Top Gaming Deals of December: Pokémon Offers & More from Assassin’s Creed to Destiny 2
Top Picks: Best Pokémon Deals, Free VPNs, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update, and More for December
Explore the top recommendations across gaming and tech in December 2025, including the best Pokémon gift ideas, free PC VPN options, updates to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and more.
- The Best Pokémon Deals For Every Kind of Trainer This Christmas — IGN
- The Best Free VPNs for Your PC — IGN
- The Final Update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows in 2025 Arrives Tomorrow, With New Finishers, Another Animus Quest, and More — IGN
- The Best Pokemon Gift Ideas for 2025 — IGN
- The Best Superhero Movie of 2025 — IGN
Fallout: New Vegas’ Mr. House Inspired by Howard Hughes, Writer Reveals Evolution of Character Amid Silicon Valley Messiahs
The lead writer for Fallout: New Vegas reveals that the character of Mr. House was originally based on Howard Hughes but has evolved to reflect the rise of modern ‘would-be messiahs’ in Silicon Valley.
- 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’s Todd Howard has no interest in becoming Bethesda’s version of Marvel cameo king Stan Lee — Eurogamer
- Fallout Season 2 Prime Video Premiere Release Date Brought Forward in Surprise Move by Amazon — IGN
Arc Raiders Expands Gameplay with Frostbite Cold Snap Update and Festive Environmental Effects
The latest Cold Snap update for Arc Raiders introduces frostbite mechanics, extending the game’s Long Dark theme. New environmental effects liven up outdoor maps, including flickering flames and snowy conditions, enhancing both challenge and festivity during seasonal play.
- 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 to Ubisoft After Gutting Video Game Division
After divesting its video game division, Amazon has sold a free-to-play MOBA it had in development to Ubisoft studio.
- 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
Bungie’s Marathon Set for March 2026 Launch at $40 Price Point
Bungie unveils new gameplay details and a definitive release window for the long-delayed shooter Marathon, confirming it will launch in March 2026 with a $40 price tag.
- 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
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Receives Major Free Update with New Quests and Locations
The latest update for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl delivers a significant content boost, introducing new quests, locations, and expansions to the Burnt Forest hub. Players can expect hours of fresh gameplay material in this major free release.
- 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 Shatters Sales Records with Over 7 Million Copies Sold in Three Months
Hollow Knight: Silksong has achieved remarkable success, selling over 7 million copies within its first three months. Notably, this figure does not account for the significant sales from Game Pass subscriptions.
- 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
Get the Fifth of 10 FREE Nintendo Switch Games in No Gravity Games’ Switchmas Giveaway (Americas Only)
No Gravity Games is offering a free Nintendo Switch game as part of their Switchmas giveaway. Players in North America can claim the fifth available slot from a total of ten free NES games included in the promotion.
- 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
IGN’s review of Destiny 2: Renegades praises its engaging gameplay, immersive world-building, and improved mechanics from previous entries. The article highlights the game’s fresh story-driven missions, robust PvP modes, and balanced progression system that appeals to both new players and veterans. Despite some technical issues and a steep learning curve for newcomers, Renegades stands out as an exciting addition to the Destiny franchise.
Bungie Reveal Marathon: $40 Price Tag, Proximity Chat, Solo Queue, and March Launch
Bungie has announced its second attempt to reveal details about the long-awaited Marathon game. The title will be priced at $40 upon release, feature proximity chat functionality, offer a solo queue option for players, and is set to launch in March.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 to Receive Free Current Gen Console Upgrade
Larian Studios announces Divinity: Original Sin 2 will receive a free upgrade for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, enhancing visuals and performance across current-gen platforms.
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