Clair Obscur Expansion Brings New Locations; Larian’s RPG Masterpieces Guide; Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Compared; Id Software Unions at Doom Studio; Ace Combat 8 Returns in 2026; Game Awards 2025 Highlights; No Law Open-World Shooter Emerges.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Free Thank You Expansion Brings Surprising New Locations
The free expansion for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces surprising new locations, expanding the game’s world and offering players fresh content to explore. The update marks a celebratory release as the title secures multiple prestigious awards at The Game Awards.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s free Thank You expansion is out now with “surprising new locations” — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes home an absurd 9 wins at The Game Awards, more than Baldur’s Gate 3 in 2023 — PC Gamer
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Storms The Game Awards, Wins Coveted Game of the Year 2025 — IGN
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s expansion is available right now, adding a photo mode and vibrant new world — Eurogamer
Larian’s Divinity Series: A Comprehensive Guide to Their RPG Masterpieces
Exploring Larian Studios’ Divinity series, from its origins in the classic Divinity games to their latest ambitious release. Covers key titles, gameplay innovations, and what sets Divinity apart as Larian’s most ambitious RPG yet.
- If the only Larian game you’ve played is Baldur’s Gate 3, here’s what you need to know about the Divinity series — PC Gamer
- Divinity: everything we know about Larian’s ‘most ambitious rpg yet’ — PC Gamer
Resident Evil Requiem: Leon and Grace Offer Distinct Gameplay Experiences
Resident Evil Requiem developers reveal that the game’s survival horror and action elements will provide contrasting gameplay for characters Leon and Grace, likening it to ‘jumping into a cold bath after sitting in a hot sauna’.
- Resident Evil Requiem is “like jumping into a cold bath after sitting in a hot sauna” — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Resident Evil Requiem’s Leon and Grace will have differing gameplay like “jumping into a cold bath after a hot sauna” — Eurogamer
- Resident Evil: Requiem Developers Reveal How Much We’ll Play as Leon — And Say The Survival Horror/Action Contrast Is Like Jumping Into a Cold Bath After a Hot Sauna — IGN
Id Software Developers Unite: Id Software Workers Form Union at Doom Studio
A significant portion of id Software, the studio behind Doom and Quake, has unionized with the Communication Workers Association (CWA) to assert greater control over their workplace. With 165 workers voting in favor, the move marks a pivotal step toward worker representation and improved labor conditions at one of the industry’s most iconic development houses.
- Developers at Microsoft-owned Doom studio id Software form union with CWA “to take back control of the industry we love” — Eurogamer
- Id Software devs form “wall-to-wall” union, with 165 workers at Doom studio the latest to vote in favour — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Doom, Quake Developers Form Wall-to-wall Union at id Software — IGN
Bandai Namco to Return with Ace Combat 8 in 2026 After Seven-Year Wait
After a long hiatus, Bandai Namco’s iconic aerial combat series Ace Combat will finally return in 2026, concluding the wait fans have endured since its last installment.
- After a seven year wait, Bandai Namco’s classic aerial combat series will return in 2026 with Ace Combat 8 — Eurogamer
- After a Relatively Quiet The Game Awards, Microsoft Says It Has a Packed Xbox Developer Direct Coming in January 2026 — IGN
- After a rough reveal, Deus Ex Remastered gets an indefinite delay with existing preorders refunded — Rock Paper Shotgun
5 Biggest Announcements and Trailers from The Game Awards 2025
PC Gamer reports on the major announcements, trailers, and highlights from The Game Awards 2025, covering new game releases, updates, and industry developments.
No Law: A New Open-World Shooter RPG From The Ascent Creators
No Law, the upcoming open-world shooter RPG from Neon Giant, the creators behind The Ascent, is likened to a condensed Cyberpunk 2077. Developed by the team responsible for Apex Legends and Titanfall, No Law promises an immersive, high-stakes gaming experience.
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