Top Gaming Announcements of the Year: From New Releases to Industry Developments
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, adding fresh content and expanding the game world.
- 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
- Clair Obscur is game of the year, but what about everything else? Here are the winners of the 2025 Game Awards — Eurogamer
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s DLC Is Out Now | The Game Awards — IGN
Ace Combat 8 Returns in 2026: A New Chapter for the Legendary Aerial Combat Series
After seven years of anticipation, Bandai Namco’s iconic aerial combat series Ace Combat returns with Ace Combat 8 on PC and consoles in 2026. The announcement was made at The Game Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone for fans of the franchise.
- 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
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Announced for PC and Consoles in First Trailer | The Game Awards 2025 — IGN
Resident Evil Requiem: Leon and Grace Offer Unique Gameplay Experiences
The developers of Resident Evil Requiem have revealed that players will engage with the story through either Leon or Grace’s perspectives, each offering distinct gameplay mechanics. This approach is compared to experiencing a ‘cold bath after sitting in a hot sauna,’ emphasizing the stark contrast between survival horror and action elements.
- 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
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Announces New Factions and Official Modding Tools
Rock Paper Shotgun reports that Total War: Warhammer 40,000 developers have revealed upcoming factions including Orks, Space Marines, Aeldari, and a surprise addition featuring David Harbour. The game will launch on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC but currently lacks a release date. Official modding tools are also set to arrive.
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 devs detail future factions, and when you can expect official modding tools — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is real and features Orks, Space Marines, the Aeldari and for some reason, David Harbour — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is finally, actually real, coming to Xbox, PlayStation and PC – but has no release date — Eurogamer
id Software Developers Unionize, Forming Wall-to-Wall Alliance to Revitalize Gaming
Developers from id Software, owned by the now-Microsoft-owned Doom studio, have formed a union with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) to regain control over their industry and work environment.
- Developers at Microsoft-owned Doom studio id Software form union with CWA “to take back control of the industry we love” — Eurogamer
- Doom, Quake Developers Form Wall-to-wall Union at id Software — IGN
Star Wars: Galactic Racer: A Midi-chlorian-Fueled Racing Adventure
Rock Paper Shotgun and IGN announce the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by former Burnout and Need For Speed creators. The game promises a high-octane racing experience set in the Star Wars universe, blending familiar franchises with unique twists.
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer sounds like a Midi-chlorian-heavy MotorStorm, something I didn’t know I craved — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer Announced, From Former Burnout and Need For Speed Developers | The Game Awards 2025 – IGN — IGN
Mega Man: Dual Override Revealed by Capcom with First Gameplay Trailer and 2027 Launch Plans
Capcom unveiled the upcoming Mega Man title ‘Dual Override’ during The Game Awards 2025, featuring a first gameplay trailer. The game is set for release in 2027, marking a significant comeback for the franchise after years of absence.
- Mega Man’s finally making a comeback, but his first big game in years is still a while away — Eurogamer
- Mega Man: Dual Override Revealed by Capcom With First Gameplay Trailer and 2027 Launch Plans | The Game Awards 2025 — IGN
The Biggest Announcements and Trailers from The Game Awards 2025
PC Gamer highlights the top five announcements and trailers revealed at The Game Awards 2025, including new game releases, updates on existing franchises, and exclusive gameplay footage.
No Law: A Condensed Cyberpunk Open World Shooter from The Ascent Creators
Eurogamer reveals the next open-world shooter RPG, No Law, developed by the creators of The Ascent. Inspired by Cyberpunk 2077, it promises a condensed, immersive experience blending action and narrative in an expansive world.
- The Game Awards’ big reveal this year was for a shooter from the creatives behind Apex Legends and Titanfall, and it looked… fine? — Eurogamer
- Think of a condensed Cyberpunk 2077 and you’re somewhere near No Law, a new open-world shooter RPG from the makers of The Ascent — Eurogamer
Eagerly-awaited Chinese action game Phantom Blade Zero finally gets a release date (and yes, it’s still a PS5 console exclusive)
The highly anticipated Chinese action game Phantom Blade Zero has officially announced its release date and confirmed that it will remain an exclusive title for the PlayStation 5 console. The game was initially met with enthusiasm from fans of action-adventure titles, but details about its availability outside of PS5 were unclear until now.
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