Pokémon Gifts, Gaming Updates, and Surprising Inspirations: Top 2025 Releases to Watch
The Best Pokémon Gift Ideas for 2025
Discover the top Pokémon gift recommendations for 2025, perfect for trainers of all kinds looking to surprise their favorite pocket monsters.
- 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
- The Best Pokemon Gift Ideas for 2025 — IGN
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Fallout: New Vegas’ Mr. House Was Inspired by Howard Hughes, but Reflects Modern Silicon Valley Messianic Ambitions
The game’s lead writer reveals that the character of Mr. House was originally based on Howard Hughes, but as modern tech visionaries have emerged, the portrayal has evolved to reflect their ambitions and influence.
- 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 Expands to the Long Dark: New Frostbite Survival Mechanics and Festive Snow Maps Arrive
Today’s Cold Snap update for Arc Raiders introduces frostbite mechanics, turning outdoor maps into icy battlegrounds. The game also adds new environmental effects, including flickering flames and snow-covered landscapes, enhancing immersion during festive events.
- 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 Announces March 2026 Launch and $40 Price for Marathon After Prolonged Delays
Following years of development challenges, Bungie has set a March 2026 release date and a $40 price point for Marathon. The company unveiled new gameplay footage during an event, aiming to revive interest in the long-delayed extraction shooter.
- 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 Announces Major Free Update Adding New Quests and Locations
The upcoming free update for Stalker 2 introduces several new quests, locations, and a hub area, significantly expanding the game’s 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 Surpasses 7 Million Copies Sold in Three Months
The critically acclaimed game Hollow Knight: Silksong has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling over 7 million copies within its first three months. Notably, these figures do not encompass the additional sales from Game Pass subscriptions.
- 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 Nintendo Switch Game in No Gravity Games’ Switchmas Giveaway!
No Gravity Games is offering a free fifth Nintendo Switch game as part of their Switchmas Giveaway, available only to residents of the Americas. This updated announcement confirms the giveaway’s details and availability.
- 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 fast-paced gameplay and engaging story, while noting some performance issues and a steep learning curve for newcomers.
Amazon Unveils Free-to-Play MOBA Originally Developed in-House, Now Under Ubisoft
PC Gamer reports Amazon’s acquisition of an internally developed free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that had been under development before the company’s involvement with Ubisoft.
- 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 Release Confirmed
Bungie announces Marathon’s second reveal, confirming a USD 40 price tag, proximity chat, solo queue mode, and an upcoming March release.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Receives Cross-Platform Free Upgrade for Next-Gen Consoles
Following Larian Studios’ Game Awards announcement, Divinity: Original Sin 2 has been granted a free upgrade to current-generation consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The cross-platform update ensures that the enhanced PC version is now available on all major platforms.
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