypass side quests, allowing them to progress through the game more quickly.

• Where Winds Meet’s side quests can be skipped by tricking the AI NPCs with infamous “Solid Snake Method” — Eurogamer
• Where Winds Meet Players Are Using the ‘Solid Snake Method’ to Trick AI Chatbot NPCs Into Skipping Sidequests — IGN