Marvel Rivals Season 5, Arc Raiders AI Integration, Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer, Elden Ring DLC and PS5 State of Play Highlights Top Gaming News in November 2025
Marvel Rivals Season 5 Brings X-Men Vibes with Gambit and Rogue’s Return
IGN reveals that Marvel Rivals Season 5 will feature Gambit and Rogue as new playable characters, drawing inspiration from the popular X-Men animated series. The update promises to expand the roster with familiar faces for fans of the franchise.
- Friendly Marvel Rivals meet-ups at Dr Strange’s place have moved Nexon to release a 100 player non-combat Times Square map — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Friendly Marvel Rivals meet-ups at Dr Strange’s place have moved Netease to release a 100 player non-combat Times Square map — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Marvel’s Underrated Black-And-White Disney+ Special is Getting a Sequel, Director Michael Giacchino Confirms — IGN
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is getting a second closed beta, with Ghost Rider and Spider-Man playable and this time, no interruptions — Eurogamer
- Marvel Rivals Season 5 Channels X-Men Animated Series as Gambit and Rogue Join as Playable Characters — IGN
- Marvel Disney+ Series VisionQuest Just Got the Most Unlikely of Casting Announcements — IGN
Arc Raiders Announces Generative AI Integration and Launches New North Line Region with Microtransaction Discounts
Embark, the developer of Arc Raiders, has integrated generative AI into their game development process, ensuring that ‘every game company’ is adopting this technology. The studio also celebrates the launch of a new region in the North Line update by offering microtransaction price cuts across the platform.
- Arc Raiders has secretly had duo queue for days, will be fully supported going forward — Eurogamer
- Arc Raiders celebrates the launch of a new region in the North Line update with microtransaction price cuts — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Embark is about to drop a new Arc Raiders map, but first we have to unlock it together in a Helldivers 2-style community event — PC Gamer
- Arc Raiders Publisher Defends Generative AI Use, Insists ‘Every Game Company’ Is Now Using It — IGN
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Trailer Highlights and Easter Eggs Revealed
Eurogamer provides a detailed breakdown of the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, identifying notable Easter Eggs within. Additionally, IGN updates readers live on Nintendo Direct coverage of the film’s development, while Eurogamer also offers a guide to watching today’s direct broadcast.
- Here’s a breakdown of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s first trailer, with the Easter Eggs we’ve spotted — Eurogamer
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct — Updating Live — IGN
- Watch today’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct right here — Eurogamer
Elden Ring Nightreign’s The Forsaken Hollows DLC: Iconic Dark Souls Boss Returns
The upcoming DLC for Elden Ring, Nightreign’s The Forsaken Hollows, will feature the return of a beloved Dark Souls boss, reigniting player nostalgia and excitement.
- Elden Ring Nightreign’s The Forsaken Hollows DLC drops next month, brings back a beloved Dark Souls bumkicker — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Elden Ring: Nightreign’s The Forsaken Hollows DLC will see an iconic Dark Souls boss return — Eurogamer
- Elden Ring: Nightreign Gets Its First DLC Next Month — IGN
PlayStation State of Play November 2025: Key Announcements and Highlights
Eurogamer’s live report from the PlayStation State of Play event in November 2025 covers major announcements, smaller Japanese titles, and a focus on Bloodborne. The event highlights upcoming PS5 releases, including new IPs and notable exclusives, while acknowledging the emphasis on indie games and potential surprises.
- PlayStation State of Play November 2025: Everything announced — Eurogamer
- PlayStation State of Play November 2025 live report – keep up with everything and pray for Bloodborne here — Eurogamer
- PlayStation State of Play November 2025 live report – a blur of smaller Japanese games but few big announcements — Eurogamer
Reggie Fils-Aimé Reveals Why More Xbox Games Should Be on Nintendo Switch 2
Former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aime expressed surprise that more Xbox games aren’t available on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting potential missed opportunities for cross-platform gaming and wider audience reach.
- Former Nintendo boss “surprised” more Xbox games aren’t on Switch 2 — Eurogamer
- ‘When I First Saw That Line-Up, I Scratched My Head a Little Bit’: Former Nintendo Exec Reggie Fils-Aimé Shares His Thoughts on Switch 2 — IGN
Epic Games Boss Tim Sweeney Envisions AI-Powered Voice Actors Revolutionizing Game Dialogues
In a recent discussion, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney imagines a future where AI-driven voice actors generate infinite, context-sensitive dialogue reflecting characters’ personalities. Drawing from the current Arc Raiders debate, he predicts a scenario where human voice talent will tune and refine AI-generated dialogues, creating an unprecedented level of immersion in gaming experiences.
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