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Top Pokémon Deals for Every Trainer This Christmas
Explore the best deals on Pokémon games, merchandise, and gifts this holiday season.
- The Best Pokémon Deals For Every Kind of Trainer This Christmas — IGN
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- The Final Update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows in 2025 Arrives Tomorrow, With New Finishers, Another Animus Quest, and More — IGN
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Fallout: New Vegas’ Mr. House Inspired by Howard Hughes, Writer Says Character Reflects Rise of Silicon Valley Messiahs
The game’s lead writer reveals that the character of Mr. House in Fallout: New Vegas was originally modeled after tech mogul Howard Hughes, but his perspective has evolved alongside the emergence of modern-day ‘Silicon Valley would-be messiahs’.
- Fallout: New Vegas’ Mr. House was based on Howard Hughes, but the game’s lead writer says his sense of the character ‘has changed as we’ve seen the rise of Silicon Valley would-be messiahs’ — PC Gamer
- Fallout’s Todd Howard has no interest in becoming Bethesda’s version of Marvel cameo king Stan Lee — Eurogamer
- Fallout Season 2 Prime Video Premiere Release Date Brought Forward in Surprise Move by Amazon — IGN
Bungie’s Marathon Announces March 2026 Launch and $40 Price Point
Bungie reveals that the long-delayed first-person shooter Marathon will launch in March 2026 with a price of $40, following extensive development adjustments.
- Marathon Sets March 2026 Launch Window and $40 Price Point as Bungie Unveils New Gameplay — IGN
- Marathon lives, as Bungie set a March release date and try to convince you the extraction shooter is good now — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Six months after being delayed indefinitely, Bungie’s troubled Marathon finally gets release window and price — Eurogamer
Stalker 2 Expands with Major Free Update Adding Hours of New Quests and Locations
The upcoming free update for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl delivers significant content, including new quests across multiple locations in the Burnt Forest, expanding player options and offering fresh experiences.
- Stalker 2 is adding “hours” of new quests in a major free update coming very, very soon — Eurogamer
- Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gets Free Update This Week Adding New Quests, Locations and Hub — IGN
- Stalker 2’s Stories Untold update delivers a new questline and a place to chill in the Burnt Forest this week — Rock Paper Shotgun
Destiny 2: Renegades Review
IGN provides a comprehensive review of Destiny 2: Renegades, highlighting its gameplay mechanics, storytelling elements, and overall experience. The article delves into the game’s strengths and areas for improvement, offering insights for both new players and returning fans.
Bungie Reveal Marathon: $40 Price Tag, Proximity Chat, Solo Queue, and March Release Confirmed
Bungie confirms Marathon will release in March for $40, featuring proximity chat, solo queue, and new gameplay elements.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Gets Free Current Gen Upgrade for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Larian Studios announces Divinity: Original Sin 2 will receive free current-gen upgrades for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, expanding its multi-platform support.
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Is Getting a Free Upgrade for PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2 — IGN
- Days after Larian’s big The Game Awards announcement, 2017’s Divinity: Original Sin 2 receives current gen upgrade for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S — Eurogamer
Arc Raiders Introduces Festive Environmental Effects and New Cold Snap Survival Mechanics
Eurogamer reports Arc Raiders will feature new environmental effects on outdoor maps starting tomorrow, enhancing the visual experience. IGN provides a comprehensive guide detailing the game’s updated Cold Snap survival mechanics, including tips for navigating the frosty challenges introduced in the latest update.
- Arc Raiders is getting festive tomorrow, as new environmental effects liven up outdoor maps — Eurogamer
- Arc Raiders Cold Snap Survival Mechanics Fully Detailed — Here’s Everything You Need to Know — IGN
Megabonk Spooky Season Update: New Map, Character and More
Eurogamer reports that Megabonk has received a spooky update just in time for the festive season, including a new map, character, and more content to enhance the gameplay experience during the holiday season.