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• Key Takeaways: * Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and founder of Respawn Entertainment, has died at 55. * Electronic Arts announced his death but did not disclose a cause; EA called his influence “profound and far-reaching.” * Zampella helped build a franchise that has sold more than 500 million copies since
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* Key Takeaways: * Nintendo’s eShop holiday sale discounts both Switch 2 and original Switch titles through Jan 4. * Notable Switch 2 deals: Ball x Pit ($12), Final Fantasy Tactics ($40), The Witcher 3 now as low as $14.49. * Several older hits are deeply discounted—No Man’s Sky, Nier:
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• Key Takeaways: • Nintendo’s December 22, 2025 roundup highlights dozens of free-to-play games available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. • Major multiplayer titles like Apex Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League are available to download free from the Nintendo eShop. • The list spans battle royales, MOBAs, party games
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• Winners of Marvel Rivals S5 Livestream Incentive Event have been published. • All winners will be contacted by email before Jan 15; prizes scheduled for distribution by Jan 30. • Eligibility required correct hashtags and official event registration; queries go to marvelrivalscreators@service.netease.com. • Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play team-based PVP
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* Key Takeaways: * IO Interactive has delayed James Bond game 007 First Light from March to May 27, 2026. * IOI says the game is playable end-to-end; the extra two months are for polish and quality. * The studio calls First Light its "most ambitious project to date" and confirms features
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* Metacritic’s year-end rankings crown Hades 2 as the highest-rated PC release of 2025 (Metascore 94). * The list spans AAA ports, ambitious indies and remasters — Blue Prince (92), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (91), and Hollow Knight: Silksong (90) among them. * Critics rewarded strong design, replayability, and bold storytelling across genres
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* Key Takeaways: * Obsidian’s Avowed is John Walker’s game of 2025 for its worldbuilding, companions, and lasting emotional impact. * Multiplayer extraction shooter Arc Raiders surprised Walker and earned second place despite initial reluctance to play online. * The year balanced big-budget standouts (Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza) with breakout indies
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• Key Takeaways: * Game developers across studios named wildly different 2025 favourites, from chaotic co-op (Peak) to tightly written narrative experiments (Type Help). * The list highlights recurring trends: retro-arcade revivals (Parking Garage Rally Circuit), inventive storytelling (The Alters, The Roottrees are Dead) and polished roguelike design (Hades 2). * Several picks are
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* Key Takeaways: * Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and founder of Respawn Entertainment, has died at 55. * Electronic Arts confirmed Zampella’s death on Dec. 23, 2025; local reports say a car crash on Angeles Crest Highway is involved. * The California Highway Patrol reported the vehicle left the roadway
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• Blue Prince won Game of the Year at the 2025 Indie Game Awards, according to Game Informer. • The Indie Game Awards highlighted independent development across multiple categories. • Blue Prince's win underscores growing mainstream recognition for indie titles. • Full category winners were published by Game Informer; readers should consult
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• Blue Prince tops Bloomberg’s year-end list and embodies 2025’s indie dominance. • Bloomberg notes: “Almost all of them are independently developed, which speaks to the state of the games industry.” • The list (Dec. 22, 2025) is subscriber-only, but its headline—indie studios driving quality releases—reflects a broader market
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* Key takeaways: * Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and Respawn co-founder, has died in a Los Angeles car crash at age 55. * The crash involved a Ferrari that struck a concrete barrier, caught fire, and resulted in both occupants dying, the California Highway Patrol said. * Electronic Arts, which owns