Top 5 Pokémon Deals for Christmas 2025; Fallout’s Mr. House Inspired by Howard Hughes; Hollow Knight: Silksong Reaches 7 Million Copies Sold
Top 5 Pokémon Deals and Gift Ideas for Christmas 2025
Discover the best deals on Pokémon games, merchandise, and gift bundles this holiday season, including exclusive card packs, limited-time offers, and bundled sets perfect for trainers of all ages.
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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, But Lead Writer Says His Vision Has Evolved with Silicon Valley’s Rise of Would-Be Messiahs
In an interview, Fallout: New Vegas lead writer Todd Howard discusses how the character of Mr. House was originally based on Howard Hughes, but notes that as Silicon Valley has seen a rise in would-be messianic tech leaders, his interpretation of the character has shifted to reflect this new reality.
- 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
Arc Raiders: Frostbite and Festive Updates Arrive in Cold Snap Expansion
The latest Cold Snap update for Arc Raiders introduces new environmental effects, including icy conditions that can cause frostbite to characters. Additionally, the game’s outdoor maps will feature festive decorations and flickering flames, enhancing the holiday atmosphere.
- Arc Raiders takes a turn for the Long Dark with today’s Cold Snap update – beware the frostbite — Rock Paper Shotgun
- 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
Bungie’s Marathon Set for March 2026 Launch at $40 Price Point with New Gameplay
Bungie has unveiled that Marathon, a long-delayed extraction shooter, is set to launch in March 2026 with a price point of $40. The announcement marks the first concrete release details following indefinite delays and showcases new gameplay elements designed to revitalize the project.
- 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 Free Update Brings Hours of New Quests and Locations This Week
The upcoming free update for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl delivers a substantial new questline, expanded locations in the Burnt Forest, and additional hubs, significantly enhancing gameplay with hours of fresh content.
- 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
Hollow Knight: Silksong Reaches Over 7 Million Copies Sold in Three Months, Expands with Free Sea of Sorrow Expansion
Hollow Knight: Silksong has surpassed the impressive milestone of selling over 7 million copies globally within just three months of release. The game’s success is further bolstered as its first major expansion, Sea of Sorrow, will be available for free next year, enhancing the player experience and expanding the already thriving Hollow Knight universe.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong has sold over 7m copies in three months, and no that doesn’t include Game Pass numbers — Eurogamer
- Hollow Knight: Silksong’s first big expansion, Sea of Sorrow, flows into our lives for free next year — Rock Paper Shotgun
Get the Fifth of 10 FREE Nintendo Switch Games via No Gravity Games’ Switchmas Giveaway (Americas Only)
No Gravity Games is hosting a Switchmas giveaway, offering gamers in North America the chance to win five out of ten free Nintendo Switch games. The promotion is open only to users within Americas and has been updated for accuracy.
- Get the fifth of 10 FREE Nintendo Switch games with No Gravity Games’ Switchmas Giveaway! (Americas only) — GG.deals
- Get the fifth of 10 FREE Nintendo Switch games with No Gravity Games’ Switchmas Giveaway! (Americas only) (updated) — GG.deals
Destiny 2: Renegades Review
IGN’s review of Destiny 2: Renegades praises its immersive world-building, engaging multiplayer gameplay, and frequent updates, though notes some technical issues and a steep learning curve for newcomers.
Amazon Unveils Free-To-Play MOBA After Acquiring Studio Behind It
Amazon has acquired a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by an external studio, signaling its expansion into the competitive gaming market. The acquisition comes after Amazon’s internal development of the title was announced earlier this year.
- Amazon sells a free-to-play MOBA it had in development, and the studio making it, to Ubisoft — PC Gamer
Bungie Reveal Marathon: $40 Price Tag, Proximity Chat, Solo Queue, and March Launch
Bungie announces Marathon’s second reveal with confirmed details including a USD $40 price tag, proximity chat functionality, solo queue support, and an expected launch in March.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Receives Cross-Platform Free Upgrade
Larian Studios announced that Divinity: Original Sin 2 will receive a free upgrade for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, making the current-gen version available on these platforms shortly after their respective launch cycles.
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