2025’s Top Pokemon Gift Picks & More: Gaming Trends, Announcements, and Releases to Watch
The Best Pokemon Gift Ideas for 2025
IGN’s article highlights the top Pokémon gift recommendations for 2025, covering a variety of options suitable for different types of trainers. The piece provides insights into the best Pokémon-themed presents, ensuring readers can find perfect gifts for any fan on their list.
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Arc Raiders: Frostbite Update Brings Chilly New Environmental Effects
Today’s Cold Snap update for Arc Raiders introduces frostbite mechanics and new environmental effects, transforming outdoor maps into icy battlegrounds with flickering flames and snow-covered landscapes.
- 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
Amazon Sells Free-to-Play MOBA Studio to Ubisoft
Amazon divested its video game studio, which was developing a free-to-play MOBA, to Ubisoft.
- Amazon sells a free-to-play MOBA it had in development, and the studio making it, to Ubisoft — PC Gamer
- After “gutting” its video game division, Amazon has sold one of its studios to Ubisoft — Eurogamer
Marathon Announces March 2026 Launch and $40 Price, Reveals Gameplay
Bungie has set a March 2026 release date for Marathon and priced it at $40. The company unveiled new gameplay details in its latest announcement, aiming to revive interest after the game faced delays.
- 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
Fallout: New Vegas’ Mr. House Draws Parallels to Howard Hughes and Modern Silicon Valley Messiahs
The game’s lead writer reveals that the character of Mr. House in Fallout: New Vegas was originally inspired by Howard Hughes, but his vision has evolved alongside the rise of today’s ‘Silicon Valley would-be messiahs’, reflecting changes in themes and audience perspective over time.
- 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 Season 2 Prime Video Premiere Release Date Brought Forward in Surprise Move by Amazon — IGN
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Releases Major Free Update Adding Hours of New Quests and Locations
The highly anticipated Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl receives a significant free update this week, delivering hours of new quests, fresh locations to explore in the Burnt Forest region, and an expanded hub for players to immerse themselves in the game’s rich narrative and world-building.
- 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 Celebrates Record-Breaking Success with Over 7 Million Copies Sold, Including Game Pass Numbers
The critically acclaimed sequel to Hollow Knight has surpassed 7 million copies sold in just three months, a significant achievement that surpasses expectations even when including Game Pass subscribers. This success highlights the game’s enduring popularity and accessibility.
- 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
No Gravity Games’ Switchmas Giveaway: Win a Free Nintendo Switch Game!
GG.deals announces the fifth edition of No Gravity Games’ Switchmas Giveaway, offering one lucky participant a free Nintendo Switch game. This Americana-only promotion provides an opportunity for gamers to score a complimentary title from the renowned indie developer.
- 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 – A Deep Dive into the Latest Expansion
IGN’s comprehensive review of Destiny 2: Renegades highlights its stellar gameplay, engaging storylines, and improved combat mechanics. The article praises the expansion for revitalizing the franchise while maintaining the core elements that fans love.
Bungie Announces Marathon Reveal: $40 Price Tag, Proximity Chat, Solo Queue, and March Release
Bungie confirms the upcoming release of Marathon with a $40 price tag, proximity chat features, solo queue support, and an expected March launch date. The company is taking its second attempt to unveil details about the long-awaited title.
Todd Howard Declines Cameo Offers for Fallout TV Show, Sticking to His Unique Style
In interviews with Eurogamer and IGN, Todd Howard discusses why he has consistently turned down offers to cameo in the upcoming Fallout TV show. He emphasizes his desire to maintain Bethesda’s unique identity over pursuing celebrity cameos like Marvel’s Stan Lee.
- Fallout’s Todd Howard has no interest in becoming Bethesda’s version of Marvel cameo king Stan Lee — Eurogamer
- Todd Howard Explains Why He Has Turned Down All the Offers to Cameo in the Fallout TV Show So Far — IGN
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Receives Cross-Platform Free Upgrade for Next-Gen Consoles
Larian Studios announced that Divinity: Original Sin 2 will receive a free current-generation upgrade for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, expanding its availability to next-gen platforms following its recent The Game Awards announcement.
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