Amazon Offers $50 Off Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle; Humble Store Reinstates Horses; Paranormal Activity Franchise Continues with Wan & Blum
Amazon’s Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle Deal Still Available – Score $50 Off
Despite recent announcements about the Nintendo Switch 2 and its highly anticipated kart racing bundle, Amazon continues to offer this deal at a substantial discount. The article highlights that the bundle remains in stock on Amazon, allowing buyers to secure it for significantly less than usual prices, making it an excellent opportunity for gamers looking to purchase the latest Nintendo console with Mario Kart included.
- Amazon Still Has the Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle Deal in Stock – Score $50 Off While You Still Can — IGN
- Amazon’s live-action Tomb Raider adaptation will “reinvent the franchise” and interconnect with the games — Eurogamer
- Walmart Still Has the Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle Deal in Stock – Score $50 Off While You Still Can — IGN
Horses Reinstated on Humble Store: ‘Content is Heavy but Not Removed’
After reviewing the controversial horror game Horses, which was briefly removed from the Humble Store due to its heavy content, PC Gamer reported that nothing in the game warranted removal. The title has since been reinstated and became a top-selling new release on GOG.
- Horses is back on the Humble Store: ‘After a full review they determined that while the content is heavy, nothing in the game warrants removal’ — PC Gamer
- Horses gets last-minute ban from Epic Games Store following Steam controversy, despite apparent earlier approval — Eurogamer
Paranormal Activity Franchise Continues with New Film Led by James Wan and Jason Blum
IGN reports that a new Paranormal Activity movie is in development, produced by acclaimed filmmakers James Wan and Jason Blum.
- New Paranormal Activity Movie in Development With James Wan and Jason Blum as Producers — IGN
- James Cameron Insists ‘I’m Not Negative About Generative AI,’ but He Still Blocked It From Being Used in the Making of Avatar: Fire and Ash — IGN
Steam Machine vs. PlayStation 5: Valve’s Gaming PC Challenges Console Dominance
Valve engineer dismisses rumors of a SteamOS phone, clarifying the focus remains on gaming PCs competing with consoles like the PlayStation 5.
- Steam Machine vs. PlayStation 5: Is Valve’s Gaming PC a Console Competitor? — IGN
- Don’t expect a SteamOS phone after the Steam Machine, Valve engineer says — Rock Paper Shotgun
Battlefield 6 Tackles Community Complaints with Hit Registration and Netcode Improvements in Winter Offensive Update
Following community feedback, Battlefield 6’s upcoming update 1.1.3.0 addresses primary concerns by enhancing hit registrations and netcode performance ahead of the Winter Offensive expansion. Additionally, developers outline upcoming audio fixes and multiplayer mode adjustments as part of the update rollout.
- Battlefield 6 Devs Outline Upcoming Audio Fixes and Multiplayer Mode Adjustments Ahead of Update 1.1.3.0 — IGN
- Battlefield 6 addresses primary community complaint, improves hit registrations and netcode ahead of Winter Offensive update — Eurogamer
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpasses All Expectations, Becoming Xbox Game Pass’s Top Third-Party Launch of 2025
Despite launching just two days after The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has emerged as Xbox Game Pass’s biggest third-party success in 2025. The game achieved unprecedented sales figures and user engagement, solidifying its position as the most successful new title for the subscription service this year.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wasn’t Just An Enormous Sales Success, It Was Also The Biggest New Third-Party Launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2025, Despite Launching Two Days After The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — IGN
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Xbox Game Pass’s biggest third-party success in 2025 — Eurogamer
Fresh Resident Evil Requiem Footage Indicates a Return to Classic, Zombie-Infested Form
Eurogamer reports new gameplay footage for Resident Evil Requiem, suggesting the game will return to its classic zombie-infested roots.
- Fresh Resident Evil Requiem footage indicates a return to classic, zombie-infested form — Eurogamer
- Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Snippet Shows Fresh Area That Sure Looks a Lot Like Resident Evil 1 — IGN
Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards Mystery Statue Likely Teases New IP or Major Crossover
Sources suggest Geoff Keighley’s enigmatic statue at The Game Awards isn’t directly referencing popular franchises like ‘The Elder Scrolls 6’, ‘Diablo’, or ‘God of War’. Instead, it may hint at a new IP reveal or an unexpected crossover event for this year’s awards ceremony.
- Geoff Keighley’s Mysterious The Game Awards Statue Reportedly Isn’t Teasing The Elder Scrolls 6, Diablo, or God of War — So What Is It Teasing? — IGN
- The Forge Codes (December 2025) — IGN
Marvel Cosmic Invasion: A Thrilling Marvel Universe Experience
PC Gamer’s review of Marvel Cosmic Invasion praises its engaging gameplay and faithful representation of the Marvel universe, though notes occasional technical issues. The article highlights the game’s immersive storytelling and vibrant visuals, making it a standout title for fans of Marvel-themed action games.
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion review — PC Gamer
OpenAI Faces Intense Competition as Google’s Gemini 3 Shakes Up AI Market
Sam Altman warns of a ‘code red’ at OpenAI amid the launch of Google’s Gemini 3, indicating tough times ahead for both companies in the AI race.
Google’s AI Generates Clickbait Headlines Imitating News Articles
In an interview, Google admits to experimenting with AI-generated headlines that mimic the sensationalism found in clickbait articles, such as ‘BG3 players exploit children,’ raising concerns about misinformation and user engagement tactics.
Elden Ring Nightreign’s Pre-Forsaken Hollows DLC Patch Enhances Melee Combat and Addresses Church Bugs
The latest patch for Elden Ring’s Nightreign update, released ahead of the Forsaken Hollows DLC, boosts melee attacks and fixes issues with misbehaving churches in the pre-DLC content.