Top Gaming Picks of 2025: Christmas Specials, Hardware Awards, TV Tie-Ins, and More from RPS
A Curated Christmas: The Best of RPS’s Bonus Games and Holiday Picks
Rock Paper Shotgun delivers a festive wrap-up with the tenth edition of its popular RPS Christmas Cracker series, showcasing top picks from their annual selection boxes. Highlights include Jeremy’s bonus games of the year, Julian’s curated collection, plus freebies and special mentions for standout titles across all three editions.
- The tenth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The RPS Selection Box: Jeremy’s bonus games of the year 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The latest 24-hour Epic Games FREEBIE will have you thinking outside the frame — GG.deals
- The ninth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The RPS Selection Box: Julian’s bonus games of the year — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The eighth RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: 2025’s Best of the Rest
The PC Gamer Hardware Awards for 2025 highlight unexpected standout components in processors, gaming headsets, and other hardware categories, showcasing a variety of surprising high-quality picks beyond the usual top performers.
- PC Gamer Hardware Awards: 2025’s wildcards—the best of the rest is full of surprises — PC Gamer
- PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming headset of 2025 — PC Gamer
Stranger Things Season 5 Finale: Fans Debate Potential End of the Upside Down
The Stranger Things Season 5 finale trailer hints at a significant conclusion to the series’ central mystery, while episode seven sparked controversy over a controversial scene. Creators have clarified that despite fan theories about shocking deaths and a Game of Thrones-like ‘Red Wedding’, the season will not follow that trajectory.
- Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Trailer Sets Up What Looks Like the End of the Upside Down — IGN
- Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 7 Sparks Review Bomb Battle as Fans Combat Backlash to Hotly-Debated Scene — IGN
- ‘There’s Not Going to Be a Red Wedding Situation’ — Stranger Things Creators Insist Season 5 Won’t Do a Game of Thrones as Fans Wonder Who Will Die in the Finale — IGN
Avengers: Doomsday X-Men Trailer Leaks Online, Cyclops Sees Justice
Marvel officially releases Avengers: Doomsday Thor trailer online while an unofficial leak of the Avengers vs. X-Men crossover film trailer appears online, hinting at a showdown between the Avengers and X-Men characters, particularly suggesting that Cyclops is getting his long-awaited justice.
- Marvel Officially Releases Avengers: Doomsday Thor Trailer Online as X-Men Trailer Heads to Theaters — IGN
- Avengers: Doomsday X-Men Trailer Appears to Leak Online and It Looks Like Cyclops Is Finally Getting the Justice He Deserves — IGN
How to Watch The Conjuring Movies and God of War Games in Chronological Order
IGN provides guides on watching ‘The Conjuring’ movies and playing ‘God of War’ games in their proper chronological order, helping fans enjoy the story progression across both franchises.
Every Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025
A comprehensive overview of all Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy titles available on the Nintendo Switch as of December 29, 2025, including their release order and availability across platforms.
- Every Fire Emblem Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025 — IGN
- Every Final Fantasy Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025 — IGN
James Cameron Would Love to Write Avatar Novels if 4 and 5 Don’t Get Made, but Believes There’s No Business Model Anymore
In an interview, James Cameron expressed his desire to write Avatar novels if the fourth and fifth films are not produced, stating that there is no longer a viable business model for such endeavors due to declining reader interest in printed books.
- James’ most anticipated PC games for 2026 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- James Cameron Would Love to Write Avatar Novels if 4 and 5 Don’t Get Made, but Believes ‘There’s No Business Model for It Anymore. People Aren’t Reading’ — IGN
2025 Graphics Card Launches: A Turbulent Year for Performance and Pricing
PC Gamer’s coverage of the 2025 graphics card launch season highlights significant challenges, including inflated prices, delayed availability, and performance trade-offs that have left consumers frustrated and industry analysts questioning the sustainability of the market.
Steam Surpasses Physical Retail for the Best Collection of Videogame Soundtracks, Including Unreleased Titles
PC Gamer reports that Steam has become the preferred platform for purchasing videogame soundtracks, even for games never officially released on PC. The convenience of digital distribution and the extensive library available make Steam the go-to destination for both classic hits and hidden gems.
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