2025 Highlights: Gaming Deals, Standout Games, Controversial Twists, and Hidden Gems Across Platforms
Top Gaming Deals and Year-In-Review Highlights from Rock Paper Shotgun and IGN
Discover the latest 24-hour Epic Games freebie, RPS Christmas Cracker collections for 2025, Julian and James’ bonus games of the year, Edwin’s top picks, The Backbone Pro gaming controller price drop, and the Reader Edition ‘The RPS 100: Your Favourite Games of All Time’ from Rock Paper Shotgun. Also featured is IGN’s article on The Backbone Pro Mobile Gaming Controller being back at its lowest price ever.
- The latest 24-hour Epic Games FREEBIE will have you thinking outside the frame — GG.deals
- The ninth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The RPS Selection Box: Julian’s bonus games of the year — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The eighth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The RPS Selection Box: Edwin’s bonus games of the year — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The seventh RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The RPS Selection Box: James’ bonus games of the year 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The sixth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The Backbone Pro Mobile Gaming Controller Is Back Down to Its Lowest Price Ever — IGN
- The RPS 100: Reader Edition (2025) – your favourite games of all time — Rock Paper Shotgun
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The Best Gaming Headset and Handheld of 2025
In the latest PC Gamer Hardware Awards, the best gaming headset for 2025 is highlighted, showcasing top performance and comfort. Additionally, the award-winning gaming handheld device for the same year is detailed, emphasizing its innovative features and versatility.
- PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming headset of 2025 — PC Gamer
- PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming handheld of 2025 — PC Gamer
James Cameron Considers Avatar Novels Amid Uncertain Future for Movies
In an interview, James Cameron expresses interest in writing Avatar novels if the fourth and fifth films are not made, but acknowledges that modern audiences may prefer to experience the story through other mediums instead of books.
- James’ most anticipated PC games for 2026 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- James Cameron Would Love to Write Avatar Novels if 4 and 5 Don’t Get Made, but Believes ‘There’s No Business Model for It Anymore. People Aren’t Reading’ — IGN
No Man’s Sky and Despelote: Standout Games of 2025
Eurogamer highlights No Man’s Sky as a surprising return to gaming’s happy place in 2025, while Despelote’s mesmerizing intro sequence earns praise as the year’s best game trailer, underscoring video games’ enduring appeal.
- Despite a load of great games in 2025, No Man’s Sky is the happy place that keeps drawing me back in again — Eurogamer
- Despelote showed me the year’s greatest intro sequence, and its greatest advert for video games full stop — Eurogamer
Stranger Things Season 5: Creators Confirm No ‘Red Wedding’ Style Twists, Fans Debate Who Will Die
The creators of Stranger Things assure fans that Season 5 won’t feature a shocking and brutal finale like Game of Thrones’ Red Wedding. Despite speculation about major character deaths in the series finale, the showrunners emphasize that they have no plans to replicate such an intense and unexpected storyline.
- ‘There’s Not Going to Be a Red Wedding Situation’ — Stranger Things Creators Insist Season 5 Won’t Do a Game of Thrones as Fans Wonder Who Will Die in the Finale — IGN
- Stranger Things: Season 5, Vol. 2 Spoiler Review — IGN
2025’s Graphics Card Launches: A Major Mess
PC Gamer reports that this year’s graphics card launches have been plagued with issues, from supply chain shortages to delayed releases and inflated prices.
Steam’s Hidden Rise: The Go-To Platform for Video Game Soundtracks, Including Unreleased Titles
PC Gamer reports that Steam has quietly emerged as the premier destination for purchasing video game soundtracks, even for games never released on PC. The platform’s extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it the preferred choice among gamers seeking high-quality audio experiences.
The Best Indie Pokémon-Like Game on PC Now Free on Epic
PC Gamer reports that the top indie Pokémon-like RPG for PC is currently free on Epic Games Store for a limited time, offering fans an opportunity to explore its engaging gameplay and nostalgic elements.
2025: Secret Hunting and Kindness in Gaming
In 2025, Deltarune reminded Eurogamer of the joy and importance of secret hunting, while Winter Burrow highlighted how a little kindness can have a profound impact on players.
- In 2025, Deltarune reminded me of the joy and importance of secret hunting — Eurogamer
- In 2025, Winter Burrow showed how a little kindness goes a long way — Eurogamer
Tiny Bookshop Delivers the Perfect Book Recommendation Every Book Lover Craves
PC Gamer’s review praises Tiny Bookshop for its ability to recommend the ideal book to a friend, resulting in instant delight and sparking conversations among fellow enthusiasts.
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